Lee High School - Shield Yearbook (Springfield, VA)

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National Merit Letter of Commendation Winners Row 1: (L. to r.) M. Alderson, M. Rhodes, S. Voss, L. Alloway, C. Olson, R. Dibble, G. Lyon, M. Weir, M. Kolesar, P. Culpepper. Row 2: S. Darner, J. Moore, B. Van Doren, B. Helbush, B. Gray, C. Kindley. Row 3: S. Pierce, B. Alexander. National Merit Finalists (L. to r.) Anne Norris, D. Davis, David Mcllwain, and Stan Kampman. 24

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“The lineup.” “And now presenting a new group, A Capella A-Go-GO!” “I was only telling her about the Jr. float when she broke up!” ASSEMBLIES Very often the warm spirit of Lee students is revealed during an assembley. The brightest occasion in which we assembled was the formal introduction of Mientje de Jong, our foreign exchange student to the entire student body. With the performance of Lee’s band at each assembly the feeling of unity among the students was to be found in every countenance. The homecoming weekend opened with a perfect assembly that gave suggestions for appropriate apparel. The Key and Keyette clubs built up their courage to model formal and casual dress. It was certainly the highlight of the Fall program of assemblies. Prior to the Yule tide season a half hour of Christmas carols was presented to us. The gay colors of blue, green, and gold that the Madrigals donned for the occasion repre¬ sented the complete joy that Christmas brings. And city side¬ walks were crowded with the generous well wishers and carolers. All through the year we enjoyed heartedly several assemblies. “And this week Woodson will taste our wrath!!” 23

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AWARDS Optomist Award Winners Patty Culpepper, Keith Shepard To those who have endeavored continuously to become successful in their roles as students and good citizens these awards have been presented. In the area of scholarship the National Merit Scholarship Program honored students from Lee with well deserved titles that will enable them to compete for scholarships. On the local scene but still very important the Optimist Club of Springfield recognized two of our students for being of the most value to our school. The D.A.R. pinned a greatly valued medal of good citizenship on our worthy student, Karen Reuter. For a week of tight schedules and nostalgic tendencies five students attended a Virginia college to learn of our state and federal govern¬ ment. The program was sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Not only these winners themselves but the whole student body is proud to have been honored so. D.A.R. Winner Karen Reuter Delegates to Boys and Girls State Row 1: (L. to r.) J. Wood, J. Cov¬ ington, B. Van Doren. Row 2: B. Bucko, C. Woemer.