Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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140 homecoming Bedecked with striped socks, scarves, and ribbons, soph- omore Susi Herrick displays her winning outfit on Leg Day. Lisa Bane, escorted by Clinton Rhodenizer, bursts into tears as Mr. Stark crowns her 1980 Homecoming Queen during the halftime show. Tony Randolph, a winner on Punk Rock-Clash Day, poses for the camera with his guitar and headphones. Striking a seductive pose in her first place Punk Rock- Clash Day costume is eighth grader Sue Fallon. Eleventh grader Con Burch perches atop the bannister outfitted in her winning Kiddie Day ensemble.

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Reminiscing about their week at Virginia Girls’ State are delegates Lisa Bane, Donnie Delaney, and Lisa Davis. (top left) Posing for the photographers are the 1980 del- egates to Virginia Boys’ State: Stanley Lewis, Lee Glenn and Charlie Lauck. (middle) Grinning over a problem in the SAT book are Guidance Counselor Ed Kihm and the 1980 Gov- ernor’s School participant Glenn Skutt. (left) summer 9

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Thunder, Jackles and lears A flurry of activities highlighted Homecoming Week. The cheerleaders sold red, white and pink carnations. All of the classes rushed through last-min- ute preparations for their floats. Every morning, streaks of paint in the water fountains were evidence of the sen- iors’ late-night dance decorating. Un- derclassmen picture-taking interrupt- ed classes and wore down teachers’ nerves. Pep Squad members franti cally tried to find enough convertibles for the parade. Football players prac- ticed diligently for the important game. And, the traditional dress-up days helped boost school spirit and morale. Monday, Kiddies’ Day, brought out diapers, bottles, and dolls. Con Burch received the prize, a ticket to the Homecoming game. Tuesday was Leg and Hat Day. Stu- dents pulled their favorite hats out of their closets and decorated their legs with crazy socks, bows, ribbons, and other odds and ends. The winner was Susie Herrick. Punk Rock and Clash Day was Wednesday. This was the day for Kiss, Rushing for a short gain, Bowman Ware crashes through the Lord Botetourt line. Blondie and anything that clashed. Sue Fallon and Tony Randolph were the wacky winners. Wednesday night the Pep Squad sponsored a bonfire and pep rally. This was followed by the Pep Squad’s Homecoming Movie, Night Watch, starring Elizabeth Taylor. Thursday, the traditional 50’s Day, saw the appearance of Fonzie and other greasers, along with bobby socks, ponytails, poodle skirts, and scarves. The judges selected Jamie Mays as the winner. School spirit reached a peak on Fri- day, Red and White Day, and students clad in the LHS colors filled the halls. Laura Smith and Timmy McCormick were the winners. AFS members boost- ed spirit by delivering carnations first period. A new student from Lynchburg, eighth grader Sarah Sessoms, ob- served that Homecoming Week “showed good school spirit.”’ Around 6:00 P.M. a noisy, excited crowd congregated at the firehouse for the annual parade. Dark clouds gathered in the sky, and rain began to fall almost as soon as the parade start- ed. In spite of the downpour, the band continued to play, and students marched behind their floats, cheering enthusiastically. The rain stopped, however, by 8:00, and the game began. But a muddy field hampered the Hurricane team, and Lord Botetourt won 12-6. At halftime the results of the float competition were announced. The ju- niors won third place, the 8th grade received the $15 second prize, and the sophomores won the $25 first prize. The Homecoming Queen, Lisa Bane, the Maid of Honor, Donnie Delaney, and the Queen’s Court were present- ed at halftime. The representatives were seniors Mary Gearing and Sara Peebles, juniors Carrie Fallon and Cheryl Painter, sophomores Jamie Mays and Tammy Merchant, freshmen Amy Carter and Judy Lowery, and eighth grader Elizabeth Edgar. “|! was really surprised,’’ reported Amy. ‘| was really scared | woul d trip and fall on my face.” Lisa described her experience this way: “They didn’t tell us who won. If was a complete surprise. | didn’t know at all. It was real- ly an honor to be chosen.” homecoming 11