Nestled in the historic Tinner Hill neighborhood of Falls Church, Virginia—where Black families once built community, culture, and resistance—the Tinner Hill High School for Boys stands as a symbol of heritage and promise.
Known colloquially as "Boys High" and founded in 1915, this private prep school carries the legacy of discipline, scholarship, and brotherhood...a sanctuary of learning where young men are shaped into leaders of vision, bearing and culture
The sweatshirt is rendered in classic collegiate style, featuring the school's noble academic seal...the torch for the transfer of knowledge and light and the latin words " Veritas et Fortitudo" (Truth and Strength) eblazed with quiet confidence across the chest.
This is more than apparel, but a symbol for what could have been...in a place which once was a bastion of black American heritage; it’s a nod to a tradition of Black excellence born from the soil of Tinner Hill, where the first rural chapter of the NAACP fought against segregation and for civil rights.
Pulling on this piece is like stepping into a lineage—part history, part aspiration. Equal parts heritage and prep streetwear, the Tinner Hill School for Boys Sweatshirt bridges the past with the present, crafted under the banner of Sankofa Common Goods.
For the boys who became men. For the men who carried the legacy.
- Fabric Composition: 80% ring-spun cotton, 20% polyester
- Fabric Weight: 8.4 oz/SqYd
- Design and Comfort: Cozy, brushed interior with 100% ring-spun cotton face
- Eco-Friendly: OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes
- Hood and Pockets: Jersey-lined hood (no drawcords), pouch pocket
- Fit and Style: Classic fit, seamless body
- Sustainability: Partners with Better Cotton, CPSIA Tracking Label Compliant
Size guide
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| A) Length (cm) | 50.2 | 54 | 57.2 | 61 | 64.8 |
| B) Width (cm) | 81.2 | 86.4 | 91.4 | 96.6 | 101.6 |
| B) Half Chest (cm) | 40.6 | 43.2 | 45.7 | 48.3 | 50.8 |
| C) Sleeve Length (cm) | 59.7 | 67.3 | 70.5 | 76.8 | 83.8 |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| A) Length (inches) | 19.8 | 21.3 | 22.5 | 24 | 25.5 |
| B) Width (inches) | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| B) Half Chest (inches) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| C) Sleeve Length (inches) | 23.5 | 26.5 | 27.8 | 30.2 | 33 |
Care Instructions
| Wash | Gentle machine or hand wash in cold water with mild detergent |
| Dry | Tumble dry on low or hang dry, avoid high heat |
| Iron | Low heat setting if necessary, avoid direct fabric contact |
| Store | Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |