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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1952
Page
9
The Junior Evening Star highlights 83 new faces in the Handley Band with plans to perform in April. Notable names include Welter Grumback and Ross, among others, as the group welcomes several newcomers alongside returning members.
The Handley Glee Club elects new officers for the year. President Johnny Arnold and Vice-President Gail Hodson are juniors, Secretary Mary Kaknis is from any class, with reporter Weay as noted. The club praises the selections and anticipates a successful year.
With the Class of 1952 graduation, the Senior High Glee Club selects 28 new members for its first year. New faces include Carolyn Arnola Ann Barnhart Ellen Kalbach Betty Lowery Ruby Pfeiffer Mary Ruth Whitten and Frank Armstrong Thomas Baker Walter Bursey Harry Dolan among others. The Acee Choir welcomes new singers as well adding six new members to its lineup. The Vivace Club expands with 35 girls and six new members joining the choir for three part secular music.
The Faculty held a picnic on Thursday at the Lions Shelter with Mrs Cochrs as chief chef assisted by teachers trained in hotdog roasting. School Board members attended and praised the event, with a long list of participants and committee leaders noted for contributing to a successful gathering.
Miss Ritter becomes the new girls' physical education instructor at Handley Wood High School. She previously studied at Langwood Farm and supported the girls' athletics program during earlier years and returns to lead the athletic activities as part of the faculty.
A garbled OCR line lists staff like Nancy Quarles and Lillian Solenberger with jumbled titles and roles. The fragment hints at editorial and assistant positions but offers no clear structure or confirmation of duties.
The piece urges students to follow the example of Room 25 Dow and other role models, stressing honesty, cooperation, and respect for teachers and laws. It emphasizes becoming good citizens for today and the future, promoting cheerful attitudes and constructive school involvement.
Fragmentary copy notes 1952 girls hockey season with Monday aid close to seven of eleven. mentions driving tackling and determination to win and a freshmen Sophomores bracket where the winner advances.
Handley Judges won their second straight game by crushing Wilson Memorial Green Hornets 34 to 0. Early in the game Boyd scored on a touchdown drive, Brannon sprinted 64 yards, and Boyd added the extra point. Siley and Adams tallied near the end of the first half to push the score to 21-0 before half. In the fourth quarter Devall scored from the 2 yard line as Handley sealed the win.
Tuesday during Advisory Period the Eighth grade held a meeting to elect Sponsors and officers. Results list Sponsors Iss Overcash and Mr. Gray with Mrs Dolan as Class Vice. Fry and others noted.
Burr P. Harrison addressed the student body in a special Assembly on Constitution Day. He explained what a constitution is, contrasted it with the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights, and traced the early period of American history to show how laws and rights are enforced.
During chapel John Arnold led the devotion Adams led hymns and Johnson offered a reading. Special music featured Room 25 singing Ivory Palace on Tuesday and Room 22 performing In the Cross of Christ My Glory on Friday.
Fragmentary chatter at a school event mentions seniors, a flat tire delaying play, and questions about football uniforms. The garbled text notes awkward exits and a possible crush among juniors during a Saturday game.
Mixed OCR fragment highlights leaders in the American and National Leagues. Mentions Avila Doby and Rosen in Philadelphia and Cleveland, Fox and Shige on pitching for Chicago, Reynolds, Musial, Louie, Roblawse, and Brook with various stat snippets and team associations.
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