Encourage students to be less pompous and more sincere. Speeches should be presented to and given final approval by one of the senior class advisors to assure length of speech and appropriateness. Spectators will arrive early and should be greeted by music that sets the tone and eases the impatience of waiting for the ceremony to begin. Tickets - Tickets should be printed and a system of distribution developed early. Tickets should be available for families and friends of graduates, staff, students, and community members.
Tickets serve to contribute to the significance of the event while denying entry to undesirables.
Back to top Rehearsal - Do not over rehearse. Ideally, the morning of commencement is the best time for practice. Attendance should be mandatory for all who wish to participate in the ceremony. The key is organization. Lists of names in marching order should be posted where everyone can clearly see them.