Commencement Information
Wednesday, May 12 at 7 p.m.
Baccalaureate Mass in the ChapelThis event is for graduates and their parents only; a reception will follow. Seniors are to be in the cafeteria by 6:40 p.m.
Wednesday, May 19 at 7 p.m.
Commencement Ceremony in Buder GymnasiumDoors open at 5:30 p.m. Guests should be dropped off at the circle drive, but no cars should be left there. Limousines may not park on school grounds. Additional parking is available in a designated area of Missouri Baptist Hospital's parking lot; a shuttle service will be provided.
Each senior will be given four "Reserved Seating A" tickets and six "Reserved Seating B" tickets; guests should keep their ticket stubs at all times. Because all seating is assigned, there is no reason to arrive earlier than necessary. Guests requiring special seating must be seated no later than 6:45 p.m.; to request special seating, contact Mrs. Rednam or Mrs. Hebron by May 1.
Gentlemen should wear a coat and tie; ladies should wear dresses or suits. All guests will remain in their seats during the ceremony and refrain from shouting out names. DVDs of the ceremony will be available for purchase from Video Views, Inc.
Click here to view additional Commencement procedures for students.
Thursday, May 20 at 9 a.m.
Alumnae Induction in Buder GymnasiumMaypole Ceremony on the Upper Field
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Seniors are to be in De Chantal Hall by 8:15 a.m. wearing their graduation dresses, graduation shoes and crescents. The Maypole Ceremony will take place in Marion Gym in the event of inclement weather.
Click here to view a Commencement, Alumnae Induction and Maypole Ceremony practice schedule.