2015-2016Senior Events Dates & Costs
DATE / TIME / EVENT / COST / LOCATIONSept. 16 - 23 / Lunches / Pay for senior t-shirt/hoodie / $ 8 - $ 38 / East Cafeteria
Sept. 22 / 9:00 – 4:00 / Student Council Blood Drive / Bloodmobiles/E. Seminar
Sept. 23 / 6:00 – 8:00 / College & Career Night / DHS
Oct. 14 / 7:30 – 1:00 / Senior Sunrise/Jostens Assembly / Auditorium
Oct. 15 / 6:00 – 10:00 / Homecoming Kick-Off / $ 5 - $ 20 / East Cafeteria
Oct. 16 / 6:45 / Homecoming Court ceremony / Stadium
Nov. 11 / Lunches / Sr. Girls Jostens orders & payment / Varies / East Cafeteria
Nov. 12 / Lunches / Sr. Boys Jostens orders & payment / Varies / East Cafeteria
Nov. 19 / Lunches / Sr. Jostens orders & payment make-up day / Varies / East Cafeteria
Nov. 23 – 27 / THANKSGIVING BREAK
Dec. 9 / Lunches / Sr. Girls Jostens Ring Delivery / East Cafeteria
Dec. 10 / Lunches / Sr. Boys Jostens Ring Delivery / East Cafeteria
12/22 – 1/4 / WINTER BREAK
Jan. 6 / COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS DUE!!!!! / X2VOL
Jan. 19,20,26,27 / 3:30 – 4:15 / Powder Puff Practices / Varies
Jan. 14 / 9:00 – 4:00 / Student Council Blood Drive / Performance Hall
Jan. 21 / Lunches / Jostens Payment Day / Varies / East Cafeteria
Jan. 27 - 28 / Lunches / All Night Bowling Party ticket sales / $ 45 / East Cafeteria
Jan. 28 / 7:00 p.m. / Powder Puff Football game / $ 5 / Stadium
Feb. 3 – 4 / Lunches / All Night Party ticket sales / $ 50 / East Cafeteria
Feb. 10 – 11 / Lunches / All Night Party ticket sales (FINAL DAYS!) / $ 55 / East Cafeteria
Feb. 18 / Lunches / Jostens payment day / Varies / East Cafeteria
Feb. 19/20 / midnight – 6:00 a.m. / All Night Party / Alley Cats (Arlington)
March 7 – 10 / Lunches / Senior “names” t-shirt sales / $ 10 - $ 15 / East Cafeteria
March 14– 18 / SPRING BREAK
March 10 / Lunches / Jostens payment day / Varies / East Cafeteria
March 10 / 9:00 – 4:00 / Student Council Blood Drive / Performance Hall
March 30 / 5th block / Senior Panoramic Picture / $ 20 and up / Faculty Parking Lot
April 6 / 10:30 – 12 / Senior Girls Announcements Delivery / East Seminar
April 7 / 10:30 – 12 / Senior Guys Announcements Delivery / East Seminar
April 13 - 14 / 10:30 – 12 / Prom Ticket Sales (Discount Days!) / $ 55 / Panther Shop
April 20 - 21 / 10:30 – 12 / Prom Ticket Sales / $ 65 / Panther Shop
April 27 - 28 / 10:30 – 12 / Prom Ticket Sales (FINAL DAYS!!!!!) / $ 75 / Panther Shop
May 4 / 3:15 - ??? / Talent Auditions for Sr. Recognition/Baccalaureate / Choir Room
May 5 / Lunches / Jostens Cap and Gown Delivery / Performance Hall foyer
May 14 / 7:00 – 11:00 / Senior Prom / Waxahachie Civic Center
May 19 / 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. / Top 11% Breakfast / Performance Hall
May 24-25 / Senior Exams
May 26 / Senior Exams: Make-up Day
May 27 / 10:30 – 12 / Pick up Graduation Tickets / Arena & Stadium
May 31 / 10 – 12 / Senior Recognition Practice / Auditorium
May 31 / 7:00 p.m. / Senior Recognition/Decision Night / Auditorium
June 1 / 10 – 12 / Baccalaureate Practice / Auditorium
June 1 / 7:30 p.m. / Baccalaureate Service / Auditorium
June 2 / 10 – 12 / Commencement Practice / Auditorium
June 2 / 4:30 p.m. / Meet to ride buses to the Potter’s House / Auditorium
June 2 / 7:30 p.m. / Commencement Ceremony / The Potter’s House
June 2 / 10:30 – 5 a.m. / Project Graduation / $ 30 - $ 35 / DuncanvilleRecCenter
All dates and prices are listed as guidelines only and are subject to change.
We hope this information is useful to you and your family in making plans for this very exciting Senior Year.
Senior Class Coordinator: Mr. Womack B203(Please do not interrupt his classes!)
All Senior Expensesto DHS must be paid with cash!
Jostens: Announcements / Cap & Gown
Graduating seniors are required to wearthe blue cap andgown to Baccalaureate and Commencement Exercises. Cost--Begins at$31.25andgoes up from there, depending on what you order. A $60 deposit is required when you place your order. You may pay the balance on a lay-away plan or upon delivery. Announcements delivered on April 6th & 7th and Cap & Gowns on May 5th.
Where–Cafeteria/East Seminar When - All Lunch Blocks Note: Make-up order days 11/19, 1/21, 2/18, and 3/10.
Thursday, January 28 - Powder Puff Football Game – Mr. John Chapman is the Event Coordinator.
The Powder Puff Football Game is an event that pits the Senior Girls against the Junior Girls in a friendly game of flag football. Senior and Junior Guys will be the cheerleaders anddrill team. Football players from each class will coach the two teams.
Organizational Meeting for Coaches- As soon as football season ends, 7:00 am, room B117.
Organizational Meeting for Players - TBA, E. Seminar Room, B 104
Organizational Meeting for Drill Team/Cheerleaders - TBA, Dance Room, H 134
Required Team Practices- January 19, 20, 26, and 27.
Admission Price-$5 per person at the gate.Event - 7:00 PM at Panther Stadium.
Friday, February 19 -Senior All Night Bowling Party–Mrs. Dianne Williams is the Event Coordinator.
The Bowling Party is a chance for the Senior Class to party together. Activities include bowling, pool, video games, laser tag and all the food you can eat. Participation is optional. Appropriate Dress--Casual, must meet modified school dress code. Admission Price-$45 - $ 55per person (tickets sold Jan. 27 – Feb. 11). Event--12:00midnight until 6:00 am, Alley Cats in Arlington. Seniors must arrive before 1:00 am.
Wednesday, March 30--Senior Panoramic Picture
The Senior Panoramic Picture is taken of the entire Senior Class as you stand on bleachers. Event—in the NE parking lot at 9:15.
Tuesday, May4th – Talent Auditions for Senior Recognition and Baccalaureate. 3:15 in the Choir Room, H132
Saturday, May 14--Senior Prom – Mrs. Dianne Williamsis the Event Coordinator. The Prom is a formal night of dancing and dining.
Formal Attire: You must comply with the prom dress code (published in newsletters, online, and given to you when you purchase your tickets). Flowers are optional.
Admission Price--$55 (April 13th & 14th), $ 65 (April 20th & 21st), or $ 75 (April 27th & 28th). NOON IS THE ABSOLUTE FINAL TIME TO PURCHASE TICKETS! Seniors may bring one guest (no older than 22 years of age and not younger than 9th grade). Tickets may be purchased in the Panther Shopfrom 10:30 until noon. Cashor money order (payable to “DHS”) only. No refunds will be given.NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER 12:00 NOON ON April 28th.
Event--7:00 until 11:00, Waxahachie Civic Center. No admission after 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 24th--Senior Exams—5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th BlocksWednesday, May 25th--Senior Exams—1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Blocks
Thursday, May 26th—Exam-Make-Up Day for Seniors.
Friday, May 27th – Commencement ticket distribution (the quantity of tickets will be determined at a later date; tickets will be distributed from the ticket booths at the Sandra Meadows Arena and Panther Stadium)
Tuesday, May 31st— Senior Recognition/DecisionNight. Mrs. Kristin Glaeske is the Event Coordinator. Senior Recognition/Decision Night includes the following: Scholarship presentations and Senior Showcase. This event is held for the recognition of all seniors. You must fill out a form with Mrs. Glaeske to participate. Participation is optional. Appropriate Dress: Men- shirt, tie, slacks. Ladies- dress, skirt & blouse, no thin straps or strapless blouses or dresses, dress pants, dress shoes. Nojeans.
Auditionsfor Talent for Senior Recognition Night and Baccalaureate will be held on Wednesday, May4th in H132.
Rehearsal--10:00 am DHS Auditorium. SENIORS MUST BE AT THE ENTIRE REHEARSAL IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT. Event--7:00 @ DHS Auditorium. Seniors arrive at 6:30.
Wednesday, June 1st—Baccalaureate. Mr. David Womack is the Event Coordinator. Baccalaureate is a multi-denominational religious service planned entirely by your Senior Class Officers. Participation is purely optional. Appropriate Dress--Slacks, Shirt w/tie (men), Dress (women) worn under your blue cap & gown. Rehearsal--10:00 am DHS Auditorium. SENIORS MUST BE AT THE ENTIRE REHEARSAL IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT. Event--7:30, DHS Auditorium. Seniors meet on DHS Main Street at 6:45.
Wednesday, June 1st--Senior Reception. Mrs. Karen Cothran is the Event Coordinator. This is a time for you to meet with friends and family for punch and cookies. This is a wonderful photo opportunity for cap gown pictures with your friends.
Where:East Cafeteria. When: Immediately after Baccalaureatelasting about an hour.
Thursday, June 2nd—Commencement Rehearsal, 10:00 am, in the Auditorium. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWEDIN THE AUDITORIUM DOORS AFTER 10:00 AM!!!!! SENIORS MUST BE AT THE ENTIRE REHEARSAL IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRADUATION CEREMONY. Bring your school id to rehearsal.
Thursday, June 2nd—Commencement. Mr. John Tahaney is the Event Coordinator.Commencement is the graduation ceremony. Participation is optional. Appropriate Dress—Dark Slacks, Shirt w/tie (men), Dress (women) worn under your blue cap & gown, clean shaven, no earrings on men, ladies shoulders must be covered, dark dress shoes are preferred (no sandals or flip flops). Admission Price– None, but admission is by ticket only. Parking is approximately$5 per car.
Event--7:30 p.m., The Potter’s House. Seniors meet in the Auditorium at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 2nd--Project Graduation
Project Graduation is a party honoring the 2016 graduating class hosted by the community. There are casino-type games, Karaoke, food, and other events. Seniors are eligible to win prizes including donated goods, gift cards, and cash.
Appropriate Dress—Casual. Admission Price--$30 per person in advance or $35 at the door. Seniors may bring one guest. Event--10:30 pm until 5:00 am, Duncanville Community Center.
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