W H S Reflector Crew Enjoys Dallas Trip Mention
The W H S Reflector reports on a student group including editors and ex-students traveling by train to Dallas arriving at union station at 7 15 pm. They split into groups, met again at 10 30 pm, and a scramble at departure took 20 minutes. Return journey ended with several waking calls at 1 35 am Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hollingsworth
Joe Thomas May
Sonny Hancock
Paul Pierson
Jack Lay
David Smith
Jack Bradley
Ross Wilson
Robert Doss
Union Station
Dallas
Our School Spirit at W I H S Without Football
The school lacks a football team due to financial strain but emphasizes strong tracks, literary, and basketball programs. Early training gives promise to improve over last year, boosting student morale and school spirit despite several years without football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. IH. S
First day opens new library with eager students
Monday morning crowds rush to the newly opened library as students resume visits after a long break. New tables and chairs are ordered but not yet delivered. Librarians named include Dorothy LaRoe, Margaret Lilley, Isabelle Craig, Jay Lee Vestal, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ray
Miss Tapscott
Dorothy LaRoe
Margaret Lilley
Isabelle Craig
Jay Lee Vestal
William Baxter
Robert Doss
Ross Wilson
Sonny Hancock
Julia Ann Pritchett
Rollen Lay
Norma Jo Mangrum
J. B. Cates
Vera Dodd
Ruth Jopling
Billie Earle Montgomery
M. F
Senior Class Letters of Whitewright High Honor Students
J B Cates a charming senior and Masqueraders' Dramatic Club president stands out for three years of active involvement and popularity among peers and teachers. J Lee Vestal a sophomore leader and class president excels in debating and literary events with broad friendships. Betty Jo Morrow a friendly freshman and class president from Tom Bean quickly earns a strong foothold at Whitewright High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Cates
Masqueraders
J. B
M. R. J. Lee Vestal
J. Lee Vestal
J. Lee
M. R
Betty Jo Morrow
Betty Jo
Whitewright High School
Tom Bean
Whitewright
Students Board Early Train to Dallas for State Fair
Several students of W. H. S. dressed and rushed to catch the first train for Dallas at about 4:30 a m Sunday after a restless night of anxiety. The students were present as the train departed Whitewright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Whitewright
Interscholastic League Organization At W H S
W H S prepares for the Interscholastic League meet with selected senior debaters and speakers. Students are listed for extempore speaking, declamation, spelling, essay, and various athletic and scholastic events across boys and girls teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Doss
Thomas Sears
Monabelle Biggerstaff
Julia Ann Pritchett
J. B. Cates
Sonny Hancock
Woodrow Belew
Jesse DeBerry
Ruth Jopling
Norma Jo Mangrum
Vera Dodd
Merle Robbins
Franklin Dixon
Billy Bearle Montgomery
Texas
Junior class selects track field and literary candidates
The junior class met on Thursday to choose candidates for track, field and literary events to be held between classes. The entire class participated in the election of candidates. Elected representatives include Track: J. Y. Russell, Leon Adams.
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J. Y. Russell
Leon Adams
Sophomore Class Chooses Entrants for Literary and Sports
The sophomore class met Thursday to select entrants for literary, track and field events. Literary entrants include Sybil Davenport, Jim Meador, Earl Phillips, Lytle Biggerstaff, Katy Ford, Othal Ray Adams, Paul Pierson, and Jay Lee Vestal. Debating, extemporaneous speaking, essay writing, tennis, and volley ball are listed with numerous student names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spelling
Sybil Davenport
Jim Meador
Earl Phillips
Lytle Biggerstaff
Katy Ford
Othal Ray Adams
Paul Pierson
Jay Lee Vestal
William Baxter
Joe Thomas May
Percy Darwin
Vivian Echols
Isabelle Craig
Anna Lee Yowell
Dorothy LaRoe
Velma Mae Nicely
Mary Edna Musser
Ocie, Onie
Opal Scott
Margaret Lilley
Virginia Lindly
Dorothy Nell Pirtle
Norma Gene Smith
G. V. Vestal
Jack Meador
Albert Lea Jackson
Grady Stepp
Mark Montgomery Jr
Walter Tom Homes
Betty Jo Morrow
Mary Jane Ford
Dorothy Hagard
Litha Sue Hollingsworth
Vonda Lee Vineyard
Clifton DeBerry
Eldridge Caylor
Roscoe Brown
W. O. White
Freshman Entries in Literary and Track Events listed
The Freshman class selected entrants for literary and track events. Names span spelling dec lamation debates essays and wild flower entries for women and men. Track entries include sprints relays and field events with many repeat athletes.
Unprepared Students Delayed by State Fair Morning
Grey skies and mist blanketed the day as students arrived late after the State Fair. History pupils muttered "I don't knows" while geometry students offered "I don't prove us" as teachers struggled to restart lessons.
Be a Pullman Coach Sleeper In Every Respect
A terse diary style note recalls a tense classroom scene with dull atmosphere. The line emphasizes a stiff mood as teachers and students endure a Blue Monday with only grunts and groans heard. No paper flew, no erasers clattered, only muted fatigue pervades.
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Blue Monday
D. S
Anita Vestal Improves After Appendicitis Operation
Anita Vestal underwent an operation for appendicitis on Tuesday October 10 and is showing improvement after returning home. W H S welcomes Miss Anna Joyce Benson of Pilot Grove who entered the 10th grade Monday. Rollen Lay spent the weekend in Sherman and Sybil Davenport in Dallas. Lois Smith of the class of 1933 visited W H S last Friday.
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Anita Vestal
Anna Joyce Benson
Pilot Grove
Rollen Lay
Sherman
Sybil Davenport
Dallas
Lois Smith
Frances Haliburton
Ira May
Pearl England
Paris
J. L
Four Types of Meal Service Explored in Home Economics II
Students practice formal and informal service with a host hostess and one or two maids planning a menu and setting the table. They study manners, silverware, glassware, and table ornaments, but lack food for the demonstration.
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I. C
Review Day Highlights Scholastic English Classes
Friday set aside for the Scholastic review in English classes. Students enjoy the change from routine. Last Friday the story The Coward by Ben Ames Williams was discussed. Other topics followed.
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Ben Ames Williams
Art section and poetry corner review noted
The text cites programs in the art section editorial and poetry corner with upcoming Friday class sessions. It mentions extemporaneous speaking to improve the speaking ability of W. H. 8 scholars and a person identified as J.
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W. H
Recognition Test List of Student Personal Traits
A list awarding humorous recognitions to students and staff. It notes J C Hannah for fiery hair and freckles, Sybil Davenport for her purse, Monabell Biggerstaff for her walk, Mr Key for height, senior girls for rings, Miss Boone for sweetness, Percy Darwin for quiet, Dorothy LaRoe for humor, Vivian Echols for hair, Jack Yeager for jokes, Pearl England for eyes and hair, Dorothy Ryan for smile, Dorothy Tate for loud mouth, Margaret Lilley for laugh, Miss Tapscott for noise on walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish J. C. Hannah
Sybil Davenport
Monabell Biggerstaff
Mr. Key
Miss Boone
Percy Darwin
Dorothy LaRoe
Vivian Echols
Jack Lewis Yeager
Pearl England
Dorothy Ryan
Dorothy Tate
Margaret Lilley
Miss Tapscott
Salaries Cut for Grayson County Commissioners
Grayson County commissioners will earn 2100 dollars annually or 175 dollars per month, following a Forty third Legislature session decision. The county meets the bill’s thresholds of over 30 million valuation, population between 60 and 70 thousand, and two cities above 13 500 residents. Previous pay stood at 200 dollars a month.
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Sherman
Grayson County
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Gladys Ray
Billy E. Montgomery
Merle Fleming
Isabelle Craig Albert Lea Jackson
W. H. S. Library
Who’s Who
State Fair
Billie E. Montgomery
Malcolm Williams
Billie F. Montgomery
Wayne Martin
Mary F. Myrick
Ruth Joplin
Ross Brown
Ila May
Inez Coffey
Winnie Farmer
Lorena Ashenhurst
Mary Lena Reeves
Lula Lee Vestal
A. N. McCoy
Mar! Ryan
Elizabeth Ireland
Lawrence Owen
Frank Hollinsworth
Mable King
Wilma Janway
Edith Mae Sears
Paul Neal
Hugh Cox
Pete Nicely
Ted Bow
Glendal Flemrow
Charlie May Ross
la Monte Dodd
Litha Sue _ Hollingsworth
Norma Jean Smith
Christine Moore
Irene Autrey
Dorthy Hagard
Lorraine Rutledge
W. L. Caylor
James Jarvis
O. A. Hefner
Whitewright Lumber Co
Catherine Palmer
Century of Progress
Galveston
Adam Smith
Morton Brown
Jones
Mr. Jones
Frank D. Layman
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