Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1956 volume:

ROCKBRIDGE REGIONAL LIBRARY j33 So ' iui Main Street Lexington, VA 24450-2316 1-540-463-4324 The Crystal A. D. MCMLVI L. H. S. 6 2 VOLUME 31 Published by the Students of Lexington High School Lexington, Virginia 2 Mrs. M. P. Littrell To one whose pa tience and understanding have helped all the mem- bers of the ' 55- ' 56 student body; to one who for four years has guided the aspiring young actors and actresses of Lexington High School and directed and supported the activities of the Dramatics Club; to one whom we will always remember, we dedicate this our Crystal to Mary P. Littrell ■ 3 Faculty J. K. Samples, M.S. Principal Betty Straub Secretary Mary E. Hamilton, M.S. Stuart P. Brewbaker, B.S. Elizabeth M. Dunlap, B.S. Mrs. Mildred H. Huffman, B.S. Evelyn T. Law, B.S. A. W. Lindsay, B.S. Mrs. M. P. Littrell, M.A. Gertrude Morrison, B.S. Eliza M. McHenry, B.S. C. D. Murphy, M.S. Ruth Spies, B.N.E. K. A. Thompson, B.S. ■ Basket! Preside ■ I of Class 3 and 4; Executive Committee 3 and 4. Every i tie we see a group of boys or girls, there is George in the center usually telling the latest : ke or happening. George has been very active in school as President of his class for the last tw i years. We all know George will be missed around L.H.S. halls (especially by one certain brunette next year, so here ' s wishing the best of luck to a swell guy. 1,2,4; Science Club 1; GEORGE ROBERT AX George Library Club 1; French Club 3; Monogram Club 4; Crystal 4; JAMES J. KOKOLIS Jim Basketb:ll 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Football 3,4; Vice-President of Class 4; Honor Court 4. N : w, uh, in New York... Do those words sound familiar? Well, they should, for our Yankee, Koke is telling another story on the guys in New York. However, besides having a good s« i se of humor, Koke also has played football, basketball and baseball in the two years he ' s be m with us. We know Jim will go far in anything he chooses, whether it ' s in New York or her. W4 wish you the best of luck always. MARTHA ANN SPENCER Percy Marf Dramatis Club I; Latin Club 1; Science Club 1,2,3; Monogram Club 3,4; Hockey 1; Basketball 1 and 2; Cheerleader 1,3,4; French Club 3; Scarletter Staff 4; Secretary of Class 2,3,4; Honor Court 2,3, Chairman 4. Alyce — Nancy— Tommy — I mean Martha! How many times have we heard this around the halls of L.H.S.? As you probably already know Percy is the last of the twelve Spensers. She has had a hand in everything from carting Miss Hamilton ' s English papers to school to cheering the home team on to victory. Good luck at Wheaton next year! CAROL ADAMS Carol Dramatics Club 1,2,3, 4; Latin Club 1 and 2; Pep Squad 3 and 4; Scarletter Staff 4; Basketball 1 ; Hockey 2. Whiz! Zoom! bang! Oh don ' t worry that was only Carol speeding by. Though she is a busy girl, Carol finds time to be right in there yelling for the team, especially the co-captain. As the domestic type, Carol plans to major in Home Economics and we ' re quite certain she will succeed. 5 THEODORE T. AGNOR Ted Library 1 and 2. See that boy coming down the hall with the big smile? Yep, he is our Ted . He is to be a great guy. They also say he ' s quite successful when it comes to getting along w women. He surely will be missed at L.H.S. in the coming years, but we won ' t worry about h he ' s sure to succeed whenever he attempts to do a task. Best of luck in the future Ted. nown the for DORIS DREAMA BANE Doris Dreama Latin Club 1; Library Club 2,4, Vice-President 3. 99 44 100% pure L.H.S. citizen— well, that is none other than Doris Bane. Doris firs to L.H.S. in her Sophomore year from Effinger. Since then she has made herself a part school. If you ever hear a sly little giggle coming from down the hall you know that Doris i place near because she is in on all the laughter around school. came t f the ; some t WILLIAM H. BAYNE Bill Milkshake Football 1,2,3, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Boys Monogram Club 1,2, 3, 4. Have you been feeling down in the dumps lately? No energy what-so-ever? The best prescrip- tion for you is to stay around Bill a little while. Laughable, lovable Bill has added his voluminous, jubilant self to many activities at L.H.S. Keep laughing Bill and don ' t forget us when you leave. ROBERT ALLEN BROWN Bobby Baseball 1 and 2; Dramatics Club 1,2,3; Science Club 1,2,3; Pep Squad 3 and 4; Glee Club 3 and 4; French Club 3; Crystal 4; Scarletter 4. Here is the artist laureate of Lexington High School. His enigmatic and painstaking ' posters are the delight of all the bulletin boards. Sometimes he spends more time on these posters than he does on his lessons. Bobby is a fine companion, an inveterate girl-chaser, and a basso profundo in the choir. And, best of all, he has a place in the class of ' 56. 6 Sport ' s Edito French Club Who in his temper a opposite sex events has n only wish the PPBi 4fi0jl WILLIAM ROBERT CAMPER Bobby ' Scarletter ; Library Club 1; Dramatics Club 2,3; Glee Club 3,4; Pep Squad 3,4; Baseball 2. he senior class can take a joke best? Why, Camper, of course. This sturdy hold on d his pleasing personality have made Curly the friend of everyone, especially the Although racing to lunch has been his only major sport, his attendance at athletic er faltered. In fact, most of us have ridden to ball games in his black Ford. We can hest of everything to a swell classmate. Latin Club Who ' This friendly teachers anc wonderful g 1; Junior Classical League 1; F.H.A. 2,3,4. I jcff reolllead that ' s always laughing as she goes down the hall? Freida, of course, jfrf ' -wr i sparkling brown eyes is known to everyone in the hall of L.H.S. Liked by classmates alike, her friendly hello cheers up everyone she sees. A true friend and she will be missed very much next year. Library Club Paul Dcjl senior class, will know amicable bo Vr uXSC th : t ■llif FREIDA RAENETTE CUNNINGHAM PAUL BURTON DALE ,2,3; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Craft Club 4; Manager, Baseball 1,2,3. that high-spirited boy around L.H.S., is one of the best-known members of the 1 fter school, if you see a bunch of girls rushing toward a two-tone brown Ford, you Paul is taking them either home or downtown. L.H.S. is really going to miss this Best of luck to you in the future, Paul. TAYLOR EUGENE DAVIS Latin Club 1; Library Club 1,2, 3, 4; Junior Classical League 1; Monogram Club 2,3,4; Scarletter Staff 4; Base ball 3,4; Football 1; Basketball 1,2. Who is hat short, dark-haired, cute boy over there? It is none other than the talkative Ted Davis. You c n see him at any of the games, dances, etc., and usually there is a laughing crowd about him. T ese characteristics have won him many friends, and L.H.S. will miss him. Best of luck to you in thfl future, Ted. 7 WILLIAM F. EDWARDS Library Club 1,2, 3, 4; Vice-pres. 4; Monogram Club 1,2, 3, 4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,3; ball 1. Who was that who said I ' ll do it ? Well, it was none other than Billy Edwards. Bill is billing to lend a helpful hand in anything that comes along. He has been on the football t ea years, and can be counted on to support school functions. Good luck, Billy, keep up your a and you will succeed. DAVID STEPHEN EISLER Latin Club 1; Library Club 1,4; Dramatics Club 2,3, Vice-pres. 2,3; Science Club 1,2, 3, 4, Present 2; Scarletter Staff 2,3,4; Pep Squad 3,4; French Club 3; Glee Club 3; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4. Here we have a future Professor of Reasoning and Logic. He is always willing to argi i with anybody about anything, and always seems to know something about everything. He is a erfect example of the executive type, which is good, for how else would the class of ' 56 get along smoothly? asket- four bition JEANETTE HARRISON FOLTZ Student leader, Phys. Ed. 4; Dramatics Club 1,2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 4; Latin Club 1; Science Clut 1,2,3; Monogram Club 1,3,4; French Club 2,3; Prog. Chm. 2,3; Glee Club 3; Scarletter Staff 2; Chem- istry Club 4; Hockey 1,2,3; Cheerleader 1,4; Basketball 1,4. Want someone who works tirelessly? Someone to tell your troubles to? Look no further, Jean- ette ' s your gal. Her good looks and her electric personality combine to make her a good catch, as the boys know. When Jeanette leaves, she will be missed for years to come. DAVID EARLE FOSTER Honor Court 4; Science Club 1,2, 3, 4; President 3,4; Latin Club 1; Library Club 1; Dramatics Club 2,3; Glee Club 3,4; Pep Squad 3,4; Scarletter Staff 4; Crystal Staff 4; Basketball 1,2. Looking for a senior who can stump any teacher with his vocabulary? David ' s your man! He isn ' t a bookworm, though, finding time to play a mean trumpet, to hunt, and take part in various activities. Although he hasn ' t decided yet where he is going to college, we ' re sure he ' ll succeed wherever he goes, and we can hope he won ' t forget the great times he had with the class of ' 56. 8 Class Club Club 1,2,3, across Phil ' s studen PHILLIP HAMRIC ' ■esident 1,2; Vice-President, Monogram Club 2,3; President, Crafts Club 3; Secretary, Crafts President, Chemistry Club 4; Co-Captain, Football 4; Executive Committee 1,2; Monogram 2,3,4; Craft ' s Club 3,4; Chemistry Club 3,4; Football 1,2, 3, 4, Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball I eyl Who threw that T. D. pass? Say! Did you see that lay-up shot? Who knocked he winning run? Well no other than Pencil . Phil has earned four letters in each sport. : tiling face and willingness to help out in any situation have been well liked by all his fellow and teachers. Good luck with your engineering! Keep up your ambition and you will Presi tary-Tr Scar Girls ' Bl attribu jolliest, wonde den e ti ELEANOR ANN HARTLESS Eleanor Blondie t. Library Club 2; Reporter, French Club 3; Secretary-Treasurer, Chemistry Club 4; Secre- nasurer, Student Body 4; Vice-President, Pep Squad 4; Library Club 1,2,3; French Club 3; Staff 3; Chemistry Club 3,4; Honor Court 3; Pep Squad 3,4; Executive Committee 4; fate 1955. nde hair, blue eyes, a winning smile and . . . WOW! Good looks aren ' t all of Blondies s. Just watch her working and you ' ll see what I mean. So goodbye to one of the brainiest, and charming girls ever to leave L.H.S., but, the medical world will really be gaining a ul gal in our Eleanor. DELORIS ANN HICKMAN Dee Del Deloris Preside it, Dramatics Club 4; Society Editor , Scarletter 4; Assistant Editor, Crystal 4; Dramatics Club 1,2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Glee Club 1; Science Club 2; Scarletter Staff 3,4; Crystal Staff 4; Basketball 1. Anyone want a vivacious blonde who has been in the middle of just about every project here at L.H.S. and who still has time for other schools in our vicinity? Dee says the most fun was playing Valerie, the Southern chahmer in Professor, How Could You! her junior year. We hope you won ' t study too hard at Mary Washington. All work and no play, you know. DIXIE ANN HINKLE Dickie Shenandoah High School Photographers Club 1; Future Homemakers of America 3,4. Wanted: A girl with a sparkling personality ond a willingness to help someone else. You ' re right— that is our Dixie. She has won a place in the hearts of all who know her. Lexington High bids you a sad farewell, but we know that you ' ll be a good secretary to someone. V t 9 lau ==r Vice-P Editor Crystal J. most school meet NORBERT W. IRVINE Norbert Preside it, Student Body 4; Sergeant-at-Arms, Honor Court 1; President, Boy ' s Monogram Club 3; Vice-Pi isident. Student Body; Chairman of Dance Committee 3; Science Club 1,2; Library Club 1; Boy ' s fonogram Club 1,2, 3, 4; Honor Court 1; Dramatics Club 2; French Club 3; Executive Com- mittee (Member of Student Co-operative Association) 3,4 ; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4. re there any announcements? Of course, everyone recognizes the voice of Norbert Irvine, our student body President. Harvey has achieved two of the highest honors which a high school boy cc l acquire— Vice-President and President of the student body. Besides his numerous academic achievements, he has found time to contribute greatly to our football and baseball teams. Norbert, with y;ur sincerity, ability and fortitude we are sure of your future success. c « I JACQUELIN WRAY JEFFRESS Jackie sident of Class 3; Secretary, Science Club 3; Vice-President, French Club 3; Scarletter I; Scarletter 3,4; Glee Club 3,4; Dramatics Club 3; Monogram Club 4; Science Club 4; Staff 4; Cheerleader 4. kie is a well-known personality at L.H.S. and has accumulated hosts of friends. Unlike the students, she has been here only two years. In this time she has added much to the activities. Wishing you loads of happiness in the future, we say, Goodbye, but Til we ain, Jackie. CHARLES RAY MITCHELL Monotram Club 3,4; Football 3,4. Sure, chief, that ' s Hoss who just mowed down the whole BV football team— who else did you think? Although he didn ' t join the crew here until his junior year, his ear-to-ear grin has become a familiar sight to all of us. More than that, he ' s destined to go down in history as one of the Noble Shervle who out-foxed Miss Hamilton by passing senior English vocabulary tests. JOHN KENDALL McCLUNG, Jr. Vice-President, Science Club 3; Library Club 1,4; Science Club 1,2,3; Latin Club 1,2; Dramatics Club 2,3; Scarletter Staff 3; Crystal Staff 4; Basketball 1. Is he walking or running? Wherever he is going, we can be sure that John will plunge into anything with his willingness to argue a political point with anybody anytime. He will stump the teacher and anybody else with a question with an unorthodox display of current information. We are happy to think of John as a member of the class of ' 56. 10 EDITH MARIE NEASE Edie Edith Library 1, Secretary; F.H.A. 2,3,4, Reporter 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Hockey 1. Have you seen a blinding flash lighting up the halls? Well, that is Edie on the w Home Economics; the flash is that diamond on her hand. This Home Ec. should come in har|l Edith plans to get married next year. I am sure her sweet personality will leave a vacan easily filled. y to y as not RUTH MARGARET OWEN Junior Classical League 1; Latin ' 1,2; Library 1,2,3; Basketball 1. If you see a crowd of girls sitting around, you can bet your last dollar that Ruthie is midst of them. L.H.S. will certainly miss the sweet lil girl who has won many a heart at school. We all wish her the best of everything in the future. n the e ol PAUL McNEIL PENICK Pick Pack Library 1; Science 1,2; Latin 1,2; Dramatics 2,3; Scarletter 3,4; Monogram 3,4; Football 1, 1,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4. Who just made those two points? It was Pick of course! During Pick ' s high school years he has been outstanding in both football and basketball. Pick is well known to all of us with his good personality and his telling of jokes. He is liked not only by the pupils but also by the teachers. We know Pick will succeed in whatever he undertakes to do and we all know L.H.S. will miss him. PATRICIA LOUISE PULLEN Patty Pulley Dramatics 1,2, 3, 4; Latin 1,2; Scarletter 1,2, 3, 4; Science 3; Monogram 1,3,4; Cheerleader 1,3,4, Head Cheerleader 4; Hockey 1; Basketball 1. Patty is one little girl who will always be remembered in the halls of L.H.S. If there is a job to be done, Patty is always willing— if she arrives on time. Lexington High is proud to have graduated such a fine and wonderful person. Whatever the future may hold, we wish Patty the very best of luck. 11 JUDITH ANN ROBERTS Smithe Judy Library 1,2, Secretary 2; Latin 3, President; Dramatics 3,4, Program Chairman 4. If you should enter the State any afternoon you are likely to see several members o the Senior Class. Here you will find Judy joining in the fun by rendering her famous comments, low- ever, she is also dependable, co-operative and ambitious. Judy, we wish you the best of luck with your teaching career. DORIS DENNIE SENSABAUGH Dennie Den Dramatics 1,2, 3, 4; Glee 1; Science 1,2, 3, 4, Reporter 3, Activities Chairman 4; Latin 1,2; Scarlf 3,4, Humor Editor 4; Editor of Crystal 4; Basketball 1. Crash! What was that? Don ' t worry; it ' s only Ben in the lab. You see she ' s going to be first lady (?) engineer. She, however, also has a feminine side and can often be seen at hops, etc. Dennie plans to attend Mary Washington and UVA. Much luck to you! ter HS ' s VMI JEANNE GORDON TRACY Jan Dramatics 1,2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 2, President 3; Latin 1,2,3, Vice-President 1; Glee 1,2 3,4; Scarletter 2,3,4, Feature Editor 3,4. See those bleary eyes, the dark circles, the wish-l-got-some-sleep-last-night look? Known as the poet laureate of the senior class, Jeanne takes part in most of the W L Troub plays, besides being a mainstay of the Scarletter Staff and the Dramatics Club. We know this versatile senior will go far with her many talents, and her ability to get along without any sleep. RUBY ESTELLE WRAY Secretary-Treasurer Freshman Class; Glee 1,2, 3, 4, President 3; Dramatics 3,4; Scarletter 4; Mon- ogram 4; Cheerleader 4; There ' s really no need to go into a long and tedious introduction, for one little word- talented— will sum up Ruby. Noted for being an excellent pianist, she is constantly being asked to render her services. Maybe one day when she has her first concert in Carnegie Hall, we ' ll be able to say, I knew her when ... Even if she doesn ' t attain this high goal, we ' ll still be proud of her. To one whom we wish the best in the world, we bid farewell. 12 Long Ago When The bell rang, and with fear and trembling we, the class of ' 56, entered the sacred halls of L.H.S. At that time it practically unknown for an eighth grader to associate with an upperclassman, but no matter— we were at last at high school. Even we, lowly peons that we were, were considered a class and elected as our president, Phil Hamric. The offices of vice-president and secretary-treasurer were filled by Norbert Irvine and Ruby Wray respectively. We were even allowed to have an Honor Court representative, David Eisler. The next year we really got into the swing of things. We joined clubs and Jeannette Foltz represented our class on the Cheerleading Squad. We met our first ob- stacles this year in the form of Latin and Algebra I. Our class officers were the same this year with the exception of vice-president. Martha Spencer filled this position. The next year was even better. We had gained a little more importance and could now sit on the steps with the Seniors. Our high school was half over. This year ' s officers were Phil Hamric, president; Lois Burwell, vice-president; and Martha Spencer, secretary-treasurer. We entered our Junior Year with much enthusiasm towards making money for the Junior-Senior banquet. This was also the year of Professor How Could You . Nine members of our class participated in this play. Another highlight was the Homecoming Dance. After making hundreds of leaves for decorations we solemnly vowed to cut down all the trees in Lexington. We finally had enough money for the Junior-Senior banquet. This grand affair was held at the Natural Bridge Hotel and the dance was held afterwards in the ballroom. At the end of the year we proudly elected Norbert Irvine as the president of the student body, and Eleanor Hartless was chosen secretary-treasurer. We were all now look- ing forward to our Senior year. So, here we are, Seniors at last. George Ax has led us through the year with the able assistance of James Kokolis and Martha Spencer. We ' ve changed a lot since we came to L.H.S. All the girls have cut off their long curls and braids and settled for a short sophisticated bob, and the boys worry about that casual look. What is it that we will remember most? Will it be the dances we attended with someone we can ' t remember now, the lunch time stampede, the front steps at lunch, the meeting in the State after school, the influence of certain teachers, this year when we won the district championship in football or all the friendships we have made? What ever we remember, all these things have made up our life at L.H.S. 13 _Q E in m J c H3 0 ) 00 c o 00 c % ■■■ - fl3 7 ) 0 E (0 0 o 0 - o o Q. 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The old gang has changed a little but, back together again, they soon sounded like the same old crowd. Patty Pullen, Jeannette Foltz, Edith Nease and Ruth Owen were busy telling about the peril of housework, and since you must remember how Patty loves to talk, that was quite a conversation. Carol really has her hands full. She has been appointed head librarian at the Library of Congress. Speaking of important positions, Jackie Jeffress is now editor-in- chief of the New York Times . Dennie Sensabaugh is now chief engineer of the building of a bridge across Woods Creek. Ruby Wray has made quite a success of her music career. She opened last week at the Tribrook Country Club. Jeanne Tracy wasn ' t on hand for the reunion. Just after her graduation from high school she took a tour of Europe and wasn ' t permitted to re- enter the country. Judy Roberts was very excited about the new book she has written. It ' s enti tled The Thin Man . Speaking of books, Bobby Brown has just illustrated a book— Man - In the Year 2000 . Charles Mitchell, the country ' s top philatelist, was tell- ing me about a new stamp he had designed. This stamp commemorates this year ' s foot- ball game: Lexington— 69; Buena Vista— 0. James Kokolis has opened a new restaurant in New York City, called the Dew Drop Inn. 16 Bill Bane is now working with the Schlitz Company in Milwaukee. While I was talking to Eleanor Hartless, who is now Secretary-Treasurer of The Perfect Circle Piston Ring Company, the room was filled with the squeal of brakes. We weren ' t alarmed, though, because it was only Martha Spencer arriving in her Cadillac Coupe de Ville. She soon scratched off again. She had to drive David Eisler to Richmond to deliver his speech to the Virginia Assembly. I then ran int o David Foster, who was working on combining Einstein ' s theory of rela- tivity with George Ax ' s improvements on the electron theory. With my head swimming, I left this erudite debate and proceeded to a group crowded around a boy in uniform and found that Ted Agnor had retired from the Marines at 28. Then I turned around and found Norbert Irvine, Paul Dale, Ted Davis, and Billy Edwards excitedly talking about the houses and furniture they had designed and built. Paul Penick, Mr. Basketball of 1965, and Deloris Hickman, Mrs. America of 1965, joined the group and I was crowded back into Phillip Hamric and John McClung, who were trying to figure out how many people could get into the room before we were asphyxiated. A little frightened by this, I proceeded to a group of girls consisting of Frieda Cun- ningham, Doris Bane, and Dixie Hinkle, who were dreading deciding what kind of drapes to put in the Blue Room of the White House, since they are the top Home Economic experts in the nation. Since it was now getting late, I found Bobby Camper, who had turned into a real ladies ' man, and asked him to escort me home to rest for another ten years before a class reunion. Last Will and Testament I, Carol Adams, bequeath to my brother, Tom, my ability to brown nose my way through high school. I, George Ax, bequeath my seat in the Saturday night poker sessions to John Starling, and hope that it brings him luck. I, Doris Bane, bequeath my good manners to Calvin Jenkins. I, Bobby Brown, bequeath my artistic ability to Charlie Brown to keep the good name going. I, Bobby Camper, bequeath a pack of weeds to Mary Martha McCleur and hope that she doesn ' t get choked. I, Frieda Cunningham, bequeath to my brother Tommy my height because he needs it, and to my sister Phyllis my love for basketball. I, Paul Dale, bequeath my three periods in Miss Hamilton ' s room to anyone else who can take it. I, Ted Davis, bequeath to Sheldon Barnes my place at the scoring table. I, Billy Edwards, bequeath to my brother Ronnie my desk in Miss Adair ' s bookkeep- ing class. I, Jeannette Foltz, bequeath my shoulder for crying purposes to whoever will take care of Betty Agnor next year. I, David Foster, bequeath my 60-60 vision to anyone who thinks he would like to wear glasses. I, Phillip Hamric, bequeath my ability to call signals to next year ' s quarterback. I, Eleanor Hartless, bequeath my Algebra II grades to Ronnie Edwards in hopes that he won ' t be in that class two years. I, Deloris Hickman, bequeath to Kitty Paxton, eight hours ' sleep (which I never got) each night. 18 I, Dixie Hinkle, bequeath my ability to watch television and read at the same time to Judy Brads. I, Norbert Irvine, bequeath to the baseball outfielders and any catcher, those ole willow trees, go-man-go! Catch that one! I, Jackie Jeffries, bequeath my lessons in osculation, given to certain eighth grade boys, to Bettie Wayland if she can teach the rapid progressive method. I, John McClung, bequeath nothing since I am attempting to take it all with me. I, Charles Mitchell, bequeath my brilliant mind to Jackie Johnson. I, Ruth Owen, bequeath my seat in KAT ' s room to Joanne Sensabaugh. I, Judy Roberts, bequeath my good grades, none of the bad ones, to my brother, Jimmy, who from all appearances is going to need them. I, D ' ennie Sensabaugh, bequeath to my sister my last hectic year at LHS in hopes that she have as much fun in her math classes as I have in mine. I, Martha Spencer, bequeath the honor of taking Miss Adair and Miss Hamilton to the beauty parlor. I, Ruby Wray, bequeath my naturally curly hair to Kitty Paxton in hopes that she won ' t have to get any more Toni ' s. I, Jeanne Tracy, being of unsound mind and dubious intentions, do bequeath to Bettie Wayland my ability to write voluminously at 3:00 a.m., hoping that she will either make good use of it or take it away and kill it (preferably the latter). I!) CLASSES Junior Class President . Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Martha Boyden Madeline Vest Wanda Johnson This was our class ' s first big year because of our square dance and the Junior-Senior Banquet and Dance. Now we ' re looking forward to a fabulous trip to Washington, D. C., in the spring of 1957. Betty Agnor Jimmy Dale Oscar Mabry Gloria Alphin Don Davis Frances Mays Ronnie Ayres Nancy Dooley Freddie McKemy Elaine Bane Donnie Durham Ronnie McNemar Mary Bane Ann Ewing Oscar Plogger Toby Bane Earl Fix Kurt Riegel Sheldon Barnes Sue Fleming Betty Jane Riley Martha Boyden Joyce Flint Pat Steele Malcolm Brownlee Elizabeth Goodman Morgan Tardy Ronnie Bryant Elaine Harlow Patricia Tolley Kenneth Cannon Alice Jean Hickman Tommy Troxell Howard Carter Wanda Johnson Madeline Vest Carlton Clark Billy Lackey Naydene Long Bettie Wayland Sophomore Class President . Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer John Starling Charles Brown . Sally Drake It seems only yesterday that we, the sophomore class, entered the portals of L.H.S. as the eighth grade. Now our high school careers are half over, and soon we shall be walking up to receive our diplomas. Patty Jo Adkins Ralph Arehart Marjorie Ayres Shirley Ballard Allen Brown Carl Brown Charles Brown Jerry Brown Mack Brownlee Mary Brush Bobby Carrol James Chittum William Chittum Elizabeth Clark Jane Lewis Coleman Herald Dean Judy Donald Sally Drake Ronnie Edwards Jerry Entsminger Marilyn Fauber Bill Flournoy Ruby Anne Ford Gilbert Gillespie Sylvia Green Marvin Hostetter Thomas Howard David Huffman Derby Huger Pete Ikenberry Marlene Irvine Mary Kessinger Phil Lawback Brooke Mallory Alice Neale Moger Mary Ann Neofotis Richard Nuckols Catherine Paxton Joan Pope Harry Slusser Melvin Smith John Starling William Swisher Treva Tolley Clarance Troxell Tony Maddell Peggy Whitmore Leslie Young 23 Freshman Class President . Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Norma Jean McCormick . Tom Adams Sally Foltz It was wonderful to actually be part of the high school this year. We were given the privilege of joining clubs and taking a larger part in school activities; and we are all looking forward to the next three years at L.H.S. Tom Adams Sally Foltz Mary Martha McCluer Jeannie Arehart Betty Harlow Norma McCormick Wilson Arehart Mike Harlow Donald Napier Judy Ayers Clyde Hartless Dee Riegel Roger Baroody Leon Hartless Virginia Riley Lynne Barrett Becky Hatten Dave Roberts Anne Bennetch Karlyos Hayslett Ronnie Sensabough Tommy Black Joe Higgins Willard Scott Kenneth Brown Sandra Ikenberry Edith Sorrels Joyce Camden Dannie Irvine Reid Swisher Norma Campbell Tommy Jenkins Nelson Trinkle Robert Carson Leon Johenning Dorothy Vest Nellie Clark Ann Johnson Harrington Waddell Virginia Coffey Patsy Junkin Anne Weaver Lula Crist Floyd Kay Betty Whitehurst Phyllis Cunningham Tommy Kirkpatrick Ronnie Whitmore Betty Dale Julia Lewis Mike Wilson Gail Deaver Hallie Long Carole Wright Walter Durham Nancy Mabry Shirley Martin Sam Zimmerman Eighth Grade President Bill Hinton Vice-President Frances Mallory Secretary-Treasurer Fred Steele Honor Court Representative Martha Grifith We thought we would never make it, but here we are Busy Beavers of the Eighth Grpde. We are eagerly looking forward to our Freshman year and we hope we can live up to the high standards of L.H.S. Janet Anderson Albert Crenshaw Frances Mallory Marvin Smith Mary Aynes Betty Crist Patsy Mays Ralph Smith Mary Alice Bailey Charles Cummings Chorolette Miller Jease Sorrells Betty Bane Tom Cummings Bobby Munger Alice Staton Brenda Bare Laura Dod Dennis Morgan Don Steele Lawrence Barns Tom Drake Jay Myers Fred Steele Becky Black James Dunlap Helen McHenry Marie Swisher Gertrude Blackwell Betsy Echols Barry McKemy David Teaford Judy Brads Emily Foster Lary Napier Frank Tolley Shirley Broughman Jean Foster Margaret Nease William Tolley Barbara Brown Martha Griffith Bonnie Paddett Jimmy Topping Manley Brown Tommy Hartless Barbara Phillips Betty Tyree Margaret Bryant Peggy Hickman M. O. Phillips Rosie Vest Beverly Camden Sara Hinkle Mary Faith Pusey Peyton Waddell Patsy Camden Bill Hinton Sam Rayder John Welsh Ann Carroll Sara Hotinger Winston Roberts Fred Wilhelm Robert Chittum Delton Jarvis Joyce Ruley Peggy Wills Sidney Chocklett Calvin Jenkins Jo Ann Sensabauch Lisa Coleman Jackie Johnson Edward Smith Patricia Conner John Leary Elizabeth Smith 25 reapX FOR 4 Sfif T Commercial Classes Doris Bane Ruth Owen Dixie Hinkle Ruby Wray Over a period of four years this group has taken bookkeeping, typing and shorthand— the subjects required to obtain the commercial certificate. Since the certificates are not presented at the graduation exercises, they are received by the group on the last day in class. 20 ACTIVITIES HOO H VH ' 1+A -X Dom foutat ij ' 5 rfjjpAy eP f ,r? G° [ DOWNTO fl I L RJ 0 £S (Aff£ S c °Ct_ ROC K N ROLL Executive Committee President of Student Body Vice-President of Student Body . Secretary-Treasurer of Student Body Senior Representative Junior Representative .... Sophomore Representative Freshman Representative . Eighth Grade Representative . Norbert Irvine . Billy Lackey . Eleanor Hartless George Ax . Martha Boyden John Starling Norma Jean McCormick Billy Hinton The Executive Committee has been very active, participating in various projects. The Committee pre- sented an orientation program for the eighth graders and new students, and later gave an assembly for the entire student body, briefing them on student government. The Committee has maintained an active Dance Committee, again sponsored stunt day, continued the chapel programs each Monday morning, and spearheaded the Christmas Basket Drive and the Polio Drive. A suggestion box was placed in the halls for the first time, and a short blessing was instituted at each lunch period, given by a student. Four members attended the Natural Bridge district meeting of the S. C. A., held at Lee High School in Staunton. Two members of the Committee, with three Honor Court members, attended the annual Miller and Rhodes Forum in Richmond. 28 Honor Court Faculty Advisor Chairman Secretary Sergeant-at -Arms . Senior Representatives Junior Representatives Sophomore Representative Freshman Representative . Eighth Grade Representative Miss Mary E. Hamilton Martha Spencer Macolm Brownlee Mac Brownlee David Foster, James Kokolis, Martha Spencer Macolm Brownlee, Ronnie Bryant Mac Brownlee Lynn Barrett Martha Griffith The Honor Court has taken an active part in our school activities this year. As customary an assembly was presented to acquaint the students with the Honor Council. A new activity was the planning of assem- blies presenting inspiring speakers of our town. Members were sent to the S. C. A. meeting in Staunton and the Miller and Rhoads Forum in Richmond. Library Club President . Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer . Reporter Elizabeth Goodman Billy Edwards . Judy Donald Gloria Alphin Bobby Carroll This year the Library Club has had twenty-eight very cooperative members. During Book Week, displays were made in each room. The Club was responsible for the library bulletin boards and various other duties on the library. Among the programs have been a book quiz and skits o ' n the titles of books. The social event was the Christmas party at which gifts were exchanged. Patty Jo Adkins Jane Coleman Elizabeth Goodman Judy Ayers Jimmy Dale Nancy Mabry Gloria Alphin Ted Davis Brooke Mallory Doris Bane Gail Deaver John McClung Mary Bane Judy Donald Sonny Slusser Toby Bane Sally Drake Patricia Tolley Lynne Barrett David Eisler Harrington Waddell Martha Boyden Billy Edwards Anne Weaver Bobby Carroll Marilyn Fauber Gilly Gillespie Dorothy Vest 30 Dramatics Club President . Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Program Chairman Deloris Hickman Jeannette Foltz . Kitty Paxton . Judy Roberts The Dramatics Club this year has been very active. It put up background curtains and side curtains on the stage as well as conducting bi-monthly programs enjoyed by all, and presenting its three-act play, Our Miss Brooks, in the spring. This has been a Dramatics Club that will be remembered for a time to come because of its far-reaching activities. Carol Adams Jeannie Arehart Sue Fleming Jeannette Foltz Sally Foltz Deloris Hickman Pete Ikenberry Sandra Ikenberry Patsy Junkin Floyd Kay Mary Martha McCluer Mary Ann Neofotis Kitty Paxton Patty Pullen Dee Riegel Kurt Riegel Judy Roberts Dennie Sensabaugh Jeanne Tracy Betty Whitehurst Carole Wright Ruby Wray Sammy Zimmerman 31 Sodalitas Latina President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Reporter Sponsor Anne Weaver Betty Whitehurst Dee Riegal Gail Deaver Mrs. Evelyn Law The Latin Club relived some of the exciting Roman holidays. At Thanksgiving the club had a cor- nucopia and filled it with fruits and vegetables, labeling each. A Roman cake was also made and the class enjoyed a small feast. For Christmas the club made Christmas cards with Latin greetings on them. Although Valentine ' s Day is not a Roman holiday, the club played scrabble in Latin and worked several crosswords in Latin. Tom Adams Tommy Black Robert Carson Floyd Kay Nelson Trinkle Lynne Barrett Gail Deaver Sally Foltz Sylvia Greene Sandra Ikenberry Patsy Junkin Julia Lewis Mary Martha McCluer Norma Jean McCormick Dee Riegel Anne Weaver Betty Whitehurst Carole Wright Jeannie Arehart Barbara Brown Bobby Brown Bobby Camper Ann Carroll Betsy Echols Glee Club David Foster Pete Ikenberry Jackie Jeffriess Ann Johnson Wanda Johnson Julia Lewis Barbara Phillips Ronnie Sensabaugh Elizabeth Smith Marie Swisher Jeanne Tracy Ruby Wray The Glee Club this year has planned and carried out several activities. At Christmas they sang before the pupils at Ann Smith the LHS student body, their program including, The Night Before Christmas, The Trumpet Song, We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a number of familiar carols. They also sang at the Parents ' Night Program, competed in the Glee Club contest in Staunton, and sent two representatives, David Foster and Bobby Brown, to the Glee Club Clinic in Petersburg. 33 Science Club President Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer Reporter Advisor David Foster Kurt Reigal Robert Carson Lynne Barrett Miss Elizabeth Dunlap The Science Club is made up of students interested in some phase of science either as a hobby or as a future career. Activities of the current year included a field trip to James Lees, and Sons to study their operations; movies on subjects such as Diesel engines and radio; and several electrical demonstrations. Jeannie Arehart David Eisler Julia Lewis George Ax Cabell Flournoy Dennis Morgan Lynne Barrett David Foster Bobby Munger Roger Baroody Dannie Irvine Jay Myers Becky Black Jackie Jeffriess Kurt Reigal Kenneth Brown Pete Ikenberry Dennie Sensabaugh Manley Brown Alice Ffickman Ronnie Sensabaugh Robert Carson Calvin Jenkins Nelson Trinkle Sidney Chocklett Tom Jenkins Harrington Waddell Sally Drake John Leary Tony Waddell The Chemistry Club President Phillip Hamric Secretary-Treasurer Eleanor Hartless Gloria Alphin George Ax Martha Boyden Jeanette Foltz David Foster Phillip Hamric Eleanor Hartless Jacquelin Jeffriess John McClung Ronny McNemar Kurt Riegel Dennie Sensabaugh Patricia Tolley Jeanne Tracy Bettie Wayland The Chemistry Club, Lexington High School ' s only Honor Society, is made up of students who have a B or higher average in either chemistry or physics. A ll the members belong to the Virginia Junior Acad- emy of Science and Science Clubs of America. This year we are proud to say that there are more members in the Chemistry Club than ever before at one time. Here are our hopes that these young students will make many advancements in science as they continue to work in the scientific field. 35 Le Circle Francais President Paul Penick Reporter Patty Pullen Program Committee Martha Boyden, Wanda Johnson Sheldon Barnes Morgan Tardy Marlene Irvine Charley Brown Sam Zimmerman Wanda Johnson Malcolm Brownlee Shirley Ballard Patty Pullen Ronnie Bryant Martha Boyden Judy Roberts Derby Huger Nancy Dooley Pat Steele Ronnie McNemar Sue Fleming Treva Tolley Richard Nuchols Elizabeth Goodman Mary Ann Neafotes Paul Penick Le Circle Francois, formerly known as the French Club, is composed of past and present members of Mrs. McHenry ' s French classes. These members carry on most of their club work in regular classes, following the politi- cal and economical as parts of the French life and learn- ing the historical and geographical phases of France. As an outside project the members have French pen pals, from whom they often receive very interesting let- ters. 36 President Girls’ Monogram Club Vice-President Jeannette Foltz Secretary-Treasurer . . . . Betty Agnor Martha Spencer Jackie Jeff riess Ruby Wray Patty Pullen Mary Ann Neafotis Jeannette Foltz Marliene Irvine Betty Agnor Elizabeth Goodman The Girls ' Monogram Club is composed mostly of cheerleaders with the exception of Elizabeth Goodman who received her letter in basketball her Freshman Year. 37 Boys’ Monogram Club President Phillip Hamric Vice-President Paul Penick Secretary-Treasurer Ronnie McNemar George Ax Ronnie Ayers Carl Brown Jerry Brown Malcolm Brownlee Ronnie Bryant Bill Chittum Jimmy Chittum Paul Dale Jimmy Dale Donald Davis Charley Brown Ted Davis Billy Edwards Ronnie Edwards David Eisler Jerry Entsminger Gilly Gillespie Phillip Hamric Leon Hartless Tommy Howard David Huffman Norbert Irvine James Kokolis Bill Lackey Philip Lauback Oscar Mabry Charles Mitchell Ronnie McNemar Paul Penick Oscar Plogger Melvin Smith John Starling Bill Swisher Reid Swisher Ronnie Whitmore The Boys ' Monogram Club has had a successful year. Their biggest project was buying the new electric scoreboard for basketball games. The club also ran the concession stand during the basketball season. The club had also supplied gold footballs, basketballs, and base- balls to the senior members. The club is proud to have members that have been on two championship teams, football and basketball, this year. 38 Editor-in-Chief . Managing Editor Feature Editor . Club Editor . . . . Sports Humor Editor . . Cartoonist Society Photographer . . Scarletter Staff Editorial Staff Jackie Jeffriess Bettie Wayland Jeanne Tracy Patricia Tolley Bobby Camper Dennie Sensabaugh Bobby Brown Deloris Hickman Kurt Riegel Reporters Patricia Tolley, Jeannie Arehart, Alice Neal Moger, David Foster, Wanda Johnson, Oscar Mabry, Carol Adams, Paul Penick, David Eisler, Sylvia Greene, Ann Ewing. Feature Writers Patty Pullen, Emily Foster, Helen McHenry, Becky Black, Deloris Hickman, Dennie Sensabaugh, Betty Wayland. Business Staff Business Manager Alice Neale Moger Circulation Manager Martha Spencer Exchange Manager Martha Spencer Head Typist Ruby Wray Faculty Advisor Mrs. William McHenry Ads Kenneth Brown, Ted Davis, Michael Harlow Typists Deloris Hickman, Doris Bane, Sue Fleming, Patricia Tolley. 39 Craft’s Club President David Huffman Vice-President Billy Swisher Secretary-Treasurer Phillip Hamric Tommy Adams Ralph Arehart Tommy Black Allan Brown Charlie Brown Kenneth Brown Bill Chittum Jimmy Chittum Carlton Clark Paul Dale Walter Durham Ronn ie Edwards Bobby Flint Leon Hartless Phillip Hamric Karlos Hayslett Joe Higgins Marvin Hostetter Tommy Howard David Huffman Derby Huger Danny Irvine Tommy Jenkins Leon Johenning Tommy Kirkpatrick Freddie McKemy Donald Napier Dick Nuckols Melvin Smith Billy Swisher Reid Swisher Nelson Trinkle Clarance Troxell Mike Wilson Ronnie Whitmore The Craft ' s Club of 1956, with a record enrollment, produced many individual projects, such as billfolds, food platters, and woven baskets. Since one of the gen- eral aims of this club is to keep the shop building and tools in good condition, the boys repainted the danger lines encircling the various machines and repaired tool cabinets. A new project on which the Craft ' s Club began work was an Architect ' s Scale, six feet in length, which can be used in demonstrating the use of this instrument. ■H) Future Homemakers Of America President Frances Mays Vice-President Joyce Flint Secretary Wanda Johnson Treasurer Madeline Vest Reporter Shirley Ballard Historian Betty Agnor Song Leaders Ruby Ford, Anne Johnson Advisor Mrs. Mildred HuFfman Club Mothers Mrs. Lewis Greene, Mrs. John Ewing Betty Agnor Janet Anderson Margie Ayres Shirley Ballard Elaine Bane Cordelia Bennetch Becky Black Judy Brads Joyce Camden Norma Campbell Nellie Clark Patsy Conner The Future Homemakers of America have been very busy this year completing the activities they planned in the fall. Some of the big activities which they have car- ried out are participating in the World Christmas Festi- val, collecting food and clothing for a needy family, serving civic clubs, obtaining outside speakers for civil defense and degrees of achievement, and sponsoring a Mother-Daughter banquet. For the first time the club set up a camp bank fund. Wanda Johnson Naydene Long Frances Mays Patsy Mays Betty Riley Virginia Riley Ronnie Sensabaugh Edith Sorrells Marie Swisher Madeline Vest Peggy Whitmore Peggy Wills selected new members as little sisters, and organized degree groups. The chapter sent in an article to Home- Spun Yarns, the state FHA paper. For the benefit of the school, the club showed films on civil defense. To en- courage members to go to camp, the FFA-FHA camp slides were shown. The chapter is striving to reach the goal set forth in the motto: Toward New Horizons. Betty Crist Lulu Mae Crist Frieda Cunningham Betty Dale Laura Dodd Ann Ewing Joyce Flint Ruby Ford Sylvia Greene Dixie Hinkle Anne Johnson Phyllis Cunningham 41 Cheerleaders Betty Agnor Jeannette Foltz Marlene Irvine Jackie JeFfriess Patty Pullen Mary Ann Neofotis Martha Spencer Ruby Wray This year ' s cheerleaders had the honor of leading the Scarlet Hurricane to winning the District Champion- ship in football and basketball. Jackie Jeffriess, Ruby Wray, Mary Ann Neofotis, and Marlene Irvine were elected as new cheerleaders this year. These cheerleaders were elected by the Student Body and the girl receiving the largest number of votes was accepted as head cheerleader. Patty Pullen has completed a successful year filling this position. This year could not have been as successful without the guidance given by the supervisor, Mrs. Arnold. The cheerleaders wish to thank her for her co-operation and leadership. 42 s p o R T S Baseball- 1 955 FRONT ROW: Edwards, Irvine, Huffman, McNemar, Mabry, Bane, Lackey, Hamric, Harfless, Kokolis, Entsminger. BACK ROW: Brewbaker-coach, Cannon, Howard, Brown- lee, J. Dale, Starling, Chittum, Steele, Gilles- pie, Bryant, Plogger, P. Dale. The Scarlet Hurricane had a fair season in 1955, coming out with a 7-won-and-7-lost record. The Hurri- cane lost two of its regulars, Bill Bayne and Bob Steele, at the close of the season. Lexington 8 Buchanan 6 Lexington 0 Buena Vista 7 Lexington 12 Natural Bridge 10 Lexington 19 Buchanan 10 Lexington 6 Waynesboro 13 Lexington 7 Wilson Mem. 6 Lexington 5 Central 6 Lexington 2 Natural Bridge 4 Lexington 6 R. E. Lee 4 Lexington 3 Wilson Mem. 9 Lexington 21 Central 5 Lexington 2 Buena Vista 7 Lexington 10 R. E. Lee 3 Lexington 2 Waynesboro 3 4-4 District 5 Champions FRONT ROW: Gillespie, Slusser, C. Brown, Adams, Black, Huger, Carl Brown, R. Swisher, Scott, Higgins, Howard, M. Smith. SECOND ROW: J. Chittum, Huffman, Mit- chell, J. Dale, B. Chittum, Entsminger, Ham- ric, Irvine, Kokolis, B. Edwards, Lackey, J. Brown, Bryant, Ayers, Roberts. THIRD ROW: Brewbaker-coach, Swisher, Davis, Hartless, Brownlee, Lawbach, Starling, Whitmore, Kirkpatric k, Hostetter, Clark, R. Edwards, Nuchols, Barrody, Bane. The first game of the season was a hard-fought loss to Harrisonburg, 12-7. Edwards scored Lexington ' s only touchdown on a 13-yard run. Next Lexington beat the Rockets of Natural Bridge 7-0. Hamric scored and Swisher kicked the extra point. The Hurricane walloped Central 40-0 in a field day in which Edwards, Entsminger, Chittum, and Dale scored. The second string played the last half. Lexington once again licked R. E. Lee, of Staunton, by a score of 1 9-6. In a massacre on Homecoming Day the Hurricane smothered Buchanan by 60-27. Huffman scored in a thrill- ing 99-yard run, which was only one play amid many fine ones that night. Lexington edged past Wilson Memorial of Fishers- ville 20-13. The Hurricane romped over the Giants of Waynes- boro 47-7, with Entsminger, Huffman, and Edwards scor- ing. On a freezing cold night amid the mountains of Clifton Forge, Lexington fought to a 6-6 tie with the boys in green. In a very well-played game on the part of the Lex- ington team the Hurricane ran over Buena Vista 37-12. This concluded the Hurricane ' s season, and the final re- cord became 7 won, 1 lost, and 1 tied. Lexington was the District 5 champion this season. Lexington 7 Harrionsburg 12 Lexington 7 Natural Bridge 0 Lexington 40 Central 0 Lexington 19 Staunton 6 Lexington 60 Buchanan 27 Lexington 20 Wilson 13 Lexington 47 Waynesboror 7 Lexington 6 Clifton Forge 6 Lexington 37 Buena Vista 12 45 ' ' District 5 Champions” FRONT ROW: Eisler, Mabry, Dale, Ax, Ko- Brewbaker-coach, Penick, Starling, Chittum, kolis. Lackey, Entsminger. BACK ROW: Hamric, Whitmore, Brownlee, Davis. Basketball Stuart P. Brewbaker- Coach Ted Davis Manager The Scarlet Hurricane finished this year one of the most successful seasons ever seen at Lexington High School. With a record of sixteen won and two lost, the Hurricane entered the District Five tournament and came out on top. The team traveled to Blacksburg for the state Group II tournament, but was eliminated before the finals were reached. This year is the culmination of the basketball careers of many of the team ' s first-string men. Among these are Paul Penick, Bill Chittum, Phillip Hamric. The Hurricane ' s rangy center, Bill Chittum, had a particularly successful season. During the last part of the season he averaged better than 30 points per game, and was selected for the first team in the state All-Stars competition. The Hurricane ' s veteran forward, Pick Penick, also had a fine season, and ended his year with an average of better than 15 points per game. The whole student body did a fine job in backing the team, and the school spirit this year was better than it has been for a long, long time. Withal, the Lexington High Student body and Lexington itself can be proud of one of the finest teams ever to play under the guid- ance of Coach Brewbaker. Lexington 62 Central 33 Lexington 49 Wilson 45 Lexington 70 Buena Vista 53 Lexington 65 V. S. D. B. 46 Lexington 52 Lee 60 Lexington 58 Waynesboro 41 Lexington 55 Clifton Forge 44 Lexington 69 Buchanan 24 Lexington 77 V. S. D. B. 45 Lexington 58 Natural Bridge 52 Lexington 92 Buena Vista 56 Lexington 78 Staunton 48 Lexington 57 Waynesboro 54 Lexington 86 Central 31 Lexington 89 Buchanan n34 Lexington 44 Clifton Forge 28 Lexington 46 Wilson 50 Lexington 77 Natural Bridge (Tournament) 36 Lexington 64 Buena Vista 42 Lexington 61 Waynesboro 41 46 HT 11- -|V 1 ' r ' _j , Jv -v ' ” v j F r 1 feu v ' 9 ' ) - m 4 lb 1 r i 1 1 - « ’ ” ' .. 1 WJTJ Hall Of Fame 50 MITCHELL OSEO to .sT vrc. Buii PI HUFFMAN SP£IVCEI 0I66 SF PLAPC Hoi TH JFFFfeJ: PL EMI N 6 r i Crystal Staff Sensabaugh Editor in Chief Typists Ax Business Manager Eisler Hickman Assistant Editor Foster Jeffres Sports Editor JefFres McClung Sports Editor McClung Brown Artist Penick 52 Congratulations To The Graduating Class Of 1956 JAMES LEES SONS COMPANY Blueridge Division GLASGOW VIRGINIA STANLEY WARNER’S tatf tufatrf oi iIl ill [flint Lexington SHOWING THE BETTER PICTURES FIRST Compliments of STONEWALL ROCKBRIDGE JACKSON LAUNDRY DRY CLEANERS RESTAURANT PHONE 185 or 286 111 South Main St. Lexington, Va. Compliments of W. B. HARRISON COMPANY Charles W. Barger Sons DIRECTORS OF FUNERALS Myers Hardware Company PHONE 72 LEXINGTON VIRGINIA There’s A Ford In Your Future At BAKER FORD SALES, INC. LEXINGTON’S FRIENDLY FORD DEALER PHONE 139 W. L. FOLTZ Gifts for All Occasions HAMRIC SHERIDAN JEWELERS SON, INC. All kinds of INSURANCE Diamonds Watches Phone 288 Jewelry 122 S. 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Phone 208 Phone 25 Jewelers Silver — China — Glass Hamilton — LeCoultre — Bulova Elgin And Longines Watches Durham’s Esso Station PHONE 913 ATLAS TIRES - EXPERT LUBRICATION BATTERIES AND ACCESSORIES INSURANCE OF CLOVER ALL KINDS Creamery Company Incorporated WISE AND WADDELL, INC. Milk, Pasteurized Butter Products Insure and Be Secure Phone 766 Lexington Virainia Tolley’s Swink’s HARDWARE COMPANY Ready To Wear Apparel Dry Goods Mr. Mrs. F. G. Tolley Lexington Virginia 13 S. Main St. Phone 24 Lexington, Virginia 11 East Nelson Street Phone 247 Compliments of SPENCER GENERAL TIRE CO. HARPER AND AGNOR. Headquarters for the “General Tire” INC. with dual traction Recapping and Vulcanizing FARM SUPPLIES COAL WOOD JABO’S HUGER DAVIDSON SALE CO., INC. Lexington, Va. Staunton, Va. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS With its deepest appreciation the Crystal Staff of ’56 wishes to thank: Mr. K. A. Thompson for his neverending services and support; the Lexington Rotary Club for their hard-earned dona- tions from the football and baseball concession stands; the business men of Lexington and Rockbridge County; and the students and teachers of this high school who have offered their help a nd advice.