Graduation picture
GRADUATION IS SOON COMING, YOU SHOULD ALL BE PREPARED FOR IT.
THE MORNING OF GRADUATION, YOU SHOULD:
Wake up. Try to get up as soon as your alarm sounds
Use the bathroom first.
Shower and shave
Get dressed
Do your grooming routine
Do your hair and, if you wear it, apply makeup after getting dressed
Eat breakfast
Get out the door!
IF YOU HAVE TO TALK IN FRONT OF EVERYONE:
Expect to be nervous. Even experienced speakers get nervous
Prepare. Know what you are going to say – and why you want to say it
Practice
Breathe
Rehearse
Focus on your audience
Simplify
Visualize success
Connect with your audience
Act confident
HERE ARE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL THEMES FROM GRADUATION SPEECHES:
Paths Through Life
Overcoming Obstacles: High dropout rates. Economic worries. Health problems.
Classmates as Individuals: Your differences make you who you are.
Friends and Friendship
Looking Back to the Early Years
Memories of High School
Thanks: Heartfelt gratitude for the hard work and support of teachers, coaches, parents, friends, and others.
Tributes
Advice: Do you have any words or wisdom you want to give your classmates?
Making a Difference: Inspire your audience.
Congratulations
HERE’S HOW TO WEAR YOUR CAP AND GOWN:
The graduation cap is worn flat on the head, parallel to the floor. The front point of the cap should be centered on the forehead
The graduation gown should fall midway between the knee and ankle
Men should remove their graduation caps during the school song and the National Anthem
Tassels are usually worn on the right side and shifted to the left when graduates receive their diplomas
Men generally wear dark trousers and dress shirts and ties under their graduation gowns
Women generally wear lightweight dresses or blouses and skirts that do not hang below their graduation gowns. They can also wear a detachable white collar that adds a more finished, decorative touch
Flowers and jewelry should not be worn on the academic gown
Caps and gowns can be accessorized with specific regalia like stoles and honor cords in keeping with the traditions of the school
IF YOU ARE HAVING A GRADUATION PARTY:
Pick your style
Formal, casual, etc.
Pick your theme
Create a budget
Invitations, decorations, centerpieces, balloons, flowers, food, beverages, tableware, photography and video, caterer, catering hall, entertainment, tent rental, equipment rental, party favors, thank you notes, and postage
Order and send invitations
Plan your menu
Catering, making your own food
Choose decorations
Balloons, streamers, and flowers
Let guests add their own personal touch to the party
Poster board where the guests can sign it and leave a message for the bed
Memorable guest book that includes photos and messages
Schedule the entertainment you plan to hire
DJ, band, or personal music
THE DO’S AND DON’TS FOR THE GRADUATION PARTY:
DO
Do plan ahead
Do set the stage
Do rent or borrow extra tables
Do create a killer playlist
Do customize your party
Do wear a cute dress if you’re a girl
DON’T
Don’t keep your neighbors in the dark
Don’t worry about the food
Don’t forget the ice
Don’t forget to plan an activity
Don’t wait until the last minute to send
DON’T WEAR A SEE THROUGH DRESS GIRLS!! THAT’S A BIG NO NO
WHAT TO DO WITH THE GRADUATION MONEY YOU GET FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY:
Stash it in savings
Buy books and supplies for college
Prep for your dorm room
GO PARTY & CELEBRATE
A LIST OF THINGS YOU ARE GOING TO REALIZE YOU’LL MISS FROM HIGH SCHOOL WHEN GRADUATION COMES AROUND:
Teachers
Friends
Small size school
Seeing everyone everyday
Everyone knowing everyone
“NOT the wifi connection” –Campbell Daffin
Charleston
Being able to go home straight after school
Seeing your parents and siblings every day
Having a parking spot at the school
The biggest stress being deciding what college to go to rather than what to do with the rest of your life
Teachers being forgiving
Having more than 3 grades in a class
“Mom packing my lunches” –Claire Hunt
Not walking across campus to get to the next class
IF YOU CRY DURING GRADUATION:
Make sure you wore waterproof mascara
Have your parents bring tissues because I’m sure they will be crying too
Girls- maybe even a guy will have a handkerchief you can borrow
Guys- you are just going to have to get through it
A SUMMARY OF WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
PICK OUT WHAT YOU’RE WEARING
FIND A SHIRT
FIND PANTS
FIND A DRESS IF YOU’RE A GIRL
UNDERWEAR IS IMPORTANT (MAKE YOUR GRANDMA PROUD)
FIND SHOES
PUT ALL THESE THINGS ON
GO TO GRADUATION
GOOD LUCK ON YOUR FUTURE COLLEGE ENDEAVORS AND REMEMBER GRADUATION ISN’T THAT FAR AWAY!! DON’T BE LIKE THE REST OF US AND GIVE UP YET! JUST KEEP SWIMMING!!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: JOIN US FOR GRADUATION ON JUNE 1ST AT THE NORTH CHARLESTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER! YAY!
