Senior Activities
Students in the class of 2010 will graduate from BC High on May 23. The past four years have been fruitful.
These students have grown in wisdom and spirit. We thank parents and guardians for giving us the opportunity
to work with your sons.
As we prepare for the graduation, we wish to reflect, celebrate and appreciate these students. We have
planned a number of activities that will allow us to do just that. Parents are welcome to attend any of the
following activities. Particularly, we strongly encourage parents and guardians to attend our awards
ceremonies, Mothers’ Guild and Fathers’ Group events, and graduation exercises listed below. We look
forward to seeing you!
Friday, March 26
8:25 a.m. Senior Day of Reflection
Father Jim Hederman SJ and the Campus Ministry team will lead seniors in prayer. Prayers will be offered in
thanksgiving for the last four years and for the future success of the members of the class. This reflective
experience will set students’ compasses for life’s journey ahead.
Monday, April 12
9:15 a.m. Transition to College – Bulger Performing Art Center
At 9:15, a panel of experts, led by representatives from area colleges together with members of our guidance
team will discuss the practical challenges that await our seniors as they move on to college.
Tuesday, April 13
7:00 p.m. Unplugged – Bulger Performing Art Center
Seniors will come together for their last opportunity to jam at BC High. Mr. Matthew Aumiller will serve as
Master of Ceremonies for this musical event. This event will give our seniors the opportunity to showcase their
talents in front of their peers.
Wednesday, April 14
9:15 a.m. Featured Speaker – Bulger Performing Art Center
Dr. Stephen Durant ‘71 from Harvard University and Mass General Hospital is an expert in adolescent
psychology and development. He will address the senior class sharing his vast experience to help prepare our
seniors for the challenges they will face as they leave the protective environment of high school and enter the
more complicated life on a college campus. He will focus on life choices that students will be confronted with.
Thursday, April 15
9:15 a.m. Saint Ignatius Awards – McNeice Pavilion
BC High honors former students who have made a significant contribution to the betterment of society and
serve as inspirations to our graduating students.
6:00 p.m.
PAPA Fine and Performing Arts Reception – Cafeteria
Members of the Fine and Performing Arts Department will host an evening to celebrate the visual and
performing arts at BC High. Awards will be presented to students who have contributed to the arts.
Friday, April 16
8:30 a.m. Senior Scholarship and Co-Curricular Awards Assembly – Bulger Performing
Art Center
Parents are invited to attend a ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of the members of the class of
2010. Students will be recognized for their leadership in various co-curricular activities. Department
chairpersons will present awards for academic excellence. This ceremony will take place in the McNeice
Pavilion. Coffee and pastry will be served at 8:00 a.m. Award recipients will be posted on the school web portal
and communicated to senior parents via the Eagle Update on April 1.
9:20 a.m.
Awards Convocation – McNeice Pavilion
Special recognition of our finest seniors and juniors will take place in a high school assembly in the McNeice
Pavilion. These award recipients personify the Graduate at Gradation and will be held in high esteem in front of
the student body, faculty and parents. Parents and guardians of award recipients will be notified by phone, and
e-mail.
10:30 a.m. Hunter Awards – Bulger Performing Art Center
The Hunter Awards ceremony is organized and lead by our student council coordinators Ms. Alison MacDonald
and Mr. Sean Irwin. The Hunter Awards are a lighthearted and reflective look back at the past four years.
11:30 a.m. Senior Lunch – McNeice Pavilion
Sunday, April 25
5:00 p.m. Mother and Son Night – McNeice Pavilion
Senior Mother and Son Night is a long standing tradition at Boston College High School. This evening of
reflection and celebration provides us with a great setting to recognize your son’s accomplishments, share in
his memories of the last four years and witness, firsthand, the bonds of friendship and camaraderie that have
been so much a part of your son’s high school experience.
Thursday, April 29
6:00 p.m. Athletic Awards – McNeice Pavilion
BC High is proud to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our varsity athletes. Mr. John Bartlett, BC
High’s athletic director, will host this ceremony.
Wednesday, May 5
6:00 p.m. Father/Son Comedy Night – Cafeteria
Auditions for open mic will be held in April with a date to be determined. Again, this year we will have
professional comedians to judge, critique and advise students.
Friday, May 7
6:30 p.m. Junior/Senior Prom – Lombardo’s in Randolph
Wednesday, May 19
7:00 p.m. Baccalaureate Mass – The Cathedral of the Holy Cross
The Baccalaureate mass for the graduating class of 2010 will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross
located at 1400 Washington Street, Boston, MA. There will be a musical prelude to the ceremony beginning at
6:30 p.m. All are encouraged to attend this beautiful experience that will bring together our parents, guardians,
faculty and graduating students for their last mass. Please allow for additional time in transit as parking can be
a challenge.
Friday, May 21
10:00 a.m. Graduation Rehearsal – McNeice Pavilion
All seniors are required to come to school for a graduation rehearsal. Students will be given their tuxedos at
that time. The rehearsal takes place in the McNeice Pavilion. Failure to attend may result in exclusion from the
graduation exercises.
Sunday, May 23
1:00 p.m. Commencement Exercises – McNeice Pavilion
The graduation will take place in the McNeice Pavilion at precisely 1:00 p.m. Graduating seniors must arrive
at 12:00 noon. Each student is afforded ten tickets. Tickets can be picked up in the school office during the
week of April 12. Should you need additional tickets, you can give your name and the number of tickets
needed to Mrs. Ellen Collins in the main office. Should extra tickets become available, we will contact you.