Tom Bean Community Happenings and Social Events
The Community 4-H Club held an egg sale Saturday to raise funds for club activities. A sweetheart party for FFA and FHA students took place Feb 11 at the Thompson home with Kathy Carter and Gary Counts as pinups. Linda Kincaid presented an FHA gold lapel pin to Gary Counts. United Methodist Church Women met Feb 11 at Mrs. R. T. Smith’s home. Rev. Johnny Johnson led a program titled A Walk Through the Bible. Four teens and five guests attended. The next meeting is set for March 12 at Mrs. Ginger Gregg’s home with Miss Lucy Harris in charge of the Bible study.
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Tom Bean
Charles Thompson
FFA
FHA
Kathy Carter
Gary Counts
Gary
Linda Kincaid
United Methodist Church
R. T. Smith
Johnny Johnson
Ginger Gregg
Lucy Harris
Donna Baker Wins Whitewright Betty Crocker Leader Honor
Donna Baker named Whitewright High School 1974 75 Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow after excelling in a December 3 exam. She becomes eligible for state and national honors and will receive a General Mills designed award and scholarship opportunities including 1500 for state winner and 500 for runner up, plus educational tours and a potential 5000 all American prize. Donna is active in Beta Club FHA Drill Team and Student Advisory Commission and plans to study nutrition after accepted at Abilene Christian College.
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Donna Baker
Whitewright High School
Betty Crocker
Donna
General Mills, Inc
Annals of America
Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation
General Mills
Washington
D.C
Williamsburg
Beta Club
FHA
Accomodation
Abilene Christian College
Linda Kincaid Wins Betty Crocker Award at Tom Bean
Linda Kincaid named 1974-75 Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow after senior competition on December 3. She serves as FHA president majorette and feature twirler, Beta Club member and senior class treasurer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kincaid of Luella. Also notes Scouts Star ranks for Richie Reynolds and Mike Morris and a United Methodist Women meeting with program by Rev. Johnny Johnson titled A Walk Through the Bible. Next meeting March 12 hosted by Mrs. Ginger Gregg.
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Linda Kincaid
Tom Bean
Betty Crocker
Linda
Cee Y Mills
FHA
Bill Kincaid
Luella
Bells Jr High finishes season with 21 18 win over Honey Grove
Bells Jr High boys basketball closed their season last Monday night with a 21 to 18 victory over Honey Grove. John Lucas led Bells with 12 points, followed by Royce Guess 4 Joe Moore 3 and Dusty Mangrum 2. Bells finished 12 wins 8 losses. Lucas led season scoring with 192 points, Guess 177, Mangrum 72 and Moore 70.
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Bells
Honey Grove
John Lucas
Royce Guess
Joe Moore
Dusty Mangrum
Sam Rayburn
Doug Mangrum
Billy Neal
Stephen Ballard
Woody Brown
Jerry Guess
Mike Sytles
FHA and FFA Hold Sweetheart Party in Tom Bean
The FHA and FFA clubs of Tom Bean held a Sweetheart Party Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson. Kathy Carter was named FFA pinup girl and Gary Counts the FHA pinup boy, with runners-up Micheal Hale and Rex Carpenter. Gary received an FHA gold lapel pin from president Linda Kincaid. FFA members Brent Hollensed James and Bob by Yowell provided musical entertainment.
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FHA
FFA
Tom Bean
Charles Thompson
Kathy Carter
Gary Counts
Micheal Hale
Rex Carpenter
Gary
Linda Kincaid
Brent Hollensed
James
Bobby Yowell
Students Celebrate Lincoln's Birthday at Elementary Assembly
Lincoln's birthday was celebrated last Wednesday with a patriotic assembly by elementary students. Patriotic songs were sung and stories were told by the pupils.
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Tom Bean
Lincoln
Whitewright Downs Honey Grove to Clinch 16-A Title
Whitewright Tigers defeated the Honey Grove Warriors 50 to 35 in Bonham to claim the District 16-A basketball championship. Joe Ballard scored 28 points to lead Whitewright, with Gary Wortham adding 17 and Tim Billings 11 for Honey Grove.
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Warriors
Tim Billings
Tigers
Joe Ballard
Whitewright
Ballard
Honey Grove
Whitewright Tigers
Gary Wortham
Bob Clark
Honey Grove Warriors
Bonham Gymnasium
Jim Bates
Bruce Foster
Bryan Clark
Phillip Smith
Steve Hodge
Walter Daniels
Willie Ballard
Nelson Whitley Ellis
Honey Grove Whitewright Ll
Tigers Edge Wolves in District Basketball Battle
The Whitewright Tigers topped the Wolfe City Wolves 41 to 24 in the 16 A district game at Bonham High. Joe Ballard led with 15 points and 6 offensive plus 9 defensive rebounds, followed by Walter Daniels with 12 points.
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Gina Judd
Whitewright Tigers
Wolfe City Wolves
Bonham High School
Tigers
Wolves
Joe Ballard
Walter Daniels
Steve Hodge
Phillip Smith
Honey Grove Warriors
Jana Worsham Wins Honor in Garland AAU District
Miss Jana Worsham of Denison led the Twirling Twenty Corps under Lillian Imparato to first place in flag twirling at the AAU District competition in Garland last weekend. She also earned second in intermediate solo and third in advance basic, intermediate fancy strut, and beginners two baton twirling. First and second places qualify for April regional meet.
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Jana Worsham
Garland
Jana
Denison
Lillian Imparato
Miss Worsham
Whitewright Tigers Edge Honey Grove In District Thriller
The Whitewright Tigers defeated the Honey Grove Warriors 52 to 51 in the Bonham high school gym to advance in District 16A playoffs. Joe Ballard led with 19 points and Steve Hodge added 14 with 9 rebounds. The district final was set for Tuesday to determine the Bi District matchup with Royse City.
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Whitewright Tigers
Honey Grove Warriors
Bonham High School
Tigers
Warriors
Honey Grove
Whitewright
Joe Ballard
Steve Hodge
Gary Wortham
Royse City
Whitewright High forms junior social club for girls
Beginning March 1 the Whitewright Junior High girls will form a social club sponsored by Mrs Beverly Smith the junior high math teacher. The aim is to improve student relationships and expose girls to cultural and outside activities including charm clinic field trips hobbies extra curricular sports and service projects for school and community.
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Albernita Gentry
Whitewright High School
Beverly Smith
Whitewright hosts first Amateur Rodeo in arena
The Whitewright Riding Club held its first Amateur Rodeo on Sunday February 16 with many young entrants. Lonnie McCartaney was the lone Whitewright competitor in bull riding, bucked off, as events included bull riding calf roping and barrel racing for ages 0 to 19. Monthly eliminations through June determine champions with cash awards for top two in each group. A group of 35 to 50 riders will travel to Houston on March 1 for the Houston Livestock Exposition to race in two relay matchups, then face San Antonio and another team in weekend shows.
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Whitewright Riding Club
Bill Dyer
Lonnie McCartaney
Whitewright
Dyer
Houston
School Lunch Menu February 20 to 28
Thursday February 20 beef vegetable stew cabbage red pepper slaw and fruit cocktail cake. Friday February 21 hamburgers lettuce onion pickle slice of cheese corn chips and fruit float. Monday February 24 meatloaf with catsup baked sweet potatoes green beans and peanut butter cookies. Tuesday February 25 corny dogs with mustard baked beans green salad and fruit cobbler. Wednesday February 26 Carl’s sausage with gravy snowflake potatoes blackeyed peas hot rolls and apple grape jelly. Thursday February 27 Frito Pie pinto beans kraut salad corn bread and chocolate cupcakes. Friday February 28 hamburger with cheese lettuce onion pickle shoestring potatoes and ice cream bar.
Fruit Production Meeting Announcement
Local fruit producers are invited to a public meeting at 7 30 p m February 20 in the Courthouse Assembly Room. Dr Earl Puls Area Horticulturist from Stephenville will be the featured speaker.
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Earl Puls
Stephenville
Whitewright Sun Feature Notes Student Contributors
A Whitewright High School publication lists editors writers and photographers for a feature section. Names include Tony Bennett Gina Judd Albernita Gentry Monty Faison Brenda Thornhill Betty Kay Geers Arney Kimball Janice Griggs among staff credited with senior spotlight and general news coverage.
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Tony Bennett
Gina Judd
Albernita Gentry
Monty Faison
Brenda Thornhill
Betty Kay Geers
Arney Kimball
Janice Griggs
Whitewright FFA Sends Five to Houston Livestock Show
Whitewright High School sends five FFA boys Alan Layman Randy Pittman Jim Turner Carl McFatridge and Gary Wortham to compete in the junior division at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo February 19 through March 2. They will show four steers and one heifer with steer weigh-in midweek and events across the show days.
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Bob Darwin
Whitewright Ag
FFA
Whitewright High School
Houston
Astrodome
Music Reinstatement Sought After WHS Cuts
A student piece laments Whitewright High School removing the music program. It recalls past annual shows and argues for reinstatement, noting limited music during banquets and dances and through car radios. The author emphasizes learning music, stage performance, and audience experience.
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Tony Bennett
WHS
Whitewright
Senior Spotlight: Debi Bush Honored At WHS
Brenda Thornhill profiles Debi Bush daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Bush born Sherman Texas January 25 1957. Debi attended Whitewright schools since first grade active in FHA FFA Beta Club French Club Tiger Club and Tiger Talk staff. She serves as Sports Editor on annual staff and heads cheerleading while planning to pursue college education.
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Brenda Thornhill
Debi Bush
C. E. Bush
Sherman
Texas
Debi
Stephanie Hallmark
Whitewright
FHA
FFA
Tiger Club
Tiger Talk
Tigers
Ronnie Collins
Robert Redford
Barbara Streisand
WHS
Cheerleading
Delhi
Homecoming Plan Talks At Whitewright High School
Whitewright High School seeks to form an Alumni Association. A meeting called by Superintendent Dick Capps is set for 3 p.m. March 1 at the high school to elect officers and outline plans for a September 13 1975 homecoming on campus. Activities include a barbecue and building tours, followed by a WHS Tigers versus Tom Bean Tomcats game at Tiger Field with a homecoming queen crowned.
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Monty Faison
WHS
Dick Capps
Whitewright Public Schools
WHS Tigers
Tom Bean
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