2021 MVCTC Senior Recognition Ceremony Wright State University Nutter Center May 16, 2021

04/01/2021

An important event that happens annually is MVCTC’s Senior Recognition Ceremony. Due to health department restrictions imposed on our host for this event, Wright State University (WSU), our options are very limited this year. The district’s goal has been to prioritize a face-to-face ceremony. After reviewing the facts, the best way forward will be to hold the MVCTC Senior Recognition ceremony on Sunday, May 16. Please note this is a change from the original date of Friday, May 14.

In order to meet the health department restrictions and be able to offer this experience to all seniors who are eligible to participate and to allow guests to attend, we will need to hold two sessions on Sunday, May 16. Students will be assigned to one of the sessions depending on their career-technical lab. Due to the limited amount of capacity available for this ceremony, parents will not be able to choose which session their child will participate in and the district will not move students from one session to another. Once a time is assigned for each lab, it will be communicated at a future date so families can plan accordingly. The first session will be from 1-2:30 p.m. and the second session will be from 5-6:30 p.m. This is the only option that will allow us to have students, staff and parents at each session. Please note that only four tickets will be available per graduate. Each of the four ticket holders will be required to sit together in a designated location during the ceremony. More information will be forthcoming in regards to how tickets will be dispersed. We are fortunate to have the ability to hold this ceremony face-to-face and are thankful that Wright State University has continued to work closely with us through this process so that the parents and senior students will have this experience.

Session 1 Programs (1:00-2:30 P.M.)

Animal Care & Management
Agriculture & Livestock Production
Diesel Power Technologies
Natural Resource Management
Retail Agricultural Services
Veterinary Science
Auto Collision
Auto Services
Automotive Technology
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Welding
Precision Machining
Architectural Design
Robotics and Automation
Construction Carpentry
Criminal Justice A
Criminal Justice B
Electrical Trades
Firefighter/EMS
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Heavy Equipment Operator
Digital Design Technology
Graphic Commercial Photography

Session 2 Programs (5:00-6:30 P.M.)

Biotechnology
Cosmetology A
Cosmetology B
Culinary Arts
Dental Assisting
Early Childhood Education
Health Occupations A
Health Occupations B
Hospitality Services
Medical Laboratory Assisting
Pre-Nursing A
Pre-Nursing B
Pre-Nursing C
Sports Medicine
Business Ownership
Computer Networking & Cyber Security
Computer Coding & Web Applications
Computer Repair & Technical Support
Media & Video Production
Medical Office Management
Sports Management & Marketing
Graphic Commercial Art A
Graphic Commercial Art B

Requirements:

Every student completing a program at Miami Valley Career Technology Center will receive a Career Passport. To participate in the Senior Recognition Ceremony, graduates must meet the criteria listed below. Students not meeting these criteria may not participate in the Senior Recognition Ceremony and will receive an MVCTC Certificate of Attendance rather than an MVCTC Certificate of Recognition. Students who do not qualify to participate in the Senior Recognition Ceremony may pick up their Career Passport on or after May 19, 2021.

Performance Criteria	Certificate of Recognition	Certificate of Recognition with Honors	Deadline
GPA	1.50 or higher	3.250 or higher
Mandatory Senior Work Experience Program	30 Hours	30 Hours	3rd Thursday in April
Fees Paid			May 7

Process:

Any senior that does not meet or is in jeopardy of not meeting the above criteria will be notified in writing following the completion of the 3rd grading period.
Following this written notification, it will be up to the student to monitor criteria to remain on track to participate in the Senior Recognition Ceremony and receive an MVCTC Certificate of Recognition.

Students not eligible to participate in the Senior Recognition Ceremony:

Students who do not meet above performance criteria will receive an MVCTC Certificate of Attendance instead of an MVCTC Certificate of Recognition and may secure their passports from their program supervisor’s office starting on or after May 19, 2021.

Wright State University has set forth guidance below that permits MVCTC to hold its Senior Recognition Ceremony in their facility. Please read and follow information carefully.

Arrival and Entry:

Doors will open at 12:00 P.M. for Session 1 and 4:00 P.M. for Session 2
Graduates should enter through the McLin Gym/Gate 9 entrance (graduates only).
Family members should enter through Gates 2, 3, and 4.
Everyone must have a ticket to enter the Nutter Center. Each graduate will receive a ticket for themselves, and they will also receive four, general admission (not reserved) tickets for family members. Entry will be denied to anyone without a ticket. Please note that all four guests must share one pod.
Each pod is made up of (4) seats that are socially distanced from other pods. Each graduate is allotted one pod, made up of (4) seats, and one pod only. Tickets may not be transferred to anyone other than family/trusted acquaintances who have chosen to attend and sit together at the event. Sitting in any seat outside your pod is not permitted.
Pods will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Children under 3 do not need a ticket as long as they sit on a lap. Children 3 and over do need a ticket to enter.
Accessible seating pods will be available on the concourse level for guests who use wheelchairs or cannot climb stairs. If a member of your party requires accessible seating, your entire group must sit together within the accessible pod. Splitting your group into multiple pods is prohibited. There will be no accessible seating for guests on the arena floor; all accessible pods are located at the top of the arena on the concourse level. Please let a Nutter Center staff member know if you need help finding accessible seating once you arrive at the building. The Nutter Center also has wheelchairs available for assisting guests to their seats if needed.
If guests within the same pod are going to arrive at different times, please make sure those who arrive first communicate where they are sitting to the other members of their group so they know where to find them.
For those family members and/or guests who are unable to attend, the event will be livestreamed.

The link: https://videoplayer.telvue.com/player/UkHhwMt7D6u3LBSmJKr3kgnqPEIbxak7/stream/248?fullscreen=false&showtabssearch=true&autostart=false

Covid-19 Safety Protocols:

EVERYONE who enters the Nutter Center is required to wear a mask (all graduates, school administrators, teachers, and family members) at all times (even if they are fully vaccinated).
Those who arrive without a mask will not be permitted to enter the facility. If someone enters the facility with a mask on and then takes it off, they will be given one warning. If the person has to be told again, he or she will be asked to leave the facility. Face masks must cover the nose and mouth. Please note: A face shield does not qualify as a mask.
Face masks must be worn by graduates at all times, even when they walk across the stage to receive their career passports. Common face masks will be provided to ALL students by MVCTC when graduates enter through the McLin Gym/Gate 9 entrance.
There will be not be any concession stands or drinking fountains available. Please plan on bringing your own bottled water.
Restrooms will be available.
Post-graduation photo opportunities inside the Nutter Center will not be permitted. Graduates and guests must leave the facility immediately following the end of the ceremony.

Additional Information from MVCTC for Graduates and Family Members:

For safety reasons, graduates may not put on gowns until they arrive in the McLin Gym. Once you enter Nutter Center, you should report to the McLin Gym where you will put on your gown.
Graduates should begin making their way from McLin Gym to their seats no later than 12:40 P.M. for Session 1 and 4:40 P.M. for Session 2.
Staff will be available to ensure graduates meet dress requirements outlined below before granting permission to enter the floor. Graduates arriving after the ceremony begins will not be admitted onto the floor and thus will not participate in the ceremony. Be on Time!
In order to participate in the ceremonies, graduates must have an approved graduation gown (same gown that you will wear at your partner school (for those graduating with their class). Graduates who will not be graduating at the partner school must see their MVCTC counselor to arrange for a gown for Senior Recognition. Graduation caps are not worn at MVCTC Senior Recognition Ceremony. Do not bring your graduation cap with you.

The Senior Recognition Ceremony is a formal “dress up” event. The dress code is as follows:

Attire for male graduates: Males should wear dress pants, dress shoes and socks, and collared shirt. No blue jeans or shorts!
Attire for female graduates: Females should wear skirt and blouse, dress or pants, and appropriate dress shoes. High-heeled shoes are not recommended due to the steps on the stage that must be navigated. No blue jeans or shorts!
Graduates may not decorate their robes in any manner.
All Graduates will receive and must wear a mask provided by MVCTC when they enter the McLin Gym/Gate 9 entrance. This is to ensure the formality of the ceremony and that all students are adequately masked during the ceremony.
Graduates who have received honor cords from National Honor Society and/or the National Technical Honor Society are to wear them as prescribed by their advisor and principal. These are the only cords permitted to be worn at the ceremony.

With the fact that graduates will use steps when entering and exiting the stage, graduates are discouraged from wearing high-heeled shoes in an effort to prevent falls.
Graduates are asked to show respect for their fellow classmates and guests.
Graduates are to be seated in their designated place with their instructor(s).
Graduates are to remain seated until the ceremony is completed.
Only graduates and faculty, and are permitted in the floor seating area.
Wright State University and MVCTC procedures do not permit the use of horns, noisemakers, balloons, beach balls, confetti, silly string, etc. during the ceremony. Please assist both institutions in making the Senior Recognition ceremony a very special occasion by refraining from bring these types of items. (WSU Security officers may confiscate these items)

Other: Seniors wishing to purchase a DVD copy of the Senior Recognition Ceremony may contact Mr. Sievers by calling 854-6260.

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