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Who: Seniors and guests served by faculty and the National Honor Society Juniors.
What:Â A traditional celebration of graduation seniors with faculty pouring tea and serving pastry and snacks to the students. This year we will also be presenting the Senior Slide Show being put together by our Yearbook Committee.
The event provides lots of opportunity to walk around and greet other students, guests and the teachers. This is great opportunity for guests to chat with students and teachers in a strictly social setting. We hope you can join us.
Where: Alumni Dining Commons
When:Â 3:00 pm
Dress: Dressy to Dressy Casual
Who: Seniors and Faculty only
What: This is event is packed with fun, information and preparation for Senior Week ceremonies. Starting at 11:30 Seniors will practice marching (this part is mandatory). Followed by a pizza picnic catered by The Penalty Box. Students will get a brief introduction to their roles as alumni of Lincoln Academy and be treated to ice cream by the Alumni Council and our Development office team.  Yearbooks will be distributed at the end of the event.
Where: Stanley Waltz Field
When:
11:30 Marching Practice (mandatory)
12:30 Picnic
1:30 Ice Cream and Yearbooks
Dress: Casual
The location of this event is weather permitting. Any changes will be communicated on this page.
Who:Â Seniors and Guests
What: An evening of award presentations honoring Senior achievements at Lincoln Academy and highlighting future aspirations. Guests will be invited to join the celebration. The event is usually about an hour and a half, and families are invited but not required to attend.
Following the event will be a small reception for award recipients, donors and award representatives.
Where: Stanley Waltz Field
When:Â 6:00 pm
Dress: Dressy Casual
Live Stream: Lincoln Academy Facebook Page
The location of this event is weather permitting. And updates to time and location will be communicated on this page.
Who: Seniors and Guests
What: Baccalaureate March and Baccalaureate Ceremony
Where:
Assemble in downtown Damariscotta in the Municipal Parking Lot behind Renys
March to Stanley Waltz Field
Baccalaureate Ceremony will occur on the Stanley Waltz Field
When:
6:00 pm Arrive at Municipal Parking Lot
6:15 pm start marching from in front of Lincoln Theater
6:45 – 7:00 Ceremony begins
Dress for Seniors: Caps and Gowns
Live Stream: Lincoln Academy Facebook Page
The March is weather permitting. The Baccalaureate Ceremony will be moved into the gymnasium if rain prevents an outdoor event. Any changes will be communicated on this page.
Please note: Seniors and families are invited to have a family portrait with their graduate taken on Thursday, June 1.
4:30-5:30 pm Family Photo Station. Location: next to the Bus Loop and below the Dining Commons (rain location: Fishbowl). These photos will be posted on Flickr and can be downloaded for printing or sharing.
Commencement/Graduation Ceremony
Friday, June 2
Who: Seniors, Faculty/Staff and Guests
What: Commencement Ceremony is the culmination of Senior Week, as students and their guests celebrate their graduation. More than a thousand people will gather on Stanley Waltz Field to watch the Class of 2023 receive diplomas. The ceremony will include speeches and diplomas are presented by senior advisors. Commencement lasts about 90 minutes.
Where: Lincoln Academy – Stanley Waltz Field
When: 4:00 pm
Dress for seniors: Caps and Gowns
Live Stream: LCTV YouTube Channel
Barring extreme weather conditions, graduation will be held outside rain or shine. This year some outdoor seating will be under cover; though covered seating is limited and is not reservable. Attendees should be prepared with rain gear if rain is forecast. The ceremony will be live streamed on the Lincoln County Television (LCTV) website, and this stream will be projected inside the gym for anyone who prefers to sit inside.
