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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
8
The W H S Reflector lists editor Guy Yowell with assistants Opal Cates and Babe Nell Penn and reporters Maggie Horton Dorothy Hamilton Velma Bennett James Lindsey and Oleta Chambers.
The closing number of the Reflector for 1928 29 honors the senior class as they leave the high school. Seniors contributed all material and thanks are given to publisher Mr. Wagoner of The Sun and to Miss Ray for aiding in copying and corrections.
The Whitewright High School senior class of 1929 held baccalaureate exercises at the Methodist Church on Sunday morning May 18. Twenty four graduates in gray caps and gowns attended the service with Mrs. G F Bryant leading the processional. The program included coronation invocation scripture sermon doxology and choir performances by the church choir and Rev W H Ackley delivering the sermon.
Reverend W. H. Ackley preached at the Baptist Church urging young people to act for wiser living as the world faces possible revolution or revival. He cited armament, labor disputes, crime, and peace efforts, insisting one youth may be called to lead humanity in a crucial hour.
Masqueraders dramatic club of the high school held a farewell banquet Friday at Chesley Rutledge’s cafe to honor outgoing seniors. Miss Forester Miss Ray sponsors attended along with Miss Tapscott and Mr. Cernosek as guests. A large crowd despite bad weather enjoyed a prepared menu and fish initiation stunts as the club adjourned to meet again next year.
The organization, formed only months ago, notes its work has been remarkably successful. It has operated in a business-like manner under capable sponsors. Participants gained valuable experience and believe the effort was worthwhile.
The annual Senior Day program occurred Friday afternoon May 17 at 3 in the high school auditorium. Senior class purchased reference books with play proceeds and presented them to the school. Babe Nell Penn, senior class president, made the presentation. J. P. Williams, junior class president, accepted. The program included Class Song History Poem Prophecy Will and reporters.
The article highlights Coach H. B. Crosby as a standout figure on campus noted for his winning personality. It also praises Mrs. G. F. Bryant piano teacher, Miss Tommie Chenoweth music teacher, and janitor P. A. Short for keeping the campus in good shape. Babe Nell Penn leads as senior class president with high class activity and second in honors. Mary Lee Andrews is valedictorian and, with Louise Sloan, led the pep squad. Additional notable students include Mardell Pumphrey, Virginia Benson, Florence Wilson, Dorothy Hamilton, and Velma Bennett.
A school profile praises leaders and teachers including F. W. Smith the efficient lead er. principal B. W. Crain for discipline. Miss Margaret Forester senior sponsor. Miss Gladys Ray English. Miss Dorothy Tapscott history. Miss Sue Stephens mathematics. Miss Margaret Lauderdale home economics. Stanley F. Cernosek science especially chemistry. noting their efficiency, character and varied strengths.
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