Seniors

This year, senior photos will be submitted directly to Jostens LINK using the link provided. The photos MUST meet the following criteria:

• Vertical head and shoulder photos only (no profile photos)
• No full body photos
• Please keep the photo background simple
• Photo must use portrait alignment-not horizontal
• Color photos only with no black and white or color alterations
• Any props used MUST be approved by the yearbook advisor before you submit
• We do NOT encourage taking prints from your photographer and then scanning them. The quality is usually poor. Ask your photographer to submit the electronic image directly.
• Photo size requirements for yearbook submission
• Minimum requirement 3 inches by 2.25 inches aspect ratio (300 dpi min)
• Larger photos may be used, but the yearbook staff has the right to crop larger photos
• No Snapchat filters

These specifications are in place to maintain uniformity throughout the section but allow each student to choose their own photographer. For any senior who does not submit a photo, the school picture on file will be used. If there is no picture on file, then no picture will be included in the yearbook. 

Questions can be directed to Amy Johnson, Yearbook Advisor at ajohns14@sowashco.org

Baby Ads - DUE DATE: DECEMBER 15, 2021

Recognitions Ads will be available for parents, family members or friends to purchase for the graduating class of 2022. The Ads are purchased directly from Jostens and will be placed in the yearbook. Use the Jostens LINK to make your personalized 

recognition of your graduating senior.

• November 5, 2021 at 8:35am - Senior Meeting and Panoramic Photo
• April 20, 2022 at 8:35am - Senior Meeting (mandatory); graduation information provided.
• June 1, 2022 - Last academic day for Seniors & last day to complete course work.
• June 2, 2022 at 8:30-3:00pm - Senior last day in the building, Cap & Gown Distribution, Chromebooks and
               materials turned in (Activity Center) from 8:30am-3:00pm.
• June 3, 2022 at 9:45am - Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Picnic
• June 5, 2022 (time TBD) - Graduation Commencement, Wolfpack Stadium

• Spectators who require handicap accessible seating need to make their request by June 3.

• Spectators who require sign language interpretation need to make their request by June 3.

• Stadium: The stadium will be open to spectators beginning at 1:00 pm. Spectators are not permitted on the field unless seated in the handicap seating area.
  Contact: Ms. Lynn Deiman at 651-425-3702.

• Cap and gown distribution will be held from 8:30am-3pm on Wednesday, June 2 in the Activity Center. Seniors will also turn in Chromebooks and pay any outstanding fines or fees prior to receiving their cap and gown.
• Payment for honor stoles may be paid prior to rehearsal/iPad return and distribution in the main office between the hours of 7:30am and 3:00pm. The cost of an honor stole is $25.00; students keep the honor stole.

Graduation rehearsal is in the activity center, June 3, 2022. 
Topics to be covered in the rehearsal include:

• Time to arrive at commencement for line-up.
• Name Cards
• Protocols for marching onto the field, when to stand and when to sit.
• Procedure for walking on stage to receive your diploma cover.
• Commencement Photographer
• Tassels and Tossing Caps
• Diploma Distribution procedure
• The Graduation rehearsal will be held in the activity center beginning at 9:45am. Senior picnic to follow

Optional graduation items can be purchased here through Jostens.

• Announcements: Students have the option to order graduation announcements through Jostens. These announcements feature our school crest on custom paper. It will also include specific information regarding the date, time and place of your ceremony. Ordering announcements is not required.
• Class Rings & Tags: Proudly display your graduation in timeless fashion with Jostens class rings. Seniors have the opportunity to purchase a customized, commemorative class ring or tag from Jostens.
• Apparel: Show your senior pride with quality senior apparel designed to match your style. Product availability varies by school.
• Photo Cards: Photo cards are used to add personality to announce your graduation. Photo cards add a personal touch to your announcement package.

The Senior All-Night Party is an independent event that is organized and run the parents of PHS students. Staff or Administration are not responsible for this event. More information will be shared as the event approaches. 

Once you gradation, in August graduated seniors will no longer have access to their school provided Googles Apps account. Make sure you download/copy the files you want to keep onto another device not owned by the District. After August, there will be no means of retrieving them. Follow the steps below:

1. Using the device you want to download them to, log onto your Google Drive.
2. Click on the file you want to save and download. (To download multiple files, press Shift or Control ("Command" on a Mac) while clicking other files.)
3. Right-click and select Download.

Note: Dragging a file from Google Drive to your desktop will NOT download it. Be sure to follow the steps above. 

Parents must review their senior's meal account balance to determine what to do with any funds that remain in their student's account after graduation. Be sure to remove any automatic payments made to your student's account. More information can be found here.

Senior Student Meetings will take place in the Park High School auditorium on November 5, 2021 and April 20, 2022. If you have 
questions, please see Ms. Deiman in the main office.

• Friday, November 5 at 8:35am; presentation from Jostens, cap and gown sizing, senior panoramic picture.
  • Seniors are asked to go to www.gradsmn.org to submit their Cap and Gown sizes.
• Wednesday, April 20 at 8:35am; mandatory meeting to present "need to know" information for graduation exercises.