That ceremony, known as the “ring melt,” is a tradition begun for the rings of West Point’s bicentennial class in 2002. Since then, it’s not just any gold that goes into these rings.

The Class of 2011 Ring Ceremony was held at West Point, N.Y., on Aug. 20 as senior cadets stood in formation, anxiously awaiting the ring presentation from their tactical officers and ...

WEST POINT, N.Y. (Aug, 25, 2010) -- The concept of a class ring originated in 1835, as West Point became the first American university to honor its senior class with a treasured keepsake of gold ...

General Diana Holland salutes after placing the class ring of deceased West Point graduate Brig Gen. James Hebert, class of 1945, into a melting crucible at the Pease & Curren foundry Monday, Feb ...

Gregory Voigt, of Barrington, held up the gold class ring he has worn since graduating from West Point 34 years ago and placed one hand on the shoulder of his son, Cameron Voigt, who wore the gray ...