Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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RALEIGH HEXRV CRIST, Jr. ‘ ' Red Boys’ Sports Club, 3; Monogram Club, 3, 4; Basketball Manager, 3. Raleigh, known to most of us as “Red,” returned to L. H. S. to pursue his studies after three years with L ' ncle Sam. .Mthough he worked hard on his lessons, he had time to manage the basketball team during his junior year. “Red” spends most of his time on Jefferson Street with a certain person. Can you guess who? Best of luck in the future, “Red”! EDITH CUSHIXG DA IS “Sissy” Basketball, i, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club, i, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club, i; Latin Club, I, 2; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; ScarLetter Staff, 4; Executive Committee, i; .Arts and Crafts Club, 2; Honor Council, 2; Red Pepper Club, 2, 3, 4, President, 4; Crystal Staff, 4; Cheerleader, 2, 3, 4; “Robin Hood,” 2; “Pirates of Penzance,” 3. “Did you hear about . . .?” “Sissy” is at it again! It will be one of those jokes that only she can make hilarious. .Aside from her bubbling humor, Edith is always ready to sympathize with you and your man trouble as well as offer good advice. .Xot only has she been a wheel in the regular school activities but “Sissy” has been outstanding on the basketball court. Best of luck, “Sissy”! A’ou deserve it. RALPH GORDOX ECHOLS “Gordon ” Science Club, i; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Track, 2; Basketball, 3; Football, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 4; Latin Club, 2; “Pirates of Penzance,” 3; “Robin Hood,” 2; “L. C.,” I, 2, 3, 4. Space and censors keep us from publishing all we know about Echols. He’s one in a million. In addition to other activities, he plays football and does a good job of it. .At his .Alma .Mater he’s had his finger in every pie (?) and he’s no deadbeat with the girls either. (.Ask Jo Moses.) The best to you, Gordon! We hope you have fun in college. BE.ATRICE JAXE HARTLESS “Boh” Latin Club, I, 2; Glee Club, 2; F. H. .A. Club, 2. “Bob,” one of the best typists in L. H. S., is always willing to help a friend in need. She is quiet in the classroom but makes outstanding grades. Her charming smile and pleasing personality have won her many friends at L. H. S. “Bob” seems to care a lot for green eyes! Wonder why? We all know what her future job will be and we wish for her all that is good in life. [ 10 ]

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DORIS EMMA CARTER Doris Science Club, i; Latin Club, 2; Ili-Y Club, 3; Red Pepper Club, 2; I’-Namc-lt Club, 3; Dramatic Club, 4; Basketball, 3; (Jlee Club, 2, 3, 4; “Robin Hood,” 2; Crystal Staff, 4; F. H. A. Club, 2. If the Xavy ever wants a sponsor, tell ’em to call Lcxington-3 i 18. Doris, the »al with the dazz.ling smile and Southern charm, will answer. With those enchanting blue eyes our golden-throated doll has won the hearts of not onl ' the Navy but . M. I. and W. and L. as well. Just look in her billfold. Doris is a brain in her studies and is always looking for something to do for some- one else. You’re high on the ladder of success now, Doris, but with such a personality as only you possess, you’ll continue to climb to higher and greater heights. PAUL CURTIS CHIT ' I ' UM Chipmunk . rts and Crafts Club, 3. Determined, industrious, friendly, helpful — that’s the Chittum guy. He is al- ways willing to lend a helping hand in the shop to anyone who needs it. With his ability to accomplish any task he undertakes, we are sure he will succeed in the future. Here’s wishing the best of luck to a swell guy! CHARLES ANDREW CONNER, Jr. “ Charlie Football, I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 3, 4; Track, i, 2, 3; Baseball, 4; Monogram Club, I, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Sports Club, 2, 3, President; Glee Club, 1, 2; Hall of Fame, 3. “Charlie” has always been just one of the boys. For four years he burned up the gridiron and is regarded as one of the best football players this school has pro- duced in the past years. “Charlie” has been active in extra-curricular activities and always manages to find a beautiful female to lead around. Here’s to a great guy, an outstanding athlete and a real pal —“Charlie”! BARBARA ANN CRAWFORD Barbara Latin Club, 2, 3; Library Club, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club, i; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4; Red Pepper Club, 2; “Stage Door,” i; “Robin Hood,” 2; “Pirates of Penzance,” 3. Barbara is the cute little gal who came to us from Blacksburg during our freshman year. Although she’s the youngest member of our class, she is certainly tops when it comes to grades and intelligence. Barbara is bound for Illinois Univeristy and a career as a nurse. W ' ’e know you will walk into the hearts of your patients as you have into ours here at L. H. S., Barbara. Best of luck to a grand gal! [ 9 ]

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JOSEPHINE SUSAN HOTINGER “Josif” “Jo” “Rhine” Library Club, 2, 3, 4, icc President, 3, Secretary, 4; Hi-Y Club, i; L-Namc-It Club, 3; Honor Council, i; Latin Club, l. Josephine, attractive and dependable, is the sweet little miss who has her heart set on being a nurse. If you don’t believe that she is quiet and reliable, ask any teacher, especially Mrs. Boykin. A certain person from . P. 1 . will reassure you about her attractiveness, but, of course, you can see that for yourself. We know Josephine will charm her patients as she has already charmed us. So long, Josephine, and best of luckl MARTHA ERSKINE LAUDERDALE “Speedy” “Martha” Latin Club, 1, 2; Glee Club, i, 2, 3, 4, President, 4; Hi-Y Club, i, 3, President, 3; Honor Council, 4, Chairman, 4. When there’s a job to be well done, Martha’s our objective, for she can always be depended on. She has oodles of admirers of both sexes, too, eh, “Speedy”. Only recently she found the advantages of a nearby city. Martha’s a card! A whole deck! .Martha is a brain in her classes and has a beautiful alto voice. Her leadership is outstanding and she has successfully carried out her duties as Chairman of the Honor Council. Martha, when you take over at Erskine next year, don’t forget it’s a school of Sharks! EDWARD LEE LOVING “Ed” - eronautics Club, i; Boys’ Sports Club, 2; Latin Club, 2; Science Club, 3; Base- ball, 3, 4; Football, 4; Monogram Club, 4; Crystal Staff, 4. Ed, who says little but knows plenty, is known at L. H. S. for his good nature and dependability. If anyone succeeds in life, you can “bet your bottom dollar” it will be Ed. Everyone in the Class of ’48 will long remember him. Here’s wishing you the best of luck in your future career of aviation! FRANCES WILSON MORTON “ Doonie” Glee Club, I, 2, 3, 4; Library Club, 2, 3, Librarian, 4; Dramatic Club, 4; Latin Club, I, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer, 3, 4; ScarLetter Staff, 4; Basketball, i, 2; “Robin Hood,” 2; “Pirates of Penzance,” 3. Looking for a tall, blond, good-looking girl with plenty of brains and a keen sense of humor? That could be none other than “Doonie,” our lover of books and cats (not to mention cadets). Through the influence of one of our institutions of higher learning (we always did think there was some use for education!) Frances has become quite a gad-about. She has dependability, originality and wit, so we know she’ll have no trouble reaching the stellar heights with her ambition to be a librarian. Bona Fortuna! t [ 11 ]