Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1953 volume:

ROCKBRIDGE REGIONAL LIBRARY 138 South Main Street Lexington, VA 24450-2316 1-540-463-4324 The Crystal A. D. MCMLIII L. H. S. 59 VOLUME 28 Published by the Students of Lexington High School Lexington, Virginia Agnes P . Adair Lula S. Beckner SECRETARY J . K . Samples, M . S . PRINCIPAL Stuart P. Brewbaker B. S. IEIICATIOI To one who has been a constant friend to us Seniors since our first day at Lexington High School; to one who has patiently helped us choose subjects each year which will be most advantageous to us; to one who has talked to each of us concerning our future and helped us plan for tomorrow; to one who has helped our Junior-Senior banquet become a reality, not a dream, we the Class of ' 53 wish to dedicate this CRYSTAL to one whom we will all remember. Gertrude Morrison - 4 - GERTRUDE MORRISON A perfect woman, nobly planned. To warn, to comfort, and command; And yet a spirit still, and bright With something of angelic light. --Wordsworth - 5 - FOREWORD In an effort to preserve a very memorable four years at Lexington High School, we, the staff of ' 53, have endeavored to make this Crystal one that will be remembered by the graduates of LHS for a great many years. We sincerely hope that we have been successful in the attempt. - 6 - V I FRANK GROVE WRAY Major Henry Homer Glee Club 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Mechanics Club 3; Executive Committee 4. Hear that music — Major is just around the corner. If you are looking for someone to really make a piano roll. Major is the man of your dreams. Because of his depend- ability and friendliness. Major has made many friends, both teachers and students. By way of our crystal ball, we see a bright future ahead for this little man. MARYANN BARGER Mary Ann Latin Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Mikado 2, president 4. Looking fora cute girl to real ly send your heart reel ing or one to fill your secretarial requirements — then Mary Ann is the girl . With her friendly smile and her sparkling brown eyes, she has won a place in the heart of everyone here at L. H. S. Though Mary Ann is small in stature, no matter how large her I ife aim may be, we know she wil I succeed. L. H. S. bids you a sad adios. BETTY JANE BUCHANAN Betty Buck LibraryClub 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4; F. H. A. 2; Monogram Club 3, 4; Hockey 4; Crystal Staff 4. Wanted: A 5 ' 8 gal who can play a great game of basketball , who possesses a winning smile, who wil I lend a helping hand to anyone needing it, and who is will ing to settle down toa quiet married I ife witha certain guy named Ray . Why who else but Betty Buck could fit that description . Although we will lose a great gal when Graduation Day rolls ' round at L. H. S., we can get a little happiness in knowing that what is our loss is someone else ' s gain. Good luck to you, Buck . - 7 - ANN MARIE CAMPBELL Annie Anna Marie Poodles Latin Club 1; Glee Club 1; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Ann Campbell! That is who that good-looking girl is coming down the hall. Ever sinceAnncameovertoL. H. S. she has been a busy character. No wonder everybody likes her; she is such a friendly person and is always smiling. Ann is noted for her classes under Miss Adairand someday she is going to make a wonderful secretary — and that someday is pretty soon, too. Here ' s wishing the best of luck to a beloved senior. JAMES THEODORE CAMPER Jimmy Football 1, 2 , 3 , 4; Basketball 2 , 3 , 4; Baseball 1, 2 , 3 , 4; Scarletter Staff 2; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Vice-president of class 4. Jimmy is our news boy who saunters into first period with the morning notices. With that mischievous look in his eyes and broad smile, Jimmy is always ready to give the pupils a laugh and the teachers a sigh. If you really want a good-natured guy for a friend, Jimmy is the one . We know you ' ll real ly go places with your determined ways. Good luck, ole chap! PAULINE VIRGINIA CARTER Pauline Polly Bud Library Club 1, 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Honor Court 3; Crystal Staff 4. Everydayat third period in comes the personality kid of L. H. S. Yes, she is none other than Polly . Along with that personality, looks, brains, and a winning smile wereadded to make upa charmingand dependable girl . Bud (as she is known to Mr. Thompson) is willing to lend a helping hand wherever it is needed. We bid you a farewell and we hope the University of Virginia will be as proud of you as we have these last years. WILLIAM RADER DOD Bill Football 1, 2, 4; Baseball 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Scarletter Staff 4. Life of the party anytime — who could it be but Rader! Look in any corner of the hallsand you ' ll always find him there in the midst of the crowd as wit and personality plus make him a friend of all . Yes, Rader, no one will ever take your place, and we ' ll surely miss you; but you ' re sure to be adopted by West Virginia, so we won ' t worry. Best wishes always to a wonderful guy. - 8 - HELEN RAE DUNN Helen Helen Rae Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of class 2; Glee Club 3; Scarletter Staff 4. That tall, good-looking girl coming down the hall with the bright smile is none other than everybody ' s friend, Helen. Always in a good humor, Helen has a bright word for everyone she meets. She has shown her dependability and versatility by be longing to the Scarletter Staff, the Library Club, and many other things at the same time. We ' re sure you ' l I make good in either French or journalism, and Lexington High School ' s loss will be Longwood ' s gain. Good luck. LAWANA RAE HAYSLETT Lawana Latin Club 2; Honor Court 2, 3, 4, Secretary- Treasurer 3, Chairman 4; Secretary- Treasurer of class 3; Secretary-Treasurer of Glee Club 4. Are you looking fora girl that is not only cute but has made honor roll grades since she has been in school ? That is our Lawana. Her personality and dependability have followed herthese yearsand gained for her the friendship of both teachers and pupils. Although we will lose a great girl, a certain Air Force guy will win her, so best of luck in whatever you undertake. CHARLES EDWARD HARRIS, JR. Charlie Harris Football 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Crafts Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4. Although Charlie joined us in his sophomore year, he is now a full-fledged member of our I ittle family of ‘53. Charlie, who is known to be very conscientious and depend- able, has won many a friend here at L. H. S. Whether on the football field or in Miss Hamilton ' s English class, he manages to hold an upper hand . Good luck always . KENNETH CROCKETT HOSTETTER Hass Kenny Hacietta Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-captain 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Monogram Club 1, 2, 3, 4; President 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Mechanics Club 3; Crafts Club 3, President 4; Hall of Fame 4. Looking for an understanding guy to take your troubles to? Well, Ken, our all around man is just the solution to your problems. Whether out on the football field, or ambling down the halls of L. H. S., Kenneth never lacks for friends or admirers. A I ittle brunette from down the val ley seems to be keeping him under hand at present. Good luck in your future, Ken. - 9 - FLORENCE ELEANOR LOVING Flossie Flo Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Mikado 2; Library Club 1, 2; Latin Club 1, 2; Crystal Staff 4. Looking fora mighty sweet girl with a lashing personality? Yes, we have her; of course, you know the one we are talking about is Florence. Always ready with a willing hand and a smile for all she meets, she has captured the hearts of many of us here at school, as well as that of one. Bill, at our neighboring mil itary institute. Always remember, Florence, that the students here at L. H. S. will never forget you. EDNA ELISE KIRKPATRICK Sis Elise Library Club 1; Latin Club 1, 2; Vice-president of class 1; Executive Committee 2, 3, 4, Class president 2, Vice-president of Student Body 3, President of Student Body 4; Editor of Crystal 4; Hall of Fame 4. Who ' s the cute gal that always has her finger in the middle of every pie? ' Who could it be but Elise . Whether in the midst of girls or boys, her charming personal ity and radiant smile always win her many a heart. She ' s a great leader, too, ' cause she ' s been our student body president and editor of this Crystal . To one whom we ' ll never forget, we wish the best of everything in the nursing career. CAROLYN ELIZABETH McCLUNG Ca rolyn Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Library Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Scarletter Staff 3, 4, Editor 4; Crystal Staff 4; Hall of Fame 4. I ' d rather be dead than red on the head 1 But not Carolyn who is bearing up very well under the strain! There isn ' t a time when Carolyn doesn ' t seem to be bubbling over with some new scheme. Her keen sense of humor and friendly manner has made her many friends in Lexington High as well as at V. M. I. When you ask Carolyn to do anything, you can be sure it will be done. Good iuck at Longwood . DAMfTA JOAN MUTERSPAW Jo Jo Plunket Dinkis F. H. A. 2, 4; Library Club 3. If you wanta dependable, honest, and nice looking girl , that ' s Jo. She has a smile foreveryone and is always ready to help a friend in need. With those big blue eyes and sweet personal ity she wi 1 1 surely go places . She gets along with all of her teachers and classmates . We know that Jo will make an excel lent secretary and we wish her the best of luck and happiness in the future. We are sure she will be missed by all at L. H. S. - 10 - i CHARLES MARVIN MUTISPAUGH Montgomery Mute Herb Library Club 1 , 2; Football 1 , 2, 3; Basketball 1 , 2, 3; Mechanics Club 3; Crafts Club 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1 . Someone may ask, Who is that tall dark-haired boy going down the hall? It is none other than our Montgomery . Wherever you see a group of boys you can bet Herb is in the middle of them . Charles has made a name for himself at L. H. S especial ly on the basketbal I courtand footbal I field . After graduating he plans to go to V . P. I. and major in Industrial Arts of Forestry. To a swell fellow we say best of luck in all your future undertakings. REESE NICELY Hogjaw Library Club 1 , 2; Footbal I 1 , 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Crafts Club 3, 4. Around hunting season if you hear a penetrating shout, Wanta go huntin ' Satur- day? , you know that Squeeze Box is in the crowd. Although sports have been primary to Reese, he has still managed his class work. In his humorous, joking way Reese has made friends of everyone he meets. To one great guy, we wish all the luck in the world . RALPH JENNINGS ORDEL Orf GleeClub 1, 3, Mikado 3; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Mechanics Club 4; Football 2, 3, 4. We have seen many tall boys in our life but Orf just is the tallest. He has made himself a real name at L. H. S. by being a great baseball and basketball player as well as one of the best football players ever to come to L. H. S. Looking for an all around guy, then Orf is your man as he ' s always smiling and is always cracking jokes. Ralph will always be rememberedas beinga great sport in everything he under- took to do. Good luck to a swell guy. RONALD HERMAN ORDEL Ronnie Ronnie J GleeClub 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3; Library Club 1; Crafts Club 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4. Besides having a reputation of being dependable, Ronnie is very wel I -known as beingquitea popular guy. He is always in the midst of boys with the usual beam on his face and mischievous look in his eyes. Don ' t fool yourself, either, Ronnie gets around with the girls, too. Just ask any of ' em. So, Ronnie, keep your good dis- position and winning personality, and we ' ll always look for you on top. - 11 - MARY VIRGINIA RITCHEY Mary Glee Club 1, 3; Library 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, 4. Mary, Mary, quite contrary . . . Wait, that can ' t be our Mary because she ' s such a friendly, easy-going girl with never a frown on her face . First known as one of the Ritchey Twins , Mary lost no time in winning her niche at L. H. S. and in the hearts of her classmates by being willing, dependable, and a good student. Although Mary may go to Longwood next year , if you want to know her real plans, take a look at her left hand, third finger. Bon voyage, Mary! i MYRNA LOUISE RITCHEY Myrna Library Club 1, 2, 4, Treasurer 4; Glee Club 1, 3; Scarletter Staff 3. Did someone say they were looking for a real cute and friendly girl to brighten their day? Well, Myrna istheanswer. Whether she ' s doing hersix pages of shorthand, being the Library Club ' sable treasurer, or singing the V. M. I. Spirit , you can be sure Myrna isdoing it wholeheartedly . L. H. 5. will miss you, Myrna, but Longwood Col lege wil I gain a wonderful asset . Whether you decide to major in Physical Educa- tion or in Business, with your determination you will surely succeed. DORA MAE ROBINSON D. M. Robin Robbie Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Mikado 2, I ibrarian 2, president 3; Library Club 1, 2; Latin Clubl, 2; Scarletter Staff 1; HonorCourt 1 , 4, Vice-president 4; Secretary-Treasurer of class 1; Vice-president of class 3; Hall of Fame 3, 4. If you think you have troubles, you will surely be mistaken about your own when you hearof some of the predicaments that our Dora Mae gets herself in. If we didn ' t have this swell gal around here winning all with that smile of hers we surely would be lost. All good things must come to an end , and we must lose Robin to the great college life at Longwood. Best of luck to one who really deserves it. ROBERTA SEN SABA UGH Bobbie Rob Library Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 4. Hear that laughter from a group of kids down the hall? You can bet your bottom dol lar that Roberta has just told one of her jokes . This little, black-haired girl is one of Miss Penick ' s best members of the Glee Club, since she has a beautiful soprano voice . Although she isa friendof al I the boys, there ' sa special boy who holds a place in her heart, whom we all know by the name of Boo . Well, Bobbie, we hate to see you go, but we know you ' ll succeed in anything you undertake. - 12 - JOANN VERNER SHIELDS Jo Glee Club 1, 2; Library Club 1, 2; Scarletter Staff 2; F. H. A. 3, 4, Reporter 4, Hockey 2, 3, 4. If you see a crowd of girls sitting around, you can bet your last dollar that Jo is in the midst of them. Always ready to lend a helping hand or to make suggestions toavoid homework are typical characterictics of Jo . Yet, L. H. S. will certainly miss this sweet Mil old girl who has won many a heart here at ye ole school . We all wish her the best of everything in her future. MAXWELL C. SPENCER Bus Buster Glee Club 1, 2, Secretary-Treasurer 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-captain 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Mechanics Club 3, President 3; Crafts Club 4; Hall of Fame 4. Extral Extral Read all about it! Bus, the hero of L. H. S. ' s football team has scored another victory . Yes, Buster is admired by both young and old because of his fine sportsmanship, humorous personality, and friendliness. There ' s never a dull mo- ment in any crowd when Bus is in its midst. We don ' t know what plans you have forthe future, but we of L. H. S. are behind rootin ' for you as we know you ' ll gain yardage toward a successful goal. ELIZABETH CARRIE STRAUB Betty Pedles Forensic Club 1; Latin Club 1, 2; Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Library Club 1,2; Glee Club 3; F . H . A . 4; Crystal Staff 4 . The pride of the class of ' 53! Yes, that ' s our Betty. Although Betty seems quiet and reserved, she ' s quite alive when you learn to know her. Her pleasant smile and cheerful manner has brightened the day for many a person, and you ' re always sure Betty is a part of any activity that is going on. To one who is a friend to pupils and teachers alike, we wish the best always. TED ALEXANDER WHITESIDE Ted Whitehead Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Court 4. Known as a fellow who will complete anything he undertakes, Ted has become a friend of everyone during his stay at L. H. S. Whether working in an electrician ' s shop, sitting in Miss Hamilton ' s Engl ish class or Mr. Thompson ' s Physics class, Ted always managed to hoi da firm standing. Here ' s to our one and only Whitehead the best of luck always. - 13 - INTI THE TUTURE I have just returned from a reunion of the Class of ' 53 held at Lexington High School, and now, ten years later, I would like you to know what that class is doing. On the way to the high school I saw Rader Dod ' s new prefabricated house which is the rage in Lexington. It ' s the kind that your children can erect in half an hour while you are moving your possessions. Having arrived Inoticed a swimming pool had been built in place of the shop that was there ten years ago. I learned later that it was secured by the insti- gation of Betty Buchanan, Girls ' Physical Education teacher at L. H. S. As I entered the auditorium, I noticed everyone carrying around T. V. sets with wires on top of them. Yes, it was Ted Whiteside ' s new invention, the Walkie-Talkie Television Set. Everyone was interested in the program, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose , from which they said the sponsor, Buster Spencer, is getting rich. Suddenly a strange noise was heard outside and Charles Mutispaugh came in; he has his own rocket ship now and makes non-stop flights to Mars every day. The next person I noticed was Mary Ann Barger; that reminds me, the other day I read in the new issue of Vague that Mary Ann had been elected The Girl Whose Picture We ' d Rather Have In Our Billfolds by fourteen men ' s colleges in the U. S. Carolyn McClung, who is Fashion Editor of this magazine, states that the new trend is toward green fingernail polish. Suddenly I recognized a whole table full of my old friends--I must see what they ' re doing. There was Dora Mae Robinson, who has an internationally famous cooking school with the theme, Never again give your husband a hard biscuit. Florence Loving was telling me about her typewriter catching on fire when she attained the phenomenal speed of 649 words per minute at an exhibition recently. Next I learned that Joan Muterspaw is an airline hostess on a Piper Cub non-stop flight between Lexington and Buena Vista and that since Jo Shields became a dietitian, mashed potatoes are eaten only for breakfast by the upper strata of society. I also learned that Betty Straub has stopped teaching Home Ec. here and has gone to Australia to observe the habits of kangaroos in their natural habitats. Roberta Sensabaugh was telling me about her experiences of teaching Ancient History for a couple of years and then taking her whole class to Egypt to dig up a tomb. Some of the ole class who represented politics were Major W.ray; they say that since he ' s become Speaker of the House more has been accomplished than ever before. Lawana Hay- slett started out as a private secretary, became Secretary of State, and is now Secretary- General of the United Nations. Ann Campbell has designed a new Buick that will be the official car of the President of the U. S. I knew there was someone missing. Finally, I realized that one was Ronnie Ordel who has joined forces with Billy Graham and they have gone overseas to preach to a new tribe of head hunters in deepest Africa. The other was Myrna Ritchey, who opened a dancing school in South America where she is teaching the natives to waltz. The class is well represented in the medical field by Elise Kirkpatrick. She liked nursing so well that she went ahead and got her doctor ' s degree, too. At present she is studying to be a surgeon, and the eyes of the world are upon her to see what she will take up next. There is also Pauline Carter, Head Nurse in charge of thermometer sterilizing at the Slaughter Hospital; and Mary Ritchey, physical therapist at Jackson Memorial Hospital where she teaches patients to walk again after an attack of three-day measles. Finally, I got to a table of boys. Ralph Ordel was telling all about the game in which he pitched the New York Yankees to their 34th World Series Championship by pitching a no-hit game. Jimmy Camper was explaining the tunnel he built from New York to London; this has made travel to Europe by car very popular. There was Reese Nicely whose arguing ability has won him fame as a lawyer handling international horse thief cases. - 14 - After telling all good-bye and realizing what an enjoyable evening I had had, I started down Main Street, first past Charlie ' s Meat Market. After attending many institutions of higher learning, Charlie Harris returned to Lexington and opened this meat market. As I passed the book store I noticed Helen Dunn ' s simplified fourth year English Literature Book which she wrote after having stopped writing novels. When I arrived home and turned on the radio, I heard Kenneth Hostetter ' s recording of Weep , which has outsold Johnny Ray ' s Cry of several years ago. Teen-age girls all over the country are swooning over this record. Aslthink back over this fine group, it ' s hard to realize they are the same gang of girls and boys who walked timidly across the stage on a June night some years ago to receive that diploma which they now have treasured among ole keepsakes. Carolyn McClung Elise Kirkpatrick - 15 - DEAR OLE GOLDEN RULE DAYS Upon entering the portals of L. H. S. , we assumed a dignity which we have never assumed since. We very seriously felt the importance of our position as full-fledged high schoolers. Beginning as a large class of sixty-four, we were divided into two sections. Finding our- selves again in a hilarious moment, we elected Jack Ackerley, president of our class; Dora Mae Robinson, vice-president; and Berkeley Bierer, secretary-treasurer. Helen Dunn was sent to the Honor Court. The night practicing for Laurel Leaf Looks Down and the eighth grade basketball game will never be forgotten. Looking back, we wonder how Mr. Brockwell, as principal, ever survived. Leaving our eighth grade hardships behind us, we entered our freshman year with de- termination to do better. We were very thrilled at being given the privilege of taking Latin; however, our enthusiasm didn ' t seem to linger long, for some mysterious reason. After adjusting our schedules, we got down to business and elected Jim Kesler, Elise Kirkpatrick, and Ed Kennedy as class officers and rushed Dora Mae Robinson off to the Honor Court. Our sophomore year seemed to be a year of changes as we lost Mr. Brockwell, as prin- cipal, and gained in return, Mr. Samples who has given many sighs in undertaking to dis- cipline us. Miss Grant (my apologies, Mrs. Carpenter) down in girls gym, Mrs. McSorley, and Mr. Murphy were all new faces to us. This year certainly was a busy one for us. Elise Kirkpatrick, Jim Kesler, and Helen Dunn served respectively as president, vice- president, and secretary-treasurer. Lawana Hayslett represented us on the Honor Court. We just can ' t leave out all those wonderful rehearsals for the glee club operetta, The Mikado. Juniors- -what a year to be proud of- -especially our football team with a record of an undefeated and untied season. We began plans for our Junior-Senior Banquet approximately the second or third day of school. Our class had dwindled down to practically nothing--we had to give up Anne Slusser, Berkeley Bierer, and Reid White; and some of our members preferred the sophomore class to being juniors. Though many of us have been to Richmond thousands of times, we ' ll always remember the fun of our joint trip there with the seniors. Representing our class this year were Jim Kesler, president; Dora Mae Robinson, vice- president; and Lawana Hayslett, secretary-treasurer. We were given the privilege of hustling Pauline Carter and Lawana Hayslett (again) to the Honor Court. By the end of this year, we had all developed the ole seniority personalities of typical seniors to be. So, with due warning to Beware the Senior Class of 1952-53 we settled down to a long summers wait. - 16 - With great expectations, we barged head long into our senior year minus Peggy Harlow, who left us for matrimonial purposes, Ed Kennedy, who was tagged by Uncle Sam, and Jim Kesler. Topping the sensation of being seniors, we of the weaker sex feel gr eatly honored in being represented by Elise Kirkpatrick as President of the Student Body. With thoughts of a great day ahead, we elected Major Wray president of our class and Jim Camper, vice-president. Representing us on the Honor Court were Ted Whiteside, Dora Mae Robinson, and Lawana Hayslett--she ' s trying to break John Marshall ' s record. We can ' t forget either the ability which Carolyn McClung has shown in editing the Scarletter. Gathering much determination, we began raising money for our Senior Trip. Few of us will forget Senior Day at Adair-Hutton ' s. What about the Christmas Snow Flake Dance with a real live orchestra and the floor show by the Grandson ' s of the Pioneers--our Miss Miller certainly lost a lot of sleep over it. What a perfect year except for our loss in foot- ball to Buena Vista, but why cry over spilt milk. With our hearts in our mouths and our gratitude in our eyes, we the Class of ' 53 wish to express our thanks and appreciation to the teachers of L. H. S. who have been so won- derful in guiding and understanding us and who have tried in their companionable way to befriend and help us through the past five years. Now we face graduation and the day when we will begin building our stepping stones to greater successes. To our Alma Mater, we bid you a sad adios. 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The class of ' 54 is already planning a bang-up Junior-Senior Banquet for this year, and is looking forward to a Senior trip next year. After much heated voting, the Junior Class chose as their officers: Lionel Harrison, President; Shirley Totten, Vice-President; Jo Anne Zollman, Secretary-Treasurer; Alese Harrison and Lucy lanuzzi, Honor Court representatives. - 24 - Carl Bailey Elinor Dunlap John Mutispaugh John Bare Gene Flint Jean Nicely Martha Barger Makeline Gillespie Patsy Nucholas Bill Bayne Desha Graves Eugene Paxton Frank Bayne Billy Harlow Hazel Plott Shirley Bayne Eliza Harlow Sandra Rayder Harry Bowes Mary Lou Holstein Patsy Rees Joe Brown Harold Hotinger Carl Riddle Julia Coates Josephine Irvine Betty Roberts Louise Crist Ethel Knick Tommy Sibold Betsy Davis Nancie Macomber Wayne Sligh Jean Davis Patty Mays Tommy Spencer Rita Davis Mary Edgar McClung Danny Welsh Tommy Davis Mary El len Meade Juanita Whieside Shirley Driver Margaret Miller Kenneth Miley Frances VanderVeer Well, here we are, the Class of ' 55, with a half of our career at L. H. S. gone. After much confusion and voting, we decided on the following officers: Harry Bowes, President; Patsy Nuchols, Vice-President; Elinor Dunlap, Secretary-Treasurer. - 25 - I FRESIMEIU Carol Adams David Eisler Edith Nease Ted Agnor Bobby Figgett Judy O ' Connor George Ax Earl Fix Ruth Owen Janet Ayres Norman Floyd Paul Penick Mary Bane Jeanette Foltz Oscar Plogger Eugene Bathe David Foster Patty Pullen James Bowyer Phillip Hamric Judy Roberts Bobby Brown Eleanor Hartless Dennie Sensabaugh Lois Burwell Deloris Hickman Sonny Sensabaugh Nancy Camden Charles Higgins Peggy Shannon Bobby Camper Buddy Irvine Kenneth Smith Lucy Carter Norbert Irvine Wayne Lee Smith Doris Chaplin Margaret Kesler Martha Spencer Susan Coe Katie Letcher Walter Staton Freida Cunningham Annette Massey Jack Tardy Paul Dale John McClung George Tolley Donald Davis Joe McCormick Jeanne Tracy Ted Davis Marvin McKemey Ruby Wray Ruth Dooley Clifford Irvine Howard Yancey Billy Edwards Marlene Irvine The Ninth Graders chose as their President this year Phillip Hamric; their Vice-Presi- dent, Martha Spencer; Secretary-Treasurer, Ruby Wray. - 26 - [IliHIII GRADE Betty Agnor Arnold Cooper Gloria A| phin Jimmy Dale Wilson Arehart Nancy Dooley Ronny Ayres Donnie Durham Elaine Bane Ann Ewing Loretta Bathe Joyce Flint Bill Bowes Cabell Flourney Barbara Bowyer Barbara Fultz Martha Boyden Donnie Fultz Allen Brown Elizabeth Goodman Carl Brown Elaine Harlow Jerry Brown Marvin Helton Malcolm Brownlee Jimmy Horne Kenneth Cannon Rebecca Hostetter Sonny Carter Ruth Hostetter Ethel Chaplin David Huffman Billy Chittum Jerry Intsminger Carlton Clark Wanda Johnson Billy Lackey Dessie Smith Elizabeth Laird Melvin Smith Bobby Lawhome Nettie Smith Naydene Long Bobby Steele Oscar Mabry Patricia Steele Shirley Martin Wendell Steele Frances Mays Bill Swisher Betty Miller Morgan Tardy Claudine Mutispaugh Patricia Tolley Fred McKemy Tommy Troxell Ronnie McNemar Madaline Vest Shirley Potter Christine Voigt Joe Richardson Tony Waddel 1 Kurt Riegel Betty Wayland Betty Riley Betty Young Sandra Rogers Leslie Young Felix Sanders Betty Smith The halls of L. H. S. were mighty large and strange when we entered this year, but after getting adjusted, we have learned to love L. H. S. ; we are sure this love will grow in the next four years. The officers for the year are: Billy Lackey, President; Bill Bowes, Vice-President; Ronny McNemar, Secretary-Treasurer; Betty Wayland, Honor Court. - 27 - 19 ?- MARYANN BARGER LAWANA HAYSLETT FLORENCE LOVING DORIS NUCKOLS MARY RITCHEY MYRNA RITCHEY DORA MAE ROBINSON JO ANN SHIELDS COMMERCIAL CLASS -2b- HimilES EXEC1TIVE COMMITTEE President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Senior Representative Junior Representative Sophomore Representative . . Freshman Representative . . . . Eighth Grade Representative Faculty Advisor . . Elise Kirkpatrick Bruce Chittum Betty La w Major Wray . . . . Lionel Harrison Harry Bowes Philip Hamric Billy Lackey Mrs . Evelyn T. Law The Executive Committee under the leadership of Mrs. Law has been very active this year. The Council presented an orientation program for the eighth graders and has been busy working on a handbook to be distributed among the students. The Council elected a Dance Committee headed by Major Wray and has seen that the dances were properly put on. Three members of the Executive Committee went to Spottswood to meet with other schools in the Natural Bridge District. - 30 - Chairman Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer ..... Sophomore Representative Sergeant-at-arms Freshman Representative Senior Representative . . . Junior Representatives . . Faculty Adviser . . Lawana Hayslett Dora Mae Robinson Madeline Gillespie .... Norbert Irvine .... Ted Whiteside .... Alese Harrison Lucy lannuzzi .... M iss Ha milton HOUR COURT This year the Honor Court has given an assem- bly, explaining the rules of the court to the entire student body. Of course, all members look forward to the wonderful party that Miss Hamilton, the faculty adviser gives each year. - 31 - ileum cine President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Betty Buchanan Tommy Sibold Mary Ritchey Myrna Ritchey .Betty Ruth Kirkpatrick Ted Agnor David Eisler Paul Penick George Ax David Foster Patsy Reese Carl Bailey Billy Harlow Mary Ritchey Martha Barger Eddy Harlow Myrna Ritchey Jimmy Bowyer Eleanor Hartless Betty Roberts Betty Buchanan Josephine Irvine Judy Roberts Ann Campbell Margaret Kesler Peggy Shannon Bobby Camper Betty Ruth Kirkpatrick Tommy Sibold Doris Chaplin Ethel Knick Wayne Sligh Paul Dale Bobby Lawhorne Kenneth Smith Donald Davis Nancy Macomber Nettie Smith Jean Ann Davis Patty Mays Jack Tardy Ted Davis Carolyn McClung Frances Vander Veer Helen Dunn John McClung Ted Whiteside Billy Edwards Jean Nicely Eugene Paxton Howard Yancey The club has had a successful year with the help and advice of our school librarian, Mrs. McHenry. During the year we had very attractive bulletin boards, with Ann Campbell as chairman. We had a play during Book Week entitled Reading Is Fun to increase interest in the library. The club had its usual Christmas Party which was enjoyed by all the members. Book-mending has been done this year by the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, who received badges for their work. - 32 - President Loretta Watts Vice-President Shirley Totten Secretary-Treasurer Patsy Nuckols Carol Adams Sissie Baker Bobby Brown Lois Burwel I Julia Coates Susan Coe Jeanette Foltz Deloris Hickman Mary Lou Holstein Billy Howell Annette Massey Margaret Ann Miller Patsy Nuckols Dennie Sensabaugh Sonny Sensabaugh Patricia Tolley Shirley Totten Jeanne Tracy Christine Voight Loretta Watts Jo Ann Zol I man In December the Dramatic Club presented a play, Room For a King. - 33 - President Vice-President . . . . Secretary-Treasurec Librarian Wardrobe Mistress . Publicity Director . . . Mary Ann Barger Lucy lanuzzi . . . .Lawana Hayslett Jeanne Tracy . ... Jo Ann Zollman El inor Dunlap Mary Monroe Peneck Betty Agnor Martha Barger Mary Ann Barger Martha Boy den Lois Burwel I Jul ia Coates Nancy Dooley Ruth Dooley Elinor Dunlap Elaine Harlow Alese Harrison Lawana Hayslett Desha Graves Wanda Johnson Lucy lanuzzi Florence Loving Mary EdgerMcClung Margaret Ann Miller Dora Mae Robinson cm cine The Girl ' s Glee Club of Lexington High has had numerous activities this year. These have in- cluded an assembly program, a Christmas pageant with the Dramatic Club, and participa- tion in Mendelssohn ' s Elijah held at the Pres- byterian Church. We are also making plans fora very harmonious Spring. Roberta Sensabaugh Peggy Shaw Alyce Spencer Marjorie Swisher Shirley Totten Jeanne Tracy Betty Young Jo Ann Zollman Ruby Wray - 34 - President Shirley Driver Vice-President Jeanne Tracy Secretary-Treasurer Lois Burwell Carol Adams Jeannette Foltz Ruth Owen Martha Barger David Foster Paul Penick Lois Burwell Phillip Hamric Patty Pullen Doris Chaplin Deloris Hickman Betty Roberts Susan Coe Norbert Irvine Dennie Sensabaugh Freida Cunningham Katie Letcher Peggy Shannon Ted Davis Annette Massey Martha Spencer Shirley Driver John McClung Jeanne Tracy David Eisler Ruby Wray SODALITAS lATIM This year the members decided to change the name of the club from the Junior Classical League to Sodalitas Latina. Several interesting meet- ings were held, including an opening meeting in costume with initiation, a Roman feast with a cake made from a Roman recipe, and a Christ- mas program centered around the Roman Satur- nalia. For Book Week in November, the club presented a skit in Latin, portraying the story of Apollo and Daphne. The club sponsor is Mrs. Evelyn T. Law. - 35 - F1T1IE MMEMAKEIS AMERICA COLORS Red and White MOTTO Toward New Horizons FLOWER Red Rose President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Song Leader . . Advisor Dainise Folden Judy O ' Conner Peggy Shaw Rita Davis Jo Shields Peggy Shaw Miss Margaret Miller Betty Agnor Barbara Foltz Peggy Shaw Gloria Alphin Elizabeth Goodman Betty Smith Janet Ayres Wanda Johnson Dessie Smith Martha Boy den Mary Elizabeth Laird Patricia Steele Barbara Bowyer Naydene Long Betty Straub Dot Crist Francis Mays Jo Shields Louise Crist Jo Muterspaw Marjorie Swisher Rita Davis Betty Jean Miller Betty Young Nancy Dooley Edithe Nease Juanita Whiteside Ann Ewing Judy O ' Conner Madeline Vest Joyce FI int Betty Riley Roberta Sensabaugh Dainise Folden Sandra Rogers Elaine Bane The Future Homemakers are really sparkling and pushing the sides out of the school this year with thirty-six members and high spirits to make it the largest club for years. With a new adviser and many new members we are hoping the girls will keep working to improve the club. Our greatest project this year was helping the Crafts Club make a success of the Christmas Snow Flake Dance. - 36 - President Kenneth H ostetter Vice-President Ralph Ordel Treasurer Charles Mutispaugh Supervisors .Mr. Murphy, Mr. Pierce Frank Bayne Bill Burks Marvin Chaplin Basil Conner Tommy Davis Earl Fix Gene Flint Charles Harris Harold Hotinger Kenneth Hostetter Buddy Irvine Kenneth Miiley Charles Mutispaugh John Mutispaugh Joe McCormick Lee McCurdy Reese Nicely Ralph Ordel Buster Spencer Tommy Spencer Danny Welsh Ronnie Ordel CMFl!i CLUB Some of the boys are making plastic cufflinks and plastic tie clasps; others are carving book- ends. Some are making ciag Some of the boys are making plastic cufflinks and plastic tie clasps; others are carving book- ends. Some are making cigarette boxes and trays out of sheet plastic, and some are making bill- folds. We helped sponsor the Christmas Dance. - 37 - tins’ Betty Buchanan Bootsie Dunlap Desha Graves Alese Harrison Jessie Ann Ordel Alyce Spencer Shirley Totten Betty Berkeley Waddell Loretta Watts Alyce Spencer is president and Alese Harri- son is secretary-treasurer. At the first of the school year the girls sold red hats with a small white L on them and they also sold football pins. Since basketball is the only sport in which a girl can attain a monogram, the membership is small, but next year they hope to have a larger group. - 38 - Bill Bane Jimmy Camper Tommy Davis Rader Dod Charles Hamric Charles Harris Kenneth Hostetter Kenneth Miley Charles Mutispaugh John Mutispaugh Reese Nicely Ralph Ordel Ronnie Ordel Tommy Sibold Buster Spencer Tommy Spencer Major Wray The Boys ' Monogram Club of 1952-53 has been very successful in all its activities. Its largest project for the year was sponsoring the Home- coming Dance in November for which the pro- ceeds were used to award the seniors gold foot- balls. In addition, it has sponsored numerous other projects; such as, selling car plates and operating the concession s t a n d at basketball games. The officers of the club are Kenneth Hostetter, President; and Major Wray, Treasurer. - 39 - SCAIIETIEI STAEE EDITORIAL STAFF Carolyn McClung Editor-in-chief Betty Berkeley Waddell Managing Editor Rader Dod Boys ' Sports Editor Katie Letcher Girls ' Sports Editor Bobby Wayland Photographer Katie Letcher Cartoonist Desha Graves Humor Editor Jessie Ann Ordel Society Editor Betty Law Feature Editor Marina Johnson, Joan Nelson.. Feature Writers Lucy lanuzzi, Jack Lackmann Helen Dunn, Bootsie Dunlap Reporters Sandra Rayder, Eliza Harlow, Shirley Driver BUSINESS STAFF Alyce Spencer . . . . Circulation Manager Mary Edgar McClung Business Managers Bootsie Dunlap Mrs. D. R. Carpenter Advisor After winning an Honor Award at the SIPA Convention last spring, the new staff came away full of ideas for a bigger and better paper for 1952- ' 53. Some of the ideas deflated when aired before an audience, but others grew into reality and are part of the paper today. With Mrs. Carpenter as adviser, the hard working staff has tried to record the events of the school year as they happened, and to make The Scarletter worthy of Lexington High School. - 40 - REGULARS: Sissie Baker, Dot Crist, Jeanette Foltz, Desha Graves, Alese Harrison, Patsy Nuckols, Jessie Ordel, Patty Pullen, Alyce Spencer, Martha Spencer, Shirley Totten, Loretta Watts . ALTERNATES: Betty Agnor, Lois Meade Burwel I, Julia Coates, Sandra Rayder. tHIIRlEAlEIS The cheerleaders have been quite faithful this year and are proud to be leading cheers for such a wonderful team. We had a pep rally the night before our home- coming game and everyone cheered the team on. With football and basketball we expect to have a busy year of cheering. Of course we could never really cheer without the help of our student body, so we wish to thank you all for your won- derful co-operation. - 41 - SCIENCE cm President Betty Straub Vice-President Elinor Dunlap Secretary-Treasurer Mary Lou Holstein Advisor Miss Elizabeth Dunlap Wilson Arehart Bobby Brown Lois Burwell Susan Coe Ruth Dooley Elinor Dunlap David Eisler Bill Flournoy Jeanette Foltz David Foster Eliza Gatewood Harlow Mary Lou Holstein Norbert Irvine Katie Letcher Annette Massey John McClung Margaret Anne Miller Paul Penick Patty Pul len Joe Richardson Kurt Riegel Dennie Sensabaugh Betty Straub Tony Waddel I Bobby Way I and The Science Club was organized in 1951 for the purpose of encouraging and sharing the scientific interest of its members. It is a chapter of the Virginia Junior Academy of Science and is affiliated with Science Clubs of America. - 42 - spins - 43 - FIRST ROW: Sibold, Wray, Dod, Nicely, Hostetler, Spencer, Camper, Harris, Mc- Curdy. SECOND ROW: Coach Brewbaker, Hotinger, Harrison, Davis, C. Hamric, B. Bane, Edwards, Irvin, Plogger, Harlow. THIRD ROW: Lawhorn, J. Mutispaugh, P. Hamric, Paxton, Fix, Yancey, Tardy. NOT IN PICTURE: F. Bane. I00TMII 1952 Buster Spencer Co-captain Kenneth Hostetter Co-captain Stuart P. Brewbaker Coach Eddie Harlow Manager Jackson Tardy Manager Coach Brewbaker, faced with the almost unsurmountable task of building a football team the past season with small and inexperienced boys, began the season with a speedy and hard-hitting Hurricane made up of twelve returning lettermen. After losing eight from the starting line-up, the chances seemed slim of breaking even at the end of the season, but the Hurricanes were not to be denied coming up with a 5 - 3 record led by the able and splendid coaching of Pete Brewbaker. The varsity squad at the closing of the season was honored by banquets given by the Lions Club and Mr. J. K. Spencer and also a hot dog feast given by Mr. C. L. Hamric after the first game. The Hurricanes came up with the first win of the season by defeating Natural Bridge lb-7. The first score came in the second quarter climaxed by an 80-yard drive. The Hurricanes made the most of their ground attack with Wray and Spencer netting the yard- age, while Mutispaugh, Sibold, and Hostetter were the stalwarts in the line. The following week the Hurricanes traveled to Winchester to meet the Hanley High Judges. The Hurricane, with several regulars on the injured list, bowed before the un- beaten Judges 10-0. The services of Miley were lost for the rest of the season due to an injury during the game. The Hurricane, totaling up 1 81 yards to 153 for the Judges, didn ' t have enough to break through the Hanley line in scoring territory. The following week the Hurricane boarded the victory train once more and they defeated Lee High of Staunton 56-6. Spencer led Lexington ' s scoring parade by crossing the goal line on three occasions, throwing for another, and succeeding on all eight extra point attempts. Co-captain Hostetter, an end, took a pass from Spencer covering 30 yards to a touchdown; while McCurdy, fleet halfback, tallied twice. Others sharing in scoring honors were Dod and Paxton; Wray also brought the crowd to their feet with a 50 yard gallop. - 44 - The Hurricane continued its Winning Ways by defeating Wilson 19-0. Although the Lexington crew played a hard game they did not show themselves as well as in previous games. The first score came after an 820 yard drive with Spencer climaxing it by going over from five yards out. The Big Red Team scored again in the second quarter when they marched 65 yards, sparked by Dod, to another 6 points. The last score came after a 55-yard march with Wray receiving the honors. Outstanding on defense were Hostetter, Mutispaugh, and Nicely. The Hurricane squeezed by the visiting Blue Streaks of Harrisonburg 9-6 in a hard- fought battle all the way. The first period remained scoreless with Harrisonburg threat- ening twice, but was never able to penetrate the Lexington forward wall. With Harrison- burg intercepting a pass and Lexington scoring a safety later on in the second period, Harrisonburg had a 6-2 advantage at half time. The game did not break and gave Harrison- burg a victory until the last four minutes of play when F. Bane sneaked across for the winning T. D. Outstanding in end play was J. Camper. The Hurricane annexed another victory by turning back the Little Giants of Way- nesboro 13-7 ina closely played ball game. The first half was a defensive game, neither team threatening seriously. Mutispaugh kicked off to get the third quarter under way. After returning a Waynesboro punt, Hamric and Dod plowed through the Waynesboro line for two first downs. Co-captain Spencer found his target when he connected with Co- captain Hostetter on the 30 who side-stepped the secondary and went on to score. Way- nesboro tied the game 7-7, but their hopes faded when P. Hamric intercepted a pass and C. Hamric bullied his way across to give Lexington the victory. Lexington ' s hopes for another championship faded as they bowed before Clifton Forge 13-6. The Hurricane ' s only score came when Spencer hit Hostetter with a 50-yard pass to the C. F. 11 yard line. McCurdy went the remaining 11 yards on an end sweep. Lex- ington then saw two scoring passes put Clifton Forge in the lead, and the championship slipped from under their feet. The following week Coach Brewbaker was honored as one of the best coaches in Vir- ginia as his friends and fans declared the night of the Buena Vista- Lexington game Pete Brewbaker Night. After the ceremony the Hurricane saw their 17-year winning streak over B. V. dwindle as the visitors scored a 6 point tally which Lexington could not get up enough steam to match. This was one of the cleanest games ever played between the two arch-rival schools. It seemed to better the relationship between the people of the two towns and for this it was worth losing a game and winning better friendship. Wearing the Scarlet and White for the last time were Camper, Hotinger, Hostetter, Harris, Sibold, Nicely, Spencer, Wray, Dod, McCurdy, F. Bane. Scores were: Lexington 19, Natural Bridge 7; Lexington 0, Winchester 10; Lexington 56, Staunton 6; Lexington 19, Wilson Memorial 0; Lexington 9, Harrisonburg 6; Lexington 13, Waynesboro 7; Lexington 6, Clifton Forge 13; Lexington 0, Buena Vista 6. - 45 - FIRST ROW: B. Bane, B. Spencer, Camper, Nicely, Mutispaugh, P. Hamric. SECOND ROW: Coach Brewbaker, T. Spencer, C. Hamric, Lawhorn, Conner, Tardy. BOVS’ UUHimi Stuart P . Brewbaker Coach Jackson Tardy Manager The Hurricane opened the 1952-53 basketball season with a bang as they defeated Trout - villebya score of 41-30. Camper and Mutispaugh were high scorers with thirteen points apiece; Spencer also collected ten points. Lexington then met a strong Wilson team and went down by a score of 53-51. Spencer was high scorer with nine points. The Hurricane then traveled to Troutville and took their second win of the season 49-47. Mutispaugh was high scorer with twenty points, and Spencer was next with fourteen. Lexington met the Lee High Five on the home court, and the crowd saw a closely played game which went into two overtime periods before Lee broke the ice and dumped in two points to win 38-36. Spencer took the honors with twelve points. Lexington then met a powerful Waynesboro team and was defeated by a score of 65-46. Mutispaugh collected thirteen points, while Camper dumped in twelve. The Hurricane then ran into another first ranking team in the form of Clifton Forge and lost by a score of 56-36. Camper received eighteen of the thirty-six points. - 46 - Lexington suffered another defeat at the hands of Wilson Memorial 68-39. Camper again collected twenty-two of the thirty-nine points. After exams the team seemed to get back into the winning column by defeating Natural Bridge 53-42. Mutispaugh was high scorer with twenty-three points, while Camper was next with fourteen. The next victim was Buena Vista in the most exciting game that has been played this year. The score seasawed throughout the game, but Lexington came out on top by a score of 4y- 47. Nicely displayed some beautiful hook-shots and dumped in seventeen points. Camper received sixteen. Those ending their basketball career at the end of the season will be Camper, Spencer, Nicely, and Conner. Lexington 41 Troutville 30 Lexington 31 Wlson 53 Lexington 49 Troutville 47 Lexington 36 Lee 38 Lexington 46 Waynesboro 65 Lexington 36 Clifton Forge 56 Lexington 39 Wilson 68 Lexington 53 Natural Bridge 42 Lexington 49 Buena Vista 47 - 47 - FIRST ROW: Rowsey , Plogger, Kennedy, B. Spencer, Sperka, Pullen, Ordel . SECOND ROW: Coach Brewbaker, C. Hamric, Giese, J. Mulispaugh, B. Bane, Nicely, Hostetter, Dale. msemu 1952 Stuart P. Brewbaker Coach Paul Dale Manager On April 6, Lexington opened its 1952 baseball season when they played Wilson Memorial on the local recreation field. The Hurricane took an early lead of 2 runs in the first inning and added two more in the eighth and ninth. Wilson scored five in the eighth to win 7-5. Lexington met Clifton Forge in a close-score ball game but was defeated 11-9. Lexington suffered its third defeat at the hands of Natural Bridge as Rowsey couldn ' t get his pitching arm to work. The score was 11-1. The Hurricane enjoyed their first win of the season as they rolled over Lee High of Staunton 10-3. Lexington collected fourteen hits and Rowsey struck out ten men. Lexington blew to pieces as they went down before a Waynesboro team by a score of 20-5. Kennedy and Ordel shared innings on the mound. Lexington got back into the winning column as Ordel pitched the team to a 13-7 victory over Troutville. The Hurricane received fifteen hits and Ordel struck out fourteen batters. - 48 - Again Wilson defeated the Hurricane, but not so easily this time. It was a twelve- inning game with Wilson coming out on top 8-7. Rowsey worked from the mound and added eleven more strike outs to his credit. The next day Ordel pitched a two-hit game and struck out six batters to defeat Lee High 11 - 1 . Lexington met defeat at the hands of Buena Vista 2-0. The team collected seven hits, but could not push across any runs. Lexington again met Waynesboro, but this time the score was closer even though the Hurricane could not overcome the Waynesboro lead. The final score was 9-7. Two days later revenge was in the air as the Hurricane downed their country cousins from Natural Bridge 7-5. Rowsey went all the way and collected eleven strike outs. Once again Lexington played a close game with Buena Vista but could not overcome their opponents and lost by a score of 8-4. Rowsey and Kennedy shared mound duties. Lexington 5 Wilson 7 Lexington 9 Clifton Forge 11 Lexington 1 Natural Bridge 11 Lexington 10 Staunton 3 Lexington 5 Waynesboro 20 Lexington 13 Troutville 7 Lexington 7 Wilson 8 Lexington 11 Staunton 1 Lexington 0 Buena Vista 2 Lexington 7 Waynesboro 9 Lexington 7 Natural Bridge 5 Lexington 4 Buena Vista 8 - 49 - FIRSTROW: Burwell, Foltz, Agnor, Steele, Letcher, Pullen, M. Spencer, Massey, Shannon. SECOND ROW: B. Miller, Voigt, Wayland, F. Mays, Goodman, Bucha- nan, McDaniel. THIRD ROW: D. Crist, Ordel, Dunlap, M. Miller, Harrison, L. Crist, Graves, Watts, A. Spencer. NOT IN PICTURE: Totten. (IBIS’ BASKETBALL Mrs. Jane Grant Carpenter Coach Phyllis Baker Manager With the same coach, but with a new name, the Red Flames started off this seasons practice with about twenty girls including eighth graders. Although their practices were limited this year, the girls showed spirit and determination which added very much to their improvement. The guards were good and with a few changes in the forward line up they too showed improvement. Although the first two games were fatal, the girls never gave up their daring spirit which was shown in the games that followed. They were good, but we hope next year may prove to be a more successful season. SCORES Cl ifton Forge 41 Natural Bridge 48 Waynesboro 31 Lexington 21 Lexington 25 Lexington 36 - 50 - o - 51 - BEST [MATURED Totten - Hostetter MOST DIGNIFIED McClung - Wray MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED Harrison - Hostetter BEST LOOKING Robinson - Dod BEST ALL ROUND Totten - Hostetter MOST INTELLECTUAL Kirkpatrick - Lackmann MOST DEPENDABLE Kirkpatrick - Wray MOST ATHLETIC Spencer - Spencer MOST POPULAR Totten - Hostettet - 52 - CIYSTAI mu Elise Kirkpatrick Editor-in-Chief Jack Lackmann Business Manager Billy Howell Circulation Manager Bobby Wayland Photo Editor Betty Buchanan, Major Wray, Kenneth Hostetter Sports Editors Dora Mae Robinson, Carolyn McClung, Betty Straub Literary Editors Florence Loving, Pauline Carter, Lawana Hayslett Typists Jan Tracy, Katie Letcher Artists - 55 - ADS HELP PAY FOR THE CHRYSTAL - Greer Truck And Equipment Co. FARMALL TRACTORS AND MACHINERY INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS REFRIGERATORS PHONE 20 LEXINGTON. 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