MESSAGES FROM DESERT FINANCIAL ARENA
High School Graduation represents the culmination of a student’s academic achievement. It is a time of celebration and reflection for students, family, friends, faculty and staff. It brings together a diverse community to share the joy of accomplished goals. Graduation is a special event for all involved. Please show respect for everyone who has come to share in the experience. Individuals who engage in inappropriate or disruptive behavior may be removed from the event.
DESERT FINANCIAL SPECIAL SERVICES
• Lost and found is in room 116
• First Aid Station will be in section #15
• Handicapped seating is available in the arena. First come, first served
• ASL interpretation will be provided
• Restrooms and Concessions are available around the concourse
PARENT/GUEST GUIDELINES
• The doors to the Desert Financial Arena open at 6:30 pm, one hour prior to the graduation ceremony.
• The event is open to the public.
• Parents, family and friends will not be allowed on the floor at any time before, during or after the ceremony.
• Security at Desert Financial Arena may be conducting “searches” of all students and adults entering the facility as they would for a regular ASU sponsored event.
• All spectators will pass through metal detectors prior to entering the arena.
• See the following lists for items that will and will not be allowed in the arena.
THE FOLLOWING WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE ARENA
• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
• Small clutch bags (no larger than 4.5" x 6.5") with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue
• Medically necessary items after proper inspection at gates
• Factory sealed water bottles 51 oz. / 1.5 liters or smaller
• Empty non-disposable plastic water bottles • Small retractable umbrellas
• Umbrella strollers
• Service animals
• Seat cushions and chair backs must be 18" or less in width (No pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers)
THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE ARENA
• Soft or hard sided coolers, ice chests
• Glass or metal containers
• Outside beverages
• Tortillas
• Balloons
• Use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and smokeless cigarettes/tobacco
• Cameras with detachable lenses greater than 6" or video cameras
• Tripods, monopods, or selfie sticks for cameras/phones
• Full size strollers
• Backpacks, diaper bags and other similar bags will not be allowed
• Bikes, skateboards, scooters, hover boards, long boards
• Large golf umbrellas
• Pitchforks (wood, metal, plastic)
• Sticks, poles or similar objects that can be used as a weapon
• Weapons of any kind including those carried with permit
• Fireworks, drones or laser pointers
• Artificial noisemakers (Example: air horns, thunderstix, musical instruments, cans filled with contents, whistles, cow bells or any other item used to make artificial noise)
• No pets/animals
• Clothing deemed obscene, indecent, and or offensive
• Chairs or stools
• Dry erase boards
*Please note that this list is not inclusive, as other items may not be allowed
