Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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What? The summer of 81's over al- ready? These words were among many expressed by students while school was creeping closer and closer. The thought of no more lounging around the pool, traveling to new and different places, and going to bed at night not having to worry about unfinished homework was depressing to some, yet pleasing to others. For many students the summer consisted of interesting and memorable activities which they were eager to share with others. Several students were selected to re- present the school in special programs. Summer for seniors Dorothy Goehring and Caroline Edmunds meant no time off from their education. They attended the Governor's School for the Gifted at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. “It was a great experience; | really learned a lot,’’ Dorothy said with a grin on her face. Seniors Lynn Ja- mison, Dana Snider and Denise Mull spent a week in June at Girls State at Longwood College, while seniors Chris John, Todd McCullough, and Skipper Staton attended Boys State at Lynchburg College. “I really enjoyed it,” remarked Chris, ‘I learned a lot about Virginia government.” Senior Penny Paul was chosen among one hundred people to partici- pate in the Model Executive Govern- ment Conference in Richmond. She was stationed at the John Marshall Ho- tel and attended meetings at the Gen- eral Assembly Building. “It was a privi- lege to go and learn about the execu- tive government as well as making new friends. There were some really cute guys there! ’ Penny exclaimed. Many students participated in pro- grams and camps to improve their skills in fields that interested them. Senior Mark Bowsher, along with others plan- ning on playing basketball in the win- ter, went to a basketball camp held at Virginia Military Institute for one week. Mark said, “It was a good experience because there was a lot of competi- tion.’’ For freshmen Janie Osborne, Ja- nice Judy, Amy Carter, and eighth grader Laurie Lamont, there was a lot of twisting and tumbling during the summer. They attended the Interna- tional Gymnastics camp in Strouds- burg, Pennsylvania. Coach Bob Casper held a football camp during the first week of August at school. Most of the students who wanted to play varsity and junior varsity football in the fall showed up for it. About the same time senior Katherine Sessoms, and juniors Fred Larsen and Steve Glenn took part in an athletic Training camp at Wash- Endless Summer ington and Lee. Several students at- tended the lacrosse camp held at W L at the end of July. Members of the band marched in the treacherous sun at band camp held at school in late August. Sophomore Lisa Loudermilk commented, “It was a lot of hard work; it was hot, but pretty fun.” Seniors Nancy Williams, Penny Paul, Lynne Jamison, and Katherine Sessoms participated in a yearbook camp held at Roanoke College along with seven- ty-five other students. It was mainly to learn basic fundamentals of yearbook journalism. Lynne said, ‘The camp was a great help. Putting together the year- book is a lot harder than | thought it was going to be.” Nancy adds, “The camp really made us enthusiastic about having a good yearbook.” Although these activities took up much of the summer most students found time to bum around, and do the normal summer things. When the first day of school rolled around the major- ity of the students seemed happy to return so they could renew old friend- ships and pursue new ones. Summer 11

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Members of the band gather around the di- rector, Mr. Charles Torian, to receive the day’s marching orders. Taking a break at summer football camp juniors Chris Greene, Todd Smith, Cordell Sen- sabaugh, Robert Glenn, and senior Edwin John- son listen to Coach Casper’s lecture. ¥ Senior Katherine Sessoms learns the art of taping from trainers Fred Larsen and Steve Amy Carter rehearses the band’s opening half- Glenn. time number ‘Pictures of Spain’’, at band camp. Enduring the long and hot days, sophomore 10 Summer

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Disguising her golden locks under a fiftyish wig, senior LaVerne Smith bears an amazing re- semblance to her T.V. namesake. Feathers plucked from Big Bird add to the wild outfit worn by freshman Ani Marshall on Clash Day. Combining their artistic talents, seniors Ann Fritchman and Denise Mull prepare a mural for the Homecoming Dance. 12 Homecoming