Instructions and Information for Graduating Seniors

Printable Senior Instructions (pdf)

Class Act Party Newsletter (pdf)

Location

Pecos River Village Conference Center

711 Muscatel Avenue, Carlsbad, NM

Time

1 hour after graduation until 5:00am the next day

You must be signed-in by 11:00pm or one hour after graduation,

whichever comes last

Admission - This is all the money you will need for the Class Act party!

$5 per Senior; $10 per guest

One guest per Senior

No one younger than this year’s sophomore

Bring your school ID

Some people bring the yearbook for any last chance signings

What to Wear                                                                                                        Click image for Google Map

1. Come comfortable / casual: shorts, slacks, t-shirts, tops, etc.

2. Wear comfortable footwear

3. Bring a light jacket or sweater because the Carousel House gets very cool in the early morning hours

4. No bathing attire

Help Decorate - Students, friends, and parents are very much needed to help set up during the week at the Pecos River Village for the Class Act party. Call Susan Forrest (575) 887-5065 for details.

The Rules Yes, there are a few to make sure it’s a fun, safe night.

The Senior Class said, “No Drinking! No Drugs! No Fighting!”

1. Carlsbad Police will guard vehicles all night long. Anyone with alcohol or if alcohol is detected in any vehicle, the person(s) will be arrested. No exceptions!

2. No food and only bottled water may be taken inside the dance hall, casino, or convention center

3. To Be Eligible for Prizes You MUST Stay the Entire Night…and there are LOTS of prizes

4. Courtesy / Security Room - This is a room located across from the Casino where you may check in and out your personal things for safekeeping. (i.e. purses, yearbooks, cell phones, bingo prizes, etc.).

5. Have fun and be good!

THE PRIZES

1. Prize System - Upon entering the party each senior will be given a 2-part ticket: 1 to keep, and 1 to place in the prize bucket. During the party hours, tickets will be drawn and prize winners’ names and their prizes will be recorded on a wall poster in the Casino area. Check the poster throughout the night, as prizes must be signed for at the prize table before 4:30am or they will be re-drawn for at party’s end. (Hint: Seniors who stick around until the very end will often have another chance to win at the re-drawing.)

2. Class Act Theme T-Shirt - FREE - Shirts will be given out to all seniors at the front entrance at party’s end. Be sure to drop by and pick up your shirt with theme designed by a senior. If you indicated that you wanted a larger size than XL, tell the attendant at the shirt table.

Cash Prizes

1. Door Prizes - Every door prize will be at least $100 in cash!

Many seniors will win a cash door prize (your chances are good). And even if you win a $100 Door Prize, you will still be eligible to win one of the Grand Prizes.

2. Door Splits - All Money taken in at the door as admission fee will be given out in increments as additional Door Prizes to the seniors.

3. Grand Prizes - will be awarded to four lucky seniors at 5:00am.

4. Scholarships - Again this year, the Class Act Board has partnered with Washington TRU Solutions to award four $1,000-scholarships. Scholarship Applications are made available in the Guidance Counselor’s office at CHS, Phoenix, JMA, Victory Christian Academy and Faith Christian School. Winners will be announced at party’s end.

Other Prizes

Big Ticket Drawings - such as Digital Video Cameras, Flat Screen TVs, Dorm Refrigerators, laptop Computers, Digital Cameras w/ Memory Card, I-Pods, and more. Only one prize per student for this drawing.

FOOD - Free food...Can't beat that!

Food Café - an outdoor eating area - Tables will be set up in the courtyard around the fountain, for those who want to sit and enjoy the food, refreshments, or simply to escape the crowd. NO FOOD AND ONLY BOTTLED WATER MAY BE TAKEN INSIDE THE DANCE HALL, CASINO, OR THE CONVENTION CENTER, so enjoy food and drink before entering the building.

Grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs prepared by the Eddy County Sheriff’s Posse at the beginning of the event

Pizza, Sub Sandwiches, Burritos, Meat, Vegetable, and Fruit Trays, Dips, Chips, Salsa, Nachos, Crackers, Ice Cream favorites, Snack Mix, Coke products, Donuts, Cinnamon Rolls, Milk, Coffee, Cappuccino, Orange Juice, and more.

ENTERTAINMENT / ACTIVITIES

1. Music / Dancing – A fantastic DJ will entertain you from 10:00 p.m. until 4:30 in the Dance Hall. The music will include all the types you requested on the Senior Questionnaire.

2. Photos – Candid photographs of you and your friends will be staged throughout the evening and early morning hours. Get all your friends together for that last hilarious group shot. Just drop by the Photo Corner (located at the north end of the Casino) any time during the event for free photos. The photos will be online for you to download.

3. Little Vegas - This room is only for the fun loving. Enter the world of excitement and chance. Only seniors can actively participate but guests may watch and encourage. Real money is no good here. Seniors must proceed to the “bank” to exchange “Class Act bucks” into tickets before the drawing at 4:30am. Tickets may be placed in prize boxes for additional chances to win. All seniors will be given tickets upon entering the party and in other events areas all through the night.

4. Bingo - This area is open as a slower paced activity, and offers the opportunity to pick up some really nice, unique prizes. Everyone, seniors and guest may play, but only seniors can claim prizes.

5. Dance Contests - You wanted dance contests. These will be held throughout the event with winners earning cash prizes. Check the posters throughout the building for kinds and times of these contests.

6. Basketball, Ping Pong, Pool and Video Games - Find some fun in the Class Act Game Room. The basketball court is located behind the Carousel House on west patio. Get basketballs from the Game room

7. Inflatable Fun - Xtreme Inflatables are back! Be sure and wear a light jacket for these all-hour outdoor events.

8. Movies - A place to crash and watch requested movies. Check the marquee for titles and times.

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