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West High student council presents plan to replace rental graduation gowns with lower‑cost keepers

Board of Education, West Aurora School District 129 · October 6, 2025

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Summary

West High student council presented survey results showing 85.4% of seniors supported switching from rental graduation gowns to purchasable "keeper" gowns priced at $42 (rental price currently $50). Students and staff said the change reduces returns, packaging waste and cost; students noted keeper gowns are slightly lower material quality.

Student council members from West Aurora High School presented a proposal to the board on Oct. 6 to change caps and gowns for the Class of 2026 from rented gowns to purchasable "keeper" gowns.

Sofia, a student council member, said the council surveyed the senior class and found "85.4% of students who said that they…

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