Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1928 volume:

ROCKBRIDGE REGIONAL 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 VOLUME THREE NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHT Clje £5irDle of jFrienOsfnp Oliver Wendell Holmes She gathered at her slender waist The beauteous robe she wore; Its folds a golden belt embraced, One rose-hued gem it bore. The girdle shrank; its lessening round Still kept the shining gem, But now her flowing locks it bound, A lustrous diadem. And narrower still the circlet grew; Behold ! a glittering band, Its roseate diamond set anew, Her neck’s white column spanned. Suns rise and set; the straining clasp The shortened links resist, Yet flashes in a bracelet’s grasp The diamond, on her wrist. At length, the round of changes past The thieving years could bring, The jewel, glittering to the last, Still sparkles in a ring. So, link by link, our friendships part. So loosen, break and fall, A narrowing zone; the loving heart Lives changeless through them all. [ 2 ] This Number op the CRYSTAL Is Humbey Dedicated to Mrs. L. B. Tardy Whose faith in our possibilities has inspired us always to do our best ; in whose gracious presence everyone feels at home ; and whose name is inscribed upon, our hearts by her acts of kindness, sympathy, and love. jToretoorD GOO In the annual of a school an effort is made to gather the happenings of a year into one volume. Here, in the 1928 Crystal, you will find a record of the things you and your fellow students have done during the past year; a record of the obstacles encountered and over- come; and a record of the growth and development of the Lexington High School. It is our humble hope that, through the golden chain of memory, this volume will help to bring back pleasant thoughts of the days spent within the portals of your Alma Mater. [ 4 ] SDrDer of presentation ooo I. CLASSES II. ACTIVITIES III. STUDENT GOVERNMENT IV. PUBLICATIONS V. ATHLETICS VI. FRESH AIR VII. ADVERTISEMENTS [ 5 ] Jfacultp Harrington Waddell, Principal Miss Elsie Lucas, A.B. Department of Modern Language Mrs. L. B. Tardy Department of General Sciences Miss Anne Marye Owen, A.B. Department of English and Latin Mr. Kenneth Thompson, B.S. Department of Mathematics and Physics Miss Ellinor Preston, A.B. Department of History Miss Margaret Summers, A.B. Department of English arid Biology IBoarO H. S. Campbell, Chairman S. M. Dunlap C. C. Humpiiris xm- SENIOR „ if A «• ‘ A. - ™ s ;■ ' ' : 4 P £ ' 4 ' t at 5 % Wayne Lee Foltz Chorus, ’24-’28 ; “The Toreadors,” ’26; Football, ’25, ’26, ’27; Manager of Football, ’25; Basketball, ’26, ’28; Manager of Basketball, ’28; Baseball, ’25-’28; The Echo Staff, ’26, ’28; Athletic Editor, The Crystal, ’27, ’28; President Senior Class, ’28 ; Senior Play. “Some men succeed better than others because they attempt more.” Places on both The Echo and Crystal Staffs, manager of more than on,e team, a star in athletics, as well as the most dependable and most school-spirited boy in the ’28 Hall of Fame are a few honors Wayne Lee has acquired at L. H. S. Faithful to his task and sincere in his purpose is Wayne Lee, who throughout his high school career has proved that to achieve much one must have high ambitions and the determination to succeed. Malcolm Duncan Campbell, Jr. Baseball, ’25-28; Manager of Baseball, ’25; Football, ' 27- 28; Basketball, ’27-’28 ; Monogram Club, ’25-’28 ; Treasure of Monogram Club. ’27-’28: Hall of Fame, ’26-’28 ; Associate Editor, The Crystal, ’27-’28; Vice-President of Senior Class, ’28; Senior Play; Hi-Y Club ’26-’28 ; Valedictorian Senior Class, ’28. “By the work one knows the workman.” “As a scholar, as an athlete, and as a leader he is all right but just as ‘Mack’ he is best of all,” is what anybody that really knows him will say. Determination and effort mixed with plenty of ability holds for him a place on the honor roll and enables him to do numerous other things. Athletics are not neglected in “Little Mack ' s” school life — quite the oppo- site — he’s always in the thick of the fight when the reputation of his Alma Mater is at stake and he never fails to come out with flying colors. To know you is to love you, “Mack” — we’ll miss you, but good luck. John Clinton Varner, Jr. Stage Committee of Senior Play. “Keep your tongue a prisoner and your body will go free.” Kind readers, let me introduce to you an ideal pal. a per- fect gentleman, and a dreamer. “Jack came to us in the fall of ’24 and since then has shown real interest in all school activities — thus making himself universally liked by the L. H. S. student body. His constant good nature and genial fellowship are qualities admired in any boy, but Jack fits all requirements in a way of his own. We hate to lose you. fellow student ; but we have this con- solation that some day your dreams will come true. Good-by, “Jack and wherever you go, no matter where, when or how carry with you the ideals of L. H. S. M ARGARET ELLEN II IGGINS Chorus, ' 24-28. “The reason so few people get what they want is because they don ' t want hard enough.” Margaret in her quiet and unassuming way has climbed steadily with us for the past four years. Her sincerity and dependability go to make her an ideal student as well as a loyal member of our class. Margaret you are sure to win with your efficiency and de- termination and with the spirit of ' 28 behind you. Martha Martin Moore Chorus, ' 24- ' 28; The Toreadors, ' 26; The Echo Staff, ’25-’28: Editor-in-chief of The Echo. ’27- ' 28; “The Charm School, ' 27 ; Manager of Basketball, ' 28 ; Hall of Fame, ' 28 ; Senior Play. “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Bubbling over with willingness and energy for both work and play, as well as smiles and friendly ways — (in, spite of her occasional outbursts of temper) — Martha is summed up in “The Hall of Fame” as the “Most Friendly” girl at L. H. S. As Editor-in-chief of The Echo and as leading lady in the senior play she has proved her literary and dramatic abil- ity, but just as sis she will always win the hearts of many. Katie Whitmore Chorus, ' 24-‘28 ; Senior Play. “Valuable things come only in small packages.” Another pupil who is about to close an, interesting chapter of her life, entitled “Days at L. H. S.,” is Katie. As a mem- ber of the Class of 1928 she has proved herself a sincere class- mate — one of those earnest students who have helped so much toward winning for our class a good name among the faculty. Here ' s to your success, fellow student, may hard luck follow you but never catch up with you ! - • -• I ( wv $ % Senior Play. Lucius Polk Dillon, Jr. “Never do today what can be put off until tomorrow.” Even though Lucius is a firm believer in procrastination, he has contributed much to the school and to the Senior Class. “Luch has supplied the school with an endless source of wit, mischief, humor, and merriment. He possesses the remarka- ble faculty of being able to laugh his way through difficulties and into the hearts of men. When he departs, L. H. S. will miss his cheeriness and his winning smile. “Luch,” we wish you the best o’ luck. Annie Myrel Bare Chorus, ’24-’28. “He that can have patience can be what he will.” When, Annie entered L. H. S., she knew she wanted a di- ploma and she didn’t stop till she got it. If hard work, hon- esty of purpose, and uprightness of character count for any- thing, we can see nothing ahead of her but a successful future. Our best wishes go with you, Annie, when you leave Lex- ington, High. Jean Throckmorton Blain Chorus, ’24-’28; “The Toreadors,” ’26; “The Charm School,” ’27; The Echo Staff, ' 26-27 ; Front Page Editor, The Echo, ’28; Basketball Squad, ’28; Senior Play. “Hitch your wagon to a star.” Can you find at L. H. S. a better sport than Jean, a sweeter smile than Jean’s, or a truer friend than Jean? The answer is unquestionably NO. Besides all of that she is a steady worker, when she is so inclined, as is shown by her untiring efforts as Front Page Editor of The Echo. Good luck to you in the future and may you be even more successful elsewhere than, you have been at L. H. S. Sadie Ray Bradley Chorus, ’24-’28. “By perseverance one conquers all.” Sadie, one of the modest and quiet girls of L. H. S., is known for her gentleness, steadfastness, and durability. She has overcome many hardships and difficulties, and as a victor stands holding out her diploma to all the world. “Buck,” you are sure to win your way through thick and thin with your sun,ny smiles and determination. William Lee Engleman Football Squad, ’26; Crystal Staff, ' 28; Senior Play. “The world loves a merry heart.” Despite the fact that “Billy has taken no ou ' . standing part in any particular line of school activities, he is nevertheless an ideal type of high school student. “Billy has, since his first day in L. H. S., shown a high sense of school spirit. Moreover, his irrepressible humor apd good nature have made many a grey day bright for his numerous friends. So in June when he goes forth into the world, he will take some of the sunshine from his old friends to others who will, too, call him friend. Pauline Houston Ayers Anne Smith Scholarship, ’25 ; Executive Committee, ’25, ’26: Associate Editor, The Crystal, ’28; Executive Commit- tee, ’28. “No termination without determination.” We don’t know whether this has beep Polly’s aim in piling up four years of good lessons, big grades, and high averages, but it has certainly been the result. Besides being a diligent studept, she has found time to indulge in outside interests. We appreciate her work in behalf of The Crystal, for which she has worked nobly, and her efficiency and faithfulness as a member of the Executive Committee. That ' s Nancy! With her ceaseless shrills of laughter and abundant supply of wit Nancy has succeeded in amusing even the stern members of the faculty. All of her work seems like play to her as she tackles everything — even the most dif- ficult problems ip Math — with a grin. We shall miss her, but with one accord we wish her success and good luck at Farmville State Teacher’s College — her next venture. Nancy Teressa Shaner Chorus, ’25-’28 ; “The Toreadors,” ’26; Library Commit- tee. ’25-’2 7 ; Flail of Fame, ' 28 ; Secretary of Senior Class, ’28; Senior Play. “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” H elen Lee Tardy Chorus, ’24-’28. “He who hath friends must be friendly.” This is no other ' than Helen Tardy, one of the faithful and true-blue members of our class. Helen has never failed to do her duty. Her sweet, smiling face and sunny disposition have won for her many friends at L. H. S. Probably, next year will find Helen, in training at The Richmond Medical College. Woodson Burruss Gillock Stage Committee of Senior Play ; Basketball Squad, ’28. “Life’s a pleasant institution, Let us take it as it comes.” Ever since the grammar school days “Fats” has been a worthy sailor on the good ship ' 28 and his amiable ways and accommodating habits have won for him many lifelong friends. During his career at L. H. S., Gillock has taken a high stand in his school work, but he has not limited his attention to that alone. He has turned out for basketball and shown a true fighting spirit for his Alma Mater. It is with both sadness and joy that we say good-bye to you, — sadness because we hate to depart with you and joy because we’re sure you’ll succeed in, whatever you may at- tempt. Bessie Gold Whitmore Chorus, ’24-’28 ; Chairman Woodrow Wilson Literary So- ciety, ’26-’28; Library Committee, ’25 -’27; Librarian, ’27-’ 28; Hall of Fame, ’28 ; Senior Play ; Stage Manager of Senior Play; Humorous Editor, The; Crystal, ’28. “Smile awhile — and soon there’ll be miles and miles of smiles.” For “Best Natured” girl in the 1928 Hall of Fame no one could have been better chosen than Bessie. Such a combina- tion of smiles, wit, and intellect is seldom found and these three characteristics have been deciding factors in all of her school work. As Librarian, Bessie has certainly proved her- self successful, and in scholastic activities a leader. L. H. S. sincerely regrets to see you make your departure, Bessie Gold, and hopes that you will enjoy all life as you have these four years with us. Carrie Lo-Etta Johnson Chorus, ’25-’28 ; President of Mon,ogram Club, ’26 ; Exec- utive Committee, ’26 -’27 ; Associate Editor, The Echo, ’26-2 7 ; Associate Editor, The; Crystal, ’27 ; “The Charm School,” ’27; Basketball, ’25-’28 ; Captain Basketball, ' 27-28 ; Liter- ary Editor, The Echo, ’27-28 ' , Hall of Fame, ’28; Senior Play, ' 28; Editor-in-chief, The Crystal, ' 28. “It is good to be merry and wise.” Always wide awake and alert — Carrie is right “in it.” She has one of the best literary heads” that L. H. S. can cl aim, as shown by her exceptional -work as Editor-in-chief of the 1928 Crystal, and also as Literary Editor of The Echo. In addition, she is all right when it comes to athletics, having- been captain of the 1928 Basketball team. L. H. S. would like to tell the world that Carrie is the girl on.e can depend upon. Your “ole pals” will miss you, Carrie. Good-by and good luck ! m f. ■ i « Minnie Ware Moore Chorus, ’25-’28. “Let every man mind his own affairs.” Minnie believes in always doing her best no matter how hard her task may be. Her quiet ways and good behavior are commendable, but her unusual talent for Math has been a source of envy to all her fellow classmates. Our best wishes go with you, Minnie. May all your problems in life be as easy as those in, Math ! William Dana Hoyt, Jr. Chorus, ’23-24; Hi-Y, ’25-28; Echo Staff, ’26-28; Crys- tal Staff, ' 21-2 8; Senior Play; Hall of Fame, ’26; Lincoln Essay Medal, ’28. “A public man of light and leading.” Popularly known as Billy,” this member of the Class of ' 28 is certainly due much credit for the success of this class. He has displayed studious habits during his career at L. H. S. and has been rewarded with the high grades he deserves. He has served on the Executive Committee more than once and his faithfulness to the tasks assigned to him is indeed com- mendable. Once known, “Billy” is a “real friend” — a friend loyal and true. “Billy” plans to enter W. L. U. next year in pursuit of a higher education, and he carries the good wishes of the en- tire Class of ’28 with him. Mattie Alice Beeton Chorus, ' 24-28; “The Toreadors,” ’26; Library Commit- tee, ' 27-28. “Quietly she worked away, faithful to each duty.” Friendliness, faithfulness, and conscientiousness are some of Alice’s most outstanding characteristics. Always ready with a helping hand, she has dope innumerable things for her class and for the school. Her exceptional drawings and post- ers wherever displayed, have proved her artistic talents and ability. We do not know what her plans are for her life work, but we do know that if she displays as much energy and zeal in that as she has in her school work she is bound to succeed. Mary McPheeters Landis Chorus, ' 25-’28; “The Toreadors,” ’26; Hall of Fame, ’25; Basketball, ' 27-28; Treasurer of Senior Class; The Echo Staff, ’28 ; Senior Play. “Our character is our will, for what we will we are.” Mary, in, the four years she has been with us, has proved herself an all round good pal and loyal friend. She has been consistently good in her studies ; but not content with this she has made a name for herself as an actress, as a member of The Echo Staff, as a basketball player, and as a scholar. Cheery, fun-loving, attractive, lovable, and above all a real friend — that’s Mary ! Medora Beall Ford Chorus, ’24- ' 28; “The Toreadors,” ’26; Ann, Smith Schol- arship, ' 27 ; Executive Committee, ' 25-2.6 ; Library Commit- tee. ' 26-27; “The Charm School,” ’27; Echo Staff, ' 26-28; Senior Play ; Hall of Fame, ’28. “The fair, the chaste, and unexpressive she.” Medora joined our ranks in the freshman year, and ever since that time has been winning for herself many friends by her unaffected, kind and lovable ways : “Dodo,” as she is best kn,own to her friends, has proved her wo rth to our class by her conscientious work on The Echo, and by her school spirit. It is with regret that we bid her “adieu,” for we feel cer- tain that her departure will take with it much of the mirth and joy so well known to old ’28. Senior Class Pauline Ayers, Nancy Shaner, Carrie Johnson, Alice Beeton. Margaret Higgins, Katie Whitmore, Helen Tardy, Annie Bare, Minjnie Moore. Bessie Whitmore, Sadie Bradley, Medora Ford, Jean Blain, Martha Moore, Mary Landis, Charles Dillon. Lucius Dillon, Jack Varner, Woodson Gillock, Wayne Lee Foltz, Malcolm Campbell, William Hoyt, William Engleman. Mentor Cla00 OFFICERS: Wayne Lee Foltz President Nancy Shaner Secretary History of the Class of Nineteen Twenty-Eight T HINGS were humming that memorable day in September, four years ago, when a group of excited youngsters climbed the steps of the “old acad- emy.” Both fear and determination were written on each bewildered countenance. High school — the coveted goal — had been reached. However, it was not long before the sophisticated upper classmen looked with pride upon these once apparently hopeless “freshies.” Just ask Mrs. Tardy and she will tell you “very confidentially” that we joined the chorus, were well represented in the literary contests, played stellar parts in athletics and, in full swing entered L. H. S. the next September as proud sophomores. Already well trained to dodge chalk and erasers and also to give the “frosh” a slight course in “savoir faire,” we immediately assumed those duties which are befitting to sophomores. After the usual preliminaries, the “sophs” settled down to work with double zeal, determined to live up to and make even more renowned their already established “rep.” We strove to keep our candle burning with a flame even greater than that of the year before, and needless to say, we were suc- cessful as The Echo Staff, The Crystal, the “Toreadors,” and even the Hall of Fame simply could not have done without us. The Junior year brought forth all virtues and vices of those splendid young men and women. Under Miss Richeson’s guidance most of us arrived at school on time, and we even learned when to and when not to throw chalk. Now listen, would you ever imagine we would come to this? Just think, the Editor-in-Chief of The Echo came from the 1927 Juniors. (That’s us!) Also we furnished three mem- bers of the staff, three assistants on The Crystal staff, several renowned ath- letes, and a number of members for the Hi-Y Club. Then too, five Juniors were permitted to take part in the Senior Play. So, three cheers for our literary, ath- letic, and dramatic ability ! And now — these energetic, gifted young people are mighty seniors. Yes, they are the same group of “kiddies” that entered high school four years ago. Looking into their faces, we see the same determined, joyful visions, with the fear of freshmen days gone and in its place a look of wisdom and experience. Still, though we assume the cares and responsibilities of seniors, the members of this il- lustrious class hold eraser battles and take part in many mischievous pranks. In every society of the school the Seniors are always on top as shown by the A’s on report cards, the school publications and athletics. The same young lady retained her office as editor of The Echo and another was made editor of The Crystal. Monograms galore were awarded to our Senior heroes in football, basketball, and baseball. Furthermore, the winner of the Lincoln Essay Contest was one from our midst. “The Three Graces,” the Senior class play, was presented and scored an unusual success; thus the senior class contributed a great deal to the finances necessary to publish the 1928 edition of The Crystal, a publication which will always serve as a record of the achievements and the happy associations of the year. And so for us L. H. S. stands not merely as a little brick building, but as an emblem of our progress, an emblem of our happiness, and an emblem of days gone by. So it is with a sense of pride for our school, an inestimable gratitude to the faculty, and feeling of sadness that we, the Class of ’28, depart from our old friends at Lexington High. [ 17 ] Cf )t Hast Cflltll anD Cestament of tfje Class of 1928 H AVING been duly signed, sealed and approved by the honorable members of the Senior Class of the year 1928, this document is presented to the student body of the Lexington High School. Clause I 1. To Professor Harrington Waddell we do hereby bequeath enough poultry netting to fence the “Eight Acres” so that he may more capably quarantine his students on the said ranch. 2. To our beloved Kenneth Ashby Thompson we, the members of the Class of 1928, leave a book of “Daily Dozens,” by Walter Camp, for his class of Physi- cal Culture. 3. To Mademoiselle Lucas we bequeath a new “line” of sarcasm and a French dictionary. 4. To Miss Anne Marye Owen we gratefully leave an extra large bottle of Sloan’s liniment to be applied generously to the aching arms of any who may be- come subjected to her rigorous written assignments. 5. To Mrs. L. B. Tardy we leave three dozen pairs of candy-striped rompers for her freshmen. Hobby horses were considered but were decided to be too manly. 6. To Miss Margaret Summers we leave a two-bit ticket to the fashion show and also an alarm clock which we trust will arouse her in time for her 9:00 o’clock class. 7. To Miss Ellinor Preston we gladly leave a gavel which we hope will enable her to keep order in her Civics Class. Clause II 1. I, Pauline Ayers, do hereby bequeath my studious habits to John Straub. 2. I, Annie Bare, do hereby bequeath my wit and good humor to Margaret Lackey. 3. I, Alice Beeton, do will my avoirdupois to Albertina Ravenhorst. 4. I, Jean Blain, do will my dramatic talents to Julia Dodson. 5, I, Sadie Bradley, do hereby leave my loquaciousness to Louise Crawford. 6. I, Malcolm Campbell, do hereby bequeath my athletic ability to Hunter McClung. 7. I, Lucius Dillon, do will my irresistible qualities to Ned Ainsworth. 8. I, William Engleman, do will my knack for making wise cracks to John Craft. 9. I, Wayne Lee Foltz, do hereby bequeath my school spirit to anyone that needs it. 10. I, Medora Ford, do hereby will my “It” to Mr. Harrington Waddell. 11. I, Woodson Gillock, do hereby bequeath my reputation as a debater to Houston Harlow. [ 18 ] XQie 12. I, Margaret Higgins, do will my musical talents to Helen Swink. 13. I, William Dana Hoyt, Jr., do will my curly, golden locks to “Red” Radford. 14. I, Carrie Johnson, do hereby leave my journalistic ability to Hazel Bradley. 15. I, Mary Landis, do hereby will my curiosity to Isobel Pultz. 16. I, Martha Moore, do bequeath my love for “Camels” to Lavalette Dillon. 17. I, Minnie Moore, do hereby bequeath my Mathematical talent to Isobel Pullen. 18. I, Nancy Shaner, do leave my passion for “brass buttons” to Gladys Logan. 19. I, Helen Tardy, do will my winning ways to Thelma Johenning. 20. I, John Varner, do bequeath my exceptional behavior in class to Carl Steidtman. 21. I, Bessie Whitmore, do will my good nature to Isobel Donald. 22. I, Katie Whitmore, do bequeath my quiet ways to Roy Dillon. Clause III 1. We, the Seniors, do hereby leave to the Juniors the remains of our lone bottle of ink which has survived the many knocks and written lessons assigned to the Seniors. 2. To the Sophomores we gladly will our literary, dramatic, and athletic ability. 3. To the Freshmen we do hereby leave our dignity, our sophistication, and our propensity for bluffing. 4. To Mr. Kennetli Ashby Thompson we, t he members of the Class of ’28, do hereby bequeath Miss Anne Marye Owen to cherish, honor, love, and obey. Clause IV 1. To Mr. Harrington Waddell we leave an extra large and expensive suit of overstuffed furniture for the office, with the hope that the incoming Seniors will not be subjected to the backache. 2. To the School Board we bequeath enough money to buy window shades for the senior class room and scenery for the stage. 3. To Mat, our janitor, we gladly leave a new broom and dust pan which we hope will enable him to clean up the chalk and erasers strewn about the senior floors. 4. To the town of Lexington we bequeath the new athletic field, formerly known as the “Goatraneh.” [ 19 ] Junior Class Helen Swink, Gladys Logan, Katharin.e Davidson, Julia Dodson, Margaret Lackey, Margaret Moses, Helen Tolley. Virginia Thomas, Isobel Pullen, Levina Mahanes, Mamie McCormick, Hazel Bradley, Louise Fauber, Quaye McElroy, Isobel Pultz. Kerr Laird, Willis Mankey, Carl Steidtman, James Marks, Russell Cummings, Lawrence Tyree, Emory Lewis, Marshal Hostetter. junior Cla00 OFFICERS: Margaret Moses President Virginia Thomas Secretary History of the Crass of ’29 I T WAS in the fall of 1925. A long line of trembling students with awe- stricken glances made their way through that great and renowned institution of learning known as the Lexington High School. They filed into the Freshman class room and with rising hopes stood at the entrance of that long and shining vista of knowledge. Being Freshmen was no disgrace for them, but yielding to the gentle pushes of Mrs. Tardy’s maternal hand they plunged head- long into all the school activities. The Crystal welcomed their easily earned money; the chorus readily took them into its midst; seven of their dramatic stars graced the operetta, “The Toreadors”; and five of their hoys sallied out for football and came back wearing monograms. Soon June rolled around and then September again changing these once timid Freshmen into hard-boiled Sophomores. As Sophomores, were they wide [ 20 ] awake? I’ll say they were, and so was Mr. Waddell. (You can guess the meaning of that.) But in spite of their wakefulness in the chalk and eraser line the 1926-’27 Sophomores played an important role in the school activities. They willingly responded to the call of money for The Crystal; The Echo Staff welcomed their members ; the Hall of Fame and literary contest found many eagerly waiting, and their star athletes, living up to their past record, raised the applause of the whole school. Now the weeks have rolled by and their Junior career is drawing to a close. This year they are proud to say that they have been even more successful than in the previous years. They still have representatives on The Echo and Crystal Staff ' s and their athletes reign unsurpassed. Aside from their literary and athletic ability this class possesses histrionic ability as shown by the fact that five of their members took part in the Senior Play, entitled “The Three Graces.” This year also marks an epoch in the annals both of the Junior Class and of the High School as the first standard class ring was suggested by the Juniors and adopted by the student body. So much for the Juniors — just wait ’till the next year and watch them live up to the name “Seniors” and their “rep” as loyal supporters of old L. H. S. t 21 ] ■ L Sophomore Class opijomore Class President Secretary Madoline Fox Frances Morris SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL Rada Moore, Mildred Nicely, Julia Desha, Nancy Connor, Margaret Cobb, Madoline Fox, Frances Dillon, Marion Donald, Margaret Ann Moreland, Louise Crawford, Nettie Pearl Agnor, Laura Lackey, Frances Morris, Leonard Connor, Eugene Bosserman, Benjamin Huger, Oliver Gillock, Hunter McClung, Percy Tolley, Templeton Fauber. Freshman Class jfresftmait Cla$$ OFFICERS: Spencer Bruce President Jack Kirkpatrick Secretary ooo FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL: Eloise Ridings, Edith Thompson, Frances Parrent, Kathleen Fix, Ruby Mohler, Dorothy Thomas, Mary Elizabeth Deaver, Lavaletta Dillon, Opal Nuek- ols, Thelma Johenning, Albertina Ravenhorst, Margaret Thompson, Martha Brown, Beulah Jacque, Mary Lyle, Maretta McCoy, Robert Holland, Felix Feamster, Ned Ainsworth, Jack Zimmerman, Richard Dodson, Houston Harlow, Brown McCormick, Richard Varner, Aubrey Foltz, Roscoe Moore, Alexander Campbell, John Ewing, John Straub, Fred Moore, Richard Jackson, Henry Smith, Jack Kirkpatrick, Henry Ravenhorst, Sidney Lyons. Charles Dillon, Theodore Craft, Geneva Firebaugh, Marie Donald, Virginia Kinkaid, Edna Ramsey, Gladys Molder, Eura Bradley, Jane Hotinger, Elaine Houser, Bernice Showalter, Charles Davidson. Commercial Department Commercial Department Miss Agnes Adair Instructor ■ mm M Library Committee iLibrarp Committee Bessie Whitmore Librarian Assistants Alice Beeton Levina Mahanes Laura Lackey Albertina Ravenhorst Senior Junior yophomore Freshman Weesing Ceub WLzz $ ng ClutJ OFFICERS: Henry Smith Henry Ravenhorst Aubrey Foltz Sidney Lyons Henry Ravenhorst Henry Smith President Secretary Cbe Cbeatre 0iulo OF The Senior Class Presents “The Three Graces” BY Kenyon Nickolson and Lena Reed The Senior English Class presented, to a large audience in the New High School auditorium, the play entitled “The Three Graces.’’ The play was well presented and everyone seemed delighted with the performance. The scene of action is laid in a small town in which there is a co-educational college. Nancy Marshall, a junior at the college, inherits one of the old homes in the town, from her grandfather. She cannot sell the place until she has “at- tained her majority,” neither can she rent it as it is haunted. As Nancy and her two chums, Harriet Holmes and Sarah Chadsey, are wondering what to do Sa- rah suddenly has the bright idea of “turning the place into a tea room.” The plot centers around this tea room, named The Three Graces, in which Bob Nordyke, the champion football player at the college breaks training by eating a waffle, is put off the team by the coach, and is finally reinstated due to the good work of Mr. Babson and Miss Price. Each member of the cast handled his part with skill, the more difficult roles being interpreted with exceptional ability. The entire cast was as follows: Mr. Sims William Hoyt (A lawyer) Bob Nordyke Malcolm Campbell (A football player at Hargate College) Nancy Marshall Martha Moore Harriet Holmes Jean Blain Sarah Chadsey Nancy Shaner (The three graces) Horace Babson Charles Dillon (An English Professor at Hargate) “Pinkie” Davis Lucius Dillon (A freshman at Hargate) Eloise Smythe Marie Donald (A scheming girl) Edna Carr Medora Ford (Who is wrapped up in Eloise) Miss Price Carrie Johnson (Domestic Science teacher at Hargate) Coach Tanner William Engleman Captain Brown Russell Cummings Dean Coulter Kerr Laird Cheer Leader Wayne Lee Foltz [ 28 ] ' PiSjt- s!8SX 1 % 1 Liter arp Societies Senior Branch of the Woodrow Wilson Literary Society Officers Wayne Lee Foltz President Malcolm Campbell Vice-President Mary Landis Treasurer Nancy Shaner Secretary Junior Branch of the Woodrow Wilson Literary Society Officers Margaret Moses President James Marks Vice-Presiden t Emory Lewis Treasurer Virginia Thomas Secretary Sophomore English Club Officers Madoline Fox President Frances Morris Vice-President Oliver Gillock Treasurer Bessie Hoge Davidson Secretary Freshman English Club Section A Officers Alexander Campbell President Mareta McCoy Vice-President Jack Kirkpatrick Secretary Edith Thompson Treasurer Eloise Ridings Critic Roy Dillon Sergean t-at-A nns Section B Officers Jack Zimmerman President Margaret Thompson Vice-President Aubrey Foltz Secretary Opal Nuckols Treasurer Dorothy Thomas Critic John Straub Sergeant-at-Arms 1 [30] l A STUDENT GOVERNMENT Charles Dillon, President ©e Student 0otiernment of tfje iLenngton iDigl) cfjool A CCORDING to the constitution of our school, “All legislative and judicial powers granted shall be vested in the Executive Committee of the stu- dents of L. H. S. This committee shall be composed of nine members; a president from the senior class, elected by the student body, and a boy and girl representative from each of the four grades, elected by their respective classes. All elections shall be by secret ballot.” In this way the best members are chosen for the committee. The election of the president of the student body is held on the third Tues- day in May. All nominations, signed by five members of the student body, must be on the bulletin board by the Friday before the above date. The committee must meet every two weeks — the first and third Wednesdays in the month. A special meeting may be called by the principal or by five members of the com- mittee. Should a representative be dropped from the Executive Committee or withdraw from the school, another one is elected from that grade in the same manner as stated before. The most important duties of this committee are to see that none of the ar- ticles of the constitution are violated, that there is no smoking or swearing on the school grounds during school hours, that the school yard is kept clean, and that no unfair work is done on tests or examinations. Should there be any un- fair work, it is conypulsory for the representatives to report to the president. The faculty also makes such cases known to the committee. Those accused are brought before the body and tried. The Executive Committee has the right to summon before it, as witnesses, any members of the student body. The one ac- cused of violating the articles can speak in his own defense or call upon others to defend him. If the council, after due consideration, thinks that the student is innocent, the case is dismissed. If the offense is serious, and the student is guilty, he is punished accordingly. The honor system in the high school is of great value because the develop- ment of character is of greater importance than the training of the mind. The students should thoroughly understand the moral value, the practical execution of such a system, and the method of presenting the matter to new students. All must agree that the moral value of an honor system in high school is beyond estimation, both for those who go to a college and for those who enter into business. A high school that teaches the value of a good character is bound to influence those who leave its halls. The high school student who has been trained morally as well as mentally, unquestionably has a better chance of suc- cess in the business world. The honor system leads a man to play fair with himself and with his work. If a school is to have an honor system, it must be wisely executed or the pupils will receive no benefit from it. It is the duty of the chosen committee to see that the pupils realize the importance of the honor system, that the honor of the school is upheld by means of just punishment, and to cooperate with the faculty in every possible way. Pupils entering the high school do not always realize the importance of the honor system; they often violate it without think- ing. The honor court has the privilege of presenting the matter to them in the form of a talk to the whole student body or a word or two to the freshman class alone. The other pupils can make it their duty to help impress the idea of the honor system on the freshmen or, at least, set a good example for them to follow. Since the adoption of this form of government there has been much improve- ment in our school. The students now feel that they have a share in questions concerning their own welfare. The instructors and pupils cooperate with the committee, for they see that school problems can be settled by the students them- selves. So, the value of the honor system may be summed up as follows: first, it brings the pupils into cooperation with the faculty; second, it protects the student who persists in robbing himself of a real education; third, it develops character. [ 33 ] Executive Committee Ceecutitoe Committee Charles Dillon, Chairman Seniors William Hoyt Pauline Ayers Juniors James Marks Margaret Moses Sophomores Bradley Tyree Marian Donald Freshmen Richard Dodson Mary Elizabeth Deaver 1 B� B Jk 1 •ij-i ' B ] m “The Echo Staff Cfce £d)o Martha Moore Editor-in-Chief Lawrence Tyree Business Manager EDITORIAL BOARD Medora Ford Assistant Editor Jean Blain News Editor Levina Mahanes Assistant News Editor Carrie Johnson Literary Editor Katherine Davidson School Notes Editor Carl Steidtman Assistant School Notes Editor Wayne Lee Foltz Athletic Editor Mary Landis Alumni Editor Frances Morris Humorous Editor Miss Owen Faculty Advisor Business Staff Russell Cummings Assistant Business Manager Emory Lewis Circulation Manager Billy Hoyt Typist 3 L .o —l OX 0 B “Oo Coco ADVERTISE THE SENIOR PLAY THE ECHO PATRONIZE THE THREE GRACES” Volume VI THE LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL. MARCH 26, 1928 Number V STANDARD RING FOR L. H, S. IS SELECTED Junior Class Chooses Beautiful Ring Designed by Mr. Thompson. In a former issue of The Echo a write-up appeared of the standard Junior Class ring as it was expected to be, but the class later changed its opinion, and decided upon a beautiful ring designed by Mr. Thompson. A five year contract made possible this ring at a low cost. In order to be entitled to purchase one of these rings it is necessary to have been a mem- ber of the Junior Year for at least one month. The top of the ring consists of a stone surrounded by a band bearing the name of the school The indi- vidual students are allowed their choice of a stone; the majority of the class | TRYOUTS HELD FOR “THE THREE GRACES” Martha Moore, Nancy Shaner and Jean Blain to Be the Three Graces. Tryouts for the Senior Class play. The Three Graces, a charming comedy by Kenyon Nickolson and Dena Reed, were held during the past week and the following cast was selected: Mr. Sims William Hoyt (A lawyer) Bob Nordyke . . Malcolm Campbell (A football played at Hargate College) Nancy Marshall ... Martha Moore Harriette Holmes .... Jean Blain Sarah Chadsey . . . Nancy Shaner (The three graces) Horace Babson .... Charles Dillon (An English professor at Hargate) ’Pinkie” Davis .... Lucius Dillon (A freshman at Hargate) this year, however, haf chosen a ruby, j E | ois( . gmythe .... Marie Donald On one side appears the ' time honored i scheming girl) seal of the High School, holding forth | Edna Carr Medora Ford in its Latin dignity, Labor Conquers I (who js wrappcd up in Eloise) All. At the top of the seal is a rib- Miss Pricc Carrie j ohnson bon bearing the date of the year in (Domestic Science teacher at Hargate) which the school was founded— 1894. Coach Tanner William Engleman This side of the ring is artistically dec- j Captain Brown Russell Cummings orated with olive leaves. ; Dean Coulter . Lawrence Tyree The other side attempts to portray Cheer Leader Wayne Lee Feltz the more modern, showing, to some degree, . that which labor has con- quered. It has for a background — the world, on the northern hemisphere of which appears the new High School building. On the lower part of this side is the class numeral. Above the world appears a four wire radio aerial with a lead-in to the building. The four wires represent the four years in high school from which we draw our general knowledge of the world at large. This side of the ring is decorated with oak leaves, and at the bottom is the torch of knowledge. The present, as well as future Senior classes of the high school will always be grateful to the class of ’31 and to Mr. Thompson for establishing a standard and unusually distinctive ring for their Alma Mater.” The boys and girls of the school have not yet been chosen as their parts do not demand extensive practice. The play is under the direction of Miss Lucas and Miss Preston and practice has been called for 3:00 P. M. every day. DR. MURRAY MAKES TALK Dr. Murray stated in his address to the high school students on Our Part in Life” that we are not alone in this race of life but are surrounded by host of witnesses. Our lives are not our own td do with as we please. We are one of a long line of heroic sacri fice. Others have labored and we have entered into their labors.” We should appreciate this heritage and “make it our business to pass it on’ in the world.” He continued by saying that when we are small we are the takers in life — but as we grow older we should be- ccme the givers. It is our duty to try i to repay our parents for their toils by The third annual convention of the makin our li,e a s ' mb ° l of coura f !e S. I. P. A. WILL MEET Southern Inter scholastic Press Associ- ation will meet May 11 and 12, at Wash- ington and Lee University, the Lee Journalism school announced today and determination. To do this it necessary to have in view an ideal higher than anything in the past. We must call upon Jesus Christ, our , , « « . , , Maker, for help in leading a moral life. Under the direction of the School of ’ � ,• ....«• T-a.! - i? ne : and keeping our ideals high. Journalism, assisted by Pi Delta Epsi - 1 a i “CRYSTAL” PROGRESSING has entertained high and preparatory school teachers, publication advisers and secondary school editors for the last three years, for a two-day practical dis- cussion of problems pertaining to the ethics and practice of journalism in sec- ondary - schools. Delegates from high and preparatory schools all over the South will assemble in Lexington for two full days. Promi- nent speakers on various phases of [Continued on page 4l The staff is hard at work and the an- nual is rapidly rounding into shape. Mr. Thompson will act as photogra- pher for the pictures again this year. He will take the individual Senior pho- tographs as well as the group pictures. In one of the basement rooms a studio hds been aYranged, with better back- ground -than that used last year. Other work towards the Crystal’, ' is pro- gressing and it is hoped that the an- nual will go to press in April. FRESHMEN PRESENT ONE-ACT PLAY Parts Well Interpreted by Each Member of the Cast. On Monday, March the twelfth, the Freshmen presented in assembly, “Not Quite Such a Goose, a ‘very amusing comedy in one act, by Elizabeth Gale. The characters were: Mrs. Bell Frances Parrent Albert Bell Jack Zimmerman Sylvia Bell Opal Nuckols Philip Flick Aubrey Foltz Hazel Henderson .... Dorothy Thomas In the play Albert Bell, a young ath- lete of seventeen, does not like girls. His sister, Sylvia, has asked Hazel to supper and wants Albert to take her tc. the movie. He refuses and goes out. On returning he hears Sylvia and Philip talking, and after Philip leaves he teases her about him. Sylvia leaves in anger; Hazel enters and by a flat- tering conversation wins Albert. She leaves as Sylvia comes in to call up .i date for her. Albert prevents her and says he t would not mind going. All the parts were well interpreted and the cast of the play deserves praise for the manner in which they presented ; it Much of the success of the play was due to Miss Preston ' s direction. NEW FACTOR ADOPTED Ouch! Oh! Ow! “Why all the groans?” one inquires. Well — just ankle” over to L. H. S. right after the second period in the morning and hear the one, two, three, four’s issued from the platform by Professor Thompson and you ' ll know the reason for these painful sounds. No, he’s not teaching the young things” how to count — he’s directing physical exercise. (Perhaps your heart would be wrung with pity if you could see the poor things attempt to sit down or get up!) Everyone has been looking forward, for some time, to the adoption of physi- cal exercise — and it has recently been made a part of the daily routine of the school. In order to remain on the list of accredited high schools, it is now necessary to have physical training a p?rt of the regular course. Five min- utes, therefore, has been deducted from the opening exercises as Well as the recess period, and school lets out ten minutes later than formerly, thus allow- ing twenty minutes for the new factor in the development of the school. The school board is seriously considering opening the school fifteen minutes earlier, that is, at a quarter of nine, so as to prevent detaining the pupils later than two-thirty. PROSPECTS FOR BASEBALL Coach Jack Lowe will issue a call for candidates for the baseball team within the next week. There has been delay in starting practice as the grading of the new athletic field is still progress. The field is contracted to be finished by the first of April. In [Continued on page 4j CAGERS ATL. H. S. CLOSE THE SEASON Cummings as High Point Man Scores 173 Points; Dillon Is Next. When one considers merely the num- ber of games won and lost, the 1928 record of the “Goatrangcrs basketball team is not an imposing one. But when the high calibre of it’s opponents is considered, when the large number of close hard fought battles in which L. H. S. was barely beaten by from one to seven points is recalled, we cannot call the season a failure. Losing four out of the five regulars of the 1927 team, Coach Lowe under- took a difficult task of whipping into shape a strong outfit. Although the Goatranger” cagers were able to play a very close game, they were unable to win but five out of seventeen games. Several of these games, however, were lost by small margins, one of which was the Bridgewater game at Lexington, which 1 the Goatrangcrs lost by a two point margin in the final minute of plav. Captain Cummings led the team in scoring, this season, making seventy- four field goals and twenty-five foul goals for a total of one hundred and seventy-three pojnls. Chutk DiHon was the next high scorer with a total of eighty-eight points, while Campbell and Foltz scored sixty each. Field Foul Total Goals Goals Points Cummings Dillon, C. Campbell, M. Foltz. Vi. Tyree, J. Lewis, E. Straub, J. Gillock, W. Varner, R. Dillon, L. 173 40 8 THE HALL OF FAME The Hall of Fame contest this year was a hard fought battle. When the votes were counted it was found that the majority of the winners had very close seconds; several winning by but two or three votes. Those elected are as follows: Girls 1 Most Beautiful — Medora Ford 2. Most Egotistical — Marian Donald {. Best Natured — Bfessie Whitmore . Most Dependable — Carrie Johnson 5. Most Accommodating — Nancy Shan- ner 6. Most Loquacious — Isobel Pullen 7 Most Friendly — Martha Moore 8. Most School Spirited — Carrie John- son Boys 1 . Mdst Irresistable — Charles Dillon 2. Most Egotistical — Malcolm Campbell 3 Most Athletic — Russell Cummings 4. Most Dependable — Wayne Lee Foltz 5. Most Accommodating — Johnny Tyree 6 Most Comical — Russell Cummings 8. Most School Spirited — Wayne Lee Foltz Footbali, Richard Dodson,, John Ewing, Ellis Hostetter. Charles Dillon, William Wilkerson, John Straub, Talmage Radford (captain), Herbert Agnor. Russel Cummings, Bradley Tyree, Richard Varner, Wayne Lee Foltz, Jack Zimmerman, Charles Straub, Malcolm Campbell. jfootball Resume of the 1927 Season F ACING the hardest schedules it has tackled for many moons, the 1927 “Goatrancher” eleven opened the season in September with initial practice under a new coach, “Jack” Lowe. “Jack”, a Washington and Lee stu- dent, is the first paid coach that L. H. S. has ever had. The success of the 1927 football team stamps him as an able mentor. The squad which reported was the smallest in recent years, due to the fact that six regulars graduated last year. The greatest upset of the season came in the opening game of the season, when the Parry McClure High School of Buena Vista defeated the “Goatranch- ers” 6-0. L. H. S. outplayed them in every phase of the game, making eleven first downs to Buena Vista’s six, but gains by the latter were made at opportune times. A forward pass, Shewey to Rhodes, gave the McClure boys the only touchdown of the game. Then came the Buchanan High School, confident and full of pep. At the end of the game, the Red and Blue waved triumphantly over the long end of a 39-0 score. In this game Captain Radford circled the ends for three touchdowns, while his running mate, John Straub, crashed through the line for three, making JAN Ifi 4 - - SSBM 5 ? .... 9 a grand total of six. The “Goatranchers” back field uncorked a powerful of- fensive in this game, and the great line was invincible. Elated by this victory, the “Goatranchers” took on the strong Staunton High School team. A break in the first few minutes of play gave the Staunton boys a 13-6 victory. Lineweaver’s sixty yard run, after picking up a fumble, de- feated the Red and Blue team, but Staunton’s goal was always in danger and it took a fighting machine to cheek the “Fighting Goatranchers” attack. With a fighting spirit the “Goatranchers” trekked to Staunton and took on the Virginia School for Deaf and Blind in a great gridiron struggle. Both teams fought spendidly, and L. H. S. was forced to be content with a lone touchdown to win, 6-0. “Dick” Varner, the star freshman guard, picked up a fumble and ran for a touchdown making the only score of the game. Buchanan came next. After defeating them once this year, they came with the idea that they were invincible, and the “Goatranchers” were compelled to show real stuff to down them 24-0. The last game of the season ended in a victory for L. H. S. when they de- feated the strong Augusta Military Academy second team by a score 12-0. Dillon dashed around end for the first count, followed by Straub, J., in the next few minutes accounting for the two touchdowns of the game. Football, 1927 Talmage Radford Captain J. T. Lowe Coach Herbert Agnor Monogram Men Radford Fullback Straub, C. Tackle Ewing Backfield Foltz Straub, J Backfield Zimmerman Guard Wilkerson Backfield Varner Guard Dillon Backfield B ruee Guard Campbell End Agnor Manager Cummings End Lowe Coach Tyree . Tackle Results of the Season L. H. S 0 Buena Vista 6 L. H. S 39 Buchanan 0 L. H. s 6 Staunton 13 L. H. s 6 V. S. D. B 0 L. H. s 24 Buchanan 0 L. H. s 12 A. M. A 0 IHISMW BaskETbai,i, Woodson Gillock, Alexander Campbell, Coach Lowe, Roscoe Moore, Aubrey Foltz, Emory Lewis, Charles Dillon, Russell Cummings (captain), Wayne Lee Foltz, Malcolm Campbell. ' IBagfeetball Resume of the 1928 Season W HEN one considers merely the number of games lost and won, the 1928 record of the “Goatranchers” basketball team is not an inspiring one; but when the high calibre of its opponents is considered, when the large number of close, hard fought battles in which L. H. S. was barely beaten by from one to seven points is recalled, we cannot call the season a failure. Losing four out of the five regulars of the 1927 team, Coach Lowe under- took a difficult task of whipping into shape a strong outfit. Although the “Goat- ranchers” were able to play a close game they were unable to win but five out of seventeen games. The season opened in Lexington when the local team defeated the Lexing- ton Athletic Club 62 to 54. The game was marked by close guarding and ac= curate shooting of both teams. L. H. S. obtained the lead in the first few min- utes of play and kept it throughout the entire game. Next the Red and Blue Cagers downed the fast quintet from Natural Bridge by a 30 to 17 score. This was a fast game from start to finish but it was not until the last quarter that L. H. S. obtained the lead to hold it to the end. The Alumni of L. H. S. were next defeated by the “Goatranchers” by ar close score of 24-18. This is one of the best games on L. H. S.’ schedule as the [ 42 ] Alumni are always trying to overcome their Alma Mater. In this game we see the old stars of Lexington High such as “Sam” Dunlap, Pinky Johenning, Hugh Wade ; and “Chick” Woodward, in action. The Robert E. Lee High School from Staunton, in an exceptionally good game from start to finish, managed to take the fourth game of the season by a 46-30 count. The Staunton boys, with a heavy and experienced five, worked on the theory that “a good offensive is a good defense”, and were successful in the application of that theory. Four days later the “Goatranchers” journeyed to Staunton to meet the strong V. S. D. 13. quintet. Although they put forth at all times an impressive game, the L. H. S. guards could not hold the tall Patterson in check and our boys went down fighting, 38-23. The following Tuesday the Buchanan High School visited L. H. S. and de- parted with the short end of a 23-20 score. The “Goatranchers” were off on their shooting and the way they overcame the visitors was by their accuracy in foul shooting. With Lexington High leading at the half, 10-6, the Bridgewater boys came back strong in the second half to win 29 to 15. Old man “jinx” continued with the “Goatranchers” during the next seven games. The quick, accurate shooting of the Salem quintet and the inability of the “Goatranchers” to “get together” enabled Salem to take the long end of a 24-14 score. The same thing happened four daj r s later with Fishersville in a sensational game. The score see-sawed until the last few minutes of the game, when the visitors rallied and registered six straight goals, making the final count 36-24. In the second game of the series with Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind L. H. S. continued to lose, the score being 37-28. Next, Salem was again tackled but to the disappointment of the Lexington rooters, she was beaten 43-22. ' The next week found L. H. S. in Fishersville playing the high school who already has defeated them once this year. This game was a much closer one from every standpoint. At the half the score stood 5-4 in favor of Lexington, but the last half opened with Stone sinking one from center, putting Fishersville in the lead. This they kept until the end, the final score being 15 to 9. Lexington High lost the next game to Buchanan Hi, the first time in his- tory, in a “nick-and-tuck” scramble 24-17. In spite of the fact that L. H. S. was off her shooting she stayed within a two point lead until the last few min- utes when the Botetourt boys ran the lead up to seven points. In a very exciting game the “Goatranchers” lost to Bridgewater in the last minutes of play when the visitors sank a long one from center to win 25-23. The most thrilling game of the year came next when the “Goatranchers” nosed out over Lexington 35-34. With the score standing 34-33 and ten seconds to play, the “Goatranchers” took time out. At this time Lewis was substituted for Captain t Cummings. When the ball was tossed up at center, Campbell, stellar center for Lexington High secured the tip off from Young and tipped to Dillon. Dillon passed, but the ball, after hitting on opponent went out of bounds. Lewis, [43] substitute, passed in to Dillon who shot the winning basket just before the whistle blew. The last game before entering the tournament was played in Staunton against the Robert E. Lee High School. This was a good game from every standpoint until three of the Lexington team were hurt. From then on the Staun- ton boys ran wild, winning 37-27. Entering the Annual Interscholastic Basketball Tournament sponsored by Washington and Lee, L. H. S. drew the strong Hargrave Military Academy and were defeated 30-13. It was the final appearance of Campbell, Foltz and Dillon for L. H. S. 5 Varsity Basketball, 1928 Russell Cummings Captain J. T. Lowe Coach Wayne Lee Foltz Manager Monogram Men Cummings Forward Dillon, C Forward Tyree, J Center Campbell, M Center Foltz, W. L. Guard Straub, J Guard Lewis, E Forward Lowe Coach Results of the Season L. H. S. L. H. S. L. H. s.. L. H. S. L. H. s.. L. H. s.. L. H. s.. L. H. s.. L. H. s.. L. H. s.. L. H. s.. L. H. s. L. H. s. L. H. s.. L. H. s.. L. H. s. L. H. s. .. 62 Lexington “A. C.” 54 .. 30 Natural Bridge 17 .. 24 Alumni 18 .. 30 Staunton High 46 .. 23 V. S. D. B 38 .. 23 Buchanan High 20 .. 15 Bridgewater 29 . 14 Salem High 24 .. 24 Fishersville 36 .. 28 V. S. D. B 37 .. 22 Salem 33 9 Fishersville 15 .. 17 Buchanan 24 .. 23 Bridgewater 25 . 35 Lexington “A. C.” 34 .. 27 Staunton High 37 .. 18 Hargrave M. A 30 [ 44 ] =aS36C ■ —mnwrv ' zmss r inr iwnni—i ..afeiasMtaag,, . .r -jmemmss: - v I’Wii i wm nn 1 1— ■ Basebau. Fred Dale, Jack Zimmerman, Charlie Straub, Roscoe Moore, John Craft, Russell Cummings, Bradley Tyree, Richard Varner, Emory Lewis, Charles Dillon, Malcolm Campbell. baseball Prospects for 1928 Season W HEN Spring came this year the baseball candidates found themselves unable to start practice. This was due to the grading of the “Goat- ranch.” The field was expected to be completed by the first of April, so that baseball practice could begin promptly, but on account of bad weather and some changes made after the contract was let, the field was not perfected until May 4. According to a statement made by the school board the total cost of grading the field was between five and six thousand dollars. The construction of this beautiful athletic field has added to the appearance of the school grounds, and is expected to do much toward the furtherance of athletics in the Lexington High School. A great deal of the credit for a winning team must go to the man who works behind the bat, and in this position we feel that we are especially strong this year. Tyree, star right fielder last year, has been called upon to don tbe padded glove, and all who have seen him work as a catcher will agree that his superior is hard to find in high school baseball teams. As an understudy we have Jack Zimmerman, a freshman, who shows class in spite of lack of weight. Out in the center of the diamond is “Chuck” Dillon, captain of the team, who specialized in one and two hit games last season, and “Red” Radford who had a very good record last year. At first “Daddy” Dale seems to have outdistanced all competitors and we are looking forward to a great season for him. Bruce is the pick of the short stops and in him we feel that L. H. S. has se- cured a valuable addition to her infield. Cummings, the star of last year, is showing up good at third while Campbell is playing fancy ball at second. Foltz, Straub, and Lewis will insure a good trio of outer gardners, while Moore, Fauber, and Campbell, Z ., are also making bids for the outfield position. For this team, Manager John Straub has arranged a very good schedule but on account of the conditions of the field he has been forced to cancel some of the home games. We are expecting these wearers of the Red and Blue to experience an unusually successful season. [ 46 ] Monogram Club Bradley Tyree, Talmage Radford, Emory Lewis, Johnny Tyree, Charlie Straub, Russell Cummings. Richard Varn,er, Charles Dillon, Wayne Lee Foltz, Malcolm Campbell, John Straub, Jack Zimmerman, John Ewing. Monogram Club Talmage Radford Presideiit Executive Committee John Straub Malcolm Campbell M EMBERS Talmage Radford John Straub Malcolm Campbell Wayne Lee Foltz Russell Cummings Charles Dillon Bradley Tyree Charles Straub Jack Zimmerman Emory Lewis Johnny Tyree Richard Varner John Ewing jFootfeall, 1927 Talmage Radford Herbert Agnor Captain Manager “Red” Radford Russell Cummings Bradley Tyree Dick Varner Wayne Lee Foltz Jack Zimmerman Charlie Straub “Mac” Campbell Charles Dillon Bill Wilkerson John Straub John Ewing Herbert Agnor iBasfeetfmll, 1928 Russell Cummings ... Wayne Lee Foltz Captain Manager Russell Cummings Wayne Lee Foltz “Mac” Campbell Charles Dillon John Straub Emory Lewis John Tyree 15a0efoall, 1928 Charles Dillon John Straub Captain Manager Charles Dillon Bradley Tyree Fred Dale “Mac” Campbell Spencer Bruce Russell Cummings Charlie Straub Emory Lewis John Straub, Mgr. Talmage Radford Lowe, Coach “Red” Radford Varsity Football, Captain Football, Varsity Baseball A plunging fullback who seldom failed to open a hole on the offensive and who, in backing up the line, met plays with such fierceness that drove his op- ponents towards their own goal. “Red” proved to be one of the most valuable members of the “Goatrancher” backfield. As captain “Red” displayed his sterling qualities both as a leader and a player. As usual Radford again proved invaluable in varsity baseball. His coolness in the pinches gave the home team confidence when he took the mound, and with “Chuck” Dillon’s support the pitching was ably handled. [ 48 ] “John” Straub Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball, Manager Baseball “John” was a star man in the 1926 line, but was called upon this year to fill a halfback position. Here he proved to be one of the hardest plungers and a most dependable backfield man. As stationary guard on the quintet this past winter John couldn’t be beat. Time after time be broke up his opponents’ passing attack, and he was always there to get the ball off the back board. One should not pass on without mention of Straub’s work as manager of the “Goatranchers’ ” baseball team this spring. He filled a hard position conscien- tiously, and did more than his share in every way. “Mac” Campbell Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball “Mac” was one of the hardest workers on this year’s team, and could al- ways be depended upon to give his best all the time. “Mac” is a good example of the old “never-say-die” Lexington High spirit which causes our teams to fight to the last, no matter what the odds may be. “Mac”, after playing as substitute guard on the court squad for two years, showed his true form during the past season, and proved to be a good guard and center. His steady work and dependability aided materially in the success of our team and in combination with steady work and dependability the above men- tioned fighting spirit makes Campbell a leader. At baseball “Mac” held down a position with the same vigor and keen initia- tive which marked his work at end on the football team. Wayne Lee Foltz Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Manager Basketball, Varsity Baseball Wayne Lee is probably the lightest center in the Valley, but he has shown us that it does not necessarily take a large man to fill this position efficiently. An excellent passer on the offensive and good at breaking up passes on the defensive, Wayne Lee has been a mainstay on the team. Wayne Lee, as manager of basketball has shown that he has the qualities which are absolutely necessary for such a job, and as running guard was one of our ablest basketeers. In baseball, too, Foltz makes his bid for fame as one of an able trio of out- fielders. His place will be hard to fill next year, as his ability to snare flies is only too well known to “Goatrancher” baseball followers. “Cackle” Cummings Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Captain Basketball, Varsity Baseball The close of the 1927 season found “Cackle” holding down an end position [ 9 ] on the All-Valley eleven. His work was extremely good at all times; but his playing against V. S. D. B. was nothing short of phenomenal. As captain of next year’s team, we feel sure that he will even surpass his record for the past season. “Cackle” has been a mainstay on the “Goatrancher” quints for the past two years, and his playing this year was even above par. Hi s floor work, wonderful speed and the hardest playing “basketball tosser” who ever wore a L. H. S. uni- form made “Cackle” an ideal Captain. At the “hot corner” position in baseball Cummings again displayed the well known “pep” and “punch” the past season whenever needed. “Cackle” displays always a versatility and modesty worthy of one much older. “Chuck” Dillon Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball , Varsity Baseball, Captain Baseball Playing his last year on the gridiron for L. H. S., “Chuck” turned in a stellar performance as halfback. His wonderful broken field running was no less re- markable than his deadly tackling on the defensive. The passing of the Class of ’28 brings to a close the basketball career of “Chuck.” For three years he has been a member of the varsity five. His won- derful speed and accurate shooting made him outstanding. No less will L. H. S. miss Dillon’s ability on the diamond. He has been the star twirler and Captain of the team the past year and has turned in many cred- itable performances on the mound. “Bill” Tyree Varsity Football, Varsity Baseball Playing his second year as tackle, “Bill” demonstrated just how the position of tackle should be played; always down under punts and often out-distancing his ends made him outstanding. With a finish to his work that was outstanding, and a knowledge of the fine points of the game that made him invaluable, “Bill” played a strong and admirable game. Tyree’s work behind the bat on the “Goatrancher” nine the past year de- serves the highest mention; called from the garden position to fill a gaping va- cancy as catcher, he has succeeded and how ! “Charlie” Straub Varsity Football, Varsity Baseball “Charlie” proved to be an ideal running mate for “Bill,” and the two together made off tackle plays by the opposing team almost impossible. “Charlie” is one of those men who is always “in the game” from the kick off until the final whistle. Playing tackle consistently, he proved one of the most able men on the team and should be a mainstay on next year’s squad. In baseball, too, “Charlie” proved his claim to honor as one of the “Goat- [ so J rancher Immortals.” His playing in the outer garden was a feature of many games and never descended to the level of mediocrity. “Jack” Zimmerman Varsity Football “Jack” in spite of the fact that he was the smallest man on the team, could be depended upon to hold down his position on either offense or defense. With the experience gained this year, he should reacli the height of his development next fall. Emory Lewis Basketball Emory was one of the chief understudies to the “big five” this year. He is one of the surest shots ever seen on the local floor and with another year’s expe- rience he should make us a very valuable man. “Johnny” Tyree Basketball “Johnny” started out playing center for the varsity, but on account of a con- flict with his work he was forced to stop. He shows sign of development for a keen eye for the basketball next year. “Dick” Varner Varsity Football, Varsity Baseball “Dick,” playing his first year of football, was one of the most aggressive of our line men. We will long remember his method of shoving an opponent’s head in the ground and meeting a play at the scrimmage line. John Ewing Football John started his athletic career at L. H. S. by winning his monogram in football. Although not classed as a regular, John performed at guard in many of our games. r •%. m r y-n , i C’ i HAUL: FAME HZ MOST EGOTISTICAL MOST DEPENDABLE wm MOST ” SCHOOL SPIRITED iW MOST m popum-FMEmr MOST comcRL-Lomaous jwr most Hfc. ft ft l SIS table BEAUTIFUL mr most RCCQtlO DATING most BEST ATHLETIC l TRTUftED xm- Jfre0f) air “Sir, I want your daughter for my w ' ife.” “And I, Sir, am not willing to trade.” Marriage and college are similar, in that you don’t get any time off for good behavior.” — Exchange. Air Lieutenant: “How would you like to have a hop in my aeroplane?” Rastus: “No, sail, I stays on terrah firmah and de mo firmah, de less ter- rah I has !” Drunk — “Ish your housh on a bus line?” Sober — “Yes, it is.” Drunk — “Well, you’d better move it — there’sh a bus coming.” ■ — Exchange. Dealer: “Madame, I came to collect for the washing machine.” Madame: “How come? You said it would pay for itself in a few months.” Mr. Waddell: “Is this your father’s signature?” Roy D.: “As near as I could get it, sir.” Father: “Ned, I see you are at the foot of the class now.” Ned: “It doesn’t make any difference, they teach the same at both ends .” Why Study? “The more you study, The more you know. The more you know. The more you forget. The more you forget. The less you know, So why study?” -Kablegram. Mrs. Tardy: “Compare the adjective ‘well’.” Denny: “Well, sick, dead.” “The penitentiary is no place for a journalist; it takes too long to finish a sen- tence there.” —“Taps ’ Miss Preston: “Do you believe in Evolution?” Lucius: “No, where I came from doesn’t bother me; it’s where I’m going to.” [ 56 ] xm- The Wreck-Ho “This JJ r eeks News Next Month” Vol. 2 and 1 JUNE 1. 1928 Price : $3 a Hundred BATTLE OF A CENTURY STAGED Gray Bearded Ex-Sons of Burke Come to Strife with Present Members of that Far Famed Organization. (Continued on page 59) GRAMMAR SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS DOWN L. H. S. FACULTY 121-2 Thompson and Owen Star for L. H. S. Miley and “Big Six” Myers for L. G. S. Evil omens appeared just prior to the Easter Holidays when the Disciples of Burke were preparing to revel in the holiday festivities of Lexington. But ho ! those unshaven charter members of the Burke Debating Society — among whom were: “Sea Sick” Seay, “Rough House” Ruble, “Dusty Deacon” Dun- lap and others — had other plans. Ris- ing in revolt they testified that never had that happened, and that they would pour out their blood in humble sacrifice for the honor of the Burke before it should come to pass. “Mon- key-Wrench” Mateer proposed that the dispute be settled by debate, but “Glurn- face” Gillock of the ’28 Burke sug- gested a basketball game. Finally Ma- teer excelled in argument and it was agreed that a meeting would be held in the office of “The Hawk of the Hills,” Monday. The ex-members of Burke turned out in full force, as did the present “Disciples.” The question was ardently pleaded by both sides. K. Ashby Thompson, the judge, had de- manded that all black-jacks, hammers, etc., be parked at the doors, so conse- quently no blood was shed. “Deck- Hand” Dillon led the warriors of ’28, and so forceful was his argument that at 1 :00 A. M. the next morning “Mon- key-Wrench” Mateer gave in. “The Hawk” handed out a stimulus (coffee) to each and the meeting came to a close. “Jokey Joe” Johenning and The Lexington Grammar School in- structors defeated the L. H. S. faculty 121-2 in season’s greatest battle. With Dunlap as pitcher and Myers as catcher the L. G. S. had a combination that held the mighty faculty to the ground. Although Waddell, pitcher for the faculty, struck out the slugging Dun- lap, the strain was too terrific for him to stand and the following six batters knocked the “pill” to all corners of the lot. However, Varner and Miley fi- nally brought the inning to an end. They had run around the bases so many times that they were too w T eak to bat and were called out by Umpire “Matt.” Then L. H. S. came to the bat. One player was missing — Miss Owen, the shortstop. It was at last agreed that she had been lost in the tall grass (2 ft. high) on the “Goatranch.” Wad- dell, the first up, struck out — Preston, next in line, fanned also, so mighty was the Dunlap-Mvers combination. Miss Summers, the last hope for the “Goatranehers”, came to bat. She made a two-base hit — but to no avail, for next Miss Lucas came up and hit a foul ball into the waiting mitt of the versatile catcher. For nine long innings the terrible battle raged — L. G. S. always starring — L. H. S. always loosing. The ninth inning had come at last. I. H. S. had made two outs and (Continued on page 59) [57] -mSX MR. WADDELL ADDRESSES THE STUDENT BODY OF HEAVENLY BODIES moon and planets can arrange to be there. On Monday, April 23, Mr. Waddell delivered an inspiring address to the school assembly. He spoke about the names, location, size, shape, color, and comparative brightness or dumbness of the various stars. He also mentioned a few bears and dogs, but we weren’t in- terested in animals, so we confined our attention to the heavenly bodies. The speech made such an impression upon the hearers that “Toby” Hostet- ter, when asked in History class who the insurgents were, replied, “Oh, they’re a group of stars near the dip- per.” Such brilliant remarks and ones of lesser brightness have frequently floated through the ether of the class- room. Even the strong-minded Fac- ulty have not been entirely unaffected, as Miss Lucas was heard to exclaim that she saw stars after colliding with a post several days after. Likewise our out-of-town pupils are not behind the times. The more up-to-date having discarded that honorable, if ancient, means of locomotion, the horse, ride gaily to school with their wagons hitched to stars. The rest of the school is literally “up in the air” about it and insist that these high-minded creatures be brought to earth. In concluding, Mr. Waddell uttered the following words: “Girls and boys, you all do not ap- preciate the world about you. If a bunch of you will get together some moonlight night, I shall be glad to tell you all I know about the stars.” Thus originated our new course in high school: namely, “Star Gazing.” Over half the student body has en- rolled since the one requirement for passing is a romantic disposition. We expect to have a number of star schol- ars who will be classified according to grades as of the first, second, etc., mag- nitude. Classes will be held from 9:15 to 1 :00 P. M., at the convenience of the instructor and pupils, provided the GREAT SOCIAL EVENT TAKES PLACE AT L. H. S. Lexington, Va., Feb. 30, 1928. — The Lexington High School was the scene of a very pretty wedding when Mr. Kenneth Ashby Thompson and Miss Anne Marye Owen were united in the bond of holy matrimony. Both were instructors at the famous “Poodle Academy.” Mr. Thompson had wanted to make it a more romantic affair by an elopment, but Miss Owen would not hear to this. The Presbyterian Church was chosen by Miss Owen, but “Kenny” finally persuaded the sweet, young thing to consent to the high school as the place of this eventful affair. The bride was led in on the fatherly arm of Mr. Waddell, as Mr. Owen was delayed by a late train and “Kenny” was anxious “to have the thing over with.” The other honorable instruc- tors of the “Academy” were the flower girls. The whole student body, as well as many other prominent people of Lex- ington and Virginia were there. The bride wore a gorgeous green satin frock, trimmed in bright red rib- bon. The long train was made of rare African lace. The old rose pumps added the finishing touches to the beau- tiful gown. The groom wore a black frocktail coat, a beautiful pair, of light blue knickers and brown sport socks. The ceremony went off very smoothly except that the groom forgot to get a ring, but he did not let a little thing like that worry him. Immediately after the ceremony ev- eryone rushed up to congratulate the two, but as “Kenny” did not like “that kind of stuff” they hastened out of the building to the strains of “Together We Two.” It is understood that they expect to spend their honeymoon in East Lex- ington, Virginia. [ 58 ] GRAMMAR SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS DOWN L. H. S. FACULTY 121-2 (Continued from page 57) “Kenny” was at the bat. A Home Run ! He had no trouble getting around, but as he crossed the home plate he tripped and fell. Miss Owen, the lost player, fell out of his pocket and both crossed the home plate. Um- pire “Matt” declared that two runs had been scored since both had been around the bases. Then Waddell was hack at the bat — another easy out! The game was ended, but the cheers and jeers lingered on ! BATTLE OF A CENTURY STAGED (Continued from page 57) “Cargo” Childress headed for the vi- cinity back of the public school and others in various directions, all being the wiser for their experience. ‘28 reveled in the fact that it — “Deck Hand” Dillon, “Glum Face” Gillock, ‘ Mad House” Mack and others had at last subdued the bearded ex-sons of Eurke. I Don’t My parents told me not to smoke, I don’t. Nor listen to a naughty joke, I don’t. They made it clear I mustn’t wink At pretty girls, or even think About intoxicating drink, I don’t. To flirt or dance is very wrong, I don’t. Wild youth, chase women, wine, and song, I don’t. I kiss no girls, not even one, I do not know how it is done, You wouldn’t think I had much fun, I don’t ! — Selected. Greetings to the Next Editor When your printer is howling for copy. And your Board is all down with flu, The photographer cries, “Sun or no pictures,” And the rain simply won’t take the cue. When nobody’s paid his subscription, And the printer wants cash in advance, When your contract reads “Six hundred,” And your Business Board says “Not a chance.” When the seniors find Grinds are a nuisance And decide not to write any more, — Our advice is, — pray don’t be down-hearted. Just remember it’s happened before. So demand all your copy by August, And all of your pictures by fall, And if you don’t get them ’till April, — Why, be thankful you got them at all. [ 59 ] AUTOGRAPHS ROCKBRIDGE REGIONAL LIBRARY 138 So uth Main Street Lexington, VA 24450-2316 1-540-453-4324 OCT 0 4 2006