Reflector staff roles and dates listed for staff roles
The Reflector lists staff sponsors editors reporters and photographers including Gail Clark Dena Wilson Debbie Franklin Cheri Floyd Jerry Spencer Debbie Barnes Joanna Hughes Kenny Buchanan Karen Anderson and Debbie Howe for various sections and datebook duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Clark
Dena
Reflector
Debbie Howell
Joanna Hughes
Jerry Spencer
Debbie Barnes
Debbie Franklin
Dena Wilson
Cher. Floyd
FFA Holds Greenhand and Farmer Degree Initiations
The Whitewright FFA held Greenhand degree initiation for first year vocational agriculture students led by officers Jimmy Turner and others. Recipients include Roger King and 14 more named members. Greenhand pins were presented by Jack Roger. The Farmer degree followed for Jerry Griffis, Joey Piker, Arthur Ballard and others, with pins by Jimmy Turner and Jim Butler. Cheri Floyd was recognized as chapter sweetheart with a jacket from the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Jimmy Turner
Kyle Rogers
Lonnie McCartney
Mark Neathery
C. W. Robinson
Mark Woodruff
Roger King
Lannie Barnes
Howard Judd
Andy LeDane
Bobby Purdom
Bobby Worthy
Eric Hernandez
Tim Neal
Chuck Wilson
Joseph Armstrong
David Norris
Terry Ransom
Mark Floyd
Karen Anderson
Pam Holt
Jack Roger
Jerry Griffis
Joey Piker
Arthur Ballard
Dwight Owens
Rod Clark
Cheri Floyd
Datebook at WHS Week of Dec 1 7
Debbie Howell reports Whitesboro events for the week with four December notes. The schedule lists a Whitesboro tournament, varsity boys and girls action on December 5 at 5:30, and a varsity game against Colbert Oklahoma at home on December 6 at 7.
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WHS
Debbie Howell
Whitesboro
Colbert
Okla
New Reading Teacher Arrives at Whitewright High School
Mrs. Lois McCallum begins duties as reading teacher for grades 9–12 at Whitewright High School. She has 10 years in education, most recently at Marlin as a Vocational Office Education teacher. Born in Gause Texas, she is married to Turner Stanley with two children. Daisy is the family dog. Her hobbies include reading and sewing. She enjoys WHS and finds the staff friendly.
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Whitewright High School
Lois McCallum
McCallum
Marlin
Belton High School
Milano
Mary Hardin Baylor
Fast Texas State University
Gause
Texas
Turner Stanley
Daisy
Tigerettes Fall To Howe Girls Basketball Opener
Whitewright Tigerettes lost on their season debut at home to Howe 48 33 after a 38 13 halftime deficit. Debbie Franklin led Whitewright with 20 points while junior high teams beat Howe with Stephanie McKinney scoring 18 and Anita Orr 14 in their respective games.
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Tigerettes
Howe
Debbie Franklin
Whitewright
Stephanie McKinney
Anita Orr
Bud Roach
Dale Ricks
Dallas
Maggie Ball
Varsity Clubbers Beat Howe 65 to 48 in Opener
The varsity triumphed 65 48 over Howe as Gary Tillett led with 19 points and Jeff Daniels and James Smith added 12 and 10. Howe’s Mark England topped their scoring with 11. Whitewright next plays Colbert Oklahoma Tuesday night.
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Varsity
Howe
Gary Tillett
Jeff Daniels
James Smith
Mark England
Whitewright
Colbert
Okla
New Teacher Brings Diverse Roles to WHS
Bobby Jo Irving joins WHS as director of ESAA visiting teacher and counselor. A Huntsville native from a family of eight, he played basketball baseball volleyball and tennis in school. He enjoys music dancing sports and reading and says WHS students are good while he would need a resume to detail his college attendance.
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WHS
Bobby Jo Irving
ESAA
Mr. Irving
Huntsville
Irving
Senior Spotlight: David Spann Honored Leader and Athlete
Liz Henderson profiles David Spann son of Mr and Mrs Bill Spann born May 18 1959 in Lubbock. He letters in football three years plays center and defensive guard earned honorable mention in 1976. He plans college and a good job. He admires his parents and brother and seeks a leader who strives to win and help all. He praises Whitewright Tigers and says he will miss VHS classmates most. He dislikes people who think they are better than others and avoid effort.
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Liz Henderson
David Spann
Bill Spann
Lubbock
Mike
Jimmy
Steve
David
Whitewright Tigers
Soloria Patterson Omitted From Honor Roll Itself
Soloria Patterson was left off last week's honor roll despite making the regular honor roll. The omission affects a student recognized for meeting standard academic requirements.
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Soloria Patterson
FFA FHA Hayride Brings Clubs Together at School Outing
The FFA and FHA clubs held a Saturday hayride starting at 5 30 PM for about two hours. They met at the school and rode to Mr Butler's pasture for a weiner roast. Tractors and trailers were provided by C W Robinson and Jimmy Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffa-Fha
Butler
C.W. Robinson
Jimmy Turner
Juniors Run Concessions At WHS Games
The WHS junior class will operate a concession stand during all home basketball games including junior high games. Drinks and foods will be available. Profits fund the Junior-Senior Banquet and the senior class party in 1979. Stop by to support.
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Billy Riker
WHS
Olympic Victory Gifts Through the Years
The article notes early Olympic winners in Stockholm 1912 received leaf wreaths along with trophies and medallions while Berlin 1936 champions were awarded oak saplings in pots for replanting at home. The items reflect evolving commemorative traditions for Olympic champions.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Berlin
Germany
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Howe Bulldogs
By Joanna Hughes
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Prestone
Nursing Home Service
Harry Stanley
Pilot Grove Baptist Church
Scott Jordan
Kentuckytown Baptist
Richard West
Training Union
First Baptist Church
Jimmy Hedges
Assembly of God Church
Johnny Harris
Western Beauty Christian Methodist
Paul J. Smith
Enterprise Baptist
J.S. Tipton
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Wm. Rogan
Marvin United Methodist Church
Dan Weir
Church of Christ
William H. Baker, Jr
First Baptist
James Rogers
Youth In Action
Ted Cherry
Calvary Baptist - Bells
Roy Hill
First
United Methodist
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Gloria Nowak
Herman Wood
First United Methodist Church
Bethel Baptist Church
Charles Pierce
Hebron Baptist Bells
Houston Garner
First United Pentecostal Church
Cecil Watson
Dairy Queen
Farley Grain
Lone Star Gas Co
Carl
Barnheart Funeral Home
Whitewright Nursing Home
Monsanto Agriculture Center
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