Seven students are soon to receive their graduation certificates. Note the gown they are wearing with the silk scarf around their shoulders, as well as the usual hat. The color of the scarf indicates the field of study (theater, music, dance or visual arts).
The students are called one after the other to receive their certificates. Please, note that the faculty members (=les membres de l'équipe pédagogique) are wearing gowns and hats as well. Co-Headmaster Linda nathan is in the middle wearing a red gown.
The family and friends come to support and congratulate the soon-to-be graduates ("the graduands").
Before the Graduation started, two teachers entertained the audience by playing some music. This is to show that the teachers at BAA are always very eager to share their artistic skills.Listen to the greeting cheers of the assembly as the graduand students enter the room to receive their graduation certificates.
Now, the most important: once all the students have received their graduation certificates, the Head asks them to hold the little cord attached to their hat with their right hand and to pass it over their heads onto the left side. Then, she says: "I hereby declare you graduate students of the Boston Arts Academy".
