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Mortar Board!

Graduation – Friday, May 29 – 2:30 PMGraduates, family, & friends must arrive

by 1:30 PM!

SENIOR EXAMSSENIOR EXAMS

Thursday, May 21-pds 1, 3, 6Thursday, May 21-pds 1, 3, 6 Friday, May 22-pds 2, 4/5, 7Friday, May 22-pds 2, 4/5, 7 Full day of school both daysFull day of school both days A $25 clean up fee will be assessed A $25 clean up fee will be assessed

on bookstore accounts for any on bookstore accounts for any papers thrown and/or found on the papers thrown and/or found on the ground May 21 and/or May 22!ground May 21 and/or May 22!

SENIOR CHECKOUT

� Tuesday, May 26Tuesday, May 26

� 9:00 - 10:30 AM9:00 - 10:30 AM

� Practice GymPractice Gym

CHECKOUT PROCEDURES

Bookstore and/or Media Center debts must be paid. ALL DEBTS WILL NEED TO BE CLEARED BEFORE BEGINNING SENIOR CHECKOUT!

Parking hang tags must be turned in. No tag will result in a $5.00 fine.

Final Transcript request submitted.

Pick up immunizations.

Pick up cap and gown.

CEREMONY ATTIRENAVY BLUE cap and gown (males)

LIGHT COLUMBIA BLUE cap and gown (females)

MALES (Dress Pants, Shirt, Socks, Dress Shoes; Ties are optional)

FEMALES (Nice Dress or Skirt & Blouse, Dress Shoes; no floor length dresses or pants)

**Renaissance Cords, NHS Collar, Top 10 Medallions - OK***NO corsages / decorations, tennis shoes, flip-flops, purses or backpacks

ALL STUDENTS MUST CARRY THEIR ALL STUDENTS MUST CARRY THEIR CAP AND GOWN INTO THE STADIUM. CAP AND GOWN INTO THE STADIUM.

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS

Graduates, family and friends are to park in the East Preferred parking area. Access to this

parking area is available from 91st Ave.

Guest’s Entrance-Gate 3Guest’s Entrance-Gate 3

Entrance for Graduates ONLYEntrance for Graduates ONLYGate 2Gate 2

Graduates’ EntranceGraduates’ Entrance

Graduates must carry their cap and gown through the gate and down the tunnel.

CHECK IN PROCEDURES

•Enter Gate 2, proceed down ramp to check in tables by staging area

•Exchange PINK name card for BLUE name card

•Enter staging area

•Put on cap and gown

•Assemble in alphabetical order. Name cards will be on chairs in staging area.

Check in by Staging Check in by Staging RoomRoom

Staging AreaStaging Area

Staging AreaStaging Area

Leaving the staging areaLeaving the staging area

Processional on to Stadium floorProcessional on to Stadium floor

ProcessionalProcessional

Guest Seating AreaGuest Seating Area

Program PreviewSenior Address

Presentation of Class

Acceptance of Class

Awarding of Diplomas

Alma Mater

Farewell

Closing

Processional

Presentation of Colors

National Anthem and

Pledge

Welcome

Message

Teacher Inspiration

Song

Presentation of Presentation of ColorsColors

Singers & SpeakersSingers & Speakers

Diploma Cover Diploma Cover DistributionDistribution

•Each row proceeds to side of stage

•2 Pictures will be taken

•Go up stairs, wait at top

•Proceed to name reader, give him/her card, pronounce name

•Proceed behind reader to table, shake hands and get diploma cover

•Proceed to Principal/Assistant Principal, shake hands –have picture taken

•Proceed down center steps and return to seats

Professional Photo proof will be Professional Photo proof will be emailed to you for purchaseemailed to you for purchase

Diploma Cover Diploma Cover DistributionDistribution

The end of the ceremony!The end of the ceremony!

Losing an eye….Losing an eye….

DIPLOMA PICK UP

DVHS

DIPLOMA

After the ceremony, proceed to the right

to a side exit and into a room where

you will pick up your official diploma. You

will then exit up escalators and

through Gate 2. Meet your parents

back at Gate 3 where you parked.

Diploma Pick Up RoomDiploma Pick Up Room

Diploma Pick Up Diploma Pick Up RoomRoom

BEHAVIORBEHAVIOR

FORMAL CEREMONY

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR =

ESCORTED OUTONCE IN A LIFETIME MEMORY!

TOP GPA’S

DVHS

Students are listed in alphabetical order.Nadia

Alinaghizadeh

Coby Allred

Madison Banbury

Shauna Burgoyne

Jordan Garcia

Jane Gatzemeier

Ashley Gilbert

Jadon Grove

Rachael Johnson

Rhonda Marzoq

Erin McCabe

Andrew Nguyen

Senior Spirit WeekSenior Spirit WeekMay 11-15May 11-15

Monday, May 11- Senioritis Day (wear Monday, May 11- Senioritis Day (wear PJ’s)PJ’s)

Tuesday, May 12-College/Career DayTuesday, May 12-College/Career Day

Wednesday, May 13-Wet ‘n Wild Wednesday, May 13-Wet ‘n Wild Wednesday (beachwear)Wednesday (beachwear)

Thursday, May 14-Senior Citizen DayThursday, May 14-Senior Citizen Day

Friday, May 15-Black OutFriday, May 15-Black Out

Yearbook Senior Preview PartyYearbook Senior Preview Party

• Thursday, May 14• Practice Gym• Periods 5-7• Free• DJ, snacks and friends!• Buy a yearbook for $75 cash only

• Pick up or purchase only

Senior’s Last BashSenior’s Last Bash Tuesday, May 26 Tuesday, May 26 Dave and Buster’s at Desert RidgeDave and Buster’s at Desert Ridge 7:00-10:00 PM7:00-10:00 PM FREE FREE DVHS seniors only! No guests or DVHS seniors only! No guests or

underclassmen allowedunderclassmen allowed

“Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no

path and leave a trail”

Good Luck Class of 2015

See you at the University of Phoenix Stadium on

May 29 at 1:30 PM