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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1963
Page
9
Assistant editors and staff members Sally Bell Biggs Carolyn Manuel Joyce Manuel Vicky Miller Linda Rich Janet Shawen Cheryl Whitney Judy Belchie Clowe Campbell Mary Jo Maddox Sharon Moore Sandra Ritter and Mary Scully comprise the newsroom team.
The piece blends Valentine’s Day romance with February events and honors George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas A. Edison. It cites perseverance, integrity, and American life ideals, while noting Groundhog Day and growing patriotism as winter ends. The author urges focus and positive energy.
The Junior play Twelve O Clock Murder features Diane Van Reed played by Lin da Cooper and sister Pam portrayed by Sandra Ritter. The ghostly fortune teller setting and a bitter snowstorm trap characters in a suspenseful mystery with humor. Tickets 25 cents on sale Monday to Thursday with no door sales.
In observance of Boy Scout Week February 7 to 13 an exhibit on the first floor of the new building showcases scouting facets. Eagle Scout Thomas prepared the display highlighting outdoor life citizenship and athletics with Jubilee Jambo photos and the scout law oath.
The General Organization thanks contributors to the Judge Handley Memorial Fund started by the Senior Class of 1927. Donations total $9,193.69 to date, including $63.87 this year, with a goal of $10,000.00.
Handley graduate Anne Roonie Largent has returned from a year in France. A 1960 Handley alumna and former Junior Evening Star editor, she studied at Sorbonne and Institute des Etudes Sciences et Politiques through the Junior Year Abroad program at Hollins College. She lived with a French family and visited 14 countries in the summer, sharing that she had a wonderful time and was pleased to visit last Friday.
The Gibses Club staged a Friday pep assembly with a skit led by radio announcer Bet sy Baker who warned the Judges about a group called the Colonels impersonating a basketball team. Barbara Eavis as John Anderson and the cheerleaders rallied the crowd as the town gym heard from Dennis Sirbaugh Philip Cramn Steve Butler and Coach Maddox on sportsmanship and school spirit.
Dice leftover baked ham and mix with green vegetables such as cabbage snap beans and peas for a main lunch dish. Top with grated cheddar cheese for serving.
Patricia Davis, Handley High School senior and homemaker candidate, earned eligibility after a Dec 4 knowledge test. She seeks the 1983 state Homemaker of Tomorrow honor, which awards a 1500 scholarship from General Mills and Britannica sets to her school. runner-up gets 500.
At John Mosby Academy gymnasium Front Royal Colonels defeated James Wood amid a record crowd from both schools. Fans cheered loudly as teams showcased strong defense and scoring bursts in a tense, well played game.
February 15 is the last day to purchase loans and the Handlian yearbook. The book will be available in the Main Hall at 8 am and during lunch periods for a reduced price of 2 dollars, down from 4 dollars. Do not miss the best yearbook ever.
Carrol Anne Bentzel reflects on aims from shorthand and English to higher education. Born in Winchester she aspires to finish college at the University of Richmond or University of Maryland. She recalls junior and senior play participation and hopes for a syndicated sports column career.
The note outlines an individual named Steve who enjoys history and Glee Club. He plans to attend a Chinese language and science program and blade ball, and he regards becoming a lawyer as future success.
The Thespian Club presented a special chapel honoring Lincoln's birthday. President Gary Streit read scripture, the club performed The Battle Hymn of the Republic, and a benediction followed the Lord's Prayer. Mr. Sherrard's American history class also participated.
A published honor roll names students who earned no lower than a B for the semester. The list includes Armstrong-Wanda Spurs Barr-Joette Bailey Susan Himes Mary Jo Maddox Linda Mallory Anne Savile Mary Soub Joan Levi Mearkle Ella Mitch o ie Stine Rebecca Van Booth Charles Croushorn Wil mer Davis Sam sredhrey Roger Lake Thomas iname Kate Teets Nicholas Tulou Boxley Betty Buncutter Kitty Coane Jo Ann Flickinger Ruth Jennifer Geiman Nancy 1 Il Charles peal Peter March Dwight Miller Alan Noia John Rice Thomas Sauders John er mene Richard Bellwich Davis Carolyn Austin Ken non Grover Linda Baum Kathryn Thompson Gail Yost Dibert James Butler Barbara Haymaker Marian Lew ee ae Linda Richter Jan rang Nancy Armstrong Martha Bageant Linda Jones Anne Lacy Barbara Pope Mary Schroth Terri Venable Stella Year tras Garrabrant Sally Bell Barbara Eavis Glass Gretchen Hale ye March Joyce New lin Sylvia Richardson Richard Pete Noel Sle Kiser Faye Carter Cecilia Dick Linda Eckman Judy Fowler Patsy Seeds Landis Hunter Gear Dennis O Connor Life Doug Anderson Swagler Koonce James Snarr Te Snider Raymond Tuegel Souders Robert Pullen Gregory ope McMullan Ellen Greene Barbara Noll Sea Lee Ritter Mathias Linda Butcher Cather Christine Eaton Ann ett Sara Glaize Cheryl Groves Continued on Page 14 Col 4
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