GRADUATION 2023
Information is now available for both the ceremony and banquet. Timelines and FAQs are posted under Resources on this page.
GRAD CEREMONY TICKETS
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TUES. APR. 25 at 10am.
Copy and paste the following link to access tickets online at Ticketmaster https://www.ticketmaster.ca/ev... you find it by searching for “Bowness High School Graduation 2023” on ticketmaster.ca. You will access tickets with your CBE ID Number and the passcode Bowness23
Where is the Grad Ceremony?
The Graduation Ceremony will be held on Thurs. June 1 at 9:30 am at The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. 1415 — 14th Avenue NW. Parking is $7.00.
What do I wear to the Ceremony?
The Grad Ceremony is a formal event. Guests and Grads should be dressed appropriately. Grads, remember that you will be wearing a Grad gown and cap over your clothes. You may want to rethink jackets and sweaters if the weather is warm. No flip flops. Don’t forget your toonie for Friar Tuck.
How many Ceremony tickets am I allowed for guests?
Each Grad will be given access to 4 tickets for guests for the ceremony. Once all Grads have selected their seats and tickets through Ticketmaster, the remaining tickets will become available.
• Round 1 April 25 – May 7 – Limit 4 tickets
• Round 2 May 8 -23 – Limit 4 tickets
• Round 3 May 24-31 - unlimited
Do I have to pay extra for tickets for the Ceremony?
The cost of the 4 ceremony tickets for guests is included in your $60 Grad Fee. Fees must be paid before tickets can be distributed. If you have not paid your Grad Fees, please do so online at MyCBE . https://sis.cbe.ab.ca/public/h...
If you are requesting additional Ceremony tickets, they will be available for purchase online at Ticketmaster. Each additional ticket will be $3.50 to cover the facility and the service fees.
How will I access tickets for my guests and select my seats?
Tickets will be available online at Ticketmaster https://www.ticketmaster.ca/ev... or you find it by searching for “Bowness High School Graduation 2023” on ticketmaster.ca.
You will access tickets with your CBE ID Number and the passcode Bowness23
When can I select my ceremony tickets? Tickets become available on Tues. Apr. 25 at 10am
• Round 1 April 25 – May 7 – Limit 4 tickets
• Round 2 May 8 -23 – Limit 4 tickets
• Round 3 May 24-31 - unlimited
What if I don’t have an email or smart phones or access to the internet to book tickets?
The venue Box Office will be open at the time of event to troubleshoot any ticket issues.
• Box office hours are Monday – Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
• Contact: In person during Box Office hours or 403-297-8000 and Press 1
What do we do if we do not want all 4 of our guests to sit in the same section other?
The ability to select tickets and seats is entirely on the customer so tickets can be in separate locations (e.g. 2 on main floor and 2 in first balcony). Each student ID has access to 4 tickets. Each user can use the ID and passcode to select their tickets.
GRAD BANQUET
Online ticket sales for the Graduation Banquet end on Thursday, May 25 at 11:55pm. Copy and paste the following link to purchase unlimited ticket(s): bowness.inviteright.com/grad2023, Upon purchase, you will choose seats at round tables of 10.
Venue Location: Grey Eagle Resort & Casino Event Center (3777 Grey Eagle Dr.). Thursday June 1 with doors open at 6:00pm. Buffet dinner from 6:30-8:00 followed by a few speeches and a dance from 8:15-10:00pm. Free parking is provided.
Formal attire is requested. There will be no "In and out" privileges. Tickets will be scanned at the door. All bags will be searched at the door.
Paying using fundraising money? If you wish to pay for grad banquet ticket(s) using fundraising money, a credit will be added to your account and will be available during the ticket purchase process.
Graduation Banquet Ticket Sales: Online ticket sales for the Graduation Banquet start on Tuesday, April 4 at 3:00 pm. See the Grad D2L Shell (for students only) to link directly to the ticket purchase website or use the following: bowness.inviteright.com/grad2023. During the online purchase, you will choose a seat at tables of 10.
GRADUATION PORTRAIT SITTINGS
Grad portrait sittings at Bowness High School are now over. If you missed booking your session, you can book a session at the Lifetouch Studio by clicking on this link: Grad Portrait Studio Booking. Portraits taken at the studio by February 10 will be in the yearbook.
GRAD JEWELRY AND MORE
Visit the Jostens website for information at www.jostenscanada.com/classof2... . Check out the pdf on this page.
