Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Busy at work on the mural for the Unaccustomed to the snowfall, Merdad Er- Christmas Dance, Tina Bowyer and Ann fani watches the first flakes of winter Floyd paint snowflakes. descend. ee ES as e Pie « Madame Butterfly, presented by the Virginia Opera, was seen by visiting elementary students and selected choir members. As the winter season got un- derway, one of the first events was a visit by the Red Cross Blood- mobile sponsored by the Human Relations Council. Brave students lined up with rolled-up sleeves to make a donation. As the holidays neared, the Christmas Dance, sponsored by the junior class, was held, foreign language students gathered for an international carol sing, and the bands and the choir held a joint concert. Seniors ordered graduation an- nouncements and were measured for cap and gown, while college- bound juniors worried over SAT’s. Also, eighth grade elections were held during the winter. Shortly after Christmas vaca- tion, students struggled through exams and then enjoyed a few un- expected vacations due to snow. The drama department was busy with productions throughout cont. 26 chrono

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o tropical paradise island On an icy evening in mid- February, the sophomores invited all sweethearts and lonely hearts to journey to paradise. Couples arrived at eight o’clock to find the gym transformed into a tropical island complete with ocean waves and fiery sunsets. Brightly feathered birds skimmed over sandy beaches. Under a canopy of hearts, couples danced to the music of WLLL, provided by disc- jockey Bill Bender. Pictures were taken under a moonlit trellis by a native photographer. During the evening a dance con- test was held, judged by chaperon- ing teachers. Couples whirled to the music showing their best style. Enjoying the tropical island atmosphere of the gym, David Sprunt and Kelly Fallon swing to the beat of the music. Second place winners in the dance contest, Bill Moore and Cynthia Claytor display their dancing talent. Selina Lewis and Ricky Lewis cap- tured first place. Second place went to Cynthia Claytor and Bill Moore, and Sherri Holland and Paul Fogo received third place. Though many couples remained in wintry Lexington, those who traveled to the tropical paradise enjoyed an evening of dancing and music. valentine’s dance 25

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With snowflakes in the background, these numerous couples laugh and dance to the theme of “Discoblizzard.”’ Covered by snow, these hills and fields of Rockbridge County became a winter playground for many school children. winter 27