GSMST Senior Class

Announcements

  • Welcome Class of 2023! 

    Graduation and end of year senior events are quickly approaching.  Review THIS DOCUMENT for detailed information and instructions.  Most important at this time is for you to work on and submit senior letters by May 2.  We also need parent volunteers to help with our Senior Night Event on May 19 – Sign up to help HERE.

    Senior Dues are $165, and can be paid at www.scholasticimages.com. The deadline to pay before the price increases is February 28. See below for instructions you will need to submit payment.

    Graduation Announcements are now on sale!  See below for details. 

    Cap and Gown Portraits are now available to view and purchase through Cady Studios.  Click HERE to order.  

    GSMST's Graduation will take place on Thursday, May 25 at 6:00pm at the Gas South District Exhibit Halls C/D. See the GCPS Graduation Schedule HERE.

    Wear your senior shirts on upcoming Senior Shirt Days! 11/3, 12/2, 1/23, 2/23, 3/23, 4/24, 5/16.

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  • Senior Dues

    • Senior Dues are $165.  
    • The Deadline for Payment will be February 28.
    • After the deadline, the fee will be $185.
    • Dues cover senior activities that are held throughout the year, as well as costs related to graduation (cap/gown, diploma/diploma cover, cords, the graduation ceremony, etc.).
    • Dues can be paid by credit card online at www.scholasticimages.com. 
    • A representative from Scholastic images will be in the cafeteria during both lunches on the following dates.  You may pay by cash or check at this time.
      • 9/7, 10/5, 11/2, 12/7, 1/11, 2/15, 3/15
    • Refunds will not be given to students who fail to meet graduation requirements or transfer out of GSMST after dues are paid.

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE PAYMENT:

    1. Go to www.scholasticimages.com 

    2. Select GSMST from the dropdown menu and click “Submit”. 

    3. Click “Cap & Gown Packages”.  

    4. There are three packages from which to choose.  Package A covers GSMST dues with no additional products.  Packages B and C include additional products from Scholastic Images. 
    5. Identify the package you prefer and click "View Package". 
    6. Input Height, Weight, and Gender.  Click “Add to Cart”.  

    7. Proceed to Checkout or Continue Shopping.  

  • Graduation Announcement Orders

    Graduation announcements are now on sale! Order your announcements HERE.

     

    Not only will your announcements have your official school crest, but they will also be personalized with your name in the text, just like collegiate announcements.  Orders will ship directly to your house, and you will receive tracking information once the order ships out. You can also go to www.3rdascent.com, select your school, and then click on Announcements.

    Graduation Announcement Sample

  • Graduation Speech Submissions and Auditions

    • In addition to the Valedictorian and Salutatorian, one additional senior will be selected to speak at graduation. 
    • If you are interested in speaking at graduation: 
      • Submit a Word Document with the text of your speech to the dropbox on the Class of 2023 eCLASS page by Wednesday, April 12.
      • Include a title with your speech; this will be printed in the graduation program if you are chosen. 
      • Speeches should be three and a half to four minutes long.
      • You will be notified shortly after the submission date if you have been selected to audition with the Speech Selection Committee.
      • The audition date will be posted later this semester.
      • Contact Mr. Kuninsky if you would like to discuss ideas for a speech or receive feedback on a preliminary draft. 

  • Senior Letters

    Family, friends, and teachers are invited to write letters to graduating seniors.  The letters will be distributed at the Senior Breakfast on May 17. 

    • Seal letters and cards in standard sized envelopes.
    • Do not send packages, large envelopes, or envelopes with bulky contents.
    • Write the first and last name of the recipient on the outside of the envelope.
    • Do not send letters by e-mail.
    • Bring letters to the Main Office or send by mail.
    • Letters can be mailed to Mr. Kuninsky’s attention at the following address:
    Senior’s Name (first and last)
    c/o Steve Kuninsky
    GSMST
    970 McElvaney Lane
    Lawrenceville, GA  30044
    • Letters must be received by Tuesday, May 2.

  • Graduation 2023

    • Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 25 at 6:00pm in the Exhibit Halls at Gas South District.
    • The graduation schedule for all GCPS high schools can be found HERE
    • See THIS DOCUMENT for additional details on graduation.