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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1947

Page

6

Love notes and basketball end Whitewright season

A collage of names and meanings appears alongside a high school sports wrap. Whitewright girls lose to Royse City 22 to 20 with Joan Huseman scoring 17. Bulldogs lose 24 to 18 as Alexander leads Whitewright scoring. Secondhand play notes and season farewell remarks close the piece.

Whitewright Royse City Tigerettes Joan Huseman Watkins Wilson Doty Huseman Kent Wallace Neal Bulldogs

Whitewright Tigers Fall at Cooper 34 25

Tuesday night Whitewright lost to Cooper 34 25 with Kaiser starting and fouling out in the first quarter. The Tigers had no other substitutions. Denison A and B teams defeated Whitewright girls 20 12. B team lost 28 2. Absent A string players named Neal Judd Burchfield Doty Bagwell Bennett Wallace Holcomb.

Tigers Cooper Whitewright Kaiser Reynolds Burchfield Alexander Bass Leard Tigerettes Denison Huseman Mears Wilson Kent Rich Hughes Meador Selman Hunter Darwin Vestal Scott Dillon Neal Judd Doty Bagwell Bennett Wallace Holcomb

General science class in room 10 leads student projects

Under Mr. Gentry, a second period class displays posters and scrapbooks on food and clothing. Dr. Williams spoke on dental care using a set of false teeth. Students found the visit engaging and plan more talks soon.

Gentry Dr. Williams

School manners guide from B. W. M.

A school citizen exhortation from B. W. M urges courteous behavior in hallways. It describes distracting peers, blocking stairs, and delaying others, and urges students to be considerate and polite to everyone.

Greet ing Lessons and Sympathy Expressed

A reflection on greetings as expressions of welcome and the impact of attitude. Also a note of sympathy for Mrs. Roddy during her husband’s illness, with Mrs. Lackey praised for substituting.

Seniors Banquet Invited at Baptist Church Friday Night

The senior class is invited to a banquet in their honor on Friday night, February 21, at the Baptist Church. Our thanks go to the ladies who are honoring the seniors this year. -J. D. M.

the Baptist Church

Silly giggles and the hint of self confidence

A reflective quip on laughter suggesting that excessive giggling may indicate insecurity while occasional humor eases life’s weight. The piece notes that perpetual nonsense tires, and even the wisest cherish small bursts of humor, while a foolhardy laugh may mark childishness.

Comedies Set For Public Preview As Books Arrive

The notes indicate plans to stage several comedies once the books arrive. Cast members will learn their parts for titles The Right Answer Antic Spring and The White Phantom. Humbert N. confirms this preparation.

H. N

Students study Lincoln speech in English class

Since mid term the English HUI class has studied literature. They read stories from textbooks and outline them. They discussed the stories in class. The first memory selection for this year The Gettysburg Address will be given February 20.

Lincoln

FHA meeting plans Valentine social with agriculture students

The Whitewright Chapter of FHA met February 5 with 37 members present. President Jessie Franklin called the meeting, Dorothy Dooley read the minutes, and Miss Mackinahan of Lone Star Gas attended as guest. They discussed pins emblems sweaters and planned an apron and overall themed party.

Whitewright FHA Jessie Franklin Dorothy Dooley

Speech Class Explores Drama Terms Next Lesson

The speech class has spent two weeks studying drama terms used by actors and directors. They are now ready to apply the vocabulary in scenes and performance drills.

Last week column hints at tense romantic triangulation

The reader notes a creative weekly column theme with mentions of Joanne Grammer and Whacker. Y. B. is seen as a potential disruptor while Loren Paul persuades Barbara Williams to join him. The piece hints at bragging about ongoing social prowess and strategic charm.

Joanne Grammer Whacker Y. B Joanne Loren Paul Barbara Williams Paul

Lovable Gypsy recalls high school romances and secrets

The note from The Lovable Gypsy lists adolescent pairings and crushes among students such as Pinkey, Jack, G. C., Ellen Burchfield, Bob Blanks, Betty Mears, Mace Thompson, Zoe Vestal, Lou Rae, Kenneth, Charles, Jackie Nossaman, Curtis, Betty Ingram, Victor Burchfield, Doris Jane, Joe, and Kelly. It hints at social rivalries, ongoing relationships, and a desire for happiness while warning about the ball’s revealing content.

Jon Blow Pinkey Pat Barbara Loren Paul Guy Norma Dorothy Betty Jo Ross Joanne Whacker Y. B Ruth Zoe Pat Murphy Hazel Bobby Booker Jackie Rainbow Husie Don Irene Jessie Billy Mac Betty Lou Clifton Kelly Doris Jack ‘O Pinkey Don Fields Mac Thompson Betty Mears You Lou Rae Charles Melody Maids Barbara Williams Jack Crystal G. C Ellen Burchfield Whitewright Dallas Bob Blanks Ellen Denison Betty Mace Thompson Sherman Zoe Vestal Kenneth Lou Jackie Nossaman Curtis Betty Ingram Victor Burchfield Doris Jane Joe Jane

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