Marlboro High School Ryan Lawler, Principal Bruce Cortalano, Assistant Principal

May 13, 2016 Dear Parent/Guardian and Graduate, Commencement for the Class of 2016 will take place at Marlboro High School on Friday, June 24, beginning at 6:00 PM. Our Graduation Exercises are a time to reflect on many years of hard work and dedication. The school and community take pride in our students’ accomplishments and have planned a number of special events geared toward recognizing and celebrating our seniors. These events are a privilege extended to students in good standing. We have the highest expectation that student and guest decorum at each event will not only adhere to the student Code of Conduct, but reflect the positive character of being part of the MHS community. Please mark your calendar with the following important dates: CALENDAR OF EVENTS 11:45 AM – 12:56 PM

*Thursday

May 19

Mandatory Prom Awareness Assembly #1

Auditorium

*Thursday

May 26

Mandatory Prom Awareness Assembly #2 Prom

Auditorium 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Villa Venezia 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Monday

June 6

Cap & Gown Distribution

Main Lobby

Friday

June 10

Senior Assembly Senior Trip

Auditorium 1:45 PM Six Flags, NJ Bus leaves HS 3:30 PM Returns June 11, 4:30 AM

Wednesday

June 22

OU BOCES CTEC Graduation

SUNY Orange 6:00 PM College, Middletown

Thursday

June 23

Graduation Rehearsal

High School

4:30 PM

**Thursday

June 23

Senior Dinner

Cafeteria

6:00 PM

Thursday

June 23

Senior Awards Cake & Coffee

Auditorium Cafeteria

7:00 PM

Friday

June 24

Commencement

High School Football Field

6:00 PM

Saturday

June 25

Commencement Rain Date

High School Football Field

10:00 AM

10:45 AM – 1:15 PM

*Prom Awareness - If you do not attend both Prom Awareness Assemblies, you may not attend the prom. **Only students attend Senior Dinner in cafeteria. Families are welcome to Awards Ceremony at 7:00 PM.

GRADUATION COMMENCEMENT 

PRACTICE FOR GRADUATION will be held promptly at 4:30 PM on Thursday, June 23, 2016. All seniors are required to attend practice.

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COMMENCEMENT will be held outdoors at the high school on Friday evening, June 24, 2016 at 6:00 PM, with a rain date of Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM. In the event of inclement weather on Saturday morning, we are prepared to hold our graduation ceremony inside the high school auditorium. Graduation will also be televised in the cafeteria and streamed on our website. A decision regarding a weather-related change will be made by the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Michael Brooks. You will be notified through the Marlboro Alert System of any changes.

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All seniors must be at the high school by 5:15 PM on June 24, 2016. (Rain Date – June 25, 2016 please be at the high school by 9:15 AM.)

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You must be lined up in procession for graduation by 5:45 PM. We will start on time, with or without you. You must arrive for graduation at 5:15 PM. (Rain Date - June 25, 2016 you must be lined up in procession by 9:45 AM. We will start on time, with or without you. You must arrive for graduation by 9:15 AM.)

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No one may participate in the 2016 Commencement Ceremony unless all graduation requirements have been met. Students who are potential August graduates are not permitted to participate in the ceremony. Students who participate in the graduation ceremony may not return to Marlboro High School for additional credits. Students who do not meet all New York State graduation requirements are not permitted to march.

CAPS & GOWNS 

Caps and gowns must be picked up from the Jostens Representative on Monday, June 6, 2016 during lunch periods. This will be the only time the representative will be at MHS. Anyone owing money for their cap and gown should pay using check/money order payable to Jostens. If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown you must go online and order from www.jostens.com.

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Wear lightweight clothing under your gown. Gowns are warm and you are bound to perspire.

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Do not wear sneakers!

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Corsages are not to be worn on gowns.

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Put your cap on forward with the SHORT point almost between your eyebrows. Wear your tassel over your RIGHT eye (see attachment).

SCHOLARSHIPS 

Seniors are to bring in letters certifying that they are the recipient of a college scholarship no later than Wednesday, June 1, 2016 to Mrs. Lazaroff in the guidance office. Names will appear in that section of the graduation program. If letters are not received by this date the names will unfortunately not be published.

TICKETS/SEATING 

You will be given four (4) graduation tickets on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at rehearsal.

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In the event of an indoor ceremony on Saturday morning, a reduced number of tickets will be utilized due to limited seating in our auditorium. Details regarding this situation will be relayed by our Marlboro Alert System.

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If you need handicapped seating for guests, please contact the main office at 236-5810 by Friday, June 17, 2016.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAHER 

An 8” x 10” color picture showing the actual presentation of the high school diploma to your son/daughter will be available for $20 (order form enclosed). Checks are to be made payable to Mrs. Amy Tremblay and pictures will be mailed directly to your home during the summer months. Order forms may be dropped off/mailed to Mrs. Tremblay or the main office prior to graduation. Neither the district nor the high school will bear any responsibility for the quality of the picture.

DIPLOMAS 

Diplomas will be available in the MHS Gymnasium immediately following the graduation ceremony.

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Return all books, padlocks, calculators, uniforms, etc. Your debts must be paid prior to graduation otherwise you will not receive your diploma.

We look forward to seeing you for our Marlboro High School Class of 2016 Commencement exercises. Congratulations to our students and families for all of their accomplishments!

Sincerely,

Ryan Lawler MHS Principal

Phone: (845)236-5810

50 Cross Road, Marlboro, NY 12542 www.marlboroschools.org

Fax: (845)236-2638

Graduation Picture

8x10 Color Print Receiving your diploma Cost: $20.00….includes mailing (additional print $10.00 each). Cash or Checks: checks can be made payable to Amy Tremblay You will receive your picture by mail in August. Student: ____________________________________________ Address: The address that you would like it mailed to. ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Phone #: ____________________________________________ Total Paid: $_________ Cash:_____

OR Check#:_______

----------------------------------------------Cut Here-----------------------------------------Please keep bottom portion for your records

Your Receipt Date: Purchased: One 8x10 color print (additional print $10.00 each) Cost: $20.00 Paid with Cash_______

OR

Check#:_______

Tips for Wearing Your Cap and Gown The cap should be worn so that the mortarboard is level, not cocked to either side or placed on the back of the head. The crown of the cap should come to approximately 1 inch (2 fingers) above the eyebrows. The deeper portion of the crown is the back. Use bobby pins! The gown should be pressed. Students should not wear flowers, pins or other jewelry on their gown.

The tassel is worn on the right side before the degree is conferred. It is customary to change the tassel from the right to the left side after the degree is conferred. Under the Gown: Men generally wear dark pants, a dress shirt and tie, and dress shoes under their gowns. Women usually wear a lightweight dress or a blouse and a skirt with comfortable flat shoes. A simple straight dress without a high neckline gives the best results. Shorts, sneakers, tanks tops, high spiked heels, revealing clothing are not acceptable.