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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1955

Page

8

Honor Court Members Named for 1955 56

George Sempeles announced the Honor Court selections to the Executive Council for 1955 56. Members named were Garvin Walters Elizabeth Lacey David Keen Joe Higgs Mary Lou Sydnor Judith Argenbright Lee Boppe Thomas Glenner and clerk Sharon Glaize. Sonny Walters was elected to preside as judge for next year.

George Sempeles Executive Council Garvin Walters Elizabeth Lacey David Keen Joe Higgs Mary Lou Sydnor Judith Argenbright Lee Boppe Thomas Glenner Sharon Glaize Sonny Walters Sonny Glee Club

Monitor Commission Named at Haisy High School

The Monitor Commission will be headed next year by Monte Conner with Spuzzie Glaize as Clerk and secretary of the General Organization. Members include Jeanette Rhodes, Tessie Shackleford, Mike Hart, Larry Brown, and Mary Higgs. Navy recruits from the school will receive specialized training in electronics, hospital, aviation, or seaman fields across 43 schools.

Monitor Commission Monte Conner Monte Spuzzie Glaize Jeanette Rhodes Tessie Shackleford Mike Hart Larry Brown Mary Higgs Navy U. S. Navy Winchester

Junior Class Rings on Order for Seniors

Matha Butler, secretary, has been taking junior ring orders in Mrs Hale's room for over a week. All orders must be in by May twentieth.

Matha Butler Mrs. Hale

Spanish Tournament Results Highlight Janine Pratt

Janine Pratt, a junior, placed seventh in the state Spanish I tournament after scoring 95 on the exam sent to West Hampton College. Her high 98 led the top score, with ties for 97 and 95 influencing Pratt's final position.

Janine Pratt West Hampton College

Dress Pattern Ad Promises Easy Sew For Summer Wear

Advertisement for pattern 4835 and related half sizes touts a no fuss sundress ideal for hot days. Includes yardage from 35-inch fabric, complete illustrated instructions, and easy fit. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents per pattern for first class mail to Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept. New York.

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

Reporters Names Listed for Coverage

Reporters Martha Butler Anne Barnhart Betty Haymaker Mary Ruth Whitten Mary Lou Sydnor Mary Kaknis Judy Grove and Iris McFadden are named as staff correspondents.

Martha Butler Anne Barnhart Betty Haymaker Mary Ruth Whitten Mary Lou Sydnor Mary Kaknis Judy Grove Iris McFadden

Handley Track Team Celebrates Successful Season

Editorial applauds Handley for finishing a strong track season with eight boys placing high at Montevideo and qualifying for the State Meet in Charlottesville. Authors urge student support at future meets and emphasize track as a school sport deserving attention.

Handley Charlottesville Montevideo

Wanda Ann Strother Senior Interview Highlights

Wanda Ann Strother from Cross Junction Virginia is profiled as a senior with ties to the Handiian staff and Lupton Horticulture Club. She studies stenography and English, plans to marry June 25, and hopes for a Washington secretarial job.

Wanda Handiian Lupton Horticulture Club Jume 25 Washington

Alan Stryker Past and Present at Winchester Judges

Alan Stryker, born in Winchester, was the quarterback and co captain of the 1955 Judges. He is a Monogram Club member and studies World History in the General Course. After graduation he plans to join the paratroopers.

Alan Monogram Club

Fires burnt ten million acres of timber last year

Public service notice notes 90 percent of fires were caused by carelessness with cigarettes matches campfires brush and trash. It urges singing out dead out fires and mentions cooperation with The Advertising Council.

Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island The Advertising Council

Remarkable sixth grade program earns high praise

Time had elapsed. All scenery props and costumes were created by this versatile group. Each part was acted out extremely well and gave the impression of the age. Much credit goes to Mrs Iris Anderson sixth grade teacher for planning and producing this excellent program.

Iris Anderson

Protruding law not sign of pugnaciousness says study

A reading argues that visible legal or formal rigor does not imply aggression or conflict, suggesting restraint and measured response govern conduct rather than force or confrontational posture. The analysis challenges assumptions about law as a trigger for hostility.

Barbara Sturm News Note and School Plans

Barbara Margarette Sturm of Win is the Junior Evening Star editor and a Varsity Cheerleader. She belongs to the Booster and Glee Clubs with English as her favorite subject and is enrolled in the Academic Language Course. She plans to attend Saint Josephs College next year.

Barbara Junior Evening Star Saint Joseph's College

World We Live In by Mrs Andersons Sixth Graders

Mrs Andersons sixth graders staged The World We Live In last Wednesday May 11 presenting six acts. Narrator Hallie Merriner led a Stone Age scene with frieze scenery and a homeric group of actors. The Egyptian scene on Sphinx architecture featured Sue Ann Clevenge Laura Shade Bobby Smith and others. The Greek Philosopher skit included Betty Jeanne Fry George Glass and multiple performers on a Athens street. Romans gods on Mount Olympus and Romulus as a new god featured Nancy Bell Barbara Chaplin Andrea Virostek and more. The class sang a medley including O God Beneath Invitations Black Eyed Susie and Solomon Levi. The final Adventure on Quirinus depicted a future Earth with space-age scenery while Ruth Brown as Father Time moved through segments.

Mary Ellen Snyder Ginny Germelman George Goode Jack Glaize Charles Smith Arthur Rowe Duncan Harrison Susie Custer Brenda Murphy Andrea Virostek Laura Shade Sphinx Sue Ann Clevenge Bobby Smith Deedee Huntsberry Paul Sybert George Glass Hallie Merriner Marsha Fretwell Betty Jeanne Fry Betty Sue Bailey Ronnie Gordon Pat Robinson Sandra Carpenter Dougie Cather Mary Evans Athens Nancy Bell Arthur Solomon Levi Quirinus Eddie Strasnyder Tom Kern Hary Ellen Snyder

Mary Earns College Acceptance After School Achievements

Mary, active in the Booster Thespian and Monogram Clubs, on the Advertising Staff of the Handiian, and listed in Who's Who's, is noted as Best Student. Mount St Vincent's College of New York City has accepted Mary.

Mary Booster Thespian Monogram Handiian Mount St. Vincent's College of New York City

Homer’s plans after graduation from Berryville Avenue Service Station era

Homer, born in War densville West Virginia, stays busy with National Guard and work at Berryville Avenue Service Station while pursuing General Course studies. His favorite subject is Woodwork and after graduation he plans to study to be a mechanic.

Homer Wardensville W. Va The National Guard Berryville Avenue

Sue earns spot at Westhampton College

Winchester born Sue engages in concert marching and all state bands plus senior play Handiian staff and booster Thespian clubs. She has been accepted at Westhampton College in Richmond for the future.

Sue Westhampton College Richmond

Sewing Assembly Set for Thursday Fashion Show

The eighth grade and advanced sewing classes plan their annual fashion show on May 9. Models will display designs created in class with students presenting outfits and accessories.

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Evening Star Y Handley High School Haisy Monitor Commission Ric Winchester Star Helen Solenberger Honor Court Barbara Sturm Anne Womeldorf Editorial Wanda Ann Strother Cross Junction Virginia Justice Alan Stryker Win Chester Barbara Margaurette Sturm Father Time Ruth Brown Mary Margaret Sullivan Homer Elit Sunderlin Sue Ella Sybert Jill McClanahan’s S. Loudoun St Act Today Singer Sewing Center Ite Ao Mercury Kenneth E. Henry Goodyear Buncutter Tire CO Braddock St Mercury Ebels Ed Sullivan WTOP George Washington Garage N. Loudoun St. Center
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