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Senior Updates

This page is dedicated to SHARING EVERYTHING that is HAPPENING AND COMING UP for seniors!

Here is the document that outlines all of the details for graduation and that we reviewed in the virtual parent meeting in February.

Outstanding Tuition REminder

Outstanding Tuition Reminder: STVM's tuition agreement signed at the time of registration, please remember that all tuition payments are expected to be paid with the following guidelines:

Graduating senior tuition accounts needed to be paid by April 20th.
If your student has an outstanding balance, he/she cannot attend prom and will not be able to receive his/her diploma.
Official transcripts will not be sent to his/her college until all amounts are paid in full.

Please reach out to the business office to Barb DeGrand at bdegrand@stvm.com for any questions.

Senior Spotlights on Social

This year, the seniors, led by Jillian Officer, took the initiative to create their own a senior class page on Instagram at STVM Class of 2025, and this is where they have been posting senior spotlights individually as they are submitted. Additionally, STVM is posting the Senior Spotlights to the School's Instagram and Facebook. Seniors who want to submit a Senior Spotlight should complete this Google Form, including the information we need to post it. It's quick and easy, and we'd love to highlight everyone!

Capstone Presentations

Capstone Week: May 5–9

All seniors must complete their 25 required hours by the end of this week.

Thursday, May 15th at 8 am. Capstone projects will be presented to your mentor groups.

Requirements: project slide presentation and project log using the journal template that is attached.

Please share the Capstone Evaluation Form with your sponsor and have them mail it back to me after your experience is over.

Capstone Presentation Requirements

Capstone Journal

Capstone Evaluation Form

Prom 2025 - Golden Hour!

On behalf of the Green Street Elite, we are thrilled to announce the 2025 St. Vincent–St. Mary High School Prom: Golden Hour! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at House Three Thirty starting at 6:30 PM. All the details for Prom and the Promenade that will be taking place starting at 4:30 PM in the LBJ Arena are in the Prom Itinerary Form linked below.

Prom Itinerary and Acknowledgement Form - Required to be completed and returned by 5/7.

Prom Guest Form - Required if bringing a guest who does not attend STVM.

EXTENDED: Tickets can be purchased in the Bookstore or online here and will be available now through May 7th. This is for STVM students only. Student ID number is required to purchase your ticket.

All outside guests will need to turn in the guest form and have it signed by Mr. Cochrane prior to purchasing their ticket. A code will be sent via student email for outside guests to purchase their ticket.

seNIOR dAY - May 15th Schedule

Please note: All times are approximate

8:00–9:15 AM: Capstone Presentations

Professional dress is preferred; casual dress is permitted.
Time will be provided for students to change before the Senior Run Out.

9:15–11:30 AM: Senior Baccalaureate and Graduation Practices

11:30 AM (approx.): Senior Run Out

11:30 AM–3:00 PM: Senior Picnic

Sponsored by the Parents Club and senior parents
Location: Green Street Stadium
We are in need of some yard games for the Senior Class Picnic. If any parents have some yard games and would be willing to loan them for the picnic, please reach out to the Senior Class Advisors, Michele Dillon or Sean Brown.

12:15–3:00 PM: House Olympics

Optional for seniors, but all are welcome to participate
Location: TBD

Juniors & Seniors: It’s Time for Powder Puff!

Get ready for one of the most exciting events of the spring: the Junior vs. Senior Powder Puff Flag Football Game!
📍 Location: Green Street Stadium
📅 Date: Friday, May 9
🕕 Time: 6:30 PM

There will be 2–3 junior teams and 2–3 senior teams. Teams were finalized before Spring Break.

For more information, contact Kaitlynn Patton or Lola Hall.

Senior Movie Night will follow, from approximately 8:00-10:00 p.m.

DONATE YOUR UNIFORMS

Parents' Club is accepting donations of gently-used uniforms, spirit wear, and athletic wear. Items may be dropped off at the main office during normal school hours. Parents, if you are coming to school for the Farewell Mass on May 2, bring a load of used uniforms with you and drop them off!

College Selection Process

Ms. Henry recently sent an email reminding seniors about the important next steps in the college selection process, including comparing offers from the schools they've been accepted to as well as officially accepting admission and other important next steps. Please note that this is a time-sensitive issue, so please see that email ASAP for details.

Seniors should continue to visit Ms. Henry in her office during school hours for assistance with post-high school plans and for support with college decisions. Parents may also reach Ms. Henry by emailing her at jhenry@stvm.com or calling (330) 253-9113 Ext. 136.

Lastly, seniors should continue to check their school email often and regularly for helpful college admissions and scholarship information sent by the counselors. Students also should check the scholarship section of the Counselor's Corner as well as the application portals of the colleges to which they have applied or been accepted for valuable information and important next steps.

2025 YearBook Orders

Please order online for the 2024-25 school yearbook at yearbookordercenter.com.
Click here to learn more. STVM order number is 3108.

Senior Parents – Now is the time to place your Senior Congratulations orders! Celebrate your student and make their senior year extra special with a dedication. Upload your picture(s) and a heartfelt message for your senior today! Click here to learn more.

Baccalaureate and Graduation CEREMONIES

All of the information below is also in this document that was discussed in the virtual call held in February. Mrs. Dillion also emailed this multiple times.

Baccalaureate:

Attendance at Baccalaureate is required in order to take part in Graduation exercises.

When: Monday, May 19, 2025 | Arrive by 5:30 pm as the ceremony will begin at 6:00

Where: St. Hilary Church, 2750 W Market St, Fairlawn, OH 44333. When you arrive, please report to the church where we will line you up for the procession. Remember to bring your cap, gown, and ropes, and don’t lose your tassel!

Check-In: When you arrive, please check in with Mr. Brown and Ms. Dillon.

Dress: Explained under the “Cap and Gown” section of this handout. Anyone dressed inappropriately will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony. Programs will be in the church pew.

Graduation:

When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm. Arrive at the Cosgrove at STVM by 5:00pm to line up in order.

Where: Lineup: Cosgrove, Graduation: Stadium

Check In: At the Cosgrove with Mr. Brown and Ms. Dillon.

Dress: Same as Baccalaureate; Anyone dressed inappropriately will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony. Please leave phones, keys, and other valuables with family members.

Diploma Distribution: When you walk across the stage, you will receive your diploma COVER ONLY. After the ceremony, you will receive your diploma immediately after you process out and back to THE COSGROVE. Once you have received your diploma you will exit to the parking lot where you will meet your family. *Your diploma may be withheld for a variety of reasons, including inappropriate behavior during the ceremony.

How to Wear Your Cap and Gown

You will receive your cap and gown at the beginning of the Graduation Practice on May 15, 2025. Please read the instructions that are included inside the package. Be sure to press your gown before arriving at St. Hilary for Baccalaureate. In other words, take your gown out of the bag BEFORE you arrive at church. Be careful when pressing your gown. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PACKAGE.

Caps for everyone should be worn flat on top of your head. The cap should not be tilted on the back of your head. Please wear the cap as it was designed to be worn. We do not allow for decorated caps. If a cap is decorated we will ask the student to remove it.

Be sure the tassel is tightly secured around the button on top of the hat. The tassel should be worn on the right side of the mortar board throughout both ceremonies. Please do not lose your tassel!

If you are wearing a National Honor Society medallion, a Mu Alpha Theta medallion, or an ITS medal, they should be worn over the shoulders with the medallions hanging in the front. If you are wearing both the NHS and MAO medallions, the MAO medallion should hang below the NHS medallion. Only SCHOOL-PROVIDED Medallions and cords may be worn.

Additional Dress Information for BOTH Ceremonies as well as other formal Senior Events

Gentlemen: Dress pants, button-down dress shirt (no polo shirt), TIE, dress dark socks and dress dark shoes are to be worn *Do NOT wear a jacket. You must have your hair trimmed and be clean-shaven. No earrings for gentlemen are permitted.

Ladies: Pants, dress, skirt and top, or jumpsuits are permitted with dress shoes. Be mindful of the height of your heels for there will be plenty of walking to do ON THE FIELD and you don’t want to fall! Wedges or flats are highly recommended. Please be mindful of the length of shirts and dress as well as necklines.

*No facial piercings (nose, lip, eye, etc.) or visible tattoos are permitted for any students as well as headphones or earbuds.

Students who are not dressed according to the guidelines will not be permitted to participate in the ceremonies.

Cap and Gown Distribution

Caps and gowns will be distributed at Graduation Practice, assuming that all of your obligations are met as described below. The package includes a gown, mortar board, and tassel. The entire ensemble is yours to keep, and is covered by STVM. Please write your name inside your cap. If there is a problem with your gown or cap (something is missing, it doesn’t fit, the zipper doesn’t work), please see Ms. Dillon or Mr. Brown immediately.

Here is a list of obligations that must be met prior to receiving your cap and gown and participating in Baccalaureate and Graduation:

Credits for graduation must be completed. This includes the credit for all Christian service hours.

All tuition must be paid.

All library fines must be paid and/or materials returned to the LRC.

All textbooks, chromebooks, and chargers loaned to you must be returned to STVM. (This includes items from both first and second semester.)

All club responsibilities must be fulfilled. (Return of candy money, dues payment, materials returned, etc.)

All loaned uniforms or other apparel must be returned. (Band, cheer, athletic teams, etc.)

Other Important Information

Please no chewing gum during the processions and ceremonies.

There should be NO flash photography at the church. No one will be allowed near the altar or the stage to take pictures. A professional photographer has been hired to take pictures of each graduate receiving his or her diploma on the field. This photo is included in your graduation fee and will be mailed to you this summer.

Please inform your guests that seating at both St. Hilary and the Stadium is generally on a first-come, first-served basis. However, IF WE HAVE A WEATHER ISSUE, SEVEN tickets will be issued per senior ONLY and will be required for entrance to The Lebron James Arena. A decision will be made and announced by 2 pm Graduation Day. Overflow seating will be available in the Theater on a first come, first served basis.

If you have a guest who needs special seating arrangements due to a disability, please inform Mr. Brown or Ms. Dillon via this FORM and we will reserve a special place for them.

Finally, STVM is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking of any kind on campus is prohibited, including cigarettes and cigars.