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One of the things I loved best about teaching at a small private Christian high school was our graduation. It was the Evening Prayer Service from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer - 1928. It was beautiful, dignified, and a fitting celebration of an event that marks such an important milestone. Even so, and even though it is held in a church, they had to make sure the students, parents and family and friends realized that they were expected to behave in a manner befitting the dignity and importance of the ceremony.
The first public high school graduation I attended after working at this school was a shock - air horns, beach balls, cow bells, whooping and hollering - I don't know how they could get control of that many people. It really cheapened the recognition of the achievement of those hard-working students.
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Gamma Phi Beta
Courtesy is owed, respect is earned, love is given.
Proud daughter AND mother of a Gamma Phi. 3 generations of love, labor, learning and loyalty.
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