Go Deacs, Off to Winston-Salem: 2026 Grad Gift Guide for Your Future W

Before every Wake Forest home game, a student dressed as a deacon in a top hat and tails sprints the length of the field to fire up the crowd — a wonderfully odd, wonderfully specific tradition that sums up Wake Forest's personality pretty well. It's a small school with a big, close-knit community, tucked into Winston-Salem's easy Southern charm.

A Simple Wardrobe That Works Hard

The Wake Forest Sparkle Logo T-Shirt, $98 is her everyday piece, black and gold, easy to layer. The Wake Forest Floral Toile Sweatshirt, $145 softens the gameday palette with a little more personality for cooler days. The Wake Forest Pearl Pendant Necklace, $45 is a simple everyday layer she'll wear well past football season. And the Wake Forest Logo Pearl Medallion Earring, $45 is the finishing detail that pulls the whole gift together.

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Wake Forest Sparkle Logo T-Shirt

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Wake Forest Floral Toile Sweatshirt

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Wake Forest Pearl Pendant Necklace

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Wake Forest Logo Pearl Medallion Earring

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's a good graduation gift for a girl going to Wake Forest?

A soft sweatshirt and a simple piece of jewelry cover the everyday essentials without overpacking for a smaller campus.

Who is the Demon Deacon mascot?

A student in a top hat and tails who leads the team onto the field and pumps up the crowd — one of the more unique mascot traditions in college football.