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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1947
Page
8
The Reflector notes friendly praise for the P T A and offers guidance to Whitewright High School fish in their first year. Seniors advise planning four year courses to aid future careers, urging timely preparation to become capable adults.
W H S staff changes unfold as Mrs Sarah Kilgroe moves to elementary teaching and high school choral duties. Mrs Roddy and Mr Caraway acquire new cars, while Miss Percy Darwin takes on sophomores pep squad sponsor duties.
Mrs McKinney leads instruction in English and spelling for students, supervised by Y B K in a concise teaching note reflecting school program emphasis.
Eager readers note stylish outfits among Whitewright High students. Margaret Greer Junie Hood and Betty Blackerby attract attention with ruffled hipline skirts eyelet trim and two piece pen lum plaid outfits. Other plaid skirts chambray dresses and various shoes appear as the school day unfolds with class and activities.
The article describes a school day for juniors in English III under Miss Neathery with typing introduced as a new activity. They attend American history with Mr. Gentry from 11:00 to 12:00, then rush to lunch after the noon bell.
Monday morning at Whitewright High School welcomed twenty two freshmen. The new students shared mixed views about the school, noting stairs and navigation as challenges while others praised the atmosphere. Senior pals offered help and jokes about class placement.
The English III class study of the newspaper is noted as 26 average students voted in the school poll. Official results list top titles by students Cora Lee Head and Corrine Hardcastle among others, with many names across categories like Most attractive and Best mannered.
The library project centers on the school newspaper with emphasis on editorials. Students will study other sections as well as part of eight weeks of work. D N praises Miss Fay Noble for patience and kindness during the period. Z V and B M express appreciation.
End of the 1947 Whitewright High School year on May 26 and summer session in Sherman beginning June 2. Mrs. Sarah Kilgroe attended a twelve week Austin College observation course in Sherman and now teaches sixth grade at Whitewright Grammar School. Betty Mears and Zoe Vestal completed an eight week plane geometry class at Sherman High School under Miss Fay Noble earning one credit.
English IV shows smaller class size this year with Reflector work and officer elections during class. Students earn credit for publishable Reflector articles while studying Anglo-Saxon literature first half of the year and preparing for upcoming stories. A final note offers walnut restoration tips using fine steel wool and machine oil followed by wax polish.
Sheriff Fred Prestage will sell on the October 7 1947 foreclosed property in Sherman Grayson County Texas Lot numbers in Mildred Heights Addition blocks 11 and 9 subject to redemptions and other legal rights. Proceeds to satisfy a delinquent tax judgment of 946.68 plus costs at highest bid.
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