Irish pride and influence is surfacing all over Carlmont in the form of games, clothes, and a small ornate ring.

For this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities, ASB is hoping to make a positive impact on the Carlmont students.

Screaming Scots spirit advisor Kim Bean plans on boosting spirit through advertising.

“We are going to get students excited about St. Patrick’s Day. Many Carlmont students already are looking forward to the day because of the big parade in the city,” stated Bean.

However, some students are skeptical about how the celebrations will go over with the student body.

“I think ASB should advertise the activities more […] sometimes I don’t hear about what’s being planned until the day of,” said freshman Sam King.

Even when students are aware of what is happening, some think there is a lack of spirit along side a lack of advertising.

“Last year there was no school spirit,” said sophomore Hannah Carney.

Carney believes there should be more competition between classes or prizes to up morale.

“Most kids need motivation because most people won’t just do it for the sake of it,” said Carney.

With a little luck, this year’s St. Patrick’s Day dress up and games will go swimmingly. ASB is planning a few new special surprise events for students to show some Irish spirit on St. Patrick’s Day.

One way students have been showing their Irish pride this year is by wearing a classic Irish ring called the “Claddagh Ring.”

The ring features two cupped hands holding a heart with a crown on top.

Girls all around Carlmont are wearing this ring with different motives in mind. Some girls wear it for Irish heritage, others to show pride in their relationship and others simply because of the ring’s beauty.

“There are a bunch of different meanings for the ring. Sometimes it’s purity and others to show a relationship. Wearing it towards you means your in a relationship and away is single. Some use it as an engagement ring,” said Carney.

Not all of the wearers are aware of the unique symbolism the ring carries.

The heart symbolizes love while the hands demonstrate friendship. The crown is meant to symbolize loyalty and lasting fidelity.

“I like it because I’m Irish and I wear it for my boyfriend. Also it is very pretty. I just see it as a sign of respect for your boyfriend or girlfriend, it shows you have pride in your relationship,” said Carney.

This St. Patrick’s Day, whether by showing pride in one’s heritage or in a relationship or simply by donning a festive shamrock, ASB hopes the students of Carlmont will show plenty of school pride.

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