Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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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

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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

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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