{"id":23341,"date":"2023-05-08T09:25:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T14:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/?p=23341"},"modified":"2023-04-25T15:51:12","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T20:51:12","slug":"alton-graduating-class-to-hold-baccalaureate-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altonmo.com\/lifestyle\/family\/alton-graduating-class-to-hold-baccalaureate-service-20230508","title":{"rendered":"Alton Graduating Class To Hold Baccalaureate Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alton, Mo. \u2013 <\/strong>Spring is a welcome sight to so many. With spring comes graduations. Alton is no different. Alton High School is having a graduation ceremony. Howbeit, preceding graduation, the city is hosting a baccalaureate service for all graduates.<\/p>\n

What Is A Baccalaureate?<\/h3>\n

A baccalaureate service is a celebration that honors a graduating class from a [1]<\/sup><\/a> high school. The event is typically Christianity-based. Speakers selected tend to be community leaders, faculty members, or local religious leaders. Although not a mandatory event, graduates are encouraged to attend.<\/p>\n

Who Is Speaking At Alton’s?<\/h3>\n

Dr. Steele is the keynote speaker at Alton’s baccalaureate service. He is the high school principal and pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church.<\/p>\n

When Is This Service?<\/h3>\n

This service is Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 7:00 pm.<\/p>\n

Where Is This Service?<\/h3>\n

The Alton High School Gymnasium is hosting the baccalaureate service.<\/p>\n

Who Can Attend?<\/h3>\n

This service is open to the public. All graduates are encouraged to attend. This is open to public schoolers as well as private and home-schooled students and their families. If one is attending another school, he is welcome to come.<\/p>\n

There is no cost to attend this service.<\/p>\n

Notes:<\/h4>
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