May. The last month of school. A school draws to a close, students minds wander to thoughts of summer, a summer full of sun, friends and freedom. We are so enticed by the freedom of summer that we fail to notice one last fun event left in the school year. I am talking about the annual grad party circuit.

With the twilight of their high school years drawing to a close, many seniors throw graduation parties, a sometimes formal/sometimes not event where family and friends come together to celebrate a student’s graduation from high school.

“It’s a respectable way to say goodbye,” senior Tommy Swickard said.

With many seniors throwing graduation parties, a lot of students can be overwhelmed by all of the dates and times. Luckily, there are steps that one can take to ensure that one enjoys a stress free grad party circuit.

TIP #1: Organization

There is no worse feeling than feeling disorganized, so keeping a planner that holds all of the dates and addresses can do wonders for an aspiring grad party attendee.

TIP #2: Preparedness

While on the grad party grind, you are almost guaranteed to consume an inhumane amount of food. While it doesn’t heal your confidence, Antacids like Tums or Pepto-Bismol can do wonders for a stomach assaulted by plates of orange chicken and the aftermath of a Make Your-Own-Taco bar.