The Good, The Bad And The Weird

Wed., June 28, 1995

The tests are over, the diplomas are handed out. Now area graduates can get down to the real business of life - comparing gifts. An informal survey of recent grads reveals some of the best, worst and really weird presents given this year.

Good:

Money

Yiddish dictionary

Stereo

Address books

Pictures of pets that will die when you leave

Luggage

Computer

Bad:

Stationery

An iron

Savings bond

Address books

Books

A cooler

4-foot Pink Panther

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