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HTHS Class of 2023 Graduation
Tuesday May 23, 2023
7:00 pm Husky Stadium
Information below is subject to minor change.
Tickets & Graduation Practice
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How many tickets will our family receive to attend graduation?
Ten graduation tickets will be issued per family. Six of the ten tickets will be color coded/marked as "rain tickets". In the event of poor weather, the ceremony will be moved to Bryant Bank Arena (large gym) and each family will have six "rain tickets".
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How will tickets be distributed to students?
Tickets will be distributed at graduation practice on Monday, May 22nd. Graduation practice will take place at 6:00 pm at the stadium on Monday, May 22nd. Attendance is required.
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If a friend or family member will not be attending, will there be other options for them to view the ceremony?
The graduation ceremonies will be live-streamed by Trussville Tribune at https://www.trussvilletribune.com/trib-tv/ and Trussville Tribune's Facebook page.
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If my family isn't going to use all ten tickets, may we given them to someone else?
Yes.
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Will there be a graduation practice?
Yes! Graduates should gather at the stadium complex on the multipurpose field behind the scoreboard by 6:00 pm on Monday, May 22nd.
Practice will be under an hour and graduates will receive their graduation tickets and a popsicle at the end of practice.
Attending graduation practice is required. All graduates should arrange work and personal schedules so that they can attend.
Stadium Information
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Is there a graduation/stadium diagram?
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What time will the stadium gates open for attendees?
The stadium gates will open at 6:00 pm for the 7:00 pm graduation ceremony. Everyone will be required to present their ticket upon entry. There will be no "will call" booth available. Ticket takers will not be able to hold tickets for friends/family members arriving at a later time.
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Where should we park?
Parents are encouraged to drop off their graduate at the multipurpose/tailgating field behind the Civic Center at the scoreboard end of the stadium. Graduates driving themselves can park in the stadium or field house lots. Additional parking for attendees is available at the high school.
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Will there be wheelchair access and handicap seating?
Yes, wheelchair access and handicap seating are available. Any entrance may be used. Guests must provide their own wheelchairs and assistance. Stadium ushers will be present to guide handicapped guests to reserved handicap seating.
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Will family members be allowed to enter the field area after the ceremony?
Yes. After the ceremony, families can join their graduates on the field for photographs.
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In case of poor weather, what is the plan?
If poor weather dictates a move indoors, the ceremony will be held in the Bryant Bank Arena (large gym). Note that each graduate will have only 6 (not 10) "rain" tickets in the event of an indoor ceremony. Other family members and friends will be able to watch the live stream provided by The Trussville Tribune.
Diplomas, Programs, Photographer, Graduate Dress Code
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How will my son or daughter receive the actual diploma since it is just the diploma cover given during the ceremony?
Following the graduation ceremony, students will proceed to the scoreboard end zone where staff members will distribute each student's actual diploma.
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If we choose not to attend, how will my son or daughter receive his or her diploma?
Graduates can come to the HTHS counseling office beginning the day after graduation. The phone number is 228-4026.
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Will programs be available at the ceremony? If we do not attend the cermony, will we be able to get a copy of the program?
Programs will be provided at the ceremony. Also, each graduate will be given a keepsake program that will be a part of their diploma packet.
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Will a photographer take photos of my senior on the stage?
The Belmont Studios photographer will be taking photos of your senior on the stage.
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Is there a dress code for graduates?
Yes.
Boys: Dark pants (no jeans) and a white dress shirt, preferably with a tie. Dark shoes and socks. No flip flops or tennis shoes.
Girls: Dress with a hemline that won’t show under the gown. No flip flops. Neutral colored shoes only. Dark pants with white shirt if not wearing a dress.
All students: No decorations on the tops of hats. Nothing worn on the outside of the graduation gown i.e. around the neck other than school approved stoles and cords.