Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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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.

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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.

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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