Cue up the tears, moms and dads. Graduation is just around the corner! We know this is a special milestone for your graduating high school senior (and you!) and we’re so excited to celebrate them well.
The Timeline:
Now – April 8: Fill out the Senior Info Form Online
Now – April 14 (optional): Fill out and turn in the form and documents for the Eric Petty Scholarship
Early March – Invitation will come in the mail
Now – April 28: RSVP for the Senior Banquet on May 5 (See below for additional information)
May 5 – Morning: Wear Cap & Gown, Breakfast for students in the Senior LifeGroup Room, Celebration in all morning services, (Classic & Modern)
May 5 – Evening: Senior Banquet in the Radiate Auditorium
Senior Info Form & Photos – Due by April 8
Each year we ask our seniors to fill out an online form to help us have the info we need for our Senior Recognition book, church recognition, on our social media and at our banquet. This will take approximately 10-20 minutes, depending on the level of detail the student wants to share.
Please be sure your student fills out the form by April 8. We know your student is busy, but we ask that the student be the one to submit their info. You can be there to help with details if they need it, but we want them to share memories, moments that shaped their faith and thoughts from their high school experience that only they can provide.
Part of the form submission is to provide at least one photo or up to three. While it does not have to be a professional photo, we do have a few specific guidelines that will help us honor your student alongside all of our students.
- At least 1 of the photos should be a high resolution HEADSHOT (head and shoulders only) photo. You CAN do this with your phone, if needed. Most phones today have amazing cameras! Just step outside in the early morning or the early evening or even on a cloudy day and get close! If the photo has to be cropped too much it will turn blurry in the various places that we need to use. Please don’t wear sunglasses, ball caps, etc. We just want to see your face!
- You can submit up to two additional photos. The only parameters for these additional photos are,
1) please make sure they are photos of your student by themselves or with other Radiate Students.
2) and that they are wearing appropriate clothing.
3) these are not family photos, but photos to celebrate or commemorate their high school experiences. We love Radiate event photos too! - Maria is available to scan a formal/print photo if needed. We know those senior portraits are spendy to get the digital file, so please stop by the office if you need us to scan it for you.
- If you have any questions about photos, please feel free to reach out to Maria (mthomas@burnthickory.com)
Why so early? With the large amount of information and photographs, it takes time to format, edit and proof everything, get it printed and ready to go. Thank you for being so helpful getting the senior info form filled out promptly so we can celebrate each student well!
Sunday Morning | May 5
Seniors Arrive in Senior LIfeGroup Room: 9:00 AM
Seniors are honored in Classic and Modern Worship at 9:30 AM
Senior Class Photo & Breakfast in Senior Room 10:00-10:40
Seniors are honored in Classic and Modern Worship at 11:00 AM
Seniors will sit in the Modern Worship in reserved seating during the 11:00 AM service.
Sunday morning you will need to wear your cap & gown and come ready to do a little walking. We’ll be presenting the Class of 2024 in each of our services that morning! During the 9:30 LifeGroup hour your LifeGroup Leaders will be providing breakfast. Your class will sit together in our 11 AM Service in a reserved area.
Photo Op:
We’ll have a photo op set up for you to take pictures with your student in the Senior Room on Sunday morning and also at the banquet on Sunday evening.
Sunday Evening May 5 | Banquet |
Sunday Evening at 6:30 we’ll be hosting a banquet for just you and your parents. Be watching your mailbox for an invitation with details in early March. RSVP’s are due by 4/28/2024.
Eric Petty Memorial Scholarship
We also have the 2024 Eric Petty Memorial Scholarship application set up for you to fill out. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding leaders in the Radiate Student Ministry. Deadline is April 14.
Please keep in mind there are additional requirements that need to be sent in:
- A copy of the acceptance letter from the college or university which you plan to attend.
- A copy of your SAT or ACT results
- A current photograph
- A letter of recommendation from a Christian layperson that is personally familiar with your Christian walk and leadership abilities. Radiate Staff members are not allowed to write recommendations for the scholarship.
- A letter of recommendation from either a member of the administration or faculty at your high school.
- A copy of your current high school transcripts.