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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1956

Page

6

Whitewright High School Senior Reflector Highlights Football Rally

The Whitewright Reflector notes a September pep rally at 7:00 p.m. for WHS Tigers before their Farmersville game. It covers a 31-13 loss to Farmersville, describes first-half lead exchanges, key plays by Jimmy Clark and Harold Mayo, and upcoming 12-B conference clash at Wylie. Also reports the Whitewright Kittens’ 34-6 win over Bells junior team and praises players Billy Tillett Tom Sears Cliff Emerson Dol larhide and others.

Whitewright Tigerettes Tigers WHS Tigers Farmersville Farmers Dixie Bassett Gayla Sears Louise Vestal Joan Andrews Lynda Parnell Whitewright Tigers Farmersville Tony Gist Harold Mayo Whitewright Jimmy Clark Don Wood Jack Hyecock Tommy Hickman Tony Gist Johnny Stoolesberry Johnny McGraw Wylie Whitewright Kittens Bells Billy Tillett Thomas DeBerry Gary Bandy Cliff Emerson Tom Sears Emerson Sears Dollarhide Kittens

Ruth Williams Named to 4-H Club Council

The Grayson County 4-H Clubs named new officers Saturday led by Marilyn Kretsinger of Pottsboro as president. Other officers include Shirley Watson of Howe as vice president Barbara Clift of Denison as secretary Nelda Kretsinger of Pottsboro as treasurer and Ruth Williams of Whitewright as reporter with Betty and Bobby Davis of Denison and Tommy Taylor of Dorchester serving in roles.

Grayson County Marilyn Kretsinger Pottsboro Shirley Watson Howe Barbara Clift Denison Nelda Kretsinger Tommy Clift Freda Hazelton Gunter Ruth Williams Whitewright Betty Davis Bobby Davis Tommy Taylor Dor

Blue Ridge Sponsors Visit Whitewright Pep Squad

Mrs. Ott Gray of Blue Ridge visited the Whitewright pep squad on Monday afternoon September 24 with Mrs. King and five Blue Ridge pep squad members to learn their half time drill formations and drum routines. Whitewright Tigerettes perform at Wylie Friday October 5.

Ott Gray Blue Ridge Whitewright

Whitewright High opens library with staff help

Mrs Lackey opens the Whitewright High School library with assistants Nelda Ruth McCurdy Ella Sims Laura Bess Rich Peggy Wilkerson Louisa Lackey and Ruth Williams. The library will be open before school on Tuesday and Friday mornings.

seees-Verle Thurman Laura Rich Carol Bush Verna Buchanan Betty Williams Gracie Gates Patricia Farley Betty Lumpkins Mark Ayres Eldon Smith Russell May Don L. Selman Gene McKnight Bill Polk Lloyd Bryant Dee Neal Willie Jean Melton Ella Sims Nelda McCurdy Dixie Bassett Don Whipple Whitewright High School Lackey Nelda Ruth McCurdy Laura Bess Rich Peggy Wilkerson Louisa Lackey Ruth Williams

Freshman FFA elects officers for new chapter

Jimmy Clark was elected president of the freshman Future Farmers of America chapter. Other officers named include David Blackerby as vice president Curless Aldridge as secretary Leonard Jarvis as treasurer James Williams as sentinel and Scotty Phillips as reporter. All members are preparing for the annual chapter conducting contest.

Jimmy Clark Future Farmers of America David Blackerby Curless Aldridge Leonard Jarvis James Williams Sentinel Scotty Phillips Ss. P

Whitewright students praise stage show and charity football game

Whitewright High and Grade School students thank Mr and Mrs George Hight for showing The King and I on September 11. WHS junior and senior classes played a benefit football game September 25 to raise funds for the annual banquet with Trevlis Dixon scoring the first TD and Lynda Pannell later returning a kickoff for a 35 yard tally.

Whitewright High School Whitewright Grade School George Hight King and I P. S WHS Trevlis Dixon Jean Scott Linda Sanderson Lynda Pannell Pannell

Senior Touchdown Sparks Narrow Football Victory

Sanderson carried for eight yards before handing to Dixie Bassett for the first senior touchdown. Blanton gained ten, Par nell caught a pass for a junior score, and Trellis Dixon threw to Pannell for a 43 yard TD. Pannell added the extra point as seniors and juniors praised teamwork.

Sanderson Dixie Bassett Blanton Dixon Parnell Trellis Dixon Pannell Darlene DeBerry Gayla Sears Jean Scott Priscilla Blanton Lynda Parnell Betty Lumpkins Verna Buchanan Patricia Farley Gracie Gates Linda Sanderson J.H

Pep Squad Honors Mrs Houston Darwin for Help

The pep squad thanks Mrs Houston Darwin for assisting with new drum bugle and bell lyra routines. They performed one of the new drum and bugle routines Friday night at a half time show in Farmersville.

Houston Darwin Farmersville P. S

Tiger gridiron star Cat Hyepock shines for speed

This week's Tiger features Jack Hyepock, a 5'10" blond haired, green eyed football standout. Weighing 155 pounds with jersey number 40, he is a top scorer in the district and known among friends as Cat for his friendly smile.

Tiger Cat Jack Hyepock J. N

Junior boys perform halftime show at Bryant Field drill

The junior boys presented a splendid halftime performance Tuesday night during the football game at Bryant Field. Under the direction of drum majorette Jimmy Bassett, the drill team entered from the south goal and wowed with twirling high stepping and intricate maneuvers. Participating bays included drum majorette Jimmy Bassett and cheer leaders Darrell Warrington and Narvin.

Bryant Field Jimmy Bassett Darrell Warrington Narvin

WHS Hall Duty Starts Clean Sweep Initiative

Alexander and McDowell lead majorettes with James Norvell William Cox and Jack Hyecock joining Benny Simpson in a positive performance. The term begins with a clean sweep as faculty assign hall duty to classes to pick up waste paper and keep the campus tidy. Each class carries a weekly roster and may extend duty if standards slip.

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