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11 Incredible Gifts That High School Graduates Will Love!
Struggling to pick out the perfect gift for the High School graduate in your life? We’re hooking you up with 11 amazing gift ideas that your grad is sure to love!
Kids are notoriously hard to shop for, and naturally you want to purchase a gift that will make the high school graduate in your life fall head over heels! After all, such an impressive academic achievement deserves to be recognized in a way your graduate will love. We’ve gathered the 11 hottest and trendiest gift ideas for high school graduates to help you choose a gift your graduate will adore! Once you purchase your gift, all that’s left is to get excited to watch your grad’s face light up as he or she opens the perfect present on the big day!
1.) Graduation Lei
Purchase your high school senior a special lei to proudly wear during the graduation ceremony. Wearing leis during graduation is a tradition that started in Hawaii, but is now included in ceremonies all over the United States. Giving a graduating student a lei is meant to be a symbol of how much you support and love your grad. In addition to admiring the pretty flower colors on each one-of-a-kind lei, it’s also fun for everyone watching the ceremony to see who loved the grad enough to bestow a lei upon him or her. Most high schools will sell leis for families to give to their seniors as part of their graduation package or before the ceremony, but many online vendors will also ship fresh leis nationwide.
2.) Personalized College and University Gifts
After graduating high school, the next step for most is to continue their education by attending a college or university. Hype your student up for their next academic journey by gifting some swag from his specific college or university, such as a sweatshirt, t-shirt, jersey, hat, mug, or stuffed animal versions of the school mascot. Specific schools and majors within a University often have their own merchandise available as well! If you want to make your collegiate gift extra special, many creators on Etsy create personalized college-themed gifts!
3.) Jewelry
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend! But, did you know diamonds are also a high school graduate’s best friend? Your graduate would love a new piece of jewelry that celebrates her achievement and compliments her style. Whether you pick out a new ring, earrings, necklace, or bracelet, your grad will always remember her special day and your generosity when she wears her new bling!
4.) Class Jewelry
Most high schools sell commemorative class jewelry for each graduating class, including lockets and rings. These pieces can usually be personalized with your student’s school colors, birthstone, and name. This piece of jewelry will hold extra meaning, and serve as a happy memento for graduates to commemorate their high school years.
5.) Dorm Room Gifts
Help set your graduate up for success as a college freshman by helping him feel at home in his dorm room. Even though dorm rooms are tiny, furnishing one is no small challenge. Come Fall, your student will need to be ready to go with all his new decor and essentials, such as lighting, seating, storage solutions, bedding, and more. Use your graduation gift as a way to give your grad a head start on packing for college!
6.) Crystals
Did you know graduation and crystals have something in common? They both put good vibes into the universe! Many people believe crystals have healing properties, can boost low energy or block out bad energy, and can generally promote one’s overall well being. Even if you don’t fully buy into the healing properties promoted by crystal enthusiasts, they are certainly pretty to look at and make for some great jewelry to wear or treasures to display on a desk or bookshelf.
7.) Upgraded Tech
Modern technology is extremely useful, but it is also typically too expensive for the average high school senior to afford. One major way you can set your high school grad up for collegiate success is by purchasing a new laptop for completing school work. If that purchase is too extravagant, consider other tech that may benefit your grad in day to day life. Voice controlled assistants, such as an Echo Dot or Google Home, or a Keurig setup for coffee and tea may be wonderful assets to bring to a dorm room or new apartment. If your grad is a fitness guru, consider purchasing a Fitbit or Smart Watch that tracks health data and suggests workout goals.
8.) New Shoes
Don’t let your graduate go off to his next adventure with shoes that are falling apart! New college students are likely to get a lot of steps in exploring their new stomping grounds, and a nice pair of shoes is an essential component of any outfit. As a pre-gift, you could even buy your grad a nice pair of shoes to wear during the graduation ceremony!
9.) New Bike
College campuses are big places that sometimes cover miles of land. Depending on the campus, it can take more than 20 minutes to get from one end to the other. For high school grads that won’t be bringing a car along to university, a bike is a great alternative for getting around quickly. Plus, riding a bike is fun and excellent exercise!
10.) Subscription Service
Subscription services will bring luxury and ease to your grad’s life, and will be the gift that keeps on giving. A themed monthly subscription box likely exists for whatever your grad’s passion happens to be, but you can also purchase subscriptions to streaming services for your student to enjoy at college. You may also want to consider paying for an Amazon Prime subscription, which will allow your grad to receive discounts on essential items and always ensure timely delivery from Amazon with urgent orders.
11.) Bouquet of Cash
When in doubt, you can never go wrong with cash! Your grad will be able to decide if he wants to save the money, put it toward supplies for college, or purchase a long coveted possession. But, why give money in a standard card when you can give the cash with an unforgettable twist? Money bouquets are all the rage, and can be made to suit any budget! These bouquets are available for purchase online, or you can make your own as a fun DIY project.
It’s the thought that counts, and well thought out gifts are typically quite loved! When all is said and done, your grad will be grateful for your support during his high school career and on graduation day! You know your grad best, so any gift that comes from the heart is sure to make your scholar’s day a delight!
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