About Westview Grad Night
What is Grad Night?
Grad Night parties began in the mid-eighties as statistics were proving that Graduation Night is potentially the most dangerous night of a high school student's life. In years past, it was traditional for students to graduate and then go out to party and drink all night. Many deaths have been associated with this activity, a fact which most of us know too well. Parents joined together to provide celebrations that would allow students to be together one last time as a class in an environment that was alcohol and substance free.
The parents of the Class of 2012 are carrying on a Westview tradition to provide our students with just such a fun Grad Night party. Needless to say, this party is much anticipated by the Seniors, since this party will most likely be the last time they will be with many of their classmates. The celebration begins with the Seniors arriving at Westview later in the evening after graduation to board buses that transport all students to a facility reserved just for them. There will be games, music, food and other festivities all through the night. Once at the location, students will not be allowed to leave the premises until their return to Westview about 4:45 am.
Neither the high school staff nor the administration sponsors the party -- this will be done solely by the Senior parents. It involves a great deal of work, and we greatly appreciate all the time, effort, and contributions from the many Senior parents who are able to be involved.
Many parents are involved in organizing and fund raising (it costs money for facility rental and activity providers). The Grad Night Committee will need to raise over $30,000.00 in order to put on this event. It is with the help of parents that we arrange for events at the party, maintain this web site, chaperone the party, and much more.
If you would like to join the fun and help provide this safe, creative party for your WHS senior, please check out some of the volunteer opportunities we need help with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get A ticket?
Tickets will be sold at Wild Cat Days, may be purchased by mail (download the waiver for details), or will be available in the student center on various Wednesdays through the year. Tickets are $50 prior to December 31 and $60 after. The sooner you buy your ticket, the more money you can save. Contact a ticket sales committee member to learn more
- Who can attend?
Anyone who is considered a Westview High School senior can attend. This includes those who may not be quite ready to graduate, but will finish up over the summer, or those who just need a couple of extra classes. This does not include friends or relatives who do not meet these criteria
- What will there be to do?
There will be so much to do, the night will fly by. It will be a night to remember forever!
- Where will it be held?
This is kept secret. You'll find out when you arrive!
- Will there be food?
YES. A LOT of GOOD FOOD!
- How will we get there?
Transportation will be provided.
- What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes - basically, what you might wear to school (still according to school dress code guidelines).
- What should I bring?
YOURSELF only! You are NOT ALLOWED TO BRING ANYTHING with you. If you arrive at the bus with anything (keys, purse, wallet, phone, make-up, chapstick,...anything!), it will be collected from you at ‘check-in’, put into a bag with your name on it, and returned to you when you arrive back to WHS. We will take good care of things you forget to leave at home. Remember, it’s probably not a good idea to leave your valuables in your car if you drive to WHS (although you are definitely discouraged from leaving your car in the parking lot over night, as well)
- Will there be pictures taken to document the party?
You bet! Plans are not finalized yet, but every senior have the opportunity to have memories preserved in image. Plus there are other fun things in the works.
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