2019 Graduation

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About the Senior Fee

    • The 2022-23 Senior Fee is $100.
    • The Senior Fee pays for items related to graduation: gown, cap, stole, tassel, diploma, diploma cover, Civic Center parking, stage flowers, programs, faculty gowns, the graduation ad in the Tallahassee Democrat, and the Celebration event on their last day. It also covers other expenses related to the Senior Class.
    • This fee MUST be paid before paying for the Senior Trip.
    • Partial payments can be made, but the full amount is due by March 1, 2023.
    • Pay Ms. Green in room 312. We accept cash, money orders, or checks (payable to Godby High School).
    • You can also pay online.

      •  https://bit.ly/3shIucO 

      • There is a convenience fee for using this service. it will vary depending on the source of funds - checking account payments vs and credit/debit payments.

     

About Graduation

  • Graduation Requirements for Ceremony Participation

    Participation in the graduation ceremony is a privilege, not a right.  In order to participate in graduation activities, seniors are required to meet all statutory, school board and school requirements and participate in the mandatory graduation rehearsal.

    Graduation Recognitions

    During the ceremony, and within the printed program, we will recognize students graduating with honors. We will use the student's cumulative weighted GPA as calculated on the 7th-semester report card. 

    • a Valedictorian (highest GPA)
    • a Salutatorian (second highest GPA)
    • Summa Cum Laude (4.4 and higher) - gold cord
    • Magna Cum Laude (4.25 - 4.399) - silver cord
    • Cum Laude (4.0 - 4.249)- bronze cord
    • Commended Scholars (3.5 - 3.999) -  white cord

    Additionally, these organizations may award honor cords to students who meet the specific membership criteria as determined by the organization's sponsor:

    • AVID
    • National Honor Society
    • National Art Honor Society
    • National Spanish Honor Society
    • Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society
    • International Thespian Society
    • National Press Association
    • National Technical Honor Society
    • Certified Nursing Program
    • Tri-M Music Honor Society

     What to Wear

    • Girls- Dress (hem shorter than gown) or dress shirt/pants, LOW heel shoes.
    • Boys- Dress shirt, tie, dress pants, dress shoes, and socks.
    • Do not wear bright colors or patterns. They will show through the white gown.

Senior Class Sponsors

Upcoming Activities for 2022-23

  • Thursday, March 30, 2023

    • Senior Field Day
    • Childhood Competitive Games
    • Only 150 seniors can participate
    • See Ms. Green or Ms. Gwin
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  • Friday, April 28, 2023

    • Senior Trip to Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure
    • Cost $200 - due by March 1
    • Must have Senior Fee paid first
    Comments (-1)
  • Saturday, May 13th

    • Prom
    • 7-11 pm
    • Four Points by Sheraton Hotel
    • Tickets $45 single, $80 couple – Only 300 tickets will be sold
      Tickets go on sale after Spring Break
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  • Tuesday, May 23, 2023

    • Graduation Rehearsal
    • 10-11:45 am 
    • Seniors should be in their seats by 9:55 a.m.
    • Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
    • Enter through the lobby doors next to the ticket booth and go down the escalator to the bottom level.
    • Must attend to participate in graduation
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  • Tuesday, May 23, 2023

    • Graduation
    • The ceremony starts at 7 pm.
    • Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
    • Graduates should be there by 6:30 PM.
    • Graduates enter from the plaza to the ticket lobby and down the escalators. 
    • Family & Friends enter through the main lobby doors
    • Main Doors will open at 6 PM
    • Parking is free
    • Concessions will be open
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Senior Class File Library

Herff Jones Contact

Phone:

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Brad Maxwell

Phone - 850-792-5110

Email - bemaxwell@herffjones.com

Website - Herff Jones - Godby

Last Modified on March 21, 2023