Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1929 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 ■T VOLUME FOUR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINE jToretoorD In the leaves of this Crystal of 1929 we, the Staff, liave striven to bring together for you a last remembrance of the “old familiar faces” of the loved ones who shared with you the cares and sympathies, joys and sorrows, and loves and friendships. May eacli of you gain success and be blessed with hap- piness in all you do hereafter. [ 2 ] Contcnt$ I. DEDICATION II. CLASSES III. ORGANIZATIONS IV. PUBLICATIONS V. ATHLETICS VI. ADVERTISEMENTS [ 3 ] DeDication This volume of the Crystal we dedicate to Kenneth Ashby Thompson, B.S. As a token of genuine appreciation for the invaluable services rendered to help make this issue of the Crystal possible. [ 4 ] Kenneth Ashby Thompson, B.S. “ilfl Cfje i)ip of CtDentp Jl3ine A stalwart ship, abreast the waves, Rolled on a stormy sea Along the road that none can pave. That leads to knowledge free. The goodly ship of twenty-nine. Such was the name she boast. With all her crew of sailors fine. She reached that far-off coast. Her anchor cast; her sailors leave To seek a way their own. For each has learned that he must weave The threads of life alone. Each asks when they shall meet again. But — none of them can tell. Only their hearts reply in pain. Farewell, farewell — farewell. L. A. Mahane, ’29 [G] Jfacultp Harrington Waddell, A.B., Principal Miss Elsie Lucas, A.B. Department of Modern Language Mrs. L. B. Tardy Department of English and Latin Miss Anne Marye Owen, A.B. Department of English Mr. Kenneth Thompson, B.S. Department of Mathematics and Physics Miss Ellinor Preston, B.S. Department of History and Biology Miss Katherine Irby, A.B. Department of English and Biology Mrs. Watkin, A.B., M.A. Department of English Librarian OBoard H. S. Campbell, Chairman S. M. Dunlap C. C. Humphris [ 8 ] Russell Madison Cummings William Haywood Moreland Monogram Club, ’25-’29; Football, ’25-’29; Basketball, ’25-’29; Baseball, ’26-’29; Exec- utive Committee, ’27-’29; Hi-Y Club, ’27-’29 ; The Three Graces, ’28; Echo Staff, ’28-’29; Thb Crystal, ’28-’29; Hall of Fame, ’28-’29 ; Treasurer Monogram Club, ' 29; Senior Play, ’29 ; President Student Body, ’29 ; Captain of Basketball, ’28-’29 ; Captain Football, ’29. “There is always room for the man of Force.” Who’s the most popular and most athletic in school ? Russel of course, our beloved member, who, although many honors have been heaped upon him, remains the same un- spoiled, gentlemanly student. We give our best of wishes to you, “Cackle.” Helen Elizabeth Tolley Chorus, ' 27-29 The Country Cousin, ’29. “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Every one agrees that Helen is a “peach” — just an all ’round sort of girl whose every thought is for others. A sweet nature and winning personality have stamped her as the person, one chooses for a friend. We’ll miss you, Helen, when you’re gone. Ollie Quaye McElroy Secretary of Senior Class, ’29 ; Chorus, ’29. “As merry as the day is long.” “Quake” is known as a pal to all. Her unselfishness and true helpful spirit have played a large part in winning her the “rep” of being a good sport in all things. Best luck to you, “Quake.” Willis Preston Mankey Treasurer of The Crystal, ’29; Senior Play, ’29. , “A friend to all who know him.” Willis is well known as “a friend in need, a friend indeed,” when there’s anything you want done, just ask Willis. With such a cheerful disposition an,d will- ingness to help, we feel sure you’ll always gain the best in life. Football, ’28; Baseball, ’29; Monogram Club, ’29; Echo, ’29; The Crystal, ’29. “Though I am young, I score to flit on the wings of borrowed wit.” No on,e could be mistaken. This is Hay- wood, the fellow with the military walk, the solemn mien, and the originator of all those sly remarks, who is always willing to help with anything and do it well, as shown by his work on The Crystal and Echo. One seldom finds a person possessing such wit, intelligence, artistic ability and good nature as Haywood. We feel a great loss with his departure. Kathleen Steele Quisenberry President Senior Class, ’29. “A penny for your thoughts.” A very quiet and reserved little person is Kathleen, but underneath it all is found a loyal, sympathetic friendliness, and a refined, pleasant manner which makes her an enjoy- able companion,. We hope you may always make as many friends as you have made here. James Waddell Marks The Three Graces, ’28; Executive Com- mittee, ’28; The Crystal, ’28-’29; Echo Staff, ’29; Senior Play, ’29. “The lion is not so fierce as they paint him.” “Now you just look what they’ve done,” comes a loud and plaintive remark from that harrassed member of our Class, James. But don’t forget that James possessed some far more creditable honors, such as taking part in the senior play and work on the Echo and The Crystal Staff. We’ll always remember you. Gladys Emeline Logan Chorus, ’28-’29. “What is mine is yours, and what is yours is mine.” In looking for a friend, sincere, sympa- thetic, and responsive to every mood, a girl endowed with a wonderfully sweet disposi- tion, you’ll find none more worthy of your affections than “Gladie.” [ 11 ] Rebecca Isabel Pultz Carl Augustus Stiedtman Chorus, ’28- ' 29. “O gentle manner, unaffected mind, lover of peace, and friend of human- kind.” There is not enough we can say for good- hearted “Issy, who is always ready to lend a helping hand. Being a practical and effi- cient worker, she always tries to get the best out of life and make herself one whom we all enjoy. Margaret McKee Lackey Toreadors, ’26; Chorus, ’26- ' 29; Basket- ball, ’26-’28; The; Crystal Staff, ’29; Man- ager of Chorus, ’29; Senior Play, ’29. “She hath a lean and hungry look.” We present for your approval, “Bob,” and approve you certainly will, because she is one of our most outstapding leaders in all school activities. As the leader of the cho- rus, or “Maud” in the senior play, we see her natural ability and her willingness to help. Ole L. H. S. will never forget you, “Bob.” Harry Waldon Bosserman Cheer leader, ’29 ; Hall of Fame, ’29. “A wit with dunces, and a dunce with wits.” “Ah! I am shocked.” Would you believe it, here’s Harry our class clown, whose un- limited source of jokes and tricks makes our school life just one big laugh after another. One who is so elastic that he can draw him- self up with one hair, is of course our cheer leader. All together, let’s give a Siren, yell for Harry. Levina Anderson Mahane Anne Smith Scholarship, ’26 ; Executive Committee, ’27; The Crystal Staff, ’28-’29; EeJw Staff, ’28-’29; Basketball. ’26-’29 ; Manager basketball, ’29; News Editor Echo, ’29; Chorus, ’29; Stage Manager Senior Play, ’29 ; Hall of Fame, ’29 ; Editor-in- Chief The Crystal, ’29. “Nothing great was ever achieved with- out enthusiasm.” “Red” is one of the best known of our class. Besides having the credit of being the most dependable an,d accommodating, she has also won for herself honor of Editor of The Crystal. Her courage, will power and kindly interest make her a friend whose de- parture we regret. Executive Committee, ’26 ; Echo Staff, ’28 ; The Crystal Staff, ’28; Manager of Basketball, ’29; Senior Play, ’29; Hall of Fame, ’29. “Excuse his devilish ways.” Here’s the perpetual tormentor, who pro- vokes many a smile with his humorous re- marks on all subjects not found in, books. We couldn’t do without Carl to shorten the day. So here’s to that fountain of original re- marks a hearty wish of good luck. Margaret Louise Moses Executive Committee, ’28; Basketball, ’28- ’29; Echo Staff, ’29; Chorus, ’28-’29; Senior Play ’29; Captain Girls’ Basketball, ’29; Hall of Fame, ’29. “Come and trip it as you go, on the light fantastic toe.” Stop I Look ! Listen ! Here’s “Mose,” one of the most beloved of our class, who won the vote of being the friendliest and best natured, not to mention her athletic and dramatic ability. We hate to part with you, “Mose.” Julia Whitten Dodson Basketball, ’28-’29; Hall of Fame, ’29; Chorus, ’28-’29; Editor-in-Chief of Echo, ’29. “A quenchless star, forever bright.” We need no introduction to Julia. Her abundant amount of school spirit in boosting every cause makes her well known. In two years’ time she gained first place as Editor of the Echo and a leading part in the senior play. Such a rare combination of spirit and determination is seldom found. Good luck, Julia. Keep it up. Marshall Okie Hostetter Senior Play, ’29. “Short but sweet, for inches do not make the man.” When we first met “Toby,” two years ago, we wondered why children were allowed to come to High School, but we soon learned that he was sent to amuse the class and serve as a target for the older boys. We couldn’t have done without you, “Toby.” Best wishes for a happy life. [ 13 ] Thomas Kerr Laird The Three Graces, ' 28; Executive Com- ■ mittee, ' 29; Hall of Fame, ' 29; Business Manager Crystal, ’29. “Still achieving, still pursuing.” We’re mighty glad Kerr join,ed us in 1927, and we wish it might have been sooner, for in this brief time he has won all our hearts, and gained for himself the honor of being business manager of Thl Crystal and hav- ing parts in two senior plays. Kerr, we are sure you ' ll gain future suc- cess in all you do. Helen Moore Swink Chorus, ' 28, ' 29. “Always laughing, always jolly, Always full of fun and folly.” We ' ll always think of Helen as the girl with a cheery “hello” for everyone she meets. Her congeniality, happy outlook on life, and genuine sportsmanship make her a never-to-be-forgotten member of the class of ' 29. Hazel Leta Bradley Knowledge comes of learning well re- tained.” Break through that reserve and you ' ll find a girl worthy of your interest, with a disposition that spells cheerfulness. Al- though Hazel does not make friends quickly, once you know her, you’ll have to look far to find a more genial, warm-hearted com- panion. Emory Alexander Lewis Hi-Y Club, ' 27, ' 28; The Three Graces. ' 28 ; T HE Crystal, ' 28 ; Basketball, ' 29 ; Bus- iness Manager Echo, ’29; Manager Football, ’29 ; Hall of Fame, ’29 ; Senior Play, ’29 ; Business Manager Senior Play, ' 29 ; Mono- gram Club, ’28, ' 29. “He has an oar in every man’s boat, and a finger in every pie.” As “Sunshine” Emory spreads light on the darkest day, as our “local boy” he’s known as the most school-spirited with a fin- ger in every pie, and as “Lewy” he possesses an inexhaustible supply of energy that over- flows to make him one of the sincerest work- ers in our class. Katherine Hoge Davidson Anne Smith Scholarship, ’27 ; Echo Staff, ’27, ’29; The Crystal Staff, ' 29; Chorus, ' 28, ’29; Property Manager Senior Play, ’29; Senior Play, ’29; Basketball, ’29. “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” “Kitty” is one whom we feel we can all depend on without the slighest chance of be- ing disappointed. Her pleasant unaffected na- ture radiates with loyal devotion and com- plete understapding that goes together to coin her an ideal friend. All of us wish you happiness and success. Talmadge Radford Monogram Club, ’26-’29; Football, ’25- ' 29; Baseball, ’26; Hi-Y Club, ’27-’28; Hall of Fame, ' 28. “Although he has much wit, he is very shy in using it.” Who just made that droll remark? You’d never guess it. It was Red,” that quiet fel- low in the corner who never lets you know he’s around — but, on the athletic field, take care, or he’ll put that ball right over the line. Luck be with you, “Red.” Some day you’ll surprise us all. Mamie Rebecca McCormick “Let every man mind his own business.” To say Mamie is extremely quiet, is put- ting it mildly, but like all quiet girls once you know her, you’ll find great depths of character, as everyone can ascertain from the way she goes about her work, steadily, per- sistently, and efficiently. How could a girl like this ever fail ? Virginia Marvin Thomas Library Committee, ’27 ; Charm School, ’27 ; T oreadors, ’26 ; Chorus, ' 26-29 ; Ex- ecutive Committee, ’29; The Crystal, ’29; Senior Play, ’29; Hall of Fame, ’29. “If eyes were made for seeing, Then Beauty is its own excuse for being.” It’s joy to associate with Virginia. Her rollicking good nature, humor and generos- ity make her a hard friend to replace. She’s responsive and adaptable and ever on the job to face with courage anything that comes her way. We stamp her O. K. SENIOR Cl,ASS Gladys Logan, Julia Dodson, Margaret Moses, Margaret Lackey, Helen Swink, Katherine Davidson, Virginia Thoinas, Helen Tolley, Isabel Pultz, Louise Fauber, Levina Mahane. Emory Lewis, Quaye McElroy, Kathleen Quisenberry, Hazel Bradley, Mammie McCormick, Kerr Laird, Russel Cummings, Carl Stiedtman, Marshall Hostetter, Willis Mankey, James Marks, Talmadge Radford, Howard Sumpter. Senior Clas0 OFFICERS Kathleen Quisenberry President Quaye McElory Secretary %wttm There is a road called Knowledge That leads us to Success, And we who tread upon that road Are lead to happiness. The Senior Class of twenty-nine. As others have done before. Is going there to seek the wealth That one can find in store. L. A. M., ’29 [ 16 ] I i0torp of tbt Cla00 of Ctoentp i me I N THE year 1925, we a “herd” of little Freshmen trudged along the Road of Curiosity that leads to the Golden Gate to Knowledge carefully guarded by the tender shepherdess, Mrs. Tardy, whose ingenuity and fidelity kept the numerous wolves from devouring us. Indeed so well did she watch over, guide and inspire her little flock, that when our freshman year came to a close, we had to our credit five monogram men, seven members in the “Toreadors,” and a shower of praise as willing supporters of the Crystal and Echo. Old father time turned another page in the annals of our lives leaving us, in the year 1927, under the beloved and e.xperienced pilot. Miss Lucas, who carefully steered us across the River of Doubt and brought us out on the other side safe and dry with a record reading: Members on the Echo and Crystal staff, athletes, applauded by the whole school, a large number of contestants in Hall of Fame and literary contest, one, Virginia Thomas, in the “Charm School” and several boys as honorable members of the Monogram Club and Hi-Y Club. In our Junior Year, in the comfortable, large, new high school, situated on the spacious eight acres, we, under the competent and resourceful guide. Miss Owen, continued our journey towards the Golden Gate, safely passing the House of Procrastination, and the Temple of Ease, leaving behind a chronicle that proudly proclaimed to the world, five members on Echo and Crystal staff, originators of the standard high school ring, stalwart athletes in spotlights, and several members, winners in the Hall of Fame. Now, at last, we have reached that coveted goal, the Golden Gate to Knowl- edge, after many years of over-coming the many difficulties that barred our way. Soon we will be traveling farther along the Highway of Knowledge that leads to the gateway of Success. But before we go, let us say that our senior year is the most successful, best remembered and happiest of all. During this year, we carried through with success the senior play, “The Country Cousin,” pub- lished the Crystal and edited the Echo. Both girl and boy athletes honored the school with their victories, and ten of our members were honored with places on the Hall of P ' ame. “Cackle” Cummings, captain of the “ball,” the school’s star athlete, and a beloved member of our class, helped run up many a score for his team, and Harry Bosserman, our cheer-leader, meanwhile encouraged the team with his piercing, siren yells. We are also happy to say that for the first time in many years, the cast of the senior play, with the exception of one, consisted of only the members from the senior room. Best luck to each of you. May you do as well on the Highway of Knowl- edge and pass through the Gate of Success. [ 17 ] Ci)e lLa 0 t Wll anD Ce 0 tament of tfte Cla 00 of 1929 W E, THE illustrious members of the never-to-be-forgotten Senior Class of 1929, do hereby draw up this document, our last will and final testa- ment. Clause I 1. To Professor Harrington Waddell, we hereby bequeath the delightful memory of the best class that ever graduated from old L. H. S. 2. To Professor Kenneth Ashby Thompson, we bequeath a better Senior Class next year. (?) 3. To Miss Anne Marye Owen, we gladly and generously will a small tomb- stone with the inscription “Requiscat in pace.” (This is Latin, Miss Owen.) 4. To Miss Ellinor Graham Preston, we hereby leave Goshen Pass to be used for parking purposes only. 5. To Miss Katherine Irby, we bequeath a set of rules, a whistle, and other paraphernalia necessary to the teaching of a game called basketball. 6. To Mrs. Boykin, we leave our best wishes for a happy married life. 7. To Mrs. Tardy, we give certain small, green things which, it is rumored, will be transplanted from the grammar grades to the high school for the further- ing of their education. 8. To Mrs. Watkin, we hereby will the sweet dreams of a quiet study hall. Clause II 1. I, Harry Bosserman, d o bequeath my unusual ability as cheer leader to little Flint. 2. We, Hazel Bradley and Mamie McCormick, do hereby will our weakness for looking like Siamese twins to the Vinsons. 3. I, Russell Cummings, leave my athletic ability to Herbert Formwalt. 4. We, Katherine Davidson and Levina Mahane, will our auburn tresses to the grammar school teachers. 5. I, Julia Dodson, hereby leave The Echo to the editor of The New York Times. 6. I, Marshall Hostetter, do hereby give my office of the presidency of these United States to Mr. Hoover. 7. I, Margaret Lackey, do bequeath my height to Thelma Zimmerman. 8. I, Kerr Laird, leave my tendency to talk during classes to Tammy Corse. [ 18 ] 9. We, Emory Lewis and James Marks, do hereby bequeath our great affee- tion (?) for eaeh other to anyone who can find it. 10. I, Willis Mankey, hereby will my last cigarette to Mr. Waddell. 11. I, Quaye McElroy, do leave my knowledge of physics to Rada Moore. 12. I, Margaret Moses, do bequeath my “baby face” and “childish ways” to Margaret Thompson. 13. I, Isobel Pultz, hereby will my artistic attempts to Margaret Ann More- land. 14. I, Kathleen Quisenberry, leave my love of osculation to Isobelle Donald. 15. I, Talmadge Radford, do hereby bequeath a jar of freckle cream to Oli- ver Gillock and Ben Huger, jointly. 16. I, Helen Swink, do will my passion for brass buttons to Cary Blain. 17. I, Carl Stiedtman, will my “pull” with the teachers to Homer Hughes. 18. I, Virginia Thomas, leave my love for music to anyone who may need it. 19. I, Helen Tolley, do bequeath my “talkativeness” to Louise Mateer. 20. I, Gladys Logan, leave my peaceful ways to Raymond Flint. Clause III We, the Seniors, do hereby bequeath our scarred and worn battlefield, the scene of many conflicts between pupils and teachers, namely Room 8, to our suc- cessors, the Juniors. 2. To the Sophomores, we do leave the 3-in-l oil with which to lubricate the rusty machinery of their upper stories. 3. To the members of the Freshman class, we will our dignity and sophisti- cation to use as their dictator sees fit. 4. To the class of ’33, we hereby leave a pair of silk stockings found in the Senior Room and now in the possession of Miss Preston. (Try and get them!) Clause IV 1. To the School Board, we bequeath ten years’ interest on the penny left over from Crystal expenses. 2. To IV at, the janitor, we will all the chalk dust circulated in the Senior Room during eraser combats. 3. To the town of Lexington, we give the Harrington Waddell High School, the most renowned prison house since Sing-Sing. 4. We bequeath to the tender care of the world in general, a group of re- cently graduated students of L. H. S. [ 19 ] Junior Ci.ass Resie Irvine, Nancy Conner, Isabel Pullen, Frances Morris, Margaret Moreland, Alice Stiedtman. Rada Moore, Charles Straub, Bradley Tyree, Mildred Nicely, Bessie Davidson, Julia Desha, Isabel Donald, Milton Morrison, Ben Huger. Woodrow Barger, Fred Pultz, Haywood Moreland, Hunter McClung, Oliver Gillock, Tem- pleton Fauber. 3 funior Cla00 OFFICERS Margaret Moreland President Milton Morris Secretary ’30 aim We are called the Class of ’30 And proudly we bear that name, For soon we hope to reach A not far gate to Fame. We pass the gate of knowledge And truly we confess That we will then go onward To that other gate, Success. L. A. M., ’29 [ 20 ] i0torp of tbt Cla$0 of Ci)irtp T hree years ago, the Book of Time shook under an invisible hand, the dust disappeared from its covers, and the silver bindings fell back, disclos- ing a smooth, white page with only one word written in bright green let- ters at the top — FRESHMEN. Then the hand began to write — “Today, Sep- tember 12, 1926, a new group of strange faces have been seen in the old high school building; faces that are mingled with joy and curiosity; faces that shall be called freshmen until this page is completed.” The hand ceased to write and not until some months later did it begin again. This time it said, “some of the freshmen hoys have made the first team, the Echo and Crystal have received this class’ support and the library has been enriched with new books through its efforts. Their duty is done, they will hence go forth no longer known as fresh- men.” This page trembled and slowly turned, revealing another entitled in black ink — SOPHOMORES, but not until the end of the year did the hand begin to write — “This Class of energetic sophomores have kept up their record. A num- ber of their boys were taken in the Monogram Club as results of their fine work on the ball teams, several of their members were chosen for the new 1928 Crystal and Echo staff, and their loyal support has been given to all the school activities. They are now ready for their next with the silver letters — JUN- IORS.” Once more the page turns and the hand resumes its record. The Class is very proud of its record this year, because they feel that they are now a real part of the school. Many of their classmates have successfully carried out their work on the Crystal and Echo and their athletics are recognized as some of the best in school. Others have been claimed by the Hall of Fame and their girls have been welcomed by the girls’ basketball team. Tliey are a good, stalwart class that will proudly fill the page with the gilted letters of gold — -SENIORS with a record that they will be proud of because it will be the last and best page of all in their Book of Time. [ 21 ] Sophomore Class opbomore Cla00 President A President B OFFICERS Zan Campbell Edith Thompson SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL Anne Brooks, Nettie Agnor, Jeanette Craft, Lois Wash, Rubye Parrent, Agnes Pultz, Margaret Thompson, Richard Hotinger. Martha Brown, Kathleen Fix, Opal Nuchols, Albertina Ravenhorst, Eloise Ridings, Tammy Corse, Houston Harlow, George Brooke. Aubrey Foltz, Jack Zimmerman, John Craft, Moffette Sensabaugh, Jack Kirkpatrick, Henry Smith, Robert Holland. Fred Dale, Cozin Tardy, Henry Ravenhorst, Zan Campbell, William Form- alt, Roscoe Moore, Sidney Lyons. [ 22 ] MSHIflli; Freshman Class Spencer Bruce Jfte0f)man Cla00 OFFICER President FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL Helen Hart, Hallie Kinkaid, Eugenia Murry, Virginia McNamara, Edith Thompson. Eugenia McClung, Edythe Alphin, Lucille Dixon, Hazel Maudispaw, Edna Falls, I.ouise Mateer, Ida Fix, Southgate Hoyt. Lucia Desha, Agnes Marsh, Margaret Proffit, Lois Harris, Thelma Zimmer- man, Agnes Shaner, Marjorie Morris, Katherine Bosserman, Margaret Strauh, Pearl May Hall. Ethel Wilhelm, Cary Blain, Billy McCoy, Robert Bruce, Fred Lewis, Rich- ard Varner, Billy Robinson, Harry Deaver, Stuart Hickman, Herman Tyree, James Brown, Raymond Flint, Bernard Tolley. Jack Vinson, Oray Davis, William Agnor, John Taylor, Marian Deaver, Spencer Bruce, Charles McCown, Claudius Hughes, Homer Hughes, Ralph Fau- ber, Tom Brown. [ 23 ] COMMBRCIAI, DfiPARl ' MENT Commercial Department Miss Agnes Adair Instructor CLASS ROLL Loyetta Connor Frances McAlpine Kerr Laird Marian Donald Louise Crawford Marshall Hostetter Emma Goldsby Lueille Ruble Walter Pultz Virginia Thomas Mildred Connevey Betsey Davidson [ 24 ] Isabel Pulis, ’29 Chorus C|)OtU0 Mrs. Tardy Supervisor Margaret Lackey Chairman Virginia Thomas Pianist Helen Swink Isabel Pullen, Virginia Thomas, Quaye McElroy, Gladys Lo- gan, Jeannette Agnor, Louise Mateer. Mildred Nicely, Isabel Pultz, Louise P’auber, Lucille Dixon, Katherine Bos- serinan, Edna Falls. Edythe Alphin, Thelma Zimmerman, Levina Mahane, Helen Tolley, Agnes Shaner, Kathleen Quisenberry. Katherine Davidson, Albertina Ravenhorst, Margaret Lackey, Margaret Moses, Julia Dodson, Carrie Blain. [ 26 ] ant - Wee Singee Club cajee Singee ilXuartet President Secretary OFFICERS Henry Smith Henry Raven iiorst Sidney Lyons Aubrey Foltz Henry Ravenhorst Henry Smith [ 27 : Cf)e eml)et0 of Ci)e eniot Claoo PRESENT THE COUNTRY COUSIN By Booth Tarkington and Julian Street “The Country Cousin” presented in the high school auditorium by the Senior Class, was considered by the people as quite a success and everyone was delighted with the outcome. The first of the two plots is centered about Eleanor Howitt, a young girl who leaves her divorced mother to go to New York with her father whom she has not seen for seventeen years. Here she recklessly spends her money and, not until the appearances of Cousin Nancy Price and her home-town sweetheart, Sammy Wilson, does she realize her folly. She returns with them to fulfill Sammy’s dear- est wish of her becoming Mrs. Wilson. The other plot revolves about Nancy Price, the Country Cousin. When Howitt motors west for Eleanor, his friend George Reynolds, meets Nance and considers her quite “backwoodsey.” She is quite disgusted with him, considering him only a lazy society man. When Nancy goes to New York, she again encoun- ters him. At the second meeting, his admiration for her good qualities arouse his spirit and brings out his patriotism, and Nancy is properly impressed by his de- termination to “make good.” Every role was well prepared and thus made the whole a success. The following is the cast in order of appearance: Mrs. Howitt Katherine Davidson Eleanor Howitt Margaret Moses (A charming young woman) Sam Wilson James Marks (The raw material for a senator) Nancy Price Julia Dodson (The Country Cousin) George Tewksberry Reynolds III Carl Steidtman (A foolish young man) Stanley Howitt Russell Cummings (A very junior partner) Athalie Wainwright Helen Tolley Mrs. Jane Kinney Louise Fauber Cyril Kinney Harry Bosserman Mrs. Maud Howitt Margaret Lackey Archie Gore Willis Mankcy (Guests of the Villa) Pruitt Jack Zimmerman Blake Marshall Hostetter [ 28 ] mREcroRS STAde MAA ftGER the: cast THE COUNTRY COUSIN • BUSINESS MANAGER Russei i, Cummings, President CJ)e tu Dent (Donemment of tht ilenngton cftool L. H. S., with its interesting history and many traditions, claims as one of its principles the establishment and organization of a student government. It has been proven that when pupils are put on their honor not to violate certain laws and rules which uphold the standards of the school, these rules will be much more willingly obeyed than if the teachers alone are in authority. By placing the power in the hands of companions and schoolmates, the students follow more loyally the principles of the constitution than if no such system existed. Therefore, in ae- cordance with this idea, the L. H. S. pupils have ordained a constitution and each year have chosen an executive committee. This consists of a president of the whole student body, chosen from the senior class and eight other members, two, a boy and a girl, to be eleeted in each class. The election for the president is held by all the students on the third Tuesday in [ 30 ] May. At least five pupils must have signed the nominations by the Friday prior to the date set for the election, in order that the candidates be eligible for the of- fice. Then the boy and girl who are to represent their grades are chosen by the respective classes. The incoming freshmen, of course, appoint the two from their class as soon as possible in the following year. Any member who is unable to fill the position because of inability or withdrawal from school has his place taken immediately by a substitute. This committee holds its meetings on the first and third Wednesday of every month. However, at any time the principal or five members of the committee have the power to call a special meeting. The purpose of this group is to see that all the clauses of the constitution are carried out by the pupils and to administer punishment to all who disobey them. Some of the clauses in the constitution are that there must be no smoking or swearing on the grounds during school hours ; there must be no cheating on tests and examinations and that there must be no mutilating or destroying of school property. Each of these principles is fully explained in the constitution; so there is no excuse for the pupils unintentionally breaking any of these laws. The pun- ishment for these offenses are stated in the constitution, and the committee cannot be accused of partiality. It is the duty of each boy and girl in L. H. S. to uphold the principles of this document and all for which it stands. Therefore at the beginning of each year the freshmen and other new pupils must be made to understand the importance of keeping up the standards set by the former pupils. Another feature of the con- stitution is that its laws are not as unchangeable as the laws of the “Medes and the Persians.” Any member of the committee who draws up a petition for an amendment and has fifteen of the pupils to sign it, may have it brought up for dis- cussion by the student body in assembly. An accused student is brought up before the committee and the case is stated. Any pupils may be called upon for witnesses. However, the accused is allowed to speak in his own defense and may call on others to do so, too. The faculty and members of the committee report all cases when they see any pupil violating a rule. Each pupil should feel personal responsibility for his own conduct; as the rules are for the best in ruling the majority, not for the deprivation of the indi- vidual. The value of such a system is not just of momentary importance — it is last- ing. By the practice of these ideals, character is formed and the code of morals is raised to a higher standard. So the pupils who honestly endeavor to live up to it will derive lasting benefit from it. [ 31 ] Executive Committee OBmutitie Committee Russel Cummings, Chairman Seniors Virginia Thomas Kerr Laird Juniors Julia Desha Bradley Tyree Sophomores Margaret Thompson Zan Campbell Freshmen Thelma Zimmerman Chalmer Vinson BU5frrC5S flGR. Ktrr Laird TREASURER IV S Mankej EDITOR IN CHIEF LzmaMahane HUMOR ED. CWCULATmm ATHLETIC H6R. PHOTO EDITOR Bob Lackej R. Cumin s HJ [or eland Va.Thomas ASSOCIATE ED. ASSOCIATE ED. ASSOCIATE ED. ADl ERTW m. James fforks Noddm Fox RDavldson In The Echo Staee Cf)e OBcijo Julia Dodson Kdifor- ' m Chief Emory Lewis Business Manager EDITORIAL BOARD Katherine Davidson Levina Mahane Julia Desha Russell Cummings Albertina Ravenhorst Haywood Moreland Margaret Moses Mary E. Deaver Henry Smith I Aubrey Foltz- ) Assistant Editor News Editor Literary Editor School Notes Editor Assistant School Notes Editor Athletic Editor Alumni Editor Exchange Editor Humorous Editors BUSINESS STAFF James Marks Assistant Business Manager Roscoe Moore Circulation Manager [ 35 ] SUBSCRIBE TO “THE CRYSTAL” SUPPORT THE SENIOR PLAY THE ECHO VOL VIII THE LEXJNCTON HIGH SCHOOL, MARCH 4, 1929. W. L. Holds Tournament Freshmen To Give Program Soon Basketball Teams Will Play March 5� 6 and 7 The L. H. S. team will enter the Washington and Lee Tourna- ment next week and should make a fairly good showing. Although die Sipped by size, they have • played some good basketball games, especially during the past week. The coach is spending the practice periods in attempting to iron out the most glaring defects of team play. This tournament is the biggest event ui athletic affairs which takes place in Lexington, during the winter months and it is fit- ting that Our High School team should have a part in the success of the contests. Teams from all over tto Middle Atlantic States will take part. For the past five years this tournament has been held and each year sees bigger and better basketball teams play a bettor brand of basketball. The tournament is an elimination af- fair in which the playing teams are drawn by lots and two sides of a la!dder are formed. The win- ners play the winners of another game on the same side of the ladder and then the finals of each side are brodght together in the finals. Among the most prominent teams entered in the tournament to date are John Marshall of Richmond, S. M. A. of Staunton, Staunton High School, . Bristol High, Western High of Washing- ton and many others. It is hoped that our team will go farther in the play this sea- son than any of the past years in which they have played. Un- less the team draws some favor- ite for their first game they are very likely to win a couple of games. With Cummings playing better basketball than at any time ' ' in his career and Foltz or Lewis, either, as a worthy run- ning mate, Formwalt tipping the ball and Straub and Zimmerman on the defensive end we have nothing to fear, for they will play a good game and fight until the last whistle blows. Let’s get be- hind them and root for a grand and glorious finish to the season. ♦ 0 GIRLS’ TEAM DEFEATED On Tuesday afternoon, South- ern. Seminary defeated the L. H. S. girls’ basketball team by a score of 20 17. However, the game was well played by both sides and the vari-colored costume on both sides did much to ward off the gloom of defeat. . Southern Sem got the ball first and shot goal. Their second coun- ter was scored quickly. Then they had two fouls, but Lexington fail- ed to score either of them. Lex- ington called time out. Both sides fouled, but no points were made. Thus the quarter ended. Both sides shot goals in the opening of the next quarter, mak- ing the first score for Lexington. (Continued on Page Four). Pupils Will Have Varied Selected Asseiqbly Programs Mrs. Tardy is directing a pro- gram which will be presented in assembly soon. HQwever, the ex- act date has not been set, as some of the players are sick. The va- rious selections will be presented by some members of several classes. “The Little Church in the Wild- wood, the first selection, will be sung by the “Wee Singee quar- tet, which is composed of Henry Smith, Henry Ravenhorst, Aubrey Foltz and Sidn ey Lyons. This will be followed by a reading by Marjorie Morris. Then another song, “Massa’s in the Cold, Cold Ground, will be siing. Albertina Ravenhorst, Edna . Falls, Kathryn Bosserman and Thelma Zimmer- man, the “Teenie” quartet, will sing this. The next thing on the program will be a recitation rendered by Thelma Zimmerman. Follow ' ing this, Agnes Shaner will give a reading entitled “The ’Possum Hunt. The program will be con- tinued by a playlette, “The Ca- pable Servant,” presented by the following cast: Marion Beeton . ... Ashton Dudley Harry Bosserman Sambo Herbert Formwalt . Uncle Jerry The “Big Four quart: t, Her- bert Formwalt, Marion Beeton, Harry Bosserman and Herman Tyree, will sing “Old Black Joe. “The Bunch” will conclude the program with “Carry Me Back to Ole Virginny.” 0 LHS ACQUIRES SCENERY To use in their recent play, the Woman’s Club of Lexington had made and painted two sets of scenery. One, an interior scene, was painted by Mrs. W. D. Hoyt; the other, an exterior, being paint- ed by Mrs. John D. Clothier. The interior set consists of ten flats. These have French doors, windows, and paneled doors set and painted in them. The ex- terior consists of a garden scene, flanked by six tormentor painted green to represent foliage and shrubs. The total cost of the scenery was a hundred and ten dollars. The school board is to give fifty dollars towards it and the Wom- an’s Club the rest. The club has now turned the scenery over to the school, to be used hen re- ' quired in amateur productions. 0 NEW FOOTBALL RULES The national football rules com- mittee has announced four changes in the football rules. The most radical alteration makes a fumbled ball dead at the point of recovery when recovered by the defensive team. This rule does ’not apply ip forward passing or [to backward passes intercepted I (Continued on page 3) Seniors Select Annual Play “The Country Cousin” Will Be Presented This Year After a long discussion, the Se- niors have decided to pr« ' sent as their class play “The Country Cousin, a four-act comedy by Booth Tarkington and Julian Street. Mrs. Watkin and Miss Irby, the teachers of Senior Eng- lish, with Miss Owen. are direct- ing it. The date for the presentation of the play has not been decided upon, but it will probably be in the middle of March. The cast is as follows: Mrs. Howitt Louise Fauber Eleanor Howitt .. Margaret- Moses Sam Wilson James Marks Nancy Price Julia Dodson George Tewksberry Reynolds III — Carl Steidtman Stanley Howitt ... Russel Cummings Maude Howitt .. Margaret Lackey Athalie Wainwright .. Helen Tolley Mrs. Kinney Virginia Thomas Cyril Kinney Harry Bosserman Archie Gore Kerr Laird Pruitt Haywood Moreland Blake Willis Mankey A dancing scene may be intro- duced into one of the acts in order to bring more couples in, but the boys and girls for these parts have not been chosen yet. This play will be presented by special arrangement with Samuel French of New York. 0 TO GIVE READINGS Mrs. Marvin (jrant Bauer, who teaches expression and who has had considerable experience in presenting dramatic selections and taking parts in the local plays, will give a selected program in assembly on Monday March 11, in the period after the third class. Most of the pupils who were here last year will recall the interest- ing and amusing group of “pieces which Mrs. Bauer recited in an assembly. The program will be quite un- like any we have had in assem- bly so far this year, and every- one should look forward to an enjoyable half-hour. Among the selections which Mrs. Bauer in- tends to have on her program will be a short play and several humorous dialogues and sketches. A cordial invitation is extended to the parents of all the students. 0 “CRYSTAL” PROGRESSES This year, the Senior class, as has been the custom for the last four years, is going to edit a high school annual. Work on all the departments of “The Crystal is progressing rapidly. A num- ber of artistic drawings have been submitted to the editor by various members of the school, as (Continued on Page A) NUMBER IV L H. S. Team Is Defeated Fishersville and L. H. S. Play Close Game In one of the most exciting and closely fought games of the basketball season, Fishersville nosed out Lexington by a score of 29-28. The local team fought vigorously until the final whistle blew with their opponents only one point, ahead. Lewis ’(Lexington) scored the first goal of the game. Within the next few minutes Stone and Coiner (Fishersville) literally rak- ed in points. Cummings of L. H. S., broke their run with two successive “snowbirds. The quar- ter ended Lexin :ton, 6; Fishers- ville, 14. In the second quarter the local team was ' held to one field goal, Although they had several free shots none of them were scored. By the end of the first half Fish- ersville’s quintet was leading Lexington, 19-8. The third quarter was full of action on the part of both teams. Fishersville, however, was unable to score. L. H. S. brought th eir score up to 17 by “snowbirds” and free goals on the part of Zim- merman and Cummings. McCune (Fr ersville) was put out on per- sonals and Sanger was substitut- ed in his place. In the last quarter L. H. S. rallied and dropped in more coun- ters than Fishersville. Coiner (Fishersville) started by dropping a “snowbird.’ Lewis (Lexington) countered with a goal. In the last few minutes Formwalt (Lex- ington) went out on fouls. Lexington. Fishersville. Cummings, H. P. M._ Stone R. F. Foltz McCune L. F. Formwalt Hildebrand C. Straub H. P. M., Coiner R. G. Lewis Dudly L. G. Substitute; (Lexington), Zim- merman; (Fishersville), Sanger. 0 DR. SMITH GIVES TALK Dr. Smith, president of Wash- ington and Lee, in an address to the High School students, stated that there were five big problems that we must learn in order to gain supremacy on the field of life. First, we must learn to work wisely, steadily, diligently, cour- ageously, enthusiastically, and happily. Second, we must leam to fight, wisely, steadily, courage- ously, bad companions, liquors, passions and enemies within and without. Fight the whole crowd, if necessary. Third, we must learn to love our teachers, friends and home folks sincerely, loyally, and cheerfully. Fourib, we must (Continued on Page Four). ATHLETICS MORSuA vS Footbai i Jack Lowe (coach), Jack Zimmerman, Bradley Tyree, Zan Campbell, John Ewing, Hunter McClung, Emory Lewis. Russell Cummings (captain,), Charlie Straub, Richard Varner, Homer Thompson, Harry Deaver, Herman Eormwalt, Haywood Moreland. JFoottJaH Resume of the 1928 Season T his year Coach “Jack” Lowe was faced with many problems such as: raw material, stiff schedule, and a poor spirit in regard to practicing. In spite of the aforesaid difficulties, he placed a very creditable team on the field for the opening game. Our first game ended in a 6-0 victory over Parry McCluer High School of Buena Vista. John Ewing made the lonesome touchdown, thus avenging last year’s defeat at the hands of the Buena Vista boys. The “Goatranchers” motored to Harrisonburg for their next encounter. We were repulsed by a superior team and took the infinitely short end of a 12-0 score. After a great deal of campaigning by Manager Lewis, the L. H. S. eleven went to Vinton. This game was a fight from start to finish. The Lexington boys had a slight advantage throughout the game, but when the final whistle blew, the scorekeeper was asleep and the board read 0-0. Next came the annual battle with Robt. E. Lee High School of Staunton. Our opponents started the game with a rush and kept it up, gaining repeatedly throughout the L. H. S. line. While the score was 20-0 against us, we felt that Staunton was an inferior team compared to the Harrisonburg eleven. [ 38 ] The closing game was with the Virginia School for Deaf and Blind. The “Goatranchers” played real football in this encounter, overpowering the op- ponents in almost every stage of the game. We made the last touchdown just as tlie whistle blew, leaving the score 12-7. While the 1928 season could have been much more successful, we feel that tlie “Goatranchers” did rather well. This is largely due to the efforts of “Jack” Lowe, whose untiring efforts to instill football into the minds of raw recruits will always be remembered and appreciated at L. H. S. Football, 1928 J. T. Lowe Coach E. Lewis Manager R. Cummings Captain Monogram Men Radford Halfback Varner Tackle Campbell Halfback Deaver Guard Tyree Fullback Swisher Guard Zimmerman Quarterback Formwalt End Ewing Quarterback Lewis Manager Cummings End Lowe Coach Moreland End Thompson Center Straub Tackle L. H. S. L. H. S. L. H. S. L. H. S. L. H. S. Scores 6-0 Buena Vista 0-12 Harrisonburg 0-0 Vinton 0-20 Staunton 12-7 V. S. B. D. [ 39 ] Basketbai l, 1929 Harry Deaver, Roscoe Moore, Carl Stiedtman, William Formwalt, Raymond F.int. Jack Zimmermann, Herman Formwalt, Russell Cummings (Captain), Aubrey Foltz, Emory Lewis, Charlie Straub. ' 15 a 0 betljaU T he basketball season was very successful this year in spite of the fact that we lost more games than we won, due to having the lightest team in tlie valley and several inexperienced players. This comparatively good showing has been largely due to the efforts of Coach Ramey, who spared no ef- fort to put an efficient team on the floor. The school takes pleasure in extending the most heart-felt congratulations to Captain Ramey. Our season consisted of seventeen games, which alone speaks for the effi- ciency of Manager Carl Stiedtman. The locals took the first game from Natural Bridge on the home floor with the score 28-26. The two games played with H arrisonburg, both of which we lost, tlie first here and the second at Harrisonburg, ended respectively with scores 32-25 and 25-12. Our next victim was the Lexington Athletic Club, which fell before the Lo- cals’ assault while the band played 18-7. In a hard fought game, h ' ishersville defeated L. H. S. 19-13 on their floor. Covington journeyed hither and displayed an excellent team. They out- classed us with a 21-15 score. The next encounter with Waynesboro, on their floor, proved a thriller. At the final whistle, the score was a tie of 27-27. [ ' 10 ] Salem took our measure in a fast game by the score of 30-21. Our ancient rivals of R. E. Lee High, at Staunton, defeated us on their floor after a hard fight. The score was 37-24. We made our way through a snow storm to Buchanan and were defeated 26-23. Our game was marred, in this case by the absence of Capt. Cummings in the latter part of the play. The Locals came back strong from their several reverses by trouncing Brownsburg. We took the rather impressive victory of the 67-13 score. Revenge was soon to be ours, for we trapped Buchanan on familiar ground and clearly out-classed them, the score being 36-22. Waynesboro fell before our assault on the L. H. S. floor. Excellent de- fensive work marked the game which finally stood 13-7. Covington again took our “goat” and handily defeated us by a 24-15 margin. Staunton could not hold up against our attack this time, and the Lexington boys handed them a dozen points of the four dozen scored. Fishersville defeated us on their home floor 29-28. It seems that there was some disagreement over this score, but it stands. Salem displayed some excellent floor work which resulted in their over- coming our lead at the half, and defeating us 29-18. Lexington scored 419 points against their opponents’ 386 during the season. Tlie individual scoring was as follows: Cummings 159 Foltz 84 Lewis 6 1 Zimmerman 46 b’ormwalt 41 Moore 15 Flint 5 Straub 4 Campbell 1 jSIonogram Men Cummings Foltz Formwalt Zimmerman Straub Forward Forward . Center .. Guard . . Guard Scores L. H. S 28 L. H. S.,, 25 L. H. S : 12 L. H. S 18 L. H. S 13 L. H. S 15 L. H. S 27 L. H. S 21 Natural Bridge 26 Harrisonburg 32 Harrisonburg 25 Local Athletic 7 Fishersville 19 Covington 21 Waynesboro 27 Salem 30 [ H ] L. H. S 24 L. H. S 23 L. H. S 67 L. II. S 36 L. H. S 13 L. H. S 24 L. H. S 36 L. H. S 28 L. H. S 18 R. E. Lee High Sehool 37 Buchanan 26 Brownsburg 13 Buchanan 22 Waynesboro 7 Covington 15 Staunton 12 Fishersville 29 Salem 29 [ 42 ] Basebai.1 Fred Dale, Raymond Flin,t, Haywood Moreland, Herbert Formwalt, Emory Lewis, Milton Morrison. Talmadge Radford, Jack Zimmerman, Roscoe Moore, Charlie Straub, Alexander Campbell, Bradley Tyree, Spencer Bruce. 15 a$etiaII Baseball 1929 W HILE prospects for baseball in ’29 are not as bright as they might be, there seems to be some chance for a presentable team. Of the ’28 squad, the following will present themselves: Bradley Ty- ree, captain and catcher; Russell Cummings, third baseman; Fred Dale, first baseman; Spencer Bruce, short-stop and pitcher; Emory Lewis, right field; Charlie Straub, center field; and “Red” Radford, left field. Roscoe Moore has taken the manifold duties of manager for the ’29 squad. At the present time most of the prospective players are occupied with the Senior Play, but soon we expect to see them in action. Some of the new men who will make their appearance are: Moore, Campbell, Corse, Formwalt, More- land, Zimmerman, Swisher, Morrison. Fred Deaver, a prominent Lexington lawyer, will coach the Goatranchers this season; Jack Lowe being unable to return this year. [ 43 ] Monogram Club Fred Dale, Carl Steidtmaii, Harry Deaver, Talmadge Radford, Zan Campbell, Aubrey Foltz. Russell Cummings, Herbert Formwalt, Charlie Straub, Richard Varner, Emory Lewis, Haywood Moreland, Bradley Tyree, Jack Zimmerman. Monogram CIul) Bradley Tyree President Russell Cummings Treasurer Executive Officers Spencer Bruce Richard Varner Members Fred Dale Carl Steidtman Harry Deaver Talmadge Radford Zan Campbell Aubrey Foltz Russell Cummings Herbert Formwalt Charlie Straub Richard Varner Emory Lewis Haywood Moreland Bradley Tyree Jack Zimmerman [ 44 . ] jfootliall Russell Cummings Jack Lowe Jack Zimmerman Zan Campbell Russell Cummings Richard Varner Harry Deaver Haywood Moreland Captain Coach Bradley Tyree John Ewing Charlie Straub Homer Thompson Herman Formwalt Kirk Swisher ' Basketball Russell Cummings Captain Captain Ramey Coach Jack Zimmerman Herman Formwalt Russell Cummings Aubrey Foltz Emory Lewis C harlie Straub ' Baseball Bradley Tyree Captain Fred Deaver Coach Bradley Tyree Fred Dale Emory Lewis Russell Cummings Spencer Bruce Charlie Straub Talmadge Radford Bradley Tyree Bradley is one of our most outstanding athletes who has earned six mono- grams in his past three years. He played well as a taekle or full-back on the football field and proved a steady behind the bat for three years. Talmadge “Red” Radford “Red” is the “Old Man” of L. H. S. athletics, who is known and feared by opponents from both ends of the Shenandoah Valley. His work as full-back will be hard to forget, and as a pitcher on the base- ball team, he did equally well. Russell Cummings At the close of this year, Cackle will have taken his twelfth monogram. This is a remarkable record for any High School boy. His work as end, forward, and pitcher has always been a high light here. Charlie Straub Charlie’s work has been mostly outstanding on the gridiron, but this year he invaded the basketball court and was a big success. He is also a steady on the diamond. In football, Charlie was a powerful linesman. Very few, if any plays were carried through him. Jack Zimmerman “Zimmie” has shown remarkable ability in his two years, having taken two letters in football, and one in basketball. His fiery charging left many an opponent wondering what happened and when. “Bert” Formwalt “Bert” started his first year by making both football and basketball teams. He promises to make history before he is through. Alexander Campbell “Zan”, “Pink” Campbell demonstrated what a light player could do in foot- ball. He played an excellent game both as end and safety man. Haywood Moreland Haywood returned to the field after three years in military school and suc- cessfully played end on the football team. Emory Lewis Emory aspires to do big things and he has done them for two years as for- ward on the basketball team. Spencer Bruce Spencer plays football and baseball and is a star in both. His passing is well above the average and, as a pitcher, he succeeds in making the fielders an ac- cessory, at least for a good part of the time. Richard Varner Dick has been a mainstay in the football line for two years. He could always be depended upon to open a hole or smother a hostile play. [ 46 ] Fred Dale “Daddy” is our first choice on base Number One. Seldom is a b all thrown so wild that he cannot scoop it up. Harry Deaver H arry handled the place of Quarterback with considerable skill in both of- fense and defense. He should be an excellent player next year with his expe- rience. Aubrey Foltz Aubrey was too light for football, but he made this up in basketball with liis accurate shooting and excellent passing. Kirk Swisher Kirk was finally persuaded to invade the football field and what a stir he created. He could be depended on to block the middle of the line in a manner that was discouraging to his opponents. Emory Lewis Carl Steidtman Roscoe Moore Unsung Heroes .. Manager Football Manager Basketball Manager Baseball The three boys mentioned above have carried out difficult jobs in a fine man- ner. They are to be congratulated on their excellent work and school spirit. [ 47 ] Harry BossErman, Cheer Leader Ct)c Cfteering Section T he high school organized a cheering section this year and elected Harry Bosserman as cheer leader. Several yells were practieed with much zest and enthusiasm including many antics from the leader. Unearthly noises were heard at the games, and it looked as if our school would really succeed in having an organized cheering team. The Echo boasted it, but the student body didn’t give its full support. How- ever, there is promise of a bigger and better cheering section next year, if every- one enters into the spirit of it. [ 48 ] Girls’ Basketball Margaret Lackey, Levina Mahane, Julia Dodson, Mary Elizabeth Deaver, Mildred Connevey, Margaret Moses (captain,), Frances McAlphin, Frances Morris. 0irl0’ ' 15a0feettjall of 1929 F or tlie first time in many years, the girls’ basketball team of L. H. S. has carried through a successful season. A great deal of this is due to Miss Ir- by, our efficient and resourceful coach, whose energetic backing, sound ad- vice, and good coaching helped us through many a hardship. We also owe to the track team a good amount of praise for their willingness to come to every practice and help in every way possible. Our first game with our ancient rival, Buena Vista High, on our own court, came out, much to their surprise, a tie of 17-17. Dissatisfied with this result, we played an additional ten minutes, wdiich ended with another tie of 18-18. Very much encouraged with our first success we returned the game in Buena Vista. Our score was, as before, an even hit of 24 -24. Contrary to our first game, neither team was anxious to change the score by further playing. Our next encounter, the Southern Seminary game, on their court, proved un- fortunate. In spite of the supreme efforts of the whole team, we received our first defeat with a score of 17-35. However, in the return game here, although the advantage was decidedly in our favor, in the first ending, the last ending proved less satisfactory. The score closed with 20-23. With our fighting spirit still burning, we next paid a visit to Buchanan High, only to find ourselves repulsed by a much superior team. The game ended with an unparalleled score of 12-55. [ 49 ] When the Buchanan team came to L. H. S. to return the game, we dealt with tliem more successfully. The splendid work of the team kept the score down to 22-36. Then came the Waynesboro High School game, on our court. This one proved the most exciting and tense of all. At the first ending, we stood 16-17 in our favor. The tide turned for a while so that when the last quarter came, we lacked two points of winning the game. A lucky goal, three seconds before the close of the game won us the victory of 20-21. However, our next game on their court brought disappointment. The sweat- ing grind of our team proved useless. The last game of the season closed with a score of 22-13 and a big feast at the Candy-Land Drug Store of Waynesboro. Line-Up Bach Forward Advanced Forward Jumping Center Side Center Bach Guard Advanced Guard Frances McAlpine Margaret Moses Julia Dodson Mildred Connevey Levina Mahane Frances Morris Results of Season Lexington 18 Lexington 2 1 Lexington 17 Lexington 20 Lexington 1 2 Lexington 22 Lexington 21 Lexington 22 Ruena Vista 18 Buena Vista 24 Southern Seminary 35 Southern Seminary 23 Buchanan 55 Buchanan 36 Waynesboro 20 Waynesboro 43 [ 50 ] Moar £ 0 OT sr c ii rSABfLDOMLD tARLSWOTN IP tVOST DEPBiiDABLE LEwmmmNE merr laird MOST LOQU iaous con cfiL ISABEL! PULLER HAPAf B05SEmR BEST MATURED mRQARETf105E5 UARErdOESEIfm MOST ACCOMMODBT MG LEUm MAHARE EnORL LEWIS MOST BEAUTIFUL mem warns MOST IRRlSiST BLE carlsteidthar JUUh MOST MOST FRIENDLY POPULAR mUAEEEmSfS MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED ERIOR ' l LEWIS THEMOST OF THE CLASS MOST MOST ' ATHLETIC ATHLETIC WKRRLTmSES ' RUSSEL cumms Loud Kn appreciation We, the members of the staif of the 1929 Crystal hereby take the opportunity to express our deepest gratitude : To Mrs. Tardy for her kind and loyal help. To Miss Owen for her patient and faithful aid. To Mr. Waddell for his genuine interest in all that concerns the Crystal. [ 54 ] ? • : BOLEY’S •J HIGH SCHOOL : • : HEADQUARTERS t BOOK STORE • : ? • Soda Sandwiches • ; • : Candy : ? • : School Supplies T • : T ? • « Athletic Goods ? • : ? i LEXINGTON, VA. THE CORNER, t ? ? ? INC. ? ? Judge — -“Why did you hit your husband with a chair?” Lady — -“I did it because I couldn’t lift the stove.” ? t 1 R. L. 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Campbell Trust Officer RESOURCES: Two Million Dollars “I’d like to see sometliing elieap in a straw hat.” “Certainly sir. Try this one on, sir, and the mirror’s on the left.” YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COURSE Will Be Complete When You Have Your Hair Trimmed at THE MODEL BARBER SHOP 0pp. RocJihridge Nat. Bank Hugh Williams Proprietor ROCKBRIDGE MOTOR CO., INC. DODGE and CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES LEXINGTON, VA. tc 2 5 I 1 3 o Ph G. . tj rt o, 0 5 2 o 3J 0) ty V CJ ' ll V o3 lf dJ 0 o3 u c 3 u o c 3 c5 u v rt X bo w G X u bo bo bo G X bo O N X X o o O O O o O 0 o o O o o 0 o 0 o o o 0 H H H H b- H h H o c« -o cS 0 o 55 o G “ G rt m o u bfi CQ be o ’V c cj t- G o U k4 CO rr V T3 ■’T O Ph Q c j G . 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Pultz, Cashier i • • ? • 1 Total Resources Over One Million Dollars I • i ? • l Students’ Savings Accounts Solicited t • • • 9 ■ RAPP vj. j. cr lomds MOTOR CO., Inc. MEAT MARKET OC!) C LEXINGTON QUALITY AND VIRGINIA SERVICE PHONE 523 ■ ■ • PHONES 81 — 288 Salesman — “How would you like a ‘Woman’s Home Companion’ ?’’ Old Maid — “I have been dying for one, come right in.” WE SELL COAL THAT WILL BURN HARPER AGNOR, Inc. Phones 177 - - 23 QUISENBERRY COINIPANY, Inc. Wholesale Grocers Radiolas Atwater Kents LEXINGTON, VA. ■ BUICK BUICK • PATTON’S WOODWARD’S TAXI SERVICE All Closed Cars No Trip Too Long ■ Drop in to Be Outfit- ted for the Summer Phone 303 Sales and Service Campaigns against ■ ■ the Fair Sex BUICK BUICK ■ ■ ' • ! He — “Would it be improper to kiss your hand?” She — “It would he decidedly out of place.” Electric Lamps Lamp Shades Card Tables Book Ends Rugs R. S. ANDERSON CO. TOLLEY’S TOGGERY For Smart Clothes Walk-Over Ide Shoes, Shirts Berg Hats Furnishings to Match Come to Sec Us B. C. TOLLEY 1 1 1 West Nelson St. Phone 1 64 • 1 i Grossman ' s WAYLAND i Successor to GORRELL 1 Weinberg’s DRUG CO. 1 « Ladies’ 1 • Ready-to- Wear Millinery Prescription j Shoes Druggists j i If It’s New We Have It i • Magazines, Candies j • Toilet Articles j 4 Phone 7 4 Fountain Pens • i 4 ■ • ■ Mr. Thompson — “Russel, what’s nothing?’’ Russel — “A footless stocking without any leg.’’ Clothing, Shoes, and 1 ' ■ ■ ■ ROCKBRIDGE Furnishing for the HARDWARE Young Fellow CO., Inc. •o ■ ■ REMEMBER: °(s%) “It’s the Cut of Your Clothes That Counts” FISHING TACKLE •O RIFLES J. M. MEEKS AND SPORTING LEXINGTON, VA. GOODS AFTER SCHOOL— WHAT? Whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, it won’t be long before you must choose a vocation or an advanced course of education. Whatever your choice or ambition, a nice eash reserve will be help- ful to you. A saving account will prove a greater aid than you can realize. Come in and talk it over. Flint — “What are you doing with that red lantern?” Pete Sensabaugh — “Oh, I just found it. Some careless fellow left it beside a hole in the road.” PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA WEINBERG’S MUSIC SHOP I Opposite New Theatre Shoe Hospital Exclusive VICTOR and COLUMBIA Agents We Save Your Sole Heel You and Dye for You a 9 NO. 3 NELSON ST. LEXINGTON, VA. AGNOR BROTHERS Successor to W. HAERY AGNOR General Merchandise Phones 36 and 76 GIVE US A CALL ACME PRINT SHOP Let Us Quote You Prices on All Kinds of Engravings TELEPHONE 146 First National Bank Bldg. Oscar L. Connevey Prop, LEXINGTON, VA. Homer — “Thirty days has September All the rest I can’t remember. Why bother me with this at all. For there’s a calendar on the wall.” NEW LYRIC ' Irwin Co., Inc. THEATRES Dry Goods S pecialists DIRECTION: Dexdale Silk Hosiery Shenandoah Valley Printzess Coats Theatres Munsingwear Silk and Rayon Undies ❖ : ■ Good Eats in the Grocery Ralph I. Daves Department Resident Manager ' ■ ' ■ Phones 1 23-59 • • Ready-to-Wear J. E. DEAVER 1 Clothes k SON 1 1 Clothiers - Furnishers t FOR • i • CHILDREN o • MISSES We Appreciate High ! • School Business I AND • LADIES 1 ' • i PHONE 25 i MASON’S DEAVER’S • STORE MAIN STREET | • MAIN STREET • Opposite Court Hous e j LEXINGTON, VA. i PHONE 170 i 4 i Isabel — “If Mr. Waddell walked in now. I’d kiss a pig.” Steidman — “Not if the pig saw you first.” BOYS— Let us start your heard. GIRLS— Let us shingle your head. JACKSON’S BARBER SHOP GUS. K. JACKSON, Prop. Lexington, Virginia ROCKBRIDGE STEAM LAUNDRY The Wife Savmg Station Price Always as Low as Quality Permits Phone 1 85 35 N. Main Street LEXINGTON, VA. Phones 1 26-426 O. W. Page Son Sanitary Meat Market FISH AND OYSTERS IN SEASON LEXINGTON, VA. PATRONIZE YOUR ADVERTISERS “ he ‘Hollywood of the 6ast” 3 ? “ 3 ? I ' HE town of Lexington used to boast of the title “The Athens of the South.” However, since the two Greek restaurants have moved away, it can no longer claim this distinction. There was so much dramatic talent going to waste in the school (especially after the Senior play) and the school board had so much money, it hit upon the idea of making Lexington the “Hollywood of the East.” The most up-to-date equipment was immediately ordered including “talkies,” color pho- tography, and a marvelous machine guaranteed to register the heat of blushes and the resistance of kisses. The following were chosen as the best of the season: James Marks and Emory Lewis “Brotherly Love” Kenneth Thompson and Marie Owen “The Lion and the Mouse” Julia Dodson and Carl Stiedtman “The Battle of the Sexes” The Office “A Bit of Heaven” Haywood Moreland “Bachelor’s Paradise” Buddy Beeton “Captain Swagger” Emory Lewis “The Singing Fool” The Civics Class “Gang War” Agnes Shaner “Get Your Man” jfaretoell As slow our ship her foaming track Against the wind was clearing, Her trembling pennant still look’d back. To that dear isle ’twas leaving. So loath we part from all we love. From all the links that bind us; So turn our hearts, wher’er we rove. To those we’ve left behind us. F. Moore. [ 70 ] AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS :K3R1D6E REGIONAL LIBRARY � 38 South Main Street Lexington.VA 24450-2316 1-540-453-4324 f gift! 0 4 2005