Double Braided Leis
Handmade Leis – created by West High Band & Color Guard Families
On the Hawaiian islands, giving a lei at graduation is a long-standing tradition, a wish for good luck and to show the graduate how much they are loved and appreciated. This custom has been adopted by many West High families. By giving a lei to a graduate, you become a part of this festive tradition that is fun for both the giver and the recipient.
West High Entertainment Unit Parent Association (WHEUPA) parents and students have been making and selling handmade keepsake leis for 17 years. All proceeds STAY with West High Band & Color Guard. Thank you for supporting our long-running fundraiser!
Our $20 Double Braided leis are handmade with 2 colors of satin ribbon, and are approximately 42” long before being made into a loop. The first color listed is the outside ribbon color, the second color listed is the inside ribbon color. One color ribbon has a metal edge. If you want to specify which color has the metal edge, please purchase from our sales table.
Per school policy, no leis may be worn during the Graduation ceremony.
West High School colors are Brown & Gold. The WHS graduation gown is brown.
West High Class of 2026 Class Color is BLUE. There is no "official" shade of this color, so we created leis using different shades.
ALL LEIS are available in LIMITED quantities – please order early for best selection! Additional color variations, including additional WHS color combinations and lots of greens, blues, pinks, purples, and many college colors, are available at the Sales Table.
Special Orders
Different ribbon color combinations MAY be available for special order. All special orders take approximately 1 week to make, so please plan ahead. Special color combinations are $40 (sewn) and $25 (double braided.) Do NOT place a special order on this website until you contact us at the email below, to confirm that our team can create your custom lei.
Please contact us at GradConcessions@wheupa.org with any questions.
Thank you for supporting the West High Entertainment Unit!
Pick Up
Please pick up your lei from the WHEUPA sales table at one of the upcoming West High Senior Events or Band Events:
- Senior Parent Meeting on April 22 (in PAC lobby)
- Achievement Awards - May 20 (in Gym lobby)
- Band Spring Concert on May 29 (in PAC lobby)
- Baccalaureate on June 5 (in Gym lobby)
- Graduation on June 10 (at table on Victor Street, between 2:30pm-4pm - before the ceremony only)
Return Policy
All sales are final, but we want you to be thrilled with your purchase! Please contact us at GradConcessions@WHEUPA.org or come to our sales table to discuss any issues you have with your purchase.