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Gwinnett schools make plans for in-person graduation ceremonies
By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
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ATLANTA - Class of 2021 graduates in Gwinnett County will get to walk across a stage in cap-and-gown to receive their diploma in person, according to an announcement from the school district.
Gwinnett County Public School released preliminary plans and guidelines for in-person commencement ceremonies on Monday.
The majority of commencement ceremonies will be held from May 29 through May 31.
Six Gwinnett high schools including small Lawrenceville-based schools Phoenix High School and Gwinnett Online Campus will host ceremonies on their own campuses.
The majority of high schools will host graduation ceremonies indoors at Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth, or at one of the Infinite Energy Center s event halls.
Monday marked the first day Georgia educators became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Districts across the state are hosting vaccination events or coordinating with local departments of health to get teachers vaccinated.
Gwinnett County Public Schoolâs newest high school launched a Key Club with support from Kiwanis International.
Kiwanis International chartered the McClure Health Science High School chapter of Key Club, according to a press release.
Kiwanis Club of Duluth/Norcross, the sponsoring organization, hosted a virtual induction for eleven members of McClureâs new club. McClure Assistant Principal Shanti Howard presented a Key Club banner to teacher and adviser Karen Achille and student member Valery Zamora-Bernal. Kiwanis Club of Duluth/Norcross President Gary Martin and adviser Virginia Kaler participated in the induction of the Key Club.
McClure Health Science High School Key Club officers are President Taelynn Walton, Vice President Mariame Barrywright, Secretary Shirley Licona and Treasurer Kelly Xie.