CLASS OF 2017 SENIOR REMINDERS
The end of the year is fast approaching! We would like to share the following information with all involved with
the graduation for the Class of 2017.
SENIOR CLASS MEETING – APRIL 7 (FRIDAY) CAP/GOWN/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jostens will deliver cap/gown/announcements on Friday, April 7, during advisory in the LGI. Seniors will need
to pay the entire Jostens’ bill to pick up their order.
SENIOR CLASS MEETING – MAY 3 (WEDNESDAY): There will be a senior class meeting in the
FAC on Wednesday, May 3, at 9:04 a.m. This will be an opportunity for seniors to receive any important
updates of upcoming events.
EARLY GRADUATES: Students who graduated early need to call the Main Office by Wednesday, May 3,
to confirm plans to participate in the graduation program on May 27. Early graduates who are planning to
participate in the graduation ceremony are required to participate in the mandatory meeting/graduation
practice on Thursday, May 25, at the High School.
SCHOLARSHIPS: If you have been offered a private scholarship from a college or university, or any
other at-large scholarships through a club or organization, we would like to recognize you for this at the
Senior Banquet. Please let Mrs.
Korneta know by May 1. Bring in the award letter or announcements.
SENIOR TESTING (MAY 23 AND MAY 24): Seniors will have their final tests on Tuesday, May 23
(periods 2 and 4) and Wednesday, May 24 (periods 1 and 3).
SENIOR BANQUET (MAY 24): The Senior Banquet will be held on Wednesday, May 24, at 5:30 p.m., in
the La Crosse Center North Hall. The cost of the banquet is $12.00 per ticket. The cost of the banquet
tickets is nonrefundable. We encourage all seniors and their parents to attend this event. Scholarships and
student recognition are awarded at the banquet. Banquet tickets will be available in the beginning of May.
Please have your son/daughter purchase tickets in the Main Office at Holmen High School.
SENIOR FEES/FINES: Enclosed is a letter for those seniors still owing fees/fines. Students will not be
able to participate in the graduation program until all bills are cleared. All fees/fines need to be paid to
Mrs. McKinney in the Main Office by May 25. Students who did not pick up their cap/gown/announcements are
asked to contact Mr. Grokowsky, in room 312, for additional information on their order.
GRADUATION PRACTICE (MAY 25 – MANDATORY): There will be a mandatory practice from
9:00-12:00 on Thursday, May 25, at Holmen High School. Students not attending the practice will not
participate in the graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 27. The purpose of the meeting will be to review the
graduation seating arrangement and receive final information about the graduation program. The seniors will
also be asked to fill out an exit survey.
GRADUATION LINEUP (MAY 27) – 12:00 P.M.: Graduating seniors are asked to report to the La
Crosse Center by noon on May 27 and be ready to line up for the graduation line by 12:15 p.m. The graduation
program is a formal celebration of the accomplishments of the Class of 2017. Appropriate dress is expected
with the school approved cap and gown to be worn (no flip flops or shorts). Only school regalia (honor cords)
are permitted along with the cap and gown. Students not dressed appropriately will not participate in the
ceremony. The program is a tribute to our students at Holmen High School. Each student who walks across
the stage deserves the proper attention and respect from fellow classmates and those in attendance. Student
and parent cooperation will be greatly appreciated. Noise makers during the ceremony take attention away
from other students. Please do not bring or use noise makers at graduation.
GRADUATION CEREMONY (MAY 27 – 1:00 P.M.) AT THE LA CROSSE CENTER: The
graduation ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 27, at 1:00 p.m., at the La Crosse Center. Parking is
available in the La Crosse Center ramp or parking lots south of the La Crosse Center.
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: The senior photo slideshow will be shown to the senior class during
the practice session at the High School on Thursday, May 25, from 8:30-9:00. It will be shown to parents and
guests attending the graduation ceremony prior to the processional.
INDIVIDUAL GRADUATION PHOTO: There will be a complimentary color photo taken of each
graduating senior receiving his or her diploma. The photo will be mailed, along with a copy of his or her
transcript, to your home address.
PARENTS’ PHOTOS: During the graduation program, we understand that parents like to take a photo of
their son/daughter receiving their diploma. There will be a roped off area toward the front available for
parents wishing to take a photo. After taking the photo, please return to your seat so other parents may have
a photo opportunity. A reminder that the school will give each family a complimentary picture taken by a
professional photographer. Parent cooperation is greatly appreciated to accommodate each family.
WORLD TOUR (MAY 27): The after-graduation party will be held at the High School on May 27. This is
an annual party that has been sponsored by Holmen parents and the community for twenty-four years. Tickets
will be on sale in early April at the school for $25.00, which includes a t-shirt. The program will be 9:00 p.m. –
3:00 a.m. Please encourage your son/daughter to attend a fun and safe evening. Parents who are interested in
helping are asked to call Renee Kabat at 526-6210.
QUESTIONS: If you have any questions concerning any of this information, please call the High School
(526-3372).
GRADUATION COMMITTEE:
A special thanks to these students who have worked to make this the best graduation possible for the Class of
2017: Cassandra Benson, Thomas Carlson, Carter Englerth, Jenna Gajewski, McKenna Gunderson, Taylor Holum,
Kelsey Koelbl, Krista Luz, Devyn Martinez, Elizabeth Massman, Paige Ratajczyk and Molly Wettstein.