In Bouge, 125 rhetoricians received their diplomas during a “drive-in” ceremony – © All rights reserved
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Astonishing spectacle, Thursday evening, that these 125 cars arrived in droppings on the P + R parking lot of Bouge. On board each vehicle: a rhetorician and his family, who came for the graduation. The Institute of Providence, established a stone’s throw away, was indeed determined to organize a proclamation ceremony. “These young people have spent six years in our establishment and deserve that we do something memorable for them., explained the director, Olaf Mertens. You have to realize that they have already suffered the cancellation of many events, such as their trip or their ball. “ It is moreover the funds collected for the organization of this one which partly allowed the financing of the proclamation in the open air. “It’s really American style!”, commented a mother, amazed by the impressive device put in place: giant screen, podium, live broadcast on social networks, drone to film the event, and even a temporary radio frequency to follow speeches from her vehicle.
Confined on board
Even if the whole students did not know how to stick to it – we saw some spontaneous hugs and hugs – fairly strict rules had been put in place. Thus, only the rhéto was authorized to leave the vehicle, and only at the time of the nominal call, to go to seek its diploma and its last bulletin on the podium. Each car also had to be surrounded by a free space on the left and right. “Obviously, I already knew that I would have my diploma, but to be able to go on stage and receive it from the hands of my holder, it was still a great surprise”said Kylian. At 9:30 p.m., a short horn concert ended the evening, while champagne was slashed in some vehicles. Students will also receive a video of the event. Before opening a new chapter in their education…
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