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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1945
Page
7
The Reflector piece reviews senior class milestones at Whitewright High School from past to present with nostalgic vignettes. It names students across grades, recalls grade transitions, and celebrates upcoming graduation on May 27, 1942 while noting past activities like carnivals and F F A Sweethearts.
The piece reflects on school days as memorable years for students from the classes of 44 to 46 and expresses gratitude. It thanks seniors for kindness to juniors and extends appreciation to Mrs Blanton for her support as a sponsor.
A senior message from B N W thanks Mr Caraway for help Mr Smith for keeping buildings in good condition and all faculty for understanding. The note admits imperfections and expresses gratitude to everyone who helped through the junior year.
The list awards boys and girls with peers honors such as best looking tallest shortest neatest most amorous best read best sport most willing and other traits. Names include Terry Miller Jack Moss Joy Morris Bobby Witt David Johnson Billy Evans Joe Vestal Roby Wilson Betty Sears Frances Bennett Paula Burden Marjorie Young Norma Smith Willanell Badgett Jimmy Burks Mary Judd Mar a Blanks and Betty Jones.
A list of student entries praises juniors with adjectives describing diligence charm and character. Names include Norma Smith Joe Vestal Jimmie Burks Billy Evans Betty Sears Dan Kent Maurice Neathery Willanell Badgett Betty Jones Marjorie Young Roby Wilson Marcia Blanks Frances Bennett Jack Moss and David Johnson.
A women and men’s roster of nicknames includes Doris McKinney-Taffy Patsy Holland-Pat Bobby Neal Witt-Bob Fred Murphy-Frederick Joe Vestal-Josephus Terry Miller-Goat Dan Kent-Curley Marjorie Young-Margie Norma Smith-Tiny Thelma Monk-Jo Jo Willanell Badgett-Nell Frances Bennett- Pee Wee Paula Garner-Screaky Marcia Blanks-Chick Jimmy Burks-Nig Roby Lee Wilson-Tonto Mr. Barker-Doc Mrs. Blanton-Cutie W. B.
A scanned page lists many young people with labeled traits including hair eyes complexion lips and other attributes. Names appear alongside several categories such as personality poise and good grades.
Frances Bennett shares a long letter from Nell Badgett recounting world travels and reunions with W H S alumni. Nell lists Jimmie Burks Frampton, Dan Kent, Roby Wilson, Marjorie Young Walsh, Doris McKinney Davis, Billy Ward Evans, Bob Witt, Paula Burden, and Doris Hunter among the dockside meetings and career notes.
A narrator recalls many acquaintances and marriages across continents from Berlin to Paris and London. Names include Dell Neathery, Senator Neathery, Maurice, Betty Kaiser, Norma Smith, Jack Moss, Joe Vestal, and others. The piece weaves personal fates, careers, and a housewife’s reflection on postwar life.
Frances Bennett completes high school. Willanell Badgett plans to marry. Doris McKinney to spend the summer in Oklahoma. Marcia Blanks to change her name. Betty Jones to marry Bill Ka.
A handwritten style toast lists graduates and their future plans from friendship to college. The piece closes with a heartfelt sendoff by the juniors, wishing success and happiness as the class departs toward the world.
A verses of springtime in Texas extol flowers bloom birds and peace under a bright moon and lone star. The caller notes God watches over his children and invites readers to visit Texas the fairest place.
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