Wapakoneta High School
1 West Redskin Trail
Wapakoneta, OH 45895-9377
Phone:  419-739-5200
Fax:  419-739-5305
Guidance Office:  419-739-5201
www.wapak.org

Scott J. Minnig, Principal
419-739-5200
Douglas R. Selvey, Asst. Principal
419-739-5203
Bradley Rex, Athl. Administrator
419-739-5204

Graduation Information and Instructions

Graduation Drive-Thru:

The Graduation Drive-Thru Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 23 in front of the Wapakoneta Performing Arts Center (PAC).  In order to prevent families from waiting for a long period of time, we are asking that you come at different times.  Students with the last names beginning with the following letter will have the assigned start times.  Please do not arrive more than fifteen minutes before your scheduled time.  

				A-G	10:30am
		
				H-N	11:50am

				O-Z	1:10pm

Instructions for the Drive-Thru:

•	Enter through the East Entrance (near the tennis courts).
•	Drive to the line that will begin in the West Parking Lot (near the softball field).
•	As you wait in line, your graduate will be given a name card. This name card must be filled out the way he/she would like to be announced as he or she walks across the stage.
•	When your vehicle is next in line, your graduate will get out of the car, hand Mr. Minnig the name card and walk across the stage to receive his or her diploma cover. At this time, your graduate will get his/her picture taken by Lange Photography (see below for more information).
•	Once your graduate is back in the vehicle, you will drive behind the high school to the soccer field where your student will receive his/her diploma after turning in their rented gown. (All school fees must be paid in order for students to receive diplomas.)

Important Notes:

•	Graduates MUST be wearing their cap and gown when they arrive!
•	Families can arrive in more than one vehicle but we strongly encourage that you have no more than two. You must arrive and enter the line directly behind each other in order to view your graduate walking across the stage.    
•	Police officers will be present to line up cars.  Please follow their direction.  
•	Lange Photography will be present to take pictures of all graduates as they cross the stage to receive their diplomas. These pictures can be purchased through Lange Photography. (Since your graduate will be the only one permitted outside of the vehicle, please take all family photos prior to arriving.)
•	The Virtual Graduation will be posted on YouTube and a link will also be posted on the school website and on Facebook. The link will also be sent to each of the graduate’s school email addresses. 
•	Per Health Department Guidelines, there will be no congregating outside of vehicles on school property.  

Scott Minnig
Principal