North Mesquite High School - Trailblazer Yearbook (Mesquite, TX)

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| Going for the Gold Pushing through a crowd of sophomores before school on Thursday and Friday, May 10-11 is part of an annual ritual. Excitement and joy spreads throughout anxious sophomores as they chose the perfect class ring. There are many varieties for both boys and girls. For girls there are a large choice of “‘after five” rings ranging from hearts to diamonds on the side. There is also the decision of which stone to order, including the blue sotne for the school color or the most personal, birthstones. Although much time and consideration goes into choosing a class ring many of them are worn by a boyfriend or girlfriend and not by the owner. As A pretty brassy group — As the sophomores order their rings the excitement grows throughout the group. Once in a blue stone — As the sophomores prepare for their junior year they order their class rings. A girl’s best friend — Michelle Kirkpatrick, Kristen Crockett, and Missy Morris compare their rings. sophomore, Debbie Watkins said, ‘‘l guess | will be excited when | get my ring, consider- ing how much it is going to cost re, but | could be more excited if | had someone who could wear it!’’ Many students paid for their own rings while other students expect their parents to pay for them. An expected cost ranged from $60 to $130. As Jon Mills, sophomore stated, ‘‘A class ring is a great thing to buy because several years from now you can still have something to remember high school with. | am glad that | have the chance to get a senior ring. It will be fun to wear for a while and then always have it for a keepsake.” Student Life 29

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A tight fit — When Kenny Kemby searches for the right size debates on whether or not it is tight enough. Blue mood — Charles Maine awaits his turn to receive his class ring onlyto give it away. 28 Junior Class Rings

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