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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1954

Page

6

Whitewright Tigers Rout Leonard In District Basketball Show

Whitewright scored 74 points to Leonard 33 as the Tigers stretched a big first-half lead and eased past Leonard. Leonard struggled offensively and Whitewright built a 18-9 edge after one, 38-16 at halftime, then finished strong 73-33. Tigerettes lost 35-21 to Leonard with Alice Ayres scoring 15 as high for Whitewright.

Whitewright Leonard Tigers WHS Subs Leonard Tigerettes Whitewright Tigerettes Leonard Girls Tigerettes WHS Alice Ayres Wanda Alexander Anna Lou Phillips Lynda Parnell Ann Hunter Margie Morris Horton Latimer Dockery Ayres Evans Campbell Richards Thomas Margaret Williams Dorris Wallace Mr. Tarpley

Whitewright Tigers Triumph Over Leonard Tigers Again

In their second win over the same foe, the Whitewright Tigers coasted to an easy victory over the Leonard Tigers Friday night in the Whitewright gym. The matchup showcased a strong team effort and solid defense to seal the win.

Whitewright Tigers Leonard Tigers Whitewright Gymnasium

Whitewright Girls Fall to Leonard 31 16 at Leonard

In a December 14 game at Leonard the Whitewright girls lost 31 to 16. Alice Ayres led Whitewright with 16 points assisted by other forwards. Leonard showed a strong ball club and sportsmanship with scoring by quarter details noted.

Leonard Whitewright Alice Ayres G. H

V. A. I Christmas Party By FFA At WHS

The first year age boys host a Christmas party tonight December 23 at 7 oclock sponsored by the local FFA chapter. Each boy may invite an FHA girl from WHS. Attending boys include Robert Dillinger Jimmy Bassett Billy McDowell Jimmy Smith William Cox Narvin Alexander Benny Simpson Barry Anderson Glen Melton Lowell McKinney Noel McKinney Jack Hyepock Dale Taylor and Edward Sanders.

FFA FHA WHS Robert Dillinger Jimmy Bassett Billy McDowell Jimmy Smith William Cox Narvin Alexander Benny Simpson Barry Anderson Glen Melton Lowell McKinney Noel McKinney Jack Hyepock Dale Taylor Edward Sanders

Milk for Two Cents a Half Pint Aids Whitewright Schools

Federal funded milk program starts in Whitewright Public Schools offering milk at two cents per half pint available to all students. Government pays the difference between cost and sale price, duration to be decided.

Whitewright

Seniors Stage Christmas Program December 17

Margaret Williams announced the first number of a Christmas program read by Jack Ayres. Four singing groups aided the story. The performance featured seniors, juniors and sophomores, and the eighth grade with songs including O.

Bethlehem Harold Taylor Methodist Church Aline Neal Mr. Vestal Margaret Williams Jack Ayres

Whitewright students offer sympathy after losses

We the students of Whitewright High School express condolences to Peggy Hansard on the death of her father Gene Hansard and to Mr. David Johnson on the passing of his father in law Mr. Clay Horton.

Whitewright High School Peggy Hansard Gene Hansard David Johnson Clay Horton

Freshman Christmas Party Held at American Legion Home

The freshman class enjoyed a Christmas party at the American Legion Home on December 20 at 7 30 pm. The event was hosted by the room mothers led by Mrs Wes.

American Legion Wes

Shorthand Students Craft Original Christmas Cards

Miss Darwin’s shorthand class creates ecards with verses written in shorthand. Students enjoy thinking up ideas and putting them to use as they make Christmas cards.

Ann Hunter Margaret Williams Mary Ola Lewis Aline Neal June Neathery Barbara Hasty Johnnie Harper Donna Williams Bobby Burchfield Billy Hyecock

National Beta Club Survey Of High School Students

National Beta Club compiles surveys from high school students as an educational service to American youth. The report presents senior participation and insights from the student body.

National Beta Club

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