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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
6
The High School Reflector from Whitewright High School features staff led by Myra Nell Scott as assistant editor and J Don Biggerstaff as reporter. Multiple students contributed as reporters while noting a pleasant trip with sunburned necks from viewing tall buildings.
The seventh grade held a sock hop at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bassett with sixteen attendees. Jimmy Smith and Gayla Sears were crowned king and queen for their sock choices, and dancing games and refreshments followed.
The seventh grade visited Dallas on Saturday April 25 traveling by school bus driven by Mr. Herman Bedford. They toured Central Expressway Zoo Majestic Theater with a House of Wax showing and 50 percent ticket reductions plus fast entry. They shopped at Magnolia building Sears Roebuck and Dairy Queen in McKinney with their saved funds.
Mr W C Cummings announces resignation effective September 1 after three years at Whitewright Schools. He and his family have served and helped the community, and students wish him luck and happiness in his future endeavors.
At a class meeting on Thursday morning April 23 the WHS junior class elected the Reflector staff. Mary Pannell was chosen editor with Foy Jean Bow as assistant editor and Lela McFerrin and Kenneth Hyepock as proofreaders. Paul Prock and Jerry Thornhill were named typists.
The third year F H A girls and F F A boys began a six week landscaping study in the ag building taught by Mr. Barker and Mrs. Blanton. On April 22 they rode a school bus to town and country sites to compare landscaping in different areas.
The group will conclude spring training with the seniors having the exact team size. Bill Brown will play quarterback for Aubrey Burnham who can not participate due to a recent knee operation. See the boys in action.
A highway patrolman spoke at WHS about his experiences to urge careful driving. He stressed danger of reckless driving and encouraged students to think before they speed. Mr Bowden also visited the drivers education class during sixth period to discuss safe driving. Seniors Play Team of 54 set to face the 1954 football team Friday night May
A special assembly on April 21 featured Mr Bowden of the Texas Department of Public Safety Dallas division who warned that car deaths exceed wartime fatalities and warned against reckless driving by both teens and older drivers. He likened driving risk to Russian roulette to illustrate danger.
In study hall Monday the class viewed a large globe in a wooden holder that revolves without being touched. American history teacher Mr. Vestal introduced how to read a globe and explained earth formation and features, noting students lack geography knowledge.
The note states Mr. Vestal will teach at least one month of geography prior to history instruction. The new globe is expected to help students better grasp history, geography and map study.
The report cards went to students after assembly Friday. Honor roll recipients include Seniors Joy Neal Mildred Clem Carol Ryan Ruth Ann Cummings Beverly Ann Bassett Shirley Pool Gayle Taylor Kenneth Jones Aubrey Burnham J Don Bigger staff, Juniors Bobby Clark Delores Whipple Mary Pennell Babe Beazley Foy Jean Bow Lela McFerrin Jimmy Nossaman Jerry Brown Sophomores Jack Ayres Barbara Hasty Donna Williams Johnnie Harper Ann Hunter Glenda Robarts William Russell Freshmen Laura Jean Williams Wanda Sue Alexander Ann Brown Doris Ann Wallace Jackie Lloyd Garner James Dixon Bobby DeBerry Obie Rutledge Eighth grade Laura Bess Rich Betty Ann Williams Carol Bush Verna Lee Buchanan Jackie Andrews.
Elections held April 22 in the high school gym chose Drum major Betty Harris, majorettes Foy Jean Bow Barbara Hasty Mary Pennell, flag bearers Johnie Harper Lela McFerrin Joyce Mullins, and cheerleaders Betty Harris Donna Williams Ann Brown Verna Lee Buchanan Alice Mae Ayres. Babe Beazley chosen as senior cheerleader.
Joe Morris Wallace, WHS graduate, returns to his old high school on a Tuesday visit. He spent time talking with teachers and students and encouraged more frequent visits if possible.
Practice for the senior plays runs each morning from 7 30 to 8 45. The Antic Spring cast includes Myra and Dearle McKnight Gayle Taylor James Ayres and Ruth Ann Cummings. Thanks Awfully features a larger cast including Aubrey Burnham Joy Neal Beverly Bassett Myra McKnight Mazelle Musser Margie Brownfield Mildred Clem Carol Ryan Betty Jarvis Helen Sinor Martha Garner Mary Alexander Shirley Pool Ruth Ann Cummings. Stage managers Beverly Bassett and Pat Russell. Date set for May 7.
The annual show featured homemaking students and Mrs Blanton with Jim Nos saman and Beverly Bassett guiding a fashion filled program. Performers included Gayle Taylor Joy Neal Shirley Pool Mildred Clem Delores Whipple and Margaret Williams among others. The show opened with Fashion Parade and included songs such as The Little Red Schoolhouse Five Foot Two and Lilac Time as models showcased cotton dresses and late summer play outfits.
Citation to Minnie V. Smith and heirs in Roy Smith's partition suit No 60378 filed April 1 1953 in Grayson County District Court Sherman Texas. Defendants must answer by May 18 1953. Property described as one acre out of a 21 2 10 acre tract conveyed 1913 by W J Wood et al. Publication dates April 16 23 30 and May 7 1953 in The Whitewright news.
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