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High school hoodie proposal aims to revive Letterman-style recognition; cost options start at $59
Summary
A staff presenter proposed a Letterman-style sweatshirt for Albert Lea High School to restore student recognition. The hoodies would be screen-printed, start at $59 with a full customization price of $76.50, and chevrons/patches for additional achievements would cost about $5–$12 to add later; local printing and booster-club support were discussed.
A staff presenter showed the board a proposal to revive Letterman-style recognition at Albert Lea High School using a customizable sweatshirt rather than a jacket.
The proposal would offer a screen-printed hoodie with an exclusive design and limited customization to keep costs accessible. The presenter said the fully customized package would be $76.50, with lower-option packages available for about $59. Add-on chevrons and patches to record subsequent achievements would cost roughly $5–$12 when students return at the end of each season to update their garment.
The program would use a local printer (Travco) and allow families to add names, graduation year and activity chevrons. The presenter emphasized affordability and convenience — pick-up and drop-off logistics would be handled through the school so families would not need to travel around town.
Board members asked whether high-achievement activities such as robotics would be included; the presenter said there's space on the back of the garment to add less-common activities. Trustees suggested leveraging booster clubs or student council to promote the program and potentially subsidize costs to increase participation. The presenter said the first ordering window closes at the end of the week with hopes to have garments returned before winter break.
