Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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the West Germany team placed second. AFS sponsored a “Pretty Legs contest complete with a presen- tation of the legs of all the contes- tants. Par Olssen received the most votes and won the “Pretty Legs” title. The drama department presented three one-act plays, one of which won the Valley District competition. In a first period assembly, the gym- nastics team displayed their skills to the school as a preview of their public performance. Winter ended with a change of personnel as assistant prin- cipal Mr. Ralph Marchioni left to take a job in Indiana. Math teacher Mr. Glen Stark took over the ad- ministrative position and Mrs. Helen Bynum was hired as the new math instructor. Keeping in perfect step, the Scarlet Hurricane Marching Band paces down Main Street in the Christmas parade. Although the winter’s snow and ice did their share of destruction, they also formed beautiful scenes such as this. Recording the LHS radio show, Byron Welsh and Leanne Farrar cover all aspects of school life. winter 29

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Although many winter school days were cancelled due to frequent statewide snowstorms, there were many activities to occupy students’ time while school was in session. While the junior class prepared for the Christmas dance held on Decem- ber 10, the drama department was working on their production, Night of January 16, which was held at the Rockbridge County Court House. To the delight of many students, first semester exams had to be cancelled due to the prolonged snow-vacation. Instead of exams, many teachers gave six-weeks tests. With February came cupids and hearts as the sophomore class sponsored the Valentine’s dance. Six seniors and one junior traveled to Broadway to participate in the mock U.N. debates. The United States team was judged as best delegation (first place) and 28 chrono In one of the lighter moments of the school day, these juniors and seniors demonstrate that Coke does indeed add life. As cold weather no longer allows the pleasure of eating outside, Jill Johnstone and others move indoors for lunch.

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The scene is the gym of Lexington High School. The large room is decorated with cupids and hearts. When the curtain rises, it is eight o'clock on a chilly February evening. The cast consists of about 150 cou- ples dancing to the music of Foxx. Hearts are on fire, or so the theme in- dicates. Fade in on the center of the gym. A dance contest is in progress. Audrey Poindexter and Vernon Lewis bump their way to a first place finish in the dance contest. With hearts in the background, eighth graders Holly Buckhalt and Matt Elms dance the night away. No, this is not a script for a play. It is the scene of the annual Valentine’s Dance sponsored by the sophomore class. Early in the evening, the first part of the dance contest was held, with many couples trying their luck. Later, six couples were chosen as finalists. Shortly the students and teachers who had been chosen as judges, came to a decision. The winners were: Ist place, Audrey Poindexter and Vernon Lewis; 2nd place, Katie Huntley and David Wilson; and 3rd place, Selina Lewis and Lonnie Car- ter. These couples received prizes donated by local businesses. and cupids set the scene 30 chrono