Whitewright High School honors high honor roll students
Fifteen students earned high honor roll in six weeks led by Jackie Meador with 98.2. Delin da Blackerby and Delores Denton tied for second with 98. A 97.6 by Sammy Montgomery placed fourth, followed by Glenda Hicks and Jimmy Burchfield at 97. A 96.8 by Amy Alexander and 96.75 to Doris Tillett rounds the top ten, with others in the honor roll list including Pattye Badgett Mickey Meador Judy Gosnell Curtis Tillett Kay Buchanan Gail Wilson and Kathy Wilson. Additional recognitions span seniors to freshmen across classes.
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Whitewright High School
Jackie Meador
Delinda Blackerby
Delores Denton
Sammy Montgomery
Glenda Hicks
Jimmy Burchfield
Amy Alexander
Doris Tillett
Pattye Badgett
Mickey Meador
Judy Gosnell
Curtis Tillett
Kay Buchanan
Gail Wilson
Kathy Wilson
Jerry Jones
James England
James Sparks
Guy Ely
Judy Durham
Elizabeth
Rose Ann Bunch
Leon Scott
Carolyn Mullins
Anna Franklin
Immunizations Offered To Whitewright Students
On February 14 the County Health Unit offers polio and tetanus boosters and a TB puncture test to Whitewright students. The TB test targets 1st 6th and 11th grades along with the free immunizations. Medical authorities recommend taking this opportunity.
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Whitewright
County Health Unit
Texas homemaker finalist Amy Jo Alexander in top ten
For the second year in a row Mrs. Al Eva Blanton has a winner in Texas. General Mills reports Amy Jo Alexander placed in the top ten in the Betty Crocker Search for the Homemaker of Tomorrow. Last year Sandra Montgomery also made Texas top ten.
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al Eva Blanton
General Mills
Amy Jo Alexander
Texas
Betty Crocker
Sandra Montgomery
Amy
Weekly School Lunch Menu Lays Out Meals
Monday features pork gravy with English peas and sides. Tuesday serves meat balls with scalloped corn and green beans. Wednesday offers kraut with weiners and beans plus glazed carrots and onions. Thursday presents turkey with gravy and cream potatoes. Friday plans tuna casserole with blackeyed peas and a carrot celery raisin salad. Each day includes rolls, butter, milk, and a dessert or fruit.
Dance Practice Reports Popular Continental Dance
Library weekly sessions engage juniors and seniors ahead of the banquet. Students who attended last week added the Continental dance and enjoyed it, nearly wearing it out. Everyone is invited to learn new dances or practice familiar ones.
Second Grade Teacher Mrs Kilgroe Hospitalized
The note says Mrs. Sarah Kilgroe, a second grade teacher, is in the hospital ill and recipients wish her a speedy recovery and prompt return.
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Sarah Kilgroe
P. K
Teacher of the Week Sallye Hamilton Brightens Whitewright Third Grade
The town honors Miss Sallye Hamilton known as Miss Sallye for her lifelong Whitewright roots. She finished WHS, earned BA and MA degrees at East Texas State College, taught in rural schools before Whitewright, and returned to the third grade delivering extra efforts and warmth.
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Sallye Hamilton
Sallye
WHS
East Texas State College
Pep Squad Meeting Sets Bake Sale Date
The Whitewright Pep Squad held its first meeting of the year on February 2 to plan fundraisers. A bake sale was approved to raise money for tuition for this year’s officers, with the sale date to be announced.
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Whitewright
Mystery Figure Learned A Lesson Then Left Door Open
A cryptic note recalls a junior girl who, after Mrs. Jenkins believed she learned her lesson, unlocked the door from inside and walked out. The author hints at who this is and ends with a prompt to guess the person.
Whitewright Tigerettes Outlast Van Alstyne 21 20 Victory
The Whitewright Tigerettes edged Van Alstyne 21 to 20 in a tight game as Joyce Bennett led scoring with Doris Tillett close behind. Jo Ann Garland topped Van Alstyne in points and the Tigerettes seek fan support for remaining games.
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Whitewright Tigerettes
van Alstyne Pantherettes
Tigerettes
Joyce Bennett
Doris Tillett
Jo Ann Garland
van Alstyne
L. S
Van Alstyne Panthers Top Whitewright Tigers In District clash
The Van Alstyne Panthers defeated the Whitewright Tigers 62 to 45 on Tuesday Jan 30. Jerry Billups scored 14 points and J C Martin added 12 as Van Alstyne led every period except the last and James Sparks topped the Tigers in scoring.
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van Alstyne Panthers
Whitewright Tigers
Panthers
Tigers
van Alstyne
Jerry Billups
J. C. Martin
James Sparks
Whitewright Tigers secure win as 24 point scorer leads
The Tigers defeated their opponents with a 24 point performance by a standout player. Curtis Tillett added 9 points, Leon Scott 6, Jerry Jones 4, and Joe Kaiser 2. Whitewright hosts Celina in the final home game this Friday night, with the girls game at 6 30 p m and the boys to follow.
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Whitewright
Curtis Tillett
Leon Scott
Jerry Jones
Joe Kaiser
Tigers
Celina
Just Off the Press News Snippet Weaves Weekend Plans
A playful social fragment lists multiple names and Saturday night or Sunday events. It notes gatherings, dates, and relationships with light humor, mentioning dates with Flower Drum Song and a girls party while asking about manners and breakups.
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Gail W
Jill M
Anita F
Kathy W
Curtis T
Selena
Bill Wetzel
Elizabeth
Skeek
Lizzy
Amy
James
Brenda
Butch
Donna
Stanley
Paradise
Patricia
Jerry
Kay
Friday Night Pictures Prompt Questions About Event
Readers wonder about a Friday night event and note that photos were taken. The inquiry asks for information and mentions continuation on page 7.
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Joe
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State OF Texas
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Grayson County
Clyde W. Harding
Sherman
A. D
J. C. Buchanan
Alice Robbins
Whitewright Sun
Sherman, Texas
Tigeretes
van Alstyne Downs Tigers
Sandra K
the Whitewright Sun
T. Glenn Doss
Grayson
Fannin
Grayson and
Texas Press Association
the Sun
Bonham Concrete CO. Co
E. Hope
Mgr. W
Fleetwood
Harry Hines
Dallas
Modern Homes Construction CO
Fairlane
Whitewright Motor Sales
Whitewright, Texas
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