Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Wiping an errant gnat from her eye, LHS band drum major Connie Colonna takes a break on a hot, August day. Concentrating on cheers learned during summer camp, sophomore cheerleader Jennifer Jay concentrates on the business at hand. I'll follow you if you’ll follow me.” That seems to be the story as drum major Connie Colonna and band director Charles Torian lead the band through “On, Wisconsin.” Could they be discussing the switching of responsibili- ties? How about Coach Torian and Band Director Lom- bel? Would you believe ..... ? Clean as a whistle but not for long are the student lockers as they wait passively for the first day of school. Getting Ready 7

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Practice makes perfect In June, summer seems like such a great deal. Come mid-August, thoughts turn to the upcoming school year. There is so much work to be done to pre- pare for the beginning of school. The band holds its annual camp to prepare for fall per- formances. The football, girls basketball and cross country teams are hard at work in prepa- ration for their seasons. The building itself is being prepared for the arrival of over 500 students ready to learn and compare summertime notes with friends they have not seen since June. Seniors prepare for the last go-round with e: OS abi One... two... three ... four. LHS band members go through August drills under the watchful eye of Director Charles Torian. Protecting the pigskin, senior Mike Colbert steps over dummies during early football practice. 6 Getting Ready their thoughts full of the fact that they are almost finished. Juniors are a year closer to graduation. They have to worry about sponsoring the Prom. Juniors know that they have to deal with Miss Ramsey's term paper and college boards. Sophomores are glad that they are no longer the low people on the totem pole. A few sophomores are almost ready to get their driv- er’s license. The new freshman are full of anxiety. They wonder what high school is going to be like. Graduation seems light years away.

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Looking for an oasis? Seniors Donna Colbert and Jennie Elmes dress the part. 8 Dress-up Day Kim Davis, Mike VanDerveer, Jodie Henderson and Lisa Fennell are dressed to the nines as they model their own designer fashions. And you thought Boy Ge orge was outrageous. Check out these trousers. Could this be the start of a trend?