Early College students ask Roswell ISD board to move graduation to May 16

Miss Hall, a teacher at Early College High School, asked the Roswell Independent Schools Board to approve moving the school’s graduation from May 23 to May 16. She introduced seniors Mohammed, Jeremiah Trinko and Zeeb, who told the board that a morning ceremony on May 23 made Early College graduates feel rushed and reduced family attendance because it sits between Roswell High and Goddard High graduations. Jeremiah Trinko said the morning time made students feel like “an afterthought” and that a night ceremony would allow the class to celebrate without feeling rushed. Student Yasmina Paesaw told the board that family conflicts — including parents working in the oil field — make evening ceremonies more practical for many households.

District staff explained options for inclement‑weather backups and venue selection; administrators asked Early College to provide a tentative graduate headcount (approximately 48) so the district can select the appropriate site if weather requires a move indoors. Board members noted the school previously used the Pueblo auditorium on Saturday mornings before a remodel and said staff work would be needed to turn over venues between multiple schools’ ceremonies. No formal vote was required for the item presented as information; the superintendent asked to be contacted if the board wanted to give a formal green light after receiving any additional details.