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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1940
Page
7
The High School Reflector lists editors and sponsors for the yearbook with Loretta Alexander as editor in chief and Mary Alice Harrison as assistant editor among the staff. Notes on typing books arrival and early geometry classes describe the start of the school year with 24 students in plane geometry learning angles and protractors.
After a three month break we return to school work and begin editing the W. H. S. Reflector. The editor promises to make the paper interesting and to judge success by action rather than plans.
A series of summer travels and programs are noted. Laverne Kilgree attended a Young People's Assembly at S M A and a conference in Fayetteville Arkansas. Jarvis Maddux joined Boys State in Austin, sent by the local American Legion Post.
The editor welcomes new students to W H S highlighting yearly arrival, high school spirit, and a wish for them to enjoy the best the school offers while leaving embarrassing first year moments behind.
A Thursday noon auditorium meeting organized a pep squad. Old members attended and many freshmen joined. Officers for the football season were elected: Dorothy Sue Douglas president, Marie Badgett vice president, Mary Dale King secretary. The group adjourned to reconvene Friday noon.
The typing lab echoes with activity as about fifty students sign up for typing this year. All typewriters have returned from repair and are in good condition.
The first year of short hand is offered at Whitewright High School. Students learn the short hand alphabet and can read and write several words. After new books arrive, the class plans to study for about a month to ease writing. Mrs. Kennemer, the instructor, hopes for many future successful secretaries.
In homemaking the girls study personal appearance and coiffure suited to each student. A manicurist will demonstrate nail care and Miss Williams will teach posture improving exercises.
The dignified seniors met to elect class officers choosing a nominating committee. They appointed Jarvis D. Maddux Albert Thornton Joe Yates Marie Ward Marie Badgett and Nina Marie Pierce. The committee presented their ticket and elected officers: President J. B. Smith vice president Laverne Kilgree secretary Dorotha Darwin treasurer Mary Alice Harrison sergeant at arms Brother Gillet and reporter Velma Holland.
The article notes a renovated Whitewright High School with a brighter cream interior, varnished woodwork, scraped desks, and refreshed ceilings. The improved building contrasts with the old, dull green walls and enhances the daily class meetings.
In the assembly on Thursday morning Mr. Key introduced Mr. Morris who delivered a pep talk. Coach S. T. Montgomery then asked the faculty and several football players to share thoughts on this year's prospects. Burchfield Russell and J. were noted among attendees.
B Smith Morris Fogle Gillett, all football players, declared they could win with Whitewright backing them. The crowd responded with loud applause as Morris spoke again, while cheering echoed through the town, prompting a joking remark from a nearby cat.
In a school setting Mr. Russ leads a chemistry class in the upper deck while Uncle Tom runs a farm shop class in the lower part. Eight boys study farm shop this year and have begun by building a table for the agriculture room under B. K. supervision.
The pep squad met on Thursday and Friday at noon to discuss uniforms with no final decision. Officers elected include President Dorothy Sue Douglas, Vice President Marie Badgett, and Secretary Mary Dale King.
Eva Williams appointed homemaking teacher at Whitewright High School. Resident of Bells, she studied homemaking at North Texas State Teachers College, Denton, with English as a minor. She joins Ellen H. Pichards Club Homemaking Club and Kappa Delta Pi. First year girls study clothing, second year first aid, third year budgeting, and she leads the pep squad.
On the first day at Whitewright High a senior recounts navigating stairs, a freshman taunt, and locating the correct office. He meets Mr. Morris and Mr. Key, learns the rules from Mrs. Lackey, and begins to feel welcomed in the new school.
The Homemaking III class holds Achievement Day Friday afternoon from 2 to 4 at school. Girls will exhibit summer home projects and discuss their work while serving simple refreshments. Mothers and others interested are invited.
The English IV class met on Sept. 10 to elect the editor and assistant editor of the High School Reflector. Doretha Darwin was chosen editor. Loretta Alexander was chosen assistant editor from the second period class, and Mary Alice Harrison from the first period class.
Miss Williams, a new teacher, became trapped Wednesday afternoon as all doors were locked at 5 p.m. She escaped by a first floor window, an ordeal she fears marks a rough start to her first year.
Over two years the Whitewright High School student council carried out notable projects. Led by C. B. Bryant III in 1938 39 and J. B. Smith the following year the group added a water fountain on the first floor a flagpole rope and organized class parties.
The Northeast Texas Youth Conference at Whitewright prepares to elect officers for the next nine months using the same method as public officers. B. G. notes the council will begin work early this year.
In V. A. I the boys study green hand qualifications and parliamentary procedure. Under Uncle Tom Cunningham V. A. II plans an exhibit at the Red River Valley Fair in Sherman from September 30 to October 5. The display will include products and educational background.
The junior business class began with about 75 or 80 students enrolled. Books have not arrived yet, so activities are limited. Students defined business terms and answered questions while awaiting their textbooks.
A humorous note from E. S. K. recalls Montgomery’s muffled voice, Lackey’s out of control nose, Russ’s one eyed sight loss after a bee sting, and Morris’s tonsil surgery. Teachers’ senses were described as out of whack.
A caption notes Mr Key photographed Mrs Lackey on Thursday morning wearing a hay fever mask that resembles a mustache. The empty camera frightened her as she was unhappy with her appearance.
At Whitewright High School a chemistry class begins with 33 students in Mr. Russ's class assigned to their first lesson. The group studies atoms elements molecules compounds and mixtures while an order for chemistry workbooks has been sent off to arrive in time for lab work this week.
W H S welcomes new students for the year Dorotha Crowell from Iowa Floy Whitworth from Savoy Wilma Jackson from Pilot Grove Billy Jackson from Pilot Grove Florence Turner from Lubbock.
On the second morning of school the electric line burnt in two and the school was put out of commission. The old cow bell was brought into use and students changed classes to the tolling of the bell.
The W H S class shows interest in physics with only four students enrolling. Mr. Key will lead the new subject as the four brave lads begin the work with expectations.
A Whitewright High School football plea urges local fans to support the team in their season opening game against Bonham. The letter calls for community backing and attendance to boost the W. H. S. squad in the key matchup.
The civics class at Whitewright High School is growing after a slow start with few students. Mr. Morris teaches the course, and enrollment is rising as interest increases.
Mrs. Lackey leads English IV seniors in a grammar unit testing nominative possessive and objective pronouns. Special workbooks with detailed exercises were ordered to reinforce daily usage for college readiness.
A junior class member described as five eleven and 177 pounds with coal black hair and brown eyes is highlighted as a key helper to the basketball squad. He impressed the previous clinic with perfect teeth, plays guitar in the string band, and lists Ann Sheridan and Gene Autry among favorites.
A local column extols Gene Andersson as a notably affable figure, praising his character and inviting readers to learn more by meeting him, noting his amiable nature and suggesting he is worth knowing.
Denton area notes introduce Mr. Morris as the new principal known for humor. He lives near Denton in Argyle and attended North Texas State College in Denton. His major is physical education, minor in history, and he heads the social science department while assisting football coach Montgomery. He previously taught at Howe and Bonham.
A letter from Uncle Cod Fish offers campus rules for students. It advises using specific stairways, remaining in study hall if assigned, visiting the library early, wearing rubber soles on gym floors, and keeping lunch papers off campus lawns.
The general became ill at a banquet last night. Attendees noted his general condition and the event continued with officials monitoring him.
An advertisement touts KIDANS as a trusted kidney remedy to flush out kidneys and prevent stagnation. It claims relief from Getting Up Nights, backache, and dizziness, and offers two boxes for $1 with a money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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