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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1935
Page
7
The Reflector notes an upcoming W H S election for student body president limited to seniors. A nominating committee will pick candidates who will be vetted by Mr Key before the final vote.
The boys and girls Glee Club met Friday to organize for the year. Director Mr. Burma plans a stronger club with operetta planned at year end. Glee Club counts as one fourth credit to help students nearing completion. Boys meet Mondays, all members Tuesdays, girls Wednesdays.
Miss Lurlyne Travis appointed as home economics teacher brings a Canton Texas upbringing and North Texas State Teachers College degree. She holds a vocational home economics certificate enabling partial federal salary aid and has taught chemistry physics and general science in Canton and Iowa Park. She praises Whitewright, enjoys swimming tennis and horseback riding, and says she teaches by choice not obligation.
The senior class elected officers on September 19 with a five person committee selecting the ticket. President Paul Pierson, vice president Byron Teague, secretary Velma Mae Nicely, and treasurer Margaret Lilley were chosen and approved by unanimous vote, as reported by William Baxter.
Applications for a new gymnasium and auditorium at the southwest high school campus have been sent to Fort Worth for approval. The building would include a large auditorium showers for boys and girls and a basketball court. If approved, construction would start in the spring.
Whitewright high school football outlook shows coach Burma shaping a rugged squad with freshmen adding grit. Principal coach Bryant plans to assist, while seven lettermen return including Pier son Grapes Vineyard Montgomery and Starr in backfield. Schedule lists games at Tom Bean Howe Sherman Whitesboro Dorchester Collinsville Gunter Van Alstyne with Whitewright hosting several matchups.
Three new faculty members join the staff this year. Miss Corinne Lew, from T C U Fort Worth, holds a double major in speech and English and brings one year of teaching experience. She finds the student body a lively group and teaches English and speech to large classes.
The seniors moved Monday to a larger room that seats more pupils. Located on the third floor and formerly the biology room, the new view differs from previous scenery but students seem satisfied with their new home.
The message urges all high school students and adults to contribute to the Reflector. Everyone should take an interest and submit news jokes true stories or incidents. Staff welcomes input from non workers and stresses timely submission to boost the paper.
The Whitewright agriculture team attended a Lake Worth meet August 7 to 9, competing in baseball boxing swimming and diving. Fred Starr won swan dive and placed in boxing and diving, Quinten Nicholson also excelled, and Glendyl Fleming took horseshoe first. Whitewright led with 40 points, Whitesboro 32, earning the F. F. A. Sweepstakes banner.
The Masqueraders Club elected officers for the coming year by popular vote. President Byron Teague. vice president Isabelle Craig. secretary Vivian Echols. treasurer Paul Pierson. Miss Lewis named sponsor plans four plays this year and two before Christmas. Next meeting is Sept 24 at 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium.
Lytle Biggerstaff writes that four high school classes begin with large enrollments and the freshman class leads with about fifty students. He expresses welcome to new students and hopes they enjoy their first year, noting initial awkwardness will be worthwhile.
A letter from A H Jr urges upperclassmen to support new freshmen, noting their serious approach to high school and potential to earn honors in four years. The piece calls for a “New Deal” of smiles and help, arguing pestering breeds a poor spirit and kindness strengthens school unity.
Mr. Bean, a Smith-Hughes certified agriculture teacher at a Fort Worth area high school, grew up near Fort Hancock Texas and studied at Texas A and M. He praises Whitewright students and is active in sports and the Stamford cowboy reunion.
A flood of schoolyard chatter centers on students from the W. H. S. campus. Rumors swirl about romance, new interests in vocational agriculture, and curious sightings around Teague and the Bethel bus. A note from a student signs off the weekly chatter, promising more next time.
The Whitewright Tigers watched as the Greenville Sherman Lions defeated the Bearcats 24 to 0 on Friday night. J Y Russell manages W H S and works with the Tigers during afternoon practices. Seats were found on the fifty yard line by luck. The Lions showed improved blocking and tempo in the matchup.
The Grammar School opened with 210 students, 50 fewer than last year. First grade enrolled 22, the smallest. Two new teachers, Miss Dorothy Hamilton and Miss Nadine Blanton, filled vacancies left by Miss Montgomery and Mrs. Cunningham. Hamilton teaches fifth grade and Blanton teaches first.
Whitewright High School F F A members led by outgoing president Murl Ryan and incoming leader Leon Chumbley attended the annual convention in Lubbock. L. E. Garner named incoming vice president and Vonda Lee England joined with instructor Mr. Bean. Delegates reported strong proceedings and high hopes for future contests. Leon Chumbley served as district official for District Five. The chapter, only one year old, could not nominate a Texas candidate for the National Convention in Washington. The instructor plans to bring the entire Whitewright chapter to the next State convention in Stephenville.
Sixteen Whitewright High School girls will represent Whitewright at the Red River Valley Fair on October 3. Named entrants include Dorothy Nicholson Sybil Davenport Dorothy LaRoe Vivian Echols and more. Whitewright’s group will portray sailors and perform a jackies drill as part of the Wheel of Progress with forty eight girls representing states. Dorothy LaRoe is chosen to represent Whitewright in the Queen contest.
New student arrivals include Corden Baxter from Canaan Rex Brown and Phyllis Brown from Orangeville in the sophomore class Sarah Frances Teague from Tom Bean Jo Ann Everheart from Hugo Okla and Jim Henry Andrews from Sherman in the junior class Mary Edna Musser from Trenton and Anther Hudgins from Kansas.
The class of 34 graduates pursue college or work. Martha Bryant and Nora Bryant enter C I A at Denton, Lula Lee Vestal attends Baylor, Winnie Mae Farmer J Y Russell and Anna Joyce Benson obtain positions. Anna Joyce begins a practical course at Wilson N Jones Hospital in Sherman.
J. Y. Russell works in the local ice cream parlor. Winnie Mae Farmer secured a Dallas position. The class of ’34 is described as small, and Pattie Jean Hullett expresses belief in their future success.
A Friday slumber party at Dorothy LaRoe’s home honored former W H S student Miss Martha Bryant with guests Isa belle Craig Vivian Echols Margaret Lilley and Martha Bryant. Midnight refreshments followed.
The District Court of Grayson County Texas issues a four week public notice summoning Findley Haile to appear October 1 1935. Plaintiff Charley Ruth Haile seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment and restoration of her maiden name Charle Womack with costs and other relief.
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