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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1963
Page
7
Senior class meeting lists production roles for the upcoming senior play with chairs and managers named. Gown rental fees were noted as due. Miss Strader announced contract details for the senior prom.
Robert F Gaines Jr recalls being called Bob and plans to attend VPI. Linda La Garber shares interests in history and band with plans for Madison College. Both note hometown Harrisonburg and involvement with pageants and rehearsals.
Julie Glass and Sharon share personal notes about future plans including attending Longwood College, marriage, and careers. Gar lands Harman also outlines studies and ambitions in shorthand and English plus artistic hobbies.
The article lists selected finalists for the forensic meet including girls Susan Bly Ellen Kelly Nancy Madigan Betsy Baker and others and boys Peter March David Willis James Stotler Michael O Connor with Aceene Sandra Sechner Smith Richter Vicky Miller Judy Haakone Ned Hall David Racey Sally Bell Lis Hoffman Ann Kern Mike Shade Tom Sauders. Finalists in debate spelling and reading will be published as chosen.
Editorial praises Don Lutz and the Monitor Commission for guiding student conduct. Monitors are friends not police and should be respected. Students are urged to cooperate, accept monitor roles, and uphold the orange usher code to enhance the Handley spirit.
A color film shown to the Senior Science Club explains the Sandia Corp near Albuquerque New Mexico. It covers its design development and testing of nuclear weapons gear and peacetime uses of nuclear energy. The Sandia Corp is a Western Electric subsidiary and prime contractor for the Atomic Energy Commission. The film proved most interesting for students considering engineering careers.
Enthusiastic shouts rang through the Handley High auditorium last Friday as the varsity cheerleaders led a novelty cheer Four we Horsemen and Mr. DIL The assembly ended with students shouting Were Gonna Fight with All Our Might reinforcing team spirit and school pride.
The Thespian Club held a Thursday advisory meeting in the Upstairs Study Hall. President Gary Streit announced that committees for planning the talent show and selecting new members are active and will report next meeting. Dr. Russell discussed lighting and stage setup.
Candy favors will be sent to veterans in time for next Sunday March 17 on patient trays. The effort centers on delivering small treats to hospitalized veterans around St Patrick themed holiday.
Handley will be well represented in the Apple Blossom Festival with two students as Junior Maids to Queen Shenandoah XXX VI. Betsy Goodwin a sophomore and Cindy Patton a junior will be the maids and accompany the Queen on her busy round of blossom time activities.
Judy Belchie of the Junior class earned second place in the district for her essay What the United Nations Means to Me submitted for the UN pilgrimage for youth. The contest was sponsored by Rebekah Lodge of the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows.
The message notes the start of the fifth report term on Monday March 12 and reminds students that two more grading periods remain before final averages. It urges improvement in work to influence final grades.
Handley celebrates Shanda Kiser and Michael Foreman named to the national Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Michael, a University of Richmond senior, serves as Omicron Delta Kappa president and holds multiple leadership roles while plans for a PhD follow graduation. Shanda, Randolph Macon Woman's College senior, presides over Webb Hall, leads Focus, held a Methodist Scholarship, and has UN delegation experience.
The question and answer state that the bride's family covers all beverages and liquid refreshments at the wedding reception. The bridegroom or groom's family is not responsible for these costs.
Mrs Lena Allen on behalf of the Disabled American Veterans auxiliary donated a new American flag to Handley campus as February’s project with the theme Americanism. The flag flies atop the flagpole adding to the grounds’ appearance and school pride.
AP report from St John’s Newfoundland says thirteen to seventeen seamen were seriously hurt when a Vesprey Dragger used for cod liver oil refining exploded aboard the Grand Ast tank. The ship carried about 70 crew and was en route to port.
A cake with a dry crust may indicate excess sugar or insufficient mixing. Improper blending can create a tough crust and uneven texture, suggesting adjustments to sugar balance and mixing technique.
Five teams report practice set with managers Stephany Martin and Barbie The Junk. Captains were chosen March 6 with Cal named by one team and Gretchen Higgs selected by the seniors.
Handley supporters praise the Judges for a strong performance in Charlottesville against James Monroe. Despite a regional loss, Handley retains the District group 1B championship and shows good sportsmanship and school spirit.
The reader Brenda Melist coordinates a Wednesday session in Chapel Room 52. Carolyn Crisman leads a Sing Along Assembly for Senior High at 12 15. Thursday features Library Club at 12 15. Report cards go home Friday features Betty Hoke and Joyce Newlin with pianist unspecific.
An exhibit in the display case opposite the cafeteria features antique car models including the Mercer Race-About Stanley Steamer and Grutz Bearcat, plus a 1925 Ford Model T Roadster before and after restoration. Authentic parts such as a klaxon horn a Ford odometer and an antique sidelamp are shown. Students Steve Austin Greg Cone and Russell Cadwallader prepared the display.
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