Senior convocation is a momentous event in the lives of graduating seniors. It is a formal ceremony held at the end of the school year to honor the accomplishments of the graduating class. The ceremony allows students to be recognized for their academic and extracurricular accomplishments. Senior convocation is a unique rite of passage where graduating students come together with their parents, teachers, and administrators to celebrate their achievements. The ceremony may include opening remarks, a senior class address, presentation of senior superlatives, slideshows, and videos. Senior convocation is also a time to recognize new school leadership. In some universities, the term "convocation" refers specifically to the entirety of the alumni of a college which functions as one of the universitys representative bodies. The main function of the convocation is to represent the views of the alumni to the university administration, to encourage co-operation among alumni, especially in regard to donations, and to elect members of the universitys governing body.