AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS

• Each row will stand in unison, one row at a time.  Do not crowd!
• Do not go to the podium until it’s your turn to give the reader your name card.
• Name cards will be given while you are seated.
• You will be given your diploma cover as you walk onto the stage ramp.
• Please hold the cover with your left hand as you will be handing your name card to the reader with your right hand.
• As your name is read, you will walk on stage and shake hands with a CUSD Board or Cabinet member with your right hand and exit stage down the center aisle.
• After your name is called, DO NOT do anything to draw attention away from the student in line behind you. Please walk calmly back to your seat. Diplomas will be handed out once you return to your seat.

*PLEASE remind your family and friends not to bring foghorns or balloon bouquets.

• After the last name is called, the Board or Cabinet member will congratulate the Class of 2024 ask you all to stand, and instruct you to move your tassels from right to left.
• Remain standing for the closing remarks.
• After the closing remarks, stand to sing the Alma Mater.

During the ceremony proper behavior is expected. Do not behave in such a manner as to embarrass yourself or your family or you will be escorted out of the arena. Walk and sit up straight; do not chew gum; no use of electronic devices!

NOTE: If you receive the wrong diploma, please hold it until after the ceremony. Return it to Mrs. Graffeo in the registrar's office, and she will make the correction.

REMEMBER if behavior is inappropriate, commencement exercises may be stopped and diplomas will be issued through the Principal's office on May 28^th.