Lexington High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Lexington, OK)

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0 0 ft €tnd t € Although the Lexington student body is not known for its exuberant support, bursts of spirit erupted through different channels during the year. The fervor began when Freeman's bright brainstorm to inspire his team created en- thusiasm but interrupted players' dreams. At 12:01 a.m., August 14. the Lexington Bulldog squad was the first football team in the state to practice in pads. The boys con- tinued their new found enthusiasm all year and celebrated with their traditional chant. Attempts to fire up the students as well as the team were made by the cheerleaders, but student involvement seemed to be missing. The key to a more spirited assembly was found during the yearbook merchandising sale. Music, the universal expression of one’s feelings, along with the surprise ap- pearance of the KATT awakened even the most withdrawn students. All par- ticipated and discovered that total involve- ment was more fun. Other forms of spirit were produced pre dodsed by produce pro doos . One wouldn’t think that cutting pictures of squash, cucumbers, lettuce, etc. out of magazines would create an undying en- thusiasm. Chants highlighting the other team's abilities, however, provided the con- nection. Dead meat was a famed expres- The football team was really up for the Wayne game — especially 74 (right). Posters are a sign of the basketball girls’ true feelings (below). Expressing his support. Terry B. gets ex- cited at a basketball game (bottom right). sion among the basketball girls as well as their favorite chant: Onions, celery, tomatoes, too. ? plays like vegetable stew! Chants were also heard from the band, the classes, and the spec- tators. One particular chant by the band that always seemed undone was: How do you like your eggs? Raw! Raw! Raw!” As the year progressed, it was evident that spirit was often a part of athletics. organizations, and school in general. Although the ultimate goal of involving the entire student body was rarely attained, celebrations did take place! Whether it was a celebration of an individual — com- pleting Mrs. Jones' dreaded semester proj- ect. or of a group — dancing to a new song, beating an old rival, or just living it up on Main Street, spirit surfaced through some new and some rathe; unusual ways!

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Sabrina Johnson and Greg Weatherford keep warm at the bonfire. Though some relation- ships last long, the thing between Sabrina and Greg quickly burned out (left). Tammi Engdahl and Mike Coker portray the picture of innocence (bottom left). Brook’s got Mitch right where she wants him — on the wagon (below). An excerpt from the Lexington 1982-1983 Student Handbook (page 14, section 2) — STUDENT BEHAVIOR Boys and girls will naturally form friendships in school but, bearing in mind that there is a time and place for everything Displays of affection are not acceptable behavior while at school or on school sponsored ac- tivities Opening — 3

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UJV'-,. •'TDftUGS, Contributing to the crowd’s spirited feelings in a pep assembly, Tonya M. gives the international signal for a touchdown (top left). With the look of assurance, Sabrina J. gives her rating for the softball team at the Amber-Pocasset Tournament (top right). The KATT zealously celebrates with the Dawg at the yearbook assembly (above). The crowd shows vast amounts of enthusiasm at the Heart of Oklahoma Tournament (left). Opening — 5