Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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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.

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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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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.