Please refer to this page for senior activities. Remember, days and times are subject to change so listen to school wide announcements for up to date information. As always, the LHS web site is also a great place to find senior information.
::::: 2012-Senior-brochure :::::
CONGRATULATIONS LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2012!
863-499-2900 – LHS main number
Sponsors: Coach Troller, D93 justin.troller@polk-fl.net & Mrs. Williamson, I-55, laura.williamson@polk-fl.net
*** Please refer to this calendar and the LHS Website for senior activities. Remember, days and times are subject to change so listen to school wide announcements for up to date information. Your senior class officers and senators have a fantastic year planned. Your officers and senators are:
President: Forrest Cunningham Vice President: Caroline Madden
Secretary: Deandre Wortman Treasurer: Kyle Kirby
Senators: Drew Baker, Austin Burrell, Pierce Gillette, Brandee Greaves,
Kenny Heidegger, Lizzy Malek, Alyssa Martinez, Josh McDaniel, Patrick Mims
Cap & Gown: Herff-Jones was on campus September 30th and explained the cap and gown ordering process. If you HAVE NOT ordered your cap and gown, as of today, March 8, 2012, you must contact Herff-Jones and place your order. This can be done two ways: go to www.herffjonestampabay.com and follow the instructions for ordering by using the drop down menu on the middle/top right hand side, locate Lakeland High School, click on that and then follow the instructions; OR call Herff-Jones @ 727-545-3288 for specific questions or concerns. A $10 late fee is added to your order after March 1, 2012, $20 after April 1, 2012 and $30 after May 1, 2012. ALL orders will be delivered to LHS for distribution in May. If you have not ordered your cap and gown by the time orders arrive at LHS and have been distributed in MAY by a Herff Jones representative, you must drive to Clearwater to pick up your cap and gown; it will not be delivered to LHS.
GRAD BASH: Join your classmates and seniors from around the state as Universal Studios Orlando celebrates a night for seniors only! On Saturday, April 28th, we board busses for a night of bands, dancing, food, rides and fun! Ticket must be purchased from Coach Troller, Mrs. Williamson, or the senior class officers at lunch in the cafeteria during the sale days of March 19th through April 20th. The cost per ticket of $95 includes transportation, all-you-can-eat dinner at the pre-party, pre-party music in select clubs and City Walk festivities, special guest in-park entertainment, and admission to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Other food items, beverages, and souvenirs may be purchased (by you) at the park. Those who have ordered tickets will meet in the cafeteria at
1:45 pm on Saturday, April 28th to board buses to the park. Everyone rides the bus to and from the park.
Photo Opportunities:
** Panoramic may be purchased for $15 from Ms. Stacy Pierce in B 11.
** Cap & Gown pictures were taken February 29th on campus. If you were unable to take pictures at that time please contact the yearbook adviser, Ms. Stacy Pierce, for further information.
Tempo-Sponsored Graduation Party: Every senior will receive an invitation for that senior and a guest to attend this fun party at the Lake Mirror Center with food, music, dancing, games, and lots of prizes! This party will take place the night of graduation, Thursday, June 7th, from 9 pm to 1 am. This is FREE!
Senior Calendar:
|
Month |
Day |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| March | 7th, Wednesday | Dodge Ball Tournament | 6th & 7th period | Gym – $36/ team: 3 girls/3 boys |
| March – April | Begin 3/19 end 4/20 | Grad Bash Ticket Sales $95 | During scheduled lunch | Cafeteria |
| April | 28th, Saturday | Grad Bash | 1:45 pm -Meet in LHS cafeteria for return at 3:15 a.m. | Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure Orlando |
| May | 12, Saturday | PROM | 7:30 pm – 11 pm | Hilton, Orlando |
| May | 14th – 18th, Mon.-Fri. | SENIOR WEEK | Listen for announcements | Listen for announcements |
| May | Friday, May 18th |
Senior Field Day – Teams are 5 girls/5 Boys @ $10 each person; $100 team |
Seniors will report to first and second period. |
Released by announcement to the gym |
| May | 20, Sunday | Sr. Awards and Baccalaureate | Awards @ 2pmBaccal. @ 6pmNOTE: seniors will arrive earlier | Harrison Auditorium |
| May | 23rd, 24th, 25th(make-up) | Senior Finals (odd then even) | 23rd: 1, 3, 5, 724th: 2, 4, 6 | Respective class periods |
| May | 24th, Thursday | Senior Last Day | Finals 2, 4, 6 | Respective class periods |
| May | 31st, Thursday |
SENIOR MEETING: MANDATORY see below! |
8:00 am – 10:00 am MUST BE ON TIME! |
Cafeteria |
| May | 31st, Thursday |
Grad Breakfast by TEMPO (free) |
Immediately after meeting |
First Methodist Church on Lake Morton |
| June | 1st, Friday |
Practice #1 – MANDATORY see below! |
8:00 am – 10:00 am MUST BE ON TIME! | Cafeteria |
| June | 7th, Thursday |
Senior Graduation Practice #2 MANDATORY – YOU MUST BE PRESENT THE ENTIRE PRACTICE |
7:15 am – 9:30 am: missing and late arrival will result in NOT WALKING ACROSS STAGE & PICKING UP DIPLOMA AT LATER DATE |
Lakeland Center |
| June | 7th, Thursday | Graduation | 4:30 pmSENIORS will arrive by 3:30 pm | Lakeland Center |
| June | 7th, Thursday | TEMPO Party |
9 pm to 1 am – you and GUEST need photo ID to be admitted. No one admitted after 11:00 pm. Proper attire required. |
Lake Mirror Center
AND you may not leave and return. Once you leave the inside you are DONE for the night. |
Please remember to check the LHS website under STUDENTS then SENIORS for any changes to the calendar. Announcements are also made with calendar changes.
MANDATORY PRACTICES AND/OR MEETINGS: The three practices above for graduation information are mandatory. This means you must be present, accounted for, here and in person, NOT ABSENT, throughout the entire practice or meeting (you do not arrive late and you do not leave early). If you work, please plan your schedule accordingly well in advance. If you are planning a party, brunch, lunch, dinner or any other function, please plan accordingly around the practice/meeting times. You will not be excused from the mandatory practice/meeting. Missing any part of any meeting or practice will result in your exclusion from the commencement ceremony and you may pick up your diploma from the LHS office on Friday, June 8th. If you have any questions regarding this, please speak with Mrs. Collins.
#1: May 31st – 8am – 10am – cafeteria
#2: June 1st – 8am – 10 am – cafeteria
Morning of Graduation:
#3: June 7th – 7:15 am – 9:30 am
The Lakeland Center (practice – no cap/gown)
Afternoon of Graduation:
CEREMONY: June 7th – arrival at 3:30 pm
The Lakeland Center (wear cap and gown)
