Ladue Plans Out of Doors Graduation Exercises

Ladue Horton Watkins High is planning its annual commencement exercise on Sunday, May 19, 5 p.m., in the football stadium. The last several years, graduation ceremonies have been moved in doors due to the threat of severe weather.

This year's class is made up of 323 graduates; 176 females and 147 males.

This marks the 61st graduation ceremonies for the high school. Ladue graduated its first class of seniors in 1952.

If the ceremonies are moved indoors, each graduating senior will be given six tickets for family and guests. In the past, there has always been ample room in the Nielson Gymnasium.

Parking on campus is somewhat limited. Shuttle buses will run between Ladue Middle School and Conway Elementary to the high school. Handicapped parking will be available on both the north and south parking lots. Golf carts will be available for rides to the stadium for those who need it.

No tickets are required for the outdoor graduation which is free and open to the public.