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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1936
Page
7
The W H S Reflector lists staff including Dorothy Tapscott and Anita Vestal with reporters such as Jim Henry Andrews Roscoe Brown and others. Sixth period students Lorna Lee Thornton and Roy Martin noted book location and checkout procedure under Mrs Kennemer guidance using the dater.
Betty Jo Morrow was elected treasurer of the senior class at a class meeting on Tuesday October 6. Previously Anita Vestal had served as secretary and treasurer, combined. The seniors are receiving pins for each officer and a separate treasurer was chosen.
On Wednesday afternoon the chapel was used to inform students they would have their pictures taken whether they purchased them or not. Mr Burma urged every student to participate so the school would receive a free picture of each student. All football players had jerseys on for their portraits while the photographer kept busy directing smiles at the camera.
Mr Burma outlined addi tional school rules on October 8 urging useful policies only. Pupils must obtain teacher permission and provide excuses to leave. missed work must be completed with a make up note. Study hall time is emphasized and biweekly progress reports will be mailed to parents for grade inquiries.
On Tuesday afternoon October 6 students wondered where Mr Burma was as illness kept him from holding classes. They were sent to study hall yet were glad he could still coach the football team after school.
Mrs. Kennemer held a library meeting on October 8 during fifth period. Students named to serve as librarians this term include Bernice Henslee and Marie Thrasher in first period Velma Jo Bow and Litha Sue Hollingsworth in second period Anita Vestal and Roscoe Brown in third period Gladys Wright in fourth period Frances in fifth period.
The Collinsville Pirates were shut out as Whitewright dominated Friday afternoon. Milton Pearce coaching Collinsville this year, last year Mr. Gaddis. Tiger Bussy Thornhill scored the first TD, Starr to Montgomery failed the extra point, De Berry added two more TDs. Tigers finished with three scores while Pirates earned eight first downs to Whitewright’s sixteen.
In this local gossip note, Mary Lee Chaney is seen riding a new 36 V-8 Ford while rumors swirl about extortion notes, dating dilemmas, and social scraps. The piece mentions students like Preston Henderson, Imogene, Vonda Lee, Georgia Mae, Charlie Mae, Jack Meador, and others, with a Red River Valley Fair presence from Whitewright classes.
Mr Jernigan entered history class in a cheerful mood Monday and the chair he sat in tipped over backward. He recovered quickly, laughed with the class, and showed good humor about the accident in this light moment reported by N G S.
Editorial notes Mr Burma urged discipline during the one hour periods in chapel. Students were seen gazing dreaming and talking while the purpose is to give more study time. Teachers should use the first half hour of each period to supervise and direct the class.
A past note from M. L. C describes split hour recitation and study hall use. The plan assigns afternoon periods for recitation and last half for preparing lessons, followed by study hall to finish work. Proper use could reduce confusion and improve grades.
A fragmentary note from B B H references Marie Thresher's jealousy of Norma Frances Donigan and her Pilot Grove Romeo. It mentions Elmer Robertson Joe Garland and Deamer Griffin as admired by local youths, with hints of social time involving Nell Holmes Aileen Pennington Clifton De Berry Wilson Kaiser Ethel Harper and birthday gifts from Preston. A pink Sunday outing with Grapes and Jack Meador in Leonard is alluded to.
Dr C H Lane links personal achievement to advancement in the Future Farmers of America. A Greenhand must enroll in vocational agriculture and meet seven criteria including supervised farming, a $2,500 program scope, creed recitation, committee recommendation, chapter vote, and one merit certificate. The Greenhands pay dues faster than the Future Farmers.
The Football Log notes a Monday scrimmage near Bells with most players active. Walter Tom Holmes and Grapes Vineyard missed practice due to injuries but observed. Albert Lea Jackson appeared on Tuesday in basketball pants to protect his knees, signaling a reshaped backfield from absent players.
Mr. Burma visited friends at Ennis over the week end. Kathleen Mitchell was a Sherman visitor Sunday. Charlie Mae Ross spent Sunday in Tom Bean. Miss Travis entertained an out of town visitor over the week end. Norma Gene Smith visited in Sherman, Saturday. Litha Sue Hollingsworth attended the Red River Valley Fair in Sherman Saturday. Boyd Newman, Jack Meador, and Merriwell Vineyard were Leonard visitors Sunday.
The Whitewright High School senior class chose rings on Tuesday October 6. The Spies Company of Chicago received the order for forty seven seniors awaiting delivery in December. The ring features a tiger crest and school name, with ten boys and two girls choosing ruby sets and the rest solid gold. Gold rings cost 7.35 for girls and 7.80 for boys, sets 8.45 for girls and 8.75 for boys.
At a Thursday afternoon meeting on October 8 the pep squad led new cheers and discussed ordering sweaters. No definite decisions were made about the sweaters.
In a public speaking class on Monday, Mr. Burma led a session focusing on diction and delivery. The lesson emphasized clear articulation and confident presence as students practiced readings and impromptu remarks.
A student submission asked for sentences using French terms puree meaning soup and pere meaning father. One answer joked puree taking him home and giving a whipping and a warning not to drink his pere.
Granvalee Hansard entered two ducks at the Red River Valley Fair and won first and second place after a week of manicuring and shampooing. The report notes there was effectively no competition as his ducks were the only ones entered.
Home economics I girls completed a laboratory lesson on dried fruits and breakfast foods. Dried fruits featured apples prunes peaches and apricots while breakfast options included oatmeal rice and malted meal.
The program has been busy with foreign words and phrases to boost students reading. Mr. Burma notes the focus is to improve understanding through vocabulary growth and language study.
The agriculture class showcased two booths and multiple exhibits including millet seed and calves at the Red River Valley Fair. Poultry entries were shown, and each booth required at least fifteen crops. Rex Brown helped acquire diverse varieties by negotiating with other communities.
History II class students are encouraged to purchase workbooks to accompany the textbook. Mr. Gaddis believes the exercise books will help students review for examinations.
Mr Burma announced a football game with Collinsville and dismissed school at 3 15. He proposed electing a Football Queen chosen by tickets and a penny vote. Votes are collected in a box with envelopes. The queen will attend all games with the team and may earn a letter at year end if satisfactory. Walter Tom Holmes and Jack Meador handed out a Sports Menu Book to students.
Robert Doss, former Whitewright High School student, addressed the civics class during fifth period on Wednesday October 7 about an amendment to alter the Supreme Court’s power. He argued in favor of constitutional change.
On Tuesday October 5 the Home Economics II and III classes studied menus for a Sunday dinner. The prepared menu included fruit cocktail mashed potatoes gravy creamed carrots Waldorf salad buns ginger bread with caramel filling and iced tea with duties assigned to each class member.
The Hi-Y Club held its reorganizing session on Wednesday night, October 7 at 7 30. Twelve members gathered to restart the club activities.
Mrs Joe G Roberts of Portersville Alabama writes a friend recommended Black-Draught long ago and it has proven its worth. She says it is good for constipation and prevents the bilious headaches she used to have. A purely vegetable medicine for relief of constipation biliousness.
The Hi Y club elected new officers Walter Tom Holmes president Jack Meador vice president Hamilton Vestal secretary Boyd Newman treasurer and Clifton DeBerry sergeant at arms for the coming year Mr Burma urged more religious work and members discussed goals The initiation fee is fifty cents and Burma will select helpers for the ceremony
Chaz asks why he sits by the window during meals Bjones explains it yields the biggest portions. Mr Tyte quips about money Mrs T dismisses a comparison to the goose that lays the golden eggs in a lighthearted family chat.
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