Hello Propel High School Families:
Please review the following information in regards to graduation expectations:
Expectations for Graduates
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Only the graduate will walk across the stage. All family members will remain seated and may greet the graduate in the lobby after the ceremony.
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No balloons, confetti, glitter, etc will be permitted in the auditorium, including the stage.
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Graduates must wear their cap and gown with professional dress. No sunglasses are permitted.
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Graduates have been provided two caps. They may decorate one cap, but that cap is not to be worn or held at the ceremony.
Expectations for Audience
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Please hold applause until all names in each crew have been called.
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Please do not stand in the aisles during the ceremony.
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Please do not block aisles before, during or after the ceremony.
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No balloons, confetti, glitter, etc will be permitted in the auditorium.
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Please silence cell phones upon entry.
Graduation Rehearsal: Monday, June 9, 2025
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Location: Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum located at 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Prompt Arrival: By 1 p.m.
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Graduation: The graduation ceremony will take place from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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Location: The graduation ceremony will be held at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum, 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
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Graduation Attire: Scholars are expected to wear attire appropriate for such a special occasion and milestone. Caps may not be decorated for the ceremony. Please reference this document for further guidance.
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Number of Guests: At this time, each scholar will be allowed 10 guests for graduation. Scholars will receive their caps and gowns, tickets and their senior swag bags at the senior breakfast.
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Scholar Arrival: Scholars are expected to arrive at Soldiers and Sailors by 4:30 p.m. Please enter the building through the center door facing Fifth Avenue.
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Seating and Entry: All doors will open to families at 5 p.m. To provide a safer environment and significantly expedite entry for Soldiers and Sailors, we will designate entry lines for ticketholders with and without bags. You can expedite your entry to the venue by leaving bags, purses and backpacks at home. If you arrive after 5:45 p.m., you will be seated in the balcony.
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Courtesy for Ceremony: No balloons are permitted inside Soldiers and Sailors. Please remember to respect scholars' names being called during the ceremony. It is an exciting time; however, we want all scholars to be recognized by their families for their tremendous accomplishments.
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Please reach out to your building level Principal if you have any questions.
