CHEFS Graduation 2023
Date is set for 6 p.m. May 19, 2023, Rehearsal May 18, 2022
(Back-up date is May 11/ 12, 2023)
Location will be determined soon.
CHEFS provides the ceremony, cake and punch reception, and printed color graduation program. We will order a cap, gown, and tassel for you and hire a photographer. The estimated costs for those items are:
- Event fee - $55/$75
- Cap/Gown - Estimate $20-25 
- Photographer (estimate $50-70) 
Here is a description of our Graduation Ceremony order:
- Welcome 
- Processional (Graduates walk in to Pomp & Circumstance) 
- Pledge of Allegiance 
- Invocation 
- Introduction of Speaker 
- Speaker 
- Optional special performance of students (student speeches/singing) 
- Rose ceremony 
- Introduction of Graduates and Presentation of Diplomas 
- Slideshow 
- Benediction 
- Presentation of Graduates (cap throw) 
- Reception immediately following where your guests can see the graduation boards and enjoy refreshments. 
Deadlines:
- Payment for caps & gowns October 3, 2022.
- Special talent submissions are due Oct. 3, 2022.
- Parent/senior meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2023. Please register within the calendar.
- Payment for graduation ceremony is due by January 30, 2023.
- Program information and pictures for slideshow are due by March 15, 2023. Please plan on 10-20 pictures of your graduate(s).
- Payment for photographer is located on a separate event within the calendar and is due April 1, 2023.
