Scuff Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I keep seeing this jacket and thinking I should throw it away. My kids are homeschooled; it's not like I'm going to reminisce when they do a school sport. And it doesn't really bring back great memories; I wasn't that good and I only did it to try a sport and get out of the house. But I really wanted one when I was in school and now I can't seem to throw it away. I probably wouldn't even think about it once it was gone. So, what did you do with yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Mine is still hanging in the back of my closet as well. But I did enjoy my sport and I was good at it. I never thought about reminiscing with my kids over my jacket. I don't even know why I still have it. But I also can't think about getting rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Maybe you could just keep the letter and ditch the jacket. (I know that's why my mom did with mine.) Personally, I have no sentimental attachment to old high school stuff, so I may not be the best person to answer your question! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kertie Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) I have a shoebox that has my hs letter, other patches (the jackets were too $$$), and my medals from rowing in college. I'd be willing to toss them, actually, but they still fit in the prescribed "memory box", so I just left them...thought maybe the kids might think they were cool to see. In fact, maybe I'll haul them out for some pretend play at some point... ETA: All that was to say that you could take letters/patches off and donate the jacket itself. Edited December 9, 2011 by Kertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I still have my letterman's jacket with my letter. But, I voted "other" because it wasn't a "I earned it" motivation. It was just more nostalgia driven. BTW, I lettered in basketball.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I have mine. It's stored with my Class A Army uniform and wedding dress. Some day I guess I'll retire a bellydancing costume along with them. Archeologists will dig them up and think we were ALL nuts :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 My letter jacket was for choir. I got it over 30 years ago. Just this past summer, I took the letter off to keep and donated the jacket to charity. The actual letter is what I'm sentimental over, not the jacket itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I don't have a jacket, just the letter, but it's in the attic in a bin with yearbooks and other memorabilia from my childhood. It doesn't really take up a lot of space, and my children might enjoy seeing some of it someday. I wish my parents would talk more about their own childhoods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 My jacket, with its letter & my pins, is hanging in one of our closets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 A couple of years ago I kept looking at my letter jacket and couldn't decide what to do with it. It's not like I was ever going to wear it again! But there it was, with three letters on it (Academics, Music, and Sports), and all my medals from other activites attached to it... and I was a little conflicted. And then my DD ripped a whole in her snow pants. It was late February, and none of the stores had snow pants anymore- bikinis had already taken their place. My jacket was made from the same quilted material, and the same color. SO I hacked out a piece of the jacket and made a good sized patch for her snowpants. I put the jacket in a closet to think about another time. The next time I gave that jacket some thought, it made me laugh, and I just tossed it. Really, there is no value to me to all those things accumulated in high school. I certainly don't miss it now that it's gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I lettered in band and academics, and it was all on my jacket. The leather was cracked and getting really ugly, so I've had to part with them. Made me sad, but it wasn't surviving. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I had the letter but not the jacket. I never cared about it, but don't specifically remember throwing it away, so I voted for dust-gathering. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 The jacket is 37 years old and hanging in the closet. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I have my jacket in the back of my closet. I loved wearing things from when my Mom and Dad were younger. My dh pointed out that my dd would probably like to wear it when she is older. I have 2 letters, one on my Jacket, and one in my memory book. Dance Team and Drama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I still have it not because "I earned it and it's special," but because it's on a rather nice jacket that's still in good shape! It's a very warm, part-wool jacket, and there have been winters when one of my four girls needed a warm jacket and would end up wearing it. Apart from that, I really have no feelings of pride or attachment toward it. My kids can't imagine that I was once an athlete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma aimee Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 mine is in a shadow box thingy -- it has all my pins on it darn it i earned that thing -- deabte and speech -- and vas NOT EASY yes i have it. some day my kids will have it for their kids -- I have my Dad's letter jacket (also debate) -- some day my kids will have that too -- i wore it in high school a lot -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 mine is in a shadow box thingy -- it has all my pins on it darn it i earned that thing -- deabte and speech -- and vas NOT EASY yes i have it. some day my kids will have it for their kids -- I have my Dad's letter jacket (also debate) -- some day my kids will have that too -- i wore it in high school a lot -- Huh. I was on the debate team in High School but we didn't get Letters. Mine are for football. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I lettered in track but threw the letter and coat away sometime during college. I don't get attached to things and I can be pretty ruthless when I'm in a decluttering mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappyhappymama Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Yup, mine's on my jacket hanging in a closet. Not sure what I will ever do with it, but I can't imaging getting rid of it. Actually, taking the letter off and getting rid of the jacket itself is an intriguing idea. Not sure I'd do it, but I could see maybe passing the jacket on and just keeping the letter. Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 my youngest dd wore my letter sweater with a poodle skirt for hallowe'en this year....... "mom, did you wear it with a poodle skirt when you were in high school?" "dear, poodle skirts were a 1950s thing. i wasn't even born then" "really?" she says..... sigh..... ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2jjka Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I 'lettered' in the arts (drama, band, choir) I still have my letter - along with all of my solos & ensembles medals. (I never put mine on a jacket though. ) My daughter did her first S&E last year, and it was fun comparing our medals - they've changed a little bit in 25 yrs. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Yeah, if it was just the letter, I'd just throw it in my keepsake box. THe whole jacket takes up a lot of room. Someone suggested making a trunk of old bridesmaid dresses for dress up for their kids. I've been tossing around the idea of doing this for my girls. I know they would love it- I just also know it will gather all sorts of junk as well. But perhaps if I do that, I can just put the thing in there. And as someone mentioned, it is warm. So maybe I can think of it as emergency preparedness instead of clutter that's been hanging around for almost 20 years. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I got a letter but it's not on a jacket. Some day I may put it in a scrap book. My class was the last graduating class for my high school so it holds sentimental value to me. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHASRADA Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Mine is on my school jacket, hanging in my childhood bedroom closet at my parents' house. I am noooo athlete :lol:. I earned the letter for "academic merit". Ds had no interest in wearing it when it fit him, but maybe dd will. After that, I don't know; it will probably stay in the closet :tongue_smilie:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I lettered in a bunch of stuff but I am sure I tossed it years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I had one and have no idea where it is now. I even misplaced my class ring—which wouldn't have happened if I really cared about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I kept it... but I only have the letter (I lettered in Varsity Track for hurdles & sprints AND band my freshman year...). I went to 3 different high schools (the last one was at home), and knew I would be moving, so... a jacket would have been meaningless. My children are *very* interested in looking at my old things. My oldest dd would like some of my old stuff for her room... I plan to oblige her, and put up my old Holly Hobbie room decor and gift her my old (small) collection of dolls. My sons want dad's Star Wars stuff. My children are pretty sentimental, so they have really enjoyed looking at our old things, and hearing our stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upward Journey Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Mine is a really nice, navy blue, wool jacket. I can't bring myself to get rid of it because of the cost. However, I have a 12yo daughter who loves all things old, so I'll probably gift her with it next fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I have a box with all my music medals and the like, but couldn't tell you where my letter/patches (for Music, academic competition, and forensics) are now. I was really proud of the forensics one-as a person with a severe speech impediment who had an IEP for Speech/Language into COLLEGE (until I turned 22, I believe-I was officially considered dually enrolled and not aged out of high school so I'd still qualify), it was a big deal to qualify for the varsity team my senior year-and perhaps most importantly, to not place LAST in my category! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Huh. I was on the debate team in High School but we didn't get Letters. Mine are for football. Bill A debater huh? That explains a lot. ;) My kids' chosen "sport" is debate. My oldest is currently on the squad at UCLA and my dd debates in a homeschool league. Debate takes up much of our lives here!;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I voted 'other'. I still have mine, but that is because my dh is sentimental and won't let me throw it away; otherwise, it would have been gone a long time ago. I like to purge, purge, purge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Neither DH nor I kept our letter jackets. The only keepsakes I have from high school are my senior yearbook, DH, and way too many incriminating photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I had a letter sweater which was way cool when I was in high school. As a young married adult, I got rid of it because it was meaningless. I don't regret it. I got rid of my ring too. I sold it to a pawn shop for cash when I was going through a rough time. That might have been a stupid decision, but really I don't care about that either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 A debater huh? That explains a lot. ;) My kids' chosen "sport" is debate. My oldest is currently on the squad at UCLA and my dd debates in a homeschool league. Debate takes up much of our lives here!;) I saw that your son is attending UCLA. Belated Congratulations to the both of you Ronette! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I wasn't involved in "letter" sports but... For some reason my folks still have my dad's letter sweater tucked away in the attic. He's never so much as brought it out for a reunion or anything but I did wear it in a couple '50s themed theater productions, sock hops and the like. (It is a genuine '50s letter sweater.) I think it makes a great memento. I plan on keeping when I become the custodian. A few bits of family history hanging around can be a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I earned a letter and kept it and all the pins, but while I was in high school decided not to purchase a jacket. So, nostalgia, but in a smaller box. Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jentancalann Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I put mine on a sweater as opposed to a jacket (I cheered, it was more appropriate for the times). The last time I remember seeing it I was in college. It was halloween night and my friend wore it to a party. I'm sure it came home, but I haven't a clue where it is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 We are putting dd's in a memory box display along her her pictures, certificates, etc... She didn't want a jacket, and got a championship ring instead so I am allowing room in the box for her ring when she gets tired of wearing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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