Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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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 ]

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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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SAMUEL KINNEAR PATTON “Sam” Latin Club, 4. Sam, the “Socrates” of the Senior Class, is a newcomer who joined our happy throng this year. Although he was a stranger to most of us, Sam has gained the friendship of all and will long be remembered for his .Model “A” Eord and his late arrivals at school. The Senior Class wishes a lot of luck to a fine guy and hopes he will do as well in U . and L. as he did at L. H. S. Au revoir, Sam! RAYNELL LEE POPE “ Raynell” Science Club, i; Latin Club, 2; Red Pepper Club, 2, 3, 4, Secretary, 3; F. H. A. Club, 2; Glee Club, 2, 3; L ' -Name-It Club, 3; Executive Committee, 2, 4, Secretary, 4; Vice President Junior Class; Basketball, 3; “Robin Hood,” 2; Secretary Student Body, 4; Cheerleader, 4; Monogram Club, 4; Crystal Staff, 4; ScarLetter Staff, 4. Raynell, that gal with the looks, brains, dependability and personality, will cer- tainly be missed around L. H. S. Her smile and willingness to help others have won for her the hearts of the students; her ability has won for her the admiration of the teachers. Although she won’t admit it, she has a love for red (?) but she can be seen float- ing round a blue uniform quite frequently. So long, we’ll never forget you. RUTH GENEVA RULEY “ Ruthie” ScarLetter Staff, 4; Red Pepper Club, 2, 3, 4; French Club, 3; Monogram Club, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer, 3; Basketball, 2, 3, 4, Captain, 4; Cheerleader, 3, 4; Crystal Staff, 4; Hall of Fame, 4; F. H. A. Club, i, 2. “Who made that shot?” “Ruth did. Stupid. She makes ’em all.” Ruth is really the answer to every basketball coach’s prayer. Even though she’s mighty quiet in class, Ruth absorbs what she hears. When everyone else is bewildered, she comes through with an astounding answer. (Miss Hamilton’s pride and joy!) Whoever is lucky enough to win Ruth will really get a swell gal! LEAH BELLE SACHS “Leah Belle” Library Club, i, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, i, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, i, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club, 3; Latin Club, 2, 3; Cheerleader, 3, 4; ScarLetter Staff, 4; “Pirates of Penzance,” 3; “Robin Hood,” 2; F. H. A. Club 2. Wanted; One all-round student who is athletic, school spirited, talented and cheerful. Right here to fill the bill is Leah Belle. In other words, 99 44 100% pure! In the Art Department Leah is tops! Petite and cute, she charms both sexes, young and old. These and many more assets make her one of our favorite classmates. Here’s to one who will go far with her many talents! I [ 13 J