Minute list: Graduation

Let's do a minute list. You know the drill. Use one word to describe the following. Mine is in ()'s. Copy and paste list into comments and add yours. Should only take a minute. In honor of my son's graduation tomorrow, graduation is the theme.

Tassel (orange and black)
Gown (flowing)
Diploma (framed)
Speech (humorous)
Party (wild)
Gift (handmade)
Card (musical)
Scholarship (academic)
Family (loud)
Weather (hot and humid)