Lexington High School - Crystal Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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18 Mini-Mag

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In The News ‘88-89 There have been many different hings going on in the news this year. 'o start off with a new President was ‘lected — Mr. George Bush. He de- eated Michael Dukakis. In much more ragic news the USS lowa had a gun urret explode and kill forty-seven ailors. A former Lexington High ichool student was on the ship when he explosion occurred. Luckily, Jay itrong wasn’t injured when the gun »xploded. When Pan Am Flight 174 ex- yloded over the ocean more than hirty Syracuse University students vere killed. Colonel Oliver North was sonvicted on three counts and the »ther eleven charges against him were jropped. In sports San Francisco won the super Bowl, the Los Angeles Lakers von back to back NBA Championships, ind the Los Angeles Dodgers won the Norld Series. Closer to home the Scar- et Hurricane Varsity Football Team won the Group A State Championship. nclosing it is safe to say that there has een some good news and some bad 1ews. The same is true here at LHS. The ‘reshmen have had a long year and yave another three in front of them. rhe seniors on the other hand have Natched the year fly by and are looking ‘orward to next year in college or on che job. | — Chris Porterfield Jay Strong was on the USS lowa when the gun After winning the Presidency, President Bush turret exploded. Fortunately, he came back to and his wife Barbara and Olympic Gymnast Peter us in great shape. Vidmar ride in the Inaugural Parade. Mini-Mag 17

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Ever Been FICKIe? Since life is a series of changes, i should come as no surprise that ory changes have taken place during this past year. What teenagers like one week, they probably won't like the next. But that’s oKay, isn't it? After all, nasn’'t everyone been a little fickle at one time or another? The changes that have shown up in this Survey are the results of the world that exists beyond the walls of Lexing- ton High School — the Real World. Itisa world that, ironically, repeats itself quite often. Take Southern Rock for example. Back in the 1970's, Lynyrd Skynyrd was one of the biggest bands in the country, and today they're just aS popular as ever. A lot of fads, like Jolt, fizzle out, while an old original, like Pepsi, makes a comeback. Strangely, most heroes of the past still seem to be very popular. James Dean is a symbol of rebellion and the “live fast, die young” theory for a lot of kids today. Jim Morrison, a poet rock star who died in 1971, is still an impor- tant figure in the lives of many young adults. And neither man has to be alive to get recognition for his accomplish- ments. Another occurrence that often shakes our seemingly stable lives is the arrival of new faces on the national scene. Sinead O’Connor a thoroughly modern songstress from England, made a big impact on people this past year, not only with her howling style of singing, but also with her outrageous appearance. And who can forget the first time they heard ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine” by those bad boys of rock 'n roll, Guns N’ Roses, creep out of their stereo speakers? Their lives were changed forever. Someone (Jim Morrison) once said “Each day is a drive thru history.” That drive changes our lives whether we want it to or not. Anyway, keep these things in mind while you’re on your trip: (1) what’s in today could be out tomorrow; (2) what's in today will probably be in again in a few years; and (3) always respect everyone's indi- viduality. (This Survey was only a random one and therefore may not speak for ev- eryone; my apologies.) — Bobbie Jo Clawson This bulletin board between Ms. Ramsey's and Mr. Stinespring’s rooms expressed a feeling that most LHS students shared after the Hurricane won the state championship. Todd Swink plays a game at the new “IN” hangout, Fast Lanes. Only recentty this year have the dreaded Walkmans been allowed here at LHS, and Anthony Merchant seems to be enjoying this new freedom as he is lost in the music. Mini-Mag 19