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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
2
The Reflector notes journaling and school life details with humor as the Class of 1947 completes its course. It jokes about penmanship being fairly legible, reading indifferent, sewing puckered, and cooking burnt unless a board member is present. It declares the class promoted to a place where lessons are prohibited by law.
In this last edition of the 1946 1947 W H S Reflector the editors express gratitude to those who helped make the year a success. They hope future students learn from our mistakes and enjoy high school life as much as the class did. They bid farewell to seniors and thank faculty classmates and friends.
Senior students imagine a wave of clever gadgets including a covert typewriter eraser a lip friendly mint gum odorless powder and a nose cling powder. They joke about intelligent capsules and a do it all dictionary aimed at American usage as they urge peers to pursue fame and fortune.
An informal school note humorously rates students and teachers on traits such as brains looks and humor. It records tardiness and absences with playful jabs. Miss Neathery’s presence makes classes lively and jokes land well.
On May 28 the senior class hopes to depart for Turner Falls Oklahoma with parental chaperones if available. The trip is unsponsored by teachers or the school. Class members listed include Melva Allen Lovera Bass Geraldine Bush Elda Cambron Betty Darwin Alice Davis Jessie Franklin Joanne Grammer Irene Kent Doris Hunter Joan Huseman Betty Ingram Gladys Leard Hazel Neal Patsy Parnell Bettye Reeves Betty Rich Maxine Roberts Dorothy Wallace Ross Alexander Billy Blackerby Pat Gray J A Harper Orvil Howell Dan Kent William Leard Jim McSpedden Jack MacSpedden Billy Morris Donald Neal Loren Ryan Mack Williams Johnny Vestal Y B Kaiser Eugene Thornhill.
The high and mighty seniors were honored by a party at Doris Hunter's home on Thursday night May 15. Guests included Jessie Franklin, Joan Huseman, Dorothy Wallace, Betty Anne Darwin, Elda Fay Cameron, Betty Jo Rich, Lou Rae Holcomb, Joanne Grammer, Irene Kent, Patsy Parnell and Doris Hunter, with other attendees listed. Afterward Betty Anne Darwin, Lou Rae Holcomb, Irene Kent, Patsy Parnell and Joanne Grammer spent the night with the hostess.
The 1946-47 school year ends with seniors nearing graduation as W. H. S. reflects on a strong athletic season. Despite setbacks, Sam Montgomery's football team finished well and looks to the peak next year with three returning players Jack McSpedden Dan Kent among them.
The article reflects on WHS sports and senior year exits. It notes many players graduating from boys and girls teams, potential returns of ten lettermen and 46 co-captains, and plans for future rosters. It also foresees famous career arcs for several classmates and ends with a farewell from I. E. goin.
A nostalgic mock prophecy recalls Ross Alexander and Betty Jo Rich, Patsy Parnell, and a cast of Whitewright High figures. It weaves wedding hints, college reformers, and a football game, finishing with a nun at a convent, all in a humorous, revelatory tone.
The seniors of Whitewright High School Gray County Texas draft a will thanking their superintendent B R Caraway and faculty for guardianship. They request funeral services conducted by friends and staff with dignity and pomp befitting their status as graduates.
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