Statement jewelry is always an eye-catching accessory, but even more so when the jewelry is making its own statement. Self-expression runs deep in the halls and one of the many ways to do so is through jewelry, specifically bracelets. Through trends and special mementos, students like junior Karla Gonzalez have and wear them all.
“My aunt brought my bracelet from Mexico, so I think it’s special because she brought it from where I was born and it reminds me of my hometown,” said Gonzalez.
Gonzalez adorns her wrist with a Catholic saints bracelets displaying different saints on each wood square.
Junior Tabitha Lewis wears two rubber bracelets on her wrist from her summer experience. The green one, “First is Third,” and the blue one, “Come to Ozone.”
“They’re all from summer camp. This one (green) just means that everyone voted that I was the one who helped out most and was the friendliest. This one (blue) just represents our after school program,” said Lewis.
Silly Bandz, a once very popular trend, are still used by many students. Senior Hannah Martin sports a black Batman logo Silly Band.
“I stole it from my friend, Hannah Ash. I’ve had it since ninth grade,” said Martin.
Friendship bracelets, the colorful yarn woven and often hand made bracelets represent the bond between two friends, even if those friends have already left high school.
“My friend gave it to me. It was Raneesha Brown’s; she was a senior last year. We were really good friends last year,” said junior Jacob Reynolds.
Bracelets of all kinds make a statement as to how students want to be viewed, what their interests are, or who they are. So next time you’re walking down the hall, pay attention, there might just be an interesting story behind that piece of jewelry.