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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1968
Page
11
A wreath was placed on the grave of Judge Handley, the school benefactor, during a birthday commemoration. The funeral or remembrance event appears to be photographed by Star Photo’s Jim Hamilton.
A chapel service honored Judge Handley’s birthday with the Handley Chorus and Glee Club performing Crown Him With Many Crowns. Soloists Randolph Snyder and Susan Fernandes, with Stewart Bell as guest speaker, noted the Handley Memorial slated for completion this spring and the Memorial Fund begun in 1922.
The data show that among persons aged 24 and older, 40 percent have completed four years of high school, versus 24 percent in 1940, indicating a significant rise in educational attainment.
Anne Adams pattern department advertises a collection of flattering tunic and slacks designs for larger sizes. customers order by mail from Winchester Evening Star with size, style number and address. Catalog offers over 100 styles, includes a free pattern coupon and a fifty cent catalog request.
The list shows semester honor roll recipients by grade in Dunlap. Twelfth Grade names include Carolyn Austin Susan Fernandes Sharon Hahn Joan Lovett Ruth Ohl Martha Bageant Shirley Carter Helen Davenport and others. Eleventh through Ninth and Eighth Grades name numerous students recognized for academic achievement.
Handley launches its first indoor track program with 35 boys under Kelican Berryhill and Wilt. On January 20 the team placed fourth in a 1B Group 2 3 meet at the VMI Fieldhouse. Debut standouts included Gerald Ramsey 4th in 440 Bob Scully 2nd in pole vault Brian Kelly 3rd in broad jump Danny Conley 2nd Monte Hinckle 3rd Barry Ramsey 5th in shot put. Two more meets are planned at VMI Fieldhouse with the state meet set for March 16 where Handley will compete in both events.
Coming events list for Wednesday January 31 through Tuesday February 6 includes chapel sessions led by Mary Jordan Gregory and Ann Stewart with pianists Marilyn Keyton and Debra Snapp, plus home and away junior varsity and varsity basketball games at James Wood, Fauquier County, and additional student roles. The text also notes annual platinum production worldwide about three million ounces with Russia 1.7 million, Canada 425000, and the United States 30000 ounces.
John Capehart, Handley High School social studies head for four years, named Outstanding Young Educator by the Winchester Jaycees and eligible for state competition. The community congratulates him and looks forward to continued instruction.
Editorial notes the first semester ended with exams and snow while the 1967 68 school year saw assemblies football championship and academic progress. Students are urged to stay focused keep up with daily assignments and balance extra curriculars as the second semester promises plays science fair concerts assemblies basketball tournaments and a strong forensic program.
The All Regional Band sits at Waynesboro High School on Feb 2 3 and 4 with Handley sending eleven students through local auditions. They compete for chair positions Feb 2 and perform Feb 4 in the high school auditorium under guest directors Cecil Karrick and Acton Ostling Jr. Read list includes Snyder Powers Cone Wheeler Snapp Jones Arnold Wright Boleman-Orndorff Ford.
Handley and James Wood announced a change in the schedule with the game now set for Saturday night. Local fans were urged to note the new date and venue.
The following students earned the honor roll for the third six weeks report term with grades not lower than the specified level. Names include Susan Arthur Karen Bursey Molly Chapman Karen Creager Elizabeth Moore Rosa Petonke Alice Wiltshire Pamela Strosnider Petra Bland Chris Popkins Edward Ransom John Troseter Charles Bish John Eavis William Jackson Jeffery Lake James Jackson Michael Donohue Wayne Lowery George Orrison William Ratliff William Sager Michael Leeds Christopher Tulon Margie Covert Linda Larrick Judith Perry Kathye Stratton Brenda Willingham Elizabeth Austin Beverly Emmart Elizabeth Tsatsios Diana Nota Helen Licklider Robin Hoover Karen Kibler Dolores Saffell Sharon Smallridge Kit Molden Greg Spaid Stephen Barley William Eaton Nancy Novick Gail Sewell Ann Stewart Sharon Boyer Carolyn Lake Kristy Mearkle Kenny Yost Barbara Bachrach Jacqueline Fletcher Diane Fletcher Pam Kern Gayle Larrick guson Mary Gregory George Mellon Steve Orndorff David Place Randolph Power Wayne Whitham Edward Erwin Ronald Miller David Spurling Suzanne Brown Jeanne Hamner Lauren McKeown Winifred Strosnider Elizabeth Tulou Patricia Boyd Ann Schenck Susan Sullivan Donna De Loathe Carol Gore Barbara Lyons Cindy McAboy Diane Newman Marjorie Rhodes Eileen St. Denis David Wright Carolyn Austin Ann Dunlap Susan Fernandes Sharon Hahn Ruth Ohl Diana Baker Nina Rice Joanne Mason Martha Bageant Shirley Carter Jane Swiggett Terri Venable Michael Weiss Bruce Lucas John Wine Lewis Haines.
Monday January 15 try outs selected the Junior Class play cast for The Open Window by Saki. Sponsors Miss Faris and Mr. Streit led the process with faculty aid. Cast includes Allen Ebert Franton Nutter Diane Newman Vera Sallie Lukens Mrs Sappleton Patricia Wood Maria Donald Brill Freddie David Wright Mr Sappleton. Production date and committees to be announced later.
A birthday note celebrates Dr Quarles turning a year older on January 27 and extends best wishes. The message conveys regret at not being able to extend wishes earlier and hopes the day was happy.
Last Thursday evening January 25 the Senior Science Club met in room 48 to discuss a trip to the Federal Aviation Agency in Leesburg Virginia. President Richard Pifer introduced Tony Gog lomella an air traffic teacher and controller at Leesburg. Gog lomella presented a film about air traffic control and answered questions setting a tentative February 27 tour date.
The newly finished Ford Foundation Building in New York features a 12 story indoor garden rising 160 feet high. It holds 17 trees, nearly 1,000 shrubs, vines and extensive ground cover plants.
The Girls Monogram Club met Thursday afternoon to decide new admissions. Juniors and seniors will be admitted after earning 500 points, with Jane Swiggett Lauren McKeown and Emily Cone named. Seniors become inactive at 450 points and receive letters after 500.
A ditch cave-in during sewer line excavation killed Jesse Green 51 of Stafford and Jimmy Brent 21 of Potsylvania while working for John T. Ellington Co. The 12 foot deep trench collapsed in Fredericksburg off the old U.S. pass.
A reflective piece compares life to a long ride over ups and downs. Parents can provide guidance and a solid heritage and point to Guide Jesus Christ if they know Him. Also lists local Winchester businesses and organizations in a wholesome community context.
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