Handley High School to Honor retiring Mrs Gertrude Peery
Winchester School Board recognizes Mrs Gertrude R Peery retiring after 32 years at Handley High School She led the Latin department and directed guidance and instruction supervision Since 1954 she built a strong guidance system and improved student morale Her leadership helped shape John Handley High School’s image and will be hard to replace The board plans to present a token of appreciation and a resolution copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent of Schools
Handley
Junior Evening Star
Gertrude R. Peery
Mrs. Peery
Tribute to Mrs Peery at Handley High School
A fellow Handley High School administrator and teacher extols Mrs Gertrude R Peery for forty years of service. He notes her leadership as Supervisor of Instruction and her impact on students alumni and staff and wishes her happiness in future endeavors.
Jr. Star Staff and Editors List
The Jr. Star Staff reports with Claudia Adams as Editor-in-Chief and Lisa Huffman as Assistant Editor. The roster includes Nancy Aickens Sara Alberti Martha Bennett Betty Buncutter Donna Dick Jo Ann Flickinger Rebecca Lillis Susan Lillis Nancy Madagan Anne Moore Joyce Newlin Cynthia Rathman Sheila Roe Phyllis Rowland Alice Seabright Ann Shockey Gretchen Shrader Linda Sny der Antonia Tulou Mary Williamson.
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Nancy Aickens
Sara Alberti
Martha Bennett
Betty Buncutter
Donna Dick
Jo Ann Flickinger
Rebecca Lillis
Susan Lillis
Nancy Madagan
Anne Moore
Joyce Newlin
Cynthia Rathman
Sheila Roe
Phyllis Rowland
Alice Seabright
Ann Shockey
Gretchen Shrader
Linda Snyder
Antonia Tulou
Mary Williamson
Nancy Wotring Named Alternate in Strayer Scholarship
Nancy Wotring, senior stenographic student, scored second in the Strayer Scholarship Examination covering Frederick Rockingham and Shenandoah Counties. She is officially declared an alternate and would become eligible if the first place recipient does not use the award. This recognition follows her outstanding business education aptitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Wotring
Strayer
Frederick
Rockingham
Shenandoah
Nancy
Mrs. Peery Noted Local Educator and Community Leader
Gertrude Ritter Peery, born in Winchester, Virginia, built a long career at Handley High School starting in 1922. She led the Latin department, later became Guidance Director and Assistant Principal, and held multiple leadership roles in local and state education associations. She was active in music, debate, and athletics, marrying Alan Peery in 1929 and traveling widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Ritter (Peery
Winichester
Virginia
A. Taylor
Lola Seal
Henrietta Price
Winlasers
John Kerr School
Randolph Macon Women’s College
Randolph Macon
R.M.W.C
Agnes Scott
Sophie Newcomb
International Relations Club
Phi Beta Kappa
Peery
American Academy
Rome
Italy
Winchester
Gertrude Ritter
Alan Peery
United States
Coming Events Schedule for April May
The notice lists events from Wednesday April 28 through Tuesday May 4 with details on chapel readings readers and leaders, piano accompanists, and schedules at Handley Fredericksburg Charlottesville and Monogram Club meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roont ™ 6
Sharon Clark
Sue Walker
Anne Moore
All Virginia Chorus Sees Handley Students Attend
The All Virginia Chorus took place April 23 and 24 at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Handley participants included Barbara Blackburn, Philip Webber, and Melvin Dick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Virginia
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Handley
Barbara Blackburn
Philip Webber
Melvin Dick
Mrs Peery’s Garden Hobby Highlighted by Readers
England France Switzerland Italy and Canada are mentioned. One of Mrs Peerys favorite hobbies is gardening. We have enjoyed flowers from her garden brightening our hall and chapel services. She looks forward to time to pursue this hobby.
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England
France
Switzerland
Italy
Canada
Luther S. Hale Science Fair Set for May 3 7
The Handley event runs May 3 to 7 with categories General Science Biology Chemistry Physics and Advanced Science. Judging starts 6 30 PM Wednesday May 5 by Shepherd College science department. public hours Friday May 7 7 to 9 PM. students May 6 and 7 during school hours. Guides available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther S. Hale
Handley
Eighty Five to Take College Boards at Handley
On May 1 an estimated eighty five Handley juniors and seniors will take the College Board Examinations in the Handley cafeteria. The SAT morning session starts at 8 30 and the afternoon session includes the Achievement Tests supervised by Mrs Hart Mrs Peery and Mr Phillips of the Handley Guidance Department.
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Handleyers
Handley
Hart
Peery
Phillips
Handley Guidance Department
Ben Dick Elected Go Head
The General Organization elected Ben Dick as president and David Strance as vice president after a student body assembly speeches. A runoff on Friday gave Elizabeth Melester the secretary post after a tie with Maribeth Watts.
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Ben Dick
David Strance
Elizabeth Melester
Maribeth Watts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winchester Evening Star
The
MNS
Gextruve KR
Editorial
Evening Star
Gertrude Peery
Handley High School
Garland R. Quarles
George Craig
Jerry W. Turner
Madison College
American Association of University Women
Classical Association
National Classical Association
St. Louis
Iden
Lozier
Osbourne
James Monroe
Fredericksburg
Walter Mason
Giles Brent
Oys’ Monogram Club
Virginia Chorus
Shepherd College
General Organization
Lee
Perry Engineering
Impala
Fisher
America
Chevrolet
Cadillac Corp
Loudoun ST
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