Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Both the city pool and the country club were filled with students try- ing to cool off. One was lucky to find a ride to either Twin Falls or Goshen. Mountain Laurels by the journalism class was pub- lished. Sally Lanford, Susan McKemy, Steve Yeakel and Richard Carter attended Girls ' and Boys ' State June 17th-23rd. Students wanting extra money found various jobs at pools, in stores or as guides. Yearbook, Cheerleader and other camps were invaded. Band and football practice were held in the summer. Many students took trips to the beach or elsewhere. The West Virginia Fair attracted many. “Bailing Hay , by Margaret Leech, depicts With her shoulders back and hair combed the whole haying process which many LHS Leigh Hoyt poses for her Senior Portrait students participate in during the summer. by Mr. Barter on August 11th. Summer Events 11

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School closes early as high 90 ' s heat School opened again late in Aug- ust for the 1973-1974 year. Many clubs started welcoming new members in many ways. Reflec- tions and the Scarletter had con- tests for flags and literary works. Sophomores started money- making projects early, selling T-shirts and ushering at VMI home games. Juniors ordered class rings, and red-and-black parking stickers appeared. Pictures were taken for honor cards and a skit by the Crystal staff started the very successful Magazine Drive. And the heat . . . ! Many teachers brought fans to survive the 90° weather. This bulletin board greeted new, old and transfer students to LHS. It was put up by the SCA officers. Leaving school after the first day eighth graders express opinions of LHS to each other. The usual clutter in the Guidance office at the ' commencing of school includes Scooter Pleasants and janet Dunlap. First Days 13 wave boils the area