For Immediate Release April 6, 2011

VCS 2011 Graduation Schedule Announced

DAYTONA BEACH—Graduation ceremonies will be held for area high schools beginning May 20 and ending May 22. Admission will be $2 per person. Parking will be $5 for ceremonies held at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center. Tickets will be presold at each of the high schools. Below is a list of the district's graduation ceremonies and information relating to the graduating classes of 2011.

Atlantic High School Graduation: Saturday, May 21, 4 p.m., Daytona Beach Ocean Center Approximate number of graduates: 282 Baccalaureate: Tuesday, May 10, 7 p.m., Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Port Orange Senior Awards: Tuesday, May 17, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church Class Motto: “What lies behind us, and what lies ahead of us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Class Song: “King and Queens” by 30 Seconds to Mars Class Colors: silver, teal and black Class Flower: Peach Hibiscus

DeLand High School Graduation: Sunday, May 22, noon, Daytona Beach Ocean Center Approximate number of graduates: 660 Senior Awards: Thursday, April 28, 6:30 p.m., DeLand High School Auditorium Baccalaureate: Monday, May 16, 6:30 p.m., Stetson Baptist Church Class Motto: “We’re so good we’re #1 twice.” Class Song: “Forever Young” Class Colors: green, black and gold Class Flower: Sunflower

Deltona High School Graduation: Sunday, May 22, 4 p.m., Daytona Beach Ocean Center Approximate number of graduates: 625 Baccalaureate: Tuesday, May 10, 7 p.m., Deltona Alliance Church (Deltona Blvd.) Senior Awards: Thursday, May 12, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium Class Motto: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. You are the ones who’ll decide where you’ll go. Oh the places you’ll go.” – Dr. Suess Class Song: “Little Wonders” by Rob Thomas Class Colors: royal blue and silver Class Flower: Lily

Mainland High School Graduation: Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m., Daytona Beach Ocean Center Approximate number of graduates: 360 Senior Awards: Tuesday, May 10, 7 p.m., Peabody Auditorium Baccalaureate: Friday, May 20, 7 p.m. Providence Church (Fentress Blvd.) Class Motto: “Life brings us tears, smiles and memories – the tears dry, the smiles fade, but the memories last forever.” Class Song: “On My Way” by Phil Collins Class Colors: blue and gold Class Flower: Lotus Blossom

New Smyrna Beach High School Graduation: Saturday, May 21, 12:30 p.m., Daytona Beach Ocean Center Approximate number of graduates: 420 Baccalaureate: Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church of New Smyrna Beach Senior Awards: Thursday, May 19, 6:30 p.m., New Smyrna Beach High School Auditorium Class Motto: "You have the brains in your head. You have the feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where you go.” – Dr. Suess Class Song: “No Such Thing” by John Mayer Class Colors: red, black and white Class Flower: Amaryllis

Pine Ridge High School Graduation: Sunday, May 22, 8 p.m., Daytona Beach Ocean Center Approximate number of graduates: 459 Baccalaureate: Tuesday, May 10, 7 p.m., Deltona Lakes Baptist Church Senior Awards: Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m., Auditorium Class Motto: “When your life flashes before your eyes, make sure you have plenty to watch.” Class Song: “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts Class Colors: black, teal, and gold Class Flower: White Rose

Seabreeze High School Graduation: Friday, May 20, 4 p.m., Daytona Beach Ocean Center Approximate number of graduates: 480 Senior Awards: Monday, May 16, 6 p.m., Auditorium Baccalaureate: Thursday, May 19, 6 p.m., Prince of Peace Catholic Church Class Motto: “Life is a one ticket ride, hold on tight and sit in the front row.” Class Song: "Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey Class Colors: red and white Class Flower: Stargazer

Spruce Creek High School Graduation: Friday, May 20, 8 p.m., Daytona Beach Ocean Center Approximate number of graduates: 600 Senior Awards: Monday, May 16, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach Baccalaureate: Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach Class Motto: "Be the change you wish to see in the world." – Gandhi Class Song: “100 Years” by Five for Fighting Class Colors: blue and silver Class Flower: Peace Rose

Taylor Middle-High School Graduation: Saturday, May 21, 8 p.m., Edmunds Center, Stetson University Approximate number of graduates: 100 Senior Awards: Wednesday, May 11, 6:30 p.m., Taylor Middle-High School Auditorium Baccalaureate: Friday, May 20, 7 p.m., Community Christian Assembly, Pierson Class Motto: “Life just is. Go with it. Grow with it. Live and let live.” – Anonymous Class Song: "Lessons Learned” by Carrie Underwood Class Colors: black and gold Class Flower: Daisy -30- Media Contact: Nancy Wait, director of community information (386) 734-7190, 255-6475 or 427-5223, extension 20230

VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS Post Office Box 2118 DeLand, 32721-2118 c:/grad11