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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1950
Page
6
Student staff list covers editors and departments from Whitewright High School. Notes urge support for the football team against Van Alstyne on Nov 23. Public health notice announces a free mobile X-ray unit in Sherman on December 7 for persons 15 and older at Roach Motor Company.
The P T A names a victory party to celebrate the Van Alstyne football squad. The event starts at 7 p m Thursday November 23 with games contests and square dancing chaperoned by parents. Refreshments served by the P T A Tigers inviting all students to a gala night.
Visitors from other towns note WHS has strong school spirit and loyalty. The Pep Squad is repeatedly praised for its unwavering support and energetic participation.
Mrs. John Biggerstaff administered tuberculin skin tests to 800 pupils across seven schools including Whitewright grade and high school which tested 294 and the colored school 30. The article explains how to read a positive reaction and notes annual testing is advised, especially for 1st 7th and 12th graders.
Friday night at Bryant Field the Whitewright High School Pep Squad performed a half time drill. Gladine Harper was crowned football queen by Co-Captains Billy Earl Brown and Conway Craig as the team pivoted and marched, with cheerleaders and the drum major performing baton routines.
Freshmen girls conducted two labs last week in a home economics setting. One group baked apples while another prepared eggs as a goldenrod, with two students per group and four per table. Participants include Babe Beazley, Shirley Blanton, Fay Jean Bow, Betty Harris, Lorena Polston, Joyce Mullins, Glenda Lumpkins, Mary Pennell, Juanita Thrasher, Jimmie Summerlin, Billie Taylor, Beedy Sanders, Sue Wilson, Dortha Hughes and Lilly Carpenter.
A student survey on U S Highway 69 north of the Y station counted 250 vehicles over three days. Chevrolet led with 105, Ford 70, Plymouth 20, Dodge 13, Buick 9, Pontiac 8, and others smaller. The class estimated 2000 cars travel the highway daily, noting time of day affected counts.
After the football game the Youth Center hosted a fun night. Kids square danced with Mr. Howard calling and some participated in a Paul Jones. Seniors led the event. sponsors included Mrs. Roddy Mr Howard Mr and Mrs Edgar Bow Mr. Cummings Miss Neathery Miss Darwin and Mr and Mrs Charlie Ayres. Next week the juniors take charge.
Whitewright defeats Whitesboro 41 to 0 at Bryant Field marking the last home game for several Pep Squad seniors. Senior players listed include Musser Craig Badgett Hyepock Simpson Blanton Bush and Brown with multiple years lettered. Pep squads Gladine Harper Carol Hughes recognized for long service and leadership.
The notice quotes a courtesy concept for readers to inform friends and guests of visits. It emphasizes sharing news of departures and arrivals through these pages as a polite gesture.
Ouida Ryan Molly Rutledge and Gwen Kent are named for long service in the Pep Squad. Ryan has four years in the organization as cheerleader and majorette, Rutledge and Kent five years each, with drums for three and four years respectively. They supported the team through every football game.
At Bryant Field during Whitesboro versus Whitewright, Gladine Harper was crowned Tiger Sweetheart by co captains Conway Craig and Billy Earl Brown. The senior maintains a high scholastic average, holds school offices, and serves as class president amid Pep Squad festivities.
On Friday November 17 the WHS auditorium hosted a junior led sing along. Florena Williams Nancy May Doretha Magers and Alice Ryan led the group in several popular songs.
Florena steered the music program with a lively mix. Showers girls Nancy May Florena Williams Carol Kilgree and Peggy Parnell performed Come Along and When Summertime Comes Around then the group sang It Had To Be You Do Your Ears Hang Low It Isn't Fair I Don't See Me in Your Eyes Any More and Let Me Call You Sweetheart. Peggy Pannell read the gossip section while yell leaders led the crowd in cheers for the boys.
The Whitesboro report notes the Baptist teenagers met at Pilot Grove Baptist Church Monday night. President Carrol Pennell led the session as minutes were read by Donald Moran. Tom Bean won the banner with 68 attendees. Officers elected include William Byers, Ruth Ann Cummings, Betty Spence, Billy Joe Key, and Shirley Blanton.
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