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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
7
The High School Reflector notes the vital importance of seniors as they plan for college or work. The assistant editor and staff urge seniors to pursue education if possible, or seek other paths, and wish them luck from underclassmen in a warm closing message.
The V. A. I class researches budding and grafting techniques and maintains project record books. They have patched budding and built budding knives while documenting their projects and learning how to write them up.
The Whitewright High School junior class hosted the senior banquet on May 11 1940 at the First Presbyterian Church. 103 attendees including juniors seniors faculty and guests enjoyed a multi course dinner and pageant with May pole decor programs crepe streamers and life size blue bird place cards.
A panel discussion at a Youth Conference titled After School What? explored post graduation options as students near graduation time. The editor notes ongoing debate and calls for thoughtful planning among seniors facing the next steps.
The junior business class, led by Mrs. Kennemer, collaborates on a single notebook about advertising. Six groups handle roles from reports to displays including jewelry window, radio ads, posters, classifieds, and house sale ads. Lucian Vestal types the notes with praise for accuracy.
Mr. George W. New teaches wood craft to High School and Grammar School boys. Projects include match box holders, smoking stands, what-nots, and checker boards. The gym, led by Mr. New, is open Tuesday and Thursday nights for volley ball, basketball, ping pong, and occasional string band. He aimed to form a teachers and ministers volleyball team but failed to unite them. He is building a doll house to be shown at Fielders Park in Sherman on May 21.
May 6 article notes seniors smile at graduation approaching as ship themed Class of 40 announcements spread. Folders carry a ship image, inside holds class motto officers and roll, readers likely already seen them.
The last unit for the year in American History covers constructing graphs and maps showing election outcomes in various years. This counts toward the final exam along with a current event section on weekly newspapers radio broadcasts political propaganda and nominations for federal offices such as the presidency.
The junior class publicly thanks the ladies of the Presbyterian Church for the banquet food the sophomore girls who served as waitresses Mrs Haile for the corsages and boutonnieres and all juniors and teachers who helped make the banquet a success.
On May 9 the junior English class elected editors for the junior edition. Velma Holland was chosen editor from the fifth period class and Loretta Alexander was chosen assistant editor from the sixth period class. Doretha Darwin was not selected.
The English III class studied drama with four productions directed by Bonnie Reynolds Malachia Wright J B Smith and J H Gosnell The plays included The Romancers Its a Date Riders to the Sea and The House Still Stands.
The geometry class under Mr Key has finished the Loci chapter and begun Proportion and Proportional Line Segments. Most students find they have forgotten their algebra.
Mr. Paul Vestal, a former White Wright High School student, surprised attendees Saturday night by offering to photograph the banquet. He snapped about six pictures from various angles to include everyone and the decorations.
Under Miss Williams supervision the Homemaking II class studies care of small children and makes small dresses. The girls report that sewing children’s garments is challenging though they have sewn dresses for themselves.
Whitewright Tigers beat Van Alstyne Panthers 6 to 4 at Van Alstyne on Friday May 10. Hughes and Burchfield sparked early Whitewright scoring, Panthers tied in third, and Whitewright added three more in the fifth. Christian led Van Alstyne with three doubles while Phillips and Kemp pitched for their teams.
In the economics unit titled Economic Conditions in Regard to Machines students debate whether machinery causes job loss. The course uses current events and a set of graphs showing the manufacturer’s value over the last 18 years to illustrate trends.
The Whitewright Sun reports that all seniors are thrilled as graduation invitations arrive on Monday.
The banquet drew many notable attendees including Oleta Norris escorted by Wilton McFarland Earleen Benson and Billy Ray Conner Marie Badgett and Albert Thornton Doretha Darwin and Brother Gillett Malachia Wright and David Taylor Genette Hicks and George Hansard Genelle Hicks and Robert Benson Beulah Mae Scott and Rudolph Russell Mattie Zerue Ashinhurst and Doyle Alexander Loretta Alexander and Sonny Gosnell. The event appeared well attended and enjoyed by all.
The homemaking III girls have finished their economical and original projects. Each girl presented her project to the class on Wednesday. The next project will focus on making the most out of time and money.
A general science class moves from planetary topics to human body health. Students explore how the body can be improved and conduct related experiments under guidance.
The Whitewright football squad started training on April 16 to teach fundamentals to new players and warm up the team spirit for the upcoming season. The Tigers anticipate a strong squad and look forward to progress and cohesion.
Otto Russell C B Burchfield Joe Key J C Hastings Frank Wilson Arlie Durham Edward Kent James Talley Cecil Owen and Carlton Alexander are listed as sophomores with juniors J B Smith Joe Hicks W J Bilmer Junior Key James Birt Phillips Lewis Vestal Rudolph Phillips and Albert Thornton. Mascots are Jim Hicks Glen Hicks Dick Thornton and Billy Jack Harper. Coach Montgomery notes two top players Brazwell Alexander and James Norris were disqualified by the new eight semester rule 4J E N.
Dr Webb pastor of the Presbyterian Church conducted the assembly on May 8. His talk focused on the home and its meaning with illustrations showing its value to people. He closed with a hopeful wish that everyone would pass.
A student named Billy Jack Harper dropped a test tube in the chemistry lab. The acid splashed onto his face, and he fled to get water.
The Student Council expresses gratitude to the teachers and students of W. H. S. for cooperation during the term. Special thanks go to Miss Williams for meeting at every council gathering and helping with school problems.
The junior class held a meeting to choose whether to order class rings this term or wait until next term. They will place the order if Mr. Key does not object. B. M. R.
The Work or Rust Club met on May 10 with president Lloyd Cato presiding. Programs included book reports by C. B. Burchfield and Winnell Stapleton, readings by Mildred Kent and Edith Layman, a pantomime by James Stateville and Lloyd Mitchell, questions by May Belle Price, and a game led by Glen Hicks.
English II students staged five plays with directors Mary Alice Harrison Velma Holland James Norris Twyman White and J W Chaney The Medicine Show won best play with Jackie Lee Thompson as best actor and Doretha Darwin as best actress
The Travis Homemaking Club will install its 1941 officers Friday at 9 am during a white clothed assembly. The color scheme blue and white mirrors Future Homemakers of Texas. Old officers will install the new officers led by Lucille Starr president Martha Jo Conner first vice president and Grace Harris second vice president.
Juana Ruth Andrew as recording secretary Grace Connelly as corresponding secretary Mary Frances Clabhorn as treasurer Virginia Hill critic Annie Laurie Ashley parliamentarian Helen Childress historian Sarah Simmons song leader Marjorie Burchfield reporter. Outgoing officers include Mary Dale King president Jonnie B. Robbins 1st vice president Loretta Alexander 2nd vice president Dorotha Darwin secretary Marie Badgett treasurer Barbara Jean Gordon critic Mary Alice Harrison song leader Velma Holland parliamentarian Irene Mitchell historian Claire Doss reporter. Public invited to closing ceremony with homemaking department expecting a large crowd.
The No Name Club elected a new program chairman who appointed all boys to the program committee. The group planned a program mainly by the girls. absentees were fined, and the club cleared 50 cents to use for class refreshments in the last week of school.
Members of the V. A. III class held a panel on farm implements on a well managed farm led by Otto Russell with five other boys answering questions. This week panels cover ten ant farming as a means of financing farm business and farm insurance as part of farm management study.
The Hi Y Club met May 6 with Brother Gillett presiding Emerson Sears offered the opening prayer The group voted to exclude freshmen next year New officers include J B Smith president Otto Russell vice president Emerson Sears secretary Jarvis Maddux treasurer Ralph Hall parliamentarian and W J Bilnmer as watchdog The session ended with games and the creed recited.
Homemaking students begin a unit on personal grooming and will trial hair washing manicures facials and hair setting on classmates to determine which styles best enhance appearance.
A note indicates a unit ends with a grooming contest to choose which girl has the best grooming.
After the banquet Saturday night Modene Vineyard a senior entertained with a dance at the home of Mrs H T Atterberry Punch and cookies were served to Evelyn Hill and Ray Richardson Barbara Jean Gordon and Howard Wallace Mary Dale King and Philip Barnherat Joy Wilson and Bobbie Connelly of Trenton Drunette Farley and J B Smith C B Bryant Bob Sears Davis Parrish Elaine Connelly Max Holmes Elea nor Wilson Tommy Hughes and Mr and Mrs Junior Riley of Trenton brother in law and sister of the hostess M B.
The Future Farmers of America plan a fifteen minute radio program in Dallas on May 18 with Uncle Tom assisting. Several chapters will compete and not all programs will be broadcast. The program includes string band numbers talks by the chapter and songs by the quartet as the final examination for participants.
A May birthday roll call lists local youths with ages and dates including J. J. Sloan 14 May 2 and Mary Edna Cox 17 May 3. Others named are Othel Stapleton 17 May 6, Davis Parrish 15 May 7, Opal Bennett 16 May 10, C. B. Burchfield 16 May 24, Grace Connelly 15 May 13, Marjorie Burchfield 18 May 21, Brother Gillett 16 May 12, Ralph Hall 18 May 19, Eula Mae Lambden 17 May 30, May Belle Price 14 May 16, Rudolph Russell 18 May 22, Bonnie Reynolds 15 May 22, Thomas Sanderson 16 May 19, and Malachia Wright age undisclosed.
On the W. H. S. campus the old gray mare is out. The school has bought a power mower. P. A. was seen running across the campus after the mower last week. Mr. Short may need to discard his old harness and mower to keep up with the new one.
The ancient Hebrews treated the name Jehova as sacred and avoided pronouncing it, reflecting deep religious reverence and ritual practice.
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