White Wright High School Reflector senior class news
The High School Reflector from White Wright High School lists editors and reporters under the senior class, junior and sophomore contributors. It notes a special meeting to plan a spring trip with Continental Trailways and potential destinations in the southwest and New Orleans, with trip estimates to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Continental Trailways
Dallas
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
New Orleans
Library Receives Junior Classics and The Gathering Storm
The Memorial Library received a ten volume Junior Classics set from Mrs. C P Johnson via the Friday Literary Club. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin Dollarhide donated Winston Churchill's The Gathering Storm in memory of Mrs. J A Wyant. Books will be shelved after accessioning for student use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Johnson
Friday Literary Club
Griffin Dollarhide
Memorial Library
J. A. Wyant
M. W. Davis
Whitewright
Silver City
New Mexico
Winston Churchill
Athens Weekend Visits Highlight Social Scene
Larry Turner visited Athens over the weekend while Alice May Ayres was seen with Delbert Musser Saturday night. Mary Pennell and Joe Morris Wallace double dated with Jimmy and Betty. Lillie Carpenter with Billy Ingram from Bells Sunday night. Senior exams end soon with two six week periods left before graduation. Junior senior banquet invitations went out and red formals were scarce. Fay and Clydean were seen at the show, basketball girls start spring training, seniors practice for their game then vacate gym. The play dress rehearsal drew groans Friday before Tuesday performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News Center
WHS
Larry Turner
Athens
Whitewright
Larry
Alice May Ayres
Delbert Musser
Mary Pennell
Joe Morris Wallace
Jimmy
Betty
Lillie Carpenter
James
Billy Ingram
Bells
White Sands
New Mexico
Smoky
Fay
Clydean
Honor Roll Lists for 4th Six Weeks
The notice lists seniors Lela McFerrin Foy Jean Cate Clydean Selman Mary Pannell Larry Turner Jimmy Nossman and Bobby Clark Juniors Johnnie Harper Ann Hunter Barbara Hasty Willie Russell John Brown Jackie Pannell and Jack Ayres Sophomores Wanda Alexander Alice May Ayres Annette Smith Doris Ann Wallace Laura Jean Williams Jackie Bartley Jackie Garner and Bobby DeBerry Freshmen Betty Williams and Laura Bess Rich Eighth grade Darlene DeBerry and Billy McDowell The editor urges any missing names be reported and notes only two chances remain to make the honor roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela McFerrin
Foy Jean Cate
Clydean Selman
Mary Pannell
Larry Turner
Jimmy Nossaman
Bobby Clark
Johnnie Harper
Ann Hunter
Barbara Hasty
Willie Russell
John Brown
Jackie Pannell
Jack Ayres
Wanda Alexander
Alice May Ayres
Annette Smith
Doris Ann Wallace
Laura Jean Williams
Jackie Bartley
Jackie Garner
Bobby DeBerry
Betty Williams
Laura Bess Rich
Darlene DeBerry
Billy McDowell
Third year homemaking girls plan inexpensive luncheon menus
The third year class studied meal planning and formed menus for a luncheon to be cost efficient. Johnnie Harper, Donna Williams and Barbara Nell Hasty served a menu of barbecued weiners, baked beans, slaw, hot rolls, banana pudding and iced tea. Other members include Barbara Ayres, Aline Neal, June.
Divorce cited for Alberta Keating Puckett filed 1954
Citation issued in Grayson County Texas commands Alberta Keating Puckett to file an answer by 10 a m on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance. Plaintiff Douglas O. Puckett seeks divorce for cruel treatment. Case No 610382 filed January 4, 1954. Published in The Whitewright Sun March 4 11 18 25 1954.
Neighbors Neathery and Mary Lewis Named in Notice
Brief notice naming individuals Neighbors Neathery and Mary Lewis in a local civic record. No further details provided in readable text.
Seventh Grade Skating Party in Denison
Tuesday afternoon the seventh grade, aided by room mothers and teachers, traveled to a Denison skating rink. After an hour of falls most students learned to skate a few rounds. Thanks are extended to Mrs G B Tay lor Mrs J W Andrew and Mrs C C McLean for the party and to Babe Beazley Norman Watkins and Mr Jim Robinson for driving.
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Denison
G. B. Taylor
J. W. Andrew
C. C. McLean
Babe Beazley
Norman Watkins
Jim Robinson
C. T
Basketball of the Future Sevenths Lose to Eighth Graders 15–6
In WHS gym last Wednesday the eighth grade girls beat the seventh grade 15 to 6. Lynda Pannell scored 8 points for the winners. Peggy Hansard added 6. Trelis Penny had a free throw. Edith Green and Joan Andrew led the seventh grade scoring with 2 and 4 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WHS
Peggy Hansard
Jessie Gray
Lynda Pannell
Jean Scott
Patsy Sinor
Darlene DeBerry
Trelis Penny
Edith Green
Rochelle Alexander
Joan Andrew
Lannell Neal
Mary Simms
Dolly Taylor
Substitutes for eighth grade named in locker-room praise
Substitutes for the eighth grade basketball team are Trelis Penny, Gayla Sears and Priscilla Blanton. The coach predicts a bright future for the squad described as the "basketball team of the future."
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Trelis Penny
Gayla Sears
Priscilla Blanton
Whitewright Algebra II Torture Ordeals Local Onlookers
A bystander recalls a chaotic scene in Whitewright High School algebra II where students furiously solve worksheets. He describes puzzled expressions, hair pulling, and a chant about Uncle Sam as the bell rings and the class ends. He wonders if the episode was some kind of torture to see who can write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright High School
Sam
The Mostest in the Shortest Time
A note from the Junior College Paper highlights record speed and efficiency, praising standout performances and concise work. It emphasizes quick results and the value of effort over duration.
Third Year Agriculture Class Builds Football Field Fence
Seven boys in third year agriculture class listed as Jack Ayres John Brown William Russell James Bennett Eugene Cox Bobby Burchfield and David Reeves near completion of a project begun last October the fence around the football field. Some students work on shop projects while others pursue chapter projects reflecting practical application of information from earlier VA courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ayres
John Brown
William Russell
James Bennett
Eugene Cox
Bobby Burchfield
David Reeves
VA I
VA III
Denison skating party for eighth graders returns on time
The eighth grade class took a Denison skating party last Thursday night leaving at 5 30 pm and returning around 9 30 pm. Mr Turner drove the school bus with Narvin Alexander Jimmy Bassett Priscilla Blanton Joyce Brown William Cox Darlene DeBerry Glen Hatch Peggy Hansard Edna Hood Della Hull Jack Hyepock Delores Johnson Clara Kelly Billy McDowell Glen Melton Lynda Parnell Trelis Penny Jean Scott Gayla Wren Sears Patsy Sinor Allie Smith Jimmy Smith Wilma Stephens Dale Taylor Peggy Wilkerson and Robert Dellinger attending. They thanked Mr Johnson for sponsoring the party and Mrs McDowell and Mrs Blanton the room mothers who joined them. Mr and Mrs Turner were guests. Several students report missing books they left on a hall shelf briefly and later could not find.
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Denison
Mr. Turner
Narvin Alexander
Jimmy Bassett
Priscilla Blanton
Joyce Brown
William Cox
Darlene DeBerry
Glen Hatch
Peggy Hansard
Edna Hood
Della Hull
Jack Hyepock
Delores Johnson
Clara Kelly
Billy McDowell
Glenn Melton
Lynda Parnell
Trelis Penny
Jean
Missing volumes found in the book pound during inquiry
Students enter Mr. Vestal's office to ask about missing information. They discover their books stashed in the book pound as Mr. Vestal opens a closet showing several sets, the stack size varying with how many students were involved.
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Dents
Mr. Vestal
Divorce Suit Between Lena Wheeler Smith and James Curtis Smith
Citation requires written answer to the petition by March 29 1954 at 10 A M before the Hon. The suit file No 61127 filed February 10 1954 in Grayson County Texas Lena Wheeler Smith plaintiff James Curtis Smith defendant grounds abandonment for over three years The clerk S V Earnest issued February 10 1954 at Sherman Texas deputy Nancy Drake published in The Whitewright Sun February 18 25 and March 4 and 11 1954 district court records show engagement with the case
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State OF
Texas
James Curtis Smith
A. D
15Th District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Lena Wheeler Smith
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Whitewright Sun
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Nate Cette
Crug Selman
Foy Jean Bow
Joyce Mullins
Delores Whipple
Jerry Ray Brown
Jerry Thornhill
John Chesser
Morris Bowen
Martha Burchfield
J. B. Mullins
Johnnie Stephens
Kenneth Hyepock
Garland Smith
Robert Hull
Beedy Sanders
Dortha Hughes
Edward McDowell
Paul Prock
Dale Taylor
Darrell Neal
Betty Harris
Lyndal Pierson
Becky Bennett
Lee
Babe
Dewitt Lee Jr
Tiger
C. H. Beseda
van Alstyne, Texas
317
State OF Texas
Alberta Keating Puckett
15Th District Court
Douglas O. Puckett
Beren
Coxas
SV Earnest
Said County
Shirley Davis
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
By Britt Pavulson
Wrestlin
Basketball OF the Future
Thornhill Laundry
George M. Hight
Bankers Life & Casualty CO
Kraft Fieldman
Kraft Hauler
Kraft Foods Company
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