Download - STA Graduation 2019/20
STA Graduation Application
https://forms.gle/tZsKJXUmbAQgcSn57This google form and payment is due by Friday February 7th 2020 (A late fee will apply after this date).
STA Graduation Website
https://sites.google.com/my.aquinas.me/graduation/home
Valedictorian
◈ Nomination forms will be released in the middle of April. You cannot nominate yourself!
◈ Nominees must be eligible; nominations will verified & candidates confirmed
Beginning of May: ◈ Nominees will each give a 2 minute speech (why you should vote for me)◈ Online voting for preferred candidate (4 days for this)◈ Person who receives the most votes is the Valedictorian; 2nd most votes is the
Salutatorian (gives the welcome) ◈ The valedictorian and salutatorian will begin working on their speeches and
meet with Ms. Power by the 3rd week of May
Brunch/Rehearsal and Ceremony
◈ Brunch, Rehearsal and Ceremony all taking place on Tuesday June 23, 2020
◈ It is important to follow all the info that is coming regarding this day. Keep an eye on the website.
◈ Rehearsal is imperative to attend. Everyone has a responsibility to be at the rehearsal the morning of June 23rd if they want to walk down the aisle at Grad.
◈ Ceremony is a very solemn event, and everyone wants it to run as smoothly as possible. At the rehearsal we will go over a lot of information items including seating arrangements, how the ceremony will run, how to line up to process into the ceremony, etc.
◈ Luncheon will be a time to spend with your classmates one last time. You will receive your ceremony tickets as you leave the luncheon. DO NOT LOSE THEM.
◈ For the ceremony you will receive THREE tickets. Family members must present their ticket in order to be granted entrance into the ceremony.
◈ Semi-formal attire is appropriate for luncheon and ceremony - an outfit you would wear to church.
◈ You will be given your gowns at the school. You are to come to the ceremony with your gowns on.
◈ All school rules will apply throughout this entire day.
◈ We will communicate info to you via the site and may meet with you again as we get closer to June.
Graduation Pictures◈ Picture sessions will start on March 3rd on the third floor, in between rooms 303 and 304 in the art
gallery area
◈ Previous to that date, you will receive a photo registration card in your first period class
◈ The photo registration card will have instructions and the login credentials necessary to book your
grad photo appointment - YOU must book your appointment before March 3
◈ TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR CARD in case you lose it
◈ You must pay online when you book your appointment; your photo sitting fee includes a grad
composite folder (pic of all graduates)
◈ IB students have the option to get an IB composite for an additional charge
◈ No photos with friends are permitted