GEAR & GRAD CORDS

TEAM T-SHIRTS!

• Included With Team Dues

• All Members Receive A T-Shirt W/Paid Dues

• Official Bluff Gear!

VARSITY LETTER

• Two Years As An Active Varsity Team Member Earns A Varsity Letter

• The Academic Team is one of the few academic activities where students can earn a letter jacket!

VARSITY ACADEMIC TEAM CORD

• Included With Team Dues

• Students Who Participate As An Active Member Of The Varsity Academic Team For THREE Years Will Receive The Varsity Academic Team Graduation Cord

Cord Colors Meaning 

• • Dark Blue → Knowledge/Academics/Competition/Varsity

  • Light Blue → Social Studies/Academic Bowl-Style Knowledge

  • White → Scholarship/Humanities/Academic Achievement

ACADEMIC TEAM HONOR CORD

• CAPTAIN & 4-YEAR VARSITY GRAD CORDS

• Beginning in the 2026-2027 School Year

• Included With Team Dues

Students will receive the Academic Team Honor Cord if they meet ONE of the following:

• Students Who Actively Serve As A Team Captain For At Least ONE Year. In Recognition Of Leadership And Service To The Team

OR

• Students Who Participate As An Active Member Of The Varsity Academic Team For FOUR Years. In Recognition Of Dedication And Academic Achievement

*Note* It IS possible to compete on Varsity as a Freshman!

Cord Colors Meaning 

• • Dark Blue → Knowledge/Academics/Competition/Varsity

  • Gold → Academic Excellence/Dedication/Achievement/Leadership

  • White → Scholarship/Humanities/Academic Achievement