School districts struggle to find graduation venue after OKC fairgrounds shakeup

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — High school graduation is a huge milestone for students and their families, but some Oklahoma school districts are struggling to find a place for the big ceremony.

For years, school districts have held graduations at the fairgrounds. First, at the Jim Norick Arena, but once it closed, they were moved to the Bennett Event Center.

“We were always told each year that when the Coliseum was built, we would just shift into there for graduation,” said Dr. Jason Perez, superintendent, Deer Creek School District…

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