High School Reflector Editor In Chief and Staff Listed
The High School Reflector issue lists Hen rietta Jackson as Editor in Chief and Katie Kincaid as Assistant Editor with L V Conner as Sports Editor. It includes Miss Lillian Neathery as sponsor and numerous senior junior and freshman reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Jackson
Katie Kincaid
L. V. Conner
Lillian Neathery
Curtis Alexander
Weldon Bartley
Lorene Beard
Edith Biggerstaff
Bettye Brooks
Polly Ann Brown
N. H. Davis
Nancy Sue England
Betty Lou England
Dale Fields
Freddie Ray Garner
Gaines Hargett
Billie Ruth Holcomb
Nina Bell Hood
Marie Hood
Janis Jayne Horton
Douglas Judd
Bill Kaiser
Ruth Maddux
Patrick Murphy
Odell Neal
Jeanne Neal
Don Newman
Billy Joe Norris
Pauline Owens
Aurelia Penny
Betty Jo Pierce
Virginia Pierson
Eugene Reeves
Bessie Jo Russell
Laura St. John
Murrell Stanford
Betty Lee Jones
Norma Smith
Willanell Badgett
Bobby Neal Witt
Joanne Grammer
Pat Grey
Betty Ann Darwin
Betty Lou Reeves
Jackie
Horoscope and school notes from a bygone issue
An old column blends zodiac musings with school life anecdotes. It notes December 21 to January 20 as the Goat sign and teases lucky months and days, then shifts to classroom topics from etiquette booklets to astronomy and grammar. Gossip about students follows, with names and pairings sparking chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huey
Reflector
Exes in the News Highlight Local Veterans and Students
Pvt Billie Hatfield stationed at Abilene visits Whitewright High School, a former graduate who joined the WACs. St Paul Phillips on a fifteen day furlough visiting his parents, Lt Phillips earned wings December 24. Pvt James Alexander moved from Fort Sam Houston to Camp Hood as Tank Destroyer Corps member. Pvt John Biggerstaff and Pvt Robert Owens train at Camp Mackall North Carolina. Jones Ray Vestal Seaman 3c undergoes amphibious training at Fort Emory California. Lester Simpson Navy transfers from Fort Pierce Florida to Rhode Island awaiting ship assignment. Anna Ruth Johnson and Helen Maddux weekend visitors from East Texas State Teachers College Commerce. Willa Jean Hunter transfers from ETSTC to Texas Wesleyan College Fort Worth and visits Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Hatfield
Abilene
W. H.S
Whitewright High
Wacs
St. Paul Phillips
Wesley Phillips
Phillips
James Alexander
Fort Sam Houston
Camp Hood
Texas
Tank Destroyer Corps
John Biggerstaff
Parachute Infantry
Robert Owens
Camp Mackall
North Carolina
Jones Ray Vestal
Fort Emory
Calif
Lester Simpson
Navy
Fort Pierce
Fla
Rhodes Island
Anna Ruth Johnson
Helen Maddux
Whitewright
East Texas State Teachers College
Commerce
Willa Jean Hunter
ETSTC
Texas Wesleyan College
Fort Worth
Freshmen Geometry Course Midterm Project
In general math the freshmen second period study areas volumes and formulas after geometry. For the mid term project students are making booklets on the topic.
Football prospects brighten for 1945 team
The 1945 football squad shows several new prospects alongside six lettermen ready to play. The school ordered new jerseys pants shoulder pads blocking gear and head gear. Most conference games will be in Whitewright, boosting homefolks. Fans and players anticipate a successful fall season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
D. J
Tigerettes Ready to Improve After Practice
The note praises the Tigerettes for effort in all games and predicts higher scores after a few more practice days. It emphasizes good sportsmanship and belief in upcoming improvement.
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Tigerettes
Typing class awards for thirty words in five minutes
Awards issued to students for completing a thirty word five minute typing test with high accuracy. Recipients include Wandadell Sanderson Betty Bryant Betty Lee Jones Luther Jack Moss Bobby Neal Witt Hazel Marie Neal Lois McCollum Betty Jo Rich Mary Judd Roby Wilson Billy Ward Evans N H Davis Jimmie Burks and Maurice Neathery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wandadell Sanderson
Betty Bryant
Betty Lee Jones
Luther Jack Moss
Bobby Neal Witt
Hazel Marie Neal
Lois McCollum
Betty Jo Rich
Mary Judd
Roby Wilson
Billy Ward Evans
Press Club Forms At First Meeting
Henrietta Jackson elected temporary secretary as five members were appointed to draft the constitution and by laws for class approval at the next meeting. The club will not meet again until after mid-term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Jackson
History In The Making At School Daily Happenings
Betty and N H got along for a week while Fred Murphy avoided a demerit on day one. Marjorie’s curl was out of place as Betty Lee organized notes. Joe Vestal received a Sherman gal’s letter and Norma dated him. Wandadell found a secret lover as Billy Ward spoke slang. Marcia writes to Joe Cook daily and Betty Margaret receives letters from Bethel each day. Norma Smith sat with Sprout during the show and Betty Lee eyed Billy Kaiser. Mr Gentry refused to play I see a ghosts with the girls at noon. Girls play rabbit around the school as Jack Moss went with a girl and Jimmie Burks had her history lesson the other day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
David
Michigan
Ellen Burchfield
Ellen
Lou Rae Holcomb
Pat Murphy
Lou Rae
Zoe
Betty Lee Jones
O. G
Lonnie Ray England
George Hansard
Jane Meador
Jack McSpedden
George
J.N
N. H
Fred Murphy
Marjorie
Betty Lee
Joe Vestal
Sherman
Norma
Wandadell
Billy Ward
Marcia
Joe Cook
Betty Margaret
Bethel
Norma Smith
Sprout
Billy Kaiser
Mr. Gentry
Jack Moss
Jimmie Burks
Mrs. Kent
Janis Jayne Horton
Joe
L. V
James Kent Johnson
Wandadell Sanderson
Maurice Neathery
Bob Morgan
Navy
Jo Russell
Billy Joe Norris
David Johnson
Janis
Betty Bryant
Terry Miller
Betty Darwin
Marcia Blanks
Washington
Mrs. Cook
Marjorie Young
Pat Gray
Nell Grant
Whitewright
Bill Kaiser
Bose J
Neathery Starts Third Year English Press Club
Miss Neathery launches a third year English press club to teach writing and speaking correctly and to publish articles in the Reflector. The first meeting was Jan 8 and officers elected are Billy Ward Evans as president Glendon Majors as vice president and Marjorie Young as secretary. The class challenges the other English section to publish more articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendon Majors
Marjorie Young
Rivalry Saga Promises Big Clash With Pantherettes
Rumor says our girls basketball team will face Van Alstyne Pantherettes on Friday the nineteenth. Longtime rivals, the matchup is billed as the defining game of the season by J. B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Alstyne Pantherettes
J. B
Homemaking Class Studies Grooming and Cake Baking
The homemaking I girls completed a notebook on good grooming habits personality character manners and the ideal girl. Homemaking II students finished cake baking and studied cake types and ingredients. The boys focus on consumer buying and public eating practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D.S
Gas Heating Planned for Third Floor at Local School
Report describes students tired and blistered from cold, with gas lines being installed to heat the third floor first. Officials hope to heat the entire building next year as preparations continue.
Agriculture Boys Dig Trench For Gas Line At High School
On Tuesday January 9 the agriculture class worked to dig a trench linking the High School gymnasium to the main building for gas pipes. After completion several students complained about the conditions.
School Newspaper Roundup: midterms praise and cap etiquette
A student note highlights orchids for passing midterms and a clean building, while onions target those who do not study or wear hats indoors. It also commends staff efforts and a new demerit system initiated by Mrs. Kent, with praise for Mr. Smith and Mr. Caraway for upkeep and painting during holidays.
Sophomores Complete Caesar Play Then Start Silas Marner
The sophomores have recited all one hundred lines of poetry and finished the play Julius Caesar by Shakespeare. They will begin the novel Silas Marner and aim to finish it soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Caesar
Shakespeare
Silas Marner
Car Wash Credit Joke Sparks Quick Cash
A man named Bill asks his friend Joe at a service station to lend him $5. Joe replies he would need to wash six more cars to earn the money, prompting Bill to urge him to hurry with the repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Joe
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