Commencement Ceremony
Order of Ceremony
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General Order of Ceremony
Processional “Pomp and Circumstance"
(Please stand)
Pledge of Allegiance
(Remain standing)
National Anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner”
(Remain standing)
Welcome - Building Principal
Speeches and Music - Graduating Seniors
Principal’s Remarks and Presentation of Class - Building Principal
Acceptance of the Graduating Class - Westerville Board of Education
Conferring of Diplomas - Superintendent
Audience Note: The graduating class requests that you join them in sharing a dignified, respectful and orderly commencement. As diplomas are presented, we ask the audience to hold all applause until we have called each name. Families and friends are encouraged to silently stand in recognition of their graduate. This silent recognition will allow every family to hear their graduates name called. Thank you.
Awarding of Diplomas
Alma Mater
(Please stand)
Closing Remarks and Tassel Ceremony - Principal and Senior Class Officer
Recessional