Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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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

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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

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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