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North Forsyth High School� Graduation Meeting

& Senior Breakfast

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A message from:

Mrs. MacAllaster

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Gas South Arena�Sunday, May 17, 8:30AM

Graduate Check In Starts at 6:30AM�

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Saturn is composed mostly of hydrogen and helium

Gas South Arena�6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097

Each graduate will receive one (1) parking pass and will park in Student Parking - �Deck #3. �Follow the signs.

All guests will park in the front lot. Parking will be $15 - no cash.

Students Park in Deck #3

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Graduates will park on levels 4, 5, 6. You will check in on level 3 and pass through metal detectors before entering the arena.

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Safety Measures at the Arena:

  • Tickets are required to enter the arena. (Graduates do not need tickets)

  • Each graduate will receive 14 tickets

  • For guests: All personal items must be in clear bags similar to a concert or large sporting event. Safety screenings will take place at the doors of the arena.

  • Guests can enter the arena at 7:30AM.

  • Gwinnett PD, Arena Security, FCS School Safety and NFHS staff will be present and monitoring to ensure safety of guests.

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Graduates arrive 6:30 AM

We WILL have the traditional processional AND recess up the stairs and out of the arena to meet your family.

Graduate CHECK IN

Please arrive no later than 6:30 to check in. Once you are checked in, you will find your name on your seat on the Arena floor. At 7:25, we will exit into the hallway until the ceremony begins.

When you enter the security checkpoint, come with your graduation gown over your arm, cap & keys in your hand.�

You may not have anything else with you - no phone, etc.��Any additional items will be confiscated & you can pick them up from NFHS on 5/18.

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We will be processing into the arena and recessing up the stairs and out of the arena. Staff will direct you to start recessing out of the arena. You will exit out of section 100 in two lines.

You will meet your family outside of the main entrance of the arena. There will be flags to indicate where students should meet their families by last name.

Ceremony Reminders

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Students should ONLY bring in their keys. ��The following are specifically prohibited:

Purses

Cell Phones

Garment bags

Extra Shoes

Noise Makers

Signs

Any other items that can be distracting during the graduation such as sunglasses, etc.

Any prohibited item will be collected, and you can pick it up on Monday, 5/18 at NFHS.

  • Keep your keyring minimal, preferably just the fob.

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Students and guests will pass through metal detectors.

You or your family may NOT bring balloons, beach balls, signs, noise-makers of any kind into the Arena - Security will escort you out of the building.

YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DECORATE YOUR CAP!

Approved/School Sponsored Regalia is all that can be worn.

Guests are NOT allowed on the floor at any time.

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LIST OF PROHIBITED ITEMS�PER GAS SOUTH ARENA: �Gas South Arena management reserves the right to prohibit any item, including items not listed above, from entering the premises based on any specific show requirements.�

Weapons of any kind

No bags, backpacks, briefcases, or purses larger than 14" x 14" x 6".

Electronic devices larger than a cell phone (e.g. Laptops, iPads or other tablets)

Cameras with detachable lenses

Video cameras, including GoPro cameras and audio recording devices

Selfie-sticks

Signs on sticks or oversized signs (no larger than 8 1/2" x 11")

No coolers or outside food or beverage

Smoking of any kind, including but not limited to tobacco, vapor or e-cigarettes

Illegal drugs

Laser pointers�Mace or pepper spray

Spiked or studded jewelry

Full facial coverings, like masks

Apparel with explicit wording or pictures

Crowd Surfing

Hoverboards

Balloons

Stickers

Umbrellas

Strollers

Animals* *Service animals are permitted.

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STAGE

WHICH WAY DO I WALK IN?

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STAGE

WHICH WAY DO I WALK?

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STAGE

THINGS TO NOTE:

  • You will receive your diploma cover from Mrs. MacAllaster. You will take the diploma with your left hand and shake her hand with your right hand.
  • Do not dance down the ramp, do cartwheels, or attempt to backflip off the stage. You will be removed immediately from the arena.
  • When you exit the stage, Ms. McGray will meet you at the bottom of the steps to direct you for your photo.

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Once students exit Gas South Arena, they will not be allowed to re-enter.

Graduates will recess out of the Arena and meet their families under the designated flags separated by last name outside at the front entrance of the Arena.

GAME PLAN with your families so that you know where you are meeting them!

After the Ceremony

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  • Dresses (no longer than your robe)
  • Blouse and skirt or pants
  • Slacks or pants - khaki or black
  • Collared shirts, preferably white or black
  • Dress shoes – use caution when choosing high heels. You will be on your feet for a very long time and walking through the arena and going up and down stairs.
  • All gowns must be zipped up during the ceremony
  • No flip-flops, athletic sneakers, sweatshirts, jeans, athletic attire
  • No jeans

Graduate Dress Code

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5/18 & 5/19

1:30 - 3:30 PM

outside the PAC

Diploma Pick Up

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LIVE STREAM LINK

purchase parking

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THURSDAY - May 14th

First Baptist Church Cumming at 6:30PM

Please wear your gown/regalia

Reception to follow

Baccalaureate

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If you have been sworn in or received an ROTC Scholarship, please see Chief Warrant Officer Villarouel

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Concerned about your name pronunciation?

See Mr. Sarfaty or Mr. Pate in Raider Roast

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FINES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO GETTING SENIOR FOLDER. PAY UP WITH MR. BARRON. HE HAS ALL FOLDERS WITH OUTSTANDING FEES

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Santiago Walker Farfan

Kathryn Templeton

Ella Durant

Megan Gehrts

James Tillotson

All choir singers

After the meeting we need to see the following:

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If you have questions, medical exceptions, extenuating circumstances, etc.

Come talk to mrs. smith ASAP!

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TICKETS

PARKING PASS

programs

MEDALLIONS

TASSELS

If you think you are missing something, please see Mrs. Geiger at the admin table!

We also have caps/gowns that were not picked up.

DISTRIBUTION

senior packet

pac hallway