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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1952

Page

11

Handley Band Spring Concert Friday Night

Handley High School presents its 5th Annual Spring Concert Friday at 8 p.m. Sixteen seniors will bid farewell, with selections ranging from Teddy Bear’s Picnic to Colonel Bogey on Parade and American Folk Rhapsody. Tickets available from band members or at the door.

Handley Band Charles Town Teddy Bea Colonel Bogey Bruce McFadden Rene Hauptman Betty Kendall Dot Groves Peggy Keller Pat Boyer Jim Marco Peggy Long Ronnie Adams Mary Foltz Helen Boyd Jack Cat John Pickeral Jim Prince Robert Bumgardner Jim McFadden

Handley Track Meet Called Off By Rain Downpour

The state meet scheduled for May 10 was canceled as rain drenched the area. At 1 30 p m the meet began but downpour halted events after the shot put where Wes Diebler placed third with 44 feet 2 inches. Handley seniors Wilbur Kersey Dennis Wiga field Irvine Cather and Jimmy Blackburn will not return.

Wes Diebler Jimmy Robertson Handley Wilbur Kersey Dennis Wiagfield Irvine Cather Jimmy Blackburn

Latin Department Holds Annual Party

Last Friday night the Latin department hosted its annual party. Doors opened at 7 and Bingo games began with Helen Boyd as wand winner. The sub jugum march prefaced the dancing with sides losing in defeat. Betty Lou Kendall and Bobby Kendall were Venus and Apollo who started the Multiplication Dance. five program dances followed including Leap Year Shoe Dance and Marathon Dance won by Mr Thompson and Susan Larrick. Many consulted the Mouth of Truth for fortunes. refreshments included doughnuts and punch.

Helen Boyd Venus Apollo Betty Lou Kendall Bobby Kendall Paul Joneses Mr Thompson Susan Larrick Mouth of Truth

Biology Cicero Classes Tour Washington D C

Last Thursday Biology Classes and the Cicero Class banded together for a trip to Washington D C guided by Mrs. Peery Mr Thompson and Mr Maddox. The Biology group visited the Zoo while the Cicero group toured the Smithsonian National Gallery Library of Congress Senate Building and Franciscan Monastery studying Rome’s influence on architecture and art.

Cicero Washington Peery Thompson Maddox Zoo Smithsonian Institute National Art Gallery Library of Congress Senate Rome

Twin Cowgirls Deliver Western and Hawaiian Assembly

On Wednesday May 7 the student body enjoyed an unusually varied program by twin cowgirls Janice and Jo Ann Williams. They performed Western and Hawaiian music and popular songs, dedicating selections to students and faculty. The program closed with It Is No Secret.

Janice Jo Ann Williams

Editorial Staff Roster Listing Journal Names

Editorial staff credits reveal Margaret Duckwall as editor and Leslie Miller as assistant editor along with reporters Long, Freda Sel, Betty Kendall, Helen Boyd, Peggy Keller, Nancy Quakies, Kitty Clark, Cappy Saxe, Joyce Binner, Alice Glover, Lillian Solenberg, Jimmy Omps and Sally Getzendanner.

Margaret Duckwall Leslie Miller By Long Freda Sel‘on Betty Kendall Helen Boyd Peggy Keller Nancy Quakies Kitty Clark Cappy Saxe Joyce Binner Alice Glover Lillian Solenberger Jimmy Omps Sally Getzendanner

Seven Days Left Before Semester Exams

Editorial advises students to focus in class and begin studying now to improve grades. It emphasizes paying attention to reviewed material, using nights for extra work, asking teachers about unclear topics, and showing genuine effort to pass.

Freshman Class Elects Officers for 1952 53

The Freshman Class met after school in the upstairs study hall and elected Pran Jo Duckwall as Class President Ann Womeldorf as Vice President and Patricia Garber as Secretary for the 1952 53 year.

Pran Jo Duckwall Ann Womeldorf Patricia Garber

Kitty Clark Heads Library Club Officers

The Library Club elected Kitty Clark as President Suzanne Sprenkle as Vice president and Maryanne Marcus as Secretary Treasurer during Advisory Period last Thursday. The club congratulates the new officers and wishes them success next school year.

Library Club Kitty Clark Sugzanne Sprenkle Maryanne Marcus

Handley Elects Lady GO President For 1952 53

The Handley student body elects officers for 1952 53 led by President Hugh Luby Vice President Alan Peer and Secretary Shirley Hauptman. The article expresses confidence in their leadership and asserts the student government will develop good citizenship.

Handley Hugh Luby Alan Peer Shirley Hauptman

Juniors Elect Officers For Senior Year

The junior class elected senior year officers during advisory period last Friday. Jimmy Carroll was re elected president and Robert Solenberger was chosen vice president. Lillian Solenberger was re elected secretary to serve another term. The group expects efficient leadership next year.

Jimmy Carroll Robert Solenberger Lillian Solenberger

Kersey and Blackburn Enter AAU Track Meet

Wilbur Kersey and Jimmy Blackburn, Handley track stars, will compete in the AAU Meet on Saturday May 24 in Lynchburg. Kersey, a senior distance runner, has a mile best of 4 45.6. Blackburn, a junior, throws the discuss with a best of 151 feet 8 inches and is anticipated to perform well in the college discus.

Wilbur Kersey Jimmy Blackburn Handley Lynchburg Kersey Blackburn

Chapel Service Highlights Across A Week

Chapel services featured varied vocal numbers by Miss Russell's homeroom four eighth grade girls and the Vivaca Club with the Junior High Glee Club performing Green Cathedral. Robin Arthur Barbara Bickers and Diana Bauserman led hymns while Ellen Kalback Mary Whitten and Barbara Sturm played piano. Readings by Mary Wilson Martha Bukter and Mary Kaknis inspired the group and Robert Solenberger led the flag salute.

Miss Russell Eigth Vivaca Green Cathedral Robin Arthur Barbara Bickers Diana Bauserman Ellen Kalback Mary Whitten Barbara Sturm Mary Wilson Martha Bukter Mary Kaknis Robert Solenberger

Committee at Work On Senior Banquet

Under Chairman Margaret Duckwall the Senior Banquet committees are now busy working on preparations. Planning decorations are Rene Hauptman, Chairman, John Geiglein, and John Stryker. Invitations and name cards are being taken care of by Ann Arthur, Helen Boyd, Peggy Keller, Peggy Long, and Chairman Freda Seldon. Betty Peer is chairman of the Menu Committee. Working with her are Garland Clark, Charles Crisman, Ann Ritter, Imogene March, Dot Groves, and Peggy Keller. Ann Weatherholtz and Alen Oates are in charge of programs and clean up respectively.

Margaret Duckwall Rene Hauptman John Geiglein John Stryker Ann Arthur Helen Boyd Peggy Keller Peggy Long Freda Seldon Betty Peer Garland Clark Charles Crisman Ann Ritter Imogene March Dot Groves Ann Weatherholtz Alen Oates

Booster Club Names Cappy Saxe President

Election of officers for 1952 53 was held May 9 with Cappy Saxe named President Bes sie Smalts Secretary Nancy Quarles Editor of the Junior Evening Star and Lillian Solen berger Vice President and Assistant Editor of Junior Evening Star. Four scholarship girls were added May 14 Carolyn Copenhaver Donna Jou Anderson Janet Garber and Betsy Turner.

Cappy Saxe Bessie Smalts Nancy Quarles Junior Evening Star Lillian Solenberger Wednnesday Carolyn Copenhaver Donna Jou Anderson Janet Garber Betsy Turner

Senior Interviews highlight Anne Snyder athletic star and future PE teacher

Anne Snyder wins Most Athletic Girl as senior class honors her long sports career in basketball softball soccer and volleyball. She served on the Junior Stand decoration and Prom committees and held a Girls Athletic Editor post while planning to study physical education at Longwood College. Pat, from West Virginia, active in Library Science Thespian and language groups, rounds out the interview.

Snyder Anne Handlian Snidner Longwood College

Senior Girls Show Active Involvement And Ambitions

The senior class highlights Pat and Chess Duckwall as standout students. Pat works on Handiian advertising staff and Senior Play publicity, majors in typing, and aims for business college with a strong wish for a happy married life. Chess Duckwall presides as editor of Chess, active in Booster Club Thesplan Players and multiple clubs, planning for Queens College and a career in music and office work. Phyll Snapp stands out for junior stand senior play work and badminton, with typing skill and an interest in travel and collecting matchbook covers.

Phyl Snapp Phyll

Janice Lee Haines Headed to Longwood College

Janice Lee Haines, a Handley senior, plans to enter Longwood College next year. The red haired student is known for sincerity and has many friends. She is a member of several school groups.

Janice Lee Haines Handley Janice Haines Janice Longwood

Janice A. Student Shown For Future Vocation

The article notes Janice as active in the Library Club Thespian Players and Glee Club. She served on the Junior Play Committee and Advertising Staff of the Handiian and was a lasherette in the Senior Play. History is her favorite subject and reading is her pastime. She plans to use college to help decide her future vocation.

Chess Handiian Queens College Library Club Thespian Players Glee Club The Lasherette Janice

Ann from Brunswick Is Named Best Student

Originally from Brunswick Maryland Ann joined our class three years ago and has become one of our best scholars. She was chosen Best Student by the Senior class for her excellence in typing and bookkeeping. Ann contributed to Junior Stand Junior Play and Dance Committees and served as Secretary for the Senior girls home room. She works as an office assistant and enjoys sports as a hobby both participating and watching.

Brunswick Ann Handlian

Girls Monogram Club Elects Officers

The Girls Monogram Club elected officers for next year during advise period last Tuesday May 13. Carolyn Copenhaver was chosen president, Jackie Jones vice president, and Janet Garber secretary.

Mongram Club Carolyn Copenhaver Jackie Jones Janet Garber

Art Exhibit at Handley hall showcases Miss Panaill works

The main hall hosts an art exhibit by Handley artists including Miss Panaill. Viewers are encouraged to spend time with the collection and celebrate the winners named in this year’s art contests.

Handley

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