SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
Senioritis
By now, seniors all know the drill. The month of April brings with it the hope of sunshine and
warmth, a reprise from the harsh winter and bitter weather. Right around now, spring second
semester becomes a little more daunting, especially for seniors preparing to graduate in May.
The sunshine beckons, friends are ready to graduate and enter the “real world” and you just want
to be done. It becomes increasingly hard to focus on homework and studying. There’s one word
that keeps popping up, one probably mentioned by classmates, parents or friends.
Senioritis.
The word invokes synonyms such as “laziness” and “apathy.” It varies from person to person. It
can be as benign as losing focus or as serious as skipping classes. But there is still another
month left in classrooms, writing papers and taking tests. Having senioritis could lead to
consequences, such as failing a class and not being able to graduate on time. But it could also
have unintended consequences on those trying to apply for college and scholarships.
In addition, senioritis can be attributed to an increase in risk-taking behaviors. Seniors often
reward themselves for working hard during the week by playing hard on the weekend. While
fun weekend activities can motivate students to remain focused during the week, seniors need to
avoid the pitfalls of illegal behaviors. These behaviors could lead to losing scholarships, being
denied admission and incarceration.
With just a little over a month until graduation, seniors have to stay the course and power
through to get that diploma!
Senior Recognition Revamped
This year we are replacing the Senior Breakfast with the Senior Recognition and Capping
Ceremony. The Graduating Class of 2016 Senior Recognition and Capping Ceremony will be
held in the LHS gymnasium on Thursday, May 26th at 7:00pm (semi-formal attire is expected.)
Senior awards and honors graduates will be recognized and graduation cords and stoles will be
awarded during this event.
In addition, as a candidate for a Laramie High School diploma, students will receive their “cap”
as a mark both of significant academic achievement and of a lifelong commitment to the love of
learning. The mortar board, a vestige of the medieval scholar’s costume, is an important symbol
of academic life and accomplishment.
Students are asked to select a special person to join them as their “capper”. At the appropriate
time in the celebration, the “capper” will be called upon to place the mortar board upon their
head as a symbol of their academic accomplishment!
Invitations are being distributed to seniors on Monday, May 23rd. If you wish to participate in
the Capping Ceremony, please complete the RSVP portion of the invitation and return it to
Rhonda Guenther in the Principal’s Office no later than Friday, April 29, 2016.
Senior Planning Calendar
April 13: Senior Class Photo Composite: The Senior Class of 2016 photo will be taken at 2:00
pm @ LHS North East Wing (weather permitting).
April 15: Josten’s will be at LHS in the Main Lobby and set up to deliver Graduation
Announcements to seniors or parents/guardians of seniors. All announcements not picked up on
this date will be secured in the LHS Counseling Department for pick up at a later date. All
orders must be paid in full for release.
April 19: Aspire Testing (Sophomores), Wyoming State ACT (Juniors), No School (Seniors)
April 29: RSVP DEADILINE: Final date for the Senior Capping Ceremony RSVP to be
returned to the Principal’s Office for Rhonda Guenther.
May 2- May 13: Advanced Placement Exams
May 4: Mock Car Crash – Pre-Prom Student and Community Presentation
May 7: PROM: at the University of Wyoming Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.
Theme: “A Night in the City”
 Grand March 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. Dance from 8:00 pm to Midnight.
 Community sponsored “After Prom Party” at the City of Laramie Recreation Center:
Midnight to 4:00 am. Free to all LHS students!
May 10: RESCHEDULED Academic Recognition Award Ceremony to be held in the LHS
Auditorium @ 7:00 PM. A reception is to follow in the LHS Cafeteria following the ceremony.
Senior Final Exam Week
May 23: Blocks 1 and 2
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Capping Ceremony and Reception 7 pm @ LHS Large Gym by invitation and RSVP
only (Revised)
May 24: Blocks 3 and 4
May 25: Blocks 5 and 6
May 26: Block 7, Seniors last day, Final Checkout 9:30am-11:30am in the LHS Cafeteria.
May 27: Commencement Practice
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Commencement Practice for seniors and program rehearsal @ the UW War Memorial
Field House 9-11:30 am
May 29: Commencement at the UW War Memorial Field House @ 2:00 pm
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Project Graduation 2016 will host a post-graduation party for all Albany County
graduates at the Laramie Ice and Events Center on May 29th, following the LHS
graduation ceremony.