Reflector reports high school pageantry at Whitesboro field
The Reflector details a halftime show with the Whitesboro squad marching in a long line across the field. Majorettes perform a military strut to March of the River Kwai as ranks pivot and finish with a step and kick routine. Color guard includes Judy Gosnell Paty Badgett Shirley Janway. Cheerleaders listed.
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Ettes
Brenda Geers
Kay Buchanan
Carolyn Wetzel
Linda Wright
Whitesboro
Judy Gosnell
Pattye Badgett
Shirley Janway
Doris Tillett
Delinda Blackerby
Selena Key
Dumpy Cureton
Elizabeth Stephens
Big” Tigers
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Bonfire Tonight at Legion Hall to Back Our Panthers
A bonfire is planned for Thursday night October 19 at the Legion Hall urging attendance to back the Panthers to victory. A Friday parade at 3:00 p.m. invites decorated car entries. for details call Earl Blanton or Mrs. J. A. Harper Jr. PTA meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
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Legion Hall
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Earl Blanton
J. A. Harper Jr
PTA
Whitesboro Bearcats blank Whitewright in district clash
Whitesboro shut out Whitewright 14 0 at Bryant Field as key players Kaiser Jones Sparks led Tiger defense. Williams prevented any Bearcat completions while Kannady set up Rector's opening score and Riddle finished with a three yard TD run. Next week Van Alstyne visit for a district showdown.
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Whitesboro Bearcats
Whitewright Tigers
Bryant Field
Whitesboro
Tigers
Tiger
Bearcats
Joe Kaiser
Jerry Jones
James Sparks
Johnny Williams
Jimmy Rector
Mike Kannady
Larry Riddle
van Alstyne
Celina
Honey Grove
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Whitewright FFA Elects Sweetheart Candidate
The Whitewright FFA Chapter met on October 10 to elect a FFA Sweetheart. Carolyn Wetzel edged Doris Tillett by a small margin as speeches were given by seniors and juniors. Carolyn looks to have a strong chance in the district contest. Get a Panther! -M. W.
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Whitewright
FFA
Doris Tillett
Carolyn Wetzel
Carolyn
Doris
M. W
Whitewright Pep Squad Performs Line Formation Friday Night
The Whitewright Pep Squad entered the football field in a single line Friday night. Drum Majorette Amy Alexander gave the forward march signal as the squad executed a military maneuver and returned to their regular formation. Major-
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Whitewright
Amy Alexander
James Sparks Wins FHA Sweetheart Title
James Sparks won the FHA Sweetheart contest after secret ballots. The selection emphasized senior status FFA membership and favorable personal traits aligned with the girl’s ideal companion.
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James Sparks
Jerry Jones
Joe Kaiser
FHA
FFA
M. M
Homemaking girls compete with agriculture boys in sales race
Mrs Blanton encourages FFA and FHA members to sell names for a birthday calendar. The girls race the boys to sell the most names with a party as the prize for the losing side.
Whitewright FFA Holds Second Meeting
The Whitewright FFA Chapter met in the agriculture building on Tuesday morning October 10. President Gene Sparks led the session focusing on electing a FFA sweetheart and plans for a birthday calendar and a weekend camping trip.
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Whitewright
FFA
Gene Sparks
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Teacher of the Week Heartbreak Followed by Relief
Whitewright honors Mr. Crouch as Teacher of the Week but fears loss when a mistake revealed he would leave. The community expresses deep appreciation and relief after the correction.
Homemaking Girls Sing At Meeting Led By Amy Alexander
Amy Alexander led the homemaking girls in several popular songs during the meeting. The group closed with the FHA Prayer Song as Beth Stephens and Delores Denton participated alongside Dumpy Cureton.
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Beth Stephens
Amy Alexander
Delores Denton
Dumpy Cureton
WHS Junior Class Thanks Mr. Glenn Doss for The Reflector
The WHS junior class expresses appreciation to Glenn Doss editor of The Whitewright Sun for publishing The Reflector each week. Students credit the space for a school paper and value coverage of school activities. The note ends with enthusiasm for the team and school.
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WHS
Glenn Doss
Whitewright Sun
Mystery Diary Discovery in Mrs Alexander Attic
In a school mystery story the trunk in Mrs Alexander attic holds a wooden chest with old letters and a diary. The group and Kay glimpse the diary before Mrs Alexander appears, ending their secret examination.
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Carolyn
Get a Van Panther
A terse clipped column lists names and attributes for an out of town girl hunt. Carolyn Smith from Tom Bean eyes Elaine Ramsey from Bells, with complexion Janice Langford from Van Alstyne and figure Gail Evans from Leonard. Height is credited to Gyneth Richardson of Trenton. Clothes to Laura Beth Beazley of Trenton and personality to Betty Ackerman.
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Carolyn Smith
Tom Bean
Elaine Ramsey
Bells
Janice Langford
van Alstyne
Gail Evans
Leonard
Gyneth Richardson
Tren
Weekly School Lunch Menu Chronicles Comfort Fare
Monday to Friday offerings include meat loaf with creamed potatoes and salad. navy beans with kraut and weiners. beef vegetable stew with slaw and apple crisp. chicken and spaghetti with peach half. and fish sticks with green beans and potato salad. Each day includes rolls or crackers with butter and milk.
Bicycle safety rules for motorists and riders
The guide urges motorists to treat bicyclists with the same caution as pedestrians and cyclists to practice self protection. It advises cyclists to obey traffic laws, signs, and signals as if driving a car.
Bicycle Safety Rules For Evening Riding
Guidelines include use of a white headlamp and red tail light at dusk, yielding to pedestrians and vehicles, riding with traffic on the right, riding single file, avoiding weaving or riding between parked cars, not carrying oversized loads, moving off roadway to stop, not hitching to other vehicles, using clip guards, avoiding bad weather, and not performing stunts on streets. disallowed riding in heavy traffic and on business district sidewalks.
Whitewright Future Homemakers meet at high school study hall
The Whitewright Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America met in the high school study hall on Tuesday morning. Judy Durham opened the meeting as members recited the creed and sang the club song. Officers were installed and oath of office taken. The initiation committee of Judy Gosnell and Pattye Badgett instructed freshmen on imation day attire. Delinda Blackerby announced committees for the year. Entertainment chair Judy Fulmer led a list including Judy Durham, Kay Buchanan, Charlotte Hopkins and Eliza.
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Whitewright
Future Homemakers of America
Judy Durham
Judy Gosnell
Pattye Badgett
Delinda Blackerby
Judy Fulmer
Kay Buchanan
Charlotte Hopkins
Eliza
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