New Announcement:

May 2, 2022

Dear Seniors and Families,

Congratulations!  You have reached an important milestone in your life’s journey.  As your senior year quickly draws to a close, we would like to provide you and your families with the following important information. Please take the time to carefully review. 

CAP AND GOWN

Your scholar’s cap and gowns have been distributed during the Senior Banquet on April 22, 2022.   If your scholar  still needs to pick up these item, please contact Mrs Natasha Robinson or secretary to schedule a day and time before May 4, 2022. Please check our webpage, Senior Google Classroom, email and/or Remind for additional information.  Lastly, seniors will be permitted to decorate their graduation caps. Please make sure the caps are neatly and appropriately decorated.

YREC COMMENCEMENT

The Class of 2022 will be the first graduating class to experience commencement in person with family and loved ones celebrating this milestone since the pandemic two years ago. We are excited that graduation will be held at Stambaugh Auditorium at 10:00am sharp. No tickets are required for attendance. All seniors must report to the Ballroom in the basement of Stambaugh Auditorium at 8:30am. Parents can begin arriving at 9:15am. In addition, please follow the arrival instructions;

• BE ON TIME!!!  
• Seniors are to ARRIVE ALREADY DRESSED IN YOUR CAP AND GOWN!
• Please be appropriately addressed. No flip flops, jeans, tennis shoes.
• Use the West Entry to enter the auditorium, check-in in the Ballroom Lobby and then proceed to the Concert Hall.  Stambaugh Auditorium is located at 1000 5th Ave, Youngstown, OH 44504.
• Graduates will check in with school administrators and staff at a check in table in the Ballroom Lobby.
• Diplomas will be mailed out to your home on May 16, 2022 if there are no outstanding fees or obligations. It is common practice for high school and college graduates to receive their actual diplomas after the graduation ceremony has taken place. Please make sure the school has your correct address on record. 

YSU  COMMENCEMENT

33 of our YREC scholars will be receiving their AA degree on May 7, 2022 during YSU’s Spring  Commencement. Please read the following information regarding YSU Commencement;

• All graduates please arrive by 11:30 am dressed in your regalia.

• Also, be sure to dress according to the weather since the ceremony will be outdoors.

• Do not bring any valuables with you. There will be no place to store them.

• All parking is free in campus lots on Commencement day.

• Handicap parking will be in the M81 lot off of the Service Road (as noted on map below). From there, shuttles will be available to take graduates and guests to the stadium.

• All family and friends are welcome! No tickets are needed.

• Guests will be seated in the West stands of the stadium.

• Concessions will be available in the concourse.

• Upon arrival, undergraduate students report to the Stambaugh gyms at the North end of the stadium (as noted on the map below).

• Once at your robing area, there will be faculty and staff members available to assist with getting you your reader cards and with line up.

• If you need any special accommodations, please email jmleviseur@ysu.edu.

• The ceremony will take place rain or shine and last approximately 3 hours.

• In the case of extreme weather, the ceremony will be rescheduled for Sunday, May 8 at 1:00 pm.

ETIQUETTE REMINDERS

The Commencement ceremony is a special event for all involved. It commemorates the completion of an educational goal by the graduate and allows family and friends to participate in a celebration of that completion. Please show respect for everyone who has come to share in the experience. During the reading of graduates and their guests to be considerate in applause so that all names are heard clearly and the ceremony is not disrupted. Please turn off or place your phone on silent to ensure that all guests may hear and enjoy the ceremony.

FEES

If you have any outstanding fees, please take care of it with Mrs Natasha Robinson before May 5, 2022. Fees, Chromebooks, college books will not be taken on graduation day. If your fees have not been paid, you will not receive your diploma until your account is settled.

GRADUATION ALLIANCE (Scholars currently enrolled in Pre Cal)

All coursework is due May 4, 2022. If you need assistance, please arrive at school tomorrow, May 3, 2022 at 8:00am to work with Ms Sdregas in person to complete your required assignments. I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO WORK WITH MS SDREGAS ON MAY 3, 2022 FOR SUPPORT.  If you are unable to complete this required work by May 4, 2022 you will not participate in graduation nor receive your diploma until it is completed. Again,  I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO WORK WITH MS SDREGAS ON MAY 3, 2022 FOR SUPPORT.

TANF

The TANF High School Graduation Assistance Program through the Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services assists needy families with high school graduation expenses.  Seniors who qualify for this program under the Federal TANF guidelines will receive $150 dollars toward their senior dues.  

Requirements:

• Complete the PRC application form and return it to the school
• Have an active case number with Job and Family Services and record it on the form.  (This number can be found on paperwork from JFS, in your online account, or by calling Job and Family Services.)  If you do not have a number you do not qualify.
• You must list the date of birth and social security number of every member of the account on the application form or you will be denied.
• Notification about TANF applications were sent out in March 2022. For additional questions, contact Mrs Natasha Robinson at the school, 330-744-7923.
• Most families that receive food assistance, cash assistance or have a medical card will qualify as long as you have a case number. 

SENIOR EVENTS 

May 2-4 Senior Chromebook Returns  

May 2-4th Senior Book Returns

May 2-Senior Obstacle Course @ YSU Soccer Field  3:00pm-5:00pm

May 2- Final Senior Class/Parent Zoom Meeting @ 7:00pm

May 3rd- Senior Block Party @ YREC 5:00pm-8:00pm

May 4th-Senior Pics w/cap and gown @ the Penguin on YSU Campus

May 4th- Senior Graduation Rehearsal @ Stambaugh Aud. 10am

May 5th- Graduation-Stambaugh-10AM; Scholars have to report @ 8:30am

As always, we appreciate your continued support, especially during these unprecedented times.  Please do not hesitate to contact the YREC administration if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

YREC Administration

We Are G.R.E.A.T.E.R. Because YOU C.A.R.E.!!!

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