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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1977
Page
3
The Reflector announces staff sponsors and editors including Gail Clark as sponsor and Dena Wilson as co editor with reporters Debbie Franklin and Cheri Floyd. It lists sports editors Jerry Spencer and Debbie Barnes, features editor Joanna Hughes, photographers Kenny Buchanan and Karen Anderson, and Datebook editor Debbie Howell.
Liz Henderson profiles Jimmy Turner son of Marvin and Mrs Turner born March 19 1960 at Madonna hospital Denison active four years at WHS FFA president football member four years FFA officer three years courses Ag IV drafting civics English IV health lifelong attendee of Whitewright schools plans East Texas State University or farming goal to earn respect pet peeve self importance admires his parents Hero club to sell fruitcakes Oct 21 Nov 3 to fund employer banquet prices listed and community support FHA FFA day at State Fair of Texas 85 Whitewright members attended Oct 15 bus trip rollercoaster souvenirs and memories fairness and school pride shape his view of Whitewright Tigers as best in the district.
Debbie Barnes profiles the WHS pep squad of freshmen who support the team. Members must spend a year before seeking office or joining the drill team, with weekly drum practice and rotating drummers. The 1977 squad includes Kim Almond through Diane Wortham and they boost Friday night game energy.
Hamid Jalali, an exchange student from Iran, visited WHS on October 11. He spoke to Co-op and homemaking classes and to other students about his experiences and culture.
Spirit boosters sell Goo Goos all week to raise 600 dollars for debts. Drill team pep squad and cheerleaders promote the sale with posters and daily drawings for a free Goo Goo. Goo Goos cost 35 cents each or 2.10 per box.
Cheri Floyd was elected FFA Sweetheart. The junior, a Beta club member and head WHS cheerleader, competed against Debbie Whipple Charla Kimball Sharon Clark Janet Anderson Rhonda Rice Barbara Claborn and Cindy Dickson.
Debbie Howell notes WHS events including Oct 20 junior varsity game vs Fannindel at 8:00 p.m. Oct 21 pep rally at 2:45 p.m. in the WHS Gym and the varsity game vs Fannindel at 7:30 p.m. here.
The WHS Annual Staff set a new record by selling 1610 dollars in advertisements for the 1977 78 annual on Oct 11. Staff traveled to Denison Sherman Bonham and surrounding areas under Mrs Leta Harper. Helpers Gary Tillett Mike Flowers Jimmy Turner Mark Woodruff and Mark Neather assisted as non members.
Mrs Donald Albaugh returns to her Dumphries, Virginia home after a three week stay with her mother Mrs Fred Garner and other relatives.
A fragmentary note reports a county meeting where concerns over an age old insurance initiative surfaced. Officials, including board chairpersons, weighed policy gains against potential public costs and procedural questions.
The week lists school meals Monday beef pot pie with sides. Tuesday sloppy Joe on bun with beans and fruit cobbler. Wednesday corn dog with peas and fruit. Thursday barbequed sliced turkey with sides. Friday hamburger on bun with fixings and ice cream. Also a stray line about not sudd an tact and a phrase about Whitewright Insurance Agency.
Gail Clark, WHS English teacher and drill team co sponsor, is profiled. Born in Amarillo as the eldest child of C. H. Andrews, she attended five colleges including Amarillo College and West Texas State, and now lives on Ely road with Jim Clark and their two children Misty and Chance. She previously taught in Allen for four years and has also lived in Amarillo. She enjoys crafts and water sports and hopes to travel to Australia.
A list of church congregations with pastors and weekly services includes Assembly of God led by Rev. Johnny Harris with 9:45 Sunday School and 11:00 Morning Worship, Western Beauty Christian Methodist with Rev. Paul J. Smith, Enterprise Baptist with Rev. J. S. Tipton, Church of Christ under William H. Baker Jr., First Baptist Bells with Rev. James Rogers, Calvary Baptist Bells with Rev. Roy Hill, First United Methodist Bells under Rev. Lawrence Smith, Bethel Baptist with Rev. Charles Pierce, Hebron Baptist Bells with Houston Garner, and Pentecostal Church led by Rev. Cecil Watson, detailing service times and study meetings.
Jerry Spencer Whitewright reports a combined B squad vs varsity scrimmage ending 22 to 22. Red team scorers include Jeff Cooper on a 35–yard pass and Stan Smith on a 25–yard run with David Fortner an interception. Gold team replies with Eddie Howell on a Gary Tillett bomb and Raynard Ball on a 25‑yard fumble return. Sims and Cox interceptors. Additional points came from interceptions, fumble recoveries, sacks, and four‑play penalties. Mrs. Lloyd Alexander and Mrs. Edith Alexander attended the Routh School reunion at Blue Ridge Community hall.
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