Seniors Remembered and Lessons in Speech
The 1947-48 Reflector notes from the High School include editor credits and staff, with Dorothy Dooley and D A addressing seniors, urging memories and support from juniors. It reflects on speech’s role in civilization, mentions civic ideas, and recalls football and basketball time, praising the 1947-48 senior class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Neathery
Goober Judd
Charles Caldwell
Goober
Charles
Don Reynolds
Don
Pete
Tigers
Y. B
D. A
Thy Speech Betrayeth Thee
In the final week of the term the speech department runs through bibliographies of outside readings for filing. Each Friday the class presents oral reports, and last Friday Dorothy Dooley delivered an informative talk titled Thy Speech Betrayeth Thee. Dorothy argued that speech is the unique human trait separating us from animals and warned civilization would regress without it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Jesus of Nazareth
Peter
D. D
Dorothy Dooley
Graduation Threads Through English IV
A senior class faces the nearing end of high school with many paths ahead. Some will attend college or find local work while others plan marriages or move to cities like Dallas to start careers. The piece ponders the future of English IV after the seniors depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Whitewright High announces departure of long-time teacher
Mr Gentry, a science history and biology teacher and six year Whitewright High principal, leaves at term end to teach science at Ector High School starting September 1 1948. He has coached girls basketball volleyball and softball and helped the junior class wish him luck.
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Gentry
Whitewright High School
Ector High School
Whitewright
Plano
J. N
C. B
Juniors excel in sports and clubs across activities
The junior class lists football players including Dean Alexander Sonny Smith R C Thrasher Don Reynolds George Neal Victor Burchfield and Ralph Judd as all stars. They lead in basketball and baseball with multiple lettermen and hold boxing trophies in F F A events. Junior F H A officers and pep squad members are named along with girl’s basketball and upcoming graduation note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Dooley
Dean Alexander
Ralph Judd
R. C. Thrasher
Anna Neathery
Wanda Lewis
Cora Head
Clifton Bass
Billy Neal
Pinkey Raley
Nora Hughes
Lela Simpson
Victor Burchfield
Don Reynolds
Coy Vandagriff
Orville Russell
Jerry Neal
Sonny Smith
D. W. McKinney
George Neal
Ralph (Goober) Judd
Don Cook
Douglas Neal
Asaph Judd
Doyle Neal
Clifton
Don
Billy
Sentinel
Seniors Benefit Drive Acknowledges Town Help From Juniors
On Tuesday a fundraiser was held to raise money for flowers for the senior commencement and baccalaureate. All passing juniors participated, and organizers express gratitude to townspeople who provided jobs and aid.
Builders in Agriculture Class Complete Team Projects
Third year agriculture students work in pairs to finish projects before year end. Groups include Orville Russell with Jack Stephens on a feeder, Jerry Neal with Eugene Bagwell on a lawn chair, and others making hog feeders book shelves portable feeders and rope machines supervised by Mr. Berryhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Russell
Jack Stephens
Jerry Neal
Eugene Bagwell
Billy Neal
David Badgett
Sonny Smith
D. W. McKinney
Clifton Bass
Don Stephens
Kelly Pierson
William King
Gene Stubblefield
Joe Pannell
Don Cook
Dwayne Hayes
Bobby Rotjohn
Wilford House
Dean Neal
Johnny Vestal
William Hughes
Norman Watkins
Frank Martin
Berryhill
Hobo Day Observed by Junior Class
The junior class observed Hobo Day activities with a campus parade and themed costumes. Students participated in a lighthearted celebration marking a traditional school event.
Whitewright High honors three with basketball jackets
On May 12 Whitewright High School awards three boys Don Cook Clifton Bass and Douglas Neal basketball jackets. They thanked Coach Montgomery. Other team members had lettered in earlier sports and received different awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright High School
Don Cook
Clifton Bass
Douglas Neal
Montgomery
Don Reynolds
Victor Burchfield
R. C. Thrasher
Ralph Judd
George Neal
Dean Alexander
Curtains Rehung After Cleaning in Auditorium
Last Thursday morning the stage curtains began to be rehung after cleaning and dyeing. Coach Montgomery leads the volunteer boys who will assist in returning the curtains to place on the auditorium stage.
Whitewright Tigers End Season With Two-Game Week
The Whitewright Tigers wrap up their season with a two game week. They opened Tuesday hosting the Tom Bean Tomcats, a 3-1 win earlier in the season, and plan to host the Leonard Tigers Friday after noon. They previously lost to Leonard 8-7 two weeks ago and have a 3-3 record after six games with wins over Tom Bean Trenton and Farmersville.
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Whitewright Tigers
Tom Bean Tomcats
Tigers
Tomecats
Leonard Tigers
Leonard
Tom Bean
Trenton
Farmersville
Capable squad fields a strong baseball lineup
The core team includes George Neal as catcher, Don Reynolds on the mound, Bill King at first, J. O. Huseman or Kelly Pierson at second, Terry Miller or D. W. McKinney at third, R. C. Thrasher at shortstop, Dwayne Hayes or Eugene Bagwell in left, Victor Burchfield in center, and Ralph Judd in right field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Neal
Don Reynolds
Bill King
J. O. Huseman
Kelly Pierson
Terry Miller
D. W. McKinney
R. C. Thrasher
Dwayne Hayes
Eugene Bagwell
Victor Burchfield
Ralph Judd
Annuals Distributed Free Due to Advertising Support
The annuals, costing $8.80 to $9.00 each, were given free this week because strong advertising by local and out-of-town merchants covered all publication costs. Jackie Nossaman led as editor with Zoe Vestal as assistant editor and Betty Mears as business manager. Miss Lillian Neathery was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Nossaman
Zoe Vestal
Betty Mears
Lillian Neathery
Seniors Receive Caps and Gowns With Diplomas
The seniors have received their caps and gowns along with their invitations and diplomas. Diplomas are in white covers with red trim and a clear plastic outer cover. The 1947-48 Bell yearbook arrived earlier in the week, featuring white padded covers with a plastic outer layer.
Pep Squad Seeks New Equipment for Whitewright Tigers
The Pep Squad on Whitewright campus is preparing for the upcoming football season. Citizens are urged to support by contributing toward new equipment as the squad continues practice and spirit building.
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Tigers
Whitewright
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Mary Lou Pannell
W. W. Haynie
Whitewright Variety Store
J. L. Ball
N. Travis
Sherman
MR. Gentry
M. A. Love Company
W. Lamar
Junior
Weingarten, Senison
Orenduff
Bill
Orenduffef
North Travis St
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