GRADUATION GUIDELINES
This commencement ceremony provides the school and community an opportunity to recognize the academic achievement of our school’s graduates. Although joyous in nature, graduation is a formal occasion that is rooted in years of tradition representing a meaningful rite of passage from childhood to adulthood. It is our intent that the ceremony will proceed smoothly; however, should undignified acts detract from the importance of the occasion, participants and or spectators will be removed by WPD and or HBUHSD campus security. Please help us celebrate our students in an appropriate manner by abiding by the following rules and expectations:
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Graduation Rules and Expectations for Seniors
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Any seniors who wish to participate in the graduation ceremony must attend mandatory practice on June 10th @11am. Caps and gowns will be handed out at the end of practice. Contact Jostens if you have not purchased your cap and gown: www.jostens.com
NO cell phones allowed on the field during graduation-leave your phone with a family member.
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• Students may only wear stoles, cords, pins, and medallions issued at the Senior Awards ceremony at WHS. Graduation is about celebrating academic achievements so students’ attire should reflect students’ academic affiliations and performance.
• No personal celebratory
items can be worn before or
during the ceremony (natural floral leis are allowed) - any student wearing inappropriate attire will be prohibited from participating.
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Suggested Dress Code:
- Pants
- Shirt
- Dress shoes/nice tennis shoes (no bare feet)
- Skirt or dress
- No midriff shirts
- Wedges, tennis shoes, or flats REQUIRED (no spike or single heel will be allowed on the turf)
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Seniors, report to the T-Building at 3:30pm
Ceremony will begin at 5pm
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Graduation Rules and Expectations for Spectators
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Spectators may enter the stadium through the main entrance - SPECTATORS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE FIELD.
No balloons or air horns are allowed inside the stadium so that all names can be heard.
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Remain for the entire ceremony. The program should last approximately one hour.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE AFTER YOUR SENIOR IS INTRODUCED.
Stadium seating is on a first come, first served basis.
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Refrain from prolonged applause. Please allow other graduates and family members to hear individual names.
Please meet your graduate IN ABBEY SQUARE (in front of the gym) after the ceremony.
NO ONE IS ALLOWED ON THE FIELD.
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*No tickets are necessary for the graduation ceremony.
Please help us by reminding your senior that the graduation ceremony is a dignified occasion and a milestone in their life. Should you have any questions or concerns about graduation or senior activities, please contact the WHS Activities Office at (714) 893-1381 x52409 during school hours.