FBLA Observes National Week National Week observed by Handley and James Wood chapters
The Handley High School and James Wood High School Future Business Leaders of America chapters mark National FBLA Week February 11 to 17. Activities include a Feb 14 covered dish dinner, posters in downtown windows, a regional conference trip to Madison College Harrisonburg, and contests in clerk typist spelling and more. The Handley chapter, reactivated as FBLA, has 40 members sponsored by Mrs. Carol Vanney.
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Future Business Leaders of America
FBLA
Hamden L. Forkner
Teachers College
Columbia University
New York City
National Council For Business
Handley
Rebecca Whitlock
James Wood
Apple Blossom
Handley High School
James Wood High School
Handley Chapter
Fbla Club
General Motors Parts Division
Martinsburg
Vanney
Madison College
Harrisonburg
Handley Gymnastic Team Wins Meet with Strong Scores
Handley captures first with 85 percent points while Stonewall and Osbourn place second and third. Individual events span beginner to advanced unevens tumbling vaulting and floor with Lori Stepp, Karen Shackleford, Marie Kline and others earning top spots across categories. The team trains weekly including Saturdays to sharpen balance beam and other events.
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Handley
Stonewall
Osbourn
Chris Garber
Marie Kline
Lori Stepp
Karen Shackleford
Carol Denton
Margaret Watts
Tracy Carr
Brenda Fisher
Sharon Shackleford
Ann Zuckerman
Karen Cullers
Terri Shoemaker
Belinda Cullers
Hilary Clark
Kathy Bowers
FCAPlans Weekly Meetings For Middle And High School Athletes
Coach Wilt says the Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet each Monday night with varying programs. Activities include listening to Rev. Bob Richards style tapes and physical activities. Open to athletes in grades 8 through 12.
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Wilt
Fellowship of Christian Athlets
Bob Richards
Missing Handlians Volumes Sought for Posterity
The 1972 73 Handlian staff requests public help to locate missing Handlians from 1943 44 45 and 1950 to complete a historic collection. Donations can be arranged via Mrs. Henrietta Ritter at 662 1241 or Handley High School.
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Henrietta Ritter
Handley High School
DECA Plans Valentine's Day Coffee Hour
DECA will host a Valentine coffee hour on February 14 from 8 00 to 1 00 inviting employers, families and school personnel. A Sweetheart will be chosen soon based on DECA participation with Pat Adams Wanda Affleck and Karen Barret as contestants.
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DECA
Pat Adams
Wanda Affleck
Karen Barret
Philadelphia Plans Gilbert Green Countrie Towne For Bicentennial
Philadelphia Bicentennial planners propose restoring colonial sites along the Delaware River with Penn's Landing as the living history hub. The plan includes a maritime ship basin, sessions in Congress and the Supreme Court, restored historic houses, and exhibitions on The Making of the Nation and Ethnic Contributions. Funding estimates cite $30 million locally and $100 million federally.
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Philadelphia
William Penn
Greene Countrie Towne
Delaware River
Penn’s Landing
Congress
Supreme Court
Capitol
Washington, D.C
Benjamin Franklin
Edgar Allen Poe
Republic
William R. Rafsky
Rafsky
Thief steals $1000 in coins from Vancouver meters
A British Columbia thief removed three canvas bags containing 1000 dollars in coins from a city tax department truck. The coins came from meters across the city, and authorities seek the suspect.
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Vancouver B.C
British Columbia
Thespian Club Plans May Production of Our Town
The Thespian Club announces plans for its May production Our Town by Thornton Wilder. The cast will include 17 men and seven women. Members may earn points through acting ushers set work and makeup. A Washington DC trip to see a pro production is being organized by sponsors Mrs Sempeles and James Porterfield. Applications closed February 5 with a 10 point eligibility rule.
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The
Thespian Club
Our Town
Thorton Wilder
Washington, D.C
Sempeles
James Porterfield
Constitution To Be Studied By Sub-Committee
The Constitution of the General Organization will be analyzed and possibly rewritten by a sub-committee of the Executive Council. The Constitution Committee, formed from Executive Council members, will update the Constitution and recommend amendments. Election by the Executive Council named Megan Cooper, Mike Fitzgerald, Larry Foltz, Judy MacLellan, John Troxel, and Susie Way.
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Executive Council
Megan Cooper
Mike Fitzgerald
Larry Foltz
Judy MacLellan
John Troxel
Susie Way
73 Elects Servants In Senior Class Elections
In the recent senior class elections Beth Schultz was elected class historian Susan Peffer class testatrix Becky Webster and Andy Roberts prophets. The class history and the last will and testament will be printed in the 1973 Handlian. The will and prophecy will be presented at the senior banquet at year end.
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Beth Schultz
Susan Peffer
Becky Webster
Andy Roberts
Sweethearts Dance And Romans Feast at Handley High
Romeos attend the Valentine event on February 17 featuring a Basketball Sweetheart presentation by the Varsity team. The dance runs 8 to 11 30 p.m. in the Old Gym, with a Roman banquet from 5 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. JCL sponsors sell tickets during lunch at 1 50 per person 2 50 per couple for the dance and 2 per person for the banquet.
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C. T. Onion
Junior Classical League
G.O
Key Club
Handley
JCL
C.T. Onion
Broad Run
Sophomore Class Early in Scheduling for 1973-74 Year
Members of the Sophomore class begin scheduling for the 1973 74 school year with guidance counselor interviews to choose courses needed for graduation. Bill Boyce of Dowell J Howard Vocational School met February 6 with sophomores to discuss the expanded vocational program for students not planning four year college.
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Bill Boyce
Dowell J. Howard Vocational School
Handley Band Trio Qualified For All State Auditions
Fifteen Handley High School band members attended All Regional Band in Swoope Virginia. Judy MacLellan and Cindy Burke won first and second in clarinet and Laura Pretorius topped base clarinet, earning auditions for All State Band alongside ten other regional selections.
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Handley Band
Swoope
Judy MacLellan
Cindy Burke
Laura Pretorius
Tom Hook
Renee Valentine
Maxine Kerns
Chuck Miller
Clyde Bearss
Scott Robinson
Mike Fitzgerald
Carl Bowman
Robert Speaks
Jimmy Berlin
Terry Whitmire
Todd Black
Staff roles at Jr. Star newspaper listed
The Jr. Star announces its editorial team with Stephanie Lawrence as editor in chief and Beth Sencindiver as assistant editor. Senior reporters include Betsy Brown Cindy Burke Ann Campbell Becky Carper Sally Cooper Trudy Dill Theresa Duffey Becky Ebert Kathee Kernan Judy Maclellan Susan Peffer Beth Schultz Tricia Stewart Becky Webster. Junior reporters are Ellen Alford Robin Austin Martha Blosser Sharon Crim Laura Pretorius Cindy Rudolph with advisers Mrs Armstrong and Miss Overcash.
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Stephanie Lawrence
Beth Sencindiver
Betsy Brown
Cindy Burke
Ann Campbell
Becky Carper
Sally Cooper
Trudy Dill
Theresa Duffey
Becky Ebert
Kathee Kernan
Judy Maclellan
Susan Peffer
Beth Schultz
Tricia Stewart
Becky Webster
Ellen Alford
Robin Austin
Martha Blosser
Sharon Crim
Laura Pretorius
Cindy Rudolph
Mrs. Armstrong
Miss Overcash
Winchester Educators Visit Henrico Reading Centers
A nine member Winchester delegation visited Tucker High School’s reading center and Tuckaho Middle School’s resource center in Henrico County. They observed materials and equipment and discussed the reading program with school and county supervisors. Winchester aims to establish a similar center soon.
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Winchester
Henrico County
Tucker High School
Tuckaho Middle School
Geary Outlines Paths for Students Future Careers
Mr Geary spoke to the FBSA and Clerk Typist Block about future careers and the value of additional education in medicine law or air travel. Representing Erie Business School he showed a film Making Big Decisions and discussed member interests. Pamphlets Remain in guidance office.
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Geary
FBSA
Erie Business School
Handley Students off for George Washington Birthday
There will be no school for Handley students on Monday January 19 in observance of George Washington's birthday, a national holiday.
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Handley
George Washington
Monogrammer Concession Stand Faces Busy Week
Betty Richardson leads Handley High School Girls Monogram Club in managing a busy concession stand at home and away basketball games. The article details the challenges of staffing, timing, and customer service, plus a schedule of events from February 13 to February 22 including games, gymnastics meets, a pep rally, banquet, and dance with local entertainers.
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Monogram
Betty Richardson
Handley
Trudy Dill
Girls Monogram Club
James Wood
J.V
Osbourn
Frederick County
Fauquier
Virginia Scholarship for Teaching Offered by Local Association
The Virginia Consumer Finance Association sponsors the Virginia Scholarship for Teaching to encourage qualified Virginia high school students to enter teaching. Applicants must reside in Virginia at least one year, maintain above a C average, demonstrate financial need, submit PSAT scores, list extracurricular activities, and write a statement on why they want to become a teacher.
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Virginia
Virginia Consumer Finance Association
Handley High Observes National Black History Week
Students at Handley High study notable black figures during National Black History Week Feb 12 to 16. English and history panel discussions deepen understanding while hall bulletin boards feature themed decorations.
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Handley High
Tri-Hi-Y Club Bills for Model General Assembly
Tri-Hi-Y attends M.G.A. in Richmond capitol to study public policy. Ellen Alford and Becky Webster will represent the club as more than 100 M.G.A. bills have become law. The bill supports lowering jury duty age from 21 to 18 and involves research and committee discussion.
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Tri- Hi-Y
M.G.A
Model General Assembly
Tri-Hi-Y
Ellen Alford
Becky Webster
Capitol
Richmond
General Assembly
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Handley Business Club
Carol Vanney
FCA
Junior Evening Star
MacLellan
Leon Sargent
Jody Strader
Thespians
Resources Reviewed
Monogrammers
Atlantic Ocean
Bill
Cheker
Martinsburg Pike
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