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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1962

Page

3

Tigerettes Perform In Whitewright Friday Night

The Reflector reports on the Tigerettes show at Whitewright with Karen Darwin Judy Gosnell Anna Franklin Kathy Wilson Kay Buchanan leading fire baton routines. Majorettes and flagbearers accompanied the team as they executed military maneuvers and a space needle formation before three lines of spectators in the stands.

Whitewright Tigerettes Tigerette South Goal Pole Frisco Karen Darwin Judy Gosnell Anna Franklin Kathy Wilson Kay Buchanan Carolyn Mullins Jeanie Deeds Shirley Janway

Tiger Fans Urged to Rally Tonight at Downtown Pep Rally

C L M calls all Tiger supporters to gather downtown at 7:00 PM for a pep rally to boost the team as District play opens this Friday and the chase for the State Championship begins. Fans are urged to stand and yell on Two Bits to show support.

Tiger Tigers

Whitewright Tigers Fall After Sixth Straight Loss

Whitewright suffers a 30 12 defeat as Coons quarterback Dean Reynolds completes six of seven passes with three touchdowns. Edwards recovers a fumble for Whitewright to take a 6 0 lead, but Coons score 16 points in the final 35 seconds of the first half. Whitewright, now 5 1, heads to Ladonia to begin District 16 A play.

Tigers Whitewright Dean Reynolds Coons Edwards Coon Jim Kent Tiger Ladonia

TIGERETTES BRING WORLD'S FAIR TO BRYANT FIELD

The World's Fair returns to Bryant Field as the event honors the United States with a county venue. The piece highlights the local team and the fair’s presence in the area.

Tigerettes Bryant Field United States

Tigers Look Ahead After Friday Scores From Foes

The Fannindel Falcons tied Bogata 14 14. Honey Grove Warriors lost to Talco 28 14. Van Alstyne Panthers defeated Wylie 42 19. Sadler Southmayd Rams fell to Muenster 16 12. The Tigers still have four games remaining on their schedule this season.

Tigers Fannindel Falcons Bogata Honey Grove Warriors Talco van Alstyne Panthers Wylie Sadler-Southmayd Rams Muenster

Fight Tigers Fight junior class thanks concession stand workers

The junior class expresses gratitude to the mothers and students who staffed the concession stand Friday night. They extend thanks for the support and effort of all volunteers.

Falcon Menu Plan For A Week

The note lists a weekly school kitchen menu from Monday to Friday. Each day features a main dish with sides and desserts or drinks, ending with milk. February style school lunch entries are presented with items like ham and cream potatoes on Monday and fish sticks on Friday.

F. W

Annual Subscriptions Deadline Notice

The deadline on annual subscriptions is October 25. Seniors are urged to bring their dollar for the subscription as soon as possible. We are with you team to fight.

Senior Spotlight: Gene Sparks Profile

Gene Sparks born March 2 1945 to Mr and Mrs C E Sparks. He has a brother James and began school in 1957 after attending Westminster School before Whitewright. This feature lists Gene’s favorites and highlights.

Gene Sparks Gene C. E. Sparks James Westminster School Whitewright

Gene named captain of Whitewright Tigers 1962

Gene has won many honors at Whitewright High School including F F A president and class vice president. He was class favorite for three years and served as captain of the Whitewright Tigers in 1962, setting an example for fellow students.

T. V Ben Casey John Wayne Gene

Teacher of the Week Leta Harper of Whitewright

Leta Harper, wife of J. A. Harper Jr., is named teacher of the week. She coordinates Pep Squad activities and teaches typing I II and English III. Outside school she enjoys family time, football, water skiing, fried chicken, and My Three Sons while living in Whitewright.

J. A. Harper Jr Allan Jayne Whitewright Leta Harper

F. H. A. Meeting Opens With President Patricia Jarvis

The Future Homemakers of America held its monthly meeting on Tuesday the ninth with President Patricia Jarvis presiding.

Future Homemakers of America Patricia Jarvis

Freshman Initiation At Whitewright FFA Chapter

The Whitewright Junior FFA met with roll by secretary Delinda Blackerby and dues check. Freshmen received red and white ribbons and will be formally initiated after a week. Members sang several songs including Shine on Harvest Moon and Grandfather’s Clock before adjournment. Officers listed: President Dickie Leonards, Vice-President Eddie Range, Secretary Scooter McCurdy, Treasurer Mickey Meador, Reporter Bill Bass, Sentinel Larry Ryan, Historian Murry Bryant, Parliamentarian Weldon Wilson.

Carolina Alabama Whitewright The Future Farmers of America Dickie Leonards Eddie Range Scooter McCurdy Mickey Meador Bill Bass Larry Ryan Murry Bryant Weldon Wilson

Whitewright FFA Meets. Kay Buchanan Elected Sweetheart

The Whitewright Chapter of the Future Farmers of America held its second regular meeting led by new president James Clark with 45 members present. After approving minutes, Kay Buchanan was nominated and elected sweetheart by majority vote. Johnny Aldridge pitched a donkey ball fundraiser while Mr Barker discussed budget ideas.

Whitewright Future Farmers of America James Clark Kay Buchanan Johnny Aldridge Barker

Freshmen Initiation Plan Displayed At Meeting

Discussion covered gym use and writing the man who would furnish the donkeys. The freshmen initiation is planned for Wednesday the 17th at 7 00. On the 18th freshmen will wear clothes backward and carry an egg in their pocket as part of the tradition. Mr Barker shared program pointers and officers appointed committees.

Johnny Aldridge

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Reflector Mike Burchfield Dan Turner Sue Pool Rex Miller Garry Spencer Frances Wood Jeannie Skipworth Brenda Geers Betty Skipworth D. T Reserve District No First National Bank Bells Texas U.S Federal Reserve Bank U. S H.C. Young H. C. Young E. C. Whiting P. H. Wilson D. D. Whiting Directors Stephens & Bryant Insurance & Real Estate F. H. A. Meeting Delinda Blackerby AG. I F. F. A. Meeting Walker Pharmacy the Whitewright Sun T. Glenn Doss Grayson Fannin Grayson and Texas Press Association the Sun Kenneth Hiner First Baptist Church Mexico Chevrolet Baja North America Edwards Chevrolet Co., Inc Kitewright Tex
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