Graduation
Class Verse: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6,7
Hymn: Jerusalem the Golden
Preacher: Pastor Yahnke
Class Color: Dark “Wine” Red
Flower: White Rose
The top 27% of the class has a GPA over 3.75, which puts them in the category of High Honors. The top half of the class has a GPA over 3.5.
These high grades show that God has given many academic gifts to this particular class. These high grades also show that students are putting forth high effort to use their gifts to the best of their abilities. We thank God for every student here at Lakeside and pray that God would bless each student as they discover the gifts that God has given to them, and then use them to his glory.
Graduation will be outdoors on the football field. Each graduate’s family will be assigned a square on the field. Each square will have a yard sign in it with your family name and service programs will be attached to it. If not all family members can fit in the assigned square, additional seating is available in the visitor bleachers. If you have a family member who may have difficulty walking on the football field, faculty members will be available to transport them in a motorized cart.
Families will supply their own chairs for seating. The graduates will be seated on the homeside bleachers. Seating arrangements for families and graduates are attached to this email.
If inclement weather prevents an outdoor service, 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. See the attachment for seating assignments for East Gym graduation. The final decision on the setting for graduation will be announced no later than Sunday, May 26, 9 am.
In either venue, 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 24.
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. Eric Dorn and Mr. Jacob Ziel will announce each senior and read a Bible verse selected by the graduate as (s)he receives a diploma.
WORSHIP SERVICE: Graduation is an occasion of thanks and praise to God who has richly blessed you and this school for 66 years. Because of that, the following items of decorum will be observed whether the service is outdoors or indoors:
- 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 24, 9 am. Attendance is mandatory for those participating in Sunday’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.
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To see photos from Graduation 2023, visit the Lakeside SmugMug page.