Van Alstyne Panthers Rout Whitewright For Eighth Straight Win
Van Alstyne overwhelmed Whitewright 22 to 6 to crush any district title hopes. Sam Moore scored the opening Panther touchdown after a penalties negated an early Van Alstyne moment. Gene Bell and D E Billups added scores for the visitors. Whitewright’s scoring came late in the game on a Clark to Walker run and a successful two point pass from Moore to Gourd.
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Whitewright Tigers
van Alstyne Panthers
Whitewright
David Sanderson
Jimmy Clark
Don Walker
Panther
van Alstyne
Sam Moore
Tiger
D. E. Billups
Gene Bell
Robbie Walker
Clark
Bobby Gourd
Gourd
Tigers
Boys in VA III Tackle Weeklong Farm and Field Tasks
The VA III group completed a week of work including pig parlor duties on Monday calf halter making on Tuesday a photographer's booth installed on the press box on Wednesday and field preparation on Thursday and Friday in time for Friday night’s game.
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VA III
Homemaking II class sews dresses this six weeks
Homemaking II students pursue a six week sewing project choosing dresses. Most select simple shirt waist designs with varied colors and patterns while patterns remain similar.
Nickels and Dimes Spill in WHS Hall
Students helped clear a carpet of coins spread across the floor after a box dropped by Miss Caldwell spilled nickels and dimes in the WHS hall during fourth period last Friday. The incident followed two odd sounding crashes in the hall, reported by J. K. K.
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WHS
Caldwell
Bats Suspected After Ringing at Whitewright High
J C reports a loud bell from the Whitewright high school tower as students returned to class. Mr Vestal investigated to find no one around and joked about a bat-friendly outcome if Whitewright wins Friday’s game.
Judy Kent Advances to Senior After Civics Credit Change
Judy Kay Kent from San Fernando Calif moved in with her grandparents Ed Kent Jr and wife. She started as a junior but with credits and civics completed she will graduate this May. Her $5 class ring deposit was applied to this year's ring. She plans to go overseas after graduation.
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Judy Kay Kent
Judy
San Fernando
Calif
Ed Kent Jr
Mr. Vestal
Sandra Montgomery Tigerette profile in the yearbook
Sandra Montgomery born April 30 1943 is a 5 7 tall sophomore with brown hair and brown eyes. She served as pep squad bugler for one year and now carries the school flag as flag bearer. She was class reporter last year and president of the sophomore class this year. She is recording secretary of the Future Farmers of America and a sophomore representative of the Growl. She dates Dan Henning. Sandra is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Montgomery.
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Tigerette
Future Farmers of America
Growl
Dan Hennig
Sandra Montgomery
Sam Montgomery
L. B
Kitten Pep Squad Performs Baton Routine At Halftime
At halftime the Kitten Pep Squad appeared on the south end of the football field. They paraded to the center then rotated toward Bells and Whitewright fans, performing a pom pom routine. A large circle formed as drum majorette Brenda Geers and major ettes Susan Blackerby Charlotte Hopkins and Anna Franklin performed a baton routine to Ain t She Sweet.
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Kitten
Whitewright
Kittens
Brenda Geers
Susan Blackerby
Charlotte Hopkins
Anna Franklin
Homemaking class drafts a budget plan
The homemaking III girls prepared a budget covering life and property insurance groceries utilities furniture payments clothing and hospitalization. They outlined spending for each listed item in a concise plan.
Dooley Hangs From Stairs As Van Alstyne Hope Dies
In Whitewright a Tom Dooley effigy was seen hanging from the second story stairs Thursday to symbolize hopes for Friday night’s game against Van Alstyne. Dooley represented Van Alstyne, stirring school spirit among pep squad members.
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Tom Dooley
Whitewright
van Alstyne
D. Mc
Calf Raising Project Teaches Cost and Income Basics
In Virginia the boys learn to record project costs for calf raising. They list animal and feed costs, calculate net cost, add labor time, and derive net cost. Selling the animal then yields net income or loss. They also study parliamentary procedure.
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VA I
S. P
October Birthdays at WHS Include Columbus Day
The WHS list marks October birthdays for students and staff. Names include Alyne Hess October 1 James England October 15 Farnklin Duncan October 7 Paula Geers October 24 Thomas DeBerry October 30 Sarah Stephens October 28 Billy Hamilton October 5 Ronett Thruston October 12 Wilbert Humphries October 14 Bobby Durham October 24 Sammy Montgomery October 6 Delores Denton October 27.
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Columbus
WHS
Sammy Montgomery
Delores Denton
Alyne Hess
James England
Farnklin Duncan
Paula Geers
Thomas DeBerry
Sarah Stephens
Billy Hamilton
Ronett Thruston
Wilbert Humphries
Bobby Durham
Whitewright Kittens Suffer 12–0 Loss to Bells Cubs
Bells Cubs defeated Whitewright 12 to 0 with Eddie Uric scoring both touchdowns from the 7 and on a 50 yard counter. Sammy Montgomery stood out on offense with several strong runs while James Sparks Gene Sparks Jerry Copeland and Mike Holloway led Whitewright on defense. Whitewright was out weighed by Bells Cubs.
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Whitewright Kittens
Bells Cubs
Eddie Uric
Whitewright
Sammy Montgomery
James Sparks
Gene Sparks
Jerry Copeland
Mike Holloway
Portrait of Local Figures Aids Mural of Community Traits
A compact gallery lists residents by distinctive traits and roles including Eyes Leonard Jarvis Hair Bryant Dollarhide Nose Tom Sears Smile David Clark Voice Judge Blackerby Feet Dan Hennig Complexion Joe Kaiser Height Bobby Phillips Clothes Billy Hamilton Personality Bobby Durham Car Joe Chat Beazley Build Jimmy Clark Athletics Don Walker Representative David Sanderson Humor Mickey Gentry J G B.
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Leonard Jarvis
Bryant Dollarhide
Tom Sears
David Clark
Judge Blackerby
Dan Hennig
Joe Kaiser
Bobby Phillips
Billy Hamilton
Bobby Durham
Joe Chat Beazley
Jimmy Clark
Don Walker
David Sanderson
Mickey Gentry
Fire Demons Haunt Whitewright Halloween Prep
Strange happenings sweep Whitewright as costumed Fire Demons rehearse for Halloween. Wednesday night flames and an eerie witchs brew scent filled the street while locals watched the spooky display.
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Whitewright
Demons Practicing Fire Baton Drill At Anna Event
The note describes Bonnett Thruston Paula Geers Ruth Williams and Martha Anderson performing a fire baton drill for the Anna game. It clarifies the strong smell was not witches brew but burning skin on Ruth chin and Paula’s pony tail. The street gutter flames were due to gasoline not a blaze.
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Bonnett Thruston
Paula Geers
Ruth Williams
Martha Anderson
Paula
Ruth
Junior class plans variety show with talent scouts
The junior class held a Wednesday meeting to plan a variety show on November 18 or 25. A committee led by June Gail Bond will seek acts from other towns and a publicity group led by Martha Anderson will coordinate promotion.
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June Gail Bond
Doris Burchfield
Judge Blackerby
Jimmy Clark
Martha Anderson
Donna Franklin
Judy Kent
Louisa Lackey
Boys trap copperhead for laboratory jar
A fragment notes students captured a copperhead and placed it in a jar for Mr Range's laboratory as part of a school activity. The line contains only a casual diary-like remark about the incident.
Panther Yell Fires Up Whitewright Van Alstyne Rally
WHS students gathered at American Hall for a 7:00 p m bonfire and pep rally before the Whitewright Van Alstyne football game. They marched from downtown with torches led by Cheerleaders Louisa Lackey Joan Andrew Judy Durham Carole Taylor and Lucille Shaw. The bonfire failed to light well but spirits stayed high.
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WHS
Whitewright-Van Alstyne
American Hall
Louisa Lackey
Joan Andrew
Judy Durham
Carole Taylor
Lucille Shaw
Tigerettes Parade and Pre game Show at WHS
The Tigerettes gathered on WHS campus before the Van Alstyne game and marched in formation to Bryant Field. They performed a fight yell led by cheerleaders, then formed a Hi and a Dad formation to honor fathers, and ended in a V for victory flanking the Whitewright goalposts. Louisa Lackey and Paula Geers painted a large Tiger head banner.
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Tigerettes
WHS
van Alstyne
Bryant Field
Whitewright
Louisa Lackey
Paula Geers
Halloween Halftime Show Delights Tiger Fans
The Tiger team performed a themed halftime routine with Tigerettes and majorettes in witch costumes, led by Martha Anderson Ruth Williams and Paula Geers, plus Ronett Thruston as drum majorette. Lucille Shaw played accordion as the squad formed a jack o lantern and staged a batons routine.
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Tiger
Martha Anderson
Ruth Williams
Paula Geers
Ronett Thruston
Lucille Shaw
Whitewright
Tigerettes
Bill McDowell reports from National FFA convention in Kansas City
State FFA president Bill McDowell describes travel with 195 Future Farmers aboard five Santa Fe special cars from Fort Worth. He details sessions, honors, and speeches including Ben Keahey’s victory, Benson’s address, and media interviews in Dallas after the event.
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Bill McDowell
FFA
Kansas City
Fort Worth
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Virginia Knowles
Virginia
Kansas Country
President Hotel
Texas
Massey-Ferguson
National
Ben Keahey
Arkansas
Sears-Roebuck Foundation
Butler Manufacturing Company
Chuck Bill
Wbkb-Tv
Chicago
Ill
Ezra Taft Benson
FFA Foundation
Allied Chemical Corp
Raymond Firestone
Broadway
Hollywood
London
GMC
Hester
Oregon
Southrn
Lee Todd
Tennessee
Bill
Dallas
Travis Hayden Jr
Jourdanton
Travis
A. & S. I. College
Kingsville
WHS
J. C. Jernigan
A. B. Jolly
Krld Radio and TV
Visits by Dr Edgar Highlight Grayson County Schools
J V V Whitewright High School and Grayson County schools hosted State Education Commissioner Dr Edgar. He supports consolidating small schools into larger districts and toured the high school with Mr Vestal guiding him through facilities and discussions on agricultural education and nutrition.
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Whitewright High School
Grayson County
Edgar
Vestal
Dr. Edgar
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