Senior Event Information
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Graduation
Graduation
Wednesday May 29th, 2024
Where: Morton West Stadium, meet South of Tennis Courts at 6:00pm
When: 8:00pm May 29th, 2024
Graduates should arrive with their Cap and Gown at 6:00pm, they should not have bags or other items with them, and should not wear anything not approved by Morton 201.
Graduation Cap Decorating Guidelines
Graduation Cap Decorating Guidelines
Guidelines:
The purpose of decorating your graduation cap is to enhance and personalize your graduation celebration. It is appropriate to put the following on your cap.
· Thank a parent, grandparent, teacher, or friend
· Recognize the university you will be attending
· Their graduation year
· The branch of the military they will be joining
· Their home country’s flag
Please take into consideration the following rules when decorating your graduation cap. Failure to follow these rules will result in the removal of the cap at the ceremony. Students WILL NOT be allowed to participate in the ceremony without a cap and gown.
· Contain any advertisement, symbols, abbreviations, initials, words, slogans, patches, or pictures that: Refer to drugs or controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, weapons, political in nature, or be of a sexual nature.
· Denote an affiliation with gangs or which advocate drug use, violence, illegal activity, or disruptive behavior which is detrimental to the safety and welfare of other students.
· Be obscene, profane, vulgar, or lewd.
· Include numbers other than the graduation year.
· Threaten the safety and welfare of any person.
· Only the flat, top area of the mortar board may be decorated. There may be nothing hanging down from any of the sides of the cap.
·Decorations must be flat on the surface of the cap. 3-D creations are prohibited.
Graduation caps will be reviewed and approved in advance of the ceremony.
Your cap CANNOT make noise. No bells, horns, or anything that makes noise.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list and any adornment or message deemed inappropriate or determined to pose a safety risk, will not be permitted. Please email Dean Heap dheap@jsmorton.org with questions about these guidelines.
Graduation Cap and Gown Pick Up
Graduation Cap and Gown Pick Up
Wednesday May 22, 2024 12:30-4:30pm
Location: Morton West Freshman Academy Great Room
Students will arrive and pick up their Cap and Gown from the counselors in the Morton West Freshman Academy Great Room.
Senior Brunch
Senior Brunch
Wednesday May 22nd, 2024
Location: Travel from West to Navy Pier for Trip on Spirit of Chicago
Price: $75.00
Bus Transportation, Lunch, and Dancing included on the cruise along the Chicago Lake Shore
Prom
Prom
Location: Donald E. Stephen's Convention Center
Ticket Price: $95.00 Time 6:30-11:00pm
Dinner, dancing, and photo opportunities are included. Students must arrange their own transportation to the Donald E. Stephen's Convention Center.
Summa Cum Laude Celebration
Summa Celebration
Saturday May 18th, 2024
Location: Morton West Patio Area Off of Home Avenue (Great Room as Poor Weather Alternative)
Time: 5:00pm
This event is for Summa Cum Laude seniors. Dinner and music will be provided, as well as an awards ceremony.
Senior Sunrise
Senior Sunrise
Time: 5:30am
Location: Morton West Football Field
Drinks and Pastries Available
Students will hangout during the sunrise, reminisce with fellow seniors, and enjoy beverages and pastries.
Operation Prom Night
Operation Prom Night
Friday May 3rd, 2024
9:00am
Location: Morton West Auditorium and Staff Parking Lot
Students will watch a demonstration that focuses on encouraging responsible decisions on prom night, and demonstrate the dangers of drinking and driving.
Senior Honors Night
Senior Honors Night
May 6th, 2024:
Location: Morton West Auditorium
Time: 6:00pm
Seniors will be recognized by various departments, community organizations, and other entities for awards and scholarships, throughout a night of celebration and recognition.