2022 VT Brochure

VIRGINIA TECH

2 2

2022 OFFICIAL RING

Shop balfour4me.com/vatech COLLECTION

Shop balfour4me.com/vatech

SEMPER UNUM ALWAYS ONE

WEAR THE

TRADITION

The Virginia Tech class ring embodies and invokes memories, traditions, and pride that ties Hokies, young and old, together. The tradition began during the 1911-1912 school session when four classes (1911-1914) designed their rings. Since the beginning, each Virginia Tech class has designed a ring distinctive and unique to its class. Today, Virginia Tech is one of only a few colleges and universities that redesign their ring collection each year. The sophomore class officers select a Ring Design Committee responsible for the design and marketing of their class ring collection, adding elements that reflect their class experiences on the class side. All ring designs have an eagle and crossed sabres, which symbolize the military heritage and traditions of the Corps of Cadets. Since 1940, links create a chain around the bezel of the ring. Since 2015, 32 Hokies Tracks have formed this chain representing class unity and the remembrance of those lost on April 16, 2007. The design, collection, and namesake are presented to the class during Ring Premiere. The Class of 2022 recognizes former head defensive coordinator, Coach Bud Foster, as its ring collection namesake.

CLASS COLORS: ANGEL BLUE MIDNIGHT BLUE CHAMPAGNE

1872-2022 balfour4me.com/vatech

150 YEARS

IN THE MAKING In the fall of 1872, Virginia Tech’s first student, Addison Caldwell, walked 26 miles from Craig County to register at the newly established Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. One hundred and fifty years later, this small all-white, all-male military institution has evolved to a large research university, Virginia Tech, diverse in both educational programming and the students and international community it serves. The Class of 2022 is proud to be the Sesquicentennial Class, celebrating 150 years of transformation and service to Virginia, the U.S., and the world.

To celebrate this juncture in Virginia Tech history, a special ring design committee, formed from the 2022 design team and select members from the 2020 and 2021 design teams, is proud to reveal the new University side of the ring—a design that will move forward with the next 150 years.

THE CLASS OF 2022 RING DESIGN COMMITTEE From Class of 2021: Grant Bommer, President Alex Seidenberg, Design Chair Kyle Long, Member-at-Large From Class of 2020: Greg Klatt, President Sam Dickerson, Male Member-at-Large Megan Dennis, Cadet Member-at-Large

COACH BUD FOSTER

BUD FOSTER Former Associate Head Coach Defensive Coordinator & Linebackers Coach

Photo Credit: Virginia Tech Athletics

RING COLLECTION NAMESAKE Respected in the coaching community, revered by his players and idolized by fans, Foster is a Hokie sports legend. Foster played football at his alma mater, Murray State, where he played for the team’s coach, Frank Beamer, who saw in him his coaching potential. Brought to Virginia Tech by the legendary Coach Frank Beamer ‘69 in 1987, he worked with Beamer to rebuild the Hokie football program into an ACC conference powerhouse contender.

During his 33-year tenure with the Virginia Tech football program, with 25 years as defensive coordinator from 1995 to 2019, Coach Bud Foster helped guide the Hokies to a 230-94 (.710) record. Foster’s coaching legacy included 36 shutouts, 27 consecutive bowl berths (longest active streak in the nation) and the only pair of brothers both selected in the first round of the same NFL Draft (Tremaine & Terrell Edmunds in 2018). In total, 45 of Foster’s players have been picked in the NFL Draft, including 11 in the first or second rounds. Since Foster began calling the defensive signals for Tech in 1995, the Hokies stopped significant winning streaks (9 or more games) of five ranked opponents. His squads have scored 74 defensive TDs. Dating back to the 1996 campaign, Foster’s defenses held foes to 10 points or fewer a grand total of 103 times, and Tech owned a 102-1 record in those contests.

Soon after Foster was named defensive co-coordinator along with Rod Sharpless, Foster had a major hand in creating the now iconic lunch pail as a symbol of blue-collar hard work for his defensive players back in the summer camp of 1995. Born from a brainstorming session, the classic black, domed-lid, worker’s metal lunch pail became an iconic emblem that came to represent the hard-working ethic and strong defense of Hokie football. Over the ensuing years, players worked hard to be the keeper of the pail and fans began to embrace “Lunch Pail Defense” as a way of Hokie Football.

Foster’s coaching success afforded him plenty of attractive opportunities to leave over the years and other schools tried to recruit him. His long-time friend Mark Wiseman observed that “Virginia Tech was loyal to him, and he was loyal right back. His heart was just always at Virginia Tech.” Foster is a recipient of the Frank Broyles Award (2006) and the American Football Coaches Association Defensive Coordinator of the Year (2000).

Foster continues to serve Virginia Tech Athletics in an ambassador role and makes his home in the New River Valley with his wife Jessie.

“AFTER SPENDING OVER 30 YEARS REPRESENTING THIS GREAT INSTITUTION, THERE’S AN UNWAVERING LOVE THAT BURNS IN MY HEART FOR VIRGINIA TECH. I HOPE YOU ARE AS PROUD AS I AM TO CALL MYSELF A HOKIE. YOUR CLASS RING SIGNIFIES THE EVERLASTING AFFINITY THAT GENERATIONS OF HOKIES HOLD FOR VIRGINIA TECH. GO HOKIES!” - COACH BUD FOSTER balfour4me.com/vatech | Class of 2022 | 7

CLASS SPONSOR

DR. ROSEMARY BLIESZNER ALUMNI DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR SENIOR FELLOW, CENTER FOR GERONTOLOGY CO-CHAIR, SESQUICENTENNIAL STEERING COMMITTEE After earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Rosemary Blieszner began her teaching career at a small liberal arts college where she founded a campus preschool and created an early childhood education curriculum. For her doctoral studies, she changed her focus to the later years of life, completing a Ph.D. in adult development and aging at Penn State. She has been a faculty member at Virginia Tech since 1981, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on aging, late-life families, spirituality and resilience, friendship, and research methods.

Dr. Blieszner served as advisor for Chi Delta Alpha and received several awards for teaching and advising from the Department of Human Development and Family Science and the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. At the university level, she received the Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching, was named Teacher of the Week, and was appointed Alumni Distinguished Professor. Dr. Blieszner was honored to deliver the Undergraduate Commencement address in December 2009.

Along with teaching and conducting research, Dr. Blieszner has published two textbooks, four research volumes, and 124 journal articles and book chapters.

She has served Virginia Tech as Associate Director of the Center for Gerontology, Director of Strategic Planning, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Assistant Vice Provost for Enrollment and Degree Management, and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. A fellow of four scholarly societies, she completed terms as President of the Gerontological Society of America and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Science.

“Virginia Tech’s 150th anniversary is a significant milestone, providing opportunities to honor alumni, celebrate current students’ accomplishments, and plan purposeful learning experiences for coming generations. As those who will graduate during the sesquicentennial year, the Class of ’22 symbolizes pride in student and alumni achievements and soaring potential for future impacts of a Virginia Tech education.”

8 | Virginia Tech

DANIELLE PANICO PRESIDENT, CLASS OF 2022 “The Virginia Tech Ring Tradition symbolizes the unity of Hokies past, present, and future. I cherish the experiences showcased on our Ring, and, more importantly, I cherish the people who have made this place so easy to call “home.” As Hokies and as friends, we are Always One.”

JAYLIN KIMBLE RING DESIGN CHAIR, CLASS OF 2022 “Although our class ring is uniquely decorated with elements highlighting our experiences, it also serves as a physical connection, a reminder that we will never stop being Hokies.

Wherever we go, we have a small piece of home with us. It has been humbling to help carry on this celebrated tradition.”

LINDSEY GRIFFIN RING DANCE CHAIR, CLASS OF 2022 “Ring Dance is our chance, as the 150th class, to come together in honor of our time at Virginia Tech before we graduate. It is in this cherished celebration that we recognize the relationships we have made and the milestones we have passed. No matter where we go after leaving Blacksburg, our class rings will forever symbolize our time as Hokies. We will always be together, connected by our memories at Virginia Tech, because this is home.”

balfour4me.com/vatech | Class of 2022 | 9

DESIGN TRADITION MADE NEW The interlocking chain, a feature on the ring bezel since 1940, changed to one of Hokie tracks with the Class of 2015 ring. The chain represents each class with the strength of many united as one.

With the Sesquicentennial Class of 2022, the new University side will continue forward with future rings, depicting the most traditional elements dating to the earliest Virginia Tech rings, including the screaming eagle, crossed sabres, U.S. and Commonwealth of Virginia flags. The Class side of the Virginia Tech ring is redesigned each year by the Ring Design Committee of the sophomore class, with elements specific to the experience of that class. The overall ring collection, which includes signet and fashion rings, is also selected by the committee.

balfour4me.com/vatech

THE RING DESIGN COMMITTEE CHOSE THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS TO REFLECT THE CLASS OF 2022 EXPERIENCE AND PRESERVE THE RICH HISTORY OF PAST CLASS RINGS.

CONSTRUCTION A CUSTOM CREATION The Ring Design Committee chose the most important elements to reflect the Class of 2022 experience and preserve the rich history of past class rings. In partnership with Balfour, and after many meetings and sketches, the committee presented its work to an artist who professionally rendered the design, which was digitized into a Computer Aided Design (CAD) file. From this file, a wax version of the ring was modeled for final approval by the committee. The “lost wax process” is used with a master mold to make the detailed rings that Hokies cherish. Each 2022 ring is made to order, passing through the skilled hands of at least 30 craftsmen and women and is subject to seven detailed inspections to ensure it meets all quality standards.

Class of 2022 | 11

CLASS SIDE

8. SNOWFLAKES Snowflakes remind us of the impromptu, midnight snowball fight during the winter of our freshmen year, as well as the annual cadet vs. civilian snowball fight during the first snowfall every year.

9. BASKETBALL For the first time since 1967, the Hokies competed in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Men’s Tournament in 2019.

10. HOKIEBIRD Our beloved mascot, the HokieBird, serves as the symbol of our Virginia Tech spirit.

11. TRUMPET The “Marching Virginians” and the “Highty Tighties” are the university’s premier marching bands.

25

21

23

24

22 5

2

27

26

1

4 3 12

7

9

17 16

20

19

11 10

14 15

13

13. SKIPPER Named in honor of President John F. Kennedy, the Skipper Cannon fires at notable athletic and Corps events.

14. THE BIG EVENT Founded in 2002, The Big Event provides an opportunity for students to live out Ut Prosim and say thank you to the Blacksburg community.

8

6

12. THE SESQUICENTENNIAL BANNER The Sesquicentennial Banner celebrates our graduation in the 150th year of Virginia Tech.

18 20

15. DRILLFIELD PATHS The paths on the Drillfield connect us as a class and will bring us back as alumni.

16. RELAY RIBBON Since 2009, Virginia Tech has held the largest collegiate Relay for Life in the nation.

17. THE FLAMING GRENADE As featured on the Corps’ Coat of Arms, the Flaming Grenade symbolizes our university’s rich military heritage.

18. CLASS MOTTO Our class motto, Semper Unum (Always One), connects us as Hokies for the rest of our lives.

19. CLASS LOGO The 2022 class logo includes XXII, 2022 written in Roman numerals.

20. FOOTPRINTS/HOKIE TRACKS Footprints turning into Hokie tracks represent the growth of each student during their time at Virginia Tech, as well as the community built

by Hokies.

1. BUD FOSTER A Virginia Tech Football legend, and our class namesake, Bud Foster retired from his position as defensive coordinator during our sophomore year.

21. HOKIE TRACKS Since 1940, links in different forms have created a chain around the bezel. Since 2015, 32 Hokie Tracks have formed this unbroken chain representing class unity, the strength of many united as one.

2. TAKE MY HAND A line in the iconic “Enter Sandman,” “Take My Hand,” evokes feelings of unity and spirit as Hokies jump at various athletic and university events.

22. EXIT 118B Off of Interstate 81, the Exit 118B sign is an exciting symbol of returning Home to Blacksburg.

3. THE LUNCH PAIL The lunch pail represents the hardworking, hard hitting, blue collar defense that Bud Foster built at Virginia Tech.

23. A JET Soaring over the Blue Ridge Mountains, the jet represents Hokies from all over the world.

4. FOOTBALL A popular cheer from the past resurfaced during the historic sixovertime victory over the Tar Heels on October 19, 2019, the longest game in ACC history.

24. BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS The mountains surrounding Blacksburg are a beloved backdrop of southwest Virginia and home to many popular hiking destinations.

5. FIREWORKS Fireworks can be seen exploding above Drillfield during many important campus celebrations.

6. VT ATHLETIC LOGO Athletic events are an important part of Hokie spirit and tradition.

7. STRIPED LANE STADIUM The first-ever “Striped Lane” Hokie Effect was held during the fall of our freshmen year.

25. SIX CONTRAILS During a dedication ceremony in the fall of our sophomore year, the names of six former students were added to the Pylons.

26. MOSS ARTS CENTER Our class experienced the first summer orientation held at the Moss Arts Center.

27. THE TUNNEL AND WORSHAM FIELD For Hokies past, present, and still to come, the tunnel to Worsham field is the path we walk at commencement, inspiring us all to “reach for excellence.”

12 | Virginia Tech | balfour4me.com/vatech

UNIVERSITY SIDE

1. EIGHT STARS Eight stars recognize the eight Virginia Tech alumni recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest award bestowed upon a member of the U.S. Armed Forces for selfless service to the nation.

2. U.S. FLAG The U.S. Flag represents the ideals of democracy and freedom that we strive towards as a nation.

3. COMMONWEALTH FLAG OF VIRGINIA As a land-grant university, Virginia Tech proudly displays the flag of the Commonwealth.

4. BURRUSS HALL Named to honor Julian Burruss, Class of 1898, the university’s 8th president, Burruss Hall hosts many exciting events including guest speakers, concerts, and Ring Premiere.

5. UT PROSIM The university’s motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) was established in 1896 and remains an enduring principle of Virginia Tech.

1

2

6. TORGERSEN BRIDGE Named for the university’s 14th president, Paul Torgersen, Torgersen Bridge acts as a symbolic gateway to campus.

7. THE CORPS OF CADETS CREST The Corps Crest, designed by Col. Harry D. Temple ‘34, represents the tradition that the university was founded on as an all-cadet military academy.

5 7

8

8. THE UNIVERSITY SHIELD Established in 1896, the University Shield’s four quadrants depict the Great Seal of Commonwealth: the surveyor’s level and leveling rod, a standing ear of corn, and a chemical retort and graduate, which represent the agricultural and mechanical emphasis in the university’s early history.

9. THE 1872 SHIELD The 1972 shield marks the founding year of Virginia Tech as Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, and replicates the shield found on the first-ever class ring in 1911.

10. THE PYLONS OF THE WAR MEMORIAL Engraved on the Pylons are the core values of Virginia Tech: Brotherhood, Honor, Leadership, Sacrifice, Service, Loyalty, Duty, and Ut Prosim.

11. THE CENOTAPH In the center of the War Memorial, The Cenotaph bears the names of Virginia Tech alumni awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.

3

4

6 10

9 11

12

13

14 15

12. LEST WE FORGET These words are etched on “The Rock”, a memorial on Upper Quad, to honor Virginia Tech alumni who gave their lives in military service during World War I. 13. SCREAMING EAGLE Featured on every class ring since 1911, the screaming eagle is a majestic symbol of strength and courage.

14. CROSSED SABRES A feature of the earliest Virginia Tech class rings, the crossed sabers serve as a reminder of the university’s military heritage, history, and tradition.

15. THREE STARS Three stars represent past, present, and future Hokies, who carry Virginia Tech spirit and traditions throughout their lives.

Class of 2022 | 13

THE COACH BUD FOSTER RING COLLECTION

FOSTER OVAL TOP

FOSTER STADIUM TOP

FOSTER SQUARE TOP

THE SKIPPER

THE PAIL

THE SANDMAN

METAL TOP OPTIONS FOR THE FOSTER RING

VT SCHOOL SEAL

CORPS SEAL

HIGHTY TIGHTY SEAL

PYLONS SEAL

VT LOGO METAL TOP

1872 THE FOUNDER

1896 THE TRADITION

1899 THE STORE

1911 THE FIRST

1923 THE GRADUATE

Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College established

Ut Prosim and school colors adopted

Hokie Stone first used in campus building construction

Beginning of Virginia Tech ring tradition

Mary E. Brumfield is first woman to earn a degree

14 | Virginia Tech

CLASS OF 2022

FOSTER OVAL TOP

FOSTER STADIUM TOP

FOSTER SQUARE TOP

THE FIRST

FOSTER MINIATURE OVAL TOP

THE FOUNDER

THE DANCE

THE TRADITION

THE STONE

THE GRADUATE

1934 THE DANCE

1963 THE SKIPPER

1995 THE PAIL

2000 THE SANDMAN

2020 THE FOSTER

Inaugural Ring Dance

Skipper Cannon first fired

Lunch pail, an iconic symbol of Hokie football

Hokies first started jumping at Lane Stadium

Bud Foster collection marks the University Sesquicentennial.

balfour4me.com/vatech | Class of 2022 | 15

HOKIE GOLD

TRADITION ESTABLISHED AS A CLASS OF 1964 ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM, HOKIE GOLD, MELTED FROM DONATED VIRGINIA TECH ALUMNI RINGS, IS INCLUDED IN CURRENT CLASS RINGS. SINCE 2012, THE HOKIE GOLD MELT CEREMONY HAS BEEN HELD AT THE KROEHLING ADVANCED MATERIALS FOUNDRY, ALSO KNOWN AS VT FIRE, A CAMPUS LABORATORY FOR STUDENTS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. SINCE THE ORIGINAL MELT, A SMALL PORTION OF THE DONATED GOLD IS SAVED OUT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE NEXT MELT, ENSURING THAT EACH CLASS WILL HAVE A PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL HOKIE GOLD. 16 | Virginia Tech | balfour4me.com/vatech

RING DESIGN COMMITTEE BACK ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Nathan Jones, Member-at-Large; Austin Askew, Cadet Member-at-Large, Chris Dotter, Male Member-at-Large; Emily Smith, Member-at-Large; Catharine Kelley, Female Member-at-Large; Danielle Panico, Class President; Jaylin Kimble, Ring Design Chair; Lindsey Griffin, Ring Dance Chair

LEADERSHIP TEAM BACK TO FRONT, LEFT TO RIGHT: BACK ROW: Jack Ryal, Eli Rhodes, Kyle Karabiac, Alec Bradfield, John Moss, Nathan Jones, Tom Coleman, Austin Askew TOP MIDDLE ROW: Josh Layog, Jake Baker, Miller Farley, Drew Perry, Zach Dickerson, Chris Dotter BOTTOM MIDDLE ROW: Libby Griffis, Margot Powers, Catharine Kelley, Erica Yap, Lindsey Griffin, Sarah Schlosser FRONT ROW: Daisy Ng, Jaylin Kimble, Emily Smith, Danielle Panico, Jillian Doerr, Madi Harris, Katy Stefano

Class of 2022 | 17

18 | Virginia Tech

RING DANCE WEEKEND DATE TO BE DETERMINED Established by the Class of 1935, Ring Dance is one of the most beloved and lasting traditions at Virginia Tech. The Ring Dance weekend takes place in the spring of a student’s junior year. Only juniors who purchase a ring will be eligible for Ring Dance tickets, which are required to attend the Dance.

Juniors choose to attend either Friday or Saturday evening. The celebration each night includes a ceremonial ring presentation in Squires Commonwealth Ballroom. Couples receive ribbons in their class colors, used to tie each other’s rings on their wrists for their ring presentation. For both dance nights, time-honored rituals are performed by the Corps of Cadets as they have since 1934. On Friday night, junior Cadets march into the ballroom to form the Ring Figure of their graduating class, followed by the formation of the Sabre Arch.

Under this arch, freshmen Cadets escort each Cadet’s date.

“Moonlight and V.P.I.,” a song written specifically for the Ring Dance in 1942 by renowned big band leader Fred Waring, with lyrics by Charles Gaynor, is performed in the background as rings are presented to class members. At the conclusion of the song, hundreds of balloons are released on civilians and students below.

At the end of the Friday night dance, the Corps Gregory Guard stands guard at the Pylons while two buglers from the Signal Corps play “Echo Taps.” Then the Skipper Cannon fires on the Drillfield to end Friday’s ceremony. The grand finale of the weekend takes place after the Saturday night dance with a spectacular fireworks show over the Drillfield.

balfour4me.com/vatech | Class of 2022 | 19

ONLINE ORDERING AVAILABLE AT:

PRICING RING PRICING Foster 40 DWT

BALFOUR4ME.COM/VATECH Argentium Silver

Sterling Silver

$576

$472

®

$590

Foster 34 DWT

The Pail

$351

$288

The Sandman

$351

The Skipper

$351

Foster 12 DWT

$2,196

$1,643

$248

$1,528

$1,199

$1,857

$447

$518

Stainless Steel

$2,526

$545

$425

$814

$288

$798

$443

$363

$1,004

Foster 3 DWT

$344

$282

The Founder

$344

$282

The Tradition Diamond

$365

$303

The Graduate Diamond

$433

$371

The Dance Diamond

$365

$238

Foster 5 DWT The First

$344

The Tradition CZ

$343

The Graduate CZ

$343

The Dance CZ

$343

The Stone

$343

$288 $282 $282

$798

$1,870

$248

$1,427

$248 $248

$674

$248

$663

$248

$663

$248

$787

$248

$504

$494

$238

$540

$519

$617

$540

$565

$494

$483

$281

$494

$483

$281

$494

$483

$281

$494

$483

$516

$584 $516

$238

$519

$281

$303

Celestrium

10K Gold

$484

Foster 28 DWT Foster 22 DWT

14K Gold

$238 $238 $238

$505

$260

$573

$328

$238 $238

$505

$260 $238

18K gold price available upon request

GENUINE STONE PRICING Citrine

13x11 $168

Light Aquamarine

$464

Swiss Blue Topaz

$220

Medium Aquamarine London Blue Topaz

$493 $220

12x10

$42

1 Pt.

$42

$409

$94

3 Pts.

$79

$327 $173 $173

$530

$352

Light Amethyst

$218

$158

Medium Amethyst Dark Amethyst Peridot

Smokey Topaz

Hokie Stone Oval

Hokie Stone Square

$215

$252

$325

$173

$189

$306

$52 $52

$147

$105 $55

$84

$133

$1,392

$150

$28

$26

$19

$37

$234 $32

Hope Blue Star Sapphire

$115

$105

Wyoming Jade

$52

$42

Brown Eye Tiger

$97

$1,455 $250

$52

Diamonds

$126

Rhodolite Garnet

Mozambique Garnet

8x6

$52

$52

$24

$63

$42 $42

2 Pts.

5 Pts.

10 Pts.

20 Pts. 25 Pts.

$110 $121

$399

$21

5 Pts.

$31

20 Pts. 25 Pts.

Your payment may be with cash, check, credit card, or a combination of all of the above.

EASY PAYMENT PLAN:

For online orders, your balance will be divided into three equal payments on your MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express and charged at 30-day intervals.

Your first payment also includes sales tax, shipping and handling.

WHAT IS DWT?

This is an abbreviation for pennyweight, which is the common term for the measurement of precious metals.

Balfour uses pennyweight to calculate the amount of metal used to manufacture your custom Virginia Tech Class Ring. So as the pennyweight increases, so does the weight and thickness of your ring.

SIMULATED GEMSTONES No additional cost

January Garnet

February Amethyst

March Aquamarine

April White Spinel

May Emerald

June Alexandrite

July Ruby

August Peridot

$350

2 Pts.

10 Pts.

PAYMENT IN FULL:

$52

Cubic Zirconia 1 Pt. $16 3 Pts.

TM

RING PAYMENT

$24 $31

$34 $58

September October November Blue Spinel Green Tourmaline Topaz

Onyx

Tangerine

Fireblue

December Blue Zircon

Rose Zircon

Also available in

GENUINE ™ HOKIE STONE! Stone color will vary

More Options: Please visit a Balfour representative on campus during ring ordering dates for more information.

20 | Virginia Tech | balfour4me.com/vatech

www.vt.edu/classring

WARRANTY LENGTHS AND CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE REGARDING DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP: The rings are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and materials.

LENGTH AND SCOPE OF GUARANTEE REGARDING STONES AND STONE DECORATION: Any damaged simulated stone will be replaced at no charge regardless of the cause of damage.

CONDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED CHARGES FOR RING RESIZING AND RING ADJUSTMENTS: The ring will be resized at any time at no charge.

CONDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED CHARGES FOR REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED RINGS: If, through normal wear and tear, a ring is worn beyond satisfaction, it may be exchanged for a new ring. There is no charge for this remake. If a ring is damaged beyond satisfaction outside of these parameters, another ring can be purchased for the cost of Balfour’s existing remake charge.

CONDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED CHARGES FOR ORDERING ADDITIONAL RINGS: Additional rings may be ordered at any time. After December 31, 2021, the rings may be ordered at the prevailing price at the time of order. The prevailing price will be determined according to the cost of gold and stones at the time of ordering.

CONDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED CHARGES FOR CHANGES IN ACADEMIC COLLEGE DESTINATION: A classmate who changes colleges at Virginia Tech after a ring is purchased may return the ring to be remade with proper designation at no charge.

REFUND POLICY FOR RINGS RETURNED FOR STUDENTS WHO FAIL TO GRADUATE WITH THE CLASS DESIGNATED ON THE RING: A classmate who fails to graduate with their Class may return the ring for a full refund less Class dues.

RESPONSIBILITY AND PROCEDURES FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES REGARDING THE VALIDITY OF WARRANTY CLAUSES: The Ring Design Committee will resolve disputes as to the validity of the warranty clauses. With Balfour’s philosophy that the customer is always right, such arbitration by the Committee should never be necessary.

CONDITIONS AND ASSOCIATED CHARGES FOR RESTORING RING FINISH: Should a classmate not be totally satisfied with his or her original choice of finish, refinishing would be completed at no charge.

CONDITIONS ON HOW REPAIRS ARE MADE, WHOM TO CONTACT, AND HOW SHIPPING RATES ARE HANDLED: Prior to graduation, service dates will be established to handle any adjustments. All shipping, handling and insurance costs will be the responsibility of Balfour during these sessions.­

CLASS PROGRAMS ADVISED BY STUDENT AND YOUNG ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT, UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT.

™

Class of 2022 | 21

VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY

Shop balfour4me.com/vatech

C100VT-0820.4103 ©2020 Balfour.

All Rights Reserved.