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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1965

Page

7

Awards at Handley High School Honor Many Students

At an awards assembly on May 26 in the Handley auditorium, students received honors across fields from Industrial Arts to Band and Acting. Michael Lovett won multiple science prizes including the Jones Cup and was named a scholarship finalist, while Sheila Roe led Handley in the Betty Crocker Home Management Test and received regional band medals alongside Christopher Allen and others.

Philips Ricehard Bell Lisa Huffman Sheila Roe Michael Shade Michael Lovett Handley Betty Crocker Gray Duvall Gary Nail Edward Loy Raymond Campbell Terry Braithwaite James Bauserman Ivan Stubbs William Fries

Misses Pattern 4598 for versatile top dress

Indoor or garden ready top pattern with shoulder yoke extension description. Misses sizes 10 through 18, size 16 requires 25 yards at 39 inches. Pattern 4598 from Anne Adams promotion via Winchester Evening Star, price 50 cents with mailing add ons and catalog claim.

Jersey Dacron Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

Certificates of merit awarded in science field

John Rosen berger received a certificate along with a $1 cash award for placing in the Virginia State Wildlife Essay contest.

John Rosenberger Virginia

Seniors To Lead Wednesday Chapel Service

The Senior Class conduct a special chapel with George Weidig reading scripture and Susan Lillis leading singing Onward Christian Soldiers. Ann Shockey will read the class poem Before Me Ever Before Me and the whole class will sing the class song led by Hugh Brent with Barbara Blackburn on piano.

George Weidig Susan Lillis Ann Shockey Hugh Brent Barbara Blackburn

Seniors Banquet Planned for Thursday at Lee Jackson's

The senior class banquet will be held Thursday at 6 30 pm at Lee Jackson's. Decorations feature maroon and white streamers with white carnations tipped maroon. Class president George Weidig will toast, with toasts from class leaders and readings of the Class History by Michael Shade Last Will and Testament by Marilyn O'Hara Class Prophet Lisa Huffman and others plus administration sponsors and home room advisors as guests.

Lee Jackson’s George Weidig Michael Shade Marilyn O’hara Lisa Huffman

Graduation Exercises for Class of 1965 Friday

Graduation exercises for the Class of 1965 are set for Friday at 8:00 in the high school auditorium. Reverend William Lyons will deliver the invocation, Claudia Adams gives the Salutatory, and Michael Lovett delivers the Valedictory before diplomas and awards.

William Lyons Handley Glee Club Neil Stallings Clements One World O’hara-Wilson Glee Club Claudia Adams Jerry Turner General Organization Benjamin Dick George Weidig Harold Legg Michael Lovett Quarles

Bacca laureate Sermon at Handley auditorium

On June 6 at 8 p.m. the Baccalaureate Sermon for the Class of 1965 was held in Handley auditorium. Rev W P Lawrence presided with readings by Rev John A Baden and Rev G R Womeldorph introducing the speaker Rev Alfred S Taylor of Charlottesville Virginia who preached Solutions or Sedatives and urged thoughtful reflection for graduates and families. The Handley Glee Club conducted by Neil Stallings with Susan Fernandes accompanied performed selections after scripture and before the benediction.

Handley W. P. Lawrence Winchester- Frederick County Croft Cain Mr. Lawrence John A. Baden Shaw G. R. Womeldorph Alfred S. Taylor First Presbyterian Church Charlottesville Virginia Taylor Lawrence

Camels Traced Origin to North America 40 Million Years Ago

The Encyclopaedia Britannica notes camels began in North America about 40 million years ago and spread to South America and Asia within the next million years, shaping their ancient distribution.

North America South America Asia Encyclopaedia Britannica

Athletic Awards Highlight Handle School Ceremony

The May 25 athletic awards assembly at Handle School honored football players Henry Kern Bryant Nickerson Jack Reed Michael Foreman Bill DeLoutche Frank Patton George Weidig Steven Lamm Bob Chaplin Steve Sardelis Bob McNally Larry Nelson Harry Butler Kenneth Petrie Mike Seward Bill Sardelis Alan White Gerald Grim George Morris Allen Grim Elmer Sal linger Harry Williams Willard Spaid Harold Legg Noel Slonaker Bob Schenck Ben Dick and Floyd Leighton for football. Track lettering went to Jerry Turner Walter Stine Allen Grim Richard Dick Henry Kern Bryant Nickerson James Ross Larry Lofton Frank Patton Willard Spaid Ivan Stubbs Ben Dick David Strance James Snarr David Smith Nick Tulon MA Maddox presented basketball awards to Henry Kern Richard Dick Bryant Nickerson Gary Newcome Edward Lee Willard Spaid and Bobby Each year a special senior-year award was given to the boy lettering in track football and basketball, awarded to Henry Kern and Bryant Nickerson. Jo Ann Flickinger awarded Girls Monogram Club trophies to senior volleyball winners Beverly Bull Nancy Wotring Dianne White Nancy Madagan Judy Farmer Elenna Harper Anna Porterfield Susan Stewart Jo Ann Flickinger Ann Troester Joyce Truslow Kitty Conner Susan Harper. Juniors won the girls basketball tournament: Linda Sirbaugh Barbara Bush Pam Everett Sue Newcom Barbara Dunn Martha Whitlock Barbara Wiley Barbara Thomas. Jo Ann acknowledged girls earning points and new Monogram Club members: Anne Moore Donna Dick Joyce Newlin Sheila Clark Linda Reynolds Martha Bennett Gretchen Shrader Toni Tulou Linda Sirbaugh Nancy Wotring Carolyn Watts Ann Troester Dianne White Marian Patton Beverly Bull Judy Hoskins Dreusilla Koonce Elenna Harper Alexis Jackson Linda Fletcher Barbara Dunn Judy Farmer Billy Brown.

Mr. Siebert Henry Kern Bryant Nickerson Jack Reed Michael Foreman Bill DeLoutche Frank Patton George Weidig Steven Lamm Bob Chaplin Steve Sardelis Bob McNally Larry Nelson Harry Butler Kenneth Petrie Mike Seward Bill Sardelis Jerry Turner Walter Stine Allen Grim Richard Dick James Ross Larry Lofton Willard Spaid Ivan Stubbs Ben Dick David Strance James Snarr David Smith Nick Tulon Jo Ann Flickinger Monogram Club Jo Ann Anne Moore Donna Dick Joyce Newlin Sheila Clark Linda Reynolds Martha Bennett Gretchen Shrader Toni Tulou Linda Sirbaugh Nancy Wotring Carolyn Watts Ann Troester Dianne White Marian Patton Beverly Bull Judy Hoskins Dreusilla Koonce Elenna Harper Alexis Jackson Linda Fletcher Barbara Dunn Judy Farmer Billy Brown

Star Staff Reporters Mix Names in Local Feature

A roster of Star staff reporters includes Nancy Aikens Sara Alberti Martha Bennett Betty Buncutter Donna Dick Jo Ann Flickinger Rebecca Lillis Susan Lillis Nancy Madagan Anne Moore Joyce Newlin Cynthia Rathman Sheila Roe Phyllis Rowland Alice Seabright Ann Shockey Gretchen Shrader Linda Snyder Antonia Tulou Mary Williamson.

Nancy Aikens Sara Alberti Martha Bennett Betty Buncutter Donna Dick Jo Ann Flickinger Rebecca Lillis Susan Lillis Nancy Madagan Anne Moore Joyce Newlin Cynthia Rathman Sheila Roe Phyllis Rowland Alice Seabright Ann Shockey Gretchen Shrader Linda Snyder Antonia Tulou Mary Williamson

G. O. Tickets Raised to Four Dollars in 1965 Budget

The Executive Council met May 24 1965 to approve raising G O tickets from three to four dollars. The move funds the 1965 66 budget and covers admission to all home football and basketball games plus assemblies. The James Wood Handley game becomes accessible for buyers.

Executive Council Jerry Turner Phyllis Rowland Quarles G.O Jerry G. O James Wood Handley

Final issue editorial thanks Winchester Star staff

The Junior Evening Star editors express gratitude to Mr. Harry F. Byrd for space in the Winchester Evening Star, to Douglas O Connell for page setup, to Lawrence Sullivan for photography, to Jack Davis for interest, and to Booster Club girls and faculty for news. Readers are thanked for support this year.

Evening Star Harry F. Byrd Winchester Evening Star Douglas O’connell Lawrence Sullivan Star Jack Davis Booster Club

Seven Handley Teachers Bid Farewell at Year End

At Handley High, seven teachers depart the year including Mr Manges and couples the Wests and Stallings plus Mrs Cohen and Mr Schmeller. Mrs Peery and Dr Quarles also leave. The school promises change yet returns with Handley tradition intact as current staff move forward.

Handley Manges West Stallings Cohen Schmeller Peery Dr. Quarles

Medieval curfew tolls lights as townsfolk shield fires

The curfew originated in the Middle Ages as a nightly signal, often a bell toll, warning residents to extinguish or cover lights and fires for safety and privacy.

Busy Summer Programs Roll For Handley Students

Several Handley students will pursue summer study and leadership opportunities. Harry Butler joins the JESSI program at DePauw University, Michael Lovett conducts research at Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Roger Lake attends Boys State, Gretchen Shrader goes to Girls State and a journalism seminar at Richmond Polytechnic Institute, and Brenda Toan represents the area at the National Girl Scout Round-up.

Harry Butler, II Harry Butler DePauw University Michael Lovett Roswell Park Memorial Institute Buffalo New York Roger Lake Wendall Porterfield University of Virginia Handley Jessi Boys’ State Gretchen Shrader Gretchen Richmond Polytechnic Institute Brenda Toan

Juniors Transform Gym Into Oriental Garden Scene

The gym is decorated as an Oriental garden with a giant red dragon spanning the ceiling, a Chinese pagoda housing the band at one end, an arching bridge entrance, chalk murals, and Japanese lanterns enhancing the theme.

Vivian Allen Wins Archery Tourney

Vivian Allen, a sophomore, won the archery tourney with Jenny Switzer as runner-up, both chosen from girls physical education classes.

Vivian Allen Jenny Switzer

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