Reflector list and faculty notes from Whitewright High
The Reflector notes editors for the week Jeanette Jones Jackie Parnell Bob DeBerry Audrey Bass Mozelle Harvey Margaret Williams Glenda Robarts William Russell J Don Biggerstaff Mrs Sarah Kilgree Sallye Hamilton Myra Nell Scott Florena Williams Mary Lou Brown Jimmie Christian Juanita Brown and reports Miss Percy Darwin born in Whitewright May 21 who studied at ETSTC Commerce teaches bookkeeping and secretarial training directs the pep squad and serves as school secretary.
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Jeanette Jones
Jackie Parnell
Bobby DeBerry
Audrey Bass
Mozelle Harvey
Margaret Williams
Glenda Robarts
William Russell
J. Don Biggerstaff
Sarah Kilgree
Sallye Hamilton
Myra Nell Scott
Florena, Williams
Mary Lou Brown
Jimmie Christan
Juanita Brown
Percy Darwin
Whitewright
Whitewright High
ETSTC
Commerce
Northwest
Eighth Grade Assembly Features Impromptu Program
Friday assembly led by eighth grade under Mr Howard with impromptu content due to missing planned patrolmen visit. Seventh graders staged skits Edward My Boy Precious Betty and Between Two Loves, featuring Gradylene Clarkson Mary Ann Anderson Verna Lee Buchanan Betty Lumpkins Kaye Davis Beulah Gunter Lonnie Brown. Pep rally followed for Leonard-M.N.S football game.
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Howard
Senior of the Week Jack Smith Highlighted by School
The article profiles 17 year old Jack Kenneth Smith, a 5 10 senior center who plays football and basketball, born January 22 with blue eyes and light brown hair. He enjoys algebra and reading, names Coach as his favorite teacher, and favors navy blue over orange.
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Jack Kenneth Smith
Jack
Mud and money wisdom in a witty quotation
A witty quote on money and friendship contrasts mud thrown with ground lost and warns that happiness comes from saving and building character. It notes the value of generosity and humor as keys to a fulfilling life.
Junior Chapter Studies Soil Conservation
The Whitewright junior chapter has studied soil conservation this week. Instructor Mr Barker taught boys points on saving the soil. They listed erosion agents as water wind heat cold and vegetation.
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Whitewright
Barker
Leonard Tigers Triumph Over Whitewright Tigers in Ground Game
Leonard used a powerful ground attack led by Glenn Savage and Creeze to defeat Whitewright 14-6. Renfro contributed a 70 yard pass and a 14 yard reverse, while Whitewright stalled near the goal line twice in the second half. Leonard held ten first downs to Whitewright’s eight.
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Leonard Tigers
Whitewright Tigers
Glenn Savage
Creeze
Leonard
Renfro
Savage
Jones
Whitewright
J. C
Whitewright High School elects youth center reps
At 2:30 Friday assembly Mr. Montgomery announced class representatives for the youth center. Eighth graders Jack Hayes and Annette Smith were elected. A Halloween party followed Tuesday night in the ag building from 7 to 9, with students bringing chips and cookies or tuna fish and cheese sandwiches. Everyone had a grand time.
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Whitewright High School
Montgomery
Jack Hayes
Annette Smith
Halloween Night Dilemmas At School
The reader notes a social scene on Halloween involving Margaret Glenda and several classmates. The message teases relationships and competition among boys including Robert Pat Hal loween and a “cute senior,” urging decisions and discretion.
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Margaret
Glenda
Johnnie Harper
Melba Dean
Robert
Pat
Barbara Hasty
Mystery notes hint at school gossip and masked encounters
A cryptic, personal letter-like excerpt mentions Barbara Ayres and Barbara June, wedding bells, and cold Thursday night. It references Mr. Vestal delivering math class demands, a coat theft incident, an alley confrontation with Mr. Montgomery, and freshmen girls fearing bearded men.
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Bobby
Buck
Barbara Ayres
Mr. Vestal
Barbara June
Barbara
William
Mr. Montgomery
Don
Halloween Parties Light Up Third Grade Basement
On October 31 the third grade enjoyed a cozy Halloween in the Baptist Church basement as room mothers delivered refreshments before 3 pm. Earlier that day first and second grades hosted a party with a program by Mrs Kilgree’s second grade.
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Baptist Church
S. H
Sarah Kilgree
Francis
Drum Head Incident At Local Show
A local music event reported an injury to Annette when a drum head was cracked. No further details on the performer or cause were provided, but the incident prompted a quick pause in the act and a brief delay before resuming the set.
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Annette
C. Ri
Correction on Freshman FFA Officers List
Allan Davis was elected historian in the freshman F. F. A. lineup, previously omitted in initial reporting. W. D. R. notes the corrected officer slate.
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Allan Davis
Allan
All-School Halloween Party at Craig's Cafe
The PTA hosted an all-school Halloween party in Craig's Cafe dining room from 8:30 to 10:00 on Halloween night. Chaperones included Glenn Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bassett, and Mrs. Owen Hull.
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PTA
Craig’s Cafe
Glenn Howard
Floyd Bassett
Owen Hull
Local School Students Attend Ceremony
Edgar Ayres and several named adults are listed among attendees along with students Martha Lee Burchfield Gayle Taylor Johnny Rogers Peggy Parnell Delbert Musser Jack Hayes James Pete Burchfield Tommy Birdwell Jerry Thornhill Kenneth Hyepock Jimmy Hoover Dayle Taylor noted in attendance with a break indicating continuation on Page 7.
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Edgar Ayres
Paul Ryan
C. K. Smith
O. V. Barker
Martha Lee Burchfield
Gayle Taylor
Johnny Rogers
Peggy Parnell
Delbert Musser
Jack Hayes
James
Pete) Burchfield
Tommy Birdwell
Jerry Thornhill
Kenneth Hyepock
Jimmy Hoover
Dayle Taylor
Jimmy
Personal Life Inquiry Sparks Names Privacy Concern
A playful prompt asks if readers have experienced events from visitors to engagements while noting the difficulty of spelling names, hinting at privacy issues and social gossip.
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Carol Kilgree
Corinne Calvet
Yvonne de Carlo
Shirley
F. W
Nell Vandagriff
Florena Williams
Alice Ryan
Nancy May
Beverly Bassett
Mary Lou Alexander
Ruth Ann Cummings
Aubrey Burnham
Kenneth Jones
Joy Ann Layman
Shirley Pool
Norman Harper
Shirley Blanton
Mary Pennell
Linda Vowell
Jimmy Nossaman
Jerry Brown
Betty Lumpkins
Stephens & Bryant
Tigers
Markwell
Staplers
Chevrolet
Fisher
America
Hasty Chevrolet Company
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