Graduation

Class Verse: "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12

Hymn: There Is a Higher Throne 727 CW23

Preacher: Pastor Nate Abrahamson

Class Color: Light Purple

Flower: White Rose

Class of 2025 Top Ten: Lakeside has recently announced its Top Ten Academic students: Tessa Schmocker (St. Paul, Fort Atkinson) is the valedictorian. The salutatorian is Elijah Vik  (St. Paul, Fort Atkinson). The remaining members of the Top Ten in rank order are Benjamin Krauklis (St. Paul, Lake Mills), Nolan Schweighardt (St. Paul, Lake Mills), Nicholas Bode (St. Paul, Lake Mills), Isabella Alvarez (Zion, Columbus), Joseph Metzger (Immanuel, Farmington), Carlee Uttech (St. Luke, Watertown), William Hemling (St. Stephen, Beaver Dam), Joshua Kutz (St. Paul, Lake Mills) and Kathryn Schulz (St. Stephen, Beaver Dam). Congratulations to this group of academic leaders!

Graduation will be in the East Gym. A family may have up to four primary guests seated on the floor in East Gym. That seating is assigned. Other guests may be seated in the bleachers on a first come, first served basis. Seniors will be seated on the north end of the gym floor facing the staging. Seating assignments will be posted closer to the graduation date. The event will be livestreamed for out-of-town guests and others.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: For a student to receive a Lakeside diploma, all academic, financial, and disciplinary requirements must be fulfilled by 12 Noon, Friday, May 23. 

Academic requirements: All candidates for graduation must earn at least 26 credits. Furthermore, credit must be earned for all required courses. Students at risk of not graduating due to unfulfilled academic requirements are being identified and notified. Parents of these students will be alerted, too. If you have academic concerns, contact Mr. Andy Rosenau, Guidance Director [email protected] or [920] 648-2321, extension 2207).

Financial requirements: General Board policy states that all tuition and fees are due before graduation. This includes fines and the return of school-owned property. If you have financial concerns, contact Mr. Kirk DeNoyer, Executive Director [email protected] or [920] 648-2321, extension 2203).

CLASS ADVISORS: Mr. Leckwee and Mr. Trebesch will announce each senior and read a Bible verse selected by the graduate as the diploma is received. 

WORSHIP SERVICE: Graduation is an occasion of thanks and praise to God who has richly blessed you and this school. Because of that, the following items of decorum will be observed:

• Parents and other attendees are welcome to photograph the processional, recessional, and reception of diplomas. You may also video these parts of the service. Please be courteous of the view and space of other guests;
• The display of individual banners and the shouting of congratulations or other verbal outbursts are inappropriate in a worship service and are discouraged;
• Applause is appropriate for the entire class after all diplomas have been distributed and the last graduate returns to his/her seat;
• Allow the graduates to process and recess freely. You may convey your personal congratulations following the service.

When caps and gowns are first brought home, hang up the gown immediately. It may need light pressing in order to remove all wrinkles.

GRADUATION REHEARSAL: Graduation rehearsal is Friday, May 23, 9 am. Attendance is mandatory for those participating in Saturday's graduation. A brunch begins at 9 am in the cafeteria. This will provide one final opportunity for class members to enjoy the fellowship of their classmates.  Rehearsal begins following brunch, and should conclude by 11:30 am.

A senior class group photo - in caps and gowns - will be taken following the brunch.