Local schools get creative with commencement

By Olivia Belanger
Sentinel Staff

An old oil tank off Route 101 in Peterborough is decorated to honor ConVal Regional High School’s graduating seniors.Michael Moore / Sentinel Staff

An old oil tank off Route 101 in Peterborough is decorated to honor ConVal Regional High School’s graduating seniors.

Michael Moore / Sentinel Staff

From commencements by car to diplomas at the drive-in, most local graduation plans taking shape amid the COVID-19 outbreak are like the school year itself: nontraditional.

Instead of the time-honored pomp and circumstance, Keene High School will hold a vehicle parade June 13, starting at 10 a.m., according to an Instagram post on the khsclasscouncil2020 account.

Graduates picking up their caps and gowns June 9 will also be given a magnetic sign to place on the passenger side door of their family’s car, the post says.

Cars can be further decorated, but only one vehicle is allowed per graduate, according to the post.

Drivers will be directed around the school to the front of the building, where seniors will exit their vehicle, receive their diploma jacket and have their photo taken. Cars will then head to a second set of tables where graduates will receive their diplomas, the post says.

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