varsity letter
Sports team honor
A varsity letter is an award, typically a large fabric letter representing a school's initial, given to students who have demonstrated excellence in varsity-level athletics or sometimes other extracurricular activities.
Recipients sew these letters onto jackets or sweaters as visible symbols of achievement.
She earned her varsity letter in softball during junior year.
The tradition is primarily American and dates to the late nineteenth century, originating at Harvard University.
Tufted velvety fabric
- patchMaterial covering damage
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- monogramInterlaced personal initials
sweater · pin · jacket · ceremony · presentation · earned · recipient · qualifying
Sleeved upper-body covering
- teamOrganized cooperative unit
- athleteSports competitor
- sportCompetitive physical activity
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
championship · coach · captain · roster · squad · season · training · tryout
Perceiving something as known
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- meritDeserved praise-worthiness
- honorsRecognition for achievement
excellence · milestone · dedication · commitment · perseverance · hard work · pride · status
Custom passed through generations
- extracurricularOutside regular coursework
- clubOrganization with membership
- bandGroup playing music together
- choirOrganized group of singers
orchestra · debate · drama · yearbook · senior · junior · sophomore · freshman
Field sport with goals
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
- baseballBat-and-ball team sport
- soccerField sport with goals
- trackPath or monitored route
swimming · wrestling · volleyball · tennis · cross-country · lacrosse · field hockey · softball
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Tufted velvety fabric
- patchMaterial covering damage
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
monogram · sweater · pin · jacket · ceremony · presentation · earned · recipient · qualifying · standards
jacket
Sleeved upper-body covering
competition · championship · coach · captain · roster · squad · season · training · tryout · starter
recognition
Perceiving something as known
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- meritDeserved praise-worthiness
honors · excellence · milestone · dedication · commitment · perseverance · hard work · pride · status · goal
tradition
Custom passed through generations
- extracurricularOutside regular coursework
- clubOrganization with membership
- bandGroup playing music together
choir · orchestra · debate · drama · yearbook · senior · junior · sophomore · freshman · homecoming
football
Field sport with goals
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
- baseballBat-and-ball team sport
- soccerField sport with goals
track · swimming · wrestling · volleyball · tennis · cross-country · lacrosse · field hockey · softball · gymnastics
- school memorabiliayearbook, class ring, diploma frame, graduation tassel, class photo
- school sportsbasketball, football, JV, soccer, baseball
- school traditionspep rallies, graduation ceremony, school spirit, school dances, homeroom
- sportssports, basketball, tennis, athletics, golf
- school spiritmascot, pep rallies, school pride, mascots, pep rally
- sentimental keepsakesengagement ring, wedding ring, locket, keepsake, memento
varsity letterjunior varsity
Secondary school athletic squad
JV · water boy · spectator · club sports · team manager
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