CLASS OF 2024 SENIOR INFORMATION

SENIOR CLASS MEETING DATES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATES)

  • September 1* – 7:00am in the Food Court
  • October 6* – 8:00am in the Auditorium (Herff Jones Presentation: Cap and Gown/Grad Announcements)
  • October 27 – 7:00am in the Food Court
  • December 8* – 12:30pm at the Cafeteria Patio
  • January 26* – 7:00am in the Food Court
  • February 23* – 7:00am in the Food Court
  • April 12 -- Senior Class meeting 7:00am in the Food Court, Senior Field Day to follow on the football field..
  • May 9: Senior Awards (by invitation only...your senior will receive an invitation in the mail if they are receiving an award).
  • May 13 -- Blake Academy Senior Walk (8:30am - 9:30am)
  • May 13 -- Winston Academy Senior Walk (10:00am - 11:00am)
  • May 13 -- Kathleen Elementary Senior Walk (1:00pm - 2:00pm)
  • May 13 -- Carlton Palmore Elementary Senior Walk (1:00pm - 2:45pm)
  • May 13 – Last Day for Seniors
  • May 17 -- Valleyview Elementary Senior Walk (11:30am - 12:30pm)
  • May 17** – 7:30am in the Food Court
    - All graduation materials, tickets, regalia, and information will be provided at this time….VERY IMPORTANT!! Be sure to check all obligations, library books, textbooks, technology fees, etc. in order to avoid delays getting everything you need for graduation.

*Senior Privilege Card holders will receive breakfast.
**All Seniors will receive breakfast.

If you are a senior that is off campus for part of the day, you are still responsible for attending all meetings. If you do not attend the meetings, you are responsible for following up with us to get the most up-to-date information.

DATES (’23-’24 SCHOOL YEAR)

(These dates/times may change; check back frequently for updates.)

SEPTEMBER

  • 1st – Senior Class Meeting and Breakfast
  • 11th – Homecoming Tickets on sale in the cafeteria
  • 12th – Senior Information Night (6:00pm in the GJHS Auditorium)
  • 21st – Senior Portraits – Auditorium 2:00pm – 7:00pm ($15 sitting fee)

OCTOBER

  • 5th – Senior Bowl-A-Thon at Bowlero Lakeland. Purchase tickets for $10 from Mr. Townley
  • 6th – Senior Class Meeting and Breakfast – Herff Jones Presentation
  • 7th – Homecoming Dance – GJHS Gym
  • 12th – Herff Jones Parent Night (4:00pm – 6:00pm in GJHS Cafeteria)
  • 12th – 13th – Herff Jones will be in the GJHS Cafeteria to assist with cap and gown orders

February:

  • 1st - Grad Bash tickets go on sale. See Mr. Townley in room 1216. Tickets are $100. Annual passes will not be accepted for admission to this special event. Tickets will be on sale until March 15. (Must have a privilege card to participate.)
  • 1st - Senior Field Day packets available in Mr. Townley's room. (Must have a privilege card and adult sponsor to participate.)
  • 15th - Cap and Gown photos at GJHS. Announcements will be made regarding scheduling and photo packages.
  • 23rd - Senior Class meeting. 7:00 am in the Food Court

April:

  • 12th - Senior Field Day at the football field.
  • 24th - Cap and Gown distribution during all lunches.
  • 26th - Grad Bash at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure (meet at GJHS @4:30 pm). Return to campus at approximately 3:30am. All students attending Grad Bash MUST ride to and from the park on the provided bus.

May:

  • 9th - Senior Awards (by invitation only...your senior will receive an invitation in the mail if they are receiving an award).
  • 13th - Last day for Seniors!
  • 13th - Senior Memory Walks. Contact your elementary school for more information and to RSVP.
  • 17th - Final Senior Class meeting 7:30 am in the Food Court. All graduation materials, tickets, regalia, and information will be provided at this time….VERY IMPORTANT!! Be sure to check all obligations, library books, textbooks, technology fees, etc. in order to avoid delays getting everything you need for graduation.
  • 21st - Graduation 7:00pm at RP Funding Center **All details will be shared at the final Senior Class meeting.**

ESTIMATED SENIOR YEAR EXPENSES (SOME ITEMS OPTIONAL)

These expenses are approximate and could change due to vendor costs and various options available.

  • Senior Privilege Card and T-Shirt Package – $45 (can be purchased before or after school in Mr. Townley’s classroom)
  • Cap, Gown, Tassel and Medallion (Herff Jones) – Order at www.herffjonestampabay.com – (See Catalogue)
  • Graduation Announcements (Herff Jones) – Order at www.herffjonestampabay.com – (See Catalogue)
  • Senior Panoramic Portrait (Leonard’s Photography) – (Various Package Options)
  • Grad Bash at Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure – $95
  • Senior Portraits (Leonard’s Photography) – $15 (sitting fee only)
  • Yearbook – $95
  • Homecoming Ticket – $30 Presale, $40 at the door
  • Prom Ticket – TBD

 

SENIOR CLASS CONTACT INFORMATION

Mr. Townley ([email protected]) – Senior Class Sponsor

  • Senior Class Meeting/Breakfasts
  • Senior Class T-shirts/Privilege Cards
  • Grad Bash
  • Senior Field Day
  • Cap and Gowns/Graduation Announcements
  • Graduation Information

Mrs. Iatarola ([email protected]) – Senior Class Sponsor

  • Senior Class T-shirts/Privilege Cards
  • Senior Class Meetings/Breakfasts
  • Senior Field Day
  • Herff Jones Cap and Gown=/Graduation Announcements
  • Graduation Information

Mrs. Higgins ([email protected]) – Guidance/Student Services

  • Community Service Hours/Deadlines
  • Transcripts via the Senior Exit Survey
  • Diplomas

Mrs. Salas ([email protected]) – Yearbook Coordinator

  • Senior Portraits
  • Senior Panoramic
  • Senior Yearbook Ads
  • Cap and Gown Portraits
  • Yearbook Information