Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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The drama department suc- cessfully went about the task of enter- taining the public as they presented fall, winter and spring productions. The county courthouse was the setting for “Night of January 16,” a murder trial written by Ayn Rand. Drama sponsor and director Denny Clark and student director Vicky Entsminger had a mostly inexperi- enced cast to work with as they slowly prepared for the first performance. Chip Phillips played the prosecuting attorney and Pam Grose was the at- torney for the defense. An unusual aspect of the play concerned the selection of the jury. The members were chosen from the audience each night before the start of the play and their decision determined the ending of the play. Three one-act plays were per- formed by the drama club in late February. “Two Fools Who Gained a Measure of Wisdom” by Tim Kelly was the story of a newlywed couple (Chip Phillips and Anne Coulling) visiting an eccentric aunt (Cindy McDermott) while on their honey- moon. “Goodbye to the clown” centered around a nine-year old girl (Vicky Entsminger) who has an imaginary clown friend (David Wilson) whom she constantly blames for her bad behavior. She is forced to face reality and gives up the clown. “The Happy Journey’’ by Thornton Wilder dealt with a family car excursion and the situations they encountered. The pantomine play won first place in the district competi- tion and advanced to regionals. Jenny Taylor won the Best Actress ti- tle at district. The drama club and the music department combined to present “All-American,” based on a book by Productions entertain public. 24 chrono Chip Phillips and Cindy McDermott carefully apply their make-up before a performance of “Two Fools Who Gained a Measure of Wisdom.” As the clown (David Wilson) entertains Peggy (Vicky Entsminger), she tries to pay attention to her principal (Fred Freidman) in “Goodbye to the Clown”.

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fh Keeping up with the national trend of role-reversing, LHS again held the annual Junior-Senior Powderpuff game. After two weeks of afternoon practices that were often canceled due to rain, the girls donned jerseys minus the pads, while boys in the classes of 78 and ’79 were given the opportunity to show off their legs in cheerleading skirts. Both teams were coached by football players from their respective classes. Seniors first got on the scoreboard when Sharon Pearson darted across the goal line for a touchdown. The conversion at- tempt was unsuccessful, making the half time score 6-0. Interceptions and fumbles marked the second half as both teams neared the goal line several times. In the fourth quarter, Pearson broke through the junior line once more to insure a 12-0 senior victory. Seniors held their vic- tory celebration at the Pizzeria, while the juniors treated their coaches to a steak dinner at Bonanza. Determination is written on the face of Barbara Williams, but she is quickly apprehended by junior Kim Waldeck. Rosa Mason leads the offensive line as Susie Grist keeps an eye on the quarterback during a senior practice. powderpuff 23

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Elizabeth, the college dean (Katie Huntley) greets Professor Fodorski of Hungary (Chip Phillips) upon his arrival in America in “All- American”. Larry Regan (David Wilson) pleads with Karen Andre (Paige McThenia) not to testify as the attorneys (Chip Phillips and Pam Grose) look on. comedian Mel Brooks. When Stanislaus Fodorski (Chip Phillips), a Hungarian professor arrives at the Southern Baptist Institute of Technology, the football college ob- serves a radical change. The musical involved many LHS students new to drama productions as several aspiring actors and ac- tresses made their first stage ap- pearance in minor roles or as chorus members. As they prepare to make a trip, Ma Kirby (Jenny Taylor) scolds her son (Mike McNeese) in “The Happy Journey.” plays 25