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Unread 16-05-2008, 14:50
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Re: Lettering in FIRST

Our school has been giving letters for robotics the past three years. Thanks to our drama department already awarding academic letters, we did not need to go out and make a strong case for robotics.

Like the drama department, letters are awarded at the academics awards night and not at the athletics awards night. It is a separation that seems to make everyone happy.

I have also found that all students enjoy the recognition for lettering, because it shows the work and dedication they have put into robotics. The difference between letter awards and participation awards is huge for many students.

The letter does not seem to be about the jacket. My observation has been that only students who have lettered in sports add the patch to their letter jacket. Students don't seem to have the need to go out and purchase a jacket for robotics.
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