Cannon County High School would like to announce that a very special unique and innovative Graduation Commencement Exercise for the Senior Class of 2020 will be held on Thursday, May 14th, 2020, contingent upon action by the Cannon County Board of Education at its regular monthly meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 7th, 2020. The plan involves videoing groups of the graduating class on a predetermined date adhering to the latest guidance from the Tennessee Department of Education and social distancing guidelines.
This video will be edited by DTC Communications and the entire ceremony will be shown on May 14th, 2020 at 8:00 PM at the Moonlite Drive-In in Woodbury, Tennessee. Each Senior in the CCHS Class of 2020 will receive two car passes for the showing of the graduation ceremony, one pass for the Senior’s vehicle and another pass for an invited guest’s vehicle. Seniors will meet at CCHS at 7:00 PM and will leave the campus at 7:15 PM for an escort by Cannon County and Woodbury Law Enforcement Officials through the Town of Woodbury to the Moonlite Drive-In.
Cannon County Citizens can support the Cannon County High School Class of 2020 by lining the route (adhering to social distancing guidelines) along Main Street (Highway 70S) as the Seniors drive from Cannon County High School to the Moonlite Drive-In located at 931 West Main Street, Woodbury, TN 37190. Radio Station WBRY will be playing the traditional graduation processional song, Pomp and Circumstance, on FM 107.1 and AM 1540, and those community members lining the route can turn up their radios in their vehicles as the CCHS Class of 2020 drive by on Main Street.
The viewing of the 2020 Graduation video will start approximately at 8:00 PM. Diplomas will be handed out at the Moon lite Drive-In after the video showing. ALL Graduates and family members will stay in their vehicles to maintain social distancing during the event. DTC Communications will be airing the video at the same time it is being aired at the Moonlite Drive-In on the DTC Facebook page, DTC Communications website – https://dtc3.tv/, and on DTC Channel 3. Radio Station WBRY will be broadcasting the audio portion on FM 107.1, AM 1540, and livestream audio on the WBRY.com webpage. Cannon Courier will also be sharing the video via their Facebook page.
Cannon County High School Principal Mr. Courtney Nichols commented, “First, I want to apologize that the end of the Class of 2020’s Senior Year has turned out this way. This is not how any of us wanted this year to end. Graduation ceremonies will look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 restrictions. With this being said, it is imperative that ALL Seniors, family members, and the Cannon County community follow the directions that are provided. Our main goal is to keep Faculty and Staff, Students, Parents and others as safe as possible. The administration at CCHS has contemplated many ideas and suggestions that will make this night very special.”
Cannon County Director of Schools Mr. William F. Curtis stated, “A special thanks to CCHS Principal Mr. Courtney Nichols and CCHS Staff for being very creative and innovative for this special Graduation Commencement for the Class of 2020. This class has endured many adversities which previous classes in Cannon County history have not had to face. We are indebted to DTC Communications for videoing this unique Graduation Commencement Exercise; Moonlite Drive-In owners – Tommy and Connie Higgins for the use of their facility; Cannon County Sheriff’s Department, Woodbury Police Department, and Town of Woodbury for assistance with traffic concerns; Doug Combs with Radio Station WBRY for broadcasting; Keith Ready of the Cannon Courier for his assistance; and certainly the members of the Cannon County Board of Education for their support during this unprecedented situation. On Thursday, April 23rd, 2020, at his Daily Press Briefing, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Commissioner of Education Dr. Penny Schwinn announced the COVID-19: Guidance on High School Graduation Ceremonies and Related Activities. Cannon County Schools are adhering to these guidelines with our CCHS 2020 Graduation Commencement Exercise. And further, all the Cannon County Schools Family appreciate the parents/guardians and family members of the CCHS Class of 2020 for their patience and support during all of these changes in their Seniors’ final year at Cannon County High School. This graduating class personifies “We ARE CANNON” and know that OUR MISSION – “Preparing All Our Students for Their Future” through OUR VISION – “The New E3 – ‘Engaged in Excellence Every Day” motivates us to go forward to achieve our Overall Goal: PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT!! Even in challenging situations such as this unprecedented one, Cannon County Schools and in particular, the CCHS Class of 2020 shall indeed, “be one for the History books!”