Baccalaureate – A tradition since 1948 and 2009
This past Sunday, parent organizations from all four Frisco High Schools hosted the traditional Baccalaureate Services. These services are parent sponsored events, funded and hosted by senior parents and are not affiliated with any High School or Frisco ISD. This has been a parent tradition at Frisco High School since 1948 and the Charter Class of Liberty High School started their new tradition this year.
These services are held the Sunday before commencement services. Thus all four Frisco High Schools held their services on May 31st at locations graciously donated by area churches.
- Frisco High School: Stonebriar Community Church
- Centennial High School: Stonebriar Community Church
- Wakeland High School: Preston Trails Community Church
- Liberty High School: First Baptist Church
The origin of the Baccalaureate dates back to the middle ages when meaningful symbols were associated with the attainment of an achievement. Each student participating is given a rose, a symbol of their life. We tie a continuous ribbon to each rose. This ribbon represents the unity of the class as they traveled down the same path in education. As each student cuts this ribbon, it symbolizes that they are moving on from their childhood friends and their readiness to follow their own personal dreams.
The Frisco events were well attended and the students certainly made their parents proud. And yes, it is an emotional time for both students and parents.