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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1959

Page

3

Whitewright Tigers roll to 54 8 win over Bells in district prep

Whitewright routed Bells 54 to 8 as Clark, Walker, and Sparks propelled the Tigers with multiple scoring plays including a punt return and a 47 yard pass to Clark. Frisco Coons loom next, Friday in Frisco, with possible three way tie implications.

Whitewright Tigers Bells Panthers Whitewright Clark Walker Tigers Donnie Lewis Charles Copeland Tillett Sparks Tiger James Sparks Bells Frisco Coons Coons van Alstyne Panthers van Alstyne Frisco B. A

Whitewright High crowns football sweetheart after homecoming

During the homecoming events at Whitewright High School, the Tigerettes formed a crown and large heart on the field as tri-captains Dan Hennig Don Walker and Jimmy Clark crowned Louisa Lackey, the homecoming queen, who received a bouquet of gold mums and a congratulatory kiss as lights came on.

Whitewright High School Tigerettes Whitewright Dan Hennig Don Walker Jimmy Clark Louisa Lackey

Louise Lackey Crowned Whitewright Football Queen 1959

Louise Lackey, 17, a senior at Whitewright High School, is named Football Queen for the 1959-60 term. Crowned last Thursday by Tiger tri captain Jimmy Clark, she wore a red suit and received a bouquet of yellow mums. Princesses include Louisa Lackey Donna Franklin and Martha Anderson.

Louise House of Lackey Whitewright High School Miss Lackey Tiger Jimmy Clark Louisa Lackey Donna Franklin Martha Anderson Dan Hennig Don Walker Clark Frisco

Royse City Puppies Roar Past Kittens In Local Bout

Royse City led 22 to 0 at halftime as Brockleway raced for three touchdowns. Mike Burchfield scampered 40 yards for the Kitten TD after halftime. The Puppies added a late score to finish 28 to 6 with standout defense from Burchfield Turner Hennig Holloway Clark and Garner.

Royse City Kittens Brockleway Mike Burchfield Dan Turner Joe Hennig John Holloway James Clark Larry Garner B. T

Skippy and the Three R's Shown at PTA Meeting

During National Education Week a film titled Skippy and the Three R's was shown at the PTA meeting on Tuesday November 10. Mrs. Bennett's first grade class presented the program and led an exciting spelling bee with participants D R P and B W R.

Skippy PTA Bennett

Seniors Study Shakespeare Macbeth

The class of 32 seniors studied Shakespeare's Macbeth with Miss Neathery. They listened to a tape recording of the play and then discussed Macbeth and other Shakespeare works. Five groups were formed to present scenes from their assigned acts.

Girls aim to beat records says P B B note

A list of names Patty Bartley Linda Sanderson Barbara Lumpkins Lucille Shaw Bonnie Melton Linda Neal Ann Morris Ruth Williams June Gail Bond Martha Anderson Sue Range Jean Brown Doris Burchfield Pat Clark Judy Durham Amy Jo Alexander Doris Tillett Judy Gosnell Kay Buchanan Carolyn Wetzel Elizabeth Stephens Patsy Mitchell Mary Melton reads as a local encouragement and potential record chase with tone from P B B.

Patty Bartley Linda Sanderson Barbara Lumpkins Lucille Shaw Bonnie Melton Linda Neal Ann Morris Ruth Williams June Gail Bond Martha Anderson Sue Range Jean Brown Doris Burchfield Pat Clark Judy Durham Amy Jo Alexander Doris Tillett Judy Gosnell Kay Buchanan Carolyn Wetzel Elizabeth Stephens Patsy Mitchell Mary Melton Coons WHS al Crouch Dan Hennig Mrs. Blanton Don Walker Dan Charles Donnie Louise Vestal Charles Copeland Barbara Clark Judy Ayres Sheila Morgan Gober Whitewright Paula Geers Sandra Montgomery Rouse City Steven Brown Cliff Emerson

Class Reports Improve Study Through Play

Ruth Williams Charles Copeland and Barbara Wilson provided noted reports to aid the study. Miss Neathery praised the reports and commented the entire class profited from the play.

Ruth Williams Charles Copeland Barbara Wilson

Denton ISD Language Arts study at North Texas State College

On Thursday November 5 Miss Neathery Mrs. Emerson and Mrs. Jenkins attended a meeting at North Texas State College Denton. The program topic was How Denton ISD Is Studying the English Language Arts. Meetings ran 5:00 to 8:00 p m with events at Library Auditorium Marquis Hall and the Administration Building A C

Omission Corrected in Senior Favorites Honors

Last week in the Senior Favorites a key name was left out Jean Brown named Most Studious Girl after the staff learned her family was hurt The mistake was discovered when she informed them and apologies are issued for the omission.

Jean Brown Jean

Praise and Appraise Your Schools

Whitewright schools join nationwide observance of American Education Week highlighting praise for educators and focus on student learning. Local districts emphasize programs and achievements while promoting community involvement in schools.

Whitewright Schools United States

National Education Week Proclaimed By President Eisenhower

The week starting November 9 and running through the 14 invites parents and friends to visit schools and observe students at work under the theme Praise and Appraise Your Schools. Proclamations by President Eisenhower and Gov. Price Daniel urge citizen participation with national sponsors including the American Legion and National PTA.

Eisenhower Price Daniel The American Legion National Congress of Parents and Teachers National Education Association United States Office of Education

School Exchange Pranks Prompt Witty Dialogue

A playful exchange involves Mr Lander urging gathering wives for fun Mr Crouch joking about where to leave them Tom Sears asks his dad to sign his report card with eyes shut Mr Sears completes the task Billy Tillett queries how to measure lunar distance Mr Range answers by guessing half the distance then doubling the result

Mr. Lander Mr. Crouch Tom Sears Mr. Sears Tom Billy Tillett Mr. Range

Girls Start After School Basketball Practice

Monday afternoon the girls basketball team began practice after school. New players like Paula Geers and Sandra Montgomery learn dribbling and basic rules while preparing for upcoming games.

Paula Geers Sandra Montgomery

Beat Frisco!-P. A. G.

Frisco cheers as Beat Frisco marchers spotlight community values led by P A G. Multiple residents praised for generosity loyalty and cordial spirit across names Louise Martha Paula Ruth Sue Teresa Velma Linda Charlotte Carolyn Ann Amy Dan David Al Leon Helen Thomas Cliff Richard Patty Sheila James Steve Jerry Charles Lucille June and more in a lively civic feature.

Louise Martha Paula Ruth Sue Teresa Velma Linda Charlotte Carolyn Ann Amy Dan David Douglas Joe Leon Helen Thomas Cliff Richard—stern Patty—noble Sheila Harmony James Steve Steven Loyal Jerry—exalted Charles—manly Lucille—shining Beat Frisco

Whs Students Speak In Yearbook Snippet About Games and Life

A collection of student quotes from WHS covers sports confidence and campus life. Jimmy Clark looks to an undefeated season and regional glory while others share hopes for trophies, weather, study halls, and future plans.

Jimmy Clark Frisco Donnie Lewis Gail Bond Van

Divorce Petition Citation for D K Lancaster

The State of Texas issues citation to D K Lancaster to answer a divorce petition filed by Helen Lancaster. The appearance is due by 10 a.m. on Monday November 30, 1959, before the Honorable 15th District Court in Grayson County at Sherman, Texas. The suit file number is 66285 and was filed September 4, 1959.

State OF Texas D. K. Lancaster A. D 15Th District Court Grayson County Court House Sherman Texas Helen Lancaster S. V. Earnest Tex Gladys Hamilton Whitewright Sun

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