Senior Activities
Class of 2014
Students in the Class of 2014 will graduate from BC High on May 18, 2014. The past four/six years have been fruitful as
we have watched these students grow in wisdom and spirit. We thank parents and guardians for giving us the opportunity
to work with their sons.
As we prepare for 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 as we celebrate the Class of 2014.
Friday, March 7
MMP Period
Alumni College Panel – Bulger Performing Arts Center
Recent BC High graduates return to discuss issues relating to transitioning to college. They cover such topics as managing
time, new freedoms, engaging in a coed environment, getting involved, handling finances and making good decisions.
Wednesday, March 12
8:20 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.
American Red Cross Blood Drive – Cadigan Lecture Hall
Did you know that one pint of blood can save three lives? Last year BC High donated 66 pints of blood – that’s 198 lives.
Help make this year’s blood drive even more successful. Student Council will host a blood drive Wednesday March 12
from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Students 17 years of age and older are eligible to donate with a valid id (16 years old with a
parent permission form). Students can sign up for a donation time slot during lunch the periods.
Tuesday, March 25
8:15 – 11:50 a.m.
Credit for Life Financial Literacy Program – McNeice Pavilion
The members of the Class of 2014 will have an introduction to financial literacy and personal budgets in this morninglong exercise of understanding the costs associated with living in our culture and society.
Wednesday, April 9
9:15 – 10:35 a.m.
Vocation Panel Discussion – Bulger Performing Arts Center
Fr. Ron Perry, SJ has put together a panel of various vocations to which members of our community have been called.
The vocations of religious life, marriage, teaching and learning will be the focal points of this discussion.
Thursday, April 10
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
CPR Training – Murphy Alumni Room
Seniors are invited to attend either session to complete the American Heart Association Heartsaver AED certification that
is good for two years. Cost of the program is $30.00, with a $5.00 non-refundable registration fee. School nurses Theresa
Hartel and Bev Loughnane will assist the AHA instructor.
Monday, April 14
8:20 – 9:15 a.m.
Senior Prayer Service – Bulger Performing Arts Center
The Campus Ministry team will lead seniors in prayer offered in thanksgiving for the last four years. This event will give
them the opportunity to reflect upon who they have become and pray for the grace to follow God’s call as they depart the
halls of BC High and seek to impact new worlds.
Tuesday, April 15
Lunch periods
Voter Registration
Students who are eligible will be able to register to vote in the upcoming elections.
Wednesday, April 16
7:30 – 8:20 a.m.
Class of 2014 Arrupe Video – Cadigan Gym
Members of the Class of 2014 who attended the Arrupe Division are invited to watch the video the class made as 8th
graders.
9:15 – 10:20 a.m.
Featured Speaker – Bulger Performing Arts 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 with which students will be confronted.
Thursday, April 17
8:20 a.m.
Pavilion
Senior Scholarship and Co-Curricular Awards Assembly – McNeice
Parents are invited to attend a ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of the members of the Class of 2014. Students
will be recognized for their leadership in various co-curricular activities. Department chairpersons will present awards for
academic excellence. Coffee and pastry will be served at 8:00 a.m. Award recipients will be posted on the school website
and communicated to senior parents via the Eagle Update on March 31.
9:10 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 Arts Center
The Hunter Awards ceremony is organized and lead by our Student Council coordinators, Ms. Amanda Adamczyk and
Mr. Bernard Stedman. The Hunter Awards are a lighthearted and reflective look back at the past four years.
11:30 a.m.
Senior Lunch – McNeice Pavilion
Thursday, May 1
6:00 p.m.
Athletic Awards – McNeice Pavilion
BC High is proud to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our varsity athletes. Mr. Jon Bartlett, BC High’s
athletic director, will host this ceremony.
Friday, May 2
6:30 p.m.
Senior Prom – Gillette Stadium, Foxboro
Sunday, May 4
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, May 8
6:00 p.m.
Father/Son Comedy Night – Hajjar Dining Hall
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.
Wednesday, May 14
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Musical Interlude
Graduation Mass – The Cathedral of the Holy Cross
The graduation mass for the Class of 2014 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 16
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon 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.
Failure to attend may result in exclusion from the graduation exercises.
Sunday, May 18
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 nine tickets. Tickets can be picked up in the school office during the week of April 7.
Should a student need additional tickets, he can give his name and the number of tickets needed to Mrs. Ellen Collins in
the main office. If extra tickets become available, we will contact him.