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Class of 2025 Information

May 2025

 

Dear Parent/Guardian and WHS Seniors:

Springtime creates a great deal of anticipation and excitement for our seniors.  As we look ahead to the end of the  school year, the success of these events, including graduation, depends upon your understanding, cooperation, and support.

 

Please review the following requirements and information to ensure all students can successfully participate in their Senior Activities.

 

Because senior activities reflect the pride of WHS, violations of school and district policies, and any senior pranks, will be dealt with immediately and may jeopardize your student’s further participation in any remaining activities, award programs, and/or the graduation ceremony. The following requirements and rules are expected to be followed by all WHS seniors who intend to participate in our graduation ceremony:

 

Senior Behavior Expectations and Requirements

Any senior who wishes to participate in senior activities after prom, including graduation, must be in good standing with school expectations and policies.

All seniors engaging in or instigating physical conflicts with other students will be prohibited from all senior activities, including graduation.

 

Any senior in possession of a weapon will be prohibited from all senior activities, including graduation.

Any student who is under the influence or in possession of alcohol, drugs, vapes, or any illegal substance for a minor, or any student who engages in inappropriate behavior will be prohibited from all senior activities, including graduation.

 

*Parents/Students should continue to check student’s attendance and grades online via Aeries and Canvas.  A student with poor attendance and/or poor behavior may be prohibited from attending some senior activities, including graduation.

 

Senior Activities

April:

●   25 - Prom

May:

●     19-23 - Senior Exit Interviews by appointment

●   21 -  LEO Awards @ 6pm (by invitation only)

●   16 - Applications for Graduation Speakers due to Activities Office

●  28 - Panoramic Picture and Senior Decision Day (contracts distributed)

June:

●  2-6 - Senior Spirit Week

●  3 - Senior Awards @ 6pm (by invitation only)

●   6 - Summer Shakedown Dance

●   7 - Senior Sunset

● 7 - Senior Contracts Due to Supervision Office

June (continued)

●      2-6 Senior Academic Finals

●      6 & 9 Senior Clearance (all books must be returned and outstanding fees paid)

Pay Fees Online

 

●      9 – Senior Softball Game 3pm

●      10 – Mandatory Graduation Practice @ Boswell Stadium 11am. *Cap and Gown distribution and purchase ($45 cash) after grad practice in front of Snack Bar.*

●      10 - Senior Pizza & Pool Party on the pool deck after grad practice

June (continued)

●      11 – Graduation Day! Seniors are required to report to the T Building at 3:30pm. Gates open at 4pm for all families and guests.

●      Ceremony starts promptly at 5pm in Boswell Stadium with diploma pick-up at the tennis courts immediately after the ceremony

●      12 – Any unclaimed diplomas may be picked up in the Administrative Office

●      13 – Grad Nite for WHS Seniors only - Not a school sponsored event.

 

Optional Senior Items

Celebrate your student’s graduation on the WHS marquee. Come to the Activities Office to place your request. The cost is $15 (purchase in-person or at the webstore).

Graduation photos by GradImages - proofs will be sent to students and photos can be purchased when the proof is received. No other cameras will be allowed on the field during the ceremony. www.gradimages.com

 

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:

 

Graduation Rules and Expectations for Seniors

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.

•   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.

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)

 

 

Graduation Rules and Expectations for Spectators

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.

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.

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.

 

*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.

 

I look forward to joining you in recognizing the Class of 2025 on June 11th!

  

Sincerely,

Amy Sabol

Principal