Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Freshman Kay Floyd, alias Pipi Longstock- ing, enjoys her lunch in the cafeteria on Spook and Clash Day. A master of disguise, senior Cordell Sensa- baugh lurks through the halls unrecognized for most of Spook and Clash Day. Homecoming Kickoff Seniors kicked off Homecoming Week with the nominations for Home- coming Queen. Jennifer Batty, Rhonda Camden, Holly Clark, Kim Hatcher, Andrea LaRue, Jamie Mays, Yvonne McCormack, Missy McDaniel, Tammy Merchant, Ami Settle, Nita Styles, and Theresa Zybko were nominated for queen. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday were dress-up days. On Wednesday, Spook and Clash Day, senior Cordell Sensabaugh and freshman Kay Floyd received tickets to the Homecoming movie as rewards for their exceptional costumes. The Homecoming movie, “Tales from the Crypt,’ prompted sen- ior Jacqui Letrud to laugh, “I didn’t think the movie was that scary, but it was funny. One of the funniest parts was when a dead man’s hand was flop- ping around his head.” Fifties’ Day, Thursday, was repre- sented by bobby socks and greasy hair. Senior Timmy McCormick and fresh- man Elizabeth Knapp had the costumes most reminiscent of the Fifties’ era. Their prizes for having the best outfits were tickets to the Homecoming foot- ball game. On Red and White Day, Friday, stu- dents were encouraged to show their spirit by wearing the school colors. Senior Kathy Ruley and eighth-grader Stacy Graves showed the most school spirit and in return received tickets to 12 homecoming week the Homecoming football game. After the student body voted for the Homecoming queen, Mr. Glen Stark announced that Kim Hatcher and Ami Settle had received the majority of the votes and that the queen would be an- nounced during half-time at the foot- ball game. Each class voted for class representa- tives to the Homecoming court. The court consisted of seniors Tammy Mer- chant and Andrea LaRue, juniors Kelly Berry and Sue Vess, sophomores Caro- lyn Rife and Janice Judy, freshmen Tonya Hall and Wanda Floyd, and eighth-grader Diane Zybko. During half-time at the Lexington- William Byrd football game on Friday night, the Homecoming court was pre- sented and the queen was announced. Kim Hatcher, escorted by student body president Rob Brittigan, was crowned queen. Ami Settle, escorted by senior class president Fred Larsen, was named maid-of-honor. Kim, who was very excited about the honor said, “'It was a shock; I wish it hadn't ended so soon, but the excitement will continue always.” Rob, Kim's escort, said, “You should have seen her face when they announced her name, | thought she was going to faint.’ Freshman repre- sentative Tonya Hall enthusiastically stated, “It was fun and I enjoyed doing ibe Senior Timmy McCormick displays the costume that helped him win the prize for Fifties’ Day.

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Dd Lee Drew provides popular tunes that keep the people dancing. Looking forward to a night filled with fun at the Homecoming dance, junior Mark Farrish and alumna Dawn Sensabaugh embark upon their evening ‘‘vacation.” ey (gs YS. The cafeteria provides a quiet place for sophomore Mary Curtis Mead, senior Gary King, and alumnus Ronnie Stevens to enjoy each oth- er’s company. Freshman Tim Harrison and eighth grader Caroline Cook boogie the night away. homecoming dance 11

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Holding her hand in support, Rob Britti- gan watches the expression of disbelief cross Kim Hatcher's face as she is crowned Home- coming Queen by Principal Glen Stark. Even teachers have school spirit, as English teacher Ms. Mary Lou Williams demonstrates by dressing up for Spook and Clash Day. IEE: 48328 She's not trying to set a new fashion trend, freshman Elizabeth Knapp is merely decking out for Spook and Clash Day, as fellow freshman Jill Conner ponders her outlandish combination. a tessty,? homecoming week 13