Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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TRESS ge ; After a junior defender has captured her flag, senior Terry Reeves slows to a trot. Equipped with umbrella hats and short skirts, junior cheerleaders Jeff Knudson and Greg Wilkerson decide upon the next chant. During half-time a group of senior girls gather on the hill to heed the advice of coaches Jonathan Scott and Doug Wright. 20 chrono

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On election day, Mrs. Nellie Knick, the registrar, comes over to register Mr. David Andes. In the early fall months the heat still per- sisted, making the water fountains the most visited place in school. ing party was held in the cafeteria. The drama department brought honor to the school and to Lex- ington as its production of Thorton Wilder’s play Childhood won the Virginia state competition in Rich- mond and advanced to the Southeastern competition in March in Atlanta, Georgia. The play was performed for the local public after the signing party. fall 19

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Junior and senior girls met in a battle of Powderpuff pros in late November. Despite the fact that rain had cancelled many practices and postponed the game twice, the female football players were ready for action as they rallied on the field. Though there were no senior cheerleaders, the junior boys dis- played both their legs and their spirit in short skirts. A scoreless first half proved the teams to be equally matched. Ten- sion mounted during the third quarter as the seniors approached the junior goal line. Receiving a quick handoff from quarterback Watching the fast-paced action, junior Cindy Weeks expresses her glee at the success of one of her teammates’ play. Reaching eagerly toward the flag of Shelia Brown, junior Nancy Lowery hopes to bring a quick end to a senior run. Escaping the reach of seniors Cheryl Clark and Shanon Kchols, Judy Pleasants makes a long run resulting in a junior touchdown. Cheryl Clark, senior Sara Leech burst through the junior line and charged into the endzone. The two- point conversion attempt failed. The juniors tied the score in the fourth quarter with a long run by Judy Pleasants after a handoff from quarterback Macy Brittigan. Their two-point conversion at- tempt also failed, leaving the final score a 6-6 tie. Coaches for both teams were junior and senior football players. Ms. Liz Ramsey announced the players and added color to the ac- tion on the field. Ms. June Mays and Mr. Ed Kihm acted as referees. powderpuff 21