Seniors

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 on their imminent graduation! The Golden Word has organized all relevant and available information into a detailed calendar for ease of use. Feel free to interact with the calendar and add the full version to your own Google Calendar to make sure you don’t miss a single event! Under the calendar is also the most recent copy of Ms. Chavez’s letter to the Class of 2024.

Latest Senior Update: Click here to submit your senior quote for publication on thegoldenword.org.

Sign up for the senior Remind, text the code that matches the first letter of your last name to 81010
Remind will be a major tool for text reminders throughout the year. This is the same account that we
have used since your freshman year, so many of you have already subscribed.
A-E = @2024a-e2 F-J = @2024f-j K-N = @2024k-n2
O-R = @2024o-r S-T = @2024s-t U-Z = @2024u-z

First off, you will be required to be in our graduation dress code to participate in Cibola’s
commencement ceremonies. The dress code is as follows:
1. White cap and gown with gold stole purchased from campus specialties. Campus
Specialties met with seniors during advisory on Sept 18. If you missed the class meeting,
please grab a catalog and order form from the bookshelf outside of B4.
● Orders may be placed online.
https://www.campusspecialtiesinc.com/schools/cibola-high-school
● Orders may be placed in person at Campus Specialties. 1529 Eubank Blvd # B,
Albuquerque, NM 87112
● Caps and gowns are not delivered until May 16th, 2024.

2. Students must wear a white dress with white or nude dress shoes, or black skirts with a
white blouse and black shoes, or black slacks with a white dress shirt, black tie and black
shoes. Traditional cultural attire may be worn under the cap and gown. Questions about
attire should be directed to Ms. Chavez.

● Prom – May 4, 2024.
● PowderPuff – May 1st, 2024
● Senior Finals – May 13th and 14th
● Senior BBQ – Optional. Tentatively scheduled for May 16, 6pm. The BBQ is not required, but
it is fun and free!
● Caps and Gown handout 5/20, 12:00 am.
● Grad walks. May 21st. We will do Graduate Walks at our neighborhood elementary schools
and James Monroe. While this is not required, the students that have participated in the past
have found these “walks” to be a highlight of their graduation experience. More details to
follow.
● Honors Assembly, Monday May 20th Required for all students that plan to participate in
Graduation – 6:30 pm – Cibola gym
● At 5:00 pm all graduates must report to Cibola for graduation rehearsal followed
by the Senior Awards Assembly. The Awards Assembly begins at 6:30pm. Doors
will open at 6:00.
● Attendance, in full graduation attire, is mandatory. Full graduation attire means
cap, gown, and stole, white dress or black slacks with white dress shirt
underneath.

● Graduation is Wednesday, May 22nd. The ceremony begins at 9:30 am at Tingley Coliseum.
Graduates will be asked to show up by 7:30 am.
o There are no tickets required for admission.
o Doors open at 8:30 am for spectators.
o Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
o Noisemakers, glass vases, balloons, and signs are prohibited.
o ADA seating available.
o Outside food and drink is not permitted.
o Only clear bags are allowed. No purses or backpacks unless they are completely clear.
o All guests will be asked to enter through metal detectors.

These times are subject to change as the dates approach. I encourage you to please subscribe to
the Class of 2024 remind.com account so that you are always informed of the latest information.

Thank you,
Jeanine Chavez
Activities Director, Cibola High School