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Graduation Season: More Than a Ceremony. A Launchpad for the Future

Graduation Season: More Than a Ceremony. A Launchpad for the Future

Melissa W.

Every spring, campuses across the country come alive with celebration. Caps are tossed into the air, proud families fill stadiums, and graduates take their final steps as students before beginning a new chapter. Graduation season is a time of achievement, reflection, and anticipation...a moment that represents years of hard work and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.

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Graduation Season: More Than a Ceremony. A Launchpad for the Future

High School Graduation Rates Continue to Increase in New York State Despite Pandemic Hurdles

Melissa W.
Can you hear that? It’s the sound of Pomp & Circumstance playing as we get closer and closer to graduation season – and for more high school students in New York state, graduation will become a reality.

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Graduation Season: More Than a Ceremony. A Launchpad for the Future

Tri-M is Music to Your Ears!

Melissa W.
The #1 most-played song at graduation ceremonies is Pomp & Circumstance and we can make a safe bet that members of music departments across the country can play it in their sleep! But, who recognizes such talent? Tri-M -- the only national honor society for student musicians!

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Graduation Season: More Than a Ceremony. A Launchpad for the Future

Life Skills Earned Through National Speech & Debate Association Membership

Melissa W.
As we enter the debate season for the US Presidential Election, we’re reminded of the National Speech & Debate Association that was founded 95 years ago as a support and recognition program for high school students interested in growing their public speaking skills. Communication is something that can make or break the most visible and scrutinized job interview: the run for president. 

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Graduation Season: More Than a Ceremony. A Launchpad for the Future

Have a Question about Senior Class Graduation Products? Check out Some FAQs!

Melissa W.
We’ve compiled some of our most frequently asked questions as schools start to head into the new academic year and continue to host their rescheduled commencement ceremonies.

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Graduation Season: More Than a Ceremony. A Launchpad for the Future

While In-Person Classes Pause in the Fall, Graduations March On (Virtually)

Melissa W.
Schools and universities across the country are grappling with the idea of opening up the doors to students come fall, but early reports indicate some problematic obstacles, causing many to postpone in-person classes and remain remote.

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Graduation Season: More Than a Ceremony. A Launchpad for the Future

Honor Stoles vs Scholar Stoles: What's the Difference?

Melissa W.
Now that we’ve discussed just how students get their extra hardware to don on graduation day, we’re going to break down the difference between two commonly used stoles, both of which we carry at Senior Class Graduation Products: Honor Stoles and Scholar Stoles.

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Graduation Season: More Than a Ceremony. A Launchpad for the Future

The Types of Graduation Honors and Distinctions

Melissa W.
In a sea of graduates donned in caps and gowns, only a few truly stand out. You notice the brightly-colored cords, draping stoles, and distinctive medallions, but what do they mean? What did the graduate do to earn those? We’re taking a look at a few of the more widely-known honors and the meaning behind them.

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Graduation Season: More Than a Ceremony. A Launchpad for the Future

Top 10 Graduation Songs of 2020

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Despite it being the end of July, graduation season is still going strong and will be straight through the rest of 2020 due to COVID19 derailing spring plans (is 2020 over yet?!). Traditions are pretty much out the window for the Class of 2020, but that doesn’t mean certain aspects of the ceremony need to change, like the music!

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Graduation Season: More Than a Ceremony. A Launchpad for the Future

The Significance of the Academic Honor Stole

Melissa W.
Academic Honor Stoles: They stand out commencement ceremonies as one of the brightest accessories worn on a graduate, but what do they mean?

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