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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1951
Page
2
The edition lists editors Jane Barry and Diane Hunt with a roster of staff writers. It urges honesty and hard study as exams count half the semester grade and encourages final-week effort for success.
Edna is noted for her sports talent across basketball softball volleyball and archery. She belongs to the Girls Monogram Club and aims to be a laboratory technician. Dot leads in athletics and also acts as Girl's Monogram Club president and executive council member. Chuck Robertson is described as a versatile senior skilled in sports and studies.
The 1951 Handley senior class features Chuck Rum nose, Bob Royston and Manuel Sempeles noted for football track and athletics. Noted for school service, Chuck heads theMonitor Commission and leads the Boys Monogram Club while Bob aims for Annapolis. Enzio, Bee, and Putsa pursue bands, sports, and future plans as committees organize June 5 banquet and senior prom details.
Editorial urges students to prepare for the final exams of the year. It emphasizes that seniors face their last high school tests, warns that effort determines advancement, and encourages steady, serious study to avoid being left behind.
A lesson and hobby sketch notes Manuel’s favorite classes English and Math. In spare time he enjoys fishing, showing a calm, practical student interests portrait.
From the class of 1947 a group of students who studied nationwide will receive degrees in June. Elizabeth Baker and Betty Cather graduate from Hampton College of the University of Richmond on June 4 for BA in Sociology. Duke yields Betty Hurst in Music and Marshall Novick in Business Administration. Jill Pifer leaves Longwood College June 4. Barbara Sprenkle at Penn State is a BA candidate in Dietetics. Barbara Ann Hough and Lulu Glascock from Wellesley graduate June 11. Barbara BA in History, Lulu FA in Zoology. Lila Lee Robinson at UNC majors in om and aims for BA. Jane Schneider at Madison College pursues BA in English. Kernan from Medical School of Virginia will seek BA before pursuing MD. Harrison McCoy at University of Virginia earns BA in Foreign Languages.
Local voices weigh in on conscription with varied views. Helen Page Coble calls for not extending service time. Manuel Sempeles questions voting age relation to conscription. Fred Stine sees Army life as beneficial training. Monte Miller deems it unfortunate yet necessary. Miss Simms supports drafting 18 year olds for maturity and capability.
At the booster club meeting on Tuesday the following officers were elected for the coming school year. President Freda Seldon Vice President Leslie Miller Secretary Treasurer Ann Weatherholtz Editor of the Junior Evening Star Margaret Duckwall Miss Strader was reelected unanimously as sponsor, her term having expired.
In the General Organization Elections a runoff was held last Tuesday as no candidate won a majority. Shirley Hauptman was elected secretary and will begin the 1951-52 session in office. Congratulations also go to Wilbur Kersey and Robert Solenberger. The Student Body offers thanks to all candidates for good sportsmanship.
Last week Handley held Latin Week with student projects on display in the hall. A dummy dressed as a Roman slave drew commotion after frightening the janitor the first night and prompting a greeting from Mrs. Peery after a bump. Mr. Thompson's biology class visited the Washington zoo where a monkey chewing gum and a talking bird were noted. Johnny Arnold spoke to Mr. Fry about Mr. Thompson’s return, and the worry was eased as Mr. Fry was reassured he’s back.
Latin students held a Friday night event with prize announcements Apollo and Venus chosen by the Latin Department. Winners were David Rickard and Diane Hunt. MC Duckeye Whiting led the evening as Hugh Luby performed with dancers Lynn Cooper and Joan Michael. The Virgin Class closed with a Latin Alma Mater performance.
Joyce Quick led the singing in Chapel this week while Freddy Stine read devotions with good selections. Pianists Iy Whitten on Monday and Wednesday and Lake on Friday accompanied, with Sonny Cathe presiding. General singing showed notable improvement and prompted a call to make the remaining services the best of the year.
Students work on several concert pieces for next fall. After school ends, the Marching Band begins practice focusing on marching and playing in preparation for a trip to Atlantic City.
Joy Andersons sixth grade class staged a history show reenacting Ancient Rome. The program opened with a choral group and closed with Brutus speech, using student made props and costumes.
Correct answers to Page 4 quiz questions list New York City as number one. The apostrophe marks the omission of of the. Edward VIII abdicated. Paul Revere is the fourth answer.
A series of local auctions listed for May and June including items such as furniture household goods livestock farm equipment and estate properties. Locations include Stephens City Marlboro Road Winchester Boyce Mount Falls and White Hall with sale dates from May 23 to June 16 and times ranging from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Names include Mrs Cora B Snapp Minnie H Dellinger Stuart M Perry and J B Adams among others.
St. Paul notes that the subject involved a device proposed in 1789 to the French Constituent Assembly. The remark situates the discussion in a historical context without detailing outcomes or implications.
To Thespians have elected their officers for the coming year. They are President Leslie Miller Vice President Bruce McFadden Secretary Annette Masters and Historian Patsy Wheeler. With this excellent group of leaders we feel sure great things may be expected from the Thespians next year.
Since Apple Blossom the band members have thought about the Atlantic City trip. Mr. Strance has handed out a selection of favorite pieces for their personal enjoyment.
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