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Join us for the time-honored Freshman Pinning Ceremony at James B. Dudley High School. This ceremony signifies your official initiation into the Panther Family. Dress nicely and invite your family to celebrate this special occasion with us!
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Freshman Class Freshman Pinning Ceremony Friday, September 29, 2017 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Main Gym Freshman Pinning Ceremony Location: Main Gym
Freshman Pinning The pinning ceremony itself is a time-honored school tradition for worthy students—you, our panther cubs!
Freshman Pinning Often personally meaningful , pinning signifies your official initiation into the brotherhood and sisterhood of our illustrious school. Our ceremony will be your official welcome into the James B. Dudley High School Panther Family
Pinning History The ceremony is rich with symbolism. The history of this right of passage can be traced all the way back to the Crusades of the 12th century to those honored for tending the sick and injured. Being Pinned is an HONOR!
Ceremony:Creed of a Panther Creed: a formal statement of beliefs or aims to guide someone’s actions
Ceremony: History of the Alma Mater AlmaMater: the anthem of a school, college, or university. • Usually slow in tempo • Conveys nostalgia, or sentiment about the school's setting and journey • Declarations of devotion, love, and fondness for the school are shared through song.
Ceremony: Dudley Alma Mater Dear Dudley High, Our Alma Mater True. Deep thoughts of love, we'll always have for you. We shall strive on as others, too, have done. And in thy strength life's victories will be won. Our Dudley High, we'll ever praise and love Thee. Success ahead through open doors we see. Foundations built, our lives will forge ahead. On love and kindness have our young souls fed. Strength of our life, Dear Mother and our home. Be thou our light in all the years to come. Our Dudley High, we'll ever praise and love Thee. Success ahead through open doors we see. Doris McKethan Townes, Class of 1944
Welcome to the Panther Family Dress nicely for the ceremony. If you don’t have dress clothes, just be neat—no holes in shirts or pants, inappropriate tops or bottoms, or sagging. Please invite family and those who’ll support your academic journey! And as always…
IT’S PANTHER TIME! Keep Your Pin Forever!