Ideas for the Graduation Ceremony

When your child graduates from school and receives his/her diploma, it’s an event you’ll always want to remember.   Here are a few ideas for the Graduation Ceremony

 The graduates vote for the following:

Colors for the caps and gowns

The Bible verse

Song(s) that will be sung during the graduation ceremony

What graduates will give addresses

Who will pray

Who will introduce the Master of Ceremony

Who will introduce the Commencement Speaker

Have roses for the graduates to hand to their mothers, as the parents wait for them to cross the stage and receive their diploma from their parents.  

Take pictures for that special moment and others.

Don’t forget to let them throw their caps!

 

Ceremony Etiquette

·         Some schools embrace lively and free-spirited graduation ceremonies. But before you break out the beach balls and noisemakers, consider these factors:

·         What are the traditions of your particular school? If graduation is a more formal and somber rite of passage, it's probably better to replace whooping and hollering with applause.

·         In most schools, the handing out of diplomas is a quick and orderly process. Make sure that when you show pride in your graduate, you aren't drowning out the recognition of another.

·         Life's milestones deserve everyone's full attention. Turn off your cell phones and resist the urge to text until the entire ceremony is over. Remain in your seat until the last students receive their diplomas so that they feel properly acknowledged.

Ideas for your scrapbook:
Scan the diploma and scale it down to make miniature stickers with Avery Sticker Project Paper.

Other items you can include are excerpts from the commencement program, pieces of confetti, and heartfelt congratulations from friends and family. Decorate the pages using school colors.

Other Graduation posts are here:  Graduation Posts