Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you are finishing high school or some form of higher education, graduation is an enormous accomplishment in a student's ...

At commencement time, new graduates don their decorated caps and gowns, waving diplomas as they smile for photos. But many graduates also wear lei — made from flowers, candies, or ribbons around their ...

Some high schools in Utah do not allow Pacific Islander students to wear leis at graduation, citing logistics and cleaning concerns from venues, but community activists say the practice is another ...

Graduation season is upon us, and everyone from kindergartners to Ph.D.s are putting on their caps and gowns. One graduation tradition that has become very popular is presenting the student with a ...

Leis are traditionally a symbol for celebration, made up of a fragrant garland of flowers. In Southern California, the most popular leis are made from dendrobium orchids, in either purple or white.

The time has come for students to flip their tassel and start a new chapter in their lives. Graduation is a time to celebrate all of the hard work that your student has achieved, and giving them a ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Parents of some Leilehua High School students have started a petition to protest a ban on lei at this year’s graduation ceremony. A letter was recently sent home explaining ...