May Day

May Day is one of the most time-honored traditions at GPS, a special day that honors seniors and celebrates the beauty of the spring season.

The presentation of the seniors on the front lawn of the school also includes the introduction of the May Court, a group of six seniors who have been chosen by the school to best represent the class.

The selection of the court by the senior class is based on the following description: We believe that our May Queen and Court should be representatives of the Senior Class in the highest sense. They should be gracious, friendly and loyal to friends and to GPS. They should be actively and enthusiastically involved in the life of GPS, eager to give of their time and their talents. They should stand for the highest ideals in character and integrity. They should be respected and admired by fellow schoolmates and faculty alike.

Celebrated with dancing and the traditional winding of the May Pole by members of the sophomore class, May Day is a treasured memory for every alumna. With family and friends in attendance, the presentation of seniors is seen by some as more special than commencement.

The 2007-08 May Queen and her Maid of Honor watched the dances and winding of the maypole.