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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1956

Page

6

Senior Reflector Staff and Committee Roles Outline

The High School Reflector lists staff editors and a long roster of reporters. It details committee chairs for topics such as thrift earnings, community service, recreation, meeting conduct, cooperative activity, supervised farming, and scholarship. The note explains yearly plans for first to third year boys as they complete their work.

Bill McDowell Bobby Durham Jimmy Clark David Sanderson Herbert Taylor Leonard Jarvis Barry Anderson Benny Simpson Bobby Phillips Curless Aldridge David Clark Joe Chat Beazley James Williams Darrell Warrington George Key Jerry Bennett Noel McKinney Narvin Alexander Scotty Phillips Bill Hamilton Jimmy Wilkinson Jim Bassett David Blackerby Thurman Pool John Wetzel William Cox

Tigers Run Wild Over Bells in Offensive Duel

Whitewright defeats Bells 51 to 26 in a high scoring game. Bill Polk rushes for 85 yards and two touchdowns and passes for another. Hyepock adds two rushing scores, Ayres and Hyeock contribute, while Clinton McGhee stars for Bells with three touchdowns. Next, Whitewright hosts Frisco Coons at 8:00 p.m.

Whitewright Bells Tigers Bill Polk Polk Mark Ayres Clinton McGhee Bells Panthers Panther Frisco Coons

Whitewright FFA outlines eight program work committees

The Whitewright FFA chapter sets a year long program of work with eight committees: Leadership, earning and savings, community service, recreation, conduct of meetings, cooperative activities, supervised farming, and scholarship. Leadership covers parliamentary procedure.

Whitewright FFA

Junior Music Club Elects 1960 Officers at Dollarhide Home

The Junior Music Club met Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Nancy Dollarhide's home. Officers elected include Gayla Wren Sears as president Clara Jean Kelly as vice president Donna Franklin as secretary Linda Harrelson as treasurer and Louisa Lackey as reporter. Judy Gosnell earned the loving cup as best performer among five girls. Attendees were Kathy Wilson Judy Gosnell Nancy Dollarhide Gayla Sears Gail Wilson Paula Geers Brenda Anderson Doris Tillett and Donna Franklin. Next meeting set for Guyla Sears's home.

Nancy Dollarhide Gayla Wren Sears Clara Jean Kelly Donna Franklin Linda Harrelson Louisa Lackey Judy Gosnell Kathy Wilson Gayla Sears Gail Wilson Paula Geers Brenda Anderson Doris

Kittens Triumph Over Van Alstyne Panthers 13-0

The Whitewright Kittens topped the Van Alstyne Panthers 13 to 0 at Bryant Field. Tom Sears scored on a 30 yard run in the second quarter with Tillett adding the extra point. Sears sealed the win with a late interception return and the conversion failed.

Kittens Whitewright Kitten van Alstyne Panthers Bryant Field Panthers Van Tom Sears Tillett Sears Tiger D. W

FHA Chapter elects club mothers by class

The WHS FHA Chapter met on Wednesday to elect mothers for the club. Two mothers were chosen from each class: Freshman Mrs Louis Franklin and Mrs Bob Cawthon, Sophomore Mrs Charlie McLean and Mrs J W Andrew, Junior Mrs Roy Blanton and Mrs Mabel Kelly, Senior Mrs Floyd Bas.

FHA WHS Louis Franklin Bob Cawthon Charlie McLean J. W. Andrew Roy Blanton Mabel Kelly Floyd Bas

Citation Notice in Grayson County Texas

The State of Texas issues citation to Isham G Belcher O B Clements and M L Spears requiring a written answer by the first Monday after 42 days from October 19 1956 to J N Farmer and Maude E Farmer seeking title and possession of South half of Lots 9 and 10 in Block 10 of Dumas Addition Denison Grayson County Texas with court details and publication dates in Whitewright Sun.

State OF Texas Isham G. Belcher O. B. Clements M. L. Spears A. D 15Th District Court Grayson County Court House Sherman Texas J. N. Farmer Maude E. Farmer Dumas Denison S. V. Earnest Shirley Davis Whitewright Sun

FHA Mothers Grand Privileges On School Activities

The message states thatsett and Mrs. Denny Buchanan will have the privilege to attend all FHA parties and meetings. They may accompany the girls on trips as well, per E. M. H.

FFA Jackets Arrive for Whitewright High School Boys

WHS boys cheer as royal blue jackets trimmed in gold arrive. Back displays the FFA emblem with Whitewright below. Recipients include Jimmy Clark David Blackerby James Williams Leonard Jarvis Curless Aldridge and Charles Copeland. Tigers beat Frisco!

FFA WHS Whitewright Jimmy Clark David Blackerby James Williams Leonard Jarvis Curless Aldridge Charles Copeland

Group Photos Taken by Mr King on October 25

Mr King visited on October 25 and photographed groups and individuals including homemaking girls agriculture boys pep squad girls and the 4 H Clubs. The event captured various student groups for the yearbook collection.

Mr. King Agriculture

Tigerettes Perform Halftime Show in Whitewright Tilt

The Whitewright Tigers faced the Bells Panthers in a 12-B district game in Bells. The WHS Tigerettes, led by drum major Verna Buchanan, opened with a field march and flag bearers Carol Bush Nelda McCurdy and Betty Lumpkins. They debuted a drum and bugle routine titled In Camp before majorettes Laura Bess Rich Darlene DeBerry and Priscilla Blanton performed a twirling routine then finished with a Bombshell routine while moving downfield.

Tigerettes Whitewright Tigers Bells Panthers Bells WHS Tigerettes Verna Buchanan Carol Bush Nelda McCurdy Betty Lumpkins Laura Bess Rich Darlene DeBerry Priscilla Blanton

Half Time Cheer Leads to Airplane Formations

The girls countermarched to the field center, divided into groups, and formed miniature airplanes. They left the field in these formations, completing a very good half time performance.

WHS Homemaking Classes Build Skills Under Mrs Blanton

The WHS homemaking department led by Mrs Earl Blanton has worked six weeks on tasks for future homemakers. Freshman girls sew and expect garments in about two weeks while sophomores sew to save money by making their own clothes. Juniors study family living and relationships for a better view of home life.

WHS Earl Blanton

Seniors collect ads for 1957 Bell yearbook edition

On Tuesday morning October 23 a group of seniors traveled to nearby towns to solicit ad space for The Bell. They visited Denison businesses and Bonham firms to raise funds and support for the forthcoming edition.

The Bell Dixie Bassett Verna Buchanan Gracie Gates Nelda McCurdy Jean Melton Ella Sims Jackie Andrew Russell May Bill Polk Denison Bonham Carol Bush Patricia Farley Betty Lumpkins Gene McKnight Don Whipple Lloyd Bryant Betty Williams Laura Bess Rich LaVerle Thurman Don L. Selman Mark Ayres Eldon Smith

Sherman seniors thank staff for transportation aid

In Sherman the senior class expresses gratitude to Mrs. Thurman Coach Montgomery Miss Lillian Neathery and Russell May for providing transportation assistance.

Sherman Thurman

Concession Stand Opens at Bryant Field for First Time

The junior class reports a pleased effort at Bryant Field as the new concession stand debuts. It is large enough to improve service with an electric stove installed and a refrigerator planned. Several tables will display candy coffee and refreshments for easier serving. During the next home game visit for a coke or other refreshments.

Bryant Field P. S

Tigers Rally Spirit After District Play Ends

A town pep rally Thursday night featured cheerleaders Lynda Parnell Dixie Bassett Joan Andrew and Gayla Sears with helpers Russell May Gene McKnight and Jimmy Bassett urging the Tigers on. The Tigers lost to Rouse City last week but aim to win the remaining games despite being out of the district championship race.

Lynda Parnell Dixie Bassett Joan Andrew Gayla Sears Russell May Gene McKnight Jimmy Bassett Tigers Rouse City

Homemaking Yearbook Committee Starts 1956 57 FHA Yearbook

The homemaking yearbook committee has begun work on the 1956 1957 FHA Yearbook to be completed Friday November 2. It will include a roster of club members state officers local officers creed song of the Future Homemakers FHA prayer and club mothers.

FHA

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