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re: High School/College Graduation Ceremony Attire
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:13 pm to Shexter
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:13 pm to Shexter
I graduated from Dutchtown years ago. The only thing we did out of the ordinary was our entire class gave the classmate who banged the English teacher (who was subsequently fired) a standing ovation when he walked across the stage.
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Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:13 pm to SlowFlowPro
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It's a baseline, not something to celebrate
It is absolutely worth celebrating. Not as some grand feat but as a milestone in a kids life.
A minimum expectation? Yes but a milestone nonetheless.
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:14 pm to Oilfieldbiology
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It can be both a bare minimum expectation and something worth celebrating.
I don't believe in participation trophies.
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It’s supposed to be the event that marks kids becoming adults.
In the past? Yes, because it was a significant step into adulthood. Now most kids are qualified to become more educated and society has shifted (positively)
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:15 pm to SlowFlowPro
quote:For once I agree with SFP.
It may have been in the past, but it's just not significant anymore. It's a baseline, not something to celebrate, for a very large population of the country.
High school graduation is not special in any way.
To not graduate from high school takes more effort than actually graduating.
This post was edited on 5/19/25 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:16 pm to sidewalkside
I have to go Thursday and was planning to wear a t-shirt and shorts 
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:16 pm to Scruffy
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To not graduate from high school takes more effort than actually graduating.
That's on the other end of what I was speaking about, but it's very true.
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:18 pm to SlowFlowPro
quote:Agreed.
In the past? Yes, because it was a significant step into adulthood.
There is no “step into adulthood” until after college, at minimum.
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:20 pm to Scruffy
There aren't many options for graduating high school and starting a career these days also. Many trades even expect an associates.
And the ones who don't will require some period of apprenticeship.
Otherwise, we're talking retail and other dead end, hourly jobs.
And the ones who don't will require some period of apprenticeship.
Otherwise, we're talking retail and other dead end, hourly jobs.
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:21 pm to SlowFlowPro
I thought we didn’t care what other people wear and concerning yourself with such matters is gay. Hard to keep up around here
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:22 pm to Oilfieldbiology
Completely agree. High school graduation is a special rite of passage that isn't all about academics. It's a ceremony to close the chapter on a graduate's childhood, and to move on with his adult life.
And depending on the school/district, many of the students have gone to school with each other since kindergarten. It's the last time they'll all be together before everyone goes in different directions, and the last time the families will all be together in any official school capacity. It's extremely bittersweet as a parent.
In short: It's a significant occasion, and we should dress accordingly.
And depending on the school/district, many of the students have gone to school with each other since kindergarten. It's the last time they'll all be together before everyone goes in different directions, and the last time the families will all be together in any official school capacity. It's extremely bittersweet as a parent.
In short: It's a significant occasion, and we should dress accordingly.
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:24 pm to sidewalkside
My father in law did this at my wife's college graduation 23 years ago. Ruined family pictures.
He's a POS, so if that's any indication of the type of people who do this, there's an anecdote.
He's a POS, so if that's any indication of the type of people who do this, there's an anecdote.
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:26 pm to Scruffy
It is an old tradition.
Kids used to graduate and go fight in wars or go to work doing physical labor or get married and have babies...
Damn sure grew up in a hurry in those days...
Kids used to graduate and go fight in wars or go to work doing physical labor or get married and have babies...
Damn sure grew up in a hurry in those days...
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:26 pm to Gaston
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I wore a suit with his school tie.
My kids' school colors are orange and blue (think Florida). I bought a striped tie from a men's store in Gainesville and have worn it throughout their years at awards days, graduations, sports banquets etc.
Always get a compliment.
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:26 pm to Pezzo
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nobody give a shite any more
I'm surprised there hasn't been 10 posts telling OP to mind his business
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:26 pm to HouseMom
quote:The way society is designed nowadays, the vast majority are no more into their “adult life” than they were 4 years before graduating high school, and they don’t become “adults” for another 4 years at the earliest.
It's a ceremony to close the chapter on a graduate's childhood, and to move on with his adult life.
High school graduation has the same gravitas as, say, kindergarten graduation for the majority of graduates, IMO.
This post was edited on 5/19/25 at 12:28 pm
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:28 pm to sidewalkside
I went to three different graduations (after the ceremony parties) and people don't give a frick how they dress anymore.
I say people, there are obviously people who care, but I guess I should say there are more people than there should who doesn't give a shite.
I remember when I graduated.. I wore a dress shirt and tie under the gown, when the ceremony was over, you wear what you have on under the gown to the open house and it was an event that people dressed nice to. The young people.. I guess their parents don't care, but I saw a few hoodies with shorts on.
And it still amazes me that those fishing shirts are considered "decent" enough to wear to a public event. Personally, I think its ugly. I can see wearing them during the day when you doing things around the house or running errands.. But have some self respect and put on at least a decent button up.
I saw maybe 2 or 3.. I assume fathers who had suits on.. Why do people not wear suits at appropriate times?
I say people, there are obviously people who care, but I guess I should say there are more people than there should who doesn't give a shite.
I remember when I graduated.. I wore a dress shirt and tie under the gown, when the ceremony was over, you wear what you have on under the gown to the open house and it was an event that people dressed nice to. The young people.. I guess their parents don't care, but I saw a few hoodies with shorts on.
And it still amazes me that those fishing shirts are considered "decent" enough to wear to a public event. Personally, I think its ugly. I can see wearing them during the day when you doing things around the house or running errands.. But have some self respect and put on at least a decent button up.
I saw maybe 2 or 3.. I assume fathers who had suits on.. Why do people not wear suits at appropriate times?
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:29 pm to Scruffy
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High school graduation has the same gravitas as, say, kindergarten graduation for the majority of graduates, IMO.
I think high school graduations are overly celebrated, but if you’re going to be there, dress accordingly. Not that hard, and no buttoning the top button on your dress shirt isn’t some monumental task
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:30 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
quote:I agree with you.
I think high school graduations are overly celebrated, but if you’re going to be there, dress accordingly. Not that hard, and no buttoning the top button on your dress shirt isn’t some monumental task
I wore a suit and tie to my younger brother’s college graduation, as did my father and my other brother.
My comment has more to do with the “into adulthood” aspect that people were discussing.
This post was edited on 5/19/25 at 12:33 pm
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:30 pm to sidewalkside
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People are showing up in gym shorts and t-shirts etc to these events. People used to dress up for occasions like this.
Wait till you see the native dancing.
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:31 pm to Oilfieldbiology
My graduation ceremony was held outside in May.
I was in a wool suit under my polyester cap and gown. I wished I was in a t-shirt and shorts.
I was in a wool suit under my polyester cap and gown. I wished I was in a t-shirt and shorts.
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