Project Graduation 2008
What is Project Graduation?
» A group of parents established Project Graduation
with school administrative support to provide an alcohol and drug free set of celebrations for the graduating class.
» The events occur on nights near graduation when the parents felt students might be at risk to celebrate unsupervised.
» Each year, senior students and parents raise funds to support the events of Project Graduation.What does Project Graduation sponsor?
» All night celebration for the graduating class, May 25
» Senior picnic and transportation, May 22,
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
» Senior T-shirtWho is in charge of Project Graduation?
» A group of senior volunteer parents (all senior
parents are invited and encouraged to attend meetings. Meeting dates are posted in the school calendar)
What fundraisers will Project Graduation be hosting?
Viking Fun Run, Nov. 3
Pizza sales on 12:04 dismissal days. Slices are $1.50 each.
Smoothie sales - Every Tuesday and Thursday outside
the Commons immediately after school. Smoothies sell for $3.
Cell phone recycling - Bins are located in the
Main Office, Dean's Office and H-hall
Senior Fashion Show - Mark your calendar! April 6, 2007.
Who pays for the Project Graduation events?
» The senior fundraisers cover a large percentage
of the event costs
» Senior students pay a fee to cover the differenceWhat are the goals for Project Graduation 2008?
» Have 100% student participation at the sponsored events
» Keep the student fee as low as possible
» Provide a safe, alcohol and drug free environment
for students to celebrate their accomplishments and reflect on the supportive and nurturing environment
that Nolan Catholic High School has provided them.We appreciate your support of our fundraising efforts
to make Project Graduation a huge success for our students. Thanks again for your continued support!Get Acrobat Reader for .PDF ~ free
Project
Graduation Dates
& Events
General Project Graduation meetings are held the first Tuesday of each
month, 7 p.m. in the library.
2009 Planning Session - April 22
7 p.m.
LibrarySenior Picnic - May 22
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Camp Thurman, ArlingtonSenior Robing and Awards Ceremony - May 23
Hartnett Arena, 7 p.m.Baccalaureate Mass - May 24
St. Joseph, Arlington
7:30 p.m.Commencement - May 25
Fort Worth Convention Center
1 p.m.Project Graduation All Night Party - May 25
Main Event - Fort Worth
4801 Citylake Blvd.
817-292-5555
Check-in time: 10 p.m. (no later than 11 p.m.)
Lock-in 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
CHAIRPERSONS
Diane Mills (817) 437-8900
dmills@centurymech.comTracy Gremmels (817) 320-7006
gremmels5@netscape.netCOMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Fun Run: Mary Berger
Picnic: Jeannie Sandstrom
Fashion Show: Debbie Beilman
Pizza Sales: Elaine O'Gorman
Lock-In: Kathryn Wagner
Cell phones/Ink Cartridges: Norma Elizondo
Bulletin Board/DVD: Karen Penca
Publicity: Bronwyn Rew
Smoothie Sales: Christy Lanford
Corporate Donations: Cyndi Seger
Volunteer Coordinator: Kim Megaro
Attention all NCHS Parent volunteers:All volunteers must attend a Keeping Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults Safe Session. Sessions will be offered at NCHS and other Diocesan locations.
Future Dates for
Sessions at NCHS:To be posted at a later date
Project Graduation Senior Video
The PG senior video will incorporate still photos and video from the ’08 seniors’ school year. If any students or faculty have still photos or video they would like to submit for this production please leave it with Ms. Bay in the Dean’s office. Photos or a CD with jpg files should be provided. If you are submitting video, please limit the format to DVD or mini-DV tapes. All media will be returned if a return address is attached.
If you have questions about photos or video please email Karen Penca at kbpenca@msn.com