Sophomore Edition Fetes At W H Reflector Table Decree
The W H Reflector Sophomore Edition editors Billy Pennington and Mary Stephens with assistants Kirk May and Bobby Montgomery organized a decorated event. Five long tables featured red white and blue crepe paper and air planes as centerpieces. Beau tiful girls in sweeping dresses and dashing gentlemen attended. The program included greeting by Patty Everheart response by C B Bryant songs by Swing Sisters Class Prophecy Grace Harris Class Will Jimmie Golden God Bless America All and a surprise number by Janis Horton and Foucheaux Vestal.
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Patty Everheart
C. B. Bryant
Swing Sisters
Grace Harris
Leroy Martin
Jimmie Golden
God Bless America
Janis Horton
Foucheaux Vestal
Sophomore Class of 41 42 Looks Back With Resolve
The 1941 42 sophomore class recalls new teachers sponsors and student leaders. Officers were Tudaret Hanna president Bobby Jim Morgan vice president Etha Louise Brown secretary with Merle Scoggins and Clarence Wootten as student council reps. Departures included several students and teachers, and the group pledges to correct past mistakes and proceed into junior year with gratitude.
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Jack Proctor
Boyd Payne
Miss Proctor
Minnie Childress
Virginia McKinzie
Tudaret Hanna
Bobby Jim Morgan
Etha Louise Brown
Merle Scoggins
Clarence Wootten
Clifton Ross
Lester Simpson
Kirk May
Bobby D. Montgomery
Willa Jean Hunter
Clarence _ Wootten
Theda Lewis
Lavelle McSpedden
Thelma Jo Wilson
Mary Jo Cobb
Malba Jeanne Neathery
Jean Caraway
Billy Rhom Pennington
Mary Frances Stephens
Linden Slaughter
Kenneth Norris
Burford Garland
Ivy Joe Stephens
Mary John Stateville
Mary Jean Simmons
Evelyn Garner
Elizabeth Mullins
Vocational Class Studies Fertilizer Mixing and Animal Breeding
The vocational agriculture class learned fertilizer mixing using different formulas. Mr Cruse taught that making their own fertilizer is cheaper and ensures knowing the product. This week the pupils began studying animal breeding and parturition.
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Cruse
L. S
Chemistry class studies organic compounds and oxides
A chemistry class has been studying organic compounds including carbons alcohols and carbon oxides. The lesson explores how these substances form and interact in chemical reactions.
English IV Notes on Clauses and Sentence Beginnings
The sixth period class studies clauses phrases and sentence beginnings plus general sentence weakness. A report on The Pied Piper by Nevil Shuter in Readers Digest was submitted.
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Nevil Shuter
Juniors Give Seniors Annual Banquet at Methodist Church
Saturday night marked the school year end as juniors hosted the seniors for their annual banquet at the Methodist Church. A patriotic color theme framed the event with students gathered to celebrate the year.
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Methodist Church
Junior class studies proprietorship and partnership
The junior business class has been studying single proprietorship and partnership. They had to have their workbooks up by Friday so they could check them.
Melba Jeanne Hears Nagging Doubts About Future
A man named Mr. Payne worries for Melba Jeanne and warns her she risks failing to become a lawyer, suggesting she aspires to a path he views as a mistake. He calls her “the talk ingest little girl” he has seen.
Second Year Homemaking Classes Study First Aid
The second year homemaking class focuses on first aid, learning about communicable diseases and their symptoms. They have practiced artificial respiration and now study improvised equipment for a sick room.
Weather Delays Bring Calisthenics and School Baseball
Due to Monday and Friday weather the boys held calisthenics in the gym led by Thomas Sears. Tuesday the junior team defeated the freshmen in baseball and the juniors won 7 to 4 after the sophomores challenged them.
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Thomas Sears
Junoir
American History Class Shifts To Imperialism Unit
The first period American history class led by Mr. Butler skipped to the unit From Isolation to Imperialism after concluding the May 15 book end. Class discussion continues as the work proceeds.
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Butler
Plane Geometry Class Explores Similar Polygons
The plane geometry class taught by Mr. McKinney has studied similar polygons this week. A Wednesday test covered several propositions and exercises. The group plans to study trigonometry before school ends.
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McKinney
E. M
Farmers Meet at W. H. S. Gym Discuss 1942 Program
On Tuesday April 21 the District 42 farmers gathered at W. H. S. gym to discuss the AAA and the 1942 farm program. Mr. R. B. Cruse advised feeding hens laying mash treating cotton seed and inoculating legumes. Leaders were Arthur Badgett and Luther Ladd of the county committee.
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District 42
W. H. S. Gym
R. B. Cruse
Arthur Badgett
Luther Ladd
J. W
Fourth Year English Class Skips Finals on Reflector Vacation
The fourth year English class has studied grammar while other classes have taken over the Reflector. Each member averages seventy five and will not take their final exams but must take an achievement test at the end of the school year. They have enjoyed a vacation from the Reflector.
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Reflector
Algebra I class studies simultaneous equations lesson
Fifth period algebra I under Miss Thornton has tackled the chapter on simultaneous equations. The topic is difficult but the class has enjoyed the experience despite challenges.
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Miss Thornton
C. W
Library rules govern student use at W H S
The library under Virginia Hill and staff members guides students to limit visits and return books to home rooms or study halls. Only twenty five pupils may be in the library at once to maintain order.
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Virginia Hill
Mary Ellen -Brown
Lucille Starr
Billy Burke Vineyard
Ruth McSpedden
Edith Harper
Grace Connelly
J. C
Assembly opens with songs led by Miss McKinzie
Doyce Worsham introduced the assembly on Thursday morning. Miss McKinzie led the student body in two songs Wonderful Words of Life and Stand Up for Jesus and then directed the Choral Club in Crusaders Hymn. Rev. E P Wootten was introduced, delivered an inspirational message, and expressed pleasure in being with the students this year. Their applause showed they enjoyed having Brother Wootten with them.
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Doyce Worsham
Whitewright High Principal Joins Army Air Corps
Mr David McKinney principal of Whitewright High School joins the Army Air Corps in Dallas on April 18. He has a furlough to teach until May 15 and must report May 18. After four years teaching he will study under Army instructors rather than teach.
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David McKinney
Whitewright High School
Army Air Corps
Army
Dallas
McKinney
J. WY. C
Algebra 1 class notes steady work under Mr Sears
The first period algebra 1 under Mr Sears studied graphs radicals and simultaneous equations. Each student handed in a neatly kept notebook at the end of every six weeks and Mr Sears is proud of his class.
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Sears
Catching a Thought in a Quiet Mind
A reflective note by B. M. A. on recalling ideas during a test and the struggle to capture thoughts with pen and ink. The piece explores memory, thought loops, and the impulse to write down fleeting notions.
Who's Who At Payne's Homeroom
Melba Jeanne Neathery, a 5 foot 3 inch sophomore weighing 102 pounds with dark brown hair and green eyes, loves ice cream and cake and collects what nots while hoping to see Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. popular among staff and students. Clarence Wootten, 5 foot 10 inch boy weighing 145 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes, favors steak and collects picture postcards. honored on the roll nearly every six weeks and admires Mickey Rooney.
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Mr. Payne
Mickey, Rooney
Judy Garland
Melba Jeanne Neathery
Mickey Rooney
Clarence Wootten
Speech Class Panel Discusses Russia Japan Titles
The speech class of 42 holds weekly panels. Grace Harris led Russia and Billie Burke Vineyard led Japan but was absent part of the first session with Virginia Hill as substitute. Later topics include magazines in the library with Patty Everheart and Ann LaRoe leading final vocation discussion.
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Grace Harris
Russia
Billie Burke Vineyard
Japan
Billie Burke
Virginia Hill
Patty Everheart
Ann LaRoe
Algebra II Class Studies Trigonometry with Mr Butler
The algebra II class taught by Mr Butler works on trigonometry to compute triangle sides. Students study the three trigonometric functions and apply them to problems, though some find the work very hard.
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Butler
A New Fad On Whitewright High Campus
A reader notes a rising trend at Whitewright High where students carry Yo-Yos on campus. The anecdotal piece hints at social buzz and school culture shifts driven by this toy craze.
Yo Yo Trend Warns of Classroom Spread
A reporter notes growing Yo Yo interest among students and foresees the toy appearing in desks purses and pockets of teachers as the trend spreads through schools.
Life of a Sophomore Detention Blues
The narrator describes a student’s school day from English to ag class. After dozing in class the student ends up in detention in room seventeen, sweating under the hot sun and wishing for algebra relief, while acknowledging the speaker is the student himself.
Class Honors And Personalities Of No. Sophomore School
The list names students by traits and roles including the funniest boy John Charles Jones and funniest girl Thelma Jo Wilson. It marks smallest and youngest students Linden Slaughter Betty Marie Allen and Betty Marie Allen claims Best athlete Bob Montgomery and Etha Brown.
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John Charles Jones
Thelma Jo Wilson
Betty Marie Allen
Linden Slaugh
HOBBIES OF SOPHOMORES LIST OF INTEREST AREAS
A compiled list shows sophomore interests including poetry skating football dating basketball and more. Names such as Merle Scoggins Betty Marie Allen and Paula Jean Booker appear beside hobbies like playing piano perfume collecting stamps hunting and photography.
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Merle Scoggins
Betty Marie Allen
Bobby D. Montgomemy
Etha Louise
Lester Simp
Shorthand Students Attend Regional Meeting
Saturday Mr. Sears took Grace Connelly and Jimmie Golden to Denton to enter the shorthand contest. They were accompanied by Mrs. Sears J. J. Sloan and Jack Sears. After having quite a bit of bad luck.
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Sears
Grace Connelly
Jimmie Golden
Denton
Mrs. Sears
J. J. Sloan
Jack Sears
Students Attend Contest Acknowledged for Effort
They arrived in time for the contest around 1 o clock though they did not win. The group expresses pride in the students and thanks Mr. Sears for his patience and cooperation.
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Sears
A. C
Ambitions listed by sophomores recount future careers
A class list shows varied future paths including Airplane pilot Lester Simpson and Nurse Mary Jo Cobb along with roles like Radio announcer Clarence Woot ten and Pool shark John Charles Jones. Other entries include farmer Weldon Ingram, taxi driver Clifton Ross, nurse Theda Marie Lewis, and many more. The piece records names and proposed occupations as a reflective roster.
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Lester Simpson
Clarence Wootten
Navy Air Force
Bobby D. Montgomery
Bobby Jim Morgan
Weldon Ingram
John Charles Jones
Mary Jo Cobb
Willa Jean Hunter
Margaret Hanna
Merle Scoggins
Clifton Ross
Linden Slaughter
Portraits of Local Residents Named in Social Sketches
Hair Ola Agnes Riddle Eyes Lavelle McSpedden Complexion Margaret Hanna Clothes Jean Caraway Personality Alma Ruth Reeves Looks Willa Jean Hunter Brains Mary Frances Stephens Hair John Charles Jones Eyes Clarence Wootten Complexion Paul Jarvis Clothes Billy Rham Pennington Personality Bobby Jim Morgan Looks Bob Montgomery Hands Lester Simpson Brains Kirk May.
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Mary Edna Winkle
Jean Caraway
Dorothy Jean McCord
Melba Jeanne Neathery
Lavelle McSpedden
Bobby Jim Morgan
Mary Frances Stephens
Mary Jo Cobb
Margaret Hanna
Clarence Wootten
Alma Ruth Reeves
Bobby Montgomery
Paul Jarvis
Clifton Ross
Lester Simpson
Paula Jean Booker
Etna Louise Brown
Thelma Jo Wilson
Tiny—Linden Slaughter
Vital—Kirk May
Billy Rhom Pennington
Merle Scoggins
Betty Marie Allen
Jack Camp
D. M
Etha Brown
Bob Montgomery
Willa Hunter
Paula Boeher
Mary IF. Stephens
Billy R. Pennington
Bobby J. Morgan
G. C. Brown
Kirk May
Betty M. Allen
John Charles Jones
Weldon Ingram
Dortha Mitchell
Dorotha Jean McCord
Willa
Jean Hunter
Willa Dean Rice
John Rufus Taylor
Edward Montgomery
Melba Jeanne Neath
WPA
Lindy Ashinhurst
Farmer
Joe Smith
Billy Ray Chesser
Navy Air Force
Carl Pierson
Joe Cook
Jack Ward
Gladys Reeves
Im. F. S
Ola Agnes Riddle
Willa Jean Hunter
Billy Rham Pennington
Review of human digestion by cadet David McKinney
The second period biology class held a detailed digestion review last week under flying cadet David McKinney. The session covered the human body's digestive process and demonstrated strong comprehension among students.
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David McKinney
Biology class notes on delusion and human physiology
A fragmentary note from B. D. M. mentions delusion osmosis reg e tation of the human body and the circulatory nervous system and sense organs. The class has finished the biology test.
Hidden pairs and whispers overshadow a social night
A cramped notice lists many initials and vague attributions from a dance filled evening. It hints at flirtations and rumors involving M L H D T B N Y and others, with references to a yeomanly James Stateville and a mysterious person at a show.
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D. T
James Stateville
D. N
Don
P. E
J.C. S
Mary
J. G
Philip
Hi-Y Club Plans May 1 Banquet
The Hi-Y Club met Monday night with president Davis Parrish in charge. Allen Harper gave the opening prayer as the group discussed and set a banquet for Friday night May 1 at 8 o clock. Parrish presented a Readers Digest article on Wake Island defenders. The session ended after a basketball game.
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Davis Parrish
Allen Harper
Wake Island
K. M
Homemaking Club Holds April Meeting
The Homemaking Club met Tuesday April 21 with minutes read and roll call. President Helen Maddux presided as members heard talks by Billy Jo Phillips and Helen Maddux about their Dallas trip. Yearbooks are to be finished and distributed soon.
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Helen Maddux
Billy Jo Phillips
Dallas
Sailor Sings Through Stormy Crisis on Bridge
A deckhand with a stammer pleads to the captain during a gale. The captain orders him to sing and the man performs a mock tribute ballad about an imagined mate who falls overboard, timing the line with the ship’s perilous moment.
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Home Economics
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the Sun
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