SENIOR CLASS UPDATE 2015
RE: Important Senior Class Events
Dear Senior Parents and members of the Class of 2015,
As we quickly move through the second semester, the preparations for various senior events,
including graduation have begun. Since May of last year, the administration, faculty and senior
moderator have looked closely at the following senior related activities and have pursued ways to keep
our costs in check and yet make these events successful for all involved. Seniors will need permission
forms for the PROM and the GRADBASH trip in order to participate. The cost of senior events is listed in
this announcement. The Baccalaureate/Graduation Dinner reservation forms will be sent to you soon.
If you have any questions about the payments or deadlines, please contact me. Parents may drop
off forms or payments in the main office just make sure you write the event and Mr. Reese on the
envelope. Students can also turn in forms, cash or checks to me in room P1. Please be mindful of the
various deadlines. I am excited to be working with you during this important and meaningful time at
Bishop Verot. Together we can make this another memorable senior year.
Sincerely,
Michael S. Reese
Senior Class Moderator
School: (239) 274-6754
Cell: (570) 926-0343
Email: michael.reese@bvhs.org
IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION
GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Graduation announcements will be distributed in March during the lunch periods. If you have not ordered your
graduation announcements, do so as soon as possible to ensure on-time delivery. Ordering can be done through
the Balfour site at www.BALFOUR.com.
CAPS AND GOWNS
Seniors will receive their caps and gown for graduation in early May. These items come at no additional cost.
ACT PRACTICE TEST (grades 9-11) – Tuesday, February 24th No Classes for seniors this day.
LIVE JESUS RETREAT – February 26th to March 1st
A great way to put things in perspective as high school draws to a close. No student should leave Verot without
experiencing a Live Jesus Retreat. The cost is $200 per student and is negotiable in cases of financial hardship. For
more information, contact Mr. Burbach at matt.burbach@bvhs.org or (239)274-6792.
SERVICE HOURS DUE – March 2nd
All documented service hours are due to the Campus Ministry office by the end of 6th period. Students must have
a total of 30 documented hours for the school year at preapproved not for profit service sites. Failure to turn in
documented points by the deadline will result in a Saturday detention for each week the hours are not completed.
Ultimately, students must do the service hours to graduate. Contact Mr. Burbach if you have any questions.
EASTER VACATION – April 2nd to April 12th
Classes resume on Monday, April 13th.
SENIOR ATHLETIC BANQUET (Hall of Fame) – Wednesday, April 15th (6:00 PM)
All senior athletes that received a varsity letter will be guests at a dinner to honor their achievements. Senior
athletes will receive an invitation and will attend compliments of the Athletic Booster Club, and should make plans
to attend. Parents and guests are also invited to attend; tickets are $25 per person.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARS BANQUET – Thursday, April 23rd (6:00pm)
The evening will begin with Mass at Resurrection of Our Lord Church at 6:00 PM followed by dinner right after
Mass in the Parish Hall to honor students who have achieved Principal’s List 1st , 2nd and 3rd quarter. Invitations
will be sent out in March.
SENIOR SERVICE DAY – Friday, April 24th (9:00-1:30)
All seniors will participate in a day of service and prayer. Students will work at service sites from 9am-noon; have
lunch together as a class in Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers. We will conclude the day with a prayer
service. Students will be dismissed when site clean-up is complete.
SENIOR/JUNIOR PROM – Saturday, April 25th (8:00 to 11:00pm)
Prom will be held downtown at the Sydney & Berne Davis Art Center. Detailed guidelines for the dress codes will
be disseminated to the students in February and sent home to parents via e-blast. Tickets will be on sale from
April 20th to April 24th during the lunch periods. Tickets cost is $40 each and tickets will not be sold at the door.
Universal Grad Bash Senior Trip– Saturday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 3rd
Seniors will depart at 3:00pm from the BV school parking lot bound for Universal via charter bus. Students will
arrive back at BV at approximately 6:00am on Sunday. The cost for transportation, concert and park admission
ticket is $105. Permission slips and money are due to Mr. Reese no later than Tuesday, March 10th.
AP EXAMINATIONS – May 4th – May 15th
For the exact dates and times of each AP exam see the school calendar or contact Ms. Barbato in guidance.
LAST DAY OF CLASSES FOR SENIORS AND CLASS MEETING – Thursday, May 14th
Seniors “sign your shirt” dress. There will be a special afternoon assembly with important details and reminders
(arrival times, dress code, etc.) for the Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation. All seniors must be present.
SENIOR EXAMS AND TEXTBOOK COLLECTION – May 15, 18, 19
Senior Exams are given in the Cafeteria beginning at 7:00am, the schedule of exams will be posted ahead of time.
SPELLAMANIA – Wednesday, MAY 20th (1:00pm)
Show begins at 1:00 PM in the Nevins Gym. Parents are welcome. Dress Code: Casual, but appropriate. Seniors
should plan on arrive at 12:30 PM to get senior seating.
MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE – Friday, MAY 22nd (10:00am)
All seniors report to the Cafeteria at 10:00 AM for practice. Students must be on-time or they will be issued a work
detention following practice. Seniors that do not attend will not participate in graduation.
BACCALAUREATE MASS – Friday, MAY 22nd (5:00 pm)
The Mass will be held at St. John XXIII Catholic Church in Fort Myers. Seniors should arrive at the St. John XXIII
community room no later than 4:15 PM. Graduates must attend Baccalaureate in order to participate in
graduation. (Church address: 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912)
Dress Code for Mass:
Men: Dress shoes, dark slacks, dress shirt, tie, no earrings, hair neat, clean-shaven (no sneakers)
Ladies: Knee length skirts or dresses, dress shoes (flats or heels).
*Graduation Gowns: pressed and ironed. No caps to be worn.
BACCALAUREATE/GRADUATION DINNER – Friday, MAY 22nd (6:30pm)
The Baccalaureate/Graduation Dinner will be held at Harborside Events Center in Downtown Fort Myers following
the Mass. A Baccalaureate/Graduation Dinner Reservation sheet with prices and more detailed information will be
sent to you soon. All reservations are due by May 1st . Contact Mr. Reese for all questions or concerns.
GRADUATION – MAY 23rd (3:00pm)
Doors open to the Nevins Gym at 2:00pm. Seniors should report to the cafeteria by 2:15pm for lineup, dress code
check and class photo. Families will receive two (2) reserved floor tickets for graduation. Additional seating is
available in the bleachers on a first come, first served basis. There is not a limit to the number of guest per family,
but seats other than the reserved floor seats are first come, first serve. An online form for wheelchair access
seating requests and handicap parking will be available in May.
Dress Code for Graduation:
Men: Dress shoes, dark slacks, dress shirt, tie, no earrings, hair neat, clean-shaven
Ladies: Modest dresses or skirts, dress shoes (flats, preferably).
Graduation Gowns: pressed and ironed. Caps will be worn.
VALHALLA (PROJECT GRADUATION) – MAY 23rd (night)
This event is sponsored, organized, and supervised by senior parent volunteers and is not a Bishop Verot
sanctioned event. This all night party treats graduates to entertainment, activities, refreshments, and farewell
festivities while offering a memorable, alcohol and drug free celebration for the final gathering of the Class of
2015. Additional information will be released from senior parents.