Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1927 volume:

ROCKBRIDGE LIBRARY 138 South Main Street Lexington, VA 24450-2316 1-540-463-4324 ' THE CRYSTAL PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS of the Lexington High School LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA f 1 VOLUME TWO NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN ®e ©ID jfamtilar jFa tzs Charles Lamb I have had playmates, I have had companions. In my days of childhood, in my joyful school-days — All, all are gone, the old familiar faces. I have been laughing, I have been carousing, Drinking late, sitting late, with my bosom cronies — All, all are gone, the old familiar faces. I loved a love once, fairest among women; Closed are her doors on me, I must not see her — All, all are gone, the old familiar faces. I have a friend, a kinder friend has no man; Like an ingrate, I left my friend abruptly; Left him, to muse on the old familiar faces. Ghost-like I paced round the haunts of my childhood, Earth seem’d a desert I was bound to traverse, Seeking to find the old familiar faces. Friend of my bosom, thou more than a brother, Why were not thou born in my father’s dwelling? So might we talk of the old familiar faces — How some they have died, and some they have left me, And some are taken from me; all are departed; All, all are gone, the old familiar faces. Dedication « With sincerest appreciation for its aid to The Lexington High School, particu- larly in the field of athletics for the past three years, we dedicate this volume of T hf, Crystal to the Lexington Rotary Club jforetoorO As history repeats itself, we have tried to repeat to you in this volume the literary, athletic and social events of the past year. Some day, as you turn these pages in your moments of leisure, may the memoirs of your school days come back to your mind ; may you again have that high spirit of your Alma Mater. For this purpose we submit to you The Crystal of Lexington High School Contents no) % I. CLASSES II. ACTIVITIES III. ATHLETICS IV. FRESH AIR [ 5 ] ■ £5M jfacultp Harrington Waddell, Principal Miss May Davidson Department of History Mr. Kenneth A. Thompson Department of Mathematics Miss Mary D. Richeson Department of English and Latin Miss Elsie L. Lucas Department of Modern Languages Mrs. H. M. Tardy Department of General Sciences Miss Agnes P. Adair Business Department Frank T. Glasgow, Chairman H. S. Campbell S. M. Dunlap ' IBoarD [ 6 ] v =o Cw , iS-Ktvs! V ? 1)0 v t- tai� v -r • V( v ' ' ' ( , V- E y e h e. ft V- rt ! MsSf- ' f ' ‘ V s Ss ' Wi . - You l+E D A S � M ' VT � s ' t« v ' 0 S w t | £ At ! Obeli i7 Frances Wilson Campbell “Fanny” President Senior Class, ’27 ; Senior Play, ’27 ; Lincoln Essay, ’27; The Echo Staff, ’24-’27 ; Editor The Echo, ’26; Editor The Crystal, ' 26; The Crystal Staff, ' 27; Captain Basketball, ’25-’26 ; Hall of Fame, ’23-’2 7 ; Executive Com- mittee, ’23, ' 26. “The power of thought, — the magic of the mind !” Dear World Beyond Our Walls : We are sending you “Fanny,” one of our choicest presents. If you are looking for youth, laughter, wit, and intellect, you will find them in this package which we send. But handle it with care, old world, for it is “Fanny” and she belongs to us, you know. Your friend, L. H. S. [ 8 ] Elbert Boogher Agnor “Booker” Business Manager The Crystal, ’27; Senior Play, ’27; The Echo Staff, ’25-’2 7 ; Secretary Hi-Y, ’27 ; Executive Committee, ’26; Hall of Fame, ’25, ’27; President Junior Class, ’26 ; Monogram Club, ' 27 ; Manager of Basketball, ’25- ’27 ; Burke Debating Society, ’27. “On his unembarrass’d brow Nature has written — Gentleman.” One of the “high lights” of the class of ’27 ! Why, that’s “Booker,” of course! He is a leader, an actor, a scholar, and a business man. These qualities combine to make him a “star” even in this illustrious class. Elbert, dependability, and the quality you have of combin- ing wit and humor with steadfastness and seriousness are bound to win for you, success. We, your classmates, expect great things of you, “Booker-boy.” Don’t disappoint us ! Elizabeth Christian Bell “Lib” Chorus, ' 24 -’27 ; Basketball, ’24-’25. Life’s a pleasant institution, Let us take it as it comes.” “Bell” lives by the motto that there is plenty of time for work and play. When she is so inclined, she can do anything as well as anyone else. But she has never yet let labor con- flict with pleasure. All who know her like her, because she is a good sport. But look at her practical side. It is through her efforts that this annual is a possibility. One of these days, we think she will make someone a fine housekeeper, even though she is thinking of taking a business course. Eura Bell Bradley “Lula” Chorus, ’24-’27. “Her air, her smile, her notions, Told of womanly completeness.” To be quiet and jolly, and to thrive on hilarious history classes is rather nice — but to escape the long, long list of those who add three to three incessantly, is nothing short of miraculous. “Eula” laughs and watches the heathen rave, but she does it unobstrusively — that’s the secret. We wish you the best of luck, Eura, and may you always remember the good old times we had at L. H. S! Robert Charles Childress “Bee” President of Student Body, ’27 ; Stage Manager Senior Play, ’27; The Crystal Staff, ’27; Hi-Y, ’27; Burke Debat- ing Society, ’27 ; Assistant Stage Manager Senior Play, ’26 ; Circulation Manager, The Crystal, ’26; Hall of Fame, ’25- ' 21 ; Captain Basketball, ’26, ’27 ; Basketball, ’25-’2 7 ; Captain Baseball, ’25, ’26; Baseball, ’25-’2 7; Football, ’24-’26; Track, ' 24 ; President Monogram Club, ’25 ; Monogram Club, ’25-’2 7. “To set the cause above renown, To love the game above the prize.” ’NUFF SAID! L Theodore Bush Craft Theodore ” “My duty is done, My conscience is clear.” Industrious, pleasant, and ambitious are the adjectives which best describe Theodore. He first joined the Class of ’27 in his freshman year, as a quiet, unobtrusive student. Due to his never failing good will, he has made life friends among the pupils and teachers of L. H. S. During his high school career, he has made a good, if not a brilliant, record, and we sincerely predict a great future for him. Keep up the good work, Theodore ! Old ’27 is back- ing you ! Emma Louise Crawford “Louise” Basketball, ’23-26 ; Chorus, ’23-’25. “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.” Not even the pitfalls of Math or the steep slopes of English could check Louise’s steady climb. She is unfailingly cheer- ful and efficient not only in school but outside. On the bas- ketball court we find a dependable player, ready with a strong, quick pass to tuck in a goal for old L. H. S. May you find the best of luck in the coming years ! Charles Morton Dillon “Chuck” The Echo Staff, ’25, ’27 ; Business Manager The Echo, ’26 Hi-Y, ’27 ; Hall of Fame, ’25-’2 7; Baseball, ’25-’27; Basket ball, ’25 -’27 ; Burke Debating Society, ’27 ; Football, ’26 Senior Play, ' 26-21 ; Monogram Club, ' 26-21 ; Toreadors ’26 ; Coun.ty Reading Contest, ’26 ; Executive Committee, ’24. “A simple child that lightly draws his breath.” Popularly recognized as a “hot air artist,” “Chuck” never lacks an audience for his flippancy, his wise cracks, and his weird, wild, and wonderful wails. For one to possess talent, another to possess cleverness and savoir faire is bad enough ; but for one to possess them all is an outrage. Nevertheless, here’s to you, lucky outrage, may hard luck follow you always, but never catch up with you ! Frances Marie Donald “Marie” Senior Play, ’27 ; Executive Committee, ’27 ; Chorus, ’25- ’26; The Echo Staff, ’25 -21 Hall of Fame, ’24 -’27; “The Toreador,” ’26. “Blest with that charm, the certainty to please.” As the charming Elise Challoper, as the intrepid hound of Echo news, as the “Most Beautiful” in L. H. S. Hall of Fame she has made herself a vivid personality — but just as Marie she is the best of all. Seldom does one find such a propen- sity for wit, such a happy combination of charm and ability. Samuel Madison Dunlap, Jr. “Sam” Business Manager The Echo, ' 27 ; Senior Play, ' 26-27 ; Hall of Fame, 26-27 ; Monogram Club, ' 26-27 ; Hi-Y, ' 27 ; Burke Debating Society, ’27 ; The Crystal Staff, ’26; The Echo, Staff, ’26 ; Manager Football, ’26 ; Football, ’24-’26 ; Baseball, ’25-’27; Basketball, ' 26-27. “A wit with dunces, and a dunce with wits.” This inimitable fun-maker joined the class of ’27 in the first grade of grammar school. He has been making the class laugh ever since. Nevertheless his activities are not confined to this lin,e. He is a stellar athlete, a business man, and an actor. When “Sam” leaves L. H. S., is there anyone who can take his place ? The memory of his antics will always cause a laugh when two members of the Class of ’27 get together. Bernardine Bervard Fox “Jack” Editor The Crystal, ’27; Senior Play, ’27; The Echo Staff, ’25-’26; Associate Editor The Crystal, ’26; Librarian, ’24- ' 26 ; Executive Committee, ’24-’25 ; Basketball, ’23-’2S ; Chorus, ' 26-27 ; Hall of Fame, ’24-’26 ; Anne Smith Scholar- ship, ’24. “Be good, sweet maid, . and let who will be clever.” Her smiles, her personality, and her merit, all go together to make Bernardine one of the ideal students of L. H. S. For four inspiring years her creditable work has put her far ahead and has won the admiration of the entire student body. “Jack,” you have smiled your way into the hearts of all who know you, and you will leave behind a host of friends. You are the kind that is hardest to find — Genuine. Alvy Grayson Johenning “Pinky” Stage Committee Senior Play, 27 ; Monogram Club, ' 26-27 ; Basketball, ’27 ; Burke Debating Society, ’27 ; Baseball, ’25- 27; Football, ' 24-25. “A red-headed, lazy, mischief - making devil from his birth.’ Stop ! Look ! Listen ! Who is that “red-headed flash” ? Here he come and there he goes. He is no other than “Pinky,” our boy with the beautiful crimson locks. He is a familiar sight to us in the classroom, at The Corner, and on the athletic field. When it comes to hurling erasers, he is surpassed by none and equalled by few. Always a constant source of fun, he will be greatly missed by all of his asso- ciates when, he goes to V. M. I. in September. Annie Katharine Lackey “Katie” Associate Editor T he Crystal, ’27 ; Senior Play, ’27 ; The Echo Staff, 27 ; Hall of Fame, 27 ; Chorus, ' 23- 27 ; Library Committee, ' 26-27 . “A friendship that like love is warm; A love like friendship, steady.” Permit me to introduce to the few who do not know her “Kitty the girl who wants to be your best friend, ever ready to sympathize with and help you in your troubles. She car- ried two places in the Hall of Fame for 1927— those of “Everybody’s Friend” and the “Best-Natured Girl.” These characteristics _ have been a deciding factor in all her school work. Katie, it is our earnest wish that you will always be as happy apd optimistic as you try to make others. Virginia Josephine Mahanes “Flossie” Chorus, ' 23, ' 24; Anne Smith Scholarship, ' 25. I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content.” Ho ! There’s Virginia trying to do French in History period and look innocent at the same time! (But she gets there just the same.) Perseverance with a certain nonchal- ance and wisdom with dependability characterize her — partly ! We ardently hope, sometime in later years, to get another glimpse of this good nature that cannot wear off, and this buoyancy of spirit that time cannot age. Homer Palmer Mateer “ Laivyer” The Crystal Staff, ' 27; Burke Debating Society, ’27. “A parlous boy.” “Furthermore, O ye unshaven sons of The Olde Burke De- bating Society (much applause — “You said it!” — and several pious but censored ejaculations from the unshorn,) I, sirs, in my very humble but infallible way, have tried this object and found it to be perfect in symmetry, superb in w orkmanship, and absolutely superior to every other brand — this razor — ” (glug, glug). It’s only the lawyer. He’s never been known to run short of breath, to lack a subject for his harangue, or to use the same word twice when really in, top form. So here’s to The Olde Burke, to the wicked orator, and to our perpetual victrola 1 William Clyde Radford “Doc” The Crystal Staff, ’27; Stage Committee Senior Play, ’27 ; Vice-President Senior Class, ’27 ; Captain Baseball, ’27 ; Monogram Club, ’25 -’27 ; Captain Football, ’26 ; Hall of Fame, ’25-’26; Baseball, ’25-’2 7; Football, ’24-’26. “God bless the man who first invented sleep!” Here is a boy of varied career and many talents. No one knows what he will do next. From the meekest freshman he changed to one of the most daring eraser slingers in the Sophomore Class ; changing again to a dignified football and baseball captain after serving two years on each team. He is one whom we are proud of, and our hearts go with you, Doc,” to V. M. I. in September. Edward Miles Riley “Ed” The Echo Staff, ' 27; Treasurer Senior Play, ’27; Hi-Y, ' 21 ; President Woodrow Wilsop Literary Society, ’27 ; Chair- man Finals Committee; Treasurer Sophomore Class, ’25; Treasurer Freshman English Club, ' 24. “Better be small and shine, than large, and cast a shadow. Tho California made a high bid for “Little Leigh,” she lost, and he came back to continue his pursuit of the elusive dip here with the same unfailing efficiency and good humour that won him a flock of friends in, “the good ole days.” Lit- tle Leigh” has the knack of making friends, of applying him- self to the stern demands of duty, and of being nonchalant in the face of circumstances — all without apparent effort. Good luck, Ed 1 Carl William Ruble Behold one of the few who have stuck with the class oj ’27 since the first year of grammar school ! “Pooley’s” specialty is wild stories of the life of Done’s Academy, of which he has an inexhaustible store. Heretofore Ruble wor- ried not at all about his studies ; he simply ran everywhere having a fine time and making frien ( ds with all. However, before it was too late, he settled down to hard work; the pool room and McCrum’s know him no more. Joseph Bolling Seay “Bo” The Crystal Staff, ’27 ; Treasurer Hi-Y, ’27 ; Chair- man Ushers Senior Play, ’27 ; Burke Debating Society, ’27 ; Football, ’25 -’26 ; Basketball, ’26-’27. “I am a lone lorn creetur and everything goes contrairy with me.” We are indebted to Petersburg for “Bo” Seay, who joined us in his junior year. For a few days following his arrival, he was very shy and quiet, but he was soon heard from in nearly every branch of school life. In the classroom he is a chattering, noisy pupil, possessing an unusual ability to talk when he has nothing to talk about. His monologue of- ten brings forth shouts of laughter from his classmates, even though the teachers do npt sympathize with it. Although he is inclined to favor long whiskers, “Our Bishop” will suc- cessfully bear his grave countenance everywhere he goes. Joseph Wilson Shaner “Tater” “Valuable things come only in small packages.” One bright September morning in 1922 a big auto driven by Mr. Shaner stopped in front of “The Academy,” and out rolled “Tater” with a freshman cap perched on his head. He was uproariously greeted by the Sophs who gave him a warmer reception than anyone else. Then “Big Joe” settled down and became a very large part of the school. His pleasing personality and his keen sense of humor have won him many friends at L. H. S. The Class of ’27 joins in with the whole school in wishing you luck an,d success in all of your endeavors, “Big Joe!” John Goodloe Tinsley “Judge” Football, ’ 27 ; Vice-President Hi-Y, ’ 27 ; Monogram Club, ’ 27 ; Senior Play, ’ 27 . “Never take life too seriously, ’Cause you’ll get out of it alive anyway.” “Pooley” Hi-Y, ’27; The Crystal Staff, ’27; Monogram Club, ’26- ’27 ; Manager, Baseball, ’27 ; Burke Debating Society, ’27 ; Baseball, ' 26, ' 27 ; Football, ’26. Think n,ot the idle threats of my ridiculous teachers can ever have any weight with me.” As soon as “Goodie” starts laughing, everyone else has to join in whether there is any joke or not. About the only time “Judge” Tinsley is serious is when he delivers the “sentences” in his “deep bass voice.” Even though he has been at L. H. S. only one year, he is well known by everyone and has taken part in nearly all school activities. It doesn’t matter if he is a trifle lazy ; he still has the Spirit of ' ll behind him. With that he is certain to succeed. Senior Baby Picture Bernardine Fox, Katliarine Lackey, Frances Campbell. Elbert Agnor, Wilson Shaner, Robert Childress, Sam Dunlap. Bolling Seay, Eura Bradley, Theodore Craft, Homer Mateer, Virginia Mahanes, Carl Ruble, Marie Donald, Charlie Dillon, Edward Riley, Louise Crawford. Senior Class OFFICERS President Secretary Frances Campbell Edward Riley History of the Class of Nineteen Twenty-Seven OUND off, freshman! Where’s that hat?” Such were the greetings ren- dered by the upper classmen to the glorious class of ’27 as it entered this “academy”, four long years ago. Not even the prophets of old could have foreseen that this group of “Frosh” would develop into the outstand- ing class in the history of the Lexington High School. Obeying no laws except those of the executive committee, following no leaders except those of the fresh- man class, we immediately became a self-governing body. “Pinky”, “Bee”, and “Doc” were chosen as a fatherly committee of three to ward off the advances of the blood thirsty upper-classmen, and under their paternal care the other mem- bers of the class found courage to face the perils of the remaining days of our freshman year. Our class was well represented in the Hall of Fame, the track team, and The Echo Staff. By the end of the season our lights were flaming high. “Ready! Aim! Fire! !” — and another Senior bit the dust. Such was the spirit which was dominant during our Sophomore year. All visitors were wel- comed with a baptismal fire of chalk and erasers rendered by the “Sophomore Sharpshooters.” Music was furnished twice a day by the “Sophomore Night- hawks,” under the able direction of “Dan” Weinberg. Many times our education hung by a thread as we deserted the class room for the athletic field, and in this endeavor we furnished stars for all three major sports. Although fighting and athletics dominated the class, literary activities were not neglected. With win- ners in the County Literary Contest, representatives in the Flail of Fame and on The Echo Staff, we conclusively proved our literary merits. In all. the year proved to be a wonderful success in developing us for our future work. Entertaining visions of a high school “dip”, we began our Junior year with the determination to put out hard work toward the attainment of this goal. Again we furnished stellar athletes including two captains and one manager. Due to our unusual histrionic ability, the Seniors borrowed two members of the class for the cast of the Senior play, as well as the assistant stage manager. As usual, we were well represented in the Hall of Fame. Our class played a large part in the or- ganization of the Monogram Club which concluded the session by giving a Mono- gram Club Dance. As Seniors, the record of our class has in no way been dimmed. Erasers still whiz through the air; A’s still go down on reports; football, basketball, and base- ball letters proudly gleam from numerous blue sweaters; the Hall of Fame fairly beams with the names of prominent seniors. The majority of the staff of both The Echo and The Crystal come from the Class of ’27. “The Charm School,” was represented to a full house and was one of the most successful ever staged by the seniors. During this last term two organizations were born in the High School with members of the Senior Class as the foundation. One was the Hi-Y Club, organized under the direction of Mr. Zcrfoss; the other was the Burke De- bating Society, founded for the purpose of developing rhetoric ability. The bronze medal for the best Lincoln essay was won by Francis Campbell, president of the class. There is no field which we have not entered, no goal which we have not reached. Who would question the prestige of the Class of 1927? But at last the time has come when we must bid farewell to Lexington High School. A backward glance shows that with the little troubles that have arisen there were also many pleasures and many memories to keep in mind. We step from the portals of L. H. S. with the earnest hope that we will be able to develop to a higher degree the talents which, by the help of our instructors, we have dis- covered and that we will retain the high ideals which were instilled in us during our school days. Reaching the climax of our high school career, our “Big Pa- rade” will end June 9, when we shall receive the long desired diplomas. Cfje Hast WiiW anO Ceatament of tf)e Claoo of ’27 W E, C. William Ruble, J. Rolling Seay, and H. Palmer Mateer, of the In- corporated Law Firm of the BURKE DEBATING SOCIETY, have been employed to draw up this last will and final testament of the grand and glorious CLASS OF ’27. Clause I 1. To Professor Harrington Waddell, we leave our shoes, reduced to a state of ruin by constant treading to and from “The Office,” and a periscope with which to view the proceedings in the classrooms “via” the transoms. 2. To Mademoiselle Lucas, we bequeath a manual on “Military Tactics” to be used as a guide in drilling her “Sophs” for their weekly march to the assembly. 3. Upon our beloved Physics Instructor, Professor Kenneth Ashby Thomp- son, we generously bestow 66,000 volts, (amperage not reduced), and a perpet- ual motion machine so that he may retire from “The Boss’s” squad and become a worthy rival of Steinmetz. 4. To Miss Mary Douglas Richeson, we will a bottle of SLOAN’S LINI- MENT to be applied to the aching arms of the victims of her excessive dictations of notes and outlines, and one plug of BROWN MULE chewing tobacco to be given to the class as a substitute for their chewing gum. 5. To Mrs. Tardy, we leave an AUTOMATIC CRANIUM CRACKER to be used only in the fourth year study hall. 6. To Miss May Davidson, we bequeath a 1000 page demerit book with pencil attached, and a steel heel plate for her shoe with which she may impress the Seniors. Clause II 1. I, Elbert Agnor, hereby will my “Mannish Cigarettes” to “Jerry” Strain. 2. I, Elizabeth Bell, do hereby bequeath my “boyish bob” to Levinia Mahanes. 3. I, Eura Bradley, do hereby leave my reputation as a “flapper” to Minnie Moore. 4. I, Frances Campbell, do hereby will my discriminating use of words to Percy Tolley. 5. I, Robert Childress, hereby leave my athletic ability to Reginald Fauber. 6. I, Theodore Craft, do hereby bequeath my dignified classroom manners to “Stomp” Hill. 7. I, Emma Louise Crawford, do hereby will my reputation as a boxer to Templeton Fauber. 8. I, Charles Dillon, do hereby leave my title as “Ace of the Pitching Staff” to James Herbert Agnor. 9. I, Marie Donald, hereby bequeath my “sarcastic line” to Miss Elsie Lucas. 10. I, Madison Dunlap, do hereby will my innocent look to Carl Steidtman. 11. I, Bernardine Fox, do hereby leave my passion for “brass buttons” to Nancy Shaner. 12. I, Alvv Johenning, do hereby will my pull with “Bosco” to Jim Polk. 13. I, Katharine Lackey, do hereby bequeath my love for animals (Minks) to Kathaleen Quisenberry. 14. I, Virginia Mahanes, do hereby will my ambition as a student to “Dick” Moses. 15. I, Maude Mankey, do hereby leave my attraction for “Poolev” Ruble to Gladys Logan. 16. I, Homer Mateer, do hereby bequeath my position as attorney for the defense of the Seniors before the faculty to Meredith Turner. 17. I, Clyde Radford, do hereby will my numerous suggestions to other members of the class for creating disorder to William Dana Hoyt, Jr. 18. I, Edward Riley, do hereby bequeath my friendship with “Kennie” to Woodson B. Gillock. 19. I, Carl Ruble, do hereby leave my passion for sour pickles to Talmadge Radford. 20. I, Bolling Seay, do hereby bequeath my famous chin whiskers to William Dana Hoyt, Jr. 21. I, Wilson Shaner, do hereby will the “artistic lines” of my figure to Fred Dale. 22. I, Dora Smith, do hereby leave my good nature to Virginia Roop. 23. I, Edward Steidtman, do hereby bequeath my numerous “love affairs” to Jack Varner. 24. I, Goodloe Tinsley, do hereby gladly leave my popularity with Mr. Waddell to anyone who wants it. Clause III 1. We, the Seniors, do hereby leave to the Juniors the restricted member- ship into that powerful and dominating organization, THE BURKE DEBAT- ING SOCIETY, which always reigns supreme. 2. To Miss Elsie L. Lucas and her Battalion, we hereby will the rat-holes, the cobwebs, our fallen arches, and our much delapidated shades. 3. To the Freshmen, we bequeath the sophistication of the “Sophs.” 4. To the in-coming Freshmen of next session, we hereby will the eggs left us by the Easter bunny. Clause IV 1. To the School Board, we do hereby leave the “Goatranch”, otherwise known as our athletic field to be re-leveled, re-surfaced, and completely re- modeled. 2. To John, the janitor, we do hereby bequeath and dedicate the new fur- nace in the future high school. 3. To the overseer of the poor, we do hereby gladly leave the enormous crop of wild onions in our school yard. 4. To the state of Virginia, we do hereby will our income tax and our mar- riage licenses. 5. To the town of Lexington, we do hereby leave this institution of hard- knocks and learnings, the LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL. Sealed, Signed, and Approved by the CLASS OF ’27. Junior Class Woodson Gillock, Jim Polk, Minnie Moore, Carrie Johnson, Margaret Higgins, Nancy Sha- ner, Helen Tardy, Annie Bare, Bessie Whitmore, Katie Whitmore. William Engleman, Sadie Bradley, Martha Moore, Medora Ford, Jean Blain, Mary Landis, Alice Beeton, Meredith Turner. Richard Moses, William Hoyt, Lawrence Tyree, Harry Bosserman, William Hill, Malcolm Campbell, Wayne Lee Foltz. junior Class OFFICERS: Meredith Turner President Billy Hoyt Secretary Class of ’28 O NLY three years in High School. Goodness, what a change! Then, timid boys in knee breeches and giggling girls in socks and gingham aprons. (Imagine that!) Now — -glance at them — exactly the same boys and girls, hut how changed. See the sophisticated men of the world care- fully keeping the creases in their long trousers, and the young debutantes care- fully powdering their noses and trying to attract the attention of a passing “Mink.” Bessie Whitmore, our first class president, helped us to get used to our kiddy-cars under Mrs. Tardy. Although we were insignificant little Freshmen, more than half of the chorus came from this class, and eight of our members entered the various literary contests and came out with flying colors. In this [ 18 ] eventful session the first football and baseball teams in years were organized. Although they dropped by the wayside, we are proud to say that some of the stellar athletes were members of our class and we still claim them as our own. Sophomores ! In this unforgettable year we were piloted by Jane Gray and, of course, kept up the tradition of giving certain teachers a fit, as all law- abiding Sophomores should do. Our chief delight was throwing erasers and chalk and, in short, trying to keep up the reputation of the previous Sophomore Class. But, for all this, we were a fine bunch, if you overlook the fact that we had to celebrate our evolution from Freshmen into Sophomores. However, in spite of weakness in the chalk and eraser line, the 1925-26 Sophomores played an important role in school activities. We willingly sup- ported The Crystal, and had our places on The Echo staff, in The Toreadors, in the literary contest, and in The Hall of Fame. Needless to say, we lived up to the record which we established the year before. Wide awake! Happy-go-lucky! Up and doing! That’s a very good de- scription of the Juniors, even if it must be added, as a secret, that we are some- times lazy. That is a small matter, though, because everyone has spring fever now and then. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that we never work; just read on and see. With our “Heart Breaker,” Mr. Turner, as president, we have been break- ing all records as a model class, and are the best Juniors in centuries (according to Miss Richeson). High honors were immediately bestowed upon us this year. The Editor-in-chief of The Echo, three other members of The Echo staff, and three assistants of The Crystal staff are Juniors. Besides taking a prominent part in the literary circle of L. H. S., we deserve honorable mention for furnish- ing several of the famous athletes and many members of the Hi-Y club. Be- sides literary and athletic ability this illustrious class possesses histronic ability as shown by the fact that five Juniors took part in the Senior Play, entitled “The Charm School.” Such is our past and present. The future lies before us, and soon we shall become mighty Seniors and fight the battles of Senior life — with its failures or its successes — for one more year. Be those failures or successes what they may, we push on to our Senior year with pride in the past .and hope for the future. Sophomore Class opfcomore Cla00 OFFICERS: Virginia Thomas.. Russell Cummings President Secretary SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL Levina Mahanes, Elizabeth Morris, Helen Swink, Margaret Lackey, Louise Fauber, Quade McElroy, Gladis Logan, Virginia Roop, Virginia Thomas, Kath- leen Quisenberry, Helen Tolley, Margaret Moses, Katherine Davidson, Hazel Bradley, Russell Cummings, Mamie McCormick, James Marks, Herbert Ag- nor, Ellis Hostetter, Emory Lewis, Homer Thompson, Carl Steidtman, Willis Mankey. Freshman Class jTtesbmatt Class OFFICERS: President Secretary Julia Desha Frances Morris FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL Nettie Pearl Agnor, Rada Moore, Margaret Ann Moreland, Mildred Niceley, Alice Steidtman, Ruth Cummings, Julia Desha, Isabelle Donald, Thelma Johenning, Bessie Hoge Davidson, Margaret Cobb, Madolin Fox, Nancy Conner, Frances Morris, Marian Donald, Laura Lackey, Louise Crawford, John Craft, Fred Dale, Ernest Higgins, John Straub, Hunter McClung, Ben Huger, Norman Halstead, Bradley Tyree, Eugene Bosserman, Brunson Terry, Charlie Straub, Leanard Conner, Oliver Gilloek, Woodrow Barger, Colin Tardy. Commercial Department Dora Smith, Virginia Shaner, Sarah Owen. Ruth Ayers, Maude Mankey, Margaret Hickman, Alene Kincaid, Marie Hotinger, Mary Page. Herbert Agnor, Ned Waddell, Edward Steidtman. Cl )t Commercial Department O NE of the most practical and important parts of the Lexington High School is the Commercial Department. It is of importance because of the splendid training the students get in business matters. It seems that all sizes, stages, and ages are well represented in this class. As usual the fairer sex is greatly in the majority, but nevertheless, they still have their old loyal standbys, Ed Steidtman, Herb Agnor, and Ned Waddell, to add spice and fun for the crowd. The whole class is interested in the work, since they feel that they are doing it because they want to and not because they have to. As most of the students have done good work this year, it is hoped that all of the following will receive their certificates: Marie Hottinger, Alene Kincaid, Ruth Ayers, Herbert Agnor, Edward Steidtman, Mary Page, Virginia Shaner, Margaret Hickman, Dora Smith, Sarah Owen, Elizabeth Huger, Maude Man- key, Adeline Lackey, and Ned Waddell. Next year the department will have better quarters to which Miss Adair has been hopefully looking forward. If it were possible for any class to do better than that of 1927, it will be that of 1928, but only because of the im- proved facilities for working. [ 22 ] I Ceecutioe Committee Robert Childress, Chairman Marie Donald Seniors Edward Stf.idtman Juniors Carrie Johnson Meredith Turner Levina Mahanes Sophomores Russell Cummings Prances Morris Freshmen Billy Strain Hi-Y Club Clul) Edward Steidtman —President Goodloe T insley — V ice-President Elbert Agnor — Secretary Bolling Seay — Treasurer M EMBERS Carl Ruble Edward Riley Charles Dillon Billy Hoyt Wayne Lee Foltz Carl Steidtman Russell Cummings Billy Hill Emory Lewis Advisory Board Mr. Karl Zerfoss Mr. Harry Neal [ 25 ] Robert Childress Madison Dunlap Alvy Joiienning Homer Matf.er Malcolm Campbell Billy Strain Herbert Agnor Johnny Tyree The Burke Debating Society Cbe ' Burke Debating ocietp (Always Reigns Supreme) Founded on the principle of debating and winning. Motto “We came, we saw, we conquered.” Sponsor M iss Margaret Ann Moreland Flower “Flower of the Nile” Song “While the Bluebirds Were Singing Like a Charm” Colors Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red Officers President Secretary atef.r The Disciples of Burke Elbert Boogher Agnor Robert Charles Childress Charles Morton Dillon Samuel Madison Dunlap Alvy Grayson Johenning Homer Palmer Mateer Carl William Ruble Joseph Bolling Seay Library Committee ILitJrarp Committee Adeline Lackey Librarian Nancy Shaner Secretary Assistants Katharine Lackey Senior Bessie Whitmore Junior Virginia Thomas omore Laura Lackey Freshman Cfte Cfteatre auilD OF The Senior Class Presents “The Charm School” BY Alice Duer Miller and Robert Milton The Senior Class was unusually successful in giving the three-aet comedy, “The Charm School”, at the high school auditorium, March 14. It is impossi- ble to decide who starred, since each member of the cast handled his part partic- ularly well. The scene of the play is laid in New York. The first act takes place at evening in a New York boarding house. Austin Bevans is informed by Homer Johns that he has inherited a girls’ boarding school. The former decides to run it according to his own ideas and to teach the girls charm. He and his friends and Mr. Johns go to the school. The main part of the play centers around Be- vans’ attempts to teach the girls charm and the consequences of his methods. Cast of Characters Austin Bevans Ed Steidtman A motor dealer who inherits a girls’ school. David MacKenzie Sam Dunlap A Law student who disapproves of Bevans’ ideas about education. George Boyd Charlie Dillion An expert accountant who is willing to cooperate with Bevans. Jim Simpkins Elbert Agnor Tim Simpkins Jim Polk Who toil not. Homer Johns Goodloe Tinsley The Guardian of Elise Challoner Marie Donald President of the Senior Class of Bevans’ School Miss Hays Frances Campbell Manager of the School Miss Curtis Bernardino Fox Assistant Manager of the School Sally Boyd Martha Moore Who is George Boyd’s Sister The young ladies of the school were Medora Ford, Katharine Lackey, Jean Blain, Carrie Johnson, Virginia Thomas, and Ruth Cummings. The play owes much of its success to Robert Childress, stage manager, to Mrs. Dillon, manager of properties, and to Edward Riley, business manager. [28] “T he Echo” Staff Cbe J£cf)o Martha Moore Editor-in-Chief Madison Dunlap Business Manager EDITORIAL BOARD Carrie Johnson Assistant Editor Frances Campbell News Editor Medora Ford Assistant News Editor Elbert Aon or Athletic Editor Katharine Lackey Literary Editor Marie Donald School Notes Editor Jean Blain Alumni Editor Jim Polk Exchange Editor Charles Dillon Humorous Editor Miss Richeson Faculty Adviser Business Staff Ernest Higgins Assistant Business Manager Johnny Tyree Circulation Manager Edward Riley Typist Wayne Lee Foltz Typist Billy Hoyt Typist [ 30 ] BOLLING 5 humorous tO TOK 9 BERNARDINE FOX EDITOR- IN-CHIEF TtT toVoa ELBERT AGNOR. MEREDITH TURNER BUSINESS MANAGER .ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER. HOMER MATEER TREASURER. JIM POLK. ADVERTING MAN GER CARRIE JOHNSON ASSOCIATE EDITORS JUterarp Societies Senior Branch of the Woodrow Wilson Literary Society Officers Edward Riley President Homer Mateer Vice-President Charles Dillon Secretary and Treasurer Junior Branch of tiif, Woodrow Wilson Literary Society Officers Wayne Lee Foltz President Bessie Whitmore Vice-President Nancy Shaneii Secretary Meredith Turner Treasurer Sophomore English Club Officers Virginia Thomas President Margaret Moses Vice-President Russell Cummings Secretary Virginia Roop Treasurer Freshman English Club Officers Julia Desha President Brunson Terry Vice-President Frances Morris Secretary Alice Steidtman Treasurer Leonard Conner Critic Laura Lackey Sergeant - at-Arms The Chorus Katherine Lackey Leader Mrs. L. B. Tardy Director [ 32 ] AJMLETICf ‘el Football Tyree, B., Moses, Tinsley, Dunlap, Polk, Coach Campbell. Ruble, Agnor, H., Tyree, J., Cummings, Straub, J. Seay, Steidtman, E., Radford, C., Childress, Radford, T., Campbell Jfoottmll Resume of the 1926 Season F OLLOWERS of the “Fighting Goatranchers” were especially pleased with the showing of the team during the past season. Although meeting some of the strongest teams in the Valley, the L. H. S. gridmen came through the season with a record of three victories and two defeats. The opening game was with Wilson High of Waynesboro in the V. M. I. Stadium. The “Fighting Goatranchers” were on the long end of a 20-0 score, re- sulting mainly from the brilliant open-field running of “Red” Radford. Straub, freshman tackle, was outstanding in the line, although the entire L. H. S. team performed well. In the next game, L. H. S. triumphed over its old rival, Parry McClure High School, of Buena Vista, by a 25-0 score. The game was featured by the excellent performance of the L. H. S. backfield, playing behind the hard-charging line. Traveling to Staunton the following week, the “Fighting Goatranchers” were defeated by the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind by a 26-20 score. The L. H. S. team led throughout most of the game and entered the last quarter with a 20-13 margin, but was defeated by the individual brilliance of Mangrum, star quarterback of the “Dummies.” The Childress to Steidtman passing combination was the chief L. H. S. offensive. L. H. S. journeyed to Harrisonburg for the next encounter with the “Blue Streaks” of Harrisonburg High. H. H. S. presented a superior team, overcom- ing Lexington High by a 13-0 score. In the closing minutes of the game, suc- cessive passes from Childress to Steidtman carried the ball to the two-yard line, but Lexington lacked the final punch. The all-around play of Ney of the “Blue Streaks” featured the game. In the final game of the season, L. H. S. defeated the Botetourt Athletic Club in the V. M. I. Stadium by a 26-6 score. Lexington High was particularly successful with the aerial attack on the offense, as well as with the sweeping end- runs. This game marked the last appearance of Captain “Doc” Radford and five of his team-mates on the local gridiron. Straub starred in the line and Childress in the backfield. Prospects for next year’s team are not very bright, since eight members of the squad will graduate, among whom is Childress, left halfback, the high-scorer of the team with thirty-seven points. At a meeting of the squad, Talmadge Rad- ford was elected captain for 1927 and Herbert Agnor, manager. Coach M. D. Campbell deserves much credit for his sincere efforts to place a winning team on the football field for Lexington High School. Varsity Football, 1926 Clyde Radford Captain Talmage Radford Captain-Elect Madison Dunlap Manager Herbert Agnor Manager-Elect Monogram Men Radford, C Fullback Moses Guard Radford, T Halfback Dunlap Center Childress Halfback Tinsley Guard Steidtman Quarterback Straub Tackle Cummings End Agnor, H End Seay Tackle Campbell End Tvree, B Guard M. D. Campbell Coach The Scrubs Dillon Ruble Turner Polk Tyree, J. Strain The Record L. H. S 20 Wilson High (Wavnesboro) 0 L. H. S 25 Buena Vista High 0 L. H. s 20 Va. State School for the Deaf and Blind. 26 L. H. s 0 Harrisonburg High 13 L. H. s 26 Botetourt Athletic Club 6 Basketball Seay, Campbell, Agnor, E., Dillon, C. Johenning, Cummings, Childress, Dunlap, Agnor, H TBasket all Resume of the 1927 Season F ROM the standpoint of games won and lost, th e record of the L. H. S. bas- ketball team for 1927 is not an imposing one, but when the strength of their opponents is taken into consideration, and the season reviewed by those interested in athletics for their real value to the teams, the student body, and the high school, the season is considered a good one. The season opened in Bridgewater when Lexington High was defeated by Bridgewater High 38 to 19. Bridgewater displayed mid-season form and piled up a large lead which they held throughout the game. Childress of L. H. S. was high-scorer of the game with twelve points. The next encounter found L. H. S. again playing Bridgewater in the W. L. U. Gymnasium. The local team showed marked improvement, but again Bridge- water was victorious by a score of 28 to 20. The sensational shooting of Glad- well of Bridgewater, who scored twenty points, featured the game. The following week L. H. S. defeated Fishersville High in Lexington by a 19 to 7 score for their first win of the season. In the second half, Lexington High unleashed a slashing offense to score twelve points, while holding their op- ponents scoreless. The L. H. S. quint journeyed to Waynesboro to meet Fishburne Military Academy who defeated them 33 to 15. Lexington High played a hard game, but the age and experience of the F. M. A. boys began to show as they slowly drew away in the scoring to cinch the contest. In the second game of the series with Fishersville High L. H. S. was de- feated by a 22 to 17 score. Herb Agnor was high-seorer for Lexington ringing up seven points. Displaying the finest brand of basketball they exhibited during the season, Lexington High defeated Salem High 27 to 25. The score see-sawed until the last minutes of the game when L. H. S. secured a two-point lead which they held to the final whistle. Childress, captain and star of the Lexington quint, was high- scorer with twelve points. Dunlap, at guard, also played a good game for L. H. S. Lexington High lost the next game to the strong Augusta Military Academy team, who later were runners-up in the South Atlantic Basketball Tournament, by a score of 40 to 11. The result was never in doubt as the score continued to increase with A. M. A. on the heavy end. In the hardest played game of the season, L. H. S. defeated the Robert E. Lee High School for the first time in athletic history by a 13 to 10 score. The score see-sawed for three quarters, but in the last quarter, Lexington High gained a three-point lead to which they clung to the end of the game. Childress led the scoring for L. H. S. with seven points. Entering the annual Interseholastie Basketball Tournament, sponsored by Washington and Lee, L. H. S. decisively defeated Barracks High 28 to 16. The Lexington team played a good game before the large crowd which packed the gymnasium, and Captain Childress again exhibited his scoring ability by ringing up thirteen points. In the final game of the season, Lexington High was swamped by John Marshall High of Richmond by a score of 62 to 11. John Marshall presented the best passing team of the tournament and the best pair of forwards in King and Adams who scored thirty-three points between them. However, L. H. S. does not mind this defeat, since John Marshall continued their victorious march to the tournament championship. Captain Childress was high-scorer of the season registering seventy-seven points. At a meeting of the squad, Herbert Agnor was elected captain for the 1928 season. Varsity Basketball, 1927 Childress Agnor, H Agnor, E. Campbell Monogram Men Childress Center Agnor, H Guard Cummings Forward Dunlap Guard Dillon Forward Agnor, E Manager Johenning Forward M. G. Ramey Coach [ 37 ] Baseball Straub, C., Radford, C., Steidtman, Dunlap, Coach Campbell Tyree, B., Agnor, H., Cummings, Campbell. Agnor, E., Ruble, Dillon, Childress, Johenning, Foltz. IBaseball Resume of the 1927 Season C AME the warm days of Spring and along with them King Baseball. With this in view, Coach Campbell called for candidates for the baseball team. Eleven letter men answered the call and for two weeks the whole squad worked daily at the “Goat Ranch.” A good team was quickly rounded into shape and prospects for the season were exceedingly bright. Although playing the hardest schedule in baseball history, Lexington High came through the season with a record of nine victories against five defeats. Opening the season in a blaze of glory, Lexington High swamped the much- heralded Spring Hill nine by a score of 13 to 1. “Chuck” Dillon allowed Bar- bee’s boys only four scattered hits, while his teammates slugged the offerings of “Zack” Taylor to all corners of the “Goat Ranch.” L. H. S. staged a batting rally in the ninth inning, scoring six runs to cinch the game, much to the dismay of our friend, Mr. Barbee. The next game was played against the Washington and Lee Freshman team on Wilson Field. Batting hard and with the excellent pitching of “Cy” Twom- bly, who struck out fourteen men, L. H. S. downed the “Little Minks” to the tune of 11 to 5. Bradley Tyree hit the first homer of the season in the sixth inning, while Dillon, pinch-hitting in the ninth, slugged out another home run. Chil- dress’ steady catching of “Cy’s” fast slants, was especially noteworthy. M g ' - - - The following day L. H. S. defeated the hard-hitting Natural Bridge team by a score of 14 to 6 at the “Goat Ranch.” Timely hitting, coupled with some wild pitches by the Natural Bridge hurlers, enabled Lexington High to chalk up its third straight victory. The whole Lexington team played winning ball, while the splendid relief pitching of Fainter and the all-round play of “Temp” Leekey featured the play of the visitors. A week later, Lexington High invaded the lair of Fairfield High where they were handed their first defeat of the season by a 17 to 4 score. Consistent hitting behind the steady pitching of “Big Bill” Harris, who allowed L. H. S. only two hits, enabled Fairfield to win easily. The game was featured when Allen, the first batter for Fairfield, drove out a home run in the first inning. Traveling to Fishersville for the next game, L. H. S. decisively defeated Fishersville High by a score of 16 to 4. The “Fighting Goat Ranchers” went on a batting spree in the first inning to score seven runs, and another in the seventh which netted five more runs. Bradley Tyree pitched his first game for Lexington High and allowed only eight hits. Steidtman led the batting assault against the Fishersville moundmen, garnering three timely hits. Packing bats and bags, L. H. S. journeyed to Staunton for the next game with the V. S. B. “Dummies”, which was lost by a score of 11 to 9. The V. S. B. team, featuring “Big Otto” Mangrum as its star player, presented the best bal- anced team encountered during the season. The “Dummies” scored five runs in the first inning, driving Tyree from the mound. Dillon succeeded him on the slab and pitched masterful ball, holding the opposition scoreless after the fourth inning. Dunlap led the batting attack with three hits. Mangrum’s heavy hitting and steady catching, and Elliot’s fine performance in center field featured the play of the “Dummies.” Then came the second game of the series with Natural Bridge. Lexington High slugged out a 24 to 8 victory over N. B. H. to chalk up its fifth win of the season. Cummings pitched for L. H. S. and was master of the situation through- out. “Bee” Childress knocked out two doubles, each with the bases loaded, driv- ing in six runs. The fielding honors went to Dillon and Johenning, the latter performing in major league fashion at third base. Staging a ninth inning rally which netted six runs, Lexington High defeated Lee High of Staunton by a score of 12 to 4. Dillon was in rare form, allowing only two hits, and sending eleven men back to the bench via the strike-out route. L. H. S. slugged the offerings of two Staunton pitchers for a total of eleven hits. Johenning, Dillon, Radford, and Dunlap collected two hits each, while Foltz delivered a timely triple. In the next game, L. H. S. was defeated for the second time by the V. S. B. “Dummies” by a 12 to 8 score. Dillon, who pitched for Lexington, was given bad support by his teammates. The all-round play of “Big Otto” Man- grum, the “Dummies” star catcher, and the heavy slugging of Waldron was greatly responsible for the V. S. B. victory. Tyree and Foltz of Lexington se- cured two hits each. Back on the “Goat Ranch” again, L. H. S. downed Fishersville High by a score of 10 to 4. Cummings and Johenning pitched well for Lexington High, allowing the opposition only four hits. Cummings also played a leading role in the attack on the Fishersville pitchers, contributing three hits, while Childress slammed out two doubles. Wine, of Fishersville, struck out seven men in three innings, but he was sent to the pitcher’s box too late. The “Fighting Goat Ranchers” next engaged Lee High of Staunton on the home grounds. L. H. S. led throughout the game, emerging as victors by a score of 9 to 6. Dillon was on the mound for Lexington, striking out eight batters, while Shultz, the opposing hurler, whiffed ten. The batting attack on the Lee High pitchers was led by Childress and Steidtman, each garnering two hits. Revenge is sweet and when Fairfield came to Lexington, Johenning turned them back to the tune of 8 to 7, allowing only four hits. L. H. S. knocked “Big Bill” Harris out of the box in the second inning, but Swope, who suc- ceeded him, held the locals in check. L. H. S. came to bat in the last half of the ninth inning with Fairfield leading 7 to 3, and proceeded to smash the pill all over the lot, scoring five runs and winning the game. L. H. S. outhit Buena Vista in the next game, but poor fielding cost them the contest, losing by a score of 14 to 8. The moon was right for six innings, but then Buena Vista opened a batting attack which netted a total of fourteen runs. Johenning pitched the whole game for Lexington, striking out ten batters, but he was given bad support. The hitting of Graves and Hughes, as well as the catching of Stephenson, featured the visitor’s play. Lexington High invaded the lair of Clifton Forge High for the final game of the season. The “Mountaineers” presented a hard-hitting team and easily won the game by a 15 to 6 score. L. H. S. could gather but four hits, among which was Dunlap’s triple. “Shorty” Kern, star of the “Mountaineers”, was outstanding, playing a marvelous game at shortstop, and knocking out a home run with the bases filled. Captain Houff of Clifton Forge put up a splendid game, both at first base and at bat. Captain Radford of L. H. S. played his best game of the season, fielding his position in great style, while at bat he de- livered several timely hits. This game marked the last appearance of Captain Radford, Manager Ruble, Dunlap, Johenning, Dillon, Childress and Steidtman on the L. H. S. team. Varsity Baseball, 1927 Radford, C. Captain Dillon, C Captain-Elect Ruble Manager Turner Monogram Men Manager-Elect Radford Second Base Campbell Shortstop Childress Catcher Foltz Left Field Dunlap First Base Steidtman Center Field Johenning Third Base Tyree Right Field Dillon Pitcher Cummings Pitcher Ruble Outfield Straub Outfield M. D. Campbell, Coach Monogram Club Clyde Radford President Monogram Club Bradley Tyree, Herbert Agnor, Robert Childress, Bolling Seay, Malcolm Campbell, Jr., Elbert Ag- nor, Mr. Campbell. Talmadge Radford, Madison Dunlap, Goodloe Tinsley, Clyde Radford, Richard Moses. Alvy Johenning, Carl Ruble, John Straub, Edward Steidtman, Russell Cummings, Wayne Lee Foltz. Robert Childress. Talmadge Radford Executive Committee Executive Committee jFootbaU, 1926 Clyde Radford Madison Dunlap Captain Manager Herbert Agnor Malcolm Campbell Robert Childress Russell Cummings Madison Dunlap Richard Moses Clyde Radford Talmadge Radford Bolling Seay John Straub Edward Steidtman Goodloe Tinsley Bradley Tyree TBasfeettmll, 1927 Robert Childress. Elbert Agnor ...Captain Manager Elbert Agnor Herbert Agnor Robert Childress Russell Cummings Charles Dillon Madison Dunlap Alvy Johenning 15a0c aU, 1927 Clyde Radford Carl Ruble ...Captain Manager Malcolm Campbell Robert Childress Russell Cummings Charles Dillon Madison Dunlap Wayne Lee Foltz M. D. Campbell Alvy Johenning Clyde Radford Carl Ruble Edward Steidtman Charles Straub Bradley Tyree Honorary Members M. G. Ramey Robert “Bee” Childress Varsity Football, Basketball, Baseball, Captain Basketball Playing a flashy game as halfback on the football team, “Bobby” was our triple threat man, running, passing, and kicking the ball with unusual ability. As captain and center of the basketball team, “Bee” proved to be the back- bone of our quint. As high-scorer of the team, he registered seventy-seven points. Donning the mask and mitt, “Bee” caught with the same steadiness which has featured his play for three years. Batting in the “elean-up” position, “Bohbv” drove in many of our runs. The best all-round athletes at L. H. S., — that’s “Childress.” Clyde “Doc” Radford Captain Football, Captain Baseball As captain and fullback of the “Fighting Goatranehers”, “Doc” displayed his sterling qualities both as a leader and player. When he hurled his 170 pounds at the opposing line, something had to give, and usually it was the oppo- sition. On the diamond, “Doc” held down second base. He fielded his position well and drove out many long hits with his big war-club. [ 42 ] MG V— 1 - g)6( Edward “Big Ed” Steidtman Varsity Football, Baseball Playing his last year on the gridiron for L. H. S., “Ed” turned in a stellar performance as quarterback. His remarkable ability as receiver of forward passes made “Ed” one of our most valuable gridmen. On the diamond, “Steidty” played a brilliant game in center field, and batted well over 400 throughout the season, being famous for his “Ruthian Clouts. ” Elbert “Booker” Agnor Manager Basketball Managing the team for his second year, “Booker” proved a reliable and ef- ficient manager. He deserves much credit for his sincere efforts in backing the team. Alvy “Pinkey” Johenning Varsity Basketball, Baseball Playing his first season as a regular on the quintet, “Pinkey” was a valuable asset to our team. The harder and rougher the game, the better he played. Again “Red” held down the “hot corner” on the diamond, and he looked like a big leaguer against Natural Bridge. As lead-off man in the batting order, he delivered many timely clouts. Madison “Sam” Dunlap Varsity Football, Basketball , Baseball, Manager Football “Sam”, as center of the “Fighting Goatranchers,” held down the position in great fashion. He was also known as “Mr. Manager.” As stationary guard, Dunlap was one of our ablest basketeers, his close guarding featuring the Salem and Staunton games. Although inclined to be playful at times, “Sam” cavorted around first base in great style. Greatly improved as a batter, “Sam” came thru with a nice bat- ting average which included some healthy wallops. Goodloe “Judge” Tinsley Varsity Football Endowed with a noble physique, “The Judge” won a position on the football team. Playing right guard, Tinsley was a stonewall on the defense and a batter- ing ram on the offense. Charles “Chuck” Dillon Varsity Basketball, Baseball, Football Squad Dillon, playing his first year as a regular on the basketball team, displayed good form both in shooting and floorwork. Hurling sensational ball in the first “Dummie” game proved “Chuck” to be the ace of our pitching staff. He was also a splendid outfielder and a timely hitter. “Charlie” was also a member of the L. H. S. football squad. Carl “Pooley” Ruble Varsity Baseball, Manager Baseball, Football Squad Playing his second year on the baseball team, “Pooley” turned in a stellar game as an outfielder. Under Ruble’s able management, L. H. S. experienced the most successful baseball season in its history. He deserves special credit for his efforts in making the season a success. “Pooley” was also an able substitute of the 1926 football squad. Bolling “Bishop” Seay Varsity Football, Basketball Squad “Bishop” won a regular position as tackle on the football team for the first time in his career. Although lacking the “killing instinct,” “Bo” always gave h : s best to Hold That Line. Seay was a worthy substitute of the 1927 basketball squad. Richard “Hercules” Moses Varsity Football Playing his second year as left guard with the “Fighting Goatranchers,” “Hercules” was a consistent linesman, who always gave his best when the opposi- tion was strongest. Malcolm “Mac” Campbell Varsity Football, Baseball, Basketball Squad “Little Mac”, from the first of the season, promised to be a dependable end. He was selected for the wing position and he easily proved his worth against Harrisonburg, Botetourt A. C., and V. S. D. B. As was predicted last year, “Little Mac” was one of the valuable members of the team this season. Although his fielding was erratic, he usually came thru in the pinches. “Mac” was also on the basketball squad. Wayne Lee “Big Foot” Foltz Varsity Baseball A good hitter, a good base runner, and a sure fielder made Foltz an ideal left gardener. His all-round value to the team cannot be under-estimated. [ 44 ] Russell “Cackle” Cummings Varsity Football, Basketball, Baseball As end, on the football team, “Cackle” proved to be an efficient defender of the right wing position, and a very able pass receiver. Playing forward on the L. H. S. quintet, “Cackle’s” passing and all-round floorwork was no small factor in the team ' s success. Hurling consistent ball throughout the season, made Cummings one of our most dependable pitchers. At the bat, lie packed a terrific punch, which gave him a good hatting average. Talmadge “Red” Radford Varsity Football “Red’s” sensational open-field running and air-tight defensive work featured many of our games. As a tribute to his great value to the team, “Red”, our flashy halfback, was elected to next year’s captaincy. H erbert “Herb” Agnor Varsity Football, Basketball “Herb” held down left end on the “Fighting Goatranchers” for his third straight year. His ability as a smasher of interference and as a tackier, made “Herb’s” end a hard road to travel. As running guard on the quintet, “Herb’s” all-round play was of such a high quality that he was elected captain of the 1928 quintet. John “Horse” Straub Varsity Football, Basketball Squad “Horse” Straub, the big Freshman tackle, doing his “stuff” the second year on the team, was easily the outstanding performer in the line. Leading the inter- ference and tackling with ferocity made Straub one of the mainstays of our team. John played a fair game as guard on the basketball team, although lie failed to win his letter. Bradley “Bill” Tyree Varsity Football, Baseball Bradley started his athletic career at L. H. S. by winning his monogram in football. Although not classed as a regular, Bradley performed at guard in many of our games. Displaying the form of “The Babe” at bat, Bradley was a consistent bats- man, as well as a steady fielder. He played shortstop, right field, and was also a fair pitcher. Charles “Charlie” Straub Varsity Baseball Charlie”, one of the baseball stars from the grammar school, started his ca- reer as an athlete by winning bis letter in baseball, performing as substitute out- ■J The Penitentiary ATHLETIC ' BEST MATURED bee childress — Katharine LacRey IRRESISTABLE-BEAUTIFUL MEREDITH TURNER— jaarie Donald POPULAR-FRIENDLY SAM DUNLAP — KATHARINE LACREY MOST ACCOMMODATING EDWARD RILEY — FRANCES CAMPBELL LOQUACIOUS ,SOBEL PUVUtH most Marie PtecAL CHARLIE DILLION COMIC AU ' bo seav The; Goat Ranch JFresjb 3tr Drunk (being arrested) : “I’ll have you know — hie — that I’m part — hie — of the Standard Oil Company.” Cop: “And what part are you?” Drunk: “Hie — one of the tanks.” “I’m sure up against it now,” sighed Professor Thompson, as he leaned upon a freshly painted post. It is generally admitted that the busiest man in the world is a one-armed paper hanger in a wind storm with the seven years’ itch. Stude (being arrested): “But officer, I’m a student!” Swink: “Ignorance is no excuse.” Bernardine: “Hey, don’t spit on the floor.” Charlie: “What’s matter? Floor leak?” The man who originated the saying “There’s safety in numbers” probably never tried to slip into the New Theatre. He: “May I hold your hand for a minute?” She: “How will you know when the minute is up?” He: “I’ll need a second hand for that.” Bishop Seay says: “Preachers may belong to the army of the Lord, but most of them are a long way from headquarters.” Admiral Berry and his wife were out taking a walk. Sentry: “Halt! Who goes there?” Mrs. Berry: “We’re the Berrys.” Sentry: “Don’t give a darn if you are the cat’s meow, you can’t go by here.” “My, but her niece is good looking.” “Don’t say knees is, say knees are.” — Pup. A High School Year Book is a great invention. The School gets all the fame ; The Printer gets all the money ; But the Staff gets all the blame. — Selected. GET THAT QUART The Wreck -Ho “To-morrow’s News Today” FOR FINALS Vol. 0, No. 0 June 10, 1927 Price: Free; $4 fn. Ca nada Goatranchers Swamp Faculty, 10 to 0 Big Blue Crew Ends Successful Season Goatranch, June 10. — Yesterday the “Fighting Goat- ranchers” of L. H. S. swamped ‘‘The Faculty” in the final game of the season to the musical tune of 10-0. Since the school had closed on the previous day, the faculty declared a legal holiday in honor of this great event. The capacity crowd of six turned out to see the intrepid fac- ulty humbled by “Herb” Agnor, who twirled brilliantly for “The Goat- ranchers.” All the faculty were shining lights afield, some of them making as few as (Continued on page 52) The L. H. S. Crew has had an unusually successful season, due to the ingenuity of Coach Ruble in holding practice during classes. His method was to divide the squad into two rows, give them each a coxwain, and yard- sticks as oars, and hold imaginary races. In this way the crew kept in condition during school hours. The first race of the year, witli (Continued on page 52) PLAY PRESENTED AT “BLUE BOAR” (By “ Bobbie Burns” Wreck-Ho Critic ) The play “Gone up in the Smoke” scored a huge success on its opening night at the “Blue Boar.” Many high government officials were seen among the “Stags,” the most prominent be- ing: “Prince Albert,” the prime min- ister, Sir Peter “Piedmont,” wearing a newly won “Blue Ribbon,” and Senior “El Toyso,” the Spanish Am- ( Continued on page 52) SCIENTIFIC WORLD ASTOUNDED April 1, 1927. — Once more a mar- velous invention will go down in the annals of history as a trouble saver and aid to mankind. Dr. H. Palmer Mateer, Ph.D., A.B., A.M., has given to the world another product of his great mentality, a machine which is known as the Tobacco Depository and Distillery. No more will John the Janitor be forced to wade faithfully to his sleeping furnace in his hip boots ; no more will fountain pen tubes rot from the use of unexamined ink; no more will the little but deadly de- merits keep piling up on the reports of the Climax users. In the last edition of the Wreclc- (Continued on page 53) [ 51 ] PLAY PRESENTED AT “BLUE BOAR” (Continued from page 51) bassador, looking “Half and Half” (Shot). A “Forty-four” piece orchestra ren- dered a musical program which re- minded the “Little Sweet Hearts” of howling “Tigers.” The curtains rose promptly at eight o’clock. Lord “Chesterfield,” dressed in his “Tuxedo,” entered with Lady “Fatima,” who was wearing a “Vel- vet” costume. As Chesty was embrac- ing fats, “Bull Durham,” the villian, inserted a “Fish Hook” into “Brown’s Mule” who kicked the “1” out of the leading lady. The play came to a fit- ting close as Chesty spit the “Climax” on Peter “Piedmont’s” “Blue Ribbon.” This was a “Lucky Strike.” Just then the audience was dispersed by a pack of “Barking Dogs.” If “Chesterfield” did not satisfy — “Have a Camel.” Editor’s Note: This smoky drama will be played at Ikey Weinburg’s New Theater on February 30, 1928, under the auspices of the Bull Slingers Association. GOATRANCHERS SWAMP FAC- ULTY— 10 to 0 (Continued from page 51) seven errors. At bat, the gang of edu- cation fiends all drove out long hits, including home runs by Miss Lucas, “Kenny,” and John-the-Janitor, but unfortunately each player failed to touch third, due to lack of wind. The faculty outfield, composed of Miss Adair, Mrs. Tardy and Miss Da- vidson, made many sensational catches of flies (house flies). Inning after inning the two teams battled fiercely i n an effort to score but neither was strong enough to break the deadlock. Then the most breath taking part of the game came up with a rush and jumped around. The ninth inning arrove. Two down, Dunlap at bat, and pitcher Waddell hurls the sphere down the “dark al- ley.” Crash! The horsehide met the ash and Dunlap had singled past Miss Richeson at first base. (This is ter- ribly exciting. Your reporter saved it for the last but if you insist on jour- nalistic technique and all that rot, you may read it backwards). On the next pitch Dunlap nefariously stole second, and “Mac,” pinch hitting for “Big Steidtman,” singled sharply over Miss Lucas’ head. Dunlap, racing toward third, collided with “Dick” Irby. Re- gaining his feet, he galloped swiftly toward home, sliding gracefully under “Kenny” for the winning tally of the game. BIG BLUE CREW ENDS SUCCESS- FUL SEASON (Continued from page 51) Copper Sulphate, was lost by only three boat lengths. Our crew showed much fighting spirit. Then came the battle with Carbon Monoxide. The Carbonites won by twelve lengths, but afterwards they were accused by the school paper The Wreck-Ho, of having a motor in the rear of their boat. Carbon Monox- ide resented the accusation, and all athletic relations between the two schools are at an end. Next on our long list of defeats is Sulphuric Acid. It was anybody’s race until the last three and one-half miles. The Acid coxwain shot our coxwain and our oarsmen got out of rhythm. As it was, we came in sec- ond, being three hundred lengths be- hind our only opponents. In the conference meet at Mudtown we won the final race of the season in a. glorious manner. The glue on the new shell, presented by the faculty to our crew, got wet and the boat fell into two halves. Did our brave crew then give up in despair? Not so you could notice it. The taller members waded in the icy waters of the Nile, pushing the two halves, while Billy Hill and Billy Hoyt had to ride. We came in first, two inches ahead of the nearest crew, Hydraehlorate. [ 52 ] SCIENTIFIC WORLD ASTOUNDED (Continued from page 51) Ho mention was made that Dr. Mateer had received $1,000,000 for his inven- tion of a combination hay-rake, radio, vacuum-cleaner, and dishwasher. Since then, he has secured a good high school education, and now has many inven- tions to his credit. The most famous of these are: The Faculty Detector, which registers a teacher’s approach ; a new model Never Ready Razor; and a Radio - Rex - Silent - Waker, which punches the sleeping student in the ribs when he is called upon to answer a question. Besides, he has written and published the “Students’ Alma- nac,” which describes in detail many plans by which pupils can escape home work. Is it a wonder that Dr. Mateer is called the “Friend of the Seniors?” His most important invention, the Tobacco Juice Depository and Distil- lery, is composed of capillary tubes leading from a funnel in an ink well to a two gallon tank in the desk of one of the Disciples. The Tobacco Juice goes from the mouth of the funnel and from the funnel to the tank via the tube ; the tank is heated by the hot air, which grows naturally around the Dis- ciple, and the juice boils. The steam goes off into the air thru a spout in the tank, and since steam is composed of liquid, the solid remains. This matter is pure tobacco and may be used for next day’s supply. Thus, a student may buy a box of Climax in Septem- ber and still be using it in June. With all due apologies to Mr. Scott. Editor’s Note: The man at eve had drunk his fill, Where ran the still on Turkey Hill, And even then his plans were made To meet a customer in the shade; But when the moon his beacon red Had kindled on yon Turkey’s head, The sheriff’s bloodhound’s heavy bay Resounded up old Lee Highway. The end of a perfect day. Here’s to the Faculty, Long may they live ; Even as long As the lessons they give. - Selected . Martyr to Duty. — Chuck — “I thought you promised to save me some of that liquor you had.” Wally — “I tried to, but it ate holes through everything I put it in and I finally had to drink it.” — Selected. High Cost of Ignorance. — Senior — “What will it cost me to have my car fixt ?” Garageman — “What’s the matter with it?” Senior — “I don’t know.” Garageman — “Fifty-two dollars and sixty cents.” — Selected. [ 53 ] 3n appreciation 1? Before we finish the last pages of this book, we, The Crystal Staff of 1927, wish to express our sincere appreciation: To Mrs. Tardy, for her untiring efforts to make this annual a success. To Mr. Thompson, for his very effective photographs. To Elizabeth Bell, for her contribution to the finances. To Our Advertisers, who have expressed their faith in our endeavor. [ 54 ] ■ f HIGH SCHOOL HEADQUARTERS Soda Sandwiches Candy School Supplies Athletic Goods THE CORNER, INC. 0 | rK“ IRWIN CO. INCORPORATED UC Q he ' Dependable Store” Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods Ladies Ready-to-Wear Shoes and Hose Groceries 59 — PHONES — 123 LEXINGTON • VIRGINIA • • • • • • • • • • • IT PAYS TO LOOK WELL • • • • • § • Sanitation the Law Service the Idea • • • • • • • • • • • • MODERN EQUIP- MENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR PATRONS “i? « • • • • • WALTER’S • • • • • • rE DERMATICIAN Kennie: What great law is Newton credited with discovering? The Physics Class: The bigger they are, the harder they fall. 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Tolley t i-d 1 ■ ■ ' ■ L - THE THREE DISCIPLES WANTED TO LEAVE THE BURKE DEBATING SOCIETY OUT OF THIS ANNUAL, BUT THE BURKE— ALWAYS REIGNS SUPREME T HE dominating factor of the Lexington High School, The Burke Debating Society, which “Always Reigns Supreme,” was organized when the follow- ing declaration was signed by all the members of the Senior Class and ap- proved by our English Instructor, Miss Mary Douglas Richeson: “We, the pupils of the Senior Class, in order that the argumentative tend- encies, that are observed in minor instances of our daily routine, might find relief in exercises of a formal nature, do hereby heartily indorse the organization, the promotion, and the unanimous encouragement of a debating society to consist of an unlimited number of male members of the ' said class, provided that the candi- dates prove themselves worthy of the organization.” Responding nobly to the call, the following Seniors became charter members with Homer Mateer, the author of the declaration, as their president: Robert Childress, Charles Dillon, Samuel Dunlap, Carl Ruble, and Bolling Seay. As Sir Edmund Burke was greatly admired by the members, this society was named in honor of him, and his “Conciliation with the Colonies” was adopted as a model for all its debates. Due to the unsurpassed popularity of the organization, two new members, Alvy Johenning and Elbert Agnor, were admitted at the second weekly meeting. Upon Visitor’s Night, twenty-two persons assembled to hear a debate upon the subject, “Resolved: That the Everready Is Much Superior to the Gillette.” The members are still debating as to which side won the debate. Under the guidance of “Monkey-Wrench” Mateer, the members of this ex- clusive society became prominent orators at assembly, in the classrooms, and in the office. “Deck Hand” Dillon led THE BURKE BASS QUARTETTE which was heard daily in the Physics Class, while the Beard Culturist, “Sea Sick” Seay, taught the other members how to grow a “Beard Like This.” “Jokey Joe” Jo- henning gave daily lessons on chewing “Climax” in class. Under the supervision of the war-lord, “Rough-House” Ruble, The Three Disciples were completely overthrown. “Dusty Deacon” Dunlap wore a remarkably innocent expression when any action of the organization was closely scrutinized. “Cargo” Childress pretended to be studying diligently when he was really thinking of “The Burke”, and “Anchor” Agnor graced the society by informing them that he was a member. We prophesy that in the future the members of The Burke Debating Society will be seen as following: Homer Mateer, Attorney-General of the United States ; Madison Dunlap, Comedian of the Metropolitan Opera House ; Bolling Seay, Head Barber in the Palace Barber Shop; Carl Ruble, Top-Sergeant in the United States Marines; Robert Childress, Home-Run Hitter of the New York Giants; Elbert Agnor, Priest in a Mormon Church; Charles Dillon, Editor of “Whiz Bang”; and Alvy Johenning, President of The American Tobacco Com- pany. r 57 1 I B rK i $ i Girls and Boys Like to Eat and Drink Our Soda Fountain and Candy Department Will Satisfy RICE’S DRUG STORE “The Friendly Store” J.ED.DEAVER SONS Clothiers Furnishers 17 W. Nelson St. LEXINGTON, VA. Appreciate High School Boys’ Business Friends to Everybody Main St. Lexington, Virginia PHONE 25 t i -••rH Billy Hill says, “Smoke and the girls smoke with you; chew and you neck alone.” FIRST NATIONAL BANK Lexington, Virginia Officers B. 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The great secret of suc- cess in life is to be ready when your opportunity conies. — Disraeli We congratulate the graduates of The Lexington High School on the splendid preparations they have made for meeting their life-success opportunities. May we suggest that a steadily growing bank ac- count will make that success ever so much easier of attainment? We invite your account. THE PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA ft.,..,.. • ns i ? | NEW-LYRIC • • GRAHAM ! ! THEATRES i i • • AND • • • • • • FATHER ! B • • • • • • i • f • Hats, Shoes, and I • i • B B Hosiery I i • i • B B • • • OUTFITTERS | DIRECTION: j I. WEINBERG 7 • ' ' From Lad to Dad | 4 • 1 � ' ' • 4 Miss Richeson (in Latin class): When did Caesar reign? Dumb pupil (they’re all dumb): I didn’t know he rained. Miss R.: Didn’t they hail him? McCRUM DRUG COMPANY KODAK SUPPLIES, STATIONERY, DRUGS Super Fountain Service SENIOR HISTORY CLASS MUCH IMPROVED Charles Dillon as Bookkeeper Keeps Record of One Period’s Events See Mr. W. Fox Lackey “Tater” “Leigh” Candidates for Jail Dunlap Ruble Campbell Fox Lackey C andidates for Guillotine Johenning Campbell — The Mahanes Fox — Three Campbell Lackey — Disciples Fox Ruble Demerits Agnor Johenning 281 2 “Tater” “Bee” 21 2 “Leigh” Mahanes 10 Lackey Campbell 20 Radford Fox 22 Bell Dunlap 13 Dunlap Ruble 10 Radford 15 Candidates for Suspending Seay 31 2 Dunlap Agnor 22l 2 Ruble Dillon y 2 Campbell Bell 161 2 Fox Bradley y 2 Johenning Craft iy 2 Lackey “Tater” 40 Radford “Leigh” 39 “Tater” Lackey 24 “Leigh” Miss Davidson 1 Agnor Notes : Candidates for Expelling 1. Class much quieter since R Dunlap left. 2. Dillon naturally hasn’t i Ruble anything. 3. Campbell sleeping Campbell Class. 4. Dunlap playing pool. “Doc” playing soldier boy — repeating. 6. Sam fooling Miss Davidson. 7. Dunlap thinks he’s General P. 8. Johenning trying to murder book- keeper. 9. Sam and Bernardine play- ing hands. 10. Mahanes walking in her sleep. 11. “Bo” dissertating upon astronomy. 12. Kate and “Booker” talking. 13. “Tater” letting out war- whoops and squeeks. 14. Class Much Improved ! 65 After a Terrific Battle with EXAMS OR FELLOW STUDENTS Get Your Clothes Cleaned and Pressed at COBB’S PRESSING SHOP Three Doors Below High School Sam: Do angels ever have hot parties? Ed: What makes you ask that? Sam: Well, Kennie said in Physics class that ethereal bodies dissipate most of their energy in the form of heat. GILLOCK’S GROCERY The Place to Buy Your PEANUTS CHEWING GUM COCA-COLA CANDY, etc. National Biscuit Company Cahes a Specialty WAYLAND- GORRELL Prescription druggists MAGAZINES CANDIES TOILET ARTICLES FOUNTAIN PENS Hf — - - R. L. HESS BRO. 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THOMAS JOKE Meat Market Quality and Service PHONES 81 --288 After Graduation Get Your Engagement and Wedding Rings from HAMRIC SMITH 1926— JL ID. Calendar— 1927 Sept. 15. The rustic key rattles, tlie ancient door creaks, the brass bell tolls, and the chain gang enters the “Academy” for another nine months. Oct. 1. In the football game with the V. S. B. “Dummies,” “Little Mac” and “Big Otto” play tag (“Little Mac” tagging along). Oct. 17. This is the only day according to official records that “Doc” and “Tater” didn’t fight. (“Tater” was absent.) Nov. 2. Waddell’s Scotland Yard Detective Agency becomes active. The “Academy” raided by the Notorious Three. Nov. 27. Battle Royal held in basement. Reginald and Templeton Fauber succeed in winning a one round decision over “Chip- munk” Barger and Benjamin Huger. Dec. 7. Steidtman taken sick with grippe from riding in the rumble seat of Willie Lancaster’s Dodge. Jan. 5. Miss Richeson subscribes to some new magazines for the li- brary, namely: “Whiz Bang,” “College Humor,” and “Snappy Stories.” A complete set of Zane Grey’s novels replace Shakespeare’s plays on the literary shelf. Jan. 17. Will Rogers criticises Katharine Lackey’s Literary department of The Echo because of the lack of originality in sentence structure. Feb. 10. The L. H. S. quartette composed of John Straub, tenor, Billy Hoyt, bass, John Craft, alto, and “Tater” Shaner, soprano, gives a howling musical program at assembly. Feb. 22. Elsie’s timid brigade charges to assembly. All of them out of step except “Red” Radford. March 13. Big Surprise! One of the Junior girls receives a letter at the P. 0. after four months of waiting. April 1. Woodson Gillock, the local shiek, purchases an English bull dog to ward off the advances of the L. H. S. flappers. May 10. The Ancient Order of the Three Disciples completely over- thrown by the newly organized Burke Debating Society. June 9. 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