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re: High School/College Graduation Ceremony Attire

Posted on 5/19/25 at 3:11 pm to
Posted by Oilfieldbiology
Member since Nov 2016
41555 posts
Posted on 5/19/25 at 3:11 pm to
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But, having been to graduations each year for about the last 10 years, society is dipping to the minimal effort needed to get by.


I think this is also a huge part of minimizing high school graduations. When you have a graduation for Kindergarten, 4th grade, and 8th grade al before HS, it dulls the importance of

None of these other graduations really means anything. Maybe, MAYBE 8th as it represents the transition from kid school to high school and for the most part kids are changing schools/campuses, but we have way to many graduation ceremonies.
Posted by deathvalleytiger10
Member since Sep 2009
9077 posts
Posted on 5/19/25 at 3:13 pm to
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we have way to many graduation ceremonies.


Agree with that, although every graduation I have been to has been HS, college or grad school.
Posted by zippyputt
Member since Jul 2005
6853 posts
Posted on 5/19/25 at 3:14 pm to
Just be the person you want the world to be. Dress with class and go with it. Maybe someone will learn from you and do the same next time. Can’t hurt to dress nicely.
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
37402 posts
Posted on 5/19/25 at 3:14 pm to
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we have way to many graduation ceremonies.


And too many graduates
Posted by 21savage
LP
Member since Apr 2018
390 posts
Posted on 5/19/25 at 3:15 pm to
The blacks especially
Posted by 6R12
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2005
11589 posts
Posted on 5/19/25 at 5:36 pm to
pajamas being worn all day long.
Posted by Alyosha
Member since Nov 2020
10264 posts
Posted on 5/19/25 at 8:31 pm to
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HouseMom


These are the problem. They love the ceremonious dramas and pageantry. This “milestone” is inflated by moms who care more than the kids. It’s just high school, so do what you’re expected to do, and don’t act like it’s exceptional or an honor. DV away.
Posted by RustyDaDog
BAOK
Member since Mar 2023
971 posts
Posted on 5/19/25 at 9:51 pm to
My wife (no pics) and I dressed up for our sons HS Graduation, we couldn’t believe what some people were wearing….
This post was edited on 5/19/25 at 9:52 pm
Posted by Furious
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2023
1306 posts
Posted on 5/19/25 at 10:00 pm to
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Anything you wear greater than that is giving less to the Lord


Utter nonsense. God couldn’t care less what you are wearing. I am sure God is upset that we don’t wear tuxedos to church. How ridiculous…..

The faith you wear in your heart is what He cares about.
Posted by TigerSooner
Member since Nov 2023
3634 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 1:33 am to
I recommend going naked.
Posted by man in the stadium
Member since Aug 2006
1444 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 5:26 am to
After sitting through any number of absolutely shitty ceremonies where it takes an hour just to process in, my judgement is by far the best-run local graduation I have been to is Jesuit’s.

Runs 50-55 minutes every time.


Ceremony starts with closed curtain. Curtain opens, young men are seated on risers and all wear a tuxedo. No gowns, stupid cap artwork, etc. Only the top administrative officials process in. Presidents address, valedictory address, distribution of diplomas, closing principal remarks, Alma mater sung, curtain closes, done. Catcalls, air horns, etc. that depart from a strict decorum get you tossed. Applause held until all names read. Respectful, efficient, just the right amount of pomp and circumstance. People should copy it.
This post was edited on 5/20/25 at 5:35 am
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49635 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 5:58 am to


Well there looks like only about a half dozen that could actually do any kind of dancing across the stage. The rest are Bunny Bread.
Posted by LSU alum wannabe
Katy, TX
Member since Jan 2004
27592 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 6:26 am to
Always remember to dress for selfish reasons. Especially if it’s a close family member. YOU will see this image for years. People you love will see it for years. “Gym shorts and a hat? Nice look DAD!”
Posted by Porker Face
Eden Isle
Member since Feb 2012
15974 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 7:24 am to
What?? I put on my nicest PFG just for the occasion

Come at me baw
Posted by BrohemAlem11
Ratchet City, LA
Member since Oct 2014
13401 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 7:35 am to
I'm a big "dress to honor the event" type... always suits for a wedding no matter the dress code etc. When my wife earned her second masters WHILE raising our newborn little boy to toddler hood at the same time you bet your arse...suit.

Not only were hats, Jean shorts and t-shirts prevalent.... I think I was maybe 1 of a half dozen people with suit in the entire arena.... hell even if we include PFG shirts with a collar were in the minority. Z

Whatever though...dress how you want, present yourself how your feel comfortable... it's more the behaving like an animal that bugged me
Posted by HeadCall
Member since Feb 2025
5715 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 7:41 am to
I’ve never understood cheering at a High School graduation. Everyone can finish HS. It’s about impressive as being potty trained.
Posted by Townedrunkard
Member since Jan 2019
13967 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 8:38 am to
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I heard the Dutchtown graduation was a complete shitshow. Half working PA system. Kids doing backflips and "jigg" dancing. Parents making noise with airhorns, pots & pans, cow bells, etc.


Was there. I’ve attended a few the last few years, and it’s getting worse.

Unfortunately it’s just one segment of the population of course. The principal is also part of that population, so I guess they figure it’s ok.
Posted by GreatLakesTiger24
Member since May 2012
59246 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 8:46 am to
You all would hate graduations, weddings, and funerals in the rural Midwest

There are a lot of things I like about that part of the country and its people, but damn they are some SLOBS
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
19498 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 8:49 am to
My wife's ex came to his daughter's graduation from Tulane with her Masters in Education degree and he showed up in blue jeans, a button down shirt, sporting sunglasses and a baseball cap that he had on the entire ceremony and when having a meal at a local sit-down restaurant.

My wife was mortified, as was the daughter.
Posted by OldManRiver
Prairieville, LA
Member since Jan 2005
7409 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 8:53 am to
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Was there. I’ve attended a few the last few years, and it’s getting worse.

The number of kids and the way they organize it doesn't help matters either. For those who don't know, Dutchtown has been the largest school in the state by enrollment the last few years. That should start to change now that Prairieville High is up and running, but for now the class sizes are rediculous. Last year's class was 615-620, and I heard this year was close

Couple that with the process, they have the kids walk in reverse GPA order all the way down to maybe a 2.0 or something, then switch to alpabetical. Thus, the kids that have expected to graduate since they were in Pre-K are walking 20 minutes into the ceremony, and the kids at the end that have the family and "culture" to break out the airhorns, pots/pans, etc. don't walk until hour 2 of sitting in 90 degree heat outdoors. It just creates mass chaos at the end
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