VOL. XXXX No. 3
LEXINGON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LEXINGTON, N. C.
December 21, 1962
BANDS GIVE ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
D.E. Club Members Attend District Convention
The Junior Varsity and Varsity
bands presented their annual
Christmas Concert December 13.
The program included “Study
One,” “A Christmas Festival,”
“Mr. Lucky,” “Beguine for
Flutes,’ and ‘Romeo and Juliet,”
Along with Christmas music.
The decorations were center
ed around a huge green wreath
in the center of the stage. The
girls were dressed in lovely
dresses, most of them in bright
greens and reds.
Each year the officers of the
Band meet and plan a Christmas
dance for band members and
their dates. The dance was held
December 18. The officers of the
Junior Varsity are Bobby Smith,
president; Stuart Parks, vice-
president; iNorman Hedrick,
treasurer; and Richard Shilling-
law, secretary. The varsity has
as its officers Paul Peninger,
president; Sue Hall, vice-presi
dent; Durante Griffin, treasurer;
and Tommy Williams, secretary.
Twenty-one members from the Lexington Chapter of DECA left
Senior High on Nov. 28 at 1:45 P. M. for the Northwestern District
meeting at the East Forsyth High School, near Kernersville. The
students, accompanied by their advisor, Mrs. James Ragan, and
a chaperone, Mrs. Elsie Motley, traveled in an automobile caravan.
Before the meeting began, the students enjoyed refreshments and a
social period with students from the other ten high schools in the
district ('Gray, Griffith, Southwest, South Rowan, East Rowan, North
Rowan, Boyden, Elkin, East Forsyth).
The general session was held from 3:00 to 5:00 in the school
auditorium. The primary purpose of the afternoon meeting was to
elect the 1962-63 officers. Jeanette Furr was nominated by the Lex
ington Chapter to run for Associate President. She, along with other
candidates, was screened by the nominating committee consisting of
students from each school. Tommy Meador represented Lexington on
this committee. The oTicers were then elected by the voting dele
gates. Gene Money and Bob Melton were the Lexington delegates.
In addi'tion to the election, three Lexington students entered various
co'tests. They were as follows: Gid Motley, who entered the Sales
Demonstration Contest; Jacky Byrd, Job Interview Contest; and
Janet Swicegood, Speech Contest.
At the banquet featuring a delicious turkey dinner, was served
to 360 students, coordinators, and guests. Brenda Ratcliff of Lexing
ton delivered the invocation at the banquet. The finalists of the Speech
Conest presented their speeches after which the winners of all three
contests were announced. Entertainment was provided by Mr. Clark
Billings, who acted the part of a magician. The newly elected offi
cers were installed and the meeting was adjourned. The group ar
rived in Lexington at 9:15 p.m.
On November 5, the DECA had meet bo^ plan this trip and select
candidates for state offices. Mr. Lewis Story was guest speaker
at that time.
The DE I class has recently completed a unit on banking,
inicluding a tour of Lexington State Bank and a classroom discussion
led by Mr. Dothan Reese of that bank.
The LEXHIPEP extends season’s greetings to this active group
of students and their worthy course of study.
Calendar of Events
Dec. 21—Christmas Assembly
North Davidson—there
Dec. 21-Jan- 2— Christmas Holi
days
Jan. 8—Boyden—here
Jan. 11—Burlington—there
Jan. 12—College Board
Jan. 17—Begin 2nd Semester
Jan. 18—Reynolds—here
Jan- 22—Gray—there
Jan. 25—High Point—here
Honor Society Inducts
Eleven Members
—ELAINE YATES
TRI-HI-Y CORONATION HELD IN
"WINTER WONDERLAND"
In a setting of snow covered trees and Christmas beauty the Tri-
Hi-Y Coronation was held in the auditorium on Thursday, December
6. No one knew the names of the king and queen until that afternoon.
After the princes and princesses had ascended the steps to the stage,
Mistress-of-Ceremonies Judy Mauze crowned Jimmy Snyder and
Jackie Myers king and queen of the gala event. The Junior Tri-Hi-Y
members—Susan Moore, Bebs Mann, Diane Leonard, Tennie Sink,
Betty Jo Philpott, and Kathy Brown — entertained with a Christmas
skit, “To TeU the Truth,” set at the North Pole. The members and
their escorts were as follows: Arlene Bickle and Tommy Grayson,
Martha Hardee and Spencer Crowell, Sandra Craver and Jimmy Sny
der, Jackie Myers and Lariy Beck, Libby Ferguson and Joe Horn-
buckle, Regi Williams and Ken Conrad, Carol McWhorter and Frank
Stoner, Kay Albright and Hugh Bingham, Dawn Koonts and Doug
Pritchard, Phyllis Parks and Nolan Leonard, Sue Hall and Maxey
Sanderson, Vickie Parks and Teddy Royster, Bethy Farris and Bob
Philpott, Kathleen Beck and Doug Everhai't, Dorothy Beck and John
ny Bumgarner, Barbara Mull and Ricky Rhodes, Frankie Bunting
and Larry Byrd, Tony Wike and Billy Hall, Nancy Costner nd Thomp
son Miller, Betty Jo Phillips and Robert Holcombe, Linda Kay Hege
and Jimmy Linville, Carolyn Meiere and David Siceloff, Geryl Sice-
loff and Jimmy McCutchen, Sally Bowie and Harry Goforth, Earlene
Mm-phy and Larry Evans, Tricia Berrier and Peter Steinmuller, Patsy
Cox and Woody Perrell, Linda Berrier and Carl Gray, and Carol
Michael an Pat McGinn.
The National Honor Society in
ducted eleven new members in
an assembly program on No
vember 29- The program began
as the old members, carrying
lighted candles, marched down
the aisle. Betty Sink and Jean
ette Turner then presented the
devotions, after which Tony Wike
extended the president’s wel
come, giving the society’s pur
pose and emblem. Conley Hinson
and Tricia Berrier then lighted
the candles of Scholarship and
Leadership, after which Jean
Baker, accompanied by Carolyn
Beck, sang “I Would Be True.”
The candles signifying Character
and Service were then lighted
by Maxey Sanderson and Martha
Hardee.
Finally came the long-await
ed moment when red carnations
were pinned on the unsuspecting
new members, who are as fol
lows: Michael Stokes, Joe Horn-
buckle, Winnie Zimmerman,
Geryl Siceloff, Arlene Bickle,
Harry Goforth, Peter Steinmul
ler, Karen Sue Parks, Marsha
Huntley, Carol Honeycutt, and
Libby Ferguson.
Maxey Sanderson Is
Citizen Of The Month
This month the honor of “Citi
zen of the Month” has been be
stowed upon one of the most ver
satile seniors—Maxey Sander
son. He is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. H. C. Sanderson of West
Third Avenue. Maxey’s friendly
personality and accomplishments
have won him many friends at
LSHS. He is a weiU-known fig
ure around the school because
of his participation in school
activities.
Extra - curricular activities
compose a major part of Maxey’s
free time. He is a four-year
member of the track and foot
ball teams. He is Master Coun
selor of the Order of DeMolay.
He also holds memberships in
the Honor Society, Monogram
Club, Science Club, Latin Club,
and Pep Club. His junior year
Maxey served as efficient store
keeper, and this yar he was
elected treasurer of the school.
Last summer, Maxey was a dele
gate to Boys’ State. Maxey is
a Senior Superlative, “Most
Likely to Succeed.” Maxey is an
active member of the First
Methodist Church. Maxey’s am
bition is to be a doctor.
A deserving boy with person
ality plus is this month’s high
lighted citizen. The LEXHIPEP
staff is proud to recognize him
as one of the most noteworthy
students in the LSHS student
body. Congratulations, Maxey!
FOOTBALL PLAYERS HONORED AT
ANNUAL BANQUET
Lexington Senior High’s annual football banquet, sponsored; jointly
by the Booster’s Club and the Joint Civic Club Council of Lexington,
was held again this year in the Siceloff Cafeteria on December 3.
Coach Bill Hildebrand of Wake Forest College was this year’s guest
speaker.
Coach Presnell Mull presented the lettermen members of the
squad with gold footballs after which Joe “Scoop” McCrary an
nounced the winners of special awards. Joe Hornbuckle, having the
highest scholastic average, was given a trophy donated by Costner
Jewelers. The Carolina Theater presented Ted Royster, Lexington’s
fine end, with the “Most Improved” award. The “Best Blocker”
was announced to be center Harvey Fullbright. Pahker-Miller Co.
gave this award. Lexington’s “Most Outstanding” player was given
a beautiful watch from the Jewel Box. All-State tackle Johnny Bum
garner was selected for this honor. Special guests were honored
by Alvin Philpott, President of the Boosters’ Club.
Coach Hildebrand then gave a well-prepared and very interesting
talk. He complimented Lexington for their fine support of athletics,
saying that Lexington Senior High has some of the best athletes in
the state.
Geryl Siceloff’s smiling face reveals her surprise and happiness.