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THE LEXHIPEP
March 1, 1963
Education With Entertainment Open Forum
On Tuesday afternoon, February 5, the students of Lexington
Senior High School were entertained with an educational program
consisting of excerpts from three Shakespearian plays presented by
the company of Theater in Education. The group came to North
Carolina through the efforts of the State Department of Public In
struction in Raleigh. Practically aU of the English teachers in the
school gave the students a good analysis of the three plays—ROMEO
AND JULIET, JULIUS CAESAR, and TWELFTH NIGHT; therefore,
the program was educational to begin with.
The six players did a really profesional job in their presentation.
Staging was excellent with lighting, costuming, and setting. Colorful
costumes against the dark backdrops proved to be an effective com
bination. Central lighting and staging brought out the characters.
Especially good was the staging in TWELFTH NIG'HT, in which
the scenes were changed by simply turning the curtains around. All
in all, the audience was captivated by the acting, particularly the
heavy’ parts in JULIUS CAESAR. Even if the acting had been bad
and the knowledge of the plays small, the entertainment value of
the program would have been great.
Remarks from visitors to L.S.H.S. on the day of the performance
show that they were quite impressed. We are proud that we had
the privilege of enjoying this hakSespearian program, with its ed
ucational and entertainment values, and are pleased that it will
return next year.
SERIOUS THOUGHTS
—TALMADGE HINKLE
But I say to you, do not swear at all, either by
heaven, for it is the throne of God, or by the earth,
for it is His footstool. Matthew 5:33.
“It’s true; I swear it is”; “cross my heart”; “on my honor.”
One hears these expressions every day. Why do we use them? Prob
ably a person expects to be dou!bted if he rnakes a simple state
ment, so he uses these expressions to be convincing. We are afraid
our hearers will not believe what we say unless we swear to its
truth. People who are true and honest do not need these oats. When
a person has a good character, he will find that his words are
believed even though he does not take an oath.
0 God, keep us loyal and true in our friendships so that those
who know us may trust our every word. Help us to mean what we
say, and may others find us dependable in all our doings. Amen.
A Good Year
As the 1962-63 basketball season closes, we think of quite a few
things. This year there has been more enthusiasm than ever before:
this year there has been more to be enthusiastic about. Our Yellow
Jackets have been right in there all the way, playing their very
best, and that is a tough match for any opponent. We have had
some bad breaks, but such occurances are expected in any athletic
activity. Nevertheless, the happy memories outshine the unhappy
ones.
Students have chartered buses to most of the out-of-town ball
games, something that has not been done very often until this
year. We have had the privilege of sock bops in _ our gym and
open houses at the “Y”. We have had special nights, such as
“Class Night” and El Serape Night.” The cheerleaders have made
a tremendous effort in promoting school spirit and good sportsmanship.
We can only hope that next year will be just as great as this
year has certainly been. Who could ask for more?
The Lexhipep
PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE STUDENTS
OF LEXINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
THE 1962-1963 LEXHIPEP STAFF
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF TONY WIKE
MARTHA HARDEE
TALMADGE HINKLE
SUSAN MOORE
PAT MeGINN
DOUG PRITCHARD
NANCY COSTNER
LARRY YOUNG
CORDY EASTER
ASSISTANT EDITOR
LITERARY EDITOR
ASSISTANT LITERARY EDITOR
SPORTS EDITOR
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
COLUMNIST
SCHOOL NEWS EDITOR
BUSINESS MANAGER _
ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER
PHOTOGRAPHER
ASS'T. PHOTOGRAPHER
TYPISTS
JIMMY SNYDER
LOUIE COX
__ JOE HANKINS
EXCHANGE EDITOR
advisor
BETTY SINK and PAUL CANADY
ELAINE YATES
MR. Dw M. HOLCOMBE
Dear Editor,
'Although tension is keen over
the existing world condition, it
seems to me that the students of
our fair school could take hold
'of themselves.
There is nothing more provok
ing than for a person to step up
to the store and hurriedly “spit”
out the old familiar phrase “Gim
me a pencil.”
Politely we ask, “Two or
three?”
“One!”
“Sorry, we don’t sell number
ones. Would you like a number
two or three?”
This happens regularly in the
course of working in the store.
When the students ask for a
pencil, a number two or three,
as the case may be, they are so
wrapped up in their own personal
lead in the world crisis that they
fail to notice our impatience.
This is an appeal to the stu
dents to make it easier on us in
the store by asking for a num
ber two or three instead of just
a plain pencil. We want to worry
about the problems, too.
Sincerely,
John McWhorter
Assistant Storekeeper
Dear Editor,
A suggestion should be made
about our conduct when our na
tional anthem is played. It seems
like the students of Lexington
Senior High School have no re
spect for our country when they
talk out loud, laugh, and act like
two-year-olds when our flag is
shown and the anthem played. Can
we ignore the fact that our coun
try now facing world situations
bravely and truly with courage
unavailed, is not one to be
proud of and respected? If so.
why not show it and show peo
ple that we can act mature to
show we care for our country,
and we are proud of it?
Thank you,
Cheryl Craver
Dear Editor,
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednes
day were free of tests. Thursday
rolled around with only one test
to do. Then came Friday! What
a Friday it was! Four tests had
to be taken in one day! My poor,
exasperated brain couldn’t take
it.
I am sorry to say this is a
common situation around our
school. What can we do? I have
three suggestions which are the
following: divide the tests into
subject divisions, divide them by
class periods, and, finally, give
no tests at all.
Sincerely,
Jean Yarbrough
Note: I agree with you, Jean, but
I find some consolation in the
thought that when I have to take
only one test, the teacher has to
grade often up to one hundred
and fifty!
The Editor
LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS
by Dick Bibler
And, [Mr. Keep, you’re to drive the chaperone’s car. Now
we’re all to meet at the third grove 52 miles south on Rocky Road.
PAT McGIN
ELECTED CITIZEN
OF THE MONTH
Pat McGinn has been elected February’s Citizen of the Month.
This is quite an honor, and Pat is a fine example of this award.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Max McGinn and is a member of
Eflanger Baptist Church.
Pat is a welUkno'wn senior and he has made many achievements
during his four years at LSBS. He is a member of the football,
basketball, and baseball teams. Not only has Pat participated in
sports, but he is also in the Monogram and Beta Clubs. Pat is a
Senior Superlative, “Most Dependable,” and he is currently the
Sports Editor of the LEXHIPEP.
Pat’s plans for the future include entering Wake Forest College
next fall to study la\v or the coaching field.
Pat McGinn well deserves this title of Citizen of the Month. He
is noted for his sincerity, friendUness, and co-operative nature. The
LEXHIPEP staff along with other students congratulate Pat and
wis.h him continued success and good luck in the years to come.
CANNIBAL QUEEN
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Martha Craig, the owner of the Craig House—Martha Hardee
Daisy Mae Comfort, a young colored maid^Vikki Davenport
Lucious Long, a young colored porter—Larry Beck
Bruce Clyde, a young newspaper editor—Doug Everhart
Eugenia Sherwood, a drama coach—Carol Roberson
Julia Boyd, who owns the Gazette
Brenda Day, Bruce’s pretty fiancee—Dawn Koonts
Professor Cornelius Kent, a wealthy eccentric—Franklin Green
Mildred Wade, in love with the Professor’s nephew—Nancy Costner
Allen Kent, the Professor’s nephew—Dobbin Callahan
Mary Fremont, the Professor’s niece—JCarolyn Meiere
Robert Fremont, Mary’s young husiband—Ricky Rhodes
Ju-Ju, the Cannibal Queen^arol McWhorter