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What Is a Varsity Letter? The History and Meaning Behind This Athletic Honor
Walking through any high school hallway on game day, you’ll often spot them: students wearing distinctive jackets adorned with large chenille letters and colorful patches. These letterman jackets represent one of American education’s most enduring traditions—the varsity letter. But what exactly is a varsity letter, and why does this form of recognition continue to hold such significance more than 150 years after its inception?
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