A graduation ceremony honors the investment made by and for these young men and women. Therefore, the hard work of each student, the financial sacrifice of parents, and the years of teaching by faculty demand that this special occasion be conducted with grace, reverence, and courtesy.
Graduation is both an individual and corporate occasion.
People attending should make sure that their joy and exuberance in the graduation of a certain individual does not take away from another person's moment or the ceremony as a whole. I have asked the Class of 2001 to insure this important time isn't marred by inappropriate behavior on their part. Furthermore, I am asking parents and other invited guests to respect the solemn nature of a graduation ceremony by conducting themselves in a quiet, respectful, and thoughtful manner. It is appropriate that the last event for the graduates of Christian High School be held at Shadow Mountain Community Church. This place of worship deserv es respect.