The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

HIGH SCHOOL TABOOS

THE "CIRCLE PIN" IS A SMALL GOLD PIN IN THE SHAPE OF
A CIRCLE, WITH THE CENTER HOLLOW. IT IS SUPPOSED
TO MEAN, IF WORN, THAT THE GIRL WHO WEARS IT IS A
VIRGIN. IF THE PIN HAS ANY IDENTATIONS IN IT, THEN
THE WEARER IS NOT A VIRGIN. THEREFORE, CIRCLE PINS
WITH NITCHES OR INDENTATIONS IN THEM ARE NOT WORN.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WYANDOTTE

Date learned: 10-03-1969