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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1977

Page

4

Reflector Staff Roster and Sponsors Detail Roles

The Reflector lists staff credits including sponsor Gail Clark, co editors Sharon Clark, reporters Reid Pittman and Don nette Wilson, boys and girls sports editors Charles Daniels and Karen Anderson, feature editor Jimmy Wortham, photographers Kenny Buchanan and Karen Anderson, and datebook editor Stephen Braswell.

Gail Clark Sharon Clark Reid Pittman Donnette Wilson Charles Daniels Karen Anderson Jimmy Wortham Kenny Buchanan Stephen Braswell

Teacher Spotlight: Betty Jo Bodine Profile

Eddie Howell highlights Betty Jo Bodine born in Whitewright who has lived here most of her life. She and her husband Joe raise four sons and a daughter Suzanne Mart of Carrolton, plus a sister Laura Rich in Dallas. Her sons Carlos at Wacker's Store in Paris, Brad a Newman Chev mechanic, Bruce in the Air Force, and Bart a WHS senior. She has a grandson and three granddaughters. Her favorite sports are football basketball golf and bowling.

Eddie Howell Betty Jo Bodine Whitewright Dallas Laura Rich Joe Suzanne Mart Carrolton Carlos Wacker's Paris Brad Newman Chevlet Garland Bruce Air Force Little Rock Ark Bart WHS

Senior Spotlight: Barbra Smith profile in Whitewright area

Barbra Smith born August 21 1960 in Sabina Kaw. She has one brother and one sister and lives near Whitewright ten miles away on Farm Road 12. Barbra moved here from Durant Okla plans to attend college work after school and will miss her classmates. Her hobbies include horseback riding swimming and fishing. She dislikes people who judge others unfairly. Barbra attends Whitewright High School and is active in First Baptist Church singing in the choir.

Jimmy Wortham Barbra Smith Sabina Kaw Barbra Whitewright

Tigers Beat Colbert in Close Game

Whitewright Tigers traveled to Colbert for the second game of the season and edged the hosts 66 65 after a late comeback. Gary Tillett led with 29 points, aided by Stan Smith and a late free throw after a technical foul gave Whitewright a final chance.

Whitewright Tigers Colbert Whitewright Stan Smith Gary Tillett

Fruit Cakes Still On Sale by The Hero Club

The Hero Club still has a few fruit cakes left and is raising money for a year end banquet for their employer and Secret Grandparents. Interested persons should contact Mrs Joe Betty Bodine at the high school to arrange how many they want.

Diane Lewis Hero Club Joe Betty) Bodine

Menus List Daily School Lunches December 12 16

December 12 features meat loaf black eyed peas mixed greens onion slice corn bread and fruit cocktail cake. December 13 offers hot dog french fries cabbage slaw peaches and cookies. December 14 serves pizza buttered corn green salad and fruit cobbler. December 15 includes turkey with gravy green beans cranberry sauce and ambrosia. December 16 presents hamburger on bun with lettuce onion pickle tomato corn chips and ice cream.

1978 Yearbook Sale Continues

Subscription sales for the 1978 The Bell yearbook are extended to Friday December 9. Deposits of 4 dollars may be given to Linda Malone Faye LeDane or Betty Bodine. The book will salute Whitewright in its centennial celebration.

Donette Wilson Whitewright Linda Malone Faye LeDane Betty Bodine

Mrs Roberts Gives Christmas Gift Idea Demonstration

Mrs Gloria Roberts a community public service home economics representative conducted a Christmas gift idea demonstration at WHS for second, third, fifth and seventh period classes. She showcased a Christmas cookbook a stuffed Amas tree ornaments and several bright gift ideas. Demonstrations began November 1 and she plans three to five per day with 35 demonstrations left before December 15.

Dena Wilson Gloria Roberts Community Public Service Home Economics WHS

Whitewright and Colbert Boys and Girls Summary

Whitewright and Colbert school teams compete in a local meet. The brief notes results for boys and girls events, with mentions of both Whitewright and Colbert squads across divisions. No detailed scores or positions are provided in readable text.

Whitewright Cagers Fall to Colbert 71 32

Whitewrights varsity girls lost to Colbert ranked second in the state by a 71 to 32 score Tuesday night. Annette Orr led Whitewright with 24 points, while Debbie Franklin had 19 and Sonya Weeks 16. In Howe Monday games, the junior varsity girls won 29-22 and the varsity girls prevailed in double overtime 55-49 with Orr scoring 20. Gary Tillett led the Whitewright boys 23 points in a 69-59 win, with Reid Pittman and Charles Daniels each adding 10.

Karen Anderson W.H.S Colbert Whitewright Annette Orr Howe Janet Anderson Debbie Franklin Sonya Weeks Tigers Gary Tillett Reid Pittman Charles Daniels

Committee Elects Officers for 1977 78

The Student Advisory Committee sponsored by Dr B J Irving has elected officers for the 1977 78 school year. Officers include David Patterson president Sharon Clark vice president Cheri Floyd secretary Stan Smith treasurer Gary Tillett assistant officer Soloria Patterson reporter. committee members listed with names. Faculty sponsors are Dr B J, Mrs Lois McCallum, Mr Norman Dickey, Mr Rodney Nicely, and Mrs Gail Clark.

B.J. Irving David Patterson Sharon Clark Cheri Floyd Stan Smith Gary Tillett Soloria Patterson Charles Daniels David Fortner Demetrius Blanton Karen Anderson B.J Lois McCallum Norman Dickey Rodney Nicely Gail Clark

Freedom of Worship: Rights Day Church Schedule

Amid holiday buzz, a Rights Day feature highlights freedom of worship and invites attendance at local churches. The listing shows service times for nursing home, Kentuckytown, Pilot Grove, First Baptist, Assembly of God, Western Beauty CME, Enterprise, First Presbyterian, Marvin United Methodist, Church of Christ, Bells, Calvary Baptist Bellis, First United Methodist Bellis, Bethel, Hebron, and Pentecostal churches with Sunday and midweek times.

Assembly of God Church Johnny Harris Marvin United Methodist Church Dan Weir

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Whitwright High School Reflector U.S The Conference Board By Charles Daniels Jerry Sims James Smith Ricky Bell Jr. High Savoy Wolfe City Bells Community Public Service Energy Advisory Service For Texas, Texas A & M University Lone Star Gas Company Church Nursing Home Service Harry Stanley Pilot Grove Baptist Church Scott Jordan Kentuckytown Baptist Richard West Training Union First Baptist Church Jimmy Hedges Western Beauty Christian Methodist Paul J. Smith Enterprise Baptist J.S. Tipton First Presbyterian Wm. Rogan Church of Christ William H. Baker, Jr First Baptist James Rogers Youth In Action Ted Cherry Calvary Baptist - Bellis Roy Hill First United Methodist Bellis Lawrence Smith 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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