By Laura Chong, ’28
On October 17th, 2025, the Class of 2027 finally experienced one of the most anticipated traditions at SPSG, Ring Day. Ring Day is one of the most special and meaningful traditions we share as a community. It marks the moment when juniors officially celebrate the sisterhood that connects every class of Gators before them. The week leading up to the ceremony, also known as “REEK,” is filled with laughter, creativity, and excitement. Throughout the week, seniors secretly decorate the lockers of their assigned junior sisters, making the junior hallway truly pop! Since their identities stay hidden until Ring Day, the mystery raises suspense among their class. It’s a tradition that brings so much color and joy to the school, and it perfectly captures the friendship and excitement that defines the sisterhood at St. Paul’s.
By Friday, the anticipation is at its highest. The night before, staff and alumnae come back to decorate the junior hallway, carrying out this year’s theme “Ready, Set, Ring!” and filling the space with all sorts of decorations fitting the theme. Their effort reminds us that Ring Day is about more than just one moment; it’s about continuing a tradition shared by generations of St. Paul’s women who have all walked the same halls and felt the same excitement. The morning of Ring Day begins with our Prayers assembly, where an alumna comes in and speaks to the entire school about the meaning of the ring and the bonds that last long after graduation. Her words encourage us to think about what it truly means to be a Gator, and how this is a community built on friendship, support, and shared memories.
After the long school day, the anticipated Ring Ceremony takes place. One by one, each junior’s name is called, and their senior sisters finally reveal themselves. The room fills with cheers, hugs, and a few happy tears as each ring is placed on a junior’s finger. It’s a moment that can be described as personal, as each student celebrates their own journey while also recognizing the unity of the entire class. The celebration continues the next evening with the Ring Dance at the Ward Center, where the juniors come together one last time to celebrate the week. It’s a night full of laughter, photos, and music, a perfect ending to one of the most memorable traditions at St. Paul’s. Ring Day isn’t just about receiving a ring. It’s about celebrating the friendships that make our school feel at home and the sisterhood that connects us all, past and present.
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