Senior yearbook fully funded by student fundraiser
The High School Reflector lists editors and reporters for the yearbook. About 800 dollars is raised to cover publication costs, with 22 seniors and senior officers named. Agricultural club projects include six feed boxes built by Ag I and III for students with no home barn space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niors
Jackie Nossaman
Eugene Thornhill
Lou Rae Holcomb
Betty Mears
Sophs
Ag I
B. K
White Wright High honors seniors and sponsor Miss Neathery
The school thanks seniors and sponsor Miss Lillian Neathery for a year of active involvement in football baseball softball volleyball basketball pep squad and production of The Reflector. The Reflector includes student poetry and notes on class spirit with a nod to Mrs Roddy and the sophomores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright High School
Lillian Neathery
Reflector
Roddy
School praises Caraway and Smith for varnish work
W H S pupils thank Mr Caraway and Mr Smith for revarnishing desks and refinishing woodwork with clear varnish. The note credits their spirit of helpful ness for making the school fine today. Signed J. S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Caraway
Mr. Smith
W.H.S
J. S
Vocational Agriculture III Students Begin Shop Projects
As warm weather returns, Ag III boys reclaim the farm shop for the final six weeks of study. Each pair has chosen a build project to complete before school ends, with daily grades to reflect caretaking and shop work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ag. III
Whitewright Honors Fallen Graduate Vestal at Services
The school dismissed Friday at 2:30 for services honoring William Lewis Vestal a Whitewright High School alumnus who died serving his country in 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lewis Vestal
Whitewright High School
Remember Mother on May 9 observance and gifts
The article notes Mother's Day originated by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia and describes the white carnation badge. It recalls Texas governors pardoning prisoners on the day since 1912 and urges students to honor mothers with meaningful gifts that cannot be bought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
Texas
Agriculture Building Under Way At High School
Work on the new agriculture building has resumed with a focus on roofing. Students complain about the hammer noise but acknowledge the project will enhance the high school facilities. D. N. reports.
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D. N
Sophomores Debate Class Dues and Trip Plan
A class meeting was held Tuesday morning April 26 to discuss newspaper work and class dues. Some favored spending the money for a senior trip to Bonham Park, while others opposed. The discussion paused when the bell rang and dismissed.
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Bonham Park
Red River Valley Livestock Exposition Opens in Sherman
The Red River Valley Livestock Exposition in Sherman ran from April 26 to May 1. It showcased 4-H and FFA home projects with boys and girls. White Wright entered two calves but neither finished in the top seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Whitewright
J. P
Freshman Girls Lead Rush For Volleyball at Tom Bean
Afternoon crowds from freshmen to seniors rush the gym for a lively volleyball game. Six standout players form a winning core after previous victories, with the Tigers losing to Tom Bean on Tuesday April 27. When not in the gym, players head to the ball field for softball and a matched game continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bean
Tigers
Estate of Geraldine Davis Minor to Hear Final Settlement
Citation issued to all interested parties in the Grayson County Texas estate of Geraldine Davis a minor. Guardian Nina Coffey files final settlement May 4 1948 in County Court Sherman set for May 17 1948 at 10:00 a.m. for court action and contest notices to be published for ten days prior.
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State of Texas
State of
Texas
Grayson County
Geraldine Davis
Nina Coffey
Said
Sherman
J. C. Buchanan
Marguerite Berry
Tom Bean Loses to Whitewright in Tuesday Matchup
The final score reported as Whitewright 28 and Tom Bean 11. Game led by Whitewright with dominant offense and solid defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bean
Whitewright
B. B
Whitewright Tigers Lose 11-3 at Trenton Rangers
Whitewright Tigers traveled to Trenton High School to face the Rangers in baseball on Tuesday April 27. Starting for Whitewright were Neal, Hayes, King, Pierson, Miller, Thrasher, Reynolds, Burchfield, Judd with Huseman and McKinney also appearing. The Tigers fell 11 to 3 despite solid effort.
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Whitewright Tigers
Trenton
Trenton High School Rangers
Doys
Whitewright
Tigers
George Neal
Dwayne Hayes
William King
Kelly Pierson
Terry Miller
R. C. Thrasher
Don Reynolds
Victor Burchfield
Ralph Judd
J. O. Huseman
D. W. McKinney
Rangers
K. P
Girls Play Volleyball After Sixth Period at Noon
The sixth period near noon finds girls rushing from the building to the gym for volleyball. They sort teams amid some confusion, then settle as the ball is served. The period ends quickly and some students ride the last bus home.
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J. K
Girls of W H S and Tom Bean High Play Softball
The girls of W H S and the girls of Tom Bean High School played an exciting softball game on April 27 at 2 o'clock. The match took place at Tom Bean's field with lively action and notable performances by both teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bean High School
Tom Bean
Whitewright and Tom Bean Girls Play Tough Hour and a Half
Whitewright lineup Betty Blackerby to Ouida Ryan faced Tom Bean with Cain and Smith in a 28 to 11 Tigerettes lead after five innings as both sides powered through an hour and a half of play.
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Whitewright
Betty Blackerby
Eutolia Judd
Dorothy Birdwell
Lela Simpson
Maudeen Bennett
Mildred Morris
Peggy Burchfield
Gwen Kent
Irene Bagwell
Ouida Ryan
Rover
Tom Bean
Cain
Smith
Scott
Ackok
Blankenship
Guthrie
Terrell
England
Robinson
Stephenson
Tigerettes
Kindergarten party winners at home with scavenger hunt
A Thursday night party on April 30 featured games Granny Gran and a scavenger hunt. Participants searched for a chicken feather blue flower salmon can old shoe and hackberries. Winners Jane Meador Prilla Hinton Billye Dillon James Vanda Griff and James Bourland earned extra cake. Refreshments were served to a long list of attendees.
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Granny Gran
Jane Meador
Prilla Hinton
Billye Dillon
James Vandagriff
James Bourland
Kelly Pierson
Prilly Hinton
Billy Mullins
Gwen Kent
Carol Hughes
R. C. Thrasher
D. W. McKinney
Herman Musser
Gene Bush
Gwen Thomas
Byron Neathery
Charlene Thornhill
Victor
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Martha Wallace
Joan Scott
Novella Ralls
Billie Mullens
David Badgett
Eugene Bagwell
Don Cook
Wilford House
William Hughes
June Kelley
Willie Martin
Billy Neal
Dean Neal
Joe Parnell
Don Stephens
Jack Stephens
Gene Stubblefield
Norman Watkins
Jean Wilson
Bobby Rathjohn
Jack B. Crawford
Chiropractic Physical Therapy
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Taylor-Vaughan Stetson
Portis Straw Hat
Portis
Panama
Stetson
Ravis & Houston
William Lewis Vespal
Barbara Williams
Joann Scott
Gladine Harper
Charles Caldwell
Billy Jean Mullins
Orville Henry
Don Howard Cook
Douglas Neal
Billy Jean Milam
June Kelly
Dorothy Head
Bonnie
Cutie
Gene Darwin Bush
Dorothy Dooley
Big Bug
Palace Theatre
Roy Rogers
Jane Frazee
Andy Devine
Sons OF the Pioneers
Greer Garson
Robert Mitchum
Richard Hart
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Ann Sheridan
Lew Ayres
Zachary Scott
Freezer
International Harvester
C. J. Meador Truck & Tractor Co
VES Money
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