W H S Reflector Editor In Chief Faculty Adviser
A fragmented note lists staff and advisers for the W H S Reflector with names such as Robt L Doss Gladys Ray Billie Earl Montgomery Merle Robbins Ruth Jopling David Smith and Thomas Sears. It comments on public singing in the streets and contrasts American and English attitudes with a critical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Earl Montgomery
Merle Robbins
Ruth Jopling
David Smith
Mary Lena Reeves
Inez Coffey Thomas Sears
Monabelle Biggerstaff
Albert Lea Jackson
Anther Hudgins
Christmas Issue From W. H. S. Students
Students express Yuletide cheer as gifts and holidays lift moods. They announce a Christmas issue of the Reflector with W. H. S. not appearing Dec 28 and returning Jan 4. Merry Christmas and a bright New Year.
Senior class first party of the year held at Sonny Hancock home
Saturday the senior class held its first party of the year at Sonny Hancock's home by request. Boys and girls brought food including cakes sandwiches ice cream and candy. Many games were played and enjoyed by all. Names were drawn and ten cent presents given.
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Sonny Hancock
Christmas Eve Then and Now Across Oceans
A historical contrast shows Christmas Eve in England featuring festive crowds at wealthy homes with dancing and carolers, while in America families gather at home after church services and radio and church songs dominate the season.
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England
America
M. K
Old England
Ameri
Why the Chimes Rang pantomime at Central Christian Church
The Masqueraders' Club presented the pantomime Why the Chimes Rang at the White Christmas event of Central Christian Church. Twenty six members participated with costumes and realistic beards, portraying roles from Woodcutter to Pedro and Little Brother in the Pageant of the Three Gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Pedro
Little Brother
Gretchen
Red Riding Hood
King
Shepherds
Thomas Sears
M. B
Whitewright Basketball Team Highlights and Holiday Plans
The Whitewright squad features two players named Ross, with Ross Brown as captain and Ross Wilson emerging as a key performer. Ex-students visit. a large crowd is expected for the annual Christmas program. The Tigers defeated Sherman 22 to 13, with rumors of a missing class ring. A mock trial pitted Aaron Burr against Woodie Belew, ending in not guilty. Fireworks plans and a busy week ahead for teachers with Christmas holidays approaching.
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Rosses
Whitewright
Ross
Ross Brown
Ross Wilson
Tigers
Sherman
Key
Aaron Burr
Woodie Belew
Frank Hollingsworth
Norma Joe Mangrum
Aaron
Thomas Sears
Merle Robbins
Robert Doss
Burr
Sherman Democrat
The Rosses Shine On Court and In Class
In a junior classroom at W H S two Ross brothers captivate peers. Miss Ray quips Break away back there Ross as both Rosses are praised for basketball prowess yet teased as classroom torments.
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Ross
Rosses
Miss Ray
Freshmen Baseball Triumph Over Grammar School
Freshmen faced grammar school in indoor baseball at the grammar school ground. Players included Walter Tom Homes Virgil Burch Albert Jackson Jack Yeager Jack Meador Roscoe Brown W L Caylor James Jarvis and Hugh Stillwell with Mr Manning as umpire. Freshmen won about 10 to 5 after five innings.
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Grammar School
Walter Tom Homes
Virgil Burchfield
Albert Jackson
Jack Yeager
Jack Meador
Roscoe Brown
W. L. Caylor
James Jarvis
Hugh Stillwell
Manning
A. L
Freshmen Basketball Narrow Victory at Mahurin
The freshman team traveled to Mahurin last Friday and edged the hosts 8 to 6 after a hard fought game. Players listed include Hugh Cox Glendyle Fleming W O White Mark Montgomery Eldridge Caylor Grady Stepp and Clyde Medearis.
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Mahurin
Hugh Cox
Glendyle Fleming
W. O. White
Mark Montgomery
Eldridge Caylor
Grady Stepp
Clyde Medearis
Tigers Trounce Sherman In High School Battle
The Whitewright Tigers defeated the Sherman Bearcats 22 to 13 on Sherman’s court. Wilson led scoring with 15 points for Whitewright while the Bearcats’ center added six points. Tigers notch their 11th win in 12 games this season.
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Tigers
Sherman
Whitewright Tigers
Sherman Bearcats
Whitewright
Wilson
Bearcats
Democrat
Adams
DeBerry
Stillwell
Stepp
Sidelights of Whitewright Sherman Game
Friday night the Bearcats in new uniforms defeated the Tigers who wore improvised outfits including overalls and rigged suits. Chuck Wilson and Weasel Dickson wore baseball caps for luck while Grady Stillwell leaped to a clip shot. Leon Adams charged the court during a time-out as the crowd reacted with spirited school pride.
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Bearcats
Tigers
Chuck” Wilson
Weasel’ Dickson
Grady Stillwell
Leon Adams
Grady Receives Support After Narrow Victory
Lively crowd roars as Grady gets his torn shoe back from a spectator who sprinted to the sideline. The writer praises the team for beating Sherman 22 to 13 and hopes they earn snappy new uniforms.
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Grady
Sherman
D. W.s
To Our Teachers May Christmas Be For You
A brief Christmas greeting from the Sophomore Class signed A. A. H. Jr. wishing teachers joy, contentment, blessings, and heavenly merit.
Extempore Debates Among English IV Students
Friday morning English IV held three extempore debates based on Thackeray. A serious debate on whether environment is stronger than heredity favored the negative, judged by three officials. Two humorous debates discussed dice and gin and living a wild life, with the affirmative prevailing in both cases.
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Thackeray
Alice Harper
Wayne Martin
Woodrow Belew
Robert Doss
Monabelle Biggerstaff
Louise Autrey
Franklin Dixon
Vera Dodd
Rollen Lay
Billie Earl Montgomery
Ruth Jopling
Malcolm Williams
M. R
Whitewright Tigers Rally Past Dorchester 16 to 12 in Rematch
The Whitewright Tigers avenged a prior beating by Dorchester by defeating them 16 to 12 on Wednesday. Brown led Whitewright with 9 goals, Keller topped Dorchester with 8, and both teams totaled 8 fouls. The win evened the series and suggests a heated future clash between the rivals.
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Whitewright Tigers
Dorchester
Whitewright Center
Brown
Keller
Tigers
F. Dixon
Wilson
R. Brown
G. Stepp
J. DeBerry
H. Keller
C. Faulpierce
A. N. McRee
B. Hunter
H. Clements
T. E
Sophomore Debate Declares Industrial Revolution Harm
The sophomore class debated Friday on the resolution that the industrial revolution has harmed society. The affirmative side won.
Santa letters and a lesson from Tyler College
A collage of Christmas wishes from children to Santa lists gifts and sympathy for a sick friend. An essay praises training and preparation as key to a good job, promoting Tyler Commercial College in Tyler, Texas and inviting readers to write for the catalog.
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Bruce Barton
Tyler Commercial College
School of Business Administration
Tyler
Texas
Tyler Commercial College and School OF Business Administration
Tyler, Texas
Letters To Santa Claus At Reflector Editor
A collection of Christmas wish notes from sophomores and other students. Requests include a bat and ball for the athletic girls and gifts like a red wagon bicycle wristwatch and a large Christmas tree for Santa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Robert Doss
Santa Claus
Willie Baxter
Reflector
Catch Rats
A short note from Libby ends with a plan to wire if more comes, mentioning fleas and a casual closing to a friend. The fragmentary letter conveys a domestic mood and everyday concerns without major events.
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Libby
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William Baxter
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