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Senior Newsletter
CATONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
April 2015
Important Reminders:

Seniors must meet all
graduation requirements to
participate in graduation.
Please contact your
counselor if you have
questions or concerns.
Message from Dr. Heiser
Dear Parents & Seniors,
As we approach the final two months of school for seniors, I wanted to take a moment
to provide you with the important dates and information about prom, final exams, and
graduation. Thank you for carefully reading the information below so that you are well
informed about the events ahead. It is my sincere hope that the Class of 2015 has a
memorable experience. Lastly, thank you for your commitment to our wonderful
school. Catonsville High School is an excellent school because of our great students,
faculty, and community.

Senior dues are $80 for
the four years at CHS.

Senior Prom Tickets are
≈$40/person.
Sincerely,

Senior dues must be paid
before tickets are
purchased for Prom.
Dr. William Heiser
Principal

Senior obligations must be
paid by May 15th in order
to receive graduation
tickets the morning of May
28th.
Graduation Information


Contact National
Recognition Products at
www.nrpatlantic.com to
order your cap and gown.
All seniors must attend
graduation rehearsals to
participate in the
graduation ceremony.
Seniors are encouraged
to notify employers well in
advance.

Graduation tickets will
be distributed at the 2nd
rehearsal on May 28th for
students in good financial
standing. More info is
enclosed.
Graduation Ceremony Info
The Class of 2015 would
like to remind everyone
that graduation on May
29th is a formal ceremony
and must be treated with
the highest level of dignity.
The ceremony dictates
that graduates and guests
wear appropriate attire.
Graduating males are
required to wear a shirt
and tie, dark dress pants,
socks and dress shoes.
Graduating females are
required to wear dresses
and shoes with low heels.
No graduating seniors are
permitted to wear flip
flops. Caps and gowns
may not be adorned in
any fashion; the exception
being cords noting
membership in various
organizations.
Doors to the RAC Arena
will not open until 6:00
p.m. Entry doors will
close once the procession
begins and will reopen
only after the national
anthem is complete.
Doors will remain open
until 8:00 p.m. No one will
be allowed entry after 8:00
p.m., regardless of ticket.
UMBC has a no re-entry
policy; once you leave the
RAC Arena you may not
re-enter. UMBC does not
allow strollers, balloons or
food and drink to be
brought into the RAC
Arena.
All guests must be seated
before the event begins.
Standing along the upper
railing is not permitted
during the event due to
fire code regulations. Due
to the serious nature and
length of the ceremony,
commencement exercises
are not easy for young
children to sit through.
Please do everything you
can to avoid bringing
small children to this
event. All entrants require
a ticket to be admitted.
Also, the Handicapped
Seating area is extremely
limited, therefore UMBC
requires that we distribute
a distinctive ticket to these
individuals and, if needed,
one accompanying guest.
UMBC requires that we
provide a list of all special
needs guests. Please
complete the Request for
Handicapped Seating
form enclosed in this
letter.
Thank you for holding
your applause until all
graduate have walked
across the stage.
Congratulations!
Important Dates for Seniors
DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
Monday, April 20 – Friday, May 1
Saturday, May 16
Before / After School
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Prom Tickets on Sale
Senior Prom
Sunday, May 17
Monday, May 18
Thursday, May 21
Friday, May 22
1:30 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.
1:45 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
All Day
9:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 1:-00 p.m.
After-Prom Party
Cap & Gown Distribution
Awards Ceremony Practice
Last School Day for Seniors
Graduation Rehearsal
Senior Picnic
Rm. 335
Hyatt Regency
(Baltimore)
Howard County Y
CHS Cafeteria
CHS Auditorium
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Graduation Rehearsal
Graduation Arrival for All Seniors
Graduation
Thursday, May 28
Friday, May 29
CHS Auditorium
CHS Field near
Tennis Courts
CHS Gymnasium
UMBC
UMBC
Senior Exam Schedule
Senior Awards Ceremony
DATE
scholarship. Students should make plans now to
Regular
Class Period
Friday, May 15
2B, 4B
1B & 3B
adjust work schedules so they can participate in
Monday, May 18
2A, 4A
1A & 3A
Tuesday, May 19
Wednesday, May 20
1B, 3B
1A, 3A
2B & 4B
2A & 4A
CHS will notify any senior winning an award or
21st.
the ceremony on May
Students must arrive
at 5:45 p.m. and be dressed in cap & gown for
the ceremony. All seniors and parents are
encouraged to join us.
Senior Picnic Information
All graduating seniors are
invited to the senior picnic
that will be held on May
22, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (directly after
Graduation Rehearsal).
This is a time for students
to gather in a casual and
relaxing setting, perhaps
for the last time.
At the conclusion of the
graduation rehearsal
students will move to the
field next to the tennis
courts for a catered picnic
with food and drinks. This
is a great opportunity to
sign yearbooks, visit with
teachers and to say goodbye. We know that it will
be a very special and
memorable event. The
picnic will end at 1:00
p.m., at which time all
seniors will leave the
Catonsville High School
campus.
We welcome students to
visit with us after school
hours in the future, but for
this special day, students
will be dismissed at 1:00
p.m. and will not be
permitted in our school
building or campus for the
remainder of the day.
We are confident that
students will conduct
themselves appropriately,
thereby enhancing the
enjoyment of all involved.
Let’s make it a great day
for everyone!
Final Exams
for Seniors
Graduation Tickets
General Information

Each student will receive 5 tickets at no cost. These tickets will be distributed at the May 28th
graduation rehearsal. No tickets will be distributed before May 28th. All tickets are open seating.
There will be no extra tickets for sale through CHS or UMBC.

Please note that all obligations must be cleared before a student receives graduation tickets.

Remember that no one will be admitted to the graduation without a ticket. Infants and children
are required to have a ticket for entry.

If there is a member of your family who needs handicapped seating, please complete the
information below and submit it to Ms. Stephens. Note the location of handicapped seating on
the attached map. Handicapped seating is up on the track level.

If there is a member of your family who is hearing impaired and you would like an interpreter,
please contact Ms. Hickman at bhickman@bcps.org or 410-887-0808.
 Please Do Not save seats for people who have not yet arrived.
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REQUEST FOR HANDICAPPED SEATING
Student Information _____________________________________________________
First Name
Last Name
Phone
Parent Information ______________________________________________________
First Name
Last Name
Phone
Any guest who requires handicapped seating must have a distinctive ticket for admittance.
There is room for one accompanying individual to sit in the special seating area.
Please list their first and last name(s) below. This information is essential for ticket distribution.
___________________________
Name of Disabled Person
______ Wheelchair
_______________________________
Companion Name
_______ Walker
_______ Cane
_______ Other
PLEASE RETURN THIS REQUEST DIRECTLY TO MS. STEPHENS, Room 241
BEFORE / AFTER SCHOOL BY FRIDAY, MAY 15TH.
All ticket envelopes will be distributed during the graduation rehearsal on May 28th.
Catonsville High School Graduation Ticket Lottery
Request Form
In addition to the five graduation tickets which every senior participating in graduation will receive, a
request can be made to have your name placed in a lottery for additional tickets that may become
available. Graduating seniors can request up to 3 additional tickets. If available, these tickets will be
distributed to the graduate at the graduation rehearsal on the morning of May 28, 2015. The
CHS Graduation Committee will have two Graduation Ticket Lotteries. Lottery #1 will be held on
Monday, May 18th. Lottery #2 will be held on Tuesday, May 26th. Parents will be notified after each
lottery via email or phone if they are to receive any additional tickets.
Complete the following information and return to Ms. Stephens in Room 241 or put the form in her
mailbox in the main office by May 15, 2015, in order to be placed in the lottery.
Number of tickets requested ____________ (limit is 3)
Name of Graduating Senior_______________________________________________
Parent or Guardian Name making the request: ___________________________________ Contact
information for person making request for the senior named above:
Phone number:________________________________
Email address:_________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature________________________________
Only one Ticket Lottery Request Form per graduating senior can be submitted.
UMBC RAC Arena
STAGE
UMBC
POOLS
Graduate
seating on
lower level
Indoor
&Outdoor
Handicap seating on
second level
Graduates line up outside
(weather permitting)
Audience
Entrance on
second level
UMBC High Rise Admin
building
Class of 2015
Parent Volunteers Needed
Dear Parents,
Here’s your final chance to volunteer for your high school senior’s school
career!
We need help with the Senior Picnic (5/22) in the following ways:
 Provide pop-up canopies for shade
 Pick-up and/or set-up food and beverages
 Clean-up and break down of picnic
When: May 22, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Please contact Donna VanDyke (dvandyke@bcps.org) or Rusty Long
(rlong3@bcps.org) if you’d be willing to help in any of the above ways.
Commencement 2015
DVD
DVDs of the Catonsville High School Commencement on May 29, 2015 will be available
to order for $20.00 each, including shipping. Each ADDITIONAL DVD for $15.00)
Please COMPLETE and MAIL the tear-off form below to:
Bob Miller
604 Alvin Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228
410- 465-4035
All Order Forms Must Be Mailed.
Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.
Keep the top portion of the form for your records.
PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: Bob Miller
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Catonsville High School Commencement
May 29, 2015
Enclosed is my check in the amount of $________ for ______ DVDs to be mailed to the
address below.
($20.00 each DVDs *** Each ADDITIONAL DVD is $15.00)
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.
NAME: _________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________
____________________________________ ZIP: _______
PHONE #: ____________________
NAME OF GRADUATE: _____________________________________