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D99 Seniors: Don't Wear High-Heels at Graduation

School officials request students wear flat-soled shoes to avoid damaging the synthetic football fields.

As graduation ceremonies for both schools are being held in the outdoor stadiums this year, school officials are kindly requesting that anyone planning on stepping onto the synthetic football fields avoid wearing high-heels.

The request mainly applies to students, but all visitors should be aware that high-heels can damage the turf. Officials are requesting people wear flat-soled shoes instead.

Other graduation notes:

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• Ceremonies for both schools will be held on Friday, June 1, with 's ceremony at 5 p.m. and 's at 7 p.m.

• For South High, parking is available in the lots surrounding the school. At North High, parking is available in the west parking lot, streets throughout the area, and the Jewel on Ogden. Parking is NOT allowed at or .

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