March 21, 2011
Dear Parents of Seniors:
As the 2010-11 academic year draws to a close, we are excited to celebrate the conclusion of
your daughter’s high school life. This time is bittersweet for us as we have to bid her farewell.
We are so proud of the Assumption High School Class of 2011, and we will miss their
enthusiasm, their compassion, and their dedication to everything they do. We know that you are
proud of them also.
We have several special events planned for this celebration and farewell. Included with this
letter, is a list of those events and necessary instructions for each. Also included is a form for
reservations for the Mother/Daughter Breakfast that needs to be completed and returned to your
daughter’s homeroom teacher or the main office NO LATER THAN MONDAY, APRIL 11.
Our graduation ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 21, at Bellarmine University Knights
Hall at 11:00 a.m. This venue will accommodate 10 guests per graduate. Each senior will
receive 10 tickets of admission to graduation in their homeroom the week of April 18.
Also included in this mailing is a letter from our Dean of Students Cindi Baughman with details
about prom which will be held on Friday, May 13, 2011, at the Gillespie.
Congratulations on your daughter’s accomplishments. We know that this is a happy and exciting
time for them and you. We look forward to seeing you at these special events.
In Mercy,
Becky Henle
Principal
Please see enclosures for list of important dates and times for senior activities!
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
April 16 – MOTHER-DAUGHTER BREAKFAST
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Holiday Inn Hurstbourne
The total cost for mother and daughter is $45.00 ($22.50 per breakfast if more than two are attending). A
reservation form is enclosed and must be returned to your daughter’s homeroom teacher by Monday, April 11. (A
photographer will be available for pictures from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.)
The following events are MANDATORY for your daughter to attend:
May 16, 17, & 18 – SENIOR EXAMS
(Attendance is required during individual required exam times only. Please reference school calendar for details.)
May 18 & 19 – GRADUATION PRACTICE
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on May 18 in the Assumption Gym
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on May 19 at Bellarmine University Knights Hall
Caps, gowns, and stoles will be distributed at the practice on May 19.
May 19 – BACCALAUREATE MASS
7:00 p.m.
St. Patrick Church
1000 North Beckley Station Road
Louisville, KY 40245
Graduates wear white dresses, white shoes, and gowns with stoles (but not caps) to Baccalaureate Mass. Graduates
need to be at St. Patrick by 6:30 p.m.
.
May 20 – SENIOR HONORS ASSEMBLY
7:00 p.m.
Assumption High School Gym
The girls are to meet in the cafeteria by 6:30 p.m. and are to begin lining up at 6:40 p.m. Graduates wear white
dresses, white shoes, and gowns and stoles (but not caps) to Honors Assembly. At the Senior Honors Assembly, we
hope parents and other members of the audience will help us keep the surprise of our four (4) special award
recipients for the Class of 2011 until the announcement is made during the assembly.
May 21 - GRADUATION
11:00 a.m.
Knights Hall
Bellarmine University
2001 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40205
Graduates should be at Knights Hall no later than 10:30 a.m. to begin lining up. Please keep in mind that
regardless of time of arrival, the doors to Knights Hall will not open until 10:00 a.m.
Graduates are to wear white dresses, white shoes, and their caps, gowns, and stoles to Graduation. They are not to
wear the white collar that comes with their gown. There is no dressing area at Bellarmine, so they need to come
already dressed with no purse, keys, etc.
Mother-Daughter Breakfast
Reservation
__________
We plan to attend the Mother-Daughter Breakfast
__________
Attached is a $45 check payable to Assumption High School
(Attach $22.50 for each additional breakfast if more than two are attending.)
Mother’s Name _____________________________________
Daughter’s Name:___________________________________
Additional Participant’s Name: ______________________________________
Please return this form to your homeroom teacher or main office no later than
MONDAY, APRIL 11.
Mother-Daughter Breakfast
Reservation
__________
We plan to attend the Mother-Daughter Breakfast
__________
Attached is a $45 check payable to Assumption High School
(Attach $22.50 for each additional breakfast if more than two are attending.)
Mother’s Name _____________________________________
Daughter’s Name:___________________________________
Additional Participant’s Name: ______________________________________
Please return this form to your homeroom teacher or main office no later than
MONDAY, APRIL 11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Assumption High School Graduation
May a graduate have her nose pierced or have a tatoo after her final exams?
In respect for the dignity of our graduation ceremony and events, we ask that our graduates refrain from having any
piercings (or than ears) or tatoos visible. They should abide by the general school policies through the conclusion of
our graduation ceremony on May 21.
How many tickets will each graduate receive and why is there no general admission? Is there a way that we can
obtain additional tickets?
The number of tickets is limited to ten (10) for each graduate because of the seating limitations of Knights Hall. We
want to ensure that our guests have seating available. If a graduating senior’s family needs more than ten (10)
tickets, parents may ask for unused tickets from other graduates or contact Carla Hogue (458-9551 or
[email protected] ), Administrative Assistant to the President, to request tickets which have been returned
because they will not be used.
Why do the graduates have to wear white shoes? What are the restrictions?
The graduation cap and gown are white, and in keeping with the dignity of graduation and the unity of the class, all
graduates are required to wear white shoes. The white shoes may be sandals or close-toed, may be low- or highheeled, may have a leather or cork sole, or may have small embellishment of gold/silver or beading. The style
should be appropriate for a formal graduation ceremony.
Why do the graduates have to wear a white dress underneath their graduation gowns?
The graduation gowns are made of fairly thin white fabric that is easily seen through. Through experience, we know
that a solid white dress with little or no pattern looks best under the graduation gown. A white full-length slip is also
an option. In addition, a collarless dress fits better under the graduation gown and with the maroon stole. The
graduates should not wear shorts, capris, or pants because these also show under the lightweight fabric of the
graduation gown.
What should the graduates wear for each of the graduation events – Mother/Daughter Breakfast, Baccalaureate
Mass, and Senior Honors Assembly?
Typically, the seniors and their mothers wear dresses, skirts and tops, or dressier-style pants to the Mother/Daughter
Breakfast. For both Baccalaureate Mass and Senior Honors Assembly, the graduates must wear their white dress or
white slip, the graduation gown with the maroon stole, and white shoes. The graduation cap with tassel is worn only
at the graduation ceremony itself.
Why do the graduates have to arrive 30 minutes early for each of the graduation events?
Logistically, it takes time for 200 young women to line up in order for the procession for each event. This also
allows our faculty and staff time to check on those who are missing and to give final instructions and reminders.
Why don’t the graduates receive the program at Seniors Honors Assembly?
The graduates don’t receive the program before the assembly because the four (4) special awards -- Assumption
Alumnae Award, Rocket Parent Association Award, Rose Award, and Outstanding Christian Leadership Award -are announced at the end of the assembly for the first time to the Class of 2011. We hope that our parents and other
audience members will respect our wish that the announcement of these honors be a surprise to the recipients and
not pass along copies of the program to the graduates.