Due to unpredictable weather conditions and the inadequate size of the gymnasium, Herndon High administrators are pondering moving the graduation ceremonies to the Patriot Center at George Mason University. Some Fairfax County Public Schools, such as Oakton and West Springfield, already hold their ceremonies at the site, which has more seating than the 978-seat gym and the 3,200-seat football stands at Herndon. The Patriot Center is also handicapped accessible, air conditioned, has plenty of parking and, more importantly, a roof.
The possibility of moving graduation will be discussed at the PTSA meeting, Sept. 10. The meeting begins at 7 p.m., with graduation taking center stage about 7:45 p.m., at which time the attendees will break into smaller focus groups led by an administrator, and everyone’s thoughts and concerns will be recorded.
A final decision about the graduation site will be made no later than Sept. 30, with graduation itself set for Friday, June 18 at 2:30 p.m.