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The following items are prohibited inside the facility: balloons, camera bags, book bags/backpacks, glass vases/containers of flowers, food or drink, noise makers, wrapped packages of any kind, or any items similar to those mentioned. Flowers wrapped in tissue paper are allowed inside the building. Intoxicated individuals will not be allowed to enter the facility.
Seniors are reminded to be on their best behavior during the ceremony tomorrow night, not shouting out names, being respectful of speakers, etc. We request the audience not to scream out when names are called so that everyone’s name can be heard during this dignified ceremony. Our seniors have worked extremely hard to reach this milestone. Each senior and his/her respective family deserve the right to hear clearly the student’s name as it is called. We share your excitement for we too are excited and happy for your family, but please refrain from clapping, yelling, or calling out names during the presentation of diplomas because disruptive notices prevent other families from hearing names of seniors that follow. We will give you the opportunity to properly recognize those seniors. Together, let’s give our graduates the dignified and special ceremony they and you deserve. We have a special graduation ceremony video which will be distributed to students free of charge under the condition that your son/daughter adheres to the expectations provided during rehearsals. We do not want to pull diplomas or take away from this special moment. Please encourage your child to make the right choices, as the Class of 2015 is a special class which has helped transform the W in a positive way.
Please note that the graduation ceremony will be streamed live directly on our school website in case parents/guests do not want to get caught up in traffic that evening. Because of heavy traffic anticipated, students, parents, guests should make sure they arrive on time. Parking is $7.00 in most lots in the surrounding area.
Thank you for your cooperation on this special occasion, and I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night. Goodbye.
June 5, 2015
Senior Phone Message for Friday, June 5th
This is Tripp Crayton, Principal at Wakefield High School, with important reminders for graduating seniors and their parents heading into graduation tomorrow night at 8:00 p.m. Guests will be admitted by ticket only. Seniors must be at the Raleigh Convention Center in their seat by 7:00 p.m. wearing their cap and gown, tassel, following the dress code provided during graduation rehearsal and in various forums. Women should wear a lightweight dress under robe (not to exceed the length of the gown), black shoes (not tennis shoes, boots, sandals, flip flops), minimal jewelry, no purses, handbags, cameras. Men should wear a white dress shirt with collar and dark tie (no bowties), dark dress slacks (black or navy); black dress shoes and socks (no white socks, tennis shoes, cowboy boots, sandals or flip flops).
The following items are prohibited inside the facility: balloons, camera bags, book bags/backpacks, glass vases/containers of flowers, food or drink, noise makers, wrapped packages of any kind, or any items similar to those mentioned. Flowers wrapped in tissue paper are allowed inside the building. Intoxicated individuals will not be allowed to enter the facility.
Seniors are reminded to be on their best behavior during the ceremony tomorrow night, not shouting out names, being respectful of speakers, etc. We request the audience not to scream out when names are called so that everyone’s name can be heard during this dignified ceremony. Our seniors have worked extremely hard to reach this milestone. Each senior and his/her respective family deserve the right to hear clearly the student’s name as it is called. We share your excitement for we too are excited and happy for your family, but please refrain from clapping, yelling, or calling out names during the presentation of diplomas because disruptive notices prevent other families from hearing names of seniors that follow. We will give you the opportunity to properly recognize those seniors. Together, let’s give our graduates the dignified and special ceremony they and you deserve. We have a special graduation ceremony video which will be distributed to students free of charge under the condition that your son/daughter adheres to the expectations provided during rehearsals. We do not want to pull diplomas or take away from this special moment. Please encourage your child to make the right choices, as the Class of 2015 is a special class which has helped transform the W in a positive way.
Please note that the graduation ceremony will be streamed live directly on our school website in case parents/guests do not want to get caught up in traffic that evening. Because of heavy traffic anticipated, students, parents, guests should make sure they arrive on time. Parking is $7.00 in most lots in the surrounding area.
Thank you for your cooperation on this special occasion, and I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night. Goodbye.
