John Carroll students are met with the excitement of getting their rings during their junior year. After students receive their rings, they have a dance to commemorate the experience. This year, the Class of 2026 celebrated receiving their rings on the night of Saturday, March 15.
The new venue was at Jarrettsville Gardens, and the room was very spacious and beautiful for dancing. The event was organized by Class Moderators Shannon Olsen and Nathan Nocket and the class officers and delegates who made sure students would remember the night for years to come. The night started with a few words and a prayer from Deacon Ken Goedeke to remind students that they should be proud of themselves and enjoy their night.
The excitement continued as students sat down for dinner. There were several options for students to enjoy, and all of the food was lined up neatly for selection. Ms. Olsen said, “The taco bar was definitely a hit with everyone. I also heard that the kids loved the cheesesteak sliders and ice cream bar.”
After dinner, they were headed to the dance floor. The DJ played a variety of songs so that everyone got to listen to something they enjoy.
Ms. Olsen said, “Alex from Baltimore Sound was the DJ, and he was accompanied by the photo booth staff. I enjoyed the music, and it seemed like many of the kids enjoyed the music.”
The photo booth was a hit as well. People lined up to have their pictures taken with funny props that embellished their photos. Juniors got printed copies of these pictures to capture the memory and hold with them.
“We moved the venue because this class was so much larger than classes in the past. We needed to look for a new venue. Our experience with Jarrettsville Gardens was wonderful this year, and we are looking forward to using them again in the coming years.”
Overall, students seemed to have really enjoyed themselves at the Ring Dance. The night was filled with amazing music, fun flashing lights, delicious food, and beautiful outfits. The Class of 2026 had an awesome experience with their classmates.
