Ringies

Mid-winter of sophomore year is the perfect time for a pick-me-up. Ringies is a new tradition that celebrates the Upper School journey, class bonding and, of course, new bling.

WHAT’S THE HISTORY HERE?

It all started with the Ring Dance, a semi-formal event held just for Bryn Mawr 10th graders and their guests each winter. The dance got its name from its timing—days ahead of Ring Dance, sophomores traditionally receive their Bryn Mawr signets (vocab alert: signet is a fancy word for a ring with an engraved seal or initials). Ring Dance is a time for sophomores to sport their shiny new accessories and celebrate their transition to the second half of Upper School.

SO, WHAT IS RINGIES? 

Recently, Bryn Mawr added some fun and suspense to the Ring festivities. Sophomores are now paired up with a secret senior (her Ringie!), who leaves special notes of encouragement, gifts and treats in the weeks leading up to the dance. After the senior’s identity is revealed (promposal-style), she continues to make the month extra special for the sophomore. The senior Ringie then hand-delivers the sophomore’s signet to her at the Ring Luncheon. And, they are Ringies forever!

Gabi Waugh wears her ring nearly every day and when she looks at it, she says, she feels connected to Bryn Mawr. “I remember how much fun Ring Dance was and how amazing it felt to open that small black box and put on my ring for the first time. I hope I have my ring forever because it's a lasting memory of one of the best celebrations I've experienced with my class.”