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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1953

Page

6

Honor Students Headed to Lake Texoma Outing

The Whitewright High School honor graduates have been invited to the Sixth Annual Honor Graduate Day Picnic and Outing at Lake Texoma on Friday May 22. Denison Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event with guests from about 50 area high schools and superintendents.

Whitewright High School Lake Texoma S. T. Montgomery Jr Texas Oklahoma Denison Dam Power House Big Lake Texoma Goodwill and Public Relations Committee Denison Chamber of Commerce Denison High School Burns Run Denison High Denison Chamber

Thank You Note From Whitewright Juniors to Mrs Blanton

The junior class of Whitewright High School expresses gratitude to home room teacher and sponsor Mrs Earl Blanton for organizing fundraisers and aiding the junior senior banquet. They credit her with making the trip possible and promise to never forget her kindness. Signed by F J B.

Whitewright High School Earl Blanton

Tigerettes Do Their Best In Bryant Field Debut

The Tigerettes of the 1953 to 1954 season opened with a May 1 performance at Bryant Field. Seniors vs underclassmen, flagbearers Joyce Mullins and Lela McFerrin led the squad, with Majorettes Foy Bow and Barbara Nell Hasty. Betty Harr is drum major led the Great Divide and Telescope routines. Johnnie Harper and Mary Pennell were absent.

Tigerettes Bryant Field Joyce Mullins Lela McFerrin Foy Bow Barbara Nell Hasty Betty Harris Betty Johnnie Harper Mary Pennell

State Homemaking Meeting in San Antonio Report

State Homemaking delegates Mary Pennell Johnnie Harper and Ruth Ann Cummings attended the San Antonio gathering May 1 2 3 with sponsor Mrs Blanton. They toured the Alamo the missions and San Jose Sunken Gardens and stayed at Plaza Hotel. In Austin they visited the Capitol and Governor s mansion. In San Marcos they saw the Aquama-

San Antonio Mary Pennell Johnnie Harper Ruth Ann Cummings Blanton Becky Alamo Missions San Jose Mission Sunken Gardens Plaza Hotel Plaza Hotel On the Eighth Floor and In the Tenth Room. Mr. and Mrs. Blanton Austin Capitol Governor's Mansion San Marcos

Fourth Grade Trip to Dallas Off to Love Field and Zoo

Fourth and third graders journeyed to Dallas on a bus driven by Mr. Bedford with Mrs. Bedford and a large group of chaperones. They toured Love Field, visited the zoo, and enjoyed a concession area before returning to Whitewright about 6 30 p.m. Forty eight students participated in the outing.

Dallas Love Field Zoo McKinney Whitewright Mr. Bedford Bedford Mike Bedford Miss Hamilton Wayne Carroll Richard Cook Cloyd Copeland John Cummings Thomas DeBerry Bryant Dollarhide Cliff Emerson Don Ray Pool Bobby Roberson Tom Sears Johnny Sinor Donald Slaughter Barry Taylor Billy Tillett Bill Wood Billy Olea Harvey Judy Ayres Patty Bartley Sandra Braly Bobbie Coggins Barbara Erwin Linda Harrelson Barbara Lumpkins Sandra Montgomery Ann Morris Joyce Sanders

High school library receives United States News gift

Robert Doss donated a year subscription of The United States News and World Report to the high school library, welcomed by students and faculty who praise the magazine’s value. A senior play Antic Spring features Larry Cooper and Ruth Ann Cummings.

United States News and World Reports Robert Doss Larry Cooper Ruth Ann Cummings

Summer Plans for the Juniors

Juniors share summer plans as term ends in three weeks. Many will work at farms stores and shops in various towns including Tulsa Ohio Garland Smith O. K. Feed Mill Food Mart and a family business. Several intend to travel with parents or stay local while others plan recreation and social time. The note also invites readers to see the senior plays tonight at the gymnasium.

Kenneth Jones to compete in UT relay meet with coach

Kenneth Jones, Whitewright High School Mr. Athlete, travels to Austin on May 9 for a University of Texas relay meet after a first place half mile at SMU in Dallas. Coach Sam Montgomery accompanies him as supporters rally behind him.

Kenneth Jones Whitewright High School Austin University of Texas Kenneth Southern Methodist University Dallas Sam Montgomery

Student groups explore landscaping on May field trip

The third year homemaking girls and agriculture boys headed on a field trip Friday May 1 to study landscaping practices and observe local work sites.

Students Study Trees Shrubs Flowers And House Plans

In a landscape project the boys and girls learn about trees shrubs and flowers suited to the area and also study house planning. The trip on Friday included John Charles Chesser Bobby Clark Robert Hull Lyndal Pierson Morris Bowen Garland Smith J B Mullins Kenneth Hyepock Dale Taylor Jerry Thornhill Paul Prock Jerry Brown Johnny Paul Stephens Babe Beazley Foy Bow Betty Harris Lillie Carpenter Dolores Whipple Lela McFerrin Beedy Sanders Shirley Pool and Joy Ann Neal.

Mary Pennell Foy Jean Bow Paul Prock Jerry Thornhill Kenneth Hyepock Lela McFerrin Jimmy Nossaman Babe Beazley Martha Burchfield Jerry Brown Morris Bowen Charles Chesser Bob Clark Lillie Carpenter Betty Harris Robert Hull Dortha Hughes Clydean Selman Edward McDowell Joyce Mullins Darrel Neal John Stephens Garland Smith Tulsa Ohio Dale Taylor J.B. Mullins Buddy Dicken Sherman Bonham Glenda Lumpkins Jewel Beedy Sanders Lyndal Pierson Food Mart Michigan Foy Bow Delores Whipple Marvin Amarillo Air Force Base John Charles Chesser Bobby Clark J. B. Mullins Johnny Paul Stephens Babe Navy Foy Jean el Paso Betty Buddy Mary Pat Russell Lela Chesser Bobby Donna Ann Brown Jewel Key Lyndal Lillie Joyce Edward Jimmy Garland Johnny Paul Johnnie Harvey Delores Beedy Martha Lee Dortha Clydean J.C.C Martha Lee Burchfield Morris Wayne Bowen Doris Jerry Ray Brown Bobby Wayne Clark Jerry Barbara James Betty Lou Harris Dortha Jean Hughes John Darrell Neal Paul Preck Foreign Legion Garland Dean Smith John Paul Stephens Jerry Mack Thornhill

Whitewright High drummers and bassists chosen in school election

Austin College tutor Jimmy Sheppard teaches Whitewright High School Pep Squad drummers. The article lists selected snare drummers, bass drummers, and cymbal players, followed by a long community write up of junior senior banquet plans and a high school poetry page.

Jimmy Sheppard Austin College Whitewright Lillie Carpenter Glenda Lumpkins Delores Whippie Mary Ola Lewis Barbara June Neathery Georgann Hunter Wanda Sue Alexander Laura Jean Williams Mary Cecil Page Onetta Smith Doris Ann Wallace Carol Bush Rebecca Bennett Laura Bess Rich Dixie Bassett Mary Grace Gates Betty Lumpkins Nelda McCurdy Patricia Farley Gracie Gates Annette Smith Doris Wallace Margaret Williams Glenda Robarts Melba Alexander Martha Burchfield

Picnic Fun for Class With See-Saws and Swings

The class enjoyed an early picnic lunch followed by time on the see-saws swings and merry go round. All had a good time and the party was a big hit.

Babe Beazley and Foy Jean Bow Noted for Cheerful Demeanor

Babe Beazley described as very fair with brown hair and a pretty appearance. Foy Jean Bow is characterized by a constant smile and friendly presence.

Babe Beazley Foy Jean Bow

Magic Show Delights Elementary and High School Students

Students from elementary through high school enjoyed a magic show Monday morning at 9 45 an event continued from page 6 likely featuring tricks and audience participation to start the week with entertainment and community engagement.

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Jine Theatre Whitesboro John Biggerstaff Montgomery Texas Constitution Beverly Bassett Mary Alexander Mazelle Musser James Ayres M. M Ceresan Feed Headquarters Pascal Farley First Baptist Church Woman’s Missionary Society of the Church WMS C. S Whitewright Junior High School Bonham State Park Mark Ayres Verna Lee Buchanan Mary Gates Laverne Grant Russell May Gene McKnight Jean Melton Don Selman Ella Sims Eldon Smith Don Whipple Betty Ann Williams Glen Rice Barbara Caraway Junior Rual C. J. Meador Truck & Tractor Company
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