Whitewright High School Reflects on End of Term and Trophy Earned
The Whitewright High School annual notes three weeks left in the term with final exams. Students celebrate a new trophy case funded by previous senior classes and school funds. Church group events include a banner contest, songs, and a talk by Rev. Kenneth Gibson followed by games and refreshments for about 155 attendees.
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Bethel
Kenneth Gibson
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Rochelle Alexander
Gibson
Wills Transfer Creative, Quirky School Items
A series of whimsical bequests from students and staff stream through the page. Kenneth Woodson leaves books to Donnie Lewis and Wilbert Humphries bequeaths a desk to Curless Aldridge.
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Kenneth Woodson
Donnie Lewis
Wilbert Humphries
Curless Aldridge
Bill Wetzel
James Williams
Eddie Whipple
Jerry Jones
Herbert Taylor
Thomas Ryan
Jerry Bennett
Scotty Phillips
Thurman Pool
Wayne Neal
Sonny Mitchell
Jimmy Clark
Joe Chat Beazley
David Blackerby
Youth Rally Zone 3 Meets at Bethel Church
The Youth Rally of zone 3 met at Bethel Baptist Church on April 29. President Betty Ann Williams called the meeting to order. Then.
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Zone 3
Bethel Baptist Church
Betty Ann Williams
Homemaking II class tests cake methods in eight portions
In a six week unit eight girls take turns demonstrating cake making. They compare conventional and quick mix methods and explore angel food variations to judge which yields best results. The class enjoys learning and eating the products, with cake divided into eight equal pieces.
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Reading Idylls of the King Then Julius Caesar Assigned
A sophomore class finishes two of the ten Idylls and summarizes the rest. The test on Idylls precedes Julius Caesar, which the reader hopes students will enjoy as much as the epic King Arthur tales.
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Arthur
Round Table
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Every Day Questions at WHS
A Washington High School notice lists common student inquiries such as borrowing notebooks and paper, copying in biology, asking about release times, and missing items like a pencil and a book. The source presents a student voice fragment with recurring themes of school life and petty issues.
Freshmen Hear Talk On Education At Assembly
Dooley of the First Presbyterian Church addressed students in the morning program stressing the value of education and noting a tendency toward ignorance of common things. He urged future farmers to base farming on scientific methods.
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Nevi .c. C. Dooley
First Presbyterian Church
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Whitewright FFA Elects 2025–26 Officers
The Whitewright FFA chapter held a May 2 meeting to elect officers for next year. Elected were President Bill McDowell Vice President Jimmy Clark Secretary Benny Simpson Reporter Noel Mc Kinney Treasurer James Williams Sentinel Bobby Durham Parliamentarian David Sanderson Historian Narvin Alexander. They will assume duties at the July meeting.
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Whitewright Ffa
Bill McDowell
Jimmy Clark
Benny Simpson
Noel McKinney
James Williams
Sentinel
Bobby Durham
David Sanderson
Narvin Alexander
D. W. Es
Senior class selects ushers for May 26 and 27 events
The senior class met Tuesday to choose ushers for the baccalaureate and commencement exercises on May 26 and 27. Ushers were chosen from the junior class, including Priscilla Blanton Jimmy Bassett Pokey Kelly Darrell Warrington Jean Scott Jack Hye-
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Priscilla Blanton
Jimmy Bassett
Pokey Kelly
Darrell Warrington
Jean Scott
Jack Hye
School Days Frayed By Stricter End Of Year Rules
A campus report notes teachers tightening discipline and piling extra work in the final weeks, stirring fussing griping and hidden humor as students like Joan Andrew Big Mouth Billy Hamilton Funny Jokes Rochelle Alexander Knowledge and others cope with new demands and social tensions.
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Joan Andrew
Billy Hamilton
Rochelle Alexander
David Sanderson
Carole Taylor
Bobby Durham
Trenton
Jimmy Wilkerson
Joe Chat Beazley
Bobby Phillips
Wayne Neal
Eddie and
Freddie
Jerry Bennett
Wilbert Bennett
Patricia Lewis
John Wetzel
Herbert Taylor
David
Local Personalities and Hobbies Highlighted in Brief Notes
A compact list profiles several individuals with stated interests and roles: George Key-Love with girls, Billy Lewis enjoys fishing, Lanell Neal shows knowledge in history, Carol McLean likes new cars, Freddie Wolfe is a hot rodder, Betty Fruen values quietness, Thurman Pool is described as a professor in all subjects. D. C., B. H.
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Carol Ann McLean
Louisa Lackey
Carole Taylor
June Gail Bond
George Key
Leonard Jarvis
Wilbert Bennett
Joan Andrew
Martha Anderson
Bobby Durham
Rochelle Alexander
Bobbie Cawthon
Jimmy Wilkinson
Trenton
Billy Lewis
Lanell Neal
Carol McLean
Freddie Wolfe
Betty Fruen
Thurman Pool
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Agriculture boys earn medals for outstanding event chapters
A South region 4H club highlights medals awarded to students for Chapter State Farmer Berry Anderson, Chapter Public Speaking Bill McDowell, Chapter Farmer Safety Bobby Dur ham, Chapter Farmer Electrification Bill Hamilton, Chapter Farmer Me chanic Joe Chat Beazley, Chapter Dairy Farmer Jimmy Wilkinson.
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Berry Anderson
Bill McDowell
Bobby Durham
Bill Hamilton
Joe Chat Beazley
Jimmy Wilkinson
Chapter Soil and Water Management Jimmy Clark
A brief notice on the chapter themed around soil and water management led by Jimmy Clark. It outlines focus areas and educational aims within the program.
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Soil and Water Management
Jimmy Clark
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Insects study for WHS second year boys
The WHS second year age boys begin a unit on the eight major insect orders. Each student will assemble a box with eight insects, one from each order, with a picture and description of the order and control methods. Mr. Morgan will assist in collecting specimens for a field trip when conditions permit.
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WHS
Mr. Morgan
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WHS Pep Squad Practice Sessions Continue After School
The WHS pep squad girls have been practicing every afternoon after school, preparing routines and performances for upcoming events. Coaches note steady improvement in precision and crowd appeal.
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WHS
Marching group tryouts at the high school
A report notes a marching group rehearsing from 3:00 to 4:00 in front of the high school. They march for 15 minutes, then break and try out for different positions, with encouragement for a successful season.
Scrub Games Favor North Field Play After Class
High school P FE class teams gather on the north field at 3 o clock weather permitting. They select positions by competition and enjoy lively scrimmages with good games and plenty of fun. Since 1936 instrument players have increased by 93 percent to 27 650 000.
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Denison Lodge suit seeks title to Denison land
Denison Lodge No 3 Knights of Pythias sues for title and possession of Lots 1 2 3 and 4 in Block 4 Cook's First Addition Denison Grayson County Texas. Citation requires appearance by 10 am Monday June 3 1997 before the 15th District Court in Sherman. Case No 64400 filed March 30 1957.
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J. F. Prickett
Ben Patterson
Minnie Patterson
State National Bank
Denison Town Company
Grayson County
Texas
Denison Twn Company
Howard
Spann & Baker
Maria Hopez
Denison
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15Th District Court
Sherman
Denison Lodge No. 3
Knights of Pythias
James Roland
Grayson
State of
Cook
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