TO: Graduating Seniors and Faculty
Class of 2008
FROM: Mr.
Cahill, Mr. Dalton & Mrs. Webber
DATE: April
28, 2008
RE: Senior
Class Events
We wish to advise you of the upcoming class events that will
involve senior class members from May 22 June1, 2008. This memo outlines both
the senior students responsibilities and obligations during this busy time as
well as the events that the Class of 2008 is inviting you as parents and other
family members and friends to attend.
SENIOR
EXAM SCHEDULE
Exams will be given during regular class time. Seniors must be in
classes until final exams. All senior debts and/or obligations must be met by
Thursday, May 22.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
Last day of regular classes for seniors.
THURSDAY, MAY 22
Exam periods 4, 7, and 6. (9:00 AM 1: 02 PM)
FRIDAY, MAY 23
Memorial Day Assembly (8:00 AM 8:45 AM)
Exam
Period 5. (9:50 AM 11:20 AM)
All books must be turned in, lockers cleaned, and all other outstanding obligations met. Gym locks are to be turned in to Ms. McVann and Mr. OFlynn. If your padlock is missing, be prepared to pay $4.00 for its replacement. Obligations and the balance of class dues must be paid before you receive a cap & gown. Caps, gowns and commencement invitations will be distributed at the close of practice on Wednesday, May 28, 2008.
SENIOR PROM
The Senior Prom will be held at Castle Hill on Friday, May 23,
2008. The Promenade will begin at 6:00 PM. (Students need to arrive by 5:30
PM.)
Prom is 7:00 PM 10:00 PM.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULES
ALL REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY and will take place in the
Performing Arts Center or gym. They will end when all work is accomplished and
performance is satisfactory. If you wish to get out early BE ON TIME!
COOPERATE WHILE THERE!
Any absence from rehearsals must be verified and approved by
Mr. Cahill; otherwise participation in a given ceremony will be denied.
Remember ALL SENIORS ARE TO BE IN SCHOOL FROM 8:00 AM UNTIL DISMISSAL. Early
release will be granted each day, provided all seniors cooperate and the
practices are satisfactory.
TUESDAY, May 27
Rehearsal
for Baccalaureate 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Performing
Chunkys
leave after rehearsal and return by 2:30 PM
Reception 6:30 PM HS Cafeteria (parents are invited)
Slide
Show 7:30 PM Performing Arts Center
Light refreshments will be served
in the cafeteria followed by the Senior Slide Show and presentation of
yearbooks to seniors in the Performing Arts Center.
(Senior speakers please see
Mrs. Faust to arrange for 2 rehearsal times)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
Rehearsal
for Baccalaureate 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Performing
Hypnotist -
11:30 12:45 - Performing
Senior BBQ 12:45 PM 1:30 PM -
BACCALAUREATE CAP
& GOWN CEREMONY 7:00 PM
Performing
Arts
Seniors are to report to the
cafeteria at 6:30 PM. Family members and friends are encouraged to join the
senior class for this awards night.
THURSDAY, MAY 29
Rehearsal for Graduation 8:00 AM
10:30 AM
Six Flags leave after rehearsal
and return by 8:00 PM
FRIDAY, MAY 30
Rehearsal
for Graduation 8:00 AM 11:00 noon
Beach Party
at
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
GRADUATION 2:00 PM
LOWER GYM
1:30 PM Graduating seniors line
up in the Roundy Gymnasium to check attendance, attire and to prepare for
procession promptly at 2:00 PM.
DRESS AND DEMEANOR FOR BACCALAUREATE AND GRADUATION
Honor cords, tassels, stoles, medals and I.H.S. medallions
awarded at the Baccalaureate as well as Honor Pins and Rings and sports
medallions are to be worn at Graduation. Baccalaureate and Graduation are
school-sponsored events; therefore, students who participate in these
activities agree to abide by the criteria set below. No lettering, signs, or
messages of any type are to be attached to caps or gowns. Students who display
signs, lettering or messages of any type on their cap or gown will not be
allowed to participate in the ceremony.
Students
Will Not Be Allowed to Carry any Items in the Procession.
Dress Shoes No
sneakers, high tops, Birkenstocks, flip-flops or track shoes.
Young Women Dresses,
skirts or dress pants required.
Young Men Dress shirt and tie required. Dark trousers are preferable. No jacket is needed under gown
STUDENTS
WHO DO NOT COMPLY WITH CRITERIA FOR DRESS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE CEREMONY.
GRADUATION TICKETS: Each senior will receive 6
graduation tickets. Requests for extra tickets should be directed to Mrs. May
on Tuesday, May 27.
CONGRATULATIONS
AND BEST WISHES!