Manchester Valley Class of 2012
Senior Information AssemblyAGENDA:
1. Introduction: Mr. Clark2. Balfour Update: Mr. Patrick Mahoney3. Admin. Reminders: Mr. Sanner4. After Prom: Ms. Camponeschi5. Advisors’ Reminders: Ms. Plunkett & Ms.
Goyette
A few words from:
• Mr. Clark, Principal
Balfour Updates
Mr. Patrick Mahoney
On The Horizon• March 30 -Deadline for submission of Community Service Hours to be considered for Senior
Awards Assembly due to Counseling Office• April 13 -Revised Deadline for submission of Academy Certificates and Academy
Achievement Awards due to Main Office• May 2 -Academic Letter and Gold Bar Assembly during SET (honoree families attend by
invitation)• May 16 -Senior House Meeting during SET in Auditorium
-Senior Permission slips due to Main Office (or stay all day after practices)• May 19 -PROM 8:00-11:00 p.m. at Valley Mansion in Hunt Valley, MD
-After Prom Party follows at MVHS sponsored by Parent Boosters• May 31 -Exams for Seniors only Mods 2 & 4• June 1 -Exams for Seniors only Mods 1 & 3
-Senior locker clean-out-Senior Picnic 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Four Seasons-All obligations settled by 3:00 p.m.-All media materials and/or obligations due by 3:00 p.m.
• June 4 -Senior Makeup Exams-Senior Dinner Cruise @ DC Harbor (bus departs from MVHS at 4:00 p.m.)Tickets on sale this week (optional only for graduating seniors)
• June 5 -Graduation practice at MVHS 9:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Graduation tickets distributed at conclusion of practice)
• June 6 -Senior Awards Assembly 9:00 a.m. (full attire) Seniors report to Gym by 8:30 a.m. ALL GRADUATES REQUIRED TO ATTEND-Class of 2012 Graduation Picture immediately following in Gym
• June 7 -Graduation practice at McDaniel College 12:00-2:00 p.m. (report to Gill Gym @ 11:45 a.m.)
ALL GRADUATES REQUIRED TO ATTEND (caps, tassels, and shoes required for practice)
GRADUATION 7:00 p.m. @ McDaniel CollegeSeniors must arrive and be in location by 6:00 p.m. (Full Attire Required)
It’s Important…Worth It…Do It!!!
• Deadline for Academy Certificates & Academy Achievement Awards has been extended to April 13th.
• They represent the highest awards you can earn at MVHS.• They are sometimes a difference maker when it comes to
applications:
-College Admissions
-Employment Applications
• Take advantage of the opportunity this extended deadline presents for you.
DO IT
Service Learning Reminders
• Deadline for submission of Service Learning Hours to be considered for awards at May 2nd Senior Awards assembly…due to Counseling Office by March 30th.
• Deadline for submission of Service Learning Hours (other than those earned through classes/coursework) to be considered for meeting graduation requirement of 75 hours is April 27th. These are also due to Counseling Office.
• Failure to meet these requirements = failure to be able to participate/graduate.
Final Senior Deadline
• All exams must be completed by 3:00 PM on June 4th. All graduation requirements must be met to participate. NO EXEMPTIONS will be given.
Requirements
• To participate in Commencement: You must be eligible: including having all
obligations cleared, attending all rehearsals, & Awards Ceremony. No exceptions (including work commitments).
Appropriate Dress to Wear Under Caps and Gowns
GENTLEMAN:
• To coordinate with their blue graduation gowns, gentlemen must wear the following:
• White dress shirt• Dark tie (bow ties won’t work because of the way the gowns are cut)• Navy blue or black dress slacks (NO tan or khaki-colored trousers)• Dark brown or black dress shoes or dress boots. Dress shoes/boots
are those which have a hard leather sole and must be polished. (Boots must be non-military style.) NO SNEAKERS.
• Dark socks
Appropriate Dress to Wear Under Caps and Gowns
LADIES:
• To coordinate with their silver graduation gown, women must wear the following:
• Dark colored dress shoes – shoes are to have a pump-style heel. Dress sandals are appropriate; no dress-up flip-flops are permitted
• An appropriate non-patterned, light colored dress (the dress cannot show through the gown)
Some Additional Items• Also:• Jewelry is perfectly permissible as long as it is not worn on the gown
itself• Service awards and honor pins may be worn on the gown or cords• The gown cannot be ironed because it will melt. It should,
however, be removed from the bag and allowed to hang loosely for at least one week prior to the ceremony.
• The cap should be placed upon the head with the longer point of the crown to the back. The shorter point should be centered on the forehead, down far enough so that the top is level and parallel to the floor. The tassel is draped over the left temple. Tassels should not be pinned or sewn but should be permitted to hang naturally.
• Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Let’s make this a memorable graduation and HAVE FUN!
After Prom Details
Ms. Camponeschi
From Your Advisors
Some of the Fun Stuff!
• Bus leaves at 12 pm from MVH
• Tickets are only $5
• Limited to only 40 people!– First come, first serve
• Tickets sales: March 26th- 30th andApril 11th – 13th
– Before school and all lunch mods
Orioles Game- Sunday, April 29th
Prom…. A Sweet Escape
• Saturday, May 19th at Valley Mansion
8-11pm (no admittance after 9)
Formal Attire
• Formal Attire
Prom Ticket Sales
• May 1st – 11th during lunch mods
-May 1st – 4th for
$45-May 7th to 11th for
$50
Guest pass required for non-MVHS student
Listen for morning sales announcements
Senior Picnic
• Friday, June 1st at Four Seasons Sports Complex
• 3pm-6pm• Tickets on sale …
May 21st – 25th lunch mods and before school
–Only $2• Includes: Lunch, swimming
pool, mini golf, basketball, volleyball, and more!
Senior Dinner Cruise
• Monday, June 4th • Bus leaves MVH for D.C. Harbor at 4 pm• Business Attire• Tickets on sale for $25 thru April 13th
– March 26th-30th
– April 11th-13th
• Before school and all lunch mods
