Celebrating the Class of 2024
Graduation Events
- Mother-Daughter Celebration and Alumnae Induction: May 21
- Graduation Practice
- Senior Awards & Recognition: May 30
- Baccalaureate Mass: May 30
- Commencement: June 1
Mother-Daughter Celebration and Alumnae Induction: May 21
Graduation Practice
Senior Awards & Recognition: May 30
Baccalaureate Mass: May 30
Commencement: June 1
Commencement is Saturday, June 1, at 11:00am. Commencement is a formal ceremony; students are representing graduates of the Academy originated by the Sisters of Mercy and the girls' dresses signify the celebration of their academic success.
Graduation tickets will be distributed to the Class of 2024 by the Activities Office in late April. Each graduate will receive 2 reserved tickets and 3 general admission tickets and each family will receive 2 parking passes for Graduation. There will not be any parking passes for Baccalaureate.
If a ticket holder needs special accommodations for seating and/or parking, please click the link and complete the form linked below.
Special Accommodations Form (This form will open on May 1, 2024.)
Graduation dresses should be modest and appropriate. Dresses must be “summer” white (not “winter” white or ivory,) ankle length, and may not have a train. This means:
- No deep cleavage, backless, or open back dresses
- Strapless dresses are not permitted
- Refrain from sequins on the dress.
- Consider a slip if the dress is not lined because of the sun or lighting.
Shoes and Gloves: Each girl must have formal white shoes (formal open-toed shoes are appropriate) and arm length white gloves.
- Graduation Gloves are now available in the School Store! Visit the link below or stop by the School Store to order your gloves by May 20. SCHOOL STORE GLOVE ORDER
Some girls choose to wear an up-do. Please keep in mind that a ribbon (approximately 16”) with graduation medal must be able to fit over their head.
Photos: Professional photographers/videographers will be covering the ceremony. Parents and attendees may take pictures from their seats but will not be permitted to move around during the ceremony.
Graduation Medals
- The Mother Mary Bernard Gold Medal of Honor
- The Karen D'Lauro '60 Gold Medal for School Spirit
- Sister Mary Loyola Hold Medal for Helpfulness
- The Michele Granozio '86 Medal for Leadership, Loyalty and Example of Christian Womanhood
- The Mother Margaret Mary Gold Medal for Highest General Average
- Gold Medal for Excellence in Each Academic Discipline
The Mother Mary Bernard Gold Medal of Honor
The Karen D'Lauro '60 Gold Medal for School Spirit
Sister Mary Loyola Hold Medal for Helpfulness
The Michele Granozio '86 Medal for Leadership, Loyalty and Example of Christian Womanhood
The Mother Margaret Mary Gold Medal for Highest General Average
Gold Medal for Excellence in Each Academic Discipline