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Official Rings
The Ring-A World of Meaning
Custom crafted for Texas State, the design of the Official Ring is based upon our revered heritage and culture. Centered on the top of the Official Ring is a Texas “lone-star” set upon an oak and laurel leaf wreath. As an option, the star can be highlighted with a cubic zirconia or diamond. Around the crown of the ring, the Texas State University name and 1899 founding date are spelled out.
The left side of the ring features Texas State’s original campus building, the red-gable roofed Old Main, with “tubers” floating by on the steady flow of the San Marcos River. San Marcos gave birth to the university by giving it Chautauqua Hill-the hill where Old Main opened its doors in 1903. Since the late 1800s, people traveled from miles around to Chautauqua Hill to meet. Today, Old Main is the focal point of campus, perched above the “Quad” which is still the central gathering place for students.
The t-star-s logo featured on the right side has historical roots with the university, having been first adopted by the baseball team years ago. Through 5 name changes, first from Southwest Texas State Normal School in 1903 and finally to Texas State University-San Marcos in 2003, one thing has held steadfast: the words “Texas” and “State” in each of the names. The “T” for Texas and “S” for State are symbolic of the continuity of the name with the star representing the star in both the university seal and the seal of Texas.
The school flower, Gaillardia, is engraved inside the ring. Also known as the Indian Blanket, they boast Texas State’s school colors producing showy gold and maroon flowers along freeways and highways during the spring and early summer. Gaillardia represents Texas State as a hardy and beautiful wildflower providing spectacular displays of color throughout the state and beyond.
Wear the ring and carry its meaning with you.
In accordance with the tradition set forth by the students and faculty of Texas State University, all rings ordered will be held until the subsequent Texas State Ring Ceremony. Students who do not wish to participate in the ceremony may pick up their ring at the Alumni House the day AFTER the ceremony.
