<p>I just graduated, and my whole family graduated, and even though graduating from high school was as easy as breathing, and no on eexpected anything differently, it’s still a milestone. I don’t think graduation gifts are so much a reward than a recognition that now that you’re out of high school, you’re taking a big step (whether its college or not) and its an opportunity for family to show support. So, no, graduating high school for the average american teenager is not something to be rewarded for, but its nice to show support in one way or another of what people plan to do in one way or another.
My mom got me a college survival kit with a shower caddy, hamper, sewing kit, screwdriver, dominoes gift certificate, first aid kit, and book light in it. I think it’s a great gift idea</p>
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<p>It is in America… :)</p>
<p>I got a pat on the back</p>
<p>I got a laptop pc, because I needed one for school anyway. My parents also threw me a party, where I got a lot of cards, and some checks. I didn’t get any other gifts. I used most of the money to take a weekend roadtrip to Chicago with a friend during my freshman fall semester. </p>
<p>Just because an accomplishment is expected for most people doesn’t mean it’s not an accomplishment or worth celebrating. Lots of sour grapes in this thread.</p>
<p>Money seems to be the most common gift. Some of my friends have gotten thousands of dollars from friends and family for graduation. As for buying for your own friends I would just think about the things you’ve found that you needed throughout your first year in college and get them that.</p>
<p>Get a 12’'+ whiteboard if you can. Either you or your roommate should have one stickied to the front of your door.</p>
<p>I got a $50 gift card to a store from which I have never bought anything…and a sandwich after graduation.</p>
<p>All of my relatives and my parents chipped in to buy me an i-pod (I bought my old one in 8th grade by myself), so that was my graduation gift. I really appreciated it. :)</p>
<p>well my son just grauduated from HS. and we made a big deal of it. He took over 10 ap courses and the rest honors he studied extremely hard. and is ready for college.
he received money from everyone in the family.
my wife and I gave him a trip to spain.
trust me he deserves it.</p>
<p>I loved the money. 3 of my friends just graduated. Got 1 friend (Basketball player) a gift card to Dicks, another (Gamer/computer/technology whiz) a gaming chair, and the last (Goin to USF) a USF hat. Split the costs for all of these with another friend. Spent maybe 50 or 60 dollars max. I think that anyone will appreciate a gift card to Walmart or Target.</p>
<p>Small tool kit; small sewing kit; gift cards for starbucks or restaurants in the grad’s college town; small crock pot (perfect for dorm room); one of her favorite gifts was a composite picture of highlights of her years in community theatre prepared and framed by a theatre frame.</p>
<p>Like some have already said, a college survival kit would be pretty fun to create and give.</p>
<p>As for my high school graduation gift, I received a rolex daytona white dial in stainless steel.</p>
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<p>I don’t think living to see another birthday or various holidays in December is much of an accomplishment, but I certainly don’t begrudge people for giving gifts during those occasions.</p>
<p>I got a few hundred dollars from relatives, and a few things for my dorm.</p>
<p>I got a free plane ride to Lackland AFB, TX!!!</p>
<p>:((</p>
<p>^You enlisted?</p>
<p>That’s not exactly what I would call a graduation gift. XD</p>
<p>Did you get anything once you completed Basic? I know a lot of people do that…</p>
<p>^Yup!</p>
<p>I received a free plane ticket to Iraq…</p>
<p>…And all he got was a lousy t-shirt.</p>
<p>I just got money and flowers.</p>
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<p>No need to brag about it!</p>
<p>:(</p>
<p>neda, you were ranked 101 in a class of 800 that is NOT top of the class learn math!</p>