Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1944 volume:

THE CRYSTAL A. D. MCMXLIV L. H. S. 50 VOLUME 19 WORLD WAR II — EDITION 3 Published by the Students of LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA FOREWORD It is our sincerest hope that this edition of the Crystal may, in the years to come, be a happy reminder of four years spent in Lexington High School; may future ones be as memorable. A Tribute to Harrington Waddell “ i great institution is hut the lengthening shadow of a great man.” So it is with our school which would, except for the modesty of that great man, bear the name the Harrington Waddell High School. A member of the school board in his dedi- catory address stated that it would be so named, but Mr. Waddell’s re- fusal to allow this attests to his ever- present humility. It is interesting to note that in 1897 he became head of this young school, only three years of age, and for forty- six years he has successfully piloted it through the Spanish-American War, World War I, and into the present war, the third in his career. To all of these he has contributed trained students who attained many commissions, in- cluding several brigadier generals. A Christian gentleman of the highest character, sound judgment, and keen foresight, he has always contributed to the progress of the community and has personally helped any individual who would give him an opportunity. Among his alumni he numbers mem- bers in nearly every trade and pro- fession useful to mankind; and his graduates, as a whole, stand high in the affairs of the world. Not only in the mind of man will his memory linger, but in the actual records of the Southern Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges, the record of the Lexington High School can be found at the top of the accredited schools of the South, of which Lexing- ton High School is the only member in Rockbridge County. In addition to his vocation, Mr. Waddell’s wide range of interests has been a pleasure to himself and an in- spiration to others. His interest in astronomy has led others to a better knowledge of that classical subject; his taste for biography has produced, from his own pen, records of local people who otherwise would have been en- tirely forgotten all too soon; and his constant vigil over the high school library has produced an exceptional col- lection of books for a school of this size. We deem it a privilege to have come under the personal influence of Mr. Waddell and can wish nothing better for the future students than that they, too, may labor in the shade of his “lengthening shadow.” For her understanding of our problems, for her patience AND SYMPATHY, FOR HER SERVICE TO THE STUDENTS OF LeX- iNGTON High, for her friendship in being “one of us,” THE Class of 1944, with admiration and sincere apprecia- tion, DEDICATES THEIR CRYSTAL TO Mary Warwick Dunlap THE FACULTY M. H. Bell, B. A., M. A. Universit}’ of Mrginia Chemistry PRINCIPAL K. A. Thompson, B. S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute Physics, Mathematics ASSISTANT Agnes P. Adair Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Mary Washington College Commercial Course ’arina Asher Elliott, B. A. Westhampton College Certificat de La Sorbonne French, Science, Ceometry, Latin Elsie Lucas Boykin, B. A. Martha Washington College Certificate University of Londim Library Science Librarian, History John B. Farrar, A. B. Randolph-Macon William and Mary California State Teachers College Industrial slrts Mary Warwick Dunlap, B. S. Mary Washington College Home Economics Mary E. Hamilton B. A., M. A. Agnes Scott College University of South Carolina Latin, English coach THE FACULTY Evklyn T. Law, B. S. P ' armville State Teachers College University of Virginia Latin, History Gertrude Morrison, B. S. Greenbriar College University of Virginia Biology, Social Science Physical Education Katharine G. Si eg, B. A., M. A. Lenoir-Rhyne College University of Virginia English Lula B. Tardy, B. S. Madison College English, Science, Latin Mary Monroe Penick, B. M. Hollins College Graduate Institute of Musical Art, New York Glee Club Directress AIrs. V. R. Gray Lexington High School Stenographer FORMER FACULTY MEMBERS SENIOR MIRROR s Ph 00 U o o a s 0 1 03 I CO CQ CQ £ O U H _o a u s o 03 05 03 Q 03 6 -a o H o h 2 o o U o U E U .S ■- — 03 • — . ■ S 2 c D c T3 O o O O O O c o H-] H •o B B o U w H-] E 12 o D o H o h 60 O h -C O =S Q -o o hJ CQ c 5 -n 60 4_, -g 15 3_ O O J o o -o C o — ■ c - CD 2 c j � ✓ o z u a hJ o W 03 03 CQ ns 0 b X o ai H a W W oi JO o h 03 Q w Di O 2 a u CQ03 03 03 03t )03 03 o3m OQP3 03 03 03 03 Q3 03 03 03 03 03 0QCQOQ03 X 03 X 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 0 fcJ f V If I w 4 1 THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1944 Julia Lewis Smith President Motto: Not for ourselves, but for our country Flower: Gardenia Colors: Army Khaki, Navy Blue, Marine Green JULIA LEWIS SMITH “Julie” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Executive Committee, 2-3; Cheer Leader, 2-3-4; of Fame, 2-3-4; French Club, 3; President of Senior Class, 4; Crystal Staff, 4. Look at that mob scene in the hall between classes! Who is that very undignified female senior in the middle? Why, it’s Smitty! I thought everyone knew her. People often wonder how a little thing like that could cause so much commotion. She isn’t always so happy-go-lucky though. We, the Senior Class, have seen her handle many a serious breach of the honor system with the utmost calmness and sincerity. ( 9 ) n T4i- a JrUl .. ( ■ -Ap - ' fCcifi. CAL ’IN FRANCIS ALFORD “ Buuky ” Baseball, i; Flxecutive Committee, 4. Attractive, good-natured with a good sense of humor, very accommodating and kind-hearted — that’s our “Bunky.” He likes to travel, especially to Memphis (prob- ably because of the beautiful park there). “Bunky” will never be without friends and we’re sure he will be a success in any field that he chooses. PEGGY LEE BINGHAM ' Peg” Glee Club, 1-3; Library Club, 1-2-3 (Secretary, 2-3); French Club, 3-4; Hi-Y Club, 4 (Vice President); Crystal Staff, 4 (Editor); Treasurer of Class, 3; Secretary of Class, 4. Fun.’ Adventure.’ You can bet Peg will be there, bubbling over with enthusiasm. - mong other things. Peg is especially fond of music — dancing — sports — Sophomores (or Sophomore) — Massanetta — and even Sinatra! ! Her dependability, trustworthi- ness, and broad-mindedness have won for her many responsible positions and she performs all duties cheerfully and well. . u revoir. Peg! PAUL KERLIN BOSSERMAN ‘ Pickle” Football, 4 (. ssistant Manager, 1-2-3); Basket Ball, 2 (Assistant Manager); Baseball, 1 (.Assistant Manager); Monogram Club, 4; Glee Club, 4; Crystall Staff, 4. Small, brown hair, twinkling blue eyes, “Pickle” is the Don Juan of the Class of ’44. Although frequently seen in the vicinity of Madison College, we know his heart belongs to a A’ankce lass in Boston. He’s a great little guy that none of us will ever forget. Lots of luck, fellow! We’ll be backing you while you are up there with Uncle Sam’s Flying Marines. ELSIE MARGARET BROWN Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; French Club, 3-4; Dilettante Club, 2. If you happen to attend a Glee Club rehearsal and see an attractive girl with beautiful red hair, singing in a lovely soprano voice, you have seen Elsie. She’s a grand person, with a winning smile that makes friends easily. -And if you don’t be- heve us, just ask some of those .A. S. T. Cadets! We’re sure Elsie will sing her way into the hearts of millions, just as she has sung and smiled her way into our hearts. So tra-la-la and good luck, Elsie! ( 10 ) I I I BF ITY SUK CASH “ Betty Sue” French Club, 3. A tiny, little brunette with br own eyes — that’s Betty Sue. A student who’s more interested in Home Ec. than in French — -that’s still Betty Sue. She’s quiet, but most of us know wh_ ' . Certainly she dreams! Who wouldn’t when you have him hooked. Oh, yes, the ring is on her finger, and the day is almost set when Betty Sue will be Betty Sue Cash no longer. We can only wish you luck, “little girl.” BLANDY WALTON CLARKSON ‘‘‘Blinks” ‘‘Duck” Student Body President, 4; E.xecutive Committee, 2-3 ; Football, 1-2-4 (Manager) 3 ; Baseball, i (Assistant Manager), 2-3 (Manager); French Club, 3-4; Science Club, 4; Monogram Club, 3-4; Cryst. l Staff, 3-4; Hall of Fame, 4. Time and space keep us from telling all the info’ concerning “that Clarkson.” He’s one in a million and A-i in all our hearts. An outstanding student, he’s had “a finger in every pie” at ye olde high school. Duck’s almost a tradition around here, and L. H. S. will surely miss that bright and shining face popping up from every crevice — “the hatch included”! But he won’t be leaving us entirely. He plans to enter V. M. I. in June, and you can bet the “Colonel” will fix him! The very best of everything, fellow. HELEN EUGENIA CLEMMER “Beanie” Glee Club, 2-4; Dilettante Club, 2. Looking for an old-fashioned girl? Then steer clear of “Beanie,” ’cause she’s strictly “on the beam!” With that debutante slouch and her devil-may-care per- sonality, all she has to do is throw out a “line” and haul ’em in — just ask anybody in minkland! You’re the best, Jean — -may you always end up on top! ALICE ROBERTA ENGLEMAN “ J lice” Glee Club, 4. Our Alice is the teachers’ pride and joy. She always remembers what the lessons are, always studies them, and always knows them. She works hard and really gets results, but she’s never too busy to help anyone who’s having a hard time with his lessons. Along with all her success in school work, Alice is a sweet girl and one we all like. We’re proud of her, and are sure she’ll be just as successful in later life as she has been at L. H. S. ( 11 ) BESSIE BEATRICE FIX “ Bea ” Basket Ball, 4; Hi-Y Club, 4. Tall, slender and very attractive distinguishes none other than “Bea.” This young deb has made many friends at L. H. S., with that “starlight” smile and her great athletic ability. Yep, she is one of Mr. Bell’s best standbys and we love her for it. She is a great artist at driving a Plymouth, too — need we say more. Now, with tim e so short, we can only remind her that a certain heart is waiting to be healed. Right ADA SOUTHALL GILLOCK “Ada” “Agile” SALUTATORIAN For many years L. H. S. has been blessed with a representative from the Gillock family. The Class of ’44 is no exception. Ada has been with us from the very begin- ning. She’s a grand girl and one whom we all admire. With Ada present, English class never knows a dull moment. She’ll do well in anything she undertakes. And from what we hear, she may be taking some big steps soon. June is graduating time, but it’s also the month for matrimony. Take care of that Leatherneck — he’s a lucky guy. The best of ev ' erything, Ada, you deserve it. MARY SUE GROSSO “Susie” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; French Club, 3-4; Hall of Fame, 3; Crystal Staff, 4; Honor Committee, 4. Mary Sue! Need we say more. Everybody knows and loves this smiling, dark- haired gal whose wonderful disposition and friendly interest in ev eryone she knows make her the belle of L. H. S., not to mention W. L., V. M. L, and V-12. Ambition directs her towards Mary Baldwin and a musical career, which she well deserves, but we wonder just how far she’ll get before the right man comes along to claim her. .Anyway, we all know that “Susie” will be successful whatever happens. FRANK QUENTIN HARRIS “Frank” Glee Club, 4; Executive Committee, 4; Bond Committee, 4. Have you noticed a sudden death-like lull around this school. Well, we, the Class of ’44 have. And we know what is wrong. We miss that jovial, good-looking defender of John L. Lewis, Frank Harris. While he was here, he didn’t take part in many sports or activities, but he seemed to add something to our class spirit by just being around. Till we meet again we will always be thinking of him and hoping for his success in the Navy. ( 12 ) HARRIET LINGLE IRVINE “ Lingle” Meeting Lingle for the first time, one cannot fail to be favorably impressed by her sincerity and good nature. She’s just full of common sense (as well as book sense), and we’ve found her opinions and ideas invaluable during these years at L. H. S. Although her heart is in England, her smile and cheerful nature are here for us to enjoy. To a grand person, we wish a life of happiness and just know she will have it. MARY ERANCES KIRKPATRICK “Mary Frances Dilettante Club, 4; Library Club, 4. If you are looking for a dependable and original girl, here is one (ask Miss Sieg). Mary Erances is happiest when she is helping some less fortunate classmate write a theme or translate a Latin sentence. -Vs to most Seniors Alary Erances takes the phrase “love your neighbor’’ a little too seriously. Nev ' ertheless, we’re sure she’ll reach her goal in life — whatever it may be. VIRGINIA MAY LACKEY “ Jince VALEDICTORIAN Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Executive Committee, 1-4; Library Club, 2-3-4 (Second Vice President, 2-3, President, 4); Erench Club, 3; President of Class, 3; Crystal Staff, 4. Personality. O, yes! Looks But definitely. Laughs. Plenty of them when “Jince” is around. She has made a great name for herself at L. H. S. — scholastically and otherwise. Eascinated by L. H. S. athletes — red hair — dark blue sweaters — the Navy, she still manages to keep a level head on her (.’) shoulders. To one of our greatest attractions we can only say good luck and we’re surely gonna miss you! E. RL L.UVHORNE Eootball, 2-3-4; Monogram Club, 3-4; Erench Club, 3-4; .Aeronautics Club, 4; Honor Court, 4. Who is the best looking and most athletic young gentleman in the Class of ’44? That’s right! It’s our boy, Earl. Like all good Lexingtonians, he can be found at the “Horse Opera” on Saturday night, getting some tips on fighting to be used in the “Minute Alen.” Although in this time of war Earl is torn between fighting it out for “Uncle Sammy,” or fighting it out at A ' irginia Military Institute, he is bound to succeed when postwar planning comes before the public. ( 13 ) JANE DICKSON MURRAY ‘ Jane Glee Club, 1-2-3; Dramatic Club, 2-3-4 (President); French Club, 3-4. Here is the Class of 1944’s contribution to the world of knowledge — knowledge of everything from Buddhism to Boys. (Preferable W. L. “Boys”.) Tall and slim, with shining auburn hair, a bewitching smjle, and laughing eyes — that’s our Jane. A wonderful friend — always willing to help anyone in any way, whether it be with Latin, French or just personal problems. We know you’ll bring joy and honor to h ' lora MacDonald as you did to good ole L. H. S. Best of luck in everything! JUNE LAMARR REYNOLDS “June Basket Ball, 1-2; Glee Club, 1-2; Cheer Leader, 3-4; Hi-Y Club, 4 (President); Girls’ Monogram Club, 2; Library Club, 1-2-3-4 (President, 3); Crystal Staff, 4; Bond Committee, 4; Dramatic Club, 2. Name it, and she has it! Looks. More than her share! Personality plus, with plenty to spare. As much at home behind a typewriter as in “Memorial Garden” in the wee hours, June aptly performs any task put before her — and still finds time to keep the “Minks” and “Rats,” as well as the armed forces, on the go! Yes, June’s our nominee for L. H. S.’s truly All-American Girl! ELIZABETH FRANCES SHIELDS “Libby Glee Club, 1-2-3-4 (Typist, 4); Basket Ball, 2; French Club, 3; Cheer Leader, 4; Crystal Staff, 4. This little package of dynamite is the “Sweetheart of L. H. S.” Yep, with that “hey-hey” personality plus looks that any girl would yearn for — “Libby” always comes out on top. Whenever there’s a dance or what have you, this little lass is always there. She has a great love for men in general and can be serious as well as happy-go-lucky. Just keep those big, blue eyes sparkling, and you’ll roll into the heart of the world, just like you have into ours. IRIS JOSEPHINE TOLLEY “ Iris Glee Club, 2-3-4; French Club, 3-4. We always recognize Iris by her blonde hair, blue eyes, winning smile and pleas- ing personality. She’s industrious, dependable and conscientious, and has won many friends in her four years at L. H. S. To a good student, a true friend, and a grand person all-around, we wish the best of luck, both at Duke and elsewhere. ( 14 ) I ANNF, MARIK TROXKLL “Marie” Library Club, 4; Dilettante Club, 4. Almost any day at school you can hear an unlucky student call, “Marie,” and see a tiny auburn-haired lass willingly hurry to help the speaker with a difficult lesson. Marie is very quiet — until you know her well — but few know her thoughts when that dreamy look comes into her eyes. Oh yes, she does think of something besides lessons — and we can bet that he is thinking, too. RALPH WILHELM “Ike” Here’s one fellow who’s always ready and willing to lend a helping hand — no matter what the task. Ike’s been plugging right along with us during these years of hard labor {i) at L. H. S. But today he’s the man behind the man behind the man with the gun. Ike has taken over the management of his father’s farm, and as expected he’s really ' making things pay. Good luck to y ' ou, fellow! ELSIE Wri’HROW “Elsie” Volley Ball, 1-2; Softball, 1-2-3; Glee Club, i; Basket Ball, 1-2-4. Never unhappy long, Elsie likes a crowd (of men especially). She’s a sports lover and is really “on the beam” when it comes to playing basket ball. And Miss Dunlap would find it really impossible to secure a better helper — what a girl! STELLA WITHROW “Stella” Basket Ball, i; Glee Club, i. Stella, who was a newcomer to L. H. S. this } ' ear, has become a great friend of all of us. We appreciate her great sense of humor and cheerful smile and, knowing of her interest in W. L. (especially a certain boy named Bob), we wish her success and happiness in the future. ( 15 ) «. 7 . The Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1944 W e, the aching, creaking, weary martyrs of the Class of 1944, being civilized human beings (our idea of ourselves), and not being off the beam and more or less cracked (the faculty’s idea of us), realizing that our days at Lexington High School are numbered. Do hereby set down our last will and testament, entrusting it to the frosh, sophs, juniors and faculty, to wit: Clause I 1. To the Juniors: The right of looking down disdainfully upon the rest of the school. 2. To the Sophomores: The thrill of wearing your first school ring. ■5. To the Freshmen: First dates and consequences! 4. To the Incoming Freshmen: The chills and fevers caused by your first senior “crush.” To the faculty: (1) To Mr. Bell: Two, or even one good chemist. (2) To Airs. Tardy: A fifth period study hail as well behaved (.?) as ours in 1940! (3) To Airs. Law: A future Latin student as brilliant as “Genius Jane.” (4) To Aliss Sieg: An English IV class that can write a super thesis in the lengthy period of three weeks. (5) To Aliss Hamilton: A supply of durable pencils that won’t wear out with continual rolling. (6) To Aliss Adair: A typing class made up entirely of boys. (7) To Airs. Boykin: The Lexington First Aid Crew, with full equipment. (8) To Aliss Dunlap: An orderly “lunch line” that doesn’t complain about the food, (q) To Aliss Elliott: A Senior Home Room with a perfect attendance and tardy record. (10) To Aliss Alorrison: A dictionary of economic terms! (11) To Air. Thompson: A carton of “King-sized” W ' ings — ! (12) To Air. Farrar: A student body with abundant energy, inexhaustible lungs, and an overwhelming desire to attend all games. ( 16 ) Clause II 1. I, Calvin Alford, will my future Alarine wings to Lane Aloses. 2. I, Peggy Bingham, leave every bit of my five feet of height to Coleman Bean. 3. I, Paul Bosserman, will my Buena Vista phone numbers to Marvin Daves. 4. I, Elsie Brown, will my singing ability to Jimmie Adair. 3. I, Betty Sue Cash, will my diamond ring to Eloise Knox. 6. I, Blandy Clarkson, leave my dislike (?) for all L. H. S. girls to Marion Gordon Robertson. 7. I, Jean Clemmer, will my reserved manner to Cornelia Davidson. 8. I, Alice Engleman, leave my perfect attendance record to Charles Connor. 9. I, Beatrice Fix, leave my L. H. S. parking place (!) to Helen Macheras. 10. I, Ada Gillock, leave my method of writing shorthand practice work in all classes to any- one who is able to get by with it. 11. I, Mary Sue Grosso, will my black hair to Louise Moore, before she gets desperate and dyes her own. 12. I, Frank Harris, leave my love for “Tubby” to Ronnie Gault. 13. I, Lingle Irvine, will my letters from overseas to Eleanor Moses. 14. I, Mary Frances Kirkpatrick, do bequeath my transcribing period to next year’s commercial class. 15. I, Virginia Lackey, leave my Friday night dates to Phyllis Agnor. 16. I, Earl Lawhorne, will my “devil-may-care” attitude to “Bud” Agnor. 17. I, Jane Murray, will my between-period snacks to Carolyn David. 18. I, June Reynolds, will my long hair to Betsy Brown. 19. I, Elizabeth Shields, leave my pug nose to Louise Clark. 20. I, Julia Smith, will my ardent love for “Pete” Brewbaker to all loyal L. H. S. students. 21. I, Iris Tolley, will my blonde hair to Helen Bounds. 22. I, Marie Troxell, leave my rides on the bus to Betty Thorne IMcCluer. 23. I, Ralph Wilhelm, will my bashfulness to Betty Shaner. 24. I, Elsie Withrow, will my historical knowledge to Nancy Hartbarger. 25. I, Stella Withrow, will my love for the army to Ruth Pooley. Witnessed; Signed: AIary Sue Grosso Peggy Bingham iRGiNiA Lackey Blandy Clarkson ( 17 ) SENIOR CLASS HISTORY High School! Those were big words ’way back in 1940 when we were so little. Remember.? Almost before we knew what was going on we had elected that tall, good-looking “Alack” Kirk- patrick as president of our class, but we had to wait until January (by then we were better informed about high school in general) to send Virginia Lackey and Jimmie Shaner to represent us on the Executive Committee. Things happened fast and furiously around here in those days, and, although we may have been small, we managed to keep just as late hours (and in the same places) as the lordly seniors. Oh, we were always there — fun-loving and mischievous — whether it was in our own special corner of the dance floor, drinking “hard” cider at “Duck’s” during intermission, cheering at the ball games, or just gossiping in the halls about anything and everything. Almost any day some little freshman girl could be seen gazing dreamily at some unobtainable senior boy or exchanging notes and whispers as they passed in the halls, especially the members of that mys- terious “ Hero Club.” It was with regret that we watched the approach of spring (spring.? Brr-ing — was that a bird or an alarm clock?) because with spring came exams and Air. Harlow’s departure. We missed him a lot, didn’t we, Ada? But September always comes again, and with it came the Freshman class — but no, now we’re veterans — the brave and self-confident Sophomores. Well, Sophomores, anyway. That year Dana Shelley was our class president and we sent Julia Smith and Blinks Clarkson to represent us on the Executive Committee. A busy year.? Well, naturally. We cheered our basket ball team on to the District Championship and “Footnote” AIcDowell managed to play some very good basket ball, despite his strenuous work trying to outwit Latture. {Did he outwit Latture, Susie?) With the Japanese attack upon Pearl Harbor, “A ' oung America Wants to Help” clubs sprang up and the younger generation of Lexington began to help win the war. Combining business with pleasure, we managed a dance every week-end, and the Pine Room — low lights (ahh!) — the “Chattanooga Choo-Choo” — cake walks — Steve’s hamburgers — and “Duck’s” midnight version of “Auld Lang Syne” are now only delightful memories — September again! Why, what happened to us.? Alost of the boys left for prep school, but with several new additions to our class we managed to carry on. Virginia Lackey was elected class presi- dent, with Julia Smith and Blinks Clarkson continuing to serve on the Executive Committee. Although our social life was slightly diminished, it could not be extinguished, and dances and parties continued. At school we naturally missed “Pete” (especially the girls, didn’t we. Iris?), but the boys did very well under Air. Horton’s coaching and gave us some exciting moments at the ball games. We didn’t know whether or not to believe those wild stories issuing from the Alechanical Drawing room, but, judging from who was in there, we guess they must have been so. Spring again — and with it our contribution to the Senior’s “perfect life” — a Junior-Senior picnic. The long walk to the “Neck,” rain pouring down upon us, and sand in our food only tended to add “spice” to our ad- venture. (Air. Lynch’s jokes added even more! !) The girls in the party were favored with a daring ride in “Lawhorne’s Launch” and the boys were greatly entertained by the giggles and screams of I the terrified females as they were threatened with continuous duckings by their gallant (?) escort. Nevertheless, we reached home late that night (and we do mean late) tired but happy. It seemed as if we were always saying good-byes. That spring we sorrowfully gave up Mr. Lynch to the Navy and as sorrowfully said good-bye to to Mrs. Alorrison and IMr. Horton — to say nothing of Mr. Waddell! The term terminated (and how!) with an all-night party at the Pine Room — a Senior party with Juniors galore. And now we’re Seniors! After giving up several boys to Uncle Sam and several girls to matri- mony, we remain the smallest Senior Class for many, many years. This year we welcomed Air. Bell as our new principal and Aliss Morrison and Air. Farrar (better known as “Coach”) as teachers. After moving our Senior “headquarters” upstairs to be under Aliss Elliott’s supervision, we elected Julia Smith as president of the class and Virginia Lackey and Frank Harris as representatives on the Executive Committee. (Due to circumstances beyond our control — the Navy wanted him — Frank Harris was later replaced by Calvin Alford.) In January, the student body decided that student government could function more efficiently with two houses, so, after due consideration, an Honor Court was established and Alary Sue Grosso and Earle Lawhorne were sent to represent us on this body. When school opened in the fall, we w ' ere dismayed by the discovery that physical education would take up a whole period — leaving us no study halls to skip! (But we submitted peacefully when informed that it was good for our “figgers”.) Following an era of Aloron jokes (everyone had to know what this little Aloron said to that little Aloron), loud plaid shirts, and “right tricky” little bow ties (Air. Bell’s was extraordinarily tricky), “Pistol Packing Alama” came in with a “BANG” and the halls continually resounded with lusty snatches of “Lay that pistol down. Babe.” Its merits were quickl y discovered by the “jitterbugs,” and those jiving jamborees at the Pine Room began anew. Naturally, ball games continued as our favorite form of entertainment, and the spirited football fans of L. H. S. in some way (and in some quite mysterious ways) managed to see almost all of the games. We hear that “Coach” saw “red” after the Clifton game — or was it red and white? Ah-h, we’ll always wonder — and so will “Coach”! ! Christmas came and went in a whirl of good times — dances, parties, midnight movies, and — the “Big Oak” is a lovely tree, isn’t it? Recuperating from this hilarious holiday, the Senior class settled down sufficiently to undergo the ordeal of mid-term exams, but not for long! Alysterious sounds began to issue from the portals of the Senior domain, and a passerby might catch brief phrases such as, “ Lend me a penny,” or “Oh, I wonV ' (In due respect for her, we might add that Aliss Elliott was not an accomplice to these “sounds” and was entirely unaware of their presence — we hope.) “Mada- moiselle” was also tres surprised to enter her peaceful (1) home room one day and find a desk heartlessly shoved into the closet — and her “petit cherubins” looking so innocent. Time and events are marching onward. Latture has at last been outwitted (and by a “Alink” at that) — our genious Jane is also being entranced by these little “animals” (the rest of the girls are entranced, period) — the boys’ chief interest (well, almost) seems to be the corner of Nelson and Lee (is that right. Pickle?) — the Seniors are braving cold winds and the dangers of being shot in order to attain some treasured snapshots (they say they’re for the Crystal — and, as we go to press, “Alairzy Doates” and plans for future good times, as well as serious plans, are occupying the minds of every Senior. ( 19 ) eOSSERAMN Rfc ' iMOLfiS ' BROWA 5Mi TH LAW HORN ENGLE MAN IkVlNf. TROXELL KIRKPATRICK LACKEy MURRAY GROSSO BINGHAM ( 20 ) I i I CLASSES JUNIORS James Adair Herbert Agnor Phyllis Agnor Richard Ayres Coleman Bean Elizabeth Black Nancy Black Betsy Brown Rayburn Chittum Jane Cosby Joann Daniel Marvin Daves Carolyn David Cornelia Davidson Eddie Parks Davis AIarjorie Donald Ann Dunlap Mary Jane Dunlap Mildred Engleman Ronnie Gault Virginia Givens Albert Hall Joyce Hamilton Nancy Hartbarger Doris Hess Pauline Hostetter Donald Huffman Curtis Irvine Sidney Johnston Evelyn Lee Kagey Joseph Keller Frances Kirby Harry L. Lackey, Jr. C. Harold Lauck, Jr. Ruth Leslie Patricia Miller Pauline Miller Lucille Montgomery Alice Moore Eleanor Moses Betty T. McCluer Ja.mes McClung Hunter McCoy Bernice AIcKemy Dorothy Olbert Claudine Reid Charlie Rowsey, Jr. Joseph Shaner, Jr. Jack Shields Joseph Stanley James Tilson Dorcas Tolley James Weathers Gertrude Weaver Andrew Wilhelm Margaret Wilhelm Ellen Wilson Ernestine Wilson Fairly steeped with a newly acquired but misleading manner, we began the year’s numerous activities with an unceas- ing zeal that puzzled and exasperated our unfortunate instructors. “Buddy” Agnor repeated in the role of Class President, while Elizabeth Black and Jimmy Weathers bore the Executive Committee duties. Upon the creation of an Honor Com- mittee, Mary Jane Dunlap and Don Huffman were elected to this place of student government. Our roster, dotted with athletic and scholastic wonders (Miss Hamilton will verify this), the class supplied many stu- dents for the L. H. S. realm of affairs. At the end of the first semester we were surprised to see that the teachers had held up so well under an incessant roguish- ness. (Maybe we can wear them down before finals come up!) Now we continue to forge the ladder of high school education in preparation for the last and most important rung — the Senior year. — Ronnie Gault ( 22 ) i SOPHOMORES Elizabeth Allen Ralph Ayers Helen Bounds Lillian Carter Louise Cl ark Helen Cooper Frank Davidson Sarah Lee Freeman Helen Ganas Fontaine Gilliam Louise Goodman Lindberg Harris Florence Hostetter Mary Hostetter Robert Humphries Donnie Iannuzzi Floise Knox George Lauderdale Alleene Lawhorne Helen Lawhorne John Macheras Frances Marr Fdward M. Mays, Jr. Jane Moore Louise Moore Albert McCown Mariorie McNeil William McNutt Ruth Pooley Fldridge Pultz Marion Robertson Leonard Sachs Aline Sensabaugh Kenneth Sensabaugh Betty Shaner Flizabeth Shipp William Showalter Fffie Smith Henry Snider James Spencer Mary Frances Swink Hollis Taylor AIary Blanche Thorpe Fdwin Twombly Lois Velte Ruth Wilhelm This year the Class of ’46 came back with the loss of several classmates — “Boots” Howland and Fdwin Gaines. We elected Frank Davidson as our Class President and Lois Velte and Bobby Humphries to represent us on the Fxecutive Com- mittee. In a recent election Floise Kn ox and Johnny Macheras were elected to the Honor Council. And who do you think livens up the dances. Naturally, the witty Sophomores. And, of course, we yell loud and long at the games — that is until our lungs give out. So, wherever you go, you may always expect to see some Sophs — already looking around the corner in anticipation of their Junior year. — Floise Knox ( 23 ) J c X, V- 4 1 J ) 1 A U 0 J I T? 4 r • i V V V V J V 0 ' W S. ’ c xnkl. h;ke 6oi-e y cc.U |e -rc me vy Wr f y a stu lU la H FRESHMEN Charles L. Agnor Charles W. Agnor Guy Agnor Marie Agnor Ruth Ann Agnor Ruth Mae Agnor Hampton Alford Janie Ayres Clovis Baker Carolyn Black Charles Black William Bean Bessie Bocock Mary S. Brugh Martha Childress Charles Conner, Jr. Glenn Curtis Tom Dunlap O. T. Engle.man, Jr. Roland Fifer Doris Firebaugh Juanita Fix Billy Hall Mamie Hall Charles Hayslett Matt Heyer BTizabeth Hess Anna Hileman Ralph Hostetter PooLEY Hubert Annette Iannuzzi Bud Irvine Ruth I. Irvine Robert H. K,nox Helen Macheras James I. Mays Wilson Morris Lane Moses Ja.mes Murray Helen V. McCullough Richard R. McDonald Betty McKemy Flizabeth Peters Robert Pittenger Robert Poston Fmory Purvis Alice Rice Marjorie Ruble Annie Ruley , nne Stuart Hattie Swihart Barbara Troxell John L. V ess Betsy A. Wash Nancy J. Wash JoH.N W. Wheeler Mary F. Wiggins Joseph Wilkins ' J V 5 ' J I U V ' ) qJ 0 ) r 3 There were sixty of us when we entered L. H. S. last fall, but as we were very timid (?) we huddled together in small groups until we were assigned to our home rooms. After being initiated into the complicated system of schedules and num- erous classrooms, we finally became settled and ventured out to look the place over. Favorabh ' impressed, most of us joined one of the clubs in school and several of our boys joined the football squad. In class we learned the building plans of the school and studied the school constitution. Thus informed, we elected Clovis Baker as Class President. We were repre- sented on the Fxecutive Committee by Alice Rice and Bob Knox; on the Honor Council by Carolyn Black and Jimmy Murray. During our Freshman year, the teachers have tried to pound knowledge into our heads so that we may take an- other step up next fall into tl e Sop Iftm ojs Class. r _ Alice Rice I f ( 24 )( c u I COMMERCIAL Peggy Lee Bingham Marion J. Blain Bettie Sue Cash Jean Clemmer Lucille Eads Frances Ellis Carl Eubank, Jr. Alice Engleman Mildred Engleman Roberta Dull Beatrice P ' ix Ada Gillock Doris Hess Preston Hickman Pauline Hostetter Curtis Humphries Lingle Irvine Frances Kirby Mary F. Kirkpatrick Elsie Mae Knick Virginia Lackey Mary A. Lauck John McCoy Bernice McKemy Mildred Moore Pauline AIiller Patricia Miller Dorothy Olbert The Commercial students of Room Five, Learned to swim after the first dive: But with Sunday hats we nearly sank IVhen Miss Adair took us to Rockbridge Bank. The good ship Pinafore tuas next on our list. And the figuring of finances couldn’t be missed. Now in shorthand one of the very good tools. Is to memorize carefully Mr. Gregg’s rules. li e hunted and pecked from morn ’til night Until by the touch system we learned to type. Business Math caused our heads to ache fVhen plus 4 just wouldn’t make eight. And as for filing, we all can say IFe’ve learned that A’s come first in every tray. But since our boys to service have gone IVe’ll do our best to speed victory on. Marjorie Pole Charles Ray June Reynolds Elizabeth Shields Marie Troxell Roosevelt White Eloise Wilhelm Ellen Wilson J -o ( 25 ) 1 ( 26 ) ATHLETICS I Fourth Row: Bell (Coach), Davidson, McNutt (Managers), Hall, Lackey, Clarkson, Farrar (Coach) Third Row: Macheras, Robertson, Ayres, Sensabaugh, Gilliam, Humphries, lannuzzi Second Row: Johnston, Shaner, Gault, Bosserman, Mays, IVeathers First Row: Tilson, Lawhorne, Conner, Adair, Stanley, Bean, Davis FOOTBALL John B. Farrar Coach P’rank Davidson Manager Faced with an almost unsurmountable task of building a football team out of green material in less than a month’s time, L. H. S.’s new pigskin tutor, J. B. Farrar, started from scratch the first week of September. Among the twenty-three candidates answering his call. Coach Farrar found three lettermen, Joe Stanley, Jimmie Adair, and Earl Lawhorne. The remainder of the squad was composed mostly of inexperienced recruits. For three weeks these boys were subjected to every phase of gridiron knowledge. On October ist, Lexington eked out its first win of the season over Hot Springs, 13-12, on the home field. Despite the final result it was evident that the game as a whole was ragged and needed to acquire some polish. The following week-end found a vastly improved Scarlet Hurricane eleven bowing to the Clifton Forge Alountaineers, 13-0, in a bitter struggle on the Clifton turf. Lexington threatened several times, but lacked the scoring punch to put the ball over. ( 28 ) Returning to its home field, the Red and White completely trounced its ancient rival from Buena Vista, 45-0, on October 15th, both the first and second teams contributing to the heavy thrashing. The ensuing Friday found Lexington’s outweighed team losing to a championship Harrison- burg “machine,” 30-0. This same Harrisonburg team w ' ent on to capture the State Class B crown. On October 2gth, Lexington lost its first game of the year on the home field, going down before a superior Covington squad, 26-0. Displaying spirit, efficiency, and coordination, the “Big Red” mowed Staunton Alilitary Academy’s junior varsity down, 20-0, on November 5th in preparation for the all-important Home- Coming contest. On Armistice Day, November i ith, Lexington kept its Home-Coming record intact by triumph- ing over W aynesboro in a thriller on Alumni Field, 14-6. Three seniors, Earl Lawhorne, Blandy Clarkson, and “Pickle” Bosserman, memorably finished their high school football careers. The starting line-up for Lexington was as follows; Ends, Lackey and Tilson ; tackles. Bean and Mays; guards. Hall and Lawhorne; center, lannuzzi; backs, Conner, Davis, Adair, and Stanley. The following were also awarded letters for their stellar play: “ Pickle” Bosserman, Joe Shaner, Pat Robertson, Johnny Macheras, and “Duck” Clarkson. SCORES October i Hot Springs ... 12 Lexington 13 October 8 Clifton Forge . . . 13 Lexington 0 October 15 Buena Vista 0 Lexington 45 October 22 Harrisonburg . . . 30 Lexington 0 October 29 Covington ... 26 Lexington 0 November 5 Staunton M. A. (j. v.) . . . . 0 Lexington 20 November 1 1 Waynesboro . . . 6 Lexington 14 87 92 ( 29 ) Third Row: Hubert, JV. Bean, JVeathers, Gilliam, Morris, Murray Second Row: Baker, Macheras, Mays, Huffman, Farrar {Coach) First Row: Lauck, Agnor, Tilson, Gault, C. Bean BASKETBALL This year the L. H. S. “cagers” were seriously handicapped by a lack of experience and material The squad numbered about twenty boys when Coach Farrar called the first practice, but soon dwindled to fifteen. There were only three letterman from last year’s team and these boys had had only one year of playing experience as sophomores. Lexington opened the season by dropping a non-conference game with the L. H. S. Alumni during the Christmas holidays. The second game, played at Lynchburg with Glass High, was lost by a wide margin. Next, the team traveled to Clifton Forge and won a close one. Then followed two “spur-of-the-moment” games with the W. L. freshmen and Fairfield High, Lexington winning the second of these. Two days later the team journeyed to Waynesboro and suffered its first defeat in conference play. This was followed by another win over Fairfield High. Then came losses from Covington, Harrisonburg, and Staunton. Rallying from this slump momentarily the team put up a good fight against Waynesboro in a return engagement, but failed to “beat the jinx.” ( 30 ) Lexington then battled valiantly against Covington, Staunton, and Harrisonburg without avail; however, the Staunton game was a close contest. The last game with Clifton Forge was the best of the season, especially since the team won by a wide margin, Lexington 54, Clifton Forge 30. In spite of the many losses, the boys enjoyed playing and look forward to a better season next year. Every man on the squad is due to return. SCORES Lexington Opponent 21 L. H. S. Alumni 32 15 E. C. Glass High 39 41 Clifton Forge High 38 19 W. L. Freshmen 46 38 Fairfield High 30 30 Waynesboro High 52 35 Fairfield High 23 28 Covington High 39 16 Harrisonburg High 27 Staunton High 30 27 Waynesboro High 31 36 Covington High 49 22 Staunton High 25 18 Harrisonburg High 48 54 Clifton Forge High -50 ( 31 ) Back Row: Velte, Peters, Macheras, Moore, Brugh, Daniel, Hess, IVithrorv, Ruley, Pooley, Dunlap First Row: Rice, JVash, Allen, Kagey, Shanei, Black GIRLS’ BASKETBALL “ She made it ! ” A figure in a red gym suit has just made a basket after a hard struggle with an opponent who comes charging after her, wondering what will happen next. Later the victorious girl, who played outstandingly throughout the game, related to a friend that the team would have a successful season after all. The friend asked why she was so firmly convinced because evidently there was a reason. That question can, no doubt, be answered by other people besides the basket ball girl and the answer would probably be given in the word “teamwork.” A group that has real teamwork can prove their ability and, certainly, credit should be given to the girls’ team for their excellent teamwork, as well as their sportsmanship, both on the floor and off. Responsible for the success of the basket ball girls is Mr. Bell, who has worked along with them and who has shown them not only the art of good basket ba ll, but also the manner in which you go about learning. So, because the entire support of everyone was needed, the girls’ willingness to do their best was greatly helped. ( 32 ) ACTIVITIES HONOR COURT Senior Representatives Mary Sue Grosso Earl Lawhorne Junior Representatives Mary Jane Dunlap Don Huffman Sophomore Representatives Eloise Knox Johnny Macheras Julia Lewis Smith Miss Seig Freshman Representatives Carolyn Black Jimmy Murray Chairman .Faculty Advisor An important change in the student government of Lexington High School was brought about in January when the student body amended the constitution, adding an Honor Court to the govern- ing body of the school. This second group gives the student body twice as many representatives as it had before. The Honor Court deals only with breaches of the Honor System. ( 34 ) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Blandy Clarkson, President Senior Representatives Virginia Lackey Frank Harris Sophomore Representatives Lois Velte Robert Humphries Junior Representatives Elizabeth Black James Weathers Freshman Representatives Alice Rice Robert Knox During the first term the Executive Committee operated as formerly. However, after the adoption of an amendment by the student body providing for an Honor Court, a number of major student problems were turned over to this group for a final decision. The main duty of the Executive Committee is to make the laws necessary for functioning of the government. Thus its work this year dealt mainly with the revision of the Constitution. The Executive Committee feels that the student body as a whole displayed a more active interest in the discussions and in the adoption of an amendment which will contribute to a more efficient government. ( 35 ) Cheer Leaders Yes, Sir! It takes a lot of wild fervor to win that game and you won’t find anyone in our stands “sitting on his hands.” Not when our little balls of fire have had time to work on them. With an “L. H. S. — Fight-Fight-Fight . . .” or a “Sizzz — Boom — Baw,” they’re in there, led by Julia Smith, letting every man on the team know we’re all behind him. The same tradition was carried on this year for our home-coming — that of a big rally and crashing the movie. At the half of this great game our football was auctioned to the highest bidder in War Bonds. To the student body the cheer leaders wish to extend their deepest appreciation for the co- operation given this year. And to our team and coach we say — Thanks a million! Last of all, but not least, we wish to remember one of our most faithful cheer leaders — Joe! We know he will back up the Marines as well as he did our team. Cheer Leaders: Julia Smith, Joann Daniel, Virginia Givens, Joe Keller, Don Huffman, Jane Moore, Elizabeth Shields, June Reynolds, Gertrude Weaver. Library Club When the first meeting of the Library Club was called with the opening of school last fall, there reported for duty twelve old members. We realized the need of a larger group, so we decided to admit new members at once — a procedure never followed until this year; but one which has proved very successful. Our duties began with a “bang,” and during the entire winter there has never been a dull moment with us. The outstanding feature of the fall term was Book Week. The theme was “ Build- ing the Future with Books” and was attractively carried out in several displays. As a result, the circulation of the better and more serious books has tripled — another library goal realized. All in all, we’ve had a very successful year, and are looking forward to our spring picnic now. Members: Ann Allen, Marjorie Ruble, Henry Snider, Phyllis Agnor, Jimmy Spencer, Betsy Wash, Anne Stewart, Doris Firebaugh, Virginia Lackey, Joe Keller, Helen Lawhorn, Marion “Pat” Robertson, Cy Twombly, Cornelia Davidson, Pooley Hubert, Helen Macheras, June Reynolds, O. T. Engleman, Sarah Lee Freeman, Helen Ganas, Alary B. Tharpe, Betsy Brown, Mary Frances Kirkpatrick and Marie Troxell. Bond Committee This year a new organization, the Bond Committee, was formed. In order to encourage the sale of bonds and stamps, we began the year with a slogan contest, which was won by “Bud” Agnor with his slogan, “Our ones and fives help save lives.” In addition, numerous other activi- ties, besides selling bonds and stamps, were carried on. The committee had a bond-selling booth, which was made by Mr. Farrar, conducted two assemblies, put up a service flag sponsoring a boy in service for every bond bought, and sold enough stamps and bonds to buy eight jeeps and a trainer plane. AIembers: M. Pole, C. Eubank, E. Moses, G. Weaver, J. Reynolds, F. Harris, D. Huffman, J. Daniel, R. Knox, H. Macheras, M. Robertson, L. Velte, F. Davidson, J. Moore, C. Baker, C. Black, J. Hamilton, H. Lauck. ( 37 ) Le Cercle Francais Joyce Hamilton President Johnny Mach eras Class Chairman Marion Jean Blain Secretary Earle Lawhorne Treasurer Miss Varina Elliott Faculty Advisor Members: Jimmie Adair, Coleman Bean, Jane Cosby, Carolyn David, Virginia Givens, Don Huffman, Ruth Leslie, Johnny Macheras, Claudine Reid, Joe Shaner, Blackie Taylor, Cy ® wombly, Gertrude Weaver, Frances Ellis, Lindberg Harris, Eloise Knox, Eleanor VIoses, Betty 5 IcCluer, Marjorie Ruble, Elizabeth Shipp, Mary Stuart Brugh, Bessie Bocock, Nancy Black, Midge Blain, Peggy Bingham, Elsie Brown, Blinks Clarkson, Mildred Engleman, Mary Sue Grosso, A Joyce Hamilton, Earle Lawhorne, Jane Murray, Jimmy Tilson, Iris Tolley, Ernestine Wilson. 3 j j Vox Discipulorum 1 Clovis Baker President A 3 Alice Rice Vice President ' ' Roland Fifer Secretary Ruth Anne Agnor Program Chairman Martha Childress Social Chairman Members: Charles Agnor, Guy Agnor, Ruth Anne Agnor, Clovis Baker, Billy Bean, Lillian Carter, Martha Childress, Louise Clark, Roland Fifer, Elizabeth Hess, Anna Hilaman, Alice Rice, M. Showalter, Henry Snider, Mary Swink, Betty Wiggins. Hi-Y Club June Reynolds President Peggy Bingham Vice President Lillian Carter Secretary IVIary Jane Dunlap Treasurer Members: Peggy Lee Bingham, Elizabeth Black, Lillian Carter, Cornelia Davidson, Mary Jane Dunlap, Beatrice Fix, Louise Goodman, Doris Hess, Florence Hostetter, Mary Hostetter, Mildred Moore, June Reynolds, Norma Smith. Dramatic Club Jane Murray President Alice Rice Secretary Lois Velte Treasurer Frances Marr Caretaker Members: Carolyn Black, Nancy Black, Bessie Bocock, Helen Bounds, Mary Stuart Brugh, Frances Ellis, Virginia Givens, Evelyn Kagey, Frances Marr, Louise Moore, Jane Murray, Marjorie McNeil, Alice Rice, Elizabeth Shipp, Lois Velte. ( 39 ) Aeronautical Club Members; Blackwell Taylor, Wilson Morris, Earl Lawhorne, Carl Eubank, Elderidge Pultz, Sonny Humphris, Herbert Agnor, Jimmie Tilson, Henry Snider, Jimmy Murray, William Showalter, Harry Lackey, Donnie White, Charles Agnor, Kenneth Sensabaugh, Jack Shields, Fontaine Gilliam, Joe Wilkins, Lynwood Vest, Albert Hall, Hunter McCoy, Richard Ayers, Joann Daniel, Ann Dunlap, Sidney Johnston, Dickie McDonald, Bobbie Poston, Lane Moses. Science Club Members: Rayburn Chittum, Blinks Clarkson, Jimmy Adair, Coleman Bean, Eddie Parks Davis, Marvin Daves, Frank Harris, Don Huffman, Evelyn Lee Kagey, Harold Lauck, Leonard Sachs. Boys’ Monogram Club Joe Stanley. . James Adair. . . Harold Lauck AIiss Elliott. . President . Fice President Secretary Faculty Adviser Members; Charles Agnor, Jr., James Adair, Coleman Bean, Paul Bosserman, Blandy Clarkson, Charlie Conner, Frank Davidson (Manager), Eddie Davis, Ronnie Gault, Albert Hall, Curtis Humphries, Donnie lannuzzi, Harry Lackey, Harold Lauck, Earl Lawhorne, Johnny Macheras, James Mays, Marion Robertson, Joe Shaner, Joe Stanley, Jimmy Tilson. Glee Club Joyce Hamilton. . . Jimmy Spencer. . . . Alice AIoore Ann Allen Elizabeth Shields President Secretary U ardrobe Mistress Librarian Typist Members: Marie Agnor, Phyllis Agnor, Ruth Agnor, Ruth Anne Agnor, Ann Allen, Jane Ayres, Nancy Black, Marion Jean Blain, Helen Bounds, Paul Bosserman, Betsy Brown, Elsie Brown, Mary Stuart Brugh, Alartha Childress, Louise Clark, Jean Clemmer, Jane Cosby, Carolyn David, Cornelia Davidson, Frank Davidson, Alice Engleman, Juanita Fix, Sarah Lee Freeman, Helen Ganas, Ronnie Gault, Virginia Givens, Alary Sue Grosso, Joyce Hamilton, Elizabeth Hess, Anna Hileman, Ruth Irvine, Joe Keller, Eloise Knox, Virginia Lackey, George Lauderdale, Alene Lawhorn, Helen Lawhorn, Helen Macheras, Alice Aloore, Jane Aloore, Eleanor Aloses, Evelyn Alutispaugh, Betty AlcKemy, Betty Thorn AlcCluer, Dorothy Olbert, Elizabeth Peters, Alajorie Pole, Ruth Pooley, Pat Robertson, Annie Ruley, Betty Shaner, Elizabeth Shields, Effie Smith, Julia Smith, Jimmy Spencer, Joe Stanley, Alary Blanche Thorpe, Iris Tolley, Cy Twombly, Jimmy Weathers, Gertrude Weaver, Betty Wiggins, Ernestine Wilson. ( 41 ) FIFTY YEARS AT L. H. S. From the uncertain days of 1894 he even more questionable ones of 1944 Lexington High School has moved ever forward as an institution of learning. During this time many changes have taken place both in external and internal features. Although Lexington public schools were opened in 1841, it was not until 1894 that Lexington High School was first organized, with an enrollment of twenty-two pupils in the present grammar school building on Washington Street. Ten years later the school was moved to the old Ann Smith Academy on Lee Avenue, however, this building was not used long because of faulty founda- tions. At this time a bond issue of 20,000 was voted by Lexington citizens for erecting a new building. After some discussion the new building was erected and put to use in November, 1909. In return for the use of the Ann Smith property there were established two Ann Smith scholar- ships, which are still awarded annually at graduation time. In 1917 the routine of school work was suddenly interrupted by our entry into the war against Germany. At that time graduates as well as upperclassmen of L. H. S. took up rifles instead of books and took their places on the battlefields of Europe until a total of about 70 L. H. S. boys were in the armed forces of the United States. Not many years after the coming of peace, the rapid expansion of the school population pre- sented the need for more space. After considerable discussion the citizens of Lexington voted a bond issue of $100,000 — $70,000 of which was to provide for the new high school. In November, 1927, the new edifice was turned over to the School Board and opened to classes. This was the crowning achievement of Mr. Waddell’s already long career as principal of Lexington schools. While these changes were taking place, many alterations were taking place inside the school. In 1911, IMr. Albert Koones bequeathed the School Board a fund to be used for a business class. From a slow beginning this class has grown until it now includes shorthand, typing, business mathematics, and filing. Graduates of this department are filling important positions in the town and in the various branches of our armed forces. Also much improvement has been made in the library which in 1929 contained 500 unclassified books. Today, through the untiring efforts of Air. Waddell and Airs. Boykin, our library is composed of 4,750 catalogued volumes. Several other innovations have been made and now the school curriculum offers such practical courses as home economics, manual training, and mechanical drawing. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, the United States went to war for the third time in less than fifty years. Again L. H. S. graduates entered the services, and a total in excess of 300 L. H. S. boys and girls are now in uniform and of these 42% are commissioned officers. With the war came the introduction of classes in physical education and First Aid, as well as stress on scientific and mathematical courses rather than the “classics.” There also came a heartened interest in warm, wholesome lunches for the students, and a well-equipped cafeteria was opened this year. At the close of school in 1943, Air. Waddell resigned as principal of Lexington schools. He had been the head of our schools for 46 years — nearly the lifetime of L. H. S. However, he is still acting in an advisory capacity to Air. AT H. Bell, the present principal. Today, students and teachers alike are looking forward to the next fifty years of progress! ( 42 ) ( 43 ) “Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd . . “Step right this way, ladies and gentlemen, the game is about to begin; don’t crowd, please — yes, sir, it’s the last game of the season for the Lexington High Faculty. Rumor has it that down on the diamond the opposing team is already quaking in its boots at the very thought of meeting the undefeated Big Red team — the Scarlet Cyclone, they call ’em! Right this way, please. Don’t crowd, there’s room for all.” And it’s “off to the park” we go — the park being none other than L. H. S.’s unmatchable athletic field — pull up a newspaper and make yourself comfortable! ! The crowd is surging around the diamond, and . . . the game is on! ! Fast and furious it goes, as in the pitcher’s box we see L. H. S.’s own secret weapon, “Kat” Thompson. Thompson is really hot today; by the way, folks, we have out here this afternoon an unsurpassable combination, for wearing the catcher’s mitt is “Apple Alary ” herself. O. K., now, Thompson is ready, he eyes the opposition, there’s the windup, it’s a long one, and with a “S = at 2” he sends it straight over the plate — and it’s strike one! ! ! In quick succession “Kat” mows ’em down, and the Scarlet Cyclone is up to bat — Thompson triumphs again! ! The crowd goes wild, and the cheer leaders give out with all they can muster — the Alisses Sieg and Adair outdo themselves in a frenzy of “Lexington Locomotives” and “Hit ’Em Highs.” After their brief ( ! !) turn at the plate, L. H. S. is in the field again and the Thompson-Hamilton duo goes into action. It’s a long one out into the field, and Tardy, in the outfield, dashes creek- wards, loses her hat goodness knows where, and claws madly in the underbrush, where she’s just sure she saw that scalawag land! But Tragedy rears its ugly head, as she finds that the underbrush isn’t strictly reserved for baseballs. A little blue Ford streaks across the field on two wheels, comes abruptly to a stop, and it’s First Aid to the rescue, as E. L. Boykin and her snakebite apparatus clatter noisily to Tardy’s side. At the opposite end of the field, there seems to be a little trouble between the bat-boy and and the female spectators. O. K., h ' arrar, keep your mind on the wooden bats! Now L. H. S. is on the receiving end, and it’s Law up to bat. Atta girl — show ’em how it’s done — it’s a homer, and Law collapses as she crosses home plate. The body disposed of, a howl (wolf? ?) arises as Dunlap trips up to take her turn. She moistens her fingers, pulls a Jergen’s Lotion bottle out of her hip pocket, and applies a bit, closes one eye, grasps the bat . . . and then steps back as a pinafored Home Ecker dashes up with a broom and dustpan to sweep the plate. This done, Dunlap shifts gears on her chewing gum, rubs a spot from the bat, steps up, and a hush falls on the crowd — until, yes, it had to happen — the dickens breaks loose as Bat-Boy Farrar and his feet manage to scatter bats from one end of the field to the other. Morrison is now up — sup- posedly. She doesn’t seem to be anywhere in sight — oops, pardon, we thought you must be down by the “crick” looking for whodunnits and whatchamacallums in the water. Anyhow, quickly enough, we’re supplied with a third out. Suddenly the crowd moves as one person up the hill, word having gotten around that Air. Bell and Air. Waddell are selling pop. Several skeptical members of sixth-period Chemistry take one look at that gleam in Mr. B.’s eye and casually but pointedly ignore the cokes — never did like H2 SO4 in mine either! ! Hey, back to the sidelines, for Kat is no more! ! Instead, Mile. Elliott now occupies the pitcher’s box — mais oui! Allle. winds up, smiles sweetly at the batter, and gives with her famous French curve. It’s a long one, into the outfield, with Tardy dashing creek wards in pursuit. Sud- denly, a little blue Ford streaks across the field on two wheels . . . but wait . . . this is where we came in! ! ! ! ( 44 ) c A f fso y 3EST ALL A ?OUN D � 3 v 7v A L J ' T ' EST ' gjV£ vs Smith, Bingham, Clarkson, Shields Agnor, Lackey, Reynolds, Grosso, Bosserman CRYSTAL STAFF Peggy Bingham. . . Blandy Clarkson. June Reynolds. . . Julia Smith Virginia Lackey. . Elizabeth Shields Mary Sue Grosso. Herbert Agnor. . . Paul Bosserman. . Editor-in-Chief . .Business Manager Circulation Manager Soldiers Classes Literary Editor Literary Editor . Photography Editor Sports Editor (46) J[ ve? ' of peace,, he looks heyofid the stf ' ife,, ylnd ?ades th7 ough hell to save his country s life. Henry van Dyke ( 47 ) ARMY ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Brig. Gen. A. G. Campbell Brig. Gen. R. T. Pendleton Col. Emory Lewis Col. Arthur Wilbourn Lt. Col. F. Feamster (M. C.) Lt. Col. James Polk Lt. Col. J. W. Pendleton Lt. Col. Charles S.mith Lt. Col. Preston White (M. C.) M.AJORS W. W. Ackerly Thornton Campbell Robert Childress Aubrey Foltz Wayne Lee Foltz Alvy Johenning Brook Mallory Roscoe Moore Tom Moseley Beverly Read E. A . Sale, Jr. 0. Norris Smith Bradley Tyree Reid White (M. C.) CAPTAIN ' S Elbert . gnor Tebbs Bosserman Walter Brugh Douglas Cook James M. Dunlap Oliver Gillock Pendleton Gaines Houston Harlow Sidney Lyons Thomas Murray Walter Murray Hunter McClung (M. C.) William McCoy Louis Plummer J. Bolling Seay Frank S. Smith Carl Steidtman Charley Straub Ned Waddell (M. C.) Hugh P. Wade FIRST LIEUTENANTS Gilmore Agnor Randolph Blain John Brown John L. Couper Robert Dixon Richard Dodson George Faison Robert Feamster (M. C.) William For.mwalt Ben Huger James Johenning Milton Morrison Henry Ravenhorst C. W. Robertson Robert Sterrett B. C. Tolley, Jr. Herman Tyree John Weathers Neely Young Herman Zimmerman J. W. Zimmerman, Jr. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ( 48 ) ★ ★★★★★★★★★ Hubert Beatty Dorothy Crist Harry Deaver Mason Deaver, Jr. Nell Deaver Bruce Donald SECOND LIEUTENANTS Jack Donald Henry C. Ford Robert Hoyt Glenn Irvine James Kidd James H. Smith Oscar L. Smith Sidney Smith Bernard Tolley Charles Turner Maude Womeldorf WARRANT OFFICER Buford Conner E. G. Adair, Jr. Roscoe Agnor William Agnor Robert Ayers W. B. Ayers John Beatty Ewell Bosserman Evelyn Brown Jesse Cauley Graham Chittum Carl Cummings Kenneth Bennington Coburn Black Raymond Black Randall Bosserman Herbert Brogan ' I ' heodore Craft Halstead Dunlap Reid Agnor, Jr. Jf ' omen. ★ ★ ★ SERGEANTS Ralph Fauber Francis Hickman Leo Holland Southgate Hoyt Leslie Irvine Tom Kerr Lynwood King Dean Knick Ralph Lac key Roy Muterspaw Charles McCoy CORPORALS Preston Fix W. W. Goforth Raymond Hartbarger Roy Hickman Carl Irvine Leo Holland Alfred Junkin AVIATION CADETS Clarence Dunlap ★ ★ ★ Daniel McNeil Charles Oleson William Root James Sheridan E. T. SlIOWALTER Stuart Smith Charles Swink Frank Swink John Swink Charles Walker Lorenzo Wilson George P. Macheras Joe Moffatt James McCown J. W. Smedley Joe Spencer James L. Tyree Forest Fletcher ★ ★ ★ ( 49 ) ★ ★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ Denny Agnor Harold Agnor Nellie Agnor Paul B. Ayers Estell Ayers Charles Rosserman Kenneth Brogan Howard Brooke Matthew Brugh Dabney Carver Ernest Cauley Melvin Cauley Adolph Clark Dorris Coffey Curtis Conner Garland Conner Ira Cochrane Thomas S. Corse Peyton C. Craft Fred Dale Katherine Davidson Gus Dufas Robert Dunlap Sam Dunlap, Jr. Forest Fletcher, Jr. Robert Fox Ora Hartbarger Tom Hartbarger Edward Henson Ivan Hickman JFomen. ★ ★ ★ PRIVATES J. T. Hickman Preston Hickman Raymond Hickman Sidney Hickman Douglas Higgins J. W. Higgins, Jr. Raymond Higgins Garland Irvine Norman Irvine Houston Kirby William Kirkpatrick Paul Knick Stephenson Lackey T. D. Lauderdale W. C. Lauderdale Edward Lewis F ' red Lewis Theodore Iacheras Joe Magee Guy Mahoney Alfred Miller Richard Miller Carl Miller Robert Mish Hunter Moore Kenneth Moore Oscar Moore C. L. Muterspaw Frank Neofotis John McCoy ★ ★ ★ Andrew ' McCullough Glen O’Connor Thelma Parrent Charles Plogger Grover Plogger William Poston M. E. Quisenberry Robert Seal Fred Sensabaugh Jimmie Shaner Joe Shaner Francis Smedley John Smedley Burton Smith Helen Smith Stuart Smith William Stanley William Stewart Lurty Straub Henry Taylor Dan Tetlow Jesse Tyree Lewis Tyree Richard Varner Forest Walker Frank Wells Earl Wilhelm Sam Williams Mitchel Zimmerman ★ ★ ★ ( 50 ) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ NAVY Com. Albert Murdauch Lt. Com. Francis Mallory Lt. Com. Willard King LIEUTENANTS (sg) Charles Davidson Chris A. Ebling LIEUTENANTS (jg) Guy Forrester J. M. Henneier Preston Moore ENSIGNS Helen .Anderson Francis Coffey Carlisle Fix Richard Irby Richard Jackson Earl Morgan Ruby Parrent Ned Ainsworth Fred Baker George Bane Stephen Beard Straton Coffey Russel Cummings Henry Eckner E. J. Deaver Miley Dunn David Firebaugh Frank Harris George Harris NON-COMS AND SEAMEN Lawrence Irvine Edgar Kelly Bruce Kirkpatrick Mack Kirkpatrick William Latture Robert Lotts George J. Macheras Thomas Macheras William Magee Robert Moore Charles Ray Robert Riegert Women. ' k ' k k k k Lt. Com. Ted Moore Billy Holland Allen Penick Edgar Shannon Edward Travis P ' red Thompson R. C. Walker, Jr. Kyle Roope Carl Ruble William Ruble Raymond Ruley D. M. Saunders Kenneth Smith Robert Straub Finley Waddell Lee Williamson Ralph Womeldorf John Velte William Weeks k k k ( 51 ) MARINE CORPS Br:g. Gen. Lloyd Leech Lt. Col. Sey.more Letcher Major Robert Steidtman Garland Daniel TvIary Hess Dors ey Hopkins Captain J. L. Campbell, Jr. Captain Carl Meade First Lt. Richard A. Smith PRIVATES Joe Keller Mary Owen SEABEES James McClong Hubert Scott Second Lt. Joseph Taylor Sgt. Clarence Murray C oRP. William Alford Galt Wells John Wells Bobby Trinkle MERCHANT MARINE George McNeil George White Lt. (sg) Robert Holland DIED IN SERVICE Richard Hotinger MEDICAL DISCHARGE Arthur Anderson Raymond Bosserman Bewley Goforth Joe Agnor Charles Crawford Mary Hileman Stanton Blain Brent Remsburg JFomen. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ( 52 ) ADVERTISEMENTS L. H. S. Students Continue to Enjoy the Entertainment at the Warner Bros. State and Lyric Theaters THE ANNUAL RESULT . . . For two generations the STONE imprint on college yearbooks has carried with it the assurance of high-quality printing and on-time delivery. We handle the entire production job, with careful super- vision from beginning to end. Working in close cooperation with the editors and staff members of college annuals, our skilled artists plan the layout. Half-tone illustrations ore made under the direc- tion of engraving experts. The utmost care in printing and binding produce a finished job of which any school may well be proud. The Stone Printing and Manufacturing Company Dial 6688 11 6 1 32 North Jefferson Street Roanoke, Vo. 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S. HUTCHESON CO. BUILDING SUPPLIES MILL WORK LUMBER COAL AND WOOD Phone 1 88 Compliments of ROCKBRIDGE RADIO AND ELECTRICAL SERVICE Corner Washington and Randolph Lexington, irginia Phone 463 ( 63 ) ACKNOWLEDGMENTS e, the Staff, wish to acknowledge our appreciation to the many who have made possible the publication of this, the 1944 Crystal. To Nlr. Thompson, we express our thanks for his invaluable aid; to Miss Hamilton and Mrs. Law go our gratitude for giving their time to serve as proofreaders; to Miss Adair and her typing class, thanks for the many hours spent pounding out Crystal pages and, finally, we are grateful to Virginia Givens for adding the artistic touch to our Hall of Fame. To all of these, and to the many supporters backing up our publication, we say — Thanks! ! ! . . -.-4s.- VC.- ' • . - •