Tigers Triumph Over Celina In Season Finale
The Tigers defeated Van Alstyne in a hard fought game with Billy Tillett scoring 27 points followed by Thomas DeBerry 9 and Sammy Montgomery 7. Sparks 7 DeBerry 3 Jones 3 contributed, as Tigers dominated the rivals from start to finish. Come support them at the gym for the season’s final victory.
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Tigers
Montgomery
Sparks
DeBerry
Jones
Celina
J. J
J. E
van Alstyne
Billy Tillett
Thomas DeBerry
Sammy Montgomery
James Sparks
Jerry Jones
Hillbilly Courtship Comes to School Stage
Patrons will see a real live three act farce this year as the junior class stages Hillbilly Courtship. Judy Durham and Joe Kaiser lead as the hillbilly lovers with James Sparks and Amy Alexander driving suspense. The cast includes Elizabeth Stephens Selena Key Carolyn Wetzel Jerry Jones Guy Ely James England and Sammy McKinney. Mark March 17 on the calendar to avoid a scheduling clash.
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Judy Durham
Joe Kaiser
James Sparks
Amy Alexander
Elizabeth Stephens
Selena Key
Carolyn Wetzel
Jerry Jones
Guy Ely
James England
Sammy McKinney
Mrs. Harper
Dallas
Amy Pepins
Ozarks
Jerry Copeland
Amy
Fort Worth
Judy
Selena
Germany
Mike Dixon
Dixon
Gary Morris
Whitewright
England
Judy Fulmer
Steve
Air Force
A. & M. College
James
Jerry
Baptist Church
Patsy Smith
Dwayne Rush
Mary Ann
Final shipment of annual not yet complete
Miss Neathery notes that only the second shipment has arrived and one more remains. Students are reminded to make deposits during the coming week.
Hillbilly Courtship Congratulates Trio Births
Mike Burchfield and Jim Bilmner celebrate the arrival of three Southdowns, born last week. The proud fathers pass out cigars as the family grows with the new trio.
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Mike Burchfield
Jim Bilmner
Seniors sell magazines to fund annual trip
Curtis Publishing Company rep Mr. Phillips spoke to the seniors about a magazine sale to raise 800.00 for their trip. Four magazines Coronet Look McCall's Seventeen offer 50 percent profit. over 100 titles offer 33 percent. Prizes await top sellers as seniors plan door deliver campaigns over three weeks.
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Phillips
Curtis Publishing Company
Coronet
Look
McCall’s
Seventeen
Final Notice for 1961 Bell Subscriptions
Final reminder to obtain a copy of the 1961 Bell. February 15 is the last day to make a dollar deposit to receive an annual in the spring. Final prices have not yet been determined.
Tigerettes Triumph Over Pilot Point in Tight Win
Whitewright players dominated Pilot Point 49 to 31 with Pattye Bartley scoring 26 and Linda Sanderson 21. Pilot Point’s Shirley McDade led with 12 as the Tigerettes showcase bench depth and prep for Celina in Friday’s season finale.
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WHS
Tigerettes
Pilot Point
Whitewright
Pattye Bartley
Tigerette
Linda Sanderson
Shirley McDade
Celina
High School
J. D
Tigers Lose to Pilot Point 48 38 on Thursday Night
The Tigers’ skid continued as they fell 48 to 38 to Pilot Point. Top scorer Bill Tillett poured in 17 points for Pilot Point while Whitley added 14.
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Tigers
Pilot Point
Whitewright
Bill Tillett
Whitley
Pilot
Weekly School Lunch Menu Highlights
A four day menu lists meals for each weekday. Monday features Vienna sausage with lima beans and cornbread. Tuesday offers meat loaf with creamed potatoes and rolls. Wednesday serves spam with cheese and green salad. Thursday presents roast beef with green beans and beets. Friday concludes with salmon loaf and scalloped potatoes plus fruit salad.
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Vienna
Football Banquet Set for Tigers February 14 at Legion Hall
The Tigers announce their annual football banquet will be held Tuesday night February 14 at 7 p m at the Legion Hall with Arlington State head coach Cheena Gilstrap as guest speaker. The note includes a long personal letter recalling former classmates and local connections.
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Tigers
Legion Hall
Cheena Gilstrap
Arlington State
J. S
Classmate updates from a shared typing class era
Patricia Alexander writes of former classmates now pursuing varied careers. Charlotte teaches bookkeeping at a school recalling Miss Caldwell. Elizabeth, now married to Mary, teaches pep squad part time while aging. Vonnie heads a Dallas hospital nursing team.
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Charlotte
Miss Caldwell
Elizabeth
Mary
Carolyn
Hollywood
Charles Grant
John Murphy
Vonnie
Dallas
Japan
Patricia Alexander
Local Valentines Readouts From The Junior Play
A humorous display lists couples and messages such as Patsy to Gary Apache Paula to Dodie Angel Baby Elizabeth to Mary Love My Life Away and more including Judy to Larry This Love Is Real with lines like The Filthy Five to boys Were Available. The note invites readers to see the junior play on March 17.
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Patsy
Gary
Apache
Paula
Dodie
Angel Baby
Elizabeth
Mary
Patricia
Gene
Judy
Larry
Pattye
Charles
Linda
Billy Jack
James
Charlotte
Dumpy
Jackie
Jerry C
Bettye
Lovy Davy
Dennis
Kay — “A Thousand Stars
Pat
Narvin
Carolyn M
Donnie S
Barbara
Love
Kathaleen
Richard
Dove
Anna
Barry
Devil Or
Angel
Rita
Joyce
You
Donna
Dean R
Alford
S. K
What If Scenarios Stir Schoolroom Speculation
A playful reminiscence ponders what might have happened if junior and freshman students, teachers, and several named local youths behaved differently. Questions consider romantic pairings, dating, laughter, skating at night, and car associations, framed as light yearbook style musings.
Yes or No Sparks Interest in Fort Worth and More
A flurry of high school social chatter centers on dating rumors and campus events. Students including James Sparks and Rita are linked to Fort Worth interests while conversations about a senior cake, a sweetheart banquet, and a proposed junior play surface amid standard school activities.
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Selena
Don Ray
Bells
James Sparks
Fort Worth
Rita
Dwayne Rush
James England
Gary Morris
van Alstyne
Judy Gosnell
Richard
Kathleen
Bobby Durham
Fred Cook Sr
Bobby
Buddy
Jill Meador
David
Johnson
Miss Caldwell
One of Ten Best Signal Sandra Montgomery Named State Hope
Miss Sandra Montgomery of Whitewright High School ranks among Texas top ten in the 1961 Betty Crocker Search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow. Exams reviewed by Science Research Associates. she may win a 1500 or 500 scholarship. If selected, she and advisor Mrs. Earl Blanton will tour New York City Williamsburg Virginia and Washington DC April 8–13.
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Whitewright High School
Sandra Montgomery
S. T. Montgomery Jr
Texas
Betty Crocker
Science Research Associates
Sandra
Earl Blanton
New York City
Williamsburg
Washington, D. C
Rumor Mill Buzz Hits Local Social Circles
A string of gossip tangles emerges with mentions of the Wrecked Chevy Club Joe Jet Narvin Pat Clark and Amy Jo. The notes question private plans in used car ventures dates weekend outings and a sleepy Monday morning while singling out Glenda Hicks and Charlotte Spencer as absent from Perrin Drive social scenes.
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Joe
Jet
Johnny Linor
Pat Clark
Narvin
Morris
Pat Hunter
Amy Jo
Glenda Hicks
Sam
Perrin Drive
Charlotte Spencer
Welcome home and friendly notes from the weekend show
Messages from readers mention a recovery, a Sunday show attendance by Carolyn W and Donnie L, and questions about door access on Saturday night. Other notes reference receiving letters from Bobby and concern for Mary and Larry.
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Carolyn W
Donnie L
Liz
Judy
Mary
Larry
Kay
Bobby
New Laboratory Equipment Arrives for WHS Lab
WHS science teacher Mr Range received new laboratory items last week to replace broken and lost gear. The set includes test tubes gram weights chemicals rubber tubing acid and other items to improve the lab. Caution urged to preserve the equipment and enhance learning.
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Range
WHS
D. R
VAI students study lumber types and hardware usage
The VAI boys learn to classify lumber select appropriate nails screws bolts and hinges and apply correct usage for building projects and repairs.
VA III boys dehorn cows and plan pasture work
The VA III boys visited W. E. Stanford's farm near Whitewright to dehorn 12 cows and return Friday to finish. They will study pasture improvement and grasses for cattle and learn which grasses suit their stock. The group also nears completion of a camper rack for Mr. Barker's pickup to haul cattle swine and for trips.
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VA III
W. E. Stanford
Whitewright
Orangeville
February January to February linked to romance
The passage explains February as the second and shortest month named for purification, noting 28 days and a leap year with 29. It describes wintry weather in the north, occasional sunny days, and Valentine’s Day on February 14 with greetings between people who like each other, mentioning George Washington and Abraham (Lincoln).
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Valentine
America
George Washington
Abraham
February Groundhog Day Origins and February Symbols
The second of February is Groundhog Day when a groundhog’s shadow determines winter’s end. If sun shines and shadow appears, he returns to sleep. if not, he stays active. February features the primrose as its flower and amethyst as the gem.
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Lincoln
Watch Your Appearance and Good Manners Advised
A column urges youth to mind appearance with soap and water, ironing, and neatness. It urges avoiding gossip, developing listening, smiling and thoughtfulness, good sportsmanship, restraint in judging others, and saying thank you. A note cites the last continental glacier and reports adding machine paper from The Sun.
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S. R
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Reflector
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Taylor
Bonham
Donna S
Joyce Bennett
Gary S
Jo T
Janet T
A. S
FT. Worth Market
Kansas City
Quaker Qals Company
Sherman, Texas
Great Lakes
the Sun
Quality Homes
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