The busiest time of year is approaching for the Class of 2015. Below are the answers to your questions regarding graduation.

Senior Announcements 

Graduation announcements were distributed during lunches March 31.

Graduation Rehearsal

Rehearsal is an expectation for all seniors and is Friday, June 5 at 11 a.m. Buses will depart from WEHS at 10 a.m. Seniors are expected to report to the Main Gym at 9 a.m. Students may wear WEHS Spirit Shirts and jeans. Do not need wear regalia (the caps and gowns) for rehearsal. Following rehearsal, students will be brought back to WEHS or will ride the buses to the Main Event for the Senior Event sponsored by the Class of 2015 Senior Parent Committee. All students are expected to ride the buses to and from the Allen Event Center. Students will not be admitted if they do not ride buses.

Can my senior drive to graduation?

For students to participate in graduation they must ride buses from Wylie East High School. Students should arrive at the WEHS Competition Gym with their cap and gown, no later than 8:30 a.m. on June 6. Students will be lined up and put on buses according to how they will sit in the Allen Event Center. Graduates are not required to ride buses back to WEHS after graduation.
How can I get tickets? What about extra tickets?

Seniors will be given a request form April 14 for tickets. Each graduate may request up to 12 tickets. To request additional tickets, please indicate the number on the form. Additional tickets may not be seated with the 12 assigned. You are not guaranteed the additional tickets, after the first 12 that are assigned. Please return the ticket request form no later than Friday, May 1.

What should I do if I have a family member who requires handicapped seating?

If someone in your family will require ADA/Handicap seating, please note they will not be seated with the rest of the family, and due to seating restraints will be allowed ONE attendant to be seated with him/her in the elevator accessible area. Please make this request on the same ticket form provided during the senior meeting.

When will seniors receive tickets for graduation?

To have a better estimate of the total number of graduates, graduation tickets will be distributed  May 20 during lunches.

Do the tickets cost?

Graduation tickets are free, as well as the parking around the Allen Event Center. Although the tickets are free, each person must have a ticket to enter the building.

Is the seating general admission or reserved?

Seats are reserved (similar to a concert), and will be distributed in random blocks of seats so that all tickets distributed to a senior are together (additional tickets over the assigned may not be seated together). Due to the arrangement of the Allen Event Center there are no “bad” seats.

What time will the doors open for the event?

The doors will open one hour before the event is scheduled to start.

Caps and Gown Distribution

All student caps and gowns will be distributed during lunches April 28. Students will need their gown on Wednesday, April, 29 for the panoramic picture.

How can I order the class of 2015 panoramic group picture?

Goldbeck Panoramic Photography will be at WEHS April 29 at 9 a.m. to take the group photograph. Students will be given an order form to bring back the next day. The students will need check or cash to purchase the pictures. Students will need their gown for this picture. They will not need their cap.

My student is in the top 10 percent of his/her class. How are the tassel or gold cords distributed?

All regalia, including appropriate tassels and cords, will be delivered to the students before graduation day.

What should I wear to graduation?

Clean, pressed, sharp! Guys should wear dark color pants and white shirt. Dark color shoes is always best to wear. Girls should wear a dark color slacks and a light color blouse or a dress that is light color. Please select the appropriate footwear ladies. You will be doing a lot of walking and heels might not be the best choice.

WHAT NOT TO WEAR!
No glasses or other objects may hang from your robe.
Not a polo or t-shirt
Zip up
Button up.

Students will be able to adorn their cap with the logo of the college or university they will attend, or if joining the military, they may put the logo of the branch in which they will serve. This must be approved before graduation day. If your cap does not meet this require you will not be allowed to wear that cap and must purchase a new cap.