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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1956

Page

6

Whitewright High News Highlights and Football Score Recap

The senior staff and editor list a school magazine roster. Girls basketball practice begins with a large reported roster in attendance. Whitewright Tigers defeat Anna Coyotes 41 to 20 led by Jack Hyepock and Bill Polk. Scoring leaders include Polk Gouard Hyepock and Davidson. Upcoming games note Van Alstyne and Panthers as next opponents. Sophomore class names Mr Sophomore Billy Hamilton and Miss Sophomore Rochelle Alexander. Whitewright Kittens fall 20 to 13 to Van Alstyne Cubs with DeBerry scoring for Whitewright. The sophomore homemaking class lists eight members.

Whitewright Tigers Anna Coyotes Jack Hyepock Jimmy Clark Anna Whitewright Number Mark Ayres Tigers Bill Polk James Gouard van Alstyne Danny Davidson Royse City van Alstyne Panthers B. D Billy Hamilton Rochelle Alexander Whitewright Kittens van Alstyne Cubs Van Thomas DeBerry

Agriculture record books progress noted for 1955-56

The second year agriculture boys have been working on their 1955-56 record books and began their 1956-57 books on Tuesday, November 6. J W HP notes the learning will help them later in life.

J. W HP. T

Benny Bar Simpson Tiger of the Week

Benny Simpson nicknamed Bar is the Whitewright Tigers junior guard with green eyes and a 64 jersey. He weighs 220 pounds and is noted for his wide smile and leadership on the football squad.

Whitewright Tiger Bar Benny Bar” Simpson W. N

WHS FFA and FHA hold first annual party in agriculture building

The WHS Future Homemakers of America and Future Farmers of America chapters met Tuesday night November 6 for their first party of the year. Mr Joe Morgan and Mrs Earl Blanton supervised games after a meal of hotdogs and cold drinks for about 70 to 80 students. The event seemed to be enjoyed by all attendees.

Future Homemakers of America Future Farmers of America WHS Joe Morgan Earl Blanton B. Ee

WHS Homemaking Students Present Garments in PTA Night

The WHS sophomore homemaking class showcased garments Tuesday night as part of the PTA program after three to four weeks of sewing. They have completed sewing and begun a new unit on cooking luncheons, with the girls eager to start cooking.

WHS PTA

Chapter Farmers Demonstrate Skills and Parade Prep

The Whitewright Chapter Farmers and Greenhands showcase parliamentary drills and win honors in Sherman Area V competition. Leaders include Bill McDowell and Thurman Pool with Darrell Warrington as advisor. The piece notes parade float prep for Whitewright High School on November 15 and a Thanksgiving reflection toward November 29.

Farmer Rotary Club Billy McDowell Thurman Pool Wilbert Humphries Jimmy Bassett Noel McKinney David Clark Sentinel Darrell Warrington Finance Committee S. M Sherman Whitesboro Bill McDowell Jimmy Clark David Blackerby Aldridge Scotty Phillips

Anna marching band performs revolution and blaze of the bugles

The marching band at Anna High School staged a field drill with a revolution theme. Verna Buchanan led the drum major team to a single line for a Rock Around the Clock finale, while Darlene DeBerry Laura Rich and Priss Blanton led majorettes and buglers before counter marching off.

Anna Verna Buchanan Darlene DeBerry Laura Bess Rich Priss Blanton

Students Observe Local Voting Practice at City Hall

On Tuesday November 6 a civics class and teacher Mr. H O Hoover visited city hall to view ballots and the voting process. The students watched voters for about 20 minutes then returned to discuss the importance of voting and free elections.

H. O. Hoover B. H

Leonard Jarvis James Williams and William Cox

Leonard Jarvis James Williams and William Cox are named alongside supervisor E J Morgan as their class adviser.

Leonard Jarvis James Williams William Cox E. J. Morgan T. P D. C

Thanksgiving in Plymouth 1621 Harvest Beginnings

In the fall of 1621 the Plymouth colonists marked a significant moment after nearly a year in the new world. Spring planting had begun, summer anxieties over food persisted, and the settlers focused on securing their harvest for survival.

Plymouth New World

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