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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1937
Page
6
The WHS Reflector notes class members may order a plain gold ring with W. H. S. and 38 in raised letters. About 35 of roughly 45 members have placed orders, with a premium belt buckle or other item as alternatives. Rings will be issued at the start of the next term.
A college style note lauds freshmen despite slow year. It credits Glenda Mae Rutledge and Ernest Lee for Derby Show first place, mentions a Fish football injury, and notes several freshmen on honor rolls, while joking about future achievements.
The article criticizes Whitewright Public Schools for neglecting pupil health. It calls for vaccination against smallpox typhoid fever and diphtheria, biannual Schick tests, and periodic typhoid serum, arguing health safeguards must extend beyond entry to ongoing prevention.
Members of the junior class have completed the order for their next year's rings. By paying one dollar now, each will receive a gold football or basketball pin bracelet to mark the purchase.
A class of eleven freshmen who began in the first grade remain together in high school. The list names Iona Bush George Hansard Jack Wallace Imogene Head Evelyn Hill Dru nette Farley Glenda Mae Rutledge Frances Riddle Martha Jo Darwin Joe Magers and Dale Watson. Other classmates pursuing schooling elsewhere include Doyle Alexander Maurine Al verson Robert Alverson Robert Benson Dorothy Booker Pascal Connelly Baren Bradshaw Creed Key Louise Deaton Claire Doss Mildred Fleming Emma Joyce Hinton Marjorie Henderson Cathrine Blacker by Joe Hicks Ruby Pierson Madene Vineyard Paul Lane Ernest Lee Irene Mitchell James Norris Mary Ruth Holmes Willie B. Smith Sophia Nell Smith Joy Wilson Ella Vee Price Lloyd Roddy and Marilyn Smith. The note expresses hope that the eleven first graders continue through high school.
The final freshman English unit of the year was completed by both classes of the course Friday. Extemporaneous speaking and debating were features of the study.
The sophomores held a class meeting at 12 30 on Friday May 21 and decided to host a school picnic at the High School beginning at 7. Each member was to bring 10 cents.
The May 14 fire bell sounded to mark fire prevention week. The vocational agriculture I class in the agriculture building did not know about the drill until it had ended.
Mrs. Kennemer's class arranged notebooks for past terms on May 17. Divisions include Title Page Summaries Analysis of Chosen Professions Reports and Forms. The class completed four units this term.
For the last two weeks of school V. A. I boys have studied soil conservation under supervision by P. C. The brief instructional unit covered soil erosion, sustainable farming practices, and land stewardship in the classroom and field.
The junior class held a meeting on Wednesday May 19 electing Mrs B W Newman as class mother and forming a picnic committee led by Sarah Belle Gillett with Boyd Newman Norma Donigan Merriwell Vineyard to arrange food. The group planned sandwiches and cold drinks and many attended the Friday May 21 picnic enjoying swimming games and meals as lights were turned on by Mr Vestal and all departed tired but happy.
Seniors finalize events for commencement on Tuesday June 1 with principal speaker J Y Wheeler of Sherman. Baccalaureate sermon set for Sunday May 30 at the Methodist Church by Rev G B Bradshaw. Caps and gowns will be worn at both services.
Whitewright High School Tigers set a demanding next season with open dates on September 10 October 8 October 22 November 11 and matchups against Whitesboro Tioga Rockwall Rouse City Farmersville Plano Bonham and Van Alstyne. Tioga game status uncertain and many opens may be filled later.
Cathrine Blackerby visited her aunt at Blue Ridge Sunday. Maurine Alverson visited her grandparents near Savoy Sunday. Louise Denton was a Sherman visitor Saturday. George Hansard visited in Sherman Saturday. Pascal Connelly visited in Denton Friday evening. Jack Wallace visited in Oklahoma last weekend. Martha Jo Darwin was a Sherman visitor Saturday. Iona Bush visited in Sedalia Sunday.
Mr Burma's class shifts from written work to an oral exam on the Fundamentals of Public Speaking. The twenty minute talk replaces the traditional written test to emphasize speaking in public.
The sophomore class gathered at the high school Friday at seven after which they played games including Baseball three deep and black man. Refreshments were served before everyone attended a movie.
Freshman English debates last Friday covered whether the Hindenburg disaster was unavoidable. In period two, affirmatives Sophia Nell Smith and James Norris faced Ruby Pierson and Jack Wallace. period four featured Claire Doss and Mary Ruth Holmes against Ernest Lee and Mildred Fleming. The negatives won in both debates.
The senior class staged the comedy A Full House on Thursday evening May 20 in the High School auditorium. The cast included William Howard Harrison as George Howell Imogene Alexander Ottily Howell Jack Meador Ned Pembrooke Gladys Wright Daphne Charters Albert Lee Jackson Parks the butler Lorna Lee Thornton Susy Sponge Grady Stepp a thief Lorraine Rutledge Mrs Pembrooke Litha Sue Hollingsworth Mrs Flemings Walter Tom Holmes Mark Montgomery and O A Hefner policemen Vonda Lee Vineyard Daphne's aunt Betty Jo Morrow Vera Vernon.
A Monday morning business session set the exam timetable. May 24 outlines English and Math Thursday, History, Junior Business Training, and Economics Thursday afternoon. Friday lists Home Economics, Agriculture, Chemistry, General Science, and Business English morning, with Typing and Public Speaking in the afternoon. Mr Key cited Department of Education guidance on more formal exams than six week tests.
G. H. states that seniors should have a nine month term in school. He adds that no student should be exempt from the mid term and final examinations or six weeks tests.
Dale Watson not receiving letters becomes the focal point of a local note implying correspondence delays and possible postal confusion affecting other residents in the same block. Community members discuss mail timing and potential routes to resolve the issue through local officials.
A candid roster of freshman hobbies appears with each name followed by a short activity. Students include Jack Wallace playing with toys in English, Frances Riddle swimming, Drunette Farley driving fast, James Norris winking at girls, and Joy Wilson talking to W. H. H. Buren.
Home economics classes conclude units on interior decoration and cooking. Home Ec III finishes its decoration unit and prepares for exams while Home Ec II bids farewell to cooking. The year’s motto from E. J. H. notes girls who cook and sew often attract their beaux.
All the home economics I girls find dressmaking harder than expected and hope to finish by school end. Some are near completion while others still work on their projects under supervision.
On May 21 1937 seniors held Senior Day with two groups traveling from the site at 6 am delays to 8 am. One group reached Whiterock Lake then Lake Dallas where fishing swimming and wading continued through lunch and 3 30 pm supper before heading to McKinney for a show. The other group remained at White Rock Lake fished and ate lunch before visiting Dallas Zoo and a show then rejoined at the lake for supper and return.
A Friday May 21 chapel program celebrating Senior Day featured Hamilton Vestal and Mr. Jernigan leading songs and readings. Floyd Everheart spoke on the Wichita Falls insane asylum, with Ray Marie Brooks and Frances Golden singing. Neil Holmes gave a talk, others performed piano solos, and the ensemble closed with class songs judged by Mr. Short, who declared the freshman class the best.
A quirky listing names the funniest James Norris and Modene Vineyard among freshmen. It notes bashful Joe Hicks, love pairs Jack Wallace with Maurine Alverson and Evelyn Hill with Paul Lane, plus top intellect Lloyd Roddy and Imogene Head. Other titles include Baren Bradshaw as most popular, Ruby Pierson as inquisitive, George Hansard as inquisitive, Doyle Alexander the quietest boy, and Martha Jo Dargue as the quietest girl.
The excerpt lists students with playful titles such as the cleverest, prettiest, friendliest, and most expressive eyes. Individuals named include Claire Doss Mary Ruth Holmes Mil dred Fleming Pascal Connelly Marjorie Henderson Emma Joyce Hinton Ella Vee Price Catherine Blackerby Iona Bush Frances Riddle Glenda Rutledge Dale Watson Joy Wilson James Norris Louise Deaton Glenda Rutledge Ernest Lee Irene Mitchell Joe Magers Sophia Nell Smith Dorothy Booher and D F.
A light verse salutes the freshman class listing Claire Doss Baren Bradshaw Glenda Rutledge Lloyd Roddy Drunette Farley George Hansard Mary Ruth Holmes Robert Benson Mildred Fleming Irene Mitchell Joe Hicks Emma Joyce Hinton and others as the class’s bright stars talents and traits are celebrated.
The piece lists students with playful notes on attire, stature, talents, and quirks. It mentions routines like algebra class, third period candy, tap dance, and a suggested role for Rupert Smith in a school play titled The Trysting Place.
C K is dark. C D is friendly. M S likes G H. M H is jealous of M S. M A H can laugh. E J H has black hair. E H can dye hair. J K misses school often. J M is timid. S N S can play piano. I H likes to sew. C W is small. R P likes history. E L broke his leg. P L is very interested in E H D.
A girl from east of town is described as princess of the freshman class. She is five foot two, 104 pounds, with brown hair and fair skin, noted for popularity. A boy from southeast town is named prince of the class, five foot one, 101 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes, described as very intelligent.
A reader notes Coola loses its strong taste if prepared with half milk and half water then boiled. The method is said to be more nutritious and easier to digest.
Milk puddings gain a bright note from finely shredded orange peel. The citrus addition offers a pleasant change from nutmeg when stirred into rice pudding or baked custard.
A teaspoon of ammonia in a quart of water will remove all grease and dirt from combs and brushes after which they should be rinsed and dried in the sun.
To size a tight felt hat, hold it in the steam from a boiling kettle until the felt is thoroughly damp. Then stretch the hat to the correct size for a comfortable fit.
A home cook warns that adding too much water to pastry makes it tough. The tip emphasizes precise measurement and gradual mixing to achieve a tender dough.
Prepare as many hard cooked eggs as servings demand. Chill and peel. Slice from the large end to the center, remove yolks, mash with salt pepper mayonnaise and a touch of Worcestershire. Refill whites to form lily petals, place on curly endive, and serve with cheese straws.
To prevent it from drying out, wrap bread in butter muslin or in the glazed hygienic paper originally used for wrapping. The method aims to retain moisture and freshness by shielding the loaf from air exposure.
A sharp bon mot about marriage and finances circulates as a lighthearted quip. The speaker jokes that he once gave his wife an allowance, only for her to spend it before he could borrow it back. The line satirizes domestic dynamics with a playful sting.
A brief wit exchange shows a child asking when he will be old enough to act freely, and the elder replying that no one has lived that long yet. The exchange captures the humor and irony of age and permission.
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