NEW Tradition for 160th Commencement 2018 Senior Edition Preview

NEW Tradition for 160th Commencement 2018 Senior Edition Preview

Lanice Bowers, Featured Writer

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