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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1954
Page
7
Whitewright High School plans a bus trip to the Dallas State Fair on October 16 for the Future Homemakers and Future Farmers of America. Freshmen through seniors will ride, with sponsors present, returning that evening tired but joyful.
Whitewright High seniors announce a rummage and bake sale to support activities and remind readers to donate clothes and order pastry. They list future careers for students and publish pep squad officers and members with roles and names. A court citation from Grayson County is included, listing plaintiffs and the partition suit for Bailey properties in Van Alstyne.
Alexander Onetta Smith Priscilla Blanton June Neathery Ann Hunter Sandra Hamilton Margaret Williams lead the drill team while Trellis Penny handles cymbals and buglers include Joyce Brown Carol Bush Darlene DeBerry Patricia Farley Lynda Parnell Clara Kelley Betty Lumpkins Jean Scott Betty Williams Patsy Sinor. Cheerers support Tigers with Josephine praised for hard work and endurance in football drills.
The seniors express appreciation to Mr Hasty for the use of his building and to all donors and buyers of clothes and pastries. They thank senior mothers for marking clothes baking and selling. The sale runs Saturdays until further notice and patrons are thanked. On Aug 23 football workouts begin with a blocking dummy named Josephine praised by the coach.
The junior class of 27 reports sharing most classes for fellowship and planning activities this year. After 2:30 each day they split to football workouts for the boys and pep squad practice for the girls until 4:00. Friday night football and pep activities showcase their earnest work and planned plans.
The second year homemaking girls elected their officers on Sept. 22. Betty Williams was named president with Donna Wetzel as vice president Verna Buchanan as secretary Betty Lumpkins as treasurer and Nelda McCurdy as reporter.
The tables at the American Legion Park require braces as they show signs of warping and potential instability. Officials report inspection findings prompting maintenance scheduling and possible replacements to ensure safe use.
Third year agriculture boys welded braces on benches and cut uneven ends. Football team thanks Miss Darwin pep squad and fans for support during grueling half time routines. New merry-go-round by Mr. Morgan and agriculture boys painted red and green brings joy to elementary children.
The column notes Pris Blanton asks for a special Leonard game ribbon and hints at spelling lapses among senior girls. It mentions Jackie Pannell leaving Bells game early, Verna safeguarding a class ring, and seniors modeling clothes in a Saturday show. Doris and Donnie seen together after the Leonard ball game. June Neathery writes a bad check, with other antics and gossip about students.
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