1 First Basketball Game Dec. 4 School Holidays Nov. 22 & 23 VOL. XXXX LEXINGON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LEXINGTON, N. C. Nov. 9, 1962 LAST GAME; GRAY IS CHALLENGER LS.H.S. Sends 4 Delegates To N.C.S.C.C. A.F.S. Finalists Are Announced The Lexington Chapter of the American Field Service has chosen the following finalists in the 1964 America’s Abroad pro gram: Judy Barber, Connie Beck, Bebs Mann, and Eddie Zimmerman. The nominees were selected from an original list of twenty-one applicants. Ten stu dents were interviewed by the local screening committee froin the Lexington Chapter of the American Field Service. These four students were named final ists for outstanding personalities, achievements in scholarship, and activity in varous school pro grams. Names of the nominees will be forwarded to New York City for review before the America’s Abroad committee of the APS. The American Field Service will make final selections of students throughout America to visit some foreign country this summer as part of an international foreign exchange student program. The Joint Civic Club Council of Lex ington has made provisions to pay the expenses of one stu dent’s visit to a foreign country. Competition for final selections is expected to be keen. MR. ANDREWS CELEBRATES SILVER ANNIVERSARY IN LEXINGTON The year 1963 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Mr. L. E. Andrews as head of the Lexington City Schools Adminis tration. As city superintendent he has endeared himself to in numerable students and associ ates. Mr. Andrews came to Lexing ton from Bertie County in 1938. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest Col lege and continued to achieve the Master of Arts Degree at Oolumbiia University. He resides at 208 Chestnut Street with his wife and two sons. Since Mr. Andrews took over the supervision of the Lexington schools, much progress has been made. The school system has grown tremendausly as the need for schools has increased. Mr. Andrews has seen the constructiou of a senior high school, Eanes School, Pickett School, South Lexington Elementary, and Dunbar High School among the many building projects. As the numbers of schools and students have increased, the number of teachers has increased also. Todiay Mr. Andrews has under his direction eleven schools, 5,178 students, and 194 teachers. Although his job requires endless time and effort, Mr. Andrews is always ready and willing to take part in outside school activities. He is an ardent supporter of L.S.H.S. athletics. His genuine interest in our school is exemplified by his presence at our numerous ac tivities. The LEXHIPEP extends their congratulations to Mr. An drews on his silver anniversary in Lexington as Superintendent of Lexington City Schools. By SHERRY WLLSON On Sunday, October 14, 1962, the Student Council of LSHS sent Thompson Miller, Sherry Wilson, Peter Steinmuller, Doug Pritch ard, and Mrs. Hussey to the 36th annual North Carolina Student Council Congress held at Myers Park High School in Charlotte. The delegates met at Myers Park to register and meet their host families. After getting sit uated and becoming acquainted with the families, the delegates returned to Myers Park High School for a snack supper and the First General Session. At this session we were introduced to the general theme which was “REACH.” A presentation of the state student council officers fol lowed and keynote address ended the session. The delegates retired to their homes, eagerly await ing the first full day of the Con gress. Monday, October 15, marked the first full day of the Con gress. The delegates were quite busy attending meetings all morning and afternoon. That evening they were honor ed by .j banquet and dance. The banquet was coinph ce Vvith gift bottles of cologne and keychains. The Rivieras, a great dance band, played for the dance. Af ter the dance, all retired for the night. Tuesday marked the end of the Congress which closed with a friendship circle and the sing ing of “Auld Lang Syne.” The Congress proved most beneficial and it is hoped that the incorpo rated ideas can be carried out and helpful to everyone. The Cuban Lesson At last the United States has openly admjjtted that Russia has been breathing down our necks with missle bases in Cuba. We have stood up to a serious threat to our lives and our pres tige. President Kennedy has led the United States to meet the challenge. There is a personal lesson to be derived from this national one. If something is wrong, correct it. If something needs improvement, improve it. It is up to us — stu dents, citizens, human beings. Things do not take care of them selves while we ignore them. By facing a problem and meeting it head on, we will treat it fairly and solve the problem intelle- gently. History is full of crises and de cisions of wise leaders in remedying them,. However, never before has nuclear war been the ultimate outcome. Decisions to meet a threat such as this are much more difficult than small everyday decisions* Neverthe less, the Cuban problem has been met honestly. Surely we can strive to meet our petty prob lems and hardships honestly, too. —The Editor Bumgarner Chosen October Citizen Of The A/lonth By BETTY SINK The House of Representatives has elected Johnny Bumgarner as “Citizen of the Month” for October. Johnny is the son of Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Bumgarner of 1521 Winston Road. Johnny is a noted athlete and a popular student at LSHS. He is a real asset to the Senior Class of ’63. Johnny is an important mem ber of the football, basketball, and baseball teams. He belongs to Science Clubs I and H, Span ish ..iubs 1 and H, and the Pep Club, He is Sargeant-at-A^ms of the Monogram Club. Johnny was secretary of the Junior Class last year. This year he has been elected a Senior Superlative — “Friendliest.” He attends Erlanger Baptist Church. The LEXHIPEP staff and .ill the students of LSHS want to congratulate Johnny upon receiv ing the honor of Citizen of the Month, an honor which he rich ly deserved. We wish Johnny the best of luck in future years. We are sure that Johnny’s fine per sonality will enable him to at tain great success in life. Winston-Salem Gray meets the Yellow Jackets tonight at Phil- pott Stadium for the last foot ball game of the season. The Lexington team, which has had a much improved record over last season, will be at full strength for this conference match. Coach Pres Mull seemed opto- mistic about the game when talking to the staff reporters. The beam, after last week’s tie with the strong Page Pirates, are de termined to gain a conference victory at tonight’s contest. Game time is eight o’clock, and Mr. Harold Bowen will broadcast a play-iby-play descrip tion on radio station WBUY. The Lexington Senior High band will present a special program under the direction of Mr. Linwood Pittman. Concession stands are operated by the Junior Class of LSHS. The Teen Council of the YMCA has planned an open house at the “Y” following the game. As is customary, these open houses will continue after Friday night basketball games. The 1962 football season has been an exciting one for Yellow Jacket boosters. Throughout the season, school s’^i’'it and good srortsmanship ha-'e 1''p i kpv;r, Tl'll-'^iru lotop'’ ^ , be' held on December o, ^/hen the coaches and players will be duly honored. FOUR GIRLS WILL REPRESENT L.S.H.S. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Nov. 9—Gray (here) Nov. 20—P,T.A. Nov. 22-23—Thanksgiving Holidays Dec. 1—College Board Dec. 3—Football Banquet Dec.. 4—1st Basketball game! Myers Park (here) Dec. 6—Tri-Hi-Y Coronation Dec. 7—Central (there) Dec. 13—Band Concert The Senior Class, having made their selections on one complete ballot, have selected four lucky girls to represent LSHS in var ious events. The following girls were elected: Carrousel Princess, Tricia Berrier; Piedmont Festi val, Nancy Costner; Armistice .Day Queen, Carolyn Meiere; and Christmas Queen, Sue Hall. The girls’ parents respectively are: Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Ber rier, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Costner, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Meiere, and Mr and Mrs. Ed Hal The LEXHIPEP expresses their congratulations to these girls. As representatives of Lexington Sen ior High School, these girls are sure to make the school proud of them. Follow these contests closely and support the four queens. ANNOUNCEMENT! All clubs, homerooms, and any other organ ization wanting to place Christmas ads in t h e Lexhipep must come to Mr. Holcombe's room, room 15, during 6th period. DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30 PRICE: $1.00 PER COLUMN INCH

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