Alpena Public Schools finalizes graduation plans
ALPENA, Mich. — The Alpena Public Schools have finalized a series of unique ways to allow students and family members to celebrate and commemorate the Alpena High School Class of 2020. The events include a special billboard recognition of every AHS graduate on the digital M-32 screen, a senior salute on the scoreboard at Wildcat Stadium, a virtual commencement ceremony, and a drive-thru diploma pick up.
Each event listed is tentative based upon any future changes to state health guidelines.
May 13-May 31: Senior Photo Recognition on M-32 Billboard
Beginning May 13, slides will begin to rotate on the digital billboard on M-32 in front of McDonald’s. The slides will rotate by alphabet on opposite days, beginning with A-L on May 13 and M-Z on May 14 Each slide will have four students
May 29: Senior Friday Night Salute (7pm-9pm) The lights will be on at Wildcat Stadium to salute the class of 2020. The Senior Graduation slideshow will be scrolling on the scoreboard and APS will be broadcasting on Facebook Live. The gates will be closed to the parking lot and visitors are asked not to attempt to gather in the surrounding areas to the Stadium to respect Social Distancing
May 31: Virtual Commencement Ceremony at 1:30 pm via Zoom. WBKB will carry the Zoom feed on its FOX station.
Streaming locations will be announced if a student does not have internet service at home.
June 13: Drive-Thru Diploma Pick-Up at Park Family Field at Wildcat Stadium
Students will drive through the stadium on the track to get their Diploma and Diploma cover.
For more information, contact Alpena High School Principal Thomas Berriman at berrimant@alpenaschools.com.
