Important Graduation Information
Diplomas: If you walk at Rupp Arena, your diploma will be handed to you. If you do not walk,
you may pick up your diploma from your home high school.
Transcripts: You MUST set up a Parchment Account in order to send your final transcript to the
college/university of your choice. ALL final transcripts will be sent at the end of the year after
graduation through Parchment - www.parchment.com If you don't have an account yet, please
set it up and start using this free service to send your current and final transcript. Make sure
you choose your HOME HIGH SCHOOL in LEXINGTON, KY for your high school. For current
transcript requests - Choose Current Grading Period. For Final Transcripts after graduation
with graduation date included choose - Next Grading Period.
ACT Retakes: Register online at ACT.org if you would like to retake the ACT
Books/Fees: All books must be returned and all fees must be paid. This is for all Fayette Co.
Schools. Students will not be allowed to walk at Rupp Arena if books and fees are outstanding.
Rupp Arena Graduation Ceremonies
Caps and Gowns must be worn for the Rupp Arena Graduations
Caps should be worn on the center/top of your head, not on the back. If you need pins
or clips to hold it on, bring them with you. Tassels go on the right until “it’s official.”
Remember, graduation is a dignified and formal ceremony.
Please hang your gowns now. If you wait until the day, the wrinkles will not come out.
Here are some suggested ways to get the wrinkles out: hang the gown in the bathroom
while you take a shower, steam out the wrinkles, put the gown in the dryer with a damp
washcloth. Do not iron the gown, it will melt.
Formal clothes are to be worn under the gowns. Ladies can wear a dress, skirt, or pants
and a nice top with appropriate dress shoes. Gentleman need to wear ties, collared
shirts, dress pants with dress shoes.
DO NOT WEAR tennis shoes, flip flops, tank tops or jeans/jean shorts.
When you receive your diploma, take it with your left hand and shake hands with the
Board of Education Member with your right hand. Practice this. As you receive your
diploma, the photographer will take your picture. Be sure to pause about five seconds
to allow the picture to be taken.
On the day of your graduation, you should report to Rupp Arena 1 hour and 15 minutes
before the actual graduation. You can park in the Manchester Street lot (former Cox
Street Lot) at Rupp Arena (free with cap and gown).
If you do not attend graduation practice, you will not be
allowed to walk at graduation.
Senior Inspiration:
Some schools have a senior inspiration. This is an optional non-denominational church service
event. Students wear caps and gowns. Check your high school websites for more info.
The Learning Center @ Linlee
Practice:
Thursday, May 28 @9:30 a.m. at TLC
Graduation:
Thursday, May 28 @3:00 p.m. at TLC (report by 2:00)
Bryan Station High School
Practice:
Friday, May 29 @8:30 at Bryan Station High
Graduation:
Saturday, May 30 @10:00 a.m. Rupp Arena (report by 8:45)
Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School
Practice:
Friday, May 29 @ 8:25 a.m. at Dunbar High (breakfast following)
Graduation:
Saturday, May 30 @4:00 p.m. at Rupp Arena (report by 2:45)
Henry Clay High School
Practice:
Friday, May 29 @4:00 p.m. at Henry Clay High
Graduation:
Saturday, May 30 @ 1:00 p.m. Rupp Arena (report by 11:45)
Lafayette High School
Practice:
Thursday, May 28 a.m. 8:30-11:30 at Lafayette High
Graduation:
Friday, May 29 at 4:00 p.m. Rupp Arena (report by 2:45)
Tates Creek High School
Senior Inspiration:
Thursday, May 21 @ 7:00 p.m. Thoroughbred Center Pavilion
Practice:
Friday, May 29 @ 8:25 a.m. Tates Creek Creek High Gym
Graduation:
Friday, May 29 @ 7:00 p.m. Rupp Arena (report by 5:45)
We are proud of you and want this to be a special day for you and your family. Thank you for
your cooperation.