Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Heading a cluster of students gathered together for a World Geography class are Mark Mitchell and Anne Sauder. Sociology students discover communal life as they rap, hold hands and hum with members from the Buffalo Creek com- mune. The Youth ' s got the vote and they know it. Bruce Rabun and Denny Swink cast their ballots in the 1972 National Elections. Unconventional learning — preparing an African Dinner no textbook could des- cribe. World Geography was never like this. 15

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brighten history With pencil in hand, Shelley Diamond, is intently writing classwork on her paper, or is she doodling? Perplexed by questions posed, students raise their hands in hopes to attract Mrs. Hays and find the answers. Speakers The History Depart- ment stayed busy as ever with a long list of visiting speakers. The U.S. Gov ' t, and American Studies classes both staged political debates in the fall. U.S. Gov- ernment also took a trip to the polls. Registration was held and a mock election occurred with Nixon the overall winner. Current events in all classes are stressed. All the teachers are strong on audio-visual aids and some are known to be map fiends. In world geography, students entered projects in the Va. Geography Contest. Lee Nichols scored a third in state. African ban- quets and Chinese dinners were staged to illustrate cultural units. Students with world travel exper- ience, including Diane Gupton, Terry David- son, Karen Hite and Mary Buchanan sup- plement the social studies program list of speakers. Community resource people are frequently used to speak on varied topics. i 1 i

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On mind expansion day in English 12 we f ind Linda Rhodenizer and Stevie Fifer swinging partners. Working intently on homework not done, Charlie Miller and Jackie Riley concen- trate with pencil in hand. In a new experience — Journalism, Mary Ellen Doss, Perry Machares and Mrs. Squires listen to a guest speaker on year- books. 16