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Forsyth County moves high school graduations to late July

With commencement ceremonies delayed by the COVID-19 outbreak, the high school Class of 2020 in Forsyth County will walk across the stage July 30-31, district officials announced. AJC FILE
With commencement ceremonies delayed by the COVID-19 outbreak, the high school Class of 2020 in Forsyth County will walk across the stage July 30-31, district officials announced. AJC FILE
By David Ibata
April 6, 2020

The Forsyth County School District announced that with schools closed through the end of the academic year due to the COVID-19 outbreak, graduation ceremonies for high school seniors of the Class of 2020 will take place in late July.

"We recognize that moving graduation, prom and senior week events to later this summer may create some unforeseen inconveniences and decisions, but it was important for us to offer these traditional face-to-face events for those that wish to/are able to participate," Superintendent Jeff Bearden said in a letter posted to the district's website.

Graduations, at Infinite Energy Center, Duluth, are set for 9 a.m., July 30, for Denmark High School; 2 p.m., Lambert High School; and 7 p.m., South Forsyth High School. The July 31 ceremonies are 9 a.m. for Forsyth Central High School; 2 p.m., West Forsyth High School; and 7 p.m., North Forsyth High School.

"Virtual graduations" are planned May 26 for students unable to attend the July ceremonies; details to follow the week of April 13. Information: https://bit.ly/2X7lpMN

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