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Graduations next Saturday
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The graduation ceremonies for Liberty County schools are scheduled for Saturday, May 23; Liberty County High School’s at 8:30 a.m. in Donell Woods Stadium and Bradwell Institute’s at 8 p.m. on Olvey Field.
Educators are asking those who attend to help make the ceremonies pleasant for everyone by reducing time during the security checks by remembering that, as usual, noise makers, alcohol, weapons, coolers, food, balloons, and distracting items, such as beach balls, are not allowed in the stadium. All bags are subject to search.
No smoking is allowed. Those planning to attend either ceremony may wish to arrive early to allow time to park, line up for a security check and find a seat.
If it rains, graduations will be moved in the gym of the high school that is affected. Each graduate received tickets to be used in case of inclement weather and, due to space limitations, only those possessing tickets will be allowed admission to the gym.

Liberty County High
LCHS’s will be the first graduation in Donell Woods Stadium. Guests will sit on the home side and enter through the main gate.

Bradwell Institute
BI’s graduation will be at the traditional site, Olvey Field. Guests will be allowed to sit on either side of the stadium. The new bleachers on the visitors' side are wheelchair accessible. Handicapped seating is also available on the field for the individual and one companion guest. To be eligible for handicapped seating on the field, you must obtain a school permit. Those requesting handicapped seating on the field should enter at gate #3 near the flagpole. Gates #2 and #3 will close 15 minutes before the ceremony. No seating on the field will be allowed after the ceremony begins. No one will be allowed to park or drop off passengers on Gen. Stewart. All vehicles must enter the parking lot from Bradwell Street. The lane from Gen. Stewart will be for exit only.
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BI hosts LCSS Gala
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Bradwell Institute’s Friends Helping Friends will host the 3rdAnnual Liberty County School System Special Needs Gala Saturday at 7p.m.

The dance portion of the gala is free and open to the public.

FHF was started three years ago by BI special needs teacher Charlie Moon. FHF is comprised of a large group of general education students that connect special needs students with their general education peers. They have raised $20,000 in the last 30 months, for events like this, a new sensory room, music therapy equipment, and many other fun events. 

“FHF does so much for the special needs students. It really brings them out in their social skills. They become so much more comfortable around us all,” FHF Junior Danielle Hennessee said. 

FHF Junior Jada Naftzinger said it’s a two-way street. “It not only helps them, but us as well. It brings us out of our own shells and comfort zones.” 

Moon added, “For us, the Gala is not our calling card. I’ve told the students from day one, unless they truly know these special needs students, we won’t do the Gala at all. We’ll throw a big pizza party instead. The point is, we want the kids to really focus on the one-on-one, in-class work, hanging out in the halls, really talking to them. That’s the only way this program truly reaches its potential. Our motto is, “Changing lives, one friend at a time.”

During a private dinner which precedes the public dance, district office personnel, representatives from Congressman Buddy Carter’s office, district SPED staff, BI Football players and FHF members, parents and the honored guests – 50 special needs students from around the district will be in attendance.

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