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Is this graduation going to be different from last year, and if so, how?

Dr: Mott: It will be different in that it will be inside rather than outside We typically hold graduation's inside, but we did it outdoors recently due to the pandemic. The structure of the graduation will be mostly the same, but there will certainly be unique aspects for each new graduating class. Each faculty delivered speech is new and tailored to each student The musical component and performer also changes from year to year

Mr. Gordon: With only six students it will definitely be shorter, but will still include the same moments that everyone looks forward to seeing.

When does the planning for graduation begin?

Mrs. Oxner: For graduation, we actually start planning a year ahead before the actual event.

Dr Mott: Ditto, and then we start hyper-focusing planning about a month out to finalize details and make sure everything is ordered that we will need.

Who is involved with the planning of graduation?

Dr Mott: Mr Buffum, Mrs Kent, Mr Gordon, Mr Buchanan, Dr Mott, Mrs Oxner, and ultimately all of the administrative team. Then, Upper School teachers also add some input along with those teachers who are delivering student-centered speeches at the event.