Whitewright District 16-A Showdown Nears Homecoming
The Reflector previews a crucial district 16-A clash Friday marking Whitewright Tigers homecoming. Editors and staff note the decisive contest could clinch the title as Whitewright’s Tigerettes entertain with a field demonstration led by Kay Buchanan and a baton routine by Kathy Wilson Judy Gosnell Anna Franklin Karen Darwin Jeannie Deeds Carolyn Mullins and Shirley Janway.
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Tigers Hold Rally as Fans Back Coach and Team
Friday rallying calls fans to wear black and gold and greet friends in Tigerland. Supporters urged to answer calls and drive with headlights on to show 100 percent backing for coach and players.
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Tigers Dominate Honey Grove In Big Friday Victory
The Fighting Tigers overwhelmed Honey Grove 26 to 0 at Bryant Field. Standout runners Johnny Williams Joe Hennig Morris Warrington and Jimmy Kent forged a grinding attack while the defense stifled Rod Ivy and the Warri ors passing game. Friday brings Van Alstyne Panther clash and Whitewright homecoming in a district title race.
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Van Alstyne Nips Fannindel 14 12 on Friday Night
Van Alstyne defeated Fannindel 14 to 12 in Friday action. Sadler Southmayd had an open date. Van Alstyne prepares to travel to White next, continuing its schedule.
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School Lunch Menu For Week From F L W
Monday offers Hot Tamales Pork Beans Cabbage Slaw Pickled Beets Rolls Butter Stewed Fruit Milk Tuesday serves Baked Spaghetti and Meat Glazed Carrots Green Salad Apricot Cobbler Butter Milk Wednesday features Meat Ball Stew Crackers Pear Grated Cheese on Lettuce Peanut Butter Cake Milk Thursday includes Hot Dogs Chili Baked Beans Potato Chips Sweet Relish Graham Cracker Pudding Milk Friday presents Tuna Casserole English Peas Whole Kernel Corn Rolls Butter Grape Jelly Milk
Tiger Queen Crown Night For Van Alstyne Game
Friday night the Tigers face Van Alstyne for the Big Night to crown our Football Sweetheart. Seven senior pep squad members vie for the honor: Doris Tillett, Kay Buchanan, Rose Anne Bunch, Delores Denton, Pattye Baggett, Judy Gosnell, and Delinda Blackerby.
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Seniors Host Barbecue Dinner to Boost Fund Drive
The senior class sponsors a Friday barbecue from 5 to 7 PM in the school lunchroom. Tickets are 1.00 for adults and 0.65 for children under twelve, with plates to go. Proceeds aid the senior fund while ex-students may attend and mingle.
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Teacher of the Week Miss Lillian Neathery
Our teacher for this week is Miss Lillian Neathery who lives at Desert and taught at Bells before joining Whitewright. She teaches English at W. H. S. Her favorites include reading and sewing, football and tennis, Lawrence Welk on TV, and actors.
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Miss Neathery Honored for Teaching Service
The note expresses appreciation for Miss Neathery who has worked with students including teens. It notes her preference for working with people and dislike of stormy wind and sand storms. J. Ss.
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Panther Senior Spotlight Mike Holloway
The senior spotlight features Mike Holloway born December 12 1944 to Mr and Mrs J T Holloway He has a sister Susan and two brothers John and Gary He attended Greenville and Whitewright High School He lists football hunting solid geometry Beverly Hillbillies Buddy Ebsen Connie Stevens You Cant Judge a Book by Looking at Its Cover Mexican as favorite food He dislikes poems His aim is success in life Highlights include all district in football as a junior and F H A sweetheart in senior year His personality and ambition set a positive example for W H S students Good luck Mike
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Safety First and the Price of Innocent Fun
A discussion on the meaning of safety cites Thorndike Barnhart defines safety as freedom from harm and a preventing device. It warns that safety must be practiced before understanding its full meaning, illustrated by teenage car trips ending in a fatal wreck and unpredictable outcomes.
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Moral to this story drive with care
A reflective note urges motorists to value life and drive safely after a fatal accident. The piece laments lost futures for young victims and calls for safety precautions to prevent similar tragedies. It emphasizes personal responsibility and the bitter cost of reckless driving.
Fight Tigers Fight Ideal Pair Rankings Section
A fragment lists names with attributes across two ideal pairs including Gail Wilson and Butch Warrington, detailing hair eyes teeth build personality manners and clothing. The text ends with a tag line by G. S. and the word Dumpy.
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Jim Bilmer
Gene Sparks
Butch Warrington
Senior gossip column questions and rumors linger
The note lists multiple teenage queries about fears, plans, and social happenings. It mentions Dickie L, Kay, Fern, Karen, Patsi, Nancy, and Kathy, hinting at relationships, appearances, and weekend events. The excerpt ends with a prompt that it continues on page 6.
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Editorial policy on news submissions at The Sun
The Sun invites news items from individuals and groups but the editor decides what counts as news and may reject items that are too old or promotional. The policy states columns are open to news but excludes pure promotion and non news content.
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