SOUTH LAKE TABLET congratulates the 2020 graduating students of the South Lake community and their proud parents and guardians, who for years took on the role of teacher, coach, spiritual leader, mentor, and care-giver with the vision of witnessing their child’s graduation. You did it! It takes a community and We did it!
For a time, everyone wondered if this year’s 2020 graduating class would have a live ceremony with cheering spectators in spite of the COVID-19 virus pandemic. With a sigh of relief, great joy, and a few precautions, graduating ceremonies have been scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 11 at 9 am at Lake Minneola High School; Friday, June 12, at 8:30 am at East Ridge High School; and Friday, June 12, at 9 am at South Lake High School. (subject to changes. Contact school to confirm)
For the health and safety of all in attendance, there will be a limited number of invitees and a few additional precautions.
- SOCIAL DISTANCING: Guests will be seated by household with 6 feet of space between each family.
- MASKS: Students will have masks provided to them. They will be expected to wear them during the ceremony, except for when they cross the stage and take their official photos. Guests are strongly encouraged to bring and wear masks. A limited number of masks will be available for those who need one.
- SANITIZER: Students and guests are asked to bring a small bottle of hand sanitizer and use it frequently. Small quantities will be available at the schools for those who need some.
- RESTROOMS: To help us avoid small-space gatherings, restrooms will be available for emergency use only. They will be cleaned frequently.
- STAGGERED ARRIVALS/DISMISSALS: Student arrivals will be staggered so we can avoid large crowds at the gates. Students will be kept in small groups until the ceremonies begin. Dismissal of guests will be staggered as well.
- CELEBRATIONS: Students and staff will be asked to avoid shaking hands and hugging during the ceremony, and no guests will be allowed on the field to mingle with the graduates.
- HEALTH: Those who are sick or in a high-risk health category are respectfully asked not to attend. All of the ceremonies will be livestreamed so supporters can watch in real time.
This is a voluntary event and all attendees and participants are assuming their own risk of potential exposure during this pandemic.
This is a voluntary event and all attendees and participants are assuming their own risk of potential exposure during this pandemic.
Congratulations to the Class of 2020! We wish you much success and happiness!
