Inaugural Commencement

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West Forsyth High School Class of 2009
Inaugural Commencement May 23, 2009
Graduation Information
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Information for Graduates . . .
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Information for Graduates . . .

• Please carpool
• Park in front of the school (off Drew Road)?

Please carpool
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Information for Graduates . . .

• Please carpool
• Park in front of the school (off Drew Road)?

Park in front of the school (off Drew Road)?
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Information for Graduates . . .
Be at school by 545 PM
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Information for Graduates . . .
Enter the building through the main entrance.
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Information for Graduates . . .

• Do not bring anything inside the building . . .
• No cell phones
• No purses or bags of any kind
• No make-up

Except for keys, everything else will be
confiscated and you will have to come to school
the following Tuesday to get your items back.
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Information for Graduates . . .

• Ladies, do not bring the white collar that was
  included with your graduation robe.
• When you arrive have your robes on and open.
• Only one tassel should be attached to your cap.

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Information for Graduates . . .

• Once you arrive, you will be directed to a
  hallway to line up in groups A, B, C, or D
• You need to check in with the teachers on that
  hallway

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Information for Graduates . . .

• Groups correspond to the row that you are on in
  the ceremony
• Group A 1st row
• Group B 2nd row
• Group C 3rd row
• Group D 4th row

Within each group you will line up by number . .
. Your cards will be numbered 1-71.
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Information for Graduates . . .
You may pick up your diplomas from your counselor
on May 26 and May 27.
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Information for Guests . . .

• Please carpool
• Park in front of the school (off Drew Road)?

Guests are to use the Kelly Mill Entrance
to access parking.
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Information for Guests . . .

• Please carpool
• Park in front of the school (off Drew Road)?

Guests with tickets may enter the stadium through
the center gates only beginning at 615 PM
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Information for Guests . . .

• Please carpool
• Park in front of the school (off Drew Road)?

At NO time are guests allowed on the field.
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Information for Guests . . .

• The drop off area in front of the stadium will
  only be for those needing extra assistance.
• Handicap access and seating is located mid-level
  in the stadium stands.
• All seating is on a first come, first serve
  basis.
• Programs will be distributed upon entrance to
  the stadium.
• No balloons or signs will be allowed into the
  stadium.

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Tickets . . .

• Admission is by ticket only.
• Each senior will receive 15 tickets
  (9 white tickets and 6
  blue tickets)?
• White tickets are for stadium seating only.
• Blue tickets are for stadium seating OR
  gymnasium seating. (In the event of inclement
  weather only the blue tickets will allow
  admittance to the gymnasium.)?
• There are no extra tickets. Please contact
  other seniors and/or their parents to obtain
  tickets that they will not use.

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In the event of inclement weather . . .

• The ceremony will be moved into the main
  gymnasium.
• The venue change will be announced on the school
  website and a voice message will be left on the
  school phone.
• An auto dialer message will also be sent.
• IMPORTANT Due to limited seating, only blue
  tickets will allow admission to the gymnasium.

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Photo Op . . . After the ceremony, the graduates
will circle the school logo in the center of the
field for the traditional tossing of their caps.
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Photographic Arts
Photographs will be taken by Photographic
Arts. Refer to their website www.schoolpix.biz
after graduation to view the photos and purchase.
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Proper Attire
Please remember that this is a formal recognition
and you should dress to reflect this occasion.

• Gentlemen . . .
• White-collared dress shirt
• Tie (optional)?
• Dark slacks or khakis
• Dress shoes with matching socks

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Proper Attire
Please remember that this is a formal recognition
and you should dress to reflect this occasion.

• Ladies . . .
• Sunday dress (no longer than your robe)?
• Be careful with design patterns as they can show
  through your robe.
• Dress Shoes Keep heels low and/or wide as you
  will be walking across asphalt, down steps, and
  across turf.