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Newspaper

Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1956

Page

6

Whitewright High notes parade for Friday game

In Whitewright the senior class plans a parade for the Thursday before the Van Alstyne football game. Six weeks tests approach with odd period tests Thursday and even period on Friday. The sophomore class donates a library book in memory of Mrs. Kathryn Roddy, and FFA pigs project adds animals for town boys in need.

van Alstyne Whitewright Pigskin Club K. W WHS R. A Roddy Kathryn Roddy Rawling Lackey L. N FFA _ chapter Kenneth Woodson Bobby Phillips Mr. Morgan J. W

Polk and Tigers rout Whitewright in 26-6 win

Wylie led 6-0 after costly Whitewright fumbles as Polk sparked Independence Tigers with a 26-6 victory. Polk scored on a 30 yard run to tie and 80 yard return after an interception, plus a 40 yard TD run and Clark added a 15 yard TD. Whitewright linemen Simpson Bassett Selman Ayres noted.

Whitewright Wylie Pirate Bill Polk Tigers Polk Jimmy Clark Tiger Benny Simpson Jimmy Bassett Don Selman Mark Ayres B. D

Homemaking II girls start sewing class this week

The group resumes sewing after four weeks studying fashion. Carole Taylor Patricia Lewis Carol McLean Lanell Neal Billie Lewis Rochelle Alexander Betty Shelly and Joan Andrew work on jumpers blouses dresses and a duster. We hope all garments turn out well.

Carole Taylor Patricia Lewis Carol McLean Lanell Neal Billie Lewis Rochelle Alexander Betty Shelly Joan Andrew

Bryant Field Adds New Concession Stand at Football Field

Bryant Field is building a new concession stand at the north end of the football field. The facility will benefit both fans and workers with advantages over the old stand.

Royse Bryant Field

New High School Pupil Enrollments

Several new students join the high school this week. Franklin Wilkins and Dolly Wilkins from Savoy, Barbara Clark from Sherman, and Betty Shelly from Sherman, are welcomed as sophomores and freshmen and an eighth grader, all adjusting to the school year. A pep rally on Main Street drew strong turnout with cheerleaders Lynda Pannell, Joan Andrew, Louise Vestal, Dixie Bassett, and Gayla Wren Sears leading the squads. The Miller bus riders extend thanks to Mr. Miller for his service.

Franklin Wilkins Savoy Dolly Wilkins Barbara Clark Sherman Betty Shelly W. H Main Street Lynda Pannell Joan Andrew Louise Vestal Dixie Bassett Gayla Wren Sears G. D. KB

Wonderful Bus Driver Mr Miller Praised By Students

A group of students compliment a longtime bus driver named Mr Miller for his consistent kindness and safety. They note his smile friendly greeting and patience with late riders and praise his careful approach to boarding when traffic approaches.

Mr. Morgan Grows Grasses for judging samples

Mr. E. J. Morgan raises grasses south of the bus shed to prepare samples for the grass judging boys. The varieties include bluetem King ranch blue stem Dallis grass Canada wildrye meadow dropseed sidecats grama silver bluestem Indian grass switch grass Texas cup grass and red love grass.

E. J. Morgan King Ranch

Girls P E class gathers for basketball practice

At 3 o'clock each afternoon the girls' P E class meets in room 16 for roll call before basketball practice. Eighth grade students listed include Linda Neal Ann Morris Bonnie Melton and Omie Ruth Hess with Christeen Neal from the freshman class.

Linda Neal Ann Morris Bonnie Melton Omie Ruth Hess Christeen Neal Dollie

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