The class of 2025 will graduate on June 7 at the St. Charles Family Arena. As the date approaches, it’s important to know what to expect. Seniors will have a mandatory graduation practice on May 28 which will run through the exact routine on the actual day.
“Our senior graduation practice is mandatory,” graduation coordinator Cara McHaffie said. “Every senior has to be at practice because we always give out vital information.”
The mandatory practices run on a half day for seniors. Seniors will be taking two final exams that day. That is followed by the senior breakfast hosted by Herff Jones followed by the practice. The practice consists of taking a panoramic photo, receiving senior packets and the walk across the stage.
Students will be receiving tickets in their packet, in the event that they need more tickets they may reach out to McHaffie for more.
The class of 2025 will have three key speakers at the ceremony. The Grad Marshall voted by the graduating seniors, NAME. Along with the class president, Colin Smith and the senior who was chosen at senior auditions. Choir will also have auditions to know who will be the soloist who performs at graduation.
“Choir also sings two songs,” McHaffie said. “They sing our Alma Mater, and they sing the Star Spangled Banner.”
Aside from how the ceremony will run, there are some rules to be followed. Caps and gowns are not to be decorated in any form and will be replaced on the day of. The dress code is formal so items like shorts and flip-flops are not allowed. All cords and medals worn must be through FHN and cannot be altered. Seniors will be receiving their real diplomas after the graduation ceremony prior to leaving from the teacher in their assigned row.
It’s recommended to seniors to make sure to remember all you cords and medallions, have a plan on where to meet up with friends and family after graduation and above all else, be on time.
“Be on time, sometimes we have late students come in 10 minutes before we go and walk on so be on time for graduation, it gets crazy,” McHaffie said.
