Beth Vollmar (Fairleigh) (1958)

I lost my Loretto class ring as weIl. I wonder, if there are a number of us wanting to replace our rings, if this company would accommodate us. Let's stay in touch and see what we can do.  

Beth Vollmar Fairleigh. Class of 1958

Mary Bassing (Kerr) (1967)

Though I didn't graduate from Loretto, I was there through my junior year and received my class ring (class of '67).  I still have it and have always thought it lovely and unique.  At the time, the only other class ring that seemed near as special was Sion's with its script NDS.  When we received our rings, I remember being told some of the symbolism behind the design and I wish I knew more of it now.  

What I do remember is that the black background behind the script LA was in memory of World War I.  Given that WW II had happened in the interim, I assumed the ring was perhaps designed not too long after the First World War.  And the "Fides Mores Cultura" that is embossed  around the lower half of the ring ... Was that motto also above the main entrance to the school on 39th street?  My ring has one small emerald at the top and a total of 12 pearls -- three flanking each side of the emerald and six more clustered below the script LA.   Somehow, I believe they were like the 12 stars around the circumference of the medal of Mary.

The inside of my ring also is inscribed Green KC 10k and my maiden name initials are engraved inside as well.

I hope those who have lost rings are able to have them remade by the Green Co. now that the company has been found in Lenexa.  And maybe someone remembers better than I, the meanings behind the design.

Penny Pate (Pate-Henry) (1974)

My ring is gone too, and I would be interested in getting a new one made.

Penny Pate (Henry) - class of '74

Vickie Schwartz (Bellinger) (1973)

Add me to the list. I would love to replace mine. Class of 1973.

Amy Margolis (1978)

Add me as well, please. I didn't get a ring and have regreted it ever since. I couldn't imagine what it would mean to me. I can now. 1978

Pamela Green (Nadler) (1974)

Thanks for all the descriptions and meanings! Can someone upload a photo of their ring or send me a photo in an email? pgnadler@gmail.com I will let everyone know as soon as Bill Schutte from Green Co. gets back to me and hopefully we will be able to place an order. 

Marty Schiffman (Bowers) (1971)

I would also be interested in getting another ring as mine went missing many years ago and I always loved it!  Thanks for researching and keeping us in the loop!!

Patty Francis (Campbell) (1972)

I never got a ring but would love to order one - graduated in 1972.

Deb Lawton (1970)

I would love to get a replacement ring as well since mine was lost years ago! It is great to keep this post updated! I hope we're all in luck and will be able to purchase replacements!

Deb Lawton (Class of 1970)

Marcia Mason (1977)

For some reason I think they had more then one ring design, at least by the time I graduated. I know mine only had one stone in the center and no pearls.

Sally Ellis (1972)

Greetings All. Below is the message I received from Jostens. Sally sef 

Nanette Yates (Yates) (1973)

Nan Chiavola here...I wanted to let everyone know that the Loretto class of '73 changed the class ring to include an option of a more modern-looking style, as opposed to the gold one with the little pearls. I have the more modern one. The photo doesn't do it justice really. It's mother-of-pearl under the "L". and has my initials, year of graduation and the year Loretto started under the L, if you can see it.

Maybe someone can post the traditional Loretto ring?

Pamela Green (Nadler) (1974)

I got a reply from The Green Co. Good news and bad news! 

Hi Pam,

We do have the necessary dies to make the 1974 Loretto ring.  Oddly enough, I had a 2^nd  inquiry yesterday from a 1964 graduate.

The ring is pretty expensive today, $930.00.  If we can manufacture more than one it would save $45.00 per ring.

William Schutte 

The Green Company, Inc.

15550 West 109th St.

Lenexa, KS 66219

913-888-8880

913-888-8937 Fax

Recognition - Jewelry & Gift Programs

So the good news is, IF they still have the die for your year, they can make you a new ring. The bad news, of course, is the price. So if you still have your ring, hang on to it and put it in a safe place LOL. 

Peggy Mulvihill (1975)

Does someone have a picture they can post of the 1975 class ring?

I would like to get one myself, but if 900.00 is the going rate I might well bike in Ireland....

Julie Schopper (1978)

This is my ring from 1978.  Very similar to 1974. Pretty beat up but still have it??

Ron Barrett (1984)

A very heavily worn (as in every day for 30 yrs) from 1984: 

Marcia Mason (1977)

Mine looked totally different then either of the two shown. Mine looked more like the "Royale" then show on their website now with a blue sapphire. My name on one side and year of graduation on the other side. Don't remember the rest. The one from 73 would be way to big for my hand but Julie yours is really pretty. I would say you have worn it proudly.

Kay Ottman (Tilburg) (1965)

1965 looks like 1978.  I wonder who chose the style since there are so many versions.

Glory Ann Penington (1970)

Would also love a 1970 class ring (but $900+ isn't doable...:(  I left early in 1969 so missed the opportunity to get the ring, but have wished for many years now that I had one.  Thank you for starting this post!

Roberta Hudlow (1955)

Kay Ottoman Tilberg's ring is just like mine.  Note the LA in the center, still Loretto Academy.  This is the ring that was designed by Sister Theonilla Peake, SL,  By the way, those whose rings are missing a few pearls can have a jeweler replace them.  Little seed pearls and the minimal workmanship shouldn't cost much.  I see that the first change was simply to remove the A for academy.  I have no idea who designed the later rings; one looks like a standard design, although nice one, from a ring company.

Roberta Hudlow (1955)

Just thought of this, our rings were 10K gold.  Check what karat the company would use in the making of new ones, might change the price.  The company probably was basing the price on 10K.  In my day the ring cost around one hundred dollars.

Maggie McMann (Holley) (1969)

Mine from 1969 looks just like Julie Schopper and  Kay Tilburg's.

Kay Ottman (Tilburg) (1965)

Roberta...thanks for the info about the desiger.  I have been meaning to get those pearls replaced, as well.

Kathy Chiavola (1970)

Has the 1970 ring photo been posted?  What is it about the ring which makes it so expensive?  The gold?  Pearls?  What is the metal?  Seem to remember the ring cost and $40 in 1970.  Would there be a further price break if we order 10?

Emma Barger (1972)

I graduated in 1972 and have also lost my ring over the years. I had the one with the pearls, and emerald. My name was engraved on the inside along with year. If I remember correctly there was a large L on the front. I would like to get a replacement also. I will try to look for a picture of the ring.

My ring did look alot like the picture that was shown with the LA.