Whitewright High School 1971 graduates honored
Commencement exercises for Whitewright High School held May 27 at First Methodist Church. Valedictorian Kathy Morris and salutatorian Holly Larson noted. Rev W E Grisham delivered the address urging confidence and ambition. diplomas presented by Bill Dyer, with music by Mrs Paul Ryan and Mrs Raips Judd. Principal David Johnson praised student achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright High School
First Methodist Church
Jack Beall
Ken Bennett
Larry Bilmner
Jerry Blanton
Kay Burleson
Bill Dyer
Paul Ryan
Raips Judd
Douglas Rymer
First Baptist Church
David Johnson
Whitewright Students Recognized For Attendance And Honor Rolls
Whitewright Elementary and secondary students are lauded for perfect attendance and honor roll achievements. Lists include dozens of elementary perfect attendees and honor roll members across fourth through sixth grades, junior high, and high school with numerous named students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Nancy Morris
Sharon Clark
Jerry Spencer
Jimmy Wortham
Dena Wilson
Terri Vincent
Horace Horton
Jim Clark
Robert Mathis
Rena Shepherd
Gary Tillett
Bart Bodine
Gina Gilbert
Trena Jarvis
Carey Malone
Mark Neathery
Nanna Worsham
Lisa Earnheart
Steve Hodges
Melinda Jester
Julie Johnson
Nita Murphy
Jan Neathery
Rhonda Pittman
Norma Stepp
Scott Wilson
Donna Baker
Rebecca Haines
Jay Jackson
Mari Melatridge
Judy Mitchell
Tanya Jarvis
Brenda Hendrix
Carolyn Tilfett
Nancy Stanford
Karen Smith
Kathy
Lions Club Bingo Party raises funds for camp and projects
The first annual Lions Club Bingo Party on May 29, led by president J. Dy Callaway, raised $190 for the Crippled Children's Camp at Kerrville and community programs including insect spraying. Over 20 prizes were awarded to 16 winners, with Bill Dyer and Roy Martin handling emceeing duties and the event likely to become annual. A tea shower for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wetzel is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Bethel Baptist Education Building after their May 23 storm loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Lions
J. Dy Callaway
Kerrville
Bobby Mathis
Lewis Durham
Cecil Doss
First National Bank
Bill Dyer
Community Cable Company
Philip Earnhart
Dawson Propane Co
Helen Billner
Dawson Propane Company
Roy Martin
J.D. Callaway
Bill Wetzel
Bethel Baptist Church
City Library Summer Program Starts for Students
Whitewright librarian Kay Bryant invites students from grades one through twelve to join the Texas Reading Club at the city library and earn a certificate by reading two of their own chosen books. The club serves as a statewide effort with about 69 300 members last summer and the Whitewright library has borrowed 150 books from Denison Library to meet demand. Preschoolers can attend a weekly story hour sponsored by Town and Country Club every Wednesday at 3 p.m. featuring tales by Hans Christian Andersen and Aesop among others led by club president Sue Brinkjey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Kay Bryant
Texas
Texas Reading Club
Bryant
Denison
Town and Country Club
Hans Christian Anderson
Bibje
Sue Brinkjey
Whitewright Sun to raise yearly subscriptions July 1
Publisher Miriam Larsen announced a rate increase due to inflation and a May 16 postal rate hike. Whitewright residents will pay 5.00 annually, others 6.00. Bells subscribers will get a separate Bells paper at 5.00 for residents, 6.00 for non residents, with existing Bells renewals transferred automatically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Sun
Miriam Larsen
Whitewright
Bells
Bells News
Sun
Whitewright Riding Club to Host AQHA Show at Arena
The Whitewright Riding Club plans its annual Al Trophy Quarter Horse Show starting 10 a.m. June 6 at the C P Dawson Memorial Arena. AQHA approval, Nevile Back as judge, and 43 categories set the pace for a day of contests from western pleasure to barrel racing with youth events and an all round high point trophy. Registration papers required. riders may enter multiple horses with hundreds of entries anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright Riding Club
American Quarter Horse Association
AQHA
C.P. Dawson Memorial
Dick Walker
Nevile
McLean
Whitewright Riding Cub
Red Shearer
Riding Club
Barbara Cummings
Rt. 2
Alorado Texas
Graduation Day At Eighth Grade Exercises
Fifty two graduates received diplomas at the Eighth Grade Commencement Exercises held Friday night at the First United Methodist Church. Ushers were Karen Jarvis Brenda Thornhill Ronnie Fortner and John Williams. Reverend William Grisham gave the invocation and Rev. Douglas Rymer spoke on The Ability to Succeed. The Seventh Grade Choral Group directed by Mrs. Charles Pierce performed. Awards were presented by Charles Pierce Elementary School Principal with Superintendent S.T. Montgomery delivering diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Karen Jarvis
Brenda Thornhill
Ronnie Fortner
John Williams
William Grisham
Douglas Rymer
First Baptist Church
Charles Pierce
S.T. Montgomery
Ralph Judd
Paul Ryan
Billy Jester
Donna Baker
Linda Atterberr
Joe Ballard
Sheila Ballard
Mark Blanton
Barry Bonds
Gene Bow
Debbie Bush
Becky Brown
Ritha Coleman
Nita
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Stephanie Bush
Leslie Collins
Cecelia Compton
DeeAnn Dyer
Pam Edgington
Holly Faison
Larry F Franklin
Jeanette Geers
Kenny Golden
Donna Haston
Margaret Henderson
Patricia Jackson
Jerry Jester
Jerry Johnson
Larry Mellon
Roberta
Kathy Morris
Holly Larson
W.E. Grisham
Rev. Grisham
Phillip Smith
Kevin Ballard
Noda Parkins
Janet Anderson
Annette Orr
Tommy Joe Mathis
Larry Malones
Wehorah Alexander
Donna Ballard
Billy Riker
Ross Day
Charles Owens
Nortma Stepp
Debbie Karnes
Debbie L’ranklin
Karen Williams
Soloria Patterson
Pam Holt
James Smith
Kenny Buchanan
Kyle Rovers
Reid Pittman
Charles Daniels
Karen Anderson
Mike McCollumn
Schedules Wetzel
Pat Bow
Pat Marlow
Martha McFatridge
Janice Summers
Debbie Wortham
Janet Biggerstaff
Bobby
Kim Robinson
Joe Robinson
City Library
Riding Club States
Debbie Price
Kim Rogers
Terry Shelton
Sherri Smith
Ronald Thornhill
Cindy Tillman
Ronald Turner
Diane Vestal
Roxann Watkins
Dean Williams
Cary Wortham
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