It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. ~ e.e. cummings
Kindergarten graduation is the first big step of a long academic journey. Those small children who mastered their ABCs and 123s soon become high schools grads, then college grads in the blink of an eye. Celebrate their accomplishment with the perfect grad gift.
Hallmark lists these interesting graduation facts for the 2010-2011 school year (based on estimates by the National Center for Education Statistics):
- 3.3 million high school grads
- 798,000 associate’s degrees
- 1.7 million bachelor’s degrees
- 659,000 master’s degrees
- 96,500 professional degrees
- 69,600 doctorates
Hallmark also estimates that 75 million graduation cards are given annually. That’s a lot of cards! While money is the most common graduation gift, shop for unique gifts or party favors at Advantage Bridal.
For girls, check out these personalized gifts: cosmetic bags with their name or initials in waffle pattern, silk, quilted, polka dots, plaid, rhinestones; beach towels in fun colors and patterns, which can be emroidered or monogrammed for a personal touch; custom rhinestone tshirts and tank tops to wear to the grad night party.
For guys, you can find an engraved dog tag, personalized duffle bag, initial pocket watches and other unique gift ideas for guys.
Whether they’re graduating or being “promoted” to the next grade, this is a special time of the year. It also means summer is just around the corner.
Think about helping the special guy or gal pay for a sports camp, vacation or other summer activity in lieu of a traditional gift. Or, rather than give cash, consider a savings bond or donation to their college savings account.
Your support is the greatest grad gift of all.
