Derry Area sets virtual graduation for June 10
Derry Area has joined other school districts across the state in abandoning the traditional commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 for a virtual one.
Superintendent Eric Curry told the school board Thursday that “we are fairly confident” the virtual commencement ceremony on June 10 will be held on the last day of school, unless there are some unforeseen changes.
Curry said he hopes that sometime over the summer, at a date not yet announced, the school officials will be able to say goodbye to the graduating class “in a personal way.”
Derry Area School Director Sean Kemmerer said the district will explore options for the seniors to have the graduation ceremonies they deserve.
Derry also is following the guidelines against large gatherings and canceling the high school prom that was planned for May 8.
Joe Napsha is a TribLive reporter covering Irwin, North Huntingdon and the Norwin School District. He also writes about business issues. He grew up on Neville Island and has worked at the Trib since the early 1980s. He can be reached at jnapsha@triblive.com.
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