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Graduation Get-togethers

Fabulously Fun Open House Ideas

By Lisa Marie Metzler

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Journalist: Place an old typewriter with plenty of paper nearby for guests to type their sentiments. These papers can later be placed in a folder for the graduate to keep. Pencils and pads of paper with the graduate's name and graduation date can be inscribed for party favors. A pizza buffet is well suited for the journalist who eats on the run to cover the hot stories.

Sports: Pennants, sports equipment, magazine covers, posters and photos of the graduate playing sports are great for decorating the area. Borrow or rent large grills to cook hot dogs, hamburgers and brats. Offer peanuts in small paper bags. You may also want to rent a popcorn machine or cotton candy maker to further enhance the sports stadium atmosphere.

Traditional Ideas
If your graduate prefers a more traditional party, iParty.com has these ideas:
  • Send invitations in the form of diplomas.
  • Cover a wall with black construction paper to create a "blackboard." Leave chalk for guests to scribble notes for the graduate to read and treasure later.
  • Suspend graduation caps from the ceiling as if they were thrown in the air.
  • Serve cafeteria favorites, buffet style, including macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders, PB&J and fresh fruit and vegetable trays.
Open House Extras
Regardless of the theme you choose, there are some generic tips that will make any open house more special. In lieu of the traditional invites, make your own postcards with the graduate's picture on the front and details on the back. This gives the guest a suitable picture to frame instead of a small wallet picture.

Place a blank journal near the entrance so guests may sign in and add their "words of wisdom" for the graduate. Assign a person to distribute name tags to the arriving guests. Use large print when you write the name and include their relationship to the graduate under the name. This helps guests feel comfortable and acts as a good conversation starter.

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