W H S Reflector Staff Dramatizations Highlight Evening
The W H S Reflector features a speech class program with a dramatization of Little Red Riding Hood starring Willa Dean Rice Lucille Starr and Virginia Hill, another piece The Three Little Pigs with Ann LaRoe Billie Burke Vineyard Jimmie Golden, and a concluding song Yours by LeRoy Martin and Carlton Alexander.
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Willa Dean Rice
Lucille Starr
Virginia Hill
Ann LaRoe
Billie Burke Vineyard
Jimmie Golden
Patty Everheart
Mama” Pig
the Wolf
LeRoy Martin
Carlton Alexander
J. G
Tigers Defeat Farmers in 21-0 Victory
Whitewright topped Farmersville 21-0 as Burchfield scored twice and Kent added a late score. Patterson stood out for Farmersville while Whitewright's Burchfield Kent Bryant and Cato starred on both sides amid 267 rushing yards to 143 for Farmersville.
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Tigers
Farmersville
Whitewright
Burchfield
Farmers
Ed Kent
Patterson
Kent
Bryant
Cato
Speech Class Presents Assembly at Roddy School
Mrs. Roddy's speech class staged an assembly during activity period with Grace Harris as announcer. The program opened with "How You Walk" by Ann LaRoe and featured students demonstrating gendered walks followed by pantomimes including "The Poison Act" and "A Dime Novel" among others.
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Roddy
Grace Harris
Ann LaRoe
Jimmie Golden
Billie Burke Vineyard
Mary Frances Clabhorn
Fred Cook
Doyce Worsham
James Talley
Lucille Starr
Patty Everheart
English III class hosts Friday program in Miss Thornton’s room
Miss Thornton’s second period English III class held its club program Friday with Wallace Reeves as president presiding Joe Tate Jones reading minutes Russell Ray Summers presenting the program Leroy Martin singing I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire Carol Ireland leading a class song Wallace Reeves giving a reading and Russell Ray presenting a spelling group The class enjoyed the program.
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Miss Thornton
Wallace Reeves
Joe Tate Jones
Russell Ray Summers
Leroy Martin
Carol Ireland
Russell Ray
Whitewright High Selects Annual Staff for Year
The Student Council with sponsor Mr McKinney and advisor Mrs Roddy chose the annual staff. Editor is C B Bryant III. assistant editors Patty Everheart and Lucille Starr. business manager Robert E Sears. assistant business manager Wallace Reeves. A class representative will be named later. The staff awaits cost approval from the annual company announced in assembly. The annual will feature pictures of students and teachers and school teams, and its future depends on student response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
Roddy
C. B. Bryant III
Patty Everheart
Lucille Starr
Robert E. Sears
Wallace Reeves
Whitewright High
L. S
Black List Loses Popularity in Classrooms and Buses
Report highlights classroom and bus mistakes as evidence of declining popularity of the Black List. Notable lines include Laura St John disputing "ain't right" and J J Sloan saying "Everything he seen" and "It don't bother me" with Lindy Ashinhurst asking about shorthand books.
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Laura St. John
Laura
J. J. Sloan
J. J
Lindy Ashinhurst
Recipe for Success in the Classroom from G H
A light hearted instruction lists ingredients like good attitude hard work ambition neatness attention fresh air and sunshine plus self control and sleep. It suggests six weeks of steady effort and serving results on report cards with a courteous mindset from G H.
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G. H
I Am Thankful For Whitewright High Students
Thanksgiving reflections from Whitewright High students highlight gratitude for education and opportunities. Virginia HI expresses thanks for schooling and American chances while noting children abroad who face less luck. Mary Frances Claborn echoes gratitude for community and learning opportunities.
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Whitewright High
Virginia HI
Mary Frances Claborn
Student quotes probe senior year mood and holidays
In a campus snippet, students name senior focus, a two day Thanksgiving break, school progress, and general sentiments. The remarks include a claim that Whitewright has a stronger football team than Van Alstyne, cited by L. S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Burchfield
Ruby Holcomb
Ruby
Betty Marie Allen
Margaret Hanna
Mr. Sears
Whitewright
van Alstyne
L. S
Magazine donations from Mrs Davidson thanked by students
Mrs J W Davidson donated several back numbers of leading magazines to the library last week. The students wish to thank Mrs Davidson for these magazines.
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J. W. Davidson
Blood Tests Show Chickens’ Bacillary White Diarrhea
Last week the V. A. III class conducted blood tests on chickens for Mr. Young and Mr. Brown to determine the presence of bacillary white diarrhea. The disease passes from hen to chick via the egg, and only a small percentage of the tested fowls showed the illness.
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Mr. Young
Mr. Brown
C. O
Whitewright Tigers at Van Alstyne Panthers clash
The Tigers visit Van Alstyne Thursday in a key district matchup. Both teams met twice in three years with 7 to 6 Panthers wins. Whitewright seeks another win after beating Farmersville to climb near the top of the district.
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Tigers
van Alstyne Panthers
Panthers
Whitewright
Farmersville
Royse City
Let's Learn Our National Anthem Classroom Note
An anecdote shared by Miss Proctor in assembly highlights how a person’s national identity can be evident when reciting a national anthem. The piece urges readiness to sing and mentions a copy posted on the senior homeroom bulletin board to promote school unity.
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Miss Proctor
Mental Hygiene Conference At Leonard High School
Faculty from the High School and Grammar School attended a mental hygiene conference at Leonard High School Tuesday night November 11. Mrs Anna L. Baker presided. Leonard Grammar School pupils sang several songs. Mayor Joe F Hall welcomed the visitors. Dr Bertha K Duncan spoke on Mental Hygiene of Teachers. Mr Butler attended a banquet on Wednesday night in Leonard.
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Leonard High School
Anna L. Baker
Leonard Grammar School
Joe F. Hall
Bertha K. Duncan
Butler
Leonard
Homemaking Girls Attend Tea at Mrs Maddux Home
On last Thursday the home making girls and Miss Williams attended a tea at the home of Mrs. Maddux. The group enjoyed their visit and expressed sincere thanks for the invitation.
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Miss Williams
Song Dedications to Musical Couples
A list of song dedication lines appears with credits to senders and recipients. Entries include Davis to Jimmie for I'm a Bad Boy and Lotta Faye to J Frank for Darling You and I, plus Philip Davis and Emerson to Carol Ray for We Three and Etna Louise to Bobby D for I Give You My Word. Other lines name Bonnie Mae to Ed and Ann LeRoe to unspecified addressee, with Dick Thornton to Gladys and Sonny Kaiser to multiple women for I Guess I'll Be on My Way. The fragment ends with Billy Gene to
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Davis
Jimmie
Darling
You
Lotta Faye
J. Frank
Philip, Davis
Emerson
Carol Ray
Etna Louise
Bobby D
Joe Tate
Lucille
Bonnie Mae
Ann LeRoe
Dick Thornton
Gladys
Sonny Kaiser
Mildred
Grace
Juanita
Jeannie
Billy Gene
Dorotha Jean McCord Song Request from Bettye Nell to Lucian
Bettye Nell sent a request to Lucian for Dorotha Jean McCord to perform or provide the song What's the Reason I'm Not Pleasing You. G H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorotha Jean McCord
Bettye Nell
Lucian
G. H
W H S Honors and Acknowledgments
Gladys Reeves and the juniors win the race for football queen. Mr Cruse and Mr Sears praised for the Pure Food Show success. Mr Butler noted as a pro auctioneer. Mr Payne thanked for his patience with late football boys. Miss Williams and Miss Proctor thanked for pep squad patience. The Pep Squad praised for loyal support at football games. All teachers of W H S recognized on general principles for what it stands for.
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Gladys Reeves
Mr. Cruse
Sears
Butler
Mr. Payne
Miss Williams
Miss Proctor
W.H. S
Armistice Day Assembly at School Features Roosevelt Speech
On Armistice Day Mr. Butler led a 9:45 assembly featuring President Roosevelt's address via radio. The group sang the national anthem, prayed, observed a minute of silence, and heard from school board members Clay Horton and B W Newman plus Rev E P Wootten on Americanism. They closed with God Bless America.
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Butler
Roosevelt
Miss Proctor
E. P. Wootten
Clay Horton
B. W. Newman
Brother Wootten
America
R. H
First Farm ersville Whitewright game features W H S Band
Last Friday night the W H S Band debuted at the Farmersville Whitewright game marching with the Pep Squad between halves. Drum major Jack Sears and majorette Martha Jo Conner lead the group. The band and squad performed on Main Street then moved to Bryant Field for practice. The community praises the progress.
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Farmersville-Whitewright
Jack Sears
Martha Jo Conner
Main Street
Bryant Field
Insect Study Tests Highlight Biology Class Progress
Last week the biology class took tests on insect study topics. They reviewed insect anatomy, disease prevention, and pest control while avoiding written lab reports.
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R. M
Tigerettes Training Goals Emphasize Manners and Sportsmanship
Principal objectives for the Tiger ettes this year include learning to be ladies at all times, observing training rules, and maintaining good sportsmanship. The girls pledge to fight hard at each game and present an attractive team image.
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J.C
Girls' basketball practice begins at school
The girls basketball team has started training under Mr Sears and Mr Butler. About twenty five girls entered practice, initially held during activity period and the fourth and sixth periods.
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Sears
Butler
Seniors Plan Big Year Says McKinney
During last Friday's home room Mr. McKinney urged seniors to make their final year memorable. He described this as the most important year in its history and proposed a class meeting soon to map the senior calendar. Topics include trip, senior play, school gifts, and graduation plans.
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McKinney
V. H
Coronation Pictures Displayed at High School Bulletin Board
A High School bulletin board showcased coronation pictures from the Pure Food Show. One large image featured Gladys Reeves and Dick Thornton with train bearers and the crown-bearer. another showed the royal party with Kirk May and James Stateville. A Dallas Morning News clipping about Gladys’ coronation was also displayed.
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Gladys Reeves
Dick Thornton
Kirk May
James Stateville
Dallas Morning News
Gladys
R. M
English III Club Meets at Stop Look and Listen
The Stop Look and Listen Club of English III met last Monday during sixth period with Ruth McSpedden presiding. Program included Quiz by Carlis Neal, Jokes and Riddles by Ruth McSpedden, Life Story of a High School Teacher by Anna Ruth Johnson, reading by Winnell Stapleton, pantomime by Ann LaRoe and Patty Everheart, followed by a game led by Patty as the bell neared.
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Ruth McSpedden
Carlis Neal
Anna Ruth Johnson
Winnell Stapleton
Ann LaRoe
Patty Everheart
Patty
B. H
Unit on nutrition completed by home making class
Third year home making students finish a nutrition unit next week. Pairs made posters on carbohydrates vitamins fats proteins minerals and water. Daily notes and check up tests followed by self grading. Next unit Food for the Family requires each girl to prepare a day's menu for her family.
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Miss Williams
G. Seu
Homemaking II Girls Make Salads and Dressing
Homemaking II class girls prepared vegetables and fruit salads and created their own salad dressing. Cheese straws were baked to accompany the meals, reflecting practical kitchen skills and teamwork among the students.
Attendance Campaign At W H S To Improve Records
Mr Butler announced an attendance campaign at W H S for this month. He urged each class to appoint an attendance committee to identify the reasons for absences and suggest improvements.
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Butler
Rea
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Lloyd Cato
Ruth Marie Chesser
Grace Connelly
Philip Earnheart
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D. W. Garland
Ira Mae Gough
J. C. Hastings
Billie Hatfield
Jenny Irl Hicks
Billy Kincaid
Edith Layman
Roby Magers
Ruth Mears
Davis Parrish
Robert Sears
Lucian Vestal
J. Frank Wilson
Lorene Worsham
Oleta Worsham
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