High School Reflector Highlights Home Economics Show
The homemaking class under Mrs Blanton presented the annual Lil Abner themed style show at the High School auditorium with about sixty models. Choral Club performances accompanied the dresses including cotton, satin and rayon ensembles styled by students and sales team roles portrayed by classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanton
Sarah Kilgree
Lil Abner
Pat Gray
Daisy Mae
Marcia Lane Blanks
Margaret Hanna
Bessie Sanders
Geraldine Bush
Paula Jean Garner
Aurelia Penny
Virginia Pierson
Nancy England
Melva Allen
Betty Lou Ingram
Maxine Roberts
Joanne Grammer
Doris Hunter
Helen Gordas
Betty Jo Rich
Irene Kent
Dale Fields
Jo Russell
Ruth Maddux
Marjorie Young
Edith Neal
Betty Margaret Sears
Mr. Cruse
Corthia Mitchell
Graduation Wishes From The Editor To Seniors
The editor offers a heartfelt blessing to the senior class as graduation nears. The message encourages making the most of upcoming opportunities and facing sorrow with gladness, wishing success and lasting happiness.
Picnic for Darwin pasture in May with Mrs Beazley group
The junior business class and freshmen attended a picnic in Darwin's pasture on May 17. Mrs Beazley Mrs Roddy and Mrs McSpedden helped serve refreshments. After eating most left but those remaining played games until about 10 o'clock and all had a nice time including Tommie Sue.
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Darwin’s Pasture
Beazley
Roddy
McSpedden
Tommie Sue
G. T
Local students quoted correcting common grammar slips
Readable fragments show high schoolers and teachers from Mrs Roddy to Ms Blanton correcting errors in spoken lines. Students include Joanne Grammer Aurelia Penny and Pat Gray with comments on algebra English and daily speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne Grammer
Pat Gray
World History Class Reviews For Final Exams
The class completed two exams this week with Mr. Gentry expressing pride in the results. Students spent remaining time reviewing in preparation for final exams next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry
E. T
Awards Night Honors Football Players With Jackets
Last Friday a ceremony awarded football jackets to coach Dr. R. E. Lingenfelter, co captains Clifton Ross and G. C. Brown, and players with two or one years listed. Jackets are black and gold with sleeve stripes. sweaters pending for L. V. Conner and Billy Joe Norris.
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R. E. Lingenfelter
Clifton Ross
G. C. Brown
Clarence Wootten
Weldon Ingram
Kirk May
Roby Wilson
Don Newman
Merle Scoggins
Lindy Ashinhurst
Notable Local Figures Parade Personal Traits
Irene Kent and James Kent Johnson are highlighted for popularity and charm while Betty Key, Betty Darwin, Y B Kaiser, Bessie Sanders, Bettye Reeves, Alice Davis, Patsy Pannell, Joanne Grammer, Joan Huseman, and Fannie Freshman are noted for social behavior, looks, manners, and performances.
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Melva Allen
Geraldine Bush
Betty Darwin
Alice Davis
Jessie Franklin
Cassie Goodnight
Helen Gordas
Joan Huseman
Doris Hunter
Betty Ingram
Irene Kent
Betty Key
Lois McCollum
Hazel Neal
Christine Nicely
Louise Owens
Bettye Reeves
Sabina Reynolds
Bettye Rich
Maxine Roberts
Ella Sanders
Bessie Sanders
Gladys Taylor
Ross Alexander
Bobby Blanks
David Claborn
Bobby Clathorn
Houston Garner
Bobby Golden
Pat Gray
J A. Harper
Jack Hicks
J. O. Huseman
Buford Justice
Y. B. Kaiser
Jimmie McSpedden
Jack McSpedden
Billy Morris
Donald Neal
Loren Paul Ryan
Clarence Tipps
Eugene Thornhill
Billy Williams
Johnnie Vestal
James Kent Johnson
Lindy
Patsy Pannell
Alexander
Joanne Grammer
B. G
Fannie
Bettye Ann Darwin
David Brooks
Betty Lou Key
J. W. Hunt
J. A. Harper
Dainty
Jacck McSpedden
Johnnie Mac Vestal
Billy Wayne Morris
Billy Mac Williams
Patsy Parnell
Bettye Jo Rich
Betty Lou Ingram
Jimmie Lee Hayes
Clarence Ray Tipps
Bobby Dale Blanks
Bettye Lou Reeves
Mrs. Roddy
Bobby Claborn
Sibinia Reynolds
Billy Jack Blackerby
Buford Jack Justice
Wise
Young
Helen Gordus
J. G
Betty Lou Reeves
Johnny Vestal
Red Cross
Betty Rich
Jimmy McSpedden
L. O
Tooter
Husie
Lefty
Betty Ann Darwin
Betty Jo Rich—Red
Ingram
Betty Lou Key—Keyhole
Y. B. Kaiser—Beesie
K. K
Alice Davis—Pester
Patter
Chris
Boots
Eight Ball
Max
Jimmy Lee Hayes
Light Gas
Geraldine Bush—Shoat
Frankie
Blondie
Squeezy
James Kent Johnson—Sprout
Hawk Eye
L. M
Cash payments studied in junior business class
The junior business class has studied cash payments and the advantages of paying cash. They learned about substitutes and stressed the necessity of keeping records of cash sales.
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M. R
Math Class Tackles Transit Heights And Saving Lessons
A discussion of a math class grappling with using a transit to measure heights and applying indirect measurement, followed by a chapter on keeping accounts and saving money. The note attributes the message to P. A. P.
Students Praise Mr Felker For Patience In Science Class
The general science class enjoyed lab work and green work books while studying for the final exam. Students commend Mr Felker for his patience and effective teaching during the year.
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Mr. Felker
J. H
Adorable to Zestful: A List of Descriptive Names
A long sequence pairs adjectives with names in a playful roster of personality tags. The list spans a wide range of traits from adorable Bettye Ann Darwin to zealous J O Huseman, ending with Zestful Helen Gordus.
Sophomore State Park Picnic Enjoyed Despite Rain
The sophomore class hosted a picnic at the State Park with food and entertainment funded by the students. Dancing swimming boat rides and skating were enjoyed by all despite a threat of rain. Guests included Mr. Felker Mr. Cruse Mrs. Joe Johnson Mrs. Frank Smith and Mrs. Adolph Gray. They left Whitewright around 5 30 PM and returned about 11 30 PM tired and happy.
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State Park
Felker
Cruse
Joe Johnson
Frank Smith
Adolph Gray
Whitewright
J. G
Ambitions Of Freshmen Class Lists And Wordplay
A whimsical roster assigns future ambitions to a long list of students and staff names, mixing careers with playful nicknames and altered equivalents. The fragment includes bets on spouses, misfits, and imagined role swaps, ending with surname pairs and quirky translations.
Freshman Class Catch Names Bettye Ann Darwin and Joanne Grammer
A local note names two students from the freshman class. Bettye Ann Darwin is described as five feet tall with brown eyes and brown hair, popular with teachers and classmates, vice-president of the homemaking class and secretary of the freshman class. Joanne Grammer is four feet nine inches, about 82 pounds, brown eyes, blonde hair, math lover, ice cream fan, and secretary of the class.
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Betty Grable
Cary Grant
Bettye Ann Darwin
Miss
Paulette Goddard
Ronald Reagan
Joanne Grammer
J. H
Freshman 23 Psalm Parody Transforms English Class
A humorous school verse mocks a teacher Mrs Roddy by claiming endless writing and quizzes. The parody portrays students studying to midnight yet failing English with low grades and fear of exams. The tone imitates biblical diction for comic effect.
Starlet Spotlight Vanity Case Pageant Cast
The feature highlights several young women with noted charm including Patsy Parnell Doris June Hunter Betty Lou Reeves Betty Ann Darwin Louise Owens Irene Kent and Joanne Grammer. The piece emphasizes beauty and poise in a light local column style.
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Patsy Parnell
Doris June Hunter
Betty Lou Reeves
Betty Ann
Darwin
Louise Owens
Irene Kent
Joanne Grammer
Grammar of a Secretarial Ace Ends in Jam
A narrator recalls starting as a legal secretary with smooth shorthand and regal penmanship yet struggles to read her own notes. She boasts of speed and authority before realizing the handwriting is unreadable and a sense of embarrassment follows Maizie.
Wanted Items and Hearts in a Witty Schoolyard Note
A playful collection of missives shows names and wishes from Bettye Lost and Jimmie Lee Hayes to Joanne Grammer and Sprout Johnson. Entries ask for help carrying books and pencils, while others seek hearts, marriages, or razors. Several fortunes mingle with losses, captures, and notes from Pat Gray to Irene Kent.
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Bettye Darwin
Jimmie Lee Hayes
Joanne Grammer
Sprout Johnson
Mr. Caraway
Bettye Lou Reeves
Pat Gray
Alice Davis
L. A
Jack Hicks
Joe Vestal
Marjorie Young
Houston Garner
Joan Huseman
Irene Kent
J. F
Bachelor Man and the College Coed Delusions
A witty, dated quip from J. G. contrasts bachelorhood with love and loss. It humorously critiques how romance and co ed life shape college experience, implying that desire can derail education while valuing independence over marriage.
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J. G
Romance rumors swirl at campus gossip page
The clipping notes multiple pairs and sightings among students, asking who is dating whom and highlighting recent interactions. It mentions P A P and R C A, R M and Y B K, B A D and B L A, J G and B G, Pp G and M B Y, and others. The tone is light social rumor with brief, nonserious confirmations.
Local School Puns Stir Quiet Study Hall Debate
Students mention daily routines and friendly rivalries in a sequence of letters and initials. The note reflects classroom social dynamics in a junior business room and study hall.
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J. G
I. K
C. A
H. J
Homemaking Class Serves Dinner to Faculty Members
The boys' homemaking class served a dinner to faculty members including Mr. Felker Mr. Gentry Mrs. Beazley and Mrs. Kilgroe in a school event.
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Felker
Gentry
Beazley
Kilgroe
Dinner Menu Hosted by Mr Davis and Mrs Kilgree
Dinner featured tomato cocktail English peas potatoes meat loaf hot rolls fruit salad ice cream and cake with iced tea. Host N H Davis and hostess Mrs Kilgree supervised and Eugene Reeves served as waiter.
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N. H. Davis
Mrs. Kilgree
Eugene Reeves
Love Song Pairs in Personal Notes Exchange
A list of short pairings shows individuals sending song titles as messages to each other. Names include N H D B M S and L K to B M, with titles like It’s Always You My Devo tion and All Or Nothing at All. The compact notes resemble intimate exchanges or dedications.
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D. K
J. G
B. M
C. A
J. C
J. H
I. K
Feris
Freshmen Reach High Marks in Grammar Unit
Freshmen completed study of infinitives verbal nouns and participles. Many scored above standard on achievement test. Third period gained nine and a half points and fifth period gained eight points over last fall. Standard gain is two points. G. B.
When Food for Thought Comes With Diet Advice
A reflective remark on human ego and intellect contrasts modern dieting with an ancient turtle’s streamlined design and portable housing, noting how some claim open minds while it may be emptiness. The musing invites skepticism about self knowledge and progress.
What’s Cooking and Small Talk in School Circles
A jumble of casual chatter features Bessie Joe Clifton Ruth Janis David Cookie Conner Betty Bryant and Maurice Roy as topics drift from dating prayers and school return to playful quips about a flower pot and a plant upright.
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Clifton
Ruth
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Ryan
J. A
Harper
Geraldine
Eugene
Cassie
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Y. B
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Kaiser
Christine
Bobby Dale
Bobby
Pat
J. W
Hazel
Donald
Neal
Joe Cook
Etha
Don
Mr. Gentry
Bobby Jim
Joyce
Jimmy Lee
Lois
Lorene Beard
Kansas
Trenton
Maizie
Daffynitions
Curtis
R. M
Bonham
Pp. G
J. Ts
B. W
Betty
Bob
Janis
Cookie Conner
Betty Bryant
Maurice Roy
Jean
A. J. Levinson
Fred Feris
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