Cap and Gown Info

Seniors MUST have a cap and gown purchased separately through Jostens in order to participate in Commencement.  Caps and gowns will be distributed in April outside of Room 159/Auditorium.  All financial obligations must be paid before the cap and gown can be given to the student.  Cap and gown measurements should have been turned in to Jostens in the fall.  For questions, contact John Armstrong, Josten's Representative.

CAPS, GOWNS and PROPER ATTIRE AT GRADUATION

Gowns must be pressed before being worn.  Please use a cool iron.  All students will also be wearing their HS medals and lanyards.  Dress shoes MUST be worn with the cap and gown.  Flip-flops, tennis shoes, and/or boots are NOT permitted.  Girls should wear dresses under their gowns.  Boys MUST wear dress pants, shirts, and ties.  Any senior NOT dressed appropriately will be removed from the ceremony.  Please let us know if these requirements create a problem for you.

What to wear:

• Gown:  must be pressed before being worn (cool iron or place a towel over it before you press it so you don’t scorch it)

• Cap:  point in the front, tassel to the right  - no writing, ornaments or signage on cap permitted.

• All seniors should be wearing their high school medallion and lanyard (this was provided in the envelope you received at commencement practice)

• Dress nicely under your gown;

  • Guys:  dress pants, shirts and ties.

  • Girls:  should wear dresses

• Dress shoes:  no flip-flops, no boots, no sneakers, avoid high heels or shoes that are difficult to walk in, as you will be walking up and down steps during graduation.

• You cannot wear any other apparel or signage with your cap and gown other than your tassel, your high school medallion and lanyard, and honor cord(s) if applicable.  Failure to follow these rules will result in non-participation in commencement.