Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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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

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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

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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