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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1955

Page

4

Annual Handley Awards Assembly Honors Students

The Handley awards assembly was held Wednesday with prizes by Miss Pannill for Senior High and Junior High art athletic and library categories. Winners included Edward Soper Nancy Wilson and Mike Luby in Senior High and Sally Seabright in Junior High. Mr Maddox distributed letters for football basketball and track to listed players and athletes.

Miss Pannill Carter Maddox Wisman Edward Soper Nancy Wilson Mike Luby Sally Seabright vVerse Stickley Patty Dick Sally Scully Robin Fritts Laura Reardon Winchester American Association of University Women Mr. Maddox Fred Donica Thomas Orndorff Tommy White Stewart Yeakley Douglas Beatty Tiny Wadsworth James Snapp Carter Kellas Peter Sturm Ryland Carper Robert Fletcher James Sardellis Allen Stryker William Carver Franco Duckwall Lee Bop Bill Wheatly Irvin Srendon George Semples David Jackson el Grim

End of Year Editorial Thanking Helpers at Handley

The Junior Evening Star editors close the year by thanking the Winchester Evening Star for publishing weekly, the school reporters for gathering news, and the teachers for editing. They reflect on commencemnt weekend activities including proms and a senior banquet, noting broad circulation and community interest.

Junior Evening Star Winchester Evening Star Handley

Handlian Dedicated to Mr Wood by Handley Class of 1955

The Senior Class honored Mr. John Earl Wood with the Handlian dedication. Steph en Brown announced the tribute praising his teaching, guidance, and service to athletics and activities. Wood, from Worsham Virginia, is a Hampden Sydney College graduate and nine year Handley faculty member. Certificates were then presented to sponsors and library staff, plus a Handlian to Mike Luby for selling most Handlians.

Winchester Star John Earl Wood Handley Rosalie Gibbs Stephen Brown Mr. Wood Worsham, Va Hampden- Sydney College Armed Forces Mr. Quarles Mr. Fry

Tribute to Miss Haynes Glee Club Leadership

A faculty member’s dedication to the school musical program is praised for creating professional effects with the Glee Clubs each year. The Glee Club’s success enriches students and the community, and sincere thanks are extended for her splendid work.

Haynes

Editor Barbara Sturm Leads Newspaper Credits

Barbara Sturm is credited as editor with Anne Womeldorf assisting. Reporters listed include Joan Dorsey Mary Kak nis Sue Sybert Judy Grove Carolyn Wheeler Margie Nail Mary Sullivan Iris McFadden Rosalie Gibbs and Peggy Ritter.

Joan Dorsey Mary Kaknis Sue Sybert Judy Grove Carolyn Wheeler Margie Nail Mary Sullivan Iris McFadden Rosalie Gibbs Peggy Ritter

Mardi Gras Prom Lights Up Handley Gym Scene

Seniors and juniors enjoy a Mardi Gras themed prom in Handley Gym. Decor includes a blue and silver fountain and tiny houses along the edge. A large mammy figure overlooks the crowd while The Tophatters band plays as King Rex and Queen are reviewed.

Handley Gym King Rex

Senior Class Honors and Toasts Preserve Alma Mater

Charles Robertson Bill Hickerson Frank Armstrong and James Gordon receive letters in three sports. Mrs Carter awards girls Monogram and certificate to Virginia Clark Betty Cochran Janice Duvall Bettie Petrie Betsy Snider Helen Solenberg Others receive certificate if no monogram Vanda Adams Susan Butler Joan Gibbs Evelyn Leight Sandra Lineburg Iris McFadden Anne McKee Margery Nail Betty Prince Nancy Sjostrom Janice Stickley Helen Sullivan Mary Sullivan Mrs Wisman names awardees Mary Kaknis Janine Pratt Rosalie Gibbs Iris McFadden Janet Stanley Virginia Clark Susan Dick Louise Gordon Betty Prince Sponsors John Lewis toasts Mr Johnston Barbara Sturm to senior class officers Betty Haymaker to junior class officers Anne Womeldorf reads Class Will Mr Wood toasted by Stephen Brown Gene Miller to Handiian Staff Senior Play Harvey by Judy Grove Class Prophecy Diana Bauserman Susan Snider to athletic teams Janice Duvall to Mrs Garrabrandt Doug Beatty to Mr Wood Mary Sullivan reads Class History Patty Garber to Miss Snider Philip Groves to the school Alma Mater sung by Senior Class and guests.

Charles Robertson Bill Hickerson Frank Armstrong James Gordon Rank Armstrong Margery Nail Betty Prince Nancy Sjostrom Janice Stickley Helen Sullivan Mary Sullivan Wisman Mary Kaknis Janine Pratt Rosalie Gibbs Iris McFadden Janet Stanley Virginia Clark Susan Dick Louise Gordon John Lewis Mr. Johnston Barbara Sturm Betty Haymaker Anne Womeldorf Mr. Wood Stephen Brown Gene Miller Harvey Judy Grove Diana Bauserman Susan Snider Janice Duval

Senior Banquet Toasts Highlight Class Night

After a Virginia meal prepared by Mrs. Cochran and cafeteria staff the Senior Class program began with John Hodson as toastmaster. Fran Jo Ducknall toasted Mr Quarles followed by a toast to Mr Fry by Mike Luby. Stephen Brown toasted Mrs Peery and Earl Fauver toasted Miss Heatwole.

Virginia

Seniors Present Class Song After Chapel Service

After the chapel service Monday June 6 the senior class performed their class song. The report notes the event occurred with the seniors in their ceremony leading to continuation on Page 14 Col 3.

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