Class of 2022 News!
Be sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming events!
Class of 2022 Important information!
Senior Breakfast
All seniors must arrive at school by the start of homeroom on June 1st so they leave school at 11:05 am and be marked present for the day.
This privilege is available to all seniors--whether or not they are attending the prom--to accommodate the students who need "preparation time" for the evening's event!
Class of 2022 Senior Prom
This year's Senior Prom will be held at Perona Farms in Sparta
on Wednesday, June 1st from 6:00 - 10:00 pm.
We would like to sincerely thank your class advisors, Mrs. Tricia Coesfeld and Mrs. Kristy Riegler, who have worked tirelessly with the Prom Committee to create a wonderful event for all attendees and their guests.
We hope everyone has an excellent time!
Distribution of Graduation Caps and Gowns
- Caps and gowns will be distributed to all seniors in the GYM on Thursday, June 9th during Unit Lunch. Students who are absent on Thursday may pick up their gowns on Friday, June 10th. Caps and gowns are provided for all seniors free of charge!
- Caps may be decorated appropriately prior to the graduation ceremony and will be inspected just prior to the ceremony to ensure that they are appropriately decorated. If necessary, caps will be replaced prior to the graduation ceremony.
Distribution of Yearbooks
On Monday, June 13th, just prior to the Senior Walk, the 2022 Yearbook Staff has planned another celebration for our seniors!
That morning, all seniors are invited to pick-up previously ordered yearbooks or may purchase any remaining yearbooks for $100 while supplies last.
A special breakfast will be available in the cafeteria for the Class of 2022 to enjoy while everyone enjoys signing their classmate's yearbooks!
Senior Walk
We will depart VTHS at 9:45 am* with times as follows:
- Glen Meadow - 9:55-10:10 am, then walk across the field to CM
- Cedar Mountain - 10:15-10:30 am, then board buses at CM
- Lounsberry Hollow - 10:35-10:50 am, then board buses at LH
- Rolling Hills - 10:55-11:10 am; then board buses at RH to visit WR
- Walnut Ridge - 11:15-11:25 am; then board buses to Town Center to view senior signs
- Return to VTHS after visiting the Class of 2022 (before noon)
Seniors may eat lunch in the cafeteria upon their return from their Senior Walk
before returning to class if applicable.
Caps and gowns must be worn!! Show your Vernon pride!! Everyone will want your photo!!
Please note:
All participating seniors must be bussed to and from this event.
Students may not transport themselves in their own vehicles for the Senior Walk.
Graduation Practices
There will be 2:00 pm LATE BUSES available on each of these days for seniors who will be remaining after school and need a ride home after the practice(s).
Graduation tickets and parking passes will be distributed to all seniors following graduation practice on Tuesday.
Graduation for the Class of 2022
This year’s Graduation Ceremony will be held at 5:00 pm on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the Vernon Township High School Macerino Stadium. Graduates should report to school at 4:30 pm that evening. All students in the Class of 2022 are eligible to participate in this year's graduation.
Tickets
- Each family will receive seven (7) tickets (5 green and 2 orange) for the ceremony. The 7 tickets will enable each guest to sit on the stadium bleachers.
- In case of inclement weather, the graduation ceremony will be moved into the high school gymnasium. The 5 green tickets may be used to sit in the gymnasium to watch the live ceremony; the 2 orange tickets may be used to watch the graduation, which will be livestreamed in the auditorium.
- Please be sure to bring your tickets to the ceremony; they will need to be shown for admittance to the graduation in either location.
Parking
- A special parking permit will be issued to graduates with their tickets.
- Only one car per family will be permitted on campus on graduation night. (Please encourage your graduate to travel with family members as they will also need a parking pass to enter the VTHS campus that evening.) No vehicles will be permitted onto the VTHS campus without the special graduation Parking Pass.
- If you need to bring more than one car for your guests that evening, please be aware that you may utilize the shuttle buses, which will be running between Lounsberry Hollow Middle School and VTHS beginning at 3:30pm; the buses will be available to return you to Lounsberry Hollow at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Handicapped Parking
*Students may exchange their parking permit for a handicapped parking permit immediately upon receipt; please see Mrs. Samantha Hogan in Room 10.
Handicapped parking will be located behind the school near the gym lobby entrance and in the rear of the building near the cafeteria; please note that those parking in these areas will be the last to exit the campus at the conclusion of the ceremony. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated to ensure everyone’s safety.
Seating
- Handicapped seating is available as needed. Students may also exchange their regular tickets for handicapped tickets immediately upon receipt; please see Mrs. Hogan in Room 10. Assistance will be available for guests who have difficulty walking to their seats via a golf cart that will transport these guests to seating on field level. One family member may accompany the guest in need of handicapped seating.
Distribution of Diplomas
Diplomas will be distributed immediately following the graduation ceremony to all students who have successfully earned the credits required for graduation. Students who need to earn credits over the summer will be awarded their diploma following completion of the necessary coursework.
Livestream
A link will be posted on the Vernon Township School District website to livestream this year's graduation ceremony.
Thank you...
We would like to offer our sincere congratulations to our graduates and their families.
We sincerely hope you enjoy all of the memorable events being planned for the senior class.
Dr. Pauline Anderson, Principal
Mr. Nick Demsak, Assistant Principal
Ms. Danielle Colte, Assistant Principal