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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1962
Page
6
The Reflector notes a village scene with the Motta hat shop, Ferros flower shop, and Vino wine shop as seen from the left. Wrought iron railing decor and a lifelike village setting are described, authored by D. C. and staff members Carolyn Mullins through Joyce Bennett.
Mrs Blanton awards Delinda Blackerby a trophy for outstanding home economics student. Criteria include top performance, improvement, cooperation, enthusiasm, creativity, helpfulness, and broad achievement in other subjects and activities. Congratulations to Delinda.
The Junior and Senior Banquet program featured eight sophomores led by Mrs. Janis Johnson on accompaniment. They sang Dream Boy That Amore Que Sara Organ Grinder Swing Three Coins in a Fountain Arrivederci Rome with Delinda Blackerby soloing and a playful act with an organ and monkey Jaco. The audience enjoyed the program greatly.
The event used a sidewalk cafe setup to simulate an Italian village with a grape arbor over the doorway a fountain and a flower cart along main street. Guests walked into a themed room that evoked romance and charm.
President Patricia Jarvis and a full slate were named for next year including Doris Tillett Gail Wilson Glynna McCasland Delinda Blackerby Kay Buchanan Jill Meador Patsy Neal Linda Crawford Dumpy Cureton Susan Blackerby Becky Vestal and Anna Franklin. The group closed with the F H A Prayer Song.
Snippets show students nightly habits teams and pairs at W H S with ties to Mr Crouch Crouch juniors and seniors. Entries mention dating rings letters and algebra class with classmates shifting plans and missteps as summer school looms and campus romances flicker.
The record lists top teacher qualities alongside student attributes. Miss Caldwell smiles, Mr Range builds, Mr Sivley contributes, and Mr Crouch offers personality. Others include Mr Vestal brains, Mrs Blanton patience, Mrs Harper business ability, Mrs Neathery humor, Mr Baker neatness, and Mr Montgomery athletic ability at ALF.
Jeanie Deeds, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Pettit, is chosen as student of the week at Western High School. The feature notes her interest in homemaking and her connections, with Diana Slaughter and Jackie Jester mentioned in school life context.
The freshman class selects a well known student as Student of the Week. She stands 5 feet 3 inches tall with red hair and brown eyes and will serve as Flagbearer next year. Her tastes include Italian Spanish and American foods, Margaret as favorite female singer James Darren as favorite actor and Sandra Dee as favorite actress.
Delinda and many others displayed formal gowns in pink, white, blue, red, and green with gloves, tiaras, beaded bags, and pearl necklaces. Designers featured net, organza, taffeta, and ruffles with accessories including gloves, high heels, and sparkling jewelry.
A row of caricatured nicknames names a playful list featuring Shirley Janway Johnny Aldridge Anna Franklin James Clark Charlotte Hopkins Jimmy Kent Cureton Brenda Geers Lynda Crawford Joyce Bennett presented in a local feature. The piece highlights character tags paired with each person in a lighthearted slide.
A compiled roster of personal aliases includes Stoogie Del Paine Gossy Lady Godiva Sparky T W Pojo Boo Moo Shoo Foo Foo Froggie Nubia Slitter Bucky L B Butch Gerby Bo L T Brubs Yancy Liz Sugar W P Buck Duck and Peaches.
In a humorous exchange students speculate on their mother’s dinner choice. Responses range from lentils being beans to jokes about spelling and food, reflecting the casual cafeteria banter of the group.
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