Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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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 ]

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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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ROBERT STEELE McCORMICK, Jr. Bobby” “Mac” - rts and Crafts Club, 3; French Club, 3; Glee Club, 4. “Bobby” is a bo - who will be a great success in future years because he has the ability to accomplish any task which he attempts. He is very quiet in all of his classes and gets along fine with the teachers. Here’s wishing you luck, “Bobby.” We know you will make the grade. HUNTER GORDON McCOY “Monk” Track, 3. Hunter is one of Uncle Sam’s boys who came back to L. H. S. in the fall of ’47. .Although he makes frequent visits to Roanoke, he has decided to spend more time in Lexington on Route 3. How about that.’ Best of luck, Hunter, in everything you do. JOHN FEL.AND McDOWELL “Krause” “Johnny” “Senator” ' ice President Student Body, 4; Executive Committee, 4; Hall of Fame, 4; Honor Court, 2; Basketball, i, 2, 3, 4; Football, 4; Baseball, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 2, 3, 4, Vice President, 4; Crystal Staff, 4; Glee Club, i, 2, 3, 4, Scar Letter Staff, 3; Latin Club, 2, 3; “Stage Door,” i; “Mikado,” i; “Robin Hood,” 2; “Pirates of Penzance,” 3. “Johnny” is one of the boys who has been with us all through the grades except for a brief sojourn in Florida during the war. (He’s been talking about it ever since.) “Krause,” voted “best all around” in this year’s Hall of Fame, has the respect and admiration of his class and the Student Body. He has displayed his varied talents on the football field, basketball court and in many extra-curricular activities, including Student Government and the Glee Club. Everyone, including Mr. Thompson, is going to miss the “Senator” and his famed arguments. Hail to a great guy! WILLLAM PAUL McNEMAR “Mac” “Billy” Track, i, 2; Aeronautics Club, i; Science Club, 2, 3. “Mac” — long, lean and rugged — has gained most of his fame at L. H. S. from his ability to run a hard mile and win it. He has won the friendship of everyone in school due to a great personality, a will to stay on top, a dependable nature that never fails, and an individual humor that belongs exclusively to “Bill.” With these unusual traits and many others, the running wonder of L. H. S. will be sure to win his greatest race — the race to success. L 12 ]