Vocabulary
A synonym for a grad - to - be
What is a senior.
The person who certifies that the graduating class meets the requirement of the state of Arizona
Who is the principal (Ms. Quinonez)
What type of bags are permitted?
Clear bag policy
How are graduates announced?
High achieving students are in the front row, most students are in the alphabetical order of last name.
What does a graduation cap symbolize?
What is academic perseverance (originating from mortarboard caps worn in ancient times to distinguish scholars from everyday people).
The name of the ceremony for grads (hint: it is not called "graduation"
What is a Commencement Ceremony
These people act as "line leaders" to guide the rows of graduates.
Who are teachers
What is an unopened water bottle.
Can a graduates family hear their name being announced?
It depends on whether or not the person before has a family who respects your right to have your name heard.
What does the gown symbolize?
With its flowing robe-like design, represents a cloak of accomplishment. It harkens back to the medieval traditions of scholars and monks, who wore similar robes as a mark of their scholarly pursuits.
The official name for the academic documentation
What are transcripts
This is who hands each graduate their diploma cover
What type of balloons are permitted?
Is it rude to cheer for your graduate?
People can get upset when an obnoxious family yells for too long because it seems selfish.
What does the tassel on the mortar board cap symbolize?
It’s common for students to start with the tassel on one side and then move it to the other upon receiving their diploma. This ritual symbolizes the transition from candidate to graduate.
Cap and gown
This person is a guest speaker and represents all of the schools in the district.
Who is the superintendent (Mr. Calles)
What type of flowers are permitted?
What is no flowers are permitted in because they want you to buy the bouquets and leis they sell by the concessions.
They are but only if the cameras are working properly.
What are the emblems that students wear?
Academic distinction ropes or membership in the National Honor Society ropes are color coded to denote what they represent.
The name of the process of taking classes and earning credits
What is matriculation
This person is the star of the show
Who is the graduate
What type of food is available?
How long are students shown on the jumbo tron?
The camera is supposed to show you receiving your diploma and shaking hands, maybe 3 seconds.
End of a journey or beginning of a journey?
Each graduate must determine that for themselves!