![CONGRATS GRAD. Grad parties require lots of planning, but they are a fun and lively way to recognize the accomplishments of high school graduates.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/grad-parties-e1713987741389.png)
Glitter, gifts and guestbooks: A guide to grad parties
Eliana Mann, Production Manager
• April 24, 2024
![CLOSING THE CHAPTER. Commencement marks the end of high school, and speakers should give graduates a message that celebrates their accomplishments while setting them up for the future.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Random-1-900x600.jpg)
What makes a good commencement speech?
Rita Li, RubicOnline
• June 2, 2023
![MUSICAL MEMORIES. Members of the class of 2023 reflect on their time at SPA during their final days at school.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Class-of-2023-Mixtape-1-900x675.png)
What song represents your high school experience?
Eliana Mann, RubicOnline
• April 28, 2023
![The 2020 Commencement moved inside the Huss Auditorium due to bad weather. Their families were situated across campus at various spaces were set up to live stream the ceremony.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/6-Class-Photo-900x416.jpg)
Commencement takes on a new look as COVID-19 protocols shift
Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline
• June 1, 2021
![A photo from Meitzs senior project documenting COVID-19.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/image7-e1590474154148-675x900.jpeg)
Seniors say goodbye to high school at a distance
Evelyn Lillemoe, Chief Visual Editor
• May 26, 2020
![The graduating class of 2015 sits on the lawn for a traditional SPA graduation.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Commencement-lawn.png)
Graduation plan released by administration
Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline
• May 15, 2020
![Graduation plan announcement postponed](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/nib-2020.jpg)
Graduation plan announcement postponed
News in Brief
• May 9, 2020
![Students process across the front lawn at the Class of 2014 Commencement.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Commencement-2014-Vert-900x600.jpg)
USC approches administration to change commencement dress
Lara Cayci, RubicOnline
• March 5, 2020
Commencement should remain on campus
Jenny Ries, The Rubicon Editor
• May 25, 2018
![Academy Chorale performs at the 2016 Commencement on the front lawn of SPA.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2016-Commencement-Choir-900x600.jpg)
Choir prepares for Commencement performance at the Ordway
Izzy Brooks, RubicOnline Staff Writer
• May 23, 2018
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