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Willis High School seniors will be receiving their diplomas at the Johnson Coliseum at Sam Houston State University on May 23. Here is everything you need to know about the ceremony.

What parents should know

The Johnson Coliseum has a strict bag policy; only clear bags no larger than 12-by-12-by-6 inches and nonclear bags no larger than 4.5-by-6.5 inches will be admitted. Alongside the clear bag policy, the coliseum has a list of prohibited and permitted items for the ceremony.

The noncomprehensive list of prohibited items includes:

  • Outside food or drinks
  • Umbrellas, tripods, noise makers, banners, laser pointers
  • Strollers
  • Nonservice animal pets
  • Wrapped gifts or presents

A noncomprehensive list of items allowed includes:

  • Blankets
  • Video recorders and cameras with lenses under 100mm
  • Cellphones and similar devices
  • Certified service animals

One more thing

Parking for the ceremony is free and can be found in the parking garage adjacent to the venue. Elderly or disabled guests can find accommodated parking at the coliseum lot off B.K. Marks Boulevard. Golf carts will also be available on site to assist elderly and disabled guests.

There will be three entrances for guests to enter the ceremony, and the doors will open at 2 p.m.

By Cole Gee

Cole joined Community Impact in 2025 as the general assignment reporter for the Tomball/Magnolia and Conroe/Montgomery areas. Before joining CI, Cole worked for many different news organizations, including KWBU News, The Houston Defender, and his alma mater’s student newspaper, The Baylor Lariat. When not reporting on local school board meetings and community events, you can find him at a Rockets, Astros or Texans game, listening to music, reading comic books or enjoying a nice workout at his boxing gym.