A New Look for JWHS in 1970
James Wood High unveils summer renovations including repainting new furnishings and modernized spaces. The choral department expands adding room and equipment. music programs gain a grand piano and new band instruments. Library adds record players films and relaxed seating while attendance rules shift toward note based absences and independent lunch access. New computer aided scheduling marks a first for the school.
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James Wood High
FBLA Plans Workshop At Madison College
The Future Business Leaders of America will hold a planning meeting and workshop at Madison College Harrison Hall annex on Oct 10 to prepare for the spring meeting. Training covers parliamentary law public speaking and bulletin board exhibits with roles for Brenda Kirk and multiple sponsors and officers.
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Business Leaders of America
Madison College
Harrison Hall
Fbla
Brenda Kirk
Debbie Farmer
Phyllis Costello
Rita Bradley
Pam Seabright
Brenda Lewis
Debbie Wisecarver
Jo Ann Benson
Karen Bayliss
Joyce Jenkins
Gail Ritter
Debbie Driver
Debbie Fox
Rebecca Whitlock
Joyce McKay
Reco Ware
Susan Cain
Robin Magaha
Carolyn Luttrell
Recorder of Points
Phyliss Swisher
James Wood Forms First Ever High School Marching Corps
James Wood High School fields a 15 girl marching corps to join the school band for parades and halftime shows. Directed by Miss Smythe and Miss Johinson, the group debuts at the Shenandoah College Homecoming Parade on Oct. 21.
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James Wood
James Wood High School
Smythe
Johinson
Shenandoah College
Gibbous Moon Meaning and Etymology
When the moon sits between half and full it is gibbous whether waxing or waning. The term gibbous derives from the Italian word meaning humpbacked reflecting its curved phase appearance.
Dear Ruth to Be Presented Oct 20 at James Wood
The junior class of James Wood will stage the two act comedy Dear Ruth in the James Wood auditorium on October 20 at 7 p.m. under Mrs. James Biddle’s direction. The plot centers on Lt. Bill Seawright arriving from Vietnam and the tangled romance involving Ruth and her fiancé Albert Kummer amid family antics.
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Ruth
James Wood
James Biddle
Robin Barr
Miriam
Cindy Fraula
Bill
Martha Seawright
Terri’ Heatwole
Harold Klobbermeyer
Bobby Lizer
Debate Club Chooses Officers For Year Of Environment Topic
The Debate Club elected Becky Brian as president and Bill Atchley as vice president with David Knight as business manager at its first meeting this month. The eight member group plans green fundraising rallies and January competition for varsity team.
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Becky Brian
Bill Atchley
David Knight
David
Bill
Key Club Plans Tour of Control Data Center
The Key Club schedules an October tour of the Control Data Corporation in Arlington Virginia. Plans were set at the Sept 16 meeting at Farmers and Merchants National Bank. New members include Bobby Dale Merlin Grim Scott Johnson Gary Legge Chris Martin Thomas Mills Fred Troxel and Steve Wills.
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Control Data Corporation
Arlington
Virginia
Key Club
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Yale University
Don Packard
Capital District Officers Training Conference
Hagerstown
Maryland
Bobby Dale
Merlin Grim
Scott Johnson
Gary Legge
Chris Martin
Thomas Mills
Fred Troxel
Steve Wills
Inductees Tapped By JW National Inductees Tapped By JW National
James Wood National Honor Society welcomed 24 new members at the October 2 assembly. Kenneth Kyre of Shenandoah College was guest speaker and urged continued effort. Parents joined students for a tea in the Home Economics lounge.
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James Wood
Kenneth Kyre
Shenandoah College
Conservatory of Music
Bobby Lizer
Tim McHale
Keith Patterson
Charles Reely
Barbara Reed
Joanne Osterman
Debbie Shirley
Alson Smith
Phyllis Strawson
Ann Tomney
Melanie Willard
Donnie Zuckerman
Oliver Orndoff
Home Economics
Territory Staff and Editors
Territorial newspaper staff list includes co editors Terri Heatwole and Donnie Zuckerman with reporters Jeanie Barham Susie Keckley Nancy Campbell Jo Osterman and Susie Lockhart and Alvisor Mrs Parkinson noted.
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Terri Heatwole
Donnie Zuckerman
Jeanie Barham
Susie Keckley
Nancy Campbell
Jo Osterman
Susie Lockhart Alvisor
Mrs. Parkinson
Guys and Dolls at James Wood C A project stage
SCA presents Guys and Dolls in its annual James Wood C A project. Nathan Detroit seeks a $1,000 location for a floating crap game by betting Sky Masterson who will back a doll not going to Havannah. Miss Sarah Brown and Miss Adelaide head the supporting roles with a host of notable cast members led by Lt. Brannigan and the Hot Box Girls. Directed by Mrs. Gloria Biddle with music by Paul Thompson and Dan Schoemmell.
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James Wood
C.A
Nathan Detroit
Donnie Zuckerman
Nathan
Sky Masterson
Jim Harmon
Sky
Havannah
Sarah Brown
Salvation Army
Donna Boyce
Adelaide
Susie Brookings
Nicely Nicely
Greg Biddle
Benny Southstreet
John Habeck
Rusty Charlie
Jeff Bragg
Harry the Horse
Paul Thompson
Dan Schoemmell
Radio Club On the Air at James Wood
The James Wood Radio Club named Pulsation will air Saturdays on WHPL for thirty minutes. Sponsor teachers Bonnie Westervelt and Diane Duvall will organize workshops to train students in radio procedures and broadcasting. Six groups of four students rotate weekly, offering school news and community service through student-produced programs.
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James Wood
Mailmen face wild hazards worldwide
The National Geographic Society notes rural postal workers battle animal threats. Egyptian mailmen report camel bites, Brazilian carriers encounter jaguar attacks, a Tongan mailman was killed by a shark, and Afghanistan once halted rural deliveries after leopards ate mail staff.
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United States
National Geographic Society
Brazil
Tongan
Afghanistan
Outstanding Seniors Honored In School Event
Five seniors receive recognition Paul Gustavson Charlie Lewis Kathy Fulton Claudia Beard and Suzi McIntire Gustavson earned National Merit semi finalist status with 145 credit. Lewis 132 and commended. Fulton led Virginia FHA as president with state convention at Richmond. 1600 girls attended national meeting in New York City.
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Paul Gustavson
Charlie Lewis
Kathy Fulton
Claudia Beard
Suzi McIntire
Wood Post
Radio Club
Pulsation
Heart of
James Wood
Virginia Association of Future Homemakers of America
Jefferson Hotel
Richmond
Kathy
New York City
Wood Post Records 700 Sales in First Issue
The Wood Post sold 700 papers in its first issue, a school record. Journalism students from Wood and two county junior highs participated, boosting enthusiasm by about 100 percent. Mrs. Connie Parkinson new advisor, praised the staff's hard work. Editorial Board includes Susan Lockhart, Jeanie Barham, Jo Osterman.
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Wood Post
James Wood
Connie Parkinson
Martinsburg
W.va
Miss Connie
Susan Lockhart
Jeanie Barham
Jo Osterman
Drama Class Plans An Active Year At James Wood
James Wood drama class outlines an active schedule with a junior one act comedy and senior drama and comedy acts. Students will perform a children’s play for local elementary schools and Mrs Gloria Biddle will sponsor the James Wood Television program with monthly shows hosted by Chris Harper and Donnie Zuckerman. Joe Hollis leads as president, Danny Crim as vice president, Becky Brain as secretary, and Susie Ginn as treasurer.
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James Wood
Memie
Gloria Biddle
Chris Harper
Donnie Zuckerman
T.V. Cable
Joe Hollis
Danny Crim
Joe
Becky Brain
Susie Ginn
EEOC Sets New Rules for Job Aptitude Testing
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issues guidelines requiring testers to validate tests that predict performance. Tests must measure job relevant skills or attributes. Commerce Clearing House notes tests may continue with proper validation to curb bias.
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Chicago
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Commerce Clearing House
Area Students Meet College Representatives at James Wood
On Oct 5 Clarke County Shenandoah County Handley and James Wood high schools hosted college night at James Wood. Seventy five colleges from Virginia and surrounding states participated in rooms across the school. Juniors and seniors toured four colleges for 25 minutes each receiving program information. A pre college night on Oct 1 allowed seniors and juniors to ask guidance counselors about college.
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James Wood
Clarke County
Shenandoah County
Handley
James Wood High
Virginia
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JWHS
Fetter
Madison
Wood Territory
Donnie Rogers
Robin Barb
Harry Braithwaite
Cindy
Fraula
Larry Boyne
Seawright
Albert Kummer
Mrs. Wilkins
Ivory Tower
Dora
Debbie Shickle
Sargent Chuck Vincent
Lt. Seawright
Donald Mason
Diana Duvall
Bill Casto
Valley Ave
Ward Plaza
Winchester
JW National
Guys and Dolls
SCA Project
WHPL
Hotel Roanoke
FHA
Alexandria
Susie McIintire
Magnavox
Sandy
Oyal
Toudom Street
John Reid
Mgr
Loudoun Street
Jewelers
Virgina
Winchester's
Diamond
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