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-Information courtesy Vance County Schools
Vance County High School’s graduation event is set for Saturday, May 23, 2020. Vance County Schools released the following information for those participating in the drive-thru style event:
Program of Events
At your designated time, enter from Rock Mill Road to Mt. Carmel Church Road (by Clarke Elementary). No open-air
vehicles or passengers in truck beds are permitted. Please do not arrive before your scheduled time.
Welcome
Receive your graduation program
Station 1: Graduate Check-in
One vehicle per graduate | stop at the check-in station | a paper with the graduate’s name will be placed under the windshield wiper
Station 2: Line-up
Follow directives of staff for vehicle line up | pay careful attention to the line to keep it moving smoothly
Station 3: Processional
When the graduate nears the graduation station, a runner will take the windshield wiper sign to the name reader
Graduate Preparation Zone
Pay attention to signs for directions
Station 4: Graduation
Wait for the sign to show the graduate may exit vehicle | the student will walk to the stage | the student’s name will
be called as they walk across the stage | receive diploma cover and photo opportunity | the student will return to vehicle immediately | the car will then join the recessional line
Station 5: Recessional
Watch for signs and move to the graduate pick up spot | all vehicles must make a right on to Garrett Rd upon exiting graduation
Guidelines:
No restroom facilities will be available | cap & gowns with VCHS stole are required to participate in graduation | the
graduate should be positioned in the vehicle to be the only person that needs to step out of the car upon arrival at the graduation point | graduation signs can be picked up after all graduation ceremonies have concluded
Arrival Time by Graduate’s Last Name:
- 9 a.m. ~ A-B
- 9:30 a.m. ~ C-D
- 10:15 a.m. ~ E – Harley
- 10:45 a.m. ~ Harris – J
- 11:30 a.m. ~ K-M
- 12 p.m. ~ O-R
- 12:45 p.m. ~ S-V
- 1:15 p.m. ~ W-Z
Note from Vance County Schools: We are excited about graduation! It is our hope that seniors will celebrate by decorating their cap or even their vehicle. As a reminder, no open-air vehicles are permitted (convertibles, bikes, open-top jeeps, etc) and no one will be permitted to ride in the back of a pickup truck. Only one vehicle is permitted per graduate.
As you proceed through the graduation line-up, you will see signs giving instructions. We ask that you pay close attention to ensure a smooth process. Everyone must remain in their vehicle throughout. The graduate will be informed when they are able
to exit the vehicle. We also ask that you avoid loud music and horn honking.
We cannot wait to celebrate the Class of 2020!
