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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1935

Page

7

Editor-in-Chief and Faculty Adviser Names Listed

A partial masthead lists editor in chief Lula Vestal and faculty adviser Gladys Ray along with reporters Nova Bryant Mary Reeves Inez Coffey Anna Benson Meda Viser Martha Bryant and colleagues in a school newspaper staff. Other names include Lawrence Owen Isabelle Craig Vivian Echols Anita Vestal Albert Lea Jackson and Leon Chumbley.

Peeadvened Lula Lee Vestal Vateanconeee Gladys B. Ray Inez Coffey Nova Bryant Mary Lena Reeves Anna Joyce Benson Meda Jane Viser Martha Bryant Lawrence Owen Isabelle Craig Vivian Echols Anita Vestal Albert Lea Jackson Leon Chumbley Lytle Biggerstaff

Signs of Spring On Campus As Students Hear Spring Fever

The piece notes spring fever among high school students as the season nears vacation. It celebrates nature’s beauty on campus and urges renewed hard study despite the welcome warmth and blooming flowers.

Mother Nature

County Meet Highlights W H S Track Standouts

Two W H S students competed at Sherman last Saturday. J Y Russell took second in the 100 yard dash and third in the 220 yard dash. Walter Tom Holmes tied for second in vaulting and won first in the high jump. both boys attempted the broad jump without success.

Walter Tom Holmes J. Y. Russell Sherman J. Y Walter Tom

Aggies Aid Group to Compete in A and M College Meet

Ten members of the W H S vocational agriculture class depart April 15 for College Station near Bryan to represent the class at the annual A and M College meeting. Three teams will enter livestock judging dairy cattle judging and terracing with an extra member as substitute. Top leaders include Stepp Booker England Meador Stillwell Chumbley Holland Garner Robarts in judging and Smith Robarts Birchfield Ryan Beazley Meador May Medearis in terracing. Transportation is provided and costs are low.

College Station Bryan A. and M. College Stepp Booker England Meador Stillwell Chumbley Holland Garner Robarts Smith Birchfield Ryan Beazley May Medearis L. C

Spanish Club Takes Geography

The March 21 meeting of the Spanish II Club covered Spain and Mexico with talks on Brazil, Points of Interest and Outstanding Cities of Brazil, Columbus, and Venezuelan customs. Two Spanish games were played and a party was planned for the week ahead.

Spain Mexico Gladys Gosnell Brazil Elizabeth Ireland Christene Williams Columbu Vivian Echols Venezuela

Masqueraders Club Holds Morning Session and Entertainment

The Masqueraders met March nineteenth for a regular session. The president led a brief business period followed by a program featuring Byron Teague A N McCoy J Y Russell and Frank Hollingsworth. Byron played guitar as an impersonation duo by J Lee Vestal and Guy Stepp closed the program.

Long Byron Teague A. N. McCoy J. Y. Russell Frank Hollingsworth Byron Seymour Williard Wizard J. Lee Vestal Guy Stepp N. B

Spring Thoughts From My Window

In the latter part of March from my window I see signs of spring. Winter's dull gray fades to green in flowers grass and trees. Birds sing flutter about and build nests in warm bright sunshine. Today is the first day of spring and nature seems bright and gay.

Leslie Holland

Book Corner reviews Green Mansions and Up from Bloomsbury

A teacher praises Green Mansions for nonstop interest and lush imagery of jungle mansions. The piece also endorses George Arliss autobiography Up from Bloomsbury, highlighting his rise from London's Bloomsbury and the value of self-made education.

Bloomsbury George Arliss London Arliss N. B

Fair and Warmer Predict Fish Puts on March 22 Program

The March 22 assembly under Mr. Gee featured mostly musical numbers. Freshmen opened with Ain't Gonna Rain No More with original verses in between. Joe Preston Lee accompanied four boys on guitar as they sang That Little Boy of Mine Lamp Lighting Time in the Valley and the W. H. S. song.

Mr. Gee Joe Preston Lee

Dear Charmaine Love Letters and Schoolyard Gossip

A breezy, humorous note reflects teen life at W H S with gossip about classmates, poems, a missing ring, a trunk of letters, and a playful letter from Yvonne to a French cousin. Names include Riley Beazley, Grace Chumbley, Wilson Kaiser, and Emma.

Reggie Hicks Riley Beazley Grace Chumbley Sherman Anna Lee Pilot Grove Wilson Kaiser Tootsie Garland William Howard Harrison Leon Chumbley Leslie Holland Martha Woodie Sular Mickey Imogene Alexander Charlie C Issy Strang Mans Riley

Junto Club Debates On College Sports

The Junto Club held a Friday session on interscholastic events. Lorna Lee Thornton argued for and against college attendance limits while Merle Fleming spoke on college sports. Dorothy Nell Pirtle voiced views on track events and Martha Bryant with Dorothy Nicholson praised water and gym sports. The debate on abolishing interscholastic activities included Nora Bryant Anna Lee Yowell J Y Russell and Mickey McCoy with no decision reached.

Junto Club Lorna Lee Thornton Merle Fleming Dorothy Nell Pirtle Martha Bryant Dorothy Nicholson Nora Bryant Anna Lee Yowell J. Y. Russell

Weiner Roast for Home Econ Girls at Whitewright

Whitewright agriculture class plans a Thursday night weiner roast at the golf course to thank home ec girls for their help. The event will host 76 people with 42 boys and 34 girls, with plans and entertainment arranged by the agriculture boys and a committee.

Whitewright Home Ec L. C

Who's Who in Whitewright Senior Class

Among the senior class members Aleta B Head is noted as a blonde resident who sews in home economics and holds popularity despite occasional tardiness. Winnie Farmer from Rose Hill works on the Whitewright library staff and is described as artistic and pleasant, enjoying Dallas visits and teasing Ross Brown.

Aleta B Winnie Farmer Winnie Whitewright Rose Hill Dallas Ross Brown

Song and Dance of 18th Century Masqueraders Cast

Work begins this week for song numbers to be presented at the Masqueraders' play. Participants include Nora Bryant Edith Mae Sears Wilma Janway Vivian Echols Kathleen Mitchell Elizabeth Ireland Lula Lee Vestal Sybil Davenport and Martha Bryant. Costumes reflect eighteenth century style and a minuet will be performed.

Nora Bryant Edith Mae Sears Wilma Janway Vivian Echols Kathleen Mitchell Elizabeth Ireland Lula Lee Vestal Sybil Davenport Martha Bryant

Senior class selects Oh Susannah play for campus

The senior class has chosen the annual senior play entitled Oh Susannah by Katherine Kavanaugh. Cast is not yet set and the event is expected to be a major campus highlight with several weeks of rehearsals ahead.

Oh Susannah Katherine Kavanaugh

Roaming Co-eds Tied in West High School

Sue Barnes a sophomore at W H S and Meda Jane Wiser a senior both claim a string of previous schools Stam ford Shamrock Vernon Amarillo San Angelo Sherman Whitewright Temple and more Meda Jane notes years at Whitewright Grammar School Durant Tulsa Oklahoma City Lamar Denison and Pilot Grove in a district record.

Sue Barnes Meda Jane Wiser W. H.S Stamford Shamrock Vernon Amarillo San Angelo Bryant Washington Sherman Whitewright Grammar School Temple Meda Jane Durant Tulsa Oklahoma City Lamar Denison Pilot Grove I. C

Campus chatter and pranks haunt spring on campus

The piece notes fashion on campus with new frocks and white shoes and busy students. It records trivia from classes, bookish pranks, language mix ups, and a joke exchange about a pupil and items in a conversation.

Typists Push Their Machines To Limit In After School Catch Up

The article notes that typing classes struggle to complete back work. Thursday afternoons are set aside for students behind in typing to remain after school to catch up. If affiliation cannot be secured, some seniors may not graduate with enough affiliated credits for college admission.

Hi-Y Club Schedules Monday Meetings at Presbyterian Church

The Hi-Y Club will meet every Monday at 7 15 p m at the Presbyterian Church for its regular gathering. Previously the meetings were on Tuesday nights but were moved to avoid a conflict with the F F A meeting. A J B

The Presbyterian Church

Economics Class Visits First National Bank of Whitewright

A Whitewright economics class toured the First National Bank last Thursday morning. Students studied banking operations and expressed interest in pursuing banking careers, finding the visit educational and engaging.

First National Bank of

Cantrell Named Official Assistant Under FERA Appointment

Robert Cantrell receives official confirmation of his appointment under the FERA He will assist Mr Cunningham with field work and community service tasks in the assigned duties per the notice.

Robert Cantrell FERA Cunningham M. J

Lizzie Checks In For Light Housework At Ranch

A weathered six footer named Lizzie, recently convalescing from typhoid, appeared at the back door of Frozen Dog Ranch seeking light housework. She said she came from Holwell’s ranch where she dug post holes to regain strength.

Lizzie Holwell’s

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