This year, though, the Huntsman Center updated its policy. Students were allowed to wear leis if the district paid an extra $2,500 cleaning fee (each graduation held there costs $10,000).

Mohammed Alsaadi, a University of Utah student, said he and his twin sister struggled to be allowed to wear cultural items during their graduation from a West Jordan High School in 2020.

Fresh flower lei prices soar as graduation season is in full swing by: Nikki Schenfeld Posted: May 17, 2025 / 04:25 PM HST Updated: May 17, 2025 / 06:21 PM HST ...

RIVERTON, Utah — The Jordan School District board has voted to allow students to wear leis at the 2022 graduation ceremony. The unanimous decision came after almost an hour of public comment and ...

Where can you get a graduation lei? Leis are traditionally made from flowers and greenery, but graduation ceremonies allow for a little more creativity. Money leis, where cash is folded to appear ...

Midvale, Utah — (KUTV) It's graduation week for Utah high school seniors. In Hawaiian culture, it's the perfect occasion for showering loved ones with leis.