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Senior Countdown
Class of 2017
John Marshall High School
12201 North Portland
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
General Information
Senior Activities: Only senior activities listed in this countdown are school sponsored activities. The school is NOT responsible in any way for activities planned by individual students.
Class Attendance: All students must be in class or attending authorized school activities every hour of the school day before graduation.
There is no sanctioned cut day, nor is the last week free for seniors.
Senior Announcements: Late orders for announcements may be arranged by individuals contacting Jostens at 1-800-567-8367 or Jostens.com/contact
Late orders mean you will have to pay in full. If you have any trouble with this contact information, see Mrs. Caton
Senior Obligations: All obligations incurred while at John Marshall must be paid in full before you can participate in graduation activities or receive a diploma. A list will be posted by April 3if you have an obligation of any kind.
Expense payments: All facilities and services for commencement are paid for by members of the graduating class. The senior assessment fee is designed to pay for these expenses and is an obligation ALL seniors must pay.
Assessment Fee - $85.00 (class picture is included)
No checks accepted – cash or money order ONLY!
Appropriate Dress: For Baccalaureate and Commencement, you should wear the following with your cap/gown:
Men – white or light shirt & tie, dress slacks and dark dress shoes.
Tennis shoes or jeans will NOT be allowed.
Women- collarless dress that is shorter than gown, dress shoes.
No large jewelry will be worn with the gown.
Information: Questions concerning senior activities should be directed to the sponsor in charge listed on this countdown. General questions about anything else on the countdown should be directed to Mrs. Caton
ANNOUNCEMENT PICK UPThis date will be announced closer to expected delivery
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OBLIGATIONSANY obligations you have will be posted
April 3for you to take care of.
Caton/LynchIf these are not cleared, you will not walk
or receive your diploma until cleared
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PROMCampbell
April 29
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AWARDS ASSEMBLYJMAuditorium
SLIDE SHOWGuests and Parents are invited to attend
May 15 12:45 PM
Caton/Campbell
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EXAMSAll seniors must attend all classes and take
May 18 & 19final exams or you could lose your diploma!
Make up DayAny project that needs finishing, seat time or
May 22anything else that needs to be made up for
final grade.
TEXTBOOKSTextbooks must be turned in to the Media
Mrs. ChristianCenter on or before final exams
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Final GradesFinal grades are turned in by teachers to
May 22Ms. Hunter and Mrs. Ajayi. Anyone failing any classes means you will not walk or receive a diploma!
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SENIOR CHECK-OUTIf you have ANY obligations remaining at
May 23 9:00– 11:00 amthis time, you will NOT participate in
Mrs. Catongraduation activities until completely cleared!!!
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SENIOR CLASS PICTURELarge gym WEAR GOWN ONLY
May 23 11:30 amRed & white robes wear dress pants
and dark shoes. Bring Honor Society sash, cords and/orAcademy/Valedictorian medals
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BACCALAUREATEStudents must report to auditorium.
REHEARSALYou MUST attend this rehearsal!
May 23 1:00 pm
Mrs. Caton
SENIOR WALKWith Cap & Gown
May 23 2:00 pm
BACCALAUREATEJMHS Auditorium
May 23 7:00 p.m.Report to school no later than6:30 p.m.
Wear cap & gown
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COMMENCEMENT PRACTICEAttendance is MANDATORY.
May 25 11:00 amYou will not walk at Commencement if you miss rehearsal! Bus transportation to and from JM will be provided and is mandatory.
No one will be allowed to drive!
School dress code.
COMMENCEMENT Seniors should report to the arena
May 25 6:00 p.m.by 5:15 p.m. The ceremony will begin
Jim Norick Arena, Fairgroundspromptly at 6:00 p.m.
Mrs. Caton
NO TICKETS ARE NEEDED FOR COMMENCEMENT. THERE IS NO LIMIT ON FAMILY MEMBERS INVITED.
IF A STUDENT DISPLAYS ANY UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR DURING THE
CEREMONY, HE/SHE WILL BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY, AND THE
DIPLOMA WILL BE HELD.
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PICTURES AT COMMENCEMENTA professional photographer will be present
at the commencement exercises. He will
take your picture as you receive your
diploma cover. Purchase is voluntary.
Information will be sent to you by mail
before Commencement
DIPLOMA PICK UPEach senior will pick up his/her diploma in
Date TBAthe main foyer
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