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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1958
Page
9
An assembly with Miss Mary Boxley’s sewing class featured four advanced students modeling their handmade dresses. From left to right the girls were Agnes Massie Pat Shull Margaret Shumate and Betty Jo Johnson.
Students and faculty outline the week with events from June 4 regular classes and Junior Senior Prom to June 5 faculty only and Senior Prom to noon. June 6 aients to Judge Handley’s grave and return to school on time. June 8 Baccalaureate at 8 p.m. Handley auditorium. June 9 graduation exercises at 8 p.m. in the Handley auditorium.
The Library Club will entertain the seniors at a luncheon on Wednesday June 4. Susan Nichols chairs the event with younger members serving on the committee. Menu includes sandwiches macaroni and potato salad iced tea ice cream and cookies.
The band has elected officers for the 1958 59 session. President Dickie Bush, vice president George Lanahan, treasurer Sally Seabright, and secretary Polly were chosen from nominations presented by Harold Macagan.
The page credits EDITOR Ann Sirbaugh and ASSISTANT EDITOR Betty Jo Johnson with editorial duties. It also lists multiple reporters including Gayle Crabill Sally Dunn Pat Pugh Susan Bierer Sus an Crisman Genevieve Mc Coney Joan Miller and others as part of the newsroom team.
Winchester Public Schools students visit Mount Hebron Cemetery yearly to honor Judge John Handley, John Kerr, and other benefactors. The editorial urges students to recognize the significance of the tribute and the generosity of those who aided their community.
Former Handley students recall benefits of their era as they prepare to march to Mount Hebron on June 6. Citizens watch their pilgrimage with appreciation, reflecting on foresight and support for youth.
After initiations, the Thespian Club elected its officers for the coming year. Robert Button was reelected president, George Glass became vice president, Aimee Gibson was chosen secretary, and Shanda Kiser became historian. The club presented Miss Mary Sebastian with an engraved pin in appreciation of her sponsorship.
Handley High held an awards assembly with library club members receiving honors for library work. Rodney Duncan named top math student. art, science, and biology winners announced along with Girls Monogram Club point milestones. Track and football certificates and varsity letters awarded to multiple students.
The softball tournament ended with the Juniors defeating the Freshmen with captain Sue Gott leading the juniors while Nancy Bell captained the runners up. Archery winners were Dee Fletcher in first place, Jane Bauserman second, Nancy Flickenger third, and Aimee Gibson fourth.
Six members of this year's faculty will not return for the 1958 59 school term. Mary Sebastian resigns for William Byrd High School Roanoke. Sarah Heatwole becomes a Trans World Airlines hostess. May Lee Yook takes a teaching post in wait. Winifred Murdock accepts a teaching position in Fairfax County. Clifton Titus enters a branch of the Armed Services. William Jones becomes assistant professor in biology at Madison College. We wish them success in new posts and are sorry to lose them.
A sophomore class at the school selects sponsors during a Tuesday May 20 meeting. The vote and sponsorship choices are recorded as part of student activities for the term.
During advisory period a Handlian class meeting discussed future sponsors and school colors. Mrs Mary William Hohannes and Mr George Craig were elected to replace Miss May Lee Yook and Mr Clifton Titus who depart. No definite color or flower plans were set. further talks planned for Wednesday May 21.
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