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THE LEXHIPEP
December 20, 1963
HUGH BINGHAM SELECTED AS
CITIZEN OF THE MONTH
Hugh Bingham, Parlemen'tarian of Lexington Senior High, was
elected “Citizen of the Month”, by the House of Representatives.
Hugh is the son of Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Bingham, Jr., and is an
active member of the First Baptist Church.
In the early fall Hugh was chosen by the senior class as “Most
Likely to Succeed.” His valuable leadership and ability has been
contributed to various clubs and student organizations. He is pres
ently a member of the Beta Club, treasurer of the Monogram Club,
a member of Lexicon staff. Master Counselor of the Order of De-
Molay, and Vice-President of the Senior Class.
Hugh has also made quite a name for himself in sport also.
Hugh was co-captain of the football team this past season, mak
ing the All Conference, All State, and Shrine Bowl teams, and
chosen by his team as the “Most Valuable Player.”
eriou^
—LARRY YOUNG
“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I
bring you good tidings lof great joy, which shall be to
all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a
Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
St. Luke 2:10-11
Jesus Christ, Son of God and son of man, came into a world
that expected Him but was not prepared for His coming. Most of
the people went about their business, too busy to notice. But His
coming was the most significant event of all time. His presence
is felt in every facet of human life as we trust and depend upon
His guidance in our world. Christmas will always be the time of
expectancy and hope. Centuries and their progress can never take
away from the everlasting enchantment and miracle of the Christ
mas story.
Prayer: Our Father in Heaven, our hearts are filled with the
joy of the Christmas season. May the Prince of Peace be so close
to us during these Christmas days that we may radiate the peace
and kindness and concern and hope that Jesus has given* to the
world. May we learn to live in peace and love with one another.
In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
The Lexhipe
PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE STUDENTS
OF LEXINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
THE 1963-1964 LEXHIPEP STAFF
Editor-in-Chief
Assistant Editor
Business Manager
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 Easter
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 Craver and Linda Kirkman
Joe Hankins
Corolyn Beck and David Siceloff
Mr. David M. Holcombe
Library-Libs
By JULIE LINDSEY
Dooemiber 23’rd is a hectic day
for every'cne, but have you ever
thiought olf hoiw busy it is for
Santa Claus? He must have ready
all the presents for all the good
boys and girls of Lexinigton Sen-
io'r High Slchiel. Olf ciourse, all
want candy, feed clethes, and
many other goodies, but books
alsO‘ are listed among the “toip
ten.” A very, very short story
oonjcerning this matter is related
here for ycur entertainiment!
‘Twas two nights before Christ
mas and ol’ Saint Nick was in
a dither. He had lost some of
hiis presents and couldn’t find
them anywhere. Alice in Wonder
land was missing, along with
Youngblood Hawk and Sister Car
rie. Loma Doone couldn’t be
found—jshe must be hiding with
Jane Eyre and Ben Hur. AH oif
Santa’s baokslfor-gifts were miss
ing ! Desiree and Camille were
nowhere to be found on Main
Street. Santa didn’t know where
to start looking for Old Yeller,
The Leopord or The Yearling,
exC'ept at the Animal Farm. All
his elves were looking, also, but
the books were nowhere to be
seen.
Santa could Ithink only of the
Little Women and Little Men who
would be disappointed because
they W0‘Uldn’t get the presents
they had asked for. One in Room
22 had asked for The President’s
Lady and a boy in Room 8 had
requested April Morning. Then
there was Mr. Holooimlbe who
wished so much for books on the
American Constitution, and Mrs.
Lewis who had begged for all
the new American novels! Santa
was disturbed about all the boys
and girls, and especially so
albout the teaehers, who wouldn’t
get their Chrisltmias wishes.
When Mrs. Claus walked in and
saw the way her husiband look
ed (sad, and so' unlike himself)
sihe turned around and went into
her kitchen and fixed Santa a
snaok. As he munched a mouth
ful Of cake, he explained to Mrs.
Claus the reason for his sadness.
To his astonishment. Mrs. Claus
jut laughed aloud! As soon as
she could control her laughter,
Mrs. Claus asked iher husband
if he really didn’t know where
the missing bcoiks could be founds
Hearing his negative reply, she
took him by the arm and 1^ him
to the television set. On the
screen he saw to his amazement
and great relief, the library stu
dent assistants'at'Lexingfon Sen
ior High School busy at work
with Mrs. Sink and Mrs. Fry, try
ing desperately to get the books
processed, cataloged, all in time
for Christmas! Santa sighed a
great sigh of relief and smiled
a merry, broad smile. Every
thing was ready noiw for Christ
mas!
Our story has entertained you,
perhaps, but it is intended to
inform you, also. Your school li
brary has many, many of the
brand new books, as well as the
old favorites. The librarians and
the library, student, assistants'
hope that you will use them and
enj^oy them. In a sense, then,
these books can be called our
Ohristmias presents to you!
And, of course, all of us wish
all of you, as a famous book said,
“MEHUY CHRilSTIMAS TO AiLL!”
In memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th
President of the United States
The life of America’s great leader, John Fitzgerald Kennedy,
was abruptly brought to an end on the fateful day of November
22, 1963. For some unknown reason, time erased this man from
the lives of the American people. His physical presence is no long
er seen, yet John Fitzgerald Kennedy still lives, for how can a
person die when his presence lingers in the hearts of people every
where? The American people even now turn to one another and
ask—“Why?” How could this act of violence occur in “the land
of the. free?”—the land to which John F. Kennedy had given un
selfishly in order that freedom and peace prevail. The people
listen; the people wait; the people do not understand. Perhaps
understanding is not the thing for which the American people
should now strive. Though John Fitzgerald Kennedy is gone, he
leaves behind, entrusted to the American people, his highest goals
of peace and freedom which can be fulfilled by them alone. The
fulfillment of these goals would enable an everlasting monument
to be erected as a tribute to him and the things for which he stood.
Through these goals John Fitzgerald Kennedy lives still, and will
continue to live as long as the freedom-loving people everywhere
strive to uphold the principles of peace for which he gave his life.
“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can
do for your country.” —J.F.K.