April 1, 2013
Dear Parents and members of the graduating class of 2013
Please note the following very important dates and information.
Senior Class picture: Friday, April 19th during the assembly period on the football field
Graduation Speaker Auditions: Tuesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 16th 3:30 pm in
the Bowe Theater
Four graduating seniors will be selected to speak during commencement. This is a closed audition
session. Speeches in Spanish and English are presented.
Senior Scholarship Night: Wednesday May 29th 7:00 – 9:00 pm in the Bowe Theater to
give deserved recognition to the Class of 2013 local scholarship recipients, we have chosen a special
night to honor their efforts and acknowledge the contributors. All seniors, families, and friends are
invited and encouraged to attend. Scholarship recipients will receive special invitations prior to May
20th. If seniors receive notification of local scholarships at home, please notify the guidance
department by calling Lucy Marquez at 386-2770 so that we may honor all recipients on May 29th.
Senior final class days and check out of school: Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday,
June 5
All coursework must be completed for teacher sign-off by 3:30pm, Wednesday, June 5.
All records of independent study completion, grades, etc. must be to your counselor by May 15,
2013.
Graduation practice: Thursday, June 6 (8:30am-11am), Friday, June 7 (8am – Noon)
at Henderson Stadium
All graduating seniors must successfully attend both practice sessions. Students are expected to park
behind the visitor bleachers at Henderson Stadium. Seniors must adjust work and personal schedules
to accommodate the practice schedule.
Graduation Ceremony: Friday, June 7 at 7:30 – 9:00 pm at Henderson Stadium
The graduation ceremony will be held on the HRVHS football field and each graduating senior will
receive three tickets for preferred seating. Tickets will be distributed to seniors at the final graduation
practice on the morning of June 7th. Due to limited seating, the only way to get more tickets is to ask
a classmate for any extras she/he may not need. Parents, family, and friends must have a ticket to
gain entrance to the preferred section prior to 7:15pm. Tickets will be collected. No tickets will be
required for seats outside the preferred area. In the event of rain, please do not bring an umbrella. It
would obstruct the view of others. A professional photographer will be taking photos of each
graduate as they receive their diploma. Photos can be purchased at clients.gradimages.com.
Families in need of handicapped access should contact the senior class advisors in advance in order
to secure the best accommodation.
To participate in the graduation ceremony all seniors must:
a) be officially certified through guidance – NO EXCEPTIONS. The counselors will be distributing
information to seniors at a later date,
b) provide documentation to counselors that any correspondence and/or independent study
classes are completed by May 15th,
c) be completely finished with all diploma requirements by 3:30 pm, June 5, 2013
d) attend two mandatory practices:
1. Thursday, June 6 @ 8:30am-11am
2. Friday, June 7 @ 8:00am-Noon
Understand and adhere to the following:
e) Graduation is a formal ceremony that is a privilege to attend. Students must be appropriately
attired in their caps and gowns with no adornment. The preferred attire is dresses, dress slacks,
and dress shoes. No shorts are allowed. Drugs and alcohol are prohibited. Graduation is a
school activity and all school rules apply. Failure to follow these rules will result in being prohibited
from going through the graduation ceremony.
f) Maintain an acceptable behavior record throughout the remainder of HRVHS functions.**
Diplomas
Diplomas will be issued by the Guidance Department at the following times and locations:
Guidance Office
June 10 through June 28
8:30AM-3:30PM Monday-Friday
District Office
July 1 through August 22
9:00AM-4:00PM Monday-Friday
Guidance Office
August 23 and beyond
8:30AM-3:30PM Monday-Friday
Seniors: Remember to sign up for the Senior All-night Party to be held the night of graduation
at the Elks’ Lodge. Permission slips are available in the main office.
If you have further questions, please contact senior advisors, Cary Mallon,
cary.mallon@hoodriver.k12.or.us or Leisa Runyan, leisa.runyan@hoodriver.k12.or.us.
or call at 386-4500.
Sincerely,
Cary Mallon
Leisa Runyan
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Senior Class Advisors
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**Senior students who receive behavior referrals during any school day or school activity risk losing their privilege to
participate in spring events such as the Luau, Mr. HRV, Evening of Excellence, Senior Scholarship Night and/or Graduation.