Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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- • -• 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.

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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 !

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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.