Robt L Doss Srivvocindenee and School Staff
A list of names appears in the issue including Robt L Doss and staff members Gladys Ray editor in chief and Ruth Jopling along with Billie Earl Montgomery Merle Robbins Thomas Sears Monabelle Bigger David Smith Mary Lena Reeves Inez Coffey Albert Lea Jackson serving in various faculty and staff roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pucepiebetly Robt
L. Doss Srivvocindenee
Gladys Ray
Billie Earl Montgomery
Merle Robbins
Ruth Jopling Thomas Sears Monabelle Bigger Staff
David Smith
Mary Lena Reeves
Inez Coffey
Albert Lea Jackson
What Washington Would Say About Modern Politics
The piece imagines Washington visiting today and being baffled by current politics and acronyms like NRA CWA CCC FSHC PWA. It contrasts the founding figure with the present president who “knows his ABCs,” suggesting a shift in leadership style and political context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lincoln
Capitol
O. K
Hooey Long
England
XYZ
NRA
CWA
CCC
FSHC
PWA
ABC
Athletic Survey Shows Mixed Interest at W H S
The Reflector reports 125 survey slips with unclear results on athletic needs at W H S. Football support remains strong but votes favoring a gym rise, while many prefer home exercise and overall school spirit.
For Love or Honor tribute to Washington in Reflector
In Recognition the story For Love or Honor by Dick Montgomery from 1932 is reprinted as a tribute to George Washington whose birthday is today. Editor notes it as the work of one of the best students W. H. S. has had. A protest was sent to the Inter scholastic League in Austin over a Dorchester basketball player’s eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Montgomery
George Washington
Austin
Key
Dorchester
Whitewright-Van Alstyne
Papa
High School Visitors Mildred Sears Pauline Mitchell
Mildred Sears and Pauline Mitchell were high school visitors on Monday, seen touring the campus and meeting staff during a routine school day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Sears
Pauline Mitchell
Reflector Athletic Survey at West H S Reports Student Habits
The Reflector surveyed West H S students on daily athletic hours, preferred sports, and needs. Results show 206 hours 30 minutes total home exercise for 206 students, about 1.5 hours per student, and 111 hours per day at school averaging just under one hour per pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reflector
George Washington loves theatre and family life revealed
In Ford's George Washington an array of details shows Washington's passion for theatre from 1751 in Barbadoes to his Presidency. He enjoyed circuses wax works puppet shows and cockfights and married Martha Custis in 1759 managing her sizable Custis holdings and children with care.
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George Washington
Paul Leicester Ford
Washington
Barbadoes
George Barnwell
Martha Custis
Daniel Parke Custis
Tigers win glass tilt over Van Alstyne 28 to 21
The W. H. S. Tigers captured the class A county basketball title by defeating Van Alstyne 28 to 21 last Wednesday. McKinney led scoring with 12 points as illness kept several players below full pace. Stillwell and DeBerry, Brown and Dixon contributed for the champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
GLASS
VAN
van Alstyne
Stillwell
van Alstyne Boys
McKinney
Dixon
Brown
Stepp
DeBerry
Centter
Holland
Adams
Dorchester
Whitewright
Sherman
Ross Brown
Keller
McBee
Hunter
Clements
Faulkner
T. E
Washington Soldier Captured by Loyalist Spy on Trail to Hang
Captain John Barton of Washington's army is captured after a skirmish with Bill Rosewell's Cowboys near Trenton. He is taken to British headquarters and faces a hanging trial based on forged papers. Jeanette Wilson, his sweetheart, and Sam Meador plot to save him as Washington reels from the betrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Washington
Massa Washington
Rastus
Surgical Department
Jeanette Wilson
Army
Trenton
Barton
General Washington
Captain Barton
Bill Rosewell
Jim
Bill
Robert Barton
Major Barton
George Washington
Miss Wilson
Jeanette
Sam Meador
Sam
Bill Roswell
Roswell
Grammar school beats Fish in high school baseball
Thursday afternoon the grammar school team defeated the freshman squad 21 to 14 at the high school field. Birchfield and Cox pitched for the freshmen. Thornhill and Birchfield played for the grammar school. Umpire was J. T. Bryant. More games planned against Alstyne and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birchfield
Cox
Thornhill
Grammar School
J. T. Bryant
Oo Alstyne
A. L
Butterflies ride to honor on Denison court
The Girls' Volleyball team at W. H. S. is named the Butterflies for their light play as they flutter across the court. They looked the part Friday night against Denison, while the Denison Bumble Bees clashed with them in a brisk match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. S. Butterflies
Denison
Escape Deceived by Message Ends in Love and Freedom
In a tale of wartime escape, Sam disguises as a British soldier to deliver a message to John. Jeanette secretly aids an escape plan, but John prioritizes honor over escape, writing to Jeanette of his love. Washington’s forces strike at dawn, freeing John and uniting him with Barton allies, ending in a shared future on a Massachusetts farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Jeanette
Sam
Trenton
Washington
MASQS TO PRESENT SHOW ON FEBRUARY 27
The Masqueraders' Club will stage three one act plays on February 27. Crinoline and Candlelight honors Washington in a romantic colonial setting while Pa's New Housekeeper offers light comedy. The contest play features Thomas Sears seeking a new housekeeper and Robert Doss disguising as a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas Sears
Robert Doss
Mr. Doss
M. B
Butterflies Stung by Keeps Possession Led to Skunk
In a terse note the writer says the Butterflies were kept on defense by the other team who kept the ball most of the time. The Butterflies scored one point and do not know how it happened or who scored it, but the defense saved a skunk.
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M. B
Whitewright Campus Notes Abroad With Local Tributes
Campus life items report marriages among students, sports honors for J W McKinney on Grayson County team, and debating vs boys on campus. The girls won best main speeches while boys excelled in rebuttals. Theater goers urged to see Little Women this week at the local venue. A basketball game against Van Alstyne preceded minor mischief with a school bus incident and students enjoyed a half evening at Nora Bryant's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright High School
J. W. McKinney
Grayson County
Sherman Democrat
Ross Brown
U. S
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