Whitewright High School Reflector Presents Two One-Act Plays
Senior class at Whitewright High announces two one-act plays to be performed after Christmas directed by Mrs Roddy with stage managers Dearle McKnight and Leon Simmons. Also includes student editorials urging education and cautious judgment of others by J D B and H S.
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Whitewright High School
Myra Nell Scott
Don Biggerstaff
Mazelle Musser
Roddy
Dearle McKnight
Leon Simmons
Appearance and manners in job seeking and student life
The article stresses neat appearance for good first impressions in work and school settings. It contrasts affordable neat clothes with expensive outfits and warns students to avoid absences, noting consequences and a humorous oath about excuses as they draft formal documents.
SPEECH CLASS PLAYS AT WHS IN TWO STUDIES
The WHS speech class stages two plays Dont Tell a Soul and Double Date with 14 students performing. Cast includes Helen Sinor Betty Jarvis James Ayres Carol Ryan Gayle Taylor Jimmy Nossaman Myra Scott Beverly Bassett Joy Ann Layman Norman Harper Mary Lou Alexander.
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WHS
Helen Sinor
Betty Jarvis
James Ayres
Carol Ryan
Gayle Taylor
Jimmy Nossaman
Myra Scott
Beverly Bassett
Joy Ann Layman
Norman Harper
Mary Lou Alexander
Martha Garner
J. Don Biggerstaff
Joy Layman
Shirley Pool
Myra Nell Scott
Kenneth Jones
Aubrey Burnham
Foy Jean Bow
Mary Pannell
Jerry Ray Brown
Ann Hunter
Jackie Pannell
Barbara Hasty
Johnnie Harper
Glenda Robarts
Jimmy Hoover
Eugene Cox
William Russell
Jack Ayres
Allan Davis
Ann
Fairness in Judging Others Urged for Citizenship
The piece argues fairness in evaluating others as a civic duty. It stresses that people deserve just judgments and that quick or biased judgments lead to unhappiness and embarrassment before forming conclusions.
Lela McFerrin Birthday Party Highlights Friday
Friday night December 12 Lela McFerrin hosted a birthday party at home with Foy Bow as mistress of ceremonies. Games included apple biting and a marshmallow race, plus a slumber party ending around 2:30 am. Attendees included Lela and Chesser, Fay Bow, Mary Pannell, Betty Harris, Anita McFerrin and many others.
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Lela
Lela McFerrin
Foy Bow
Foy
Mary Pannell
Betty Harris
Rev. McFerrin
Chesser
Fay Bow
Mary
Garland
Donna
Jackie
Betty
Charles M
Barbara
Bobby
Johnnie
Larry
Babe
Bill Baty
Anita
Mrs. McFerrin
B. H
Second Year Homemaking Class Cooks Beef Tongue
The second-year homemaking class has been cooking tasty dishes lately. A beef tongue dish drew doubts from many girls in the second-floor study hall. Some refused to taste it, but they were persuaded to try a little and soon asked for more.
Honor Roll Achievement Highlights Students Earn A 90 Average
The article notes the six week report for students and acknowledges the honor roll as a notable accomplishment. To qualify, a student must maintain an average of 90 and receive an A in citizenship in the respective department.
Help the Poor This Christmas A Call to Charity
A civic appeal urges readers to support needy children this Christmas by donating money or old toys to worthy charities. The piece encourages action, noting repaired items can still delight kids and promises personal pride for helpers.
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L. M
Little boy asks Santa from Whitewright Texas
A letter from a child in Whitewright Texas asks Santa Claus to visit without a chimney and mentions leaving the front door unlocked. The note expresses holiday wishes and trust in Santa.
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Santa Claus
Whitewright
Texas
Santa List From L. C. C. East Side Boy Seeks Green Car
A letter from L C C requests gifts for Christmas a green car with a black top fruit candy nuts and a small brown eyed puppy. He asks Santa to be kind to others and mentions his east side town address.
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Santa Claus
Senior of the Week Marty Garner Profile
Martha Ann Garner known as Marty, born in Amity Arkansas prefers Texas. At 18 she stands 5 feet 5 inches, 102 pounds with light brown hair and blue eyes. She likes teachers, dislikes tests and study halls due to six daily periods, and her pastime is talking though she can stay quiet to avoid harm.
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Martha Ann Garner
Joy Layman Celebrates Eighteen With Slumber Party
Tuesday night December 9 Joy Layman marked her eighteenth birthday with a slumber party. Invitees included Margie Brownfield Lillian Roberson Martha Garner Marjorie Neathery Gayle Taylor Shirley Pool Glenda Lumpkins and Joyce Mullins. Some could not attend. The group ate supper talked by the fire had a pillow fight and closed with monopoly.
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Joy Layman
Margie Brownfield
Lillian Roberson
Martha Garner
Marjorie Neathery
Gayle Taylor
Shirley Pool
Glenda Lumpkins
Joyce Mullins
Ely mother of two girls honored by WHS seniors
Bun Alexander has lived in Ely for 19 years as a housewife who sews for herself and her daughters Melba Dean, 15, and Mary Lou, 17, both WHS seniors. The senior class thanks Mrs. Alexander for her help and support.
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Bun Alexander
Ely
Melba Dean
Mary Lou
WHS
Developing Good Manners and Desert Night Contrast
This excerpt discusses key manners such as politeness, respect for elders, quiet eating, consideration at public events, and helpful actions like holding doors and returning dropped objects. It asks readers to self assess, notes boisterous behavior harms impression, and underscores polishing manners. It also briefly mentions a desert night chill and a senior room mother.
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