As much as I'd like that to be true, the reason the boys really anticipate this day is that they receive their class rings. Unlike most American high schools, BC makes a production out of getting the class ring. There's a ceremony with a speaker (a BC alum), songs, prayer, and a reception afterward. Sons of BC alums can have their fathers present the rings to them. Many BC sons wear their fathers' rings, and that's what Davis did.
Davis had a large cheering section. Of course, Stephen was there to present the ring, and I was there to take the photos. JoJo and Bruce came for the event, as well as prom date contestant #1, Megan, who graciously sacrificed a day of school to see her beau get his ring. Awww. I caught Davis's ring presentation on video (It's not hi-def, but you'll still feel like you're there with me). Stephen was smart enough to make sure Davis smiled for the camera. Go, Stephen!
After the ceremony, the juniors got the rest of the day off, so after the obligatory photo sessions, they shot out of that cafeteria like it was on fire so they could get to the beach. Many rings went to the beach too. I wonder how many will make it home. Stephen and I urged Davis not to take his ring to the beach, but I just checked Davis's room. The ring isn't there. Is it at Tybee Island collecting grains of sand among those tiny engravings? I hope instead it's locked inside JoJo's house.
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