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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1962
Page
9
A star is displayed atop a mountain ridge throughout the holiday season, drawing visitors to the high overlook. Local officials say the lighted symbol brightens the area and marks seasonal festivities for residents and travelers alike.
A Sunday Christmas concert delighted a large audience with the Glee Club singing early carols O Come All Ye Faithful and The First Noel. The Brass Sextet from Handley Band accompanied and the Vivage Club added touches. Soloists Gene Fisher John Miller Betsy Baker and Pam Robinson performed with a male chorus and the A Cappella Choir. Special thanks to Neil Stal dings for arranging and directing.
Handley students transformed doors rooms and offices with Christmas wreaths candy canes and candles. The Main Hall displays seasonal watercolors and tempera paintings by Miss Pannill’s art classes while the auditorium hosts freizes and a Nativity display. A standout is the three Wise Men in the new building showcase.
The Handley brass sextet includes William Mason Richard Dick John Bennett Joe Powers David Crouchern and Norman Stottlemeyer. They have played at Relief Methodist Church hymn sings and accompanied the Gleen Club for a Christmas concert.
The I and II French classes plan a chapel program on Friday December 21. The scripture will be read in French and carols Joy to the World and It Came Upon the Midnight Clear will be sung in French. The use of French aims to make the service interesting and unusual.
Mrs. Tuggle leads first and second year parish classes in a special chapel program on Wednesday December 19. After the hymn the Spanish Choir under Betsy Baker with Barbara Nold will sing two Spanish carols. The service closes with The Lord's Prayer and a benediction Las Po-
A roster of residents including Sally Bell Colmanson Alice Carpent and others appears in a community notice. The fragment lists numerous names such as Joyce Higa Linda Rich ter Janet Shawen Cheryl Whit re and Judy Beichie among others indicating a local social or organizational roll call.
Editors of the Junior Evening Star wish readers a Merry Christmas and a hopeful new year. They note festive wall panels, beauntine cookies, a Christmas mailbox for student cards, and the Boosters gift in the Main Hall. They urge lasting kindness beyond the holidays and look forward to 1963.
Handley notes Miss Sadie Finkelstein, junior and senior English teacher and senior girls advisor, has been ill this week. The student body expresses sincere hopes for her speedy recovery and looks forward to her return in January.
Due to Christmas, there will be no Junior Evening Stars for two weeks. The next issue will appear on January 8, 1963.
Virginia seniors seeking teaching careers may apply for scholarships to help cover college costs. Eligibility includes Virginia residency, good character, admission to a state college, above average academics, demonstrated financial need, full-time enrollment in a baccalaureate program, and a minimum SCAT score of 286 in eleventh grade. Scholarships vary up to 350 dollars per year, with total four-year awards not exceeding 1400 dollars per recipient. Applicants must sign a promissory note and agree to teach one year per scholarship. repayment applies if teaching is not completed. Deadline is May 1 1963 with guidance office.
The Winchester Science Club outlines Christmas goals with committee assigns. Members will teach scientists who receive biology or chemistry sets the basic principles and uses of these kits. The project team includes Dwight Miller Susan Bly Angela Hynes John Scher Vicky Miller Joe Powers Ronnie Bucher Pat Davis Sharon Dodson. All area youth who get science sets are invited.
On Wednesday December 12 and Thursday December 13 the band and students performed a seven song sing along program directed by Mr Strance. Songs included Have I Told You Lately That I Love You Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall Heartaches Just Because Little Girl Someday When the Saints Come Marching In. The assembly emphasized a sing along format not a clap along one.
On Thursday December 20 the day includes Spanish classes with Meredith Bowers as reader and Barbara N at the piano, a special music Spanish choir, and The Neel Candle play at 2 50 pm for junior and senior high. Christmas parties occur during advisory. Basketball games vs George Mason at 6 30 pm. Friday December 21 features French classes with Beverly Bulls as reader Mary Gaunt at the piano, French choir cards by Booster Club. Christmas holidays begin at 2 pm. Saturday December 28 lists junior varsity and varsity basketball games.
A brief note lists James Wood at town West Virginia with game time 6718 p.m. for an upcoming matchup.
Tomorrow at 2 50 the Thespian Club presents its Christmas play Noel a family tale drawn from a Ba Ad verse focusing on charity. The Thespians hope the student body will feel the true meaning of Christmas as readings and scenes unfold in the performance.
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