Senior Spotlight Form
Full Name
Department
Senior Spotlight
Class of 2026 Art Recognition Ceremony
Statement Guidelines
Share a brief summary of your artistic journey, achievements, or favorite memories. Your response must be written in the 3rd person only (using your name instead of "I" or "my") so it can be read aloud during the presentation.
Example: "Jordan Smith is proud of winning the Best in Show award for her oil painting, 'Golden Hour'."
Submission Deadline
March 12
Spotlight Statement Approx. 50-75 words recommended
Visual Art
Music
Dance
Theatre
Writing
Creativity Takes Courage
Spotlight Facilitation Guide
Facilitation Guide
Senior Spotlight Prep & Ceremony
Teacher Resource
Purpose & Context
This form is designed to collect standardized, "ready-to-read" professional summaries of your graduating seniors' achievements. By requiring students to write in the third person, you create a seamless transition from collection to presentation, as these statements can be read exactly as written during the ceremony on May 4th.
Timeline & Logistics
Distribution
Hand out forms at least 2 weeks prior to the April 16th deadline. Post digital reminders on classroom portals.
Collection
Forms are returned to Ms. McCombs by Thursday, April 16. Flag any forms that are incomplete or written in the first person.
The "Third Person" Pivot
Students often struggle with the 3rd person shift. Use these quick prompts to help them during the writing process:
- The "Narration" Trick: Tell students to imagine they are a museum curator or a play-by-play announcer describing their work.
- Avoid "I/Me/My": Challenge them to read their sentence aloud. If they say "I," they need to swap it for their name.
- Active Verbs: Encourage verbs like curated, performed, achieved, showcased, or composed.
Ceremony Script Template
As you collect the forms, copy the statements into a master script like this:
"Next, from the [Department Name], please welcome [Student Name]..."
"[Paste Student Statement from Form Here]"
// (Student walks across stage, receives certificate)
Senior Recognition Facilitation
2026 Academic Year
