High School Reflector Reports Student Work And Faculty Mentions
The High School Reflector notes progress in geometry class with triangles and proofs while discussing analytic versus synthetic methods. It highlights faculty traits including Mr Gentry and Mrs Beazley and lists civics essay work and 500 word term themes assigned by Mrs Beazley under guidance of Mr Caraway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caraway
Gentry
Beazley
Miss Neathery
Kilgree
Cruse
Felker
Roddy
Foresight on Science and War Time Progress
In wartime optimism the article argues science leads progress. It highlights plastics in postwar homes, shatterproof windows, plastic conveyors, and new lighting. It notes disease research advances and forecasts cosmetics and silk substitutes from oil derived materials benefiting future society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M
Third Year English Class Heads War Time Etiquette
Students analyzed waste and discipline in school and linked habits to wartime effort. They identified time lost in study hall and gum chewing, late finishing of work, and poor attention to instructors. Slogans urged sharing cars and saving time to aid the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H.S
M. F
Trenton High Defeats Whitewright 13–12 in Close Duel
The W. H. S. basketball team faced Trenton High School in Trenton on Thursday night January 6. An evenly matched and exciting game ended with Trenton winning 13 to 12. Star player Clarence Wootten was sidelined by illness.
The Jacksonian Era and Democracy’s Evolution
In class on The Jacksonian Period students explore Andrew Jackson’s impact on democracy and political expansion. Separate study examines how religious origins shape modern beliefs and practices, linking history to present-day faith.
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O. G
Freshman Letters Reveal Tender High School Romance
A note from a freshman to a senior shows a playful romantic exchange. The writer jokes about hair pulling and a mashed toe, ending with love and a hint of feigned innocence. The piece lightly mocks the sender's punctuation and spelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
New Year's Resolutions From Local High School
In early 1944, G. C. Brown and Weldon Ingram join a group of students and faculty sharing New Year’s resolutions. The brief item highlights personal aims as the school community starts the year with reflections and goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Brown
Weldon Ingram
Resolutions at W. H. S. Texas School
A local recap notes multiple students and staff making resolutions in civics class and daily life. Names include Mrs Beazley John C Jones Alma Ruth Reeves Corthia Mitchell Jean Caraway Jimmy Lee Hayes Margaret Hanna and Edward Montgomery. The piece hails discipline and school spirit.
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Lindy Ashinhurst
G. C. Brown
Joe Cook
Weldon Ingram
John C. Jones
Kirk May
Bob Montgomery
Edward Montgomery
Bobby Morgan
Clifton Ross
Muriel Scoggins
Lester Simpson
London Slaughter
Betty M. Allen
Etha Brown
Jean Caraway
Mary J. Cobb
Opal Goodnight
Margaret Hanna
Willa J. Hunter
Theda Lewis
Dorthia Mitchell
Alma R. Reeves
Willadean Rice
Thelma Jo Wilson
Jimmy Lee Hayes
Margaret
Bobby Neal Witt
Johnny Massey
Sherman
Beazley
Mrs. Beazley
Gentry
Mr. Gentry
English II studies ballads and lyrics in class
Mrs Roddy introduces old English ballads and lyrics to help students appreciate the language and poetry. She notes many ballads lack specific authors and tests are planned Thursday to assess learning before the drama unit next week for sophomores.
Photographer Shortage Delays School Annual Pictures
Before Christmas school officials arranged for C K Henington to take class photos for the annual. A letter from the paper company delayed completion, but one picture per student was sent and remaining photos will follow when paper supply improves. The annual staff thanks Mr. Henington for enabling continued work on the yearbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Henington
Caraway
Henington
Whitewright opens season with win over Ector 26 to 4
Whitewright basketball opened its season by defeating Ector 26 to 4 on Monday night. The Tigers started with forwards Clarence Wootten and Bob Morgan, guards Clifton Ross and L V Conner.
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Whitewright
Ector
Tigers
Clarence Wootten
Bob Morgan
Clifton Ross
L. V. Conner
Center Gaines Hargett shines in Tigers regional meet
High point honors went to center Gaines Hargett. Clarence Wootten led the Tigers and Mines for Ector contributed strong performances.
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Gaines Hargett
High Point
Clarence Wootten
The
Tigers
Mines
Ector
E. M
You Are My Sunshine and Other Charming Card Messages
A series of personal song and lyric dedications from various lovers to named recipients. The list includes titles such as You Are My Sunshine, California Here I Come, and As Time Goes By addressed to individuals like Mrs Beazley, Pvt James Massey, and Bob Montgomery, reflecting a playful era handwritten notes.
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Sunshine
Kirk May
Mrs. Beazley
Mary
Mary Frances
Clifton Ross
Willa Jean
Alma Ruth Reeves
Pvt
James Massey
Hoyt
Jean Caraway
Russell Ray
California
Etna Brown
Bob Montgomery
Margaret Hanna
Russell
Mr. Caraway
Lulu
Puzzle of Names and Bets on Friday Night
Various readers discuss local personalities and events from Friday night including C R as a player and T M M competing. The lines mention Marines in hand, Marga ret, Jo, Betty, Don, Etna, A M, Y B, and T J W with chewing gum. A question asks for the song title.
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C. R
Margaret
Betty
Don
Etna
A. M
Y. B
New Rules Stir Old Game Says G C Brown and E B Montgomery
A playful note hints at changes to an old pastime, mentioning M F S feeling homesick after a Friday night. The friend Cupid is invoked in a lighthearted, period tone.
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G. C. Brown
E. B. Montgomry
Cupid
That Mysterious Something by Burlingham Schurz
A review excerpt describing The Book of Nature as the foundational source of human knowledge and progress. It discusses the enduring role of thoughts of God and the Creator in guiding mankind from ancient times through growth and expansion.
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As in prior years, interest on consumer's deposit at the rate required by law has been accrued and set aside for payment. Customers may secure payment by presenting receipts at Greenville district office or mailing receipts to the Company. Receipts returned with remittance for the interest.
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Greenville
Love in the Heart of Man and a Dream of Peace
The author reflects on humanity's various worships and asks whether a deep inborn love for nature and fellow beings can awaken to curb selfishness and hatred. A contemplative vision suggests such love could bring peace and goodwill across the world.
Minuet’s rise in America under Washingtons
The minuet, once a court dance in Europe, gained popularity in the United States due to George and Martha Washington, showcasing early American adoption of European culture.
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Europe
America
George
Martha Washington
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