But many graduates also wear lei — made from flowers, candies, or ribbons around their necks ... and aunt following the Savanna High School graduation in Anaheim, CA on Thursday, May 25 ...

flowers and candy. She’s even seen them made out of McDonald's cheeseburgers. In this video, she demonstrates how to make a ribbon lei for a family, community celebration or graduation.

School officials originally said no ribbons, no exceptions - it goes against the graduation dress code but ... to the senior prom by way of orange flowers that had her buddy's initials etched ...

But many graduates also wear lei — made from flowers, candies, or ribbons around their necks ... wearing a handmade lei po’o around her graduation cap. Wearing lei is “not about status.