We, the SJHS Class of 2019, as a student body would like to see that the rule against graduation cap decorating be terminated. This simple tradition is one that we believe was stripped from our rights. By allowing us to add our own unique touch to this important day, we feel that this makes the ceremony more personal--and for some of us, this might be our only graduation ceremony. Wouldn't you want to help make this day more memorable? Of course, this doesn't have to be mandatory, and a good way to make sure designs are appropriate, we should submit our design ideas to be approved before Commencment Day.
Updates
April 25, 2019
I have been meeting with school administrators this week to discuss our proposal for a formal review process for cap designs. Send an email to the principal today to tell them why personal expression matters to you during graduation.
April 25, 2019
The momentum behind our request to decorate our caps is growing fast. Post the link on your Facebook page right now and email the principal to let them know we expect a response.
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My sister did this at her school over in the next district and it looked so cool in the photos. Why are we so strict about this
its literally just a cap... let us have some fun with it. we worked hard for 4 years let us show some personality!
I believe we should be able to decorate our caps.
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We, the SJHS Class of 2019, as a student body would like to see that the rule against graduation cap decorating be terminated. This simple tradition is one that we believe was stripped from our rights. By allowing us to add our own unique touch to this important day, we feel that this makes the ceremony more personal--and for some of us, this might be our only graduation ceremony. Wouldn't you want to help make this day more memorable? Of course, this doesn't have to be mandatory, and a good way to make sure designs are appropriate, we should submit our design ideas to be approved before Commencment Day.
Updates
April 25, 2019
I have been meeting with school administrators this week to discuss our proposal for a formal review process for cap designs. Send an email to the principal today to tell them why personal expression matters to you during graduation.
April 25, 2019
The momentum behind our request to decorate our caps is growing fast. Post the link on your Facebook page right now and email the principal to let them know we expect a response.
4 Comments
I was able to do this at my hs graduation from NBHS in 2015; our rule was that it had to resemble where we were going in the future. So i put my future college; but others put other things that resembled their decision for the future! I hope you all consider doing this as well. Brings people together when decorating!!
My sister did this at her school over in the next district and it looked so cool in the photos. Why are we so strict about this
its literally just a cap... let us have some fun with it. we worked hard for 4 years let us show some personality!
I believe we should be able to decorate our caps.
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I was able to do this at my hs graduation from NBHS in 2015; our rule was that it had to resemble where we were going in the future. So i put my future college; but others put other things that resembled their decision for the future! I hope you all consider doing this as well. Brings people together when decorating!!