Senior Week Schedule

Lewis County High School planned to honor their graduating seniors with a week-long celebration, called Senior Week, which would have involved our whole community.

The original plans included a Senior Block Party on Friday, June 5th, Junior and Senior Prom on Saturday, June 6th, and FCA's "See You at the Pole" meeting on Sunday, June 7th, to kick off Senior Week.

The following week would have included Senior Awards Night on Tuesday, June 9th, and a Senior Ride on Thursday, June 11th, where students would have ridden on trolleys through town.

But plans had to change when Gov. Lee issued Executive Order 38, which is a part of the phased re-opening of Tennessee, on Friday, May 22nd.

According to the Executive Order, groups of 50 and under are now allowed to gather. But there is one problem: LCHS has 105 graduating seniors.

"As all of you know we have been waiting until June to receive guidance on the activities we had planned for senior week. On May 22nd, Governor Lee released a new Executive order that extends through June 30th. Based on this new order, 'senior week' has been updated to meet all requirements. We appreciate your support, encouragement, and patience during this unprecedented time. Thank you to all who have had a part in trying to make the best out of a challenging situation," Stacey Graves, Principal of LCHS, posted onto the school's Facebook page.

Principal Graves' post also came with an updated Senior Week schedule. The Senior Block Party, Junior and Senior Prom, and FCA's "See You at the Pole" meeting all had to be canceled.

Dedicated to celebrating the seniors' achievement, the high school kept what events they could and tweaked the events remaining to comply with social distancing guidelines.

The updated schedule is as follows:

Monday, June 8th - Paint the Town Black and Gold:

Decorate the town in black and gold to support our LC students.

Wednesday, June 10th - Grilling for Graduates:

Mandatory graduation practice 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Directly after graduation practice, the seniors will grab (on campus) a hamburger/hotdog, chips, drink and dessert to go.

Thursday, June 11th - Senior Walk:

Mandatory graduation practice from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Casa Grande will be catering (on campus) a to-go plate for all seniors after graduation practice. Seniors will report to Hohenwald Church of Christ parking lot at 6:15 p.m. to line up for the senior walk.

Senior walk:

When: 6:30 p.m. start time

Route: Beginning at the front of Hohenwald Church of Christ, turning right on Main Street (by Hohenwald Flowers), turning left on Maple Street (by Main Street Fabrics), turning left on Linden Avenue (by Lewis County Herald), turning left on Park Avenue, ending at Hohenwald Church of Christ.

What: Seniors will walk the designated route above and be presented their banners at the city parking lot.

Who: The community is invited to come support and encourage the class of 2020.

Friday, June 12th - Class of 2020 graduation:

Tickets will be collected at the gate the night of graduation. Each senior will receive 8 tickets. ONLY spectators with a ticket will be admitted into the stadium.

When: 7:00 p.m.

Where: LCHS Bobby W. Sharp Panther Stadium

What: Class of 2020 Graduation

Who: Graduation Class of 2020 (each graduate will receive 8 tickets)

The schedule did note that participation in senior events is voluntary and the graduation ceremony is a privilege but not a requirement. Students who do choose not to walk at graduation will still receive their diploma as long as state requirements for graduation are met.