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![[Video] The Loveland High School Graduation ceremony](https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-graduation.jpg)
Here is the Loveland High School Graduation ceremony that was held May 21 at Xavier University’s Cintas Center.
David Miller – May 22, 2022
Loveland, Ohio – 366 Loveland High School Seniors are members of the Class of 2022 and they graduated yesterday, May, 21, at…
Loveland, Ohio – This is the livestream link for the Class of 2021 Commencement Exercise to be held at the Cintas Center on the campus of Xavier University today May 22nd at 11 AM. https://cintascenter.com/livestream
Photo by Sam Smith of the 2018 LHS Graduation © 2018
Loveland, Ohio – High School Principal Peggy Johnson updated the Board of Education at their meeting on April 20 of the plans for the Class of 2021 graduation ceremony. The event will be on May 22 at Xavier University’s Cintas Center beginning at 11 AM.
She said that students will be spaced 3′ apart on the floor, but because of the lack of space, the High School Orchestra or Band will not be able to attend in person. Their music will be pre-recorded at the Tiger gym to be broadcast on two large screens that Cintas recently purchased.
Johnson said that it has been a major goal to have an in-person ceremony and recent guidelines will allow that. She said there will be the traditional full processional and recessional.
Each student will be given four tickets and their guests will sit in groups of four, spaced 6′ apart in the spectator stands. Everyone, guests, administration, and graduates will be required to keep masks on. The graduates may remove their mask when their photo is taken while receiving their diploma.
In the video below you can watch Johnson’s presentation.
WHO
WHY
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland High School (LHS) has announced a “Structured and Controlled In-Person Graduation Ceremony” for the Class of 2020. The commencement ceremony will be held on the day originally scheduled. It will be held at Loveland High School.
“The Class of 2020 deserves to have the most memorable ceremony possible given the current circumstances,” said LHS Principal Peggy Johnson. “While this is not the traditional ceremony that we had envisioned for our seniors when we started out this school year, we feel it is the most personal of all options given us by the Ohio Department of Education.”
EVENTS
May 13 – Drive Through Cap and Gown Distribution
Graduates will be given an appointment time and remain in their cars for the entire process. All LHS staff members will be wearing face masks and will adhere to health and safety guidelines. Any items or materials distributed to graduates will be sanitized and quarantined for at least 72 hours prior to distribution. Graduates will receive their rental gown, cap, and tassel. Graduates earning cords will receive them.
May 13 – Virtual Senior Awards Ceremony
The LHS staff will “host” the ceremony as if speaking to a packed house in the auditorium.
The goal is to honor the accomplishments the graduates have achieved. “Unfortunately, we are not able to hold our traditional Senior Awards Ceremony honoring students for a variety of accomplishments to include our Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Top 10 of the class, scholarship winners, military accolades, academic medals and pins, and much more.” This ceremony is also typically the night many “Local” scholarships are announced.
This year, the Class of 2020 will be celebrated virtually. The LHS staff will “host” the ceremony as if speaking to the usually packed house in the LHS auditorium during this annual event. The event will be video recorded and shared. “Our hope is that we can release it later in the day on May 13 so you can view it that evening.” As in the past, scholarship winners are not announced until the evening of the ceremony so most of what will be announced is a surprise.
May 23 – “Single Family In-Person” graduation ceremony
Graduation will be held on May 23, the originally scheduled date.
Families will be called into the Ron DeWitt auditorium at the High School one-by-one (no more than 10 people total including the school administrators). Graduates are permitted to bring 4 guests. The student walks across the stage, receives a diploma and their 4 guests remain in the general seating area.
Graduation speeches by school officials, student speakers, and musical performances will be recorded prior to the ceremony.
The entire graduation ceremony will be video recorded and shared.
Graduates and their families will exit the auditorium through a side door that will lead them to the cafeteria where they will return their rental graduation gown. The student and guests return back to their vehicle.
Any items or materials distributed to graduates will be sanitized and quarantined for at least 72 hours prior to distribution.
By Loveland Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse,
Dear Class of 2018:
You have turned that tassel and headed out to take on the world. For a celebration of such magnitude, I turned to some classic characters from childhood that I hope you will remember as you continue to grow, as written by author A.A. Milne, for four very important pieces of advice.
Find your Piglet.
One day Piglet tells Winnie the Pooh, “If it weren’t for you, we’d be a bit less we.”
Piglet goes on to say, “The things that make me different are the things that make me.” – A.A. Milne
Leaving the familiarity of high school and the confidence that comes with routine can be scary. But I challenge you to be “you” – to know that the things that make you different are what make you special. Now is the time to explore and showcase the amazing things that are uniquely you, and then surround yourself with those who celebrate the way you view and experience the world.
Don’t be an Eeyore.
Winnie the Pooh tells Eeyore, “You can’t stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” – A.A. Milne
Don’t wait for life to happen. Make a plan, and walk toward your dream. Don’t get stuck in your corner of the forest. Don’t waste time on things that do not serve you – that don’t help you move toward your goal. Don’t harbor a grudge. Don’t blame others for where you are. If you don’t like your situation, take steps to change it. Make it a priority to spend some time doing what you love and working toward your goals every day.
Have Winnie the Pooh moments every day.
One day Winnie the Pooh and Piglet were walking through the 100 Acre Wood when Pooh asked, “What day is it?”
“It’s today,” squeaked Piglet.
“My favorite day,” said Pooh. – A.A. Milne
Live in the moment. Don’t wish your life away. You’ve been saying, “I can’t wait until I’m old enough to ….” your whole life. You’ve likely said, “I can’t wait until graduation,” more times than you could count. But make time to enjoy the moments along the way. Recognize them. Be “in them.” Just stop and be present – experience it with your senses – appreciate the joy or sadness or fear and make it part of you.
Put on the “Big Boots.”
“Christopher Robin was sitting outside his door, putting on his Big Boots. As soon he saw the Big Boots, Pooh knew that an adventure was going to happen…” – A.A. Milne
Make your life an adventure.
![[They Celebrate] Meet the Loveland High School 2018 Graduates](https://lovelandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/maxresdefault-23.jpg)
This LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV video is from the Xavier University Cintas Center on June 2, 2018, as the 136th graduating class of Loveland High School exits their graduation ceremony.
