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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1956

Page

3

Handley Special Awards Assembly Honors Numerous Students

An awards assembly honored many Handley High School students. Certificates went to Library Club members Robin Reardon et al, monogram recipients across first semester and sports, Latin four-year honorees, art department recognitions, and track, football, basketball monogram winners.

Handley Susan Crisman Sylvia Stine Pat Suddith Peggy Wyndham Martha Butler Bettie Petrie Miriam Rowe Miss Pannill Nick Sempeles Pat Taylor Betty Argenbright Helen Psilakis Wayne Willoughby Eunice Miller Sally Seabright Wanda Miller Betty Baker Sherrie Kercheval Maddox Frank Armstrong Lee Boppe Jack Reid Fred Donica Bill Wheatley Ernie Smith Pink Arthur Clarence Oates Marshall Crisman Stewart Yeakley Wayne Lineburg James Higgs James Hickerson Jack Crenshaw Gary Anderson Bill Shendon Randall Brannon Jack Kerr John Kinter Tommy Jobe Tony Wadsworth James Snapp Nick Semples Robbie Robinson Peter Fletcher Carter Kelias George Semples James Sardells Tommy White Clarence Carter David Jackson Ed Grim Ivan Jackson Tommy Baker Mike Hollis Mr. Sybert Robert Fletcher Tommy Glass Jimmy Higgs Irvin Shendon

Chapel Services Led by Room 22 Students

Last week Room 22 conducted chapel with Anne Barrhart leading hymns and Mary Lou Sydnor assisting. Dr. Witherspoon of the Wilmington Presbyterian Church spoke Monday. Martha Butler read Wednesday, and Mary Ruth Whitten accompanied on piano. Senior girls provided special music with Love Divine and Carter Kellas led the flag salute.

Anne Barrhart Mary Lou Sydnor Witherspoon Presbyterian Church Wilmington North Carolina Martha Butler Mary Ruth Whitten Heddy Barnsley Anne Barnhart Robin Reardon Pat Taylor Love Divine Carter Kellas

Exams Halt Publication

There will be no issue of the Junior Evening Star on June 5 due to exams. The final issue for 1955 56 will appear on June 12.

Evening Star

Anne Barnhart reporters roster includes Heddy Barnsley and others

A list presents Anne Barnhart with reporters Heddy Barnsley Mary Lou Sydnor Pat Royston Robin Reardon Helen Solenberger Jane Petrie Eileen Cahill Martha Butler Elizabeth Riley Barbara Lewis Susan Butler Betty Petrie Mary Bruce Rhodes Helen Sullivan Spuzzie Glaize and Cor a Helen Fry in a credit sequence across the page.

Heddy Barnsley Mary Lou Sydnor Pat Royston Robin Reardon Helen Solenberger Jane Petrie Eileen Cahill Martha Butler Elizabeth Riley Barbara Lewis Susan Butler Betty Petrie Mary Bruce Rhodes Helen Sullivan Spuzzie Glaize Cora Helen Fry

Handley Seniors Thanks To Civic Groups And Local Businesses

The seniors of Handley High express gratitude for the last day memories and acknowledge the support from the Rotary Club Kiwanis Club Winchester Evening Star and local business firms. They note how scholarships gifts and letters enriched their senior year and how the community’s attention and care will be remembered.

Handley Handley High Fair City Rotary Club Kiwanis Club Winchester Evening Star

Graduation musical program lineup for baccalaureate and commencement

The Senior High Glee Club the Vivace Club and the A Capella Choir under Miss Gwedolyn Haynes present the Baccalaureate and Commencement programs. Selections include O Zion Haste Holly Lord of All Dark Water A Mighty Fortress The Lord Bless You and Keep You The Star Spangled Banner Tramp Tramp Tramp Vincent Youmans Love Is The Wind June Is Busting Out All Over No Man Is An Island Greetings To Spring To Believe and To Be lieve is restated here. George Semples appears as soloist and conductor roles are noted for the ensembles.

Gwedolyn Haynes Walch Holly Lord of All Welsh-Williams, Glee Club Will James Luther - Cain Glee Club Lord Ruthkin Vincent Youman Wilson Glee Club Mitchell- Haworth June Carousel Rodgers Vivace Club Man Is An Island Whitney-Kramer Strauss Drake Graham, Shirl Stillman George Semples

Students learn world cultures with tea and tours

Mrs Sager’s fifth graders hosted Mrs R T Shields who spoke about her trip to China followed by a Chinese tea. Mrs Shade’s sixth graders study Britain and its possessions with student reports and a brief political discussion. Miss Rush’s second graders visit Sanitary Dairy to see milk production and paint a mural of milk delivery.

Shade Britain Miss Rush Quarles School Sanitary

Juniors Win Softball Tournament in Intra-Mural Play

The girls softball tournament wrapped up last week with a round robin. The Juniors led by captain Pattie Bailey defeated all rivals, 22 to 1, to finish first, with the Sophomores led by Jane Bauserman as runners up.

Pattie Bailey Jane Bauserman

Students Model At Fashion Show

The Miss Boxley eighth grade and advanced sewing students presented a fashion show last Friday. Eighth graders modeled cotton skirts and dresses while advanced students wore tailored suits coats and evening gowns. Margaret Fisher danced during intermission and senior girls in advanced sewing also modeled.

Margaret Fisher Dior Betty Smallwood Patricia Miller Shirley Guess Georgie Elliott Patricia Taylor Phyllis Fansler Barbara Hockensmith Jeanette Rhodes Teresa Brown June Brown Miss Boxley Mary Ruth Whitten Mary Nelson

Handley Seniors Keeping Busy

Handley Seniors stay active with a Rotary Club luncheon for the seniors and a Saturday night Handlian party hosted by senior boys at Fred Ritter's house.

Handley Fred Ritter

Seniors Ready for Baccalaureate and Commencement

Occasional showers did not dampen spirits as the senior class prepared for two major events. Seniors have their caps and gowns pressed and taken home, with group photos taken in their gowns yesterday morning.

New Handlian Dedicates Edition to Miss Dunn

On May 23 the Handlian held a dedicatory assembly for the 1956 yearbook. Editor-In-Chief Jim Scott read a tribute praising Miss Dunn for knowledge, patience with students, and ability to keep interest aroused. Afterward a reception at Mary Ruth Whitten's home welcomed Miss Dunn with many seniors and sponsors present.

Quarles Jim Scott Mary Ruth Whitten Dunn Hale Jones Peery Wood Snider

Anadarko High School coffee sale stirs strong brew complaints

In Anadarko, Oklahoma, students at Anadarko High School held a food sale where Jan Barney, a senior assigned to brew the coffee, used one full pound of coffee for two gallons of water, producing a notably strong beverage that sparked complaints.

Anadarko, Okla Anadarko High School Jan Barney

Rev Cox to Speak at Blue Ridge Commencement

The Rev Robert Cox of Upperville will deliver the commencement address at Blue Ridge Country Day School on June 8 at 2 p.m. in Cun-l

Rev. Cox Blue Ridge

Schedule of Exams and Graduation Events for Class of 1956

The timetable lists May 29 to June 8 with period exams on May 29 30 31 June 1 4 5 6 7 and ceremonies including Sermon to Graduates at 8 00 p m and Commencement Exercises for the Class of 1956 at 8 00 p m June 8. May 29 30 31 and June 1 4 are exam days while June 6 7 host the Junior Senior and Senior Proms respectively.

Five Candidates to Receive Diplomas at Memorial Chapel

Five candidates—Peter Joost, James K. Robinson Jr, Robert R. Smith, Christopher Birch, and Mary C. Wilson—will graduate at the ceremony at ningham Memorial Chapel, Boyce. Tea will be served immediately after the exercises.

Ningham Memorial Chapel Boyce Peter Joost James K. Robinson, Jr Robert R. Smith Christopher Birch Mary C. Wilson

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