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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1944

Page

7

Handley High wins district meet with 49 points

Handley High School dominates the April 27 district meet with 49 points, sweeping field events led by Hamman and Lake and top finishes from Hoover, Levi, and Crim. In literary events at Lexington High, Handley earned first in prose and poetry with Janet Lovett, Carroll Morrow, and Betty Ann Hendrie, while Courtney Fauver and Richard Brown were runner ups in public speaking. The team will represent the district at the state meet in Charlottesville May 12–13, joined by the debate squad after district victory.

Handley Our Eeenie Hammanist Taylor Lake Shot Hamman Crim Cochran Spaid Hoover Powell Charles Robinson Winchester Harrisonburg Waynesboro Clifton Forge Covington Lexington Charlotesville

Handley Junior Classical League recognizes senior charted members

Before the assembly, Mrs. Peery announces honorees who have earned keys marking their status as Charted Members of the Handley Chapter of the Junior Classical League. Seniors receiving keys include Margaret Ann Cammer Courtney Fauver Betty J LaFollette Betty Redfern and Charles

Ieee Heya Handley Chapter The Junior Classical League Margaret Ann Cammer Courtney Fauver Betty J. LaFollette Betty Redfern Charles

Frances Shiley and Pavey Lupton Shine in Handlian Roles

Frances Shiley enters tenth grade at Miller School and will graduate with a general commercial diploma. Pavey Lupton, Handlian editor in chief and student leader, plans college and reconstruction work after graduation. Regina Shine, nicknamed Sunshine, participates in General Organization Latin Choir Handlian staff and trims a route to Roanoke after graduation.

Frances Shiley Frances Shirley Frances Miller School Pavey Lupton Iarely Pavey Handley Handlian Glee Club Pen and Ruth Regina Shine Regina Roanoke

Victory Contestants Introduced In Assembly

Students introduce candidates for queen and attendants in the Victory Contest. Final report set for June second. Voters buy stamps worth votes to support favorites. Anchors Aweigh echoes as four local youths enlist at Camp Peary to join Sea Bee training.

Queen Nancy Sand Ann Buckley Evelyn Preston Nina Ruckmah Helen Blosser Nell Chrisman Nora Chrisman Barbara Darlington Ann Copensaver Katherine Grant Ais Brown Nee and Bonds Uncle Sam Eddie Hartley Hank Lewis Frank Kalafat Joe Cather, Jr Sea Bee Camp Peary

Ramblings and School Happenings Echo in Community Notes

The column recaps junior and senior activities including victories and local events. It mentions Margaret A Cammer’s trip to New York and a sunburn, a busy two weeks at the hospital with Boosters and Girls Scouts aiding, Latin keys awarded by Mrs. Peery, Aspacia’s return after an operation, Judy’s growth, and the upcoming 1944 Handiian issue.

Poplar Victory Peettves Margaret New York Hartwell Slayden Buck Yost Charles Stuart Eeie Cooper Sam Rhodes Freddie Crisman Keith Ritter Red Baker Charles Zuckerman Jack Jones Daniel Doyle Bill Massey Bill Hendrie Budie Babb Judy Skip” Snider

Victory Pageant earns praise from students

Alice Amos calls the pageant marvelous and essential to her graduation, while Richard Brown supports it as a good idea and a promise of continued Apple Blossom events.

Alice Amos Richard Brown

Joking Exchange Shares City Banter And Dog Tale

A light hearted snippet features a cartoon like exchange among residents. Levi laments losing his dog while Swisher suggests placing an ad. The chatter includes weather talk and a pun comparing a monkey to a dear in a playful misunderstanding.

E. Levi Swisher Levi

Latin Choir Presents Assembly Program

The Latin Choir, fifty six members from freshmen to seniors, sang in Latin under Miss Haynes with Ellen Largent Ity Cather Onile Omps Jody strong and Lulu Glasscock announcing selections. The program divided songs into patriotic religious rounds and other Latin pieces.

Miss Haynes Ellen Largent Ity Cather Onile Omps Jodystrong Lulu Glasscock

SNOOPER SENIOR Ahoy Me Friends What s cookin

SNOOPER SENIOR reports a campus gossip column full of names and rumors about relationships, couples, and social plots at night life, with hints of jealousy and romance among students. The tone is playful and candid as the author invites readers to submit more juicy morsels to fill next week s mail box.

Helen Reynolds Jimber Bryan Minnegerode June Kathleen Boyce Peggy Wolfe Leonard Ann Buckley Lascille Buddy Lucille Libby Carr Hugh Pete Betty Striker Medary Medary, Duffey & Chisman Bryan The District Nurses Association of Winchester Winchester, Vir

Plane Crazy senior play set for May 5 at Paciameid

May 5 marks the red letter day for the senior play Plane Crazy directed by Ma Peery. Cast includes Betty Redfern as Honey Chile Jimmy is played by Boyd Hammon with others like Court ney Fauver Richard Grove Anna Doug Ebert and Judy Light in key roles. Additional cast members include Evelyn Preston Betty Hendrie Betty Hengeveld Nancy Bond Helen Oglesby Jeanne Armel Bill Medary Tommy Goode Walter Fries and more.

Mark Priday Ma” Peery Betty Redfern Honey Chile Boyd Hammon Jimmy Courtney Fauver Evelyn Preston Betty Hendrie Betty Hengeveld Nancy Bond Helen Oglesby Jeanne Armel Bill Medary Tommy Goode Walter Fries

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