Nearly 9,000 Cobb County students are preparing to graduate this year, with all 17 high school commencement ceremonies scheduled to take place at Kennesaw State University, according to a March 18 announcement. The decision aims to provide the best setting and accommodations for graduates and their families.
The move to host all ceremonies at the KSU Convocation Center is intended to streamline logistics and enhance the experience for attendees. In a recent episode of The Inside Scoop podcast, host David Owen spoke with Cobb events and projects manager Kendall Aronson and events and meetings manager Kyle Giesler about preparations for the Class of 2026 graduations.
The Cobb Schools Events team discussed the extensive planning required months in advance, focusing on how limited seating capacity makes understanding the ticketing process crucial for students and families. The podcast offers insights into how tickets are allotted and answers frequently asked questions about what to expect on graduation day.
Pebblebrook High School, one of the schools participating in these ceremonies, supports athletic programs that benefit from donations according to its official website. The school also serves students in the Mableton area and hosts performing arts presentations through its center for excellence according to its official website. Facilities at Pebblebrook include multiple gyms, with a new gymnasium added in 1997 according to its official website.
Pebblebrook High School is part of the Cobb County School District according to its official website, serving the Mableton area as part of this district according to its official website. Dana Giles serves as principal of Pebblebrook High School according to its official website.
Listeners can access more information about graduation logistics by tuning into this week’s graduation-focused podcast.
