High School Reflector Names Editorial Staff
The High School Reflector lists Mary Frances Stephens as editor and Bobby D Montgomery as assistant editor with sponsor Mrs O M Steed. Reporters include Betty Marie Allen Etha Brown G C Brown Mary Frances Call Gladys Cambron Jean Cara way Joe Cook Opal Goodnight Margaret Hanna Willa Jean Hunter John C Jones Kirk May Corthia Mitchell Edward Montgomery Bob by Jim Morgan Melba Jeanne Neathery Carl Pierson Alma Ruth Reeves Lester Simpson Thelma Jo Wilson Clarence Wootten Marceline Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Stephens
Bobby D. Montgomery
O. M. Steed
Betty Marie Allen
Etha Brown
G. C. Brown
Mary Frances Call
Gladys Cambron
Jean Caraway
Joe Cook
Opal Goodnight
Margaret Hanna
Willa Jean Hunter
John C. Jones
Kirk May
Corthia Mitchell
Edward Montgomery
Bobby Jim Morgan
Melba Jeanne Neathery
Carl Pierson
Alma Ruth Reeves
Lester Simpson
Thelma Jo Wilson
Clarence Wootten
Marceline Bennett
Ner
Marjorie Young
Billy Ward Evans
Frances Bennett
Betty Jo Henderson
Pauline Ashinhurst
Edith Neal
Janis Jayne Horton
Katie Kincaid
Polly Ann Brown
Bessie Jo Russell
Billie Holcomb
Mary Sue Riley
Ruth Maddux
Billy Jo Hopper
Eugene Reeves
Bettye Nell Yeager
Marie Hood
Nina Bell Hood
Nancy Sue England
Jean Neal
Edith Biggerstaff
Don Newman
Odell Neal
Patrick Murphy
Etha Louise Brown
Bob Montgomery
Clifton Ross
Merle Scoggins
Lindy Ashinhurst
Betty Lou Tomlinson
Ira Mae Young
Winnell Stapleton
Mary Nell Talley
Cecil Magers
Lloyd Mitchell
Marcella Huseman
Martha Vestal
Edith Harper
Ana Faye Blackerby
Wallace Reeves
Ben Robert Jones
Alice Cato
Madgene Phillips
Dale Marie Robbins
Foucheaux Vestal
Ann LaRoe
Charles Skaggs
Carlis Neal
Robert Owens
John Biggerstaff
K. M
Junior History Highlights From Whitewright High
The junior class recalls welcome years from 1940 through their junior year, noting freshman trials, sophomore honors in Hi Y F F A and Homemaking, and leadership roles. Mentions of Mary Frances Stephens, Margaret Hanna, Bob Montgomery, Willa Jean Hunter, and Mary Frances Stephens as treasurer show ongoing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright High School
Margaret Hanna
Kirk May
Mary Frances Stephens
San Antonio
Etha Brown
Betty Marie Allen
Bob Montgomery
Lester Simpson
Willa Jean Hunter
Melba Jeanne Neathery
Educational Talk Inspires Whitewright Students
Rev Alexander McFer ran of the Presbyterian Church spoke at Whitewright High School in the auditorium at 11 a m last Thursday. He recounted early life and education in Ireland and urged students to value schooling and seize opportunities in America. He noted the contrast between limited schooling for poor youths and broader paths for the rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright High School
Alexander McFerran
Presbyterian Church
Ireland
America
University of Chicago
Grade averages listed for ninth grade students
A list of ninth grade students with averages reported from 90 to 100. Names include Norma Smith Thel ma Monk Bobby Witt Betty Lee Jones James Reeves Glendon Ma gers Fred Murphy Paula Jean Gar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Smith
Thelma Monk
Bobby Witt
Betty Lee Jones
James Reeves
Glendon Magers
Fred Murphy
Paula Jean Gar
Vanity features weekly with local profiles
The piece highlights notable traits of several residents including Willa Jean Hunter, Ann LaRoe, Clarence Wootten, Ben Robert Jones, Janis Horton, Gladys Reeves, Lester Simpson, Martha Vestal, Una Faye Blackerby, Margaret Hanna, Edward Montgomery, and John Biggerstaff. It showcases personality, poise, grades, fashion, singing, hair, humor, hands, speaking ability, popularity, and successful experimental skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa Jean Hunter
Ann LaRoe
Clarence Wootten
Ben Robert Jones
Janis Horton
Gladys Reeves
Lester Simpson
Martha Vestal
Una Faye Blackerby
Margaret Hanna
Edward Montgomery
John Biggerstaff
Chemistry class students perform thermit experiment
Under Mr Felker chemistry pupils dubbed Madame Curies and Edisons conduct explosive thermit demonstrations. A flash and smoke accompany heat applied to chemicals while students test unknown gas for hydrogen, noting the dramatic reactions and recalling how great scientists arise from such lab work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felker
Madame Curies
Edisons
E. M
Playground Activities At School Under Mr Gentry
Students, both boys and girls, partaking in a sixth period play period with softball as the main activity and occasional football. Classes alternate afternoons and teams may be formed from all boys or within class groups. The program supports physical education in cooperation with government goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry
C. W
Victory Program Tonight Ends School's Spring Series
The final Victory Program is set for tonight April 29 featuring two short one acts by the speech class and a pageant titled America at War. A large cast including the choral club grade school pupils and community members will perform, following past successes.
History class updates from a busy six weeks
American history students hustle through a six week period earning twenty reading points. Mr H M Gentry assigns new tasks from personal experience and directs daily lessons. On Friday each student presents a report on recent activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Gentry
Class Progress Toward Finishing Books This Week
Readable text notes students will finish their books this week after outlining from beginning to end. The fragment mentions a class activity and work on book outlines.
Style Show date set and dress themes announced
Homemaking girls will present their dresses on May 7 in a Style Show. Third year students made special occasion dresses while second years created all around dresses and first years sewed school dresses. Each girl will model her design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C
Typing class aims for thirty wpm with few errors
The typing students have shown progress through regular 15 minute speed tests. By the end of the term every pupil must reach thirty words per minute with no more than five errors on a 15 minute test to pass.
Spring Training Underway For Tigers Football Rookies
Coach Gentry leads spring practice as nine returners join rookies on the field. Delay due to smallpox vaccination pushed start, but centers and left end positions now filled. Clarence Wootten catches passes from left end as the team aims for top form for fall games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry
Tigers
Clarence Wootten
Dick Thornton
Speech class plans three plays for Victory program
The speech class works on The Spider To Louise from Vic and Betty Be have. Two plays will be presented at the Victory Program and the remaining in a later assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Vic
Betty
Small Town Romance Notes in Brief
In Whitewright and surroundings residents share gossip on romances and letters. Betsy and friends tease about crushes with names like G C B and R L O while M B S appears sad and M L H visits the typing lab. C W and J J H end their romance abruptly in a flurry of chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M
Whitewright
Fort Sam Houston
Betty
M. B
Oregon
M. P
Ector
M. V
C. L
Russell
C. W
Money Flows In Junior Home Room Week
Money has circulated in the junior home room this week with students exchanging small sums and fundraising drives. Volunteers organized games and a bake sale to boost class funds.
Rushed Ring Delivery Delays Spark Junior Pride
Rumor swirled that rings would arrive May 6 but a letter says they could expect them anytime after May 5. Juniors feel fortunate to receive the rings, noting scarcity for the foreseeable future.
Alma Reeves and Edward Montgomery Junior Class Personalities
In a junior class feature the attractive Alma Ruth Reeves is described as 5 feet 5 inches, 115 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes, favorite teacher Mrs Beazley, typing, and a Judy Garland show fan who enjoys ice cream. Edward Montgomery is a blonde 5 foot 11 inch, 150 pound chemistry enthusiast, fans Betty Grable and George Montgomery, and rides the red, white, and blue bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Garland
Mickey Rooney
Alma Ruth Reeves
Betty Grable
George Montgomery
Edward Montgomery
D. M
Song Titles Exchange Between Singers and Writers
A list shows song titles paired with initials of artists and writers. It includes Why Don't You Do Right It Started All Over Again and Taking a Chance on Love with corresponding initials for performers composers and contributors. The fragment indicates a cataloging of credits rather than full performances or releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C S
G. H
R. M
Hank
Moonlight Becomes You and You Made Me Love You
A list of song requests shows couples exchanging titles as letters. Individuals including Mrs Beazley and B N Y are paired with specified song choices like Moonlight Becomes You You Made Me Love You and Somebody Loves You.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moonlight
D. N
G. R
R. B
D. T
C. W
Bernard Shaw Quote on Marriage as Temptation and Opportunity
Not a news item but a quotation attribution. The line suggests marriage is popular for offering both strong temptations and broad opportunities, reflecting Shaw's witty view on partnerships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Shaw
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