Describes a high school principal's efforts to establish strict dress and behavior codes for commencement participants, particularly graduates. Highlights the importance of an adequate budget, faculty preparation, guest and student speakers, personalized diplomas, music, seating, and other elements of a meaningful, decorous commencement ceremony.…

Teenagers need emotional stability and social proficiency. They need to be shown how to behave appropriately and have healthy, mature relationships. School schedules should be adjusted to promote healthy lifestyles. Administrators need to show teenagers how to think and act appropriately. (MLF)