PREPARATION FOR 8TH GRADE GRADUATION

by Grace Onyemakanor

There is a lot of work that goes into the 8th grade graduation ceremony at Chatham Day School. Everything from studentcentered speeches from the teachers, to the choices of music, food, and setting is fresh each year. Since graduation is right around the corner, the Hawk Weekly interviewed some of the people who are a part of planning the graduation ceremony at CDS

How much work goes into graduation?

Mrs. Oxner: I think it's weeks of preparation that goes into this event Everything from setting the stage to getting plants, sounds, and music, are carefully planned Each teacher or person takes several weeks in advance to prepare for graduation so the performance can be flawless.

Mr. Gordon: It is a tremendous amount of work. From the graduates and their speeches to the teacher speeches and then there is the set up and communicating about attire and invitations. Not to mention musical choice and overall there are many hands involved in making graduation a success.