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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1947
Page
2
High School Reflector notes the FFA and FHA annual Christmas party in the gym with class stunts and gift exchanges. The piece also teases library tips, social gossip, and school humor reflecting student life and local figures.
A set of senior bios lists Johnny Mac Vestal Martha Williams and Eugene Thornhill with hair eye color heights and weights. Each student notes ambitions like graduation and coaching, favorite movies actors and actresses, civilians, foods, colors, and honors such as most popular or most studious.
A local junior recalls a trip to New York with cousin Nataly. The pair observe street life, misidentify bananas as butter beans, and Natfly playfully climbs on the narrator, creating a humorous scene on the city stroll.
Whitewright girls routed Howe 20-7 with Doty scoring nine and Corzine six for Howe. In the boys game Howe surged to a 22-15 lead after three, then Whitewright tied 28-21 as Gattis led Bulldogs with 12, Stegall seven, Heston six. Thrasher topped Whitewright with seven and Burchfield four. Whitewright B girls beat Howe 10-4, Blackerby high for Whitewright-B.
A student reflects on purposes of schooling at W H S. Some say parents force attendance, others aim to learn about the world and stay current. The speaker prioritizes cooperation, following instructions, friendships, and learning to prevent past mistakes while seeking lasting peace for the country.
A playful survey lists favorite books like The Egg and I and favorite people such as Y B Coye Joe and others like Mary Don Edna Ivan and Junie. It notes pocket book editions, mentions favorite foods including coconut goulash meat and pretzels, and ends with the line I Wish I Didn’t Love You So.
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