Reflector highlights students and activities in 1960s era
The Reflector lists students and interests such as Barbara Nell and Clydean Selman with swimming pep squad and social life, and John Chesser with football Mary Lou car and good times. It also notes Barbara Nell and others, plus a language class piece on misplaced modifiers with humorous examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Nell
Clydean Selman
Aubrey Lee
John Chesser
Mary Lou
Foy Bow — van
Maurice Cate
Robert Hull
Morris Bowen
Jerry Brown
Lillie Carpenter
Glenda Lumpkins
Jewel
Babe Beazley
C. S
J. N
A Day With the Teachers at WHS With Coach Montgomery
A writer profiles WHS staff including principal and football coach Sam Montgomery known as Coach and The Big Bad Wolf. English teacher Mrs Roddy Miss Darwin VHS pep squad leader and Mr Vestal are noted for patience and classroom heat. The piece highlights teachers facing daily grind beyond student life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophs
Sam Montgomery
WHS
Vestal
Land dispute case cites Denison Improvement Co in Grayson County
Citation in No. 59649 commands M. D. Holland versus Denison Improvement Company and multiple heirs to appear by 10 AM on Monday June 23 1952 in the 15th District Court Sherman Texas. Action seeks title and possession of West 32 feet of Lot 6 and East 36 feet of Lot 7 Block 4 Oak View Addition Denison, based on eleven years of possession with costs and further relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Jackson
Ella Baker
Arthur J. Baker
Virgie McCrary
John McCollough
T. F. Tracy
Iola Tracy
W. S. Mitchell
Ollie Mitchell
J. R. Click
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
M. D. Holland
Denison Improvement Company, Et al
Oak View
Denison
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Whitewright Sun
Football workouts bring new players to hopeful season
The letter notes odd drills with David Reeves nicknamed Chicken and lists newcomers J. B. Mullins Pete Burchfield Delbert Musser Lewis Clem Jack Hayes James Bennett Thomas Birdwell Jimmy Lee Thornhill James Dickson Connie Andrew. The writer predicts a decent team aiming for State in class A with hometown support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
L. P
Oc. C
Ideal Sophs Names List as Perfect Pair Pairings
The note lists idealized female and male students with assigned traits such as clothes hair disposition eyes smile neatness brain complexion voice posture eyelashes athletic ability and more. It pairs each trait to a named student and ends with a closing tag M. E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Beazley
Betty
Lulie Carpenter
Martha Burchfield
Mary Pennell
Beedy Sanders
Glenda Lumpkins
Deethyia Williams
Betty Harris
Joyce Mullins
Dortha Hughes
Foy Jean Bow
Sue Wilson
Clydean Selman
Delores Whipple
Jimmy Nossaman
Bobby Clark
Morris Bowen
Kenneth Hyecock
J. B. Mullins
Garland Smith
Jerry Ray Brown
Paul Prock
Robert Hull
Edward McDowell
Noon at WHS brings chaotic noon hour crowding
WHS students gather at 12 15 after fourth period as eighth grade through senior classes flood the halls. After lunch they regroup on campus under trees while a car drama on two wheels throws gravel. At 1 00 pm the bell ends lunch and students return to class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WHS
C. S
Sophomore Class Plans for Summer Adventures
Read about the 12 young people and their varied summer plans. Mary Pennell seeks fun and activity while Kenneth Jones joins the group. Lillie Carpenter aims to be a housewife for Billy Ingram and Edward McDowell plans a two month tour of New England and the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pennell
Kenneth Jones
Lillie Carpenter
Billy Ingram
Edward McDowell
New England
Lyndal Pierson
Food Mart
Kenneth Hyepock
Betty Harris
Georgia
Van
Martha Burchfield
Arkansas
Clyde An Selman
Dortha Hughes
Jerry Thornhill
Dallas
Betty Short
Waco
Delores Whipple
Local Louisiana Jobs and Prospects Mentioned
A Louisiana cafe notes local workers including Deethyia Williams headed to work to earn money. Sue Wilson has a job waiting in Sherman. Lou Harvey plans farming and swimming. Paul Prock hopes to work on a farm and visit his uncle in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Deethyia Williams
Sue Wilson
Sherman
Lou Harvey
Paul Prock
Kansas
V. F. A. News: Members Busy With Projects and Livestock
The V. A. N boys built a chicken house for Mr Barker and a trailer for the Whitewright F. F. A. Chapter, dehorned several calves for locals, and four members Jerry Ray Brown Paul Prock Pat Lyndal Russell Norman Harper traveled to College Station Bryan to judge live stock. Several members showed livestock at the Red River Valley Livestock Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. A. News
Mr. Barker
Whitewright F. F. A
Whitewright
College Station
Bryan
Jerry Ray Brown
Paul Prock
Pat Lyndal Russell
Norman Harper
Red River Valley
G. S
J. B
J. M
M. B
J. S
Yearbook Sweethearts and Top Teens Named
The sophomore class elected favorites for the year. Winners include Most Handsome Garland Smith and Most Beautiful Lillie Carpenter. Other awards name Most Popular Girl Foy Jean Bow and Most Popular Boy Edward Mc Dowell, with several category winners across academics athletics and looks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Smith
Lillie Carpenter
Foy Jean Bow
Edward McDowell
Jimmy Nossaman
Glenda Lumpkins
Kenneth Hyecock
Mary Pennell
Jerry Ray Brown
Beedy Sanders
Morris Bowen
Betty Harris
John Chesser
Clydean Selman
Importance of Manners in School Relationships
The text notes that manners in school reveal character and influence friendship. It suggests that how you behave affects the number of friends you can make and keep during the school years.
Manners for a Friendly School Year
Guidance on classroom conduct urges respect for classmates and teachers. It emphasizes avoiding mockery, humility in learning, cleanliness, and caring for school property to become a courteous student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C, S
The Importance of a Smile
A short essay urges people to smile and greet others to improve mood and outlook. It notes a friendly hello can lift a stranger's spirits, encourage sociability, and earn respect in town, encouraging daily kindness from J. N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N
Remembering Major Andre and the West Point surrender
Edgar A. Guest reflects on speaking from the dead and urges the living to care for the living. The piece notes Major Andre, the British officer spy who negotiated with Benedict Arnold, was hanged at Tappan New York on October 2 1780.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Andre
Benedict Arnold
West Point
Tappan
N. Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beverly
Mr. Cummings
State of Texas
Denison Improvement Company
A. Badelon
V. Quinon
J. T. Reed
A. R. Reed
W. M. Oldham
A. L. Westbrook
Anna E. Oldham
K. C. Westbrook
W. D. Gerard
Fannie C. Quarterman
Florence V. Gerard
F. George Niemeyer
Pauline D. Niemeyer
Leslie H. McCollister
Asphalt Shingle Roof Company
Lester H. McCalister
Lester H. McCallister
A. H. Culver
Ella M. Owens
A. D. Jackson
R. S. McCrary
Mary Madden
O. K. Feed
James H. Gosnell
Edgar A. Guest
R. P. Childress
Lone Star Gas
Servel
Lone Star
Pranaaby I
Blanton Home & Auto Supply
Whitewright, Texas
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