Lexington High School - Bearer Yearbook (Lexington, AL)

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Honors Boy s state is an event sponsored by the American Legion that is held an- nually on various Alabama college campuses. It involves educating high school students on how the govern- ment works. This year boy’s state representa- tives were Eric Jaggers, Mark Long, and Jason Johnson. They were chosen by an eleventh grade faculty commit- tee. Each year seniors are nominated for the DAR citizenship Award sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Qualifica- tions include those students who best exemplify outstanding qualities of lead- ership, dependability, service, and pa- triotism in their school, home, and community. They were nominated by a faculty committee and then voted on by the senior class. Don Burney was this year's recipient of the DAR Award. Later, he also com- peted and won on the county level, which included competition from stu- dents in all city and county schools. Among the requirements were taking current event tests and writing an es- say. DAR Award — Don Burney Boy's State — Eric Jaggers. Mark Long, and Jason Johnson. 26 Boy's State DAR

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Jerome Thigpen Randy Thigpen Leigh Thompson Mark Trousdale Tracy Wolaver Deidre Woodard Dale Stevens Tammy Stutts Eric Thigpen Jeff Thigpen Sharon Truitt Brent Turpen Steve Walker Melody Weathers Putman — Woodard Seniors 25

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DURING class, Russell Smith assists Mrs Jean Murks by calling out answers. CLASS OFFICERS: (Front row) Billy Bevis, Poet; Marty Gray. Testator; Scott McGee. Secretary; (Back row) Melissa Mason. Prophet. Robin Shelton. President; Don Burney. Vice-President. Senior Memories 27 Fond Memories WORKING hard. Melissa Mason helps put the finishing touches on the float. SHOWING the correct method for staining wood. Billy Bevis explains to another student at trade school. Ah, the eagerly awaited senior year. After completing an infinite amount of assignments, tests, and projects; after attending numerous football games, practices, and as- semblies; after much work, many laughs, and endless memories; seni- ors had finally reached their last year of high school. Finishing their last year of school, seniors were ready to face the fu- ture. Many felt it was time to move on, whether it be going away to col- lege, getting a job, or getting mar- ried. Senior Amy Smith explained, Though I had a lot of fun here. I'm looking forward to college.” Although anxiously awaited by most, graduation left some with mixed emotions. Lisa Griffin stated, I have a lot of good memories of high school and my friends. I'm ex- cited to go away, but all my friends are going to different colleges and it will be hard to leave them.” With a little bit of effort mixed with a little fun, Seniors completed the final stage of their high school education while accumulating fond memories along the way. COMPARING senior proofs. Dawn Putman gets Candance Bryant s opinion.