Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Mean and Tough!!! When the freshmen girls challenged the sophomore girls in a game of softball, little did they know what they were up against. On April 13, 1984 the great show down occur- red. Three days leading up to the game were filled with practices and spirit chants in the halls. The freshmen gave it their best shot, but the sophomores were just too hot to handle. They defeated the freshmen girls 12-10. The sophomores had their en- thusiastic cheerleaders to lead their class and team to victory. Although it was a rainy day, the weather did not dampen the spirit and enthusiasm at all. Sophomore Tonya Hall awaits a pitch to her liking in the freshmen-sophomore softball game. Sophomore “Chug” Nowlin attempts to put one “‘right down the ole alley.” Sophomore cheerleaders on route to a Mr. Leonhard steps in between innings to give ioarse voice, show their strong support of freshman Cindy Martin a few tips. ‘heir classmates. Intermural 27

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26 We’re Rowdie. On the morning of the annual powder puff game, tension mounted as echoes of cheers and chants could be heard in the halls. More people than expected came out to cheer on junior and senior girls. The juniors, having practiced, were one step ahead of the seniors, who “‘sportily’’ accepted defeat. In the first quarter the juniors made a touchdown, but that was only the beginning . . . The seniors weren't left disgraced, as many deserved tackles were accomplished. Too bad the seniors had to walk away defeated, but the junior girls had bet- ter keep practicing for next years game! Senior Lori Canfield prepares at her house for the big day, Powder Puff. Senior Margaret Bolen admires Senior Frank Friedman’s cheerleading outfit. POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL MEMBERS — Front Row: Lynn Alexander, Ellen Dudley, Lori Jones, Amanda Badgett, Emily Scott, Stephanie Shorter, Kelly Berry, Cheryl Hostet- ter, Brenda Henderson, Sarah Sessoms. Mid- die Row: Stacey Potter, Christie Paxton, Amy Irvine, Alexia Pantaze, Vicki Swisher, Liz Lewis, Karen Hostetter, Susan Imeson. Back Intermural Row: Teresa Rhodenizer, Janie Osborne, Amy Carter, Sherry Farrow, Beth Humphries, Jenny Leadbetter, Cheryl Sherburne, Brenda Miller, Lisa Troxell, Ani Marshall, Donna Colbert, Melissa McCall, LaVelle Paine, Chris Fritch- man, Bridget Cooper, Norma Sweet, Lynn Cooper. The senior Powder Puff cheerleaders prac- tice one of their many stunts before the big game.

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28 Europe Tracy Long, Jenny Elmes, and Ani Marshall’ “wine and dine’ with their new friends at a sidewalk cafe. It’s a busy shopping day in Brussels, as peo- ple scurry from one place to another. Bon Voyage! When Spring break rolled around, everyone was off to the beach or to the country, and even Europe! A small group of LHS students plus a group of students from RHS and NBHS became world travelers over spring break. Those were Ani Mar- shall, Jenny Elmes, Tracy Long, Mark Rough, Janice Judy, Susan Phillips, Laura Sisler, and Dirhan Mistry. The plane took off from Washington’s Dulles airport and six hours later landed in the lovely city of Brussels in Belguim. The group stayed one night in Belgium, touring the city by motorcoach and then moved on to Paris, France. The students spent five wonderful days there sightseeing, wining and dining, and catching the exciting night life of Paris. Among some of the sights in- cluded in the tour were the Eiffe Tower, the Louvre Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Latin Quarte: and the Sacré Coeur, a beautifu church. Then, it was ‘‘all aboard”’ for Lon don. The group traveled on a fer: ryboat across the English Channel té London and spent three exciting days in London, catching mort beautiful sights including St. Paul’: Cathedral and Buckingham Palace The changing of the guard was one o the most interesting experiences o the tour. They also enjoyed the an cient art of the British museum. Traveling abroad was quite ai adventure. All the night life, sigh seeing, and people helped make th trip exciting and fun, even the rides i the subways!