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Letterman sweaters, or also known as varsity jackets, were worn by many highschool or college athletes during the 1930s. These jackets were awarded based on the athletes accomplishments or whether they were a team captian, ect. The "letter" on the jacket is earned as a reward, not just given.

Baraboo High School, 1947

In 1973, the year I graduated, Steely Dan said it best — 'And I'm never going back to my old school'

New Trier High School, 1950 by Alfred Eisenstaedt, these hopeful young things are now old or dead , what a sad thought !

Joseph Szabo has worked as a teacher, a photographer, and an author for more than 20 years. Within these years, he managed to combine all his 3 passions by capturing the life of his teenage students. Having a huge experience in mingling with teenagers, he has a sharp sense of the right moment for a click. His works have been displayed in many world exhibitions and have received many awards.

Ever wish you could go back in time and speak to your high school self? Here are some words of advice that I would say to myself.

This is what schools looked like back in the 1970s.