Senior picture information

Seniors,

Many students and parents have been asking about deadlines for Senior Pictures for yearbooks. Seniors are in the unique position of submitting their own photos for yearbook but are unsure of what can or needs to be turned in. Furthermore, there is confusion about the relationship we have with the studios of Cilento Photography, located near Polaris Fashion Place. Hopefully this letter clears up any initial confusion.

Seniors have their portraits printed in two different locations, the yearbook and the composite photo. The composite photo is the collection of senior pictures that hangs in the hallways of our building for the community to see when visiting the building. Most of them are hanging in the hallway adjacent to the auditorium, but the newer ones hang in the main hallway near the office. The time and resources for this are provided by Cilento. In order for seniors to have their picture included on the composite photo, they must have their portrait taken by the photographers at Cilento. They offer a very reasonably priced studio session at their studio for taking this picture. These sessions are only $10. They offer more complete photo sessions as well if you want. If you do not get your picture for the composite there, they come to the building in the late winter/early spring to get as many of the remaining pictures of seniors as possible at no charge. To make an appointment with Cilento, or for more details about the sessions they provide, you can contact via the information below. 

For the yearbook, seniors can choose any reasonable picture for their yearbook photo. Head and shoulders (close up) portraits work best, but the picture is of your choosing. This portrait can be from a photographer/studio of your own choosing. When placing senior pictures in the yearbook, we choose the picture according to the following order:

1. Student submitted photograph
2. Portraits provided from Cilento
3. Lifetouch Portraits (Picture Day)

Generally, if there is a specific portrait that you want in the yearbook, you will be entitled to have it placed in the yearbook, just tell us which photo you would like us to use. Once you decide on the picture you want in the yearbook, please give to either myself or a yearbook staff member. Your picture can be emailed or you can bring in a wallet size photo. If your photographer asks, the picture should be 2” x 3” and 450 ppi resolution.

Due dates for telling the yearbook staff which picture you want in the yearbook has not been set yet but will likely be late winter/early spring. However, as we all know due dates seem to sneak up us from time to time, so please get them in as soon as possible. When the due dates are set, seniors and their families will be notified accordingly.

I hope this helps clear up questions about senior pictures. If you do have any questions, feel free to come see me during the day. I have also provided my contact information below for you and your families.

Sincerely,

Brian Wetzel, Yearbook Advisor

brian.wetzel@centerburgschools.org

(740) 625-6055, ext. 2173

Cap and gown ordering

Cap and gown ordering for students that attend in Centerburg will take place TODAY, October 24, during lunch periods. You will need your order form and deposit. If you are unable to make it today, feel free to turn in your order to Mrs. Reynolds. Cap/gown/tassel cost is $27.50 plus tax (total = $29.36), please make checks payable to "Jostens."

Updating

We are in the process of updating this Blogspot - please stay tuned for information relevant to the Class of 2015 - it should be current by next week!

Counting down.....

Baccalaureate is tomorrow (Friday) beginning at 7:00 PM, in the high school auditorium.

Saturday, please meet in the auditorium at 12:30 PM, graduation begins at 1:30. Reminder to parents that you must have tickets in order to be seated in the floor seats - each graduate received four(4) tickets when they picked up their caps and gowns.

More reminders...

• If you are a career center senior, please remember you will now have to come to Centerburg to pick up your cap and gown.
• Please wear your gowns (no caps) to the senior awards program (Tues, May 27, 6:30 PM). Gowns are also to be worn to Baccalaureate (Fri, May 30, 7:00 PM).
• Senior obligation day is Tues, May 27th - which means all fees and other financial obligations, including money owed to the cafeteria and on-line course fees must be paid by that date. Also, any library books must be returned by then.

Caps and gowns

Seniors that attend CHS may pick up their caps and gowns, graduation tickets and picture forms now in the office. We will be delivering the same items to career center students on Thursday, May 8, 8:10 AM, in the cafeteria of the Knox County Career Center.

Reminders.....

Sheets requesting who you want to award your diplomas are due May 9th - but you can turn them in early!!

Seniors that attend CHS can pick up their caps and gowns on Wednesday, May 7th, from Mrs. Reynolds.

Seniors that attend the Knox County Career Center, your caps and gowns will be passed out AT THE CAREER CENTER on Thursday, May 8th.

If anyone else needs two roses for graduation, please let Mrs. Reynolds know as soon as possible.

Reminder....

If you have not turned in your form telling us who you wish to award your diploma, please turn in your form to Mrs. Reynolds as soon as possible - deadline is May 9th.

Scholarships available

Scholarships available in the office include the Centerburg Alumni, the Athletic Boosters and the Doug Davis Scholarships. Some requirements are as follows:
Centerburg Alumni - due May 1, you earned a 3.0 GPA or higher and must be present at the Centerburg Alumni Banquet on May 24 to receive this award. Note: this application is due BEFORE the senior trip;
Athletic Boosters - due May 9, you played at least one sport in high school;
Doug Davis - due May 9, you earned at least one varsity letter in high school and a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Senior meetings scheduled

There will be senior class meetings at both the high school and the Knox County Career Center next week (both meetings for students only)!

If you attend the high school, please plan to attend Thursday, April 10, during first period, in the auditorium.

If you attend the Knox County Career Center, please plan to attend Friday, April 11, at the beginning of the school day, in the cafeteria.

Information regarding graduation, the senior trip and senior deadlines will be discussed. See you there! 

Class / parent songs

If you have any suggestions for your class song or parent song - tell your class officers (Gabi Bentz, Cammy McWilliams, Ellie Miller and Hannah Valente).

NEEDED: pictures for senior video

Ellie Miller, your class president, is putting together a senior video. Please give her 4-5 pictures of yourself, from baby years until now, as soon as possible so that she has time to complete the video!

Senior calendar is now available

Class of 2014 calendar is now available - look to your right for Links to information. Click on Senior Calendar 2014.

Senior obligation day

We are adding something new to the senior calendar this year - senior obligation day. On this day, all seniors must have all their fees paid, textbooks returned, library books returned, on-line classes finished, any uniforms and equipment returned or paid for, etc. With this day, graduates won't need to be concerned with these things on graduation day! This day is May 27th!

Do you need two roses for the graduation ceremony?

During the graduation ceremony, each graduate presents their mother with a rose. The senior class will purchase two roses for graduates that have two sets of parents (meaning a Mother and a Step-Mother). If you will need two roses, please see Mrs. Reynolds so that we are sure to order extras.

Your Google e-mail

Each Centerburg HS student has been given a Google e-mail account - by now you should have your user name and password. Please check your e-mail periodically for messages - we have been sending out reminders and information through your Google e-mail accounts.

Announcements are in!

If you ordered graduation announcements from Jostens, they are in - please pick them up from Mrs. Reynolds in the high school office. Remember, they must be paid in full before you can pick them up. You can pay for them via the Jostens website (www.jostens.com) or by calling Jostens @ 1-855-314-8390 or just bringing the payment to Mrs. Reynolds.

Scholarship opportunities available

There are several new scholarship opportunities available in the HS/MS office. The Community Foundation scholarship is on-line and the Johnstown Sportsman Club, Knox Community Safety Council and Knox Community Hospital Auxiliary scholarship applications are available in the office. The Community Foundation application deadline is less than two weeks away!

The OSU Newark campus is hosting a hands-on workshop this Sunday (Feb 9) to help students and parents fill out the FAFSA. If you need help w the FAFSA, stop by the guidance office with your questions or attend this event on Sunday.

Cap and gown reminder

If you have not yet ordered and paid for your cap and gown, please see Mrs. Reynolds as soon as possible. The cost is $20.00 per senior and all she needs is your height and weight and your $20 to place your order!

Names on diplomas

Seniors: please check w Mrs. Reynolds in the office to confirm the spelling of your names for your diplomas. If you attend the career center, please check with Mrs. Carpenter in Student Services as she has a list as well. Please do this as soon as possible so that we may order your diploma.