Graduate information - Write-up and Commencement INFO
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- You must go online and submit your write-up, gown measurement, name pronunciation, and commencement statement by November 22, 2019.
- Deliver your baby picture or childhood picture (grade 7 or younger) to room B111 by November 22, 2019. If we don’t get your photo by the deadline, we will likely use your grade 8 photo or draw a fabulous picture or caricature by ourselves.
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If we have not received your submissions by the November 22, we will make one final attempt to confirm whether or not you are wanting a grad write-up in the book.
After December 1, we will make no further attempts to collect your baby picture or your grad write-up as we will make the assumption that you only want your school or grad photo in the book.
After December 1, we will make no further attempts to collect your baby picture or your grad write-up as we will make the assumption that you only want your school or grad photo in the book.
Guidelines for Grad Write-UPS
Maximum 325 characters including spaces and punctuation. Thanks to Mr. McKillop for this good reminder:
This is 325 characters, including spaces. Twice as long as a tweet. Not a lot of room but enough to say something: establish yourself as an individual, thank everyone who got you here, and give a meaningful quotation or memory. You have enough space for all of that! And more! Look at this! I’m still writing! I could write e
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- All comments are to be positive and must not put anyone down.
- No profanity or inappropriate language, or any references to drugs, alcohol, violence, or sex.
- No words in other languages.
- No symbols, hash tags, numbers, texting language, emoticons, slang, abbreviations or initials
Suggestions:
- Don't copy one from a previous yearbook or website. You are unique and this is the time to be your own person.
- Type it into Word so you can check your word count, spelling, and grammar.
- Remember, these words stay with you forever - try to sound intelligent and socially aware. Not insensitive or misguided.
- Don't say anything you wouldn't want your parents, grandparents, or future children to read.
- Try to be original. Avoid starting it with“First of all, I would like to thank god and my family…” Gets very repetitive and tiring after the two-hundredth grad write-up; be an individual and stand out!
- Don't express undying love for your current boyfriend/girlfriend. You may break up and have some explaining to do.
- Tell us what you want to do with the rest of your life - goals and ambitions.
- Thank the people closest to you or who have made a difference in your life.
- Reminisce about some very memorable event or school experience.
- If you use a famous quote or song lyric you must give credit to the person who said it.
- In choosing a quote, try to choose something that is unique and says something about your values and your experiences.
Examples of Good and Bad Grad Write-ups
Examples of Good Write-Ups:
1) Courtesy of Mr. McKillop:
Who thought that I would end up a writer? By the way, I’ve secretly been living in the library for the last five years. Thanks to my parents, siblings, and teachers who helped me find my passion. “I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.”–Groucho Marx
Why it’s good:
2) “Woo-hoo! Good-bye to those early annoying wake-up calls! This is only the beginning. Thanks mom and dad for all your support and for always encouraging me to do my best. And to my friends, who always put a smile on my face: cheers!”
Why it’s good:
3) “At some point in my time at L.A. Matheson, I obtained this quotation, “The only difference between falling and failing is whether or not you choose to get back up again.” – Anon. Good luck to all the grads. I hope you will choose to get back up again when life gets you down. Thanks to everyone.” (299 Characters)
Why it’s good:
Bad Write-Ups:
1) “To my one true love, Josh, our existence as individuals is nascent. However, edification is anything but nihility. Abstain from the erring path and traverse the conduit to your greater brio and attainment.”
Why it’s bad:
2) “This is prisoner 982750 signing off. Thanks to God and my family for their unconditional love & guidance. Sis: kept me in line. BC: thru thick n’ thin DN: Happy Butt. JR: We got her… AN: 7642. SM: Juckiya. GH: Phoebe. KK: mems (+/-). JK: WM. Sun: Only you. To anyone I missed: you can’t fade cause it’s real. EyeZ RealizE ReaL. LieZ ~ I’m Out ~ Luv Alwayz!” Peace out to the Class of 2019. I will never forget any of you. So Dope!
Why it’s bad:
1) Courtesy of Mr. McKillop:
Who thought that I would end up a writer? By the way, I’ve secretly been living in the library for the last five years. Thanks to my parents, siblings, and teachers who helped me find my passion. “I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.”–Groucho Marx
Why it’s good:
- Something that makes your write-up unique
- Thanks
- Something to be remembered by
2) “Woo-hoo! Good-bye to those early annoying wake-up calls! This is only the beginning. Thanks mom and dad for all your support and for always encouraging me to do my best. And to my friends, who always put a smile on my face: cheers!”
Why it’s good:
- Unique write-up.
- It doesn’t start with the “thanks” – but the thanks are not ignored.
- No names are mentioned, so everyone is included, this ensures you have not forgotten anyone.
3) “At some point in my time at L.A. Matheson, I obtained this quotation, “The only difference between falling and failing is whether or not you choose to get back up again.” – Anon. Good luck to all the grads. I hope you will choose to get back up again when life gets you down. Thanks to everyone.” (299 Characters)
Why it’s good:
- Meaningful quotation that applies to Matheson Students.
- Offers encouragement.
- The author of the quote is included. In this case, it is anonymous as it was never officially attributed to someone yet it is well known online or in the print world.
Bad Write-Ups:
1) “To my one true love, Josh, our existence as individuals is nascent. However, edification is anything but nihility. Abstain from the erring path and traverse the conduit to your greater brio and attainment.”
Why it’s bad:
- Oh my gosh! What does that mean? Einstein is not reading your write-up.
- Webster’s unabridged encyclopedia should not be required.
- Three years later, you are married to Alex, Josh’s best friend.
2) “This is prisoner 982750 signing off. Thanks to God and my family for their unconditional love & guidance. Sis: kept me in line. BC: thru thick n’ thin DN: Happy Butt. JR: We got her… AN: 7642. SM: Juckiya. GH: Phoebe. KK: mems (+/-). JK: WM. Sun: Only you. To anyone I missed: you can’t fade cause it’s real. EyeZ RealizE ReaL. LieZ ~ I’m Out ~ Luv Alwayz!” Peace out to the Class of 2019. I will never forget any of you. So Dope!
Why it’s bad:
- Begins rather typical.
- Includes slang and abbreviations.
- Doesn’t make much sense to most people
- Will you be proud to show this to your children?