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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1963

Page

5

Handley Homecoming Game Hosts Alumni and Queen Crowning

Handley welcomes Loyal Handleyites and alums for the Homecoming game this Saturday against Loudoun Valley. Ex Handley players will be guests, tickets available before noon. Patricia Petrie is crowned Homecoming Queen at 1 45 with Gene Fisher escorting her and Claude Smalts performing the coronation. Loudoun Valley band will halftime entertain, followed by a joint Handley Band and Glee Club program led by Strance and Stallings.

Handleyites Handley Patricia Petrie Patricia Gene Fisher Claude Smalts Winchester Loudoun Valley Handley Band Handley Glee Club Gaylen Strance Neil Stallings

JV Cheerleaders Are Introduced at School Event

The junior high introduced the new JV Cheerleading Squad led by Libby Melester. Seventh and eighth graders cheered for a victory over James Wood as co-captains Eppa Griffith and Randy Perry introduced team members.

J.V Libby Melester James Wood Eppa Griffith Randy Perry Eppa Randy Keliian

Underclassmen Picture Day Scheduled for Oct 1–2

Underclassmen in the Junior High School and grades nine through eleven will have their pictures taken on Tuesday October 1 and Wednesday October 2 for the 1964 Handiian. Coats and ties were common, with girls in white blouses. Prints will appear in spring.

Rousing cheer as team hailed as best in the land

A rousing cheer erupts as fans celebrate a team hailed as the best in the land. The crowd's enthusiasm signals strong local pride and high expectations for future games this season.

Executive Council Forms Committees After Manners Book Handout

Executive Council met in the upstairs study hall and distributed the Code of Manners to guide dress and behavior at school events. committees named include Handley Memorial, Placque, Swearing in, and Student Teacher with members listed alongside chairs. A standing ovation praised sponsors Miss Overcash and Mr. Craig for guidance during the 1962-63 session.

Last Mondy Executive Council Gene Fisher Handley Memorial Anne Douglas Kern Alison Scott Kern Susan Goode Steven Ricketts Tom Sauders Roger Lake Lucy Eddy Placque Jerry Turner Fred Shoemaker Richard Bell Ronnie Gore George Weidig Judy Belchie Mike Albright Rodney Cowley William Sutton Phyllis Rowland Carol Gore Sharon McClintock Rocky Yost Gene Willis Marilyn O’hara Darlene Himes Mr. Keliian Mr. Foreman Mrs. Stallings Miss Carson Miss Overcash Mr. Craig

Earliest Christmas Card Printed by Horsley in 1843

The first Christmas card was designed by John Calcott Horsley of England in 1843. About 1,000 copies were printed and sold at one shilling each.

John Calcott Horsley

Newspaper Staff Listing appears in masthead

The document lists the editor in chief Sandra Lee Ritter and assistant editor Sharon Moore, followed by reporters Joette Bailey Judy Belchie Sally Bush Clowe Campbell Susan Goode Barbara Harper Darlene Himes Mary Jo Maddox Linda Mallory Sandra Morrison and Mary Scully.

Sandra Lee Ritter Sharon Moore Joette Bailey Judy Belchie Sally Bush Clowe Campbell Susan Goode Barbara Harper Darlene Himes Mary Jo Maddox Linda Mallory Sandra Morrison Mary Scully

Sportsmanship on the sideline at Handley School games

An editorial urges spectators to practice good sportsmanship at football games. It defines sportsmanship as gracious, respectful conduct, avoiding criticism, and supporting the team by staying in the cheering section and listening to trained cheerleaders. It highlights hosts responsibilities and guests etiquette, urging quiet behavior when needed and focusing on watching the game.

Handley School

First Holiday of the Year Observed for District 6 Meeting

Friday is the first holiday of the year as teachers attend a Virginia Education Association District 6 meeting in Harrisonburg. State Superintendent D Woodrow Wilkerson is the featured speaker. A general session is followed by sectional meetings with special programs.

Harrisonburg The Virginia Education Association D. Woodrow W. Wilkerson State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Cheerleaders Lead Pep Assembly for Homecoming Week

The Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleaders hosted a Friday afternoon pep assembly for junior and senior high students and parents at the Parent's Day game. Girls in the club played the roles of team parents who predicted a win over the Mustangs while homecoming queen Miss Pat Petrie thanked the team and the rally closed with the Alma Mater.

Mustangs Pat Petrie

Cheer Club Elects Officers

Last Wednesday October 2 the Cheer Club met at 3 18 in the auditorium to elect officers. Susan Lillis will serve as President and Donna Funkhouser as Secretary Treasurer.

Cheer Club Susan Lillis Donna Funkhouser

Homecoming Week Events At Chapel High

The schedule lists activities from Wednesday October 9 to Tuesday October 15. Senior girls lead chapels with readers Patricia Morrison Colleen Bly and pianist Carolyn Crisman. Miss Patricia Petrie crowned 1963 Homecoming Queen after Friday classes cancelled for teachers meeting.

Sandra Morrison Colleen Bly Carolyn Crisman Loudoun Valley Patricia Petrie Anne Simpson Barbara Harper Darlene Himes

Handley High School Adopts Manners Code

The Handley High School Code of Manners, adopted by the Executive Council from student suggestions via homeroom reps, is being introduced to all students. It covers personal conduct and appearance in school and at school events and urges care of school property to foster student respect.

Handley High School Execuive Council Handley

Display of Good Sportsmanship at Handley Games

A campus message urges fans to recycle and dispose of trash properly at games. It highlights respect for volunteers, opponents, and officials and calls for courteous behavior to keep Handley associated with good sportsmanship.

Handley

Judges Four Quartet to Perform at Hootenany

The Judges Four, a revived senior high male quartet, features John Miller Peter March George Miller and George Weidig. They debut at a Friendship Fire Company Hootenany.

John Miller Peter March George Miller George Weidig Friendship Fire Company

Good Luck Sent To JV Football Team For Home Game

The junior varsity football squad hosts Loudoun Valley on October 10 in front of a large home crowd. Supporters are urged to cheer the Attorneys to victory.

Loudoun Valley

Woodland Improvements Planned at George Washington Birthplace

The Interior Department announced 35 public works projects including woodland preservation and training improvements at the George Washington Birthplace National Monument in Westmoreland County. The project is valued at 20000 dollars and will provide 9 man months of employment as part of a 1988000 dollar national program.

Washington George Washington Birthplace National Monument Department of the Interior National Park Service Westmoreland County

Bedford deputy treasurer drowns while fishing

Meade D. Wilkinson aged 59, deputy treasurer of Bedford, Virginia, drowned Saturday night while fishing at Claytor Lake. His body was recovered Sunday afternoon in 20 feet of water near the Claytor dam boat dock. The medical examiner placed time of death at about 8:15 p.m. Saturday. A search began Sunday after he was reported missing.

Dublin Meade D. Wilkinson Bedford Claytor Lake Wilkinson Claytor Dam Pulaski County Charles G. Fox

Boy's throw ends in crow's death in Wichita

A 13 year old Daniel Ogle was walking on a sidewalk in Wichita when he tossed a baseball high into the air. The ball struck a crow in flight, killing the bird and shocking onlookers.

Wichita Kan Daniel Ogle

Handicapped Job Issues Highlighted by Committee

Winchester Frederick County committee led by Henry L. Bush and Virginia Employment Commission head Wilson C. Dickson urged progress in placing handicapped workers. They cited local efforts by Vocational Rehabilitation Service and the Winchester Association of the Blind, but warned employers must hire those truly handicapped and expand training for limited learners. National Employ the Handicap Week runs Oct 6–12.

Henry L. Bush Winchester - Frederick County Wilson C. Dickson Virginia Employment Commission VEC Vocational Rehabilitation Service Winchester Assn Dickson WEC

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