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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1976

Page

3

Princeton Bears JR Kittens Lose 36 to 12

Princeton jumped ahead with two early touchdowns and rolled to a 36-6 halftime lead, aided by three more TDs in the second quarter. Kee Ballard returned an 85 yard interception for a Kitten score. Bobby Worthy caught a late TD as Roach praised several players on offense and defense. The Kittens face Little Elm next Thursday.

Whitewright Junior High Kittens Princeton Kee Ballard Kittens Bobby Worthy Roach Kevin Ballard Ramon Rice Howard Judd Mark Floyd David Norris Andy LeDane Little Elm

New Biology Teacher Joins Whitewright High School

Rodney Nicely joins Whitewright High School teaching biology physical science and consumer mathematics after earning a T.A from Austin College and an M.S. from Stephen F. Austin He previously taught vertebra anatomy at SFA and biology in Diboll His interests include his pet snake camping outdoor activities and animal behavior His sister Kristie is in his physical science class keeping a familial link in the classroom

Clark Whitewright High School Rodney Nicely O.L. Nicely Nicely WHS Austin College Stephen F. Austin SFA Diboll Kristie

Forty Attend Anderson Reunion in Whitewright

The late Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson’s children and grandchildren gathered at the Firemen's Hall for the second annual Anderson reunion. Eight of nine surviving children attended along with numerous relatives from Dallas, Dawson, Tishomingo, Burkburnett, DeKalb, Farmers Branch, Lubbock, Leonard, Garland, Paris, Cedar Hill, Ft. Worth, and Grand Prairie.

John Anderson Firemen’s Hall Wesley Anderson Tenton John Harold Anderson Lucille Hardaway Dallas James Dawson Don Wolf Leah Tishomingo Okla Ralph England Ralph, Jr Burkburnett Jeff Bradles DeKalb Weldon Smith and Gregg Famers Branch Jimmie Anderson Lubbock James Nowell Sheri Leonard Gwen Oliver Kelly Setli Garland Ollie Anderson Paris Ernest Wisdom Cedar Hill J.J. Komisarz Larry Newcomb Eddie Hilton Tonya Mike Ft. Worth Johnny Hardway Grand Prairie

Reflector Editor and Staff Credits

The Reflector lists Bart Bodine as Editor with Charla Kimball as Assistant Editor and Trena Jarvis Jimmy Turner Mark Woodruff and Lyle Sellman as Senior Spotlight names. Sponsor and Advisor is Mrs Leta Harper.

Senior Spotlight Trena Jarvis Mark Woodruff and Lyle Sellman Leta Harper

Whitewright High names class officers for term

Whitewright High School students across four classes elected officers for the upcoming term. Seniors chose Scott Wilson as president and Jan Neathery as vice president, with Tam mie Wortham as secretary, Carl McFatridge treasurer, Steve Hodge reporter, and Ricky D. Rice and Tammie Wortham as student council. Juniors elected Molly Floyd president and Demetria Blanton vice president, Carolyn Murphy secretary, Dollie Bell treasurer, Debbie Whipple reporter, Paula Orr and David Fortner student council. Sophomores elected Kenny Buchanan president, Soloria Patterson vice president, Karen Anderson secretary, Jerry Spencer treasurer, Reid Pittman and Cheri Floyd student council. Freshmen chose Rod Clark president, Debbie Alexander vice president, Sonja Weeks secretary, Jeff Cooper treasurer, Arthur Ballard reporter, with Damaris Correa and Lonnie McCartney as student council.

Scott Wilson Jan Neathery Tammie Wortham Carl McFatridge Steve Hodge Ricky D. Rice Molly Floyd Demetria Blanton Carolyn Murphy Dollie Bell Kenny Buchanan Soloria Patterson Karen Anderson Jerry Spencer Charles Daniels Reid Pittman Cheri Floyd Rod Clark Debbie Alexander Sonja Weeks Jeff Cooper Arthur Ballard Damaris Correa Lonnie McCartney

Lisa Earnheart Heads Advisory Committee

Lisa Earnheart was elected president of the Whitewright high school student advisory committee in a recent meeting. The SAC will advise district officials on ESAA project implementation and help develop school activities to fulfill advisory duties. Other officers include Rickey A. Rice as vice president Rhonda Pittman as secretary Stan Smith as treasurer and Demetria Blanton as reporter. Members appointed include Cheri Floyd Charles Daniels Jim Clark Walter Daniels and Carl McFatridge.

Lisa Earnheart Whitewright High School SAC Rickey A. Rice Rhonda Pittman Stan Smith Demetria Blanton Cheri Floyd Charles Daniels Jim Clark Walter Daniels Carl McFatridge

Whitewright School Lunch Plan Seeks Type A Menu

The planned meals meet type A lunch requirements with bread butter and two pints of milk. The Thursday September 16 menu features roast beef with noodles buttered broccoli candied yams seasoned beets and jello. Friday September 17 offers hamburger on bun lettuce onion pickle tomato shoe string potatoes and ice cream.

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Senior Spotlight on Norma Stepp of Whitewright

Norma Stepp daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Stepp born in Sherman December 27 1958 has lived in Whitewright all her life. In high school she leads drill team as lieutenant this year and is a four year Beta and FHA member. She co edited the school newspaper junior year and is junior editor and assistant editor of the yearbook staff this year. Norma plays volleyball two years and participates in UIL spelling. Her favorite sport is football and spaghetti is her favorite food. She likes blue a Gran Torino and the song Boogie Fever. She enjoyed the movie Gator and song group ZZ Top. Her pastime includes macrame. Her life philosophy is take life one day at a time. She loves cooking and time with Snoopy and Fonzie. We wish Norma success in college plans to major in business.

Norma Stepp Guy Stepp Norma Sherman Whitewright Beta FHA

FFA Magazine Sales Drive at Whitewright FFA Chapter

The Whitewright FFA chapter launches its annual magazine sales campaign sponsored by Jack Rogers and Bob Darwin. Prizes for top sellers include $100, a .30-30 rifle, state fair ride tickets, a .410 shotgun, a .12 gauge shotgun, Bushnell binoculars, Bowie knives and a CB radio. Contact any FFA member to order or renew subscriptions and support is appreciated.

Whitewright Ffa Jack Rogers Bob Darwin Bushnell FFA

Tigers Beat Princeton 27 11 After Tough Defense

Whitewright Tigers football team prepared for Princeton and stressed hitting hard and tough defense. After Friday night they delivered, beating Princeton 27 to 11 with stronger defense and improved offense. Spann expressed confidence that continued improvement would keep them undefeated.

Junior Varsity Rolls to 32-0 Victory Over Princeton

Coach Mark Kline praises defense after the Junior Varsity rout of Princeton 32-0. Co captains were Flowers Norris and Porter. Anthony Ballard scored twice with Jeff Cooper adding two PATs. Ballard and Howell scored the late TDs as the Tigers head to Little Elm with a 3 0 record.

Mark Woodruff Farmersville Princeton Norris Pat Tim Porter Tigers Anthony Ballard Eddie Howell Jeff Cooper Anthony Mark Kline Little Elm

Continental Telephone plans rate increases in Texas

Continental Telephone Company of Texas and Southwest Bell announce rate changes effective October 16 and October 7, 1976. The increases will raise gross intrastate revenues by about 16 percent annually. New schedules are on file with the Public Utility Commission in Austin and accessible at company offices and local municipalities.

Public Utility Regulatory Act Public Utility Commission of Texas Continental Telephone Company of Texas Southwest Bell Public Utility Commission Austin Texas Continental

Ordinance Prohibiting Drinking in Whitewright Parks and Streets

Whitewright Texas passes ordinance banning drinking in public places including parks streets alleys and parking lots with penalties from 1 to 200 dollars. Defines public place open container evidence and broad enforcement across schools theaters and athletic venues. The measure was approved September 7 1976 and published in The Whitewright Sun.

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