Whitewright High School Senior Class Publishes Reflector
The High School Reflector is published by the Whitewright High School Senior Class with Myra Nell Scott as editor and J Don Biggerstaff as assistant editor. Reporters listed include Cleve Anderson James Ayres Otis Bass Larry Cooper Norman Harper Kenneth Jones Dearle McKnight Joe Morris Billy Partridge Pat Russell Leon Simmons Gene Stephens Mary Alexander Beverly Bassett Margie Brownfield Mildred Clem Ruth Ann Cummings Martha Garner Betty Jarvis Joy Ann Layman Mazelle Musser Marjorie Neathery Shirley Pool Lillian Roberson Carol Ryan Helen Sinor Gayle Taylor and William Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright High School
Myra Nell Scott
J. Don Biggerstaff
Cleve Anderson
James Ayres
Otis Bass
Larry Cooper
Norman Harper
Kenneth Jones
Dearle McKnight
Joe Morris
Billy Partridge
Pat Russell
Leon Simmons
Gene Stephens
Mary Alexander
Beverly Bassett
Margie Brownfield
Mildred Clem
Ruth Ann Cummings
Martha Garner
Betty Jarvis
Joy Ann
Whitewright Skating Party Joins Denison Outing
Whitewright Baptist Young People and Intermediate Training Union held a skating party in Denison on Monday night with many members including Annette Smith Mary Page Lynda Pannell Barbara Hasty Bobby Clark Laura Rich and others. Sponsors listed as Mrs P M Jarvis Mrs Loren Paul Ryan and family and others. A newspaper column also notes hair peroxide trends among WHS students and a cattle dehorning demonstration by ag boys Jackie Pannell Connie Andrew and David Reeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Whitewright
Denison
Annette Smith
Mary Page
Lynda Pannell
Barbara Hasty
Bobby Clark
Laura Rich
H. C. Carpenter
Obie Rutledge
Orville Head
Kenneth Jones
Ralph Hughes
Garland Smith
Jackie Parnell
William Cox
Onetta Smith
Eldon Smith
Larry Cooper
Ruth Ann Cummings
Clydean Selman
George McCurdy
Nelda McCurdy
Speech Class Presents Bread Play At High School
The high school speech class staged the one act play Bread on Tuesday evening under Samuel French arrangement. Directed by Mrs Kathryne Roddy the event featured two casts with cast members including Glenda Lumpkins Betty Jarvis Lela McFerrin Betty Harris Larry Cooper Kenneth Hye pok Carol Ryan Joy Ann Neal Mary Lou Alexander Gayle Taylor James Ayres Norman Harper and critique by Paul Beardsley professor at Austin College Sherman. Superintendent W C Cummings introduced the program with Jim Nos saman as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel French
Kathryne Roddy
W. C. Cummings
Jim Nossaman
Glenda Lumpkins
Betty Jarvis
Lela McFerrin
Betty Harris
Larry Cooper
Kenneth Hyepock
Carol Ryan
Joy Ann Neal
Mary Lou Alexander
Gayle Taylor
James Ayres
Norman Harper
Paul Beardsley
Austin College
Sherman
Eight Senior Girls Rally in Narrow Basketball Loss
Eight senior girls who had not practiced in four weeks played well against the 1954 squad in a game Friday March 20. The team listed Betty Jarvis Carol Ryan Mary Lou Alexander Ruth Ann Cummings Myra Scott Mc Knight Shirley Pool Gayle Taylor and Joy Layman Neal lost 16 to 21 but expressed thanks to Mr Cummings Miss Darwin, Mr Barker, Mr Montgomery and Mr Boyer for training, management and officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jarvis
Carol Ryan
Mary Lou Alexander
Ruth Ann Cummings
Myra Scott McKnight
Shirley Pool
Gayle Taylor
Joy Layman Neal
Cummings
Miss Darwin
Mr. Barker
Mr. Montgomery
Mr. Boyer
Clydean Selman
Ann Brown
Virginia Harvey
W. C. Cummings
O. V. Barker
Johnnie Harper
Melba Alexander
Glenda Lumpkins
Alice Ayres
Myra
Sophomore Assembly Voices and Demonstrations on Friday
The sophomores led an assembly on March 20 with announcements by Mr. Montgomery and an announcer Jack Ayres. Students Mary Ola Lewis, Margaret Williams, Georgann Hunter, June Neathery, and Glenda Robarts sang in jackets. A barber shop scene showed John Brown and Connie Andrew shaving Ralph Hughes as judges looked on. Three ag boys John Brown Jack Ayres and William Russell gave a pruning demonstration, while three homemaking girls Barbara Hasty Johnnie Harper and Donna Williams presented a similar demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Montgomery
Jack Ayres
Mary Ola Lewis
Margaret Williams
Georgann Hunter
June Neathery
Glenda Robarts
John Brown
Connie Andrew
Ralph Hughes
Ralph
William Russell
Mr. Barker
Barbara Hasty
Johnnie Harper
Donna Williams
Sophomores Finish Fire Prevention Themes
The sophomores completed their fire prevention themes and submitted them last Monday morning. Some had trouble finding information but finally succeeded. They hope they never have to write another one, though they will as they study literature again this six weeks.
Meadow Company Presents Free Show in Whitewright
C J Meadow Truck and Tractor Company hosted a large free community show in Whitewright on March 18. Performers included Jim Boyd and his Men of the West Zaney Blaney and Joyce Little Willie and a blackface comedian Barbara Lane and a Harvester product film and a comedy. The high school gym was packed with attendees praised the Meadow Company for an enjoyable evening.
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C. J. Meadow Truck and Tractor Company
Whitewright
Jim Boyd
Men of the West
Zaney Blaney
Joyce
Little Willie
Barbara Lane
Meadow Company
Bread theme in a sad contest play argues for bread before luxuries
L. C. C. writes that a special type of bread inspired play emphasizes the need for basic needs before luxury. The piece frames bread as essential and the play as a commentary on survival and aspiration.
WHS 1954 Spring Basketball Game Ends With 16 21 Victory
The WHS 1954 squad beat the seniors 16 to 21 in the annual spring game held in the local gym before a crowd of visitors students and teachers. Johnnie Harper 12 points led the winning team while Betty Jarvis scored 10 for second place. Officials Montgomery and Boyer refereed a fast, foul prone contest.
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WHS
Montgomery
Boyer
Johnnie Harper
Betty Jarvis
Seniors Claim Close Victory In Local Basketball Tilt
Ruth Ann Cummings and Clydean Selman tied for third with 6 points each as Ruth Ann Cummings led the seniors against a mixed lineup. Ann Brown and Virginia Harvey added points while coaches W. C. Cummings and O. V. Barker supervised a game featuring Ann Brown Johnnie Harper and Clydean Selman as ward players.
Citation in Grayson County land dispute 1953
Court issues an order requiring A J Kerr and Mrs M S Kerr now deceased to appear by filing an answer to E G Hudspeths suit for title and possession of Lots 15 and 16 in Block B Town Company Addition Whitesboro Grayson County Texas The citation sets May 4 1953 as the filing deadline and notes the case file No 60348 issued March 18 1953.
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State of
Texas
A. J. Kerr
M. S. Kerr
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
E. G. Hudspeth
Whitesboro
S. W. Earnest
Whitewright Sun
Citation Notice in Grayson County Texas Land Suit 1953
Plaintiffs Merle Batsell Maymerle Shirley Doris Batsell Clark seek title and possession of Elk No 19 Shannon Heights Sherman property in Grayson County Texas. Defendants include M E Roberts Sarah Sherrod and others. citation issued March 21 1953 by Deputy Nancy Drake. Notice requires service before 10 am May 4 1953. if unserved, return.
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State of
Texas
M. E. Roberts
Sarah Maude Sherrod
Sarah Maude Chum
Bill Chum
L. B. Manley
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Merle Batsell
Maymerle Shirley
Clayton Shirley
Doris Batsell
S. W. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Whitewright Sun
Local squad members named in sideline roster
The readable fragment lists squad members Aline Neal Wanda Sue Alexander Margaret Williams Georgann Hunter Lela McFerrin Martha Burch field and Jean Melton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aline Neal
Wanda Sue Alexander
Margaret Williams
Georgann Hunter
Lela McFerrin
Martha Burchfield
Jean Melton
The Right Kind of Job for You Slides Guide Seniors
On Thursday March 19 the senior class viewed slides from two business college presenters titled The Right Kind of Job for You. They outlined ten steps to choosing a future career emphasizing dependability accuracy courtesy and related traits. Many seniors remain undecided while others have chosen a path. The guidance aims to help all and implies the first step shapes the future.
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M. M
Seventh Grade Explorers Take Train Adventure
The seventh grade class traded canoes for rails as they boarded a bus at 9:45 am and traveled to the local depot to buy tickets and await departure for their train exploration.
Students Explore Train Route Then Visit Park and Town
The group boarded a train from Whitewright to Denison, drank gallons of water, explored the depot and Market Square, had a picnic at Munson Park, toured department stores, enjoyed ice cream, saw a picture show, and returned to Whitewright by bus arriving about 2 45. They were tired but happy with their day.
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Whitewright
Denison
Market Square
Munson Park
Seniors Prepare for Graduation Invitations and Gown Fittings
On Wednesday March 18 seniors took measurements for cap and gown orders and will soon select invitation styles. A representative will present options as they finalize graduation plans.
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N. Je Ares
Brainy Gal in Playful Courtship Quip
A light exchange highlights a clever girlfriend whose wit earns admiration. The dialogue contrasts intelligence with romantic potential, ending in a suggestive remark about marriage as a fitting outcome. The tone mirrors a witty period humor vignette.
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J. B. Mullins
Frank Ross Watkins
Jarvis Head
William Simmons
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Dixon Service
Plymouth
Montgomery Motor Co
W. Main
Family Party
Margie Morris
Rebecca Bennett
Sherman Beauty School
Orman, Texas
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