HHS Graduation
Description
Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 at 2:30pm, ASU’s Wells Fargo Arena
GRADUATION CEREMONY
- The ceremony will begin promptly at 2:30 p.m. Graduates need to report to Wells Fargo Arena at the West entrance no later than 1:30pm for check-in and line-up.
- Guests will be admitted starting at 1:30pm through the North, South and East entrances.
- Parking for students and guests is in Lot 59.
- Tickets are not required as there is plenty of seating at the arena.
GRADUATION DRESS REQUIREMENTS
- Seniors who choose to participate in the graduation ceremony are expected to dress appropriately. Appropriate attire for the gentlemen includes dress pants, dress shirt, tie and dress shoes. Appropriate attire for the ladies includes dress slacks with a blouse or a dress with dress shoes. Cut-off shorts, tennis shoes, deck shoes and ‘flip-flops’ are not considered appropriate attire.
- All students must have a Higley gown, cap, and tassel. Gowns may not be altered in any way. They may be ordered from Elite Southwest –Balfour at www.esbalfour.com or 623-385-8230
- Caps may not be altered in any way. Only tassels will be allowed on caps. They will be inspected just prior to processional.
- Leis of any kind are not permitted. Please have family/friends hold them until after the ceremony.
- Students will not be allowed to carry any personal items into the arena such as purses, cameras, keys, cell phones. Please leave them at home or with family/friends attending. There is no place to store anything.
AFTER THE CEREMONY
- We will have a formal recessional (exit)
- Students will exit the arena starting with the back row and working towards the front of the arena.
- Students will exit through the West tunnel, walk up the ramp, and proceed all the way out to the South side of Wells Fargo Arena to meet their families.
- Family and friends will not be allowed on the floor of the Arena at any time.
SENIOR BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS FOR REMAINDER OF YEAR
Any senior student trespassing on the HHS campus outside of school hours, or involved with any destructive or disruptive behavior including senior pranks, or otherwise violating the HUSD Code of Conduct prior to graduation may not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.
GRADUATION PHOTOS
There will be an opportunity for your senior to have professional graduation photos by Lou Coopey. It will be during the commencement ceremony when the Governing Board hands the diploma to your senior. Please visit their website for ordering. Contact information 480-830-5667 or www.loucoopey.com
PARTICIPATION IN GRADUATION
All seniors are encouraged to participate in the commencement ceremony. If any senior is unable to participate, he or she may request to be excused by contacting Ms. Patti Smith at 480-279-7323.
This letter is NOT to be considered an indication that your son or daughter will graduate. All seniors must meet the State of Arizona and the Higley Unified District Board of Education requirements to receive a diploma. Students who do not meet these requirements will not be permitted to take part in the graduation ceremony.
We look forward to hearing Pomp and Circumstance while your student marches in and is rewarded for his/her hard work by receiving a Higley diploma at graduation. This will mark a milestone on your son’s/daughter’s way to post-secondary education.
Location
ASU Wells Fargo Arena
600 E Veterans Way
Tempe, AZ 85281The zipcode must be numeric with at least five numbers.