*THIS DAY IS FOR SENIORS ONLY!
On Thursday, May 7th Senior Caps, Gowns, and Graduation Supplies can be picked up. On that day we are also having some other drop off and picks ups. We will have 6 areas for all Seniors to visit on May 7 during your time on campus.

Graduating Class of 2020,
Please read the messages below and send in your video and senior profile information to gchs2020seniors@gmail.com. If you have any questions, please email any of the following staff:
Kelly Swafford: kswafford@gadsdencityschools.org
Richelle Williams: rwilliams@gadsdencityschools.org
Principal Young: kyoung@gadsdencityschools.org
Also, if you would like to pay fees on Thursday, May 7th, please bring your fee payment and statement in an envelope with your name on it to cap & gown pick up. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Reagan Lowe at rlowe@gadsdencityschools.org
Senior Videos
We want everyone in Etowah County to know how awesome our seniors are, and we plan to spread the word across social media in May. Along with static profiles (which you’ll receive an email about soon), we want as many seniors as possible to submit a short video that tells what you were involved in at GCHS and what you plan to do after school.
An example of a similar video from another school can be found here: https://twitter.com/nagleee/status/1252686248537468928?s=20
https://twitter.com/i/status/1253045221891493889
Here’s all you need to do:
- Wear a tshirt that represent your college choice, or a jersey or shirt that represents an activity you were involved in during high school. If you do not have that on hand, a Gadsden City High School tshirt or any nice top will work.
- Stand in front of an attractive outdoor background like your front porch or some trees in your yard.
- Record a :15 to :30 message that does the following:
1) Opens with “Hi My name is ….,”
2.) list a few things you were involved in during high school
3.) mention your plans after high school like “I plan to attend the University of Alabama and major in ….,” “I will be joining the Army,” “I have accepted a job with ….”
4) end your video with, “We are stronger together, because Together We are the Titans.”
Email your video to gchs2020seniors@gmail.com by Friday, May 8. Please keep an eye on your email in case we have any follow-up questions.
Videos will be posted on Facebook to the GCHS College & Career Ready page and other Gadsden City related pages.
Senior profiles
Once again, we cannot help bragging about what an amazing group of students our 2020 seniors are. We plan to cover up Facebook and Instagram with short bios of as many of you as we can. Please answer the questions below and return this email with a senior picture so we can include you in this effort.
Be sure to include your name and an appropriate snapshot or professional photo of you by yourself.
Also, include a response to at least two of the following:
Favorite GCHS memory:
Two favorite activities you were involved in:
Favorite Teacher:
What will you be doing after high school:
If you are aware of any scholarships you have received at this point, list them here:
If going to college, list your anticipated major:
Email this information back to gchs2020seniors@gmail.com by Friday, May 8. Be sure to include the senior photo you would like us to use. Please keep an eye on your email in case we have any follow-up questions.
A sample of what these profiles will look like is attached above.
Profiles will be posted on Facebook and Instagram to the GCHS College & Career Ready page and other Gadsden City related accounts.
Best Wishes,
Mr. Young
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