CLASS OF 2023 GRADUATES
SOUTH LYON EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Graduation Live Stream Link
To view the live stream of the 2023 Graduation Ceremony, kindly click on this link.
THE FINAL STRETCH!
June 9, 2023
Good afternoon East families,
Seniors met at USA Hockey Arena this morning to rehearse for Saturday's graduation ceremony. Students practiced entering and exiting the arena and were briefed on the order of events and they are READY!
We look forward to celebrating with our seniors and their families tomorrow. Until then, remember to Be East!
Kind Regards,
Karen Fisher
Principal
GENERAL GUIDELINES/REMINDERS
- Ceremony : Saturday, June 10 at 12:00 pm
- Doors open at 11:00 am
- Location: USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth (14900 Beck Road, Plymouth, MI 48170)
- Student Arrival Time on June 10th is 11:00 am
- Students CHECK IN downstairs at 11:00 am - again please account for traffic/construction
Parking:
There is ample parking in front and behind the complex with numerous handicapped spaces located in the northeast section of the lot (see map). There is a one-way drive up and drop off lane that will enable drivers to get the elderly and handicapped to the front doors. There will be no parking near the restaurant or along the walking bridge. There is no charge for parking.
Seating:
Admission tickets are NOT required to attend our graduation ceremony. Seating for guests will be based on a general admission policy, meaning the first arriving will have the best seats, though please note that some floor seats will be unavailable for general seating as they will be saved to accommodate those with mobility considerations. The doors will open for seating at 11:00 am. The arena will seat over 4,000 and several hundred seats for guests will be available on the arena floor. Parents are reminded that ‘saving’ seats is not appropriate. Please understand that taking individual pictures from the arena floor during the processional will not be possible. Guests will not be allowed to block the view of others. Handicapped seating will be available along the top row of the seating area.
Graduate Dress Policy:
All graduates should be appropriately dressed and each will wear a cap and gown which they should have received at school. Students should wear dressy attire under their cap and gown. In the past, students have worn dress shirts and ties, dresses and/or skirts, dress pants and dress shoes. Graduates have been instructed to select sensible shoes that do not present a hazard when they are walking in the processional. Jeans, shorts and athletic apparel are not appropriate for the ceremony. Students needing assistance with this may contact our office.
Conduct & Behavior:
Commencement is a dignified, formal affair. Please understand that until a diploma is in a student’s hand, a student is subject to the Code of Conduct regulations. Graduation caps are expected to be clean of comments/designs. Beach balls, airhorns, and other noise makers are prohibited from being used during the ceremony. Remember to hold your applause until the last graduate’s name is read. We do not want a graduate’s name to be read and not heard.
Graduation Timeline of Events:
- 11:00 AM - Graduates report to the arena. Students will take the stairs to the lower staging area. They will be given a medal to wear during the ceremony then they should proceed to their line-up area.
- 11:00 AM - Doors open for general seating and graduates report to the staging area to line up.
- 12:00 PM - Board of Education/Cabinet/Faculty procession followed by student procession
- 1:30- 1:45 PM - Approximate ceremony conclusion and student recessional.
CEREMONY REMINDERS
Stage & Seating Setup:
The stage for commencement will be set up on the arena floor. Families should make sure to find out from their students which side of the arena they will be seated on. Generally, students with last names A-L are located on the right side of the stage with students who are involved in musical performances in the front rows, and last names M-Z are located on the left side of the stage with Student Council members participating in the ceremony seated in the front rows.
Livestream Information:
We understand that some family members may not be able to attend in person and we want them to be able to celebrate with you. Fortunately, we are working with a contractor to Livestream the ceremony for those individuals who are unable to join us. The link should be live approximately 15 Minutes before the ceremony and you can access the link via YouTube using the web address below.
SLEHS Graduation Ceremony Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrlkChEHi58
Noises During the Ceremony:
Graduation is a formal ceremony and we ask that all families help preserve an atmosphere of dignity and decorum. Please refrain from disruptive noises or behavior that may take away from this special occasion. As a reminder, all noisemakers are prohibited.
Issuing of Diplomas:
Graduates will receive their diploma cover as they cross the stage. Students who have successfully completed their requirements for graduation can pick up their diplomas after the ceremony. Office staff will be ready to hand out student diplomas in the lower-level staging area immediately after the ceremony.
Pictures Before & During the Ceremony:
It will not be possible to take individual pictures from the area floor before or during the ceremony. Guests will not be allowed to block the view of others. We have contracted a photographer specializing in graduation photos, to take individual photographs of the seniors at the ceremony. These pictures will be available for purchase. Information on how to purchase these photos will be shared with diplomas.
GRADUATION REHEARSAL
CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC ON BECK ROAD - Leave SL Early to make it on time for the ceremony!
REHEARSAL & CEREMONY LOCATION
MANDATORY GRADUATION REHEARSAL USA HOCKEY ARENA
Friday, Jun 9, 2023, 12:00 PM
14900 Beck Road, Plymouth, MI, USA
GRADUATION - USA HOCKEY ARENA
Saturday, Jun 10, 2023, 12:00 PM
USA Hockey Arena, Beck Road, Plymouth, MI, USA
South Lyon East High School 2023 Graduation Photos
LIfetouch is partnering with PhotoDay to make ordering graduation photos easier and more convenient. PhotoDay provides a 100% digital ordering experience so there are no forms to fill out and submit.
There are 3 Ways to Order:
1. Scan the QR Code provided below
2. Text the Gallery Access Code: 342444GY23 to 90738
3. Visit the website at: galleries.photoday.io and enter the Gallery Access Code: 342444GY23
When scanning the QR Code or texting the Gallery Access Code to 90738, you are opting in to receive a text notification when the photos are ready to view. This notification will include a link to the photo gallery where you can view photos and make a purchase. Order tracking notifications are also sent for families who sign up to receive them via PhotoDay.
There are 3 Ways to View Photos in the Gallery:
1. FaceFind – simply upload a photo of the graduate and the facial recognition tool automatically finds their photos in the collection.
2. Tags – search photos by category (portraits, handshake, or candids for example).
3. All photos – view all photos in the gallery. Once you place your order, you should receive your picture package within about a week.
Graduation Photo QR Code
SENIOR HONORS NIGHT
Lip Dub
Thanks to the heroic efforts of Senior Kate Mazur and almost 1200 of her fellow East Cougars, SLEHS produced a fantastic Lip Dub yesterday. Students and staff had a blast creating the video and showing their East pride!
SENIOR BREAKFAST
SENIOR VIDEO
SENIOR WEEK
June 8, 2023
Good afternoon East families,
Seniors will meet at USA Hockey Arena Friday, June 9th at 12:00 pm to rehearse for Saturday's graduation ceremony. Students will practice entering and exiting the arena and will be briefed on the order of events.
Seniors will be reminded of the following graduation guidelines below, please read them in their entirety:
GENERAL GUIDELINES/REMINDERS
- Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal - arrive by 12:00 pm, rehearsal starts promptly at 12 noon - allow extra driving time for traffic & construction.
- GRADUATION DAY, - Student Arrival Time on June 10th is 11:00 am
- Students CHECK IN downstairs at 11:00 am - again please account for traffic/construction
- Ceremony Date: Saturday, June 10
- Ceremony Start Time: 12:00 pm
- Location: USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth (14900 Beck Road, Plymouth, MI 48170)
Parking:
There is ample parking in front and behind the complex with numerous handicapped spaces located in the northeast section of the lot (see map). There is a one-way drive up and drop off lane that will enable drivers to get the elderly and handicapped to the front doors. There will be no parking near the restaurant or along the walking bridge. There is no charge for parking.
Seating:
Admission tickets are NOT required to attend our graduation ceremony. Seating for guests will be based on a general admission policy, meaning the first arriving will have the best seats, though please note that some floor seats will be unavailable for general seating as they will be saved to accommodate those with mobility issues. The doors will open for seating at 11:00 am. The arena will seat over 4,000 and several hundred seats for guests will be available on the arena floor. Parents are reminded that ‘saving’ seats is not appropriate. Please understand that taking individual pictures from the arena floor during the processional will not be possible. Guests will not be allowed to block the view of others. Handicapped seating will be available along the top row of the seating area.
Graduate Dress Policy:
All graduates should be appropriately dressed and each will wear a cap and gown which they should have received at school. Students should wear dressy attire under their cap and gown. In the past, students have worn dress shirts and ties, dresses and/or skirts, dress pants and dress shoes. Graduates have been instructed to select sensible shoes that do not present a hazard when they are walking in the processional. Jeans, shorts and athletic apparel are not appropriate for the ceremony. Students needing assistance with this may contact our office.
Conduct & Behavior:
Commencement is a dignified, formal affair. Please understand that until a diploma is in a student’s hand, a student is subject to the Code of Conduct regulations. Graduation caps are expected to be clean of comments/designs. Beach balls, airhorns, and other noise makers are prohibited from being used during the ceremony. Remember to hold your applause until the last graduate’s name is read. We do not want a graduate’s name to be read and not heard.
Graduation Timeline of Events:
- 11:00 AM - Graduates report to the arena. Students will take the stairs to the lower staging area. They will be given a medal to wear during the ceremony then they should proceed to their line-up area.
- 11:00 AM - Doors open for general seating and graduates report to the staging area to line up.
- 12:00 PM - Board of Education/Cabinet/Faculty procession followed by student procession
- 1:30- 1:45 PM - Approximate ceremony conclusion and student recessional.
CEREMONY REMINDERS
Stage & Seating Setup:
The stage for commencement will be set up on the arena floor. Families should make sure to find out from their students which side of the arena they will be seated on. Generally, students with last names A-L are located on the right side of the stage with students who are involved in musical performances in the front rows, and last names M-Z are located on the left side of the stage with Student Council members participating in the ceremony seated in the front rows.
Livestream Information:
We understand that some family members may not be able to attend in person and we want them to be able to celebrate with you. Fortunately, we are working with a contractor to Livestream the ceremony for those individuals who are unable to join us. The link should be live approximately 15 Minutes before the ceremony and you can access the link via YouTube using the web address below.
SLEHS Graduation Ceremony Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrlkChEHi58
Noises During the Ceremony:
Graduation is a formal ceremony and we ask that all families help preserve an atmosphere of dignity and decorum. Please refrain from disruptive noises or behavior that may take away from this special occasion. As a reminder, all noisemakers are prohibited.
Issuing of Diplomas:
Graduates will receive their diploma cover as they cross the stage. Students who have successfully completed their requirements for graduation can pick up their diplomas after the ceremony. Office staff will be ready to hand out student diplomas in the lower-level staging area immediately after the ceremony.
Pictures Before & During the Ceremony:
It will not be possible to take individual pictures from the area floor before or during the ceremony. Guests will not be allowed to block the view of others. We have contracted a photographer specializing in graduation photos, to take individual photographs of the seniors at the ceremony. These pictures will be available for purchase. Information on how to purchase these photos will be shared with diplomas.
June 2, 2023
Good afternoon East families,
Today was our seniors’ last day. Seniors were welcomed with a breakfast hosted by our amazing kitchen staff. After finishing their exams, The Class of 2023 gathered in the auditorium to watch the Senior Video which highlighted many of the fun memories that our students have had at East over the past four years. Special thanks to our Senior Video team Danielle Aloisio, Joe Gailliard, Melia Paras, and Clara Portillo for an extraordinary job under the leadership of advisor Mrs. McCallum. It has been a pleasure to see the growth of the students in the class of 2023.
We look forward to celebrating our seniors over the next week with Honors Night and Graduation, for detailed information about these events please see below. Congratulations Class of 2023, thank you for being a part of our family and showing others what it means to BE EAST!
Kind Regards,
Karen Fisher
May 26, 2023
South Lyon East Students, Parents, and Guardians,
It is hard to believe but our seniors completed their last full week of school as SLCS students. Seniors are with us for only four days next week, Tuesday, May 30th through Friday, June 2nd. Please note that there is no school on Monday, May 29th in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
Senior Exams will take place May 31st, June 1st and 2nd. Refer to the schedule below for specific times or click on the Senior Google Calendar in the heading.
Have a nice weekend,
Karen Fisher
Principal
May 19, 2023
South Lyon East Students, Parents, and Guardians,
Please read through this entire document. This newsletter provides one place to visit to find out all of the senior information you may need. If you ever have any questions or concerns please call the Main Office at 248/573-8700 or email any of the administrators and we will be happy to help you.
Please note that the last day students will have access to their SLCS technology accounts with options for transferring and saving data and the guidelines for returning student Chromebooks is June 16th. Also, please note that Cap & Gown distribution is May 24th, library books must be returned, and all fines paid before students can pick up their cap & gown on Wednesday, May 24th.
Please continue to monitor grades and communicate with teachers as we approach the end of the semester. Final exams are just around the corner and students should be studying and preparing for these assessments.
Have a nice weekend,
Karen Fisher
May 12, 2023
South Lyon East Students, Parents, and Guardians,
Please read through this entire document. We've put together all the senior information you need in one convenient place. But if you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can call the Main Office at 248/573-8700 or email any of the administrators - we're here to help!
The Senior Vote for The Most Influential Teacher has come to an end and we'll be revealing the winner to everyone in June.
Also, don't forget that May 22nd is Decision Day! We want to celebrate the next steps of our seniors, no matter what they are - whether they're going to a university, community college, trade school, joining the military, or entering the workforce. So seniors, be sure to wear a T-Shirt on May 22nd that shows off your decision. We'll be taking a picture of the seniors on 5/22 to capture all the amazing post-secondary pathways our students will be taking.
Karen Fisher
Principal
May 5, 2023
Dear Class of 2023 Parents and Guardians,
Please take a moment to read this entire document as we want to make everything as easy as possible for you. Our newsletter is a one-stop-shop for all the senior information you may need.
If you have not submitted your senior's baby picture or senior photo for the senior video, please submit it on the 2023 Senior Video Baby Picture- SLEHS google form by May 10th.
Students, the Senior Vote for The Most Influential Teacher ends on May 8th and the recipient will be announced to students in June. Students can still submit nominations through May 8th on the Senior Vote for Most Influential Teacher at SLE google form.
Students, please complete the Class of 2023 - What are your plans after East? google form if you have not.
Monday, May 22nd is Decision Day! We want to celebrate our seniors' next steps, whether attending a university, community college, trade school, joining the military, or entering the workforce. Seniors, please wear a T-Shirt on May 22nd that reflects your decision. We will be taking a picture with the entire senior class during Cougar Hour on 5/22 to capture all of the wonderful post-secondary pathways our students will be taking. Please see the calendar below for senior activities the week of May 22nd.
If you ever have any questions or concerns please call the Main Office at 248/573-8700 or email any of the administrators and we will be happy to help you
Kind Regards,
Karen Fisher
April 28, 2023
Dear Class of 2023 Parents and Guardians,
Please read through this entire document. We are trying to keep everything as easy as possible for you, this newsletter provides one place to visit to find out all the senior information you may need. If you ever have any questions or concerns please call the Main Office at 248/573-8700 or email any of the administrators and we will be happy to help you.
Click on this link for all SLE Prom 2023 Information.
Kind Regards,
Karen Fisher
Principal
April 21, 2023
Dear Class of 2023 Parents and Guardians,
Please read through this entire document. We are trying to keep everything as easy as possible for you, this newsletter provides one place to visit to find out all the senior information you may need. If you ever have any questions or concerns please call the Main Office at 248/573-8700 or email any of the administrators and we will be happy to help you.
Students, please complete this survey: Class of 2023 - What are your plans after East?
Also, please note that online prom ticket sales will close at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 26th. Tickets can also be purchased in person at all lunches on April 25th and 26th only.
Click on this link for all SLE Prom 2023 Information.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Karen Fisher
Principal
April 14, 2023
Dear Class of 2023 Parents and Guardians,
Graduation will be here before we know it! I am writing to share specific information regarding your student’s commencement ceremony and additional end-of-year events. Please share this information with your graduate. We will continue to update and add to this document in the coming weeks for your convenience.
As a reminder this year’s graduation will be held at the USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth on Saturday, June 10th at 12:00 PM. There is ample seating available so tickets will not be required for the graduation ceremony.
Please note below the addition of the Graduation Performance/Speech Audition Form for senior students who may be interested in speaking or performing at graduation.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Karen Fisher
Principal
April 4, 2023
Dear Class of 2023 Parents and Guardians,
Graduation will be here before we know it! I am writing to share specific information regarding your student’s commencement ceremony, as well as additional end-of-year events. Please share this information with your graduate. We will continue to update and add to this document in the coming weeks for your convenience.
This year’s graduation will be held at the USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth on Saturday, June 10th at 12:00 PM. There is ample seating available so tickets will not be required for the graduation ceremony. USA Hockey Arena has hosted graduation ceremonies for other districts for many years. We believe this location will provide a climate-controlled environment that ensures an opportunity for our graduates' families and loved ones to enjoy the ceremony without concerns about limited tickets, rain, heat or other challenging weather conditions.
Graduation is a wonderful, dignified ceremony where we pay tribute to our graduates and their families. Our graduates have demonstrated model behavior during past ceremonies, and we are confident that this year’s graduates will do the same. We hope that everyone attending our ceremony (including spectators) will respect the occasion and join us in our efforts to have a memorable event.
I am respectfully asking that all of our guests be mindful of our desire to protect everyone’s opportunity to hear and see all aspects of the ceremony. With that in mind, I am requesting that our attendees refrain from bringing anything (including beach balls, air horns, or other noise makers) to the ceremony or engaging in behaviors that will distract from the personal recognition of each graduate. USA Hockey security personnel will assist us in enforcing this request.
We also ask that our graduates wear dress attire for this special event. Past graduates have worn shirts and ties, dress pants, skirts, and dresses. We also recommend that graduates choose sensible shoes as they are required to walk quite a distance in the processional and recessional. We always remind students to iron or steam their gown ahead of time and we do not allow decorations on their caps. We appreciate your support and request that you remind your graduate of this prior to graduation day.
Our graduates will have a graduation rehearsal on Friday, June 9th at 12:00 PM at USA Hockey Arena. Caps and gowns should not be worn during the rehearsal. ATTENDANCE AT THE GRADUATION REHEARSAL IS MANDATORY. Students who have questions about this requirement must speak with administration. In addition, for students to participate in the ceremony, all books, Chromebooks, and materials must be returned and fines must be paid by the date indicated on the attached end-of-year activities document. Students who painted parking spaces must also make arrangements with the SANE committee to paint over their spaces before caps and gowns will be distributed.
If your senior has been awarded a scholarship to the university or college she/he has chosen to attend, please contact Mrs. Judy Martin in Student Services at (248) 573-8711 by May 12th with the name of the scholarship, the dollar value and the number of years for which it can be renewed. The awards are recognized (not including the dollar value) at our Senior Honors Program on June 6th at 7:00 p.m.
We are very excited for the Senior Class of 2023 and we are confident they will have a fantastic final semester of their South Lyon educational experience. Thank you for supporting your student at this very special time in their life.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Karen Fisher
Principal
Mr. Matt Hamill, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Leslie Munger, Assistant Principal
Mr. Greg Michaels, Athletic Director
SOUTH LYON EAST HIGH SCHOOL
52200 W. Ten Mile Road • South Lyon, MI 48178
Main Office (248) 573-8700
Attendance (248) 573-8710
Student Services (248) 573-8711