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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1944
Page
7
The High School Reflector lists editors and staff by class. The issue oozes teen romance with multiple names mentioned across events and gossip about relationships. Cupid closes with a signature note, promising more next week.
Robert Emerson Sears sails for Bainbridge Preparatory School Maryland after NTS transfer. Corporals Russell and Maddux serve in France and at Ephrata Army Air Field. Vestal in Louisiana on furlough. Jones Ray Vestal finishes boot camp and visits family. Billy Christian in boot camp San Diego. Parrish furlough from Rice Institute. Margaret Hanna and Jean Caraway visit Denton. Betty Allen attends NTS TCU Denton. Mary Frances Stephens visits from Texas University.
Mrs Roddy was seen climbing into Room 16 on Tuesday morning causing a mock chorus as students chased after her. The disruption stemmed from Mr Smith’s absence and closed doors while first year agriculture boys cleaned paper litter. Freshmen James Kent Johnson and J C Huseman played football Thursday night as Whitewright beat Sherman B.
A senior admirer salutes Whitewright High teachers and staff naming Professor Caraway Principal Gentry English teachers Miss Neathery and Mrs Roddy plus Mrs Beasley, Mrs Kent and Mrs Blanton. The note lauds their patience and guidance from freshman to graduation.
Seniors announced pride as they received their rings on Friday just before noon. The group moved about the campus during the noon hour, celebrating together and later gathering that afternoon to continue the celebration.
The Senior Class describes rings featuring a yellow gold mounting and a tiger head emblem with a W in white pink and yellow gold. The description emphasizes the craft and color details of the accessory.
The civics class held a debate on lowering income tax exemptions with Virginia Pierson and Betty Jo Pierce for the affirmative and Betty Brooks and Lorene Beard for the negative. Each Tuesday covers current topics and Mondays bring in current events for class discussion.
The Pep Squad under Mrs Earl Blanton performed a half time formation led by drum major Bessie Jo Russell. They marched to the fifty yard line and to the visitors side then counter marched and formed a V pattern. The group aims for a new formation at Friday’s Piano game.
On Friday Mrs Beazley class heard Jim Waggoner lecture on the Electoral College. Texas has twenty three electoral votes and each state gets votes equal to its senators and representatives. The Texas Regulars oppose a fourth term and the class awaits another visit from Mr Waggoner.
Mr. B. R. Caraway, a former Texas Legislature representative, was a guest of a civics class on Friday, sharing insights and answering questions. The event highlighted the role of state government and civic engagement for students.
The English IV class is studying Macbeth. Students discuss how conscience can overpower a person. Quotes are memorized for a test after completion. The teacher notes a murder on many pages and a dramatic, cautionary mood.
In a dramatic fourth quarter, the Whitewright Tigers defeated the Sherman Bearkittens 19 0 after key interceptions by James Kent Johnson and a late touchdown by Don Newman. Vestal connected for the extra point after a 35 yard pass, sealing the victory.
The Tigers shut out their opponent 20 to 0. Next week they travel to Plano to pursue a decisive win and bring home the bacon.
The piece profiles Polly Ann Brown, a senior known for top grades in English and Spanish, sewing hobby, and notable looks. It also introduces Don Newman, a senior football and basketball captain with brown hair and blue eyes, admired on campus.
The campus buzzes with talk of a recent ballgame in which the Tigers emerged victorious. Juniors cheer and compare the excitement to buzzing Junebugs, signaling strong student enthusiasm and school pride.
Students celebrate ring selections causing excitement across the campus. Seniors feel happiness as they already have theirs while F F A and F H T groups anticipate a Weiner roast. Exams end, report cards bring relief to teachers. some blackboards were repainted after water damage. Civics class members earned a 300 word theme on listening.
telegram to Mrs. Roddy from Jack Sears, former student, announces acceptance to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts at Carnegie Hall New York City. The W. H. S. student body and faculty extend congratulations to Sears and his former teacher. The note ends with a local adage about the word key meaning a low island in Spanish.
Citation issued to Alfred W Lowrey in Grayson County Texas orders appearance by December 11 1944 before Judge in Sherman court. Plaintiff Jesselyn Mary Lowrey seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. case No 53117 filed October 23 1944. Clerk S V Earnest issued this citation.
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