Events & Information
- 2024 Senior Panoramic
- 2024 Prom
- 2024 Robing (w/ Caps & Gowns)
- 2024 Senior Awards
- 2024 Senior Walk
- 2023-2024 Senior Sunrise and Sunset
- 2024 Baccalaureate
- 2024 Commencement Ceremony
- FAQ
- 2023 Senior Comments for Teachers / Honorees @ Senior Robing Ceremony
- 2023 Senior Scholarships Awards
- 2023 Senior Graduation Photo Ordering Form
2024 Senior Panoramic
SENIOR PANORAMIC
SENIOR PARTICIPATION: |
This is the official G-P senior class photo, and all seniors are asked to participate. |
EVENT DATE & INFO: |
Thursday, April 18, 2024 during 2nd Period |
Ordering information to come
- All students are asked / encouraged to participate in taking this photo during the school day.
2024 Prom
Prom
SENIOR and JUNIOR PARTICIPATION: |
This is a formal event for GPHS juniors and seniors. A dress code will be enforced. |
EVENT DATE & INFO: |
Saturday, April 27, 2023 8:00pm-Midnight Event venue and theme details to come |
Helpful Info:
- All outside guests must have a permission form completed by their home high school administration. These forms can be collected in the GPHS office. The form is due to the GPHS administration office no later than Monday, April 22nd.
- Ticket sale information to come
2024 Robing (w/ Caps & Gowns)
Robing Ceremony | Class of 2024
SENIOR RSVP DEADLINE: |
Monday, April 29, 2024 | CLICK HERE to RSVP | Seniors, when you complete this RSVP form you must ALSO submit the name of a teacher/staff member who has made a great impact on your education and a sentence explaining how. This individual will robe you during the ceremony and be recognized for their contribution to your learning and life. The form requires that you also submit a statement about WHY you have selected this person. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE READ AT THE CEREMONY. The teacher/staff member you choose MUST be a current employee of G-PISD at any campus. You can choose anyone from your school experience here, whether elementary, middle, or high school. |
GUESTS / ATTENDEES: | There are no tickets required, and no RSVPs required for families/guests who would like to attend the event. However, SENIORS must RSVP above to participate by the deadline of April 29th. |
EVENT DATE & INFO: |
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 @ 6 p.m. | Seniors must arrive by 5:30 p.m. and be seated immediately. | Event Location: G-P High School Shirley Rowe Competition Gym (4601 Wildcat Drive in Portland, Texas)
Live streaming of the event provided by our very own GPHS News Crew will be posted the morning of the event 2023 GPHS Robing Ceremony: https://vimeo.com/event/2434764
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What is a Robing Ceremony?
This is a new event for our students beginning this year. Graduating seniors will be robed -- receiving their cap and gown during a celebration and recognition event -- by someone who has greatly helped them throughout their journey to this moment. More information will be provided soon to those being robed (seniors) and those participating in the celebration.
Helpful Event Info:
- RSVPs for student participants MUST be entered using the link above by Monday, April 29, 2024. This is a requirement for planning purposes, and the deadline is solid.
- Doors will open by 5:30 p.m. for all participants and attendees.
- Award recipients (seniors) should arrive on site no later than 5:30 p.m. to find their seat and be in place for the ceremony immediately upon arrival.
- No tickets are required for the audience, however students must RSVP by Monday, April 29th.
- Student and participant attire is "Sunday Best" -- similar to graduation, and aligned with G-PISD dress code.
- Attendee attire is suggested similar to students and participants, as may be desired.
2024 Senior Awards
SENIOR AWARDS Ceremony
SCHOLARSHIP / AWARDS NOTIFICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: | Monday, May 10, 2024 | CLICK HERE to SUBMIT | Scholarship award notifications must be entered in this manner to ensure senior recognition. This includes notice of any/all scholarships being earned by any senior as of the deadline above. No late submission will be read at the Senior Awards Ceremony, but will be posted on this webpage after the ceremony. |
CORDS, STOLES, ACCOLADES AND CERTIFICATES |
Student will be notified by club sponsors if they have earned any cords, stoles, or certificates to be presented at the ceremony. Those students are asked to RSVP by Monday, May 13, 2024 | CLICK HERE TO RSVP | The RSVP link will be open until 11:00pm. |
EVENT DATE & INFO: |
Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 6 p.m. | Seniors must be seated by 5:45pm | Event Location: G-P High School Shirley Rowe Competition Gym (4601 Wildcat Drive in Portland, Texas) Senior Awards will be live streamed by our GP News Crew. The link will be posted here the morning of the event. 2023 GPHS Senior Awards Ceremony: https://vimeo.com/event/2434764 |
What is the Senior Awards Ceremony?
Each year our graduating seniors who have earned scholarships and/or are being awarded by G-P High School with a significant honor are recognized during the Senior Awards Ceremony. In years past, this event was held by invitation only during the school day, given the limited space available in the Charlotte Brown Performing Arts Center.
For this year, the ceremony will be held in the evening to allow ample space/seating for families/attendees and also to ensure most families will be able to attend if desired after the regular work day. We will continue the practice of recognizing only those seniors who are earning honors and/or scholarships, and using the link above families or staff can submit information for any senior recognition before the deadline listed.
Senior Awards to be presented include:
- Top 10 Recognition
- Military Enlistment Stoles
- Hero Red Cord
- Dual Credit Cords
- Scholarships (must be entered in online form by deadline)
- NHS Cords
- National Art Honor Society Cords
- "Who's Who" as elected by G-PHS Teachers
Helpful Event Info:
- Senior scholarship award submissions MUST be entered using the link above by Monday, May 10, 2024. This is a requirement for planning purposes, and the deadline is solid.
- Doors will open by 5:30 p.m. for all participants and attendees.
- Award recipients (seniors) should arrive on site no later than 5:30 p.m. to find their seat and be in place by 5:45 p.m.
- No tickets are required for the audience.
- Student and speaker/presenter attire is "Sunday Best" -- similar to graduation, and aligned with G-PISD dress code.
- Attendee attire is suggested similar to students and participants, as may be desired.
2024 Senior Walk
SENIOR WALK @ G-P ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
ATTENDANCE / PARTICIPATION: | Seniors will have the opportunity to board the appropriate bus to attend, at their choosing on the day of this event. |
EVENT DATE & INFO: | May 20, 2024 @ 8:30 a.m. | Buses load at this time at G-P High School. |
What is a Senior Walk?
G-P High School collaborates with our G-PISD elementary schools to offer seniors the chance to walk the halls of their former elementary campus in full cap and gown with regalia. Our youngest students line the hallways to cheer on our graduating seniors. Inspiration goes both ways -- from our young and aspiring Wildcats who look up to our seniors and from our incredible seniors who offer a source of joy, pride, and desire from among the littlest of G-P learners. This is an invitation-only event held during the school day.
Helpful Event Info:
- G-PISD buses will transport the senior class to a G-PISD elementary school along the schedule provided during the regular school day.
- Each elementary campus -- East Cliff, S.F. Austin, T.M. Clark, and W.C. Andrews -- will be among the destinations a senior can choose to attend.
- Buses will begin loading at 8:30 a.m. on the day of this event.
2023-2024 Senior Sunrise and Sunset
SENIOR Sunrise and SUNSET
What is a "Senior Sunset" event?
Our Student Council (STUCO) is hosting this opportunity for the Class of 2023 to watch the sunset together and spend some time reflecting on the year they have experienced as seniors. This event is the culmination of a prior event -- Senior Sunrise -- in which our seniors come together in the beginning of the year to watch the sun rise and write their own reflections. At the sunset, they will review what they had written and enjoy this memorable opportunity together.
Helpful Event Info:
- This is a senior-only event, and seniors may participate as desired. There is no requirement to attend; completely optional.
- If you have questions, please contact Student Council.
Senior Sunrise is Scheduled!
Senior Sunrise: Friday, September 1, 2023- Ray Akins Wildcats Stadium @sunrise
2024 Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate Ceremony
ATTENDEE / RSVP INFORMATION: | More information will be posted soon, as we are working with our event host organization to determine logistics. It is yet undetermined whether seniors will need to RSVP for this event, however please check this web page for future updates as the event date approaches. Thank you! |
EVENT DATE & INFO: | Sunday, May 19, 2024 |
What is a Baccalaureate Ceremony?
This type of ceremony offers an opportunity for reflection and pause, including moments of silence and/or the potential for religious speakers/celebrants. Like other events, it is entirely optional and is a celebration that our community has provided for our seniors at a location that is not on school property. We will soon be provided with information about this year's event from a host group/organization, and upon receipt will release more information. Stay tuned, thank you!
Helpful Event Info:
- Coming soon!
- Note: This is not a school-sponsored event, however school staff can assist in answering questions. Please see the "ASK A QUESTION" button at the bottom of this web page to submit any questions you may have regarding this event, and we will provide transparency / information for all families on this web page. Thank you!
2024 Commencement Ceremony
COMMENCEMENT / GRADUATION Ceremony
ATTENDEES / GUESTS: | No tickets are required for attendance to this event. Guidelines for events at the stadium must be followed in addition to any/all other guidelines set by the campus/district. |
EVENT DATE & INFO: |
Thursday, May 23, 2024 @ 8 p.m. | Seniors must report to the Shirley Rowe Competition Gym by 6:30 p.m. | Gates open at 7:30 p.m. for guest seating at the stadium. | Event Location: Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium (4600 Wildcat Drive in Portland, Texas) REHEARSALS will be the same morning (May 23rd) at 8:30am. Students will meet in the competition gym to begin. |
What is a Commencement / Graduation Ceremony?
This is the moment our seniors have all been waiting for, and the moment their families, teachers, and staff have helped prepare them for since their earliest years. It is a time of joy and reflection, and is a formal ceremony. We plan to make this a celebration full of honor and recognition for our graduates, and ask that all attendees join us in lending this event and especially our graduates their full attention. The highest degree of decorum and community pride is requested and expected at this most exciting and memorable of all senior celebrations!
Helpful Event Info:
- All guidelines for stadium events must be followed, and will be enforced. This is a requirement set forth by the school district, campus, and law enforcement for the safety of all attendees. Please check this web page prior to the event for further details.
- The stadium will open at 7:30 p.m. for guest seating. Audience members requiring assistance to their seat may enter at 7 p.m.
- Award recipients (seniors) should arrive on site and report to the Shirley Rowe Competition Gym no later than 6:30 p.m. for event prep and processional order.
- No tickets are required for this event.
- Student and participant attire is "Formal / Sunday Best" -- similar to graduation, and aligned with G-PISD dress code.
- Attendee attire is suggested similar to students and participants.
- We are planning to live stream this event for our families. Please check this web page on the day of the event to access a web link (to be posted here).
If weather does not permit us to hold this outdoor event on the evening scheduled, the same event details will be in effect for the following night -- Friday, May 24, 2024.
FAQ
Q: What visitation and participation will be allowed for parents and other guests that would like to watch the senior walk at the elementary campuses?
A: Each campus will have their own senior walk layout. It is best to contact that elementary campus to inquire about this.
Q: May students decorate their graduation caps?
A: No, decorated caps during the graduation ceremony are not permitted. All regalia for the commencement ceremony should be school issued/approved.
Q: How do I submit my student's acceptance into a US military branch (and subsequent scholarship)?
A: These names will be given to us by the military branches representatives. You do not need to enter these unless you would like to add a signing bonus amount.
Q: Will audience members be allowed to use confetti canons and noise makers at the ceremonies?
A: No, we ask that, out of respect for all attendees, maintenance/custodial department, and the city of Portland, loud noisemakers or items that would be scattered and require additional cleanup are not used in the celebration.
Q: Are Eagle Scout cords considered part of school-related regalia?
A: Yes, if your senior has earned the Eagle Scout cord, this cord will be announced at the awards ceremony and will be worn at graduation. Please make sure to submit the award of this cord in the link for award/scholarship submissions in the Senior Awards section of this webpage.
2023 Senior Comments for Teachers / Honorees @ Senior Robing Ceremony
2023 Senior Scholarships Awards
Diego | Aguillon | Buc Days Port of Corpus Christi Scholarship-Leadership program | $3,500.00 |
E.ON Higher Education Fund for San Pat County Scholarships | $1,000.00 | ||
Reanna | Aguirre | OLLU Presidential Scholarship | $18,000.00 |
OLLU Campus Visit Scholarship | $1,000.00 | ||
Khalid | Alabi | Del Mar College Scholarship | $500.00 |
Abigail | Becka | USA DeBusk | $12,000.00 |
Laura | Bennett | Mays Business Honors Scholarship | $20,00.00 |
National Honor Society Semi Finalist | $3,200.00 | ||
Texas A&M University- Opportunity Award Scholarship | $500.00 | ||
Texas A&M Coastal Club Scholarship | $1,000.00 | ||
Texas A&M Coastal Club Scholarship | $4,500.00 | ||
E.On High Education Fund for San Patricio County | $1,000.00 | ||
Aggie Mom's Club Scholarship | $300.00 | ||
Ainesh | Bhakta | University of Houston Academic Excellence Scholarship | $8,000.00 |
Kyra | Blundell | Islander Scholarship | $1,500 |
Valeria | Casillas | TAMCC Islander Scholarship | $1,500.00 |
Lulac National Scholarship Fund | $500.00 | ||
Anika | Cluff | E.On High Education Fund for San Patricio County | $1,000.00 |
Carly | Culbreth | Legacy Preschool of Portland | $1,000.00 |
Blake | Farr | Billy and Lu Beard- | $2,500.00 |
TAMU-CC Presidential Scholarship | $20,000.00 | ||
E. On Higher Education Fund for San Patricio County Scholarship | $1,000.00 | ||
Coastal Bend Community Foundation- Richard L Strawn Accounting Scholarship | $6,000.00 | ||
Taelor | Fritz | Sandy Judd Memorial Scholarship | $1,500.00 |
Ryan | Fudge | University of Waterloo Presidental Scholarship | $2,000.00 |
Memorial University Horizon's Entranace Scholarship | $1,500.00 | ||
Isabella | Garcia | UTSA Distinguised Presidential Scholarship | $2,000.00 |
Khalid | Gholsby | Southwestern Assemblies of God University | $11,000.00 |
Langston Univerdsity | $8,000.00 | ||
Chance | Hardwick | Coastal A&M Club Scholarship | $500.00 |
San Patricio County Association of Realtors | $2,000.00 | ||
E.on Climate & Renewables North America | $1,000.00 | ||
San Patricio Area Go Texas Schoalrship | $1,000.00 | ||
Baylor University | $76,000.00 | ||
Aggie Mom's Club Scholarship | $300.00 | ||
Portland Masonic Lodge | $1,000.00 | ||
William Hayden | Hardwick | Golf Scholarship-University of Houston-Victoria | $20,000.00 |
UHV Commitment Scholarship | $1,200.00 | ||
UHV President Award | $2,500.00 | ||
Margo | Hatton | Mays Business Student Scholarship | $20,000.00 |
Texas A&M Community Connections Scholarship | $3,000.00 | ||
TAMU Tution Support Award | $1,500.00 | ||
Chatwork Civic Club Scholarship | |||
Gabriella | Herrera | Del Mar College Scholarship | $5,000.00 |
Faith | Heslip | EON Higher education foundation for San pat county | $1,000.00 |
OBU Founder's Academic County Scholarship | $60,000.00 | ||
OBU church staff department scholarship | $1,000.00 | ||
Sarah | Heslip | Crusader Scholarship | $2,757.00 |
Dean Scholarship | $40,000.00 | ||
LaRoe Endawed Scholarship | $3,000.00 | ||
EON Higher Education Foundation for San Pat County | $1,000.00 | ||
KM Cares Premier Real Estate Scholarship | $1,000.00 | ||
Portland Masonic Lodge | $1,000.00 | ||
Portland Masonic Lodge | $1,500.00 | ||
Hailey | Hesseltine | Merit Scholarship -Texas State | $1,500.00 |
Katrina Elizabeth | Horst | Coastal A&M Club Scholarship | $1,000.00 |
Aransas/San Patricio County Master Gardeners | $1,000.00 | ||
San Patricio Area Go Texas Schoalrship | $1,500.00 | ||
E.On Higher Education Fund for San Patricio County Scholarship | $1,000.00 | ||
Aggie Mom's Club Scholarship | $750.00 | ||
Kadon | Howard | Aggie Mom's Club Scholarship | $300.00 |
Coastal A&M Club Scholarship | $500.00 | ||
E.ON Higher Education Fund for San Patricio County Scholarship | $1,000.00 | ||
Sophia | Jimenez | Yale Scholarship-Yale UNiversity | $335,440.00 |
NEC Ramiro De La Paz Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | ||
Flint Hills Discovery Scholarship | $1,500.00 | ||
Abby | Krisl | Texas State Distinguished Scholarship | $16,000.00 |
General Federation of Women's Club-Monday Club | $1,000.00 | ||
Aransas Pass Extension Education Club | $600.00 | ||
Ian | Longoria | University of Incarnate Word- Presidential Scholarship | $80,000.00 |
Texas A&M Corpus Chrisiti-Scholar Scholarship | $12,000.00 | ||
Billy and LuBeard Scholarship-CBCF | $2,500.00 | ||
E.ON Higher Education Fund for San Patricio County Scholarship | $1,000.00 | ||
Dale | Loveland | Colorado School of Mines Provost Award Scholarship-School of Mines | $40,000.00 |
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Merit Scholar | $96,000.00 | ||
John Nesbit Scholarship | $2,000.00 | ||
CBYSA-Cooley/Gonzales Memorial Scholarship | $750.00 | ||
Rylee | Martinez | US Navy Tuition Assistance | $18,000.00 |
Jaden | Mcclary | Garner Buford | $1,000.00 |
Jordan | Malone | Presidential Scholarship -Trinidad State College | $1,920.00 |
Basketball Athletic Scholarship- Trinidad Basketball | $9,000.00 | ||
Sophia | Martinez | TAMU-CC Achieve Scholar Scholarship | $12,000.00 |
Billy and Lu Beard Scholarship | $2,500.00 | ||
E.On Higher Education Fund for San Patricio County Scholarship | $1,000.00 | ||
Skyla | Martini | Texas State Academic Scholarship | $6,000.00 |
Elisabeth | Miller | Distinguished Young Woman of San Patricio and Texas Spirit Award | $500.00 |
Andrew Sutter Memorial Scholarship | $20,000.00 | ||
University of Mississippi- Stamps Foundation Scholarship | $192,000.00 | ||
University of Alabama- National Merit Scholarship | $210,000.00 | ||
Buc Days Leadership Scholarship-Port of Corpus Chrsiti | $3,500.00 | ||
Texas A&M College Station-Brown Foundation Scholarship | $100,000.00 | ||
Case Western Reserve University Scholarship | $160,000.00 | ||
Law Day Contest -State Bar of Texas | $750.00 | ||
University of Tulsa- National Merit Scholarship | $265,000.00 | ||
University of Oklahoma-National Merit Scholarship | $100,000.00 | ||
Abigail | Molone | UTSA Distinguished Presidental Scholarship | $14,000.00 |
Preston | Moore | Portland Masonic Lodge | $1,000.00 |
Brooke | Moreno | Buc Days Leadership Program-Buc Days Port of Corpus Christi | $3,500.00 |
Texas A&M Kingsville- Presidential Merit Scholarship | $32,000.00 | ||
San Patricio Area Go Texan Scholarship | $2,500.00 | ||
KM Premier Real Estate Scholarship | $1,000.00 | ||
Catholic Daughters of America | $2,000.00 | ||
Buc Days Pirate Queen Scholarship | $4,000.00 | ||
Texas Edge Scholarship | $1,000.00 | ||
Vincent | Nguyen | TAMU Kingsville Presidential Scholarship | $24,000.00 |
UTSA Distinguished Presidental Scholarship | $14,000.00 | ||
UT at Austin-Texas Excellence Scholarship | $20,000.00 | ||
Chloe | Poenisch | Texas State University- Achievement Scholarship | $32,000.00 |
Texas A&M Corpus Christi Presidential Scholar | $20,000.00 | ||
Mason | Rodrigue | University of York Be Exceptional 60th Year Anniversary | $10,000.00 |
Baylor Distinguished Scholars Scholarship | $80,000.00 | ||
Layla | Rodriguez | Texas A&M | $500.00 |
Del Mar Art | $1,500.00 | ||
Makayla | Rodriguez | Coastal Bend A&M Scholarship | $500.00 |
Aleena | Roy | Flint Hills Discovery Scholarship | $1,500.00 |
Texas A&M Corpus Christi Achive Scholarship | $12,000.00 | ||
Honors Scholarship- TAMUCC Honors Program | $4,000.00 | ||
E.ON Higher Education Foundation for San Pat County | $1,000.00 | ||
Billy & Lu Beard Scholarship | $2,500.00 | ||
Area Go Texas San Patricio | $2,000.00 | ||
The Roche Family Scholarship | $600.00 | ||
Matthew | Rush | Linda& Joe Fowler Enginerring Scholarship | $16,000.00 |
Opportunity Award Schoalrship | $1,000.00 | ||
Mckenzie | Saathoff | Faculty Scholarship-TCU | $88,000 |
Alumni Scholarship-College of Wooster | $12,000 | ||
E.ON Higher Education Fund for San Patricio County Scholarship-Coastal Bend Community Foundation | $1,000 | ||
Distinguished Scholar-SMU | $100,000 | ||
Dean's Scholarship-The College of Wooster | $156,000 | ||
Merit Scholarship-College of Wooster | $48,000 | ||
CITGO Scholar-Citgo Petroleum Corporation | $16,000 | ||
Rose-Hulman Merit Scholar-Rose-Hulman | $104,000 | ||
Merit Scholar-Rose-Hulman | $20,000 | ||
Presidents Scholarship UMHB | $72,000 | ||
Quinn | Smith | UT of Dallas Academic Excellence Schoalrship | $40,000 |
Rice University The Rice Investment Scholarship | $249,900 | ||
University of North Texas Excellence Dean's Scholarship | $32,000.00 | ||
University of Texas at San Antonio Distinguised Presidential Scholarship | $16,000 | ||
E.ON Higher Education Fund for San Patricio County Scholarship | $1,000 | ||
Mihail | Stegall | TAMUCC Presidential Scholarship | $20,000 |
TAMUCC Music Scholarship | $2,000 | ||
G-P Band Scholarship | $500 | ||
Sebastian | Stetson | Dean's Achivement Scholarship | $72,000 |
William | Tillman | US NAVY | $10,000.00 |
Alfonso | Torres | Del Mar College Foundation Scholarship | $500.00 |
Isreal | Trevino | Air Force | $4,000.00 |
Noah | Turner | Amarillo College Baseball Scholarship | $16,000.00 |
Jose | Vasquez | Portland NorthBay Lions Club Scholarship | $1,000.00 |
IBC Bank | $1,000.00 | ||
Stephanie | Vasquez | E.ON Higher Education Foundation for San Pat County | $1,000.00 |
CITGO Distinguised Scholars Scholarship | $1,000.00 | ||
Portland Masonic Lodge | $1,000.00 | ||
San Patricio Area Go Texas Schoalrship | $1,000.00 | ||
Tommy | Velasquez | Aransas Pass Moose Lodge Scholarship | $500.00 |
Alexa | Vest | Ranger College | $4,500.00 |
Howard College | $6,650.00 | ||
Kiera | Vest | Wharton County Junior College | $20,000.00 |
Joshua | Villela | Bold Promise Scholarship (4 Years of college covered)-UTSA | $44,000.00 |
Coastallife Credit Union | $1,500.00 | ||
Levi |
Welch |
TTUPresidential Merit Scholareship | $4,000.00 |
GPHS Scholarship total | |||
$3,504,417.oo |
2023 Senior Graduation Photo Ordering Form
Senior Caps, Gowns & Regalia
G-P High School seniors will have the first opportunity to wear their graduation gowns at a Robing Ceremony on May 7, 2024 (senior RSVPS required by April, 29th for this event -- please see the information above!).
In addition to the standard cap and gown, seniors may be earning and awarded official regalia as presented during the Senior Awards Ceremony, CTE Awards Ceremony, and/or for military enlistment. This is the only approved regalia that can be worn during graduation. If you have questions about senior regalia, please email Monica Waggoner at mwaggoner@g-pisd.org. Thank you!
Questions?
No problem at all, we are glad to make sure we provide information and answers for our families. Please click the image below to submit a question about any senior event and we'll be glad to update this page with more info as needed. Thanks, G-P!