Graduation is a formal event!
The following clothing is not acceptable for your graduation ceremony.
Jeans
PJ's
Athletic Pants
Joggers
Shorts
Flip Flops
Slides
House shoes
Dress for Ladies:
Green gown, cap, tassel and stole: The cap is to be worn flat on the head with the point at the center of the forehead and tassel on the right side
Under-gown attire: Dress or slacks. Any type of dress may be worn under the gown as long as it does not show below the gown. If the dress shows, it should be a solid neutral color (beige, khaki, grey, navy blue, black, or brown). Slacks should be dress slacks in a solid neutral color.
Shoes: Sandals, wedges, dressy boots, other dress shoes in neutral colors; no bright colors that may distract from the graduation regailia, no tennis shoes, no flip flops, and no house shoes. Shoes with heels higher than 3 inches will cause you to trip and fall because the field is soft and they will sink in.
Dress for Men:
Green gown, cap, tassel and stole: The cap is to be worn flat on the head with the point at the center of the forehead and tassel on the right side
Under-gown attire: Dress slacks in a solid neutral color (beige, khaki, grey, navy blue, black, or brown). White-collared dress shirt with a tie of any color (no bowtie); or a collarless shirt/tee shirt. The collarless shirt/tee shirt should be solid in color, with no writing or artwork. A collarless shirt/tee-shirt cannot be visible when the graduate is wearing his gown.
Shoes: dress shoes or boots in a neutral color; no bright colors that may distract from the graduation regailia, no tennis shoes, no flip flops, and no house shoes.
SENIOR DRESS FOR CEREMONY
Graduates should arrive at specified time, dressed for the ceremony in cap, gown, tassel, stole, and correct under-gown attire and shoes. No senior will be permitted to march unless he/she is dressed appropriately for the ceremony.
Seniors may not alter their cap, gown, stole, tassel, or person with writing, decorations, drawings, etc. Only Academic regalia issued by Ola High School may be worn in the ceremony.
Before entering the holding area, seniors will be checked by faculty for proper attire. Any inappropriate items found on the seniors will be confiscated.
A security officer will also be checking for seniors who appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. No senior who is under the influence will be permitted to march. Seniors can be pulled from the line up at any time.
CAPS AND GOWNS
Only school issued regalia is permitted at graduation. Stoles, sashes, medals, cords, tassels or any other cap/gown adornments that were not issued from Henry County School District are not to be worn to the graduation ceremony.
Cap and Gowns will be distributed in May to Seniors who have met all obligations. Payment for the cap/gown is included in senior fees.
Care of Graduation Stole and Gown
The Stole- Tips & Warnings- Iron the satin stole ONLY if absolutely necessary- Remember that satin burns or scorches very easily
To protect the sheen, turn the stole inside out before you begin.
Place the iron at its lowest steam setting.
When ironing, do not subject it to direct heat from the iron. Use a protective covering, such as a lightweight towel, to absorb some of the heat from the iron.
Place the towel between the stole and the iron.
Keep your iron moving- never let it sit in one place. Use fast, smooth, steady strokes.
The replacement cost of the stole: $20.00. Quantities are limited; no guarantee is given that a replacement is available.
The Gown- Tips & Warnings- The synthetic material of which the gown is made is extremely heat sensitive
Hang your gown immediately upon taking it out of the package. There will be some wrinkles in it from being folded up, but they should disappear after a few days.
Hang your gown in the bathroom for a couple of days if the wrinkles are not coming out. The steam from the shower will act as a wrinkle remover.
Use a steamer.
Place the gown along with a damp towel in the dryer on low heat for 15 minutes.
If you decide to iron it… Place the iron at its lowest steam setting.
When ironing, do not subject the gown to direct heat from the iron. Use a protective covering, such as a lightweight towel, to absorb some of the heat from the iron.
Place the towel between the gown and the iron.
Keep your iron moving- never let it sit in one place. Use fast, smooth, steady strokes.
Take your gown to the dry cleaners if you are not comfortable ironing it yourself. It will cost you money, but that may be better than risking the chance of an iron imprint on your gown.
Replacement cost of the gown: $50.00. Quantities are limited; no guarantee is given that a replacement is available.
Replacement cost of the tassel: $10.00. Quantities are limited; no guarantee is given that a replacement is available.