Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Shivering in the cold winter air, Kathy Ruley, Deborah Potter, and Jo Ann Tucker wait for the bell to call them back to class after a fire drill, Filling up boxes with food and toys, Robert Glenn, alumna Mary Lou Hundley, and Susan Rip- ley help prepare Christmas baskets. The traditional ‘‘Cannon Ball Cupid’? deco- rates the VMI campus on Valentine’s Day. oo Se ay = 3 4 WETS . ” ae me ae winter 23

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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.

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Enjoying the sights and sounds of lover's lane, Dean Hall, Chris Knudson, and Mike Steele exam- ine the candle, while Donna Hollar gazes at the dance floor. Dancing to the music of David Lee Michaels are Angie Mutispaugh, Deborah Potter, David Wil- helm, and John Fix. Jennifer Nuckols and Billy Newbolt dance the night away at “Lovers Lane,” while Judy Lowery and Rob Brittigan look on. 24 valentine’s dance