Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1950 volume:

ay cystal eave Mol 1 se Si seats, VEO 13M 25 QUARTER CENTURY EDITION PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF Lecinglon Abigh DS] od ( ( LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA oi aculty A HENRY B. BROCKWELL, M.A. Principal AGNES P. ADAIR ELSIE LUCAS BOYKIN, B.A. STUART P. BREWBAKER, B.S. CAROLYN C. DRIVER, B.S. ELIZABETH M. DUNLAP, B.S. JANE A. GRANT, B.S. MARY E. HAMILTON, M.A. EVELYN T. LAw, B.S. PRISCILLA V. LIKINS, A.B. GERTRUDE MORRISON, B.S. MARY MONROE PENICK, B.M. J. K. SAMPLES, M.S. LULA B. TARDY, B.S. K. A. THOMPSON, B.S. MARGARET WILSON, B.S. MARIAN JEAN BLAIN, A.B. Secretary Die TO ONE who, during his many years of teach- ing at Lexington High School, has been a constant inspiration to us all; to one who has extended valua- ble guidance and counsel to the Senior Class; to one who has bestowed priceless wisdom upon all his students; to one whom we all admire with utmost esteem for his invincible perseverance to make our school a better place in every respect and its students intelligent and wise; for the untiring, incessant ef- fort which he has put forth during the past twenty- three years in the publication of the L. H. S. year- book; we, the Class of ’50, wish to dedicate this, the silver anniversary CRYSTAL, to Mr. THOMPSON . THOMPSON KA Ey s Me With utmost pride and self-esteem, THE CRYSTAL presents its silver anniversary edi- tion this year. We, the Staff of 50, have en- deavored to do the same as those people who have labored for the past twenty-five years— to produce a remembrance and a book that would recall the many experiences of the students of L. H. S. ale Si) ae MAA $A YS PTT ay LUV | Motto: “Either do not attempt at all, or go through with it”—Ovid CoLor: Silver FLOWER: Red Rose EDITHE VIRGINIA GOODMAN, President “Edie” “Edithe’’ President of Class, 4; Executive Committee, 1, 4; Honor Court, 3, Secre tary, 3; Latin Club, 1; Library Club, 8, 1, 2, 3, 4; Book Week Chairman, 2 Presid ent, 3, Second Vice President, 4; Basketball, 8, 1, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 2, 3, 4. Although “Edie’’ seems quite reserved and dignified, she is a live wire when you know her. As a good, conscientious student and a first-rate guard on the basketball team, she is praised by both students and teachers. However, her school days have not been filled with “larning” alone, because ‘Edie’ has taken an active part in extracurricular affairs and still has time for dating at home and elsewhere. “Au Revoir,’ Edithe. AGNES PATTON ALEXANDER Pat “Miss A” “Aggie” Dramatic Club, 3; Forensic Club, 3; Basketball, Manager, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Cheerleader, 3, 4; Class Secretary-Treasurer, 3; Dance Committee, 4; Hall of Fame, 4. Mix a bundle of personality, a sparkling smile, two cups of sweetness, good humor, and brains, sprinkle with a touch of sincerity and a dash of vim and vigor; stir in good looks, a car, and many admirers; cook in a 5’ 4” frame until out pops our favorite dish, “Miss A.” All these traits will make a wonderful nurse of our one and only Pat. EDGAR REUBEN BARE “Buddy” Latin Club, 8, 2; Library Club, 8, 1; Monogram Club, 3, 4; Football, 3, 4; Class President, 8; Class Vice President, 3; Honor Court, 2, President, 4; Chemistry Club, President, 4; CRYSTAL Staff, 4; ScarLetter Staff, 3; Hall of Fame, 4. Scholastic, athletic and social ability are not often found together, but Nature made an exception in Buddy. He is the pride of the Class of 50 and all the teachers. With all of his activities, he still has time to bestow gallant attentions upon the ladies—local and nearby. With your many capabilities, we are sure that you will succeed at V. M. I. Good luck, Buddy! JAMES MATTHEW BEARD “lim”? limmie” “Beerjounski” Glee Club, 8, 4; Athletic Club, 8, 1; Arts and Crafts Club, 1; Secretary- Treasurer of Student Body, 4; Executive Committee, 4; Forensic Club, 3. If you want to hear the latest joke or get the data on some gal in any of the neighboring towns, just ask Jimmie. Besides being quite a lady’s man (especially with a certain N. C. blonde), Jimmie has taken part in other activities, namely: serving as Secretary-Treasurer of the Student Body. We will miss his friendly smile and greeting but wish him a safe voyage to success. MARGARET MAE BEETON Mae’ Red Pepper Club, 8, 1; Dilettante Club, 8, 1, 2; Glee Club, 8, 1; “Patience,” LSP) Our one and only Spanish beauty whose whole being seems to radiate with kindness, happiness and all those things which make up a charming personality is none other than Mae. She has had more than her share of the “V. M. I. Spirit” and “W. and L. Swing,’ but is always at her best when she is “seeing Red.” With your many capabilities and conscientious ways, may you walk into the hearts of all at Mary Washington as you have into ours. LELAND GUINN BELL “Leland” “Ber Library Club, 8; Arts and Crafts Club, 1; Chemistry Club, 4. Who is the boy who stands in the downstairs hall at lunch period helping the girls with their chemistry? Why, that’s Leland. His desire to help, his winning smile, and reserved manner make him a favorite with teachers and classmates. His interest in physics, geometry and chemistry will follow him at V. M. I. next year as he studies engineering. Your determination will bring you success, Leland. NORA PAULINE BENNINGTON “Polly” Preneainnmie hy bt A. 12.5) By A. RR: 1,02. 3, A radiant smile, good nature, and a winning personality characterize Polly. Although small, she has everything it takes to capture the hearts of fellow students. You may be sure that Pauline is always “engaged” in something, and if you don’t believe it, just look on her left hand. Oh well, I don’t suppose people take four years of Home Ec for nothing! Here’s wishing her a world of luck and happiness. HOUSTON WARD CHILDRESS “Buddy” “Chick” Latin Club, 1, 2; Football, 2; Class Secretary-Treasurer, 2. Zoom! That light green streak that just flew around the block was only Chick in his Chevrolet. Although his car is always bulging, Buddy has never refused anyone a ride or any other favor he or she might ask. Buddy’s jolly laugh, jocular personality and funny stories have won him countless friends at L. H. S. and the favor of his teachers. The entire class wishes you good fortune, Chick. KENTON GARWOOD CHITTUM “Kenton” “Leefus’ “Little Chipmunk” Industrial Arts Club, 1; Library Club, 4. Friendly, happy-go-lucky Kenton comes to us from the countryside (Kerr’s Creek). He is a whiz in Industrial Arts so look out girls (especially a certain sophomore) if you are thinking in terms of pretty furniture. We know, Leefus, with your splendid personality you will go far in this world. Good luck to a great guy! 4 9 fe RECTOR ALEXANDER ENGLEMEN, JR. “Buzzy” Rog 2 Library Club, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Industrial Arts Club, 1. Dependable, good-natured, a whiz in Industrial Arts—these are only a few traits of our one and only Buzzy. He has become quite a familiar figure to us as he zooms to and from school in that two-toned Plymouth. Yes, L. H. S. will miss this friendly farm boy whose perseverance and helpfulness are out- standing. But we know he'll be successful in whatever he undertakes. LURTY EDWARD FIFER, Jr. “Lurty” “Flute’ “Mr. President” Student Body President, 4; Honor Court, 1; Latin Club, 1; Boys’ Monogram Club, 3, 4; Boys’ Sports Club, 2; Football, 2, 3, 4; Baseball, 3, 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Hall of Fame, 4. One, if not the most, popular boy at L. H. S. is Flute, our capable Student Body President. Blond curly hair, good looks, and laughing eyes characterize Lurty briefly. Outside of class work and executive procedures, he is quite an athlete in every sport. With such a sparkling personality, Lurty has charmed both younger and older members of the opposite sex. Farewell, Flute, we are sure these traits will take you far in the world. JOHN DOUGLAS PITTS FULLER, Jr. “Jack” “John” “Pitts? Fuller’ Latin Club, 1, 2; Boys’ Sports Club, 8, 1; Chemistry Club, 4; “Robin Hood,” 1; “Pirates of Penzance,” 2. Jack is one of those amiable boys at L. H. S. whose perseverance and co- operativeness are the joy of both teachers and fellow students. He especially likes English Literature, chocolate milk and flaming red hair (directing special attention to Coates). If you hear moans or groans in the classroom, you can be sure that Jack is there. Here’s to Fuller, another all-round guy. May he always be right in forecasting the weather! GWENDOLYN VIRGINIA HARLOW “Gwen” Home Economics Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; B. A. R., 1, 2, 3, 4; Red Pepper Club, 1. Who's the smiling girl whom everyone calls J. K.2- Right away we all think of Gwen, Mr. Samples’ private secretary. She is known for her abundance of friendliness arid good humor. Her chief interest, outside of going to the State Theater, is taking Home Economics, so we see that Gwen is planning for the future. The best of luck to a wonderful classmate; an open road of happiness and success awaits you. { 10 JAMES BLAIR HARRIS “James” “Hamburger” Industrial Arts Club, 2. In every class there’s always a fellow with a cheerful grin who is a friend to everyone (teachers, too!). We all know that this is happy-go-lucky James. Always ready with a wisecrack which causes an uproar in the class, Hamburger has been a favorite through the years. To a swell guy the Class of 50 extends health, happiness and prosperity plus a huge bundle of good wishes for a successful future. VIRGINIA LUCILLE HARRIS “Lucille’ “Low? “Sleepy” Pie yocunbyes boi. A. 1, 2, 4° B.A. R., 1,2; 4 Haw! Haw! Hear that laughter? Yep, Lucille must be around. This gay, carefree gal can nearly always be found in the midst of a group, entertaining them. Her nickname “Sleepy” must have come as a result of the late hours she keeps. Because of her work in F. H. A., the Class of 50 feels certain that it is turning Lucille over to some lucky guy. Our best wishes go with you! JULIA ANN HEDGEPETH Julie” “Coon” Basketball, 8, 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Monogram Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Executive Committee, 3, Treasurer, 3; Library Club, 8, 1; ScarLetter Staff, 3, 4; Cheerleader, 3, 4; Latin Club, 8, 1, 2; Dramatic Club, 8, 1; “Robin Hood,” 1; “Pirates of Penzance,’ 2; Hall of Fame, 3. Just take quite a bit of basketball ability, add good looks, personality and poise, and then mix well with brains (?), a sense of humor and a smile that will steal your heart away—now what do you have? None other than our own Julie! Although Julie has many admirers, she’s still partial to a certain guy whose name rhymes with Whacky. May Coon succeed in whatever she under- takes in the future. JOSEPH WILLIAM HOLLIS, Jr. “Carlos’ “Billy” “Slick” Football, 3, 4; Library Club, 1, 2, 3; Monogram Club, 3, 4; Boys’ Sports Club, 2; Arts and Crafts Club, 2. That tall good-looking lad strolling down the hall with a mischievous gleam in his eye can only be our own dashing caballero—Hollis. Billy is usually seen working up expeditions to the “Smoky City” or diligently practicing some sport. L. H. S. will miss a good football player and a great friend when Bill leaves. So farewell and good luck to a swell guy. “Hf 11 HARVEY LEWIS HOTINGER, Jr. “Harvey” Football, 4; Library Club, 8, 1, 3, 4; Arts and Crafts, 1. Harvey—100% mischievous, but a friendly chap—is seen pacing our halls with a sunny smile and a personality that is one in a million. He, with his ambition, is one of Mrs. Boykin’s prize (?) workers. Here’s to a grand guy who will take his talents to V. P. I. next year. We wish him loads of luck in whatever he undertakes. PATRICIA ANN HUBERT “Par? “Hat” Glee Club, 1, 2, 3; ScarLetter Staff, 4, Circulation Manager Red Pepper Club, 2, Vice President; Cheerleader, 8, 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall of Fame, 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Monogram Club, 3, 4; “Robin Hood,’ 1; “Pirates of Penzance,” 2; Dance Committee, 4; Forensic Club, 3. Red hair, a lovable personality, and good nature describe Pat, who has “had her finger in almost every pie” at L. H. S. Cheerleading and basketball take up a lot of her time, but “Hut,” can always break a dozen or so male hearts. To a wonderful girl, always friendly and kind, we wish the best of luck and hope that all your dreams come true. MARY ANN HUFFMAN “Mary Ann” “Charlie’ “Huffy” Hiey Club; 13 By BeAr 2 38-4 Vice) President 5°) Danes Roo ete Did you say that you’re looking for someone to brighten the day? Mary Ann is her name, but to the kids on Fred’s bus she is better known as Charlie, the one and only. Although quiet, Mary Ann is always full of fun and good humor. Farewell, Charlie, the Class of “50 will always remember you. VIRGINIA IANNUZZI , ‘Virginia’ “Ginny” “Inezzt” Vice President of Student Body, 3; Executive Committee, 8, 3; Class Presi- dent, 8, 1; Honor Court, 1; ScarLetter Staff, Copy Editor, 2, Editor, 3; Student Director of Assemblies, 3; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; “Patience,” 3; Dramatic Club, 2; Library Club, 1; Latin Club, 8, 1, 2, 3; Basketball, 2; CRYSTAL Editor, 4; Hall of Fame, 2, 4. Way back in ’46 a bombshell of fun, looks, personality, brains, and a help- ing hand dropped on L. H. S. in the form of Virginia. Since then she has been shouldering the chief responsibilities of our class, doing everything from in- structing a class to decorating for a spring dance. Attractive, brunette, with a cheerful smile, Inezzi spells dependability with a capital “D.” L. H. S. will lose a valuable asset when she takes her talents elsewhere next fall. CHARLES ABBOTT JOHNSON C. J.” “Charlie” Johnsonskt” Glee Club, 2, 3; Football, 2, 3; Baseball, 2; Boys’ Sports Club, 2; Scar- Letter Staff, 4. Looking for a handsome young lad? Well you’ve found him in C. J., as most people around school know him. Wit and personality plus claim him as a friend of all. C. J., the cartoonist of the ScarLetter, may operate a newspaper of his own in the next few years. We know C. J. is sure to succeed in whatever he does, so keep the oil wells gushing. IRENE DOROTHEA JOHNSON “Trene”’ Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; ‘Patience,’ 3; ‘Pirates of Penzance,’ 2; ScarLetier Staff, 4, Feature Editor; Dramatic Club, 2; Library Club, 1; Latin Club, 1, 2. This is the smart little Miss who is our musician. You can always be sure it is Irene playing for assemblies, telling the latest joke, or arguing the pros and cons of a debate question. Dependable, intelligent, with personality plus and a friendly smile, Irene is really going to be missed at L. H. S. Mary Baldwin is surely getting a worth-while prize in a small package. Good luck, Irene. BILLY ROYGE KESLER “Billy” Industrial Arts, 1; Latin Club, 2; Honor Court, 3. Although quiet and reserved, Billy is very friendly and gets along well with other people, especially with the girls! He has proven his trait of dependa- bility and eager willingness to work by service on the Honor Court. Here's wishing you the best of luck, Billy. You’re bound to succeed in whatever you undertake. CAROLINE JAYNE LACKEY “Carolyn” “Mutt” Red Pepper Club, 8, 1, 2; F. H. A., 8; Dramatic Club, 2; U-Name-It Club, 2; Basketball, 2, 3; Glee Club, 3, 4; Library Club, 3, Secretary, 3, First Vice President, 4; Cheerleader, 4; ‘Patience,’ 3. Who is that cute little gal with such a sparkling personality? It’s Carolyn, of course! Yep, she’s the girl with a long string of admirers (especially one certain guy who wil! always hold a “memorial” for her). Whether cheerlead- ing, playing basketball, or doing homework, Mutt always does it wholeheartedly. The halls of “ye olde school” will seem empty without our Carolyn. The Class of 50 hopes that all your plans for the future will come true. CYNTHIA ANNE LACKEY “Cynthia” “Morte” Home Economics Club, 8, 1; U-Name-It Club, 1; Glee Club, 1, 2; Dramatic Club, 2, 3. Cynthia, that amiable pal, has made many friends at L. H. S. with her winning smile and lively personality. She is always willing to help anyone at any time and to top it all—she has brains! Her favorite language is French and she is also interested in “un certain garcon francais.” Well, “au revoir,” Morte, and the best of everything always. THOMAS HENRY LACKEY “Tommy” Arts and Crafts Club, 2; Boys’ Sports Club, 1, 2; Dramatic Club, 2; Foot- ball, 3, 4. That friendly guy who has been a familiar figure at L. H. S. for several years—of course, it’s none other than Tommy. Dark-haired, deep-voiced Tommy will be remembered by all of us for his jokes, pranks, and especially his tardiness (even though he has the fastest car in school). We tip our hats to a swell guy and say “Best of luck.” FRIEDRICH GERHARD LACKMANN,, Jr. “Sonny” Glee Club, 3, 4; “Patience,” 3; Forensic Club, 3, 4; Library Club, 4; Honor Court, 4; Chemistry Club, 4; Latin Club, 3; Hall of Fame, 4. Sonny arrived at L. H. S. in his junior year from Blytheville, Arkansas. It did not take him long to find out what makes L. H. S. tick and to get his fingers into the works. Sonny is our silver-tongued orator whose major interest is the radio station, WREL. He is the pride and joy of every teacher’s class, for he always has a ready answer for every question. We know that Sonny will do well, first at W. L., and later in his radio career. IDA LEE LAUCK Tittle One” “Ida Lee” Glee Club, 8, 1, 2, 4; “Patience,” 2; Girls’ Monogram Club, 4; Dramatic Club, 2; Latin Club, 8, 1; Basketball, 8, 1, 2, 4; Red Pepper Club, 8, 1; Scar- Letter Staff, Business Manager, 4. Although Ida Lee is little in stature, she certainly will leave an empty space in the heart of everyone here at L. H. S. She has charmed us all with her winning smile and those sparkling brown eyes. Even though we haven't had “Little One” with us as long as we'd like, we wish her the best of luck and all the happiness in the world. S4 le, =f 14 }e CHARLES THOMPSON LAW ‘Law’ “Charles” Science Club, 8, 1; Latin Club, 2. Charles is one of those boys who is always around when you need him (?). There is never a dull moment when he’s in sight, for Law’s humor and wit keep us laughing all the time. His friendly pranks and mischievous remarks shall remain with us for some time, especially his ability to charm the teachers. Here’s wishing you all the luck in the world, Charles. BILLY EUGENE LEWIS Red” ScarLetter Staff, 3, 4, Sports Editor, 3, 4; Aeronautics, 1; Football, 1, 4; Monogram, 4; Secretary and Treasurer of Class, 4; Hall of Fame, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee, 4; Baseball, 3, 4. Red, having left us in his sophomore year to join Uncle Sam, returned after several years in the Navy and became very active in sports and school work. Red is that fast little end who feels quite at home on a football field, and is always loyal to his team. With that wonderful personality and sense of humor, he has won the respect and admiration of everyone at L. H. S. Here’s wishing you the best of everything in the future, Red. HARRY VAUGHAN LEWIS, Jr. “Louie” “Harry” Boys’ Sport Club, 1; Chemistry Club, 4; Honor Court, 4; Executive Com- mittee, 3. Harry came to good old L. H. S. as an eighth grader five long years ago, and has been a constant and faithful friend to all of us since then. Although Harry has never taken part in any sports, you can always find him in the crowd cheering for the team. Always making top grades and giving willing assis- tance, Louie has proven that he is one who will succeed. Good luck! ARDEN LOCHER “Arden” “Sunset” “Cass’ “Beef” Latin Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, President, 4; Glee Club, 2, 3, 4, President, 3; Librar- ian, 4; ‘“Patience,’ 3; Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer, 2, Vice President, 3; Basketball, 3, 4; ScarLetter Staff, 3, 4, Literary Editor; Class Vice President, 4; CRYSTAL Staff, 4. Crash, bang, boom! Oh, she’s at it again, eh? Yep, Arden is that cute little blond who came to us in our freshman year, dashing straight into every- one’s heart with that winning smile, magnetic personality, and a helping hand on the intellectual side. Cass has won countless friends among the opposite sex and somehow or other (?) has gained the nickname, Sunset, which often rings through the halls of L. H. S. At her request the Class of °50 bequeaths her to Sweet Briar. NANCY JANE MOHLER “Nancy” Dramatic Club, 2, 3; Latin Club, 2, 3; Glee Club, 2, 3; “Patience,” 3; Basketball, 4. Dependability, wit, and good nature are only a few characteristics of Nancy who came to us from Brownsburg in her sophomore year and won a place in everyone’s heart by her friendliness and willingness to participate in school activities. We are sure these admirable qualities will make her an excellent nurse. Best of everything, Nancy, for we know you will succeed. THOMAS L. McNEMAR “Tommy” Library Club, 8, 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President, 8, Treasurer, 1, Secretary, 2, Vice President, 3; Latin Club, 8, 1, 2, 3, President, 3; Honor Court, 1, 2. Tommy is one of the more illustrious members of our class. Always ready with a witty remark, he charms young and old alike. He has been most pro- ficient in the three L’s—Latin, Literature and Library, as well as in all other subjects. Dependability and willingness supplement the many characteristics of this bright and friendly classmate. As he continues his education at W. L., he is bound to be successful. “Vale” and “Bona Fide,’ Tommy. DANIEL ALLEN PENICK, JR. Allen” “Dee” Boys’ Sports Club, 2; Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club, 1; Monogram Club, 3, 4. That handsome guy running around the halls of L. H. S. with a “Pepsodent” smile for everyone is none other than Dee. His quiet, reserved ways and cheer- ful disposition have made him a friend to both teachers and classmates. In the line of athletics Dee is at home on the football field, basketball court and golf coutse. Good luck in the future, Allen. JEAN ELLEN RAGAN ‘Teante”’ Glee Club, 8, 1, 2, 4; “Patience,” 2; Girls’ Monogram Club, 2, 4; Latin Club, 8, 1, 2, 4; Basketball, 1, 2, 4; Red Pepper Club, 8, 1; ScarLetter Staff, Feature Editor, 2, Editor, 4; Hall of Fame, 2. Jeanie, who came to L. H. S. from Tennessee, brought with her an eye for fun and a friendly smile. Whether on the basketball court (playing left for- ward), of in a group of girls (or boys) cracking the latest joke, or hurriedly doing her classwork, we think of her as a grand girl with a personality which has won her many a heart. Best of luck to you, “Jeanie with the light brown hair”! f 16 e WILLIS LETCHER ROWSEY “Will” “Slick” “Levi” Aeronautics, 1; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, President, 3, 4; Football, 2, 3, 4; Monogram Club, 3, 4; Baseball, 3, 4; Boys’ Sport Club, 3; Dramatic Club, 2; Track, 2. Add a huge bundle of wit and personality, multiply by a voice that makes all the girls swoon, and divide by a key position on the football field. There’s only one answer to this problem and that’s Will. Slick has made key blocks not only on the football field but also among the girls at L. H. S. (teachers included). With regrets the Class of °50 bids you farewell, Will. ANNE HARWELL SMILEY “Wimpy” “Nathon” “Smiley” Home Economics Club, 8, 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 3; Glee Club, I, 2, 35-4. Yep, the girl with a pretty face, bright smile and a happy greeting for everyone is none other than Anne. All those corsages and pins she sports around are proof of the way the Cadets feel about her (especially one certain guy!). Her male (and mail) acquaintances extend even to France (pen pals, eh? ). Both teachers and students can vouch for Anne’s dependability in classes. The best of everything, Anne. NANCY KAY SPENCER “Nancy” “Doodlebug” Glee Club, 8, 1, 2, 3, 4, President, 4; Dramatic Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary, 2, President, 3, 4; Latin Club, 2; Cheerleader, 3, 4. Our first memory of Nancy pictures her zooming around in that black Dodge (now a station wagon). Although she moans about her grades, we wonder if this can’t be because she spends so much time with a certain “leech”? Her school spirit is verified by her cheerleading ability and the many trips to out-of-town games (with a carload, too). Doodlebug will always recall count- less memories to us all. “Adios”! JOSEPH HENRY SWINK “Joe” “Seefus” Arts and Crafts Club, 1; Library Club, 1, 2, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4, Vice Presi- dent, 3. The Swink guy is 99 and 44 100% pure friendliness, determination and helpfulness. Always ready with a willing hand to help anyone (particularly the shop boys, since he is an expert in Industrial Arts) and to give anyone a lift in his Pontiac. Joe has been branded as a number one fellow. With your ability to accomplish any task you undertake, we are sure you will succeed in the future. SAMUEL HOUSTON TARDY “Sam” “Sleepy” Library Club, 8, 1, 2, 3, 4, Bookweek Chairman, 3; Science Club, 2; Basket- ball, 1; Boys’ Sports Club, 2; Football, 1, 3, 4. Sam is among the few people who live up to their names—Tardy, we mean. However, to counteract that trait, Sam is dependable, a good student, and a first-rate football player on the football team. In this rushing world of atomic age, the Class of 50 is proud to claim this calm, easy-going fellow. So long, Sleepy, the best of luck to you. MARY SUE WEEKS “Mary Sue” Red Pepper Club, 8; Basketball, 1; Girls’ Monogram Club, 2, 3; Latin Glubssele Swish! There goes the girl with the laughing countenance—no other than Mary Sue. Attractive, intelligent and happy-go-lucky Mary Sue is everyone’s pal here. Probably her greatest accomplishment is managing V. M. I., W. L., and L. H. S., plus a few neighboring schools, all at one time. Here’s wishing the best for a very sweet and pretty girl. MELVIN OTTO WIGGINS, Jr. ‘tMel”” “Wig” Library Club, 1, 2, 3; Latin Club, 1; Football Manager, 2; Boys’ Monogram Club, 3, 4; CRYSTAL Staff, 3, 4. Melvin, one of Mr. Thompson’s old faithfuls, has been a familiar figure behind the counter of the CRYSTAL store. In addition to his scholastic activities, he is quite frequently seen escorting the local gals around. Mel’s friendliness and school spirit are quite well known here. We wish Melvin much success in the field of Civil Engineering. “Bon Voyage!” JEAN ANNE YOUNG Jay” leanie”’ Hall of Fame, 3, 4; Dilettante Club, 8, 1, 2, Vice President, 8; Glee Club, 8, 4; “Patience,” 3; Red Pepper Club, 8, 1. Personality, plus looks, charm, and grace—yep, that’s our Jeanie. With those big brown, flirty eyes, Jean has been “Bob’-ing along all right this year both in and out of school (meaning V. M. I., of course). These and many more assets make Jay one of our favorite classmates. We know you will be as great a success at Mary Washington as you’ve been here at L. H. S. The best of luck in everything. “{ 18 ji 8 Hoffman Johnson ee oe Hedge peth : : The Fest Years of ey: oe Gathering our mentality and stamina ‘way back in '46, we struggled through our first year at L. H. S., not as freshmen, but as mere eighth graders. However, we felt quite proud to be called the “first eighth graders at L. H. S.” In the midst of being rushed into high school, we came face to face with the fact that we had the right to govern ourselves and promptly elected Mary Blakely and Lurty Fifer to the Honor Court, and Virginia Iannuzzi and Richard Shelley to the Executive Committee. Remember all the fun at those night sessions of square dancing, “Robin Hood,” and our first Sadie Hawkins dance. But then before we knew what hit us we were freshmen and Pete Brewbaker (sigh) was acting principal. Who of us can forget the “Pirates of Penzance,” those lessonless nights and sympathetic teachers, Christmas caroling, the first blooming romances, and the birth of our paper, the ScarLetter. Much to our sorrow we lost Mary Blakely but in retribution gained Arden Locher. Virginia Iannuzzi, our class president, and Tommy McNemar represented us on the Honor Court while our able-bodied Edithe Goodman and Bobby Paxton assumed their duties on the Executive Committee. With great expectations we rushed headlong into our sophomore year minus Richard Shelley, Bobby Dickey, Howard Mitchell, but welcomed Charles Johnson and Bobby Ward (quiet, girls!) into our happy throng. Mr. Brockwell, our new principal, and a flock of new teachers, namely Misses Driver, Wilson, Davis, Cooke and Dunlap, showered our “poor little ole heads” with many poundings. Then came the “big snow,” bringing half days at school (oh boy!). Big News: The girls’ basketball team received new suits for the first time in thirty years—did they make Cookie’s team roll? Harry Lewis, Joe Swink and Buddy Childress represented us respectively as President, Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of our class. Our member on the Honor Court was Buddy Bear. With memories of our Buena Vista victory and graduation dance (plus the party at Goshen) our Sophomore year came to a happy end. Juniors—that year we had so many things to be proud of—football team tying with Winchester High for District Championship, the girls’ basketball team winning ten out of thirteen games, our unforgettable performance of “Patience,” those memorable weekly assembly programs for the first time, our most successful Christmas dance at the Pine Room, the state-wide activities of the Forensic Club and Miss Morrison’s fabulous debating team (Buddy Bare, Irene Johnson, Sonny Lackmann), Sally Christian winning the public speaking contest, the hard-trying Latin Tournament contestants, the third year of the ScarLetter with Virginia Iannuzzi as its editor, those wonderful shop displays at Myers Hardware (the work of Joe, Rector, Kenton and others), and most of all the Junior-Senior Banquet and dance. How can we ever forget the hard work and worry (especially of the Home Ec girls) which resulted in a huge success. Our officers who led us through a never-to-be-forgotten year were: Harry Lewis, President; Buddy Bare, Vice President, and Pat Alexander, Secretary-Treasurer. Edithe Goodman and Billy Kesler served on the Honor Court. But then we also had higher officers, namely Julia Hedgepeth and Virginia Iannuzzi, serving, respectively, as Secretary-Treasurer and Vice President of the Student Body. Even though we lost Edith White, Betty Markaritis and Bobby Paxton this year, we proudly took in Sonny Lackmann and Pat Alexander. “There's a Great Day a-Comin’” rang through our minds as we entered the Senior Class. With anticipations of a wonderful year, we elected Edithe Goodman as Class President, Arden Locher as Vice President and “Red” Lewis as Secretary-Treasurer. Serving on the Honor Court for our class were: Buddy Bare, Harry Lewis and Sonny Lackmann. Lurty Fifer became our capable Student Body President and Jimmie Beard our Secretary-Treasurer of the Student Body, so we were again well represented. This was really our biggest year—the twenty-fifth anniversary of the CRYSTAL; those million and one parties at Julie’s and Arden’s; Irene Johnson still playing in assemblies; the ScarLetter in its fourth edition, with Jean Ragan as its Editor (who with Ida Lee Lauck skipped the Junior year and joined the Class of 50); again those memorable assembly programs. With the Class of ‘50 gone, L. H. S. will suffer many losses—the football team: Fifer, Hollis, Tardy, Rowsey, Bare and Pennick; the girls’ basketball team: Ragan, Hubert, Hedgepeth, Locher and Goodman; and Cheerleaders Hubert, Lackey, Spencer, Alexander, Ragen and Hedgepeth. What will shop be like without Joe Swink, Rector Engleman, or Kenton Chittum or F. H. A. without Gwen Harlow, Mary Ann Huffman, Polly Bennington and Lucille Harris? Won't the teachers miss our chuckling “Chick,” our provocative Law and witty Willis, and our brains, Lackmann, Bare, Locher and Jannuzzi? Our Class was a well-rounded one with personality, brains, athletic ability, leadership and spirit. With “Auld Lang Syne” ringing through our minds, we, the Class of 50, wish to express our appreciation and gratitude to the teachers for their ever-ready guidance, their understanding, their friendly companionship and, most of all, their sincere desire to help and lead us in the right way. To Miss Hamilton, whose stiff classes we at first dreaded and then really appreciated, we want to leave the wish that she will remember our good points and overlook our bad grammar; to Mr. Thompson, a lot of appreciation for the practical side to mathematics and the hope that he will not find out our math grades in college; to Mrs. Boykin, a new staff of effic ient librarians to straighten out the mess we made when writing our thesis, and a lot of thanks for her untiring help; to Miss Morrison, the thought that we will never forget the sweet, gentle manner toward us and all her undescribable guidance; to Mr. Brockwell, a group of Seniors that will have as much initiative as our class to have a successful Student Body government. To put it mildly these have been the “Best Years of Our Lives,” and with sad hearts we bid “Adieu” to Lexington High and reluctantly give up the privilege of being a student within its halls. if 21 Class Will of 19.50 I, Pat Alexander, bequeath my gray Ford to anyone willing to bring next year’s president to school every morning. I, Buddy Bare, bequeath five aces to Frank Wiggins. I, Jimmie Beard, bequeath my trips to Bedford and other places of interest to Stanley Canfield. I, Mae Beeton, bequeath my love for “North” to Jo Ann Shields. I, Leland Bell, bequeath my physics book to anyone who thinks he can learn anything out of it. I, Pauline Bennington, bequeath my cubby holes in the lower hall to Anne Fix. I, Buddy Childress, will to Roy Entsminger my car for his numerous dates. I, Kenton Chittum, bequeath my ability of working in shop (and doing fairly well) to anyone who can’t do as well. I, Rector Engleman, will my ability to work Plain Geometry to Tommy Agnor. I, Lurty Fifer, bequeath my ability to catch passes to Stanley Canfield. I, John Douglas Pitts Fuller, bequeath all this and Jr., too, to James “Fenimore” Pullen. I, Edithe Goodman, will my ability to play basketball to Shirley Totten. I, Gwendolyn Harlow, bequeath all my senior books to Mary Ann Rowsey. I, James Harris, bequeath my second, third and fourth-year English books to Allan Hostetter. I, Lucille Harris, bequeath my big blue eyes to Allan Hostetter. I, Julia Hedgepeth, bequeath my basement parties to anyone who likes to clean up after them. I, Billy Hollis, bequeath my private pool table to Ronald Jordan. I, Harvey Hotinger, bequeath my two years of Plane Geometry to Jim Tardy. I, Patricia Hubert, bequeath my natural ability to keep out of trouble to Joan Dod, who is having such a difficult time behaving. I, Mary Ann Huffman, bequeath my five years of happiness and thrilling adventures on Fred’s bus to future bus riders. I, Virginia Iannuzzi, bequeath my inherited nickname, “Skinooski,’ and my present one, “Inezzi,” to my sisters, Grace and Lucy. I, Charles Johnson, bequeath my favorite cue stick to another upcoming “shark,” Chuck Ritchey. I, Irene Johnson, bequeath my hymn playing in assembly to anyone who wants the responsibility and likes to get out of home room early. I, Billy Kesler, bequeath my musical ability to my brother, Jim, and Reese Nicely. I, Caroline Lackey, bequeath my Sunday night excursions to Dora Mae Robinson. I, Cynthia Lackey, bequeath my love for French to Miss Hamilton. I, Tommy Lackey, bequeath my trips to Buena Vista to anyone who is fool enough to make them. I, Sonny Lackmann, bequeath my five feet ten inches of height to Keith James. I, Ida Lee Lauck, bequeath my boisterous personality to the silent, reserved type, namely Anne Fix. I, Charles Law, bequeath my excellent grades and love for Latin to Jimmy Pullen. I, Billy Lewis, bequeath my love for Miss Hamilton to Peggy Ann Harlow. I, Harry Lewis, bequeath my Solid Geometry book to anyone who likes to study. I, Arden Locher, bequeath my love for good parties (a la Sunset Hill) to my little brother, George. I, Nancy Mohler, bequeath my nickname, “Leadpants,’ to anyone good-natured enough to stand Miss Grant’s nagging. I, Tommy McNemar, bequeath my interest in Cicero and Virgil to Lucy Coates. I, Allen Penick, bequeath all my golf clubs to Artie Eisler. I, Jean Ragan, bequeath my ability to drive to Jane Bailey. I, Willis Rowsey, bequeath my seat in the office to Artie Eisler. I, Anne Smiley, will my ability to hand in six pages of shorthand every day to any- one who has the time and pencils to do so. I, Nancy Spencer, bequeath my fickle heart to “Pooh” Rayder who finds one love so hard to handle. I, Joe Swink, bequeath my Industrial Art talents to Bill Bailey. 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Sai ieties 06 « MOD AjOET = a [eis She pense le uvsey aera asi dn wa, sug sts tts t+ ypruag Sie ere we sire. 6 whe dood nox Ss) a) 6 ee. 6 sl ehe JEWSaNOW sc Ferrans ‘dy nod yond ‘UO’ Poa ony Croke ter I]YOW shea cehede eee yauS poog sss 666+ 65+ JOyDOT A, giro © YOOID MOA 888+ Fy SstMaT Sen tes eee ‘kes 0p exit ttt -g “IMT PS oeidueatees ‘ peouepy otc Mv] SO Th es he ae MOD A}OH Suc ecytys F “hc yonvy] Bare teks Oe os gym Gag tts uURUDe] Binmt whatieeet zypyog vowWTQ ttt oT ‘faxp ey rare ayes suaAvapy Joges 86? “W'9 ‘aypry | 636 © 6) @ren@ne j200ys TWAS @) 6: 6) 616) 8 Jf ey ‘AdOv'T] $0 evelinle 6s 6 su6 TUOQG AS yr re ere JI[say eoeeeeeee ‘T ‘uosuyo[ eee ereee a) ‘uosuyo[ JULY NJ Rees DRuc Siote rs aa Je gusty ago ow- The 1949-50 tcam Then-Girls first tea se: é ass Above you see the chosen few who have the privilege of calling themselves the “up and coming Juniors.” At the beginning of the year we elected Jud Leech as our President, Steve Dod, Vice President, and Shirley Pope, Secretary-Treasurer. To represent us on the Honor Court we chose Betty Humphris and Lowell Hamric. All in all we've had a grand year and we are impatiently waiting for the time when we will become the sophisticated Seniors of ’51. Tommy Agnor Sara Althouse Fred Arndt Jane Bailey Tommy Baker Nancy Brown Stanley Canfield Joan Dod Steve Dod Louise Engleman Roy Entsminger Anne Fix Claude Hamric Lowell Hamric John Harrison Allen Hostetter Ralph Hostetter Betty Humphris Grace Iannuzzi Ronald Jordan Jud Leech George Locher Charlie Morris Polly McClung Martha McKemy Doris Nuckols Shirley Pope Anne Rayder Billy Reid Mary Ann Rowsey Dorris Sensabaugh Pat Shelton Margaret Sibold Charles Simpson Felicia Sipolski Barbara Sleigh Martha Smith Nina Sperka Earl Swisher James Tardy Barbara Wheeler Betty Boyd Betty Buchanan Lois Clark Jean Clarkson Lucy Coates Pauline Conner Betty Crist Margaret Dodson Diane Eckel Arthur Eisler Pen Graves Pat Hall i Weis ce Gs: Well, we are finally here! Now that we are Sophomores, we have gotten into the swing of things around old L. H. S. We are well represented here, too. Louise Neely, after much heated voting, was elected president of our class, and incidentally she is the first girl president we have had. At the same time, F. D. Tardy was made vice president and Jimmy Pullen, secretary-treasurer. Brocky Varner was chosen as our delegate to the Honor Court. Peggy Ann Harlow Dorothy Hartless Mary Ann Hartless Benny Huger Sarah Irvine Georgia Jackson Keith James Sammy Kirkpatrick Lorene Logan David Meade Mary Madeline Myers Louise Neely “f 29 Ye Ralph Ordell Jimmy Pullen Charles Ritchey Elizabeth Shoemaker Ernest Sperka Eleanor Tardy F. D. Tardy Brocky Varner Frank Wiggins Davis Wray Billy Wray Wiel. Finally, we’re Freshmen and actually in High School with all our eighth-grade hardships behind us. The year 53 may seem far away to most of us, but if you're around then, you'll see us bowing out gracefully—we hope. The officers for the year are: Jimmy Kesler, President; Elise Kirk- patrick, Vice President; Edward Kennedy, Secretary-Treasurer; and Dora Mae Robinson, Honor Court. William Bailey Francis Bane Mary Ann Barger Shirley Bennington Berkeley Bierer Ann Campbell Jimmy Camper Cartha Carter Pauline Carter Basil Conner Louise Conner Naomi Conner Kenneth Cook Dorothy Crist Helen Dunn Dainise Folden Lawana Hayslett Arthur Hinkle Betty Hinkle Kenneth Hostetter Edward Kennedy James Kesler Susan Kesler Elise Kirkpatrick Florence Loving Della Morris Charles Mutispaugh Damita Muterspaw Carolyn McClung Charles McKemy Reese Nicely Ronnie Ordel “Gf 30 Mary Ritchey Myrna Ritchey Dora Mae Robinson Earl Rowsey Roberta Sensabaugh Jo Ann Shields Mary Anne Slusser Buster Spencer Betty Straub Inez Surritte Ruth Troxell Reid White Ted Whiteside Buferd Wilhelm Major Wray David Wright Francis Agnor Betty Jane Anderson James Armentrout Phyllis Baker Frank Bane Joe Brown Bill Burks Betty Camden Fred Camden Marvin Chaplin Bruce Chittum Doris Conner James Conner John Cooper Betsy Jane Davis Tommy Davis Rader Dod Betty Entsminger Nancy Falls Charles Hamric Billy Harlow ighth fra ie Humble, timid and meek? Not the Eighth Graders of 1949-50. This group proved its eff- ciency early in the fall by taking charge of the Home-Coming Dance and making it a howling success. The class has also been active in other school activities. The following officers were elected in the fall: Jack Lackmann, President; Betty Jane Anderson, Vice President; Alice Spencer, Secretary-Treasurer. Edward Harlow Alese Harrison Lionel Harrison Edith Higgins Harold Hotinger Gracie Hostetter Billy Howell Lucy Jannuzzi Marina Johnson Virginia Johnson Michael Junkin Betty Kirkpatrick Ethel Knick Evelyn Knick Betty Law Andrew Logan Kenneth Miley Ruby Montgomery John Moore Sydney McCurdy sof Ip, q S1 ie Carl McGowan Joan Nelson Laura Niceley Jessie Ordel Graham Plogger Hazel Plott Jack Purvis Thomas Sibold Dorothy Smith Alice Spencer William Stuart James Swink Marjorie Swisher Robert Tedder Shirley Totten Betty Waddel Daine Walker Loretta Watts Robert Wayland Mary Wiseman Jo Ann Zollman Stet iae Gis Sara Althouse Mae Beeton Lucille Harris Mary Ann Huffman Betty Humphris Virginia Jannuzzi Carolyn Lackey Cynthia Lackey Lucille Montgomery Elizabeth McNutt Margaret Sibold Anne Smiley Thelma Watts Jean Young if 32 ke Top Row: B. Bane, Plogger, Davis, L. Harrison, Junkin, T. Spencer, F. Bane, J. Mutispaugh, C. Hamric, Burkes, Sibold, R. Dod, Eubank, James Second Row: Brewbaker, M. Wray, Kennedy, Locher, Conner, C. Mutispaugh, Hotinger, R. Ordel, F. Tardy, Nicely, Pullen, Miley, Sperka Third Row: Hinkle, Varner, B. Wray, B. Spencer, Straub, Agnor, Lackey, R. Ordel, S. Tardy, Bare, Lewis Fourth Row: Hostetter, Moses, Johnson, Hollis, Sensabaugh, Canfield, Entsminger, Jordan, D. Wray, J. Harrison, Fifer, Eisler, Huger Front Row: C. Hamric, §. Dod, J. Tardy, Reid, Baker, Morris, W. Rowsey, Penick, K. Hostetter ootbal Will Rowsey, Charlie Morris........ ereera aes SP eet Co-Captains S.iPs Brewpakes. 2 sivy 1s SSG pees ayer en eee ota GOED Rete Fames ccc arses GW vhnt ina oats ole ie Oe BB Pacers +o..-Manager As practice began on August 25, 13 lettermen and a large group of eager recruits greeted Coach “Pete” Brewbaker. Along with them came Stanley Canfield, an experienced athlete from our neighboring state, West Virginia. On September 17, the “Scarlet Hurricane,” wearing new uniforms, downed a heavier Bedford team 27-0. This was the first and last game this season for Bob Moses, a letter- man, who left L. H. S. to attend school in Massachusetts. Next week, in good physical condition and high spirits, the little footballers traveled to Lynchburg to meet that mighty “A” Class Glass. The Lexington boys were out- weighed, out-played, and beaten 50-0 by this powerful Lynchburg team. On September 30, the Scarlet Hurricane met the Covington Cougars in Covington. The Cougars took the lead early in the game and at half time were ahead 14-0. Lexington came back in the second half with plenty of fight and allowed the Cougars only one more touchdow n which made the score 21-0. Next the Big Red team collided with the “Apple Blossom Boys” from Winchester. A hard-fought game all the way through, the final score was 8-6. The Judges lucked out in the last minutes of the game when a pass from the Lexington center scored a safety for Handley as the ball rolled over the end zone. The following week the Scarlet Hurricane hit the victory train once more by de- feating the Staunton Leemen 12-7. The local boys played a nice defensive game, making several good line stands. On October 21, Lexington traveled to Fishersville and managed to stay in the win column by upsetting Wilson Memorial 20-7. The Scarlet Hurricane looked exceptionally well offensively, using a variation of the “T” and single-wing formation. On a muddy field in Harrisonburg, the Scarlet Hurricane took the lead early in the game when they scored a safety. By half time the Blue Streaks were out front, 7-2. As the end of the third quarter rolled around, Lexington had again taken the lead 9-7. The speedy Lexington team was greatly handicapped by the mud and was forced to give way to the Blue Streaks, who scored twice more in the fourth quarter. Although Lexing- ton was in the lead twice during the game, they left the field defeated 19-9. Before a large Home-Coming crowd, Lexington was nosed out in the last fifty seconds by a highly favored Waynesboro team. The Scarlet Hurricane put up a gallant fight until the very end when a blocked kick bounded back of the end zone and scored a safety for Waynesboro. This broke the 13-13 deadlock and put the visitors ahead 15-13, the final score. Lexington again crossed the mountains to attempt to bring back a victory but came home with a great disappointment. The Clifton Forge team, full of spirit and fight, completely outplayed Lexington with a score of 20-6. Last but not least, came the Buena Vista game, a hard-fought battle. The first half was full of thrills and chills but neither scored. It was late in the fourth quarter when the Big Red team scored, and Lowell Hamric, with his “educated toe” added the extra point, totaling a grand victory of 7-0 in our favor. The team was honored both by the Baptist Church and Lions’ Club with banquets. Co-Captains Rowsey and Morris received awards, and Morris was presented a trophy for outstanding athletic ability. Those wearing uniforms for the last time were: Charlie Morris, Willis Rowsey, Lurty Fifer, Bill Hollis, Allen Penick, Red Lewis, Buddy Bare, Sam Tardy and Harvey Hotinger. SCORES 1 ASN Cotas Ek rk Poe 2 te RoR TREC Dae LEXGASTOM thse en iacen a cate ta eee ae ove 27 CUR ASS COs, -tictagts et eo ack os so a SO—LEXingtOn ehe aac cts eats whee read ue ee 0 TRIG G UM Meriae a ataah aera yy exces dis Kees 21 =—LexinOtolio®, ccleen ne ss b) Ge swe 0 WAST US Uh oe nea ae ee Sem L ERI OTUs 5 seats ee eats vires tat ade 6 by -LUTVT 0 1 Neco SSS hee ge enn a am femLORINOLOMS ae tami ites oe di -iasts ae ieee 12 Dy MISC P MILE TIIONUAD yy 5: ax, Hos jini aid ioe Te=tl CRU OTON ates tat cies a she's y¥C bee Aen 20 (edhe 83a Aa a ne ea 1 ore ORIN OCON tite ay a a aie als ne ato fs 9 Day ee Glan W ee ere wc Hc esd ee «vs PSS LEXINGTON cone eta vata yee es areas 13 PoE GEOG eee. i.e dni wis os pe AU LEXINGTON Vera: Ave San Cees cle cll sts He 6 SUS WCW VSIA Epa Par aA Cee ee = Dexia gion Saratiny Sette rns a miei ay nel ri “f 35 je First Row: Canfield, Baker, Morris, L. Hamric, Huger, Spencer Back Row: Brewbaker, Ordell, Tardy, C. Hamric, Penick, Wiggins, Fifer oys aikeltals Stuart P22 Brewbaket.. 5 eee ee a eh ee on Ria oe SED DUSCEE S PENSE veers Vecsey at anaes tae or oie seis ea: es wie.e s s ai SORA The prospects looked fairly bright for Coach Brewbaker this year with the return of five lettermen: Lowell Hamric, Penick, Morris, Fifer and Baker, and an up-and-coming group of boys from last year’s Junior Varsity. Although the Hurricane did not win many games, their season cannot be classified as unsuccessful. The team developed into a smooth running ball club and showed some fine spirit and teamwork. However, due to the lack of height, the quintet was forced out on the short end—but every game was an improvement over the preceding one. Opening the season was the game with Troutville, a non-league member, over whom the Lexington five was victorious, 34-22. Then came four losses before the Scarlet Hurricane boarded the victory train again. This time the team beat Clifton Forge, 36-32. The home boys took the opening tip and were never really threatened. However, there followed a series of unsuccessful but h ard-trying attempts to win. Although Trout- ville and Natural Bridge were not in the Valley League, the Scarlet Hurricane downed each team twice. Allen Penick and Tardy led the scoring attack for the season by collecting 195 and 115 points respectively. Also contributing quite a bit toward gaining points were Fifer, Baker and Hamric. The Scarlet Hurricane will lose two lettermen this year through graduation, namely, Allen Penick and Lurty Fifer. However, despite the fact that they will not return, the L. H. S. Quintet has high hopes of a good season next year. SCORES 1 LES PaCS ol he ear Helm k TOURING ricdete wie she tates seal ote a ee PCE wid ais Vics. os 9a HAR a Os 19—W ilsomeMemorial js 3 a wera Hi ones 24 REPENS hs cs 1a, s a in'a-0 tegen’ ava 20H Ge Glasser acne Tiare eae hist 63 LES TESTS Te es Beale ae in 5] Stauton es eee aire eee me een os 68 EE TREN Ds sai 5 sic 'eaik a Siow nh aco 51 W AVESDOLO | labetscn Dasa aie sinaten omens io as 40 Pere SELES acter ts hove 2 sles atdie lain y's 56—Clifton Forge woh seer est e ere ss 32 1 ESWC Se gk ee eee 55 —ACOVIDOCOME ecg eae ee eetats otter e sirne 58 eM Get hse tie, «oi nig ck os = ° 24—W ilson}Memosial 1,5. . on oe eae tule 50 Pee GUM Msi s ao x 6 eons wis ss vine DO TOUT VIE ae ute anc ars Weyer een ese ait oe te 32 een LOR ME ate sis gia cio aso-0 «ish aieiee v0 29-—Natital BiGSe ak ead «ssn ome © sie 23 Hn as i 5A— Clifton Rote scien of sates sfx su etitets toy 47 SRC A) 25 Staton: sarin os cate ete eae oe 56 eR Mr cs ies clsre sie oo sis hn 0 3 26——W avnespoto) 2 ase siemens ane 59 Pere OU MEe Mee iat, Stele s c's be «6 9s 20—TlartisOn burg ier strstid ee otis eae anit 32 CERNE cat einie cae oa ee woe, AL COVINGTON vec ls ane ales miter Sale eer 61 SIN DINO Oi SGI ER ORC BO Hatidley 2. ays trecete sca niake «5 5ie Meena e reece 47 REECE tele a sre a's cai5'¥'p. 0 a 248 52-—-THatrisOnbUty avs. e wuts emacs ceri gente 44 (Ss igen 2 gs Ae tes ee ene a eae BE LAT Oy sates sige at assis oan ace ane eaten aie 49 eee OMe ee dias sss ek sn oie a sis 29-s-Niatutals Brid Geis cs win cwtiaits aistete sel ote Wcrels oy) 37 fe Front Row: Lauck, Pope, Goodman, Hedgepeth, Hubert, Ragan, Smith, Slusser ele , shelhall Pat Alexander 23 se: POTTER OR Oe ee as Manager Jane Baller: cn a.seck sce cues een ees Spa vawan Ws sso 2 {StONs. Manager Miss. Jane. Grant s55. s s ie's. re.) deo oatare aces Sai ale re ence ee ee There was a blank look on all our faces when we found there was a new coach this year. She was Miss Jane Grant from Madison College. But real soon all faces were beaming with smiles and everyone felt confident that we would have a good season and a good coach. We got off to a grand start with a large number of gals out for afternoon practice—especially eighth graders. We were all so eager to play and learn new plays and tricks that we faithfully attended these practices. We were really quite proud of our season—most of the games were exciting and with loud cries of “Come on Red, come on White” and “Let’s go, Little Red Team” from the enthusiastic crowds behind us, a feeling of excitement and the desire to win filled our hearts. Out of the ten games we played, we scored five victories. Some of the other games were very close, too! We started off the season with a loss to Wilson Memorial by a score of 46-26, unfortunately. However, we made that up in the next game with Clifton Forge by de- feating the Mountaineers 44-27. Luck was still with us when we met Covington a little later, winning by a score of 45-39. Our next two games brought defeat for us—one with Wilson Memorial again 42-26 and the other with Natural Bridge 33-29. Once again we met Clifton Forge and once again we were victorious—this time 33-32. Kinda’ close, eh? The L. H. S. Sextet also won its next game with Covington with a 34-23 score. And then those two games we played with Waynesboro in which we did so well. The grand score of 65-21 really thrilled us, and even though we lost out in the second game with a score of 42-33, we were still floating on a cloud. All our eighth graders felt wonderful after they got to play some during the game. Our season ended with a loss to Natural Bridge by a score of 27-23. Actually it was a close game and the local gals did very well. We tip our hats to the six members who made such a high rating at Harrisonburg on Sports Day. These young ladies, namely, Shirley Pope, Pat Hubert, and Betty Buchanan on the first team of District V Championship, and Julia Hedgepeth, Jean Ragan and Edithe Goodman, who snagged second team, proudly wear their little blue basketball emblems. L. H. S. will really suffer a great loss this year when Hubert, Hedgepeth, Goodman, Ragan, Locher and Lauck leave. To our three managers we want to say a job well done— Pat Alexander, our manager; Jane Bailey, our time keeper, and Betty Humphris, our faithful supplier of sliced oranges. We know that with such a large group of girls interested in basketball, L. H. S. will continue to have good teams and good coaches. SCORES BM ecEMIMCIMOHIAL fa 6 viene pae 5 cs 8 8 46——LexiIN Pion i -0e oe sea ano estore eas 26 Re ITORPOCBE aicie wa. s.c'e vin ww 'ere oisin ne ware 27 Lexington vn Ws ck ctonas oetasts Mena das 44 CMEC 0 Eire ne RO ra 59 Lexington evan ccm ele re as oe Sete eee 45 RU ISOTUMIVLCTIORIAL sya exe ve + 2'6.8 oy sees th Demme ERIN OTON a gta ead niga sisters Ue seats 26 WCE RIB DUNO CE. pi sace'c «ies 8 wus + orn e eis Bee LEXIN GOO. wero iy oie alu Be eee ee 29 RP OLSC) cs acdsee dae ee bw eee sins Adin LEXINDTON go ce ears cade shoainre stale 33 BAO igh Wie irce so 61 po oie ole ton ns 25—-LESIN SOM, ccisevie wGicieen Sie esate te soy 34 ANT SRIES ILO a eavare a win ste sinlsip = poe me Ale LOXINOtOfigs. vat Ria ps ayaaas oN Une wie ene 65 Pea eteSDOCO! Gra. os see y besos dem alse AZ Lexinptotr capac actarmned ake ie ee 33 1 Gis C1 Ge) 8) ys eh ae aa ae ae 27—Lexiipton ac va es vest ptt ea ke 23 f 39 Back Row: Brewbaker, Lewis, Moses, Rowsey, Hamric, C., Fifer, Brandau, James Front Row: Reid, Baker, Morris, McClung, Wiggins, Hamric, L., Cummings, Hubert etal afOng . Pi Brew baker! 3 Sscue cn, saison ea ee ee Coach Keith James | ; BobbyBiaidans( 007 Co-Managers The Scarlet Hurricanes opened their ‘49 season in Lexington on April 12 with the “Leemen” of Staunton. The visitors went home the victors with the score 10-2. Lexington then traveled to Waynesboro on April 26 to meet the “Little Giants.” This was the first game the local boys had ever played under lights. Unable to become adjusted to them, they went down in defeat 6-0. On April 29, the “Fighting Blues” came over and walloped the Lexington nine with a score of 18-2. In a return game in Buena Vista, the Scarlet Hurricane provided a little more competition but lost by a close margin of 7-5. The “Little Giants” of Waynesboro came over to Lexington on May 9 and, despite the hard work of the Hurricane nine, they took home a 4-2 victory. Lexington finally broke the ice and won a game when, on their home diamond, they defeated Natural Bridge 11-0. =f 40 fe The Scarlet Hurricanes ended their season with a bang as they defeated Wilson Memorial's “Green Wave” by a score of 4-3. It wasn’t until the game had gone into extra innings that Lexington pushed across another run to break the 3-3 tie, thereby winning their final game for the season. Those playing for the last time for Lexington High School were as follows: Pooley Hubert, Ernest Cummings, Charlie McClung and Robert Moses. SCORES STW TOL | Bice at ae eee ae ioe rennet Wee ARIE had Di cane ke aa oak 2 Dees ORC N ery a kiN Win wit ve vw ows Gea LOSI otOlige ss aaa sere ote ne anrte Machen 0 BOTIAMRNISI © aie cree a) 0' a sede Wasada ey 93's DOs OXIN OTOL sao at ttate os ce os woes aks 2 een CSIC ooh locke aan sek wetisisjers ere Amel EXIM ae «ele wae cies coal a9 Gc 2 BOATS ISLA cc, ee ss sd) 3 ola ae nt ves Bln ache LEXI STON eae ereeintala thera he tedeie eosys 6.0 ) RR EMBER. 2 dius caves aka we osteo +0 O- Lexinvrontasas era ote dia es Et DS SISO MLE MEDIGEIAL Yet tun teers nieces Boe LEXID QUOI) wise ccta eraar eee aie wai nse: « 4 “f 41 fe ee ee ES i ¥ Boos vecutive ommuttee Lurty Viter aes conan oe Latha aun Westen ens President of Student Body Ning sO Dera ass at rae a MR Shaan ie, Vice President ‘Jimmie: Beat (6c t Al. ce cette aus oie ee oe ee ee Secretary-Treasurer Edithe: Goodinian (stm cane Wee ey ee Sentor Representative Jud Letchiayur 8 sneer aie Meet ee Junior Representative Louise wNeelyracs ev sie Partha v She eheemiacey aie Sophomore Representative James KeSiereciis tintin aie een eens nee ae Freshman Representative Jack «Lackmani ssi. tawicscn cece emus .... Eighth Grade Representative Wire ee sa DIes eee ee ae Seakcitan ap Cay ek tee aan Faculty Advisor The Executive Committee has discussed and done the things that were considered the best for the Student Body with the guidance of Mr. Samples. A monitor system was put into effect and seemed very successful. We also helped to sponsor a dance between semesters. Four of our members attended the Southern Association of Student Councils in Charleston, West Virginia. otf 44 He (eV Es Cy 09 Eee ee ar og ge ree nares otis sek wee aeiees Chairman CLC ye CADIS Mygareitiste in viv «ca 2s = es PN Pe Secretary Prat yee is wOnny Lackmann «0. a kes «aces Senior Representatives re nme (eine Ri See cpa a hs Picea fa eo een ate op cia! ae Junior Representative BOG VMN At CRORE otis s Sfx. vos) e 4 o.oo Gewese Sophomore Representative PGE DANCE ICOLINSOUS ve ay pins aud ects 90.0 cms Freshman Representative 18 olay IRENE COL Ah carn Oe ee Eighth Grade Representative PVRS ewe RABIN COMN eee ie, Woda Benes Fae ing: alatelwraoue!s Faculty Advisor The Honor Court has undertaken this year to settle a number of problems which come under its jurisdiction. With the guidance of Miss Hamilton and the effort of the chairman, the Court has had a successful year. Abe Libeary Clubs Weduesday Club Bla cte Wet NG sce aly chit shales oy: President DSS te ROBIE AI, 7, 0 os whee aes Secretary Carolyn Lackey..... First Vice President SAU LORCU wend Bo And se Be ao a Treasurer Edithe Goodman. .Second Vice President PP CMenve MECN GIN ats wig gre akan a Reporter MEMBERS Marie Agnor, Berkeley Bierer, Betty Buchanan, Ann Campbell, Cartha Carter, Kenton Chittum, Margaret Dodson, Helen Dunn, Louise Engleman, Rector Engleman, Allan Hostetter, Harvey Hotinger, Edithe Goodman, Carolyn Lackey, Florence Loving, Carolyn McClung, Tommy McNemar, Louise Neely, Ronnie Ordel, Shirley Pope, Charles Ritchey, Mary Ritchey, Myrna Ritchey, Dora Mae Robinson, Roberta Sensabaugh, Jo Anne Shields, Mary Ann Slusser, Joe Swink, Sam Tardy, Reid White, Ted Whiteside. When the Library Club held its first meeting in September, thirty-three members reported for enrollment. Of course, this many people in the library at one time was out of the question. There was neither sufficient room nor air. Therefore, the club was divided into two separate sections, one to meet on Wednesday, the other on Friday. Many names were suggested for the two clubs. For a long time the members con- sidered “Woden’s Day” and “Frigga’s Day,” but they finally decided they knew too little about mythology and dropped the idea. The final name turned out to be quite original, don’t you think so? There was an excellent feeling of cooperation exhibited in the clubs as a whole this year. The members willingly learned the library’s functions and the values which it holds for all college goers. There’s much ahead for L. H. S.’s largest club and there’s many a happy hour ahead for its members in their numerous social functions. =Aiday Gis) BOnve AACHIMAT Ia os oh os sn 6 « President Betty LAW co Mie cp acre + «3 Secretary Tom McNemar..... First Vice President Sonny Lackmannincn’: $02.3... Treasurer Edithe Goodman. .Second Vice President CRD sDAGINCIAL tte ds vanatx av oe Reporter MEMBERS Betty Jane Anderson, Phillis Baker, Joe Brown, Billy Burks, Pauline Carter, Marvin Chaplin, Basil Conner, Pauline Conner, Theresa Davis, Rayder Dod, Danise Folden, Edithe Goodman, Pat Hall, Eddie Harlow, Billy Harlow, Alese Harrison, Lionel Harrison, Allan Hostetter, Harold Hotinger, Edward Kennedy, Betty Kirkpatrick, Sonny Lack- mann, Betty Law, Carl McGowan, Tom McNemar, Kenneth Miley, Charles Mutispaugh, Joan Nelson, Reese Nicely, Jessie Ordel, Margaret Sibold, Tommy Sibold, Dorothy Smith, Pat Stuart, Jim Swink, Shirley Totten, Betty Waddell, Bobbie Wayland, Loretta Watts. Pen Graves Lucy Coates Jane Bailey Nancy Brown Jean Clarkson Lucy Coates Betty M. Crist camatic Gr Nancy Spencer. 222, ce cae hie ke Joan Dod Diane Echol Pen Graves Georgia Jackson Keith James “Treading the Boards” weceeeee Prestdent RT aoe POR nears wis She pa ae ets VACESE Lester «Vis Sets alee ae eee alee aly Sik nieve Ses CCF CIRAy = Wem ame Mary M. Myers Felicia Sipolski Nancy Spencer Eleanor Tardy Barbara Wheeler The year has brought to the Katherine Players stage flats which have been needed for a long time. The Dramatic Club is quite proud of this fact. The Club presented for the Student Body and the P. T. A., “The Smell of Powder,” a comedy in one act, which was stated a success. Also spring found the Dramatic Club members presenting “Little Women,” the beloved story by Louisa May Alcott. Again the club produced a smash hit! All in all, the year has been very successful and the club is looking forward to another equally fine year. “48 fe Nancy Spencer Willis Rowsey | °° Arden Locher ) Tommy Baker {°° ’ Pat Alexander } Charlie Morris | Betty Anderson Jane Bailey Mary Ann Barger Jimmy Beard Berkely Bierer Betty Boyd Cartha Carter Rader Dod Rector Engleman Pen Graves Alese Harrison Julia Hedgepeth Allan Hostetter Kenneth Hostetter ae, far Presidents MR Rc iter tote lira coei a kavnes wha’ COIS Sean Librarians Grace Jannuzzi Lucy Iannuzzi Virginia Iannuzzi Sarah Irvine Georgia Jackson Keith James Irene Johnson Marina Johnson Carolyn Lackey Jack Lackmann Sonny Lackmann Ida Lee Lauck Betty Law Florence Loving David Meade Kenneth Miley Charles Mutispaugh Mary M. Myers Caroline McClung Joan Nelson Jessie Ordel Jean Ragan Dora Mae Robinson Mary A. Rowsey Dorris Sensabaugh Roberta Sensabaugh Jo Anne Shields Ann Slusser Buster Spencer Joe Swink Marjorie Swisher Eleanor Tardy F. D. Tardy Shirley Totten Betty Waddell Daine Walker Loretta Watts Billy Wray Davis Wray Major Wray The Glee Club, under the direction of Miss Mary Monroe Penick, participated in the annual State High School Music Contest last April. A good rating was received from the judges and the Glee Club hopes to enter again this spring. The club also hopes to have representatives at the State Music Convention at Massanetta this summer. Mary Ann Barger Ann Campbell Pauline Carter Dorothy Crist Elise Kirkpatrick Arden Locher Florence Loving Carolyn McClung Yrunior Gi peague “Non Scholae, Sed Vitae” Doris Nuckols Jean Ragan Ann Rayder Dora Mae Robinson Roberta Sensabaugh Patricia Shelton Jo Ann Shields Ann Slusser Betty Straub Nina Sperka Inez Surritte F. D. Tardy Reid White David Wright The Junior Classical League was organized to promote an interest in ancient Roman culture. Latin is made to live again in many interesting ways at the meetings held each month. The State Latin Tournament, held in April, in which our students participate, is the highlight of the year. Since 1940, L. H. S. has won first place in the district six times. The officers for this year are: Arden Locher, President; Carolyn McClung, Secretary- Treasurer. uliutce Mentions of nay beehe LEXINGTON CHAPTER CoLors: Red and White FLOWER: Red Rose Peggy Harlow, President Barbara Sleigh, Vice President Elizabeth Shoemaker, Secretary Mary Ann Rowsey, Treasurer Pat Hall, Reporter Polly McClung, Song Leader ADVISOR: Miss CAROLYN DRIVER Members: Sara Althouse, Frances Bane, Betty Buchanan, Pauline Conner, Nancy Falls, Dainise Folden, Gwendolyn Harlow, Lucille Harris, Dorothy Hartless, Mary Ann Huff- man, Betty McNutt. This year the club enjoyed a Christmas and Valentine party. We sent a Christmas box to a boy in Israel, made cookies and favors for the Veterans’ Hospital in Roanoke, acted Santa Claus to a needy family, had open house for the P. T. A. members and attended federation meetings. Looking toward the future, we plan to send a delegate to our State Convention in June. Motto: Toward New Horizons 8 15 of 5 ee =} ll Monogeam Cu Edithe Goodsianis «hs 'gcce, itetatiacerasereta cares ee President Anne Pies 6 7y.. £3 «cing a alee eee en ee Vice President Ida Lee Dauck vic 24 @ an en steare ins ts aetna Secretary-Treasurer Anne Fix Ida Lee Lauck Jean Ragan Edithe Goodman Doris Nuckols Martha Smith Julia Hedgepeth Shirley Pope Mary Sue Weeks Pat Hubert The Girls’ Monogram Club is composed of only ten members who have won the prized “L” by being on the basketball team, playing in a number of games, being at practice all the time, showing good sportsmanship and representing her school at all times to the best of her ability. Having club meetings every week, the girls usually reminisce about the former basket- ball trips and beating Woodrow Wilson. We sponsored the Christmas Dance at the Pine Room. This was the biggest project of the year and it was really a huge success. In contrast, the Boys’ Monogram Club is quite a large group this year, receiving several new members through football. Having won their letters through one of the three major sports at L. H. S., football, basketball or baseball, these club members have become a large and popular group amid the rest of the students. An active group this year, the Boys’ Monogram Club is looking forward to the many future members who will add to the prestige of the school by their sportsmanship and good school spirit. Boye MN onogeam Gry Charlie® Morris occ. 7. 5 . eoun ee) 0 eee ee President Willis Rowse y i: .si6s = see sie e opener eee cone eae ee Vice President Tommy Baker... wo. .5 cosas a cece ae eee Secretary-Treasurer Tommy Baker Johnny Harrison Billy Reid Buddy Bare Billy Hollis Jack Rowsey Stanley Canfield Allan Hostetter Willis Rowsey Steve Dod Kenneth Hostetter Charles Simpson Artie Eisler Benny Huger Jim Tardy Roy Entsminger Keith James Sam Tardy Lurty Fifer Billy Lewis Frank Wiggins Claude Hamric Charlie Morris Melvin Wiggins Lowell Hamric D. Allen Penick A dhe Sa tats EDITORIAL STAFF Jeane A0an tee ere Sharees hee wie se ont ena Seta) e ace Editor-in-Chief JuliatHedgepeth?...2.- ee ear ee en Managing Editor Pen Graves, Irene Johnson......... er ae oe eae . Literary Editors Billy Lewis, Martha Srnith 70 Gaye 7 eens opt se Sports Editors Grace Jannuzzi, Inez Surritte, Nancy Falls, Dora Robinson. . Copy Editors Shirley” Pope 90 3 fave ce pee baa Mate terre ae Humor Editor Peggy Harlow, Jane Bailey...... ks oe eh ee ae Society Editors Betty. Humphris, Charles Johnson 2.0. 2 oe Se on, x Cartoonists Ardén (Lochet, crue at sie ees aes or ae .....Feature Editor Miss Marearec: Wilson ;...ce ve eee es AP te jay) Sula Ve SA OEON BUSINESS STAFF Tela Lees Lauck $3 3's seesid, Sty ee te eae . .Business Manager Patiubért,, iramy:Pulletic ic... eee Circulation Managers Miss} )anés Grant) ess ein ee eee vragai's diet Ny tee we at mA Advisor The ScarLetter this year has been made up of a hard-working, competent group of students. Our aims have been high and although we haven’t quite reached them, some- times we've learned that success does not come with one attempt. With great plans in mind to make a better paper for L. H. S., we look to the oncoming years with much anticipation. af 54 Ye JOAN DOD PEGGY HARLOW PAT HUBERT SHIRLEY POPE NANCY SPENCER ANN RAYDER JEAN RAGAN CAROLYN LACKEY PAT ALEXANDER Cele JULIA HEDGEPETH BETTY HUMPHRIS With all the vim, vigor and vitality that our capable cheerleaders could produce, they did their best this year, with the help of the spectators, to put as much fight and enthus- iasm as possible in the boys on the football field and basketball court. Many a time they could be seen coming out of a huddle to give the famous “Football Yell,” or all eleven eager cries of “Fight, Team, Fight!” The cheerleaders worked hard to lead the cheers and it was due to the hearty spirit “L. H. S:, rO YOU WE SING’ “L. H.S., to you we sing, Hear our voices ring. We stand as one and Let the Sun Shine on our unity. May our fighting team Victorious be. Keep our standards high. Fight! Fight! Fight! O Red and W hite, We'll ever do or die!” and cooperation of the student body that they were successful. “if 5 5 id bp: r) A LES YTS wavaas MUBE RT Ge: Most POPULAR LOTSA RAL TRL STA ATA MI Sco aK stare aa ap SEE ht OORT TESS . oe teen, Bua Be a a a . % “ ne, 2 S OoOTssase STOR RIS TANNUZ. ae LOOKING - ier INTELLECTUAL VTE T Chicece “MOST DEPENDABLE ) MOS Z ATHLE TIC ‘ 7 TELSEATAEARYS ' rtaen a : Most SCHOOL-SPIRITED BEST ALL-ROUND [NO NE: 01 PH RIE 5 L- eae Most pignirité fis ST NATURED uarcter enlucy The CRYSTAL, here appearing in its twenty-fifth edition, represents the culmination of a long period of literary publication at L. H. S. The Annual has given pictures and thumbnail biographies of hundreds of L. H. S. students over the past quarter century. Many listed in the present edition are second generation students, their mothers and fathers having appeared in previous editions. What appears to be the first effort at a literary publication at L. H. S., at least the first extant, is a thirty-four page magazine dated March, 1915, with a paper cover and no pictures. This booklet, which was published by the Junior English Class under the supervision of Miss Mary D. Richardson, bears the name, Te Junior Echo. The following year the word Junior was dropped and Echo became the title for many more magazines which soon added pictures and drawings. The spring issues supplemented their editions by publishing first, group, and then individual, pictures of the Senior Class, thereby acting as an annual. In 1926 the first CRYSTAL appeared as an annual in a letheroid cover. This book was also published under the supervision of Miss Richardson. Two years later, upon departure of Miss Richardson, Mr. K. A. Thompson began sponsoring the work of the yearbook and has done it for the last twenty-three years. Since the first CRYSTAL, the Echo was printed as a newspaper until 1933 when, during the depression, it became too much to carry two publications. In a student body meeting it was decided that the CRYSTAL, being a more complete and more permanent record, should continue and the Echo be dropped. This Annual was the only literary publication until 1938, when another newspaper was started. This time it was called the ScarLetter and was published ing the depression and World War II, the yearbook was published. In the fall of 1946 another newspaper was started. This time it was the ScarLetter and was published under a new principal and a new sponsor. Throughout World War II the CRYSTAL kept as accurate a record as was possible of the alumni in the armed forces. The sources of information were newspapers, rela- tives and friends of those enlisted. While such a record cannot be complete, the final roll in the 1946 CRYSTAL listed the following: Of 323 listed, there were 129 (40%) commissioned officers, three of which were Brigadier Generals; 110 (34%) non-commis- sioned officers, and 84 (26%) privates or seamen. Of these, 18 were women. Five men from the whole group were killed In the first twenty-four CRYSTALS there are listed as seniors a total of 883. The largest group was in 1940, with 65 members of the Senior Class. The smallest group occurred in 1949 with only 19 seniors. The latter condition was due to the insertion of the eighth grade in 1945. A total of 49 faculty members appear in the record. This includes principals, coaches, librarian and musical director. Of these only two were listed in the first CRYSTAL— Mrs. Lula B. Tardy and Miss Agnes P. Adair. There have been four principals—Harring- ton Waddell, 1897-1943; M. H. Bell, 1943-1946; S. P. Brewbaker, 1946-1947, and H. B. Brockwell, 1947-..... In addition to serving the usual purpose of a school annual, the CRYSTAL has con- tributed in a material way to the progress of the school. The first duplicating machine owned by the school was bought by the CrysTAL. It has furnished five electric motors and a good many small tools. The physics department owns a small astronomical tele- scope, most of which was paid for from surplus CRYSTAL funds. Considerable effort has gone to insure the book as purely a student publication of high quality at the lowest possible price. The cost to the student has never exceeded the original price of $2.50 per copy and has been as low as $1.50. With the prospect of an increase in the size of the school and progress in magazine sales it is hoped that the price will be even lower in the near future. Local merchants have contributed generously by advertising in the book. Having weathered one first rate depression, the greatest of all recorded wars and a fair sample of inflation, the twenty-fifth CRYSTAL is a challenge to those who follow to add another quarter century of tangible record of the progress of a school which is older than the twentieth century. ae ‘ gl pda (Aa) ae es Crystal of 19 and | eee ' 3 3 3] 3|3] 3] 4] 4 3 9|6|7| 8] 9} 0] 1 5 4 : eal PEPER Davide = Boa Elsie L. Lucas foto |_| Mrs. H. P. Bovkin EES ompsa ee Anne M ye Owe a Ellinor Preston Margare 1 Katherine I by Mrs. L. E. Watkins Mrs. H. D. Eber Ht Varina Elliot see C. Moo : | | | | at | | ia F. W. Harlow R. H. Woodson Martha FE. Brame Mary W. Dunlap Beier E.C.L Mrs. Evelyn Lay Mrs. R. B. Morrisc ynel asin ne eae akeeanplese = =) So) | OCTET Fi Ea A SC Mrs. Jovee Wasdell e Wilso LPriscilla V.Likins _| Elizabeth M. Dun]: mata ae eH ite | ys | Clogs pit DOLE Cryate Come read to me “Not from the grand old masters, Not from the bards sublime,” But from my dear old CRYSTAL Scraped from the erosion of time. “And the night shall be filled with music And the cares that infest the day, Shall fold their tents like the Arabs, And as silently steal away.” Our 25th annual, the CRYSTAL, is important—do we realize how important? It has the pictures of our graduating class, the likenesses of all our friends, light heartedness and humor—but the most important element of all is its potential memory. See yon fair damsel in the Hall of Fame, or in the picture of the basketball team, or of one of the clubs? Was she the one who made you cry as Shakespeare once cried: “IT am slain by a fair, cruel maiden.” Perhaps you are “slain” but you still have your memories and may feel even as Charles Lamb felt, that “Il have had playmates, 1 have had companions— But some they have died, and some they have left me, And some are taken from me; all are departed; All, all are gone; the old familiar faces.” These are our memories—the Class of ‘50. Now we know from experience that the Chinese poet who said: “Scissors cannot cut this thing, Unraveled, it joins again and clings, It is the sorrow of separation And none other tastes to the heart like this,” was all too correct. But enough for our amorous digressions—-we must look “ad futurum” and remember “Thus in the still night Ere slumber’s chain has bound me, Sad memory brings the light Of other days around me.” THOMAS MOORE However, all is not so black and dismal. We have our memories and here, our CRYSTAL, is the record of those most beloved. We sigh and close our all-too-short diary and recall Omar Khayyan Yet ah, that spring should vanish with the rose! That youth’s sweet-scented manuscript should close!” TOMMY MCNEMAR tf 60 }e rystal Staff ...... Editor-in-Chief NV LP Obi dela zZ ae act te ae ek sian ane et. are Melvite Nyse 0Ins. [tron ti ate ged wen e wales. omimert Manager PCat rave ee Pe ere Sao arian es ake Ma omR itt etn OFG LASOr Arden Locher Taree Pasi op nMIaeedrece mec ......Literary Editors Pat Alexander 8 pues ee SPOT Lastort Willis Rowsey ec. ec. Oe 4 + � Phe © se © + 6 4.5 © Phe oma ALUMNI eee tie Cate tek wens 6 Hea Stee tae cotbana Cite E ROSLOT Mee ne Corrie te asic tae Cay needs en sat ph oe DEOL ERPCDEL f 61 i CONGRATULATIONS to the GRADUATING CLASS OF 1950 JAMES LEES SONS COMPANY Blueridge Division GLASGOW, VIRGINIA =f 62 fe HUBERT’S PAINT SHOP HIGGINS IRVINE Lumber and Du Pont Paint Builders’ Supplies Wall Paper pad Phone 439 PHONE 48 LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA 19 W. WASHINGTON We Service All Makes of CARS AND TRUCKS OLDSMOBILE SALES AND SERVICE Wrecker Service WOODY CHEVROLET SALES Compliments of CLOVER CREAMERY CO, Ine: Makers of CLOVER BRAND ICE CREAM TOLLEY’S TOGGERY ed The Shop for the Collegiate High School Boys Catering to Their Every Wish —) 111 West Nelson Street LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA JOE C. SHANER FLORIST Flowers for All Occasions LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Phones 203—723 VARNER POLE FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND AMBULANCE SERVICE pom We Have a C omplete Line of Furniture Main Street Lexington, Va. R. L. HESS BROTHER Jewelers BULOVA, ELGIN AND LONGINES WATCHES TURNER’S for all your TOILETRIES, COSMETICS AND CANDIES Phone 797 — Call Us for Sports Results ADAIR-HUTTON, INC. Serving the Public Over Half a Century LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA PHONES 58—258—868 Compliments of EANE CHARLES W. 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CAMPBELL When You Want the ESSO SERVICE FINEST CLOTHING Open ALL NIGHT See Road Service EARL N. LEVITT PHONE 595 LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Lexington, Virginia LEXINGTON MOTOR SALES PONITAG Sales and Service Night 3002 Phones 532 PRES BROWN SPORT SHOP _— Exclusive Outfitters to the Sportsman — Call Lexington-662 Your Wardrobe Needs ‘HAT FAST EFFICIENT SERVICE You Get at BROWN’S CLEANING WORKS 14S. Randolph Phone 282 Compliments LEXINGTON LIONS CLUB “Service for Community” R. S. HUTCHESON CO. BUILDING SUPPLIES MILL WORK LUMBER AND INSULATING MATERIALS — Phone 188 INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS WISE AND WADDELL, Inc. Insure and Be Secure J. ED DEAVER SONS CLOTHIERS AND FURNISHERS The Store for the Young Man and The Man Who Wants to Stay Young OUR SEE CIAIALY 7 5 WU DENTISAE PARED PHONE 25 M. S. McCOY GROCERY AND MEAT DEPARTMENT v Fruits and V egetables— Quality Fresh Meats Old Virginia Cured Hams Our Specialty v LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA tclnowledgments With deepest appreciation we, the CRYSTAL Staff of 50, wish to extend our most profound gratitude to the many persons who have helped to make this annual possible. To all the teachers, to the numerous business men of Lexington and the neighboring vicinity, to the students of L. H. S. for their subscriptions and support, we say “THANKS.” pines zi vtibisiemekey SOARES UA =e es sesso See es —— ay 1S I NY