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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1957
Page
6
Senior class of 1957 imagined future lives of local classmates around Whitewright Texas. The piece follows LaVerle Thurman and a Reflector staff through a satirical tour to 1977, naming former students in careers and stories from banking to space, with a wrap of hometown pride.
Principal B R Vestal of Whitewright High School received a letter from Frank A. Chism manager Bandera Texas praising the Whitewright seniors for their conduct on the senior trip to Flying L Ranch. The report commends their superior upbringing reflecting well on parents and school.
The senior class expresses gratitude to friends who made school days enjoyable and to teachers for guidance in preparation for the future, and to parents for giving them the chance to attend school.
Mr B R Vestal awarded honors to students for perfect attendance and punctuality this school year including Doris Burchfield Jimmy Clark Rochelle Alexander Jerry Bennett Billy Hamilton Lanelle Neal Darlene DeBerry and LaVerle Thurman Parents also received awards for enabling daily attendance.
The article lists students with an average of 90 including Martha Anderson Doris Burchfield Jimmy Clark Carol Turner Donald Walker Ruth Williams Rochelle Alexander Betty Fryen Lanelle Neal Thurman Pool Carol Taylor Priscilla Blanton Darlene DeBerry Clara Jean Kelly Bill McDowell Noel McKinney Patricia Farley Nelda McCurdy Betty Pitman Laura Rich LaVerle Thurman and Betty Williams. Betty Williams LaVerle Thurman and Laura Rich each received a $200 scholarship to the Peabody International Foundation in Fort Worth Texas.
Dr and Mrs Paul Geers hosted Whitewright High School seniors of 1957 on Friday evening May 24 from 7 30 to 9 30 at their home. Sandra Montgomery Linda Harrelson and Paula Geers presented piano numbers as guests enjoyed games and refreshments.
The Whitewright FFA chapter met May 13 in the agriculture room with an opening ceremony. National Foundation Awards were presented to members including Barry Anderson Jimmy Wilkinson Jimmy Clark Joe Chat Beazley Bill Hamilton Bill McDowell and Bobby Durham. The outstanding class jackets were awarded to David Blackerby Herbert Taylor and Jimmy Bassett. Bill McDowell was named the top point scorer and will be Whitewright’s State Convention delegate in Fort Worth.
The 1957 58 group of eighth grade agriculture students attended a meeting with President Bill McDowell and others including Jimmy Clark Benny Simpson Bobby Durham Noel McKinney James Williams Narvin Alexander Davis Blackerby. Afterward three boys agreed to attend committee meetings more regularly.
The Whitewright FFA members were raised to Chapter Farmers on May 13 1957. Recipients include Joe Chat Beazley Jerry Bennett Wilbur Bennet Bobby Durham David Clark Billy Hamilton Wilbur Humphries George Key Sonny Mitchell Wayne Neal Bobby Phillips Thurman Pool David Sanderson Herbert Taylor John Wetzel Eddie Whipple Freddie Whipple Jimmy Wilkinson and Kenneth Woodson. The advancement reflects improved farming programs meeting leadership and public speaking skills.
Betty Ann Williams valedictorian of Whitewright High School receives the Reader's Digest Association Annual Award for leadership and future community contribution. She will get a one year honorary subscription and an engraved certificate. Award is given in senior high schools across the U S and Canada.
A WHS senior list details possessions to pass on to the junior class as they prepare to graduate. Jackie Andrew wills his biology class to Benny Simpson while Mark Ayres leaves his discussions with Miss Neathery to James Nor-
A list of WHS students and staff issuing informal bequests. Dixie Bassett passes cheerleading to Gayla Sears while Verna Buchanan transfers FHA presidency to Gayla Sears. Other items include desks, positions in shorthand and biology, a type writer, and various notes on moving seats and duties.
Betty LaVerle Thurman wills her graduation cap and gown to Peggy Wilkinson. Eldon Smith wills his books and odd period classes to Wayne Neal. Donna Wetzel wills to Trellis Dixon her nervousness in shorthand. Don Whipple wills his books to Willie Cox. Betty Ann Williams wills her position as editor of the annual to Peggy Wilkinson.
A witty note contrasts a couple’s steady home with the neighbors who just welcomed triplets. The line humorously claims the spouses share everything, and that keeping up with the Jonses is challenging as the family expands.
Tommie Reeder as Administratrix filed in Grayson County Texas a Final Account and an application to be discharged as administratrix of J. L. Potter, deceased. The county court will hear the account on June 10 1957 at the Sherman courthouse. Interested parties must appear with written answers or contest the account.
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