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Graduation & Senior Celebrations
Graduation Weekend
Graduation Weekend is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2025 together during Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises.
![Michael Hensgen '19, valedictorian, giving his speech at graduation 2019.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/bmgzjs1vs2umirgepine/Graduation82423.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/bmgzjs1vs2umirgepine/Graduation82423.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/bmgzjs1vs2umirgepine/Graduation82423.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/bmgzjs1vs2umirgepine/Graduation82423.png","width":1080}])
10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025
N.C. State's Reynolds Coliseum
Admission to the graduation ceremony is by ticket only. Each graduate will receive six tickets during graduation rehearsal on Friday, May 23.
Click below for more details.
![Teacher checking in students before graduation.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692903658/cardinalgibbons/uymgpnpn8atehazrdiaw/Graduation_Practice82423.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692903658/cardinalgibbons/uymgpnpn8atehazrdiaw/Graduation_Practice82423.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692903658/cardinalgibbons/uymgpnpn8atehazrdiaw/Graduation_Practice82423.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692903658/cardinalgibbons/uymgpnpn8atehazrdiaw/Graduation_Practice82423.png","width":1080}])
9 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2025
N.C. State's Reynolds Coliseum
Graduation Rehearsal is mandatory for all graduates and will conclude by 11:30 a.m.
![Baccalaureate Mass 2019.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/mxcovjkhv66i6k67tijx/Graduation_BaccMass82423.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/mxcovjkhv66i6k67tijx/Graduation_BaccMass82423.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/mxcovjkhv66i6k67tijx/Graduation_BaccMass82423.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/mxcovjkhv66i6k67tijx/Graduation_BaccMass82423.png","width":1080}])
6:30 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2025
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral
Tickets are not required for this event, but seating is limited. The procession begins at 6:15 p.m. and mass will start prompted at 6:30 p.m.
![Male student walking to the stage to receive his diploma.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/i4shkwzreo7xhrht0gjc/Graduation_CapGown82423.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/i4shkwzreo7xhrht0gjc/Graduation_CapGown82423.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/i4shkwzreo7xhrht0gjc/Graduation_CapGown82423.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/i4shkwzreo7xhrht0gjc/Graduation_CapGown82423.png","width":1080}])
All graduating seniors receive their caps, gowns, tassels, and stoles included as part of their student fees. Caps and gowns are distributed during Advisory in early April. Seniors who miss the distribution should contact Mr. Rogosich.
![Student receiving help with her cap before graduation.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692903658/cardinalgibbons/riad8yw7wjkxqejrcfns/Graduation_WhattoWear82423.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692903658/cardinalgibbons/riad8yw7wjkxqejrcfns/Graduation_WhattoWear82423.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692903658/cardinalgibbons/riad8yw7wjkxqejrcfns/Graduation_WhattoWear82423.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692903658/cardinalgibbons/riad8yw7wjkxqejrcfns/Graduation_WhattoWear82423.png","width":1080}])
Graduate attire is the same for Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation. Caps, gowns, and stoles should be worn at both events.
![Female students showing off their diplomas.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/cytjagmnaqna7stkzfqe/Graduation_Photography82423.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/cytjagmnaqna7stkzfqe/Graduation_Photography82423.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/cytjagmnaqna7stkzfqe/Graduation_Photography82423.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/cytjagmnaqna7stkzfqe/Graduation_Photography82423.png","width":1080}])
Lifetouch will be onsite to capture a photograph of each graduate as they receive their diploma.
![cap toss]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/xduricvjed6rtwp705af/GraduationIcon_LIvestream82423.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/xduricvjed6rtwp705af/GraduationIcon_LIvestream82423.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/xduricvjed6rtwp705af/GraduationIcon_LIvestream82423.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692903657/cardinalgibbons/xduricvjed6rtwp705af/GraduationIcon_LIvestream82423.png","width":1080}])
Cardinal Gibbons livestreams commencement annually to allow family and friends to participate even if they cannot join us in person.
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