Over the next two weeks, CoServ is supporting Texas Motor Speedway’s efforts in conducting a series of Denton County and other local area high school commencement ceremonies, honoring more than 14,000 graduates of the 2019-2020 school year.

“For more than 20 years, Texas Motor Speedway has consistently shown its commitment to North Texas communities,” said CoServ President and CEO Donnie Clary. “So it’s no surprise that they stepped up to honor the Class of 2020 in this way, and we are thrilled to call them a community partner.”

Texas Motor Speedway President and General Manager Eddie Gossage agreed, saying the partnership is extremely timely.

"A high school graduation ceremony is such an important achievement and lifelong memory for students, as well as their families and friends,” Mr. Gossage said. “We are honored by the opportunity to support each and every Denton County high school graduate as best we can and to work with CoServ to help make this occasion as festive as possible."

Graduating seniors will receive their diplomas at the start/finish line and see their images on Big Hoss, the world’s largest high-definition video screen, with family and friends able to do the same while remaining in their vehicles to maintain a safe environment.

CoServ volunteers, who stepped up to assist Texas Motor Speedway staff in operating the graduation ceremonies, will be required to wear masks and respect the social distancing guidelines outlined by Denton County Health Services. The graduation plan was approved by all officials from each participating school district and Denton County Judge Andy Eads.

Another key element of the relationship is that CoServ will have the ability to use Texas Motor Speedway premises as a staging area during disaster relief efforts. The COVID-19 pandemic is a reminder of the need for emergency planning.

“When tornados, flooding or other natural disasters strike, they often cause power outages that prompt CoServ to enact our Emergency Restoration Plan,” said Mr. Clary. “Having the option of establishing a staging area on TMS premises for CoServ Operations crews is a huge deal for us.”

“CoServ is known for providing reliable power and caring for its communities,” said Mr. Gossage. “Combining forces with them and Denton County officials and using our joint resources during challenging times like this makes perfect sense.”

Here are the scheduled dates, times and names of the high schools conducting commencement ceremonies at TMS between May 18 and May 31: