Community praises local school board members in yearbook note
The Reflector staff honors four local school board members for their service to WHS and the community. The democratic farmers and parents are described as devoted, contributing through their roles on the board and as town residents, with emphasis on praiseworthy work and pride in a job well done.
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Whitewright
Marie Badgett
Louis Franklin
Franklin
WHS
D. T
Tigers Start District Play Clash With Bearcats
The Whitewright Tigers open district play at Bryant Field on Friday night facing the Whitesboro Bearcats. Returning injured players include quarterback Sammy Montgomery center Mike Burchfield end Mike Holloway and tackle James Clark as students are urged to boost team spirit with loud yells and support.
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Whitewright Tigers
Whitesboro Bearcats
Bryant Field
Tigers
Sammy Montgomery
Mike Burchfield
Mike Holloway
James Clark
Tiger
L. S
J. W
Whitewright School Board Profiles Highlight Members
The Reflector profiles six school board members Led by Louis Durham a dairy farmer living ten miles from Whitewright Each member shares family details and community roles including Manuell Alexander a Grand Prairie worker and farmer S D Blackerby Ely farmer Dick Walker drug store owner Ron Faison insurance salesman and Montgomery Insurance Agency proprietor Willice Wilson among others highlighting local civic ties and family life.
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Reflector
Louis Durham
Whitewright
Manuell Alexander
Grand Prairie
Alexander
Wanda Sue
Rochelle
Amy
S. D. Blackerby
Ely
Texas
Dick Walker
Ron Faison
Montgomery Insurance Agency
Wallace Wilson
Bonfire at Legion Hall Before Thursday Parade
The American Legion hall hosts a bonfire followed by a parade Thursday night at 7 15. Townspeople and all residents are invited to support our team in this important district game.
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American Legion Hall
L. S
J. W
Tigers Open District 13-A Season vs Whitesboro
District 13-A action resumes as the Tigers host Whitesboro at Bryant Field. Whitesboro slipped past Northwest 7 to 6 while Pilot Point lost to Anna 22 to 6. The Warrior teams Honey Grove and Pilot Point face Van Alstyne and Celina respectively.
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Whitesboro
Northwest
Pilot Point
Anna
Tigers
Celina Bobcats
Honey Grove Warriors
van Alstyne Panthers
Bryant Field
Mighty Tigers
Whitesboro Bearcats
Freshman party hayride and roast at Harper pasture
The freshmen held a Friday night hayride and weiner roast at the Harper pasture with guests Buster Belew and Jackie Jester. About 18 freshmen attended and thanks are given to several residents for food, tractor, trailer, and hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Pasture
Buster Belew
Jackie Jester
Harper
Sears
Slaughter
Wilson
Pettit
Holloway
Shaw
L. L
B. E
Community fundraiser for FFA and FHA birthday calendar
Money continues to be collected for the FFA and FHA birthday calendar. Supporters are urged to contribute 25 cents, given to any FFA or FHA member.
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M. B
Gossip Sparks Questions About Leonard Boy
The fragment notes individuals Kay Alexander Peggy Clark Fern Donna and Dickie in a gossip laden exchange asking who hit Dennis and who the Leonard boy is while commenting on attire and potential dating choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Alexander
Dennis
Peggy Clark
Leonard
Fern
Donna
Dickie
Weekend gossip in the Pep Squad notes
A collection of informal queries and chatter from the Pep Squad about who attended events who dated whom who went where Saturday and Sunday night at various local spots including Whitewright Fort Worth and the Malt Shop with asks about the Fair and friends from Sherman and Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Susie
Don
Jeanette
Butch
McGraws
Mary
Rose Anne
Whitewright
Leonard
Bonnie
Delores
Helen
Mike B
Linda W
Buster
Leon
Brubs
Joe Earl
Guy
Laura
Paulette
Denny
Joyce
Sherman
Diana
Jackie J
Jeannie
Fort Worth
Barbara A
Peggy B
Kathaleen
Richard
Glenda
Sam
Morris
Brenda
Anna
Tammy
Whispers of a High School Reflector Column Preview
The Reflector announces a new continuing column with changed names for privacy. A group of students in a small town visit an elderly woman, follow a strict attic work plan, and uncover a mysterious trunk containing unexpected items. The tale ends with a cliffhanger as the trunk spills its contents.
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Reflector
Whitewright students visit State Fair of Texas
Whitewright High School agriculture boys and homemaking girls traveled to the State Fair of Texas for a full day educational and enjoyable trip. The annual excursion exposes students to multiple exhibits on the fairgrounds and promises ongoing school sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright High School
Texas
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Shirley
John David
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