High School Reflector editor notes seniors and staff
The High School Reflector lists editors sponsor and a long seniors roster including Alice Cato Gladys Reeves Madgene Phillips and many others. A note cites defeat due to the 12th man absence and mentions Miss Williams remaining "Miss" amid fan mail questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Cato
Gladys Reeves
Madgene Phillips
Dick Thornton
Leo Howell
Joan Brown
Troy Owen
Jim Hicks
Gomer White
Jones Ray Vestal
James Stateville
Lawrence Burden
Ira Mae Young
Charles Skaggs
Betty Tomlinson
Lloyd Mitchell
Mary Nell Talley
Winnell Stapleton
Mary Helen Maddux
Azilee Smith
James Alexander
Howard Goodnight
Marcella Huseman
Wallace Reeves
Foucheaux Vestal
Una Faye Blackerby
Thomas Brown
Bertha
Miss Williams
Miss
Butler
W. H. S. Students Lead Scrap Drive Effort
In cooperation with the national scrap drive, W. H. S. students collected scrap metal last Wednesday aiming for twenty pounds per person. City merchants closed from 1 to 4 p.m. to support the effort, which aids war industries manufacturing planes battleships and tanks. The editor notes school children often find scrap others miss and that nationwide schools may surpass past citizen totals.
Facts About Whitewright class notebook planned by students
Freshman English under Mrs. Roddy compiles a class notebook titled Facts About Whitewright. Students gather stories on early settlers and plan to bind the book for library reference with editors listed as Alice Johnson, Macia Blanks, Betty Lee Jones, Bobby Witt, Betty Henderson, and Billy Ward Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roddy
Whitewright
Alice Johnson
Macia Blanks
Betty Lee Jones
Bobby Witt
Betty Henderson
Billy Ward Evans
Senior Class Rings Shown With Pride at School
Smiling senior class gathered Tuesday morning to receive their new class rings. The oval rings feature a W and tiger head on top, crafted by Southern Engraving Company. Seniors praised the design as exceptionally beautiful, believing it surpasses rings of previous graduates and will be admired by all.
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Southern Engraving Company
Editor's Notes Hint at W. H. S. Controversy
The piece teases Felker at Whitewright High School amid misconduct whispers about chemistry lessons turned cooking lessons. It mentions scrap-happy students on a Wednesday and rumor of a Whitesboro game clash with an unknown score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felker
W. H.S
Hitler
Roddy
Whitewright Tigers
Whitesboro Eleven
School to run full time starting Monday announced
Thursday morning announcements cover full time schedule start date. Football game recaps from Whitesboro last Friday night. New music teacher Mrs Kilgree introduced. Organizations elect officers then. Pep Squad formed with sponsors Miss Williams and Mr Key. Scrap metal drive plans completed.
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Butler
Whitesboro
Kilgree
Miss Williams
Mr. Key
A. V.S
Freshman Guide Book Promises School Insight at Whitewright High
Future freshmen at Whitewright High School will gain a comprehensive handbook from Mrs. Roddy’s first year English classes. The Freshman Guide Book covers school history courses, junior and senior activities, the floor plan, student government, faculty, taught subjects, rules, and honors. Editors include Norma Lou Smith Joyce Jones Johnny Nell Massey Maurice Ray Neathery Marjorie Young and Roby Wilson.
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Whitewright High School
Roddy
W. H. Ss
Norma Loug Smith
Joyce Jones
Johnny Nell Massey
Maurice Ray Neathery
Marjorie Young
Roby Wilson
C. M
Homemaking I Evolving Roles and Skills in Classes
The article outlines homemaking course units for first to third year students focusing on group membership, duties as hostess or manager, personal growth goals, social manners, and relationships. It covers nutrition, kitchen and furniture improvements, food preservation, clothing lab upgrades, baking with sugar substitutes, and plans for projects like upholstering furniture, refinishing woodwork, and making Christmas gifts.
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Cruse
Miss Williams
Shorthand Class Begins With 22 Students
Under Mr. Kerby, the shorthand class at W. H. S. has started with about 22 new students. They are learning basic terms and aim to complete book one by mid term before moving to book two. Some students lack textbooks, but hopes rise for Monday to equip all.
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Kerby
Library Opens Monday With New Books
Mrs Kilgree and Mrs Roddy prepared the library for a Monday opening. Two capable workers will arrange the space making it convenient for reference research and reading for entertainment. Students look forward to enjoying the new books provided.
Travis Homemaking Club Meeting To Elect Officers
The Travis Homemaking Club will meet this week to elect officers to fill vacancies of girls who moved away during the summer. A Denton conference decision means no Area IV meeting this semester, with possible county Future Homemakers of Texas meetings. A newsletter will be sent to each school to share homemaking department news.
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Travis
Denton
Texas
Fragmented Local Romance Notes From Evening Socials
Friday night sightings include K. M. with G. R. and J. M. with G. R. The chatter about J. S. and M. F. S. resumes this year as a possible romance. Jewelry upgrades appear for J. M. Y. Also hints about J. N. M. and J. V. in a likely budding affair.
Professional Books by T J B in Group
A concise overview of T J B’s professional and informational books within a specific group. Notes focus areas include business, education, and technical guidance with emphasis on practical applications and clarity for readers seeking structured knowledge.
I Wonder If You Feel the Way I Do to Dub Bilmner
A collection of dated love notes and valentines from various people to named sweethearts. The messages express affection and longing in short personal lines from different senders to recipients.
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Helen Maddux
Dub Bilmner
Ann LaRoe
Joe Tate Jones
Gomer White
Mary Dale Fields
Tila Mae Young
Mr. Gentry
Mary Frances Stephens
Jack Sears
Gladys Reeves
Jarvis Maddux
Patty Everheart
White Wright High Welcomes New Music Teacher Mrs Kilgree
The faculty and students greet Mrs Kilgree as the new music teacher after training at Wesley College Green ville and O C U in Oklahoma City. She served as Wesley College music teacher assistant for two years and taught at Pike before joining White Wright as choir director at the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright High School
Kilgree
Wesley College
Greenville
Oklahoma City
Pike
Whitewright
Methodist Church
G. R
English II Studies Vocations
For a week English II students studied vocations and learned that a future job depends on character habits and personality as well as education and experience. They are preparing to write a five page theme on the vocation they have chosen.
English IV Students Prepare for Short Quiz
The English IV class has studied noun clauses and diagraming to learn sentence relationships. Mr. Murphy promised no test Friday or Monday, but a brief quiz on Wednesday is planned.
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Murphy
Freshman Star Emerges In Lightweight Fray
A noted newcomer, son of a freshman, weighs 135 pounds and stands 5 feet 6 inches. He shows early promise in the season’s early contests.
Unknown students described with traits and hobbies
The note profiles two students, a freshman named David Johnson with brown hair and eyes who favors agriculture and plans to play football, and a sophomore girl Aurelia Penny with brownish blonde hair and blue eyes who joins the Homemaking Club and collects souvenirs. It asks readers to identify them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cruse
David Johnson
Aurelia Penny
Estate of Helen Dolores Taulbee Minor
Legal notice in Grayson County Texas commands Sheriff to publish final guardianship report for Helen Dolores Taulbee Minor filed by guardian Helen Dillard. Hearing set for the first Monday after ten days service, October 26, 1942, at Sherman Probate Court. Sale court action and affidavit of publication attached.
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Grayson County
Grayson
Helen Dolores Taulbee
Helen Dillard
City of
Sherman
A. D
H. Grady Thompson
Texas
Iva Medlin
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