Soon students from both high schools and colleges across the country will walk across the stage to accept their diplomas. And as soon as they turn their robes in and get the real thing, they will be the latest group of young adults thrown into the world. The graduates of the class of 2017 were mostly born in 1999. Here’s a look at the world they came up in.
- They are as old as The Phantom Menace. Midichlorians, Jar-Jar and pod racing have always been part ofthe Star Wars world for them.
- 9/11 happened before they went to preschool. The United Sates has had an actable military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan for most of their lives.
- A phone has never been just a phone to them. They’ve always had a phone with camera and internet access.
- Their parents have always been on Facebook. They have no active memory of MySpace, Friendster or Classmates.com.
- They’ve never know a world without online shopping.
- Netflix is older than them and has been stream video since they were eight-years-old, and YouTube has been streaming videos since they were six.
- They’ve probably never had to use a paper map.
- Justin Timberlake and Beyonce have been a solo artist most of their lives.
- To them, Dr. Dre is a headphone magnate, Ice Cube is a movie star and LL Cool J is a TV actor.
- They are barely a year older than the PS2, and younger than the Nintendo 64.
- Record albums are collector’s items to them, and there’s a good chance they have never bought a new CD.
- Nirvana and Pearl Jam are as much Classic Rock to them as Led Zeplin and Boston.
- “Livin’ la Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin, “Believe” by Cher and “If You Had My Love” by a pre-JLo Jennifer Lopes were three of the big hits when they were born.
Here are some great graduation party ideas for the class of 2017!
Set Up a Popcorn Bar
Impress guests by assembling a popcorn bar with flavorings and toppings. Rent our popcorn cart and create a fun bar with tasty add ins and decorative bags. Choose containers that complement the theme of your graduation celebration.
Try a Cotton Candy Bar
If you prefer sweet rather than savory, opt for our cotton candy rental and create a cotton candy station at your graduation event. Don’t forget that cotton candy comes in all colors — pick the color that best suits the grad.
Capture the Moment With a Photo Booth
Rent our photo booth and let your guests put on the silly props that come with it! Stamp the photos with the “Class of 2017” and capture the memories of the day forever! The photos — some silly, some serious — will document the day for years to come. 
Play Backyard Giant Games
A backyard bash isn’t complete without a competitive outdoor game. Rent our oversized games like jenga, connect four or kerplunk perfect for a casual graduation gatherings to keep guests entertained for hours.
Of course AMJ also has the graduation basics like yard signs, tents, tables, chairs and water slide inflatables! Call us to start planning one unforgettable graduation party! http://www.amoonjump4u.com 630-833-4386
