GHS HONORARY DIPLOMAS

 NOMINATION FORM FOR GHS HONORARY DIPLOMA

PURPOSE:

To acknowledge and celebrate individuals who are part of the GHS community who are not GHS graduates, but whose extraordinary achievements or support of GHS traditions represent the character and spirit of a legendary Red Elephant.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF HONOREES:

•  Candidates for an honorary diploma must be living and able to accept the diploma at GHS's graduation ceremony.
• Candidates may have attended but must not have graduated from Gainesville High School, EE Butler High or Fair Street High.
• Gainesville City School System faculty, staff or board members will not be eligible for nomination until three years after active service has ended.
• Honorees will be clearly aligned with the mission of GHS and will fulfill one or more of the following:

1. An individual who has made a notable contribution of time, talents, or resources to GHS
2. An individual who inspires and encourages current and past GHS students
3. A  member of the Gainesville business, civic, health, education or philanthropic community that makes a significant contribution to the local community.
4. A non-community member with direct ties to GHS who achieves state or national prominence.
5. A community member who achieves state or national prominence.

GENERAL GUIDELINES:

• The selection committee will be the GHS Governing Council plus the honoree(s) from the previous year.
• Nominations may be made by any GHS student, alumni, past or present employee, and past or present member of GCSS School Board or GHS Governing Council.
• None or up to three Honorary Degrees will be conferred in any given year, but the GHS Governing Council may make exceptions.
• Nominees from one year may be considered in future years.
• Nomination forms will be available on the school's website (see below).
• The deadline to receive completed nomination forms is April 15.
• The GHS Governing Council will decide and notify Honoree by May 1.
• The Honoree's name(s) will be announced prior to graduation.
• Honorary Diplomas will be presented annually during the GHS commencement ceremony, and the honoree will wear cap and gown to publically receive the diploma.

NOMINATION FORM FOR GHS HONORARY DIPLOMA