June 2, 20179 yr I'm one of the few that don't buy into the thought that "participation trophy" mentality is new or is necessarily a huge problem. I remember participation trophies and awards from my youth in the 70's and 80's. But that's a topic for a different thread... I don't ever remember participation trophies when I was a kid. I never got an award or trophy I did not earn in the 60's to early 70's. And you're right, another topic for another thread.....if we haven't already beat that horse to death previously.
June 2, 20179 yr I don't ever remember participation trophies when I was a kid. I never got an award or trophy I did not earn in the 60's to early 70's. And you're right, another topic for another thread.....if we haven't already beat that horse to death previously. It has been beaten to death, and I'm certainly in the minority. But I think it's another case of each generation believing the next is soft or has it too easy. I've given many examples of participation trophies from the "good ole days"
June 2, 20179 yr So, please tell me you did this AFTER every student was called up and crossed the stage. And if not, PLEASE tell me there was no prior announcement to hold applause/celebration until the end and that applause/celebration is ok at any time (and I have to say that personally I have never been to one of these that didn't direct the crowd to wait till the end). If either of these is the case, cool, celebrate and scream away, wave all kinds of signs when your guy(s) trot out. But if not the case, I'm sorry hoops but I would have to give that a big :no: So you think these were quiet somber ceremonies? Rupp arena, where each student is projected on the center court scoreboard? A middle school gym with parents sitting in the bleachers, each and every one cheering as their child is called? I'm a rule follower. That said, what do you think were the rules? I clapped for everyone as their names were called. Yup. I sure did.
June 2, 20179 yr So you think these were quiet somber ceremonies? Rupp arena, where each student is projected on the center court scoreboard? A middle school gym with parents sitting in the bleachers, each and every one cheering as their child is called? I'm a rule follower. That said, what do you think were the rules? I clapped for everyone as their names were called. Yup. I sure did. I'm not sure why you mention venue...be it at Rupp or the smallest church sanctuary, if the crowd is instructed to remain quiet and wait till the end to hold their applause, then that's what needs to be done, be it 10 people or 10,000. Now, the last one I attended, 2 weeks ago, gym was packed with several hundred adults for a 5th grade graduation. And though I think 5th grade graduation is beyond silly, I went because I had some parents ask and to support seven young men who played basketball for me this past year. The crowd was directly instructed to hold applause/remain quite till the end of each award segment. 97.7% did as instructed. But...the yeah'hoos...oh the yeah'hoos...uuuuuggggggg. Evidently we had a couple of Tom Bradys and Lebron James' down on the floor disguised as kids, because you would have thought they just won the super bowl or the NBA championship when their name was called out. Everyone...sit back...relax...and when the last kid's name is called and gets their award/certificate, party like it's 1999, throw confetti, unfurl banners/signs, go crazy. Went to a high school graduation at Whitley County several years ago. I was beyond embarrassed for several of the kids...some of the actions there during the ceremony were just ludicrous. If I were an administrator at the school I would have been embarrassed.
June 3, 20179 yr Is a facebook invitation to a grad party a real invitation? Sadly, I think this is the new norm.
June 3, 20179 yr So you think these were quiet somber ceremonies? Rupp arena, where each student is projected on the center court scoreboard? A middle school gym with parents sitting in the bleachers, each and every one cheering as their child is called? I'm a rule follower. That said, what do you think were the rules? I clapped for everyone as their names were called. Yup. I sure did. Apples and oranges. I had a child who graduated from UK in Rupp Arena. First of all, they did not request that people hold their applause. It was done very efficiently and the applause was fairly continuous. It was a surprisingly well done considering the number of graduates and there were FAR fewer obnoxious shout outs. When my kids graduated from high school, we were specifically asked to refrain from applause or shout outs. I truly don't think applause was the problem. Sadly, there were far more interruptions (hooting and hollering) in high school than college, and several thousands more graduating from college. The folks who run these events pretty well know how to do it. Listen to them and it can be a great event for everyone. Edited June 3, 20179 yr by Beechwoodfan
June 5, 20179 yr I just went to a graduation and watched a grandma do a happy dance in the aisle for her grad. It was hilariously awesome.
June 5, 20179 yr I just went to a graduation and watched a grandma do a happy dance in the aisle for her grad. It was hilariously awesome. :dancingpa I love it!
June 5, 20179 yr Went to a high school graduation at Whitley County several years ago. I was beyond embarrassed for several of the kids...some of the actions there during the ceremony were just ludicrous. If I were an administrator at the school I would have been embarrassed. I've been to 2 graduations there, mine and my sister's. That was 40 + years ago. Nice to know some things never change.
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