The square will be lit from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily, changing colors to represent the nine high schools in Chandler, according to the city.
The schedule is as follows:
- Sunday, May 24: Arizona College Prep-Erie Campus (purple)
- Monday, May 25: Basha High (green and gold)
- Tuesday, May 26: Casteel High (navy blue and gold)
- Wednesday, May 27: Chandler Early College (green)
- Thursday, May 28: Chandler High (blue and white)
- Friday, May 29: Chandler Online Academy (light blue)
- Saturday, May 30: Chief Hill Academy (blue and yellow)
- Sunday, May 31: Hamilton High (maroon and silver)
- Monday, June 1: Perry High (navy blue and cardinal red)
“These high school graduates have persevered through a senior year without their classmates, teachers and typical high school experiences,” said Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke in a news release. “As Mayor, I’m proud of their resiliency and for embracing their new reality in stride. This gesture is a way for the city to honor their achievements. On behalf of the City Council, we wish them success as they continue to their next chapter.”