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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1968

Page

7

Handley High Class of 1968 Graduation Plans

Graduation exercises for the John Handley High School Class of 1968 are set for June 7 at 6 p.m. in Handley Bowl with a backup in Handley Auditorium if rain. Miss Sue Marston will play the Processional. the Rev. John A. Baden will give the Invocation. The Handley Chorus will perform two pieces under Mrs. Quigley and Miss Ston. Joan Lovett will give the Salutatory. the Class Gift will be presented by David Moore to Lee Johnson. James Rhodes will transfer leadership to Robert Setzer. Carolyn Austin will deliver the Valedictory. Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. will give the Address to the Graduates. Diplomas and awards will be distributed by Principal Ralph S. Sherrard and Supt. Jacob L. Johnson. The Senior Class will sing the Alma Mater and Miss Marston closes with the Recessional.

John Handley High School Handley Bowl Handley Handley Auditorium Sue Marston Shenandoah Conservatory of Music John A. Baden Handley Chorus Mary Quigley Marc Ston Randall Thompson Margaret Shelley Vance Joan Lovett David Moore Lee Johnson James Rhodes Robert Setzer Carolyn Austin Harry F. Byrd, Jr United States Ralph S. Sherrard John Handley Jacob L. Johnson Miss Marston Handley High School

Retiring Winchester Teachers Honored At Dinner

A May dinner at the Lee Jackson Restaurant honored Winchester teachers retiring this year. Miss Gove, Mrs. Hale, and Mr. Gaskins received gifts from the Winchester Education Association and the Winchester City School Board. Several others will not return to Handley next year.

Lee Jackson Winchester Miss Gove Hale Gaskins Winchester Education Association Winchester City School Board Handley

Handley Students Earn Highest State Writing Ratings

Handley received an excellent rating in a state writing contest among IB high schools. Entries by Susan Fernandes, Mary Burke Sims, George Craig, David Lord, Joan Lovett, and Deborah Snapp were praised. poems, essays, and short stories earned good to superior marks.

Handley Susan—Fernandes Mary Burke Sims George Craig David Lord Joan Lovett Deeborah Snapp

Sophomore Class Elects Officers After Runoff

The Sophomore Class election was held May 23 with a May 28 runoff. Elected officers are President Ed Erwin Vice President Chuck Moore and Secretary Kim Whitham.

Ed Erwin Chuck Moore Kim Whitham

Juniors Name 1968-69 Officers

The Junior Class held a meeting on May 29 to elect officers for 1968-69. Bob Setzer was elected president, with Dennis Bromley as vice president and Nancy Edwards as secretary.

Bob Setzer Dennis Bromley Nancy Edwards

Senior Banquet Is Tonight

The Class of 1968 will hold their Senior Banquet in the Hand ley School Cafeteria tonight at 6 30. James Rhodes president of the Senior Class will be the toastmaster. Rhonda Lineburg class historian will read the class history. Doug Shapiro class prophet will read the class Prophecy. Bonnie O'Hara class testatrix will read the class will. The decorating committee includes Billy Crumpacker Janet Smith Margaret Davis Waverly Smith Diane Bush and Larry Hepner.

Handley School James Rhodes Rhonda Lineburg Doug Shapiro Bonnie O’hara Billy Crumpacker Janet Smith Margaret Davis Waverly Smith Diane Bush Larry Hepner Sandra Bradford Marilyn Keyton Sharon Snarr Marcy Rhodes Lauerie McKeown Susie Jones Kae Ren Lange Patricia Boyd Mary Miller Kathy Miller Martha Nordheim Eileen St. Denis Robyn Holliday Linda Willingham Jeanne Hame Mer Patricia Rinker Sarah Seistoth Elizabeth Tulon Ann Schenck Mary Bell Sally Lukens Mary Shumate Jana Goodwin Virginia McDonald Susan

Seniors Conduct Chapel Marks End of School Year

On Thursday morning May 30 the Senior Chapel was held with class officers James Rhodes William Cowley and Terri Venable leading the service. The Class of 1968 sang the class song Scott Spellman read the class poem and editor Dawson Riggleman announced the Handian would not arrive before school ended. The Handman is dedicated to Mrs. Freda Sencindiver the Senior Class sponsor.

James Rhodes William Cowley Terri Venable Scott Spellman Dawson Riggleman Freda Sencindiver

Prom Night Set Tomorrow With Barefoot In The Park Theme

Junior class organizers Roxanne Lineburg Rick Kern and Kristen Zuckerman announce the Prom theme Barefoot In The Park and set the event for June 5 from 9 to 12 in the old gym converted to a city park of the late nineteenth century. Music by the Chautaans of Baltimore Maryland.

Roxanne Lineburg Rick Kern Kristen Zuckerman The Chautaans Baltimore

Baccalaureate Service Held For Local Seniors

The senior class Baccalaureate was held Sunday night in the school auditorium. It was led by the Winchester Ministerial Association with Father Ruth presiding. Reverend James Bearss read the Scripture. Handley Chorus sang two numbers accompanied by Sue Marston. Captain Robert Vincent offered prayer. Dr. Robert Parker delivered the sermon.

Winchester Ministerial Associa Father Ruth Sacred Heart Catholic Church James Bearss Handley Chorus Lonesome Valley Sue Marston Shenandoah College Robert Vincent Salvation Army Robert Parker Randolph-Macon Academy

Mrs. Jenkins Elected Booster Club Sponsor

Mrs. Jenkins has been elected sponsor of the Booster Club for a two year term. She will work with Mrs. Garrabrandt to lead booster activities and support club events.

Jenkins Garrabrandt

First Year to Fourth Year Latin Students Shine in State Meet

In the State Latin Tournament by the Classical Association of Virginia in April Hundiey led 12 students from First to Fourth Year Latin. About 750 high and private school students took the tests. Barbara Pope won First Place in Fourth Year Latin prose and Joan Lovett took Second Place.

Classical Association of Virginia Hundiey Barbara Pope Joan Lovett

Jr Star Names Editorial Team

The Jr Star announces Joan Lovett as editor in chief and Carolyn Austin as assistant editor. Staff reporters include Joanne Baden Susan Fer Mary Carolynn Anderson Ann Dunlap Lindsay Huntsberry Ruth Ohl Suzanne Brown Emily Cone Donna Debatcha Carol Gore Barbara Lyons Cynthia McAboy Laurie McKeown Patricia Rinker and Robin Wolfe.

Joanne Baden Susan Fer Mary Carolynn Anderson Ann Dunlap Lindsay Huntsberry Ruth Ohl Suzanne Brown Emily Cone Donna Debatcha Carol Gore Barbara Lyons Cynthia McAboy Laurie McKeown Patricia Rinker Robin Wolfe

Staff thanks boosters and Winchester Star team for Junior Evening Star support

The Junior Evening Star staff expresses gratitude to Senator Harry F. Byrd and The Winchester Evening Star staff including Jack Davis and Doug O Connell for space and encouragement. Special thanks go to Booster Club girls and photographers Massie and Hamilton for their help in producing the Handley life portrait for 1966 69.

Booster Club Junior Evening Star Harry F. Byrd Winchester Evening Star Jack Davis Doug O‘connell O‘connell Massie Hamilton Handley

More Seniors Accepted for College This Issue

This issue lists seniors accepted to colleges since the last list. Names include Bob Lipscomb Glenville State Robert Smith Monro College Ellen Baumgardner Ferrum Junior College Joan Lovett Wellesley Janet Smith Wendy Hester Marilyn Keyton William Snyder Shenandoah College Jeannie Battaile Allyson Barr George Peabody College Doug Nichols V M I John Campbell Bruce Lucas VPI Tom Evans Randolph Macon College Bill Crumpacker RPI Deborah Stine College of Wooster David Lord William and Mary Bruce Patton National Business College.

Bob Lipscomb Glenville State Robert Smith Monroe College Ellen Baumgardner Ferrum Junior College Joan Lovett Wellesley College Janet Smith Wendy Hester Marilyn Keyton William Snyder Shenandoah College Jeannie Battaile St. Mary’s Junior College Allyson Barr George Peabody College Doug Nichols V.m.1i John Campbell Bruce Lucas V.P.I Tom Evans Randolph - Macon College Bill Crumpacker R.P.I Deborah Stine College of Wooster David Lord William and Mary Bruce Patton National Business Colege

Heads of Three Committees Appointed for 1968-69

The Executives Council appoints Richard Kern as Monitor Commission chair, Dee Dee Schroth as head of the Honor Court, and Martha Nordheim as Chapel Committee chair for the upcoming school year 1968-69.

Executives Council Richard Kern Monitor Commission Dee Dee Schroth Honor’ “Court Martha Nordheim

Representatives Named For Virginia Girl's and Boy's State

In Virginia two week programs form Virginia Girl's State at Radford College and Virginia Boy's State at the College of William and Mary. Sponsored by the American Legion they teach duties rights and responsibilities of citizenship to rising juniors. Donna DeLoutche and Lee Johnson are Handley High School representatives. Girl's State runs June 16 to 22 and Boy's State June 9 to 15.

Virginia Radford College William and Mary The American Legion Handley’s Donna DeLoutche Lee Johnson Singer Center Ohio Florida Wisconsin

Pilgrimage to Mount Hebron Cemetery Friday Morning

The annual pilgrimage to Mt. Hebron Cemetery will be held Friday morning June 7. Handley students from seniors to sixth grade will march to Judge John Handley’s grave, joined by pupils from other Winchester Schools to place flowers in tribute. The Handley marching band will lead and play Taps.

Mt. Hebron Handley John Handley Winchester

Graduation Week Calendar Scheduled Activities

The calendar lists June 5 as a professional day with no school for students and includes 9 am graduation rehearsal for seniors on the front steps and a 9 pm junior senior prom in the old gym. June 6 shows a morning exam review and the senior graduation rehearsal. June 7 begins with an 8:30 am cemetery march and 6 pm outdoor graduation exercises with indoor option for bad weather.

Congratulations To Class of 1968 from The Junior Evening Star

The Junior Evening Star of 1968-69 offers congratulations to the graduating class of 1968 and best wishes for the years ahead. It also thanks the current staff led by Joan Lovett and Carolyn Austin for excellent school news coverage and wishes success to Donna Deloatche and Cindy McAboy in their editor roles.

Monogram Club National Honor Society Junior Evening Star Donna Calvary Baptist Church Lee Fellowship of Christian Athletes General First Presbyterian Church Joan Lovett Carolyn Austin Donna Deloatche Cindy McAboy

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Front Jim Hamilton Prom Tion Roy Harper Paul Bell Maurice McDonald Ralph Coates Shenandoah National McHester Alley Bank Vaginia F.d.1.c Girl’s Singer Hawaii Angen Ward Plaza Don HO Aliis Singer Today Singer Company
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