Honoring the commitment and talents provided by our athletes, we will recognize their personal contributions by providing a letter of achievement or letter of participation for the cross country runners.
The system we will use for lettering will be based on points earned throughout the season and off-season. It encourages one to develop healthy “off-season” preparation to enhance our cross country program. In addition it encourages the athlete to strive to increase their personal best results and challenge other team members to pursue their best. One must achieve 11 points to letter.
To achieve a letter, an athlete must earn 10 points, along with attending practices and meets, and complete the season in good standing. Violation of Lexington High School Code of Conduct or not attending the fall sports awards banquet forfeits letter winner status as it is not finishing the season in good standing.
Points can be earned in the following manner:
An injured runner who lettered the previous year may still earn a letter upon recommendation of the coach but must commit to daily assisting the team. A senior who has dedicated four years to the program, committed to improving, and completes the season in good standing may possibly earn a letter.
Letter winners in all cases will be determined by the head coach.
Updated 11/2022
To letter for the Lexington Boy’s Tennis varsity team, players must meet one of the following requirements:
1. Play in three of the regular season varsity contests
2. Be a senior in good standing
3. Play on the conference/state lineup
Players who suffer a season-ending injury, or an injury that prevents them to meet one of the requirements, may still letter at the head coach’s discretion.
Updated 11/2022
To earn a varsity letter in volleyball, volleyball players must meet the following criteria:
Complete two of the following
*A 4-year senior participant has the possibility of earning a letter based on improvement in ability, commitment to the program, and dedication to demonstrating integrity.
*An injured participant, who has multiple-year experience and has previously lettered, may qualify for a letter if they continue to stay committed to assisting the team.
All letterwinners must complete the volleyball season in good standing by maintaining eligibility, varsity status, and returning equipment issued. Violation of the LHS Student Activities Code of Conduct will forfeit the opportunity to letter.
Updated 8/2024
Cheerleading is a NCA (Nebraska Coaches Association) certified sport. For this reason, cheerleaders are able to letter if they meet the requirements. In order to receive a varsity letter for cheerleading, you must meet the following requirements per season:
Varsity Letters will be given to those meeting two of the three following requirements
1. Participate in enough quarters to equal 50% of games played
2. Compete in a postseason game (Sub-districts/District/State)
3. Be a Senior in good standing with the team.
Players who suffer a season-ending injury, or an injury that prevents them to meet one of the requirements may still letter if they otherwise would have met the requirements.
To letter as a varsity Lexington basketball player a player is required to play in 1/4 of the overall quarters at the varsity level throughout the year. Therefore, if we play 25 games, a player would need to participate in 25 quarters at the varsity level. Letters may also be given out to a senior that has shown a great attendance record, disciplinary record, and work ethic for the team at the coaching staff’s discretion.
Updated 11/2023
To letter on the Lexington Boy’s and Girl’s Varsity Bowling teams, student-athletes must meet one of the following requirements:
1. Bowl at least 40% of the teams games throughout the regular season.
2. Qualify and compete at the State Bowling Tournament
3. A Senior that has participated all 4 years and ends their senior year in good standing will have the opportunity to letter.
*Bowlers who suffer a season ending injury that prevents them to meet one of the requirements, may still letter at the head coach’s discretion.
Updated 11/2024
Cheerleading is a NCA (Nebraska Coaches Association) certified sport. For this reason, cheerleaders are able to letter if they meet the requirements. In order to receive a varsity letter for cheerleading, you must meet the following requirements per season:
All those eligible for lettering MUST be in good standing at the end of the Powerlifting season and must have lifted in at least 2 meets. Two of the four requirements below also have to be met.
Must meet 2 of the 4 requirements
1. Medal in all regular season meets (1st-5th Place)
2. Place at State
3. 66% of lifts made during meets
4. Wilk’s coefficient — Boys 100 or above — Girls 85 or above
*A Powerlifter who is a senior and has been a part of the program for multiple years in good standing at the end of the season but did not meet 2 of the 4 requirements, will be awarded a letter for their dedication to the program.
Updated 10/2024
Unified Bowling Point System for Lettering (Must have 20 to letter)
The athlete must participate in 50% or more of the meets (District and State not included) and meet the following criteria:
Updated 11/2022
The athlete must participate in 50% or more of the meets (District and State not included) and meet the following criteria:
11/2023
The requirement for lettering in Boy’s Golf is that a student must play in a least half of the Varsity meets.
To letter for the Minutemaids Soccer Team, student-athletes must meet the following requirement:
AND one of the following,
HOWEVER, the coaching staff will have the final decision when it comes to individual lettering requirements.
Updated 11/2022
To letter for the Minutemen Fútbol Program, student-athletes must:
HOWEVER, the coaching staff will have the final decision when it comes to individual lettering requirements.
Updated 11/2022
To letter for the Lexington Girl’s Tennis varsity team, players must meet one of the following requirements:
1. Play in three of the regular season varsity contests
2. Be a senior in good standing
3. Play on the conference/state lineup
Players who suffer a season-ending injury, or an injury that prevents them to meet one of the requirements, may still letter at the head coach’s discretion.
Updated 11/2022
1. Place in an individual event or at a major track meet (6 teams or more, 10 or more competitors within the event). (excluding indoor meet)
2. Be a member of a relay team, three times that places 3rd or higher in a major meet (6 or more teams). (excluding indoor meet)
3. Score 2 points per varsity meet scheduled.
4. Obtain 10 Minutemaid-Minutemen Power Points:
Scale:
Minutemaids: minimum of PV 8′, SH 34′, Discuss 107′, HJ 4’11”, LJ 15’8″, TJ 34’6″, 100 m: sub 13.4, 200 m sub 27.9, 400 sub 64, 800 m sub 2:40, 1600 m sub 6:00, 3200 m sub 12:50, 100 H: sub 16.6, 300m H: sub 51
Minutemen: minimum of PV 12′, SH 45′, Discus 125′, HJ 6′, LJ 20’3″, TJ 40’6″, 100 m: sub 11.6, 200 m sub 23.9, 400 sub 54, 800 msub 2:09, 1600 m sub 4:55, 3200 m sub 10:50, 100 H: sub 16.8, 300 m H: sub 43
A 4-year senior participant has the possibility of earning a letter based on improvement in ability, commitment to the program, and dedication to demonstrating integrity. An injured participant, who has multiple-year experience and has previously lettered, may qualify for a letter if they continue to stay committed to assisting the team.
Violation of the LHS Student Activities Code of Conduct will forfeit the opportunity to letter.
All letterwinners must complete the track season in good standing by maintaining eligibility, varsity status, attend spring sports banquet, and returning equipment issued.
# of Points | Requirements |
30 | Small ensemble rehearsal credit each nine weeks |
10 | Playing for a pep rally |
30 | Playing for a football game |
10 | Playing for each sporting contest |
10 | Singing/Solo performance of the National Anthem |
40 | For a I at any contest for the whole band or chorus |
35 | For a II at any contest for the whole band or chorus |
30 | Parade performance |
50 | Jazz Band or Swing Choir |
20 | Jazz Band or Swing Choir concert |
30 | Concert Band or Concert Choir concerts |
50 | Marching Band competition |
Accompanist | |
20 | Contest |
10 | School |
15 | Public gathering |
Ensembles | |
20 | Ensemble/small group performance at school |
25 | Ensemble/small group performance at a public place |
Honor Bands and Choirs | |
50 | Acceptance in band/choir |
35 | Alternate in band/choir |
25 | Auditioned for band/choir |
Offices | |
15 | Any office or section leader/leadership team |
30 | Drum Major |
Solos | |
75* | I |
50* | II |
25* | III |
10* | IV |
*Earned for solo at District Music Contest
A letter will be given for every 600 points in band. A letter will be given for every 350 points in choir. 1 For each hour of work outside of band (must bring in a practice sheet signed by parents)
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