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Class
Sponsors:
Ms. Adeana Brandinger
Ms. Terry Newsome
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Congratulations
Class of 2009!!!
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New! Get your Graduation DVD!
Ms. Adeana Brandinger
Ms. Terry Newsome
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Congratulations
Class of 2009!!!
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New! Get your Graduation DVD!
You did it! Congratulations Class of 2009!
New! Hammond High School Graduation 2009 DVD's are now available!
Order Form
Yippee! It's finally YOUR turn to go out into the world!
The formal celebration of this event is your Graduation
Ceremony.
Lots of information will be coming your way! Make sure
to keep an eye out for posters and newsletters; keep your
ears open during A.M. and P.M. announcements; and
check here and with Mrs. Lanier for the latest info!
Graduation
Coordinator
STUDENT NAMES ON DIPLOMAS All seniors were asked to verify that the
school has the official spelling of their full name. This must be verified in order for
the diploma to be correct. Please make sure that you have checked with Ms.
McQueen to verify that the spelling of your name is correct.
SENIOR OBLIGATIONS: Mrs. Loschiavo has a list of all seniors who owe
Hammond High School money for any reason. The obligations must be paid
before you will be allowed to attend MORP, PROM, Class Night, Senior Picnic,
or the Graduation Ceremony. NO EXCEPTIONS!! Yikes! If your name is on her
list, take care of this IMMEDIATELY! Mrs. Yvonne Lanier will have a copy of the
list.
LAST SENIOR CLASS DAY: May 22, 2009. Yippee!
New! GRADUATION DATE: Hammond High School's graduation exercises
will be Thursday, May 28, at 12:00 noon. School will be dismissed at 10:45 am
on graduation day. Please mark your calendars.
New! FOR GRADUATION DIRECTIONS, click here.
GRADUATION REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY, MAY 19
Seniors will go to "A" lunch from 10:35 to 11:05 and then report to the auditorium
for the first graduation rehearsal. All seniors must remain in the auditorium until rehearsal ends at 2:10pm.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
Seniors will go to "A" lunch 10:35 to 11:05 and then report to the auditorium for the second graduation rehearsal. All seniors must remain in the auditorium until rehearsal ends at 2:10pm. Caps, gowns, announcements and graduation tickets
will be distributed at this rehearsal. Students must clear their financial and school obligations before receiving caps and gowns, graduation tickets.
THURSDAY, MAY 21
Seniors will go to "A" lunch from 10:20 TO 10:50 and then report to the auditorium
for the third graduation rehearsal. All seniors must remain in the auditorium until rehearsal ends at 2:10pm.
EVENING AWARDS PROGRAM: 7:00pm: This is a mandatory dress rehearsal. Seniors should dress in full graduation attire. All seniors are required to attend this program.
FRIDAY, MAY 22
9:25AM: All seniors report to the gymnasium for Class of 2009 picture. Students should dress in full graduation attire.
10:00AM: Senior picnic
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
11:00AM: Final dress Rehearsal at Hammond HS Auditorium
THURSDAY, MAY 28
12:00NOON: GRADUATION AT MERRIWEATHER PAVILION
PARTICIPATION IN CEREMONY:
The graduation ceremony is not mandatory for receiving a diploma. Students who wish to decline the ceremony must request to be excused by the principal in a formal, written letter submitted NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2009.
Students who choose to participate in the graduation ceremony must attend ALL rehearsals, be on time and stay for the entire rehearsal. Students must request the principal’s approval to miss any part of rehearsals. Work commitments on May 19, 20, 21, 22 and 27 are NOT approved reasons to be excused. Please make all arrangements necessary to be in school until 2:10PM on those dates.
HANDICAP PARKING:
Handicap parking forms will be distributed at graduation rehearsal. Handicap parking is limited; however there will be a handicap drop-off for those persons who cannot walk the distance from the parking lot to the seating area.
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
If anyone is in need of a sign language interpreter during the graduation
ceremony or awards programs, please notify Ms. Yvonne Lanier, Graduation Coordinator immediately so that one can be obtained.
REQUIRED ATTIRE FOR GRADUATION AND AWARDS PROGRAM
Required attire for graduation, both awards programs, and the senior class picture,
is graduation gown, cap and tassel. These will be distributed at the May 20
rehearsal. Gowns should be removed from the bag, ironed, and hung on a hanger. Students who have not yet ordered a cap, gown and tassel must see Ms. Brandinger
or Ms. Newsome.
•Caps need to be worn flat on the head, not tilted. Use bobby pins to secure if necessary. The tassel is worn on the left.
•Female students must wear white dresses or skirts (NO PANTS) that will not show through the graduation gown. White or off white shoes with heels
should accompany the gown. Large-heeled or dangerous shoes and flip flops are not permitted. Large earrings, bracelets and showy jewelry are not
permitted.
•Male students must wear white, collared shirts, a dark tie and dark pants.
NO KHAKI PANTS! NO JEANS! Dark, closed shoes and dark socks are also required. NO TENNIS SHOES, SNEAKERS, BOOTS OR SANDALS!
Students who choose to participate in the formal ceremonies must follow the standards. Please take these requirements seriously. Anyone not wearing the required attire will be asked to step out of line and go home. If anyone has difficulty providing this attire, please see Ms. Lanier privately. It is important
to Hammond High School that everyone who wants to participate does so.
PICTURES OF GRADUATES
Graduates will have their pictures taken by Segall-Majestic as they receive their diplomas and will be offered a chance to buy the pictures. Proofs will be mailed home to graduates for approval and purchase options. Direct questions to them at 410-525-1700. A private company will be video taping the ceremony and will offer
the tape for sale. Purchase order forms will be available during graduation
rehearsals.
GRADUATION TICKETS
Graduation tickets have been printed and will be distributed at the May 20 rehearsal. ONLY students who have PAID ALL OF THEIR OBLIGATIONS TO HAMMOND HIGH SCHOOL will receive extra tickets.
FINANCIAL AND SCHOOL OBLIGATIONS
Students must clear their financial and school obligations before receiving caps
and gowns, graduation tickets or diplomas. Teachers and coaches will be turning
in a list of debts owed. If students do not take care of these debts before final exams,
a list will be posted at graduation rehearsals. Media center debts should be paid directly to Ms. Dunn; all other debts can be paid to Ms. Carol Losciavo, Finance Secretary. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL EXAMS TO ADDRESS YOUR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS. ASK YOUR TEACHER NOW TO AVIOD DELAYED GOWNS, TICKETS AND DIPLOMAS! Checks can be made payable to Hammond High School.
AWARDS PROGRAMS
There will be one awards program for graduating seniors on Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 PM at Hammond High School. All seniors must attend this program because this program is your formal dress rehearsal. In addition, you may receive an award from the school or community. For the evening ceremony graduates wear formal graduation attire; this includes appropriate dress as well as cap and gown.
COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
Seniors who will be attending college need a final transcript from guidance. Students needing this document must take a stamped, addressed envelope to guidance no later than Wednesday, May 20, 2009 so that guidance can mail a final transcript after graduation.
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FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS FOR UNRETURNED BOOKS RELEASED BY MEDIA CENTER
April 28, 2009
SENIOR PROM @ Marriott Baltimore Waterfront Valley
Saturday, May 9: 8:00pm - 12:00 midnite
AFTER- PROM
Saturday, May 9 - Sunday, May 10
Snowden Square Stadium 14 Screen Movie Theatres
AWARDS NIGHT @ HHS Cafeteria
Thursday, May 21: 7pm
CLASS NIGHT
Friday, May 22
LAST DAY FOR SENIORS
Friday, May 22
GRADUATION CEREMONY
Thursday, May 28: 12 noon
Merriweather Post Pavilion
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THE LAST OF THE SENIOR SPIRITWEAR IS NOW FOR SALE! The following items are available on a "first come, first serve" basis:
1 Short-Sleeve Red T-Shirt, Size Small, $3
1 Short-Sleeve Red T-shirt, Size XL, $3
1 Short-Sleeve Black Senior Name T-shirt, Size L, $16
1 Long-Sleeve Black Senior Name T-shirt, Size L, $20
1 Black Senior Name Hoodie, Size Med, $28
1 Black Senior Name Hoodie, Size L, $28
1 Sweatpants with Open Bottom, Size L, $20
PROM: Your Prom committee has selected the Marriott Waterfront as your
location. It should be a beautiful location to create great memories! The date is Saturday, May 9, 2009!
Support Our Local Merchants And Make Your Life Easier! Plans are underway to bring a representative from Kings Contrivance Formal Wear, Harris Teeter, and Glamour Salon to school during lunch periods so that you can order your formal wear, corsages/boutonnieres, and schedule your pre-prom pampering! More info will be announced shortly. Plan on taking advantage of this opportunity to "get just what you wanted" without the hassle normally associated with prom preparation!
Guests Are Allowed At PROM! However, you must complete a Guest Form and have it approved before you purchase your tickets. Guest Forms are available in
the Front Office and must be completely filled out. Don't leave this until the last moment! There is usually a two-week turnaround period! Beware!
Who May Attend Prom? A good question! Only Seniors and Juniors are allowed
to purchase tickets, however, underclass members may attend as their guests/ dates. PROM Is A Formal Dance! That means men should dress in tuxedos and women should dress in formal gowns (long or short lengths are both acceptable). Please select age-appropriate apparel, you want to make the right kind of statement for this special night!
PROM TICKETS: These will be sold by Order Form only- there will be no sales
during lunch periods. The forms will be passed out through your English classes sometime in early March and must be turned in by March 31! Read the form carefully as it will contain information about any discounts being offered to our students by local merchants.
For the Prom Ticket Order Form, Prom Court nominations, Discount Coupons, and Permisson Slip/Liability Waiver, click here.
These can also be obtained in the Front Office. There will only be 500 tickets available, so act quickly-this event is usually a sellout!
AFTER PROM: On May 9 - 10th, 2009, the PTSA will host another special
post-prom party. This event is a drug and alcohol free alternative to unsupervised home and hotel parties.
The After Prom is this Sunday May 10th at the United Artist Snowden Square 14 Theater located at 9161 Commerce Center Drive Columbia MD 21046, behind Home Depot and BJ's, from 12:30AM - 5:00AM. This years After Prom will
provide the following:
Entertainment: DDR, Rock Band, photo key chains, Caricature Artists, basketball shoot out, card games and more!
Movies: X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
Food: subs, pasta, fruit, chicken nuggets, cookies, brownies, Dreyer's ice cream treats and more!
Prizes: Restaurant gift cards, Store Gift cards, Bowling passes, iPods, iPod Touch, Digital cameras, and many more!
REMINDERS: Check in starts at 12:30 AM and students must have their ticket and
a photo ID and arrive by 1AM. The After Prom ends at 5AM Sunday morning. All bags and purses will be checked at the door as stated in the permission/waiver slip. Once a student leaves the building they are NOT allowed to return.
NEW this year, an auditorium will be available as a clothes/bags check in so you
can come from the Prom and change at the theater! The auditorium will be
supervised and monitored by parent volunteers through out the night to keep the possessions safe. Students can pick up their possessions before they leave or at the end of the night by asking the parent volunteer at the clothes/bag check in marked auditorium for assistance.
PRIZES!!! We have GREAT prizes this year and student names will be called all through the night, but you need to be at the After Prom to collect a prize. GRAND PRIZES for Seniors and Juniors will be drawn at the end of the evening.
VOLUNTEERS
It is not to late to volunteer at this years After Prom. There are various areas to help, set-up, check in, serving food, monitoring an entertainment item, Security and more! Just email Patrice Cerwonka <mpcerwonka@hotmail.com>
with your name, phone number, area of interest, and time frame available and she will get you signed up. We want to thank ALL the After Prom committee
volunteers for all their time and effort and the monetary and prize donations
from the many parents and local businesses that are necessary to provide this important safe event for our students.
For any questions about the After Prom please call Cathy Loeffler: (301) 497-4350.
With Appreciation, The Hammond HS PTSA After Prom Committee
Cathy Loeffler and Catherine Miller, Co Chairs
Loefflerhome@verizon.net; Catherine-Miller@msn.com
WHO'S ON THE 2008-09 CLASS COUNCIL? For a complete list of Class Council members, officers, and committees, go to the Class Council page!
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PAYING CLASS DUES HAS ITS PRIVILEGES! We are no longer accepting payments for Class dues, but if you have paid them, here is what you are entitled to:
One year dues payment: l
Free ticket to the 2008-09 Back-To-School Dance
Two years of dues payments: e
Free ticket to the 2008-09 Back-To-School Dance; Free ticket to the 2009 MORP Dance
Three years of dues payments: Free ticket to the 2008-09 Back-To-School Dance;
Free ticket to the 2009 MORP Dance; Free ticket to attend the 2009 Class Picnic
Four years of dues payments: Free ticket to the 2008-09 Back-To-School Dance;
Free ticket to the 2009 MORP Dance; Free ticket to attend the 2009 Class Picnic;
Reservation to participate as a contestant or emcee in 2009 Mr. and Miss HHS;
Reservation to participate as a contestant in Battle of the Classes 2009; 50%
discount on your 2009 Prom Ticket
Check out the following list to see how many years of dues you have paid.
If your name is not listed, you haven't paid any dues :-( ! If you paid your dues and don't see your name, see Ms. Newsome immediately!
Paid all 4 years dues: Janet Akinduro, Roberto Aleman, Jen Aranyi, Ira Blossom, Julian Borelli, Adam Brandinger, Marrissa Bryant, Trevor Bublitz, Maya Collins, Catherine Comstock, Nick Croninger, Cathy Deutsch, Allie Duchon, Leah Fuchs,
Erik Gabriszeski, Elizabeth Gildea, Zach Green, Josh Halper, Meg Harley, Brittany Hazzard, Sam Henig, Jack Herron, Kim Humpert, Samantha Johnson, Amber Jones, Barry Kamen, Cristina Klement, Sara Koeppel, Mika Lam, Alyssa Lash, Caitlin
Leary, Jennifer Lipton, Althea Lyness, Sarah McDonald, Katie Mangan, Rachel Matthews, Christine Meador, Hannah Mollerick, Lauren Moyer, Rachel Nugent, Robbie Oehrli, Griffith Page, Luke Petrusic, Samuel Plazak, Lana Riggins, Lauren Rutherford, Jessica Schmitz, Trinity Schrecengost, Scott Simpson, Stephanie Speierman, Kyle Stanton, Travis Sunderland, Katie Sutherland, Alejandra Tejada-Cornejo, Hoang Tran, Charles Utley, Michael Walsh, Nicole Webbert, Cathlene Webster, Ben Weinberg
Paid 2 years dues: Sarah Blake, Hannah Grabenstein, Vanessa July, Mara Seibert, Kayla Rodriguez,
Paid 1 years dues: Jessica Alder, Lily Annenberg, Yemi Awoyera, Ira Baum, Pat Burns, Tandelia Cagle, Ian Carchman, Steven Cline, Nick Collins, Douglas Combs, Brianna Davies, Ashley Dilmore, Raymond Garcia, Genna Gold, Brandon Harris, Jennie Harris, Joshua Hooks, Robert Hopkins, Jeanette Jenkins, Jasmine Jimenez, Sam Jones, Ashley Kelly, Joseph Kelly, Matt Kennedy, Raquel Levrone, Jessica Linger, Lauren Miller, Richard Ojwang, Jamaal Parker, Krupa Patel, Mihir Patel, Janice Rattigan, Victoria Ross, George Sanner, Briana Smith, Jeff Spencer, Bobby Stewart, Nicoll Twitty, Brittany Urban, Melissa Volk, David Waters, Daniel Windsor, Ricky Wise, Elizabeth Wunsch
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