Graduation. Perhaps the happiest time in an 18 year old's life. After 12 years of projects, homework and tests, the hard work has finally paid off. He or she is now college and/or occupation bound. Whether it be straight to the work force, a community college, state school, UC, out of state school, private school or studying abroad, the next step is clearly the start of a bright future for that young person's life. The future may be vast and unknown, but now is the time to conquer it head on- and the future can be shown on our heads as well! Decorated graduation caps are often worn as a symbol of the future to come. A symbol of the reward we have achieved after working diligently to get here. A symbol of not only the success we have achieved, but the success that will follow us. Despite all of the celebratory meaning behind wearing a decorated graduation cap, the CUHSD school board has banned Branham High School students from decorating their caps. We want to show them that this is a right that we have earned. We want to show the world (or at least the stands watching graduation at each CUHSD High School) how far we have come, as well as where we are going to continue our success. Please join me in showing them how passionate we are about wearing decorated caps. Also, share this with friends and family attending graduation who would love to see you wear your earned symbol of achievement on your head.
Updates
May 12, 2016
100 signatures and counting. The board needs to see how much this matters.
Reached 500 supporters
May 11, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
May 11, 2016
176 Comments
So long as caps are decorated appropriately I really don't see the problem. Not only is it a creative outlet for students but an easy way for loved ones in the stands to spot their graduate!
Let the kids enjoy their final moment in their high school years. They paid for their cap and gown not the school and not the district. Come on people show the going adults how compromise works. Be a good role model too.
After years of having to "conform to what others think is the "norm" and acceptable, let theses students be the individuals they came into this world as! Stop controlling their every move. Set parameters for them and allow the creative being to shine!
When I graduated in 2014, there was talk of banning cap decorations but ultimately it didn't pass because it is a fun way for seniors to express themselves on such a monumental occasion. Don't take away from their day that they have worked so hard for.
Still have mine on my wall that I decorated that holds so many memories of the young adult I was at the time. Why stop students from expressing their excitement for their future?
This is a tradition that my highschool honors and cherishs. Don't let your students miss out!
this should not be taken away! I want to do it when I graduate!
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Graduation. Perhaps the happiest time in an 18 year old's life. After 12 years of projects, homework and tests, the hard work has finally paid off. He or she is now college and/or occupation bound. Whether it be straight to the work force, a community college, state school, UC, out of state school, private school or studying abroad, the next step is clearly the start of a bright future for that young person's life. The future may be vast and unknown, but now is the time to conquer it head on- and the future can be shown on our heads as well! Decorated graduation caps are often worn as a symbol of the future to come. A symbol of the reward we have achieved after working diligently to get here. A symbol of not only the success we have achieved, but the success that will follow us. Despite all of the celebratory meaning behind wearing a decorated graduation cap, the CUHSD school board has banned Branham High School students from decorating their caps. We want to show them that this is a right that we have earned. We want to show the world (or at least the stands watching graduation at each CUHSD High School) how far we have come, as well as where we are going to continue our success. Please join me in showing them how passionate we are about wearing decorated caps. Also, share this with friends and family attending graduation who would love to see you wear your earned symbol of achievement on your head.
Updates
May 12, 2016
100 signatures and counting. The board needs to see how much this matters.
Reached 500 supporters
May 11, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
May 11, 2016
176 Comments
This is really unfair to the class of 2016. We have worked so hard all 4 years for this, and we deserve to be able to put some rhinestones on a cap. Please let us take pride in where are going next year, thank you.
So long as caps are decorated appropriately I really don't see the problem. Not only is it a creative outlet for students but an easy way for loved ones in the stands to spot their graduate!
Let the kids enjoy their final moment in their high school years. They paid for their cap and gown not the school and not the district. Come on people show the going adults how compromise works. Be a good role model too.
After years of having to "conform to what others think is the "norm" and acceptable, let theses students be the individuals they came into this world as! Stop controlling their every move. Set parameters for them and allow the creative being to shine!
When I graduated in 2014, there was talk of banning cap decorations but ultimately it didn't pass because it is a fun way for seniors to express themselves on such a monumental occasion. Don't take away from their day that they have worked so hard for.
Still have mine on my wall that I decorated that holds so many memories of the young adult I was at the time. Why stop students from expressing their excitement for their future?
This is a tradition that my highschool honors and cherishs. Don't let your students miss out!
this should not be taken away! I want to do it when I graduate!
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This is really unfair to the class of 2016. We have worked so hard all 4 years for this, and we deserve to be able to put some rhinestones on a cap. Please let us take pride in where are going next year, thank you.