Trinity Traditions
Since Trinity’s founding in 1897, traditions and celebrations
have grown to become an integral part of the Trinity experience.
Class Colors
The first graduating class at Trinity, the class of 1904, chose
the class color "Red" to bequeath to the Class of 1908.
Since then, the four class colors, Red, Blue, Green and Gold, have
been handed down by the Senior class to the incoming Freshwoman
class. The current class colors are:
Class of 2008: Red
Class of 2009: Blue
Class of 2010: Green
Class of 2011: Gold
Trinity students and alumnae proudly identify with their class
colors. For many students who attend Trinity for several years,
their class color is determined by the year they graduate.
Class Days
Each class sponsors a celebration on a specific day during the
academic year. The class color is worn all day and a special dinner
is often prepared. Class days are generally celebrated during the
following months:
October: Blue
November: Gold
February: Red
March: Green
Cap and Gown Weekend
Cap and Gown Weekend is a very important and festive time for the
Trinity community, and is a tradition that dates back to 1903 with
Trinity's first senior class - the red class of 1904. Cap and Gown
Weekend formally marks the beginning of the new academic year, and
celebrates the academic achievements of the senior class. The tradition
also marks the first time that seniors may wear their academic caps
and gowns. The fall weekend includes Cap and Gown Convocation on
Saturday, and Cap and Gown Mass on Sunday, followed by a brunch
and courtyard sing.
Well Sings and Courtyard Sings
On special days such as Cap and Gown Sunday, members of each class
gather around Seymour Court, one class on each side, wearing their
class colors and decorating their section. The senior class sings
songs to each class, and the classes respond with songs of their
own. A Well Sing is held during the Christmas season, and the classes
gather on different levels of the Well in Main Freshwomen are positioned
on the top floor, sophomores on the 3rd floor, juniors on the 2nd
floor and seniors in the Marble Corridor. On these occasions, each
class decorates their class floor, and the seniors lead the classes
in seasonal songs.
Junior Ring Day
Members of the junior class receive their class rings in a special
ceremony where the rings are blessed; the ceremony is held in the
fall in Notre Dame Chapel. Students may order their Class rings
for this occasion or they may use other rings they already own.
Sophomore Pin
As sophomores begin to declare their majors and move into a new
phase of their academic career, Trinity celebrates by issuing each
Sophomore a gold "TC" pin. The Sophomore Pin ceremony
is held in January.
Freshman Medal
During the first semester, first year students are welcomed into
the Trinity community in a special ceremony in Notre Dame Chapel
in the fall, during which they receive the Trinity Medal and they
sign the Honor Book.
Holiday Celebrations
Just before final examination period, a holiday dinner and Well
Sing are held for the Trinity community. Seniors lead the Well Sing.
Founders Day
In honor of the courageous founders of Trinity, the entire Trinity
community participates in Founders Day, a celebratory day in the
spring.
A Trinity tradition that dates back to the first academic year
in the spring of 1901, the day includes a Founders' Day prayer service,
a campus BBQ picnic lunch with games, such of tug-of-war (students
challenge the faculty, and classes challenge each other) and the
annual Maypole Dance in Seymour Court. The day ends with a special
Athletics awards dinner honoring student athletes.
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