Class ring? I didn't realize they did those for high schools... guess that makes sense. We sent announcements when I graduated but they were cheap 'fill in the blank' sorts. Actually I take that back, it was when I graduated community college, but I was 18 so same basic thing. That was the spring before the Hobbit Hole.
Senior portrait? Is that different than the usual school picture? At least the cap and gown rental I can understand though I'm sure it's too expensive.
And - $800?! That's... inconcievable.
Yeah, Seniors have to get their own portrait photo taken and turned into the yearbook.
Wife thought it would be good to go to a top of the line photographer. We ~did~ get some really cool pictures. But it was bit excessive.
And, he actually got the ring his junior year.
My college ring? Eh ... it's around here somewhere ... I think ...