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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1933
Page
3
The W. H. S. Reflector notes a successful banquet honoring seniors with praise for the faculty and new attire. It introduces Lois Smith of Ely with a light profile and mentions a junior sparkle from Ely as a cautious tease about a brash freshman.
The piece urges seniors to use college to learn and grow not merely to have fun. It stresses study as the path to self support and cultural insight, warning that pleasure should not derail opportunity. It notes not every student will attend, and education today shapes employment prospects.
A student reflects on lost time and unfulfilled youth while seeking a future crown of knowledge. The speaker compares the journey to climbing a hill, seeing past years as lights and envisioning a guiding star at the summit. Written in a lyrical, aspirational tone.
Students flocked from Sherman and Denison to shop for gowns and suits. Classes were skipped as juniors and seniors prepared for a grand high school banquet. The event featured varied colors and designs with both genders eager to display their outfits and style.
A poet notes restless hands and minds, mocks idle crowds, and warns that evil thoughts breed when study lags. The voice proclaims lofty airs while grounded people dream of air castles, urging focus and discipline.
The senior class held two meetings this week. Wednesday they chose the senior play and began cast selection with practice starting Monday. Thursday they discussed invitations and cards, with each member submitting their desired amount and the order sent off.
Sunday afternoon a crowd of students from third to eleventh grade heard a bicycle traveler recount his journeys. He claims to have covered about 1200 miles since February 14 and says his home is in Nebraska. Frank Hollingsworth likened him to the hero of The No Count Boy but urged readers to read the full story. These adventures amused the audience and echoed Baron Munchausen in places.
The article teases a queen search tied to a senior class event at Lotus Leary with Ann Day noted as secretary. A big home-coming carnivalApr 28 crowns the queen, promising humor romance and mystery as readers search for the queen’s identity.
Burgher Reed Vestal revisited the old nursery rhyme about a man who jumped into a bramble bush and scratched out both eyes. The event occurred last Thursday in town, drawing attention to the familiar cautionary tale.
G. R. relays Burgher Reed’s accident on a Vestal country estate. The horse fell, Reed attempted a bold jump and landed in a barbed wire fence. He received first aid and two stitches in the upper lip, deciding to pursue a quieter life as a writer.
Whitewright students place in multiple events at the interscholastic meet held at Austin College and Jefferson School. Monabelle Biggerstaff wins Girls Extemporaneous Speech first. Dick Montgomery second in Boys Extemp. Robert Doss and Sonny Hancock take second in Boys Debate. Various other placements noted with high school banquet on April 1 referenced.
A senior banquet featured readings and tributes from J B Cates and Frances Hedgpeth, with responses by Miss Ray and Mary Jo Sears. Mr Smith spoke on April Fool's Day, and juniors were praised for organizing the event.
A group of boys Friday founded a track and field organization. Malcolm Williams is president and Sonny Hancock secretary-treasurer. colors are black and gold. Weekly meetings will be Mondays at 4. Training for junior and senior teams will start soon with sponsor Mr. Manning. Open to ages 13 to 18. contact Manning Williams Hancock or Lay.
English II regular session featured a program including Leon Adams story and a heated debate. J Y Russell and Mary Reeves argued the affirmative while Riley Beazley and Jack Lay defended the negative on the prompt that hoarding gold is more dangerous today than a century ago. The class voted by secret ballot and upheld the negative.
The report notes W H S won a 6 0 game over Savoy and flags several student activities. Virginia Jackson visited Elizabeth Sears and attended the junior senior banquet while teachers organized post event cleanups. Students debate independence for the Philippines and a vagabond life vs stay at home. Three Whitewright reps head to a district meet in Paris with Montgomery, Williams and Biggerstaff. Additional notes mention visitors, weekend trips, and ongoing literary events as a serialized Calico Carnival unfolds.
In Cranesville Texas a fifteen year tradition of a cotton festival draws near. A stranger in a sleek car questions the route to Cranesville and hints at a crucial purpose linked to the Calico Carnival queen celebration. Jonathan Brown notices the visitor and grows uneasy as the plot hints at more to come.
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