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Graduation Story Questionnaire

Celebrate the hard work, personal growth, achievements, and future ambitions of the graduate.

Section 1 — The Graduate

Tell us about the graduate and the educational achievement being honored.

Graduate Full NameFull legal or given name

Preferred Name or Nickname(Optional)Name used among friends and family

School, University, or Institutione.g., Oakridge High, Penn State, Lincoln Tech

Degree, Diploma, or Certificatione.g., High School Diploma, B.S. Nursing, MBA, Trade Cert

Field of Study or Concentration(Optional)e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Fine Arts, Pre-Med

Graduation DateCeremony date or completion date

Honors, Awards, or Distinctions(Optional)e.g., Cum Laude, Valedictorian, Dean’s List, Varsity Captain

The path taken, challenges overcome, and defining experiences.

Why did they choose this path?(Optional)Their passion, childhood dream, or motivation

Major Accomplishments & Milestones(Optional)Projects, research, capstones, athletic or artistic milestones

Challenges & Obstacles Overcome(Optional)Times they persevered through difficulty or change

Favorite Classes, Activities, Teams, & Organizations(Optional)Clubs, sports, study groups, campus traditions

Defining School Memories(Optional)Late-night study sessions, road trips, championship games, traditions

Those who supported, inspired, and stood by the graduate.

Family Members to Acknowledge(Optional)Parents, siblings, grandparents, partners

Mentors, Teachers, & Coaches(Optional)Key educators or advisors who made a difference

Messages or Quotes from Loved Ones(Optional)Brief words of pride, quotes, or blessings to feature in the tribute

The qualities, personality, and character of the graduate.

Personal Qualities & Character(Optional)Resilience, kindness, curiosity, dedication

Humor, Personality, & Quirks(Optional)Funny habits, running jokes, endearing traits

Proud Moments(Optional)A specific moment where they made everyone beam with pride

Looking forward to the next chapter in their life.

Future Plans & Next Steps(Optional)New job, grad school, relocation, travel, gap year, entrepreneurship

Hopes & Long-Term Dreams(Optional)Their vision for their future and the impact they want to make

Advice or Closing Sentiment(Optional)A message of encouragement or final blessing

Guide the musical style, emotional tone, and production details.

Desired Emotional Tone(Optional)

Surprise Status(Optional)

Music Preferences & Favorite Songs(Optional)Favorite artists, graduation anthems, genre preferences

Topics or Memories to Avoid(Optional)Anything sensitive or off-limits

Your Name (Primary Contact)The person submitting this form

Your Email AddressWe will send updates and project links here

Your Phone NumberFor questions or delivery confirmation

Target Delivery / Event Date(Optional)When do you need the tribute?

Media Links (Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud)(Optional)You will also receive a private gallery upload link

Authorization: I authorize DCA Works to use the provided information and media assets to produce our custom story project.

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