they actually listened and shifted the ceremony times so families like mine do not have to choose between schools anymore. i am honestly still reeling from the news because i really thought we were stuck with that awful ultimatum but thank you for jumping on this with me (seriously it …
February 22, 2019
Final supporters
So for a few moments, imagine flying or driving to Bristol for a celebration of graduates all the be told that you have an ultimatum in choosing whose graduation you’ll be attending all because one school decides the plan their graduation on the same day at the same time. Do you go and support the Bearcat side or do you support the Viking side? How do you explain to your graduate that you’re unable to attend their graduation to only go across town and support the other graduate?
My name is Candace Foster, a former graduate of Tennessee High. This year I have both my sister Aliviah and cousin Alexis graduating from each school. Of course I’ve got to be there for my sister, however, I hate to miss Alexis’ graduation who has the potential to be salutatorian of her class. Alexis and her classmates have realized that this will affect them tremendously, and discussed if any changes could be made to accommodate their families. The superintendent basically felt as if the ball was not in his court since Virginia High’s graduation day on Friday has been consistent for years.
My mother has spoken with individuals on the Tennessee side, and it was noted that they were only keeping track of who this affected. They did not state any changes would be made at this time.
If this gives you an ultimatum, and if you feel as if changes should be made so that folks such as myself can celebrate those graduating without guilt, please sign this petition in an attempt to have Tennessee High’s graduation changed to a Saturday. Thank you!
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January 16, 2019
i have been reading through the comments all morning and honestly the stories about people having to choose between siblings just breaks my heart. calling the school board office again today because families really deserve better than this impossible situation.
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January 16, 2019
35 Comments
This affects us as a whole. Because i have nieces and nephews graduating at the same time. How do you pick whose graduation you'll attend. Nit fair at all! What was wring with keeping Tennessee Highs graduatuon in the morning? We'll miss that special moment with pictures and memories.
All though I am not affected by this, I do feel for the families that will have to decide between two or more students. I would hate to be in that predicament as a friend or family member. If your grandmother had two grandchildren graduating this year at different schools would you want her to miss yours because she was attending the other grandchild graduation. I hope this is changed for all that is involved!
VHS Graduation has consistently been on Friday since my and sons graduated dationg back to 2000. It is an unfair choice to make since these are twin cities
I have a neice graduating from both Virgina High and Tennessee High. My children and I are traveling from, Dallas, Texas for the weekend. There is noway to chose which to attend. We should as always attend both. Each year we have family from both schools graduating. This needs to go back to Virginia High friday night. Tennessee High sat. Morning.
We're traveling 15 hours to be at both Alexis & Aliviah's graduation and cannot make it to both with them being on the same day.
In a small town I am sure many people have family members at both schools. Definitely should be different days/times.
Simply change the dates.
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they actually listened and shifted the ceremony times so families like mine do not have to choose between schools anymore. i am honestly still reeling from the news because i really thought we were stuck with that awful ultimatum but thank you for jumping on this with me (seriously it …
February 22, 2019
Final supporters
So for a few moments, imagine flying or driving to Bristol for a celebration of graduates all the be told that you have an ultimatum in choosing whose graduation you’ll be attending all because one school decides the plan their graduation on the same day at the same time. Do you go and support the Bearcat side or do you support the Viking side? How do you explain to your graduate that you’re unable to attend their graduation to only go across town and support the other graduate?
My name is Candace Foster, a former graduate of Tennessee High. This year I have both my sister Aliviah and cousin Alexis graduating from each school. Of course I’ve got to be there for my sister, however, I hate to miss Alexis’ graduation who has the potential to be salutatorian of her class. Alexis and her classmates have realized that this will affect them tremendously, and discussed if any changes could be made to accommodate their families. The superintendent basically felt as if the ball was not in his court since Virginia High’s graduation day on Friday has been consistent for years.
My mother has spoken with individuals on the Tennessee side, and it was noted that they were only keeping track of who this affected. They did not state any changes would be made at this time.
If this gives you an ultimatum, and if you feel as if changes should be made so that folks such as myself can celebrate those graduating without guilt, please sign this petition in an attempt to have Tennessee High’s graduation changed to a Saturday. Thank you!
Updates
January 16, 2019
i have been reading through the comments all morning and honestly the stories about people having to choose between siblings just breaks my heart. calling the school board office again today because families really deserve better than this impossible situation.
Reached 100 supporters
January 16, 2019
35 Comments
This is ridiculous! Knowing with the schools and state line so close it's not at all uncommon to have family living on the Tennessee side or the Virginia side. Change the dates of the two graduations so that all families can attend any child's graduation whether it be on the Tennessee side or the Virginia side.
This affects us as a whole. Because i have nieces and nephews graduating at the same time. How do you pick whose graduation you'll attend. Nit fair at all! What was wring with keeping Tennessee Highs graduatuon in the morning? We'll miss that special moment with pictures and memories.
All though I am not affected by this, I do feel for the families that will have to decide between two or more students. I would hate to be in that predicament as a friend or family member. If your grandmother had two grandchildren graduating this year at different schools would you want her to miss yours because she was attending the other grandchild graduation. I hope this is changed for all that is involved!
VHS Graduation has consistently been on Friday since my and sons graduated dationg back to 2000. It is an unfair choice to make since these are twin cities
I have a neice graduating from both Virgina High and Tennessee High. My children and I are traveling from, Dallas, Texas for the weekend. There is noway to chose which to attend. We should as always attend both. Each year we have family from both schools graduating. This needs to go back to Virginia High friday night. Tennessee High sat. Morning.
We're traveling 15 hours to be at both Alexis & Aliviah's graduation and cannot make it to both with them being on the same day.
In a small town I am sure many people have family members at both schools. Definitely should be different days/times.
Simply change the dates.
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This is ridiculous! Knowing with the schools and state line so close it's not at all uncommon to have family living on the Tennessee side or the Virginia side. Change the dates of the two graduations so that all families can attend any child's graduation whether it be on the Tennessee side or the Virginia side.