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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1965
Page
2
The Reflector notes Whitewright High School pride with clean grounds and respectful students. It praises teachers for high standards and celebrates Tiger Spirit at football and basketball games. Parents are lauded for support at concession stands and transportation. Honor rolls list names across grades.
Whitewright high and elementary students look toward a December 21 afternoon start to Christmas vacation. Younger pupils anticipate Santa's arrival, while older students celebrate the break from school.
Our sources indicate the school will reconvene on Monday morning January 3 after a pause. Details on agenda remain undisclosed though preparations underway and officials expect formal notices to follow.
Friday December 10 marked initiation day for Greenhand members of the Future Farmers of America. New initiates wore clothing reversed and mismatched, bowed to ladies, and recited sir to older students. An overnight camping trip to Lake Texoma followed with upperclassmen and adviser Mr. Barker.
High school delegates to the Texas High School Press Association in Denton on December 3 were asked to yell when named. Whitewright’s Reflector staff silence followed by names Pam Fagan Jan Buchanan Mickey Meador Randy Bryant Brenda Barker Becky Blanton Jack Frisby. The sponsor sweated to keep Whitewright visible.
Whitewright Tigers secure their season first with a 34 29 victory over Howe. The Tigers led most of the game in a hard fought contest highlighted by Larry Ryon.
Collected 13 points for the winners while Bill Montgomery had 12 and Jerry Gleaves 12 for the losers. Howe outscored Whitewright 55 29 in the distaff duel. Callaway led the winners with 29 points and Fagan added 27 for the losers. Fans urged to attend and back the Tigers.
Charles Airbirt Sneed Jr son of Mr and Mrs C A Sneed is spotlighted. He joined the community in sixth grade and has excelled in Future Farmers of America serving as secretary and vice president. He won first in Informative Speaking and had an essay published by the National Press Essay. He plans to play basketball and belongs to the Pan American Student Forum.
The text notes Charles aims to attend the new Grayson County Junior College to study drafting and potentially major in History. It mentions an interest in future education and career paths.
A group of Whitewright High School students and six graduates performed on the Saturday Hop program broadcast by KXII Sherman. The show ran from 4 to 5 pm with local DJ Jim Wood as host, and the teens plan to return next Saturday at the same time to entertain viewers.
Each year the high school annual highlights top honors including Best All Around Girl and Boy Most Athletic awards plus Citizenship and Sportsmanship awards. The Balfour Award, the supreme honor for a senior, recognizes scholarship loyalty and achievement.
Col Morris S Schwartz head of selective service said 1475 Texans will be inducted next month. The draft will target childless married men and single men aged 19 to 25, with the Texas quota filled entirely by this group.
London offers old taxies for sale at 280 dollars per cab. Housewives and grandmothers rush to buy them. Cab specialist Roger Johnson notes the tall design prevents hat damage and modest exits. The cabs also maneuver sharply, turning around easily.
The Whitewright Sun edited and published by T Glenn Doss explains its Thursday issue schedule and post office mailing status as a second class matter in Whitewright Texas.
In Gray County Texas original Letters Testamentary were granted to Josie Everett on December 6 1965. Creditors must present claims within the legal period by mailing to Josie Everett 511 North East Street Sherman or attorney R C Slagle Jr Drawer C Sherman Texas. Executrix Josie Everett. Published December 16 1965.
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