Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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A Trip To Venus Modeled after the inside of an inter- galactic spaceship, the gym transport- ed students into a rock and roll galaxy. Senior Nancy Williams divulged, ‘It was a thrill a minute to ride in a con- vertible spaceship.’ Sponsored by the sophomore class, the ‘Trip to Venus” took place on February 13th at 8:00 P.M. Music was provided by Michael Rhodes, a Parry McCluer alumnus. ‘Even though he wasn’t a disc jockey, | thought the music was great,’’ assured junior Pam Zeigler. Senior Alan Bowles and freshman John Merchant preserved the memo- ries of the dance by taking pictures of the couples. The construction of the spaceship began two weeks before the scheduled take off on Saturday night. The sopho- more class sold hearts with individual messages on them to be positioned on the inside of the spaceship. Decorating chairman Trey Lowsley explained, ‘Decorating for the Valentine’s Dance was a new experience. You learn who really cares about class activities. Even though few people showed up, you still got a good feeling about the class.” “T didn't think that it would turn out as well as it did. It was a deal,’ stated sophomore Jon Mamom. Sophomore Emily Scott joked, ‘‘The best part was undecorating and hiding under the parachute when it fell.”’ Sophomore class secretary treasurer Margaret Bolen raved, “The dance turned out better than I expected. We were glad that our first dance was a success, but we're not quite ready to tackle the Prom.” Sophomore Trey Lowsley elevates him- self toa high altitude to convert the gym into a more heavenly atmosphere while decorating for the Valentine’s Dance. Sophomore Judy Lowrey places a decorative heart on the bleachers to add a little class to the dance. 24 Va lentine Dance

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Still a kid at heart, alumnus Chris Payne enjoys an afternoon of sledding. Proving that two’s company and three’s a crowd, these youngsters enjoy a day off from school. As thesun melts away the final bit of snow, a lone snowman serves as a reminder that winter is not yet at an end. A typical week-day scene during the winter as the school again is closed. Taking a plunge, eighth grader Cecil Coo- per displays his tubing skills as he descends the hill at ‘Dead Man's Hollow.” In a display of snowy lace, the bare tree is silhouetted against the background. Snowdays 23

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Decorating tables, Jon Mamon prepares for “A Trip to Venus.” While concentrating on some last minute preparations for ‘A Trip to Venus,’ sophomore Lisa Brads works diligently. Sophomore Hugh Jarrard secures a heart for the Valentine’s Dance. As Emily Scott looks on, Hugh Jarrard, | While Vickie Swisher holds the cardboard Kelly Berry and Frank Friedman adjust in place, Beth Humphries works carefully to cut streamers to the stage. the cardboard and not her finger. Valentine Dance 25