WHS February birthdays and staff roles noted
February at WHS marks student birthdays and staff notes. Amy Alexander and Carolyn Wetzel are among birthdays, with Dean Fruen Jean Fruen Johnny Sinor Mike Booher Kay Buchanan Bill Gant Linda Crawford listed. The issue covers country study plans and a classroom notebook project.
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Valentine
Lincoln
George Washington
WHS
Dean Fruen
Jean Fruen
Johnny Sinor
Amy Alexander
Carolyn Wetzel
Mike Booher
Kay Buchanan
Bill Gant
Linda Crawford
E. S
School assembly distributes football jackets to players
During fourth period on Wednesday Jan 18 in the study hall Mr Vestal opened the assembly. Mr Barker showed a film This Is God s World for Soil Conservation theme. Mr Montgomery and cheer leaders presented jackets to the football players who were proud to receive them.
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Vestal
Barker
Montgomery
Mr. Montgomery
D. R
Two Hearts and Love Pairs From Notes of Romance
A string of couples pledge affection in a playful notes page. Lovers address partners with songful lines ranging from promises to steadfast ties and hopeful futures, weaving a bulletin of everyday affection.
Freshmen bake muffins and sophomores plan cheese dishes
The freshmen are preparing quick breads this week and make blueberry bran plain muffins and other varieties to improve taste and texture. Sophomores plan a dinner centered on a cheese main dish and study souffle and macaroni and cheese as part of their culinary lesson.
FFA and FHA Students to Attend Fat Stock Show
Mr. Barker and Mr. and Mrs. J A Harper sponsor a trip to the Fat Stock Show for FFA and FHA students on Saturday January 28. A bus departs at 6:00 AM and returns 8:30 PM. Students will have an opportunity to attend the annual morning rodeo.
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Barker
J. A. Harper
FFA
FHA
1961 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow winner named
Sandra Ann Montgomery of WHS tops a written homemaking exam for seniors and becomes a candidate for the State Homemaker of Tomorrow award to be announced in March. Her papers enter competition for the state honor. General Mills offers a 1500 scholarship to the top girl and 500 to the second.
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Betty Crocker
WHS
Sandra Ann Montgomery
S. T. Montgomery Jr
Sandra
General Mills
Lunchroom Menus for the Week
Monday through Friday menus list Sliced Spam and peach cobbler. Meat Balls and creamed potatoes. Beef-Vegetable Stew with fruit salad. Hamburgers with ice cream. Fish Sticks with candied sweet potatoes. Each day includes sides and condiments.
Evolution of American sports 1850 to 1900
The text traces a shift from hunting fishing and horse racing to new organized athletic forms. Between 1850 and 1900 formal rules and structured competitions expanded public interest in sports, driven by broader participation and institutional development.
Sportsmanship and character in athletic play discussed
A. A. argues that organized play develops mind and character as well as body. A good athlete accepts defeat gracefully, honors teammates, and upholds fair play. True sportsmanship involves rules, modest victory, gracious defeat, and politeness to opponents and officials.
Honor Roll Third Six Weeks Honors Named
Sandra Montgomery regains lead with 97.8 to 97.2 over Jackie Meador as Delinda Blackerby Amy Alexander Jim my Burchfield Pattye Badgett and Judy Gosnell post high honors above 95. Other grades list 90 to 94.9 honorees by grade with Gail Wilson apology and extensive student names.
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Sandra Montgomery
Jackie Meador
Delinda Blackerby
Amy Alexander
Jimmy Burchfield
Pattye Badgett
Judy Gosnell
Barbara Andrew
Bobby Andrew
Susan Blackerby
Nancy Dollarhide
Joe Hennig
Curtis Tillett
Bill White
Gail Wilson
Gail
Johnny Aldridge
Joyce Bennett
Jim Bilmner
Mike Burchfield
James Clark
Lynda Crawford
Tressa Cureton
Anna Franklin
Evelyn Harvey
Patricia Jarvis
Carolyn Mullins
Dan Turner
Kay Buchanan
Rose Anne Bunch
Delores Denton
Glenda Hicks
Sammy Montgomery
Doris Tillett
Judy Durham
James Sparks
Elizabeth Stephens
al Crouch
Thomas DeBerry
Cliff Emerson
Ann Morris
Linda Neal
Don Pool
Tom Sears
Lucille Shaw
Donald Slaughter
Bill Tillett
Senior Trip Plans and Events Stir Talk Among Students
Senior discussion centers on potential trip destinations and fund raising. A Monday hayride and Sears dance drew a large crowd with about 120 sandwiches served. Girls eye a show Butterfield 8 and a sweater banquet at First Baptist Church as musical chatter and sweetheart contests continue. Candy sale completed and final annual shipment sent in. Miss Neathery assigns a new theme.
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Sears Place
Butterfield 8
First Baptist Church
WHS Girls Beat Pilot Point 44 to 32 for First District Win
The Tigerettes defeated Pilot Point 44 32 marking WHS first district victory. Linda Sanderson led with 29 points while Shirley McDade added 21 for Pilot Point. A high foul count lingered through the game as both teams totaled 45 personals. Fans are invited to Friday 6 30 WHS gym to support the teams.
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WHS
Pilot Point
Tigerettes
Linda Sanderson
Shirley McDade
Gossip and rumors ripple through town churchyard talk
Mary Melton questions a church saying while rumors swirl about a concession stand worker, a date with Kay, and tension with James and his mother. Mary Ann ponders James and Buster’s reform and a 1959 Chevy drag dispute, asking if anyone knows the car’s occupants.
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Mary Melton
Joe
Kay
Mary Ann
James
Buster
Me Old Tamer James S Glenda Hicks New Jacket Rumors
Notes from Whitewright area social scene mentioning a Trenton jacket purchase by Glenda Hicks rumors about relationships on KRRV requests and Friday night events. Several locals named including Peggy K Delinda Amy Jo Betty S Alfred and Judy M with mentions of Whitewright gatherings and a wrecked Chevy club.
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James S
Glenda Hicks
Trenton
Peggy K
Tennessee
Jo Taylor
KRRV
Delinda
Mrs. H
Amy Jo
Betty S
Alfred
Paula
Selena
Jerry C
Betty
Janet
Donna
Joyce
Whitewright
Carolyn W
Donnie
Judy M
Mike B
Bonham
Filthy Five
Sherman
Whitewrght
Gene
Patricia
Kathaleen
Richard
Charlotte
James
Dennis
Ann
Barry
Judy
Larry
Gene Shaw
Debbie
Rose Anne
Glenda
Sam
Janette
Physician Frowns On Exercise By Those Over 35
New York report outlines Dr. Peter J. Steincrohn view that executives over 35 should avoid strenuous exercise. He promotes laziness and relaxation in hammocks, arguing normal activity is fine but excessive effort wastes energy. Weight control and stress relief should focus on attitude and simple daily habits.
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New York
Peter J. Steincrohn
Steincrohn
Management Methods Magazine
Paul Dudley White
Eisenhower
Saturday Night Banter At School Dance Sparks Talk
Kay Alexander comments on dating, Charley Mike and Jim tease about Friday night plans, and Tigers theme hints at a high school social scene. The fragment captures youth chatter and evolving relationships.
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Charley
Mike
Jim
Kay Alexander
Tigers
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