02/12/2024
✨✨2026 Brass Rat Design was finally revealed at Ring Premiere Event last Saturday, Feb 10th!✨✨
The Ring Committee, comprised of 12 passionate sophomore students (Helena Usey, Maggie Yao, Sean Huckleberry, Hailey Polson, Marco Arias, Katrina Li, Nathan Kim, Jamison O’Keefe, Sabrina Chen, Ann Liu, Teresa Jiang, and Vicky Chen), orchestrated an unforgettable Ring Premiere ceremony for the Class of 2026 at Kresge Auditorium. Hundreds of students from the Class of 2026 gathered eagerly to witness the grand unveiling of their distinctive Brass Rat design.
Throughout the ceremony, each element of the 2026 Brass Rat ring was meticulously introduced by the Ring Comm members, from the Bezel to the class shank, seal shank, and intricate depictions of the Boston and Cambridge skylines. Embracing cherished MIT traditions, the inner side of the band featured the enigmatic Hacker’s Map, adding an element of intrigue and heritage for the students.
Notably, the beloved mascot Tim The Beaver made delightful appearances throughout the ring’s design, fostering a sense of school spirit and unity among the attendees.
After the ceremony, swag bags containing t-shirts, stickers, toothpick holders, and the ring brochure were distributed to all attendees by volunteers from the Class of 2027.
Following Premiere, members of the Class of 2026 have one week to place their orders for this special piece of jewelry. The rings will be delivered to students during the Ring Delivery Ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, May 5th, at the ViewBoston attraction in the Prudential Center.
Under the guidance of the SOLE office, the 2026 Ring Committee collaborated closely with the company Herff Jones to transform their vision into reality, ensuring that each ring reflects the pride of the MIT community and the legacy of their class.
Congratulations, 2026 Ring Committee!
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Congratulations, Class of 2026!!!
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