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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1969

Page

7

Reflector Staff Credits and Editorial Roles

The Reflector lists staff credits with editor Jeff Meador as editor and Nancy Williams as assistant editor. It notes activity editors Vicki Burlison and Henry Bing, sports editors Janis Hennig and Willie Wright, social editor Sandra Shepherd and art editor Janna Wilson. Typists are Judy Stapp and Sandy McKinney.

Jeff Meador Nancy Williams Vicki Burlison Henry Bing Janis Hennig Willie Wright Sandra Shepherd Janna Wilson Judy Stapp Sandy McKinney

Teacher Spotlight Mrs. Norma Mays

Mrs. Norma Mays teaches French I and AP English at WeHS. A Bells resident, she belongs to First Christian Church with family members Yoe John Bea Ann and dog Brownie. Active in National Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta and Beta Club she sponsors WeHS activities and enjoys fishing and classic films.

Norma Mays Mays Yoe John Bea Ann First Christian Church Bells Brownie May Ares National Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta Marpessa Social Club Rodeo Club le Circle Francais Wehs

Basketball Spotlight: Dwayne Griffin Named Player of Week

Dwayne Griffin, 6'4 senior center for Pottsboro area teams, earns basketball spotlight. Son of Ida Faye Griffin, with sister Wanda and brother Paul, he averages 12 points and 17 rebounds per game this season, totaling 247 points and 357 rebounds. He weighs 185 pounds and wears number 14. Griffin cites Winning as his favorite aspect and Philadelphia 76ers as his pro team. He predicts the Pottsboro girls and Whitewright boys will close the season strongly.

Dwayne Griffin Ida Faye Griffin Wanda Griffin Paul Griffin Dwayne Philadelphia 76Ers Pottsboro Girls Whitewright Boys

FFA and FHA Attend Fort Worth Fat Stock Show

FFA boys and FHA girls traveled from Whitewright leaving at 7:00 a.m. arrived about 9:50 a.m. for the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show. The rodeo ran 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. guest Fess Parker of Daniel Boone on TV entertained. Bull riding and wild horse events featured along with fair ground activities. The group departed at 3:00 p.m. and got back by 5:30 p.m.

F.F.A Fort Worth Fess Parker Daniel Boone T.V Whitewright

Jeannie Whipple Spotlight Athlete of the Week

Jeannie Whipple, daughter of Ce J Whipple, is featured as this week’s basketball spotlight. A sophomore guard listed at 5'3" and number 10, she averages 1.3 rebounds per game for 26 total this season and has 137 points. She has lettered for two years and admires the Boston Celtics. She aims to see Potsboro and Whitewright in the season’s finish.

Jeannie Whipple Ce. J. Whipple Geraldine Carl Seannie

Senior Spotlight Susan Holloway

Susan Holloway is highlighted this week as a senior with family ties to Mr and Mrs T Holloway. She has three brothers Mike John and Gary and attends the Presbyterian Church. Her birthday is June 9 and she plans to study history at ETS. She belongs to Beta Club Spanish Club F H A Drill Team and Student Council. Her favorite food is shrimp and her sport is basketball. Her favorite saying is Whoooop Whoooop. Her pet peeve is insincere people.

Susan Holloway T. Holloway Mike John Gary Susan Presbyterian Church E.T.S D. T. Spencer Bobby Ricky Sally Delmer Hebron Baptist Church Marines F.f.ia

Drill Team Preparedness and Care Guidance note

Winter garden maintenance urged to prevent erosion and moisture loss. Drill team girls advised to focus on greenades and overall soil care as tryouts approach in early spring with emphasis on safety and preparation.

Van Alstyne Girls Edge Whitewright In Tight Victory

Van Alstyne defeated Whitewright 34 to 29 as Dianna Ellicott led with 15 points and Sharon Offill added 13 while Barby Hynds had 6. Whitewright top scorers were Cureton with 13 and others contributing from the line.

van Alstyne Whitewright Van Dianna Ellicott Fine Sharon Offill Barby Hynds Sharron Offill

Whitewright Tigers sweep Bells Panthers in district play

Will Cureton led the Tigers with 33 points and 13 rebounds as Whitewright beat Bells 60 to 32. Dwayne Griffin added 11 points and 14 rebounds. Girls 39 to 43 loss saw Kathy Morris score 19 and Jeannie Whipple 14 with Cecelia Compton grabbing 8 boards.

Tigers Will Cureton Bells Panthers Dwayne Griffin Cureton Whitewright Boys Bells Girls Kathy Morris Jeannie Whipple Cecelia Compton

Tigers Dominate Van Panthers 47 to 26 in Whitewright clash

The Van Panthers trailed 26 to 47 as Whitewright Tigers grabbed early control, stayed cold at the line, and pulled away each quarter, finishing with a decisive road win at Van Alstyne.

van Panthers Tigers Whitewright Cats Van

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