Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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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.”

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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 !

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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.