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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1959

Page

7

Editor Evelyn Riley Leads City Newspaper Team

Editor Evelyn Riley guides the paper with assistant Shanda Riser and reporters Martha Rose Whitten Kay Gavis Janet Newlin Diane Dunlap Susan Nichols Kaye McKean Virginia Athey Elizabeth Lacy Anne Largent Anita Pennypacker Ann Helfrich Aimee Gibson Sally Scully Joyce Lake in a bold newsroom roster.

Martha Rose Whitten Kay Gavis Janet Newlin Diane Dunlap Susan Nichols Kaye McKean Virginia Athey Elizabeth Lacy Anne Largent Anita Pennypacker Ann Helfrich Aimee Gibson Sally Scully Joyce Lake Handley High School Garrabrandt Patrica Bolen Elaine Boyer Beverley Coffman Ellen DuPuy Terry Jones Martha Kerlin Shanda Kiser Mary Helen Massie Linda Nelson Eveya Riley Loretta Sisler Mar- Rose Whitten MR. Phillips Benny Butler Mike Foreman Bill McMullan Charles Rinker Miss Finkelstine Valerie Bolton Patricia Fahnestock Carol Markle Brenda Triplett Dr. Bushong David Bowers Russell Gear Ronald Price Jack Stinnett Graham Doug Killian Barr Nancy Gordon

Editorial urges science and math focus in U S high schools

Editorial asserts emphasis on science and mathematics in U S high schools and colleges, noting strong opportunities for graduates. It praises Ley's science and mathematics departments as excellent and stresses not urging students to pursue these courses.

United States U. S Handley

Pattern notice for women’s playsuit and apron

Advertises Printed Pattern 4776 by Anne Adams for shorter fuller figures with a built up bodice and bra concealing straps. Includes size 16 with fabric needs and printed directions. Send 35 cents plus 10 extra for first class mail to Winchester Evening Star New York address with name address size and style number.

Tomrrow Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star Attern. Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Garnett Horner Wins Jones Cup in Science Fair

Garnett Horner won the W. F. Jones Cup for the best entry at the Science Fair and first prize in physics for building a Tesla Coil. Other prizewinners included Reggie Baker second in physics for a stroboscope, Benny Butler third for a solar powered radio, and J. T. Clevenger first in chemistry for soil analysis.

W. F. Jones Garnett Horner Garnett Reggie Baker Benny Butler J. T. Clevenger John Merriner Joy Breckenridge Andy Button Charles Anderson Roberta Prettyman Charles Game Carla Spitzer Philip Rodgers David Bowers Charles Rinker Margaret Fisher Howard Melton Donald Pryor David Jenkins

Handley Students Embrace Science Challenge and Growth

Ninety nine percent of Handley students with scientific ability take science courses and invest extra study hours. The 1959 Luther S Hale Science Fair showcased remarkable projects, signaling many future chemists engineers and physicists. An expanded science building will provide biology chemistry and physics space, elevating opportunities for young scientists.

Handley Luther S. Hale Stuents U. S

Pageant leaders praise Handley students at Apple Blossom event

Dr. Quarles welcomed Handley students in the auditorium during advisory period and praised the pageant as part of the Apple Blossom Festival. He presented a doll to four year old Susan Spaid and read a Richmond Times Dispatch account while sharing past pageant memories. F L Largent then congratulated participants and expressed thanks.

Handley Dr. Quarles Susan Spaid F. L. Largent Mr. Largent

Seven Juniors Named Members of Booster Club

Seven junior girls were invited to join the Booster Club during chapel on May 6 by president Kaye McKean. Eligible members must be juniors or seniors with sufficient citizenship leadership and scholarship points. Initiation Thursday evening at Evelyn Riley’s home welcomed Nancy Baumgardner Valerie Bolton Sandra Blosser Jeri Chapman Margaret Fisher Carolyn McKeever and Sally Seabright with sponsors Mrs Ray Garrabrandt and Missie Strader.

Kaye McKean Evelyn Riley Nancy Baumgardner Valerie Bolton Sandra Blosser Jeri Chapman Margaret Fisher Carolyn McKeever Sally Seabright Ray Garrabrandt Missie Strader

Novices Told About Thespians Club Formation

Prospective members were introduced to the Thespians before the meeting last Thursday. After the novices left, members discussed initiation plans and upcoming elections. President Robert Button presented the constitution and a new joiner qualifications clause to be added as an amendment.

Robert Button Thespians

Library Club Sets Officers and Plans May Lunch

A Library Club meeting appointed a nominating committee to present a slate for next year. Members include Veerle Stickley Sandra Carper Bonne Miller Sandra Stokes and Sue Albin. A lunch in the library is planned for May 28 to honor the seniors.

Library Club Veerle Stickley Veerele Stickley Sandra Carper Bonne Miller Sandra Stokes Sue Albin Sandy Blosser Loretta Sisler Shanda Kiser Pat Bolen Susan Nichols Jeri Chapman Bonnie Miller

Girls Practice Softball Archery Tenth Through Twelfth Grades

Seventh through twelfth grade girls begin practicing with softball six practices required. Tenth to twelfth graders not in softball join archery and must complete six of eight practices. Tournaments begin May 21.

Cheerleaders Chosen for Varsity squad

Junior varsity tryouts began May 4 for seventh and eighth grade girls with at least a C average. At finals on Wednesday Joyce Ann Gano May Jo Maddox Sharon Moore and Linda Richter were selected to join returning cheerleaders Sally Bell.

Joyce Ann Gano May Jo Maddox Sharon Moore Linda Richter Sally Bell

Quarles School Honor Roll List Grows to 96 Names

The Garland R. Quarles School announces 96 students on its fifth term honor roll. Grade Four lists include Haley Cahill Clarke and a large group headed by Mrs Cahill Clarke and Miss McCartney Fred Brumbaugh. Grade Five features students under Mrs Madden Dennis Compt on and Mrs Riley Cronshorn with multiple names. Grade Six begins with Mrs Eaton Homer Alberti leading the roster.

Garland R. Quarles School Cahill— Clarke Haley Michael Mulvey Gregory Pope Steven Shrader Lloyd Cather Jeni Dick Judy English Judy Fowler Sally Glaize Libby Melester Chris Miller Gretchen Miller Karen Stratton Cox Richard Stotler Lander Barbour Linda Boyce Faye Carter Carol Davis Barbara Lowery Ann Miller Gerry Vaught Alsa Wenzel Miss Mccartney Fred Brumback Richard Gregory Robert Jones Scott Pierce Michael Purtlebaugh John Rosenberger David Strance Cheryle Groves Scott Kern Nancy Lane Beverly Long Patricia Parker Jo Anne Sartelle Brenda Toan Maribeth Watts

Local notices list three names in widow’s estate

The fragment names Mrs Mary Clowe Mrs Ann Whitesell and Mrs Patsy Jack among individuals linked to a widow’s estate.

Mary Clowe Ann Whitesell Patsy Jack

Honor Roll List At Virginia Avenue School

Thirty seven students from Virginia Avenue School are named to the Honor Roll. Fourth Grade honorees include Ronald Clevenger Donald Grubbs Jr Robert Herrell and others. Fifth and sixth grade students such as Boyd Davis Wendell Porterfield Floyd Leighton George Weidig and more are listed.

Virginia Avenue School Ronald Clevenger Donald Grubbs, Jr Robert Herrell David Holliday Steven Hoover Swagler Koonce, Jr Wayne McKee Gary Nail Linda Brooks Barbara Cain Frances Dodson Lind Eckman LaVonne Robertson Sharon Rudolph Gloria Teets Carolyn Wolfe Boyd Davis Hunter Gear Wendell Porterfield Donald Printz Grover Sellers Joseph Wright Marsha Derflinger Kathie Davis Donna Funkhouser Carol Haines Dreusilla Koonce Elizabeth Wine Floyd Leighton George Weidig Sally Burch Lisa Huffman Carol McKee Cindy Nice Anna Porterfield Ann Troester Nancy Wotring

Handley Halls Displays Highlight Student Projects

Handley halls showcase include James Stotler's state capitals circuit map with lit bulbs and hidden wiring. Students in Mrs McVicar and Miss Pollard classes present maps, charts, books, and coins illustrating math, languages, history, and European studies with practical exhibits.

Handley Halls James Stotler Pollard

High School Staff and Students Featured Across Departments

A long roster lists Handley High School staff students and classes under teachers such as Mrs Garrabrandt Miss Finkelstine Miss Pollard and Miss Overcash with notes on maps flags and Hawaii studies. A second literary magazine and student poems appear beside classroom groupings and school hall displays.

Miss Pollard Hawaii

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William Jones Madison College Lee Brumback Science Shanda Riser Editorial By Jone Helos Shepherd College Jones Cee Asteeth Aby Drug Coubir Mr. Sargent Booster Club Thespian Club Quarles Madden Dennis Compton Gary Johnson Gary Seabright Linda Crenshaw Gloria Hoover Karen Peck Linda Pultz Riley David Cronshorn Michael Harper Roger Lake Thomas Louthan Philip Miller Gordon Legg George Morris Gary Teets Martha Bennett Marilyn Braithwaite Jill Crum Genna Lignante Anne Moore Janice Murray Anne Sybert Judith Weiner Ann Welch Wheatley Julie Bowen Shelia Clark Mrs. Eaton Homer Alberti Cammer Tire CO Seiberling S. Braddock St Winchester Virginia Ave Richard Bell John Bennett Harold Bowen Harry Butler Edward Hall Robert McNally Sara Alberti Jeanne Barr Kathy Bish Patricia Davis Judith Farmer Jo Ann Flickinger Ruth Fowler Jennifer Geiman Barbara Kincaid Betty Mowrey Marian Patton Cynthia Rathman Phyllis Rowland Sharon Sartelle Linda Snyder McFadden Kenneth Pe‘trie Kitty Connor Betty Wilson Trice Barbara Hott Judy Kellas Pamela Nixon Jayanne Haines Susan Harper Anne Locke Shirley Miller Terrill Nice Barbara Pickeral Donna Pless Mary Sarandria Mr. Litten Harry DeSchon Glen Rhodes Jonas Chamberlin Eddie Dickson Danny Riley Robert Heltzel Howard Lewis Charles Rosenberger Miss Flanagan Jeri Creswell Barbara DeHaven Barbara Medows Miss Overcash Connie Carlisle Alice Carpenter Barbara Eavis Joyce Gano Julie Glass Anne Kern Pat Miss Strader Joyce Rice Manges John Bauserman John Eddy Donald Lutz Leonard Sirbaugh Garyard Lawrence Trice Daniel — Betsy Baker Joan Clark Rosalind Butler Judy McVicar Sherrard Luciano Crusi Thomas Grim Paul Haldeman Michael Kelly Stephan Ritter Michael Robinson Jerry Stokes Lewis Underwood Cooper Mary Ellen Greene Marsha Newell Smith’s Gulf Service Auto Repair Dept W. Gerrard St Call Triangle SAFEW Florida Hall Bros Montgomery Ala Loudoun ST Chevrolet Sales CO
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