We, the students of Jensen Beach High School, petition the administration to allow the student body to decorate their graduation caps in the weeks preluding to graduation in the month of may.

The Class of 2016 looks to be the first to start the tradition of decorating the top of their graduation caps according to personal values or the college that they are enrolling. Graduating High School is an event that needs to be celebrated with enthusiasm, spirit, and a positive perspective for the future. It is the last opportunity to display Falcon Pride; it is an event that only comes once in a lifetime. Jensen Beach can maintain the proper image of honor and class, yet still display school spirit through the decoration of graduation caps.

As the student body, we would like to maintain the pristine, professional look of our school and will not abuse this power. As the student body we vow not to violate our school’s image. In order to prevent this violation of inappropriate images displayed on the top of the cap, a student council made of the Class of 2016 Officers will be in charge of monitoring and approving of the portrayal of spirit. The Class of 2016 Officers will have full responsibility of maintaining the professional look of Jensen Beach high School while still encouraging school spirit.

If the decoration of graduation caps is condoned and approved, responsibility will fall on the Senior Class Officers for future years.

We request that the Jensen Beach High School administration fully condone the student activity of the decoration of one’s graduation cap.

Please sign this petition by December 1, 2015