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Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 19th, 2022
11:30am (Graduates Report by 10:30am)
State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZCentennial is excited to celebrate the Class of 2022 in its annual commencement ceremony, at State Farm Stadium on Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at 11:30 am. Graduates must report no later than 10:30am. Friends and family may attend free-of-charge, and there are currently no tickets required and no COVID-related restrictions. CeHS will livestream the ceremony on Centennial PSBN so that family members and friends can view our ceremony from afar.
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Friday, May 6th During the Senior Sunset
Friday, May 13th During Senior Checkout
In a show of love and support for our seniors, National Honor Society purchased a yard sign to celebrate each graduate! The signs will be printed with students' names on the front. Seniors are able to pick these up during the May 6th senior sunset. Any remaining signs will be available for pickup during the Friday, May 13th checkout in the Library.
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Dress Appropriately
Males should wear dress slacks and dress shoes, as well as a collared dress shirt, preferably with a tie. Females should wear dresses, skirts or dress slacks with a dress shirt or blouse. Floor length dresses are discouraged. Please avoid heels and be cautious in your choice of shoes as you will be climbing and descending stairs. Graduates may only wear medals, stoles, and cords awarded by Centennial High School. Centennial distributes regalia in the form of- Cords for students graduating in the top 1%, 5%, and 10% of the graduating class.
- Stoles for the senior officers of the Student Government, designating their position or office.
- Awards from Centennial organizations associated with a national honor society, which require specific grade point averages or other academic measures.
- CTE medallions recognizing students who have successfully complete a full sequence in a career and technical education track and earned the required exam scores associated with the track.
- Art Seal medallions recognizing students who have successfully completed a four-class sequence, 65 hours of community service, and a capstone project.
No other regalia may be worn over graduation gowns.
Do Not Decorate Your Cap and Gown
Graduates must wear the school-approved cap, tassel, medallion and gown without alterations or additional decoration. Tassels should be worn on the right side of the cap.Do Not Bring Phones or Any Personal Items
Graduates may not carry a phone, a purse, or any other personal items into the Stadium. They may carry only their car keys. Security will screen students as they enter.Carry Your Cap and Gown into the Stadium
After screening, graduates will put their caps and gowns on over their dress clothes.Enter Near Gate 1, in the Media Entrance
Click here for a parking map, and plan to park in the West lot. Graduates will walk just south of Gate 1, through the Media Entrance, proceed to the right toward Stairwell 10, and walk down many stairs to the stadium floor. Avoid heels and other shoes unsuitable for climbing stairs. Graduates will also exit via Stairwell 10, upon the ceremony’s conclusion.Find Your Assigned Seat
Graduates will be assigned seats.
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Jostens delivered cap and gown orders to Centennial seniors during lunches on March 31, 2022. Our Bookstore has a limited number for sale. Seniors can purchase a cap ($10), gown ($30), and tassel ($10) while supplies last. These late purchases can be made in the Bookstore with cash only. Families may also contact Jostens directly at 602-765-7227 or visit their store to purchase items, at 14827 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032.
There is still time to buy a yearbook! A limited number are on sale in the Bookstore, for $75 each. You can reach the Centennial Bookstore at 623-412-4417.
