Graduation Guide

Class of 2018

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KEY GRADUATION RELATED DATES

Mon, Jan 22 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Graduation Information Meeting, Wood Room

Wed, Mar 14 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Tuxedo Orders, Upper Clowes Commons Dear Parents of the Class of 2018, Mon, Mar 19 Lifetime Alumni Association Membership and Commemorative Brick Order Due As we head towards the spring, I congratulate our senior class on their many accomplishments at Park Tudor. It is hard to believe the time has Fri, Apr 20 Mothers’ Tea RSVP Due Dinner Dance Reservations Due come to celebrate their graduation and the exciting journeys that lie ahead Graduation Day Photography Sign-up Due for the class. Tues, May 1 Graduation Activities DVD Order Due Thurs, May 3 3:00-5:00 p.m. Mothers’ Tea, Woodstock Country Club This guide contains all of the school information related to graduation. We hope it is helpful as you plan for your family’s participation in these Fri, May 12 Deadline for RSVP to Senior/Parent Breakfast (Regrets only) memorable events. The booklet begins with a timeline of important dates from our senior parent meeting on January 22nd to our 116th Thurs-Sat, th May 17, 18, 19 Tuxedo Pick-up, DC Tux Rental Shop Commencement Ceremony on May 20 . We included a checklist to help you track your planning progress for the second semester, as well as a TBD Senior’s Cagle Gate Walk summary of graduation expenses. I hope this guide proves helpful as your Fri, May 18 7:45 a.m. Senior Class/Global Scholars Photos, Outside family and friends prepare for commencement. Foster Hall 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Senior/Parent Breakfast, Clowes Commons A committee of parents of seniors, chaired by Lucy Aquilano, Roberta 9:30 a.m. Senior Serenade, Outside Clowes Commons Dakich, and Cindy Freudenberg is working with members of the 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. Upper School Awards, Ayres Auditorium administration to plan our treasured Park Tudor graduation traditions. I 11:45 a.m. Lunch Prior to Rehearsal for P.T. Singers thank them for their efforts. 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. P.T. Singers Rehearsal, St. Luke’s 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Senior Commencement Rehearsal, St. Luke’s We look forward to celebrating with you in the months ahead. Sun, May 20 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Graduate and Family Portraits, St. Luke’s 3:00 p.m. Seniors Arrive, Doors Open, St. Luke’s

3:15 p.m. Commencement Class Photo, St. Luke’s Warm Regards, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Commencement, St. Luke’s

approx. 6:30 p.m. All Graduates Leave for 502 East Event Centre on Buses Sarah Webster 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. Dinner Dance, 502 East Event Centre Upper School Director Dinner Served Promptly at 7:15 p.m. 7:15 - 9:40 p.m. Graduate and Family Portraits, 502 East Event Centre Mon, May 21 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuxedo Rental Returns Due

Tues, May 29 Graduation Day and Awards Day Photos Available for Order

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRE-GRADUATION EVENTS PRE-GRADUATION EVENTS Graduation Information Meeting and Social………………………………5 Graduation Information Meeting Senior Day Trip……………………………………………………………5 Mothers’ Tea………………………………………………………………6 Who Attends: Parents of Seniors Cagle Gate Walk…………………………………………………………..8 When: Monday, January 22, 2018 Awards Day Activities…………………………………………………….8-9 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Rehearsal for Graduation………………………………………………….10 Where: Wood Room GRADUATION DAY Graduation Attire…………………………………………………………..12 The Graduation Committee will lead a discussion of graduation activities, Graduation Flowers………………………………………………………..16 times, and protocols. The following can be done at the meeting: Commencement…………………………………………………………....16 ● pick up the Graduation Guide Bus to Dinner Dance……………………………………………………….17 ● schedule a Graduation Day Photography session Dinner Dance…………………………………………………………...….17 ● order the Graduation Activities DVD ● order a Lifetime Alumni Association Membership and THE MEMORIES Commemorative Brick Graduation Day Photography………………………………………….. ….20 Graduation Activities DVD………………………………………………..21 Alumni Association / Commemorative Brick……………………………..22

Senior Class Day Trip APPENDIX Summary of Graduation Costs……………………………………………..23 Who Attends: Senior Class and Advisors Class of 2018……………………………………………………………….24 2018 Graduation Committee……………………………………………….25 When: Monday, March 19, 2018 Commencement Ceremony Coordinators……………………………….....26 7:00AM – 10:00 PM Park Tudor School Faculty and Staff Contributors………………………...26 Graduation Checklist……………………………………………………….27 Where: Surprise – Location will be announced How to Access Information / Forms Online………………………………..27 at the time the seniors leave Park Tudor.

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Mothers’ Tea

Who Attends: Mothers of Seniors When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Where: Woodstock Country Club 1301 West 38th Street Indianapolis, IN 46208

Invitations will be mailed during the first week of April with an RSVP requested by April 20, 2018

Suggested attire is business casual.

Event Overview: 3:00 to 3:45 Check-in and Meet & Greet reception with passed Woodstock Country Club refreshments in the Woodstock Living Room. 3:45 to 5:00 Seated afternoon tea with desserts in the Woodstock Ballroom followed by a program presented by Upper School Director, Sarah Webster.

Mothers’)Tea)Hosts:! RSVP)to:)Gini)Hupfer! ) Mary)Catherine)Brown) 317?372?1655) [email protected]) ) Gini)Hupfer) ) 317?413?7336) [email protected]) Leisa)Merrell))))))))))))))))))))))317?432?4908))[email protected]) !

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Cagle Gate Walk 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Senior/Parent Breakfast, Clowes Commons Who Attends: Seniors When: TBD Seniors and their parents are invited to a festive complimentary breakfast in their honor hosted by the Alumni Association. Please note that due to The walk through the Cagle Gate is a Park Tudor School tradition space constraints, we cannot accommodate siblings, grandparents or other exemplifying passage to a new phase of life. Seniors will join the Head of family members. School for sundaes. Suggested attire is business casual. Awards Day Activities A separate email will follow with more information. Regrets only should Who Attends: Seniors and Their Parents be sent by May 11 to Gretchen Hueni. When: Friday, May 18, 2018 Senior/Parent Breakfast Questions: Where: Park Tudor School Gretchen Hueni 317-415-2766 [email protected]

7:45 a.m. - Senior Class and Global Scholars Photos, Outside Foster 9:30 a.m. - Senior Serenade, Outside Clowes Commons Hall

The Park Tudor School community honors the seniors as they stroll from The Class of 2018 will gather promptly at 7:45 a.m. outside Foster Hall Clowes Commons to the Wood Room. The entire student body serenades (or in the Wood Room in case of rain) to have a class photo taken. the seniors and hands them flowers. This touching tradition will be ● Students must be on time or they will not be in the photo. remembered forever. ● Girls should wear dresses or skirts of reasonable length, or pants

outfits. Sundresses and flip-flops should not be worn. 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. - Upper School Awards, Ayres Auditorium ● Boys should wear a suit or sport coat and slacks, dress shirt with

tie, and dress shoes. They should be clean shaven. After the Serenade, the Upper School Annual Awards Ceremony will ● Parents should go to Clowes Commons during photo time. recognize seniors and other outstanding Upper School students with

awards and accolades. Photos will be available to view and purchase by May 30 using the link found at: http://www.parktudor.org/parents/graduation 11:45 a.m. - Lunch Prior to Rehearsal

Senior Class and Global Scholars Photos Questions: Cathy Chapelle 317-415-2870 [email protected] Given the limited time before Rehearsal, lunch will be provided for the Photography by Lifetouch 317-829-2088 P.T. Singers at Park Tudor School in advance of their 1:00 P.M. rehearsal at St. Luke’s. All other seniors may enjoy lunch in Clowes Commons or lunch off-campus with parents or friends prior to reporting for their 2:00 P.M. Senior Class Commencement Rehearsal at St. Luke’s.

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Rehearsal for Graduation

When: Friday, May 18, 2018 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. P.T. Singers Rehearsal 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Senior Class Commencement Rehearsal Where: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 100 West 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

Senior Class Commencement Rehearsal begins promptly at 2:00 p.m. at the church. ● Seniors should go directly to the main sanctuary. ● Park Tudor School business casual dress is expected. ● Girls should bring the shoes that they will wear for graduation. ● Seniors will rehearse the ceremony and the staging of the Commencement class photo.

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nd GRADUATION DAY Nancy’s Bridal Boutique, 3917 E. 82 Street, Indianapolis, 317-842- 2080 Graduation Attire DRESSMAKERS: Call for appointment.

Erin Young Designs, 1134 E. 54th St., Suite E, Indianapolis, 317-384- Girls 1070 (custom gowns and alterations) In keeping with the Tudor Hall tradition since 1903, girls wear a floor Mercurious Designs, Cathy Fritsch, P.O. Box 367, 113 E. Main Street, length all white (not cream) dress and carry 18 long-stemmed red roses. Arcadia [email protected] The dress should be suitable for an eighteen-year-old girl to wear to a Something Wonderful, 6195 Rosslyn Avenue, Indianapolis, 317-848- formal ceremony. It should be of modest and appropriate design, not low 6992 (custom gowns and alterations) cut in the front or back and not strapless. While the dress and accessories should be according to the preferences of each girl and her family, they ONLINE: should not invite any undue or inappropriate attention to any specific www.shopbop.com graduate. Metallic embellishments, cut-outs, excessive lace, and sequins www.halston.com are discouraged. www.thereformation.com

Shoes should be white or natural, comfortable and easy to walk in. Please HELPFUL HINT: Dresses may take months to receive once ordered and note: Girls will be walking down the long church aisle to be seated and additional time for alterations. then uncarpeted, wooden steps to receive their diplomas. Shoes without backs or with exceptionally high heels tend to be more difficult for girls to walk in gracefully and quietly. Flip flops or tennis shoes are inappropriate for this occasion. Boys

Senior boys wear tuxedos for commencement. In order to make the *While Park Tudor does not endorse any particular stores or dressmakers, process easier and to ensure a consistent look, rental arrangements have the following are suggestions that others have shared from past years. been made in advance with DC Tux Shop, 2780 E. 146th Street, Carmel.

The rental ensemble includes a traditional black tuxedo, black satin vest, DRESS SHOPS: Appointments are highly recommended. black bow tie, wing collar white shirt, and black patent shoes. Boys

provide their own black socks. Bella Bridesmaids, 726 E. 65th Street, Indianapolis, 317-850-0027

Brides Revisited, Located at Retulled, 11623 E. Washington Street, Boys will be measured on Wednesday, March 14 in Clowes Commons Cumberland, 317-796-9432 during their lunch period from 12:15 until 1:30 p.m. Measuring will only Bridal Superstore, 5447 E. 82nd Street, Castleton Point Shopping Center, take about three minutes. The cost for the entire ensemble is $103, plus Indianapolis, 317-849-9980 tax, which must be paid directly to the tuxedo shop at the time of pick up. David’s Bridal, 5025 E. 82nd Street, Clearwater Crossing Shopping

Center, Indianapolis, 317-577-2693 If your son already owns a tux, please be sure it fits well and is dark Kim M. Bridal and Formal Wear Resale Boutique, 820 E. 116th Street, black. His shirt must have a wing collar, and he will need a black bow #700, Carmel, 317-582-0651 tie, black satin vest, and black dress shoes. Accessory rental is available through DC Tux if needed. 12 13

TUXEDO PICK-UP (Carmel Location Only) Thursday, May 17, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. or Friday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. or Saturday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

TUXEDO RETURN Monday, May 21, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

DC TUX SHOP 2780 E. 146th St., Carmel, 317-844-4070

Graduation)Attire)Questions:)) Paige)Button) )))317?902?5797))[email protected]) Heather)Crossin)317?796?0990))[email protected]) Clarissa)Heck) )))317?590?4738)))[email protected])

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Graduation Flowers

Since 1903 at Tudor Hall, girls have carried 18 long-stemmed red roses for graduation. Boys will wear a red rose boutonniere. All flowers will be ordered in advance and provided to seniors prior to the ceremony. The cost of the flowers is included in a $35 fee per senior, which will be billed to the Park Tudor School account in April.

Graduation Flowers Questions: Susan Kim 317-989-1969 [email protected] Robin Montel 317-250-7228 [email protected]

Commencement

When: Sunday, May 20, 2018 Where: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 100 West 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260

Seniors Arrive 3:00 p.m. Doors Open 3:00 p.m. Bus to Dinner Dance Commencement Class Photo 3:15 p.m. Ceremony 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Following the ceremony, all graduates must take a chartered coach departing directly after the ceremony from St. Luke’s to the 502 East The church seats 1,500 people comfortably and every seat offers a good Event Centre for the Dinner Dance. Families and friends will follow in view. The only reserved seating is for seniors, the choir, speakers and their own vehicles. Graduates will not be permitted to drive their own their guests, faculty and school officials. Parent and guest seating is first- vehicles to the 502 East Event Centre. come, first-served, with doors opening to the seating area at 3:00 p.m. Parents and guests are encouraged to arrive at a reasonable time before the Dinner Dance ceremony begins. Parents may not save blocks of seats for people who have not arrived. When: Sunday, May 20, 2018 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. Where: 502 East Event Centre 502 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 317-843-1234

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The traditional post-graduation dinner is a wonderful evening for graduates, their families and special friends. Dinner will be served promptly at 7:15 p.m. Dancing to a live band follows the sit-down dinner. Family and friends of all ages are welcome to attend. A vegetarian entrée will be available. The complete menu can be found at: http://www.parktudor.org/parents/graduation

The cost is $60 per adult and $26 per child aged 2 to 11. The graduate’s meal is complimentary as a gift from the school.

Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available at a cash bar. All individuals ordering alcohol will be asked to show proper identification. Park Tudor School and 502 East Event Centre abide by the State of Indiana law that expressly forbids the consumption of alcohol by minors. Any violation will result in immediate closing of the bar.

Seating may be assigned to accommodate a family at tables of 8 to 10 people. If your party is smaller than eight, you may be seated with another family. Purchase of an entire table of 8 or 10 is optional to guarantee a 502 East Event Centre single family table. Carmel, IN

You will receive an invitation in the mail with details on how to make reservations online. Reservations can be made beginning March 20 at: http://www.parktudor.org/parents/graduation

Payment by e-check or credit card will be accepted. If another form of payment is requested, or if other reservation questions arise, please contact one of the committee members listed below. There will be no refunds.

All families are asked to RSVP by April 20.

Dinner Dance Logistics and Menu Questions: Monica Tewari 317-514-7678 [email protected]

Dinner Dance Reservations Questions: Deb Maar 317-371-5699 [email protected] Gina Palmer 216-308-3801 [email protected]

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THE MEMORIES Graduation Activities DVD

Graduation Day Photography This is a wonderful gift of memories to enjoy and share with those who cannot attend! A professional videographer, On the Spot Productions, will

capture special graduation memories. The DVD includes: Photos will be taken of graduates on graduation day. These are optional for purchase. Photos will include walking down the aisle and/or handing ● Senior Serenade of diploma, and a Commencement photo. Each graduate will receive a ● Senior Class Commencement Rehearsal complimentary 8x10 Commencement class photo. ● Interviews and highlights

● Commencement in its entirety Families that would like Prestige Portraits, a division of Lifetouch, to take ● Dinner Dance highlights a family portrait or additional graduate portraits may schedule a ● Photo collage slideshow (Also shown at Mother’s Tea, photography session online by April 20 at: Senior/Parent Breakfast and Graduation Dinner Dance) http://www.parktudor.org/parents/graduation

Regular DVD or Blu-ray format is available for $40. USB drive format is Sessions will be held on May 20 at St. Luke’s from 1:30 -3:00 p.m. and at available for $45. Videos in all formats will be mailed two to four weeks the Dinner Dance at the 502 East Event Centre from 7:15 - 9:40 p.m. after graduation to those who have placed an order. Orders must be placed Photo sessions from 7:15-8:30 p.m. will occur during speaker remarks. by May 1. Order your Graduation Activities DVD or USB drive at There will also be candid shots taken at the dinner dance. http://www.parktudor.org/parents/graduation

Photos will be available for viewing and ordering, with a variety of packages and pricing, by May 28 at www.events.lifetouch.com or using a Graduation Activities DVD Questions: link found at: http://www.parktudor.org/parents/graduation Ann Thompson Brock 317-430-4767 [email protected] Even if a graduate or family photo session is not scheduled, families will Lara Knitter 317-997-0360 [email protected] want to look at the website to view and possibly order the photographs of the graduate walking down the aisle or receiving his or her diploma.

Graduation Day Photography Questions: Leslie)Flowers) 317?381?1820) [email protected]) Kim)Kiley) 317?549?5458) [email protected]) Lindi)Hayes) 202?271?7004) [email protected])

Photography by Prestige, a division of Lifetouch 317-829-2088!

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Alumni Association / Commemorative Brick APPENDIX

A wonderful graduation gift of a lifetime is an Alumni Association Summary of Graduation Costs Membership and a Commemorative Brick. Provided to Graduates as Gifts: Lifetime Alumni Association Membership: Lifetime memberships are ● Graduate’s meal at the Dinner Dance offered at a one-time cost of $100. ● Commencement class photo, taken right before the ceremony. Each graduate will receive one free 8x10 photo. Commemorative Brick: Bricks are engraved to defined specifications and installed in the plaza outside Clowes Commons’ upper entrance. A brick Required Costs: can be purchased for alumni and friends of Park Tudor School for $100. ● Flowers: $35 per senior, billed to the Park Tudor School account in April A special rate of $150 is being offered for orders placed by March 19 for ● Boys: tuxedo rental $103 plus tax both the Lifetime Alumni Association Membership and Commemorative ● Girls: white evening gown, purchased individually Brick. Orders must be placed by March 19 for the brick to be installed by the Senior/Parent Breakfast on May 18. An order form for the Lifetime Optional Costs: Alumni Association Membership and Commemorative Brick can be found ● Dinner Dance: $60 per adult and $26 per child aged 2 to 11. The at: http://www.parktudor.org/parents/graduation invitation will provide directions on response and payment. ● Graduation Day and Awards Day Photography by Lifetouch* Alumni Association and Commemorative Brick Questions: Gretchen Hueni 317-415-2766 [email protected] ● Graduation Activities DVD: $40 per DVD or $45 per USB drive ● Lifetime Alumni Association Membership and/or Commemorative Brick: $100 - $150 *

* These can be ordered online at http://www.parktudor.org/parents/graduation

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Class of 2018

Lily Adams Ethan Hayes Jonathan Moore 2018 Graduation Committee Noah Akins Matthew Heck Antonio Morris Sara Aldridge Elliott Hodge Billy Myrehn Co-Chair Lucy Aquilano Riley Aquilano Spenser Hogg Jennifer Oberthur Co-Chair Roberta Dakich Claire Azar Clayton House Claire O'Dell Co-Chair Cindy Freudenberg Aidan Baker Justin Hu Alec Palmer Secretary Tina Kluemper Jenna Beagle Will Hupfer Siddhu Peri Treasurer Kristy Lombardo Caleb Bogle Raghav Inguva Jack Ranucci Graduation Guide Kathy St. Louis Kiran Bohyer Katie Ito Hashim Raza Mothers’ Tea Mary Catherine Brown, Gini Hupfer William Bova Naomi Jackson Isabella Realey Graduation Attire Paige Button, Heather Crossin, Clarissa Beatrice Bowlby Awais Khan Michelle Redifer Heck Fiona Brock Ryan Kiley Parker Reiselman Graduation Flowers Susan Kim, Robin Montel Simon Brown Alex Kim Olivia Rogers Dinner Dance Coleman Burns Julia King Weston Rogers Reservations Deb Maar, Gina Palmer Connor Button Alex Klimek Aidan Rominger Logistics Monica Tewari, Seema Verna Cole Caress Jeremy Klotz Sally Root Decorations Natasha Carter, Kim Erickson Grace Carpenter Nate Knitter Tom Root Invitations Lisa Burns Jonathan Carter Stephen Kocerha Kamryn Sarratt Graduate Gifts Liz Jackson Lee Chandler Jacob Lacy Ethan Scroggins Graduation Day Leslie Flowers, Kim Kiley, Lindi Hayes Megan Chapelle Peyton Laughner Gracie Seymour Photography Andrew Chen Caleigh Law Hana Shafique Graduation Ann Thompson Brock, Lara Knitter Evan Clark Bennett Lawlor Michelle Shen Activities DVD Will Couch Rena Li Josh Shore 2019 Graduation Julia Enkema, Beth Klapper, Marla Maier Katherine Couch Linnea Lindstrom Riley Spitzenberger Committee Chairs Nicholas Coury Nicholas Lo Samir Tewari Joe Crossin Christopher Lombardo Camille Toomey Tori Dakich Natalie Long Stephanie Vlahos Commencement Ceremony Coordinators Antonio Dominguez Vanessa Longe Maya Voelkel Will Emhardt Emma Lorentz Ian Wallentine Heather Teets Lily Erickson Elizabeth Lueck Talli Wallin Sarah Webster Natalie Eriksen Sarah Maar Hannah Wang Karchi Ertl Katelin Maradol Drew Wiegel Kamron Ferguson Hannah Markey Kwon Williams Graham Fisher Ian McWilliams Reyna Wilson David Flowers Karnika Mehrotra Victor Xiao Jordan Freudenberg Sarah Merrell Rohith Yeleti Nicholas Graybill Carter Miller Allan Zhao Alex Gregory Maya Mishra Allen Zhao Shelby Hart Graysen Montel

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Park Tudor School Faculty and Staff Contributors Graduation Checklist

We extend our sincere thanks to the following individuals who dedicated ☐ Order dress their time and talents to create such a memorable event: ☐ Order tuxedo at Upper Clowes on Mar 14 Commons Nolan Brokamp ☐ Order Lifetime Alumni by Mar 19 * Cathy Chapelle Association Membership and Cassie Dull Commemorative Brick Cindy Eiteljorg (optional) Joe Fumusa ☐ RSVP for Mothers’ Tea by Apr 20 Shirley Gaughan Gretchen Hueni ☐ Make Dinner Dance reservations by Apr 20 Inga Kahre ☐ Schedule Graduation Day by Apr 20* Lamonte Kuskye Photography session (optional) Ryan Martin ☐ Graduation DVD order due by May 1 Sharon Riddle Sue Stemen ☐ Send Regrets only to Gretchen by May 11 Shari Sutton Hueni for Senior/Parent Heather Teets breakfast Sarah Webster ☐ Pick up tuxedo at rental shop on May 17, 18, 19 ☐ Return tuxedo rental on May 21 ☐ View and order Graduation Day on/ May 29 and Awards Day Photos after (optional)

* May be ordered at the January 22 Graduation Information Meeting

How to Access Information / Forms Online

Forms and information related to graduation can be found at the following link: http://www.parktudor.org/parents/graduation

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