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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1960

Page

6

Outstanding WHS Student Wins Football Scholarship

The WHS senior born December 3 1941 in Clifton Texas is a football letterman and tri captain who earned a Texas Tech scholarship and will play in the North South High School all star game this summer. He also played basketball baseball and track and expects graduation May 30.

Clifton Texas Whitewright WHS Texas Tech First Methodist Church the Growl Crouch Dan Hennig Clint Hennig Charles Copeland Dan Dee Anna June Gail Ruth Doris Sue Jean Jimmy Judge Don James Donnie Louise Sarah Steve Christene Linda Barbara W Carol Sue Helen M Johnny Scotty Douglas Martha Bobbie Kaye Helen C Curless Thomas Donna Kaye Leonard Louisa Tigers Van Trenton Memories Incorporated

Students Complete School South Walkway Project

Starting last week Mr. Barker and the agriculture boys laid a new sidewalk from the high school to the street. With help from sidewalk superintendents the project finished Friday. Students and faculty are proud as the walk will aid wet weather access.

Freshman skating party at Sherman on May 8

The freshman class attended a skating party at Sherman on Monday May 8 at 6 o clock. Attendees included Jerry Jones Joe Kaiser Jerry Copeland James Sparks Cliff Emerson Sammy Montgomery Gene Sparks Larry Wilson James Taylor Phil Reece Bill Gant Morris Warrington Dumpy Cureton Richard Cook Cathaleen Crawford Patricia Jarvis Buster Belew Glenda Hicks Rose Anne Bunch Doris Tillett Pattie Badgett Kay Buchanan Delinda Blackerby Larry James Jackie Jester Jackie Meador Mike Holloway Mike Booker and Jimmy Burchfield. Sponsors were Mrs Belew Mrs Badgett Mr Range and Mrs Montgomery.

Sherman Jerry Jones Joe Kaiser Jerry Copeland James Sparks Cliff Emerson Sammy Montgomery Gene Sparks Larry Wilson James Taylor Phil Reece Bill Gant Morris Warrington Dumpy Cureton Richard Cook Cathaleen Crawford Patricia Jarvis Buster Belew Glenda Hicks Rose Anne Bunch Doris Tillett Pattye Badgett Kay Buchanan Delinda Blackerby Larry James

Eighth Grade Party at Bonham State Park

The eighth grade held a party on Thursday May 12 at Bonham State Park from 4:00 to 7:30 p m. Attendees included Dumpy Cureton Patricia Jarvis Kathaleen Crawford Carolyn Mullins Shirley Janway Johnny Aldridge Jim Bilmner Mike Burchfield James Clark Charley McLean Betty Skipworth Joevelyn Taylor Frances Woods Charlotte Hopkins Anna Franklin Evelyn Harvey Sue Pool Donna Shaw Joyce Bennett Dan Turner Gary Spencer Harold Page Roy Hess Roy Fryen Billy Joe Gideon. Sponsors were Mrs Emerson Mrs C C McLean Mrs W L Crawford Mrs Ray Hopkins and Mrs Dub Bilmner. The eighth graders thank the sponsors for making this party possible.

Bonham State Park Dumpy Cureton Patricia Jarvis Kathaleen Crawford Carolyn Mullins Shirley Janway Johnny Aldridge Jim Bilmner Mike Burchfield James Clark Charley McLean Betty Skipworth Joevelyn Taylor Frances Woods Charlotte Hopkins Anna Franklin Evelyn Harvey Sue Pool Donna Shaw Joyce Bennett Dan Turner Gary Spencer Harold Page Roy Hess Roy Fryen Billy Joe Gideon Emerson C. C. McLean W. L. Crawford Ray Hopkins Dub Bilmner

Sophomores Attend Dance at Bonham State Park

Sophomores held a dancing and swimming party at Bonham State Park on Thursday May 12 at 3 o clock. Attendees included Elizabeth Stephens Selena Key Patricia Clark Judy Durham Carolyn Wetzel Patsy Mitchell Sheila Morgan Aubrey McKinney Mike Dixon Charles Grant James Sparks Joe Kaiser Jerry Jones James England Gary Morris Charlotte Spencer Helen Pharr Mary Spencer and Amy Jo Alexander. Sponsors were Coach Crouch Mr Vestal and J B Dixon.

Bination Rose Anne Bunch Pat Coggins Bonnie Ely Judy Gosnell Judy Miller Doris Tillett Peggy Kirby Amy Alexander Patsy Mitchell Patricia Clark Selena Key Bonnie Melton Opal Page Helen Pharr Mary Ann Spencer Charlotte Spencer Elizabeth Stephens Carolyn Wetzel Anna Morris Judy Simpson Lucille Shaw Jacquard Taffeta Pattye Bartley Pattye Barbara Clark Paula Geers Sandra Montgomery Linda Neal Linda Sanderson Sue Range Ann Morris Bonham State Park Judy Durham Sheila Morgan Aubrey McKinney Mike Dixon Charles Grant James Sparks Joe Kaiser Jerry Jones James England Gary Morris Mary Spencer Amy Jo Alexander Coach Crouch Mr. Vestal J. B. Dixon

Saluting Our Junior Class Teachers for Year of Support

The junior class salutes Mrs Jenkins for her English III and typing courses and Mr Lander for guidance as football coach and history teacher. They praise his year two impact on football and student activities, noting kindness and leadership.

Jenkins Lander

Models Entertain For PTA Meeting

On Wednesday night May 11 the last PTA meeting of the year was held in WHS library. Homemaking students presented a style show with commentator Mrs Blanton introducing each model and describing costumes. Glenda Hicks wore a white sheath with a black white jacket. Kay Buchanan styled a skirt with an orange pixie jacket and sash. Pattye Badgett wore a black sheath. Delinda Blackerby appeared in green slacks and blouse.

PTA WHS Blanton Glenda Hicks Kay Buchanan Pattye Badgett Delinda Blackerby

Tom Thumb Wedding Honors Local Couple at Friday Gym Ceremony

A Friday 7:30 wedding in the gymnasium united Stan White and the bride in a community ceremony. Ushers included Brad Bodine and Carlos Bodine with many local officials and teachers in attendance. Soloists Carla Edwards Phyllis Earnheart accompanied by Jeaniene Vestal as pianist.

Tom Thumb Brad Carlos Bodine Mayor Summers Gary Wortham Gina Judd Montgomery E. J. Durham Jane Creamer Geers Barry Kaiser Carolyn Tillett Bill Johnson Becky Brown Allen Harper Dotty Whitt Butch Neal Penny Dixon Carla Edwards Phyllis Earnheart Jeaniene Vestal Joe Clint Hennig Ted Williams Stan White Steve Robinson Susy Bow Donna Crouch Regina

Sunday Social Roundup Sparks Schoolyard Gossip

A cycle of casual questions and rumors about local students and teachers from Sunday afternoon to Saturday night. Names pair off with places like the lake and drive in while noting parties, gifts, pranks, and small incidents. The chatter hints at open social scenes and teen dynamics at Tom Bean area locales.

Jean B Douglas M Curless A Helen P Mickey-Do Charles James W Linda B Carl Carol Sue Lucy Louise Tinker Helen Johnny Martha Stephen Paula Washingtons Dodie McCraw’s Lucille Peveto’s Linda L. D Judy Milt Chitaway Barbara E Ann Jeannette Barbara Donald Carolyn Gary M Rose Anne Glenda Tom Bean Rock Pit Jimmy Bennett Judge Barbara L Bud Newman the Lake Don Pattye Badgett Sandra Patty Sue

Sedan won by big feet sale

Benny L. Tice of Roanoke bought a 1951 sedan in Salem for 36 cents after saying he used his feet to win. He wore No. 15 shoes and found 74 cents under the front seat at home.

Salem Benny L. Tice Roanoke Tice

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Reflector Aaad Tillett 2 Judy Ayres Tom Sears THE Patty Bartley Barry Taylor David Rogers Donald Slaughter Johnny Sinor David Smith Billy Tillett Laura Beth Beazley Dodie Mullican Daisy Mae Brenda Bing Johnny Woodson Little Red Riding Hood Karen Smith Bo Peep Glenna Sue McCollum Mrs. Jenkins Shirley Hughes Stephen Brown Don Ray Pool Thomas DeBerry Barbara Lumpkins Bonnie Harvey Stretch Bob Donna June Bobby Lewis Bobbie Kay Eddie Dean Brenda Patsy Gary Elizabeth Billy Jack Amy Selena Joe Rita Larry Laura L Judy M Mary M Bill Bonnie E Jimmy B Butch Patricia Buster Shirley Jackie Dumpy Rosey Johnny A Evangeline Judy G David Kay McKinney George Schumacher Iva Davidson United States
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