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Hello Families of Seniors,

We are so glad that the Class of 2021 will get to have a Prom and Graduation, and we're excited to share the details. We've used the feedback that students and families provided to develop plans that we believe will celebrate the Class of 2021 and honor student and family wishes, while meeting current safety guidelines. As you know, there continue to be strict limits to the number of individuals who can participate in both indoor and outdoor functions.
Prom
Our focus when creating prom plans was to ensure that seniors could be together.

When and Where?
  • Prom will be held Friday, April 23, 6 - 11, at the Villa Milano.
  • As in previous years, the timeline for the evening is as follows:
  • 6 - 7 - Red Carpet, friends and family are invited to take photos as students are announced and walk the red carpet
  • 7 - 8 - Seated Dinner
  • 8 - 11 - Dancing and Festivities
  • 9:45ish - Crowning of Prom King and Queen

Who can attend?
  • WMHS Seniors and their dates who attend WMHS are invited. Dates may ONLY be from the WMHS Senior or Junior class.

Ticketing
Tickets will be sold in the WMHS main office according to the schedule below. We STRONGLY recommend that seniors coordinate with their preferred table group in advance, as absolutely no switching of tables or seats will be permitted. Tickets are limited, so please plan accordingly. Tickets cost $40 per person, and payment will be accepted in the form of check, money order, or exact change.
  • Wednesday 4/7 - 7:30-8:30, 10:30-11:30, 1:30-2:30
  • Thursday 4/8 - 7:30-8:30, 11:30-12:30, 1:30-2:30
  • Monday 4/12 - 7:30-8:30, 10:30-11:30, 1:30-2:30
  • Tuesday 4/13 - 7:30-8:30, 11:30-12:30, 1:30-2:30
  • Wednesday 4/14 - 7:30-8:30, 10:30-11:30, 1:30-2:30
  • Thursday 4/15 - 7:30-8:30, 11:30-12:30, 1:30-2:30

COVID Procedures
  • When tickets are purchased, seniors will select a table AND a specific seat at the table, allowing contact tracing to occur if necessary.
  • Masks must be worn inside at all times, except when seated and eating or drinking.
  • Dancing will be permitted.
  • Social distancing is expected.
Graduation
Our focus when creating graduation plans was to ensure that family members could be included in this milestone. The event will be as much like a "traditional" graduation as we can make it. As it's the last graduation at our existing building, it's sure to be special.

When and Where?
  • Graduation is scheduled for Saturday, May 22, in the football stadium. There will be two graduation ceremonies--at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm.
  • The rain date is Sunday, May, 23 (times TBA)

What will the ceremonies look like?
  • Each graduate will be assigned to a ceremony, and switches will not be possible. We recognize that there are some households in which there are two graduates; these graduates will be assigned to the same ceremony.
  • The ceremonies will be identical, with speeches, recognition, and special music at both.

Who can attend?
  • Each graduate will be provided with tickets for four guests.

What about those who cannot attend?
  • We are working on plans for livestreaming so that family and friends who cannot attend in person can still be part of this important occasion.  

COVID Procedures
  • Masks must be worn by graduates, staff, and guests at all times, except during each graduate's official "handshake photo".
  • Guests are asked to sit socially distanced in family groups.
  • Graduates will sit socially distanced.
Questions?

Please click the button below to submit questions regarding the logistics of prom and graduation. We will continue to provide information via Constant Contact as details are available.
Stay Connected with WMHS

Watkins Memorial High School
8868 Watkins Road, SW
Pataskala OH 43062
Phone: 740-927-3846
Fax: 740-964-0088

Melissa Ladowitz, Principal

Jared Ball, Assistant Principal

Mark Kurth, Dean of Students
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