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Page 2 THE LEXHIPEP November 19, 1963 PATRIOTISM AND YOU The student body’s school spirit has been high during recent football games, and cheering voices have echoed throughout the stadium. These factors are very important to a team and influ ence greatly the outcome of each game. However, THERE IS A TIME AND PLACE FOR EVERYTHING. The one time during a game that cheering is not appreciated is that time in which our country’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,’’ is being played. This moment is definitely NOT the time for cheering our team to victory, but the time for a display of reverence and re spect. Perhaps thoughtlessness is the explanation for the continued talking and giggling that goes on in the stands at this time; how ever, merely reading the words contained in this familiar song should inspire a person to have a more respectful attitude. These words have been repeated so often that they become meaningless to the person who sings them. America is known abroad for her principles of freedom. When ever “The Star-Spangled Banner’’ is played, people everywhere immediately associate it with America and her stand on freedom. As Americans, we tend to take this stand more or less for grant ed. If we would only stop and consider the price which was paid in order that we might enjoy this privilege, then surely we would be more thankful. Why not choose “freedom” as the blessing for which to give a special “thank you” during the approaching Thanks giving holidays? By so doing, a greater display of respect will be shown when the national anthem is played at any gathering of L.S.H.S. students. STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS This year the executive student council is composed of the following members: Hugh Bingham, Parliamentarian; Sherry Wil son, Vice-President; Thompson Miller, Treasurer; Dee Dee Jor dan, Secretary; Ann Lanier, Storekeeper; and Freddy Michael, Assistant Storekeeper. The student government is composed of five parts. These are the executive student council, the student council, the house of representatives, the club executive council, and the student body. Every student is a member of at least one branch of our student government. Activities of the student council vary from year to year, but basically they remain the same. Every year the council snonsors college and career nights, homecoming, parking at school, im provement of house and grounds, elections, and various other projects. This year’s students received a handbook of LSHS and its activities which was prepared by the student council. The council hopes to edit a new student directory that will contain the names of students, their addresses, and their telephone numbers. It is the wish of the council that further projects and de velopments that will benefit the students and the school can be undertaken. If there is any problem or project that you have or would like to see them take, you should make your suggestion to any student council member. Every suggestion will carefully be considered. In conclusion, I would like to urge you to support the school in every way. You can yell at games, participate in clubs, co operate in class, and buy your supplies from our fine school store. I hope you will help to make this your best year at LSHvS. Doug Pritchard, President, Student Body The L e X h i p e p PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE STUDENTS OF LEXINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL THE 1963-1964 LEXHIPEP STAFF Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Business Monager Assistant Business Manager Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editors Editor Exchange Editor Columnist—Mr. and Miss LSHS Gossip Columnist Humor Editor Club Editor —^ Elaine Yates Susan Moore Cordy Eoster Jimmy Philpott Doug Pritchard Donnie Knepper and Jack Carter Larry Young Jane Leonard Evelyn Hackney Sherry Wilson Jack Palmer Foreign Correspondent Assembly Editor Reporters Photographer Typists Advisor John McWhorter Truls Bastiansen Anne Bingham Cheryl Crover and Linda Kirkman Joe Hankins Corolyn Beck and David Siceloff Mr. David M. Holcombe LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, I have become aware of the need for more Lexhipep sub scriptions. I suggest that the Lexhipep should not be sold as a whole paper; I think it should be sold as separate sections. No one wants to pay one dollar and fifty cents for a year’s subscription and read only the gossip and humor columns. A census should be taken to find the most read sections and re duce the price of these sections because of popular demand. Gradually the section with the lowest percentage of sales should be omitted, thus reduc ing the cost of publication. Lexhipep subscriber, Gail Leonard Dear Editor, It has come to my attention and to the attention of others, I’m sure, that our school is rather cramped for space. I blame this on the freshmen, who take the good classrooms and leave the cafeteria and cold auditorium for the rest of us. A good solution to this prob lem would be to get rid of the freshmen, especially the girls, who are also taking the sopho more and junior boys. Sincerely, Brenda Farabee NOVEMBER'S CITIZEN OF THE MONTH Harvey Fulbright, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fulbright and a member of the Senior Class was chosen by the House of Representatives as Citizen of the Month. Harvey is an active member of the Order of Demolay, Mono gram Club, and Beta Club. He participates in wrestling, base ball, and football, which is his favorite sport and of which he is a co-captain. His main in terests are centered around sports. He was chosen by his class as a Senior Superlative— Most Athletic. November Citizen of the Month ANNOUNCEMENT! All clubs, homerooms, and any other organization want ing to place Christmas ads in the LEXHIPEP should come to Mr. Holcombe’s room, room 4, during 6th period. DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30 PRICE: $1.00 PER COLUMN INCH READY FOR CLASS? The two “appropriately-dressed” high school students above are waiting the bell for their first class. No doubt they have put forth great effort in the planning and preparation of their meticu lous dress. The question is, “Have these two teen-agers gone to the extreme?” A neat appearance should be the goal for which to strive in every person’s dressing habits. However, DOES a neat appearance mean skirt hems several inches above the knees, five or six bracelets dangling from one arm, or boys’ shirts hang ing carelessly outside their trousers? The fact is many times the boys’ shirts are exceedingly longer than some of the girls’ skirts!! A neat appearance should not only be the goal for those per sons who are able to afford finer clothes, but also for those peo ple who obtain their clothes on the basis of a meager income. Many people, especially those who cannot afford fine clothing, have the mistaken attitude that only a person who wears beautiful clothes can have a neat appearance. Even if a person has only one dress or one suit, he can wash this out often and keep it clean and pressed. If this action is necessary, it is no disgrace, and others will respect a person more for doing so. While persons with few clothes may go to the extreme in care less dressing, others may go to the extreme in overdressing. This action does just as much to detract from the appearance. Cannot we imagine how a sleepy-eyed teacher must feel first period in seeing some of his students who have overdressed? Why then do we question the reason why most teachers suffer from eye- strain and wear glasses?!! ? The point has been debated, and now the question is up to each person individually. Every student of LSHS must decide for himself what he can do to develop a neater appearance. Could we not better our school in applying the principles of appropriate dress and say this problem too is a need at LSHS? Driver Licensing Law Shows Legislature's Concern For Youth On Friday, November 1, an act requiring each person between 16 and 18 years of age to have drivers education before receiv ing a license went into effect. This law should be a major factor in preventing accidents caused by the immaturity and/or inexperience of the drivers. Students who might formerly have relied on parents or friends for their drivers training may now gain valauble experience through the school’s driving course. Many states refuse to grant any license until the applicant is 18 years old. North Carolina’s legislature has shown faith in its young people—faith that they will not abuse the privilege of re ceiving their licenses at an earlier age and faith that through approved training they will learn to be the good driving adults of tomorrow. Serious Thoughts —LARRY YOUNG “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.” Proverbs 22:1 In today’s hurried, sometimes scheming world, it is a fre quent temptation for a Christian’s head to be turned by money. We must learn to put less emphasis on the material things in life if we are to be accepted to the Kingdom of Heaven. Often we hear the expression, “The best things in life are free.” There is no amount of money or tangible possessions that can compare to the value of a good reputation. In St. Luke 9:25 Jesus said: “For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?” Let us take these words to heart, for they are directed to all of us.
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