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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1940
Page
7
The High School Reflector notes freshmen are given new workbooks and faced with two standardized tests. The piece comments that the freshmen appear treated badly while the returning classes perform well, with the “fish” scoring high.
The second year homemakers complete a unit on home nursing and first aid. The class made a scrapbook and each girl created a personal kit. They discuss materials patterns and trimmings for uniforms and aprons and will cut and finish garments at home.
Rev. Wootten spoke briefly to the student body after the Sept. 24 officer election, promising a longer address in five weeks. He thanked students for keeping off the church lawn and will return for a fuller talk then.
The shorthand class had a test on brief forms with scores from 76 to 100. Students learn to read shorthand first to improve writing speed and accuracy.
The girls in the homemaking class begin their year with a scrapbook project on personal grooming. They collect pictures and illustrations on skin care hair care teeth care and nail care for their unit.
The class toured the chemistry lab on September 25 and formed partner pairs at assigned tables. They learned lighting and adjusting a burner while each student received a rack. A scare occurred when sodium in water smoked and hissed, but no explosion followed.
Freshmen shift from storytelling to concrete tasks after a week of narratives. They will set aside narrative work to focus on measurable outcomes and project goals in the upcoming sessions.
The freshmen class held its first meeting on September 24 to elect officers. President Murl Scoggins, vice president Glenn Stapleton, secretary Mary Frances Stephens, and reporter Kirk May were chosen.
Dorothy Sue Douglas presided as president while the pep squad reviewed jackets. The gold material arrived and each member must pay 88 cents to Mary Dale King.
The third year homemakers decide on white dresses with blue trimming for use in the foods laboratory. They will next discuss plans for a special occasion dress.
American history classes under Mr. Morris explored how the continent was named and civilization began. Students used the library to research Americus Verpassius and John Cabot and presented reports. A round table discussed World War I comparisons and European crises.
In a second period chemistry class under Mr. Russ direction students study oxygen hydrogen and water. They hope to pass a quiz on Thursday after viewing the lab on Wednesday. The Friday lesson covers water as a combination of oxygen and hydrogen.
The world history class is glad to have back their regular teacher Mr. Morris after illness. The class has been studying primitive man and he suggests reading the book as a novel for easier engagement.
A diagnostic English test was given to senior students on September 24. Doro tha Darwin achieved the highest grade among seniors with a total of 204 points.
Velma Holland led with 238 points in a 226 max power test taken by over 3,500 students in Indiana Iowa Minnesota New York Texas West Virginia and Wisconsin. Sara Simmons improved 52 points from last year as the top scorer among seniors.
Mrs. Clara Myrick, the high school librarian, plans a large new magazines order with titles including American Boy, Athletic Journal, Etude, Gregg Writer, Life, National Geographic, Nation's Business, Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Reader's Digest, Scholastic, and Youth Today. Delivery in about four weeks will expand reading options for students.
Senior pep leaders highlight planning as 66 seniors and the student council president are noted. Helen Ruth Holcomb received a radio gift on Wednesday. Girls basketball preparation underway as Denison game looms Friday.
The Travis Homemaking Club met with President Lucille Starr and planned fundraisers. The junior class and club will sell candy this year and form a pencils order committee. Dues are set at 15 cents per semester to support students who win dress making contests heading to the state rally in San Antonio.
The Reflector notes in Royse City that fair weather supporters vanish when the Tigers trail. It urges loyalty, student body support, and peps squad effort to sustain spirit until the final whistle.
The Whitewright Future Farmers met September 26 in the high school gym with 44 members present. Lynal J. Moore was elected president after Morris Fogle Gillett resigned. Otto Russell became vice president. They discussed forming a Lone Star chapter and attending the Dallas Fair Day on October 5. F F A sweethearts were named Marie Badgett Jimmie Golden Mary Helen Maddux Margaret Hanna.
English III class under Mrs Lackey reviews grammar exercises in work books. They are studying uses of the apostrophe and punctuation.
The second year English class of 45 students is split into two groups. They finished a foundation unit on using the dictionary and reference books in the library. Last Friday they practiced making introductions and next week start English workbooks.
The junior class met Tuesday to elect officers. Otto Russell was chosen president, Robert Sears vice president, Lucille Starr secretary, Philip Barnhart treasurer, and Grace Harris reporter. A five member committee was named to plan fundraising for the junior-senior banquet. Class dues were discussed.
The class demonstrates skill in locating most keys without hunting. Students have learned to set the tabulator key. New Royal typewriters are expected to arrive soon and the students look forward to using them.
The sophomore class elected officers under sponsors S. T. Montgomery and Uncle Tom Cunningham. President John Biggerstaff, vice president Dorothy Sue Douglas, secretary and treasurer Jack Sears, and reporter Robert Owen were chosen.
Coaches S T Montgomery and L B Morris led three days of practices with a light drill on Thursday as game suits were issued. Paul Simmons and Wilton McFarland were ruled ineligible by age, Joe Hicks by eight semester rule. Lloyd Cato and Gene Hargett joined workouts. total players 40.
A civics class studied the Constitution and faced a required test for graduation. Students showed concern over grades but hoped to perform well. Mr. Morris praised civics as a strong subject taught in the school.
J B Smith presided as club president with L B Morris as sponsor leading opening prayer. Officers elected last year were Smith Russell Emer son Sears Maddux and Bilmner with dues set at 7 each Monday. About 20 boys from W H S attended and more are welcome.
On September 25 in the gymnasium a meeting reviewed selling cold drinks and candy at the Whitewright Rouse City game. Miss Williams pep sponsor named committee members Rus sell Ray Summers Billy Jack Harper Malachia Wright Velma Holland and Doretha Darwin. Malachia Wright was made chairman and chose Velma Holland Ernestine Tomlinson Oleta Norris and Doretha Darwin for the stand planning.
A map arrived September 25 for social science classes. Published weekly, it shows the changing boundaries of European countries and includes current events on sports, nations, and notable people. Mr. Morris will keep these maps for future reference.
Mr. Anderson of Herff Jones showcased rings while the ring committee Marie Badgett Albert Thornton Malachia Wright Loretta Alexander and Joe Yates met with salesmen. The class selected a 10 carat gold ring from Malachia Wrights collection featuring a tiger on the shank. Seniors expect to receive rings in three to four weeks.
Royse City defeated W H S 26 to 0 as the Bull Dogs scored four times and added two points. Marvin Smith debuted at left halfback with strong tackles while Davis Parrish showed promise at full back. C B Burchfield and Rudolph Phillips linked on passes as Otto Russell and J B Smith observed from the sidelines.
The senior class held meetings Wednesday and Thursday to select the class rings. Mr Wright of Star Engraving Company assisted with the selection and engraving details.
The note mentions Santa Claus early this year with H. R. H. and asks about radio troubles for L. V. O. R. touts old saying the early bird gets the worm with dates for football and the junior-senior banquets. E. A. seen in Randolph Thursday night possibly influencing someone to attend the ball game. Joe Yates plans to keep his class ring briefly after receipt.
The notice hints the library lately doubles as a courting space instead of a reading place. L. V. is asked for comment, while M. D. K. attends many ball games possibly signaling interest. The excerpt ends noting M. W. has had a little event.
Assembly was called to hear a program with Mary Dale King and Elizabeth Mullins tap dances and readings by Mrs L B Morris. Mary Alice Harrison performed as Al Jolson impersonation with Laverne Kilgore at the piano.
A dark barber from Latin stock asks a customer about Mussolini and the Italian situation. The customer replies with shared opinion but admits he cannot know the other's view because he has the razor. The joke hinges on the barber holding power in the encounter.
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