Congratulations! Every high school diploma is the result of a lot of hard work by both parents and graduates. High school
graduation is an exciting chapter in the continuing story of your family’s life together. It’s also a moment to celebrate
accomplishments, share your memories and look toward the future.
As your local Jostens representatives, we are dedicated to helping you celebrate the accomplishment of graduating high
school. Although this local office only speaks English, we have created this guide to help you communicate the traditions
of high school graduation. If you have any questions, please email us at mike.eldred@jostens.com. We will do our best
to help you through the process of the traditional American graduation.
Graduation Announcements
An announcement is the official way to get the word out about graduation. It is exclusively designed just for your school
and you can’t get these official announcements anywhere else. Give your graduation day the elegant look your
achievement deserves!
Graduation Packages
Jostens has everything you need for your big day. Our graduation packages offer everything from personalized
announcement and invitations, to keepsakes and gifts for those who helped you along your way. Order online or contact
us for more information.
Caps & Gowns
The tradition of wearing a cap and gown upon graduation began hundreds of years ago, and it continues today. It’s the
official look that symbolizes all of your accomplishments up to now, and all of your potential for the future. Keep the time-
honored tradition alive with an official school cap and gown from Jostens. Caps & Gowns are most likely required to
participate in the graduation ceremony at your school.
How to wear your cap and gown:
History of the Cap and Gown
Wearing academic regalia for graduation ceremonies began in England in the 12th and 13th centuries when English
universities first came to be. Robes were the main form of dress from the beginning, and different caps were introduced
thereafter. The square “mortar board” graduation cap as we know it came about in the 16th century.
These traditions were carried overseas to America and were standardized by the Intercollegiate Commission to form a
system of academic apparel. These standards continue today, including the gown cut and style, the “mortar board” cap
being worn horizontally in the center of one’s head (not tipped), and the tassel being fastened in the middle of the cap’s
top to allow the shift from the right to the left side during the ceremony.
Graduation Gifts
Jostens offers a wide variety of keepsakes and gifts for graduation, including souvenir tassels, diploma frames and
plaques, memory books and more. With so many options, it’s easy to find the perfect gift for new graduates.
You can count on Jostens to help you celebrate your high school experience and recognize those who helped along the
way. For over a century, we’ve been the graduation experts who deliver superior quality to help you share your
achievements.
To place your order, click here to find your school by county.
graduation is an exciting chapter in the continuing story of your family’s life together. It’s also a moment to celebrate
accomplishments, share your memories and look toward the future.
As your local Jostens representatives, we are dedicated to helping you celebrate the accomplishment of graduating high
school. Although this local office only speaks English, we have created this guide to help you communicate the traditions
of high school graduation. If you have any questions, please email us at mike.eldred@jostens.com. We will do our best
to help you through the process of the traditional American graduation.
Graduation Announcements
An announcement is the official way to get the word out about graduation. It is exclusively designed just for your school
and you can’t get these official announcements anywhere else. Give your graduation day the elegant look your
achievement deserves!
Graduation Packages
Jostens has everything you need for your big day. Our graduation packages offer everything from personalized
announcement and invitations, to keepsakes and gifts for those who helped you along your way. Order online or contact
us for more information.
Caps & Gowns
The tradition of wearing a cap and gown upon graduation began hundreds of years ago, and it continues today. It’s the
official look that symbolizes all of your accomplishments up to now, and all of your potential for the future. Keep the time-
honored tradition alive with an official school cap and gown from Jostens. Caps & Gowns are most likely required to
participate in the graduation ceremony at your school.
How to wear your cap and gown:
- The cap is worn flat on the head.
- The gown should fall midway between the knee and ankle.
- Tassels are usually worn on the right side and shifted to the left when graduates receive their diplomas.
History of the Cap and Gown
Wearing academic regalia for graduation ceremonies began in England in the 12th and 13th centuries when English
universities first came to be. Robes were the main form of dress from the beginning, and different caps were introduced
thereafter. The square “mortar board” graduation cap as we know it came about in the 16th century.
These traditions were carried overseas to America and were standardized by the Intercollegiate Commission to form a
system of academic apparel. These standards continue today, including the gown cut and style, the “mortar board” cap
being worn horizontally in the center of one’s head (not tipped), and the tassel being fastened in the middle of the cap’s
top to allow the shift from the right to the left side during the ceremony.
Graduation Gifts
Jostens offers a wide variety of keepsakes and gifts for graduation, including souvenir tassels, diploma frames and
plaques, memory books and more. With so many options, it’s easy to find the perfect gift for new graduates.
You can count on Jostens to help you celebrate your high school experience and recognize those who helped along the
way. For over a century, we’ve been the graduation experts who deliver superior quality to help you share your
achievements.
To place your order, click here to find your school by county.
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