Congratulations
Best of Luck to all the
2015
Graduates
St. Marys • New Knoxville • New Bremen
Minster • Waynesfield-Goshen • Botkins
Anna • Jackson Center
Wapakoneta • Grand Lake Christian
A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO
&
St. Marys Memorial
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Wapakoneta Daily News
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Graduation Date - May 24, 2015
Graduation Location - Memorial HS Murotech Court
Class Colors - Royal Blue and Gold
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Lucas Amato
Julianna Bayhem
Tristan Becker
Kiersten
Boeckman
Travis Bonifas
Sean Bowen
Carter Bowman
Kasey Bowman
Katelyn
Brackney
Dylan Brown
Brayden Bubp
Alyssa Burd
Colin Burke
Jade Cassidy
Destiny Cavinder
Haley
Charboneau
Noah Chivington
Kyle Clements
Kyle Coldiron
Grant Cook
Shianne Deaton
Micheal Dickson
Matthew Dine
Matthew
Douglas
Cody Dunlap
Brady Dysert
Andrew Eads
Katie Edgecomb
Megan
Edgecomb
Stormi Engel
Anna Ernst
Anthony Evans
Megan Everage
Nathan Falk
Kaleb FenwickMiller
Congratulations
Zac & Kaleb...
and the Class
of 2015!
Zac Nelson
Jordan Fisher
Isaac Fitzgerald
Logan Galvez
Jason Cole
Garrett
Alissa Gibson
Kyllee Gillette
Madison Ginter
Austin Goodwin
Jared Goodwin
Luke Gossard
Michael
Harbaum
Michael
Hastreiter
Kaleb Fenwick-Miller
CLASS
OF
2015
SMEA
Congratulations Class of 2015!
St. Marys Education
Association
Congratulations
to the Class of 2015
as they open the doors
to the world.
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Alysia Hatfield
Jaden Heitkamp
Kalei Heitkamp
Bethany
Hertenstein
Megan
Hertenstein
Mark Hickman
Chance Hicks
Joshua Holbrook
Melanie Howell
Alizabeth James
Tiffanie Johnson
Shelby Kanorr
Kegan Klinger
Spencer Knous
Keely Koeper
Kevin KorteZeigler
Jon Krebs
Cole Kroeger
Nickolas Kuck
Jazmynn Laba
Deavan Lauth
Derek Leffel
Jackson Lewis
Hailey Liggett
Jenna Liggett
Skylar Liming
Dillon Lininger
Marshal Lininger
Cortney Lutz
Gabriel Maas
Logan Mabry
Rachel Meier
Joseph
Meinerding
Kami
Menchhofer
Molly Menker
Brandon Micheal
Eric Mielke
Olivia Mielke
Austin Mihm
Madison Miley
Jazmyn Mines
Max Moeller
Andrew Moneer
Terry Mullins
Justin
Nedderman
DeKayla Neeley
Congratulation Graduates!
Congratulations Class of 2015!
Congratulations to the Class of 2015!
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Zachery Nelson
McKenzie
Newbauer
Alexander Now
Brandon Oakes
Patrick Obringer
Shane Opasik
Emily
Pendergraft
Ryan Perry
Joseph Pfenning
Bradley Platt
Joseph
Poeppelman
Aubrey Poppe
Jackson PraterSholler
Sydney Price
Austin
Quellhorst
Corey Rhinock
Prestin Roby
Katie Rosenbeck
Elisabeth Ruth
Tyler Salisbury
Elizabeth
Sawmiller
Matthew
Schroyer
Rebecca
Sealscott
Aleczandrea
Selvaggio
Katelyn Sharp
Faith Ann
Sharpin
Trenton Slife
Colton Smith
Trista Sparks
Kenneth
Speicher
Kissandra
Stewart
Destanie
Stocklin
Craig Storer
Cody Striff
Seth Stroh
Robert Sudman
Tyler Sullivan
Cameron
Swanson
Madison Taylor
Rachel
Thornsberry
Hannah Tobin
Clayton Trogdlon
Benjamin Tuttle
Chase Voisard
Kyle Wagner
Heather Wale
Jenna Wale
James Walter
Amy Wicker
Jared Wintrow
Chance Yahl
Joshua Young
Quinn Zaerr
Dustin Zink
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New Knoxville High
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Ryan Allen
Andrew Arnett
Daniel Boyle
Libby Brinkman
Moriah Dildine
Jalen
Fullenkamp
Morgan Greer
Courtney
Hoelscher
Adam Howe
Levi Hughes
Megan Kennedy
Ethan Kuck
Alexandra
Lammers
Madison Ann
Luck
Lewis Mackie
Meg Reineke
Abigail
Rohrbach
Shane Topp
Houston
Wade-Compton
New Knoxville Graduation
Date - Sunday, May 24, 2015
Time - 2:00 p.m.
Location - New Knoxville Local School
(No tickets needed to attend)
Brent Lascano
Karlea Lauth
Caitlin Magoto
Jenna Metzger
Morgan
Middleton
Kelsey Miller
Jessi Samuel
Grant Schneider
Kalyn Schroer
Ashlan
Schwarck
Deccota Overley Hannah Privette
Alexander
Stammen
Parker Stone
Valedictorian – Kalyn Schroer – Parents – Kyle and Krista Schroer
Salutatorian – Lewis Mackie – Parents – Sam and Johnna Mackie
Class colors – Red and Gray Class song – “Wherever I Go” Class flower – Forget-Me-Not
Class motto – “Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.” James Dean
Tips for making
school more
affordable
Few expenses
worry parents as
much as the rising
cost of education.
Whether a child
has just entered a
preschool program
or is about to enroll
in college, the cost
of that education
figures to be
considerable.
School expenses
vary depending
on the school, but
parents who enroll
their children in
private schools
can expect to pay
several hundred
dollars per month
for their youngsters’
education. When
those kids are ready
to head off to college,
those expenses will
rise considerably.
Although
public education
is less expensive,
it is not without
expenditures.
Supplies and fees
associated with
extracurricular
programs may
stretch parents’
budgets even further.
Parents commonly
look for ways to
mitigate education
costs, and the
following are a few
ways to do just that.
Need- and meritbased aid
Education costs
can be staggering,
but the sticker price
is not necessarily
what families will
have to pay out
of pocket. Many
students receive
financial aid, which
may come in the
form of grants,
scholarships or
low-interest loans.
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Students who want
to be considered for
financial aid will
have to apply and
provide information
about the family’s
finances.
Scholarships are
typically awarded
for academic
achievement and
are not exclusive to
those people with
limited financial
means. Schools may
offer scholarships
directly, or students
may need to apply
through private
organizations.
Certain groups may
sponsor education
grants that help
students who meet
certain criteria
finance their
educations.
Financial aid may
even be available to
younger students.
Many private high
schools and K-12
academies have
their own assistance
programs, and it
never hurts to speak
to administrators
about payment
options and if there
are any available
programs to make
tuition more
affordable.
Work ahead
High school
students may be
eligible for advanced
placement, or AP,
courses that count
for college credit.
That means being
able to take collegelevel classes in high
school without
having to pay
college-level costs.
AP courses may be
more challenging,
but students who
qualify for AP
courses can save time
and money.
Students
transferring into
Best of
Luck CLASS
of 2015
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college after military
training or directly
from the workforce
may be able to earn
college credits for
such experience.
The more credits
a student earns
through such
opportunities the
less that student has
to pay to earn his or
her degree.
Budget in
advance
It’s never too
early for parents
to begin saving for
their children’s
educations. Ask
friends and family
members to
contribute to college
funds when giving
holiday or birthday
gifts instead of
providing toys or
other material items.
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Marissa
Frazee,
the
daughter
of
Stan and Connie
Frazee.
She has been
accepted into
Rose
Hullman
Institute of Technology
where she plans to study Biomedical Engineering followed
by medical school where she
has the goal of becoming a
neurologist. She is intrigued
by how exercise contributes
to functions of the brain; having relatives who suffer from
neurological disorders like
Parkinson’s and Dementia, she
wants to find ways to integrate
technology into neurological
advancements to help future
generation’s live longer healthier lives. She has taken part in many
activities during her high school years including, but not limited to,
the National Honor Society, the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership
Conference, and she runs Cross Country leading her to finish the
Flying Pig Half Marathon in Cincinnati last year and the full Flying Pig Marathon just a couple weeks ago. She also volunteers with
several community organizations and is the recipient of the OSUHonda Math Medal and the counties Franklin B Walter Scholastic
Award, as well as other awards.
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CONGRATULATIONS
CLASS OF 2015!
FROM
Coldwater
Wapakoneta
Minster
Danielle Ahlers, daughter of Jeff and Jill Ahlers.
She plans on pursuing a degree in Nursing at the
University of Cincinnati. Babysitting, being a
swim instructor and a desire to help people have
influenced Danielle’s dream of becoming a pediatric nurse. Throughout high school she’s been
involved in cross country for two years where she
was a captain senior year, she was also on the swim,
and softball teams. Danielle has been on the yearbook
staff for four years and the treasurer of the National Honor Society
for two years. She has been in Girl Scouts, where her troop completed many service projects for the community. Danielle played on the
CYO basketball team for three years, also. During her senior year,
Danielle implemented an elementary tutoring program where high
school students traveled to the elementary.
Rose Wilson, the daughter of Keith and Amy
Wilson. She has been accepted into the University
of Dayton where she plans to study MedicinalPharmaceutical Chemistry. She was a member of
the National Honor Society, of which she was the
President her junior and senior years. She competed in Track for two years and Cross Country for
one. Rose has been a member of County Crossroads
4 -H
club for 10 years, and is a 4-H Camp Counselor. She was
a member of Scholastic bowl, Spanish Club, and Student Council.
She also participated in the Ohio Council Teachers of Mathematics
Contest and won the American Legion Americanism and Government Test her sophomore and junior years.
Valedictorian -
Salutatorian -
Class Song:
Class Motto: Class Flower: Class Officers: Baccalaureate:
Commencement: 1:30 p.m., May 24, 2015, at the James F. Dicke Auditorium
2:30 p.m., May 24, 2015, at the New Bremen High School
Gymnasium
Marissa Frazee and Rose Wilson Danielle Ahlers “Dirt” by Florida Georgia Line
“We may not have it all together,
but together we have it all.” - unknown
White Orchid
President – Sawyer Williams
Vice – President - Ally Pulskamp
Secretary - Stephanie Brandt
Treasurer - Trey Naylor
Student Council - Payton Doherty
and Rose Wilson
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Graduation Date – Sunday, May 24, 2015
Baccalaureate Mass –11:30 am
Location – St. Augustine Church, 48 N. Hanover St., Minster
Commencement – 1:00 pm
Location – Minster Elementary School, 50 E. Seventh St., Minster
Blake Ahrns
Alicia Arling
Logan
Arnold
Elizabeth
Baker
Gabrielle
Barga
Holly
Barhorst
Lucas
Barhorst
Anna
Barlage
Aaron
Bergman
Adam
Bergman
Matthew
Biederman
Gunner
Blanke
Nicole
Borgerding
Maurice
Bornhorst
Caleb
Broering
Michael
Bruns
Chase
Cassel
Mara Cull
Samuel Dues
Carlin Elder
Citlali Elena
Andrew
Fausey
Jonathan
Fausey
Xavier
Francis
Michaela
Goettemoeller
Gabriel
Goodwin
Abbey
Goubeaux
Regan Hahn
Abigayle
Hausfeld
Maria
Heckman
RaeAnn
Heitkamp
Megan
Hilgefort
Cassandra
Jutte
Seth Koenig
Marissa
Luthman
Blake
Mallory
Bridget
McGowan
Mariah
McKenzie
Taylor
Meiring
Danielle
Monnin
Rebekah
Monnin
James Nixon
Erica
Oldiges
Bradley
Osterloh
Logan Pack
Clifton
Perryman
Alana
Poeppelman
Elizabeth
Purcell
Nathan
Riethman
Drew
Ripploh
Alexis
Robinson
Lauren
Roetgerman
Samuel
Schindler
Loren
Schmidt
Samuel
Schutte
Jenna Sekas
Abigail
Snyder
Kayla Thien
Jonathon
Tipton
Taylor Trego
Matthew
Trushaw
Joseph
Trzaska
Rachel
Wehrman
Nicole Will
Jake Winner
Taylor
Wissman
Elijah Wolf
Alexis
Wuebker
Class Song: “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash Class Motto: “Leaving a Legacy” Class
Flower: Tiger Lily Class Colors: Orange & Black
High School Principal: Mr. Mike Lee
School District Superintendent: Mrs. Brenda Boeke
Contact person: Dorothy Bruns, MHS Secretary Phone Number: 419-628-2324
Congratulations Class
of 2015!
Congratulations Class of 2015!
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Commencement ceremonies
Sunday, May 24, 2015- 2:00 p.m.
Waynesfield-Goshen HS Gym
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Jasmine
Aleman
Nathan Binkley
Brandon Bly
Ramsey
Buffenbarger
Sydney
Buffenbarger
Karstin Byrd
Brandon Coates
Bailey Dyer
Gabrielle
Emerson
Kayla Engle
Kera Engle
Lauren Frank
Daniel Fridley
Seth Fuller
Scott Garee
Annette Glover
Lucas Gray
Luke Hall
Logan Hawk
Kaitlyn
Hershberger
Aja Jenkins
Logan Keiser
Jeremy
Kirkendall
Jessica Laderer
Robert LeMar
Jessica Lowe
Emmaline Miller
Jessica Motter
Colten Napier
Brad Plaugher
Cory Pletcher
Issacc Purdy
Ashley Ranes
Nicole Reed
Kennedy Rumer
Niklaus
Schroeder
Aubrey
Searfoss
ElvaAnne
Shephard
Layne Spencer
Linda Carol
Spencer
Michaela
Spencer
Triston Teets
Brandon Turner
Lake Turner
Abbie Van Horn
Taylor Van Horn
Jared Weeks
Taryn Wicker
Valedictorian - Abbie Van Horn
Salutatorian - Daniel Fridley
Class Flower - Purple Carnation
Class Colors - Purple and White
Class Song - See You Again- Wiz Khalifa
Class Motto - “We have come a long way, but not half as far as we will go.” Wiz Khalifa
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Botkins Local School CLASS OF 2015
Sunday, May 24, 2015, 2:00 P.M.
Junior High School Gymnasium – 404 E. State St., Botkins
Jack Koenig, Board President, will speak
Class Flower: Sunflower
Class colors: Black & Silver
Class Motto: Do not follow where the path may lead.
Go instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.
The
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VALEDICTORIAN
Sarah
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VALEDICTORIAN
Jordan
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VALEDICTORIAN
James
Withrow, III
SALUTATORIAN
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Alex Albers
Chandler Bensman
Ryan Counts
Whitney King
Bonnie Altstaetter
Jonathan Berning
Anne Marie
Goettemoeller
Ashley Littlefield
Kirsten Angus
Matthew Bruce
Allison Harris
Sarah Steinbrunner
Nathan Arling
Mary Buehler
Jordan Jurosic
Nathan Watercutter
Anna High School
ANNA HIGH SCHOOL-Class of 2015 May 24, 2015 Anna High School Gymnasium-3:00pm
Valedictorian Emily Cavinder- Daughter of Darrin & Diane Cavinder, 14025 Sidney Freyburg Rd., Anna, Ohio
Candidate Jordan Jurosic- Son of Tim & Krista Jurosic, 105 Sapphire, Anna, Ohio
Sarah Steinbrunner-Daughter of Ron & Ann Steinbrunner, 9935 Thompson Schiff Rd. Sidney
Salutatorian James Withrow, III- Son of James & Patricia Withrow, 13655 Fey Rd., Anna
Graduation Exercises: May 24, 2015 3:00 in High School Gymnasium
Number of Graduates: 83
Treasurer: Whitney King
CLASS SONG: “Follow Me” Uncle Kracker
CLASS OFFICERS
President: Jacob Dodds
Vice President: Anne Marie Goettemoeller
Secretary: Nathan Watercutter
CLASS FLOWER: Hibiscus
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CLASS COLORS: Black and Charcoal Gray
CLASS MOTTO: “Life moves pretty fast. If
you don’t stop and look around once in a
while, you could miss it”
Senior class motto:
“Success is not a matter
of chance; it is a matter of
choice. It is not a thing to be
waited for; it is a thing to be
achieved.”
Class flower is the tiger lily.
Class colors are orange, silver
and black.
Cathy Tenney is the
senior class advisor.
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Jackson Center High
School’s Class of 2015 will
graduate in a ceremony to
be held on Sunday, May 17
beginning at 1 p.m. in the
athletic complex at Jackson Center High School.
Prospective graduates
are as follows: Courtney
Zimpfer (class president),
Dalton Faulder (vice
president), Meagan Thomas
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Sara Foor
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Olivia Gesler
Abbey
Gibson
Kimberly
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Kiersten
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Tips, from 5
Establish tax-deferred or
tax-free educational savings
accounts that will accrue
through the years and
make schooling costs more
affordable. For example,
529 plans in the United
States allow relatives to
set aside money to help
children or grandchildren
save for college.
Parents should consult
with financial planners to
determine the best ways
to create educational
savings accounts. Financial
experts will understand tax
loopholes and programs
that make it easier for
parents to save money for
their kids’ educations.
Get a job
Many school employees
are entitled to discounts or
even free tuition for their
children. Working for a
local high school, college
or university can alleviate
the concerns parents have
about paying for their kids’
educations. And teachers
are not the only professions
in demand. Schools need
administrative staff, IT
professionals, recruiters,
and marketing personnel.
Sibling discounts
Schools often offer
discounts to parents who
enroll multiple students in
a school at the same time.
Consider having children
attend together to qualify
for these discounts. In
addition, determine if a
parent or grandparent’s
alma mater offers tuition
discounts to future family
members who attend the
same school.
Apply online
Some institutions
waive application fees if
paperwork is filed online.
Costs can quickly add up,
and avoiding application
fees is another way to trim
education costs.
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Advice for soon-tobe graduates
Graduation season, an
oft-emotional time of great
celebration and reflection,
is on the horizon. Though
soon-to-be graduates are
about to have one set of
challenges firmly behind
them, other important life
decisions and experiences
are looming in the not-toodistant future.
Although there’s no
magic set of rules for postgraduation, the following
advice can help recent
gradates transition from the
classroom to the ceremony
and then life after school.
• Attend the graduation
ceremony. Graduating
students may debate
whether or not to
attend their graduation
ceremonies. Such
ceremonies tend to be
lengthy, and outdoor
affairs can be hot and
uncomfortable. However,
graduation is a milestone
moment that you won’t get
to enjoy again. Attending
graduation allows you one
last academic experience,
and even if that may seem
like too meaningful right
now, you might regret
skipping the ceremony
down the road.
• Enjoy graduation but
buckle down once the
dust settles. According to
a survey by the National
Association of Colleges
and Employers, the job
market for new graduates is
improving marginally. But
the Institute for College
Access and Success notes
that many college graduates
will be saddled with around
$25,000 in debt upon
earning their degrees.
Many student loans have a
six-month repayment grace
period after graduation,
so new grads who don’t
already have a job lined up
may want to use some of
that grace period to travel,
visit distant relatives or
relax and recharge before
their first payment comes
due. Use the time wisely,
but be prepared to
buckle down when
the time comes to
start repaying loans.
• Join an alumni
association.
Regardless of the
size of your school,
chances are strong
they have a local
alumni association
and several chapters
across the country.
Take advantage of
these organizations to
connect with fellow alumni,
who can be invaluable
sources of information and
provide connections that
may help you find a job in
your field.
• Read and learn new
skills. If you have yet to
land that first job, use
some of your down time
to reacquaint yourself
with reading for pleasure
instead of reading as part
of an assignment. You
also can use extra time to
explore new skills, such as
learning certain software
or applications that may
help you stand out in a
competitive job market.
• Before you decide what
you want to do, you may
have to figure out what you
don’t like. Another way to
use free time is to volunteer
or apply for internships
in fields you may want to
work in. These experiences
can help you determine
your career options and
find a career you find both
challenging and exciting.
But such opportunities can
also help you determine
when a given line of work
isn’t for you. Oftentimes,
finding the right career
path takes some trial and
error. Don’t get too down
if an opportunity doesn’t
pan out. Instead, keep your
head up and take advantage
of the next opportunity that
comes your way.
Graduation is a time of
mixed emotions. Graduates
can not only use graduation
season to make lasting
memories with friends but
also to take the first steps
toward the next phase of
their lives.
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What to wear beneath
graduation gowns
Graduation season is a time for
celebration as students prepare to
face the next phase of their lives.
Graduation parties will soon be
in full swing, and people may find
themselves attending one or more of
these festive occasions.
Party guests and graduation wellwishers may want to bring gifts for the
guests of honor, and the following are
a few ideas that newly minted grads
may appreciate now or in the near
future.
Caps and gowns are
as much a graduation
tradition as the
playing of “Pomp
and Circumstance.”
The gown and other
accoutrements are
customs that have been
passed down through
generations, dating
back to the early days
of academia. Colors,
stripes, positioning of
graduation tassels, and
the shapes of sleeves
and hoods all may offer
information about
graduates and the
degrees they earn.
Graduation
attire ensures grads
look uniform and
professional. Although
there’s little variation
in how to wear the cap
and gown, graduates
do have flexibility with
regard to the clothing
they wear beneath
their ensembles. It
may be tempting to
go casual beneath a
cap and gown, but
grads might regret
that decision when
taking post-ceremony
pictures.
Some graduates
think it doesn’t
matter what they
wear beneath the
gown, feeling the
gown will cover
everything anyway.
But that isn’t true,
as grads can expect
at least a portion
of their attire to be
peeking through their
graduation gowns.
Many such gowns end
at the knee or slightly
below, making it easy
for everyone to see
graduates’ pants and
shoes.
Both male and
female grads can
benefit from wearing
something classy
Travel
Graduates enter a time of transition
between graduation and their pursuits
of a career or additional schooling.
The summer that follows graduation
is filled with free time for many
recent grads, making it a prime time
to explore the world. If you know
a new grad who harbors a sense of
wanderlust, put together a travelthemed present complete with airline
tickets, guide books, carry-on luggage,
and some converted currency to use as
spending money. You even can work
with a travel agent to customize a trip
you know your new grad will love.
Charitable giving
Philanthropic students may have
spent their time as students helping
others and supporting certain
charities. If you are aware of a cause
your graduate supports, think
about making a donation to that
organization. Couple that gift with an
offering to volunteer. It’s a great way
to spend time with the graduate before
he or she moves on to the next phase
of life.
Professional wardrobe
Recent graduates may have
interviews lined up or even a job
awaiting them upon graduation, and
such grads may need attire that is
more befitting the business world.
Suits, ties, collared shirts, briefcases,
and the like will make thoughtful gifts
for the budding professional. If you
are unsure of sizes or style preferences,
a gift card to a well-known retailer or
specialty shop is a safe idea.
Automotive accessories
Many recent grads use the months
immediately following graduation to
take a road trip, making automotive
accessories great gifts. Increase the
enjoyment factor of a post-graduation
road trip by treating the grad to a
subscription to a streaming satellite
music service. This way grads can
enjoy their favorite tunes no matter
where their roads lead them.
Relaxation
School is not easy, so a gift to a spa
for a massage or facial session can be
a way to help your favorite graduate
unwind once final exam and term
paper season has officially ended.
Exercise is another way to unwind
from the rigors of a school year, so
consider a health club membership for
new grads whose campus gym access
is no longer available.
Financial favors
Cash is a graduation gift that will
never go out of style. It may not be
fancy, but cash certainly comes in
handy for graduates facing repayment
of student loans or the costs of
secondary schooling. If giving cash
at a party, write a check payable to
the graduate rather than giving loose
cash that can be easily lost. Some
grads even may have a Go Fund
Me or Paypal account to help offset
schooling costs, and gift givers can
deposit money directly into such
accounts if they so desire.
beneath their gowns.
A crisp collared shirt
can look sharp for men
and women alike. Guys
might want to wear a
tie for that extra touch.
Graduation gowns
tend to be solid colors
and may be quite
bland, so a shirt with
a splash of color can
make a statement that
is neither bold nor silly.
Remember to wear
something form-fitting
or slim cut under the
gown. The graduation
robe is voluminous
enough without
adding any extra girth
from bulky clothing.
Graduation gowns
fall short of formflattering, so wearing
many layers beneath a
gown will only add to
the volume.
You may not
have time to change
between the ceremony
and the after-party
or dinner, so it’s
important to wear
something that is
appropriate for the
next venue. Save time
and embarrassment
by wearing clothing
that will seamlessly
transition to a family
dinner or after-party.
Consider the
bottoms worn as
well. Men can choose
khakis or solid-colored
slacks. Avoid wearing
pants that are the same
color as the graduation
robe, as you want a
little contrast. Women
who wear skirts or
dresses that end above
the knee and will not
show beneath the
gown hem have more
freedom. Avoid long
skirts or dresses that
can make the outfit
look weighed down
when paired with the
gown.
Graduates’ shoes
will be on full display
come the big day.
Therefore, wear
new, clean shoes that
are presentable and
formal. Avoid sneakers
or flip-flops, which
are too casual. Keep
in mind the location
of the ceremony and
the forecast. If you
will be trekking across
a muddy football
field, wear a closedin, durable shoe, as
heels or open sandals
may cause you to trip
or sink into the turf.
Dress appropriately for
the temperature, too.
A summer graduation
may be hot and stuffy,
especially outdoor
ceremonies under
the blazing sun. Wear
lightweight clothing
and plenty of sunblock
to stay comfortable
and safe. Dress in
layers if it is chilly
so you can remove
layers as necessary
should temperatures
fluctuate.
The style of the
graduation cap will
affect hairstyles and
other accessories,
including earrings.
Clean, brushed hair
is most suitable for
both men and women.
Updos are impractical.
If you want your
hair off of your face,
consider a braid.
Keep earrings simple
and tuck any chunky
necklaces under the
gown to maintain
an elegant and
streamlined look.
Graduation attire
can set the tone for
the ceremony and life
after school. Dress
appropriately because
all eyes will be on you.