BHSPA Graduation

Graduation

Caps and Gowns

In recent years, the class treasury has paid for the caps and gowns. The caps and gowns then become the property of the graduate and do not have to be returned. Lots of seniors decorate their mortarboards. Gold tassels indicate membership in the National Honor Society. What your Seniors wear under their gowns is sometimes a source of disagreement between parents and students. There are no dress codes but good taste is always appreciated. Bright prints can sometimes be seen under the girls’ white gowns. Be sure to try seeing how the dress with the gown over it looks in the sunlight! Do try to discourage your Senior from bringing beach balls, etc. which can be disruptive.

Graduation Announcements

Formal graduation announcements can be ordered through Jostens (the class ring, and cap-and-gown company) on an individual basis. They may be offered with other ordering opportunities passed on through the BHS announcements, or you can use the company website, www.Jostens.com. The Bedford Citizens Scholarship Foundation no longer sells graduation announcements.

2011 Graduation is Thursday June 9th. The ceremony starts promptly at 6:15 PM on the football field and attendance is open to all if the ceremony is outdoors. If the weather is inclement, the ceremony is moved indoors to the gymnasium and each Senior is given a specific number of tickets for admittance. The actual ceremony is recorded by Bedford TV and will be shown at various times.

Some good advice from post-graduate parents:

If you have elderly guests, you might want to arrive a little early for graduation so that you can get a “seat” rather than sitting in the bleachers.
Remember to bring along a jacket or sweater—once the sun goes down it can become rather cool and windy on the football field.

After Graduation Activities

Many families go out to dinner at a local restaurant or have a small gathering at home following the ceremony and reserve the “big” graduation celebration/party for another date, since 90% of the graduates attend the All Night Graduation Party beginning at 10:30 pm. Reservations at local restaurants should be made well in advance, even if you are planning to “take out.”

All Night Graduation

The All Night Graduation Event SHOULD NOT BE MISSED! It is a wonderful time for the graduates and the last time that they will be together as a class. The party is open to Bedford High School seniors ONLY and admission is from 10:30 to 11:30 pm. There are no exceptions made to these rules. Students should purchase their tickets prior to graduation. Tickets are NOT sold at the door. The tickets are generally sold during the lunch blocks the week prior to Senior finals. After finals, tickets can be purchased in the BHS Student Office. All of the evening’s activities are included in the price of the ticket.

The Graduate should bring their yearbook to the party:

Some things a graduate should NOT bring to the party:

Money
Backpacks
Graduation Gifts
Jewelry
Expensive Items
Prescription drugs (if they are needed they should be given to the EMT on duty at the party)
Personal hygiene items because they are readily available from the parent volunteers

Car Keys and Cell Phones will be kept safe by Chaperones.
Parents get to relax and sleep without worrying. The graduates are “pushed” out the door at 5:30 am.

Citizens Scholarship Foundation Reception

The Citizens Scholarship Foundation (CSF) holds a reception close to the date of graduation. The date is listed in the Parent / Student Handbook.

All scholarship recipients and members of the National Honor Society and their parents are invited to attend the reception and light refreshments are provided. The scholarship donor will give the scholarship winners their awards individually. Mike Rosenberg, the Master of Ceremonies, charms the audience with his wit and professionalism and the Madrigal singers provide musical entertainment.

Dress Code: Dresses, Slacks, Jackets, Ties. No Jeans, shorts, flip-flops, or tees.