Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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BEAUX The word beau comes from the Latin word, bellus, meaning pretty or fine. A beau is something that is essential in every girl’s life and has been from the beginning of the world. The first beau re- corded in history was Adam, in the Garden of Eden. Down through the pages of history have come many famous beaux such as Cleopatra’s Anthony, Elizabeth’s Essex, Juliet’s Romeo, even down to the very modern beaux such as Charles Boyer, the great lover, and America’s Number One Beau, Frank Sinatra. There are many types of beaux but the one found almost everywhere is the jealous one. This kind causes one trouble galore! He always seems to be able to find out that you were in the drug store with the boy whom you promised him a week ago (in a weak moment, of course) that you would not go with or even speak to. Some kind friend no doubt thought it his duty to tell him, so there you’ve gotten yourself in trouble again. There is also ' the ardent lover or “wolf.” He is one who has to be constantly fought off if one’s ideals are high, but in the case of a girl whose standards aren’t up to par, he is really an angel from Heaven. This beau is one that is found around every corner you turn. He is seen at parking places such as the “Old Oak” and the rock quarry. The ardent beau or “wolf” has a slight tendency to be persuasive and also has “Roman hands and Russian fingers.” For a slight change, we shall now take up the shy type. He is the answer to a maiden’s prayer. One can have a good time with this specimen of humanity even if she practically has to carry on a one-sided conversation, but there you have again the case of whether one prefers the ardent or shy type — that’s up to the girl. There is a type of beau who isn’t quite as evil as the eager lover. This specimen believes in interdigital relationship before marriage. Meaning, of course, “holding hands.” I don’t think that “Mama’s Little Angel” should be left out of my typing of beaux. He is very rare and is seldom seen out with the general run of lasses. When a girl picks up one of these on her string, she has something exceptionally hard to brush off. If a girl is out looking for a husband this example of manhood can be highly recommended for he is a sign of security. I fear that he would prove to be a dull and very uninteresting husband. One also finds the beau with a “line.” Some of them can think up some pretty good ones and make them sound so convincing that sometimes you really begin to believe them. His line consists of such “baloney” as, “I’m going to take you home with me,” and “You’re the only girl I have ever gone with,” and if he is feeling particularly sure of himself, “The only one I have loved.” Last, but not least, is the standard beau. He has a little of all these traits I have mentioned. He is the kind of boy a girl likes to go with best of all — he pays just enough attention to her to suit her; gets jealous just once in a while; every few weeks gets a small case of W. H. T. (wandering hand trouble) which can be easily cured. Beaux have their advantages and their disadvantages, but the entire history of the human race proves that the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Beaux are very necessary in every

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FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY We were a very timid group of Freshmen tha t came to L. H. S. this year — a group fearful of the seniors and this strange, new school. Soon, however, we became accustomed to the schedules, periods and supposedly dignified seniors. We joined various clubs and school activities; such as the Glee Club and Science Club. We elected Suzanne Blakely as the president of our class. After becoming acquainted with the school constitution, we elected Edith Davis and Woody Black as the Freshman representatives on the Executive Committee, and Josephine Hotinger and Lewis Sperka as our representatives on the Honor Court. Then came our first exams which many of us survived. Now we are full-fledged students of L. H. S. and ready for anything (?) that the next three years may bring. Helen Tilson »j( 24 }

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girl’s life, as I have said before. They are the girl’s means of being able to go places and see things. Society demands that a girl have an escort almost every place she goes. It is considered improper for a girl to appear at a dance or other social gathering unescorted. Thus, she must have beaux so she can circulate. Beaux help to pep up a girl’s morale. It gives her a feeling of self-confidence, poise, and often dignity. They give her a feeling of being wanted and also they give her something to talk about to other girls. There are also some disadvantages in having beaux. One of the main ones is that it takes too much time from one’s studies; thus one’s Latin grades aren’t very commendable and one’s younger brother has to have a little class for her every night she isn’t out courting. When a boy stays and talks to a girl ’way into the “wee small hours” it affects the disposition of the whole family, thus, another disadvantage. Every member of the family reacts to the girl’s beaux in a different manner. Father yells at Mother, “When is that boy going to leave and we can have some peace around here Mother’s reaction is entirely different. She remonstrates with him — recalling to his mind the days of their youth. Little Brother is always very curious as to what is going on. His curiosity takes form in hiding behind furniture and peeping around the corner of the stairs. Big Brother is just pleasantly inter- ested — he furnishes facts about the O. A. O. (one-and-only) with a little bit of blackmail or bribing on his sister’s part. Beaux all lead up to one thing — that is, a nice home and a family in future years — so girls, be careful whom you choose!!! Cornelia W. Davidson LAST MINUTES OF A LUNCH HOUR I entered the building breathlessly, fearful of being late for the afternoon classes, but I slowed my pace when I found that the bell had not rung. Many students were milling about aimlessly through the halls. The auditorium was ringing with fragments of conversation. Frequent bursts of hilarious laughter from a crowd of boys near the office door often drowned this out. Above the general conversation came jangled notes from a much overworked piano around which blissful bunch of students had crowded in the far corner of the auditorium. As I slowly wended my way down the main hall, I noticed a large group of girls sitting in com- fort, apparently talking over old times as they finished their lunches. Nearby several teachers, obviously in a sad frame of mind, were airing their problems to one another and exchanging a few consoling words. Other gathering centers were the bulletin boards and drinking fountains. For the boys, in particular, several feminine characters proved to be centers of attraction. When I finally entered “dear ole home room,” I found a few “illustrious” students intently studying their lessons. Dickie McDonald 26