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GRADUATION PLANS

GRADUATION PLANS

Posted on May 26, 2020

Senior Parents and Families,

GRADUATION PLANS

At this time, we plan to host a Graduation Ceremony June 6th at Taft High School.  This year’s graduation will consist of two parts that will take place throughout the day.  We have some great plans in place for our seniors that will be different from our traditional graduation, but we believe it will still honor our graduates.  I want to thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we all have went through some dramatic changes.  The graduating CLASS of 2020 will never be forgotten.  I am grateful for all the support that each of you have given to our students as they end one chapter of their lives and start a new one.

JUNE 6th

Part 1, 11:20 am – Virtual Graduation Video

11:20 – Taft 7-12 will post a graduation video on the website and social media platforms.  The speeches and presentation for the video will be pre-recorded ahead of time to create the video.  This video will include the following:

  • Welcome: Principal, Nick Lupo
  • National Anthem
  • Opening Remarks: Principal, Nick Lupo
  • Superintendent Address: Dr. Karen Gray
  • Speeches
    • Valedictorian Speech: Jose Cortez-Segura
    • Valedictorian Speech: Napela Napoleon
    • Salutatorian Speech: Ayden Woodard
    • Salutatorian Speech: Maddy Hall
  • Commencement Speaker: Mary Parnell
  • Senior Slide Show of the Class of 2020
  • Closing Remarks & Presentation of the Class of 2020

Part 2, 1:00 pm – Ceremony

Graduation Procession

WHEN: We ask that all seniors come to the drive-up Graduation during the times listed by Last Names: 

    • 1:00 pm – A to D 
    • 2:00 pm – E to J
    • 3:00 pm – K to P
    • 4:00 pm – Q to Z

WHAT: Drive-up graduation will be arranged in the following way:

  1. Senior Arrival: North Entrance
  2. Stop 1: SW Corner
    1. Student Walkway Starts
      1. Senior exits, starts walkway
      2. Senior guests remain in vehicle
  3. Stop 2: Stage (Main Entrance)
    1. Graduate/Stage Photo Opportunities
  4. Senior exits stage right (toward student booths)
  5. End: At the last booth, Graduates will re-enter their vehicles

SENIOR BOOTHS:

    1. First Booth: Diploma, Program, Pens
    2. Second Booth: Senior Parent Group Gift 
    3. Third Booth: Senior Plaque & SWAG Bag (Filled with gifts and memorabilia)

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING: 

  1. Dress in Graduation Cap & Gown, Tassel, Sash, Cords
  2. Diploma Cover
  3. Decorate your car

SAFETY:

  • Senior families limited to one vehicle
  • Social distancing protocols:
    • Minimum of 6 ft. distancing between all graduation participants
    • All staff members will wear masks
    • Distribution: All student items will be individually wrapped with student names including diploma, senior gift, and SWAG bags
  • Traffic: One Way
    • Designated Entrance: North Entrance (Spyglass)
    • Designated Exit: South Entrance (Spyglass)
    • Vehicle protocols:
      • All passengers will remain in the vehicle except for photo opportunity for one family member taking a photo from a designated area. Staff will monitor that family stays in the designated area and wear masks.
      • Flow of traffic will be clearly marked
      • Three stopping points will be designated and staffed 
        • Stop 1: Senior Exit 
        • Stop 2: Stage Photos 
        • Stop 3: Senior Pick-up 
  • Stations/booths will be supplied with sanitizer to be used between graduates. This includes table barriers between staff and graduates and using carts to transfer items
  • Senior sanitizing station will be provided at start and finish of ‘senior walkway’

 

If any seniors or families have questions, please email or call the office at the high school.  We want to make sure everyone has access to the drive-up ceremony.  If you need assistance coming to, or being involved in part 2 of the graduation plans, please reach out to Nick Lupo at the high school.  (541) 996-2115 or nick.lupo@lincoln.k12.or.us