1. CLASS OF 2015 WE ARE ALMOST THERE…

2. CAP AND GOWN DELIVERY Caps and gowns from previous years are not permitted. Caps & Gowns will be delivered on Wednesday, April 29 th and Thursday, April 30 th (5:00-8:00). They will be located in the Old Gym for pick up after completion of your Senior Boards. REMINDER: If you have not ordered your cap and gown, go to http://www.herffatlanta.com/. All orders and payments must be paid through the website link. http://www.herffatlanta.com/

3. SENIOR BREAKFAST/SLIDESHOW  May 26 th 8:30am Senior Breakfast in EHS Cafeteria. Menu includes: eggs, bacon, pork & smoked sausage, tater tots, biscuits, cookies, strawberries & orange juice  To be followed by: Senior slideshow in the auditorium Mandatory graduation practice in the New Gym.

4. GRADUATION PRACTICES  May 26 th –8:30am Senior Breakfast in EHS Cafeteria. End of Year Slideshow Grad Practice  After Senior Breakfast, seniors will report to the New Gym for practice. Students will be cleared to participate in graduation exercises or be advised of any outstanding debts or obligations.  May 27 th - 9:00am Graduation Practice in the New Gym.  May 29 th - 8:30am Graduation Practice at First Baptist Church of Woodstock (FBCW)

5. GRADUATION PRACTICE GUIDELINES  All school rules apply to graduation practice and graduation exercises.  Casual (modest) dress is acceptable. (NO halter tops, short shorts/skirts, swimsuits, offensive t-shirts etc.) Students who are not appropriately dressed will be sent home.  In order to participate in graduation exercises on Saturday, May 30 th, graduates must attend EACH practice session in its entirety.  Seniors are not allowed to enter the school building without permission after practices have concluded.

6. OUTSTANDING DEBTS & OBLIGATIONS All debts, obligations, detentions and work back should be cleared by Wednesday, May 20 th at 12:00pm. Debts need to be paid to Michelle Stephens in the front office. DEBTS = U R not WALKING!

7. GRADUATION 2015 The Etowah High School Graduation Ceremony will be Saturday, May 30 th at 9:00 am. Graduates are required to be there at 7:30 am. Graduation attire:  Male: White collared shirts, dark dress pants, dark dress socks, dark dress shoes*.  Female: Dresses (no longer than the graduation gown), or dark pants, and dark dress shoes*. *Athletic shoes are not considered dress shoes. Do NOT paint, glitter, or draw on graduation caps. Only students who are dressed appropriately will participate in the ceremony.

8. POST GRADUATION RENTAL GOWN RETURN & DIPLOMA DISTRIBUTION  Turn in your gown at Etowah High School, New Gym ticket booth during the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday, June 1 st.  When your gown is received, you will be given your diploma. If someone other than you or your parent will be returning your rental gown, email Dr. Ruiz (amanda.ruiz@cherokee.k12.ga.us) informing her of who you designate to pick up your diploma. They must provide a photo ID.  There will be a $200 fee for any gown that is damaged or not returned. Your diploma will be held until payment is made or gown is returned. NO RETURNED GOWN = NO DIPLOMA

9. CLOSING COMMENTS Mission Accomplished!