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High School Graduation

Watch This Amazing, Heartwarming Graduation Reunion

Posted 05.24.2013 | Teen

Taylor Earlywine didn't expect her older brother, Evan, to be in attendance at her high school graduation, since he's a Lance Corporal who's been depl...

Mother of the Graduate

Sherri Kuhn | Posted 05.24.2013 | Fifty
Sherri Kuhn

For some of us with younger kids (or grandkids), the tiny cap and gown of a preschool graduation is sweet and brings smiles. But when those little ones get bigger, start shaving and can eat their weight in hot dogs, those mom smiles at graduation can be laced with a tear (or two).

What Really Happens At Your Child's Graduation Ceremony

Donna Highfill | Posted 05.24.2013 | Fifty
Donna Highfill

Up until high school graduation, the ceremonies themselves are sweet and fun. Pre-school graduations are especially delightful. This is the age when little Billy goes up on stage, sticks his hand down his pants and draws a big laugh from the parents. The same move will get Billy kicked out of his high school graduation.

How To Plan Your Grad Party!

| Posted 05.23.2013 | Teen

By Paige Carlotti One of the most enjoyable times of summer is what people refer to as “graduation party season.” It’s the time of year when ...

Your Guide To A Stress-Free Graduation

Posted 05.23.2013 | Teen

High school graduation day: It's supposed to be one of the best days of your high school career, right? Not necessarily. As with any other other major...

After High School Graduation: Summer Strategy for Parents

Nancy Berk, Ph.D. | Posted 05.22.2013 | Parents
Nancy Berk, Ph.D.

Whether jobs, internships or hobbies, some of your teen's summer activities should focus on building his or her life skills. Even situations that highlight the need to choose a different path are valuable summer experiences.

Hey, It's OK If You're Breaking Up Before College

Posted 05.20.2013 | Teen

Breaking up is hard to do -- and even with the excitement of college in the air, parting ways with your high school sweetheart because you're both hea...

Why I Need A Good Cry

Amy Ruhlin | Posted 05.20.2013 | Fifty
Amy Ruhlin

My son will graduate from high school next week. He is moving on: to college, to independence, to a life without me. I am happy for him. And I can honestly say that I am ready.

Wild And Precious Lives: Godspeed Graduates!

Rev. Susan Baller-Shepard | Posted 05.19.2013 | Religion
Rev. Susan Baller-Shepard

Thinking of these graduates, I turn to Jeremiah, as I often do: "For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope."

'What Have I Been Doing For The Past 4 Years Of My Life?'

Marlee Ellison | Posted 05.17.2013 | Teen
Marlee Ellison

If you're a future freshman or an underclassman, what follows is my advice to you. Yes, the "high school years" are saturated with stress (and an impending sense of doom during exam season), but that doesn't mean you can't earn something out of all the time you'll spend there.

Student Who Spoke Out Against Abstinence-Only Assembly No Longer Allowed To Speak At HS Graduation

The Huffington Post | Rebecca Klein | Posted 05.17.2013 | Politics

Katelyn Campbell is among several students who will no longer be allowed to speak at George Washington High School’s graduation ceremony, the Charle...

8 Words Of Wisdom From Famous Graduation Speakers

Posted 05.17.2013 | Teen

While colleges may be more well-known for attracting famous closing speakers, a few high schools have hosted notable speakers for their graduation cer...

13 Awkward Graduation Moments

The Huffington Post | Oliver Noble | Posted 05.17.2013 | Comedy

The pressure of a graduation ceremony can be daunting even before you factor in the long, flowy robe that's just begging to make you trip and fall fla...

Lisa Belkin

How To Bring Your Son Home From College

HuffingtonPost.com | Lisa Belkin | Posted 05.16.2013 | Parents

Not quite four years ago, I dropped my son off at a stately southern campus, gave him a hug and shed a few tears for change that felt like loss. Then ...

Dad's Unbelievably Sweet Graduation Surprise For His Son (VIDEO)

Posted 05.16.2013 | Teen

Garrett Anderson, a senior from Hillsboro, Missouri, had an extra special reason to celebrate at his graduation on Tuesday. According to Channel 5 New...

Would You Wear This Grad Cap?

Posted 05.14.2013 | Teen

Just because graduation ceremonies can be boring, doesn't mean you can't have a little fun on your big day, right? For one high school grad -- who goe...

How To Answer Pesky High School Graduation Questions

| Posted 05.07.2013 | Teen

By Kelsey Mulvey First of all, a big congratulations is in order – the hardest part of your pre-college years are officially over! Now it's time ...

The 10 Best High School Graduation Movies!

| Posted 05.06.2013 | Teen

By Alexis Benveniste As high school comes to a close, we’re dying to watch our favorite movies about high school graduation. Sit back and relax, ...

Senioritis and 'Soiling-the-Nest:' 3 Coping Tips for Parents

Ann Rasmussen | Posted 05.02.2013 | Parents
Ann Rasmussen

Second semester Senior year brings out the worst and most complicated in all of us, parents and teens alike. Why? Our identities, roles and relationships suffer a seismic shift when a child leaves home.

8 Secrets For A Successful Graduation Party

Jonathan Jacob Moore | Posted 05.02.2013 | Teen
Jonathan Jacob Moore

One of the most exciting experiences for high school graduates is hosting a graduation party to celebrate their success and journey into adulthood. While these festive bashes are tons of fun, few understand how much hard work must go into proper planning.

Why He HATES Going To Graduation (And You Should, Too)

Posted 04.30.2013 | Teen

Guys, it's nearing the end of the school year, which means it's time for us all to face a cold, hard truth: Graduation pretty much sucks. Not the act ...

Providing All Students With a Quality Education Is a Moral -- and Economic -- Necessity

Bob Wise | Posted 04.29.2013 | Politics
Bob Wise

By addressing the large gaps in high school graduation rates between white students and students of color, the nation could see large fiscal gains while improving the lives of millions of young Americans.

Corporate Civic Engagement Goes Big: Thousands of Comcast Volunteers Unite to Revitalize Communities

Michael Brown | Posted 04.26.2013 | Impact
Michael Brown

On Saturday, April 27, more than 70,000 volunteers in cities from Boston to Los Angeles, will pick up their paintbrushes and hammers for a remarkable day of service, Comcast Cares Day. It is the nation's largest single-day corporate volunteer effort and a model of how a company can give back to its community.

Hey, It's OK If You Don't Know What You Want To Be When You Grow Up

Posted 04.29.2013 | Teen

High school can be really stressful -- to say the least. Our weekly "Hey, It's OK!" series is here to remind you of all things you SHOULDN'T be worrie...

Making the Grade After Graduation

Lydia Dobyns | Posted 04.15.2013 | Politics
Lydia Dobyns

Millions of high school seniors are beginning to receive college acceptance letters, but data surrounding students' performance once they get to college should dampen the elation.