Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1955 volume:

ROCKBRIDGE REGIONAL LIBRARY 138 South Main Street The Crystal A. D. MCMLV L. H. S. 61 VOLUME 30 Published by the Students of Lexington High School Lexington, Virginia 2 J. K. Samples, M. S. Principal Faculty Elizabeth M. Dunlap, B.S. Mary E. Hamilton, M. S. Mildred A. Hotinger, B.S. A. W. Lindsay, B. S. Mrs. M. P. Littrell, M. A. Gertrude Morrison, B.S. Eliza M. McHenry, B. A. C. D. Murphy, M. S. Ruth Spies, B.M.E. Stuart P. Brewbaker. ' B. S. Evelyn T. Law, B. S. Mrs. R. B. Morrison, B. S. K. A. Thompson, B.S. Dedication Served: To one whose services to our com- munity in general and to our schools in particular have been given so freely and for so long a time under such trying conditions, we dedicate our Crystal. To the retiring Chairman of the Lex- ington School Board, To Robert B. Weaver. 1948 - 1954 4 Robert B. Weaver 5 Foreword As you turn the pages of this Crystal , may there return to you the memoirs of your school days at Lexington HighSchool, whichwe,the class of ' 55 have endeavored to pre- serve for you. We sincerely hope that we have been successful in our efforts. The Staff 6 Seniors WILLIAM McCABE RICHARDSON Bill Executive Committe 4; President of class 4; Football 4; Baseball 4 7 MARTHA ELIZABETH BARGER Martha Marty Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4; Library Club 2,3; Dra- matic Club 4 SHIRLEY JANE BAYNE Shirley F. H. A. 3,4; Dramatic Club 1; Glee Club 8; Latin Club 1; Scarletter staff 1 JULIA HARLESTON COATES Julie Glee Club 8 , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4; Latin Club 1 , 2 , 3 , 4; Dramatic Club 2; Honor Court 8,3-Secre- tary 3; Scarletter Staff 3,4 -Editor 4; Crystal Staff 4 i ) LOUISE JANET CRIST Troubles Lucy Library Club 1; F. H. A. 2,3,4; Monogram Club 3,4; Hockey 8,1,2; Basketball 2,3; Cheerleader 4 8 RITA JEANETTE DAVIS Reta F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4, Treasurer F. H. A. 2,4; Honor Court 4 ELINOR RAGLAND DUNLAP Bootsie Ellie Glee Club 8,1 ,2,3,4, Secretary-Treasurer Glee Club 4; Honor Court 1; Scarletter 1,2, 3,4, Managing Editor Scarletter 4; LatinClub 1,2, 3, 4; C rystal Staff 3,4, Ed- itor Crystal 4; Chemistry Club 3, 4, President 4; Science Club, 8,1,2, Vice- President 2; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Vice- President Class 2; Secretary -Treasurer Class 2; Vice-President Class 4; Hockey 8,1,2; Basketball 8, 1,2, 3; Cheerleader 4 PRESTON EUGENE FLINT Red-Eye Gy Coff Mechanic Club 1; Crafts Club 1; Baseball 1 , 2 , 3, 4 MADELINE CAROLE GILLESPIE Mot Latin Club 1,2,3; Honor Court 2; Glee Club 3; Executive Committee 3,4; Crystal Staff 4; Scarletter Staff 4 9 RALPH WESLEY GONTRUM, JR. Duke Dramatics Club 4 ELIZA GATEWOOD HARLOW Liza LatinClub 1,2,3; Scarletter Staff 1,2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,3; Sci- ence Club 1,2; Hockey 8 WILLIAM PRESTON HARLOW, JR. Billy Willie Shorty Library Club 4 MARY LOUISE HOLSTEIN Marilu Lulie Mo L Glee Club 8,1; Dramatic Club 1,2; Science Club 1 , 2 - Secretary - Treasurer 2; Latin Club 1,2,3; Scarlette r Staff 2,3,4-Circu- lation Manager 2,3; Crystal Staff 10 KATHERINE PAUL LETCHER Katie Science Club 8,1; Dramatic Club 8, 1,2,4; Latin Club 1,2, 3, 4; Scarletter Staff 8,1, 2,4-Cartoonist; Crystal Staff 1,2,4-Art- ist; Basketball 8,1,2. PATTY MARIE MAYS Pat Patsy F.H.A. 4; Glee Club 4; LibraryClub 1,2,3; Dramatic Club 8; Pep Squad 4. MARY ELLEN MEADE Shorty Sonny Latin Club 1,2; Library Club KENNETH WILLIAM MILEY Sam Bungy Glee Club 8,1; Mechanics Club 2,3; Mono- gram Club 2 ,3 ,4; Baseball 8 ,1 ,2 ,3 ,4; Foot- ball8,l,2,3,4; Basketball8,l; LibraryClub 8,1 li MARY EDGAR McCLUNG Mary Ed Library Club 1; Glee Club Z ,3 ,4 - Librarian 4; Scarletter Staff Z ,3 ,4-Club Editor 3,4; Latin Club 1,Z,3; Crystal Staff 4; Hock- ey 1 JEAN ELIZABETH NICELY Jeanie Library Club 1 ,Z; Honor Court 3,4-Chair- man 4; Hockey 8,1,Z; Pep Squad 4; Vice- President of Clas s 3; Sec retary- T reas ur er of Class 4 HELEN PATRICIA NUCHOLS Patsy Pat Dramatice Club 1 ,Z; Executive Committee 3,4; President of Student Body 4; President of Class 3; Monogram Club 3,4-President 4; French Club 4-President 4; Chemistry Club 3 , 4-Sec retary- Treas ure r 4; Cheer- leader 1,Z,3,4; Crystal Staff 4-Business Manager; Hockey 8,1 ,Z ; Basketball 8,1,3 EUGENE WILSON PAXTON, JR. Gene Gene Wilson LibraryClub 1; Honor Court 4; Monogram Club Z,3,4; Crafts Club 4; Glee Club 1; Basketball 8,1,Z,3,4; Football Z,3,4 12 SANDRA WRIGHT RAYDER Sannie Sandy Dramatics Club 2,3,4; Scarletter Staff 1,2; Latin Club 1 ,2,3; Science Club 8; Hock- ey 8,1; Basketball 8,1,2 PATRICIA ANN REES Patsy Pat Latin Club 1,2; Library Club 1,2,4; F. H. A. 3 BETTY WARWICK ROBERTS Sloppy Joe Latin Club 2; Library Club 8,1,2; F. H. A. 3,4 WAYNE OLIVER SLIGH Cricket Bolivar Nose CraftClub 3,4; LibraryClub 1,2; Baseball 1; Football 1 13 FRANCES MARIE VAN DER VEER F ranees F. H. A. 8,1; Library Club 2 DANIEL MacMASTER WELSH Danny C raft Club 2 ,3 ,4 JUANITA MAY WHITESIDE Johnny Bernice Library Club 1; Glee Club 8; F.H.A. 2,3,4- Secretary 3, President 4; President of B. A.R. 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H 35 3 L(Llr-l ) Ii Itj 3 H .H O (Ij Ij O PQPQOOQQHOOKPlK Li U a; Hi in X a s ns CU 11 • r r- Li 0 ) 3 U O u bo tn X 3 w X cn Li •rH b . •— i 3 o r— H I—H , j 3 0 er Li ni Li U X rG c n (V u S o -fj X cn x U X if) +- X N u y X bo 3 1 • rH n 3 nl tu • rH o • rH nJ a X 16 Remember The Days When The class of 1955 first entered the doors of L.H.S. in 1951. Our president was Tommy Spencer; vice-president, Jimmy Kelly both of whom we lost be- fore graduation; secretary-treasurer was Patsy Nuckols. Little did we know that she would be President of the Student Body in ' 54- ' 55! Honor Court representative was Julie Coates. In our freshman year we gained two members who became officers: Art Geise, President and Harry Bowes, Secretary-Treasurer. But we lost Art at the end of the year-to all the girls ' disappointment. Patsy Nuckols shone again as Vice- President and Bootsie Dunlap was our Honor Court representa- tive . . . We were proud to call ourselves students of L.H.S. since our football team was undefeated in the district . . . That was the year we represented New Hampshire in the National Convention when we supported Alise Kirkpatrick for Student Body President. Madeline Gillespie was our Lilac Queen . . . Then in our sophomore year our president was Harry Bowes; veep , Patsy Nuckols; secretary-treasurer, Bootsie Dunlap; and Madeline Gillespie was our Honor Court representative. That was the year Liza Harlow portray- ed Scarlet O ' Hara in the En glish Class ' presentation of Gone With the Wind . . . AT th e close of this session the outcome of our May election included two of our members as student body officers . . . We lost Desha Graves to St. Anne ' s, Margaret Anne Miller to Southern Seminary, and Tommy Spencer to Wheaton. We could hardly believe that we only had one more year after this. Patsy Nuckols rose to the top as President, Jean Nicely, vice-president, and Bootsie Dunlap proved to be a diligent secretary-treasurer . . . Honor Court members were Julie C oate s and Jean Nicely . . . We worked hard with bake sales, square dances striving toward a successful Junior-Senior Banquet in May. We, the Class of 1955, seta precedent; the Natural Bridge Hotel was the setting for this gala occasion ... A new idea for class stunt day was introduced when we presented Little Red Ridinghood after we spent hours preparing a parody on Stella Dallas , which fell through. As it was, we won Second Prize as John Bare stole the show as Grandma . . . We marveled at the ambition of Harry Bowes and Carl Riddle who graduated in summer school . . . John Webster added much to our class in the single year he was with us. We will always re- member him as King Arthur in our Christmas pageant . . . WE toiled over our original essays for Miss Hamilton . . . She was so pleased with Julie Coates ' Grocery Shopping , but the vote of the class gave her only one lone admirer. Although she claims she didn ' t vote for herself, we wonder . . . At last we climbed to the distinction of sitting in Mr. Thompson ' s home room . . . Patsy Nuckols was President of the Student Body. We elected an old friend from the sixth grade, Bill Richardson, president. Bootsie was veep and Jean Nicely was our secretary-treasurer. We sent to the Honor Court Rita Davis , Gene Paxton, Jean Nicely . . . Mary Ellen Meade changed her name to Smith on Christmas Day . . . Upon an excellent answer in class Miss Hamil- ton wished the same fate for all the seniors . . . Miss Morrison constantly con- fused Danny Welch with Daniel Webster . . . We planned the first weekly Chap- el service after this custom was introduced . . . We appreciated the Junior- Senior Banquet which appropriately climaxed our last days at L.H.S. 17 Last Will And Testament I, Martha Barger, bequeath my height of five feet to Ruby Wray. I, Shirley Bayne , bequeath to Mis s Adair a Shorthand Class not always want- ing tests postponed. I, Julie Coates, bequeath to my cousin Derby Huger my ability to make stills in Mr. Thompson ' s physics class. I, Louise Crist, bequeath my place in cheerleading to anyone who can stand the early morning practices. I, Rita Davis, bequeath my front seat in Miss Adair ' s Shorthand to anyone who doesn ' t want to do his next day ' s assignment. I, Elinor Dunlap , bequeath to my cousin Susan Coe my glass of Mr. Thomp- son ' s Christmas eggnog. I, Gene Flint, bequeath my love for Shop to my brother Bobby. I, Madeline Gille spie , bequeath my ability to play too much to my brother Gilly. I, Ralph Gontrum, do here by leave? I, LizaHarlow, bequeath my beautiful soprano voice to Jeanie Arehart who can ' t seem to carry a tune. I, Billy Harlow, bequeath my good times at L.H.S. to Billy Lackey and all my energy for cheering at games to Patty Pullen. I, Mary Lou Holstein, bequeath to Jane Coleman the wonderful parties and outstanding times in Monroe Park. I, Katie Letcher, bequeath my love for W L frat parties to any junior who can stand the late hours, cool combos, and flat beer. I, Patty Mays, bequeath my ambition to be a nurse to Eleanor Hartles s in hopes that we both succeed in passing Chemistry. I, Mary Ellen Meade , bequeath to my cousin Tom Jenkins my seat in Senior English in hopes that he will get as many kicks out of it as I did. I, Kenneth Miley, bequeath all my learning to anyone who thinks I have learned enough to benefit him. I, Mary ED McClung, bequeath nothing. I ' m going to try to take it all with me. I, Jean Nicely, bequeath my love for week-end dates to Eleanor Hartless in hopes that she can see him more often than I. I, Pat Nuckols, bequeath my seat at the second table on the right to anyone who has no trouble digesting his food. I, Gene Paxton, bequeath to Norbert Irving my ability to sleep third period and pass all the tests. I, Sandra Rayder, bequeath my car, the A , to Ruby Wray in hopes that she can make more than a taxi out of it. I, Patsy Rees, bequeath all my good times at L.H.S. to Mike Wilson. I, Bill Richardson, bequeath to my brother Joe my typewriter. I, Betty Roberts , bequeath my good grades in senior English to my brother Dave . I, Wayne Sligh, bequeath my frequent trips to B.V. and Natural Bridge to Allen Brown. I, Frances Van der Veer, bequeath my daily seat on Sensabaugh ' s bus to any 8 grader from Highland Bell who thinks he may need it for the next five years. I, Danny Welsh, bequeath my ability to get along in Senior English to Billy Swisher . I, Juanita Whiteside, bequeath my offices in the F.H.A. Club to anyone who likes the responsibility. 18 CLASSES Juniors President George Ax Vice-President Jackie Jeffress Secretary- Treasurer Martha Spencer Honor Court Representative. .Eleanor Hartless Martha Spencer Carol Adams Ted Agnor George Ax Doris Bane William Bane Katherine Bowie Bobby Brown Lois Burwell Bobby Camper Susan Coe Frieda Cunningham Ted Davis Paul Dale Billy Edwards David Eisler Earl Fix Jeanette Foltz David Foster Phil Hamric Eleanor Hartless Delores Hickman Dixie Hinkle Norbert Irvine Jackie Jeffress James Kokolis John McClung Charles Mitchell Edith Nease Ruth Owen Paul Penick Patty Pullen Judy Roberts Dennie Sensabaugh Martha Spencer Jeanne Tracy Ruby Wray The highlight of the activities of the Junior Class was the annual ban- quet when the Juniors entertained the Seniors. This year the Junior s sponsored the Homecoming Dance at which time the queen of 1954 was crowned. As a part of the Christmas assembly program, the Juniors in tableau form portrayed the story of the Navitity. 20 Sophomores President Ronny McNemar Vice-President Martha Boyden Secretary-Treasurer Billy Lackey Honor Court Representative . . . .Felix Sanders Bettie Agnor Gloria Alphin Janet Ayres Ronny Ayres Nancy Ballard Elane Bane Mary Bane Toby Bane Sheldon Barnes Martha Boyden Carl Brown Malcolm Brownlee Ronny Bryant Kenneth Cannon Howard Carter Carlton Clark Jimmy Dale Donald Davis Nancy Dooley Donnie Durham Joyce Flint Elizabeth Goodman Elaine Harlow Hickman Marlene Irvine Wanda Johnson Billy Lackey Libby Laird Naydene Long Oscar Mabry Frances Mays Freddie McKemy Marvin McKemy Ronny McNemar Oscar Plogger Joe Richardson Kurt Riegal Bettie Riley Sheila Ryan Felix Sanders Patricia Steel William Swisher Morgan Tardy Patricia Tolley Tommy Trohell Madeline Vest Bettie Wayland Howard Yancy Leslie Young Among many various activities that we have undertaken this year is the decoration of the gym for the Chritmas Dance. We hope to have as much fun in our two remaining years at L.H.S. as we have this year, and we are looking eagerly toward 1957 when we, too, will be tearfully marching down the aisle. 21 P 00 Freshmen President Kitty Paxton Vice-President Charles Brown Sec r etary- T r e asur e r Sonny Slusser Honor Court Representative . . . John Starling Patty Jo Adkins Ralph Arehart Majorie Ayres Shirley Ballard Allen Brown Charles Brown Jerry Brown Mack Brownlee Mary Brush Shirley Camden Bobby Carroll Bill Chittum Jimmy Chittum Dorothy Clemmer Jane Lewis Coleman Eva Craft Herald Dean Doris Dollman Judy Donald Ruth Dooley Sally Drake Ronnie Edwards Jerry Entsminger Ann Ewing Marilyn Fauber Ruby Ford Gilly Gillespie Sylvia Greene Karlyos Hayslett Marvin Hostetter Tommy Howard David Huffman Derby Huger Pete Ikcnberry Brooke Mallory Shirley Martin Alice Neale Moger Gwen Muterspaw Mary Ann Neofotis Richard Nuckols Kitty Paxton Joan Pope Sonny Slusser Melvin Smith Josephine Smith John Starling Bob Steele Treva Tolley Clarence Troxell Peggy Whitmore Ronnie Whitmore As we look back, our Freshman year has seemed short and full of new and exciting experiences. Although we have had a taste of what the rest of our years at L.H.S. will be like, our high school career has just be- un. As we look forward to our sophomore year, we hope we will hold p to the standards of good, hard-working sophomore students. 22 Eighth Grade President Anne Weaver Vice-President Tom Adams Secretary- Treasurer Gail Deaver Honor Court Representative. . . . Robert Carson Tom Adams Franklin Arehart Jeanie Arehart Judy Ayres Lynn Barrett Roger Baroody Tommy Black Judy Brads Kenneth Brown Joyace Camden Norma Campbell Robert Carson Bobby Chittum Nellie Clark Buddy Crist Lula Crist Phyllis Cunningham Gail Deaver Walter Durham Clarence Emore Billy Figgatt Bobby Flint Jack Floyd Sally Foltz Betty Harlow Michael Harlow Clyde Hartless Leon Hartless Ruth Hattan Effie Higgins Joe Higgins Jean Hostetter Sara Hotinger Sandra Ikenberry Ann Johnson Jackie Johnson Patsy Junkin Tommy Jenkins Floyd Kay Tommy Kurtpatrick John Letcher Hallie Long Nancy Mabry Bobby Manly Jay Myers Mary McCluer Norma McCormick Donald Napier Dee Riegal Virginia Riley Dave Roberts Rodney Rogers Marjorie Rulay Willard Scott Ronnie Sensabaugh Edith Sorrells Jessie Sorrels Don Steele Ried Swisher Nelson Trinkle David Turpin Dorothy Vest Harrington Waddell Anne Weaver Betty Whitehurst Freddie Wilken Mike Wilson Carole Wright Here we are at last--in high school! Although things seemed a little bewildering at first, we have caught on to the system of high school life and hope to enjoy the future years at L.H.S. as much as we have our eight grade session. 23 Commercial Classes Martha Barger Shirley Bayne Louise Crist Rita Davis Jean Nicely Frances Van der Veer Juanita Whiteside 24 SPORTS FIRST ROW: Hartless, Irvine, Huffman, Edwards, Hamric, Yancey, Paxton, Bayne, Enstminger, Mabry, Kokolis, Lackey, M. Smith SECOND ROW: Tardy, Brownlee, A. Brown, Steele, Penick, Chittum, Starling, Richardson, Dale, Fix, Boyer, Swisher THIRD ROW: Carl Brown, Gillespie, Ayres, D. Steele, J. Chittum, Bryant, Davis, Hostetter, Mitchell, Edwards, J. Brown, Nuckols, Higgins, Howard, Huger, C. Brown Football Coach S.P. Brewbaker Co-Captions Gene Paxton Howard Yancey Bill Bayne 26 The Season OnSept. 17 the Hurricanes opened the football season by downing Buchanan 26-0. Huffman, Hamric, Edwards pierced the Buchanan line for touchdowns. Swisher kicked the extra points. Natural Bridge topped Lexington 26-6 on Sept. 24. In the last minutes of the game Lackey crashed through the Rocket ' s line for the lone L.H.S. touch- down. During a drizzling rain, the Scarlet Hurricanes bowed to the Judges of Handley High in Winchester 28-7. In the last minutes of the game, a touch- down was set up by a long pass from Hamric to Starling and several running plays. The ball was then flipped to Chittum in the end zone for the TD. The Big Red, held to a 6-6 tie through the first half, exploded for three touchdowns in the last half to defeat Lee High 26-6 in Staunton. Lackey, Huff- man, and Swisher crashed through the Leemen ' s line for Lexington TD ' s. Wilson Memorial ' s eleven bowed to the Hurricanes 20-6. Hamric scored the first touchdown through an opening in the line on a quarterback sneak. Huffman scored after a 55-yard drive with Swisher kicking for the extra point. In the third period we saw Hamric again crashing through the line after a 55- yard run. L.H.S. swept to their third straight District Five victory with a 27-0 win over Harrisonburg. An enthusiastic crowd at the Recreation Field watched the Lexington line hold the heavy Harrisonburg team to a stand still while the backfield rolled up 194 yards rushing. Touchdowns: Edwards 2, Hamric, J. Chittum; Conversions: Swisher 3. The Scarlet Hurricanes spoiled the Waynesboro Little Giants ' homecoming 13-6, played on a sodden Waynesboro field. Due to the half-wet turf, there were frequent fumbles. Consequently, there were few long runs as both teams were contentwith short jabs at the line and an occasional pass. In the second half L.H.S. scored on a Hamric to Chittum pass. In the fourth quarter Lex- ington began another TD drive on their 30. Hamric sneaked over the line for the second Hurricane touchdown. On Nov. 6 at Recreation field, the unbeaten Clifton Forge Mountaineers broke the Hurricanes win streak 26-0. The W L ROTC Band played marches and helped lead cheers for L.H.S. during this, their homecoming game. The Scarlet Hurricanes, leading by two touchdowns at the start of the last quarter, had to settle for a 13-13 tie with Parry McClure of Buena Vista Nov. 13 at the Recreation Field. Paxton and Huffman galloped for Lexington TD ' s. Lexington finished its 1954 Football season with a winning record. The Hurricanes had five wins, three losses, and one tie. Those boys playing their last game were Gene Paxton, Bill Bayne, Howard Yancey, and Bill Richardson. 27 FRONT ROW: Dale, Entsminger, Eisler, Kokolis, Bayne, Ax, Steele, Penick SECOND ROW: Brewbaker- coach, Hamric, Starling, Chittum, Paxton, Whitmore, Richardson, Edwards, Lackey Basketball Stuart P. Brewbaker Coach Ralph Arehart Manager Coach Brewbaker calls the 1954- ' 55 Scarlet Hurricane probably the best basketball team he ' s coached in years. We have a very well-balanced team, with several good scorers, he said. When they get off to a good start, these boys can score 60 or 70 points in a game. We haven ' t had a team like that in several years. The Hurricans dropped their first two games, one by a single point. Then they scored impressive victories over Central High and Buena Vista to even their record at two and two. 28 Paul Penickand Bill Chittum lead the team in scoring as January ac- tion got under way. Both have aver- aged more than 15 points per game in the three District Five contests which Lexington has played. Coach Brewbaker has words of praise for his junior varsity, too. The jayvee squad has won three straight games without a loss and has averaged about 50 points per contest. Because of a deadline, we regret that we can ' t put a complete rundown of all the games; therefore we have left space for you to fill in the scores. The Crystal Staff prophe- cies many victories for the basket- ball squad in 1955. Scores Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Lexington Wilson Memorial E.C. Glass .... Central Buena Vista . . . R.E. Lee Waynesboro . . . Clifton Forge . . Buchanan Wilson Memorial Natural Bridge . Buena Vista . . . R.E. Lee Waynesboro . . . Harrisonburg . . Buchanan Clifton Forge . . Harrisonburg . . Natural Bridge . 29 FIRST ROW: Bayne, P. Hamric, Mabry, Lackey, Irvine, Riddle, Burkes SECOND ROW: Steele, C. Hamric, J. Dale, Flint, McNemar, Plogger THIRD ROW: Brewbaker-coach, C. Brown, Bowes, Huffman, J. Brown, P. Dale Baseball 1 954 Stuart P. Brewbaker Coach Paul Dale Manager On April 2 Lexington met Buchanan at Buchanan for the first game of the season, with Buchanan winning 8-4. Phil Hamric pitched for the Hurricane s . Lexington met Natural Bridge at Glasgow April 9. Mabry hurled a losing game, as Lexington was defeated 7-6. OnApril 13 the Hurricanes traveled to Fishersville t o bow to Wilson Memorial 20-7. Hamric, starting pitcher, was relieved by Mabry and Charles Hamric. Lexington downed Robert E. Lee at Staunton 7-6 April 14. Winning pitcher was Bob Steele, who replaced Miley in the fifth. For the first home game under the lights, Lexington bowed in defeat to Waynesboro 5-1. Steele hurled for the Hurricanes. 30 Wilson Memorial shut out Lexington 20-1 April 27 under the Recreation Field lights. Pitchers were Miley, Hamric, and Mabry. On April 30 Lexington turned back Clifton Forge 4-3. Steele was the winning pitcher. Inahome game on May 4 , the Hur ric ane s were edged out by Staunton 7-6. Mabry and Steele shared mound duty for L.H.S. The L.H.S. nine, traveling to Buena Vista May 8, were shut by Parry McCluer 6-0. Steele, pitcher, allowed only two bases on balls. On May 10 in Waynesboro the Giants pushed across three runs in the final inning to defeat the Hurric ane s 7 - 6 . Mabry, in going all the way for Lexington, took the loss. L.H.S. lost a home game , May 12, to Buchanan 8-2. Steele and Mabry hurled for the Hurricanes. The Natural Bridge Rockets swamped the Big Red 8 - 0 May 24 at the Recreation Field. Starter Mabry was effective for most of the game; Steele came on to pitch to the last batter of the game . On May 22 the Lexington nine traveled to Buena Vista for their last game of the season. The Blues staggered the Hurricane s 11-0. Steele gave up two runs in the first, six in the third, one in the fifth, and two in the ninth. Scores Lexington 3 Clifton Forge Lexington 4 Buchanan Lexington 6 Natural Bridge Lexington 7 Wilson Memorial .... Lexington 7 R. E. Lee Lexington 1 Waynesboro Lexington 1 Wilson Memorial .... Lexington 4 Clifton Forge Lexington 6 ' R. E. Lee Lexington 0 Buena Vista Lexington 6 Waynesboro Lexington 2 Buchanan Lexington 0 ' Natural Bridge Lexington 0 ' Buena Vista 11 31 oooo ' Jff ' woaiO ' O ' Joo ' J j ACTIVITIES 33 ■ President Vice-President I Secretary -Treasurer Senior Representative .... ( Junior Representative .... Sophomore Representative . Freshman Representative . . Eighth Grade Representative Advisor I The Executive Committee has en- gaged in sundry activities this year. They not only sponsored a student stunt assembly again this year, but also collected food for Christmas baskets for the needed, sponsored a Chapel Service which is held every Monday with the different classes and clubs participating, plus the ever present job of seeing that the Lex- ington High Constitution is upheld and carried out. . . . Patsy Nuckols . . . Nobert Irvine Madeline Gillespie . . Bill Richardson George Ax . Ronnie McNemar .... Kitty Paxton .... Ann Weaver . .Miss Evelyn Law 34 Honor Court Chairman Secretary Senior Representatives Junior Representatives Sophomore Representative . Freshman Representative . . Eighth Grade Representative Faculty Advisor Jean Nicely . . . Martha Spencer Rita Davis Jean Nicely Gene Paxton . . Eleanor Hartless , . . Martha Spencer . . . . Felix Sanders . . . . John Starling . . . . Robert Carson Miss Mary Hamilton The Honor Court feels that, with the cooperation of the entire student body , they have had a most successful year upholding the age-old quo- tation, Honesty is the Best Policy. Besides trying cases and seeing that every student does his best and own work, the Honor Court has presented several assemblies. The first, to the Eighth Grade, was a talk on the honor system, explaining how it works . In January these representatives presented a play entitled Bright Star for the purpose of reminding everyone that we must all do our own work, not only on the forthcoming exams, but always. Yes, the Honor Court has done excellent work in the course of this year . •k Dunlap Nuckols Rayder Hartless Hamric Chemistry Club President Secretary -Treasurer Sponsor Elinor Dunlap Patsy Nuckols Miss Elizabeth Dunlap The Chemistry Club, made up of honor students in Chemistry and Physics, is Lexington high ' s only Honor Society. The members not only follow the advancements in the sciences, but also take part in various activitie s through out the school and community. They note the achieve- ments of former members by keeping a scrapbook. These capable young scientists are willing to latch onto anything that will further the advancement of science and may be seen willingly read- ing reports and carrying out projects. Keep up the good work, Ein- steins ; L.H.S. is proud of you. Not in picture, Bill Richardson. 36 _ A. [ t s j [ k 1 1 Science Club President Vice-President . . . Secretary -Treasurer Reporter Advisor David Foster Carol Adams Jackie Jeffress . Mary Ann Neophotis Miss Elizabeth Dunlap The Science Club, organized for all students with a special interest in science, is a chapter of the Virginia Junior Academy of Science and is affiliated with Science Clubs of America. This year has been most successful. Among the year ' s projects was the collecting of Red Cross money from the entire student body. This club helps with the decorating of Miss Dunlap ' s bulletin boards. We owe them many thanks for not only brightening up the halls and the Sophomore homeroom, but for furthering the interest and knowledge in science by their most interesting displays. Carol Adams Patty Jo Adkins Bobby Brown David Eisjer David Foster Pete Ikenberry Jackie Jeffress John McClung Mary Ann Neophotis Patty Pullen Kurt Reigal Dennie Sensabaugh Martha Spencer John Letcher Robert Carson 37 Library Club President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Assistant Secretary -Treasurer William Harlow . . Eleanor Hartless Elizabeth Goodman , . . Martha Boyden .... Alice Moger Patsy Rees Mary Meade William Harlow Elizabeth Goodman Martha Boyden Patricia Tolley Jimmy Dale Judy Donald Alice Moger Gillie Gillespie Jerry Entsminger Jerry Brown Bob Steele Gloria Alphin Morgan Tardy Doris Bayne Eleanor Hartless Ruth Owen Ted Davis Billy Edwards Paul Dale Brooke Mallory Mack Brownlee Sally Drake Howard Yancey Mary Brush Again the Library Club adorned the bulletin board with attractive displays for all the holidays, Book Week, and different activities. The Club has started a crusade this year to rid the county of the harmful effects of Horror Comics. The annual Christmas party, made festive by decorations and ex- changing of gifts, was enjoyed by the entire club. The entire Student Body thanks the Library Club for its interesting decorations and its many useful projects. 38 Dramatics Club President Vice-President . . . Secretary -Treasurer Jeanne Tracy David Eisler Lois Burwell Carol Asams Martha Barger Bobby Brown Lois Burwell Bobby Camper Susan Coe David Eisler Jeannette Foltz David Foster Deloris Hickman Carolyne Hincke Pete Ikenberry The Dramatics Club presented a three-act play, Professor, How Could You? , early in the fall. As usual they are busy reading over plays, having tryouts, and at- tending movies showing different points of dramatic acting. Although they have not completed plans for spring as of yet , they have had a very succe s sful year so far and are look- ing forward to a most prosperous new year. Jackie Jeffress Katie Letcher John McClung Mary Ann Neofotis Paul Penick Patty Pullen Sandra Rayder Judy Roberts Dennie Sensabaugh Sonny Slusser Jeanne Tracy Ruby Wray 39 Glee Club Howard Yancey Ruby Wray Caroline Hincke David Foster Bobby Brown David Eisler Bobby Camper Jeanne Tracy Jackie Jeffress Alice Neal Moger „ ,,, , Ruby Wray David Eisler , • • • ' . ' JR ' . . . . Bootsie Dunlap Mary Ed McClung Martha Barger Caroline Hincke Miss Ruth Spies Elinor Dunlap Julie Coates Mary Edgar McClung Tom Jenkins Harrington Waddell Patty Mays Martha Barger Sandra Ikenberry Jeannie Arehart Betty Agnor Mike Wilson The Glee Club has two added features this year: the capable direc- tion of Miss Ruth Spies and the addition of a male section. This vocal group has sponsored several sing” assemblies this year. At the first of these, falling near Christmas, the club sang Fred War- ing ' s arrangement of T ' was the Night Before Christmas with Julie Coates singing the lead solo. The choir is practicing many new arrangements which they hope to present early in the spring. The Glee Club has done a wonderful job in making L.H.S. a much more harmonious and pleasant school. 40 Sodalitas Latina President . . . Vice-President Secretary -Treasurer . . Reporter Sponsor ...... . . rXotLQ . . . Mack Brownlee Bobby Carroll Harold Dean Gilly Gillespie Tommy Howard Pete Ikenberry Brooke Mallory Sonny Slussor John Starling Patty Adkins Mary Brush S ww . . . . :A T J 1 Jane Coleman Judy Donald Sally Drake Marilyn Fauber Alice Neal Moger Mary Ann Neofotis Kitty Paxton Joan Pope Judy Roberts Julia Coates Elinor Dunlap . . Judy Roberts . Jane Coleman Mack Brownlee . . Judy Donald Mrs. Evlyn Law Katie Letcher Jeanne Tracy Malcolm Brownlee Joe Richardson Kurt Riegal Felix Sanders Gloria Alphin Elaine Bane Shela Ryan Patricia Tolley Bettie Wayland The Sodalitas Latina , better known as the Latin Club, relived several Roman holidays. At Thanksgiving the club had a feast, serving a cake made from a Roman recipe , peacocks ' brains, birds ' tongues, and other Roman delicacies. For Christmas the Latina presented a program based on the Roman Saturnalia. Roman Christmas cards, inscribed in Latin, were exhibit- ed. The third year members helped celebrate the Saturnalia by work- ing Christmas tree crossword puzzles in Latin. These students have learned that Latin isn ' t a dead language. They can truly say, Veni, Vidi, Vinci! 41 Future Homemakers Of America Lexington Chapter COLORS MOTTO FLOWER Red and White Forward New Horizon Red Rose OFFICERS President Juanita Whiteside Vice-President Edith Nease Secretary Frances Mays Treasurer Rita Davis Reporter Madeline Vest Historian Ruby Ford Song Leaders Betty Agnor Wanda Johnson Advisor Miss Mildred Hotinger Betty Roberts Juanita Whiteside Shirley Bane Rita Davis Patty Mays Janet Ayres Libby Laird Elaine Bane Betty Riley Wanda Johnson Betty Agnor Ruby Ford Ann Ewing Dorothy Clemmer Peggy Whitmore Josephine Smith Doris Dollman Sylvia Green Madaline Vest Joyce Flint Pat Steele Frances Mays Sheila Ryan Edith Nease Frida Cunningham Dixie Hinkle Joan Pope Margie Ayres Shirley Ballard Jane Coleman Marilyn Fauber Treva Tolley Phyllis Cunningham Norma Ann Campbell Judy Brads TheF.H.A.has not only its various club activities to be proud of, but also its president, Juanita Whiteside, who was elected president of the Bath, Amherst, and Rockbridge Federation. Among their sundry pro- jects were the sponsoring of a series of skits in assembly to point out the real meaning of Home Economics and its importance, the sponsor- ing of the Christmas Dance, and the holding of a bake sale. Congratula- tions, girls, for a job well done. 42 French Club President Vice-President . . . Secretary - Treasurer Reporter Advisor Patsy Nuckols Jackie Jeffress Lois Burwell . . . . Eleanor Hartless Mrs. William McHenry George Ax Bobby Brown Bobby Camper Ted Davis David Eisler Norbert Irvine Lois Burwell Susan Coe Jeannette Foltz Eleanor Hartless Jackie Jeffress Patsy Nuckols Martha Spencer Among the many various activities of the French Club were the two big holiday meetings , Thanksgiving and Christmas. At these the mem- bers played Twenty Questions in French and sang songs, some of which were Au Clair De La Lune and Jingle Bells --in French, of course. In general the French Club has had a most successful year, not only in merrymaking, but also in the learning of better French. C ' est Si Bon, kids ! 43 Girls’ Monogram President Secretary -Treasurer Sponsor . . . . Patsy Nuckols Betty Agnor Mrs. Bruce Morrison Betu Agnor Lois Burwell M)ui le Crist feliqor Dunlap jeqj lette Foltz Patsy Nuckols Eliz; beth Goodman Patp Pullen Mama Spencer. r § j Due to the lack of a girls ' basketball team, this year ' s Monogram Club is made up of all cheerleaders with the exception of Elizabeth Goodman, our Letter-Girl from last year. Among the various activities of these girls were the decorating of the football field for the games, and the conducting of the Homecoming Rally. 44 Boys’ Monogram President Vice-President . . . Secretary -Treasurer Nobert W. Irvine . Phillip Hamric , . Oscar Plogger James Bowyer Jerry Brown Ronnie Byrant Bill Chittum Jimmy Chittum Jimmy Dale Paul Dale Ted Davis Billy Edwards Jerry Entsminger Earl Fix Phillip Hamric David Huppman Nobert Irvine James Kokolis Billy Lackey Oscar Mabry Kenneth Miley Charles Mitchell Ronnie McNemar Eugene Paxton Paul Penick Oscar Plogger Bill Richardson Melvin Smith John Starling Bob Steele Billy Swisher Jack Tardy Howard Yancey The Boys ' Monogram Club has had a most successful year. Their biggest project is the running of the concession stand during the bas- ketball games. From these proceeds they have paid for the letters a- warded for participation in the various sports. Also these energetic and active boys supplied the gold basketballs for the Seniors. These sports-lovers are always busy and can be seen flitting about engaging in innumerable activities. 45 SCARLETTER” STAFF EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief , Managing Editor Feature Editor . Club Editor . . . Sports Humor Editor . . Cartoonist . . . . Society Photographer . . REPORTERS Julia Coates .... Elinor Dunlap Jeanne Tracy Mary Edgar McClung Gene Paxton Liza Harlow Katie Letcher . Mary Lou Holstein Kurt Riegal Deloris Hickman, Dennie Sensabaugh, Alice Neal Moger, Patty Pullen, Patricia Tolley, Katie Letcher, Bettie Wayland, David Eisler, Malcolm Brownlee, Pete Ikenberry, John McClung. FEATURE WRITERS Caroline Hincke Eleanor Hartless Jackie Jeffress BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager Patricia Tolley Circulation Manager Bettie Wayland Exchange Manager Mary Lou Holstein Head Typist Madeline Gillespie Faculty Advisor Mrs. Wi lliam McHenry Thisyear ' s Scarletter Staff was made up of conscientious , capable and hard-working students. Many outstanding issues were published because of Julia Coates, the editor, Mrs. McHenry and her excellent supervision as the advisor and the cooperation of the L.H.S. journal- ists. Valuable i n f o r ma t i on was gained at the Southern Inter scholastic Press Association to which L.H.S. sent Julia Coates, Jeanne Tracy, Elinor Dunlap, and the leading representatives of the newly elected staff. Milton Caniff, famed comic strip artist, was among the featured speakers at the 26th annual convention of SIPA, April 29-30, at Wash- ington and Lee University. The staff would like to thank the student body for their grand co- operation in h e 1 p i n g to publish this paper, and since rely hope s that these publications have been enjoyed thoroughly by them. 46 I Crafts Club President Vice-President . . . Secretary -Treasurer Sponsor . Phil Hamric . Gene Paxton Dave Huffman . Mr. Murphy Ralph Arehart Ronnie Ayers Allen Brown Charles Brown Bill Chittum Jimmy Chittum Carlton Clark Ronnie Edwards Phil Hamric Karlyos Hayslett Marvin Hostetter Tommy Howard David Huffman Derby Huger Oscar Mabry Richard Nuckols Gene Paxton Wayne Sligh Melvin Smith John Starling Billy Swisher Danny Welsh Cheerleaders This year ' s cheerleaders were elected by the student body in the spring , so the se girls had ample time to practice before school started.. This diligent work paid off as the Little Red has the reputation as being the best trained and most school spirited bunch of cheerleaders to lead the Hurricanes on to victory after victory. Again letters were awarded to the girls. They alternated as head cheerleader, thus everyone had an opportunity for the position. For the first time L.H.S. had a pep squad, organized and guided by the cheerleaders, to help lead the students in songs and cheers. Con- gratulations for a job-well done. 48 49 Hall of Fame Adams Hamric MR. AND MRS. LOVELORN Harlow MOST INERT Pullen MOST VIVACIOUS e Bayne BIGGEST CUT-UP 50 Wray Starling MOST TALENTED Nuckols Richardson MOST AMBITIOUS Jeffress Camper MOST GULLIBLE Gillespie Nuckols PRETTIEST EYES Harlow Spencer f MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED 51 Homecoming Professor, How Could You. 52 The Queen of Homecoming 53 Crystal Staff Editor-in-Chief Elinor Dunlap Business Manager Patsy Nuckols George Ax Literary Editors Julia Coates Mary Lou Holstein Artist Katie Letcher Photographer Kurt Riegal Circulation Manager Mary Edgar McClung 54 Congratulations To The Graduating Class Of 1955 JAMES LEES SONS COMPANY Blueridge Division GLASGOW VIRGINIA LACKEY LUMBER CO. Lexington PHONE 188 Vo. Everything For Building Service £ Quality WAYLAND’S DRUG STORE Lexington, Virginia For Your Prescription, Cosmetics, Prefumes Kodak Films and Supplies Phone 94 We Fill Prescriptions’’ RADIO HOSPITAL GUARANTEED R A D I O - T EL E V I S I ON SERVICE EMERSON SALES R.C.A. 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