![Michael Hensgen '19, valedictorian, giving his speech at graduation 2019.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1559068436/cardinalgibbons/tw6nnhyxhx3qcklgtmyy/0011AzulPhotography.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1559068436/cardinalgibbons/tw6nnhyxhx3qcklgtmyy/0011AzulPhotography.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1559068436/cardinalgibbons/tw6nnhyxhx3qcklgtmyy/0011AzulPhotography.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1559068436/cardinalgibbons/tw6nnhyxhx3qcklgtmyy/0011AzulPhotography.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1559068436/cardinalgibbons/tw6nnhyxhx3qcklgtmyy/0011AzulPhotography.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1559068436/cardinalgibbons/tw6nnhyxhx3qcklgtmyy/0011AzulPhotography.jpg","width":2200}])
10 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023
N.C. State's Reynolds Coliseum
Graduation & Senior Celebrations
Graduation Weekend
Graduation Weekend is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2023 together during Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises.
![Baccalaureate Mass 2019.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1559067364/cardinalgibbons/pmrihyclo5w4ykfmr1th/Baccalaureate_Mass_2019_from_Azul_Photography.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1559067364/cardinalgibbons/pmrihyclo5w4ykfmr1th/Baccalaureate_Mass_2019_from_Azul_Photography.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1559067364/cardinalgibbons/pmrihyclo5w4ykfmr1th/Baccalaureate_Mass_2019_from_Azul_Photography.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1559067364/cardinalgibbons/pmrihyclo5w4ykfmr1th/Baccalaureate_Mass_2019_from_Azul_Photography.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1559067364/cardinalgibbons/pmrihyclo5w4ykfmr1th/Baccalaureate_Mass_2019_from_Azul_Photography.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1559067364/cardinalgibbons/pmrihyclo5w4ykfmr1th/Baccalaureate_Mass_2019_from_Azul_Photography.jpg","width":2200}])
6:30 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral
![Cap & Gown Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611752470/cardinalgibbons/jx12apkxghmaiukcntoa/noun_graduation_28673824.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611752470/cardinalgibbons/jx12apkxghmaiukcntoa/noun_graduation_28673824.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1611752470/cardinalgibbons/jx12apkxghmaiukcntoa/noun_graduation_28673824.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611752470/cardinalgibbons/jx12apkxghmaiukcntoa/noun_graduation_28673824.jpg","width":1200}])
All graduating seniors receive their caps, gowns, and tassels included as part of their student fees. Seniors should fill out the Jostens order form online to ensure they get the right size gown.
9 a.m., Friday, May 26, 2023
N.C. State's Reynolds Coliseum
Graduation Rehearsal is mandatory for all graduates.
![cap toss]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1541184663/cardinalgibbons/g7nyn0x8jbea4ka6pwue/Graduation-captoss2018.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1541184663/cardinalgibbons/g7nyn0x8jbea4ka6pwue/Graduation-captoss2018.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1541184663/cardinalgibbons/g7nyn0x8jbea4ka6pwue/Graduation-captoss2018.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1541184663/cardinalgibbons/g7nyn0x8jbea4ka6pwue/Graduation-captoss2018.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1541184663/cardinalgibbons/g7nyn0x8jbea4ka6pwue/Graduation-captoss2018.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1541184663/cardinalgibbons/g7nyn0x8jbea4ka6pwue/Graduation-captoss2018.jpg","width":2200}])
Cardinal Gibbons High School live streams the Graduation Commencement annually to allow family and friends to participate even if they are unable to join us in person.
Lifetouch will be onsite to capture a photograph of each graduate as they receive their diploma.
Preparing for Graduation
Graduate attire is the same for Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation. Caps and gowns should be worn at both events.
Important Dates
May
Mainstage Theater
N.C. State's Reynolds Coliseum
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral
N.C. State's Reynolds Coliseum