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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1962

Page

6

Van Alstyne Tigers Rally For 14 14 Tie With Whitewright

Whitewright and Van Alstyne scrapped to a 14 14 tie in a district game after Van Alstyne led 8 0 at halftime. Key plays included a 76 yard double reverse scoring for Whitewright and a 57 yard drive capped by Johnny Williams. Standouts were Joe Hennig John Williams Leon Scott.

van Alstyne Tigers Whitewright Panther Panthers Johnny Williams Joe Hennig Jim Kent Tillet Mike Holloway Tiger John Williams Leon Scott Honey Grove Van S&s J. C.K

Whitewright Homecoming Marchers Lead with Majorettes

The 1962 63 Homecoming scene shows the Whitewright Tigerettes marching in two lines led by Drum Majorette Kay Buchan with Majorettes Kathy Wilson and Judy.

Whitewright Tigerettes Kay Buchanan Kathy Wilson Judy

Editors of the Reflector Thank Local Reader for Compliment

Mrs Brown commends the High School Reflector editors Patricia Jarvis and Dumpy Cureton for their article on smoking and drinking. The editors thank Mrs Brown and praise W H S students for high standards on these issues, noting it is their first reader letter.

Patricia Jarvis Dumpy Cureton R. Brown

Keeping Spirits High by Pep Squad Efforts

The Pep Squad boosted school spirit last week with class yells, hall signs, and hallway decorations. A Panther dummy hung in the hall. The junior

Homecoming bonfire lights White Wright spirits high

The students built a grand bonfire for homecoming with a dummy hung atop and burned. Excitement ran through the crowds as they celebrated the game against Van.

Whitewright Van

Falcons overpower Rams in 40 to 8 district game

The Farnindel Falcons defeated the Sadler Southmayd Rams 40 to 8 in a one sided district matchup. Honey Grove had a bye and Whitewright is idle next week. Honey Grove will host Farnindel for homecoming with Van Alstyne visiting Sadler Southmayd.

Falcons Farnindel Rams Sadler- Southmayd Honey Grove Whitewright Honey Groove Fannindel van Alstyne Sadler-Southmayd J. R.C

Sweetheart Doris Crowned for 1962 Fightin Tigers

The Whitewright homecoming game against Van Alstyne featured senior Doris Tillett as the 1962 football sweetheart. During halftime the pep squad formed a heart and a football replica appeared as captains escorted Doris from behind a closed door, where she received a crown, a bouquet, and an autographed football.

Whitewright van Alstyne Susan Blackerby Gene Sparks Jackie Meador Sammy Montgomery Doris Tillett Sammy Jackie Doris Fightin’ Tigers

School Lunch Menu Weekday Highlights

Monday Vienna sausage with beans and sides. Tuesday beef with gravy and fruit salad. Wednesday Carl's sausage with creamed potatoes and greens. Thursday ham shanks with black eyed peas and salad. Friday macaroni and cheese with vegetables and ginger bread. Milk and butter accompany each day.

Vienna Harvard

Senior Spotlight picks Gene Shaw for Weekly feature

The Senior class thanks all attendees of the barbecue and donors who helped. Gene Shaw is highlighted with his siblings Lucille Wan da James Tom my. His favorites include subject typing sport riding Ely TV program The Three Stooges and actor Chuck Connors. He aims for college and graduation as a senior is his highlight.

Gene Shaw Lucille Wanda James Tommy Ely T. V Three Stooges Chuck Connors Elizabeth Taylor Gene Sandra

Lone Star Farmer Honored in High School Career

An unnamed sender congratulates a young student for earning Lone Star Farmer honors during high school and extends best wishes for his future, signed by J. K. C.

Lone Star Farmer

Notice of Sale of Real Estate Under Order of Sale

In Grayson County Texas the court ordered sale of Douglas Martin property in Oakwood Park Denison. The Citizens National Bank of Denison obtained judgment against Douglas Martin. sheriff sale set for the first Tuesday in December 1962 at the Grayson County Courthouse.

State of Texas County of Grayson Fifteenth Judicial District Court Grayson County Texas Citizens National Bank of Denison Denison Douglas Martin Court House Sherman G. W. Blanton Lester Day Whitewright Sun

Hair Jack and Eyes Leon Scott Lead All Around

A compact local note lists competitors and results with names Hair Jack Jackie Jester Eyes Leon Scott Teeth Jackie Meador Complection Gene Shaw Build Gene Sparks Car Butch Warrington Clothes Mike Holloway Personality Johnny Williams Best all around Sammy Montgomery and C A H in a single event card.

Jackie Jester Leon Scott Jackie Meador Gene Shaw Gene Sparks Car Butch Warrington Mike Holloway Johnny Williams Sammy Montgomery

Ideal Out of Town Girl Hair Rita Marley Fort Worth

Hair Rita Marley from Fort Worth is listed as ideal out of town girl with eye Brenda McBroom Bells nose Judy Haywood Trenton teeth Gail Key Trenton smile Margaret Hill Westminster completion Janice Langford Van Alstyne figure Lynda Johnson Bells clothes Susie Kaiser Sherman personality Carolyn Berry Leon ard car Ann Moore Dallas S M J A L F

Rita Marley Fort Worth Brenda McBroom Bells Judy Haywood Trenton Gail Key Margaret Hill Westminster Janice Langford van Alstyne Lynda Johnson Susie Kaiser Sherman Carolyn Berry Leonard

Slang Words Around W. H. S. Names and Phrases Listed

A list of slang terms associated with students at W H S and nicknames for staff and classmates. Each entry pairs a student or person with their quoted slang term or pronunciation. Names include Charlotte H Joyce B Sandra K Dumpy Judy G Patricia J Dan T Bo C Joe H Peggy B Evelyn H Karen D Kay B Anna F Carolyn M Shirley J and others with descriptors and attributions in a yearbook style snippet.

Charlotte H. — “Gol-gee Joyce B. — “Shish Sandra K Judy G Crum Patricia J Dan T Bo. C Joe H Peggy B Evelyn H Karen D Kay B Kay B. — “Dad-gum Anna F. — “Confound It Carolyn M Shirley J

Pet Peeves of Teachers at Whitewright Schools

Readers note irritations from staff members at Whitewright area schools. Miss Caldwell dislikes fans who fail to stand for the school song and those who miss the yell two bits at games. Mr. Sivley criticizes hair styles at games between Van Alstyne and Whitewright. Mr. Johnson comments on Van Alstyne’s 37 yard last minute passes.

School Staff Guidelines Drafted By Mr. Jones Range Montgomery Neathery

Mr. Jones aims at students who miss deadlines, Mr. Range dislikes loud noise, Mr. Montgomery targets unlearned lessons, and Miss Neathery targets students who do not cheer for pep squads at games.

Jones Range Montgomery Miss Neathery

Whose Ox Is Doing Goring

A critical column condemns U S and Canadian labor leaders for attacking Saskatchewan doctors in wartime card game ethics. It accuses Reuther and allies of hypocritical oaths, faulty contracts, and prioritizing pay over materiel for troops, then questions public oath enforcement and debt.

Saskatchewan Walter Reuther U. S Italy News-Herald

Man Devotes Life to One Body Part Quote

Noted poet Robert Frost quipped that a person may devote a lifetime to developing one part of the body, the wishbone, highlighting his characteristic humor about priorities.

Robert Frost

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