July 18, 2019

Spotlight: Alan Gray on the Importance of a Customer Insights Engine

Alan Gray has been at Herff Jones for just over a year, but in that short time he’s managed to unlock some key findings in support of the organization’s journey to get to know the customers it serves.In May 2018, Gray was hired to launch the Herff Jones customer insights …

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June 3, 2019

Spotlight: Carolina High School Cap & Gown

“Whatever It Takes.”That is the motto at Carolina High School, where the poverty index is the lowest of any high school in its county and among the highest across the state of South Carolina.As you might imagine in a population where teenagers require full-time jobs to help their families make …

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April 22, 2019

Earth Day Spotlight: The Employee behind Herff Jones’ Diploma Frame Sustainability Initiatives

Some of the earliest memories Peter Molin has of his childhood are ones spent outdoors climbing and “talking to trees” with his uncle, who taught him to appreciate nature and all of its beauty.Now, as a father of two and the plant manager of Herff Jones’ diploma frame production facility, …

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January 29, 2019

HERFF JONES RELEASES 2019 YEARBOOK PORTFOLIO

Over 400 schools recognized in international “best-of” yearbook publicationINDIANAPOLIS (January 29, 2019) – Herff Jones, an achievement division of Varsity Brands and the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services, is pleased to announce our “best-of” publication, Portfolio, which showcases best-in-class yearbook work from students across North America.”We …

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January 25, 2018

Herff Jones and Univ of Georgia Create Championship Ring

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Herff Jones, an achievement division of Varsity Brands and the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services, is pleased to announce it signed a contract with the University of Georgia to produce its new SEC Championship ring, which it earned by defeating Auburn in the …

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December 1, 2017

Ohio Machine Unveils 2017 Championship Ring with Official Ring Partner Herff Jones

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Machine officially unveiled their 2017 Major League Lacrosse Championship Ring this morning. With creative input from Machine players, the ring was designed and crafted by Herff Jones, the official ring designer of Ohio Machine’s championship ring.“In looking to find someone to help us commemorate this …

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February 29, 2016

NFL Player Visits Indy High Schools and Transforms Lives

INDIANAPOLIS – (February 23, 2016) – Students at three Indianapolis high schools were recently visited by former NFL player and motivational speaker, CL “Shep” Shepherd, who shared the struggles of his upbringing and how his decision to “go against the flow” led him to seek a life of success rather …

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January 25, 2016

Herff Jones Sponsors TC Howe High School Uniforms

INDIANAPOLIS – Jan. 21, 2016 – Herff Jones announced its support of TC Howe High School in Indianapolis through the donation of cheerleading uniforms after the cheer team received criticism about outdated, mismatched uniforms worn on a WTHR television appearance last October.The school lacked a consistent cheerleading program until Ashley …

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May 15, 2015

Winning a Championship Connects a Team for Life

The elements of a championship ring should symbolize and celebrate the team’s memorable accomplishment. The Pawtucket Red Sox formed a ring committee when they won Minor League Baseball’s International League Championship (aka Governors’ Cup). Their goal? To create the perfect keepsake. They wanted the finished product to embody the hard-fought 2014 title that they …

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February 18, 2015

Varsity Brands Launches New School Spirit Initiatives

Varsity Brands has announced the search for America’s Most Spirited High School, a nationwide initiative that will end on National School Spirit Day on September 25, 2015, with one school winning a $25,000 grant. National Association of Secondary Principals Conference is taking place in San Diego, California, and is expecting more than 1,500 high school principals and assistant principals.

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