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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
2
In High School Reflector Junior Edition readers learn about fashion from Mary and Joann Scott as pink chambray and green pieces are shown. May 16 to 20 is declared Backward Week with events and a climactic wiener roast at Bonham State Park on Friday May 20.
On Friday night May 13 the F F A boys went fishing and cooked their own meals. Several chaperones slept little while others may have caught few fish. They returned to Whitewright Saturday morning with a list of attendees and a note that those missing will complain to the editor.
The class reports progress on a new garments project. Dorothy Birdwell Corinne Hardcastle and Billie Jean Milam completed white blouses with shirtwaist styles for Dorothy and Corinne and a cool summer blouse for Billie Jean.
On May 14 at 12 noon the Pep Squad marched in the Monty Stratton Parade with the Bonham Band and Greenville Flaming Flashes. June Allyson attended and was made an honorary member of the Flaming Flashes, receiving red roses as news reels filmed the event. Stratton, former Chicago White Sox pitcher, was mentioned in connection with the day.
After losing his leg in a hunting accident, Mr. Caraway Miss Darwin and Ross Alexander helped the girls fund a valued trip to Greenville M T.
Last Tuesday morning WHS seniors and Miss Percy Darwin traveled by bus to Sherman for an all day Austin College get acquainted program. They had TB X rays at Roach Motor first. Ralph Hester organized campus events. The day included tours, chapel, lunch, a film, and songs by AC Capella.
Whitewright girls beat Bells 15 to 8 at Bryant Field on May 10. Whitewright lineup includes catcher Betty Blackerby pitcher Louise Selman and Billie Jean Milam at first base. Bells lineup lists White, Douglas, Phillips and others. Whitewright to finish season next week against Savoy with one substitute Kent for Betty McKinney.
The juniors of 48 49 express thanks to the freshmen sophomores seniors and faculty for support and spirit. This brief note acknowledges the school community and closes with appreciation.
The editors express thanks to their janitor Mr Smith for helpful assistance received and hope to stay cooperative in the future. They commend the service and mutual support shared between staff and maintenance.
A compiled roster of junior nicknames includes Prilla Hinton-Fenders Louise Selman-Pete Joe Pannell-Joley Blonde Don Cook-V Pooch Joann Scott-Stinky Norman Watkins-Cotton Jane Meador-Socko Billye Dillon-Giggles Mary Thornhill-Blondie Gene Stubblefield-Stub Billie Jean Milam-Bill Bill King-Little Eddie David Badgett-Small Fry Dwayne Hayes-Knothole Kid Wilford House-Rough Rider William Hughes-Baby Kelly Pierson-Drugstore Cowboy Bobby Rotjohn-Lefty Don Stephens-Pretty Boy Jack Stephens-Final Jackie Bowen-Burrhead Bowen Boy Dorothy Birdwell-Birdie Peggy Clark-Pig Corinne Hardcastle-Corny Eutolia Judd-Tody Billie Mullins-Snookle Janice Neal-Dynamite Martha Wallace-Kinky Betty Blackerby-Shorty J M
Whitewright High School won the District 2 B championship 12 to 5 over Van Alstyne on Friday. Don Reynolds pitched six-hit ball with eleven strikeouts and six walks for Whitewright, while Ralph Judd and R C Thrasher led the offense with multi hit games. Van Alstyne’s Ray Chandler and Miller homered triples but seven plus errors hampered them. The winner advances to face District 21 B.
The junior class has accomplished more this year than in the past two years. Twenty nine students worked together as a unit under the leadership of Miss Evelyn Burns. Several from the class went out.
The article highlights Grayson County students across sports and clubs. Girls basketball features Betty Blackerby Joann Scott Dorothy Birdwell and Tody Judd on the main team with others on second string. Boys show less interest but include Jackie Bowen Bill King Dwayne Hayes Don Stephens and Don Cooke. Football, pep squad, and various drills follow, with Mary Thornhill drum major and Joan Scott yell leader. Juniors run carnival stands and win essay prizes for Democracy Works.
A newspaper sports column notes that sports attract widespread interest beyond players, calling it a major and growing national business, with emphasis on the season’s trends and ongoing coverage.
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