May 2014
Dear Parent or Guardian:
As the end of the year approaches, it is with pleasure that we provide you with a list of
upcoming school activities for the Class of 2014.
We have also enclosed a list of student expectations for the graduation exercise to be held
Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the Brome County Veterans Memorial Arena. By tradition, Binghamton
High School’s graduation exercise is formal and dignified. All students who meet the graduation
requirements and choose to participate are expected to adhere to these guidelines.
On Thursday, May 29, seniors who are receiving awards, along with their families and friends,
are invited to attend our Annual Senior Awards Assembly at 7:00 PM in the Helen Foley Theatre.
We hope that the enclosed information will assist you in making plans for June. Please SAVE
the schedule so that you may stay abreast of your student’s activities.
We trust that this letter and schedule will help answer any questions that you may have.
Sincerely,
Roxie H. Oberg
Principal
Sue Bird
Class Advisor
Enclosure
Eudes M. Clarke
Assistant Principal
Karen Koyanagi
Class Advisor
Donna Tucker
Senior Advisor
*** COMMENCEMENT SCHEDULE
SENIORS:
JUNE 2014 ***
READ THIS BULLETIN THOROUGHLY AND SAVE
May 28, Wednesday
 Senior Night Live Kick-Off
 BHS Gym @ Lunch – 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
 Free – Lunch will be provided Yearbooks to be handed out
May 29, Thursday
 Awards Assembly in the Helen Foley Theatre 7:00 PM
May 30, Friday
Senior prom -- The Holiday Inn Arena from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Tickets must be purchased by 1:00 PM May 30
 One member of each couple must be a candidate for graduation.
 The graduate’s name will be checked off the candidate list.
NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED AFTER 10:00 PM. YOU CANNOT LEAVE THE
PREMISES AND EXPECT TO BE RE-ADMITTED. ARRANGE ALL PLANS BEFORE
ENTERING.
 Prom tickets will be on sale only in Room A110 beginning Monday, May 19. Price: $25.00 each.
All commitments to the class and other clubs must be taken care of before purchasing prom tickets.
 Picture information will be handed out with the prom ticket. The price of the prom ticket includes
one free 4 x 6 picture.
 The senior prom is a chemical-free event. A breathalyzer screening test is administered to all
students upon entry to the prom.
May 30-May 31, Friday-Saturday
The Senior Night Live Prom Party; midnight until 4:30 AM at Binghamton High School
 The Senior Prom and Senior Night Live Prom Party are chemical-free school sponsored events.
Students who are identified as using, in possession of, or distributing chemical substance/alcohol
will be removed from these events. Parents will be notified promptly by school officials.
 No Cost! You do not have to attend the prom to attend Senior Night Live
June 13-June 14, Friday-Saturday
 Senior Trip to Six Flags Great Adventure
 Bus leaves at 6:30 PM and returns approximately 7:30 AM Saturday
June 27, Friday
 Rehearsal for graduation at the Arena at 1:00 PM Please be prompt
 If you expect to participate in the Commencement exercises you must be at this rehearsal.
NO ONE IS EXCUSED EARLY. Rehearsal takes approximately 1-½ hours depending on
your cooperation.
June 29, Sunday
Commencement – Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena 1:00 PM – Please be responsible
 Be at the Arena at 12:15 PM with cap and gown. Come earlier if you wish to take pictures with
your family. Try on your gown before today. Please iron or press the wrinkles out. Use cool
setting.
 Do not park your car in front of the Arena.
 After the graduation exercises, pick up your diploma. KEEP YOUR CAP AND GOWN!!!
 If you have any problem concerning this schedule, please see Mrs. Tucker in A110, early in June.
 There will be limited seating on the main floor for handicapped individuals plus one (1) attendant
and also in the handicapped area of the stands
Senior Night Live Kick-Off
When:
Where:
Cost:
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
BHS Gym Lunch -- 11:00 to 11:45
Free—lunch will be provided
Yearbooks to be handed out
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Awards
When:
Where:
Time:
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Helen Foley Theater
7:00 PM
Refreshments to follow
Letter of invitation sent to all award recipients
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Senior Prom
When:
Where:
Time:
Music:
Cost:
Photos:
Friday, May 30, 2014
Holiday Inn Arena
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Jimmie Malone
$25.00 each
Photo information is to be handed out when prom tickets are purchased. The price of
the prom ticket includes one free 4 x 6 picture.
Tickets scheduled to go on sale Monday, May 19 in A110.
The senior prom is a chemical-free event. A breathalyzer screening test is
administered to all students upon entry to the prom.
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Senior Night Live
When:
Where:
Time:
Friday-Saturday, May 30-May 31, 2014
Binghamton High School
midnight – 4:30 AM
No Cost! You need not attend the prom to attend Senior Night Live
Senior Class Trip
When:
Where:
Time:
Friday, June 13, 2014 – Saturday, June 14, 2014
Six Flags Great Adventure – Jackson, NJ
6:30 PM – 7:30 AM
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Rehearsal:
Graduation:
Friday, June 27, 2014 1:00 PM at the Arena
Sunday, June 29, 2014 1:00 PM
Announcements (not cap and gown) are in. Please have your student pick
them up in A110 before school, after school, or during conference period.
If you did not order announcements, there are extras available for $1.25
each.
Cap and gowns will be handed out alphabetically starting June 2. Each family will
receive 15 tickets for the Arena when they pick up their cap and gown.
ONLY THOSE STUDENTS THAT MEET THE NYS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS BY
JUNE WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRADUATION CEREMONY.
IF YOUR STUDENT IS NOT GOING TO GRADUATE AND YOU WOULD LIKE A
REFUND ON YOUR GRADUATION PACKAGE, A WRITTEN REQUEST MUST BE SENT
TO JOSTENS BEFORE JUNE 30.
BHS Expectations for Graduation
Participation in the Binghamton High School Graduation Ceremony is voluntary. Any student who
chooses to participate should understand that this will be a formal, dignified ceremony.
1.
This is your last activity as a Binghamton High School student – make it the best one! Take PRIDE in
your actions throughout the entire program.
2.
Report to the Arena by 12:15 PM on Sunday, June 29, 2014
3.
Assemble outside the Arena on Stuart Place. This is where the procession will be formed.
4.
Do not bring purses or other articles with you, including flowers. There is nowhere to check them.
5.
Gentlemen – Shirt with collar-preferably white. Dress slacks --- no jeans. No shorts, No Sneakers,
No Sandals. Please Wear Socks. Suit jacket not required under gown. .
6.
Ladies – No jeans, No Shorts, No Sneakers, Casual Sandals or flip flops.
7.
Ladies – Please remember your cap when planning your hairstyle.
8.
Wear caps solidly on your head rather than on the back of your head.
9.
Tassels are worn on left side of cap throughout entire program.
10.
Walk with your head up and your shoulders back; stay even with your partner.
11.
No alterations to the caps or gowns will be allowed. This means tape, drawings corsages, etc.
12.
The cap and gown are yours to keep as a memento.
To be respectful of all graduates, please hold your celebration until after the last graduate has returned to
their seat.
13.
All pictures are to be taken prior to graduation and prior to 12:30 PM Please ask your guests not to
exit the stands and approach the main floor during the ceremony to take pictures. It causes congestion,
is not fair to the handicapped people who are seated on the floor, it is distracting and it is a potential
safety hazard.
14.
No gifts are to be sent to the Arena. There is no one who will receive them.
15.
Your graduation gown should be ironed. (Be careful…the material is fragile. Use a low setting on your
iron).
16.
Symphonic Winds – seats will be saved for you. After the music selection, take your seat with the class.
REMINDER: Rehearsal will be on Friday June 27, 2014 at the Arena at 1:00 PM