Schools
Graduation Ceremonies Set for Fulton Seniors
Milton plans an outdoor ceremony at its football stadium, while Alpharetta will take the stage at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre.
Graduation ceremonies begin on Thursday afternoon for the more than 5,000 Fulton County seniors will celebrate Class of 2012 commencement ceremonies at venues throughout the county during May 17-20.
The weather forecast seems good so far for the outdoor ceremonies, with no rain in sight.
kicks things off with its 1 p.m., Thursday, May 17, ceremonies at the Milton Center Auditorium.
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stays at home to hold its graduation at the Milton Stadium on Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m., and this year it will be streaming live in a webcast for out of town family and friends. The stadium will open at 5 p.m. and seating will be on a first-come basis at that time. There is no reserved seating or seat saving. Prior to opening the stadium, items used to save seats will be removed (blankets, stadium seats, etc.) The ceremony moves to 10 a.m. Saturday if the weather doesn't cooperate.
goes to the on Saturday, May 19, at 9 a.m. The doors open at 8 a.m. Park in Lot A off Old Roswell Road and Founders Parkway.
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Each senior will be given 12 tickets for guests at graduation rehearsal on Thursday. The students will be allowed to swap among themselves so that one’s unused tickets can be given to another in need.
holds its graduation ceremonies on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the school.
will hold its graduation ceremonies on Saturday at 10 a.m. at .
The only hiccup in ceremonies might be for those driving in Milton on Saturday with the .
More raduation dates, times and locations for the Fulton County Schools system’s 17 high schools are:
SCHOOL
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
Alpharetta
May 19, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Verizon Amphitheater
Banneker
May 20, 2012
1:00 p.m.
Georgia Dome
Centennial
May 19, 2012
4:00 p.m.
May 20, 2012
4:00 p.m.
Creekside
May 18, 2012
4:30 p.m.
Georgia Dome
May 18, 2012
7:00 p.m.
North Point Church Auditorium
Langston Hughes
May 19, 2012
10:00 a.m.
Georgia Dome
Milton
May 18, 2012
8:00 p.m.
Milton HS Stadium
North Springs
May 18, 2012
2:30 p.m.
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
May 18, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Northview HS Stadium
Riverwood
May 19, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Kennesaw State University
Roswell
May 18, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Roswell HS Ray Manus Stadium
Tri-Cities
May 19, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Georgia Dome
Westlake
May 18, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Georgia Dome
Independence
May 17, 2012
1:00 p.m.
Milton Center Auditorium
McClarin
May 17, 2012
1:00 p.m.
College Park Auditorium
Fulton Science Academy High School
May 19, 2012
5:00 p.m.
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