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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1954

Page

4

Betty Haymaker Elected President of Handley High Booster Club

Betty Haymaker was elected president of the Handley High Booster Club during the May 3 election after school. Barbara Sturm became Editor of the Junior Evening Star, with Ann Wemeldorf as Vice President and Assistant Editor, Mary Kaknis as Secretary Treasurer, and sponsors Mrs Garrabrandt and Eloise Strader named for the year.

Booster Club Betty Haymaker Evening Star Barbara Sturm Ann Wemeldorf Mary Kaknis Garrabrandt Eloise Strader

Sophomore Class Names Officers for Next Year

Last Tuesday the Sophomore class elected co chairmen Mary Ruth Whitten and Garvin Walters. Mary Ruth active in Glee Vivace and A Capella, Thespian Library and Chapel Committees. Sonny in Glee A Capella and Latin Choir. former Science and Latin Tournament member. Wednesday officers for next year elected Tommy Baker president Sammy Long vice president Martha Butler secretary, a role she has held since eighth grade.

Mary Ruth Whitten Garvin Walters Mary Ruth Glee Club Vivace Club Thespian Club Library Club Sonny Science Club Tommy Baker Sammy Long Martha Butler

Thespian Club Cancels Play For Time Constraints

The Thespian Club met Thursday in the auditorium to discuss officers for 1954 55 and ways to recruit members. With no time to prepare the scheduled play the project was cancelled and members consider future activities and more plays next year.

Thespian Club

Juniors Still Planning Prom

Juniors quietly plan the Junior Prom as preparations begin for the social event of the season. Seniors’ rings for next year have already been ordered and class officers will be elected this week.

Peer Chapel Leader Led General Organization Week

Alan Peer served as chapel leader last week at the General Organization. Linda Smith acted as pianist and Margaret Crisman led songs while Granville Snyder read the selections during the week.

Alan Peer Linda Smith Margaret Crisman Granville Snyder

Whoso would be a man must be a nonconformist

Editorial discusses Emersons Self Reliance urging readers to maintain self confidence and self reliance by resisting conformity. It argues nonconformity earns true individuality despite social disapproval and questions if worth sacrificing societal praise.

Ralph Waldo Emerson Emerson Joyce Butler

Post Apple Blossom Assembly Highlights Pageant Impact

Clarence F. Schenck and Mr. Quarles spoke at the Apple Blossom Festival assembly praising civic participation and democracy. The pageant featured 1548 parts with 1200 participants, 1502 costumes, 40 musical selections, and 89 staff members on duty, with student Joyce Butler offering thanks.

Clarence F. Schenck Quarles Ann Hollar

Handley Girls Parade on Apple Blossom Floats

Many Handley students ride local floats in the Apple Blossom parade. Notable riders include Jackie Jones and Joyce Luttler on various club floats, Handley’s princess Diane Laign on the princess float, and numerous Honorary Fire Chief and club entries such as Est ger Dearing and Judy Grove on artistic and commercial divisions.

Handley Jackie Jones Friendship Fire Company Louise, Leight Clearbrook Fire Company Margaret Crisman South End Fire Company Pat Cahill Rouss Fire Company Joyce Luttler Barbara Sturm Suzie Barr Charlene Grim Carolyn Wheeler Kiwanis Club Prise Chamber of Commerce Esther Dearing Patty Garber Sylvia Stine Exchange Club Ann Basserman Duffs Diner Judy Grove Carol Mumpower Diana Bauserman Suzanne Carr Mary Bruce Rhodes Huntsberry Susan Larrick Helen Womeldorf Howard Johnson Martha Susan Butler Elks Club Retail Merchants Association Mary Garland Spillman Sandra Lineburg Carolyn Coffman Laura Mae Button Helen Solenberger Sally Dunn Mary Lee Malden Janet Peters Judy Argenbright Anna Margaret Smalls Sally Madden Susan Eddy Sharon Glaize Diane Laign Princess

Local Teens Invited to Winchester Road-e-o Contest

The Winchester teen age Road-e-o is set for June 5 at Kerr Street opposite WINC. Eligible entrants are teens with driving permits, both boys and girls. Local winner earns an all expense trip to the state contest in Portsmouth on June 9 to compete for a spot in the national event in Washington, D. C. August 10-14 with $3,100 in scholarships. National contest is backed by U Jaycees Liberty Mutual and American Trucking.

Winchester Kerr Street WINC Portsmouth Virginia Washington, D. C U. Jaycees Liberty Mutual Insurance Company American Trucking Association Lewis Binner

Jaycee Entry Blanks Available at Molden Electric

Dick Rhodes or any Jaycee. Entry blanks may be picked up at Molden Electric Company. The deadline for entry is five o'clock p.m. on June 4.

Dick Rhodes Jaycee Molden Electric Company

Senior Interviews SIDNEY HAMILTON SHULL

A feature profile of Sidney Hamilton Shull from Middletown, highlighting his background, favorite sport softball, love of math, and admiration for the Ray An orchestra. The piece appears continued on page 6 column 1.

Sidney Hamilton Shull Middletown Ray An

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