Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth says it is partnering with superintendents at 23 high schools to host graduations while maintaining social distancing.
But for lucky students in Denton County, Texas, their graduation ceremony will be an affair to remember.
Because of the venue's large size, each high school will be able to host its ceremony on or close to the original date while maintaining social distancing guidelines.The diploma presentation will also be hands-free.The ceremony will be projected on the NASCAR speedway's"Big Hoss," a 12 story, 218-foot-wide video board. Friends and family members can watch the ceremony live from their vehicles while parked in the TMS infield. The event will also be livestreamed.
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