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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1941
Page
7
The Freshman English class publishes the High School Reflector with Billy Pennington as editor and Margaret Hanna as assistant. Kirk May serves as business manager, with Mrs. D M Roddy sponsoring the edition.
The text urges high school students to define clear life goals early. It stresses personal ideals help prepare individuals to contribute to themselves and the country, especially in troubled times.
Five Future Homemaking girls plus Miss Eva Williams traveled to San Antonio April 30 five a m to tour venues, attend panels, and compete in dress contests. They visited hotels, the Plaza and Gunter, attended seminars, and toured the Alamo, Fort Sam Houston, and Brackenridge Park before returning to Whitewright.
Since six weeks ago progress has altered school life with Mr Morris announcing no excuses or admittance slips to class. The timetable has been reset moving all periods up one hour and placing the first period last, restoring the initial arrangement.
Mr. Montgomery's world history class has students bring daily summaries of their World War lessons. After completing the study, they will compile a complete summary of the conflict.
State Schools Supervisor G. O. Murdock and county superintendent Sewell McKinney visited High School and Grammar School on Friday. They reviewed student work and recommended affiliation in shorthand, bookkeeping, music and world history.
The Glee Club directed by Mr. Russ visited Denison on May 1 presenting The Lord's Prayer Sweet and Low Rain in the River Today There Is Ringing and De Gospel Train. The Melody Mixers Brother Gillett Carlton Alexander and Braz well Alexander sang several selections and were called back four times before the bell stopped them.
Miss Williams was away but LaVerne Kilgroe led the class in four family groups. Each group planned and prepared a meal with a limit of thirteen cents per person, practicing thrift before the teacher returned.
Ernest C. Butler, newly elected Whitewright school superintendent, visited the Grammar and High Schools Wednesday to meet faculty and students. He currently teaches in Lancaster and will move to Whitewright after the current term to begin teaching next fall.
The senior class program Tuesday morning featured master of ceremonies Brother Gillett. Readings, songs, and classes honors highlighted by class officers, notable personalities, and senior activities led by student leaders and advisers.
The homemaking I class studied picnic lunches desserts and packing methods. They learned to balance crisp juicy and sweet elements while planning future samples and demonstrations.
Students neatly pack their lunches and eat on campus. Last week the class baked gingerbread and tea cakes under the direction of Tommie D Booher while Miss Williams and her dress models visited in San Antonio.
Whitewright High School students place a milk bottle in the hall to gather nickels and dimes for needy children in England. The note expresses hope the bottle reaches its destination without interception.
Dr. B Wrenn Webb was the speaker in chapel Wednesday morning. Mr. Russ, with LaVerne Kilgree, led the student body in a few songs. Webb spoke on the subject Hash and his visit was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The Camp Fire Girls met Monday night at 6 45 for their regular business meeting with refreshments served. Present were Anna Ruth Johnson Betty Jane Harper Patty Everheart Billie Burke Vineyard Ann LaRoe and sponsors Mrs L B Morris and Mrs Wilson Kaiser. Next meeting at Helen Maddux’s home.
The junior business class studies sales forms and advertising including invoices statements of accounts bills for service and rebate slips as an introduction to business.
A compiled catalog lists numerous residents and their hobbies from model airplanes to perfume bottle collection. Notable entries include Jack Ward building crystal radio sets and Clarence Wootten collecting post cards.
Mr. Sears junior business class held a special program during class time featuring multiple student performances. Betty Jo Henderson Jimmie Ruth Burks and others presented songs readings jokes stories poems games and a quiz.
The Future Farmers gathered in the gym at 11 45 with president Lynal J Moore calling the meeting to order to discuss agenda items.
Lynal J. Moore was elected reporter and Otto Russell and Wilton McFarland named representatives. Mr Cruse chose Billy Kincaid Billy Ray Conner Sonny Gosnell and Wilton McFarland as Lone Star Farmers. Meeting adjourned at 12 o clock noon.
The Hi Y boys and their dates enjoyed a picnic on Friday May 2 at Bonham State Park. After arriving they ate supper and planned a boat ride with twenty five people present.
The English I class studied drama and presented The Trysting Place The Patchwork Quilt The King's English and Two Crooks and a Lady. They learned to diagram stages and arrange furniture. A test was given on Friday.
Whitewright High School boys spent Friday on the football field with first year players in the morning and second year and others in the afternoon. The sod project required effort and promises great results for next year’s team.
The English I class directed by Mrs. Roddy reviewed old Reflector editions from 1937 to 1940. Freshmen, in charge this week, will write articles drawing ideas from those student works.
A compiled list presents fourteen youths with full names nicknames ages birthdays favorite subjects pastimes ambitions and peers. Subjects include homemaking algebra English study hall general math and history with aims like nurse stenographer aviator pharmacist interior decorator musician and air pilot.
A poem notes a freshman's fear of tomorrow's test and the pressure of school life. It humorously compares students to Niagara Falls and ends with the line that the best students are the freshmen. The speaker prays for relief and adaptation.
The message notes a new superintendent visiting the school on Wednesday. It mentions the Glee Club touring Denison on Thursday, Miss Williams traveling to San Antonio with a delegation and dress contest winners, the English I class discontinuing the N. G. U. Club, and freshmen taking charge of the Reflector this week.
A charming freshman girl gains popularity among students and teachers. She loves ice cream, has brown hair and blue eyes, and enjoys skating and playing ball. As main catcher of the girls softball team she is often seen front and center during Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney showcases.
A letter identifies Etha Louise Brown as the subject, noting her height of five feet three inches and weight of 104 pounds. The message appears in a published note by M F S confirming the attribution.
A lively student column notes freshmen take charge of the Reflector week while study hall quirks and mail from faraway correspondents spark chatter. Juniors and seniors quiz one another on poetry and gatherings as teachers share roles.
Ardell Penny chats with Lucille Starr while Ann LaRoe and Helen Maddux sit with Russell Ray Summers. Fred Cook writes to Ruth Mears and Thelma Jo Wilson attends a barbecue with Burford Garland. Rumors swirl around Willa Jean Hunter and Bobby Jim Morgan and a popular nickname surfaces.
The fragment references Lucian and hints at M. L. H. or M. E. W. as possible initials. No full names or context are provided to confirm identities or events.
A string of lighthearted notes asks about who fancies whom at school. Various students such as Jeanne, Carol, LaVerne, Jimmie, Lynda, and others are named in playful rumors about crushes, assembly reactions, and picnic plans.
Coroner questions witness in the colored tragedy as she confirms a pistol firing at close range. The witness testifies that powder marks were present on the husband’s body, reinforcing the claim she shot him.
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