Graduation is just one month away, and we want to share some information with everyone about the big day. I will meet again soon with the seniors to discuss the details of the ceremony. They will choose the speaker to give the keynote address next week!
The commencement ceremony takes place:
- Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30 p.m.
- Buetow Music Center Auditorium
- 300 Hamline Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104
This can be a short thank you, a song or poem or a sharing of his/her experience. Students may also work in groups to prepare.
Graduates should plan to arrive at the auditorium no later than 6 p.m. We have space for an average of 9 guests per graduate. We do not anticipate a need for tickets to the ceremony - and all are invited to the reception afterwards. We ask that families let us know if you anticipate more than 9 guests. A cake and punch reception hosted by junior class families and Great River will follow.
Each year, Great River has caps and gowns on loan to the students for the ceremony. Please submit a $30 damage deposit in the form of a check to GRS, which will be returned when students give back their cap & gown in good condition. Students should plan to bring in their money to Andria Sibert and receive their gowns by June 2nd. Caps & gowns will be returned by students at the reception.
If you have additional questions, feel free to contact me at sobrien@greatriverschool.org.