Lexington High School - Cats Paw Yearbook (Lexington, SC)

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's r . . Examinations Initiate Freshmen After becoming acclimated to high school life, freshmen were tested for manual as well as mental capabilities. Clocked peg tests were one of the reliable means of exam- ining their skills. Also administered mere the GA TB aptitude test and the NEDT test of mental achievement. Friday mornings, the main halls of the school were plastered with posters made by spirited students. The signs of encourage- ment and faith gave the football teams an added psychological boost Assembly programs donned new aspects and formats. Interest- ing speakers and other entertaining groups captured the attention of ordinarily restless students. "Life'j a musical production, was present- ed by a group of Baptist Youths from West Columbia during Religious Emphasis Week. During the week of Thanksgiving- Religious Emphasis Week- "Life" singers enacted an inspirational message to students in attendance. Chosen as a NCTE Achievement Award finalist, Rose Wessinger receives recog- nition cards from Mrs. Sullivan. Fall- 17

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I V Nerves, New ldeos Evinced of Homecoming Novel ideas became reality at the 7972 Homecoming Festivities. Prior to the game in which Lexing- ton was defeated by Thurmond 21-20, thirteen contestants and their sponsors-senior football players-were chauffeured around the football field, riding atop con- vertibles. After being escorted onto the field by the fathers of the sponsors to the pep band's rendition of 'For All We Know'at half time, the con- testants eagerly awaited the results of the secret balloting held earlier that day. Hearts fluttered as the voice of Chuck Sightler erupted from the loud speaker, breaking the silence of the hushed crowd with the announcement of the winner. The beaming Homecoming Oueen of 7972-Luan Miller-and her maid of honor-Joy Holman-were then crowned and given a congratulatory kiss by Lou Lang Joy Holman, Maid of Honor, is pre- sented to and well-received by her supporters at the Thurmond game. Homecoming Queen contestants are Janet Poole, Joann Leaphart, Robin Crawford, Audrey Buchanan, Delores Wingard, Christy Clemenz, Carla Aull, Kathy Mims, Susan Paul, Cindy Craven, Joy Holman, Sheila Bailey, Luan Miller, and Cindy Cromer. Homecoming- 1.9