Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1926 volume:

THE CRYSTAL jtf PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Jtf NUMBER ONE NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIX jforetuorO «su Within the covers of this book, the first vol- ume of “The Crystal,” we, The Staff, have en- deavored to include the record of this, the last year spent on the site of the old Ann Smith Academy. If this book recalls the memories of the good times had during the year, as well as the hard work done, it will to some extent have fulfilled its purpose — that of compiling a brief record of the activities of the Lexington High School for the year NINETEEN TWENTY-SIX Cf )t 3nn SlcaDemp T HE ANN SMITH ACADEMY was the “first female seminary of high grade in the state of Virginia, and supposedly, in the South.” The school was opened in 1807 under the direction of Miss Ann Smith, but was not chartered as the “Ann Smith Academy” until 1808. The original lot for the Academy contained two acres and extended as far as Nelson Street. Later the lower half of the land was sold to pay debts and make improvements. It may be interesting to note that all the buildings from “The Corner” to Harper and Agnor’s, stand on the old Ann Smith grounds. The academy building, com- pleted in 1809, was three stories high with wings of two stories on each side ; the whole was of red brick, a very imposing structure for those days. The branches of study taught at this academy were “reading, writing, arith- metic, English Grammar, Geography, the use of the Globes, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Astronomy, Belles Lettres, French, instrumental music, painting, and embroidery”. The number of teachers was three and the attendance ranged from twenty-five to seventy pupils. There were two sessions of five months each with two vacations of one month each. No rules were written as the school was run on the parental basis. Very little is known of Miss Ann Smith, for whom the school was named, except that she was “a cultured lady, a born teacher, and a highly successful per- son in her new position”. She declined to accept any regular salary, but her hoard and expenses were to be paid by the trustees. The school, however, con- tinued as a “female seminary” until 1877, when boys were admitted, and from this time until 1892, the Academy was simply a day school. In 1903 the building was rented to the public school hoard, and five years later the trustees offered to convey the property to the town on the condition that a “suitable” school building be erected by October of that year. For this pur- pose a bond issue of $20,000 ' was voted by the citizens of Lexington, and the present high school building was erected on the academy site. The balance of the bond, $730, was turned over to the school board on the condition that “two perpetual scholarships in the Lexington High School, to be known as the Ann Smith Scholarship, be awarded each year to two meritorious girls attending the school”. The classes, that the Seniors leave behind, will also in a short time he saying, “Farewell” to the historic Ann Smith grounds. In 1925 the lot well known to students of L. H. S. as “the goat ranch” was turned over to the school and plans are under consideration for a bigger and better high school building to be erected there. [ 3 ] Dedication To Miss Mary Douglas Richeson, faithful counsellor, inspiring teacher, encouraging- friend, to whose vision and labors the student publications of Lexington High School owe their budding and fruition, this book is dedicated. [4] HDrOer of OSooks I. CLASSES II. ORGANIZATIONS III. ATHLETICS IV. CHATTERBOX JTacuItp Harrington Waddell, Principal Department of Mathematics Miss EpiE B. Duncan Department of History Miss Mary D. Richeson Department of English and Latin Mrs. R. M. Irby Department of Modern Languages Mrs. H. M. Tardy Department of General Sciences Miss Agnes P. Adair Business Department Boaro Frank T. Glasgow, Chairman H. S. Campbell S. M. Dunlap Edward Steidtman, Jr. Football, ' 24 ; Captain Football, ’25 ; Baseball, ’24-’25 ; Presi- dent Junior Class, ' 25; President Senior Class, ' 26; Presi- dent of Student Body, ' 26 ; Senior Play, ’26. Give me the moonlight, give me the girl, And leave the rest to me. Hailing from Wisconsin, “Ed” joined the Class of ' 26 as a Sophomore. Frequently, perhaps, his thoughts have wandered back to his old haunts, yet he has stayed on and made his mark here. As an athlete, he has shown great ability, as the mainstay on the baseball diamond, and as the captain of the football squad. Moreover, his genius for leadership was recognized by the student body when they chose him as their president. In, addition to these honors, Steidtman starred in the class play. If you make friends as fast in the future as you have made them here, “Ed, we are sure of a great success in your chosen profession, whatever it may be. Many persons, especially ihose of the fair sex, will miss you, Big Ed.” Mildred McCoricle Dunlap The Echo Staff, ' 24; Chorus, ' 26; Secretary Class, ' 26; Hall of Fame, ' 25; The Crystal Staff, ' 26; Stage Manager Class Play, ' 26. “Hang sorrow ! Care will kill a cat.” Mildred is one of our big Seniors in more than one sense of the word. She is a good sport, warm-hearted, and gen- erous. To say “Mil is capable is not sufficient, for in addi- tion to this, she has organizing and executive ability. She isn’t serious ; O, no ! She has wit, originality, and a sense of humor — the last of which is always getting her into trouble (“Cuckoo,” for instance). Mildred’s competent work as stage director for the class play proved all these things, and more, true about her. After receiving her much longed- for diploma in June, this member of our class expects to finish her education at Hollins. [ 8 ] Ethel Olivia Ayres Executive Committee, 23 ; Chorus, 23, ' 24, ' 25 ; Senior Play, ' 26; Vice-President Woodrow Wilson Literary Society, ' 26. “Where there’s a will, there ' s a way. Another one of the “sharks” of L. H. S. is leaving us. Ethel has succeeded so well in her high school career that everybody — even the faculty who are hard to please — expect great things of her. This loyal and studious member of our class showed her school spirit and dramatic ability by taking, upon a few hours notice, an important role in the class play, Come Out ot the Kitchen.” In the near future Ethel may be found in a school- room, imparting her knowledge to the youth of the land. “Mandy,” we wish you the best of luck in teaching, your chosen profession. Susanna Randolph Blain The Echo Staff, ' 25, ’26; Hall of Fame, ' 24, ’25, ' 26; Class Play, ' 26 ; Chorus, ' 25, ' 26. “A dancing shape, an image gay To haunt, to startle, to waylay.” ' Tis said that “precious things come in small packages” — and this fits “Sue.” Though small, Susanna does big things. In her junior year, she made herself useful as a member of The Echo Staff and did her work so well that she was made School Notes Editor for ' 26. She proved her histrionic abil- ity by her excellent interpretation of Araminta in Come Out of the Kitchen,” while in the operetta, she shone as a dancing girl. Last year the election for the Hall of Fame gave “Sue” the distinction of being the biggest flirt in the school and also the second prettiest girl. As one of her friends has expressed it, “Sue’s” three besetting sins are dancing, flirting, and — “Charlie.” We venture to predict that in the near future she will overcome the first two, but we can not prophesy as to the third. Charles Hyde Davidson “There wasn’t a minute When Charlie wasn’t in it.” No one would ever accuse “Doc” of being a big man, but fortunately no one can measure a man by his size. To some he appears tremendously silly, to others he is screamingly clever, and to the rest he seems slightly insane. He is not totally unacquainted with work, but when play comes along, “Doc is far more in his element and is an, expert in devising means for enjoying himself. Since he is a persistent talker, little persuasion was needed to interest him in the county declamation contest, and as a winner, he displayed unusual ability. Charles has a remarkable disposition which makes him easy to know and very hard to forget. His many friends at L. H. S. extend to him sincere wishes for his future success and happiness, and they would suggest that his profession be a.ong oratorical lines. Geneva Boggan Firebaugh Chorus, ’23-’26, Senior Play, ’26. “The world’s no better if we worry; Life’s no longer if we hurry.” “What did you say?” and Geneva listens attentively. Pos- sibly because of this small streak of inquisitiveness, she has been successful in her high school career, and always comes out on top. Don’t, however, get the impression that “Bog- gan” is a “book worm, for she is far from it. Her pleasing personality and cheerful smile have won for her a number of friends. She gets all the fun possible out of life, puts much into it, and manages to combine work with play. Geneva was a decided success in the class play, and we cannot help but pre- dict a bright future for anyone with her ability. May you reach your goal at Hollins, Geneva ! Louise Graham Gillespie Ann Smith Scholarship, ’24 ; Executive Committee, ’25 ; Assistant Editor The Echo, ’26; Associate Editor The Crys- tal, ' 26; President Sophomore Class, ’24; President Wood- row Wilson Literary Society, ’24 ; Chorus, ’24, ’25, ’26 ; Mon- ogram Club, ’26 ; Advertising Manager Class Play, ’26 ; Basketball, ’24, ’25. Let us be up and doing.” Louise has one of the best literary heads” that ever hit L. H. S. In addition to this, she is all right when it comes to athletics, having won her monogram in basketball. Every- body knows and likes Louise. She may have red hair, but not all red-headed people have bad tempers. At least, Louise rarely ever shows hers. In fact, she is usually smiling and when she isn’t, there is something “awful” wrong. When she graduates, L. H. S. loses a hard worker and a loyal supporter. Mary Moore Harper Chorus, ’26; Executive Committee, ’26; The Echo Staff, ’26. An ideal girl in every way, A kind not found on every day.” Myra” has been with the class of ’26 ever since its begi n- ning, way back in the first grade. She has always been a dili- gent, conscientious worker, and it can be truly said of her that she never tries to “bluff” her way through. In fact, she is an ideal school girl, unaffected, kind, and lovable. As for her other admirable qualities — just ask any of the boys. We may say, Mary Moore is the very best thing that ever happened to the class. The whole school will miss “Myra,” but sends her on her way with a unanimous bon voyage.” Adeline Rachel Lackey Library Committee, ’26; The Crystal Staff, ’26; Treas- urer Senior Class, ’26. “Of gentle manner, unaffected mind, Lover of peace, and friend of humankind.” The subject of this sketch has been with us from the first day we began our school career. When Adeline entered L. H. S., she knew that she wanted a diploma and didn’t stop till she got it. As treasurer of the Senior Class, Adeline has showed great business ability, and, as a member of the library committee, she proved the fact that she is most dependable. After all, the power of being able to stick to a thing counts most in life and Adeline has this power. It would require too much space to enumerate all your good qualities, so let us say good-bye Adeline, and bid you God- speed. Maude Esther Mankey Chorus, ’24; Executive Committee, ’22. “Sweet as the primrose that peeped beneath the thorn.” Maude joined our ranks in the grammar school and lost no time in making herself a necessary part of our class. Pos- sessing a rare charm, modesty, and a quiet, sweet disposition, she has won, many friends. Maude is a diligent, faithful worker and has never been known to say “not prepared.” She has not yet decided what she wishes to do on leaving Lexing- ton High, but we may be assured that she will find success wherever she goes. Your many friends will miss you, Maude, and they join the whole school in saying “good luck to you.” Janette Beueah McCormick President Woodrow Wilson, Literary Society, ’26 ; Chorus, ’24 ; Anne Smith Scholarship, ’23. “Knowledge comes of learning well retained.” Janette, one of the hardest working girls at L. H. S., came to us in her freshman year from a rural school. She quickly showed us that she was a “shark” whose mission it was to carry around a string of A’s, and to give aid to less fortunate fellow students desiring it. “Miss. Jan, et” has been a thorough student and deserves the credit and praise so freely given her. To list her good quali- ties would require more space than we have ; it is sufficient to say that she is a girl among girls.” We shall miss her, but with one accord we wish her success and luck at William and Mary College — her next venture. Lynwood Mays Pullen Football, ’25 ; Baseball, ’26 ; Monogram Club, ’26 ; Senior Play, ’26. “We have yet to see him downhearted or pessimistic.” “Dad” entered the Freshman Class in 1920 an,d remained at L. H. S. until his junior year. The following session he wan- dered down to Fishburne Military School, where he was an excellent student and a popular cadet. In the fall of ' 25, Pul- len returned to Lexington High to try for his much desired “dip.” As an, athlete, “Dad” has won his laurels, playing end on the football team of ' 25. In addition to his athletic ability, Pullen has genius for acting as was shown by the fact that he starred in his role of butler in the class play. We regret los- ing our schoolmate and friend, but in saying good-bye, we know our loss is V. M. I.’s gain. Dora Lena Smith Basketball, ’25; The Echo Staff, ’26; Chorus, ’24, ' 25, ’26; Senior Play, ’26. “Here’s a girl with a heart and a smile That makes the bubbles of life worth while.” Who’s that? Why that’s “Smitty, on,e of the few persons who can smile when the rest of the world is blue. Because of her unfailing good humor and ability to crack jokes, she is one of the most popular girls at L. H. S. “D. D.’s” activ- ities have not, however, been confined to jokes, for she was a star forward on the varsity basketball team of ’25, and fig- ured in the Senior Class play as Amanda, handling a difficult part. She was also one of the principal characters in the op- eretta, “The Toreadors.” Those who know Dora Lena find that beneath her smiling exterior, she has a heart of true gold. As she leaves our midst, she carries with her the love and good wishes of us all. Ralph Rader Swope Baseball, ’25, ’26; Football, ’24, ’25; Basketball, ’26; Mono- gram Club, ’26 ; Stage Committee Class Play, ’26. “Let every man mind his own business.” “Sleepy” is a quiet, likeable person — the “innocent instiga- tor” of many pranks. Sport claims his attention chiefly, and he sometimes neglects his school work to participate in ath- letic events. Ralph has held the honor of being pitcher on the baseball diamond, halfback on the football field, and for- ward on the basketball court. His athletic ability was rec- ognized by the letter men of the school when they elected him as an executive officer of the Monogram Club. How- ever, in spite of this interest in, athletics, “Sleepy finds time for other phases of school life. As chairman of the stage committee for the senior play, he proved his liking for the stage. Sleep on, Swope; we feel assured that some day you will awake to find yourself anything but sleepy. Lewis Chapman Thompson Football, ’2 4-’25 ; Basketball, ’25-’26 ; Monogram Club, ’26; Business Manager The; Crystal, ’26. “Men of few words are the best men.” In the fall of 1921 a hobby-horse galloped up to the school- house doors, and who should jump off but Lewis Thompson. Thompson came from Timberidge to continue his education at our illustrious school. “He is a man and nothing that concerns a man does he deem a matter of indifference to him- self.” This year Tom Cat” was a star on the gridiron, and in basketball he won the “rep of being one of the most de- pendable guards of the season ' s quint. Characteristic thor- oughness and seriousness, combined with keen humor, are sure to bring him success in life. It is with a feeling of regret that we separate from this able and efficient manager and stead- fast friend. Helen Blair Turner Associate Editor The Echo, ’24, ’25; Associate Editor The; Crystal, ’26; Class Play, ’26; Chorus, ’24, ’25, ’26. Behold Helen, the literary light of L. H. S., and you see a girl who has taken a prominent part in many school ac- tivities. As a member of The Echo and The; Crystal staffs, she has contributed much to the success of these publications. She took the part of “Mrs. Falkener” — a difficult role to in- terpret — in the class play, and needless to say, she did it well. Her dramatic ability was again seen in, “The Toreadors” when she starred as “Juanita.” In ' 25, Helen won a medal for writing the best Lincoln essay in the high school. We feel sure that we shall be proud of, her record in college and glad to claim her as a member of the class of ’26. Mary Emerson Turner Basketball, ’24-’25 ; Chorus, ’25-’26; Library Committee, ’25; The Echo Staff, ’26; Hall of Fame, ’25. “It is good to be merry and wise.” No one meeting Mary can fail to be impressed with her good humor, her honesty of purpose, and her force of character. She is a scholar, an actress, an athlete, and a leader. As a scholar, Mary has distinguished herself by having her name on the honor roll nearly every session. As an actress, she starred in “Come Out of the Kitchen” in the role of Ouvia. But watch out for another side ! If there are any pranks to be played, Mary has a hand in them. If some new plan is in the air, Mary originated it. If there is any hard task to be done, Mary tackles it. Upon her departure, L. H. S. will lose a student whose place will be hard to fill, and the pupils will lose one of their best friends. We expect great things of you, Mary! Andrew Brockman Varner Executive Committee, ' 26; State Committee Class Play, ’26. “A friend to all who know him.” “Slim,” as he is known at L. H. S., n,eeds no formal intro- duction to any of us. He is not prone to talk a great deal, but he converses enough to let us know he has a supply of good, hard sense with a touch of humor. Although not an athlete himself, Andrew has been a true supporter of the Red and Blue on every possible occasion. Possessed of a “happy- go-lucky disposition which attracts friends, and the qualities which contribute to success, we feel sure that Varner will make good in the business world. We wish him health, wealth, and happiness. William Edgar Waddell Valedictorian, ' 26; Senior Play, ' 26; The Crystal Staff, ' 26; The Echo Staff, ' 24; Chorus, ' 25-26. “Youth is wholly experimental.” And now we come to our friend, “Ned,” the class clown. He is, what might be called, a “charmer” — we cannot resist him. His unfailing good humor an,d cheerful disposition have won for him a host of friends at L. H. S. We must not forget that Ned is an actor of no mean ability. As “B-r-i-n-d-l-e-b-u-r-y” in the Senior Class play, he kept the audience in peals of laughter, and again, in the operetta, “The Toreadors,” he sustained his reputation as “class clown.” Keep it up, Ned ; live up to your reputation, of making fun out of everything. May you ever get out of life what you put into it — joy! Manuel Weinberg Senior Play, ' 26. “Pleasure fdls my youthful years ; Drop study, if it interferes.” Manuel began his career at L. H. S. in ' 21, but for some reason — we can ' t imagine what — he decided to finish his pre- college days at Augusta Military Academy. However, after a term at that well-known institution, Manuel returned to the old Alma Mater to work for some credits necessary for en- tering college. As an actor, Manny” showed his ability in the class play. We don ' t know just what Manuel expects to do after leav- ing Lexington High, but we have an idea he will always be on some fair damsel’s trail. Oh well ! even at that, we wish him success. Ruby Virginia Whitmore The Echo Staff, ' 26; Library Committee, ' 25; Floor Com- mittee Senior Play, ' 26. “I ' ll be merry and free, I’ll be sad for nobody.” Yes ! ’tis “Rube,” our old friend. She is known as belong- ing to that exclusive group “The Independents. Possess- ing a quiet dignity and a fine sense of humor, she has added a great deal to our class. As typist for The Echo, Ruby dis- played real skill as well as school spirit ; and, as chairman of the floor committee for the class play, she showed much ex- ecutive ability. To us who know Ruby, she is a “regular girl,” and we wish her the best of luck wherever she goes and in whatever she undertakes. Cora Bell Womeldore Chorus, ' 24, ' 25, ' 26. “Quietly she worked aw ay, faithful to each duty.” “Cora B.” came to us from Miss Sue Tolley’s little red schoolhouse. At L. H. S. she will be remembered as a con- scientious student and a loyal friend. Cora has a place in her heart for all alike, and is ever ready to help a friend in need. If hard work, honesty of purpose, and uprightness of char- acter count for anything, Cora’s friends and classmates can see nothing ahead of her but a successful future. The best wishes of the whole school go with you, Cora, as you leave Lexington High. WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNG Miss Preston — Teacher Willis Whitmore, Jack Proctor, Albert Agnor, Vincen.t Opeia, John Harrison, Andrew Varner, Frank Durance, Raymond Harrison, Lyle Harris. Alvey Camdon, Adeline Lackey, Mary Moore Harper, Fay Mateer, Mildred Dunlap, Mary Turner, Beulah Hayslett, Ruth Dold, Juanita Agnor, Susan Dillon. Sheilds Ruff, Johnnie Tyree, Charles Davidson, James Baker. Senior Cla00 OFFICERS: Edward Steidtman Mildred Dunlap .President Secretary The History oe the Class of Nineteen Twenty-Six T O MY lot has fallen the task of writing the history of the Senior Class of 1926, and I must admit it is with pleasure, but with misgivings, that I at- tempt it. September, 1922, was a remarkable year in the history of Lexington High for it was then that the class of 1926 entered the doors of the school. At last they had attained a coveted goal — high school. How things did hum ! It was only a short time, however, before this motley crowd of youngsters realized that their high school career would not he one continuous frolic. With this fact in [ 14 ] mind, they began their ascent to their desired goal with determination to show L. H. S., and incidentally the whole world, a few things. Every phase of work, in which these new members of the student body participated, invariably won ap- probation from the faculty and their schoolmates. One of their number received first place for reading in the high school literary contest — a great honor for a Freshman. At the beginning of their second year, nearly all of the original class enrollment reentered school, eager to begin work once more. From the first day it was evi- dent that these Sophomores were determined to continue their excellent record. They directed their attention to literary work and again furnished the best reader in the high school literary contest. This one honor was not sufficient ; they also supplied the champion declaimer. In their Junior year, they proved an eye-opener. During Book Week, one of their number won the contest between the Junior and the Senior Classes for the best composition on books. Later, another member of the class received the medal for the Lincoln Essay Contest, participated in by both Seniors and Juniors. As a fitting climax of their Junior literary record, the whole class took part in a play entitled “Doubting Castle”, written and presented by its members. But their honors were not confined to literary lines alone, as two of the hoys won their letters in both football and baseball, and four of the girls were mainstays for the basketball team. Not satisfied with these accomplishments, the class reached the height of its fame during the 1925-1926 session, not only furnishing seven letter men, but also supplying active players in all other forms of athletics. The second semester was marked by two successful theatrical performances, “Come Out of the Kitchen” by the Senior Class, and “The Toreadors” by the High School Chorus. The leading roles in the latter were taken by the class o f ' 26. In addition to this, the members of this class have been diligent workers for The Echo and The Crystal, proved by the fact that a large part of the staff of each publication consisted of Seniors. Furthermore, two of the class won first places in the County Literary Contest in reading and public speaking respectively. As the time approaches for our departure and as we glance backward at the four years spent here, it seems to us that the troubles have been few and the pleasures many. We now go forth from L. H. S. with the hope that we may retain the high ideals we learned to cherish at our Alma Mater. Louise Gillespie Ci)e Last Mil ano Cestament of tfte Class of ’2C C HARLES DAVIDSON, ESQ., a will-be-famous lawyer, draws up this document in the behalf of the class of ' 26. This argumentative genius is thoroughly capable of handling the last will and final testament of the members of this class. Clause I 1. To Mr. Waddell, we hereby do bequeath a chain and collar for each and every boy in the high school. If properly fastened, these leashes should check the bold advances of the youthful cavaliers. 2. To Mrs. Tardy, we leave a legacy of $100,000,000 for having started each one of us out aright on our high school career. 3. To Miss Duncan, we sympathetically bequeath an iron cage for Ned Wad- dell and Charles Davidson. 4. To Miss Richeson, we will a pamphlet of microscopic dimensions, entitled — “The Advantages of Latin.” 5. To Mrs. Irby, we kindly give a pair of shock absorbers to be worn while teaching the “hard-boiled” Sophomores. Clause II 1. To Charles Dillon, we bequeath Susanna R. Blain “to cherish, honor, and obey.” 2. We, Mildred Dunlap and Geneva Firebaugh, do hereby gladly leave our P. P. (Pleasing Plumpness) to Kate Lackey and Frances Campbell. 3. We, the Turner sisters, do hereby turn over our intellect to Bernardine Fox. or anyone else at L. H. S., who needs it badly. 4. I, Louise Gillespie, do generously bestow my red hair upon Emory Lewis. 5. 1, Ed Steidtman, do hereby will, “gratis,” my irresistible qualities to my natural rival and brother, Carl Steidtman. 6. I, Ruby Whitmore, do leave my sarcastic line to Marie Donald. 7. I, Andrew Varner, do hereby transfer my reputation as a sheik to Homer Mateer. 8. I, Charles Davidson, do gladly bequeath my knack of making wise cracks to William Dana Hoyt, Jr. 9. 1, Manuel Weinburg, do hereby will my mathematical mind to Charles Dillon. 10. I, Ned Waddell, do hereby leave my girlish hands to Percy Tolley. 11. I, Ethel Ayers, do hereby bequeath my histrionic ability to Margaret Lackey. 12. I, Janette McCormick, do hereby will my string of A’s to Herbert Agnor. 13. I, Ralph Swope, do hereby leave my nickname, “Sleepy”, to Clyde Rad- ford. 14. I, Cora B. Womeldorf, do hereby bequeath my studious look to “Mutt” Grey. 15. I, Mary Moore Harper, do hereby will my passion for “Frost” to “Old King Cole.” 16. I, Susanna Blain, do hereby bequeath my “Uketchum” qualities to Martha Moore. Clause; III 1. We, the Seniors, do hereby leave the Juniors our surprising ability at pro- ducing a creditable performance on the stage. 2. To the Sophomores, we leave our shattered illusions of life. 3. To the Freshmen we leave our Sophistication. Clause IV 1. To the School Board, we, the Senior Class, do hereby bequeath the plans for the new high school, drawn on sheep-skin (left over from our “dips”). 2. To our Janitor we leave a transfer to our new institution of hard knocks. 3. To the town of Lexington, we hereby happily and gladly leave our his- torically famous Ann Smith Academy. [ 17 ] Alvy Johenning, “Bee” Childress, Clyde Radford, Bolling Seay, Charles Dillon, Theodore Craft. Carl Ruble, Homer Mateer, Eura Bradley, Florence Womeldorf, Elizabeth Bell, Katherine Lackey, Frank Smith. Virginia Mahanes, Ruth Ayres, Marie Donald, Madison, Dunlap, Elbert Agnor, Louise Crawford, Frances Campbell, Bernardine Fox. Junior Class OFFICERS: Elbert Agnor Madison Dunlap President Secretary-T reasurer The History oe the Class oe Nineteen Twenty-Seven O N THE memorable day of September the seventh, 1923, an important ad- dition was made to Lexington High. This annex is now known as the Junior Class of L. H. S. These trembling Freshmen were greeted by the sympathetic eyes of Mrs. Tardy and the blood-thirsty snarls of the Sopho- mores. The class, however, made itself famous from the very start by its abso- lute disregard of Freshmen rules. Moreover, it had the distinction of being the first class to refuse to wear Freshmen caps, or to be hazed in any form. Nervy [ 18 ] was the Sophomore who attempted to haze “Pinkey,” “Bee,’’ or “Doc,” and it was largely due to the fatherly attitude which these doughty warriors took towards the rest of the class that they passed unscathed. These Freshmen entered every event of the Rockbridge County Literary Contest for that year, and in addition to this, they had a representative on The Echo staff. The following year, the class made itself famous in the high school as expert eraser twirlers. In fact, it was considered a brave act for a student of another class to enter the room, unaccompanied by Mr. Waddell. As Sophomores, they also took a prominent part in athletics. They had four letter men in football ; six, including the captain, in baseball; one in boys’ basketball, and seven in girls’ basketball, counting the captain of the team, Frances Campbell. The Chatterbox and the Alumni editors of The Echo were chosen from this class. In the school literary contest, Christine Slusser won first place in recitation. When the Hall of Fame was elected, Bernardine Fox was voted the best student; Lucius Dillon, the best looking boy. Recall the history of the class of ' 27 as I have told it, then look at it, as it is to-day. Can these sophisticated Juniors he the same rebellious Freshmen who entered the school almost three years ago? These once illiterate youngsters are now, Miss Richeson says, “the star class of L. H. S.” This statement may he questioned by the other pupils of the school, hut if you ask a Junior, he will an- swer in the affirmative and probably add some more to ' it. Yes, it is undoubtedly a star class — a class which will always he remembered hv the faculty of L. H. S. The Juniors are still taking a prominent part in all school activities. They have been largely responsible for the publishing of The Echo, for ’25-’26 as they composed one-half of the staff, including the Editor-in-Chief, Frances Campbell, and the business manager, Charles Dillon. At the Journalistic Conference held at the Washington and Lee University, L. H. S. was represented by Frances Campbell and Madison Dunlap. Along athletic lines, they have also starred, with four letter men on the football squad, three on the basketball, and four on the baseball. Furthermore, there are two managers and two captains in this class. A Junior, Bernardine Fox, was chosen at the beginning of the session as stu- dent librarian ; while in the County Literary Contest, Katharine Lackey in the preliminaries won first place in recitation, and Charles Dillon first in reading in the finals. Frank Smith acquired the much coveted bronze medal for writing the best essay on Lincoln. But this remarkable group has histrionic as well as literary ability, as is shown by the fact that the Seniors borrowed three members for their play, “Come Out of the Kitchen” ; Charles Dillon and Madison Dunlap for character parts, and “Bee” Childress for assistant stage manager. This is indeed an enviable record for one class. Of course, all of its members will grow up to be presidents and other illustrious people. So give three rousing cheers for the Juniors at L. H. S. May the school halls forever ring with their praise ! Elise Ewing, Medora Fore, Carrie Johnson, Herbert Agnor, Reginald Fauber, Margaret Higgins, “Mutt” Gray, Jean, Blain. Bessie Whitmore, Minnie Moore, Annie Bare, Sadie Bradley, Gladys Logan, Pauline Ayres, Alice Mackey, Katie Whitmore. Martha Moore, Helen Tardy, Nancy Shaner, Jim Polk, Jane Gray, Wayne Lee Foltz, Alice Bee- ton, Mary Landis. Johnny Tyree, Meredith Turner, Harry Bosse -man, Malcolm Campbell. opijomore Class OFFICERS: Jane Gray Nancy Shaner The History of the Class of Nineteen Twenty-Eight I T WAS in the fall of the year 1924, that the class of ’28 entered the Lex- ington High School. The old saying, “Ignorance is bliss”, was well illus- trated by the grins which could be seen on the faces of the inexperienced little Freshmen. Mrs. Tardy, with a motherly air, saw that none of her flock were tortured by the cruel, hardened Sophomores, who were just longing to get their [ 20 ] President Secretary hands on a fat little boy or a diminutive, saucy girl. Soon, however, the Freshmen lost their shyness and were active in both school work and athletics. They took a prominent place in the literary contests, and also bought curtains for the library. Four of the boys in the Freshmen Class were on the football squad, three on the basketball, and five on the baseball. The girls also took part in athletics, contribut- ing a center to the basketball squad. It was with a changed attitude towards life, that thirty infantile Freshmen became full-fledged, hard-boiled Sophomores. Sophomores! Oh, how old and sophisticated they felt! They looked with scorn upon the new “little Freshmen’’, and wondered if they, grown-up Sopho- mores, could ever have been quite so insignificant. Of course not. They were the Sophomores of the Lexington High School. The class was not, however, too full of itself to take part in school activities. Jean Blain and Meredith Turner participated in the reading contests, while Billv Hoyt was selected as one of the best public speakers in the school. Again, as in the preceding year, the boys took an active part in athletics. In football, they were represented by three Monogram Men ; in basketball, by two. In baseball “Billy’’ Hill, Wayne Lee Foltz, “Herb” Agnor, “Johnny” Tyree, and “Mac” Campbell, the manager of the team, are showing up w r ell. Don’t think, however, that the Sophomores spend all of their time upon ath- letics. If investigated, it will be found that they are represented in almost every phase of school life. Car rie Johnston is president of the girls’ Monogram Club; Martha Moore is the Chatterbox Editor of The Echo, and Nancy Shaner is a member of the library committee. Wayne Lee Foltz and Meredith Turner took the parts of two of the leading characters in ‘“The Toreadors”, a musical comedy given by the Chorus of the Lexington High School. If there is anything in school life which requires a super abundance of nerve and daring, a Sophomore is usually called upon, and he always comes up to the requirements. May the class of ’28 stand out as a model for the future classes of L. H. S.! [21 ] Virginia Roop, Templeton Fauber, Percy Tolley, Ellis Hostetter, Travis Showalter, Louise Fauber, Margaret Lackey, Quaye McElory. Mamie McCormick, Hazel Bradley, Ruby Camden,, Margaret Plickman, Ruth Chittum, Levina Ma- hanes, Katherine Quisenberry, Helen Tolley, Ruby Parrent, Frances Straub. Virginia Thomas, Isabel Pullen, Jane Swink, Elizabeth Morris, Frances Dillon, Margaret Moses, Helen Swink, Katherine Davidson. Emory Lewis, Willis Mankey, Thomas Corse, Homer Thompson. jfresbman Class OFFICERS : Russell Cum mings President Margaret Moses Pice-President The History oe the Class oe Nineteen Twenty-Nine O NE bright, sunshiny, September morn in the year 1925, thirty-six sad and tired looking Freshmen plodded slowly towards old L. H. S., thinking of what was in store for them at this austere building. “Well, here we are,” remarked one Freshman in a lifeless tone, intending not so much to convey information, as to emphasize that doleful fact. “Yes, and with four long years of ‘boning’ ahead of us,” replied another who was wearily climbing the school steps. From the first day they looked forward to the coming of Thanksgiving when they should be released from tbe Freshmen rules. Since they had not learned to love school as the upper classmen do, they also longed for the Christmas and Easter holidays, and, most of all, for June 10. But in spite of their seeming depression, this has proved to be their inira- bilis annus. In the first place, they formed both an English and a Latin Club. These organizations furnished money to pay for their group picture in The Crys- tal and also to buy books for the library. Under the guidance of Mrs. Tardy, they aided all school movements and made the show, “Brown of Harvard,” a successful, money-making experiment. Several entertaining plays and feasts, ga- lore, have added to the joy of being Freshmen. A number of other interesting things have happened to these youngsters ; in fact, too many to suit the upper classmen. In this class there are seven members of the chorus, four of whom took part in the operetta, “The Toreadors.” Tal- mage Radford and Russell Cummings are their monogram men. With so propi- tious a start and such fine material, an excellent career in school activities is pre- dicted for the Class of ’29. 1 23 ] Mildred Lunsford, Ada Straub, Beatrice Hickman. Alene Kincaid, Mona Logan, Marie Davis, Nancy Swink, Margaret Powers. Julia Hill, Frances Richie, Lewis Thompson, Miss Adair, Dorothy Tufts, Evella Williams. Commercial Department History of thf Department W ITH the session of 1918, the business course became a part of the regular curriculum at L. H. S. The installation of this department was made possible by a legacy of $10,000 left to tbe high school by Mr. A. L. Koones of this town. The first session of the business course opened with an en- rollment of thirteen students, and Miss Agnes Adair as instructress. Shorthand, bookkeeping, typewriting, and commercial arithmetic were the subjects taught. All of the classes were conducted in one small room, and one class practiced type- writing, while another took dictation. Of the first year’s enrollment, eight secured positions. Since the establishment of the commercial department, the class room has been greatly enlarged, additional typewriters installed, and other improvements made. This phase of high school work is steadily growing and has become a real credit to the school. 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S. seems to be settling down. Pupils have already stopped taking their books home. Oct. 31. Freshmen flogged at Hallowe ' en Party. This is the only initiation they will receive this year. Nov. 6. Girls’ basketball team defeats Agnes Scott College alumnae 50-0. Fair rooters cheer the team to victory. Nov. 17. Easter egg roll is given by L. H. S. students for the benefit of the Woman’s Club. Tea is served afterwards ; guests are requested to leave by 6 :00 p. m. Dec. 1. Only 1,234 pieces of chalk and 15 erasers thrown to-day, accord- ing to official record. Dec. 6. ‘Ed” Steidtman gets to school on time. Lightning struck his room at 4 :00 a. m. Dec. 18. Ned, Jim Polk, Malcolm, Jane, and Herbert leave school at 2:00 for the first time this semester. Holiday to-morrow in honor of the occasion. Jan. 6. L. H. S. beats Spiders in thrilling basketball tournament. Score 0-0. High School boys show excellent team work. W. D. Hoyt, Jr. and W. Gillock star for L. H. S. ; Engleman, for the Spiders. Jan. 19. Students return to school from Christmas holidays. L. H. S. faculty has Christmas tree laden with gifts for the young pupils. Hurrah ! Hurrah ! Hurrah ! Feb. 9. Talmadge Radford wins Lincoln Essay Contest and a prize of a bottle of Freckle Cream. Feb. 12. Holiday — Lincoln’s birthday. The Sophomore and Junior Classes hike to House Mountain in four cars. Chaperons were picked up on the way. Feb. 23. Students have holiday because yesterday was Birthington’s wash- day. March 14. Notorious “Chewing Gum Ring” publicly reprimanded. Mem- bers remain obdurate in the privacy of their own class rooms. March 22. L. H. S. defeats University of Virginia 210-0. Dunlap and Steidtman star for Lexington. (Two guesses — who wrote this ?) March 24. Four day holiday begins in honor of the recent death of King Tut. April 10. Bachelors Union met in office. Male and Female Academy Or- ganized. April 15. Mr. Miley and Sam Dunlap form lifelong friendship during the taking of the class pictures. April 30. Miss Richeson petrifies Juniors with weird tales of devils she “used to know.” May 1. What has become of Robert Derbyshire, parlez-vous? What has become of Robert Derbyshire, parlez-vous? Robert Derbyshire got the door For writing notes to Martha Moore. Hinkey Dinkey, Parlez-vous. May 7. What has become of Herbert Agnor, parlez-vous? What has become of Herbert Agnor, parlez-vous? Herbert almost got the door For letting a mouse out on the floor. Hinkey Dinkey, Parlez-vous ! L. H. S. baseball team defeats “Never Sweats” in thrilling battle. Childress fans out twice as result of Cumming’s excellent pitching. Final score 8-5. May 20. New fad stars — Cramming parties: reviews for exams served for refreshments. May 27. Exams begin ; few pupils attend school. Severe epidemic of chills spreads among the students. June 10. Commencement — Banquets, sobs, laughter, more speeches, part- ings, tears — rah, Alma Mater! Rah, College! Miscellaneous Snapshots OBrecutiue Committee Edward Steidtman, President Andrew Varner, ’26 Mary Moore Harper, ’26 Frances Campbeel, ’27 Elbert Agnor, ’27 Pauline Ayres, ’28 James Polk, ’28 Meredith Turner, ’28 Frances Dillon, ’29 Carl Steidtman, ’29 The Honor System “Democracy is something deeper than liberty: it is responsibility.” The honor system of every school depends almost entirely upon the spirit and the cooperation of each member of the student body. The regulations and the system of enforcing the rules differ in the various high schools; however, the one vital point on which everything hinges, is a high sense of honor in the individual. The rules and regulations of our honor system are contained in the Constitution of the Lexington High School, which prohibits cheating on tests and examina- tions, hazing the Freshmen, smoking during school hours, and the use of profane or abusive language on tbe school grounds. Each year Lexington High elects a president of the student body, and two representatives from each of the four years, as an Executive Committee. This committee has as its duties the enforcement of the honor system and the right to represent the school before tbe faculty and school board at anytime. Furthermore, the Executive Committee must regulate the conduct of the Freshmen and must uphold the faculty in its decisions. The honor system at L. H. S., is what the students make it. The faculty does not interfere unless the Executive Committee fails to do its duty. Each stu- dent is on his honor to report any violation of the honor system to a member of the Executive Committee. The punishment inflicted by tbe committee is not what makes the honor system, but it is the codperation of the students. In the years that have passed, everyone has done his best to maintain a high standard of honor at L. H. S. The future of the honor system rests with the students to come. Ci)c Chorus The chorus this session has been under the direction of Mrs. Hugh A. White and Miss Emily Penick. Practice was held every Wednesday afternoon with an average attendance of thirty students. December 15, the chorus gave a creditable program at assembly, and early Christmas morning, they went through the resi- dential streets of the town, singing Christmas carols. Most of the practice after this time was spent in preparation for the operetta, “The Toreadors”, which was presented April 24. Taken as a whole, the chorus has proved a success, and it is to be hoped that such an organization will be possi- ble next year. Much of its success is due to Mr. Waddell, who took a particular interest in it. “Cbe Coreaoors” The Chorus presented “The Toreadors,” an operetta in two acts by Otis M. Carrington, in the high school auditorium, April 24. The setting for the operetta was a garden at Senora Dictorio’s home where guests were celebrating the birthday of her twin daughters, Benita and Juanita. Senora Dictorio was ambitious for her daughters, and wished them to marry toreadors. Benita and Juanita, however, objected because they had “no love for toreadors,” hut looked with much favor upon Juan and Pablo, two neighboring farmer boys with whom they had grown up. Needless to say, everything turned out in favor of these four lovers. The two beggars ' , Senores Swateo and Whackeo, with their escapades did more than their part towards making the performance a success. One of the most amusing instances was their allowing Senora Dictorio to mistake them for two great toreadors, about whom she had read in the sport papers. Maria and Dolores (friends of Benita and Juanita) the dancing girls, and the chorus added to the color and the beauty of ihe scenes by their dances and songs. The production was staged under the direction of Mrs. Hugh White and Miss Emily Penick. Cast of Characters Senora Dictorio, a wealthy landowner — Great admirer of Toreadors. .Dora Smith Benita, Juanita — Her twin daughters Mary Turner and Helen Turner Juan, Pablo — Admirers of Benita and Juanita Wayne Lee Foltz and Charles Dillon Senor Swateo, Senor Whackeo — Beggars masquerading as Toreadors. . . . Meredith Turner and Ned Waddell Dolores, Maria — Friends of Benita and Juanita Ada B. Straub and Dorothy Tufts Dancing Girls: Dorothy Gray, Jane Gray, Jean Blain, Susanna Blain, Jane Swink, Medora Ford Girls of the Ensemble: Mary Landis, Virginia Thomas, Martha Moore, Mildred Dunlap, Louise Gillespie, Elizabeth Morris, Geneva Firebaugh, Mary Moore Harper, Marie Donald, Elizabeth Bell, Nancy Shaner, Alice Beeton, Isabelle Pullen, Margaret Lackey Act I. — Garden at Senora Dictorio’s. — Guests celebrating Benita’s and Juan- ita’s birthday. Act II. — Same as Act I. Musical Numbers 1. Opening Chorus 2. Ho for the Sunny land 3. A Question for My Love... 4. My Hope’s in a Toreador. 5. A Pair of Beggars 6. You ' re Real Fine Beggars 7. We Know Not 8. Great Is a Toreador 9. When Do We Eat? 10. Finale, Act I ACT ONE Chorus and Dancing Girls Benita, Juanita and Chorus Benita, Juanita, Juan and Pablo Senora Dictorio Two Beggars Juan, Pablo and Beggars Benita, Juanita an,d Chorus Senors Swateo, Whackeo and Chorus Senors Swateo, Whackeo and Chorus Benita, Juanita, Dancing Girls and Chorus ACT TWO 11. Tambourine Song 12. They Laugh at Danger 13. Our Holiday 14. Say You’ll Be True to Me 15. To You I Am Singing My Serenade. 16. It’s Great to Be a Hero 17. Fine, Brave Toreadors 18. We Know Not 19. When Love Is Unkin, d 20. A Pair of Beggars 21. Finale, Act II Chorus and Dancing Girls ....Senora Dictorio, Swateo, Whackeo, Chorus Delores and Chorus Benita Juan, Pablo, Benita, Juanita Dolores, Maria, Senors Swateo and Whackeo Dolores, Maria and Chorus Benita, Juanita, Juan and Pablo Benita, Juanita, Juan and Pablo Senors Swateo and Whackeo Principals, Dancing Girls and Chorus Hitirarp Committee BernardinE Fox Librarian Nancy Shaner Secretary Assistants Adeline Lackey Senior Katherine Lackey Junior Medora Ford Sophomore Frances Dillon Freshman Cbc Library At the beginning of the school year, 1925-1926, the above committee was chosen to assist the student librarian. Their duties are as follows: to help cata- logue new hooks, to see that all library rules are obeyed, to keep the room attractive, and to collect overdues. Throughout the term contributions in the way of books and numerous other useful articles were made to the library. The Seniors and the Freshmen gave either books or money, with which to buy them, while the Juniors displayed their school spirit by making racks and shelves. Miss Ruby Shooke, Mrs. Bernard Switzer, and Dr. Churchill Gibson, citizens of Lexington, showed their interest in our school by giving it a number of books. In addition to these given to the library, many others have been bought with a part of the proceeds from the Senior play. The following statistics will give some idea of the number and the character of the new books : Forty-five fiction. Two personal narratives of the World War. Three books of travel and life in foreign countries. Two books of legends. “Cyrano cle Bergerac” and two volumes of modern plays. Two collections of English poetry, one of American, and Masefield’s “Salt Water Ballads.” Two books on vocational guidance. “The Source Book,” a ten volume encyclopedia. There are now more than one thousand volumes in our library, including such valuable reference books as the “American Encyclopedia,” “Encyclopedia Britan- nica.” and “Larned’s History for Ready Reference and Topical Reading.” Cf)e Cfteatre ©uUO OF The Senior Class Presents “Conic Out of the Kitchen ” BY A. E. Thomas With the three-act comedy “Come Out of the Kitchen,” the Senior Class scored a great success at the high school auditorium. March 16. Each member of the cast handled his part so well that it is impossible to single out any particular one as the star. The scene of the play is laid in the mansion of the old, aristocratic, Virginia family, the Dangerfields. When the story opens, Mr. and Mrs. Dangerfield are abroad, traveling for Mr. Dangerfield’s health. The four children at home are in serious financial straits, and there is no one to whom they can appeal. Their only way of making money is to rent the old place. After a contract, stipulating four white servants, has been signed, the servants fail to appear. The Dangerfield chil- dren decide to fill the vacancies until others can be hired. The plot of the play centers around their blunders, while masquerading as servants. The leading roles were taken by Mary Turner and Edward Steidtman, who were supported by an excellent cast. Helen Turner, as Mrs. Falkner, and Emanuel Weinberg, as Solon Tucker, deserve special mention because of their splendid in- terpretations of difficult parts. Ethel Ayres, as Mandy, the Southern colored mammy, and Lynwood Pullen, as Paul the butler, both made a strong appeal to the audience. Much of the success of the play was due to Ralph Swope, stage manager, and Mildred Dunlap, chairman of the properties committee. Richard Moses, Talmadge Radford, John Straub, Lynwood Pullen, Herbert Agnor. Alvy Johenning, Elbert Agnor, Russell Cummings, Mr. Campbell (coach), Charles Dillon, Malcolm Campbell, Louis Thompson. Madison Dunlap, Clyde Radford, Robert Childress, Ralph Swope, Edward Steidtman, Wayne Lee Foltz. Monogram Club Robert Childress President Executive Committee Ralph Swope Clyde Radeord ROBERT CHILDRESS Weight, 160; Height 5 ' 11 ; Age, 19 “Bee,” the greatest broken field runner ever developed at L. H. S., was the terror of the opposing line. Childress was on the starting end of the Childress- Johenning passing combination, which gained many precious yards for the Red and Blue. Due to an injury received in the Clifton Eorge scrimmage “Bee” was unable to play in the last few games. This was his second year on the varsity. Basketball season found “Bee” again in a stellar role; this time as center of 1 36 ] the Lexington High quintette. He was high scorer, making half of his team’s points. Childress has been elected to captain the cagers for 1926-’2 7. “Bee” served his second year as captain and catcher on the baseball team. He was one of the heaviest hitters on the team, batting well over 400. 1 1 is fiendish chasing of foul flies was a feature of all the games RALPH SWOPE Weight, 151 ; Height, 5 ' 10 , Age, IS “Sleepy,” as star interference runner and pass receiver, played a steady, if not a stellar, game at halfback. He was also famous for his furious tackling. As our regular forward, “Sleepy” helped L. H. S. win games on the basket- ball court. Although this was his first year on the quintette, he played a re- markable game for his alma mater. On the diamond, “Sleepy” showed up as one of our star moundsmen, hav- ing pitched his team to numerous victories. He was also a dangerous man with the stick, laying down many perfect bunts. CLYDE RADFORD Weight, 165; Height, 5 ' 11 ; Age, 19 “Doc’s” spectacular performance at fullback made him stand out among his tea m mates as a regular “old pile-driver.” When only a yard or two was needed, the usual cry was, “give it to ‘Doc’ ’’. He still has another year at football. Playing his second year of high school baseball at the “keystone sack,” “Doc” proved to be one of the best hitters and fielders on the team. ELBERT AGNOR Manager Basketball, ’25-’26 As manager of basketball, Elbert has shown that he has the qualities which are absolutely necessary for such a job. He is enthusiastic, accurate in his rec- ords, and willing to follow the team wherever it may be called to play. One thing particularly in his favor is that he is built on narrow and conservative lines and took up little space in a crowded car, when the team went on trips. Then, he has a wonderful tenor voice which he turned loose on the way home from Fishers- ville Harrisonburg, and other distant places, and thus boosted a defeated or wearied team. As a result of his good work this year, he has been made manager for 1926-1927. HERBERT AGNOR End Weight, 140 lbs.; Height, 5 ' 7.5 ; Age, IS “Herb” is a highly-developed smasher of interference, a fast runner, and a deadly tackier. He will add much to the line in the coming years. As running guard, “Herb” is a problem which his opponents cannot solve. This is his second year at basketball, and he’s still going strong. MALCOLM CAMPBELL Manager BasEbagg, ’26 As manager of baseball Malcolm proved to be a diligent and enterprising worker. “Little Mac” showed up well as a substitute and promises to be one of the best hunters on the team next spring. RUSSELL CUMMINGS Weight, 138; Height, 5 ' 9 ; Age, 16 Although a little light for a terminal position, Russell’s fighting spirit more than made up for his lack of weight. Ide should reach the apex of his develop- ment next year. Cummings, in basketball, showed to advantage die experience lie received last winter, and played a hard and steady game at forward during the entire season. With the exception of Childress, Russell was high point man for the cagers. CHARLES DILLON Weight, 130 lbs.; Height, 5 ' 8 ; Age, 15 This is Charlie’s second year at basketball, and although not classed as a var- sity man, he played a better left forward than any other applicant for the posi- tion. As he was in all the games this season, he should show a marked improve- ment next year. In baseball, Charlie is one of the boxmen for the L. H. S. nine; when not pitching, he plays short stop. His career of the field next season should be “par excellence.” MA DISON DUNLAP Weight, 135; Height, 5 ' 10 ; Age, 16 “Sam” was a hard man for opposing guards and tackles to handle ; his spe- cialty was breaking through the line and smearing the opponent’s plays. He was elected to the managership of next year’s gridders. Although this was his first year in basketball, “Sam” played an extra good game at running guard, when called upon to do so. He gave the forwards on the opposite team a fit. We are expecting good work from “Sam” next year. On the diamond, Dunlap held down the initial sack, playing stellar hall throughout the season. He fielded brilliantly, was a consistent hitter, and ac- cepted numerous chances with remarkably few errors. WAYNE LEE FOLTZ Weight, 130; Height, 5 ' 8 ; Age, 16 Although Foltz never equaled his opponents in weight, he always gave a sat- isfactory account of himself while pivoting the pig-skin. “Big Foot” was ever found in the thick of the fray. Due to illness, Foltz wasn’t so “hot” on the basketball court this winter, hut he shows signs of developing a keen eve for the basket. He was one of the leading hitters, as well as a consistent fielder, of the 1926 diamond squad. [ 38 ] ALVY JOHENNING Quarterback Weight, 126 lbs.; Height, 5 ' 6 ; Age, 17 “Pinkey’s” experience and excellent football knowledge make him a quarter- back who seems to sense the right thing to do at the right time. He is a hard man to stop around ends, and he also plunges the line well. “Pinkey,” at the hot corner, played a good game as an infielder. Many of his hits were of the extra base variety. RICHARD MOSES Guard Weight, 152 lbs.; Height, 5 ' 9 ; Age, 18 “Dick,” playing his first year at football, put up a steady, dependable game at guard. With the experience gained this year, he should reach the height of his development next fall. LYNWOOD PULLEN Weight, 130; Height, 5 ' 9.5 ; Age, 18 “Dad’s” consistent work at end was a feature of the early games and won him his well-deserved place on the team. Unfortunately, he was not able to play his usual game during the latter part of the season on account of a broken rib. Pullen was also a valuable member of the baseball squad. He was a timely hitter and his work in both the short field and outer garden was exceptional. TALMAGE RADFORD End and Halfback Weight, 145 lbs.; Height, 5 ' 8 ; Age, 17 “Red” proved himself a football king, by holding down the position of wing- man last year. At the beginning of the 1925 season, he was moved to the back field. There he was a “speed king.” When a first down was needed, “Red” could be depended on to go around the ends. He was one of the best forward pass interceptors that ever played on the “Goat ranch.” In the Harrisonburg game, he proved this by intercepting a pass and racing eighty-five yards before being downed. “Red,” the batting ace, showed himself a baseball player this year by his fine pitching and fielding. He won two victories over the county champions, and one over Fishersville. EDWARD STEIDTMAN Weight, 148 lbs. ; Height, 5 ' 8 ; Age, 16 As captain of the 1925 gridiron team, “Ed” was there with the goods for every play. He showed much improvement over the preceding year, and turned out to be one of the best tackles L. H. S. has ever had. “Ed” held down the center field position on the baseball team for the second straight year. He filled the position well and was a consistent hitter. Unfortu- nately he was hurt during the Fishersville game, and was unable to finish the season. JOHN STRAUB Guard Weight, 150 lbs.; Height, 5 ' 9 ; Age, 17 John was reliable, was immune to scratches, and was in the midst of every play. His chief “stunt” was breaking through the line of scrimmage and tackling the runner before he got a start. LEWIS THOMPSON Tackup Weight, 150 lbs.; Height, 5 ' 6 ; Age, 19 “Tom Cat” is a tackle worthy of note, a man impervious to injury, a fighter who never stops until the end. In basketball, Lewis played his steady game at guard. His loss will be keenly felt next fall and winter, as he was a star in both football and basketball. [ -to ] Ltterarp Societies Senior Branch of the Woodrow Wilson Literary Society Officers Janette McCormick President Ethel Ayers Vice-President Geneva Firebaugii Secretary and Treasurer Junior Branch of the Woodrow Wilson Literary Society 0 [fleers Dorothy Tufts President Katherine Lackey Vice-President Sam Dunlap Secretary and Treasurer Frank Smith Chairman of Committee for Nezvspaper Reporting Sophomore English Club Officers President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Jane Gray Martha Moore., Nancy Siianer. . Howard Sumpter Freshman English Club Officers Russell Cummings Margaret Moses Carl Steidtman Isabel Pullen President . . . Vice-President Sergcant-at-Arms Critic Bernadine Fox, Madison Dunlap, Elbert Agnor, Mary Turner. Frank Smith, Mary Moore Harper, Dora Smith, Ruby Whitmore, Marie Donald, Martha Moore. Louise Gillespie, Frances Campbell, Miss Mary D. Richeson, Charles Dillon, Susanna Blain. Frances Campbell CliarlES Dillon... Louise Gillespie.... Mary Turner Elbert Agnor Bkrnardine Fox .... Susanna Blain Mary Moore Harper Marie Donald Martha Moore Miss Richeson Frank Smith Madison Dunlap..., Dora Smith Ruby Whitmore.... Cfte (Echo Editor-in-Chief Business Manager EDITORIAL BOARD Assistant Editor-in-Chief News Editor Athletics Editor Literary Editor School Notes Editor Alumni Editor Exchange Editor Hunierous Editor Faculty Advisor Business Stafe Assistant Business Manager Circulation Manager Typist Typist [ 42 ] r BUSINESS MANAGE! LEWIS THOMPSON Editor -in- chief- FRANCES C6MP8E-LL atuletic editor k WAVnE Ltr JL POLTZ- AOI fP v TlSlN j MANAGER MADISON DUNLAP ' CIRCULATION manager ROBERT CUILORES? TRE ASUREfO ADELINE LACK.EV CHATTIER 130 A NED Ik AODELL ASSOCIATE EDITOR D R.NRRUINE FOX.. A 9?0 Cl ATE EDITORS LOUISE GILLESPIE — 1 HELEN TURNER ftenngton School ong i We live in a great little town ! It has won lots of fame and renown! For Jackson and Lee Set a mark we can see, And the standard will never come down ! Chorus : For we’re aiming right up at the sky! And we’ll reach you by and by ! We’ll be true ! we’ll be true ! Thru and thru ! thru and thru ! And w T e shout for the Lexington High! II We ask for no favor, or fame! We count not on riches, or name ! We trust not in luck, But we’ve got lots of pluck, And we ' re bound to stay right in the game III The grand Old Dominion w T e praise ! And Rockbridge and old Dixie ways ! The Blue Ridge looks down On our fair little town, And w r e sing of sw eet Lexington days ! Ned Waddell, Ralph Swope, Richard Moses, Mr. Campbell (coach), Madison Dunlap, Malcolm Campbell. Russell Cummings, Edward Stcidtman, Herbert Agnor, Wayne Lee Foltz, John Straub, Lewis Thompson, Lynwood Pullen. Alvy Johenning, Clyde Radford, Robert Childress, Talmadge Radford. .football, 1925 Edward Steidtman, Captain Wayne Lee Foltz, Manager Malcolm D. Campbell, Coach Radford, T Left End Cummings. . . . Right End Pullen Left End Foltz Center Thompson Left Tackle Johenning ( )uarter Back Steidtman Right Tackle Campbell Quarter Back Moses Left Guard Swope Half Back Straub Right Guard Childress Half Back Agnor, H Right End Radford. C . . . Full Back Dunlap Right End Waddell, N... Half Back RECORD, 1925 L. H. S 31 Buena Vista 12 L. H. S 0 Clifton Forge 20 L. H. S 0 Virginia State School for Deaf and Dumb. 0 L. H. S L. H. S L. H. S 0 Staunton High. . . . 6 Harrisonburg High 6 Buena Vista 0 25 6 THE 1925 SEASON Although the “Fighting Goatranchers” of Lexington High faced one of the hardest schedules in their history, their record for the year is one victory, three ties, and two defeats. Opening the season against the Parry McCluer High School of Buena Vista on October 3, the Red and Blue severely drubbed the Buena Vista boys by a score of 31-12. The end-running of Childress and the line plunging of C. Radford of Lexington were the features of the game. The entire Lexington line showed up well against their heavier opponents. The Red and Blue were crushed the following Saturday by Clifton Forge High, 25-0. The first half was hotly contested; neither side was able to score. In the second half, Lexington, handicapped by the removal of Childress from the game because of a broken collar bone, was swamped by the Mountaineer offensive lead by McGuire. On October 26, the Red and Blue journeyed to Staunton where they played the Virginia School for the Deaf and Dumb, to a scoreless tie. In the first half, the ball see-sawed in mid-field, and neither team was able to gain. The second half started with a rush. Mangrum, star quarter back of the “Dummies,” re- covered a fumble and raced to the Lexington five-yard line. Lexington held them for downs and then punted out of danger. On October 31, L. H. S. opposed Staunton High at Staunton. The game was played in a sea of mud. The ability of the Lexington boys to intercept for- ward passes kept their opponents from scoring time after time. Neither team could gain because of the angle-deep mud, and the contest ended in another score- less tie. The following week Lexington engaged Harrisonburg High on their home grounds. The feature of the game for Le xington was the eighty-yard dash by T. Radford to the five-yard line, where lie then carried the ball over for Lexing- ton’s lone touchdown. The Harrisonburg team had a dazzling aerial attack in Thompson to Nickols — a combination which resulted in three touchdowns. The all-round playing of Thompson of Harrisonburg was the feature of the game. The final score was 25-6 in favor of the Harrisonburg boys. On November 13, the Red and Blue were playing P. M. H. S. for the second time this season. The Buena Vista boys showed marked improvement over their former appearance, holding Lexington to a tie of 6-6. The teams employed a line plunging game which they used to advantage. The final whistle found the players on both sides trying in vain to score in order to break the tie. Wayne Lee Foltz, Elbert Agnor, Madison Dun ' ap, Charles Dillon. Ralph Swope, Russell Cummings, Robert Childress, Herbert Agnor, Louis Thompson. IBaskettiall, 1926 “Bee” Childress, Captain; Elbert Agnor, Manager ; Johnson, Coach Cummings Forward Swope Childress Agnor Guard Thompson Substitutes Du Ion Eoltz Dunlap RECORD, 1926 L. H. S 11 Buchanan High 10 E. H. S 13 Alumni 12 E. H. S 6 Staunton 37 E. H. S 01 V. S. D 19 E. H. S 13 f ' ishersville 24 E. H. s 21 V. S. D 44 E. H. s 19 Staunton High 29 E. H. s 19 Fishersville 24 L. H. s 9 Lexington A. C 21 4S THE 1926 SEASON The 1926 basketball season was the fourth year in the history of basketball at Lexington High. Despite the fact that the team lost five letter men, the sea- son as a whole was a successful one. The Red and Blue started with a victory over Buchanan High. With the score tied and one minute to play, Cummings, one of Lexington’s forwards, dropped a neat foul, thus making the winning point. Christmas holidays found them playing against L. H. S. alumni. Staunton High was next encountered in the “Y at Staunton, Virginia. Ow- ing to the good shooting of Haines, Staunton High was too much for L. H. S., and when the whistle blew, the latter was on the short end of the score. Following the Staunton game, Lexington High met the V. S. D. of Staun- ton in the V. M. I. gymnasium. After a hard battle, L. H. S. emerged victo- rious, 22-19. An invasion by Fishersville followed the V. S. D. game. Although the local quintette played well, they were losers by a score of 24-13. In the next game L. H. S. was defeated by the V. S. D. “Dummies.” ' Pile following week Staunton High was engaged here, where they defeated L. H. S. 29-19. For a second time this season L. II. S. met defeat from Fishersville. At the end of the game, the score was tied. In the succeeding extra periods, Fishers- ville put the game on ice, winning 24-19. L. H. S. brought their season to a close by a game with the fast Lexington A. C.’s. The playing of Captain Young of the A. C.’s was the feature of the game. They were victors by a score of 21-9. [ 49 ] Johnny Tyree, Edward Steidtman, Mr. Campbell (coach), Herbert Agnor, Carl Ruble. Alvy Johenning, Madison Dunlap, Clyde Radford, Robert Childress, Malcolm Campbell, Talmadge Radford. Ralph Swope, Charles Dillon, Billy Hill, Russell Cummings, Wayne Dee Foltz. TBasetmll, 1926 Robert Childress, Captain; Malcolm Campbell, Jr., Manager; M. D. Campbell, Coarh Childress Catcher Johenning Third Base Swope . . Campbell Shortstop Dillon . . Radford, 4 ' I eft Field Radford, T. Pitcher Steidtman Center Field Dunlap . First Base Foltz Right Field Radford, C. Second Base Scrubs Cummings H. Agnor Ruble Tyree Hill 1 BASEBALL SCHEDULE. 1926 L. H. S. 2 Greenville High 11 L. H. S. 14 Natural Bridge High ... 5 [ 50] L. H. S 13 Brownsburg High 1 L. H. S 14 Greenville High 9 L. Id. S 14 Natural Bridge High 12 L. H. S 12 Fairfield High 6 L. H. s 23 Glasgow High 5 L. H. s 18 Fairfield High 8 L. H. s 11 Fishersville High 5 L H. s 8 “Neversweats” 6 L. Id. vS 7 Buena Vista High 15 L. H. s 17 Brownsburg High 7 THE 1926 SEASON After being forced to cancel two games, Lexington High journeyed to Green- ville for the first engagement of the season. The game was closer than the score indicates, but as the hitting of Greenville was too much, the Red and Blue came out on the short end of an 1 1 to 2 score. Natural Bridge ' s trained group of “fence busters came to Lexington on April 7, only to stand and watch the Lexington boys hammer the ball to all corners of “the goat-ranch.” When the clouds blew over and the dust settled, the score- board showed Natural Bridge had been walloped to the tune of 14 to 5. The Red and Blue next visited Brownsburg. The offerings of Hotigner and Swope of Brownsburg were knocked to all corners of the lot, while Dillon was invincible for Lexington. Not only winning its third straight game, but also taking sweet revenge, Lex- ington High brought Greenville High to Lexington for a 14 to 9 walloping. The Lexington pitchers were in rare form, and timely hitting was a feature of the game. The Red and Blue next met Natural Bridge in what turned out to be a slug- fest. Heavy hitting on both sides made the score close throughout, but Lexing- ton finally emerged the victor, 14 to 12, in nine hectic innings. The formerly undefeated Fairfield High was easily taken into camp by the score of 12 to 6. It not only marked Fairfield’s first defeat of the season, but also the fifth consecutive victory for Lexington. Glasgow next went down to a 23 to 5 defeat at the hands of the strong Red and Blue nine. In a return game Lexington went to Fairfield to wallop the high school there to the song of 18 to 8. Timely hitting on Lexington’s part cost Fairfield the game. The Red and Blue revenged its basketball defeats by Fishersville when it forced its opponents to bite the dust. The excellent pitching of Wine for Fishers- ville necessarily made the score close, but the home team’s base running gave them a 11 to 5 victory. Next, Lexington High played a return game with Fishersville, and were vic- tors by a 13 to 4 score. The whole team played ball in big league fashion; T. Radford pitched a winning game. The contest was featured, when Foltz laid down a beautiful bunt, on a hit and run play, scoring Childress and Campbell. [51 ] HALL OF FAME = — 9 t « - - -- - - MO£T • AT 14 LtTIC BBe , ' t«tlDRE JS -PKfiNte-? CAMP BEIL f ; 4 MOST STUDIOUS • BERNAR6INE POA- BILLV HOVT MOST INDOLENT CLVD6 RADFORD- MARIE OONALD mm mr m k ■ - ' iW ' vfli O fv 1 wMJk I RfteS STABLE-- BEJT LIKING CUARlES OIUOM- SUE ANNA (it A IN MOST EGOTISTICAL MALCOLM CAMPBELL � MARK BPNAlO DEPENDABLE- ORATiCAL FRANCES CAMPBELL ' Bill 1 «OYT COMICAL- COQUETTISH MADISON DUNLAP - S04ANNA (HAIM Cbatterbo Miss Duncan : “What is the quickest way to produce sawdust ?” Jim Polk: “Why — er — er.” Miss Duncan : “Come ! Come ! Use your head !” L. II. S. Track Record (Held by the Faculty) 6 mile run — Miss Duncan — One week (Started Saturday and rested Sunday and Monday). 8 lb. shot put — Mr. Waddell — 9 in. (Threw 11 inches first try, but stepped over). Pole Vault — Mrs. Tardy — 2 ft. (Could have gone higher, hut the pole broke). 100 yd. dash — Mrs. Irby — 111 minutes — (Weakened at the last). High Hurdles — Miss Adair — half an hour — (Crawled under 2). Broad Jump — Miss Richesoti — 35 ft. — (Judged her own event). The faculty relay team hasn’t lost a race this year. (All of them were can- celed.) “I hear that Sue keeps a diary of all her quarrels with Charles.” “Oh, I see, sort of scrap book.” Hickory, dickory, dock ! Frank set up the clock; The clock struck two and out we flew Hickory, dickory, dock ! I Gather Mother uses cold cream ; Father uses lather. My girl uses powder — At least that’s what I gather. With Apoeogies to Whittier Blessings on thee little dame — Bare-headed dame with knees the same. With thy red lips — reddened more By lipsticks gotten from a store. With thv make-up on thy face And thy shingles jaunty grace, From my heart, I wish thee joy — But. I’m glad I am a boy. - — Selected. Clerk: “Perhaps, I can help you make a selection. Now here’s a sweet little sentiment. ‘To the Only Girl I Ever Loved.’ ” Pullen: “I ’ll take a dozen.” Mildred: “What makes you think Jack doesn’t like you?” Mary Moore: “He told me he thought there was a fool in every family.” “Well, what of it?” “I’d just finished telling him that I was an only child.” “Mama, did the missionary sav that the savages didn’t wear any clothes?” “Yes, Freddy.” “Then why did Papa put a button in the missionary box?” Shakespeare said : “Who steals my purse steals trash.” I will add : Who steals my wife’s purse steals: Four hairpins of assorted, shapes. One pocket mirror. One small bottle of cologne. Two stubs to last night’s show. Two tooth picks. One much used powder puff. Three torn hair nets. A pack of “Camels.” One lip stick. A slip of card hoard with weight on one fide and fortune on the other. And $2.04 (nickles, dimes, pennies, etc.). The Market Boy’s Lovalogue “My Sweet Potato: Do you carrot all for me? My heart beets for you. You are the apple of my eye. If we cantaloupe, lettuce marry. We will be a happy pear.” Ed.: “I’m going to kiss you.” (No answer) Ed. (louder) : “I’M GOING TO KISS YOU.” (No answer) Ed.: “Say, are you deaf?” Marie: “No, hut you’re dumb.” Mr. Jones was taking little Mary for a walk. Exasperated by her pranks (she had been doing everything she could to worry him), he said: “Mary, if you don’t behave, I’ll lock you up in that chicken coop.” “Lock me up, then, but I won ' t lay no eggs.” My Mistake I sat in my desk at half-past two, I felt my dinner call. I did not know the reason why, Rut I couldn’t go at all. I decided I’d hum a familiar tune, And as one popped into mv “dome,” I started out and this I sang : “Show Me the Way to Go Home.” Now I am in for the rest of the year — - I did nothing out of the way. But I’m convinced that I shouldn’t have sung The song I sang that day. A. J„ ’27 Doctor : “Why are you in such a hurry to have me cure your cold ?” Pat : “Because I’ve lost my handkerchief.” Sam: “Has anyone ever kissed you before?” Jane: “Well — yes.” Sam: “Is he too big for me to beat?” Jane: “Not too big, perhaps, but I think he might he too many.” Young John, Jr., was at the zoo. He stood looking at a stork for sometime. The bird returned his gaze. Finally Johnny broke out : “Mother, I really believe he’s trying to remember me.” “Can and Wile” “Can and Will are cousins Who never trust to luck ; Will is the son of Energy Can is the son of Pluck, Can ' t and Won’t are cousins, too, Always out of work ; Won’t is the son of Never Try, And Can’t is the son of Shirk.” — Anonymous The liberty bell is — the bell at the end of the history period. Miss D. : “How much time do you put on your history?” Charlie Dillon: “About an hour, railroad tim e.” Miss D. : “What do you mean?” Charlie: “Counting stops and delays.” Merry Tho Wrorlr Un Enjoy Christmas! i lie WIclK ' nU Aunt Hepzibah Vol. 99 44 100 (Pure) Published Spasmodically by Miss Richeson No. 333 1 3 DR. HILARIOUS VOICES MODERN SENTIMENTS On Tuesday, 18 of Juvember, Dr. Nebuchadnezzer Booker Washington Caesar Napoleon Hilarius, Ph.D.D.F. — in fact the rest of the letters in the alphabet — delivered an inspiring ad- dress to the school assembly. He spoke with prolonged gusto on “How to Stop the Holes and Why,” hut in concluding switched to “The Call of the Riled.” For nearly seven and one-half min- utes, he held his audience spellbound — the pupils remaining so quiet that one could almost have heard Mr. Waddell clearing his throat. The speaker’s elo- quence made such an impression upon his hearers that Tammv Corse could he heard thinking for practically five min- utes, and “Tater” didn’t eat hut three sandwiches and two shakes at recess. In concluding his speech, Dr. Hilarius uttered the following stirring words : “I crave action! Action! Nothing hut action! I’m not one of these ‘Mama’s Little Babies.’ I’ve always wanted a Rolls-Royce, a girl, plenty of money, and a pair of plus-four knick- ers — the kind that make a man look as if he had his feet stuck in two feet of mud. Thus appareled, w’nat wouldn ' t I do ! I’d make the little gold-diggers think that Santa Claus had really come ri the form of a ‘Butter and Egg Man.’ I’m willing to bet my month’s savings to a doughnut that you think that I’m one of those loud ‘cheap skates’ that are called ‘Drug-store Cowbovs,’ hut I’m not. No!” Horner Mateer, a lazy young farmer of Lexington, just received $1,000,000 for his invention of a combination sower, reaper, dishwasher, radio, plow, threshing machine, sawmill, hay rake, and still. CORSE TAMMAS INJURED BY RUSTY CAP PISTOL; FELON TO SWING (Special to the Wreck-Ho) Lexington, June 13. Corse Tammas, well-known celebrity, was injured in a robbery attempt last night by Ryde Cladford, suspected member of the Junior Chalk Flingers Ring. Tammas, driving one of his Milly Snights, was hastening to a date with Miss Mortha Mare, a popular leader in social life here. Due to the unswerving snoopery of our reporter, “Pathe” Smith ( Sees all; hears all; knows all) the following- story was obtained direct from Corse Tammas’ blue lips; “I was held up by a mysterious-look- ing man who wore a pair of overalls and a mask. As I did not want to be late for my date or to spoil my new ‘bell bottoms,’ I stepped on the gas, but Ryde Cladford. with his long, lanky legs soon oi ertook me. He pulled out a cap pistol and ordered me to hold up mv hands, or show him how high I could reach. I refused bravely. Clad- ford reached for his cap pistol; I ground my teeth bravely ; a shot was heard ; luckily no one was hurt. Quickly the desperado pushed another cap into the pistol and again ordered me to ‘put ’em up.’ I refused. Then Ryde Clad- ford in a cold-blooded manner shot to kill, meanwhile fleecing me of two (2) cents. Again, I ground my teeth bravely. I gasped — ‘you mean thing ! I — love — her — Dulce et — deco- rum est — pro amore — mori.’ ” Ryde Cladford was found today, asleep on a bench in the Shenandoah National Park. He was suspected, and after a few questions, pleaded guilty. I le is to be hanged Tuesday morning be- tween the setting of the sun and the rising of the moon. EDITORIAL STAFF The Seven Sleepers Wynken, Blynken, and Nod Note: All business should be sent to the assistant bus. manager; all free passes and money to the bus. manager. For eight consecutive months there has been a continuous howl about the small number of spectators at the L. H. S. hall games. To remedy this dis- graceful state of affairs, we would sug- gest the following plan ; Before each game the respective classes shall elect by secret ballot, brib- ery, or fistic combat representatives to send to the game. This election shall take place at least a week before the event in order that the delegate may prepare for the occasion. At first, doubtless, the novelty of having as many as four spectators would demoral- ize the players. However, the local contestants may be fooled into think- ing that the goat ranch is peopled with peaceful bovines, due to the unusually enthusiastic cheering. SCHOOL NOTES Wilson Shaner attended the Apple Blossom Festival at Winchester, Vir- ginia, but felt that his trip was in vain, since he found no apples to eat. Sam Dunlap recently left Lexington with Spark’s Circus ; he had been of- fered the position of head clown. A tremendous hit in the literary world, entitled Why Girls Stay at Home,” has been written by Miss Marie Donald, an enterprising authoress, who has been called bv discriminating liter- ary critics the “second Elinor Glyn.” Owing to some delay in receiving- bids, Newton Academy probably will not be ready for use until next May. Charles Dillon, who has been scout- ing for the L. H. S. baseball team, re- turned from Buena Vista yesterday. AUNT HEPZIBAH’S LETTER BOX Ask Advice of Aunt Hepzibah Dear Aunt Hepzibah, I have always been very frail and thin. I am five-feet, ten inches tall, and only weigh 100 pounds. Can you ad- vise me as to how I can gain in weight, or refer me to someone who can? How Cannie. Answer — Go to Ada B. Straub or to the Mutt and Jeff Beauty Parlor. Dear Aunt Hepzibah, Who was Waterloo? I. Dunno. Answer — A wash-woman. ifC Dear Aunt Heppy, I have often heard and read of the wonderful advice you have given peo- ple, so now that 1 need advice, I am asking it from you. I am a married man of thirty-nine years of age, and 1 have a wife and ten children. 1 just got fired from a fine position, paying thirty dollars a week. Now I am looking for a job. I am quite willing to work and would make an excellent typist as I write long-hand or shorthand, with either hand. I hold two world records for speed in type- writing. I will work for twenty dol- lars a week, and if the office I work in, is annexing another building to it I would be pleased to work on it in any spare time, free gratis. My wife can also clean up around the office and do any off jobs for nothing. My ten chil- dren would also act as office boys with- out extra charge. If you can find me a good job, I will give you half my salarv. Hank Cliff. Dear Hank, I know of just the place for you to go, and the work will be much lighter. The building is situated in one of our pretty towns, Staunton. You get your lodging and board in the same build- ing. The name of the firm is the Staunton Insane Asylum. ADS- ' As They Will Appear in 1950 PI THE PI THAT COUNTS Waddell ' s Bakery L. H. S. BUILDING Notice: Professor Waddell will give lessons in pi-making every day from 9:50-10:40, continuously. Wells and Hart Cook Book provided. PROFESSOR CHARLES DILLON l Will Speak Here in the High School Auditorium Wednesday Evening, May 5 I I SUBJECT “WHAT PRICE LOVE?” COME ONE COME ALL 8 O’Clock Admission 2 Pins EVERYONE NEEDS School Spirit GET YOUR S BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE F. CAMPBELL LEARN HOW TO PRETEND TO BE STUDYING — By Correspondence — THE CHILDRESS CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL Rates Reasonable Mail Coupon Immediately ADS As They Will Appear in 1950 PICKLES HERE Ruble’s Pickle Store Thursday, Friday, Saturday May 5, 6, 7 NEW THEATRE PICKLES Sam Dunlap in His Latest Scream Sour and Sweet “HOUND OF HARTFORD” Learn to Argue Use the Hill Method for Reducing A Figure, Even Your Math Instructor Will Admire, Discovered by Convincingly PROF. 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Dhavhr €X Sons “DOC” RADFORD: “Why do they call you Bill?” BILLIE ENGLEMAN: “Because I came on the first of the month.” HARLOW’S Toys Let Us Start Your Beard PRINT SHOP Qirls Let Us Shingle Your Head NO. 8 JEFFERSON LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA JACKSON’S BARBER SHOP hr the Test Trinting of Every Kind. OPPOSITE NEW LYRIC THEATRE SPECIAL: I-P Loose Leaf Student’s Note Book for Service at all times Sheets 8xl0!4 30c; fillers 10c. — except when Shop is closed GRAHAM Rockbridge CT FATHER Motor Co. t HATS, SHOES CT HOSIERY dodge HUDSON ESSEX Outfitters tyrom Lad to ' Dad PHOTOGRAPHER: “Do you want a large or small picture?” MILDRED: “Small, please.” PHOTOGRAPHER: “Then, close your mouth.” Myers Hardware Co., Inc. Headquarters for Qood Hardware LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Tike Power of Printing W ITH the invention, by Johann Gutenberg, in 1450 of printing from mova- ble type, a new fear was instilled into the hearts and minds of persons who were in power. This was the fear of the printed word. P OTENTATES and statesmen knew and often had been hurt by the power of the spoken word. They were quick to sense the fa8t that new and “dangerous” doctrines would thrive mightily on this new invention of print- ing. So they virtually inaugurated the edi8t: “Thou shalt not print — at least without our permission.” In 1671 Governor Berkeley of Vir- ginia expressed his thanks that “We have no free schools or printing — God keep us from both.” When Lord Effing- ham was appointed Governor of Vir- ginia in 1683, he received orders to “Al- low no person to use a printing press whatsoever.” A sheet called “Publick Utterances” was started in Boston in 1689 and was merely a recital of things that had recently happened. It was suppressed immediately after the first issue appeared, the authorities claiming that newspapers would “meddle with high matters.” It was not until 1704 that the public press was operated in Boston, and not until 1734 that William Parks began the publication of the “Gazette,” Virginia’s first newspaper. After the Revolution, the founders of our Republic formally stated that you and I might tell our stories on paper without interference. T HE MICHIE CO. of Charlottesville, Va., operates a complete printing plant for just this purpose, and they would be delighted to confer with you.