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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1952

Page

9

Awards and Letters Presented at Last Assembly Period

Yesterday afternoon the student body held the final assembly of the 1951 52 school year. Teachers awarded magna cum laude certificates to seniors and Latin State Tournament honors to top Latin students. Monograms and bars were given to girls meeting academic and activity thresholds, and letters awarded to boys for football basketball and track contributions. Library Club certificates and literary awards followed as staff announced the year’s recognitions.

Peery Ann Arthur Helen Boyd Margaret Ducknall Betty Kendall Peggy Long Ann Weatherholtz Jack Carr David Rickard Jonathan Rosenberger Beverley Whiting Stephen Brown Earl Fauver Jean Anderson Carolyn Conemaver Ellen Creger Jane Garber Loma Good Jackie Jones Phllis Moulden Biddy Pollard Millie Sunderlin Donna Lou Anderon Joyce Binner Billie Creser Mary Williams Wilbur Kersey James Blackburn Meredith Boyd James Robertson Wesley Dibeler Robert Solenberger Irvine Cather Paul Hillyard William Minor Jimmy Carroll Jack Dunn John Geiglein Garland Clark Ronald Coffman Warren Larrick James McFadden Robert Orndorff Carlin Smith William Thompson Caroll Shiley Hugh Luby George Haymaker William Godhenour Lewis Binner Strother Shiley Charles Crisman Robert Gipe James Om Carol Fowler Ellan Funkhouser Alice Glover Susan Godlove Charlene Grim Colleen Rogers Joe Ann Sager Charlotte Sirbaugh Bessie Smalts Carroll Stuart Suzannae aWtson

Editorial Team List

Editorial staff includes Margaret Duckwall as Editor Leslie Miller as Assistant Editor and reporters Ann Arthur Helen Boyd Ann Weatherholtz Peggy Long Mr Hale and Freda Seldon for the publication.

Margaret Duckwall Leslie Miller Ann Arthur Helen Boyd Ann Weatherholtz Peggy Long Mr. Hale Freda Seldon

Handley Seniors Celebrate Farewell and Future

Editorial notes the Handley High School 1952 seniors finishing their careers and entering business and college. It thanks the Winchester Evening Star for publishing space and the booster club, reporters, and Mrs Garrabrandt for guidance. It applauds Nancy Quarles and Lillian Solenberger as next year's junior editors.

Handley Junior Evening Star Winchester Evening Star Garrabrandt Booster Club Nancy Quarles Lillian Solenberger

Final Chapel Service Closes Year With Senior Song

The last chapel of the year was held yesterday morning led by Robert Solenberger with reader David Keen and song leader Marshall Crisman. At the close, the Senior Class sang their song Memories led by Warren Larrick and Peggy Long accompanied.

Robert Solenberger David Keen Marshall Crisman Phyllis Fansler Warren Larrick Peggy Long

School Awards Honor Numerous Students Across Disciplines

Literary prizes go to Ann Arthur Ann Bowers Pat Ebert Jack Carr Phil Stultz Joe Ann Sager Nancy Quarles Clay Carr Stephen Brown Philip Groves and others. Booster Club honors Ronald Shickle Carolyn Arnold Barbara Hoskensmith Carol Fowlers Shirley Hauptman Patricia Ann Carper. Eleven and twelve grade winners include Ann Bakers Patricia Ebert and Phil Stultz. Mr Fry announces wildlife essay and AAUW art prizes with several oil painting winners. Seven faculty will not return next year including Miss Sutton Miss Brooks Mr Cazer Mrs Mitchell Mr Thompson Mr Cooper and Mr Lacina.

Ann Arthur Ann Bowers Pat Ebert Jack Carr Phil Stultz Joe Ann Sager Nancy Quarles Clay Carr Stephen Brown Philip Groves Joyce Butler Sally Getzendanner Freda Seldon Booster Club Ronald Shickle Carolyn Arnold Barbara Hoskensmith Carol Fowlers Shirley Hauptman Patricia Ann Carper Ann Bakers Patricia Ebert Fry Barbara Brown Mary Lou Startzman Dorothy Daugherty Hilda Good Sue Anderson Judy Anderson Nahtna Cave Miss Sutton Brooks Cazer Myr. Mitchell Thompson Cooper Lacina

Two Handley Seniors Win Arion Award for Music Merit

Winchester Lions honor Handley High School seniors Margaret Duckwall and Jim Marco with the Arion Award for musical achievement. Duckwall, active in Glee Club Vivace and A Capella Choir, has served as pianist in school groups and chapel. Marco, band member since 1947, led as Captain in 1951 and is President of the Concert Band, with All State and Tri State Band selections.

The Lions Club of Winchester Handley Glee Club Arion Margaret Duckwall Jim Marco Jim

Senior Interviews Highlight Jo Sager and Evangeline Proposals

Two students featured for future plans and school activities Jo Sager is set to study nursing after high school with talents in art, sports and leadership roles. Evangeline aims for missionary work in Cuba, praising a warm personality and badminton involvement along with lunchroom duties.

Cuba Church of God Prophesy Evangeline

Dot Handley Student Shines In Archery And Service

Known for her bright smile Dot is an archery champion and avid swimmer at Handley high school. She participates in Junior Stand and Junior Play Committee and belongs to the General Organization. Her aim is to join the Women's Air Force and gain recognition through her work and friendliness.

Dot Women’s Air Force Handley

George to enter forestry field after high school

Even tempered George shows strong interest in forestry and conservation. He will start at Y P I next fall to pursue this field. He belonged to Lupton Horticultural Club, enjoyed Gardening, and served two seasons as Varsity Basketball Manager. He sang in Latin Choir as a Freshman and Sophomore and was Junior Red Cross Representative in ’48.

George Y P. 1 Lupton Horticultural Club Red Cross

Class of 1952 members pursue religious vocations

Several 1952 graduates plan religious vocations led by Evangeline Herron whose path toward faith ministry is noted by the class.

Evangeline Herron

Betty Sigros Led Handlian Art Team In 1952

Betty Sigros directed the Handlian art staff for the 1952 edition and earned recognition by entering the Blue Ridge Art Contest. She served on the Football Dance Committee Junior Dance Committee and belonged to the Junior High Glee Club and Lupton Horticultural Club as secretary. Her notable honor was being named Best Looking girl in the Senior Class and crowned Princess Handley at the Apple Blossom Festival.

Handley Joe Ann Sager Library Club Handiian Blue Ridge Betty Sigros Betty Lupton Horticultural Club Princess Handley

Phil shines through chatter and humor on school scene

Noted for her laughter and witty remarks Phil is active on dance committees and Junior Stand Two, enjoys Library Club and Thespian Players, and produced the poem Silence of Life which earned a distinguished rating in the state creative writing contest. She served on the Literary Staff of the HANDLIAN and favors English. Her future remains undecided but her people skills suggest success in any path.

Phil Library Club Thespian Players Handlian

Ellen A. Wants To Be Secretary And Prominent Student

Ellen plans a future as a secretary based on her love of English and typing. She participates in Junior Dance Committee Junior Play Committee Volley Ball Junior Stand and Library Club for three years, highlighting a broad school activity profile.

Ellen Library Club

Senior Year Triumphs and Wide Circles of Friends

The note highlights a student who remains active in her senior year, achieving success and winning many friends wherever she goes. Her strong social ties and ongoing involvement illustrate a well-rounded, popular presence on campus.

Imo shines as witty classmate with broad club work

Imo, seen by peers as a future Imogene Coca, mixes humor with serious effort. She has four years in the Glee Club, three in Vivace, one in A Capella Choir, and one in Booster Club while leading on dance and play committees and class projects. She enjoys piano for Newton D. Baker Hospital, stamps, sheet music, and postcards and hopes to travel the world someday.

Imo Imogene Coca Glee Club Vivace Club Booster Club Handlian Newton D. Baker Hospital

Kenneth Wilson Senior Class Leader and Apple Blossom George Washington

Kenneth Wilson, tallest in the Senior Class and Apple Blossom George Washington actor, avoids the draft like other seniors. He dances, works on his car, and goes to the movies in spare time. At school he served on dance committees and played basketball in ’49 and helped Lupton Horticulture Club for two years. He aims to be a millionaire and will likely excel in any chosen vocation.

Kenneth Wilson George Washington Ken Nnamural Lupton Horticulture Club Kenneth

75 Seniors To Graduate Tonight At Handley High

The Class of 1952 will receive diplomas at 8 p m. A small class of 75, Handley High School showcases long hours by staff and students. Rev J S Duckwall opens with invocation. Glee Club and A Capella Choir perform pieces including Star Spangled Banner and Czechoslovakian Dance Song. Salutatory and Valedictory given by Fred Stine and Clay Carr.

Handley JS. Duckwall Glee Club A Capella Marvin Hutchinson Fred Stine Clay Carr

Graduation program details with gifts and leadership transfer

Gift by Wilbur Kersey to Hugh Luby and the transfer of the Symbol of Leadership by Alan Oates to President James Carroll are scheduled. Delivery of diplomas and awards will be by Superintendent Garland R Quaries, with the program closing in the Alma Mater and Benediction.

Wilbur Kersey Hugh Luby Alan Oates James Carroll Garland R Quaries

More Names Added To Handlian Staff

The 1953 Handlian announces its staff lineup with Sally Getzendanner as Editor and Jimmy Omps named assistant. Other chairmen include Carolyn Copen haver photography, Bobby Henry, Typing Mary Williams, Literary Kitty Clark, Features Janet Garber and Peggy Haymaker, Girls Athletics Ellen Dreger, Boys Athletics Wesley Dibeler, Art Lee Rathman and Cia Sigros, Circulation Billy Thompson, Advertising Joyce Binner and Eugene Adams.

Handlian Sally Getzendanner Jimmy Omps Carolyn Copenhaver Bobby Henry Mary Williams Kitty Clark Donna Anderson Janet Garber Peggy Haymaker Ellen Dreger Wesley Dibeler Lee Rathman CIA Sigros Billy Thompson Joyce Binner Eugene Adams

Handley Proms Colorful Undersea Themed Dances

The Handley prom events were held Friday for the Seniors and Monday after the Senior Banquet. Juniors decorated the gym with an underwater scene and silver sea horses to enhance the sea theme. Seniors led the final dances and thanked everyone who helped make the events memorable.

Gove

Toasts At Senior Banquet Highlight Class Honors

Last night before the Senior Prom the banquet featured toasts to teachers and classmates. Alan Oates introduced speakers including Wilbur Kersey Margaret Duckwall Betty Peer Betty Kendall Fred Seldon Helen Boyd Freddy Stine Ann Arthur Peggy Long Peggy Keller Irvine Cather David Rickard Beverley Whiting Jack Carr and others. John Massey read the Class History Denny Wingfield read the Class Will and Warren Larrick offered the Class Prophecy.

Alan Oates Wilbur Kersey Quarles Margaret Duckwall Pry Betty Peer Corkey Betty Kendall Overcash Fred Seldon Mitchell Helen Boyd Freddy Stine Binker Ann Arthur Handlian Peggy Long Peggy Keller

Seniors Hold Signing Party

A backyard Signing Party at Peggy Long's last Wednesday drew seniors who collected autographs from friends. Dennis Wingfield served as master of ceremonies and recorded remarks from nearly everyone, later revealing everyone sounded similar on the playback.

Peggy Long Dennis Wingfield

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