Retiring Handley principal Miss Corkey Honored
Winchester School Board and Winchester Education Association praise Miss Bessie L. Corkey for 35 years of service at Handley Elementary beginning in 1919. Students and teachers recall her fair leadership, quiet efficiency, and lasting impact on education in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie L. Corkey
Handley
Winchester School Board
Miss Corkey
Winchester Public Schools
Winchester Education Association
Corkey
Winchester
Gertrude Peery
Judge Handley
Honolulu
Nancy Bell
Cornwell
Hudson
New York
New Jersey
Columbia University
Harvard University
University of California
Handley School
Clifton
Belman
Westfield
New
Sally B. Scully
Handley Elementary
Notice of Junior Evening Star hiatus and final June issue
The Junior Evening Star will not publish next week due to exams. The final issue will appear on June 8, announced by Editor Joyce Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Miss Corkey Retires From Handley School After Loyal Guidance
Editors and Handley alumni express regret and astonishment at Miss Corkey’s retirement. They recall her long service from fourth grade through principal and praise her tolerant, fair, and quiet leadership. They extend best wishes and a warm community welcome for her future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Miss Corkey
Handley School
Corkey
Junior Evening Star
Ninth Grade Elects Officers for 1954 55
The ninth grade met on May 18 to elect officers for the 1954 55 school year. Elected were President Robbie Robinson, Vice President Carter Kellas, and Secretary Elaine Sardelis. Class sponsors are Miss Overcash and Mr. Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbie Robinson
Carter Kellas
Elaine Sardelis
Miss Overcash
Mr. Gray
Latin, Library And Athletic Awards Given In Assembly
Awards were presented by the Latin Library and Athletic Departments in assembly. Seniors receiving Latin awards included Suzanne Rosenberger Katherine Flory Dirck Creighton Susanne Sprenkle and Linda Smith. Library Club awards went to Shirley Patton Pat Carper Linda Smith Virginia Clark Iris McFadden Susannah Godlove Sylvia Patton Betty Lowery and Susanne Sprenkle. Girls earning C averages and 500 points were Martha Butler Alberta Orndorff Helen Womeldorf Pat Duvall Mary Lonas and Betty Lowery. A 250 point bar went to Jean Anderson Jackie Jones and Joyce Butler. Boys’ athletic awards were given by Mr. Strauss with L. Binner B. Jones B. Grove M. Chamblin C. Kellas R. Fletcher J. Sardelis J. Casey D. Michael A. Stryker E. Farmer J. Hodgson N. Lineburg B. Hickerson E. Lawrence B. Baker E. Peer J. Pingley B. Carver D. Jackson R. Adams and C. Germelman. Two-sport certificates were awarded to P. Hillyard O. Hyatt J. Thompson R. Kendall J. Gordon G. Semples E. Grimm M. Orndorff and R. Levi. Frank Armstrong received three-sport certificates. All District Football Team honors went to Levi and Farmer for third team while Orndorff earned second team. First team trophies went to Hillyard Binner and Grove with Semples named to first team though seniors only may receive trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Martha Butler
Alberta Orndorff
Helen Womeldorf
Pat Duvall
Mary Lonas
Betty Lowery
Jean Anderson
Jackie Jones
Joyce Butler
Strauss
Mr. Maddox
P. Hillyard
O. Hyatt
J. Thompson
R. Kendall
J. Gordon
G. Semples
E. Grimm
M. Orndorff
R. Levi
Frank Armstrong
Mr. Strauss
Levi
Farmer
Orndorff
Hillyard, Binner
Grove
George Semples
Gene Miller Chosen Chief Justice of Honor Court
The Honor Court for 1954-55 was selected listing Gene Miller along with nine others including Woody Rosenberger Eddie Dove Anne Clevenger Lee Boppe Pat Browning Bob Gibson Anne McKee Bill Sydnor and Barbara Lewis as secretary. Frank Joe Ducknall announced the approval at the Executive Council meeting and Gene Miller was elected chief justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Miller
Woody Rosenberger
Eddie Dove
Anne Clevenger
Lee Boppe
Pat Browning
Bob Gibson
Anne McKee
Bill Sydnor
Barbara Lewis
Frank Joe Ducknall
Class Presents Historical Pageant by Fifth Grade
Miss Car son's fifth grade class presented a pageant of American History Thursday afternoon. All students participated and after the program many exhibits were explained to the audience.
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Miss Carson
Proms Theme Sparks Senior Style And Hats Debate
In Stenographic English seniors interview for jobs while juniors hide the theme of the Proms. The Handlians are teased to arrive soon as exams loom in two days. The band supposedly sails with the seniors.
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Handlians
India
Spain
France
Hawaii
Thespian Players Elect Officers For 1954 55
The Thespian Players elected officers for the 1954 55 year at their last meeting on Thursday May 20 Headley Barnsley will be president as a junior Betty Cochran of the class of 1955 is vice president Iris McFadden a senior next year is secretary treasurer and Patricia Miller was chosen as club historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thespian
Thespians
Headley Barnsley
Betty Cochran
Iris McFadden
Patricia Miller
Chapel Services Mark Week with Music and Flags
Betty Haymaker led the flag salute in chapel services this week with Pat Carper as song leader and Bob Gibson at the piano. Joyce Butler read religious selections daily, and Friday’s special music featured Miss Heatwole’s room singing For The Beauty Of The Earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Haymaker
Pat Carper
Bob Gibson
Joyce Butler
Miss Heatwole
Winners Named in B F Goodrich Giveaway
Al Goodrich and David R. Miller of Marlboro Route and Hilda Luttrell of Siler Route won lawn chairs at the B F Goodrich event on Saturday. Ten stainless steel mixing bowls were claimed by Elva Carper, Lester Keller, Edna Rinker, H R Stayton, Mrs Richard Duvall, Harry J Bucher, Melvin Michael, Willard Gray, Bob Adams, and Richard Miller. Also awarded were ten car wash kits and 25 auto seat savers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Miller
Marlboro
Hilda Luttrell
Siler
B. F. Goodrich Company
Elva Carper
Lester Keller
Loudoun St
Edna Rinker
Timberville
H. R. Stayton
W. Cork St
Richard Duvall
Stephenson
Harry J. Bucher
Melvin Michael
Woodland Ave
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Handley High School
Handley Elementary School
Virginia
Editorial
Lane
DOWN
Schewels
Latin, Library and Athletic
Honor Court
al Goodrich
C. B. Smalts & Son
National Ave
VFW
Sharon Driskell
Shirley Orndorff
Beatrice Fincham
James Wood
Colleen Grimm
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Miss Fincham
Margarette C. Matthews
ABC
Winchester Business College
S. Cameron St
FORD
Shenandoah Motor CO
Valley Avenue
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