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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1956
Page
6
The Whitewright High School senior class Reflector lists staff and reports a pre school day for tomorrow May 1. Principal Mr Wilson Tarpley says the event helps future first graders acclimate to school routines with activities and lunch for children and parents. A birth certificate is requested for enrollment next September.
The young people of the First Baptist Church gathered in the church basement for a Sunday evening fellowship on May 6. Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Smith led the group as they sang songs and played games with attendees Nelda Ruth McCurdy Pauline Stephens Wilma Lou Stephens Lynda Parnell Edna Hood Ronnie McLauchlin Joane Page Sonny Mitchell Jimmy Brown and the Smiths.
The seventh grade held a class party at the American Legion Home on Friday evening May 4. Refreshments included candy and soft drinks for a list of students led by Garry Bandy Billy Tillett Tom Sears Cliff Emerson Don Pool Stephen Brown Johnny Sinor Thomas DeBerry Sandra Montgomery Linda Harrelson Barbara Lumpkins Paula Geers Bobbie Coggins Barbara Erwin Judy Ayres Linda Sanderson Pattie Bartley and Richard Cook.
Third and fourth grade students, with teachers, a nurse, and several parents, enjoyed a May 4 outing at Greenville Park. The group played on playground equipment and rode the electric train, with a noon lunch break.
Twenty two members of the junior class began a twelve year journey aboard the Steamship Education in September 1945 under Captain Mrs Nana Francis. Shared starters include Russell May Verna Buchanan Mark Ayres Betty Lumpkins Carol Bush Patricia Far ley Gracie Gates Laura Bess Rich and Don L Selman. Additional crew joined at Port Two Port Three Port Four Port Seven Port Eight Port Ten and Port Eleven, with names listed for each stop.
Third year homemaking students compiled notebooks on home furnishings and balance including architec ture styles, drapes, color schemes, and rooms for a man and a woman. It lists names of the girls and mentions questions from Mrs. Blanton.
B L T recounts a reunion day visiting Whitewright, recalling former classmates and their recent lives. He meets Nelda Ruth McCurdy in Europe with husband Jack Ayres, taxi driver Don Selman, and sees alumni as principals, coaches, farmers, and artists. He notes marriages, relocations and achievements, ending with reflections on the class's lasting impact.
The third year ag. boys are building swings for the grade school with project sponsor Mr. E. J. Morgan guiding students Mark Ayres Jackie Andrew Gene McKnight Dee Neal Don L. Selman Russell May Don Whipple Bill Polk and Lloyd Bryant. They did not work on the swings last Friday because
On Tuesday May 1 the second grade with teacher Mrs. Kilgree and several room mothers rode the 9 45 train from Whitewright to Denison. They toured cars with M K T Railroad officials Mr Waltz and Mr Walker, enjoyed the dining car kitchen and mail car, then picnicked at the station due to rain. In Sherman they toured Quaker Oats and Coca Cola facilities, receiving puffed rice boxes and Cokes, before returning home in the rain. The trip offered many first train experiences and the group extends thanks to the mothers and organizers. Included are the student and mother lists and note about Mrs Blanton’s absence.
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