The Counselor's
Office
Seniors Only !!!!!
7:00 pm
May 16, 2003
Graduation Practice - May 15, 2003
During practice we will check to be sure you have paid all your fees and have given us the name of the college you wish for us to send your final transcript to.
If you do not attend practice you do not walk.
Graduation Etiquette
Hillcrest High School has one of the sharpest and best looking graduations I have ever attended. Our school has a tradition of pride, dignity, and honor that shines through during our graduation ceremony. I am always extremely proud to be a part of the this major event in the lives of our young people. Graduation from high school is something that every person remembers and cherishes throughout their lifetime. The rules of etiquette that follow are offered with the intention of helping to make our graduation ceremony the best ever and a pleasant memory for both the family and friends of our 2003 graduation class.
> Parents and guests must be in their seats by 7:00 pm. No one will be admitted
to the stadium or gym once the ceremony starts.
> Please make arrangements for young children to remain at home under the
care of friends or family members. The graduation ceremony is a long and
tedious event for very young children who do not understand the importance
of remaining quiet for the ceremony.
> Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and Alma Mater. Men will
remove their caps.
> Parents and friends will stand for the processional and recessional.
> Guests should remain in their seats until the graduates have left the stadium.
> Relatives and friends may not go onto the field to make pictures during the
graduation exercise. Movement in the stands is very disruptive.
> If you have friends or family members who are handicapped please make
arrangements with the principal in advance for parking and seating at the
stadium.
> Girls - wear a dress and blue or black shoes for the ceremony.
> Boys - wear white shirt, dark pants and dark shoes for the ceremony.
> Do not wear blue jeans, sandals, boots, or tennis shoes.
> Students, plan to arrive at the gym 1 hour before it is time to line up
for graduation. Senior teachers and school administrators will be there to help
you prepare for the ceremony and your group graduation picture will be taken
at this time.
> The CAP - the mortar board is worn level with point worn down on the
forehead.
> The TASSEL - tassel begins on the right side throughout the ceremony
when all students receive their diploma, the principal will ask
all seniors to stand; he will announce the 2003 graduating class
Everyone in unison will turn their tassels to the LEFT side.
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