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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
6
The High School Reflector from White Wright High School lists editors and staff such as Betty Ann Williams and Laura Bess Rich. Nurse Martha Biggerstaff began hearing tests for grades three through twelve using a Maico machine in the gym, with group, small group, and individual tests planned and referrals to family doctors for those failing tests.
Whitewright jumped to a 12 point first quarter lead and beat Tom Bean 52 to 33. Jack Hayes led Whitewright with 23 points while James Dixon added 15 and James Franklin 12 for Tom Bean.
Senior class members collect ads for “The Bell” yearbook due May 1956. Bobby DeBerry as editor James Dixon business manager and Ann Wortham photographer report steady progress with local business ads secured.
Dr. Frank Miller of the Grayson County Health Unit led physical exams for basketball girls on Thursday December 1. He was assisted by school nurse Mrs. Martha Biggerstaff. Students examined included Wanda Sue Alexander Alice Mae Ayres Margie Nell Morris Anna Lou Phillips Dixie Jane Bassett Donna Wetzel Nelda Ruth McCurdy Lynda Parnell Joann Andrew Jean Melton Jean Scott Edna Mae Hood Priscilla Blanton Rochelle Alexander Billie Lewis Patricia Lewis and Betty LaVerle Thurman.
Photographer Mr. Mark Foster returned to the school to take new portraits of students who were absent during the original picture day or whose first attempts were unusable.
The class starts at the beginning of the third six weeks with each girl making a skirt. Materials include wool, corduroy, and rayon. Read names: Carol Taylor, Carol McLean, Billie Lewis, Patricia Lewis, Joan Andrew, Peggy Skipworth, Dollye Taylor, Lanell Neal, Rochelle Alexander.
The third year agriculture boys study welding basics and safety under vocational teacher Mr. Morgan. They learn to wear cotton or wool clothing and a welder's helmet to protect against bright rays.
The Sherman McKinney District annual banquet sponsored by the Methodist Youth Fellowship was held at First Methodist Church in Sherman. Rev. Larry Meredith of Dallas led as master of ceremonies with attendees from Bells, Sherman, Sadler, Denison, Van Alstyne, Howe, Whitesboro, Pottsboro and Whitewright. Whitewright delegates included Louisa Lackey and others, and organizers thank sponsor Mrs. Jack Lackey and Rev. J. W. Polk for enabling the trip.
Whitewright girls and boys basketball squads traveled to Austin College on Wednesday December 7 entered in a tournament. The boys faced Denison B and the girls met Bells with promising prospects for the season. A schedule change adds extracurricular activities including girls basketball practice and assemblies.
Under the current timetable morning classes start at 8 30 and end at 12 05 for lunch. Afternoon sessions begin at 12 55 and conclude at 4 00.
Whitewright opened the season with a 69 50 victory over Tom Bean on Tuesday. Jack Hayes scored 33 points, James Dixon 15, Pete Burch field 9, Delbert Musser 6, Lewis Clem 4, Jack Bartley 2 for Whitewright. Tom Bean’s David Langford led with 17. Starting Whitewright lineup included Clem, Musser, Hayes, Dixon, and Burchfield with a squad of substitutes listed.
New black wool jackets with gold trim and gold satin reverses arrived Friday. Seniors receiving jackets are Lewis Clem James Dixon Pete Burchfield J W Burchfield Jackie Garner Travis Sanderson Jack Hayes Delbert Musser Jack Bartley Orville Head. Juniors Mark Ayres Don L Selman Sophomores Jimmy Bassett Jack Hyecock Managers Gene McKnight William Cox Coaches Mr David Johnson Mr Raymond Guire.
Six weeks of school wrap up with the honor roll list featuring seniors Wanda Sue Alexander Jackie Lloyd Garner Bobby DeBerry Ann Wortham Travis Sanderson Dorris Ann Wallace Patsy Garner juniors Nelda McCurdy Betty Ann Williams Bill Polk Laura Bess Rich LaVerle Thurman Donna Wetzel sophomores Marvin Alexander Billy McDowell Noel McKinney Darlene DeBerry Priscilla Blanton Jean Scott Pokey Kelly Gayla Sears freshmen Rochelle Alexander Carol Taylor Carol McLean Lanell
During study hall Laura Bess Rich and Nelda McCurdy sorted and repaired book cards mending and accessioning all books. Over the past two weeks they have worked to improve condition. A list near the desk helps readers request titles from the librarian.
The junior class held a meeting on Wednesday November 30 to form a bake sale committee including Laura Bess Rich Donna Wetzel Patricia Farley Dixie Bassett Verna Lee Buchanan and Bill Polk The group also planned a Christmas party for Tuesday December 20 at 7 p m at the American Legion Home.
Junior girls presented a bracelet and earrings set to Laverne Grant last Tuesday before she left to join students at Denison High School. Carol Bush and Mrs. Blanton joined in the farewell gesture.
The juniors extend warm wishes to Laverne as she starts at a new school, hoping for happiness and success in this transition.
WHS reports couples forming between Donna Wetzel and Delbert Musser, Freda Gideon and Hank Chesser, and Wanda Sue and Jim. Wedding plans hinted for early next year. Laverne Grant moved to Denison, and Laura Bess hints at a new boyfriend as the junior class appears to shrink.
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