Graduation Ceremony
Graduation Ceremony
Graduation is a happy and exciting event for the graduates, their families, and friends. Each year, we strive to have a meaningful and dignified ceremony for our graduates. In order to accomplish this, we offer the following suggestions:
- Please put all cell phones and/or pagers in a silent operating mode.
- Excessive movement in the stands should be avoided.
- Loud talking interferes with others’ ability to hear the ceremony.
- Applause should be held until all the names of the seniors are read.
- Parents and/or friends are not allowed on the field during the ceremony.
- Air horns and other noise devices should not be used. Parents will be removed from the ceremony if these devices are used.
A professional photographer will take individual pictures as each graduate receives their diploma and a videographer will record the ceremony. Order forms for both will be available that evening.
Weather permitting, Commencement will be at Bunkelman Field and tickets will not be needed. Should weather force our Commencement exercise to be moved inside, each family will receive four tickets due to limited seating in our gymnasium. Tickets will be required for entrance into the gym. We will have a live feed of the ceremony into the auditorium. Tickets will not be required for the auditorium, and seating will be on a first come, first serve basis. Students will receive four inclement weather tickets when they pick up their cap and gown on May 28th. If tickets are lost, they will not be replaced. Also, parking will be limited so you are strongly advised to car pool and arrive early (see reverse for departure instructions). Another option would be to park at Monroe County Community College and ride a shuttle bus to Monroe High School. If a family member needs handicap seating, space will be available on the track of the football field. If the ceremony is held in the gym, handicap seating will be limited to the handicapped person and one family member, and each person will need a ticket for entrance or they may sit in the auditorium. Please call 265-3463 to make reservations for handicap seating.
Parents and friends are invited to take pictures of their graduate after the ceremony has concluded. We are looking forward to the 2015 Commencement ceremony. Please help us ensure that graduation will be a satisfying and enjoyable experience.
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TO: Senior Class of 2015
FROM: Valerie Orr, Principal
SUBJECT: 2015 Commencement
DATE: April 30th, 2015
Graduation from high school is an event which comes only once in a lifetime. Your parents, relatives, friends and, most importantly you, deserve a graduation ceremony that will be dignified and memorable. Your cooperation is essential.
Participation in Commencement is voluntary. If you decide to participate, there are certain expectations of you:
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Recommended clothing to be worn under gowns:
- Girls: dress or skirt with appropriate dress shoes. Blue jeans and shorts are not allowed.
- Boys: dress slacks, collared shirt, tie. Blue jeans and shorts are not allowed.
- Tennis shoes are not allowed.
- Lettering or pictures are not permitted on cap or gown.
- Students who do not conform will be removed from the procession.
- Graduates are expected to conduct themselves with behavior that is not disruptive or distracting to the rest of the graduates and/or attendees. Graduates are required to stay for the entire program.
- Diplomas will be given out after the ceremony in the Commons.
Graduation is Friday, May 29th, at 6:30 PM
Please be at Monroe High School by 5:45 PM
Senior Graduation Information Bulletin - 2015
Please retain and refer to this bulletin for all graduation activities
Commencement Information
A senior who has earned 27 credits by the end of third trimester and met all Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements may participate in the 2015 Commencement. Be sure to check with the Student Services Department to see if you are able to participate.
Caps and gowns are to be worn at the Commencement program. Remember to try on and iron your gown before the ceremony.
Weather permitting, the Commencement will be at Bunkelman Field and tickets will not be needed. Tickets will be required if commencement is moved inside due to inclement weather. You will receive four tickets when you pick up your cap and gown on May 28th.
If Commencement is moved inside, it will be held in the Larry Beason Memorial Gymnasium. The decision will be made by 10:00 AM on May 29th and announced on local media, posted on our website (www.monroe.k12.mi.us/MonroeHS.cfm) and the MHS Facebook page.
After the Commencement program, go promptly to the Commons to receive your diploma.
Dates to Remember:
May 8 Prom – University of Michigan, 5:30-11:00 PM
May 20 Sent to parents of students receiving an award.
May 26 Senior Exams – 2nd and 4th periods. Periods 1, 3 and 5 have optional exam reviews, books can be returned.
May 27 Senior Exams – 1st, 3rd and 5th periods. Books can be returned.
May 27 Books and fines due. A list will be posted in the Main Office window and in the Media Center. Books must be returned before student’s last day or he/she may not receive their diploma.
May 28 Senior Breakfast & Commencement Rehearsal – Monroe High School Commons – 8:00 a.m. Cap and gown distribution during Senior Breakfast. Inclement weather tickets will also be distributed.
May 28 Baccalaureate (optional) – MHS Auditorium – 7:00 PM – Cap and Gown required
May 29 Commencement – Bunkelman Field – 6:30 PM
May 29 Club 2014 is the after graduation party for this year’s MHS graduating seniors. This event is scheduled for graduation night, Friday, May 29th, 2014 from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM. It will take place at Monroe County Community College in the Welch Health Education Building. This much anticipated event is a fun-filled themed party that includes a multi-media DJ, dancing, food, games, air brush tattoo artist, photo booth, mechanical bull, Velcro obstacle course, inflatable twister, $3000 in door prizes and memories to last a lifetime! It also provides an opportunity for your child to celebrate his/her accomplishments with their friends in a safe, chaperoned, drug-free and alcohol-free environment. Tickets are $10.00 each and will go on sale during all lunches May 19 - 28. Tickets will also be available in the MHS Commons during the senior breakfast and before and after graduation.
Instructions Departing MHS
At the completion of the graduation ceremony vehicle traffic will be directed in the following manner.
Herr Rd will be closed at the completion of the Graduation ceremony in an effort to allow the free flow of traffic exiting Monroe High School.
Vehicles leaving the lot will only be permitted to leave as directed below:
Traffic exiting the Main (south) gate will only be permitted to turn left (south) on Herr Rd.
Traffic exiting the Middle gate will only be permitted to turn right (north) on Herr Rd.