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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1977
Page
3
A listing of staff positions for the Reflector including sponsor Gail Clark co editors Dena Wilson editors and sports editors along with reporters photographers and page datebook contact names and credits for the newspaper's organizational report features.
Dena Wilson leads the first period staff with Cheri Floyd Debbie Franklin and others reporting on WHS activities. Fifth period staff led by Sharon Clark Donnette Wilson and Reid Pittman covers girls and boys sports plus features. Gail Clark sponsors and verifies articles before submission to The Whitewright Sun.
Spirit rises at Whitewright High with head cheerleader Che Floyd and seniors Molly Floyd Debbie Whipple. juniors Debi Barnes Sharon Clark. soph Sonya Weeks. Jv leaders include Cindy Dickson Glynis Maglio Vaneda Norwood Diane. Junior High leaders Lawana Coleman Denise Durham Anita Orr Melinda Weeks. Pee Wees Cathy Barnes Jackie Cox Susan Floyd Gina Moats Johnna Norwood Donna Whipple. Pep rally Friday at 2 45 pm with skits and decorations for home or away games.
WHS announces two new members of the coaching staff Cheryl Bills and John Myers joining the WHS program. The article offers background on the newcomers and their expected impact.
Debbie Franklin reports four high school classes elected officers. Senior officers are Stan Smith president Mark Neathery vice president Jimmy Turner secretary Demetrius Blanton treasurer and Rena Turner reporter. Junior officers are Debbie Barnes president James Smith vice president Sharon Clark secretary Debbie Franklin treasurer and Matt Vickers reporter. Sophomore officers are Lonnie McCartney president Arthur Ballard vice president Debbie Alexander secretary Janet Anderson treasurer Scott Whipple reporter. Freshman officers are Mark Floyd president David Norris vice president Bobby Worthy secretary Vaneda Norwood treasurer Sharon Riker reporter.
Beta Club and Hero Club run lunch sales at WHS using two new microwaves in the concession stand. Students buy sandwiches, pizza, and hotdogs daily, with profits funding club projects. Sponsors include Mr. David Johnson, Mr. Rodney Nicely, and Mrs. Janice Kemp.
Whitewright Junior High lost to Leonard 26 to 8 last week. The halftime score stood 20 to 8. A late second quarter touchdown came when Travis Clark passed to Michael Fortner for the score, with Kee Ballard adding the extra points. Team honors named for defense and offense. Whitewright hosts Honey Grove at 5 30 p.m. today.
Judy Guffee, born December 4 1959 under Sagittarius, is WHS's senior spotlight. She has lived in Ector, Bonham, Dallas, Sherman, Melissa, and Whitewright, attended multiple Whitewright public schools, and is a three year WHS Beta member awarded Outstanding Drafting and Outstanding Science. Judy works in the Whitewright ISD tax office and takes English physics trigonometry and accounting, saying she will miss the friendly people and advising upcoming seniors to be patient.
Debbie Howell lists WHS events for the week of October 6 through October 12. Included are junior varsity and varsity basketball games against Honey Grove at home and an Oct 7 pep rally in the WHS Gym at 2:45 p.m. Seniors also have a note to order invitations.
By Cheri Floyd the Beta Club held its annual election meeting with sponsors Mr. David Nicely. New officers elected: Molly Floyd president, Gary Tillett vice president, Rena Turner secretary, Eddie Hughes treasurer, Jim Clark reporter.
The Junior Varsity topped Leonard 34 12 to extend its season record to 5 0. Aubrey Cox scored Whitewright’s first points and added a second half TD on a 15 yard run. Jeff Cooper and Antone Cox also contributed with extra points and a 45 yard TD pass to Alan Norris. Coach Kline praised the defense as Eddie Hughes, Joey Riker, Matt Dickers and Steve Blanton were named defensive players of the week. The JV hosts Honey Grove next.
Bart Collard district FFA president from Fannindel and Brad Simmons from Trenton met with the Whitewright chapter to discuss area district and state activities. Collard urged member and officer participation and reported on the Pottsboro officer training. Jimmy Turner led the meeting and announced Whitewright’s annual magazine sale to raise funds.
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