Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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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

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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

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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