Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Stunned at a pep rally, Gary Blackwell can't believe that his mother could kiss like that! Homecoming Queen Donna Bryant and alumnus Brett Hamric enjoy a quiet moment at the dance. Despite a shortened Homecoming week, students were optimistic and school spirit was evident. Pep Squad members hung colorful signs support- ing the athletic teams in the halls. Prac- ticing diligently, the football team pre- pared for the big game on Friday. The traditional dress-up days boosted school morale. On Wednesday, Punk Rock and Clash Day, spirited students wore out- landish costumes. With their outra- geous outfits, both senior Hollie Lows- ley and Kiss look-alike sophomore Marty Graves received tickets to Friday night's game. Crowding into the gym that night, students viewed the Home- coming movie, ‘The Mystery of the Wax Museum,’’ which was sponsored by the Pep Squad. Girls in full flowing skirts, bobby socks, and displaying an abundance of red lipstick combed the halls in search of the oil-slicked hair and the rugged leather jackets of the boys on Thursday, SO's Day. Seniors, bobby-socked Kim Jacque and duck-tailed Ronnie Can- field, were the costumed winners of the day. School spirit reached a climax on Fri- day, Red and White Day. Students came to school decked out with red and white painted faces and matching outtits. Twelve seniors dressed as sheiks 14 Homecoming to show their school and class spirit. The AFS Cl ub distributed red, white, pink, yellow, and blue carnations to students during first period. With seniors on the floor and under- classmen in the bleachers, the spirit at the first pep rally of the year was exhila- rating. The cheerleaders entertained the student body with a kissing contest. Blindfolded varsity football players, seniors Gary Blackwell and Jeff Smiley, juniors Tony Randolph and Troy Roane, sophomore Jon Mamon, and freshman David Swisher were to try to guess which of the cheerleaders had kissed them. Meanwhile their mothers were escorted into the gym and each kissed her son. Not knowing which of the cheerleaders kissed him, tri-captain Gary Blackwell joked, “I don’t care who kissed me as long as it wasn't Coach Casper.’ Sophomore Jon Ma- mon fell exhausted to the floor after he received a kiss from his mother. After the teachers enthusiastically gave their cheer, it was announced that the sen- iors had won class competition. Coach Bob Casper encouraged more school spirit and support for the football teams as he introduced the var- sity players. The junior varsity football team, junior varsity and varsity girls’ basketball teams, and the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams were intro- ‘Down Home’ Coming duced by their respective coaches. Capturing the spotlight during half- time at the Homecoming game against William Byrd, senior Donna Bryant, es- corted by senior Skipper Staton, was crowned the 1981 Homecoming Queen. With expressions of delight, Donna affirmed, “It was a wonderful feeling. ’ Senior Denise Mull, escorted by senior Rob Meador, was named Maid-of-Honor. The Queen’s Court consisted of seniors Holly Buckhalt and Kathy McElroy, junior Jamie Mays and Missy McDaniel, sophomores Kelly Berry and Judy Lowery, freshmen Janie Osborne and Carolyn Rife, and eighth grader Janet Johnson. After winning the Homecoming game on Friday night, the mood of the Homecoming Dance was nothing but festive. Senior Nancy Williams present- ed the Homecoming Court. The Home- coming Queen, Donna Bryant, was es- corted by football tri-captains Garfield Lewis and Gary Blackwell, while the third tri-captain, Jeff Smiley, escorted Maid-of-Honor, Denise Mull. Spon- sored by the Senior Class the theme of the dance was “Endless Summer” and the Down Home Band provided the music. Senior class president, Todd McCullough said, “I am grateful to all those who helped and it was their hard work that made the dance a success.”

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Celebrate Me Home The Plasmatic’s new star? Her attire sug- gests it but tenth grader Emily Scott is merely displaying her school spirit on Punk Rock Day. The suspense of the week is ended when Mr Glen Stark crowns Homecoming Queen Donna Bryant. Maid-of-Honor Denise Mull, her escort Rob Meador, and senior representative Kathy McElroy join in the thrill of the moment. Traveling incognito, junior Kitty Contreras adds a touch of class to her 50’s Day costume. Tres Sheik! Rob Huffman, one of many seniors who demonstrated class spirit by ‘‘sheiking out’ fixes his head piece during class. Strutting down the hall, sophomore Trey Lowsley seems to be getting into the groove of 50's Day. Homecoming 13

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Friends, Joyce Bryant and Betsy Hellmuth, congratulate Donna Bryant who was just crowned Homecoming Queen. Senior Ronnie Canfield finds re-living the 50's to be a “gas” At the dance Saturday night Maid-of-Honor Denise Mull and her escort, senior football tri- captain Jeff Smiley are presented to their ‘‘sub- jects”. Holly Buckhalt stares curiously during sen- ior English at the beautiful hair of punk rocker Hollie Lowsley. Homecoming 15