Event Details
Tickets are required for this event. Each graduate is provided an
allotment of complimentary tickets (none are available for
purchase to the general public). The ceremony will also be
LIVESTREAMED
on our YouTube channel.
- Commencement Exercises begin promptly at 11:00
am on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Memorial
Auditorium.
- Doors open for seating at 9:30 am and close 5 minutes prior
to the start of the ceremony. Guests who arrive 5 minutes prior
to start will wait until the procession has finished before
taking their seats.
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All seating at Memorial Auditorium is OPEN
seating, aside from any reserved seating signs you may
see. IGNORE any specific seating information printed on the
tickets. Please be sure to inform all guests of this.
Tickets
Tickets are required for entry into the Graduation
Ceremony. Each graduate is allotted 10
tickets. Tickets will be available for pick-up
by student only in the Gym during Senior Exit
interviews. Students will be required to show their student ID
and sign for the ticket packet. Parents may not pick up
for their students, and tickets will only be given to the student
whose name is on the packet.
Graduation lawn signs will also be available for pick up along
with the ticket packets.
Grad Attire
Graduate
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Dress attire (shoes, dark dress socks, dress slacks,
shirt, tie)
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Neatly-groomed
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Graduation gown on top of dress attire
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Cap (tassels on caps should be worn on the right
side)
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Only Kairos crosses/pins and NHS, CSF cords (no other
decorations)
Safety
Uniformed officers from Sacramento Police Department and MIB
security officers will be on hand at Memorial Auditorium for this
event. They will work in conjunction with our staff and the staff
at Memorial Auditorium to ensure the safety and success of our
event.
Venue Info
Currently, Memorial Auditorium has the following requirements in
place for all guests entering the events:
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Bags: All bags will undergo a thorough search
prior to entry.
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Balloons: Will not be allowed in the building
as they cannot go through the metal detectors.
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Flowers: Allowed in.
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Food and Drink: With exception to unopened
bottled water or reusable water bottles, food and drink is not
permitted inside the venue.
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Masks: Following California state guidelines,
masks are not required at this time. Any updates to the policy
will be communicated. Visit their website for
further details.
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Metal Detectors: Everyone will be required to
go through a metal detector. All students should be directed to
the front of the building for this.
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Tickets: Every attendee, regardless of age,
requires a ticket for entry.
Please note: Air horns, balloons, signs/banners, beach
balls, etc., are not allowed at either ceremony (Baccalaureate or
Graduation) and will be permanently confiscated. There have been
issues with these items in the past, so please talk with your son
and your guests about respecting the ceremony. Thank
you!
Photography
We will have Bill Smith Photography present at both events and a
photo of your son on stage with his diploma will be taken.
