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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1945
Page
7
The Reflector staff thanks readers for support and pledges a bigger, better paper this year. Senior notes hint at holiday gossip, class updates and student life, with mentions of journalism, Spanish, algebra, English, homemaking and social pairs among seniors. The issue closes with senior reporter H J signing off.
Plans made last week in the senior English class for a press club to meet each Monday and write Reflector articles. The first meeting occurred Monday and the Wednesday submissions were handed in. Work will continue weekly with the best pieces sent for publication.
Local notes recount visits from former W H S students and faculty during Christmas holidays. Billy Christian recently finished boot training in San Diego and visited parents. Several alumni from Commerce, Baylor University and Texas Tech spent time at home, including Kirk May and Merle Scoggins.
The newspaper asks readers who subscribe for servicemen to check renewals if time paid has expired. Please come in to renew if needed and notify us promptly of any address changes. News items about men in service are welcome.
The piece argues that true enjoyment comes from trying, not flawless skill. It tells of a woman who could not draw straight lines yet volunteered backstage, proving talent exists beyond glamour and stage presence.
A reflective piece urges participation in school annual work. It notes steady behind the scenes effort, collective nerves during big moments, and the value of every talent. The message: everyone can contribute, not just those asked to join the staff.
Amid school chatter and holiday chatter, students like Betty Lou Husie Betty Ann and Joanne Grammer spark rumors of friendships romances and cliques. The column hints at secret relationships absences and locker gift trends as teens juggle crushes and classes at North Hazel Paris and Van Alstyne areas.
In a school column the pupils discuss exams in English verbs and geometry formulas for area. Homemaking notes list an ideal girl and personal resolutions as Ellen Marie Burchfield receives letters from Paris while Kenny Miller is stationed abroad.
A list of junior participants with nicknames such as Adorable Norma Smith, Beautiful Marcia Blanks, Carefree Fred Murphy, Daring Jack Moss, Efficient Marjorie Young, Friendly Wandadell Ganderson, Jolly Dan Kent, Kind Paula Burden, Lovable Mrs Blanton, Miraculous Mary Judd, Nit Wit R L Owenby, Optimist Roby Wilson, Pretty Betty Sears, Quici Thelma Monk, Refined James Reeves, Studious Frances Bennett, Thoughtful David Johnson, Useful Bobby Neal Witt, Vivacious Joy Norris, Wishful Terry Miller, Excellent all the juniors, Young Jimmie Burks, Zealous Glendon Majors.
Whitewright Tigers edge Tom Cats in a hard fought battle at the Whitewright gym Thursday night. The win adds momentum as both teams battled for district standings and local bragging rights.
The Tigers edged the Tom Bean Tom Cats 20 to 18 as the Tigerettes fell to the Tom Bean girls 22 to 16 in a competitive matchup. Both teams played well.
A school roster profiles Bessie Russell Janis Horton Polly Brown Henrietta Jackson and Katie Kincaid ages from 16 to 17 born in 1927 1928. It lists their hobbies ambitions foods and favorite movie stars as they plan future careers.
Readers learn about junior activities with reports on English book work typing gains and Mrs Beazleys praise for the class. History routines continue while Mr Caraway promises a tough plane geometry test and two new propositions are studied. Marjorie and Pat remain upbeat and Jimmie Ruth struggles to finish.
A letter from W. D. S. to a recipient mentions Betty Lee receiving many letters from Baylor University, with rumors that they come from Bobby Jim. The note closes with a pledge to write again.
This week the sophomores settle back into routine after Christmas. English II students enjoy Shakespeare and the Julius Caesar study while poetry learning lags. Choral girls learn new music and an invitation to present at Bells is accepted. Algebra I covers equations with Mr. Gentry stressing math importance. Sophomore homemakers bake cakes after receiving baking booklets. Private lives reveal small romances and gossip about Patsy, Sprout, Betty Lou, Paul, Dorothy, Eugene, Sherman, Bettye Lou, and locket gifts.</analysis>
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