High School Reflector Editorial Staff Listing
The High School Reflector lists staff: Editor-in-chief Henrietta Jackson Assistant Editor Katie Kincaid Sports Editor L V Conner Sponsor Miss Lillian Neathery Senior Reporters include Curtis Alexander Weldon Bartley Lorene Beard Edith Biggerstaff Bettye Brooks Polly Ann Brown L V Conner N H Davis Nancy Sue England Betty Lou England Dale Fields Freddie Ray Garner Gaines Hargett Billie Ruth Holcomb Nina Bell Hood Marie Hood Janis Jayne Horton Douglas Judd Bill Kaiser Ruth Maddux Patrick Murphy Odell Neal Jeanne Neal Don Newman Billy Joe Norris Pauline Owens Aurelia Penny Betty Jo Pierce Virginia Pierson Eugene Reeves Bessie Jo Russell Laura St John Murrell Stanford Junior Editor Betty Lee Jones Junior Reporters Norma Smith Wil Janell Badgett Bobby Neal Witt Sophomore Editor Joanne Grammer Sophomore Reporters Pat Grey Betty Ann Darwin Betty Lou Reeves Freshman Editor Jackie Nossaman Freshman Reporters Betty Bryant Charles Caldwell Zoe Vestal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Jackson
Katie Kincaid
L. V. Conner
Lillian Neathery
Curtis Alexander
Weldon Bartley
Lorene Beard
Edith Biggerstaff
Bettye Brooks
Polly Ann Brown
N. H. Davis
Nancy Sue England
Betty Lou England
Dale Fields
Freddie Ray Garner
Gaines Hargett
Billie Ruth Holcomb
Nina Bell Hood
Marie Hood
Janis Jayne Horton
Douglas Judd
Bill Kaiser
Ruth Maddux
Patrick Murphy
Odell Neal
Jeanne Neal
Don Newman
Billy Joe Norris
Pauline Owens
Aurelia Penny
Betty Jo Pierce
Virginia Pierson
Eugene Reeves
Bessie Jo Russell
Laura St. John
Murrell Stanford
Betty Lee Jones
Norma Smith
Wil- Janell Badgett
Bobby Neal Witt
Joanne Grammer
Pat Grey
Betty Ann Darwin
Betty Lou Reeves
Jackie Nossaman
Betty Bryant
Charles Caldwell
Zoe Vestal
Red Cross
Earl Blanton
O. V. Barker
Lou Rae Holcomb
Herbert Bradshaw
Ellen M. Burchfield
Dorothy Ann Head
Martha Dee Williams
Barbara Ann Williams
David Lynn Brooks
Margaret Greer
Betty Mears
David Cl
Bobby Witt
Pat Murphy
Nina Hood
Billy Kaiser
Pauline Owen
Betty Brooks
Billy Ruth Holcomb
Jean Neal
Editor Turns Poet Aids Junior Class Notes
A school newspaper piece blends editorials and student life. It highlights Miss Neathery and Mrs. Blanton guiding juniors toward Red Cross support, notes seniors finishing Macbeth and Spanish work, and reports on football banter and upcoming game against Rouse City with a plan to rely on passing.
Exes in Navy and Waves News From Wooster Area
Ben Robert Jones after boot camp in San Diego spent a few days with parents and is now a 2nd class seaman. Glen Stapleton, in the Navy since 1942, visited friends here. he is stationed at Treasure Island. Modene Vineyard in the Waves, stationed in Boston, visited friends here. Merriwell Vineyard, naval aviator and 38 graduate, visiting from Jacksonville as an instructor after Pacific and Atlantic service. Norm a Frances Donigan, 1938 WHS graduate, spending week in Whitewright. Pvt John L Biggerstaff, paratroop course at Fort Benning, now transferred to Fort Meade. More next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Robert Jones
San Diego
Ben Robert
Glen Stapleton
Glen
Treasure Island
Calif
Anna Ruth
Kernel
Commerce
Modene Vineyard
Waves
Friends
Boston
Massachusetts
Murrell Stanford
G. C. Brown
Merriwell Vineyard
Naval Air Service
Merriwell
Pacific
Atlantic
Philippines
Jacksonville
Fla
Norma Frances Donigan
Whitewright
John L. Biggerstaff
Fort Benning
Ft. George G. Meade
Maryland
H. J
Students Debate Rights and a New Constitution in Class
In an American history class Mrs. Ralph Kent warned peers to speak now before they are under her jurisdiction. She compared juniors to colonies and Articles of Confederation but said she would discard them to draft a new constitution without the Bill of Rights. A question asked who claimed boys minds run deeper than girls. Statement: we, the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilgree
Austin
Blanton
W. B
J.R.B
Ralph Kent
Sophs and incidents fill a school week yearbook note
The piece catalogs classroom events from algebra to English II and homemaking with jokes about students. It mentions signed numbers in algebra, a fire prevention theme, a homemaking initiation with snacks, first year girls presenting to second years, science class poison oak experiments, choral music, and playful gossip about Betty Lou, Patsy, Curtis, Jimmie Walsh, Joanne, J O, Lloyd Mitchell, and Betty Reeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lou Key
Betty Lou
Paul
Patsy
Curtis
Doris
Grammer
Jimmie Walsh
Joanne
J. O
Lloyd Mitchell
Betty Reeves
Bus Buzzards Tea Leaf Gossip on the Ely Bus
The column notes student chatter about seating, a rumored incident involving Ickey and Margie Beth, and ongoing bus fuss. Pauline Owens races to the bus end of fifth period while Jack Stevens draws attention. Bobby Golden and Betty Brooks are still in a tiff on the bus. Marjorie Young’s nickname shifts from Pat to Ickey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Beth
Ickey
Margie
Ely
Pauline Owens
Jack Stevens
Bobby Golden
Betty Brooks
High and Mighty Senior Spanish Students Signaling Mastery
Senior Spanish students have demonstrated advanced proficiency by counting to 100 and extending their skills in practical conversation and comprehension activities. Their progress reflects rigorous classroom work and supportive teacher guidance.
Freshmen study punctuation and seniors tackle decimals
English I freshmen finish parts of speech and begin punctuation while the general math class explores percentage and decimals. Homemaking I girls practice table manners. Science classes conduct doghouse experiments with no explosions yet. Regulars discuss friends and a Navy service change, with hints of old jobs and social meetups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie
G. C
Navy
Curtis
Waldo
Zoe
Billy Ward
Bethel
Pat
Betty Lou
O. G
J. H
J. G
Betty Mears
Ely
T. R.H
Jack
B. B
Farmers Take Game
The Farmersville Farmers defeated the Tigers 19 to 13 in muddy conditions. The Tigers rallied late in the fourth quarter with 13 points as they switched to passing plays, a turnover of momentum from the opening kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouse City
D. N
Farmersville Farmers
Tigers
Pep rally stirs students for Friday night football
A ten minute pep rally aimed to boost school spirit for the upcoming game. Editor Janis Jayne Horton announced the Friday deadline for a one dollar deposit to secure an annual with a reduced price for 100 subscriptions. Edith Biggerstaff spoke on the meaning of the annual in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis Jayne Horton
Edith Biggerstaff
Junior Red Cross Sees Strong Schoolwide Donations
Local high school reports twenty one dollars eighty five cents raised for the Red Cross drive. The junior class led by sponsors Mrs Earl Blanton and Mr O V Barker contributed thirteen dollars twenty cents and a long list of students from across the school supported the effort. North Texas area students pledged and payments totaled from many named contributors.
Penpoint Portraits Spotlight Pep Squad Sophomore
This feature highlights a sophomore with platinum hair and brown eyes a petite figure and vivacious personality. She stands out as a definite asset to the Pep Squad during football games.
Atoka Sends New Student With Notable Traits
The Reflector notes Joanne Grammer writes weekly class articles. A new student from Atoka, Oklahoma, named Rob Davis, stands 5 feet 5 inches, blonde hair, grey green eyes, and favors history. His favorite food is Wheaties, and his main dish is girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reflector
Joanne Grammer
Atoka
Okla
Rob Davis
E. B
Gorman heirs suit over Denison property in Grayson County
Susan Mitchell seeks fee simple title to Blocks 1 2 3 4 Subdivision T in Grayson County Texas alleging 25 years peaceable possession under claim of right and that defendants cloud her title. Defendants include Daniel Gorman Ellen Gorman Brooks Johnson and others with orders to appear by 10 am December 25 1944 before the Grayson County District Court Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Daniel Gorman
Ellen Gorman
Martha M. Newlin
Brooks & Johnson
Brooks
Said Johnson
W. G. Meginnis
Iron Hall
David Gorman
L. Kidd
Ethelbert Callahan
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Susan Mitchell
Sue Mitchell
T.” Denison Improvement Company
P. C. Martin
State of Texas
A. D
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
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Miss Neathery
Bessie Jo
Billy Jo
Dale
Aurelia
Richard
James
Ruth
Y. B
Henny
Billy John
Betty Lee
Joe Vestal
N. H
Betty
Janis
David
K. K
Insurance Service
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
Lone Star Wilcas Company
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