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1. How does the convocation proceed in Chapter 1?

During the convocation, parents and boys sit in the stone chapel at Welton Academy. Bagpipes play while a short elderly man lights a candle and leads students carrying banners, robed teachers, and alumnae into the chapel. Four boys carry banners that have the words "Tradition," "Honor," "Discipline," and "Excellence." The Headmaster speaks about the light of knowledge as the youngest to oldest boys light candles. Then older boys explain what the words on the banners mean. Dean Nolan gives a speech, and introduces the oldest living graduate of the Academy. The convocation ends and everyone files out of the chapel.

2. How do various parents say good-bye to their sons?

The various parents have different ways of saying good-bye to their sons. Charlie Dalton's mother brushes the hair out of his eyes and hugs him. Knox Overstreet's father given him an affectionate squeeze as they walk around the campus looking at landmarks. Neil Perry's father stands stiffly and adjusts the achievement pins on his son's jacket. Todd Anderson's parents chat with another couple and ignore him. One father tells his son he will love it at the Academy as he leaves. Another parent tells his son not to be a baby.

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