(Le Mars) — No doubt, the class of 2020 seniors, whether it be high school or college, have been disappointed due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus that has either cancelled or post-poned several prominent spring events such as awards night, proms, and graduations. For Gehlen Catholic, the faculty and staff wanted to honor its 36 graduating seniors, by displaying a series of yard signs in front of Gehlen Catholic school. Amy Jungers serves as the Development Manager for Gehlen and tells about the idea behind the yard signs featuring the names and photos of Gehlen’s graduating seniors.
Jungers says the signs will remain in place through Sunday May 17th, the original date of commencement. Gehlen’s Development manager says local community banks stepped up to help make the signs possible by financing the project.
Jungers says Gehlen Catholic officials have scheduled a June 14th date as the new date for graduation ceremonies.
Jungers says Gehlen Catholic is creating some video programs that will be featured on the school’s website and Facebook page to help honor the seniors for their achievements and awards.
Jungers says a second video will be launched on Sunday, May 17th which will feature the graduating seniors in some of their candid moments while attending Gehlen Catholic school, and that video will also be featured on the Gehlen Catholic website and their Facebook page.
