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Graduation set for Pahrump Valley High School

By Selwyn Harris Pahrump Valley Times
May 24, 2017 - 6:00 am
 

The Pahrump Valley High School Class of 2017 commencement ceremonies are set for 8 p.m. Friday at the school’s football field.

Each graduating senior will receive a limited number of field seating tickets for family and friends.

No tickets are required for open seating, which will be in the grandstands.

More than 230 seniors are expected to make the “walk.”

The event is free to the public.

The school is located at 501 E. Calvada Blvd.

For additional information, contact Jennifer Shockley in the main office at 775-727-7737 ext. 3032.

Check the Pahrump Valley Times for upcoming coverage of the graduation events. See today’s Pahrump Valley Times for a graduation special section.

Contact reporter Selwyn Harris at sharris@pvtimes.com. On Twitter: @pvtimes

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