Freshman Edition Report on Whitewright TX Trip and Student Panels
The W H S Freshman Edition details a trip to Austin including a visit to the Texas campus and governor’s mansion with comments from Miss Williams and Billie. It covers a misstep sightseeing episode, a Judy Pig dinner, late night dancing in Harriss Gym, a Student Government panel discussion led by Brazwell Alexander, a constitution committee led by Bradwell Alexander, and the NTYC officer nominations with Dickson Boyd and Brazwell Alexander noted. The event concluded with a tea, a Social and Recreational panel, and a student dance at the recreation park, ending with a Whitewright return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Governor's Mansion
Univrsity of Texas
Billie
Miss Williams
Modene
Mary Alice
Martha Jo
Mozelle
Ennis
C. B. Bryant
W. H. S. Representative
Dickson Boyd
Brazwell Alexander
Department of T. C. High
Wilma Alexander
Sara Atterberry
J. D. Perry
Denton High
Floyd Graham
Whitewright
Bryant King
Percy Darwin
Mae Hall
School Council Sets Activity Period and Repairs Plan
The School Council met Monday and appointed a committee to fix the gym bell and tennis court. An activity period from 1 to 2 PM was approved and to be announced to the student body. Council members include Lucille Starr Otto Russell Mary Dale King Murray White Brazwell Alexander Drunette Farley Floyd Everheart and J B Smith.
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Lucille Starr
Otto Russell
Mary Dale King
Murray White
Brazwell Alexander
Drunette Farley
Floyd Everheart
J. B. Smith
B. B
Assembly Plan Changes School Day and Activity Period
Assembly was held May 1 with School Council president C B Bryant III outlining a plan for a daily activity period from 12:30 to 2. The regular schedule shifted to start at 8:30 with four before noon periods. A girls softball team debuted: Starr Childress England Burke Vineyard Harrison Norris Pierce Robbins Ford.
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C. B. Bryant III
Cunningham
Sherman
Lucille Starr
Helen Childress
Juanita England
Billie Burke Vineyard
Mary Alice Harrison
Oleta Norris
Nina Marie Pierce
Jonnie B. Robbins
Bertha Ford
G. C
Are We Going to Play High School Volley Balls Seen
High School pupils spotted Mr Key with two new volley balls, totaling three. Bats and balls new to the scene were also noted at the county meet, per J F W.
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Key
J. F. Ww
Billie Hatfield Interviews Miss Williams about Galveston trip
Miss Williams describes a Galveston visit after returning from the city, recounting shopping and sightseeing, a late boat ride with a stop near oil tankers, and a 1919 anchored concrete boat. She notes flowers across the city and details the Dallas Corsicana Huntsville route taken to and from Galveston.
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Galveston
Miss Williams
Billie Hatfield
Billie
Whitewright
Modene
United States
Dallas
Corsicana
Huntsville
HOME EC GIRLS CARRY ON DURING TEACHER'S ABSENCE
Miss Williams left home ec classes II in charge of two home ec III girls who planned to start making children's clothing. The girls balanced work with a midday picnic on Wednesday, then continued industrious efforts until the teacher's return.
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Miss Williams
Jack
Students Attend North Texas Youth Conference
A group of 23 students from Whitewright High School traveled to Denton for the North Texas Youth Conference. They gathered at NTSTC library, joined a panel discussion on Youth's Stand Toward War, and concluded most attendees would not enter war unless invaded.
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Denton
North Texas Youth Conference
Charles Harrison
Whitewright High School
Peggy Timkin
T. C. High
Margie Stafford
Noon Activity Period Revised Schedule At School
On Monday May 1 the School Council outlined a noon activity plan to replace the former routine. Classes begin at 830 instead of 9 with four morning periods shortened by ten minutes each creating a two hour noon block for lunch and activities. A Wednesday assembly and sign up system ensure students get desired games.
Thank you note from Mary Frances Claborn
Mary Frances Claborn sends thanks to friends and classmates for letters and kindness from English class and a home economics fruit and candy shower. She hopes to contribute more in the future and looks forward to seeing everyone soon.
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Council
Mary Frances Claborn
Hi Y Club Plans Picnic Wednesday May 10
Hi Y Club met Monday night with President Floyd Everheart presiding. R A Scott led the opening prayer. Members voted to hold a picnic and debated inviting girls or Sherman Hi Y. finally decided to invite the girls. The date was set for Wednesday May 10 and the meeting closed with the creed led by the president.
Juniors Have Picnic Near Town After School Event
On Thursday night 13 juniors met northeast of town for a picnic. They left the high school campus around 6 15 for the gala occasion, played games, then feasted on weiners marshmallows pickles and other picnic foods. After more games they adjourned, leaving May 4 1939 as a pleasant memory.
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H. B
Co B WT Introduces Sassafras Assembly Called Thursday
Assembly was called on Thursday May 4 with C B Bryant III taking up the matter and introducing Sassafras. The notes show brief motions and seating updates as part of the session.
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C. B. Bryant III
School Council president hosts guest entertainers on air
The School Council president introduced guests Sassafras and his dog Lucky for a 15 minute morning program on WFAA at 8 a m. Sassafras sang two songs and accompanied on guitar. He played Twelfth Street Rag on piano. A Friday morning show was announced with five cents admission.
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Sassafras
Lucky
WFAA
G. C
Sassafras Delights Whitewright Students With Skits and Songs
Radio comedian Sassafras entertained Whitewright High School students Friday at 8 30 am with funny skits songs and piano numbers. He performed a number learned from Jack Johnson and showcased his white dog Lucky who did clever tricks including pretending to be dead after a mock shooting.
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Sassafras
Whitewright High School
Jack Johnson
Lucky
L.C
Kitty Cat Named Mascot For All Around Club
Mr Short received a blue gray maltese kitten as a successor to his deceased cat. The fifth period English I class celebrates the new mascot named Kitty Cat and hopes the pet brings cheer.
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Mr. Short
Helen Childress
Fish Go Fishing at White Rock River
A whimsical tale describes The Fish going fishing on a wide river named White Rock. They catch big fish and four sharks using steamboats and derricks, fry the catch in skillets, and eat it in minutes before swimming again. A boy battles a shark and a minnow swallows a whale in a playful ending.
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White Rock
Gossip in town sparks weekend pairs and rumors
Questions swirl about who M I A and J W favor, the identity of a girl E K chased Saturday, and who disappointed W A Sunday. Couples like F C with T D, L S with a Trenton girl, and B A with two Pilot Grove lads draw curiosity. Who is the handsome man M T was seen with midweek remains a mystery.
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J. W
E. K
G. H
E. M
Genette
W. A
B. P
F. C
T. D
L. S
Trenton
B. A
Pilot Grove
D. N
May Udell
M. T
Whitewright
J. B
Jackie
Social science class explores preventable accidents
A social science unit on safety featured a class discussion of current events on Friday. Students examined various accidents and the ways they could be prevented, highlighting practical safety lessons.
Volley Ball Nets Set Up At School Front Grounds
School grounds transform this week with a freshly mowed lawn and two volleyball nets. When students fill the courts it resembles a school of fish in motion.
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High School
Fish president swims fast in school council tale
Seniors are surprised as fish named C. B. Bryant III is elected School Council president. He outlines three planks: working fountains on the first floor, a bell in the gym signaling pounds up, and a 1 to 2 o clock recreation period after lunch with varied activities. Mr Cunningham is noted for the bell wiring task.
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Co. B. Bryant III
Cunningham
C. B
R. M
What the Well Dressed Mermaid Should Wear
A fragment notes fashions for young glamorous maids of the sea. The first item is a powder blue dress described as part of a seaside wardrobe feature.
Summer Dresses and Styles from New York Designers
A parade of fashion notes details waistline shirt-waist sets with pockets and gores skirts, belts, and jackets. It highlights a printed silk dress with beige wool jacket, black accessories, and a panama look, plus other spring costumes with gores, puff sleeves, and peasant bodices.
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New York
J. E
Miss Williams Visits Home Ec Girls In Community Tours
For two weeks the home ec class has made furniture to improve their rooms. Miss Williams visits communities where the girls live. Last week she visited Haleen Benson, Jennie Irl Hicks, Ruth Marie Chesser, and Libbie Blakey.
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Miss Williams
Haleen Benson
Jennie Irl Hicks
Ruth Marie Chesser
Libbie Blakey
General Science Class Moves to Third Floor
Under Mr. Key the general science class has moved to the third floor to access more equipment. They study electricity and its home uses while rearranging and cleaning the room.
Fishy Fish Hooker and Popular Boy In Brook Tale
A curious note describes a tall hooker known for hooking lads in a fish pond scenario. It mentions a popular brown-haired boy in English class, detailing their heights and weights in a playful, informal tone.
Tigers Beat the Blacks in Narrow 2-1 Victory
The Whitewright Tigers defeated the home team 2-1 on Thursday as Snow, a strong right-handed batter, started the scoring with the first run for the negroes. The game featured a tight pitching duel and late-inning defense.
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Whitewright Tigers
Snow
Baseball comeback lifts team to win in dramatic rally
Snow scored on a double into center after two passed balls behind the catcher. C B Burchfield walked to reach base, then Clifton Burchfield slugged a third ball homer into deep center, tying and winning the game as Coach Montgomery held the negroes scoreless the rest of the game.
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Snow
C. B. Burchfield
Clifton Burchfield
C. B
Montgomery
E. M
From Here and There Ride Companions Noted
A group from Denton returned with O. (Soda) R. enjoying a pleasant ride. J. B. R. B. G. E. was seen with W. A. J. B. S. accompanied J. E. Saturday night. C. (Hack) H. was seen with N. P. Friday night. Better watch your step Hack.
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Denton
W. A
J. E
Hack
N. P
Judging the Fish
A playful verse praising a tiny fish as more polite than various school grades. The speaker contrasts sophomores juniors and seniors, noting their flaws and predicting that mighty sophs will be celebrated at the close of school. The tone is light and whimsical.
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Mighty Sophs
How Do They Get These Jobs
A prim young woman enters United Airlines on Forty second Street buys a Chicago ticket and presses for a farewell kiss from Passenger Agent Ernest Albrecht. He steps from behind the counter and kisses her as other passengers wait. She departs.
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New York
United Air Lines
Forty-second Street
Chicago
Ernest Albrecht
Airlines
Albrecht
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