Combo 60th birthday party/Ph D graduation party ideas?

My mother in law is receiving her Ph D this summer as well as turning 60 years old. We’re assembling a photo slide show of her life and I’m getting copies of newspapers from her hometown where friends and family were mentioned as well as articles of historical importance to have mounted on the [...]

How does this sound for invitations for combo hs graduation and entry into service party invitation?

please remember that i am a complete amatuer at this, and theres no such thing as a ready made invite that covers both aspects
suggestions are welcome and appreciated
here it is
From cap and gown to helmet and fatigues
Please join us in celebrating [john doe's] High school graduation and entry into service
would go on with normal invite [...]