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Celebrating the Class of 2024

 

Graduation Events

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.

three girls in white dresses
three girls walking down aisle in mass
girls in white dresses on stage

Graduation Medals

 

 

 

statue holding roses
student at podium

 

"No work can be more productive of good to society than the careful instruction of women."Catherine McAuley