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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1969
Page
5
Veterans at Perrypoint Hospital organize a Christmas stocking drive with 100 stuffed stockings filled from donated and reconditioned toys. The gifts support special education classes and two city nurseries, sponsored by the Junior Red Cross.
The General Organization sponsored an assembly featuring Dennis Whiteman and his Physical Education Program. Whiteman performed tumbling stunts on parallel bars and mini-tramp with student volunteers attempting several moves. The finale showed Whiteman diving over the elephant on parallel bars as Bobby Greene watched.
The Handley Choral Department sponsors a private Christmas Formal on December 23 in the George Washington Hotel ballroom. Music by The Orange Wedge from Baltimore. Senior High Chorus Vivace and Glee Club members and guests only with chaperones Mr and Mrs Robert Painter Mr and Mrs J F Hoover and Chorus parents. Reservations led by Mary Jordan Gregory Susan Arthur and Jody Moffett. Decorations and refreshments provided by volunteers from the three groups.
The Handlian staff works toward the December 20 deadline after the November 20 first deadline. Candid pictures of school organizations from 1970 are being collected and students are invited to submit photos to room 21 for inclusion.
The Jazz Cantata Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat was presented at a special program Thursday morning December 11. The First Presbyterian Church and Braddock Street United Methodist Church youth groups sang the cantata. The Rev. James Bearss and the Rev. Robert Donnelly read the scripture it is based on. The musical tells the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors.
The DE Club and Future Business Leaders of America held a Christmas party on Sunday December 14 at the Lee-Jackson Restaurant for all members and their dates. Dinner began at 6 pm, followed by a dance from 7 to 11 pm with music by Roy Nester. No Junior Evening Star will be published for three weeks due to Christmas.
A green special issue of The Gavel arrives at noon December 17 featuring features short stories and a faculty article. Priced at 10 cents. Editors Bud Snyder and Debbie Snapp.
The calendar lists December events: Dec 16 6:30 basketball Warren County at Handley. Dec 17 8:10 Chapel Latin Choir. Dec 18 8:10 Chapel French and Spanish Choirs. Dec 19 8:10 Thespian Club Christmas Program with 2:00 dismissal for Christmas vacation. 6:30 basketball Loudoun Valley away. January events: Jan 5 8:10 school resumes. Jan 6 8:00 p.m. Capping for Practical Nurses in Handley auditorium.
The Jr. Star announces its editorial team led by Sara Thomas as editor in chief with Annette Haines as assistant editor. Reporters listed include Gayle Larrick Susie Cooper Barbie Bun cutter Pam Kern Mimi Koontz Debbie Snapp Susie Suddith Stephany Snyder Gail Lake Mary Jordan Gregory and Karen Cain.
A large display case in Handley’s new wing features a hand carved creche of the Holy Family and adoration of the shepherds. Made in Santa Cristina in the Dolomites, the carvings showcase fine detail and hand rubbed colors produced in cold winter months by master woodcarvers. Arranged by Fred Landis, Handley Latin teacher, the items invite public viewing before Christmas.
The Handley awards assembly on Wednesday recognized cross country and football players. Chris Tulou and Robert Eckman led with trophies from the Bull Run Invitational and District Championship, while Benny Frye accepted the State Cup. Football awards covered seniors, juniors, sophomores, managers, and captains Randy Powers and Monte Hinkle with Kiwanis Trophy honors.
The Littlest Shepherd chosen as Thespian Club's 1969 Christmas play. Youngest shepherd in Palestine stays with his sheep while others seek the Holy birth in Bethlehem. a miracle lets him witness the event. Cast includes Chip Craig Billy Keyton Mary King Gail Lake Jay Lucas. Presented Friday morning to students.
Winchester students presented a Christmas concert directed by Marian Painter. Choral groups performed works by Niblock Hawley Ades Talmage Hale Leontovich and Haydn with Marsha Blosser Karen Steinbeck Diane Ferrone and Linda Buttgen on accompaniment. The program closed with audience participation singing Hark The Herald Angels Sing.
Christmas food baskets prepared by each homeroom will be judged Wednesday December 17 with prizes for best basket in each class from eighth through twelfth and for the top overall basket. Baskets support needy families during the Christmas season. A Thomson's gazelle can run almost 50 miles an hour.
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