Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1942 volume:

RC, , ,oi4AUIBRARY 138 South Main . joet Lexington, VA 24450-2316 1-540-463-4324 ■ « Q uiAicd Volume 17 MCMXLII A I ' L ' HUCATION BY THE STL DEXTS OK LExixcrroN hk;h school Lexington, arginia World War II Edition Heaven ’as smiling on L. H. S. when it sent ns the man in Room 8, in the locker room, on the athletic field, on the basket ball court, in the office, and well — just every- where. I ' he ihan who has, for four years, made great teams for L. H. S., — made them by giving them a part of his energy, a part of his ability, a part of his powerful personality, and a part of himself. A man who didn’t limit his instructions to athletes, but wbo shared his know- ledge with his pupils. Pupils who could tiot but respect his integrity and intellect and learn from him while they could. The many who have profited by his example can only regret that there was not more time to do so — for now he is answering the call of duty to this country of which he is typical. We know that he will do a fine job wherever he is and L. H. S. will await his return. We, the Class of 1942, can only say, “good-bye, good luck and tbank you’’ and dedicate tins seventeenth C ' rys- TAI, to K. A. Thompson ' , B. S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute PHYSICS, MATHEMATICS Katharine G. Sieg, B. A., M. A. Lenoir-Rhyne College I ' niversity of V’irginia Harrington Waddei.l, B. A. V ' ashington and Lee l niversity ■( 4 )£«• Mary Elizabeth Shaner Lexington High School SECRETARY Lula B. Tardy, B. S. Madison College ENGLISH, SCIENCE, LATIN ENGLISH Mary Warwick Dunlap, B. S. Mary Washington College HOME ECONOMICS E. Carlyle Lynch, Jr. B. A., M. A. ' ashington and Lee University MANUAL TRAINING Varina Asher Elliott, B. A. Westhampton College Certificat de La Sorbonne FRENCH, SCIENCE, GEOMETRY, LATIN Agnes P. Adair COMMERCIAL course Mart- E. Hamilton B. A., M. A. Agnes Scott College University of South Carolina LATIN, ENGLISH Elsie Lucas Boykin, B. A. Martha ' ashington College Certificate University of London I.ibrary Science LIBRARIAN, HISTORY Eliza Marston McHenry, A. B. William and Mary College LATIN, ENGLISH Stuart I . Brewbaker, B. S. Roanoke College MATHEMATICS, BIOLOGY, ATHLETICS Mary Monroe Penick, B. M. Hollins College Graduate Institute of Musical Art, New York GLEE CLUB DIRECTRESS { 5 I THE Pages Which Follow We Have Attempted to Picture Life at Lexington High School as We Have Seen It with THE Earnest Hope 1 ' hat It May Recall School Days to Anyone Who May Read It Now or in Flmure Years. The Staff 0 F F [ C F W GARLAND SANDERSON DANIEL, JR. Rabbi” I. Amateur Review, Crystal Store. II. Basket Ball, Baseball, Echo Staff, Crystal Store, Halloween Party. III. Executive Committee, Crystal Store, Hatch Club. I b President of the Student Body, Crystal Store, Hatch Club, ' aledictorian. WILLIAM RUBLE Billy” II. Baseball. HI. Baseball, Monogram Club. I ' . Baseball, Monogram Club, President of Class. MARY SUE EBELING Susie” I. Echo Staff, Amateur Review. II. Echo Staff, Glee Club, Library (Ymmit- tee. HI. Executive Committee, French Club. I ' . Crystal Staff (Assoc. Editor), Executive Committee, French Club, Library Com- mittee, Hall of Fame. I JOHN GALT WELLES Red” I. Echo Staff. H. Echo Staff, Halloween Party. HI. French Club. I ’. French (’lub, Crystal Staff (Photo Etlitor). •flf 7} • 5 ( 8 HALL OF FAME A ost Intellectual Mary Sue Ebelixg A N D I L U A M F I TZ PATRICK THAIS ADELE ADKINS “Dele” “Tootsie” I. Basket Ball, Glee Club, Amateur Review, II. Echo Staff, Glee Club, Dilettante Club. III. Dilettante Club. ROBERT REID AGNOR, JR. “Reidie” I. Basket Ball. II. Basket Ball, Football (Ass ' t Mgr.), Hal- loween Party. HI. Basket Ball, Football (Mgr.), Hatch Club, Monogram Club, French Club. IV ' . Basket Ball, Monogram Club, Cheer Leader, French Club, Crystal Store, Crystal Staff (Circ. Editor). WILLIAM S. ALFORD “Rill” I. Amateur Review. HI. French ( ' lub. IV ' . French (’lub. MARGARET ANNE ALPIHN “Peggy I. Glee Club. II. F.cho Staff, Dilettante ( ' lub, F ' xecutive Committee. IV ' . Crystal Staff (Lit. Editor). REBBECCA ANN AYRES “Rill” I. Glee Club, Amateur Review. II. Glee Club. HI. (jlee Club, Dilettante Club. JAMES STANTON BLAIN “Sonny” “Rones” I. Basket Ball, Echo Staff, Amateur Review. II. Basket Ball, Echo Staff, Library Committee, Halloween Party. HI. Basket Ball, French Club, Dramatic Club, Hatch Club, Crystal Staff (Bus. Mgr.). IV’. Football (Mgr.), Monogram Club, French ( ' lub ( Vice-Pres. ) , Crystal Staff (Bus. Mgr.). RANDALL GARRISON BOSSERM.-VN “Ditto No. ” “ ' E ivin” I. Amateur Review. H. Library ( ' ommittee, Haloween Party. HI. Library (’ommittee. RAYMOND (’HRISFIAN BOSSERMAN “Ditto No. 2 ” “T’win I. Amateur Review. 11. Library (’ommittee, Halloween Party. HI. Library Committee. f HERBERT HENRY BROGAN FRAN CES KAI ' HERINE COCHRANE I. Football. H. Football. Kitty HI. Football, Monogram Club. HI. Glee Club, j I ' . Football (Co-Capt.), Monogram Club Glee Club. ' (Sec.). I I VIRGINIA LORRAINE BUSICK Busick I. Basket Ball, Dilettante Club. II. Glee Club. III. Glee Club. STELLA IRENE CAREER Sissie” I. Glee Club, Amateur Review. II. Glee Club. HI. Glee ( ' lub. Dilettante Club. MARY AELISE CLINEBEI.L Bill 1. Amateur Review. II. Dilettante C ' lub. HI. Dilettante C’lub, ( ' beer Leader. IV’. (’beer Leader, Hall of F ' ame. AMELIA DAVES Mirni” I. Basket Ball, Amateur Review, lu io Staff. HI. French C ' lub, Dramatic C’lub. IV’. French C’lub (Pres.), Dratnatic C’lub, Crystal Staff (Editor-in-C’hief ) , Sa- lutatorian. CLARENCE MlLl’ON DUNLAP, JR. Dunlap” I. .Ymateur Review. HI. Crystal Store. IV. Crystal Store. JANE C’AROLINE ENGLEMAN Janie” I. Basket Ball. II. Basket Ball, Monogram C ' lub, Halloween Party, Dilettante C’lub. III. Basket Ball, Monogram C’lub, French C’lub, Dilettante C’lub. IV. Basket Ball, Monogram C’lub, Dilettante C’lub, French C’lub. 1 12 } HALL OF FAME Most Popular Mary Alice Lauck A N D Frank Nrofotis WILLIAM FA’ERETT EITZPAERICK, JR. “Filz” I. PAecutive Committee, Amateur Review. II. President of Class. I . French Club, Crystal Store, Hall of Fame. GEORGE ELMER HARRIS George II. French Club. HI. French Club. ALTA FRANCES FOWLER A lia” HI. Dramatic Club, Glee Club. IV. Dramatic Club, Glee Club, French Club. DOUGLAS BEWLEY GOFOREH “Frosty” “Burly 1. Basket Ball, Football (Ass’t Mgr.). II. Basket Ball, Fcho Staff, French Club, Hatch C ' lub, Crystal Store. HI. Basket Ball, Football (Mgr.), Baseball, French Club (Pres.), Hatch Club, Mon- ogram ( ' lub. I ' . Basket Ball (Capt.), Football, Monogram ( ' lub. Crystal Staff (Sports Editor), French Club. ORA VANCF ’ - ' ’GEl HELEN EUGENIA KELLER “Helen 1. Glee Club. II. Glee C ' lub, Halloween Partv, Dilettante Club. HI. Glee Club, Dilettante ( ' lub, French Club. IV. Glee ( ' lub. MILDRED MARIE ILVI.L “Toots” I. Fe w Staff. II. Dilettante (’lub. III. Dilettante ( ' lub. JANE WHILE KINKAID “Betty” s HALL OF FAMI j ' ost Alhleiic Elizabeth Withrow A X D William Stanley I I I MARY LILLIAN KNICK “Mary I. Amateur Review. ' II. Dilettante Club. III. Dilettante Club. I I MARl ' HA ENICE LOTTS “Martha” II. Dilettante Club. HI. Dilettante Club, French Club. I ' . French Club. MARY ALICE LAUCK “Mallie” I. CBee Club. II. Echo Staff, Glee Club. III. Glee Club, Library Committee, French Club. IV. (Bee Club, French Club. NTFZA MACHERAS “Neetz I. Basket Ball, Amateur Review. II. Basket Ball, Executive Committee, Echo Staff, Library Committee, Halloween Party. HI. Library Committee, French Club. I ' . Library Committee, French C ' lub. WILBUR CHAPMAN LAUDERDALE “Chap” I. Amateur Review, (Bee Club. H. Football, F ' xecutive Committee, Dramatic Club. HI. President of Class. IV ' . Football, Freshman Committee. WILLIAM AI.BIN MAGEE “ Il’illie I. Amateur Review. II. Halloween Party, Executive ( ' ommittec, Echo Staff. HI. Library Committeee. VIRGINIA LEECH Snookir” I. Amateur Review. II. (Bee Club. HI. (Bee Club, French Club. IV. (Bee (’lub, French (Bub. (T.ARA VIRGINIA MILLER “Clara” II. (ilee (Bub. HI. (Bee (Bub. 16 )■ I HALL OF FAME Best Nalured Julia Lewis Smith A X D Edward H exsox ila ROBERT WARREN HOWE MISH, JR. “Bobby” II. Football. III. Football, Monogram Club, Hatch Club. 1 Football, Monogram Club, Hatch Club. MART FRANCES McCULLOUGH Mary” I. Glee Club, Amateur Review. 11. Glee Club, Dilettante Club. HI. Dilettante C ' lub. 1 JOSEPH NANCE MOFFATT “Moff” II. Amateur Review, Echo Staff, Halloween Party, Cheer Leader, Dramatic Club, Basket Ball. HI. Basket Ball, Baseball (Mgr.), Crystal Staff (Sports Editor) , Monogram Club, Flatch Club. IV. Basket Ball, Football, Monogram Club, Hatch Club. I I SUSAN MILDRED McCORKLE “Sue” I. Glee Club, Amateur Review. H. Glee Club. HI. Glee Club (Lib.) French Club. IV ' . Glee Club (Lib.), French Club (Sec.- Treas.) . FR.VNK STEV ' E NEOFOTIS “Flip” II. Football, Basket Ball, Baseball, Monogram Club, French Club. HI. Football, Basket Ball, Baseball, Monogram Club, French Club, Hatch Club. IV ' . Football, Basket Ball, Baseball, Monogram Club ( Vice-Pres. ) , Hatch Club, Hall of Fame. VIRGINIA W. NICELY “Jincc” I. Basket Ball, Glee Club, . ' Vmateur Review. H. Halloween Party, Echo Staff, Glee Club. HI. Glee Club. I ’. Cheer Leader. WILLIAM C. POSTON “Bill” WILLIAM ALBERT Mc( ' OWN “lEillie” HI. French Club. IV ' . French Club. HALL OF FAME Best All-Round Aelise Clinebell AND William Stanley ELEANOR EUGENIA SMITH Eleanor” I. Amateur Review. I ' . French Club. HELEN CHRISTINE SMITH Helen” I. Amateur Review. II. Dilettante Club, Glee Club. HI. Dilettante Club, Glee Club. ROBERT ETEN STR. “ I loney-Boy” III. Football, Basket Ball, Baseb Club, French Club, Hatcl IV. Football, Basket Ball, Mr Hatch Club. LILLIAN MARIE TOLLEY Marie” II. Dilettante Club. HI. Dilettante, Glee Club. NELLIE LOUISE SMITH Luke” I. Basket Ball. II. Basket Ball, French Club. HI. Basket Ball, Monogram Club, French Club. IV Basket Ball (Mgr.), Monogram Club, French Club. GRETCHEN CORNELIA WEAVER Gretchen” I. Glee Club. II. Glee Club, Halloween Party. HI. Dilettante Club, Glee Cl ub. I ’. Glee Club. PEARL MAE SMITH Perk” II. Basket Ball, French Club. HI. Basket Ball, French ( ' lub. IV. Freoch ( ' lub. Basket Ball, Monogram Club. ELIZABFyril SMITH WITHROW “ Tootsie” I. Basket Ball. II. Dilettante Club, Halloween Party. III. Basket Ball, Monogram ( ' lub. Dilettante C ' lub. IN’. Basket Ball, Motiogram Club, Hall of Fame. Back Through the Years W ilh the Seniors KELLER DANIEL MAGEE DUNLAP WELLEG MtEH NICELEY HAPPD WEAVER H SMITH BROGAN E SMITH COCHRANE HALL BOSSERMAN TWINS ALPHiN EBELING-BLAIN LEECH ADKINS McCOWN ' McCORKLE CUNEBELL KNICK MILLER KINKAJD MACHERAS 4 , 20 } Senior GlaAA ilL I, Adele Adkins, leave a “hands-off” warning to the girls of the class of ’43. 1 , Reid Agnor, leave my “French” to Dana Shelley. I, William Alford, leave my ability to get sick on current-events day to “Red” David- son. I, Peggy Alphin, leave my seat on the bus to IVIary West Tyree. I, Rebecca Ayres, leave my sneeze to “String” Bean. I, Stanton Blain, leave my way with the women to “Ace” Parker. We, Randall and Raymond Bosserman, leave our “ditto” appearance to the Miller twins. I, Herbert Brogan, leave — for the Navy. I, Lorraine Busick, leave — the commercial class. I, Stella Carter, leave my fast talk to Cornelia Daividson. I, Aelise Clinebell, leave my diamond ring to Mary Sue Grosso. I, Katherine Cochrane, leave whatever I have to whomever wants it. I, Garland Dainel, leave my job in the Crystal Store to “Sonny” Lauck. I, Mimi Daves, leave my way with “Kenny” to “Punkins” Barger. I, Clarence Dunlap, leave Miss Sieg’s affection for me to “Jiggs” Leech. I, Mary Sue Ebeling, leave my bracelets to Joj ' ce Hamilton. I, Jane Engleman, leave my height to “lOO-yard dash” Kagey. I, William Fitzpatrick, leave my intellect to “Eggs” Agnor. I, Alta Fowler, leave my ability to teach Fhompson’s classes to “Pete” Byrne. I, Bewley Cjoforth, leave my ability to find parking places to “Smoothie” Stanley. I, M arie Hall, leave my mechanical drawing ability to Douglas “ Fhe Pipe” Higgins. I, George Harris, leave my creeping ability to Jackie Brown. I, Ora Hartbarger, leave my smile to Doris Hess. I, Helen Keller, leave my long eyelashes to “Kit” Sieg. I, Jane Kinkaid, leave my femininity to Nancy Hartbarger. I, Mary Knick, leave my taciturnity to English IV-B Class. 4 21 I, M ary Alice Lauclc, leave my “come-hither” look to Virginia Lackey. I, Chapman Lauderdale, leave my “Casanova” etebrows to Marvin Daves. I, irginia Leech, leave my beautiful brown eyes to Julia Smith. I, Martha Lotts, leave my long walks to school to “Blinks” Clarkson. I, Xitza IMacheras, leave my lovely black locks to Iris Tolley. I, Villiam Magee, leave my fights with Cousin “Kilowatt” to Paula Fowler. I, Clara Miller, leave my sophistication to Joann Daniel. I, Robert Mish, leave my adoration for L. H. S. to Buster Moore. I, Joe Moffatt, leave my uncanny knack for getting the “shaft” to anyone who is fool enough to listen to women. I, Sue McCorkle, leave my sweet way to “Butch” McClung. I, AVilliam McCown, leave my Western “twang” to “Matt” Paxton. I, M ary McCullough, leave my grades in math to “Buddy” Agnor. I, Frank Xeofotis, leave my athletic ability to Stephen Beard. I, ’irginia Xiceley, leave the V. M. I. football team to “Gertie” Weaver. I, William Poston, leave my mechanical inclination to “Pickle” Bosserman. 1 , W illiam Ruble, leave my witty “comebacks” to “Skeleton” Scott. I, Eleanor Smith, leave my jitterbug ability to Tucker Dunlap. I, Flelen Smith, leave my innumerable geometry papers to Xational Defense. We, Pearl and Louise Smith, leave all we have that will better the 1943 girls’ basket ball team. I, Robert Straub, leave my virility to Preston Hickman. I, M arie Tolley, leave my car to my little sister. I, Gretchen Weaver, leave my jewelry to Jane Murray. I, John Velles, leave my car to anyone who is willing to spend money on it. I, Elizabeth Withrow, leave my athletic ability to Marion Snyder. Witnesseth : Signed ; John Welles Mimi Daves Mary Sue Ebeling Stanton Blain William Stanley Bewley Goforth April I, 1942 22 f:. ■ Alice Agnor Joe Agkor Estelle Ayres George Bane Lucy Barger Stephen Beard Calvin Bennington Mary Bennington Marion Jean Blain Mary Jane Bosserman Marie Byrne Pierre Byrne Helen Camden Mary Cox Charles Crawford John Davidson Roberta Dull (Jeorge Dunlap Walter Dunlap Lucille Eads Frances Ellis Carl Eubank Forest Fletcher Paula Fowler Pauline Frost Edward Henson James T. Hickman Preston Hickman Douglas Higgins Marian Hollis Mii.dred Huffman Curtis Humphris Alfred Hut ion Elsie May Knick Steienson Lackey Louise Laiiiam ' lI.LIAM LA ' ITURE Chapman Lauderdale Betty Lawhorne CJraham Leslie Arlene Loi is Priscilla Marks Nadyne Matfiis Edith Mays Wanda Muterspaw John McCoy James McClung W iLLEri ' A McDaniel Hazel O’C’onnor Henry Oder Edward Roxbury Calbert Seebert liuRTON Smith William Stanley Dorothy Stewart William Stkwarf Dorcas ' Foli.ky Irene Walker Rita W ' alker Louise W’omki.dorf Major Woody { 23 }: - 3 Calvix Alford Peggy Bikgham Paul Bosserman Elsie Brown Jackie Browx Mary Campbell Betty Sue Cash Blaxdy Clarkson Eugenia Clemmer Pegga Crowl Alice Engleman Beatrice Fix Ada Gillock Charles Glasgow Mary Sue Grosso William Hall Jane Murray Frank Harris Matthew Paxton Lingle Irvine June Reynolds Mack Kirkpatrick Harry Scott Mary Frances Kirkpatrick Dana Shelley Madeline Knick Elizabeth Shields Grace Lackey Julia Lewis Smith Virginia Lackey William Swan Earl Lawhorne Kathleen Swisher Gilmore Leech Iris Tolley Bailey Locher Anne Trinkle Dorothy Mays Robert Trinkle Ellen McCoy Anne Troxell Charley McDowell Ralph Wilhelm Harry Moore Frances Wilson Helen Moore • 3 ( 2 1 V James Adair Earl Agnor Herbert Agxor Phyllis Agnor Juanita Ayres Richard Ayres Coleman Bean Mary Elizabeth Black Peggy Bowyer Betsa ' Brown Ernest Caulea ' Isabelle Clarke Doris Chittum Rayburn Chiteum Ira Cochrane Edria Cooper Jane Cosba ' Raleigh Crist Joann Daniel Marvin Daves (’ oRNEi.iA Davidson Eddie P. Davis Ann Dunlap Mara ' Jake Dunlap Mildred Engi.eman Marguerite Evans Francis Glasgow Doris Godfrey Sidney Hall Joyce Hamilton Archie Hartbarger Nancy Hartbarger 1 ' homas Hartbarger Doris Hess Dessie Higgins Pauline Hostetter Donald Huffman Curtis Irvine Eleanor Irvine Allan Johnston S iDNEA’ Johnston Evelyn Lee Kagey J osEPFi Keller George Kelley Paul Knick Harry Lee Lackey Harold Lauck Helen Lawhorn Ruth Leslie Earl Lewis Ehomas Macheras Hunter McC ' oy Mildred McC ' ullough Bernice McKemy Mildred Miller Patricia Miller Pauline Miller Lucille Montgomera ' Alice Moore Kenneth Moore Eleanor Moses Wallis Nicela ' Calvin Parker Grover Plogger William Pomeroy Ruth Pooley Ci.audine Reid Charlie Rowsea ' Hubert Scoit J iMMA ' Shaker Joe Shaker Jack Shields Beita ' Lou Smfiti Marian Snider Joe Stanley James Tii.son Mary W ' est ' Lyree James Weathers Gertrude W’eaver William ' EEKS Andrew Wilhelm Eloise Wilhelm EvEREITE ' ILHELM Shirley U ' ili.iams , E ' llen M ' ilson ' Ernestine Wilson | i 25 )■. Qomme.nclcii QlaAA, Reid Ag.vor, Jr. Martha Alphix Peggy Alphix Arthur Anderson Lucie Baker Lucy Barger Randall Bosserman Raymond Bosserman Herbert Brogan Lorraine Busick Emily Campbell Frances Camper Aelise Clinebell CjArland Daniel Jane Engleman Kathleen Engleman John Faison Bewley Goforth Marie Hall Herbert Hamric George Harris Ora Hartbarber Mary Hess Mildred Huffman Lawrence Lee Irvine Helen Keller Jane Kinkaid Mary Knick Roberta Latture Mary Alice Lauck Virginia Lawhorn Virginia Leech Arlene Lotts William Magee Sue McCorkle Hilah McCormick William McCown Clara Miller Robert Mish Joe Moffatt Virginia Niceley Hazel O ' Connor M. Elizabeth Phalen Lois Ruble William Ruble Burton Smith Helen Smith Louise Smith Pearl Smith Dorothy Stewart Robert Straub Marie Tolley James Tyree Virginia Tyree Rita V alker Gretchen Weaver Earl Wilhelm Emily Wise Elizabeth S. Withrow Fron ' t row: Henson, Moore, B., Mish, J{ alker, Straub, Faison, Brogan, Davidson, IFillielm, Neofotis, Stan- ley, Leslie. Second row: Brevobaker, Adair, Scott, .Agnor, Stevcart, Bane, Leech, Moore, U., Goforth, Moffatt, Kirkpatrick, and Blain. ootLcM, Herbert Brogan Co-Captain John Faison Co-Captain Billy Stanley, George Bane Captains-Elect Stanton Blain Manager Stuart P. Brewbaker Coach The three months vacation granted Lexington High School students was cut slightly short for the football squad. On August 26, about forty boys traded their cool homes for the hot, dusty athletic field. Among these bo3’s were seven lettermen: Co-Captain Herbert Brogan, Co- Captain John Faison, Forrest Walker, Bob Straub, Billv Stanley, Frank Neofotis and Bobb ' Mish. With these boys forming the nucleus of the eleven. Coach “Pete” Brewbaker had the makings of another successful football team for L. H. S. After a week of light practice in the broiling sun, the boys took on the rough work and the “Bull Pen.” After two more weeks of hard practice the “Hurricane” was ready for its first opponent. •� 3 ( 28 )■ On September 19th, the Hurricane met and trounced Strasburg in an opening game which showed the power of our team’s offense. The second team played quite a bit of ball, proving that there were some very capable reserves who were anxious to see action. The postponement of the Buena Vista game provided nearly two weeks time for much needed practice before the Hurricane met the mighty “Blue Streaks” of Harrisonburg. Under the lights of that city, October 23, Lexington lost its first game. Even though the Hurricane gained more ground and made more first downs, they had a lot of bad breaks; one of them was the loss of Neofotis, the spark of the team, at the half on account of injuries. On October 10, bouncing back from the defeat of the week before, the Hurricane “blew the wool over Luray’s eyes.” Coach “Pete” Brewbaker kept a fresh team in the game, givdng the scrubs some much needed experience, and the boys from L. H. S. chalked up another victory. Lexington played host to a hard-fighting Robert E. Lee team from Staunton on October 17. The visitors from Staunton were literally crushed by smooth plays and a powerful offense. The largest crowd this season witnessed the defeat of an unbeaten Covington team here on October 24. The Hurricane used numerous deceptive plays and passes and outplayed the “Cougars” to win the fourth game in five starts. Probably the most difficult game of the season was played with Clifton Forge, the boys across the mountain. Playing against terrible weather conditions and the opponent’s mighty passing ability on October 31, the Hurricane went down to its second defeat, although it gained more ground and completed more passes than the “Mountaineers.” The annual Armistice Day tilt, Homecoming for L. H. S., was played here against the “Little Giants” of Waynesboro on an extremely cold afternoon. With Stanley, Neofotis and Straub carrying the mail across for the counters, and with Leslie and Agnor booting and slinging the leather behind a strong and verv able line, the Hurricane rolled up the score for a triumphant “day of the year.” On November 21, the Scarlet Hurricane closed its season after ringing up a sensational victory over its oldest rival, Buena Vista. A Monogram dance was held that night in honor of the Hurricane which so gallantly upheld its name by winning six games out of eight starts and by scoring 232 points to its opponents’ 45. The excellent record of the Junior Varsity team, winning all four of its games, playing Buena Vista once, Clifton Forge once, and Natural Bridge twice, deserves quite a bit of credit. L. H. S. mourns the loss of lettermen, Co-Captain Herbert Brogan, Co-Captain John Faison, Forest Walker, Frank Neofotis, Bob Straub, Robert Mish, Earl Wilhelm and Joe Moffatt, who will leave us in June. The 1942 season will be, undoubtedly, a great success. Lettermen, Co-Captain-Elect Billy Stanley, Co-Captain-Elect George Bane, Graham Leslie, Buster Moore, Jack Davidson, “Buck” Henson, William Stewart, and Gilmore Leech, together with promising reserves from the Junior Varsity, will insure revenge for our defeats and will add to our victories. SCORES Strasburg 6 Lexington 32 Harrisonburg 19 Lexington 12 Luray 6 Lexington 57 Staunton 0 I.exington 40 C ' ovington 0 Lexington 25 C’lifton Forge 1 + Lexington 6 ’aynesboro 0 Lexington 27 Buena ’ista 0 Lexington 33 45 •1 29 Totals 232 r it t .4 Tr i i Vt7M 1 « Front row: lilandy Clarkson, Paul Bosscrman, Ernest Caiiley, Reid Aejnor, Jr., Charles McDowell, Jf ' illiam Swan. Back row: .S’. P. lirewbaker, Hilly Stanley, Frank Xeofotis, Edward Henson, John Faison, Captain Bewley Goforth, Joe Moffatt. cieiket cUi DISTRICT CHAMPIONS Bewley Goforth Captain William Swan Manager Stuart P. Brewbaker Coach In the second week of December, coach “Pete” Brewbaker gave the call for all boys wishing to participate in basket ball to turn out for practice. About forty boys did so, and among these were eight lettermen, most of whom had played from two to three years together: Captain Go- forth, Faison, Neofotis, Walker, Stanley, Henson, Moffatt and Agnor. After two weeks of hard practice the Hurricane was getting somewhat into its old form and was ready to meet S. D. B., its first opponent. The five starting boys known as the “Phantom Five,” “Five Smart I.ittle Boys,” or what hav e you, consisted of: Faison and Goforth guards; Neofotis and Stanley forwards; and Walker in the pivot position. � jf 30 }■ The splendid record of the Hurricane began bv defeating the boys from V. S. B. D., and next the lads from Low Moor. Then came the first and lone defeat of the official season at the hands of (Jlass High, an A class school of Lynchburg, a defeat which we should not be ashamed of. After this one defeat the Hurricane began its winning streak which continued through the official season. I ' he first victim was Bedford, a C class school, which showed little opposition. Lhen came the first league vin, a game with Clifton Forge. Meeting Andrew Lewis, another A class school, the Hurricane chalked up a victory after a hard-fought game, with Faison sink- ing a foul shot in the remaining seconds of play to clinch the game. The flurricane never slacked its pace and racked up victory after victory, beating Bedford again, and two league teams, Waynesboro and Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg being the team that won the District Title last year. Our rugged center, ‘‘Pig” Walker, was lost at mid-term because of ineligibility, but “Buck” Henson, our capable center, towering six feet four inches, was placed in the pivot position and made a very good showing. In rapid succession the Hurricane, now using a zone defense, added to its record of con- secutive wins by defeating Covington and Staunton, both league teams. The Phantom Five” gaiited momentum as the season rolled by. I ' heir passing and shoot- ing became more accurate. The next to fall under their attack were, V. S. D. B., Covington, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg and Staunton. One of the most important victories of the season to the team itself was the satisfaction of defeating Andrew Lewis on their own court. This is the first time Lexington has beaten that team on their own stamping grounds. The Hurricane, already holding the District Title, clinched by defeating Staunton, played their last game of the official season, winning over Clifton Forge. A post-season game with South Norfolk for the Eastern Half-State Title was played here in Lexington in Washington and Lee’s Doremus Gymnasium. The Hurricane lost its second game of the entire season in this game for the Half-State Title. The Hurricane was unable to hit the basket the first half and fell behind, but it recovered in the second half to outplay and outscore the visitors, but was unable to gain the lead. A dance sponsored by the Boys’ Monogram Club was given in honor of the Basket Ball team. District Champions for the season 1941-42. This was probably one of the best teams ever produced at Lexington High School and most of the credit should go to Coach Pete” Brew- baker who has coached his lads so well. The record of the team itself proves its caliber. The prospects for next year’s team are very good, but the loss of Captain Goforth, Faison, Neofotis, Moffatt and Agnor will be regretted greatly. I ' he 1942-43 edition will be built around Stanley, Henson, Cauley, McDowell, Moore, Agnor and some members of the Junior ’arsity. SCORES Lexington Opponent Lexington Opponent 41 V. S. D. B. 25 24 Covington 21 38 Low Moor 23 25 Staunton 19 15 Glass 18 44 V. S. D. B. 43 S 3 Bedford 19 35 Covington 16 26 Clifton Forge 10 25 ’aynesboro 19 21 Salem 20 1 1) Harrisonburg 13 31 Bedford 24 48 Staunton 31 47 Waynesboro 26 2 2 Salem 18 20 I-ow Moor 17 57 ( ' lifton Forge 20 23 Harrisonburg 15 IS South Norfolk 29 31 K - Front row: Tommy Mach ft as, Frank Ncofotis, Hilly Stanley, “Buck Henson, Billy Ruble, Graham Leslie, Ernest C.auley. Back row: Coach P. Brezibaker, Bob Str, ' iub, .loe Stanley, Carl Eubank, Alfred Hutton, Steven Beard and Blandy Clarkson. BadceiKul Blandy Clarkson, Jr Manager Stuart P. Brewbaker Coach The prospects for the 1942 baseball team are not so bright. The team being composed of six lettermen : Ruble, Henson, Stanley, Leslie, Neofotis, and McClung who made a good account of themselves last year will form the infield, but lacking in outfielders this year, reserves of last year will probably fill these positions. Coach “Pete” Brewbaker may be called before the season is over, to serve his country and this will leave baseball at L. H. S. in a hole. 1941 SCORES Lexington 5 1 1 4 24 2 19 9 8 4 13 3 Opponent Natural Bridge o Clifton Forge 6 Staunton o Effinger o Buena Vista 8 Staunton 3 Waynesboro 8 Buena Vista 14 Clifton Forge 23 Waynesboro 4 Natural Bridge 4 •{ 32 K - Front row: Earl If ' ilhelm, Harry Moorr, Boh Straub, La ' ivrence Ir ' ine, Herbert Broe an, Reid Atjnor, Jr., Georeje Bane. Middle row: Earl .lejnor, Frank Nenfotis, Joe Moffatt, John Faison, Robert Mish, Be ivley Goforth, Graham Leslie. Back row: Forest Jf’alker, Ernest Cauley, Stan- ton Blain, Billy Stanley, Billy Ruble, Charles Mel)ov:ell, Fd ward Henson, U ' illiam Ste wart and James McClung. 044 M 041X 4yUji4fl QUtM- Lawrence Irvine Frank Neofotis Herbert Brooan Stuart P. Brewbaker President . . rice President Secretary Faculty .Idviser FOO ' FBAI.L: E. Agnor, R. Agnor (Manager), CL Bane, H. Brogan (Captain), S. Blain (Manager), J. Davidson, J. Faison (Captain), E. Henson, CL Leech, B. Mish, H. Moore, B. Moore, J. Moffatt, (L Leslie, F. Neofotis, B. Stanley, V. Stewart, B. Straub, F. M ' alker and E. Wilhelm. BASKE F BALL: R. Agnor, E. Cauley, J. Faison, B. (loforth (C ' aptain), F). Henson, L. Irvine (Manager), C ' . McDowell, J. Moffatt, F. Neofotis, B. Stanley, B. Swan (Manager), F. Walker. BASEBALL: E. Henson, J. McC ' lung, J. Moffatt (Manager), C!. Leslie, B. Stanley, B. Ruble, and F. Walker. ►■( 33 K Front row: Lav:liorne, Frost, Englemen, Walker {Captain) , ICithronjo, Latham, Barger, Brown. Second row: Miss Brame, Reynolds, JComeldorf, P. Smith, L. Smith {Manager). Back row: Crowl, Da i ' idson, Kagey, Daniel, Lackey, Snyder. QifdC CuU Rita Walker Captain Louise Smith and Jane Engleman Managers Martha E. Brame Coach The CJirls’ Basket Ball season, under the direction of Miss Brame, ran from the first of November to the last of January. During this time about twenty girls came regularly to practice. All of them, with the exception of Elizabeth Smith Withrow, Jane Engleman and Pearl Sm ith, will be back next year. These graduating members of our squad are leaving examples of fine athletic ability and good sportsmanship. Our aim for 1943-43 is to copy their abilities so that we will be able to change the 1941-42 scores. Ertinger 36 V. S. D. B 28 Low Moor 31 Bedford 27 Effinger 23 ' aynesboro 21 Low Moor 10 Harrisonburg 24 Bedford 18 218 Lexington 19 Lexington 14 Lexington 6 Lexington 26 Lexington 10 Lexington 4 Lexington 10 Lexington 4 Lexington 19 1 12 ■( 34 )■ Front row: Smith, Latham, La horne, Barger. Sf.con ' d row: Enejleman, Smith, If ' alker, Reynolds. Back row: Frost, IFithro’u:, Miss Brame, J oii ' n. Mo ncfjcyujum QluL Louise Latham . . . Betty Lawhorn ' e. Martha E. Brame ' Lhe CBrls ' Monogram Cluh began its activities for the year 1942, by sponsoring a dance held in the High School auditorium on December 5, 1941. On February 14, 1942, they gave, in honor of the (Sirls’ Basket Ball Squad, a banquet at the Mayflower Hotel, followed by a ilance in the High School auditorium. The invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. II. W ' addell, Mr. and Mrs. ' m. .Adair, Mr. W . K. McHenry, Dr. and Mrs. N. A’. Brush, Mr. “Fete” Ifrewbaker and Julia Lewis Smith. File members added to our club this year were Jackie Brown, June Reynolds, Fearl Smith and Dorothy Stewart. President . . rice President Faculty ,-ldviser I I .S. , r Irvine Lauderdale Atjnor Niceley, Barger, Smith, Brovin, Clinebell ScUool So u O Lexington , lue’re rooting for you. And you’ve got to ivin this game. O Lexington , xve’re rooting for you. For the sake of Lexington’ s name. Run doivn that field And make a touchdoicn With that good old pep and fight, A nd U ' hen this grand old game is over, Lexington u ' ill shine tonight. Rah, Rah, Rah! Lexington team, Lexington team. Take that hall right through. Show ol’ Benny ou can beat them. Xo ' W it ' s up to you. Rah, Rah, Rah! Lexington team, Lexington team. Fight for all your fame. Fight, fight, fight, fight And we U ' ill win this game! CUeeAi JdeadeAri The cheering section for the Scarlet Hurricanes was led by eight efficient cheer leaders. Dur- ing both football and basket ball seasons, they supported the team with rousing cheers and held many “pep assemblies’’ for the larger games. For the home-coming game, we staged a rally during which we crashed the movie and gave cheers between shows. This was conducted in an orderly manner, gaining much enthusiasm for the next day’s game from the town people. For the first time in the history of Lexington High School, the team played in the Half-State Championship Basket Ball game and, although it was defeated, every member played a splendid game and the student bodj ' enthusiastically demonstrated their appreciation. The cheering squad is delighted at the splendid show of renewed school spirit this year, and hopes this shall continue in the future years. Front row: Preston Hickman, Marion Jean Plain, Garland Daniel, Julia Lenvis Smith, Her- bert .Jc nor. Back row: John Welles, Joann Daniel, Mary Sue Ebelinc , lilandy Clarkson. C ' Xcecutiije Garland Daniel President of the Student Body Mary Sue Ebelinc, John Welles Senior Representatives Marion Jean Blain, Preston Hickman Junior Representatives Julia Lewis Smith, Blandy Clarkson Sophomore Representatives Joann Daniel, Herbert Agnor Freshman Representatives In October an effort was made to regain the enthusiasm of the student body toward their student government. Several assemblies were held and the discussions were of such great interest that a few amendments to the constitution were made. The election of the freshman representa- tives was chosen to take place on the first Thursday after Thanksgiving instead of the former arrangement after the first-term examinations, and all candidates for the executive committee are, in the future, to have an average of eighty or more. Mr. Brewbaker was appointed our Councilor-Adviser and has proved to be of great value to the Committee in outlining projects. The student body had a much better appreciation of their government this year, and it is the Committee’s hope that next year’s council will continue improving our student government. 38 1 ' I 4 r 1 r ' Front row: Reynolds, Black, U ' ea-ver, Aejnor, Montgomery, Bro ' n, Lackey. Second row; Irvine, W illiams, Lav- ' horn, Walker, Binejham, Hickman. Back row: Mrs. Boykin, Tyree, Bhclinyj Wise, Hickman, Donald, ll’il ielm, Glasrjov;. Not in picture: OAvidson, Maeheras. ■ t ' ' 0 - , r ■� . ' June REYNoros . . . . � resident r Nitza Macheras Virst Tice President jf ' iRGiNiA Lackey .Second Tice President ; Peggy Bingham Secretary Preston Hickman Puhlieity Director Emily ' ISE Book Week Chairman Mrs. Boykin Librarian This year the Library Committee reorganized, adding new members from the freshmen and upper classes. Phis has proved to be a very competent staff because of the interest of the in- dividual member and his cooperation tvith Mrs. Jfoykin. The club observed National Book W ' eek in October, with exhibits carrying out the theme, Fornvard With Books. Fhere were displays representing travel, .America ' s all-out defense and a football classic between the library’s most popular rivals, fiction and biography. I ' o make it even more interesting, the Boy Scouts contributetl an unusual display hich showed both originality anil thought and was especially enjoyed. Another activity which has created a great deal of interest in the libran this year is the beginning of our Henry Bolcy Memorial Collection. To date we have had over two lumdred books donated and the promise of many others. We are especially proud that our library lias been chosen as the home of this collection. We feel that it is fitting here to express, not only for the committee but for the whole school, our appreciation of and thanks to Mrs. Boykin for her patience and consideration toward us. ' 4 1 Qlee. Qlua 4 - , • i) ' tD vC- jzt i- LiuL 0 JtUX Juif y - ' uJ lK 4 X . jc J 4.’ i� jC c.lcXO Ellen McCoy Virginia Leech Mary Sue Grosso. . . . Pauline Frost Alice Acnor Helen Keller Sue McCorkle Marion Jean Blain . . . Mara Monroe Penick President rice President Iccompanist Secretary T reasurer . IVardrohe Mistress Librarian Press Representative Director MEMBERS Alice Agnor, Phyllis Agnor, Lucy Barger, Marion Jean Blain, Mary Jane Bosserman, Betsy Brown, Elsie Brown, Katherine Cochrane, Jane Cosby, Pegg Crowl, Joann Daniel, Cornelia Davidson, Mildred Engleman, Pauline Frost, Joyce Hamilton, Helen Keller, ' irginia Lackey, Mary Alice Lauck, Helen Lawhorne, Virginia Leech, Ruth Leslie, Clara Miller, Alice Moore, Eleanor Moses, Jane Murray, Sue McCorkle, Ellen McCoy, Ruth Pooley, June Reynolds, Elizabeth Shields, Julia Lewis Smith, Dorothy Stewart, Iris Tolley, Anne Trinkle, Gertrude Weaver. As a reminder of some of the Glee Club activities for 1941-42, we list the following programs: October 28 — Assembly November 2 — Presbyterian Church November ifi — Methodist Church December ii — Women’s Auxiliary December 14 — “The Messiah,” Handel December 19 — Assembly December 20 — State Theatre December 21 — Baptist Church January 19 — Assembly February 28 — Assembly March 7 — Station WDBJ, Roanoke, Va. March 28 — “The St. Ma tthew Passion,” Bach � ■{ K) }■« t Front row: Peggy Cro’wl, Mimi Daves, Paula Fov. ' ler, Jane Murray, June Reynolds. Back row: Miss Sieg, Alta Fovjler, Louise Latham. lamcUic QluL M EMBERS Peggy Crowl, Mimi Daves, Alta Fowler, Paula Fowler, Louise Latham, Nadyne Mathis, Jane Murray, June Reynolds, Miss Katharine Sieg, Director. The Dramatic Club wishes to thank Miss Sieg for her invaluable direction and for her gen- erosity in giving much time to it. Thanks, also, goes to Mr. Waddell for allowing us to use the activity periods for a Dramatic Club class. The Dramatic Club of 1942 presents: November 6 FUE PARTING Naomi Jane Murray Ruth Peggy Crowe Orpah Ju.VE Rey.voeds March 31 PVRAMCS AND THISBE Pyramus Alta Fowler Thisby June Reynolds Prol ogue Jane Murray I.ion Paula Fowt.er Moonshine Nadyne Mathis IFall Peggy Crowl November 6 FHE TRAINING OF A PRINCESS Princess Fictoria Mimi Daves The Duchess Louise Latham The (lover ness Alta Fowler May 14 TROl’BLE WITH MAMA (Juecn Fictoria Mimi Daves The Duchess Itiuise Latham Lady Charlotte Paula Fowler 4 n 4 i • f- I Front row: Smith, Lotts, Hollis, Marks, Agnor, Daves, A. Fovoler, P. Fo’ivler, McCorklc. Second row: Smith, IFilhelm, Englernan, Smith, Ayers, Dull, Lauek, Eheling, Lackey, Bennington, Campbell. Third row: Neofotis, Hutton, Seehert, Stanley, If ' alker, Poston, .Llford, Fitzpatrick, Plain. Back row: Jl’elles, Shelley, Latture, Higgins, Hamrie, Goforth, Miss Elliott. Not in picture: .Lgnor, Henson, Leech, Harris, Keller, Macheras, Tyree, IFilhelm, M. Byrne, P. Byrne. Jie QencU. uincali Mimi Daves Stanton Blain. Sue McCorkle. ' arina Elliott President Vice President Secretary- T re usurer . . .Faculty Adviser Each Friday the French Class turns into “Le Cercle Francais” meeting conducted by its president, Mimi Daves, in which we discuss, in French, articles of interest found in La Vie and Le Petit Journal. Each person discusses a subject and the club comments on other items that have come up. Miss Elliott adds interesting points and explanations based on ber trip to France. Last term, as a club project, we studied the lives and music of the most outstanding French composers. When these talks were given, we listened to records of some of the music discussed. In the spring, the club studied the French observance of Easter. Then it had its annual spring party. Some members of the club participated in the State French Tournament on April ii. We are very fortunate to have in our club Marie and Pierre Byrne, who have lived in France, and also some former French students. i2 j ij I I j i I li Goforth, Dai’cs, lUain, Latture Jytior, Ebcliny, .llpliin, Welles Amki.ia Davks . . . . , Stanton’ Hi.ain . . . . Mary Suk Ebruno Rkii) Acnor Pf.ccv Ai.piiin Hkwley CJOIORIH.. John ’ki.i,ks luiilor-in-C.htef . . .Ilusiness Manayer Issodate Editor Cireuldtioii Manayer Literary Editor Sports Editor . . Photoyraphy Editor V.i f 0 tUe Qnu ial The Crystal in its present form was originated and first published by the Class of 1926 under the supervision of Miss Mary D. Richardson. It replaced the annual edition of the old Echo, a newspaper, which was finally published in magazine form with a paper binding and had pictures. I ' he second edition, in 1927, started the use of Kodak pictures taken in the school. This greatly reduced the costs, allowing more pictures, and making possible the reduction of the price per copy from $2.50 to the present price of $1.50. The publication costs are kept low by accurate and efficient preparation of the copy to reduce the typesetting costs. All the pictures are mounted in the proper ratio and the plates are lettered by the staff, therefore, eliminating any charge bv the engravers for art work. The Business Class accommodatingly does all the typing. Since the selling price of the Crystal is only one-fourth of the entire cost, the extra money is made up by the liberal advertising of the local business firms, subscriptions, a small amount by the sale of pictures, and the largest sum from the ‘‘Crystal Store.” The Crystal has no backing whatever from the School Board or any department of the school. It must foresee sufficient finances each year or fail to appear. With this issue, it has con- tinued for seventeen years. This is the longest period of existence of any publication ever attempted at Lexington High School During the great depression, the Crystal came dangerously near failing. A small reserve diminished but somehow it barely held out. The 1939 edition, however, appeared very poor in the (piality of pictures and cover. Having no more money than they did, that staff is to be com- mended for publishing an annual at all. At the present time, as we go into war, the Crystal is paving the way to avoid any dangers which might be confronted in the future. ' e are very proud to say that our reserve assets already include a one-hundred dollar United States Defense Bond and we expect to buy more later on. Mav the future profit by the past and not abuse the heritage handed down to it. Following is a list of all the people who have been editors of the Cry ' St.al and as complete a record as could be found of what they are now doing: 1926 — Frances Wilson Campbell — Mrs. W. Morton, living in Lexington. 1927 — Bernadine Bervard Fox — Washington, D. C. 1928 — Carrie Lo-Etta Johnson — Mrs. S. A. Guiffra, working in New York. 1929 — Levina Anderson Mahanes — Washington, D. C. 1930 — Alice Louise Steidtman — Mrs. Quigley, living in New York. 1931 — Margaret Elizabeth Thompson — Teaching at Effinger. 1932 — Edythe Ruffner Alphin — Mrs. George Gilbert, stenographer at V. M. I. 1933 — Elizabeth Whiting Moseley — Mrs. Clark, Newport News, Va. 1934 — Winifred McC. Harris — Mrs. Harry Hull, living in Fayetteville, N. C. 1935 — Mildred Louise Deaver — Mrs. Carl Miller, living in Lexington. 1936 — Dorothy Elizabeth Heflin — Teaching in Fairfax. 1937 — Yirginia Hirst Couper — Traphiggan Art School, New York. 1938 — Mary Elizabeth Deuchar — Mrs. Jack Leary, living in Lexington. 1939 — Ann Elizabeth Read — Living in Lexington. 1940 — V’irginia Stevens Deaver — Living in Lexington. 1941 — Ann Eloise Twombly — Attending Westhampton College. “Do we have assembly today?” School is always filled with the question for forward to that half-hour period. This year we have been very fortunate in number of assemblies. Public speaking by each pupil has been greatly stressed the faculty and the spirit of war has prevailed in most of our recent programs. it looks eagerly having a large by members of Septemher — Our first assembly was held on the sixteenth for the purpose of electing our cheer leaders; Mr. Brewhaker closed it with a “pep” talk. Later in the month Bob Zimmerman, a deep-sea diver, gave us a talk on some of his adventures in the mighty depths. October — On the eighth Mr. J. W. Weathers presented an instructive talk on “Why the Lord’s Prayer Is Great Literature.” The following morning Ensign Willard King, an alumnus, gave a splendid account of his experiences as a pilot in the patrol of the Nav ' al Air Corps. On the fifteenth a patriotic quiz program was given by the senior boys’ civics class. Then came a musical program by the Glee Club. November — The third of November marked the beginning of Book Week, also a week of interesti ng assemblies; among them were programs by the Dramatic Club, the senior English classes, the freshman Latin classes, and by Dr. Mohardt, who discussed the different ways books are printed or recorded. I ' he next week was Education Week — there were programs on “Physical Fitness” and current events. On the twenty-sixth the CltYST. ' tl, Staff held an assembly to impress upon the Student Body the real value of buying a Cryst. l. December — On the first, the football boys were awarded their monograms by Mr. Brewbaker. Mr. Joseph Cosby opened assembly on the third with a prayer and then delivered a most helpful talk on “How to Choose Your Vocation.” Garland Daniel presided at the open forums held two days in the assembly period in the interest of student government; two new amendments to the constitution were adopted. Following this were two programs by Miss Sieg’s sophomore English class — “The History of Words,” and one based on their parallel-reading journals. Mr. Waddell gave us a timely talk on our part in the war and recalled a number of sacrifices made in the past World War. Miss Brame’s freshman civics class gave a program celebrating the 150th birthdat- of the Bill of Rights. Just before the Christmas holidays the Glee Club sponsored a program of carols; the speaker was Rev. Edwin Bethea, who talked on “The Spirit of Christmas.” January — Mr. Waddell held two assemblies in the interest of organizing the student bodv to participate in fire drills for the purpose of defense. We had the privileges of hearing Mrs. Tucker, a pianist, and Mrs. George Irwin, a violinist. February — Dr. Greer, from Erskine College, spoke to us on the “Why and How of Education.” Mr. Kirby, representing Mary ’ashington College, spoke on the Role of the College in National Defense.” I ' he (Bee Club presented a musical assembly. Mr. (’addell made another appropriate talk on our part in defense. March — T he first in a series of weekly programs to be sponsored by different classes in the interest of defense was entitled, “What the W ' ar Means to Ts.” “ ( ' e Look Back” was the second in this series and explained for what we are fighting in the present war. ' Lhe Hall of Fame election was held. Ehe girls’ and hoys’ basket ball monograms were awarded by Miss Brame and Mr. Brewbaker, respectively. “We and I ' hey,” another defense program, told the contrast between the Democratic and the Fascist system of government. Dr. M’Ledge Moffatt from Radford State Teachers’ College, spoke to us on “W ' hat Our Tart M ' ill Be iti the New W’orld Order.” April — The Dramatic Club presenteti two programs. I hese half hours have, and certainly will continue to bring us a tvealth of entertainment and a broader understanding of the world today. 4 T5 4 a tce 04tlalU! “Well, it tvas good while it lasted!” “ ' hat time did you get home (your home!) ?” “I like those lights since ‘Kenny’ fixed them dim, don’t you?” These remarks are always heard on the morning after. By after, I refer to the morning following one of those Monogram Dances at L. H. S., and most of the time the scene is held in either Wayland’s or the State, where the local high school crowd, old and young, teachers and pupils (attention. Miss Brame), hang out. It’s a drippy looking gang, and every one is trying to dig up dirt (late dates, shafts, etc.) on his best pal, male or female. Seriously, our dances at L. H. S. this year have been the most successful, according to financial and fun standards, since Mr. Woodson started them during his regime as coach. There are, as a F rule, six dances a year, four sponsored by the Boys’ Monogram Club, and two by the Girls’ Mono- gram Club. I ' lances follow a fairly regular schedule, the first coming at the end of football season, the : second at Christmas, another between Christmas and St. ' alentine’s day, and one on that “Sweet- hearts’ Day,” February 14. The night before Easter holidays is generally another gala occasion, ' and the final dance, especially honoring the Seniors, brings the year to a roaring (but sad for some) climax. ! The ’41 -’42 session at the high schoof found a new innovation at the first dance. K. A. T., our Jack-of-all-trades, had concocted a device for cutting the lights down to 2-mouse power, and this 46 }?« has created a very romantic atmosphere for these very romantic affairs. Mr. Thompson says that he always did like to dance in the shadows, anyhow. Being an amateur photographer of long standing, he says that the results are always better when developed in the dark. The Ci. M. (’. threw their first brawl — oops, ball — in early December, and it was a great success. Came Kissmas,” and all through the school, nobody studied, which is always the rule. Rumors and explosions came from the Physics Lab. for two days before the dance, and on that memorable evening, two hundred balloons were floating over and around the floor. Necklaces were presented to the debs” as favors that will long be treasured, and the gate receipts made Petey’s” heart go pitty-pat. As the anti-climax, Burly,” waiting for his late date (and that really happened), “Punkins,” Billy and “Bones” left the dance late, only to find Lynch, Brewbaker and Thompson standing on the front porch with Miss Daves... ( ' imagine that!), vho was looking at a very unusual scene. In the middle of Coach’s football field were Red” and his red jaloppy, stuck! As the wheels dug deeper, they cut into Pete’s heart as well as his field. One might have heard Mimi make her best speech of all time, when Blain asked her if she wanted to ride home or wait, and she coolly informed him that she would wait! She came tvith her brother! St. ' alentine’s Eve was a comparatively mild affair, except that our president was late-dated again by our football captain (not to mention any names). ' Phen came the one! On Friday, March 13, the Scarlet Hurricane’s basket ball team met South Norfolk for the Eastern-Half State Championship. A victory dance was planned, but, although it was South Norfolk’s victory, the dance was a real “whing-ding.” The visitors turned out in full force, and so did L. H. S. and the dance ran an hour later than usual ! The Wolves” howled, and the Foves” (“Wolves” who bring flowers), were plentiful. As far as this corner knows, late-dates were scarce; but we don’t know everything. ' Fhe rest of the dances this year are full of unknown quantities as we are full of unknown quantities as we go to press, but you can bet they’ll all be good. Rutnors from the Juniors indicate a Junior-Senior dance in place of the picnic, and there’s sure to be that last one. The Boys’ Monogram Bampiet will precede the ball, and the last record will be the last time for a long while that many of us will see a dance at L. H. S. However, the festivities will not be over when the dance is, because spies have reported a large swimming and breakfast party brew- ing within the Senior Class. Fhe lower classes will carry on the tradition in years to come, and “Pickle” and his little brunette have already been seen in Steve’s several times, at rather late hours. We regret that Miss Nettie has been unable to attend as one of our most faithful chaperons, and we hope that she will soon be able to come back. If somebody can “shaft” Latture, if Mr. ’Fhompson can get those lights down a little lower, and if ( ' hick” C’rawford ever satisfies everyone with the records, we’ll feel that there can be very little improvement over this year’s tlances. ' I ' hese affairs are the social highlights of each year at L. II. S., aiul all these remarks are meant only to recall some of the best moments in the year. We hope that the reader will get some enjoyment out of this, aiul remember ’42 as a happy and successful dance year. After the ball is over, after the break of morn — Many a heart is aching, if you could read them all; After the dancers are leaving, after the stars are gone; Many the hopes that have vanished — after the ball. Seiectia4i4. I ' he Crystal Staff of 1942, with the helpful assistance of the English department, have selected examples of the literature written in the Freshman, Sophomore and Junior classes and submit them herewith. cMe Ilia Se ite.i BY MARVIN DAVES It was in London. It could have happened to any English lad of today, but it hajiperied to Jimmy Field. The day was clammy and fog-laden, typical of London. A young boy’s heart was breaking. Since Jimmy’s father had been a lieutenant, fighting bravely in Libya, Jimmv had more pride than the ordinary boy. This pride kept him from crying his heart out. The night before, his home had been demolished, killing his mother. He was being evacuated to a country home. In a crowded compartment of an over-laden train, Jimmy was reading. Only a few minutes had passed before he looked up, puzzled as to what he had just read. The ’ictoria Cross, given for unsurpassable valor in the field of battle,” he repeated aloud. I wonder who receives the cross if the hero is killed.” He read on, finally coming to a sentence which answered his question, “In the case of the authentic receiver’s death, the closest relative is given the cross by an officer of the King’s Army.” The boy had been some time in his new home when his teacher, of whom he had become very fond, asked Jimmy to come to America with him. The boy needed only his relatives’ approval, and this was sure to come. However, he was slightly hesitant. He thought he wanted to go, but there seemed to be something holding him back. The hour for his decision came. His teacher was awaiting his answer. Jimmy’s mind was made up. He set his jaws, looked his teacher in the eve and said, “He also serves who only stands and waits.” One evening, an officer in the uniform of the King’s Army called on Jimmy Field, and handed him . . . the Victoria Cross. eic Up ian BV DANA SHELLEY It was really warm, considering the usual cool climate of Vermont. I was sitting in the shade of a huge elm tree near a small pool of tvater that had been formed by the damming up of a creek. Suddenly in the crystal-clear water, under a ledge of rock, appeared a baby perch. He staved in a sunny spot, evidently’ enjoying the sunbeams which danced and glinted on his beautifully mottled back. His gills moved rhythmically in aiid out, and his mouth would slowly open and close as he sought out tiny bits of food that passed with the current. His tail waved slowly so that he could maintain a stationary position in the current. It was a beautiful sight. Presently, a sudden gust of wind came up, sending a multitude of tiny ripples over the surface of the water. When the water was clear again, I could see that there was nothing tinder the ledge of rock. The perch was gone. BY BUCK HENSON riie scene is Luke Bradley’s General Store at Whistle Creek, Virginia. I ' he three old men, seated on boxes and mail bags around the little stove, are Ezra Williams, Jake Wilkins and old Luke, himself. The conversation varies throughout the afternoon. Finally, someone brings up the subject of coon dogs. “You know,” drawls Jake Wilkins, “I had a dog once named Ole Carson. Carson was just about the fastest dog I ever saw. 1 remember one morning when we were down by the river hunting, the old dog jumped a coon and was chasing him with all his speed. All at once, the old coon jumpetl behind a tree. C ' arson slowed tlown to 75 miles per hour, hut he couldn ' t stop quickl enough, ’ell, sir, he teas running so fast and hit the tree so hard that it split old Carson right down the middle. I didn’t want to lose such a good dog, so 1 rushed up and stuck the two halves of the bisected dog hack together, but in my excitement 1 put the dog together upside down. Well, tifter that, old Carson carried two legs in the air and two on the graund. hut he was still the fastest dog in them parts.” “Shucks, that ain’t nothing!” retorts old Luke. “One morning I had my fox dog. Rattler, out hunting down by the river. He soon jumped a fox and started chasing him toward the river. When they got to the river the fox jumped but old Rattler didn’t want to get wet. He had been running so fast and stopped so tiuickly that his shadow tvent on across the river. ' Ehe fox crossed the river, but when he reached the other side, he saw old Rattler’s shadow over there and thought it was the old boy himself. He turned around and swam back to the other side and there was old Rattler ‘awaitin’ ’ on him.” “Talking about fast things,” mumbled Ezra, “you oughta see me brother. Why, he used to cut out the light, run twenty-five feet, and then jump in bed before the room got dark.” “1 used to have an uncle,” said Luke, “who could put both feet in a bushel basket, catch hold of the handles and lift himself six feet off the ground.” “Em going to tell you about one of my experiences while 1 was out West,” said old Eizra. “One day, I was riding out on the plains alone, when all of a sudden 200 Indians, armed to the teeth, jumped out from behind a hill. It was then that I remembered that I hadn’t brought my gun.” “What happeneil ? ' hat happened?” exclaims Luke and Jake in one voice. Old Ezra scratched his head and slotvly replied, By gum, they killed me!” ' Ellen old Luke gets raving mad, “(5et out!” he shouts. ' A’ou all have done started lyin’!” 4 10 UNITED AMERICA EXTRA NAVY SHIPS “es’koyers boMBER ACTION WARSHIPS ,v.. ' Island A ' M’ Soe ' ® Batavia Rangoon pa ' - ' ' ' Pliilippilies V r i TROOPS N,vv,„,,x ' ;; l; . S. Forces Troops I fs ..a ' A ' - ‘ CX ,c W ' a vV ' - ' Poo ' ,seve ' . Po- ® ' Expeditionary Force AIRAHACK u s Troops v PEARL HARBOR Laiidin T l oiTO WAR ON JAPS SUGAR RATIONING After Falling To Defeot MocArthur ernt e 7 o iiioiii I m i l ‘arl Hsirlior Jle X LHXlioH. Mi( BcKMfi iU (le m mLeA Peani eManJu) It is the duty of L. H. S. to make citizens fitted for the various as well as the general walks of life. And now it is the privilege of L. H. S. to see her recent students take their respective places in another world conflict and add to the record established by their fathers in World War I. To the known 69 who were in uniform in 1917-18, the following list is added — with regret but with pride: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ■ 5 ( 50 ) • U. S. ARMS ' Brigadier General Arthur Campbell Colonel Arthur Wilburn Major Emory Lewis 4 Captain W. W. Ackerly Captain Oliver Gillock Captain Alvy Johenning Captain Reid White (Medical Corps) Captain William Edgar Waddell (Med. Corps) Lieutenant Thornton Wilson Campbell Lieutenant Robert Childress Lieutenant Douglas Cook I.ieutenant Richard Dodson Lieutenant James Dunlap Lieutenant John McKee Dunlap Lieutenant Felix Feamster Lieutenant Aubrey Foltz Lieutenant Wayne Lee Foltz Lieutenant Flouston Harlow Lieutenant William Holland Lieutenant Benjamin Huger Lieutenant Brooke Mallory (Medical Corps) Lieutenant William McCoy Lieutenant Beverley Read Lieutenant Charles William Roberson Lieutenant Robert Steidtman Lieutenant Bradley Tyree Lieutenant Hugh P. Wade Sergeant Robert Tebbs Bosserman Sergeant Joseph Clemmer Sergeant Francis Hickman Sergeant Robert Hoyt Sergeant Walter Murray Corporal Buford Conner Corporal Theodore Craft Corporal Bruce Donald Private Robert Ayres Private Kenneth M. Brogan Private John M ' illiam Brown Private Walter Lewis Brugh Private Graham Chittum Private Bernard Conner Private Garland Conner Private Flarry Deaver Private Jack Donald Private Gus Douffas Private Ralph Fauber Private William Goforth, Jr. Private Johnny (Jreene Private Jack Hill Private Richard Hottinger Private James L. Johenning Private Tom Kerr Private Dean Knick Private Milton Morrison Private Roy Muterspaugh Private Charles Olsen Private Henry Ravenhorst Private Thomas Sheridan Private Sidney Smith Private Frank Swink Private John W. Weathers Private Melvin C. Cauley, V. M. I. Private Payton Craft, V. M. I. Private Ivan Hickman, V. M. I. Private John Swink, V. M. I. U. S. NAVY Ned Ainsworth Fred Baker Stratton Coffey Ensign Charles Davidson Johnny Gordon M. D. Saunders Ensign Edgar Shannon Emory Snyder Ralph Womeldorf William Young T. S. MARINE CORPS Lieutenant John L. Campbell, Jr. Clarence Murray Lieutenant Richard Smith U. S. ARMY AIR CORPS James Kidd Daniel McNeil Joseph Spencer Nealy Young U. S. NAVY AIR CORPS Lieutenant Willard King Lieutenant B. C. ' Folley, Jr. U. S. MARINE AIR ( ' ORPS Robert Holland (Note) Not being able to find any official list in town, the following vas compiled from infor- mation gathered by students, faculty, and friends who knew these men. It is hoped that anyone noticing errors or omissions will write correction on a post card and mail it to Mr. ' Fhompson for furtherance of this list in future Crvsiai.s, if such a list must go on. ' 3 ( 51 J£. ' oH4MUI When earth’s last picture is painted. And the tubes are twisted and dried, ll hen the oldest colors are faded. And the youngest critic has died, ITe shall rest, and, faith we shall need it — Lie down for an aeon or two. Till the d Iaster of cdl good u ' orkmen Shall call us to work anew! 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