Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Beneath candy canes dangling from the ceil- ing. Andy Shaffer and Anne Coulling dance to the music of WREL disc jockeys Jay Corn and Yo- Yo Roane. Entering ‘‘Candy Cane Castle”’ are senior Cal- vin Walker and sophomore Elaine Wills. Dancing to the music of d.j.’s Jay Corn and Yo- Yo Roane, senior Cindy Tolley and junior Gary Blackwell show off the outfits which won them the title of “best-dressed couple.” christmas dance 21

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Tinsel, twists and Saint Nick Beneath striped candy canes that hung from the parachutes, students danced to the music of WREL disc jockeys Jay Corn and Yo-Yo Roane at the junior-soponsored Christmas Dance, “Candy Cane Castle.”’ A jolly Santa Claus, alias junior Edwin Johnson, wandered around a huge decorated Christmas tree as he greeted students and displayed his dance moves. The disc jockeys sponsored several contests, which were judged by the dee-jays and student applause. Soph- omores Chris Greene and Jamie Mays won the dance contest; seniors John Baker and Mary Shaffer won first prize in the twist contest, while the runners- up were sophomores Robert Glenn and Theresa Zybko. Junior Gary Black- well and senior Cindy Tolley won the best-dressed contest. Eighth-graders Tal McThenia and Cheryl Sherburne won the prize for being the youngest couple at the dance. Tal remarked that he was very sur- prised, because “| thought there were a lot of eighth-graders there.’’ Mary summed up the twist contest by say- ing, “It was wild!’’ The juniors felt the dance went very well, and vice-presi- dent Chris John said, “We thought it was pretty successful, one of the most successful Christmas dances we’‘ve been to. If was good preparation for the Prom.” 20 christmas dance ee ay soe st get a Fi fj haart ries = ON el IT eT ET TE EE I I TT I x ry ao a Gye ke kes te ee } ants ehied Juniors Holly Lowsley and Ronnie Canfield move to the beat of the junior-sponsored ““Can- — dy Cane Castle.”’ eg ewe

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22 winter — — es “Sophomore tock, sophomore roll!” Cheering sfortheif class, the tenth-graders chant and clap™ dufinhg.a morning pep rally. “St, v legen 5 a : ;. A” kee a ae baad (Srades and Parades As December arrived and winter set in, students involved themselves in cold-weather activities. Sports, mon- ey-making projects, and other events occupied students’ time throughout the winter months. During the winter, several changes took place in the athletic program. The new basketball coaches, Mr. Chick Crawford and Mr. Paul Leon- hard, led the varsity team through the best season in years. Mr. Dave Melton took over the jayvee team, while Mr. Ralph Moore directed the newly-formed eighth-grade squad. Ms. Barbara Stenzel organized the first-ever girls’ volleyball team; Mr. Barney Adams returned to coach in- door track. Ms. June Mays’ gymnas- tics squad won its first regional trophy. The approach of Christmas meant a variety of money-making activities. The juniors sponsored the Christmas dance with the theme ‘Candy-Cane Castle.’ For the first time the SCA en- tered a float in the Lexington Christ- mas Parade. Entitled “Christmas for Children in a Big Way,” the float was the product of many hours of work featuring a variety of toys and Sherry Farrow dressed as a clown. SCA president Alison Wilhelm commented, “We worked hard, but we didn’t win.” The sophomore and junior classes, HERO Club, Drama Club, Art Club, and the cheerleaders sold a va- riety of Christmas gifts to raise mon- ey. Other December events included the annual Latin banquet and the showing of the movie All the Presi- dent’s Men to the juniors and seniors. Meanwhile seniors rushed to finish ap- plications before college deadlines. The music program was also busy during the winter. The band and choir presented their annual Christmas concert to both the public and the student body. One of the few seniors in the band, Julie Hotinger, felt the concert had gone well, largely be- cause of Mr. Torian. “We all like hima lot,” she commented. Forty-seven students were selected to All -Coun- ty band. Ronnie Canfield, Beth Harris, Maria Hunsicker, Lisa Mahood, Anth- ony Wallace, and Rebecca Whitney were chosen for All-Regional band, and Lisa and Rebecca were nomin- ated for All-State. Selected for All- Regional chorus were Rob Brittigan, Christa Carter, Kim Daniels, Margaret Furgerson, Anthony Wallace, and Laura Woods. Anthony also made All- State Choir, and Laura was an alter- nate. The arrival of 1984 meant new ac- tivities and opportunities at the dawn of a decade. After Christmas vaca- tion, students returned to school for first-semester exams. The sopho- mores sponsored the Valentine’s Dance, “‘Lover’s Lane.’ The forensics team traveled to regional compefti- tion, where Liza Davis, Russell Hughes, and Penny Paul qualified for the state meet. As warm weather approached and winter activities ended, it was clear that spring was just around the corner. Students began to look for- ward to Prom, graduation, and the other activities of the new season.