There are two main routes when choosing a graduation gift ideas for high school seniors. Practical like college dorm room supplies or sentimental like keepsakes and gifts to treasure for years to come. My go to gifts for high school grads are monogrammed travel jewelry cases for the girls and poker sets for the guys. The best is when the guys send pictures using them with their new college friends!
Some practical ideas include dorm room necessities like monogrammed towels, valet trays for keys and important items, jewelry boxes for the girls. Some people like to gift laundry bags, I advise to check before personalizing those as my daughter received six in one year! Backpack coolers are great for the college kids and if they are going to SEC or ACC big college football schools, you can always give them school themed items as well. I have a list of graduation gift ideas for you!
Sentimental gifts are a great route for graduates you are especially close to. Some of these include signent rings (skip the class ring), a keepsake from their hometown (In Charleston, we do sweetgrass baskets), a small portrait of their home for their dorm room. For the girls grad gift ideas, think about monogrammed dorm room decor or special jewelry like pearls. For the guy grad gift ideas, a bow tie or cufflinks and leather gifts like a duffel bag or great ideas.
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