79th Annual Commencement Exercise

Carnegie’s 79th Annual Commencement Exercises will be held on Sunday, September 13^th, 2026, at 2:00 PM at:

On this special day, the academic achievements of our graduating Class of 2026 will be publicly acknowledged. This day has been planned for you, belongs to you, and belongs to your family!

Capture the spirit of the occasion by offering your full cooperation and participation. 100% attendance is expected.

Graduation Rehearsal

We have not had the need for a formal rehearsal in 79 years, and with your cooperation, this record will be maintained. Additional instructions will be provided by Carnegie faculty and staff at the Troy Athens High School Auditorium before the ceremony begins.

Commencement Day Requirements

On Commencement Day, we will require your full cooperation in the following ways:

• Please be punctual.
• Arrive at the auditorium by 12:45 PM. Doors will open to parents and guests at 1:00 PM.
• Dress requirements for men and women:
  • Wear clean, white scrubs or a clean, white uniform. White lab coats are acceptable but are not mandatory.
  • Wear clean shoes.
  • Please do not wear excessive jewelry.
  • Do not wear perfume or cologne.
  • Hair must be worn up and off the collar.
• Graduates are requested to assemble in the cafeteria and await instructions from the faculty and staff.
• Please pay close attention when instructions are given regarding the line-up order, auditorium seating arrangements, and on-stage protocol.
• Before the Commencement Ceremony begins, make arrangements to secure your personal belongings, including purses and cell phones. Graduates must enter the auditorium without carrying any personal items.
• Cell phones are not permitted. Please do not chew gum during the ceremony.

Information to Remember

• The Commencement Ceremony lasts approximately 60–90 minutes. When possible, we ask that you limit your guests to adults or young adults. Infants and small children may find it difficult to remain quiet for this length of time.
• Commencement Exercises begin at 2:00 PM.
• Convenient, free parking is available behind the school, near the football field. You may enter from Wattles Road, which leads directly to the back of the school near the auditorium, or enter from John R Road and continue to the back of the school.
• Complimentary commencement announcements are being provided electronically to our graduates. Feel free to share the good news of your professional and educational accomplishments electronically with your family and friends.
• Diplomas will be mailed to graduates who have successfully completed Carnegie training and all Clinical/Externship requirements and have satisfied all financial obligations to the school.

The following additional stipulation applies:

Graduates from all allied health programs are required to complete and submit their Clinical/Externship paperwork as outlined in the Externship Policy guidelines. A final evaluation of the student’s Clinical/Externship proficiency must be received by the school office before a diploma can be issued.

Placement Assistance

We are pleased to see that many of you have been placed in allied health positions before graduation. We also commend those who have taken the personal initiative to identify and apply for allied health positions that appeal to them. Motivation and initiative will always be important keys to your personal career success.

Please keep in touch with the Placement Office for assistance and job referrals. Medical employers frequently contact the school’s Placement Office with immediate staffing needs or post career opportunities on Indeed.com.

Please cooperate with our Placement Coordinator, Ms. Grace Ripley, and follow up on employment opportunities as soon as they become available.

We recommend remaining at your first job for at least one year. This will help you gain the work experience needed for career advancement and establish a dependable employment record.