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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1953

Page

6

Whitewright High School Reflector Published by Senior Class

The High School Reflector from Whitewright High School lists staff including SeEEO editor Claydean Selman and assistant editors. Reporters named include Foy Jean Bow Babe Beazley Lillie Carpenter Joyce Mullins Delores Whipple Jerry Ray Brown and others. Acknowledgments show donations from H. H. Sears and Griffin Dollarhide.

Whitewright High School Seeeo Eerg Eh Claydean Selman Lela McFerrin Foy Jean Bow Babe Beazley Lillie Carpenter Joyce Mullins Delores Whipple Jerry Ray Brown Jerry Thornhill John Chesser Morris Bowen Martha Burchfield J. B. Mullins Johnnie Stephens Kenneth Hyepock Garland Smith Robert Hull Beedy Sanders Dortha Hughes Jimmy Nossaman Mary Pennell Bobby Clark Edward McDowell Paul Prock Dale Taylor Darrell Neal Betty Harris Lyndal Pierson William Russell Annette Smith Becky Bennett

Whitewright Wins Third Football Game

Whitewright defeated Leonard 45-6 to move to 3-0 behind a strong start after a fumble recovery. Bobby Clark and John Brown each scored early, with Parnell connecting twice to Garland Smith and Ralph Hughes and James Burchfield adding scores in the third and fourth quarters.

Whitewright Leonard Tigers Bobby Clark John Brown John Clark Lee Jackson Parnell Garland Smith Ralph Hughes James Burchfield Hughes Rockwall

Leonard Tigers Drill Team Performs Friday Night

The Tigerettes led by Drum Major Betty Harris performed on the Leonard Tigers field. They formed an L for Leonard and a W for Whitewright while flag bearers moved between sides. Majorettes Foy Jean Bow Mary Pennell and Barbara Hasty performed a brief routine before the team retreated to the 5 yard line.

Tigerettes Leonard Tigers Betty Harris Leonard Whitewright Lela McFerrin Johnnie Harper Joyce Mullins

Correction: Donation credited to Mrs Haile tribute

An earlier report misattributed two books in memory of Mrs. Mavis Haile to Mr and Mrs Griffin Dollarhide. The correct donor list should read Lingenfelter's Vocation For Girls.

H. H. Sears Mavis Haile Rawlings Sojourner Griffin Dollarhide Lingenfelter

WHS Senior Bake and Rummage Sale Scheduled

The senior class of WHS sponsors a bake sale and rummage sale on October 3 and 10. Delicious cakes pies and cookies will be sold at reasonable prices with proceeds benefiting the senior trip of 1954.

WHS

Tigers Rally Builds Old School Spirit Downtown

A large group of Tigers and Tigerettes gathered downtown Thursday night at 7 for a pre game rally led by cheerleaders Babe Beazley Donna Williams Alice Ayres Ann Brown and Verna Buchanan. The event boosted spirit and the organizers urged continued turnout every Thursday before games.

Tigers Tigerettes Babe Beazley Donna Williams Alice Ayres Ann Brown Verna Buchanan B .B

Memorial Library Receives Donations

Two gifts arrive at the Memorial Library this week. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Montgomery Jr donate for a book in memory of Mrs. Marion Craig. The T. E. L. Class of the Baptist Sunday School funds a book in memory of Miss Clyde Montgomery. The library will total 65 books.

Memorial Library S. T. Montgomery Jr Marion Craig The Baptist Sunday School Clyde Montgomery

Mantel Gift Prompts Pride for Speech Class

The speech class and teacher praise a handsome white mantel donated by Mrs. Jack Nossaman. It will enhance the gym stage as many living room scenes center on a fireplace. Thanks go to Mrs. Nossaman, Mr. Barker, and the Ag boys for delivering and placing the mantel in the dressing room.

Jack Nossaman

State Fair of Texas Declares Student Day

Saturday October 17 is Student Day at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. All Texas school students may enter free with transport by as many buses as needed. Buses will depart early Saturday.

Texas Dallas State of FHA FFA

Kittenettes Elect 1953 Football Leaders at Junior High

The Kittenettes pep squad elected Drum majorette Gayla Wren Sears and maidorettes Trelis Penny Peggy Hansard Priscella Blanton flag bearers Edna Hood Lynda Parnell Darline DeBerry and cheer leaders Jean Scott Joyce Brown Clara Kelly Clara Taylor Joan Andrew Clara McLean.

Kittenettes Gayla Wren Sears Trelis Penny Peggy Hansard Priscella_ Blanton Edna Hood Lynda Parnell Darline DeBerry Jean Scott Joyce Brown Clara Kelly Clara Taylor Joan Andrew Clara McLean

School picture distribution schedule announced

On Monday morning students reacted positively as school pictures returned. All grades except the senior class received theirs first. seniors must view proofs, choose favorites, and proofs are sent back to the studio for final prints to be distributed in a few weeks.

Grammar School C. S

Work on the 54 Bell project progresses in Whitewright

About 65 people including students teachers and business men have paid deposits. Over $100 has been raised in Whitewright for advertisements. Half of the business men have yet to be contacted due to time. Last Tuesday the class split into three groups visiting Sherman Denison and Bonham. Much work remains especially the school annual ad and processing portraits.

Whitewright Sherman Denison Bonham

Layout designs inch forward as pictures await

Report notes work on layout designs and group pictures, with none photographed yet. Staff and volunteers met at Foy Jean Bow’s home, the business manager, Monday evening. Inside cover decision postponed with no outcome.

Foy Jean Bow J N

Homemaking II officers listed with names and roles

The article lists the Homemaking II officers including President Mary Page and Vice President Patsy Robertson along with Secretary positions held by Alice Mae Ayres and Nola Faye Bass. Charlene Morris serves as treasurer and Annette Smith as reporter with Wanda Alexander as parliamentarian.

Mary Page Patsy Robertson Alice Mae Ayres Nola Faye Bass Charlene Morris Annette Smith Wanda Alexander

Whitewright PTA Invites Parents for Upcoming Meetings

Invitations were sent to all parents of Whitewright School District students to join the Parent Teacher Association. PTA meetings occur on the second Tuesday each month with the first meeting set for Oct 13. Regular attendance could help their child’s classroom win the monthly cash award based on the room count. Sign up if not yet joined.

Whitewright Parent-Teacher Association P.T. A C. S

FFA Boys Plan Outing and Activities for New Year

The FFA boys met in the Ag building Tuesday to discuss a hunting or fishing trip before cold weather, a hayride, and inviting the homemaking girls. Attendees include Jack Ayres, William Russell, Lyndal Pierson, J B Mullins, Delbert Musser, James Dixon, and others.

FFA Jack Ayres William Russell Lyndal Pierson J. B. Mullins Delbert Musser James Dixon Robert Hull Darrell Neal David Reeves Bobby Burchfield John Brown Eugene Cox James Bennett Morris Bowen Bobby Clark Obie Rutledge Russell May James Burchfield Lewis Clem Eldon Smith Bobby Murphy Travis Sanderson Jim McKinney Mark Ayres Gene McKnight J. W. Burchfield Jackie Garner Garland Smith

FHA Sweetheart Chosen At 1953 54 Meeting

Johnnie Harper presided as Homemaking Club minutes recorded by Barbara Hasty. Officers elected include Johnnie Harper president Betty Harris vice president Barbara Hasty recording secretary Lela McFerrin corresponding secretary Margaret Williams reporter Annette Smith historian Wanda Sue Alexander song leader Alice Ayres pianist. New treasurer Mary Pennell and parliamentarian Babe Beazley elected as Glenda Lumpkins away. Kenneth Hyepock won FHA sweetheart 1953 54 amid plans for Dallas State Fair and other items before adjournment.

Johnny Harper Barbara Hasty Johnnie Harper Betty Harris Lela McFerrin Margaret Williams Annette Smith Wanda Sue Alexander Alice Ayres Glenda Lumpkins WHS Mary Pennell Babe Beazley FHA FFA Paul Prock William Russell John Chesser Ralph Hughes Jerry Brown Kenneth Hyepock Dallas

First Meeting of Whitewright FHA Chapter Closes

The first meeting of the Whitewright FHA Chapter was officially closed. Facism was first developed under Benito Mussolini.

Whitewright Fha C. S Benito Mussolini

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