Class of 2015
Moore High School
300 North Eastern Avenue
Moore, OK 73160
(405) 735-4700
Seniors act maturely. They use good judgment, including
clothing choices. Inappropriate dress for senior functions
includes, but is not limited to, jeans, sunglasses, headgear,
athletic shoes, and shorts. Inappropriate behavior or dress
may result in disciplinary measures. Senior dress and
behavior at all senior events must comply with all dress
codes and school rules set forth in the Student
Handbook as well as this handout.
PROM
April 20-24: Prom Tickets will be on sale in Room 631
before and after school for $30.00 (cash only) per person.
After April 24th the price will be $35.00 and tickets will be
sold at announced times only. Only currently enrolled
MHS seniors and juniors may purchase tickets. An MHS
photo ID is required.
One person may buy a maximum of two tickets. The person
for whom you buy a ticket must attend and enter the Prom
with you; sophomores or other guests may attend only if
escorted by a currently enrolled MHS senior or junior. Any
student who does not attend MHS must have a guest form
on file. Guest forms may be obtained from Ms. Higbe in
Room 631.
Prom photos may be taken by appointment from 3:00 to
6:00 p.m. on May 9 at Blunck’s Studio, 228 W. Main, or at
the Prom on May 9 from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Embassy
Suites Ballroom. Pre-Prom picture packets will be sold in
the cafeteria.
May 9: The Prom will be from 8:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. at
the Embassy Suites in Norman. In order to be admitted,
both you and your guest must have a ticket and a photo ID.
No one will be admitted unless accompanied by a currently
enrolled MHS senior or junior. All students and their
guests must adhere to all Prom and all school rules. Hors
d’oeuvres and entertainment will be provided. A coat/hat
check stand, located in the ballroom, will be provided by
the Junior Class, free of charge. All hats and canes must
be checked upon entering.
No one may leave the Prom and return later. Any person
who smells of alcohol or appears to be under the influence
of an illegal substance will be turned over to the on-duty
Oklahoma City police officers and school administrators.
Smoking is prohibited! Proper formal attire is required.
Ladies should wear a formal dress and dress shoes. Men
should wear formal dress, including a dress shirt, dress
slacks (no black jeans or Wranglers), a dress coat, dress
socks, and dress shoes. Those dressed inappropriately will
not be admitted and will not be given a refund.
Senior Activities
March 31-April 2: Seniors may pick up their orders of
announcements, caps, and gowns in the Lecture Center
from 11:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Your balance is due at the
time of delivery.
May 5-15: Before school and both lunches in Room 742
Senior Breakfast tickets will be sold for $15.00 (cash
only, NO CHECKS) per senior. Only currently enrolled
seniors may attend. No breakfast tickets will be sold at the
Moore Norman Technology Center South Penn Campus.
May 13: Junior escorts and announcers will be released
by intercom from 5th hour to report to the main floor of the
large gym for a training session. These students will miss
the remainder of 5th hour.
May 19: MHS will present Senior
the MHS Auditorium area from
Athletic, military, and academic
presented. A reception to honor the
the ceremony.
Scholarship Night in
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
awards will also be
recipients will follow
May 14: MHS is proud of Senior Dress-Up Day. It is
required for ladies to wear a dress or blouse/skirt (white is
traditional) and dress shoes. It is required for men to wear
a dress shirt, tie, slacks, and dress shoes. Being part of this
tradition allows the entire school to recognize your
achievement and to honor you as a senior. Report to zero
and first hours as usual. You will be dismissed by intercom
at approximately 8:30 a.m. for the Senior Group Photo
which you may order from Candid Color. Payment must
be made at the time of the order. Checks should be made
payable to Candid Color, and any questions regarding
your order should be directed to Candid Color Customer
Service at 951-7300. Order forms (with pricing) will be
distributed to you through English classes and should be
brought with you when the photo is taken. Seniors will
return to class after the photo is taken.
All seniors should wear the graduation gown, but not the cap nor any
hoods / cords / sashes / etc, for this photo. Women must wear a dress
and dress shoes; men must wear a dress shirt, a tie, dress slacks, and
dress shoes. Without these, you will not be photographed with the
group. No one may wear headgear of any kind or sunglasses. Any
inappropriate behavior or gestures during the photo session
may result in suspension from school and all remaining
senior activities, including graduation and final exams.
1:11 p.m.: Seniors will report to the gym’s main floor for
the first Commencement practice.
This practice is
REQUIRED for participation in Commencement. All
seats for graduation exercises will be assigned at this
practice, and roll will be taken. Do not bring the cap and
gown to this practice. Appropriate school dress is
required.
May 17: The Moore Ministerial Alliance invites you to
celebrate the Baccalaureate service at Crossroads Church
(8901 SW 89th and Shields Blvd.) at 3:00 p.m. Seniors
choosing to participate must arrive no later than 2:30 and
wear graduation gown (no cap). Senior ladies must wear
dresses and dress shoes; gentlemen must wear a dress shirt,
tie, dress slacks, dress socks, and dress shoes. Gentlemen
should not wear a suit coat under their gowns. Any Senior
wearing jeans, shorts, athletic shoes, sandals, or other
inappropriate clothing will not be allowed to participate.
Do not chew gum!
Commencement
May 19: At 9:30 a.m., seniors will gather for the Senior
Breakfast in the Conference Center of the Moore Norman
Technology Center South Penn Campus (SW 134th and
Pennsylvania Ave.) in Oklahoma City. Seniors will not be
admitted without a ticket (tickets will NOT be sold at the
door) and must dress appropriately. Senior men must wear
a dress shirt, tie, dress slacks and dress shoes. Senior
women must wear a dress and dress shoes. Faddish clothes
will not be tolerated. Any senior not appropriately dressed
will be denied admission and will not be given a refund.
Smoking is prohibited!
(May 19th cont’d.) Second Commencement practice at
Moore High School on the main floor of the gym will begin
at 1:11 p.m.
Seniors must attend the second REQUIRED
commencement practice held in the MHS Gym. Roll
will be taken!
May 23: At 9:30 a.m., Commencement will take place in
the Great Arena of the Cox Convention Center. Seniors
must arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. Wear both cap and
gown and dress appropriately as noted for the
Baccalaureate service and for the Senior Breakfast. Any
senior not dressed appropriately will not be allowed to
participate and will be pulled from the line. During
commencement, do not chew gum! Also do not tape, paint,
pin, or otherwise deface your cap or gown with any sort of
message! Violation of these or other school rules may
result in the diploma being withdrawn and held. Please
remember that graduation is a privilege and not a right!
You should also obey all laws. You are subject to arrest by
the Oklahoma City police for the use of alcohol or any
illegal substance, for the possession or use of fireworks, or
for disruptive behavior. Smoking is prohibited.
Parking for the Commencement ceremony Saturday
morning, parking will be available in the Cox Convention
Center underground garage at a cost of no less than $8 per
car and in ground-level parking lots at a cost of no less than
$8 per car.
Year-End Activities
May 15: 10:45-3:11 Senior Class Yearbook distribution
and cookout
Seniors will be released by intercom.
Semester Tests for Seniors:
May 26: Hour 0, 1, 3, 5
May 27: Hour 0, 2, 4, 6
June 12: Diplomas will be available in the Main Office
from 9:00 a.m. until noon (unless a hold has been placed on
the record). You must turn in your MHS photo ID to
claim the diploma. Two official eight-semester transcripts
will be given to each 2015 graduating senior along with
your diploma. If more transcripts are needed, you may
order and prepay at diploma pick-up. They will be ready
June 19, if preordered/prepaid by June 12th (pick-up in the
Main Office/Registrar’s Office—Jana Hodge). If you will
need a transcript mailed to you, you must provide a selfaddressed, stamped envelope and $0.25 for the transcript.
The cost of a transcript will increase to $1.00 each starting
June 22nd.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please ask Mr. Schwarz or Ms.
Gay in the Senior Office or one of the three Senior Class
Sponsors: Mr. Lawson, Mrs. Lewis, or Mr. Sanders.
Moore Public Schools requires that students have 22 credits
and lack no more than one core credit in order to participate
in the commencement ceremony and must have 23 credits,
in the appropriate course work, to receive a diploma.
Congratulations on your accomplishment!