High School Reflector Names Editors and Team Roster
The High School Reflector lists staff including Editor-in-Chief Loretta Alexander and Assistant Editor Mary Alice Harrison. It notes reporters such as Dorothea Auten and Marie Badgett, and provides the W H S starting lineup with Brown, Douglas, Everheart, LaRoe, England, and others, with coach J B R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doretha Darwin
Loretta Alexander
Mary Alice Harrison
Jack Lackey
Dorothea Auten
Marie Badgett
Jackie Braden
Billy Ray Conner
Mary Edna Cox
J. W. Chaney
Bertha Ford
Morris Gillett
Lelia Gough
Billy Jack Harper
Laverne Kilgree
Mary Dale King
Estelle Lewis
Jarvis Maddox
Lynd J. Moore
Ardell Penny
James Birt Phillips
Jonnie B. Robbins
Sarah Simmons
Othel Stapleton
Albert Thornton
Ernestine Tomlinson
Lewis Vestal
Malachia Wright
Marjorie Burchfield
Dortha Jeanne Crowell
J. H. Gosnell
Bert Russell
Alma Jo Sanderson
J. B. Smith
Jackie Lee Thompson
Marie Ward
Floy Whitworth
Brown
Douglas
Everheart
LaRue
J. Robbins
Phillips
Reeves
Catcher
Pitcher
LaRoe
England
Rover
Maddux
D. Robbins
Thornhill
Blackerby
Conner
Simmons
Mr. Russ
Thought of the Day Quote by B. G. On conscience
A balanced purse and a clear conscience provide a gentle foundation. The saying urges practical prudence and ethical humility as guiding personal wealth and behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G
Small acts make great lives in Whitewright youth
An elderly observer praises local youth in Whitewright for small acts of kindness. He highlights a boy helping his aging grandmother to the car and a girl assisting an elderly woman with flowers after church. The piece urges kindness across generations, noting such deeds shape character and friendships.
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Whitewright
Miss
Typing Classes Conduct Rough Draft Speed Test
Under Mr Sears direction students at the typing class held a forty minute rough draft speed test on Thursday April 10. The test published by the Typewriter Educational Research Bureau aims to correct errors in the copy. Students near completion of their typing book may then tackle typing the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Typewriter Educational Research Bureau
V. H
Gennette
Genelle Hicks
Trenton
Mr. Morris
Jarvis Maddux
Gladys Reeves
Home Eco Club
Presbyterian Church
M. E. C. and
Whitewright Girls Tie Bells In Practice Softball Game
The Whitewright girls softball team visited Bells last Tuesday for a practice game that ended in a 13 to 13 tie. Time constraints prevented completing the extra innings as the bus needed to return to Whitewright by 4 o'clock.
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Whitewright
Bells
Junior class plans April banquet for seniors 1940 41
The junior class met April 9 to finalize plans for the April 19 junior senior banquet. C B Burchfield presided. Virginia Hill reported on decorations and announced plans to change class colors. Plants for the banquet were requested. Philip Earnheart reported on entertainment. Robert Emerson Sears listed the menu and venue at the Presbyterian Church. Billie Burke Vineyard spoke on the invitation committee and selecting banquet girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Burchfield
Virginia Hill
Philip Earnheart
Robert Emerson Sears
Presbyterian Church
Billie Burke Vineyard
V. H
High School Library Expands and Restricts Access
The W. H. S. library has become a great help this year and is the most complete the school has ever had. Students are asked to use the library only for special business and must return books to their home rooms or study halls. The space can seat more than twenty people at a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. H
Homemaking III studies foodstuffs and calories
The Homemaking III class spent two weeks studying foodstuffs and proper menus for adequate diets. They learned what foods contain and the role each plays in daily nutrition and tracked calories over three days to assess if they were getting enough, noting some members are under or over weight.
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D. A
Home Ec Club Plans April 25 Barbecue
The Home Ec Club met Thursday morning with president Lucille Starr presiding. Committees were appointed for the Future Farmers' and Homemakers' barbecue on April 25. Ernestine Tomlinson led the program featuring song At the Cross by all, Mitchell on Origin of Easter, a duet by Bonnie and Margaret Reynolds, a skit Plain Jane Steps Out by Starr Hill and Brown.
Freshman Class Lad Impresses With Tall Tale Traits
A freshman male stands five feet two inches and weighs 117 pounds. He enjoys fish as a favorite food and tennis as his sport. When Tyrone Power and Hedy Lamarr appear on screen he sits in the front. His favorite subject is junior business and a red tulip brings two birds with one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone Power
Hedy Lamar
Bobby Jim Morgan Named In Riddle Poem
A quirky verse attributes favorites to Bobby Jim Morgan with playful clues about stone red color a tulip and a talking or whittling fish. The narrator E L K hints at the subject revealing the person as Morgan in a lighthearted cipher.
School assembly outlines announcements and actions
Monday at 10 o clock an assembly announced report cards due this week and student make up work for absences. A seventh period is ended and concerns about campus smoking and ventilation were raised. Care for auditorium shades and curtains was urged, fees due, and organization photos sold for 25 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
V. H
Know the Seniors and Their Hobbies in Class Report
Knowledge about seniors lists Alma Jo Sanderson born June 29 1924 aims to be a nurse hobby skating chums Betty Sue Thorn hill Gene Hargett born Nov 15 1921 aims to farm hobby smoking chums everybody Marjorie Burchfield born May 19 1923 aims to be a nurse hobby basketball chums everybody Nina Marie Pierce born July 16 aims to be a secretary hobby bicycle riding chum Oleta Norris Floy Whitworth born Nov 8 1922 aims to be a good house wife hobby chewing gum chums everybody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Jo Sanderson
Hobby
Betty Sue Thornhill
Gene Hargett
Name
Marjorie Burchfield
Ambition
Nina Marie Pierce
Oleta Norris
Floy Whitworth
M. W
Ever-Ready Club meets in April English class
The Ever-Ready Club of the sophomore English class met on April 10 with Robert Owens presiding and Patty Everheart reading the minutes. Ann LaRoe presented a program including a quiz by Owens and a gossip segment by Dorothy Sue Douglas, plus news of W. H. S. by Mary Helen Maddux and a game directed by Everheart. adjourned to meet April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Owens
Patty Everheart
Ann LaRoe
Dorothy Sue Douglas
Mary Helen Maddux
D. D
Chemistry Students Study Petroleum Text
After a stiff chemistry quiz on Wednesday students moved to petroleum studies. They examined refinery products and refining processes. The course will next cover coal and its by products.
Short Hand Class Test Under Supervision
Under supervision of Mr. Thomas Sears the short hand class completed a six weeks' test on Thursday April 10. The exercise involved dictation of an unseen letter and an article on business stationery which students then transcribed on the typewriter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sears
BLACK-DRAUGHT Laxative Ad for All-Vegetable Remedy
An old style ad promoting BLACK-DRAUGHT laxative as a gentle overnight remedy. It claims thorough evacuation by morning and relief from constipation headaches and laziness. The product is marketed as spicy, aromatic and economical with 25 to 40 doses for 25 cents.
Gregg Method Aids Students In Dictation Speed
Students study the Gregg method to improve shorthand and transcription skills. By year end they expect to reach dictation speeds comparable to the average person, with focus on postal service, business stationery, self-control, and leadership.
General Science Class Explores Earth's Formation and Atmosphere
In a general science course led by Mr. Russ, students studied the earths formation and how its atmosphere was secured. The class also examined soil formation and diverse rock types found on Earth today, with intensive discussion led by M. D. K.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ
Local visitors and outings across Sherman region
Dorothy Sue Douglas visited Sadler and Whitesboro on Sunday. Billie Burke Vineyard Patty Ever heart and Ann LaRoe were in Bonham Sunday. Lucille Starr and Virginia Hill were Sherman visitors Saturday. Mary Frances Call was in Bailey Sunday. Mattie Zerue Ashinhurst and Nina Marie Pierce were Sherman visitors Saturday. Roby Magers visited Sherman Bonnie and Margaret Reynolds Mary Helen Maddux seen in Denison Friday. Mary Ellen Brown spent the weekend in Trenton. C. B. Bryant in Sherman Sunday afternoon. Ardell Penny fished over the weekend, Doretha Darwin visited Bug tussle Sunday. -E. L. K.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Sue Douglas
Sadler
Whitesboro
Billie Burke
Patty Everheart
Ann LaRoe
Bonham
Lucille Starr
Virginia Hill
Sherman
Mary Frances Call
Bailey
Mattie Zerue Ashinhurst
Nina Marie Pierce
Roby Magers
Bonnie and
Margaret Reynolds
Mary Helen Maddux
Denison
Mary Ellen Brown
Trenton
C. B. Bryant
Ardell Penny
Doretha Darwin
Bugtussle
Uncle Tom Cunningham Leaves W. H. S. For Trenton
Friday marks a sad day as T H Cunningham known as Uncle Tom ends four years teaching vocational agriculture at W H S. He coached girls basketball and led F F A boys to the Fat Stock Show this year. He moves to Trenton to replace E A Roquemore, a short drive away.
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T. H. Cunningham
Uncle Tom
Tom
Trenton
E. A. Roquemore
Cunningham
Junior business students plan Dallas trip with escorts
They plan a Friday visit to Ford assembly plant, Union Terminal, stream line train, and Love Field Airport in Dallas. Practically all junior business students will participate, with Mr. Sears and Mrs. Lackey accompanying the group.
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Dallas
Ford Assembly
Union Terminal
Love Field
Sears
Lackey
Saturday Night Gossip At The High School Campu
A series of name driven rumors circulates about couples and alleged romances among students. The chatter mentions E T and T B U together along with W M and L A. Other pairs including A T P E C B E III and O R are cited as having a way with the girls. Several boys face questions about supposed misconduct on and off campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T
T. B
W. M
L. A
Mack
A. T
P. E
C. B. E. III
O. R
Chaney
D. D
Sonny
L. K
H. D
LaVerne
Arlington
Mac
M. B
Economics Class Studies Financing Concepts
Mr. Morris's economics class studied the fundamentals of financing investment and speculation. Students discussed end of chapter questions and will move on to bonds in the next session.
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Morris
F. W
The Absent-Minded Professor at W H S Mischief
The article mocks Mr. Russ at W H S for bungling softball schedules. He took the girls to Bells then planned a game at Whitewright for the next day but forgot to arrange for the boys. He revised plans and told Mr. Morris of a 10 oclock match for the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ
W. H.S
Bells
Whitewright
Mr. Morris
The Thick-headed Principal ends boys’ game plan
The article recounts Mr Morris arranging a 10 o'clock arrival for a boys’ game, Mr Moulton’s laughter at Bells, and the principal’s folly. It notes the two men caused ongoing trouble and ends with a jokey jab at the principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Morris
Mr. Moulton
Scot on Bridge Watches River Rescue Tale
A Scotchman on a bridge watches as a canoeist capsizes downstream. The man sinks and rises twice more while the Scot stays by. When he surfaces a second time the rescuer shouts that if the canoeist does not come up the next time he will take the boat.
Florence Gas Ranges Ad by Good Housekeeping Seal
An advertisement touts new Florence Butane Gas Ranges endorsed by Good Housekeeping and the Good Housekeeping Institute seal. The copy emphasizes modern design and household efficiency for homemakers seeking reliable cooking appliances.
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Florence
Good Housekeeping
The
Good Housekeeping Institute
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