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Senior Activities 2024-25
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Stream Graduation Ceremony
Graduation Items:
At a minimum, students will need a “Roosevelt HS. Cap and Gown unit” which includes a Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Class Stole.
- Free & Reduced Lunch: Fill out the 2025 Graduation Gear form. Once you fill out the form, you are on the list! You will pick up your loaner cap and gown on the graduation rehearsal day on – stay tuned for an email with more details as we get closer to that day. In addition, you will also receive a free keepsake stole and tassel that will be delivered to you during the school day, prior to graduation, if you sign up prior to May 31st.
Senior Grad Ads
A Senior Grad Ad is an opportunity for senior families to choose photos and a personal message for their graduating senior to be printed in the Roosevelt High School Yearbook.
Details TBD
Roosevelt High School Yearbook contact: aanoji@seattleschools.org
Pay Fines on the Source
Parents of 12th graders: Please help us by having your student look at their Source account and on the left toolbar is the link to fines, or nudge them to take a look at their school email.
Prom:
Senior Finals:
Senior Check-out:
Graduation Rehearsal:
This is mandatory! Rehearsal is held in the main gym the day prior to graduation. It is important that your student attends this rehearsal. More information will be available closer to the date.
Senior Luncheon:
Time: Immediately after the graduation rehearsal
Place:
Yearbooks: Yearbooks for seniors will be distributed at The HUB. If you want your yearbook asap, come, and enjoy the fun!
Required Field Trip Forms: To attend, you must fill out a field trip form. Hard copy forms are available in the main office or download and print a copy at home with this link: TBD Once completed, drop the form off in the main office.
Getting there: Take light rail to Husky Stadium and walk 5 minutes to the HUB. If driving, guests should park in the paid parking at Padelford Parking Garage, walk up the escalator to the street (Stevens Way), turn left and walk a short distance to the HUB. Fieldtrip permission forms are required to attend. Find and return forms in the front office. Handicapped parking is available in Lot N22. Please stop at the gate to secure a Handicapped UW parking permit.
Graduation:
Graduation is free and open for any guests of your Roosevelt High School graduate – no tickets needed.
Details for graduates:
- All graduates are required to attend the graduation rehearsal
- Graduates should be dropped off by the lower NE entrance to the stadium where they will enter.
- Graduates should arrive in their cap, gown, and sash. There is no place to store personal belongings – anything the graduate needs during the ceremony will need to fit inside their pocket.
General Information
- Rules and expectations: No Balloons, crazy string, noise makers or air horns. No purses/backpacks or bags.
- Rowlands Studio Photography: Your picture will be taken as you receive your diploma and as you go down the ramp. All the photos, along with the class group picture we took earlier in the year, will be uploaded to view and order. Go to the Rowland Studio website and use the graduate’s student ID number to access them. It will take about a week to get them all edited, matched up, and uploaded.
- Spree: Immediately following graduation. Go to the Spree page on the Roosevelt website for more information.
- Donating Cap & Gown: We are always in need of cap and gown donations. If you would like to donate yours to the school – please bring it into the main office after graduation. Your donation is greatly appreciated.
Ceremony Steps for students:
- Arrive at Memorial Stadium by 7:15 Arrive in your cap and gown, with your sash and tassel, and wear sensible shoes. The student entrance is the NW tunnel and will be marked with signs saying, “Graduates Only”.
- Name Cards: You will pick up your name card as you enter the stadium. Look for the alpha sign that corresponds with your last name. Staff will pass out your name cards. Do not lose it. There will be pens to write your name phonetically to help the reader.
- Lining up by last name: After receiving your name card, go to the west end of the field where you will see alpha signs by last name. Begin forming a double line in your alpha section. When it is time to prepare for the procession, you will make two single-file lines.
- The procession: As Pomp and Circumstance begins, you will begin processing from the field’s SW corner. Walking in two single-file lines, teachers and staff will be inserted every 12 pairs – they are your row leaders. Follow your row leader to your seats, one line going left and one line going right to fill in all the rows.
- Getting into your row: Only a teacher will start a new row. Once you have made it to your row, make sure you are standing directly in front of a chair. Because you are in a big flowing gown it can look like there isn’t enough room. Make sure you pay attention and stand in front of your chair. A student should NEVER start a new row. All students and staff will remain standing until you are welcomed by the senior class officers, and you are asked to be seated.
- Late arriving students or staff will find seats at the back of the seating as soon as possible (please be on time). Do not insert yourself into the procession once it is moving.
Ceremony
- When it is time for diplomas to be presented, the first row will rise together and walk toward the outside of the row and up the ramps on each side of the stage.
- Each row will proceed in order – look to your staff line leader for a cue to stand and proceed to the stage.
- Present the reader your name card and whisper the correct pronunciation of your name to the reader if needed.
- Then, walk toward the center of the stage to receive your diploma from one of our administrators. You will shake their hand, smile for the picture, receive your diploma, and walk off the stage and back to your seat.
- Remain standing until all members of your row have returned and you will sit together. The next row will rise together when the line is almost gone. Please look to the teacher for a cue so that you rise and sit together.
- Once all graduates have finished, the principal will lead the graduates in the moving of the tassel ceremony and final words before dismissal.
End of Ceremony
You will exit the field through a tunnel of staff members and walk around toward the Fountain and Armory Building. We advise you to plan a meeting place with your family in advance.
Details for guests:
- Guests will enter the stadium at either the upper SE or NE stadium entrance. There is wheelchair accessibility on both sides of the stadium.
- Guest entry will begin approximately 45 minutes before the start of the graduation ceremony at 7:15 pm.
Parking
- Memorial Stadium parking lot has limited parking, only use this lot if you have a handicap guest.
- Guests in wheelchairs can be dropped off in the memorial stadium parking lot.
- Gates Foundation parking lot directly east of stadium.
- Mercer Street Garage one block north of stadium.
- Various other pay lots or street parking is located around the stadium.
- All parking is fee based, with different rates based on the type and location of the parking space.
Following Graduation
- Students exit out the NW gate and follow the roadway up to the International Fountain area, where they will reconnect with family, or continue back to the Memorial Stadium parking area to reconnect.
- Make a plan with your graduate so you know where to meet them in advance.
Graduation Photos:
Your graduate’s picture will be taken as they receive their diploma and as they go down the ramp at graduation. All the photos, along with the class group will be uploaded to view and order. Go to Rowland Studio and use the graduate’s student ID number to access them. It will take about a week to get them all edited, matched up, and uploaded.
You must Sign up for your senior portrait
Here are the dates to take your senior portrait:
Thursday, August 22 – RHS Senior Portrait Day at Rowland Studio (Avoid the line and take your photo early!)
Thursday, October 17 – Senior Portrait Day at RHS
Thursday, November 7 – Make up and Re-take Senior Portrait Day at RHS
If you are unable to get your portrait taken on these dates OR just prefer to schedule an individual portrait session at Rowland Studio, be sure to contact Rowland Studio and get your picture taken before Winter Break!
Questions about any of the information? Contact Kristi Barnes: kabarnes@seattleschools.org. All other Senior inquiries should go to your student’s counselors.
Important Information:
- Mid-Year transcripts for colleges: Mid-Year Transcripts will be available in the SPS system on or about February 16th. RHS Counselors will upload them into the Common App when available. If your Non-Common App Colleges need Mid-Year Transcripts please request these via your Naviance account.
- Diploma Name Change: Please email mgamble@seattleschools.org if you and your student wish to have a name printed on the diploma that is different from the name listed in The Source.
- Join the Class of 202 Facebook: Please join the Roosevelt High School (Seattle) Class of 202 Facebook group to learn about volunteer opportunities and to stay informed about senior class events. We will be promoting some upcoming fundraising opportunities to support the Senior Class Spree event. Email Mary Catherine Schmitt at marycschmitt@hotmail.com if you have any questions or are not active on Facebook.
- Donations: Families of the Class of 202 can donate now to support the upcoming Senior events, such as Prom, Senior Spree, and Graduation, go to the PTSA Class of Donation site. All donations will go to the PTSA Class of fund.
- Families of the class of can sign up to volunteer at Prom, Spree, and Graduation. Go to the PTSA Class of volunteer site to sign up.
- Information about Senior events is updated on the Roosevelt High School Senior Page and the PTSA Senior Page. Check these sites regularly for updates.
FRL Senior Information:
Graduation Items: Fill out the FRL form to borrow a cap and gown. Once you fill out the form, you are on the list! You will pick up your loaner cap and gown on the graduation rehearsal day on June 11th – stay tuned for an email with more details as we get closer to that day. In addition, you will also receive a free keepsake 2024 stole and tassel that will be delivered to you during the school day, prior to graduation, if you sign up prior to May 31st.
Spree Scholarships: .