Peace and joy in Christ!

What an amazing start to the school year with you all! It has been an incredible blessing to spend time with your class through a few of the activities we have had so far. Please see below for an exciting announcement regarding our Graduation Service!

We are thrilled to announce that our 2024 Graduation Service will take place on Thursday, May 30 (time TBD). Graduation will be held at Saddleback Church (Lake Forest campus) in their main worship auditorium. Graduation Rehearsal will take place on Wednesday, May 29 (time TBD) at Saddleback and is mandatory for all seniors to attend. Please keep an eye out for more information to come about Graduation tickets and logistics.

Herff Jones will be on campus in the Building A lobby from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, collecting orders for letterman jackets, class rings, and cap & gowns. No appointment is necessary.

If purchasing a letterman jacket, bring your Varsity letter and order form. You will not be sized or be able to order unless you have your Varsity letter with you. Please contact your head coach for Varsity lettering requirements. 

All Class of 2024 graduates are required to purchase the Minimalistic Package. This package is $105.00 and includes the graduate’s cap and gown, a panoramic photo of the Class of 2024, and a Class of 2024 yard sign. All payments are made directly to Herff Jones. If you would like to upgrade your graduation package, you can select from multiple other offerings. For a complete list of items available for purchase, please review the Herff Jones brochure. Please be aware that if you decide to purchase Class of 2024 spirit gear through Herff Jones, only items that comply with our school dress code are permitted to be worn during the school day.

Herff Jones is currently experiencing issues with their website and online orders are not available. If you are unable to attend on October 3, just hold tight and we will have an online option available soon!

Come enjoy “A Taste of Italy” at the next Senior Lunch on Friday, October 27. You will dine on a feast of Italian favorites such as spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, garlic bread, and tiramisu.

Seniors who RSVP by Wednesday, October 25, will be entered into the raffle for gift cards and non-uniform dress passes!

Buon Appetito!

During the month of November, Seniors will be invited to submit a quote and signature to be included in the yearbook along with their senior portrait. The Yearbook Staff will be hosting three Senior Signature collection events during lunch on November 6-8 and all signatures will be due Wednesday, November 8. Senior Quotes will be collected via a Google form which will be sent out later this month and are due Friday, November 17.

Please email any questions to Mrs. Jessica Baker, Yearbook Advisor, at jessica.baker@creanlutheran.org.

If your senior did not complete the Diploma Name Verification Form at Returning Saints Day, please take a few moments to complete it now.

This school year will be full of amazing activities and we want to make sure you can attend them all. Please review our Senior Activities Calendar and add these activities to your calendar now!

To help ensure Class of 2024 students and families are able stay up-to-date with all of the important information to come this school year, we’ve created parent/guardian and student group texts in GroupMe.

Click the link below to join:

• Parent/Guardian Group
• Student Group

For your convenience, South Coast Photographic has pre-scheduled an appointment for you to take your Senior Portrait. You must keep your customer number and password to change your appointment, view proofs, and order online at: southcoastphotographic.com. Please go to their website before your session and log in to verify your contact information and email address.

Please complete your appointment as soon as possible. Your Senior Portrait must be completed by Thursday, December 14, to guarantee it will be in the Yearbook. South Coast Photographic is our school’s official senior portrait photographer and your image must be taken by them to be published in the yearbook.

MANDATORY DRESS CODE:

• Females: Blouse or sweater (with appropriate neckline). No tops that are low cut, strapless, halter, or spaghetti straps.
• Males: Shirt and tie with optional jacket. Hair must be appropriate length.