NEW Tradition for 160th Commencement 2018 Senior Edition Preview
April 13, 2018
PLEASE NOTE: Commencement will be held on Saturday June 9, 2018 @ 1:00 PM. The event will be held at the New Castle/Sr. High School Auditorium Graduates will be seated on the stage. each student will be given 6 tickets.
There will be changes to this year’s commencement ceremony in order to revitalize the event and restore dignity and decorum to the ceremony.
DECORUM:
- Graduation from high school is a once in a lifetime experience.
- An intimate/first-class atmosphere is to be expected.
- A smaller venue with limited tickets will help us accomplish this end.
- Security
Other Changes
- Decorations
- More Student Performances – fewer speeches from adults
- Featured Alumni Speaker
- Picture Presentations of graduates on screen
- Refreshments – on the Front Lawn after the ceremony
- Exploring – the possibility of providing each graduate with a picture of themselves receiving their diploma