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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1946

Page

6

Senior Play Well-Received by Large Audience

A large audience enjoyed the senior class presentation of "Ask Me Another," a Glenn Hughes farce set in a city newspaper office. Cast includes Glendon Magers as editor Mr Gates, Mary Judd as Wilma Shepard, Marjorie Young as Mrs Snell, Norma Smith as Aunt Sally, Betty Lee Jones as Joyce Martin, Bobby Witt as reporter and lover, plus many others.

Glenn Hughes Marco Glendon Magers Mr. Gates Mary Judd Wilma Shepard Marjorie Young Mrs. Snell O. B. Hammond Norma Smith Sally Kate Smith Betty Lee Jones Katherine Hepburn Joyce Joe Vestal James Reeves Joe Weber Hawkshaw Clark Gable Fred Murphy Underworld Shorty Cass Wandadell Sanderson Claude Reeves Maurice Neathery

Curtain Call for School Play Stirs Behind the Curtain

A night of backstage antics unfolds as Lucio Orozco paints a mustache on Marco and applies makeup to Betty Jones while teachers scold boys for rouge and lipstick. Fred Murphy arrives after a tense wait, the cast readies for final cues, and Billy Ward Evans makes the closing announcement.

Lucio Orozco Marco Betty Jones Fred Murphy Luther Jack Moss Claude Reeves Orville Howell Edith Neal Billy Ward Evans

Senior play dress rehearsal photos shown with costumes

Pictures from W. H. S. senior play capture two scenes Tuesday night. The first photo shows the closing scene of Act I and the second shows Act III where Mrs Hammond discovers her jewels in her evening bag. Seniors selected engraved invitations on April 2, and the choice helps mark the school’s closing days.

J. V

Senior English Helps Students Plan Next Steps

In English class seniors study business English and discuss their futures after graduation. A question asks what they plan to do after receiving their diploma and walking the aisle. Many expect to seek jobs or continue education, with helpful pointers from the text reviewed by the group.

M. Y

April 1 campus games at the high school

On Monday April 1 pupils gathered for a day of games. Seniors sold candy drinks and sandwiches and thanked customers. Activities included basketball volleyball softball and track races with a tightly planned schedule. Everyone enjoyed the event and wished for more days like April 1.

Gossiping in town romances spark lively chatter

Wires spill gossip about Maurice and Doris quarrels and Norma supporting Maurice after a preview. Pat dates nearby towns and Bette Tallent. Loren Paul and Susie, too, Thursday. P. S. He stood her up Saturday. Ross with Betty Jo and Billy Mac with Jessie form new couples at the banquet. Betty and Jack Moss pair up. Marcia and David waver. Marjorie cherishes daily letters and a ring. Dorothy ponders Joe between four and Betty Ann has many suitors. Pat, Jerry, Morgan and another boy linger. Betty Lou and Wendell keep wooing as Dan Kent dates Marie Seales and Irene charms Cecil Fitzgerald.

Maurice Doris Norma Pat Bette Tallent Loren Paul Susie P. S Ross Betty Jo Billy Mac Jessie Betty Jack Moss Marcia David Marjorie Dorothy Joe Joanne Martha Ann Betty Ann Jerry Morgan Betty Lou Wendell Woo Dan Kent Marie Seales Dan Irene Cecil Fitgerald

Evening Wardrobe? Notes on School Romance and Gossip

Daily letters reveal social jabs and crushes as Irene pursues Don Reynolds, David Brooks flirts with Betty Ingram, and Lou Rae accompanies Spooky after the senior play. Alice April questions when the romance began.

Irene Don Reynolds David Brooks Betty Ingram Lou Rae Spooky Alice April

Seniors Near Graduation As Classes Shift Focus

Seniors endure another week of tests with six weeks left before graduation. English class explores Business English including job hunting, applications, and letters. Secretarial class transcribes fairy tales for a booklet while geographical filing is studied. Commercial students begin next issue of Tiger Tips, Easter edition. Senior play now past, invitations ordered.

F. B

Know the Seniors Edith Neal 4 S Club President

Edith Neal leads the 4 S Club as its president and participates in all athletics. She starred as forward in basketball and counts Dana Andrews as her favorite actor. Her favorite song is Some Sunday Morning.

Edith Neal Dana Andrews

Class Favorites and Traits Highlight School Seniors

A lively profile showcases Marjorie Young as Pep Squad president and F F A Sweetheart, Mary Judd as the athletic standout and 4 S Club vice president, Claude Reeves the book lover and helper at town plant, Glendon Magers the witty aviation enthusiast, and Fred Murphy noted for intelligence amid occasional absence from class.

Marjorie Young van Johnson Mary Judd Claude Reeves Glendon Magers Fred Murphy

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