June 17, 2020
By: Dwayne Page
Graduation for the Class of 2020 at DeKalb County High School is scheduled for Friday night, June 19 at 8:00 p.m. on the high school football field. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m.
“Graduation will look a little different than normal due to the continued social distancing guidelines, but the senior class will finally get their day to celebrate their years of accomplishment,” said DCHS Principal Randy Jennings.
“The DCHS administration would like to remind everyone that only guests who have tickets that are given to them by a graduating student will be permitted inside the football stadium. Each student will receive 6 tickets total. There will be 2 tickets that will allow guests to sit inside the football field, where chairs will be provided, and 4 additional tickets that allow guests to sit in the stadium seating area on either side of the football field”.
“We are extremely sorry for any inconvenience that these restrictions may cause but ultimately we want to celebrate these students’ accomplishments with a ceremony that is as close to normal as possible,’ added Jennings.
The commencement program will feature the presentation of the White Rose and Citizenship Awards to members of the Class, recognition of honors, distinction, top rank and service students, remarks by the Class Valedictorian Anna Chew and Class President Hannah McBride, and presentation of diplomas. The band and chorus will not be making an appearance this year.