• High School graduation is a time of promise and freedom when the entire road is laid before the graduate. A sense of excitement, fun and adventure comes along with graduation. Keep these things in mind when searching for a gift for the high school grad in your life. Here are some of the best gifts for high school grads.
  
  

Oh the Places You'll Go

• "Oh the Places You'll Go" is a classic book written by Dr. Seuss. The book is about going on a personal journey of discovery and is written in second person (you) which speaks directly to the reader. "Oh the Places You'll Go" explores the ups and downs of the journey the graduate is embarking on as she steps out into the world as well as the many decisions that will be faced. As a result, this book has become a very popular, fun and meaningful graduation gift. This is an especially cool gift to give if you're on a budget.
  
  

Collegiate Label Gifts

• A great gift for the college-bound high school grad is a collection of coffee mugs, pencils, T-shirts and sweatshirts from the college he plans to attend. Many universities have online stores you can shop at if the college is a long distance away. T-shirts range from classic T-shirts to stylized tees. Mugs tend to come in typical coffee mug shapes as well as a insulated travel cup the student could carry to class. Other collegiate labeled items you may find in the gift store are hats, mouse pads and blankets.
  
  

City Guidebooks

• For the graduate moving to an unfamiliar town or city for college or a job, books about the area are a thoughtful gift that may help alleviate some of the anxiety about going to an unfamiliar place. Gifts such as these given at graduation allow the student several months to absorb and learn about the place she'll be going so it feels more comfortable and familiar when she arrives making the experience more exciting than anxiety producing.
  
  

Pizza Gift Certificates

• College students tend to use as little of their meal plan as possible (or choose the cheapest meal plan) in order to have more money to spend on other things. To do this they'll likely be subsisting on ramen noodles much of the time. Pizza gift certificates for chains local to the campus they'll be attending make a great high school graduation gift and may be a lifesaver for late night study sessions when noodles and flavor packets just won't cut it.