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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1948

Page

8

High School Reflector Staff Credits and Outsider Film Note

Reflector staff credits list Dorothy Dooley as editor and Nova Hughes as sports editor with multiple reporters. The piece ends with a note about future film use and language demonstrations, referencing neighbors south of the border.

Reflector Dorothy Dooley Dean Alexander Nova Hughes George Neal Sonny Smith Orville Russell Jerry Neal Billy Neal Clifton Bass R. C. Thrasher Ralph Judd Cora Head Victor Burchfield Lela Simpson Caye Vandagriff Don Reynolds Anna Neathery Wanda Lewis Dwayne Hayes Conway Craig Charlene Thornhill Mary Alexander

Thanksgiving Holidays for Whitewright Students

Whitewright students begin Thanksgiving break November 24 and return November 29. The Tigers travel to Van Alstyne on November 25 for the annual Thanksgiving game. After returning, exams begin with the second series scheduled and posted on the bulletin boards.

Whitewright Tigers van Alstyne R. J

Fractions and decimals taught across grades

Fifth graders explore adding like items and common denominators while sixth graders study decimal fractions and the value of the decimal point. Seventh graders connect decimal fractions to percentages and chemical fractions. Spanish classes review word lists and spelling with a film about The Arts and Crafts of Mexico.

Mexico

Pep Squad to Parade in Greenville December 1

Whitewright High School Pep Squad will join Greenville's Christmas parade sponsored by the Greenville JayCees. Dick Tarpley Jr. invites Supt. Caraway. parade expected to draw about 50 000 spectators. Miss Percy Darwin and her squad will travel by school bus for a 6 p m start.

Whitewright High School Greenville Greenville JayCees R. E Dick) Tarpley Jr Greenville Junior Chamber of Commerce B. R. Caraway Tarpley Percy Darwin

Tigers Aces 26 0 Victory as 15 B Lead Remains in Question

Thanksgiving showdown looming for undefeated Coach Montgomery’s Tigers who beat Howe 26 to 0. Whitewright opened with a kickoff return and a 4 yard score by Alexander, Reynolds added a 6, Alexander missed a kick, Alexander then ran 38 for another TD after a punt fumble, King sealed late score with QB sneak.

Montgomery Tigers Howe Whitewright Alexander Reynolds King

Whitewright Tigerettes Drill On Friday Night Show

The Whitewright Tigerettes performed a spirited field drill Friday night. Flagbearers Gladine Harper Char lene Thornhill and Jeanette Jones led the group with Anna Neathery guiding the majorettes. Mary Thornhill directed the Pep Squad as the team executed routines including a rink see-saw and block-buster before marching off from the north goal.

Whitewright Tigerettes Gladine Harper Charlene Thornhill Jeanette Jones Anna Neathery Carol Hughes Dorothy Dooley Peggy Parnell Joan Scott Mary Thornhill Howe Whitewright

First Thoughts Upon Awakening in a Romantic Morning

A fragment from a reminiscence opens with Goober asking where his clothes are and R. C. wondering what he did last night. The piece notes morning questions common to students and teachers and hints at romance.

Goober R. C

Thanksgiving Day Ride to Grandfather’s House

A playful verse describes a sleigh journey to grandfather’s house on Thanksgiving Day. The speaker notes bells, wind, and eager anticipation for pudding and pumpkin pie, with Lydia Maria Child credited for the lines.

Lydia Maria Child

Gilmer Aiken committee report heard in Gainesville

A Gilmer Aiken committee report was outlined by Pat Norwood executive secretary at a four county meeting in Gainesville on Tuesday night November 9. Whitewright attendees included F G Hoover Roy Blanton R R Summers school board members Superintendent and Mrs B R Caraway J J Petrash Herman Bedford Miss Percy Darwin O V Barker Mrs D M Roddy Miss Lillian Neathery Mrs Nana Francis Miss Sallye Hamilton Mrs Sarah Kilgree and Miss Mardell Pumphrey.

Gilmer-Aiken Committee Pat Norwood Gainesville Whitewright F. G. Hoover Roy Blanton R. R. Summers B. R. Caraway J. J. Petrash Herman Bedford Percy Darwin O. V. Barker D. M. Roddy Lillian Neathery Nana Francis Sallye Hamilton Sarah Kilgree Mardell Pumphrey

Gift of magazines to library thanked by students and teachers

The students and teachers express gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. George Baugher and Mrs. R. L. Sears for donating magazines to the library.

George Baugher R. L. Sears

Zone Teen-Age Meeting Held in Sherman

Members of the Whitewright First Baptist Church attended a zone teen-age meeting in Sherman Monday night, Nov. 15, at 7 30 p m. The First Baptist Church of Bells led the program enjoyed by all attendees.

Whitewright First Baptist Church Sherman First Baptist Church of Bells

Freshmen Name Two Candidates for High School Queen

At 12 45 Friday each class chose two freshmen candidates for the carnival queen. Florena Williams presided in room 15 as Dorotha Magers and Charlene Thornhill won. Managers were set for each candidate and committees formed to support the freshman booth and campaign.

Florena Williams Dorotha Magers Charlene Thornhill Williams Queen Doretha Charlene Jimmy Christian John Dale Reeves High Queen

School Fair Planned After New Year at Gymnasium

A Friday morning meeting with students and teachers set plans for a School Fair to be held in the gymnasium after the new year. The group ended with a pep rally for the last home football game.

Library shelves rebuilt and organized by staff

O W Barker and assistants Norman Watkins and Jack Stephens rebuilt library shelves for encyclopedias. Wanda Lewis Lela Simpson Dorotha Magers Norman Watkins and Frank Martin arranged and rearranged books. Thanks were given to Mr Smith for cleaning windows and others for hanging curtains and helping improve the library.

O. W. Barker Norman Watkins Jack Stephens Wanda Lewis Lela Simpson Dorotha Magers Frank Martin Mr. Smith

Making enemies for the right in a busy world

In Sunday’s Dallas News Hodding Carter urges taking a firm stand for the right and notes that true enemies arise from strong principles. The piece includes a quote about trees and shadows and a call to action to do something worthwhile and craft a few enemies. A junior class rummage sale is announced for Friday and Saturday November 19-20 to raise funds, with donations of old clothes requested.

Mies Hodding Carter Mississippi Dallas News Mr. Carter D. H

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