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Graduation Apparel |
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| The use of a cap and gown as graduation apparel dates back to the university scholars of the Fourteenth Century. the use of cap and gowns did not appear in high school ceremonies until the turn of the century. Early cap and gowns in high school ceremonies were gray, usually made of wool or poplin. Modern day gowns are available in lightweight, comfortable synthetics and in a variety of both traditional and contemporary colors. Many schools have even established the tradition of attiring faculty members in gowns to enhance the formality and importance of the ceremony. |
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| Guidelines For Wearing Caps & Gowns |
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- The gown should be removed from its individual package and placed on a hanger as soon as it is received.
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- The gown should hang the knees and ankles and should be pressed before being worn.
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- Flowers and pins are not appropriately worn on graduation gowns.
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- Caps should be placed on the head so that the mortarboard is level. The front of the cap is indicated on the inside of the crown. Caps are never worn on the back of the head.
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- Ladies find it more practical to wear a simply-styled, lightweight dress without a high neckline or excess skirt fullness under their gown.
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- Men need not wear coats under their gowns. A white shirt and tie are proper.
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