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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1971
Page
4
A reflective piece urged students to resist immediate gratification. It warns that giving in to temptation or quitting school leads to lasting loss, undermining moral standards and future prospects, through a narrative on patience and consequences.
The Tigers Junior Varsity defeated the Wylie Pirates 30-20 to move to 5-0. David Gabriel returned the opening kickoff 75 yards for a Tigers score, with Ricky Newman adding two-point conversion. Newman scored twice more on a 20-yard run and a 30-yard keeper, while Steve Langford and Gary Wortham also contributed long TD plays. Coach Richard Capps praised Langford Ballard Jackson and House for standout defense.
This week the Tiger spotlight features seniors Pat Bow Jim Bryant and Mike Spann with comments from Coaches Sessom and Conley. Bow serves as team manager, Bryant is 5 11 155 pounds and plays guard and linebacker, and Spann, 5 10 155 pounds, is an offensive guard.
Whitewright Junior High teams split a pair with Wylie Pirates last Thursday. Seventh grade lost 6-0 while eighth grade won 28-20 with Michael Blanton scoring on runs of 38 40 and 95 yards. Both grades improve to 3-1 and travel to Whitesboro today for 5 p.m. seventh grade and follow-on eighth grade contests.
The new coach Scotty Conley is featured with his birthday on December 25 making him a Capricorn. He is married to Glenda and they have a 20 month old son Chris. Conley attended Texas A&M and ETS A where he earned a BA.
Todd Bass celebrated his sixth birthday on October 6 at home with 12 guests. Amy Bass organized pony rides and gifts were given to the honoree and each guest. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Morris Ramsey of Bells and Mr. and Mrs. OS Bass of Whitewright attended.
Miss Debbie Roper daughter of Mr and Mrs Bobby Roper Sherman was named Homecoming Queen at Tom Bean High halftime ceremonies. Senior, Drill Team president and Beta Club member, she also plays basketball. Paul Rivard son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Rivard Tom Bean High was named Mr Touchdown for 1971 72, a senior in FFA and the T Club, plaque to be engraved.
The Assembly of God Church in Whitewright holds a weekend revival from Friday October 15 to Sunday October 17. Evangelist Rev. Joe Wilson of Plano leads the event with Plano’s Joyaires on the revival team. Services start 7:30 p.m. on weeknights and 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Rev. Sidney K. Harp invites all to attend.
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