monday,may 10,2004
graduation
the university daily kansan: 3B
December graduates also welcome to walk down hill
By Candis Stiles
editor@kansan.com
Kansas correspondent
Walking down the hill with friends, passing through the Campanile and eating at the gradation luncheon on the chancellor's lawn are all moments to remember about graduation, but these things happen only once a year and that poses a problem for December graduates.
December graduate about 1,400 students finished their degree requirements in December 2003. Michael Stoecker, Jetmore, graduated last December and has been looking forward to walking down the hill.
"I took part in the graduation ceremony at the Lied Center but some of my family could not come because of the weather." Stoecker said. "I look forward to taking
"Walking down the hill is really pretty low key. I even had a few buddies who were not graduating walk down just for kicks."
Michael Stoecker Jetmore graduate
part in the traditional walk down the hill."
the hill. According to KU Info, there isn't a procedure for fall graduates who wish to participate in the May ceremony. Students should contact the school that they received their degrees from to find out what they need to do to have their names put in the graduation program.
"I was asked if I wanted to participate in the May ceremony and then just had to get a cap and gown and line up with my school at the set time," Stoecker said.
Some fall graduates may find it difficult to get back to Lawrence for the ceremony, but students who have remained in the Lawrence area should get through the ceremony without any problems. All graduates will meet on Memorial Drive at 2 p.m., find their appropriate school and then follow the instructions of the University marshals.
marsals.
"Walking down the hill is really pretty low key," Stoecker said. "I've even had a few buddies who were not graduating walk down just for kicks."
— Edited by Michelle Rodich
More money spent on parties than on commencement attire
By Corrina Anderson editor@kansan.com Kansan correspondent
For the many graduates participating in commencement on May 23, walking down the hill will be the cheapest part of graduating.
After spending thousands of dollars on a college education, graduating seniors are faced with a different cost. It isn't related to the graduation ceremony, but rather the partying being done before and after the big event.
Lauren Morrell, a graduating journalism student from Chicago, said most of her money will be spent on celebrating. She said her parents will cover most of the expenses, but realized it will cost a lot.
realized that Morrell's pre-graduation plans include a Friday night party at a friend's house, a Saturday barbecue, and a dinner with her family later that night. She said her parents wanted to contribute to the party with her friends, but she was worried about the bill.
"We're a pretty big group of friends," Morrall said. "All that beer we plan on drinking will cost a lot."
Kendra Jenkins, a graduating journalism student from Wichita, said partying the last month before graduation has been a priority for her friends and that has one of her biggest expenses.
"We're spending a lot of money going out every night because it's our last month in Lawrence," jenkins said.
jenni said.
She said her parents are paying for everyone's food at one of their weekend get-together.
For other future graduates, family events are a big part of the celebration. However, even when parents are picking up the tab to congratulate their graduate, the festivities get expensive.
Jason Farley, Overland Park
senior graduating from the business school, said the parties have been costly for his parents. The expenses have doubled this year for Farley's family because his sister Jennifer is also graduating.
"My parents couldn't afford two grd parties, so they just invited me to hers." Farley jokingly.
will be spending.
A senior receiving a bachelor's degree can minimize costs and purchase only the bare necessities. The basic cap, gown and tassel shouldn't cost more than $25. Masters candidates will be spending about $40 with the purchase of a master's hood. Extras such as souvenir tassels and personalized announcements are more costly, but are still cheap in comparison to the partying expenses.
Compared to the celebration bills, a minimal amount of money will be spent on actual regalia.
Edited by Michelle Rodick
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