Tigers Blank Coyotes In 33 0 District Victory At Anna
Whitewright Tigers overwhelm Anna 33 to 0 in district play. Jimmy Clark returns a punt 80 yards for a score and Don Walker adds two long runs. Clark scores four times and Tom Sears connects on several extra points. District race shifts as Whitewright prepares to face Van Alstyne next. FHA names Sanderson sweetheart amid school spirit display.
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Whitewright Tigers
Anna
Coyotes
Rouse City Bulldogs
Tigers
Jimmy Clark
Don Walker
Walker
Whitewright
Clark
Coyote
Tom Sears
Thomas DeBerry
Jim (Spark) Clark
Bobby Phillips
Billy Tillett
van Alstyne Panthers
Panther
D. W
D. H
Senior High School Gossip Questions and Anecdotes
A collage of high school inquiries and rumors covers Friday hallway chatter. Students ask about Oct 16 events relationships and weekend incidents while name many classmates and cars in playful probing questions.
Pig parlor occupied and expansion plans outlined
The pig parlor finished Friday Oct 10 is now in use by Ag boys. Six pigs moved in Monday and 21 more were bought the following Saturday. They feed pigs with lunchroom scraps maize corn and supplements and plan to reach 40 pigs. Future plans include automatic feeders and water pails.
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C.L. A
50 Years of Transportation Pep Rally Highlights
The Whitewright pep squad performed on Anna field with drum majorette Ronnette Thruston leading as the squad presented three formations a wagon an Oldsmobile and a jet plane in a "50 Years of Transportation" theme. They defeated Van Alstyne.
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Whitewright
Anna
Ronnette Thruston
van Alstyne
Senior class to sell ads for annual fundraiser
The senior class left school last Thursday to sell ads for the annual. Jimmy Wilkinson and Miss Neathery took cars to Bonham. Patricia Lew et al accompanied them. Mrs. Lewis Durham and Ronnette Thruston went to Sherman. Other students joined trips to Denison and beyond. Growl membership cards printed and on sale to raise funds for a new juke box. Dues raised to one dollar. Growl officers Louisa Lackey, Judge Blackerby, Carol McLean and Ruth Williams selling cards. Popular WHS songs listed by L B.
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Jimmy Wilkinson
Miss Neathery
Bonham
Patricia Lewis
Sonny Mitchell
Lanell Neal
Herbert Taylor
Jerry Bennett
Freddie Whipple
Lewis Durham
Ronnette Thruston
Sherman
Joan Andrew
Carole Taylor
Thurman Pool
Bobby Durham
John Wetzel
Wilbert Humphries
Eddie Whipple
David Sanderson
Guy Taylor
Billy Hamilton
Denison
Carol McLean
George Key
Barbara Burchfield
Rochelle Alexander
Bobby Phillips
Billie Lewis
Grow
Growl
Louisa Lackey
Judge Blackerby
Ruth Williams
Freshman FHA initiation at WHS draws mixed reactions
Last Wednesday at WHS freshman FHA initiation had the freshman class endure quirky tasks while upperclassmen cheered. Each girl faced a unique dare from wearing mismatched outfits to carrying props such as worms, dolls, and a mop, with some showing off bold makeup or a baby dress.
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WHS
FHA
Amy Jo Alexander
Pat Clark
Judy Durham
Alyne Hess
Selena Key
Patsy Mitchell
Opal Page
WHS Nicknames List Highlights Student Monikers
A compiled roster shows WHS students nicknamed with vivid tags like Bobby Durham Bull David Clark Fuzz Spence Billy Hamilton Snuffy and many others. The list includes Charley Banana Boat Mickey Mouse Stud Moochie and Vestal Baby Spider.
Honor Roll Recipients Announced for Six-Week Tests
Six weeks of tests concluded with several students earning honor roll. Senior honorees include Carol McLean Jerry Bennett Lanell Neal Thurman Pool Carole Taylor Ronnette Thruston Rochelle Alexander Billy Hamilton and Joan Andrew. Junior honorees list Christine Neal Dan Hennig Linda Bennett Jimmy Clark Sarah Stephens Carol Sue Turner Doris Burchfield Mickey Gentry Ruth Williams Louise Vestal Louisa Lackey James Williams Don Walker Judy Kent David Blackerby and others.
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Joan Andrew
Ronnette Thruston
Louise Vestal
Donna Franklin
Joan Brown
Pattye Bartley
Rochelle Alexander
Judy Durham
Carole Taylor
Sue Range
Barbara Burchfield
June Bond
Linda Sanderson
Barbara Lumpkins
Martha Anderson
Carol McLean
Sandra Montgomery
Paula Geers
Doris Burchfield
Ruth Williams
Louisa Lackey
WHS
Bobby Durham
Bull
David Clark
Fuzz
Spence
Billy Hamilton
Snuffy
Charles Copeland
Banana Boat
Charley
George Key—Key Hale
Deke
Mickey Mouse
Leonard Jarvis
Stud
Joe Chat Beazley
Moochie
David Sanderson
dZero
Jimmy House—Mouse
David Blackerby
Judge
Don Walker
Toe
Steve Edwards
dZerro
Mickey Gentry
Mick
Mama Bear
Carol McLea
Babe
Claude
Sarah Stephens
Larrie
Skeeter
Chigger
Dee Anna Alexander
de de
Vestal Baby
Spider
Daddy Long Legs
Bobbie Cawthon
Silverfish
Jean Brown
Minnie Mouse
Twinkle
Toots
Goosie
Jerry Bennett
Lanell Neal
Thurman Pool
June Gail Bond
Christine Neal
Dan Hennig
Linda Bennett
Jimmy Clark
Carol Sue Turner
James Williams
Judy Kent
Honor Roll Students Named in School Classes
The sophomore honor roll includes Martha Anderson Don Pool Sandra Montgomery Linda Neal and Lucille Shaw. Freshman honorees are Judy Durham Amy Alexander Elizabeth Stephens Alyne Hess Guy Ely and Joe Kaiser. Eighth grade honors list shows Glenda Hicks Delinda Blacker Doris Tillett Judy Gosnell Pat tye Badgett Kay Buchanan Jimmy Burchfield Jackie Meador Sammy Montgomery and Delores Denton. Se BR
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Martha Anderson
Don Pool
Sandra Montgomery
Linda Neal
Lucille Shaw
Judy Durham
Amy Alexander
Elizabeth Stephens
Alyne Hess
Guy Ely
Joe Kaiser
Glenda Hicks
Delinda Blackerby
Doris Tillett
Judy Gosnell
Pattye Badgett
Kay Buchanan
Jimmy Burchfield
Jackie Meador
Sammy Montgomery
Delores Denton
Tigerette Flag Bearer Born Sept 8 1942 at Whitewright
Doris Jane Burchfield daughter of Mr and Mrs B G Burchfield is a second year pep squad flag bearer. She stands five feet six and a half inches tall weighs about 110 pounds with blonde hair blue eyes and fair complexion. She has two years of basketball and lettered last year. She is treasurer of Future Homemakers of America and junior class. She moved to Whitewright after six and a half years at Pilot Grove and works at House's Grocery with L S.
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Tigerette
Homemakers of America
Whitewright
Pilot Grove
House's Grocery
L. S
Doris Jane Burchfield
B. G. Burchfield
L. B
Homemaking I class sews patterns this six weeks
The homemaking I class works on sewing, choosing patterns and materials. Most students are making jumpers, with others choosing skirts, while patterns are studied and material selection is reviewed. Mrs. Biggerstaff, the school nurse, checks students eyes and finds most have good vision.
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Agia
Women's Sewing Plans Aboard the D. J. B.
Joyce Thornhill plans a sailor middy blouse in soft aqua cotton while Paula Geers works on a tight skirt and an over blouse in green corduroy. Judy Ayres intends a two piece chemise in red checked cotton and Pattye Bartley sews a tight wool jumper. Linda Sanderson chooses a two piece chemise with sailor collar and tie aboard the D. J. B.
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Joyce Thornhill
Paula Geers
Judy Ayres
Pattye Bartley
Linda Sanderson
Homemaking II girls sew during six weeks program
The homemaking II class works on projects including Linda Neal sewing a light turquoise cotton shirtwaist dress, Ann Morris creating a black and white checked sheath dress, Sandra Montgomery crafting a printed red and purple shirtwaist dress, Barbara Lumpkins planning a white corduroy skirt, Barbara Clark making a two piece chemise, and Bobbie Coggins starting a sewing project.
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Linda Neal
Ann Morris
Sandra Montgomery
Barbara Lumpkins
Barbara Clark
Bobbie Coggins
Pep squad performs during Kitten game with baton routine
The junior high pep squad entertained Van Alstyne and Whitewright fans Thursday night at the Kitten game. Drum major Brenda Geers blew the whistle as lines formed and a baton routine capped the performance.
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Brenda Geers
van Alstyne
Whitewright
Rochelle Alexander Senior Pep Squad Star Portrait
A Whitewright senior born March 19 1941 stands five six and about 120 pounds with blonde hair blue eyes and an olive complexion. She is in her fourth year on the pep squad and has attended Whitewright schools for 12 years. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Manuel Alexander and she has a sister Amy Joe Alexander in school.
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Whitewright
Manuel Alexander
Amy Joe Alexander
Rochelle Alexander
Second Period Algebra Girls Study Agriculture
In studies of graphs and equations the class found a textbook section on roof ratios. The graphs helped determine roof slopes. Meanwhile agriculture boys worked on roof slopes during the summer while re-roofing the agriculture building.
Whitewright Tigers Seek District Title Revival in Turkey Day Clash
Whitewright aims to rebound against Van Panthers in a Thanksgiving game that can decide the district title. It has been six years since Whitewright beat Van, and locals expect a trophy return as the Tigers heat up after a slow start.
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Van
Whitewright
Panthers
Tigers
Whitewright Tigers Poised for District Finals Run
Whiteright basketball heads toward two final conference games with Van Alstyne unbeaten in the district. The Tigers have a strong chance to reach the finals this season and invite fans to support them in the coming games.
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van Alstyne
Whitewright
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Long Career Shaping Whitewright Education Ends in 1950s
O. V. Barker, born southeast of Whitewright, pursued advanced education at NTSC ETSC and Sam Houston State. He served as principal at a rural school north of Honey Grove then taught in Dodd City before moving to Whitewright in 1943 to teach vocational agriculture. He later taught at Tulsa and returned to Whitewright as elementary principal and science teacher in 1957. Mrs Barker, Ella Mae Hance, from Ector, and their two children Brenda and Bevin are noted.
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O. V. Barker
Whitewright
Ector
Bonham
NTSC
ETSC
Sam Houston State
Honey Grove
Dodd City
Tulsa
Barker
Ella Mae Hance
Brenda
Bevin
Drivers Education Class Stalls For 1959 Chevrolet
The girls in driver education have left classrooms to sit in study hall until a 1959 dual control driver training Chevrolet is secured for the driving portion of the course.
HM III Class Budgets Start Six Week Unit
HM III class begins a six week unit on budgeting with students estimating a starting amount for a young couple. Estimates range from 150 to 500 dollars depending on location and priorities. Each girl will draft a budget covering food clothing utilities transportation and savings.
Divorce Citation for Gavette issued in Grayson County
The State of Texas cites Eula Joyce Gavette to appear and answer a divorce petition filed by Raymond A. Gavette in Grayson County District Court. The citation requires a written answer by 10 am on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, with November 10 1958 as the deadline, notes the case number 65459 and court in Sherman.
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State OF
Texas
Eula Joyce Gavette
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Raymond A. Gavette
V. Earnest
Shirley Davis
Whitewright Sun
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