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GRADUATION

Friday, May 31, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. promptly

Bob Dowd Stadium

*In case of inclement weather the ceremony will be held inside

Admission by ticket only – Tickets will be handed out at graduation practice on June 1st

Everyone must have a ticket to enter

TICKETS:

EVERYONE must have a ticket to attend graduation.  This includes children and babies.  The number of tickets handed out to each graduate is based on the number of students graduating and the seating capacity.  The number of tickets could also change in the event of inclement weather.

 Tickets are distributed to seniors at Mandatory Graduation practice on June 1st  @ 10:00 a.m. Seniors who do not attend practice may not attend the graduation ceremony nor will they receive tickets for guests.

 

***Students with outstanding obligations will not receive tickets or be permitted to participate in graduation ceremonies until such time that the obligation is satisfied.***

 

Ticket colors are as follows:

Blue-Stadium Seating (Blue tickets)

Each Student will receive 5 Tickets

 

 In the event of inclement weather: 

 Grey tickets will be honored for seating inside the gymnasium only (Grey tickets) -TBD

 White tickets will be honored for seating inside cafe (White tickets)- TBD

GRADUATION ATTIRE:

We would like to remind our graduates and their families that our graduation ceremony is a formal ceremony.  We expect the graduates of 2023 to be attired appropriately.  Students who are not dressed appropriately will not participate in our ceremony.  All Students will have Navy gowns and Navy Hat and Gold Stoles.

 Gentlemen:

Attire-Khaki or black dress pants. White dress shirt should be worn.  No shorts.

Shoes- Shoes need to be a neutral color to match your gown.  No flip-flops or slides.   Dress shoes are appropriate.                                                                                                       

Ladies:

Attire- Dresses, khaki or black dress pants.  No shorts. 

Shoes - Shoes need to be a neutral color to match your gown.  No beach flip-flops or slides.   Dress shoes are appropriate. Flats and chunky heels are encouraged.  High heels are very difficult walking up the ramp and across the field.

DECORATING GRADUATION CAP:  All students wanting to decorate their graduation cap must have it approved by Dr. Harrison  before any decorating is done.  Please bring cap to Graduation Practice on May 25th  for approval. 

 

STUDENT OBLIGATIONS: All student obligations must be paid and cleared in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.  Students should turn in all books, uniforms, school equipment, etc. to avoid obligations.  Please check with the main office if you have any questions about an obligation.

Order your Cap and Gown:
www.Jostens.com - Order by December 31st, 2023 before the cost goes up. 
 
Senior Portraits:
Schedule your Senior Portraits ONLINE at www.barksdalephoto.com 
January 8th is the last day!
Any questions please reach out to Mrs. Delgado
 
Final Exams:
1st Semester - January 17 and 18th
2nd Semester - May 16 - 21st
 
May 1st - National College Decision Day! - Deadline for students to make college Enrollment decision and send deposit money.
 
May 8th - Senior Breakfast 8:30AM 
 
May 22 - Senior Last Day - Must have no obligations and turn in all Chromebooks, athletic Jerseys, etc. 
 
Seniors Awards Night:
May 29th 6PM in the high school auditorium
 
Graduation:
May 31, 2024  6PM
Bob Dowd Stadium
Parking Permit Applications
 
Permits are $5.00. 
Students must purchase a parking permit and have it displayed in the front window. 
You will need to have a Copy of Drivers License, Car Insurance, and Car Registration along with the signed Parking Application.
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