2019 – Senior Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate, and Commencement

2019 – Senior Honors Convocation, Baccalaureate, and Commencement

For information regarding senior end-of-school events please see below. Caps and gowns were distributed on Thursday, May 16, and are yours to keep after the ceremonies.

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Senior Honors Convocation – Friday, May 17, 2019 – 9:15 a.m. Expand

Senior Honors Convocation

  • 8:15 a.m. – Seniors meet in the Alumni Gym to dress and line up.
  • 9:15 a.m.Munnerlyn CenterParents are welcome to attend. Academic advisors will notify parents of students receiving awards. Seniors are to wear Sunday-type clothing – See dress code details. Students will process in caps and gowns. Gowns will need to be wrinkle free.

Senior Class Picture

  • 10:55 a.m.Plaza Steps

Live Stream Information

Shortly before the ceremony begins at 9:15 a.m., a link to view the stream will appear on Episcopal’s Live Stream page. The stream is free to watch and you do not need a login to access it.

Baccalaureate – Friday, May 17, 2019 – 5:30 p.m. Expand

Baccalaureate

Please be aware that St. John’s Cathedral, the site of Baccalaureate, has limited seating. Therefore we encourage you to arrive early and only invite your immediate family to attend.

  • 4:45 p.m. – Students meet at St. John’s Cathedral in Taliaferro Hall for procession.
  • 5:30 p.m. – Service starts in St. John’s Cathedral. Students should not bring money or valuables. Please wear caps and gowns (wrinkle free).
    See dress code details.

Live Stream Information

Shortly before the ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m., a link to view the stream will appear on the St. John’s Cathedral Live Stream page. The stream is free to watch and you do not need a login to access it.

Commencement – Saturday, May 18, 2019 – 9:00 a.m. Expand

Commencement

At Commencement, please do not hold more than ten seats for your family. Please remember that seats are available on a first-come first-served basis, anytime after 7:00 a.m. on the morning of the Commencement ceremony. At least one person from your party must be present to save seats.

  • 8:15 a.m. (or before) – Graduates meet in the Alumni Gym for procession.
  • 9:00 a.m. – Commencement ceremony begins at the Acosta House.
    All students please wear caps and gowns (wrinkle free).
    See dress code details.

Live Stream Information

Shortly before the ceremony begins at 9:00 a.m., a link to view the stream will appear on Episcopal’s Live Stream page. The stream is free to watch and you do not need a login to access it.

Purchasing a DVD Recording

As Commencement is such an important and memorable event, the ceremony will be professionally recorded. DVDs of the final production are available for purchase for $40.

Click here to order a copy of the video. Please submit orders no later than Friday, June 28, 2019.

SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS: The only reserved seating at Commencement is on the rows which were purchased from the Episcopal School of Jacksonville online auction and honorary seating. For information about the reserved auction seating and parking please contact the Advancement Office. All other seating is available on a first-come basis after 7:00 a.m. Please enter campus the morning of Commencement on Munnerlyn Drive for directions to the most appropriate parking area. Golf carts will be available in parking areas as well as the front circle to shuttle guests needing assistance. For special needs parking and seating, please contact Darion Green at 904.396.5751, extension 1131.