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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1971
Page
15
The Junior Evening Star lists this year’s General Organization leadership. Front row: Mary Baker, chairman of the Student Affairs Committee, and Tim Melester, judge of the Honor Court. Rear row: Helen Butler and Jim Swiggett, co chairmen of the Monitor Commission.
Craig Pays tribute to Edith Garrabrandt who served Handley High School for 42 years starting at age 19. She mentored seniors, sponsored clubs, chaired English, and was active in local and national teacher associations. Her legacy is exacting, compassionate teaching and lasting community impact.
The football program theme honors Handley’s fifty years of football with a cover feature and two profiles of former coaching staff. Programs go on sale during the three lunch periods Friday and at the game Saturday.
A 1971 Handley class roster lists graduates in diverse roles including Nichol Sara Christian at Nichol's Hospital Yvonne Lewis George Gaither and Bonnie Lange with entries for Corrigan Rug Cleaners John Ricketts Garland Pugh Plumbing Samir Wilson and Winchester Chamber Patty Crim Funkhouser. The list covers local businesses stations and civic groups with multiple names across occupations.
September activities list events for the school with away games at Warren Co Martinsburg and Stonewall Jackson. Freshman and junior varsity football trips, pictures days, and a home cross country meet are noted.
Handley High kicks off football season with a Sept. 3 pep rally in honor of the opener at Martinsburg last Saturday against the Bulldogs. The event featured cheer squads, skits, and the introduction of new judge Clay Smith and the spirit stick. The Handley Bowl game against Stonewall Jackson Raiders is set for 2 PM this Saturday.
General Organization committees start work for 1971 72 with the Student Affairs Committee mediating between pupils and faculty. Mary Baker chairs the panel with senior and junior members named, plus an unsettled new annex area student. The Monitor Commission led by Helena Butler and Jim Swiggett oversees student conduct and property, with others serving on the panel. The Honor Court, led by Tim Melster, reviews violations of the Honor Code and may issue recommendations to improve operations.
The Handley High English department adds eight new teachers including Miss Mary Anne Morgan and Miss Linda J. Stone. New science teachers include Mrs. Judy Johnson and George Brown as well as Mr. Burke in history and Gary Brown in American studies. Each newcomer notes Handley’s high standards, supportive staff, and active student life while sharing hobbies from reading and drama to gardening and hiking.
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