Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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A new dance? No, it is Mary Ellen Ripley and a General Motors representative in a demonstra- tion of physics principles. Ann Horner Gunn, Elise Sprunt, Leslie Minnix, and Laura Parsons listen as nominations are made for junior class officers. Karen and Carla Snider leaf through the newly-arrived Crystals as Chris Carter catches the photographer a moment too late. ERC Hon icone Une En Ce tmnme mC en lasses, clubs, and Crystals fall events 19

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Fall means the turning colors of the speeches and skits. Last year’s leaves to many people, but to stu- Crystal arrived and a signing party dents fall brings the turning of text- was held. A television was set up SO Marty Henderson fills out a form and looks book pages. After the confusion of that the signers could also watch — over material he has obtained on College Day. the first few days, which brought new LHS compete on Klassroom Kwiz. teachers, new classmates, and new’ Class officers were elected and ac- schedules, students soon got downto tivities soon got under way. The work. Many clubs had their seniors made preparations for the organizational meetings and began Homecoming Dance. Sophomore projects. The Crystal staff sponsored girls ushered at W L home football the annual magazine drive which games, while the junior girls who began with an assembly comprised of ushered at the VMI games were Indicating the direction of a symbol on the eye chart, Junior Cindy McDermott takes part in the yearly check-up. cont. Co-Editors Mary Lou Hundley and Leslie Min- nix conduct the first meeting of the Crystal staff to begin the magazine drive. 18 chrono

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Angie Smith and Susan Mead carry their enthusiam into the halls after a spirited pep rally. Student teacher Doug Neumann demonstrates the uniform and weapons used by some Revolutionary soldiers. joined by their male classmates for the first time. Sports fans kept them- selves occupied with football, girls’ basketball, cross country, and the Powderpuff game. Several pep rallies, highlighted by speakers and skits, were held to boost school spirit and to encourage students to offer their support by attending sports events. For the first time in several years, soc hops were held after three of the home football games. The cheerleaders sponsored two and one was sponsored by the SCA. College Day was held for juniors and seniors to collect information concerning various Virginia colleges and to give interested students a chance to talk to admissions representatives. Parents came to school on Open House night and attended classes in their children’s schedules. Assemblies including an ERA caravan and a con- cert by the jazz ensemble provided a break from the daily routine. Stephanie Darrell and David Gunn can sit back and rest assured that Ann Mac Cox will give the correct answer on Klassroom Kwiz. oc hops add spice 20 chrono