I can hardly believe it but tomorrow is Graduation Day!  We hope you are as excited as we are for you.  Here are just a few reminders to ensure the day goes smoothly and is a wonderful celebration of your time here at St. Rose.

 

GRADUATION REHEARSAL

• Tuesday, June 7
• 9AM -1 2PM
• At the MAC at MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY

Seniors report directly to the MAC at Monmouth University.  Rehearsal begins at 9AM with a continental breakfast. Students wear the “Alumni Class of 2016” t-shirts, jeans, khakis, or capris, and sneakers.  No shorts or flip-flops are permitted.  Students will be dismissed at 12PM.

 

SENIORS REPORT FOR GRADUATION

• Tuesday, June 7
• 5PM
• Seniors report to the Varsity Club

Seniors gather in the Varsity Club on the 3rd floor to line up for the graduation ceremony. We encourage graduates to leave personal possessions at home or with family members. However, personal items may be left in the Varsity Club during the graduation ceremony. Graduates will return here following the ceremony to collect their personal items as well as their diplomas. Security will be provided to ensure the safety of items left in the Varsity Club.

 

STUDENT ATTIRE

Graduation is a formal event.  The graduates wear their CAPS AND GOWNS to graduation.  The only honor cords to be worn at Graduation are those worn by the Top 10.  National Honor Society members wear their NHS Stoles.  No other cords or collars are to be worn.

• Gentlemen must wear a collared shirt with a tie, dress pants, and dress shoes. Gentlemen must be clean shaven.
• Ladies may wear a dress, skirt and blouse, or dress pants and a blouse.
• No shorts, jeans, t-shirts, sneakers, boat shoes, or athletic footwear are permitted. That is true for guests of the graduates as well as for the graduates themselves.

 

DOORS OPEN FOR GRADUATION

Doors open for guests at 5 PM.  Graduation is a ticketed event.  All guests must have a ticket to enter. Each senior received four tickets to graduation. Additional tickets may be purchased in the Main Office in advance of the graduation ceremony. The Main Office of school will be open until 1:30 p.m. tomorrow.  No tickets will be sold at the door.

 

GRADUATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2016

Graduation begins promptly at 6PM. The Graduation Ceremony is a sacred academic event that recognizes the achievements of our graduates. Guests are reminded of the solemnity of the occasion and need to conduct themselves appropriately. Students and their guests are asked to observe the following guidelines.

• This is a formal event and guests are expected to dress appropriately. Shirts, ties, jackets and dresses are encouraged and all attire needs to be appropriate for the celebration of graduation.
• All cell phones and electronic devices must be turned off for the duration of the ceremony.
• Any object or activity that would detract from the formality of the event is prohibited.
• Students and guests should remain in their seats until the faculty have processed out of the amphitheater.
• Applause should be held until all students have received their diplomas. Names will be read and it is important that every name is heard.

Any guest not conducting themselves accordingly will be invited to leave regardless of their relationship to a graduate.  These reminders are meant to ensure that our graduates and guests have the most enjoyable day possible.