Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1940 volume:

t. ROCKBRIDGE REGIONAL LIBRARY 138 South Main Street Lexington, VA 24450-2316 1-540-463-4324 I VOLUME FIFTEEN THE CRYSTAL 1940 LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA If I I DEDICATION I N our hearts there can be nothing but genuine appreciation and love for the teacher in Room 13. Appreciation, because he has always been willing to give us his undivided attention and interested help whenever we needed it. Appreciation, because he has spent so much of his own spare time in work- ing for the general good of our school. Appreciation because he is so genuinely, so simply, and so perfectly school spirited. Appreciation because he has work- ed and toiled alongside us to compile this Crystal. Appreciation because he has made this and a number of preceding Crystals possible. Appreciation because he loves Crystals, understands what they mean to us, and is willing to struggle beside us for them. Love, because he is what he is. With the hope that we may some day repay him, the class of ' 40 dedicates this volume to KENNETH A. THOMPSON THE FACULTY Katharine G. Sieg, B. A., M. A. Lenoir-Rhyne College University of Virginia ENGLISH Mary E. Hamilton, B. A., M. A. Agnes Scott College University of South Carolina LATIN, ENGLISH Harrington Waddell, B. A. Washington and Lee University principal K. A. Thompson, B. S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute PHYSICS, mathematics Lovie P. Walker Lexington High School SECRETARY Martha E. Brame, B. S. Madison College history, athletics Lula B. Tardy, B. S. Madison College ENGLISH, SCIENCE, LATIN Page Four - The 1940 Crystal Mary Warwick Dunlap, B. S. Mary Washington College HOME ECONOMICS Agnes P. Adair COMMERCIAL COURSE Hilah Pendleton Moore Pine Manor Junior College TYPING E. Carlyle Lynch, Jr., B. A., M. A. Washington and Lee University MANUAL TRAINING F. Houston Harlow, B. A. Virginia Military Institute HISTORY, MATHEMATICS Stuart P. Brewbaker, B. S. Roanoke College MATHEMATICS, BIOLOGY, ATHLETICS ' ' ' iH Varina Asher Elliott, B. A. Westhampton College Certiflcat de La Sorbonne french, science Elsie Lucas Boykin, B. A. Martha Washington College Certificate University of London Library Science LIBRARIAN, HISTORY Mary Monroe Penick. B. M. Hollins College Graduate Institute of Musical Art, New York GLEE CLUB DIRECTRESS The 1940 Crystal - Page Five TO THE SCHOOL BOARD I F Lexington High School had such a thing as a newspaper, its Christmas issue might have had headlines running something like this: “School Board Gives Us Sound System.” Following would have been a very lengthy story concerning the technical merits of the amplifying system, its gen- eral usefulness, and, above all, our sincere appre- ciation on being the recipients of such a gift. It is too bad we could not thus express ourselves. Nevertheless, we do appreciate it and hope they understand. This system has caused a number of changes in our daily school lives. When we have an assembly, everyone can hear what is being said — not just the seniors. Our classmates are learning to speak through a “mike” without being afraid of the sound of their own voices emitting from above. At recess there is generally the music of some first-rate orchestra floating over the audi- torium to keep us from being too lonesome. At one time, there was even a little dancing allowed. In our classrooms, one has the feeling of wondering what new idea the teacher will conceive next with the aid of the victrola. Truly, our lives are not as they used to be. So allow us to take this opportunity to thank the School Board from the bottom of our hearts for this lovely gift and also for the numerous other kindnesses it has shown us. Mr. Stuart Moore’s resignation left a vacancy on the School Board which has not been filled. We regret that Mr. Moore found it necessary to resign, and we hope he will find it possible to return someday. However, we appreciate the efficient services given by Chairman Charles S. Glasgow and Mrs. William A. Adair. THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1940 Colors: Blue and Silver Flower: Red Rose Motto: In ourselves our future lies SAMUEL CLAYTON WILLIAMS “sam” Basketball 1-2-3-4; Football 1-2-3-4 (Co-Captain) ; Baseball 1-2-3-4;; Monogram Club 2-3-4 (Vice-President); Dramatic Club 4; U-Name-It 1; Amateur Revue 3; Glee Club 1; Hallowe’en Party 4; Freshman Committee 4; President of Class 4. Sammy; tall, dark, handsome, congenial, mischievous, well dressed ... a lot of fun ... a whiz on the traps . . . popular . . . outstanding in football. Mix these elements with common sense and cheerfulness and we have Sammy. He’s planning to follow in the footsteps of his Dad, and he will fill them well. EDWIN GRAHAM ADAIR, JR. “eddy” “nick” Amateur Revue 1; Crystal Staff 2-3-4; manager of Crystal Store 3-4; Executive Committee 2-4; Monogram Club 4; Football (Manager) 4; Junior Class President. Eddy; often known as “Adder” . . . short, dark, ... an unusually popular boy with the students upon whom he showers no small part of his good nature . . . mainstay of the Crystal Store since his freshman year ... a shrewd business man . . . out to get the ads. THOMAS D. AGNOR “tom” Tom; studious, quiet, good natured , . . so fond of school that he hasn’t missed a day since his freshman year . . . always threatening to skip, but never getting around to it . . . bright smile, endearing him to all of us. HAZEL AMOLE Dramatic Club 4; Glee Club 2-4. Blond, quiet and sweet. To strangers she may appear to possess little sense of humor, but those knowing her find that she uses a well selected vocabulary and lively conversation ... a real student but still no bookworm . . . respected by the teachers as well as her classmates. ISABEL BURNHAM ANDERSON “izzy” Glee Club 2-3-4 (accompanist) ; French Club 4 (President) Echo Staff 3; Crystal Staff 4; Hallowe ' en Committee 4. Flying pigtails . . . soft grey eyes ... a sweet disposition . . . a willingness to help anyone at anytime . . . marvelous sense of humor . . . attentiveness in class . . . straight A’s . . . a sensitive, “little girl” mouth . . . love of Europe. That’s “Izzy,” and we adore her for it. Page Eight - The 1940 Crystal ELEANOR BRADY ARMSTRONG “cheery” Glee Club 1-2-3-4. Dramatic Club 4. No one meeting Eleanor can fail to be impressed with her good humor, her honesty of purpose and her force of character. Her pleasing personality, and her cheerful smile have won for her many friends. She gets all the fun possible out of life, puts much into it, and manages to combine work with play. LUCIE KATHRYN BAKER “el-kay-bee” Glee Club 1-2-3: Executive Committee 3; Basketball 4; Echo Staff 4. Gentle, sweet tempered, lovely and dear. Possesses a head full of brains, has school spirit, likes music, crazy about sports, has courage, not afraid to undertake any- thing, even Virgil. An old-fashioned girl in a modern setting. HELEN VIRGINIA BARE “BESSIE” A bundle of femininity, with a desire to be a nurse . . . righteously indignant at the nickname “Bessie.” A lady well versed in the art of giving banquets, having been a member of the Dilettante Club ... a French enthusiast ... all this with a dash of sparkle and a generous portion of person- ality give you Helen. CHARLES WILLIAM BARGER, JR. “CHARLIE” Hallowe’en Committee 4. Barger; dependable, neat . . . ardent lover of convert- ibles. He and the wind are synonymous. Possesses a mathe- matical mind . . . knows all about mixing concrete and building houses . . . will have all the contracts to build love nests for the class of 1940. The 1940 Crystal - Page Nine KENTON BLAIR BENNINGTON “CATHERINE” Kenton; better known as “Catherine” . . . red hair, “over- fed convexity” . . . first to appear in white shoes . . . great facility in the art of blushing. Good luck, Kenton, and we hope you ' ll have much success in life. EVELYN ELIZABETH BROWN “evie” Basketball 1-2; Monogram Club 2-3-4; Glee Club 2-3-4; Amateur Revue 3; Dramatic Club 4. Beautiful hair, pretty soprano voice, loves to talk . . . furnishes music while we eat . . . takes a lot to make her mad even though her hair is red. She’s the type you don’t forget. The most of the best to you, Evelyn. MARGARET ELLEN CARTER “muggie” Dilettante Club 2-3; Library Club 1. Little, the senorita type . . . pretty brown eyes . . . carefree. She possesses a personality that attracts her to many, and we are sure she will have many friends and a happy life always. DABNEY CLARK CARVER, IV “STEVE” Basketball 2; French Club 4; Echo Staff 4; Hallowe’en Committee 4; Dramatic Club 4. “Steve” adopted L. H. S. as his Alma Mater in his sopho- more year. Polite . . . has a majestic stride . . . dexterity in skipping classes . . . extraordinary ability in writing . . . Miss Sieg’s pride and joy . . . will live in our memories as “Good King Wenceslas.” Page Ten - The 1940 Crystal NORA WANDA CASH “NORA” Dilettante Club 3-4. Nora’s grades are always above the average. She has a good sense of humor, and is liked by all of her classmates. To us she’s worth her weight in gold, being the only Cash in school. JESSE FRED CAULEY, JR. “jeff” Football 2-3; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Mono- gram Club 1-2-3-4; French Club 4. To “Jeff” Cauley, we wish a great success in the sports world which he admires so much. Jesse has been a regular participant in almost every sport, as you can see by his grand record above, since his freshman year. Because of Jesse’s personality, wit and unselfishness, he’s very popular among his friends. ARTHUR GRAHAM CHITTUM “graham” Although Graham doesn’t have much to say, what he does say is worth listening to. Good natured, a splendid student in both mechanical drawing and Manual Training, Graham has won the respect of both students and faculty of L. H. S. because of his skillfulness. ADOLPH WILLIAM CLARK “buster” Echo Staff 4; Hallowe’en Committee 4. Small industrious, dark complexioned . . . rather timid, studious, dependable, intelligent. These traits plus others go to make up “Buster,” a person of whom the class of ’40 can be justly proud. The 1940 Crystal - Page Eleven DOROTHY NICA CLEMMER “dot” Basketball 1-2-3-4; Monogram Club 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2; Echo Staff 4. Attractive, tall, brown locks, and big brown eyes . . . that’s “Dot.” Fascinating ... a good basketball player . . . likes social life, especially dancing and swimming, excellent music student . . . outstanding in all she does with plenty of personality to help her. RUTH ELOISE COFFEY “ruthie” Basketball 1-4; Monogram Club 1-2-3-4. No one in L. H. S. could miss Ruth’s best dressed ap- pearance. This is a happy-go-lucky girl who could even make Mr. Thompson laugh. Students of L. H. S., get acquaint- ed with this bunch of fun! Ruthie, keep letting the sun shine on your attitude, and your marriage will be successful. FRANCES JEANETTE CONNER “fanny” Dilettante Club 2-3. Frances, known by many as Fanny, is a quiet litte girl who rides the yellow bus. Having a friendly nature, she is liked by everyone who knows her and will not be soon forgotten by her friends. Her ambition is to be a bookkeeper, and we wish her the best of luck during a long happy life. LUCILLE FREEMAN CRIST “teenie” A star on anybody’s basketball team ... an attractive, not too quiet and not too loud, personality. Know her and you’ll like her. Beautiful light brown hair, always well-kept. How could a girl like this fail? Page Twelve - The 1940 Crystal VIRGINIA STEVENS DEAVER “ginny” U-Name-It I; Basketball 1; Echo Staff (Editor-in-Chief ) 3; Crystal St aff (Editor-in-Chief) 4; Executive Committee 4; Glee Club 4; Monogram Club 1-2-3-4; (Secretary-Treasurer 2-3). Brilliant in studies . . . our public speaker . . . leader in school organizations . . . strange fondness for V. M. I. Dreamy at times, particularly after a V. M. I. dance. Quick mind, always eager to solve trick problems . . . poise . . . tact. We are expecting great things of you in years to come. MARILYN JANE ELLIS “lynn” Glee Club 3-4; Echo Staff 4; Library 4; Hallowe’en Com- mittee 4. Twinkling eyes . . . elfish grin . . . that’s “Lynn.” Another one of those All American Army Girls with friends in all corners of the earth. Not just one who gets around in the social world, but one who also does her share of work. We can’t say she’s the domestic type, but maybe he’ll be able to afford a cook. CHARLES DAVID FIREBAUGH “red” A fiery head of hair ... a decided talent for drawing . . . quiet personality with a few wise cracks sprinkled here and there. He may be a little hard to enthuse” on some subjects, but just get one he likes and he’ll show you. There’s no stopping him then. He’ll go a long way on his common sense. RALPH GLENWOOD FITCH, JR. “cassanova” “brute” Football 2-3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Baseball 3-4; Monogram Club 3-4. If you happen to see a boy in the halls talking to three or four girls, that’s R. G. Although he is friendly to everyone, he is especially fond of the girls. Bushy hair, nice clothes, and mischievousness are R. G.’s characteristics. He has always taken an active part in each of the three sports. Vale, R. G. The 1940 Crystal - Page Thirteen MARJORIE VIRGINIA FITZPATRICK “MARJORIE” Hall of Fame 3; Amateur Revue 3; Echo Staff 3-4. Tall, slender, pretty . . . long, luscious lashes spread thickly over sparkling grey eyes, causing masculine hearts to flutter. One of the most talented among us . . . can draw anything she wants to. Lover of the 4-H Club, especially the state course at Blacksburg. AGNES PRESTINE FIX “aggie” We find “Aggie,” better known as Agnes, a true and sincere friend but one a little moody at times. Usually though, we And her with a smile and a cheerful word, always bursting to tell you something funny that you enjoy r s much as she does. JUANITA MAY HESS “nita” Glee Club 1-2; Echo Staff 3; Crystal Staff 4. Us “dumb” ones worship her. Book sense, common sense, dependability, readiness to help. Put them all together and you couldn’t fail to see Juanita. She has a love for V. M. I. . . . a personality . . . friends . . . she’s sincere, and in our esti- mation she’s A-1. RAYMOND MILTON HICKMAN “pluck” Basketball 1-2-3-4 (Captain 4); Baseball 2-4; Monogram Club 2-3-4; Cheerleader 4; Crystal Staff 4. Witty, popular ... an excellent basketball player . . . a foremost exponent of school spirit . . . and a good circu- lation manager. “Pluck” has made himself famous at L. H. S. and we hope his fame won’t end here. Page Fourteen - The 1940 Crystal RAYMOND LEE HIGGINS “kitty” “cuz” Football 1-2-3; Basketball 1; Monogram Club 3-4. “Cuz,” as most people call him, always seems to have that slick, black hair of his just in the right place. He is well dressed and neat in his appearance. A good sport . . . an athlete . . . and a friend. “Cuz” is well thought of by his classmates and teachers. JAMES CALVIN KIDD “bus” Football 2-3-4; Monogram Club 4; U-Name-It 1; Amateur Revue 3. “Bus,” tall, big feet, not bad looking . . . has a way with the girls . . . usually needs a shave . . . tells good “fish” tales . . . congenial. He’s planning to go to Erskine or W. L. U. and take up flying. Let’s hope he always makes a three-point landing. MAMIE KATHERINE KINKAID “mae” Basketball 1-2; Monogram Club 1-2. Tall, blonde, good figure . . . Rice’s has a strange fascina- tion for her . . . she’s often late . . . and has a time keeping finger nails short enough to type. We wish you success in your stenographic career. WILLIAM WILLIS KITCHEN, JR. “bill” Echo Staff (co-editor) 4; Hallowe’en Committee 4; Base- ball (manager) 4. Coming to us from Newport News in his Junior year. Bill immediately became prominent in school activities. He served as co-editor of the Echo in his Senior year and per- formed his duties well. He’s looking forward to entering V. M. I. Dependable, studious, good natured . . . Bill, in our estimation, has played his part well. The 1940 Crystal - Page Fifteen DEAN HOB KNICK “dean” Tall . . . humorous in a good-natured way . . . seldom at school in hunting season. Dean always has a lot of stories to tell. He’s Mr. Lynch ' s first class assistant. We hope your ability in carpentry will carry you far. FRANCES DOREEN KNICK “FRANCES” Dilettante Club 3-4. A good all-around girl and not bad looking . . . bashful, little ... a real student . . . ambitious to become a book- keeper . . . always does more than her share of the work when called upon. We admire you, Frances. BEVERLY LANGHORNE “bev” “doc” Glee Club (Vice-President) 4; Hallowe’en Committee 4; Cheerleader 4; Dilettante Club 4; Echo Staff 4; Dramatic Club 4. Brown eyes that laugh when she smiles . . . one of those rare personalities . . . can talk to anyone about anything . . . a great person for scheming. She was a newcomer but made friends quickly and easily. Not one of those strictly dainty, feminine types, but the boys like her as much as the girls. ELISABETH PAXTON LOCHER “liz” “mouse” Basketball 3-4; Library Committee 2-3; Honor Committee 2; Monogram Club 3-4; Echo Staff 3; Crystal Staff 4; Hallowe’en Committee 4; French Club 4. Personality plus and oodles of friends. We love her dearly and her charm never ends. Stylish . . . sweet- tempered . . . cheery . . . true. Likes basketball, dancing, swimming and fun. We’re in doubt as to whether or not she’s a glamour girl, but she’s “Liz” and we’re all rooting for her. Don’t fail us, girlie. Page Sixteen - The 1940 Crystal LOUISE VIRGINIA LOTTS “LOUISE” Glee Club 2-3-4. Dark brown eyes and hair, quiet, easy going . . . reads everything . . . active member of Glee Club . . . just a little shy. This is Louise Lotts. ALFRED CALVIN MILLER “ALFRED” Echo Staff 4. As everyone knows Alfred is very fond of bright neckties, and all the girls think his hair is beautiful. He’s an interest- ing boy to talk to, and he always helps with the discussion in his various classes. He’s a good student and has a way of making everyone like him. MARY ELIZABETH MOORE “libby” Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Amateur Revue 3; Dilettante Club 2-3. Flaming red hair, a sweet smile, gracious manner ... a dependable, understanding friend ... a loyal Glee Cluber and a wonderful Home-Ecer . . . lots of stories of sister Lu’s wedding . . . top this off with a fondness for Browns- burg, and you have our “Libby.” NORVELLE WOODY MOSES “pete” Amateur Revue 3; Basketball 3; Executive Committee 3-4; President of Student Body 4; Dramatic Club 3-4. Frizzled hair, crazy laugh, twinkling eyes . . . “Pete” Moses just went by. His ability to act has been proved in the numerous plays he’s taken part in. As President o f Student Body, he accomplished much in supporting the con- stitution. This leadership will gain him much in his forth- coming life. He wants to be a doctor, so here’s to his medical future! The 1940 Crystal - Page Seventeen JOHN HOUSTON McCLUNG “johnny” Crystal Staff 1; Basketball 1-2; Football 3-4; Monogram Club 4; U-Name-lt 1; Hallowe’en Party 4. Long lashes, sleepy eyes, ability for arguing, tall, good understanding, scientific mind . . . Johnny is planning to enter V. M. I. next year. L. H. S. will miss him, but our loss is V. M. I.’s gain. RUBY MARIE McCORMICK “PEGGY” Basketball 1-2-3-4; Monogram Club 1-2-3-4; Cheerleader 2-4; Dilettante Club 2; Echo Staff 3-4; Amateur Revue 3; Dramatic Club 4. One who knows Ruby thinks of her for her sports- manship and ability in basketball and for her grand cheer leading. For you. Ruby, we may wish only one thing . . . that success, happiness, and friendship of others will remain with you in the future as it has throughout your high school career. JUANITA ESTELLE McKEMY “JUANITA” Basketball 2-3; Monogram Club 3; Glee Club 2. Friendly, polite, reserved, helpful, happy-go-lucky; fond- ness for swing music . . . likes to wear red ... an active member of the Glee Club . . . Who is it? . . . Juanita McKemy. CLOETTA MARIE NICELY “EDDIE” Dilettante Club 3; Amateur Revue 3. To know Cloetta is to admire her ... a swell person and a true friend with just enough dignity and quietness. Some- where she has learned to defeat her difficulties with a smile, for her originality and dependability show it. Page Eighteen - The 1940 Crystal ELLEN STANHOPE NICELY “nape” Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Dramatic Club 4. Noted for her wit and humor . . . always smiling . . . a good-natured chatterbox . . . seldom misses a Glee Club rehearsal . . . blonde . . . first to introduce new fads, such as wearing odd socks. JAMES LEONARD PERKINSON, JR. “perk” Hallowe’en Party 4; Dramatic Club 4. Although he posed as a “dead man” in the Hallowe’en Party, “Perk” is very much alive. He takes a great deal of interest in the social activities of the school, is very ac- commodating, and always has a “Bob Burns” story to tell. Although he has not been with us our entire four years, he has earned his place in the Class of ’40. LEONA ALBERTA PLOGGER “leona” Library Committee 1-2-3. Leona; conscientious, neat . . . one of the most serious in our class ... is interested in a secretarial career. Where there’s a will there’s a way, and if there is a way, Leona will find it. ELIZABETH WILLETTA PULTZ “lisby” “lib” Glee Club 2-3-4; Dilettante Club 2-3. Quiet, modest, unassuming, willing, dependable . . . Eliz- abeth is well-liked by her classmates and teachers. She is planning to be either a dietitian or a teacher, and we wish her success in the field which she chooses for her career. The 1940 Crystal - Page Nineteen PAULINE LINDSAY PURVIS “PAULINE Dilettante Club 2-3; Echo Staff 3. Pauline; a ready helper, a pleasing personality . . . neat- ness in her work and appearance . . . outstanding in her classes. She has been an active member of the Dilettante Club, and has proved in many ways that she will always be proud of L. H. S. PAUL McCLUNG REID “bill” Football 3-4; Monogram Club 2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4. Paul’s good sportsmanship and ability have proved him an invaluable athlete to the school. The possessor of a good sense of humor and the ability to take a joke well, Bill is one of the most popular boys in his class. ROBERT HUTCHESON SEAL “lew seal” “bobby” Glee Club 1; U-Name-It 1; Amateur Revue 3; Hallowe’en Party 4; Library Club 3-4; Dramatic Club 3-4; Echo Staff 3; Crystal Staff 4; Freshman Committee 4. An outstanding student ... a foremost exponent of wit ... a winning personality . . . medium height, medium hair, and medium jokes . . . Bobby is one of the most out- standing gentlemen (?) ever to pass through the aged and learned portals of L. H. S. He will probably be a “Mink” next year, and we wish him success. MARY ELIZABETH SHANER “lib” Glee Club 4. Dark hair, beautiful brown eyes, a trusting manner . . . friendly disposition. Although two of her high school years were spent elsewhere, Elizabeth’s ambition has always been to graduate from L. H. S. Her desire is to become a phar- macist . . . we know she has the prescription to fulfill it. Page Twenty - The 1940 Crystal GLADYS CATHERINE SMITH “GLADYS” Shy, good natured ... an envy of many when report time comes around. Her ability for learning is proven by the fact that while most of us are grumbling through the regular high school course, Gladys has completed, along with this, the business course. Best of luck, Gladys. JULIAN POLK STUART SMITH II “STU” “swish” Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Football 2; Monogram Club 3-4; (President 4); Echo Staff 3; Dramatic Club 3; Glee Club 1; Amateur Revue 3; Hallowe’en Committee 3; French Club 4 (Secretary). “Stu”; short, dark ... a natural athlete, outstanding in basketball, baseball, and making wise cracks . . . he’s in- terested in girls and in being a state trooper . . . this ought to be a very plausible trade for “Stu” (the girls have him on the go anyway) . Here’s to your success, “Stu,” keep the ole ball rolling. MAE BELL SMITH “MAE bell” Glee Club 1-2; Home Economics 3-4. Mae Bell’s pleasing personality and friendly disposition make her a favorite among her friends. A sense of humor . . . likes to make her own clothes . . . she’s outstanding in mechanical drawing and gives the boys plenty of competition. JOE WOMELDORF SPENCER “joe” Joe; sometimes quiet, usually not . . . detests the exercise of walking . . . and so, much to the joy of his friends, he not only rides himself but rides them also. Short, blonde and happy, Joe has always been a bright spot in our classes. He’s a good driver, and we are certain that he will drive straight throughout his life. The 1940 Crystal - Page Twenty-one ■ MARY JUANITA STANLEY “nita” Glee Club 2-3-4; Library Club 3-4; Echo Staff 4. Juanita has lovely brown hair, and a charming smile that radiates a sweet personality. She is an active member of several clubs in school and stands well in her classes. Her marvelous diction and ability to read fast will be a great asset to her in the future. CLEORA ELIZABETH STEIN “ho-gie” Glee Club 1 -2-3-4; Amateur Revue 3; Dramatic Club 4. Tops in singing and dancing . . . glowing smile ... an Irish twinkle in her eyes . . . makes friends with her cheer- ful “hell-o.” Mary Monroe will have trouble finding someone to fill her place as one of the leading altos in the Glee Club. LURTY F. STRAUB, JR. “lurty” Lurty is a quiet little fellow . . . liked by all. Although he is quite weak in French, his craftsmanship is excellent. His common sense and interests in forestry should take him far. NANCY SAVILLE TOLLEY “nance” Glee Club 1; Echo Staff 4. One glance at our dark-eyed, dark-haired senior, Nance, will impress anyone that she is one of the most attractive girls in L. H. S. Those who haven’t had the pleasure of her acquaintance should regret it. We know, Nance, with her willing and winsome way, will go far. Page Twenty-Two - The 1940 Crystal ELLA BANKS WEATHERS “ELLA banks” “bored” U-Name-It 1; Dilettante Club 2-3; Glee Club 3; Amateur Revue 3; Echo Staff (co-editor) 4. Dark, petite, vivacious, witty . . . with a talent for music and writing . . . loves Georgia, Massanetta and dancing . . . is popular, a regular Southern belle ... is an honor student but loves a good time. That’s Ella Banks. KATHRYN FLORENCE WEEKS “KATHRYN” Glee Club 2, Basketball 1-2-3. Calm, placid manner . . . dosen’t believe in crossing bridges before she comes to them . . . dark hair and eyes, rather on the plump side . . . but we like her that way. GERTRUDE THORNHILL WRIGHT “gertie” “trudie” “gert-rude” Glee Club 3-4; Dramatic Club 3-4; Crystal Staff 4; F rench Club 4; Hallowe’en Committee 4. Blonde, attractive, definitely friendly and good natured. Likes dancing . . . possesses a radiant smile that wows ’em . . . and is a truly loyal friend. Best of luck in everything you undertake, Gertrude. MITCHELL ZIMMERMAN “mitch” “Mitch,” as you probably know him, is as good-natured and as well liked as any boy in school. He will not leave your memory for a long time, if ever; for remember the class of ’40, and remember Mitchell Zimmerman. The 1940 Crystal - Page Twenty -Three CLASS HISTORY O N September twelfth, nineteen hundred thirty-six, about one hundred freshmen assembled in the auditorium of Lexington High School. That was we, making our debut into high school society. Now, even though we have lost many of our original classmates, we constitute the largest class ever to graduate from that society. Even before our feeling of newness had worn off, we elected Bobby Gaines as our freshman class president, and we sent Pat Fletcher and Taddy Robertson to represent us on the Executive Committee. Our present sys- tem of allowing each teacher to teach in his own home room, except for study hall keeping, was inaugurated; so we didn’t have to hunt all over the building for our next period teachers — we just had to find her home room. Finally we became accustomed to the curriculum and even helped in a few mob scenes (classroom scenes, to you) in the show, “U-Name-It.” Mrs. F. W. Joseph coached girls’ basketball that season and quite a few of us went out to help all we could. Mrs. Tardy organized the Glee Club, and later Mrs. Ramey took over its direction. In the spring, we bade a fond farewell to Miss Alice Constance Moore, who had taught us History I and Latin I, and to “Bim” Moseley, Mr. Waddell’s secretary. The next fall found us back again, fresh as ever, so we elected Taddy Robertson class president and Liz Locher and Eddy Adair to the Executive Committee. With us came three new faculty members. Miss Brame, Miss Dunlap, and Lovie Parrent, Mr. Waddell’s new secretary. The Home Eco- nomics Department was begun under the direction of Miss Dunlap, and we were the first class who could take the course during the proper years. Miss Dunlap, however, was the victim of an unfortunate accident and didn’t come to school until the beginning of the second semester. Mrs. Harry Tardy substituted for her. Mrs. Carter Hanes had charge of the Glee Club. The boys’ basketball team went to the South Atlantic Tournament held at Washington and Lee, and we joined in with the rest of the student body to gi ve them our whole-hearted support, but they lost. For the first time since Monogram Club dances had been given, we were allowed to hold them in our own gym that year. We had an efficient rules committee and loads of fun. That was a red letter year in the history of L. H. S. That spring we bade farewell to Mr. R. H. Woodson, our beloved coach, who taught us Algebra I and Biology. Again autumn found us bouncing back to the lil red school house (wish it were covered with ivy) , and we heartily welcomed Mr. Lynch (with his Manual Training Department) and Mr. Brewbaker to take Mr. Woodson’s place. We reelected Taddy Robertson as class president, but he left us in order to go to school in Washington, so we chose Eddy Adair to take his place. We were represented on the Honor Committee by Norvelle Moses and Lucie Baker. Some of the members of our class were on Lexington’s First Unbeaten Football Team, so we consider that we contributed somewhat to CONTINUED ON PAGE 53 Page Twenty-jour - The 1940 Crystal CLASS WILL OF 1940 CLAUSE I I, Eddy Adair, will my love for women to Bobby Mish. I, Tom Agnor, leave my quiet nature to Kathleen Engleman. I, Hazel Amole, bequeath my queenly stride to Herbert Hamric. I, Isabel Anderson, will my pigtails to Louise Latham. I, Eleanor Armstrong, leave my chatterbox nature to George Harris. I, Lucie Baker, bequeath my extra pounds to Juanita Williams. I, Helen Bare, will my ability to drive to John Faison. I, Charles Barger, leave my fresh-air limousine to Jimmy Johenning. I, Kenton Bennington, bequeath my pink complexion to “Ibby” Phalen. I, Evelyn Brown, will my fiery red hair to Nitza Macheras. I, Mar garet Carter, leave my reserved nature to my little sister, Stella. I, Dabney Carver, bequeath my “Esquirish” stroll to Bewley Goforth. I, Nora Cash, will my bright eyes to Billy Fitzpatrick. I, Jesse Cauley, leave my mathematical mind to Mary Carrington Owen. I, Graham Chittum, bequeath my ability as a carpenter to “Ears” Tetlow. I, Adolph Clark, will my dependability to Ralph Womeldorf. I, Dorothy Clemmer, leave my friendly smile to Emily Wise. I, Ruth Coffey, bequeath my Sunday dress to Ann Twombly. I, Frances Conner, will to Emily Kyle Ainsworth my timidity. I, Lucille Crist, leave my bonny brown locks to Emmaline Gillock. I, Virginia Deaver, will my white shoes to anyone who can keep them clean. I, Marilyn Ellis, will my ability to flatter to Anne Cooke. I, David Firebaugh, leave my “ball of Are” to George Macheras. I, R. G. Fitch, bequeath my numerous dates to Jim Bradley. I, Marjorie Fitzpatrick, will my good looks to Lillie Macheras. I, Agnes Fix, leave my bass voice in choral reading to “Sonny” Blain. I, Juanita Hess, leave my interest in page boy bobs to my sister Mary. I, “Pluck” Hickman, will my school spirit to next year’s Student Body. I, Raymond Higgins, leave my cheerfulness to Frank Neofotis. I, James Kidd, bequeath my gigantic feet to Marie Robert. I, Mae Kinkaid, will my good figure to Lucy Saunders. I, Bill Kitchen, leave my excess energy to Allen Langhorne. I, Dean Knick, bequeath my fur jacket to Gretchen Weaver. I, Frances Knick, will my spotless complexion to Frances Ellis. I, “Bev” Langhorne, leave my height to Marian Jean Blain. I, “Liz” Locher, bequeath my pigeon toes to Bobby Moore. I, Louise Lotts, will my Current Events reports to Frances Fix. I, Alfred Miller, leave to “Nub” Fletcher my squeaky boots. I, Elizabeth Moore, bequeath my costume jewelry to Madeline Knick. I, Norvelle Moses, will my “death wagon” to the unlucky passenger. I, John McClung, leave my inferiority complex to Joe Moffatt. I, Ruby McCormick, bequeath my “L’s” to Lucy Barger. The 1940 Crystal - Page Twenty-five I, Juanita McKemy, will to Jean Clemmer my colorful appearance. I, Cloetta Nicely, leave my blond locks to Richard Miller. I, Stanhope Nicely, bequeath my heavy weight to Gladys Reid. I, Leonard Perkinson, will my radical view points to J. T. Hickman. I, Leona Plogger will my love for John Faison to his little brother Billy. I, Elizabeth Pultz, will the dents in the fender of my car to Mary Morrison. I, Pauline Purvis, leave my daily rides to school to “Art” Anderson. I, Paul Reid, bequeath my locker to “Pig” Walker. I, Bobby Seal, will my “Joe College” appearance to Alfred Hutton. I, Nancy Tolley, leave my Dramatic club membership to Pauline Frost. I, Gladys Smith, will my sad brown eyes to Leola Knick. I, “Swish” Smith, leave my conservative ties to Garland Daniel. I, Mae Belle Smith, bequeath my desire to be Mrs. to Adrienne Hinty. I, Joe Spencer, will my physique to Billy Stanley. I, Juanita Stanley, leave my long hours in the library to Mary Sue Ebeling. I, Cleora Stein, bequeath my gray hairs to Chapman Lauderdale. I, Lurty Straub, will my slick black hair to Lydia Painter. I, Ella Banks Weathers, will my good behavior on dates to “Koonah” Kidd. I, Katherine Weeks, will my oriental look to Madame Chiang Kai-Shek. I, Sam Williams, leave my seamanship (a girl in every port) to Joe Magee. I, Gertrude Wright, bequeath my sparkling teeth to Mary Jane Bosserman. I, “Mitch” Zimmerman, will my “Grandpa” stride to next year’s water boy. To Miss Adair, we leave a class of girls with short finger nails. To Mrs. Boykin, we will the hope for a suitable day for library meetings. To Miss Brame, we will a reserved seat and Coca-Cola in Way land’s. To Mr. Brewbaker, we leave students anxious to attend baseball games. To Miss Dunlap, we will a class that can use scissors without dulling them. To Miss Elliott, we will a warm home room. To Miss Hamilton, we leave a dictionary that lists “appendectomy.” To Mr. Harlow, we bequeath another “Nick” to run the amplifying system. To Mr. Lynch, we will a home room of “men” instead of “mice.” To Miss Sieg, we leave some half-hour periods for her Dramatic Club. To Mrs. Tardy, we will a Study Hall that isn’t full of “scalawags.” To Mr. Thompson, we bequeath an Algebra class that does its assignments. To Mr. Waddell, we will a plane so that he may fly to Newfoundland. To Lovie, we leave a helper to look after the teachers. To Matt, we bequeath a tea wagon to put his trash in. To Ari Mell, we will a basketful of new topics for conversation with Matt. To THE Student Body, we leave the hope that they will cooperate with the Student Government and participate in social activities of the school. CLAUSE II CLAUSE III Witnesseth: Gertrude Wright Eddy Adair Signed: Elisabeth Locher Bobby Seal April 15, 1940 Page Twenty-six - The 1940 Crystal Emily Ainsworth Martha Alphin Arthur Anderson Merle Armstrong Harold Ayres Ruth Ayres Jim Bradley Lorraine Busick Eloise Clemmer Anne Cooke Beatrice Craft Halstead Dunlap Dorothy Engleman Junior Kathleen Engleman Frances Fix Delia Fix Jane Fuller Emmaline Gillock Etta Hartlas Herbert Hamric Mary Hess Garland Irvine Bobby Irvine Norman Irvine Jimmy Johenning Annie Kirk Kidd Class Jane Knapp Leola Knick Alice Lotts George Macheras Lillie Macheras Joe Magee Richard Miller Bobby Moore Mildred Moore Mary Morrison Hilah McCormick Charles McCoy George Nelson Frank Neofotis Lydia Painter Mary E. Phalen Ann Twombly Dan Tetlow Jimmy Tyree Lucy Saunders Forrest Walker Earle Wilhelm Irma Whitmore Juanita Williams Emily Wise Ralph Womeldorf The Junior Class is proud to have had its finger in a few things at L. H. S. When we were freshmen the Home Economics Department was started under Miss Dunlap. Dances were held in our own gym. Our Soph- omore year rolled by with a few additions such as: Manual Training installed; the Echo revived; and two new teachers, Mr. Lynch, head of the Manual Training Department, and Mr. Brewbaker, teacher and ath- letic coach. That same year we were all puffed with pride to have Forrest Walker, George Macheras and John Faison as players from our class on our first undefeated football team. This year has not been especially eventful except for the installation of the loud-speaking system. We hope to carry on the traditions of the class before us by giving a Junior-Senior Prom at the end of year. — Koonah Kidd The 1940 Crystal - Page Twenty-Seven Sophomore 0ass Adele Adkins Reid Agnor, Jr. Peggy Alhin William Alphord John Ayres Hazel Bennington Stanton Blain Randall Bosserman Raymond Bosserman Herbert Brogan Elsie Adelaide Brown June Carter Aelise Clinebell Garland Daniel Amelia Daves Clarence Dunlap Mary Sue Ebeling Jane Engleman William Fitzpatrick Bewley Goforth George Harris Ora W. Hartbarger Adrienne Hinty Meta Hughes Helen Keller Mary Lillian Knick Mary A. Lauck Virginia Leech Martha Lotts William Magee Clara Miller Robert Mish Joe Moffatt Sue McCorkle William McCown Ellen McCoy Mary McCullough Mary McDaniel Virginia Niceley Hazel O’Connor Mary C. Owen Gordon Reid Eleanor Smith Nellie Smith Pearl Smith Marie Tolley Helen Truslow Gretchen Weaver Francis Welles John Welles Phil Withrow Safely past our first year, and considering ourselves greatly matured, our class of ’42 reentered L. H. S. in September with high spirits in spite of the fact that staring us in the face was what former students call the most difficult year in high school, with such subjects as Historyll, Latin II, and Algebra II. Final exams sent some of us back to the Freshman Class, but we gained new classmates from the Juniors by the same route. At the beginning of the year, the class elected William Fitzpatrick as its president, and Peggy Alphin and William Magee as members of the Executive Committee, in December we collaborated with the Seniors to issue the first copy of the Echo. Soon came Christmas and the longest holiday of the school year, but when we returned, we walked “into the jaws of death,” for waiting at the door was the dreaded demon, examina- tions. The “weeping wall” was patronized constantly for a week, but then back came the smiles. Another six weeks of hard (?) work and our efforts were rewarded by the appearance of reports; in fact, many were made more attractive by the addition of a few red lines. March arrived and while we watched and laughed. Seniors hurried around writing theses. Another fine holiday, Easter, has come and gone, and we now have only our final examinations barring the way to the Junior Class. — Stanton Blain Page Twenty-Eight - The 1940 Crystal ‘freshman Qlass Alice Agnor Charles Crawford Curtis Humphris Helen Moore Joe Agnor John K. Davidson Alfred Hutton Wanda Mutispaw Estelle Ayres Roberta Dull Jane Kink aid James McClung Margaret Ayres George Dunlap, Jr. William Kirkpatrick John McCoy Rebecca Ayres Walter Dunlap Elsie Knick Gladys Reid George Bane Lucille Eads Stevenson Lackey Marie Robert Lucy Barger Francis Ellis Allen Langhorne William Ruble Calvin Bennington Jan ie Entsminger Louise Latham Calbert Seebert Marian Jean Blain Carl Eubank, Jr. William Latture Burton Smith Mary J. Bosserman Forrest Fletcher, Jr. Chapman Lauderdale Mary Smith Elsie Buchanan Pauline Frost Betty Lawhorne William Stanley Raymond Camden Charles Glasgow, Jr. Graham Leslie Dorothy Stewart Claude Carter Marie Hall Arlene Lotts William Stewart Pearl Carter Edward Henson, Jr. Nitza Macheras Rosa K. Swisher Stella Carter J. T. Hickman Theodore J. Macheras Dorcas Tolley Margery Chittum Preston Hickman Priscilla Marks Reta Walker Eugenia Clemmer Marian Hollis Dorothy Mays Margaret L. West Curtis Conner Ellen Hostetter Edith Mays Louise Womeldorf Mary Cox Mildred Huffman Harry Moore Major Woody When we first came to Lexington High, we went through all the things every frashman goes through. As time went on, however, we became accustomed to our school life and various activities and settled down to a regular routine. Some joined the Library Committee, some went out for the different sports, and still others were appointed to the Echo Staff or contributed to it. Our class gave a program in assembly on poetry. The seniors reached the conclusion that the ignorant little freshmen should be taught several things about the Constitution, so they organized a Freshman Committee and gave several assemblies for us. We learned quite a bit and profited by this undertaking. We had a member on the Girls ' Basketball Squad and one on the Varsity Football Squad, who received monograms. Marie Robert The 1940 Crystal - Page Twenty-Nine (Commercial (Class Lois Alphin Hazel Amole Eleanor Armstrong Ann Berry Oma Brown Anna Buchanan Margaret Carter Ruth Coffey Marie Davidson Agnes Fix Pauline Fix Evelyn Fray Beatrice Freeman Blanche Freeman Sarah Graham Hester Anne Holland Christine Kinkaid Mae Kinkaid Mary LaRue Carolyn Latham Mary Moore McCorkle Ruby McCormick James McCown Crystal McDaniel Juanita McKemy Cloetta Nicely Leona Plogger Elizabeth Pultz Pauline Purvis Ann Read Arlene Rogers Elizabeth Shaner Gladys Smith Mae Bell Smith Cleora Stein Nancy Tolley Robert Topping Viola Wise Kathryn Weeks Shirley Zimmerman Mary Zollman The Commercial Department of the Lexington High School has been a part of the regular curriculum for twenty-one years. This department was made possible by an endowment of $10,000 left to the school by a Lexington citizen. Mr. A. L. Koones. The first season opened with an enrollment of thirteen students with Miss Agnes Adair as instructor. The four subjects taught were shorthand, typing, book-keeping, and com- mercial arithmetic. This year’s Commercial Class, with Miss Agnes Adair as instructor, has an enrollment of twenty-seven students. In addition to this, there are thirty-four high school pupils taking typewriting and twenty taking shorthand. The class has grown to such an extent that it has necessitated an assistant typing teacher, Mrs. Stuart Moore, who teaches two classes. The first semester, a half hour class in business arithmetic is taught; the second semester, filing. This department has become a vital part of the high school. Each year many of the graduates obtain positions, entering various fields of the business world. — Shirley Zimmerman Page Thirty - The 1940 Crystal ATHLETICS Front Row; Mutispaugh, G. Irvine, Macheras, Johenning, Neofotis, Lindsay, co-captain; Williams, co-captain; Fitch, Reid. Middle Row: Womeldorf, Walker, Craft, B. Harris, Stanley, Crist, Faison, Higgins, Goforth. Back Row; S. P. Brewbaker, coach; Camden, Ayres, Wilhelm, Brogan, Mish, Tetlow, McClung, Kidd, Adair. football Co-Captain Freeman Lindsay Co-Captain Sam Williams Captains-Elect Forrest Walker, Payton Craft Coach Stuart P. Brewbaker Manager Eddy Adair The 1939 football season opened on the first of September with about thirty-eight boys reporting for practice. As the days wore on, the heat in- creased, and boys decreased until there were only twenty-five left who remained throughout the season. After three weeks of hard practice, we met Buena Vista on their field September 22 with seven boys playing their first game; but after sixty minutes of tugged, thrown, and booted leather, we came back to Lexington victorious. The following Friday, after another hard week of practice, we downed Low Moor by a large score here at home. We thought we were go- ing strong by this time, but on the night of October 6, we found we were mistaken, because Harrisonburg gave us our first defeat under the lights down there. This was, incidentally, Lexington’s first defeat in two years. Saturday, October 14, following our defeat of the past week, we took Page Thirty-Two - The 1940 Crystal advantage of our opportunities and downed the powerful William Fleming “Colonels” in Roanoke. Most of the boys seemed to think this was the rough- est game of the season, but the splendid coaching of Mr. Brewbaker enabled them to “take it.” The next two games, Staunton and Hot Springs, were both won by large scores, with Macheras and Lindsay running the ball all over the field and the wonderful defensive work of Walker, Williams and Reid taking its toll. Again Lexington Hi had a mishap, because the following Friday after- noon we got our second defeat, that which Clifton Forge gave us in the last five minutes of the game. The “Hurricane” played a nice defensive game for three and a half quarters and held the “Mountaineers” scoreless; but in the last quarter, when people were beginning to leave, something snapped, and in five minutes they had beaten us 20-0. Our final game was played on Thursday, November 9, with Waynesboro. The visitors had a good team, but they could not stop the fast and powerful “Scarlet Hurricane,” and so we were victorious in our last gridiron combat. Lexington plans to have a great team in 1940, but will miss tremendous- ly the services of Co-Captains Lindsay and Williams, and our jolly running guard, Paul Reid. SCORES Buena Vista 0 Low Moor 0 Harrisonburg 21 William Fleming 0 Staunton 0 Hot Springs 6 Clifton Forge 20 Waynesboro 6 0 Lexington 6 Lexington 19 Lexington 13 Lexington 34 Lexington 34 Lexington 34 Lexington 0 Lexington 21 53 161 The 1940 Crystal - Page Thirty-Three Front Row; Williams. Lindsay. Hickman. Smith, Walker. Back Row: Stuart P. Brewbaker, coach; Reid. Faison. Cauley. G. Irvine. Neofotis, B. Irvine. oys’ basketball Captain Raymond Hickman Coach Stuart P. Brewbaker Manager Bobby Irvine After the gridiron season had been over for two weeks and cold weather had really set in, Coach Brewbaker issued word for those interested in play- ing basketball to meet him on the hardwood. That afternoon twenty boys reported. Then followed weeks of practice, and the boys were divided into two teams with six lettermen from last year among the first ten men. The big red and white team started off the season by winning from Hot Springs and Buchanan, but it was next defeated by Glass High of Lynch- burg and Andrew Lewis of Roanoke, both Class A schools. We lost Williams for three weeks because of illness and Goforth for half of the season because of ineligibility; but we gained Cauley from the Junior Varsity to make up our ten men. When the season came to a close, Lexing- ton had won thirteen games and lost six. When the starting whistle blew, the boys in the gay red and white uni- forms who usually appeared on the floor were: Captain “Pluck” Hickman Page Thirty -four - The 1940 Crystal and Stuart Smith at guard positions; Sam Williams at center position, and Pig Walker and Freeman Lindsay at forward positions. Besides these five boys we had five others who could also play the game, and these lads were: Faison, Irvine, Reid, Neofotis and Cauley. The prospects for the 1941 team are not very bright, because we lose six of the men by graduation. Lindsay was high point man of the year with 153 points with Smith and Walker getting 102 and 100 points, respectively. SCORES Hot Springs 16 Lexington 51 E. C. Glass 36 Lexington 16 Andrew Lewis 28 Lexington 27 Buchanan 22 Lexington 30 William Fleming 16 Lexington 51 Covington 14 Lexington 34 Staunton 15 Lexington 21 William Fleming 32 Lexington 23 Andrew Lewis 32 Lexington 20 Hot Springs 9 Lexington 41 Buchanan 19 Lexington 24 Clifton Forge 24 Lexington 28 Harrisonburg 23 Lexington 16 John Marshall 25 Lexington 20 Staunton 22 Lexington 26 Covington 23 Lexington 34 Harrisonburg 29 Lexington 27 Clifton Forge 27 Lexington 30 Waynesboro 19 Lexington 21 431 540 The 1940 Crystal - Page Thirty-five Sitting: Cauley, Neofotis, Zimmerman, G. Irvine, Williams, Smith, Macheras, Johenning, Lindsay. Stand- ing: Stuart P. Brewbaker, coach; Daniel. Moore, Stanley, Henson, Leslie, Walker, Reid, Anderson, Ruble, Kitchen. Baseball Coach Stuart P. Brewbaker Manager Bill Kitchen The forecast of the baseball season looks promising, but there are vacancies made by last year’s gradu- ation that need filling. Pitchers and a catcher are needed most; the infield seems to be well in hand. The line-up might be as follows: Stanley at first. Smith on the keystone, Macheras at shortstop, and Neofotis at third, with Irvine doing the twirling. Both Reid and Cauley have possibilities behind the bat. In the outfield we should pick three good fielders from such boys as Zimmerman, Williams, Johenning, Walker, and Anderson. Some of the games of the great American sport scheduled to be played this spring by Lexington are with Buena Vista, Waynesboro, Clifton Forge, and the county schools. THE 1939 SCORES Clifton Forge 9 Lexington 6 Buena Vista 0 Lexington 4 Natural Bridge 0 Lexington 8 Staunton 2 Lexington 14 Effinger 3 Lexington 13 Natural Bridge 3 Lexington 26’ Buena Vista 10 Lexington 11 Clifton Forge 6 Lexington 2 Clifton Forge 0 Lexington 9 Page Thirty-six - The 1940 Crystal Front Row: Lawhorne, Baker, R. McCormick, captain; Crist, D. Clemmer. Middle Row; Walker, Locher, Boggs, Coffey, Kidd, J. Engleman, L. Latham. Back Row: Martha E. Brame, coach; Knapp, Stewart. Barger, Frost, A. Lotts, Macheras. Qirls’ basketball Captain Manager Coach Ruby McCormick Jane Knapp Martha E. Brame The Girls’ Basketball Squad has had a successful season under the direction of Miss Brame, and we are sorry to see six of our seniors leave. These seniors. Ruby McCormick, Elisabeth Locher, Lucille Crist, Ruth Coffey, Lucie Baker, and Dorothy Clemmer. received their letters in basketball. Ruby McCormick has played on the team for four successive seasons. She has been captain two years, and manager one year. In addition to the six seniors, five other girls received their letters. These included Reta Walker, Koonah Kidd. Jane Engleman, Billie Boggs, and Louise Latham. We hope that next year ' s team will have as much suc- cess as these girls have had, and we feel sure that they will if they continue to show the spirit displayed by each member of this year’s squad. Dec. 5 Dec. 8 Dec. 12 Dec. 18 Dec. 21 Jan. 16 Jan. 30 Feb. 2 SCORES Clifton Forge 28 Fairfield 19 Clifton Forge 27 Natural Bridge 14 Fairfield 7 Effinger 30 Effinger 25 Natural Bridge 53 Lexington 19 Lexington 14 Lexington 24 Lexington 19 Lexington 28 Lexington 22 Lexington 29 Lexington 35 190 The 1940 Crystal - Page Thirty-seven 203 ACTIVITIES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Norvelle Moses, President Senior Representatives Virginia Deaver Eddy Adair Junior Representatives Lillie Macheras Bobby Moore Sophomore Representatives Freshman Representatives Peggy Alphin Nitza Macheras William Magee Chapman Lauderdale For the past few years the Executive Committee has not been functioning successfully, but this year Mr. Waddell, the teachers, and the students cooperated in such a satisfactory manner that the Committee has been able to get on its feet. It has made a forceful drive to keep students from writing on desks in parti- cular, and has been successful in making some of the students mend their ways. The Constitution of L. H. S. was so confused that the Committee thought it wise to change the form, a step which was taken the first part of the year. Two new amendments were added to the Constitution by a vote of the Student Body. One had to do with an earlier election of the freshman representatives, and the other created a Freshman Committee whose duty it shall be at the beginning of each year to instruct the freshmen in matters concerning our Constitution, good L. H. S. citizenship, and cooperation with the Executive Committee. The Freshman Committee of this year, consisting of Bobby Seal, Eddy Adair, Sam Williams, and Koonah Kidd, worked very efficiently; and the most satisfactory results were obtained. The Executive Committee feels that the interest taken by this year ' s freshman class indicates that bet- ter government will be obtained at L. H. S. in the future. Page Forty - The 1940 Crystal THE ECHO STAFF DECEMBER Ella Banks Weathers Bill Kitchen Billie Boggs Adolph Clark Lucie Baker Mary Sue Ebeling William Magee Marjorie Fitzpatrick Marie Hall John Welles Adrienne Hinty Alfred Miller Adele Adkins Dabney Carver Stanton Blain Beverly Langhorne Peggy Alphin Dorothy Clemmer Marilyn Ellis Juanita Stanley Mary Alice Lauck Garland Daniel Joe Magee Anne Cooke Jim Bradley Ann Twombly Marie Robert MARCH Emily Wise Pauline Frost Alice Lotts Kathleen Engleman Glenn Irvine Alfred Hutton Jane Fuller George Nelson Emmaline Gillock Billy Latture Emily Ainsworth Etta Hartlas Bewley Goforth Preston Hickman Calbert Seebert There is no surer incentive to the best writing of prose or poetry than the possible reward of having one’s name appear in print. Acting upon this theory, the faculty decided to revive a school magazine, the Echo. Of course, this magazine that the 1940-1942 classes published in December, 1938, was not a replica of the one that former classes had edited, but the same principle was involved. This Echo and the one that the classes of 1939-’41 sent to press in March, when entered into the Southern Interscholastic Press As- sociation contest, won a first place award. This year the senior-sophomore classes, encouraged by the success of the two preceding Echos, united to issue a magazine echoing the Christmas spirit, while the junior-freshman classes followed suit in March with a herald of spring. The value of a school magazine cannot be estimated entirely in the pleasure it affords its readers. The priceless training in magazine work that members of the siafT acquire, and the experience that the con- tributors obtain will doubtless be of great value to them in the future. During the past two years, approxi- mately one hundred and twenty of Lexington High School’s pupils have received invaluable training by working on the Echo. The 1940 Crystal - Page Forty-one Standing; Higgins, Fitch, Reid, McClung, G. Irvine, Cauley, Faison, S. Smith, Johenning, Kidd, Williams. Kneeling: Macheras, Hickman, Stanley, Zimmerman, B. Irvine, Neofotis, Lindsay, Adair. BOYS’ MONOGRAM CLUB President Stuart Smith Vice-President Sam Williams Secretary-Treasurer George Macheras Faculty Advisor Stuart P. Brewbaker FOOTBALL Lindsay, Craft, McCoy, Higgins, Fitch, Walker, Neofotis, Macheras, McClung, Johenning, Kidd, Reid, Stan- ley, Williams, Irvine G., Faison, Adair, Manager. BASKETBALL Walker, Williams, Lindsay, Hickman, Smith, Faison, Reid, Irvine G., Irvine B., Manager. BASEBALL McCoy, Lindsay, Macheras, Smith, Williams, Irvine, G., Zimmerman. The Boys’ Monogram Club of L. H. S. has gained many new members this year, but they will lose some valuable boys. The boys have given four dances up to date and hope to give another dance and ban- quet in the spring. The club decided to give each senior a token at the banquet instead of dividing the money among the seniors as they have been doing in previous years. Page Forty-two - The 1940 Crystal Front Row; Walker, Coffey, Crist, McCormick, Knapp, Clemmer. Back Row: Martha E. Brame, Latham, Locher, Baker, Boggs, Engleman. GIRLS’ MONOGRAM CLUB President Vice-President Secretary Reporter Faculty Advisor Lucille Crist Ruby McCormick Ruth Coffey Evelyn Brown Martha E. Brame MEMBERS Lucie Baker, Billie Boggs, Evelyn Brown, Dorothy Clemmer, Ruth Coffey, Lucille Crist, Virginia Deaver, Jane Engleman, Etta Hartlas, Koonah” Kidd, Jane Knapp, Louise Latham, Elisabeth Locher, Ruby McCor- mick, Reta Walker. At the beginning of the year, officers were chosen for the year ’39- ' 40. In February, the club sponsored a banquet for the girls’ basketball squad. Mr. and Mrs. H. Waddell and Mrs. Will Adair were also guests. The banquet was followed by a formal, double-break dance. In March, twelve girls were awarded mono- grams for their work and cooperation on the basketball court during the year. At the same time the Mono- gram Club awarded Captain Ruby McCormick, Lucille Crist, Dorothy Clemmer, Lucie Baker, Ruth Coffey, and Elisabeth Locher, the graduating seniors, a gold basketball each for having met with the requirements stated to receive one. Miss Brame, the girls’ coach, was in turn awarded a similar basketball by Ruby McCormick on behalf of the whole club. The “L” club is planning to close its activities for the year with a dance. The 1940 Crystal - Page Forty-three DILETTANTE CLUB CHAPTER OF THE ROCKBRIDGE HOME-MAKERS CLUB OFFICERS Jane Knapp President Martha Lotts Vice-President Aelise Clinebell Secretary Kathleen Engleman Treasurer Etta Hartlas Reporter Irma Whitmore Historian MEMBERS Adele Adkins, Martha Alphin, Peggy Alphin, Merle Armstrong, Hazel Bennington, Helen Buchanan, June Carter, Aelise Clinebell, Jane Engleman, Kathleen Engleman, Marie Hall, Etta Hartlas, Meta Hughes, Helen Keller, Jane Knapp, Mary Knick, Beverly Langhorne, Alice Lotts, Martha Lotts, Hilah Mc- Cormick, Mary McCullough, Willetta McDaniel, Mildred Moore, Hazel O’Connor, Gladys Reid, Elizabeth Smith, Helen Smith, Mary Smith, Marie Tolley, Gretchen Weaver, Irma Whitmore. The objectives of the Dilettante Club are: 1. To assist in the personal development of individual girls by providing opportunities for personality and leadership training. 2. To develop an appreciation of the field of home economics and its function in the life of the high school girl. 3. To form a connecting link between the school and home. 4. To help the girls to know themselves, to understand and work with others. 5. To be an asset to Lexington High School. Page Forty-four - The 1940 Crystal LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Motto: “L’arc tou jours tendu se gate” OFFICERS Presidents Juanita Stanley and Isabel Anderson Secretaries Ella Banks Weathers and Stuart Smith Faculty Advisor Varina Elliott MEMBERS Tom Agnor, Nora Cash. Adolph Clark, Raymond Hickman, Raymond Higgins, Glenn Irvine, Frances Knick, Mary Mcrrison, Mary Moore McCorkle, Leonard Perkinson, Lurty Straub. Harold Ayres, Helen Bare, Dabney Carver, Jesse Cauley, Lelia Fix, Elisabeth Locher, Lydia Painter, Lucy Saunders, Gertrude Wright. At the beginning of school this year. Miss Elliott formed Le Cercle Francais, a club consisting of all the members of the French II classes. The purpose if this club is to interest the members in France of today and to give them a chance to speak French. Each Friday’s class is turned into a club meeting, and every- one gives a report on some phase of French life. Just before Christmas, French II-B gave a party for French II-A. The party was conducted entirely in French, French games were played, and even the food was French. More exciting plans are being made for spring meetings. The 1940 Crystal - Page Forty-five DRAMATIC CLUB Bobby Seal President Dabney Carver Secretary Katharine Sieg Director The Dramatic Club was organized in mid-year and elected officers. A number of plays were ordered and considered for production. Although regular meetings are held each Wednesday, special meetings of various groups are held on other days. This spring the Dramatic Club is planning to give five one-act plays for an evening’s performance. The handbills for these plays will probably read as follows; The Dramatic Club of Lexington High School presents A MESSAGE FROM KHUFU Butch Sam Williams Herman Eddy Adair Ben Bobby Seal Professor Dabney Carver BE A LITTLE CUCKOO Harriet Pauline Frost Marjorie Jean O’Neal Anna Hazel Amole Lizzie Ruby McCormick Mrs. Parker Carolyn Latham SIRE DE MALETROITS DOOR Sire de Maletroit Norvelle Moses Blanche Emily Kyle Ainsworth Denis de Beaulieu Dabney Carver A Priest Leonard Perkinson A GHOSTLY PASSENGER Clarice Jackson Cleora Stein Dixie Eleanor Armstrong Mrs. Owen Stanhope Nicely Mrs. Stillman Evelyn Brown Spike Owen Eddy Adair Edgar Leonard Perkinson Erica Gertrude Wright A FRIEND AT COURT Professor Bruce Sam Williams Junior Joe Moffatt Mrs. Bruce Beverly Langhorne Juliet Frances Ellis June Mary Carrington Owen Mary Frances Marilyn Ellis Miles Bobby Seal Dean Taylor John McClung Page Forty-six - The 1940 Crystal LIBRARY CLUB Juanita Stanley President Bobby Seal 1st Vice-President Ann Twombley 2nd Vice-President Emily Wise Secretary Stanton Blain Publicity Chairman Elsie Lucas Boykin Faculty Adviser MEMBERS Marion Jean Blain, Stanton Blain, Raymond Bosserman, Randall Bosserman, Lucille Eads, Mary Sue Ebeling, Marilyn Ellis, Frances Fix, Pauline Frost, Madeline Knick, Lillie Macheras, Nitza Macheras, Joe Magee, Priscilla Marks, George Nelson, Bobby Seal, Juanita Stanley, Ann Twombly, Emily Wise, This year the library staff continued its organization as a club. In the early months a number of fresh- men and some upper classmen were taken in as new members of the club. With these new members and a group of more experienced librarians, Mrs. Boykin now has a smoothly running organization of efficient assistants. Those who have been members of the club have acquired invaluable experience which has aided them in the study of American, English, and French literature, as well as history. National Book Week was celebrated at the Lexington High School Library with fitting assembly pro- grams and displays. The theme this year was “Books Around the World.” Tables, with scenes and articles from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the United States formed the center of these displays. The members were gratified because of the many compliments they received from students, teachers and outside visitors. In January, Mr. Lynch and his Manual Training Department presented the library with a new desk which has not only added beauty and dignity to our library, but has also relieved the cramped conditions under which the librarians had to work. As spring draws near, the members of the Library Club are looking forward to a picnic and swimming party at Goshen Pass. To Mrs. Boykin, a great deal of credit is due. However, busy she may be cataloguing books or making cards, she is always willing to help a pupil find a book that he might want. She even makes trips to the libraries of W. L. and V. M. I. to get books for the pupils, and they appreciate it. The 1940 Crystal - Page Forty-seven GLEE CLUB OFFICERS President Vice-President Accompanist Secretary Treasurer Press Representative Librarian Assistant Librarian Directress Juanita Stanley Beverly Langhorne Isabel Anderson Ann Twombly Lillie Macheras Emily Kyle Ainsworth Emmaline Gillock Gretchen Weaver Mary Monroe Penick MEMBERS Alice Agnor, Hazel Amole, Eleanor Armstrong, Margaret Ayres. Rebecca Ayres, Elsie Brown. Evelyn Brown. Oma Brown, Helen Buchanan, Lorraine Busick. Stella Carter, Virginia Deaver, Mary Sue Ebeling, Marilyn Ellis, Jane Fuller, Helen Keller, Annie K. Kidd. Carolyn Latham, Mary Alice Lauck, Virginia Leech, Louise Lotts. Elizabeth Moore, Mary Moore McCorkle, Sue McCorkle, Ellen McCoy, Mary McCul- lough, Juanita McKemy, Stanhope Nicely, Virginia Nicely, Mary Carrington Owen, Elizabeth Pultz, Gladys Reid. Elizabeth Shaner, Helen Smith. Cleora Stein. Dorcas Tolley, Gertrude Wright. In 1939 the Glee Club was reorganized with Miss Mary Monroe Penick as the directress. During the ensuing time, the Glee Club has been very active, taking part in various programs. This year it has given several enjoyable and entertaining assembly programs, and Miss Penick’s suggestion to give an old- fashioned Spelling Bee the first part of April was successfully carried out. The Glee Club has taken part in various church programs with other glee clubs and choirs; the Messiah being the first church program of the year. Miss Penick was kind enough to plan several trips out of town; one to Clifton Forge and an- other to Roanoke where the Glee Club sang over radio station WDBJ. The W. P. A. sewing room made maroon caps and gowns, which gave a dignified air to the members. Page Forty -eight - The 1940 Crystal CRYSTAL STAFF Isabel Anderson, Associate Virginia Deaver, Editor Eddy Adair, Business Juanita Hess, Literary Gertrude Wright, Copy Elisabeth Locher, Copy Koonah Kidd. Sports Francis Welles, Photograph: Raymond Hickman, Circulation: Jimmy Johenning. Sports: Bobby Seal. Seniors Faculty Committee: Mr. Lynch, Chairman: Mrs. Tardy, Miss Sieg, Mr. Harlow Typists: Lucie Baker, Evelyn Brown, Lorraine Busick, Dorothy Clemmer, James McCown. Joe Spencer The 1940 Crystal - Page Forty-nine KITCHEN ANDERSON MOST INTELLECTUAL 1940 MOSES DEAVER MOST DEPENDABLE JOHENN NO LOCHER MOST POPULAR WILLIAMS DEAVER WALKER AINSWORTH MOST OUTSTANDING BEST NATURED LINDSAY MCCORMICK NEOFOTIS AINSWORTH MOST ATHLETIC WITTIEST WILLIAMS FITZPATRICK BEST LOOKING SMITH COFFEY BEST DRESSED HICKMAN M CORM CK MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED LINDSAY KIDD MOST ATTRACTIVE AS THE DAYS WENT BY SEPTEMBER — It’s here again: the inevitable. In case you haven’t heard, school started the seventh. The senior class is flooding the halls, and the freshmen don’t do so bad themselves. Boys are working hard on the gridiron and we wish them success ! Girls, in the meantime, spend their afternoons in the “cage.” We wish you luck, also. Class officers are elected. They keep reminding us to vote for the most capable, not the one we like the best. Cheer leaders are elected, and how they make us yell! The “Hurricane” has already chalked up two victories. What a start! “Bev” Langhorne is taking the school by storm. Watch your step, girls. OCTOBER — Cold weather is coming early this year. We hope that means snow, so peel out your furs, chillun. Our “snappy eleven” played Harrisonburg under the lights — they lost — but we hear it was a great game. While sports are on the mind, the girls’ basketball squad regrets the loss of “Red Head.” We’re looking for you next year, Jane. K. A. T. is still handing out substraction to disturbing elements in study hall. The Hallo- we’en party seems to have been a huge success. You couldn’t even recognize your own “true love.” We hope no one got hold of the wrong person. Pep assemblies are quite the rage this year. They seem to be very effective, too. NOVEMBER — We crashed the theatre. Each paid a dime, but it’s been many a day for some of us since we paid that. Kids, you’d better start behav- ing yourselves, everyone is writing scandal columns for the first edition of the Echo, and are they scand’lous! First high school dance — we notice the number of jitterbugs is decreasing. Football season is over. Only two defeats. Congratulations, team! Start looking pretty, girls — the pictures for the Crystal are being taken. The Library Club has a splendid display this year for Book Week. The assemblies are okay, too. The boys are leaving their helmets for shorts these days as basketball season opens. Make ’em work. Coach. It’s snowed twice this year. We told you to dig out those furs. DECEMBER — The glorious month of wreaths and holly, but reports came out the fourth. Ugh! Seventeen boys are awarded football monograms in assembly and how han’some they looked. We’re postively too “rapped up” in sleigh riding to study these days, but the English teacher says no excuse for late theses, so — ??!! Football squad dines in style at the Hotel. They say it was a “rare” meal. The first issue of the Echo is hot off the press, and we And that literary talent is still plentiful. The annual Christmas assembly is presented by Miss Sieg in a most attractive program. The School Board has given us a perfect Christmas present — a loud speaker, victrola, and some records, so now we eat music at recess. Boys’ Monogram Club sponsors the second dance of the year, and new music works wonders. Girls’ basketball season is pretty well under way. Teachers bid us a “Merry Christmas” and “Come back prepared to work.” How could they! JANUARY — Well, here we are — tired and a bit “under the weather,” but every teacher wears a “No Loafing” look in his eye for this is January, The 1940 Crystal - Page Fifty-one and that means Exams. The boys’ basketball team is off to a pretty good start, but pardon us while we say exams are here! Please don’t let it bother you. And now it’s reports. Will things ever calm down — maybe if we wait long enough. Freshman assemblies are held. They’re very mysterious, but we’ll hope no uprising is being planned. Boys are all wearing shorter pants to display their gaudy socks and, yes, they’re also flourishing red and blue bandanas in our faces. (They call ’em handkerchiefs.) Red ties are the vogue, too. Who’s starting these styles? Don’t blush, “Swish,” we know it’s you. The Freshmen elect their officers and now they’re happy, we hope. FEBRUARY — Girls closed basketball season with a few victories, but excellent spirits. Attention, Seniors! Chapter I (of thesis) is due, so get to work. Girls’ “L” club entertains the basketball squad at a wonderful ban- quet in the Home Ec. Room. Such food: quality and quantity! Dance follows; balloons for decorations are lots of fun even though they are noisy. By the way, boys, Valentine Candy is $1.50 at any drug store. Attendance is unusually low because of flu. This winter is just too much. Lexington Hi plays the mighty John Marshall and holds them 25-20. A beautiful game! There are several very good assemblies this month. Boys closed their basketball season with a game at Clifton Forge. MARCH — Girls’ basketball monograms are awarded in Assembly, also six gold basketballs to the graduating seniors and one to Miss Brame. REPORTS! “Hall of Fame” election is held. We wondered why everyone was speaking so pleasantly. Please — hold your breath. Gone with the Wind has come and gone. It was marvelous and — oh, Rhett!!! Spring is just around the corner — so hold your hearts, boys — and girls, too. Spring issue of the Echo is out. It gives the fall issue plenty of competition. Miss Sieg is brag- ging about all the theses being handed in on time. Don’t think we’re bragging too, but just the same, we are proud. Easter holidays! How we love them, even though it is too breezy to don our Easter finery. Every one is turning outside to eat these days. Spring fever will make its presence known any minute now. High school dance is given by Boys’ “L” Club. APRIL — Mr. Waddell was sick with a cold, but is back as well as ever in a week. These April showers are getting us wet. You can’t even go out without being drenched. Miss Hamilton’s English classes give an entertain- ing assembly. Forums are being held in assemblies to discuss problems of — well, just problems. Keep your temper and your seats. In other words, “Don’t get rowdy. Kids.” Freeman had certain girls’ hearts doing tap dances in that green suit. He says his neck was sore for two days from wearing a tie. Fourth year English class is giving a series of programs. Baseball practice is getting underway, if they don’t all drown in one of the mud puddles on the diamond. The spelling geniuses of the school are checking up on those spelling rules Mrs. Tardy worked us to death with in our fresh- man year. May the best speller win! He probably will. Nine boys awarded basketball monograms in assembly. “Time Marches On” and the Crystal with it. The “boss” says it’s quittin’ time so we leave the rest for you to figure out by yourself. Page Fifty -two - The 1940 Crystal CLASS HISTORY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 the success of the season. We went to the South Atlantic Tournament again — and lost. We also contributed to the success of the Amateur Revue that spring. Then we really started something. We began what we hope will become the precedent of having a Junior-Senior Entertainment. At last one of our own number was to be elected President of the Student Body, so we (and the other three classes) selected Norvelle Moses for the job. This year started out wrong by the large number of seniors making it necessary to separate the boys and girls into different home rooms. Mr. Thompson took all the boys and six girls (lucky!), and Mr. Lynch took the remainder of the girls. Sam Williams was elected president of the class and Eddy Adair and Virginia Deaver found themselves on the Executive Committee. Lovie Parrent changed her name to Mrs. Robert Walker. With the help of the faculty, a better feeling toward the Executive Committee has sprung up. Also, we helped push through two amendments to our con- stitution, and some of our classmates served on the first Freshman Commit- tee. We did everything we could to make our Hallowe’en Party a success, and those of us in the Glee Club (and a few class members) participated in the Spelling Bee-Concert. There have been numerous student forums in the ole assembly hall. This is the first time that Students at L. H. 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