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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
7
The Freshman Class reporters record a lively school event with staff including Marjorie Young Fred Murphy Mrs D M Roddy and Mrs N E Skaggs. Other named attendees Wallace Reeves Jones Ray Vestal and J T V describe a wonderful time.
The Whitewright High School class shines with Roby Wilson leading football, two girls Marcia Lane Blanks and Betty Jean Brice becoming majorettes, and student talents in acting, reading poems, and humor. The Red Cross drive fins second. overall, students strive for their best.
A parade of names appears with hopeful remarks for dates and dances. Betty Margaret Sears and Geraldine Raley are noted with social interests, while Marcia Lane Blanks and James Sloan seek partners. Other entries mention Blue Ridge, Houston letters, and various last initials.
A list of students with initials and traits follows in alphabetical order. Entries include Betty Jo Henderson and Marjorie Beth Young among many others, concluding with R L O. The piece reads like a playful yearbook caption collection.
The seniors left campus about six thirty on Wednesday and traveled to Bonham State Park. After supper they swam danced and rode in boats with teachers Mr Butler Mrs Steed Mrs Beazley and Mrs Joe John accompanying them.
The Whitewright Tigers reveal next year’s backfield and line include Montgomery Brown Simpson Ross Kaiser ends Conner Wootten Ashinhurst Sanders tack les Wilson Montgomery Gladden Taylor guards Pierson Ingram Johnson Miller Jones center Scoggins Norris Kent Winkle. Spring drills under Captain Montgomery and Coach Gentry provide strong workouts.
Whitewright High students gain fame for scaley nicknames assigned to their team fish. List includes Betty Margaret Sears known as Fluffy and many others such as Betty Lee Jones Pig and Thelma Monk Monkey. Full roster features dozens of names with playful monikers across a period list.
A whimsical listing of student ambitions and futures from a freshman class. Notable entries include Marjorie Young Stenographer and Jimmie Bartlett aiming for soap or perfume work, with several aiming for airline roles, teaching, farming, and public service.
The choral and speech classes thank all contributors for supporting their successful Victory program series. Their appreciation extends to everyone who helped sustain the creative and instructional efforts.
The message requests thanks from choral and speech classes for Whitewright residents and supporters. The baccalaureate music will be at 8 30 p m on May 23 at the Methodist Church. The note invites all to return next year for more Whitewright Victory programs and thanks the community for making these programs possible.
An instructional note circulated among students urges lax behavior and idle habits during the school day. It lists distractions such as dozing in English, window gazing, memorizing poetry lines, and ignoring duties, then shifts to chores like collecting tin cans and buying war bonds.
S. T. Montgomery a former football coach and math teacher entered service in April 1942 and serves as a chief specialist in the United States Naval Reserve. He is stationed at Cornell University in Ithaca New York. We of W. H. S. salute Mr Montgomery.
Willanell Badgett Petting cats. R L Owenby Collecting cob pipes. Johnnye Massey Riding a bicycle. Norma Smith Collecting paper dolls. Betty Sears Having dances. Bobby Witt Collecting souvenirs from different places. Jeraldine Raley Collecting pitchers. Betty Brice Collecting snapshots. Betty Jones Running around after school. Marcia Blanks Money. Maclean Roper Collecting comic books. Lena Riggs Collecting pictures. Ruby Riggs Collecting pictures. Mildred Hicks Collecting perfume bottles. Fred Murphy Hunting and fishing. Thelma Monk Collecting stamps. J N M
A brief appeal urges readers to write to soldiers and send homemade cookies or hometown clippings. It emphasizes that fighters appreciate knowing they are remembered and supported by loved ones back home.
Freshmen offer tongue in cheek portraits of faculty members noting Mr Butler’s blunt remarks about red marks and kissing threats Miss Williams’ strict dress deadline and possible homeward delays Mr Felker’s deep stance Mrs Kilgree’s harsh choral discipline Mrs Roddy’s stingy temper with bookroom serpents and the Beazley trait described
A student column describes Mrs Beazley ignoring freshmen notes while Mr Cruse annoys agricultural students with farming tips. Mr Gentry wins favor with the fish through quirky tales and Mrs Steed projects jovial energy, pleasing juniors and seniors as English four-year study is referenced.
A civic note lists orchids for smiles and thrift in war bonds and for sponsors like Mrs Roddy and the Reflector. It praises Victory program participants and service members while condemning nonparticipants and strikes.
A local chatter centers on who W D S and many others are sending signals to. Pairs like B M S with a Grammar School lad and B J H with B L W draw the most curiosity amid playful speculation and secretive hints.
Norma Smith age 14 born Oct 30 loves math taught by Mrs Roddy Fred Murphy age 15 born Apr 11 favors agriculture taught by Mr Cruse David Johnson age 14 born Sept 4 likes agriculture taught by Mr Cruse Edith Neal age 14 born Sept 7 enjoys math taught by Mrs Beazley.
Students review weekly Washington happenings covering expenditures taxes bills and public questions. They discuss the labor controversy and related governmental topics as part of a thorough civics study in class.
A class memorizes sections of the constitution to gain appreciation for government. G G P A notes the activity fosters civic understanding.
A veteran-voiced verse urges unity to keep America free from Axis threat. The poem calls the old boys to emulate resilience of a crippled leg survivor and vows ongoing prayer to God as the nation stares toward victory.
A study notes the causes, results and vast resources of World War I over four years. It also covers science and invention and the roles of heredity environment and training in life.
First year students study garden planning planting and insect control. Second year students learn about sleeping sickness in horses and its risk to humans, noting any animal may contract it. Presented by J. C. S.
The plane geometry class completed a chapter on proportional line segments and shows steady progress. Work is about half finished with further tasks expected in the remaining days.
The shorthand class shows splendid work on difficult material without a key. Spelling vocabulary and pronunciation are stressed and valued, with most students writing at about 80 words a minute.
The class reviews wartime alloy development and creates simple alloys such as solder and rose's metal. They examine elements added to alloy steel and their effects, and study dry cell and lead storage battery chemistry.
The program uses ten and fifteen minute speed tests to raise typing speed and accuracy. Students must type thirty words per fifteen minutes with only five errors. Ninety five percent of classes take the test. Two thirds reach forty words per minute. Margaret Hanna and Mary Frances Stephens have reached sixty words per minute.
Dent records his grade on an individual progress chart at the completion of each test. D. M.
The junior business class explored how cash includes bills coins and all types of money orders beyond specie and currency. They learned how bankers and cashiers checks postal and express money orders fit under cash and used a workbook to practice cash receipts and key terms.
A first year English class completed a booklet on The Vision of Sir Lamfel and prepared a collection of short stories. Students worked hard over the past week on the freshman edition of the Reflector under B L J.
The second year girls study contagious diseases and care strategies. They will learn to take temperatures and pulses, duties of a home nurse, and ways to make homes safer to prevent accidents.
The general science class studies transportation methods including electricity and electrons and learns car parts. The lesson focuses on various ways of travel and ends with the students enjoying the engaging topics.
The general math class under Mr Felker compares stocks bonds and life insurance policies at different ages to determine which policy offers best protection and investment. The students find the study engaging and informative.
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