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🎙️ The Liminal: Getting Every Name Right — Lindsay Kimbrough on Ceremony, Legacy, and the Power of the Perfect Moment
In this episode, Manny Vozos sits down with Lindsay Kimbrough, Assistant Principal at East Kentwood High School in Michigan—one of the most diverse high schools in the U.S.—to talk about what it really takes to make graduation meaningful for every student. From QR codes and jumbotrons to family pride and student-led production, Lindsay shares the “why” behind every detail.
📝 Topics Discussed:
* Planning for 600+ grads: balancing logistics and emotion
* Why name pronunciation matters—and how Tassel helps get it right
* Evolving commencement into a personalized, tech-powered event
* Including underclassmen in the production (and building future buy-in)
* How ceremony efficiency creates room for connection
* Creating a ripple effect for families, staff, and even security
* New features Lindsay can’t wait to try next
📌 Episode Highlights:
[01:53] Lindsay reflects on graduating from the same school she now helps lead[02:15] What students really remember from the ceremony[04:20] Using registration to spark excitement and ownership[05:40] Why saying names correctly is non-negotiable[07:39] Students take the lead on personalization—and take pride in it[08:13] ROI beyond the tech: building a live, student-powered production[10:33] Moments that matter: from first-gen grads to students with disabilities[13:37] The logistics that make 600 names go smoothly[15:45] Staying on time without feeling rushed—and why that helps everyone[17:59] How saved time becomes a better post-ceremony experience[21:45] Advice for high school leaders considering Tassel[22:41] Sneak peek: new chatbot and graduate announcements in Tassel’s Plus Package
💬 Want to explore Tassel at your school? Learn more at tassel.com
This episode of The Liminal is brought to you by Tassel — helping schools deliver the perfect moment with tools for registration, name pronunciation, ticketing, displays, and more.
✨ Celebrate every student → tassel.com
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