Fairfield HS seniors continue tradition despite COVID restrictions
Fairfield seniors continue tradition despite COVID restrictions By Lauren Minor | May 19, 2021 at 8:56 AM EDT - Updated May 19 at 10:04 AM
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (FOX19) - Students at Fairfield High School say COVID-19 restrictions won’t stop the class of 2021 from continuing an annual tradition.
Each year leading up to graduation, the seniors walk through the hallways of their elementary school, wearing their cap and gown.
They stop and say hello to former teachers and get a chance to take a trip down memory lane.
Elementary school students also make signs to cheer on all the seniors and their accomplishments.
FAIRFIELD – Unlike last year, Fairfield Senior High School’s Class of 2021 will have a prom.
They will get to visit their former elementary schools. Seniors will also have an in-person graduation at the Cintas Center at Xavier University.
But none of the events will look like they did in past years due to COVID-19 restrictions.
“The seniors didn’t have anything – no junior prom, no homecoming,’’ said Principal Bill Rice. “We’re trying to give them some normalcy through a balance of traditional and being safe.”
Senior prom
This weekend’s prom is being held in the high school’s arena instead of an outside venue. There will be 347 attendees – seniors only and their guests from within the district. Masks must be worn and formal attire is required.
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