Baccalaureate & Graduation Reminders

Baccalaureate service is the kickoff for graduation weekend and I absolutely LOVE it.  The ceremony is sponsored by the Activity Club and is held annually to celebrate the accomplishments of the WKHS seniors.  I love that this event honors the impact seniors have left on the school and community, and wishes them good luck as they move on in life toward the exciting activities and adventures ahead.

This year, Baccalaureate will be held in the Kilbourne Auditorium at 7:30pm tomorrow night, Friday, May 26th.

Many students are working with the Activity Club to plan this inspirational service.  I hope you enjoy the evening and all of the baby pictures!  

Sunday is the main event! The Commencement Ceremony will be at the Battelle Grand in the Greater Columbus Convention Center at noon.  (Doors open for families to enter at 11:30.)  

One of the most important details that seniors need to remember to pass along to parents after the rehearsal is which side of the stage you will be on at the commencement ceremony. Why does it matter since you will cross the whole stage?  It is because where you are seated determines which side you will march into the Battelle Grand and around until you reach your seat on that half of the center aisle. Trust me, your parents will be disappointed if they end up being on the "wrong" side and don't have a good view of your special day.

Don't forget that you need to dress up beneath your cap and gown and that you must be sure to bring your cap and gown with you to the ceremony.  You need to be there at 11:15am to check in.  Remember, our staging area is the Union Station Ball Room.

For what it is worth, don't forget to iron your gown - especially if you are just taking it out of the package today.

Perhaps the best recommendation that I can give to you and your families is to pick a place where you will meet up after the ceremony is complete.  I realize that most of you haven't been to the site of the ceremony, but after the ceremony you will want to meet with your family and friends for photos and to celebrate. I can assure you that in years past the most chaotic (worst) place to be as soon as the ceremony is over is anywhere near the bottom of the escalator because everyone who attended the graduation ceremony will be trying to leave and coming off the escalator to try to find and meet up with their families and friends. 

It is going to be a great weekend and I cannot wait to see all of you enjoying and celebrating your accomplishments of the last 4 years at WKHS.  Congratulations, I am proud of you!