20 years ago…
March 31, 2005
HISTORY CLUB TO SPONSOR WHS ART SHOW
Whitesboro High School Art Teacher Stephanie Kinnaird’s students have had a busy month as they put the finishing touches on various creations they intend to enter into this week’s Art Show.
The Annual Art Show sponsored by the TFWC History Club of Whitesboro, is set to premier tonight from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Whitesboro Public Library. It will feature the work of WHS art students, tutored by Kinnaird in her first year at WHS.
The works will remain on display during regular library hours through April 4. Thursday the library is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday and Monday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Winners will be announced tonight as well at 6:30 p.m.
WHITESBORO BAND FANS TO HOST MEXICAN FIESTA
The Whitesboro Band Fans will be having a Mexican Fiesta Dinner fundraiser Sunday, April 10 at the Whitesboro High School cafeteria.
A traditional Mexican dinner with all the trimmings will be served at 11:30 a.m. and will be served on a cash donation basis. The Whitesboro Bands will be performing throughout the afternoon according to the following schedule: 1 p.m. - sixth grade, 1:15 p.m. - eighth grade, 1:30 p.m. - seventh grade band, 1:45 p.m. high school symphonic band and at 2 p.m. high school honors band.
Proceeds from the event will be used to refurbish a trailer to haul the band instruments, props and uniforms to band events.
30 years ago…
March 30, 1995
CULPEPPER, PINKSTON GET CHAMBER AWARDS
Awards for exceptional community service were presented March 23 to a pair of long-time Whitesboro residents during the 52nd Annual Whitesboro Chamber of Commerce Banquet.
Steve Culpepper was named “Citizen of the Year” and Steve Pinkston received “Humanitarian of the Year” honors to the delight of approximately 153 attendees.
Both recipients were initially stunned, then wiped away tears during the ceremony after listening to complimentary biographies provided by personal friends.
Hank Lovejoy, who recited an impressive listing of Culpepper’s accomplishments, came prepared with glowing praise from J.W. “Dub” Hayes -- who was slated to serve as the original presenter.
KERA ALEXANDER NAMED TO ALL-STATE BASKETBALL TEAM
Kera Alexander of Whitesboro, who helped lead the Lady ‘Cats to a state play-off berth this year, was recently selected First Team All-State by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches.
Alexander, the daughter of Bob and Vera Alexander of Whitesboro, averaged 25.1 points, 11.1 rebounds and three blocks per game for the 26-9 Bearcats.
As a sophomore, the 5-foot-10 post helped the Lady ‘Cats progress to the Regional Tournament. She was the leading scorer for Whitesboro throughout the season, then exceeded previous efforts by tallying 32.6 points and 16.5 rebounds during play-off opportunities.
40 years ago…
April 4, 1985
WHITESBORO COUNCIL DISCUSSES BOND ISSUE
The possibility of a bond issue was subject to discussion Tuesday night at the regular meeting of the Whitesboro City Council.
Although no specific action was taken, Mayor Charles Winchester asked each councilmember to list suggestions for bond issue items.
Whitesboro councilmembers voted against an offer from Grayson County to combine tax collections. The Council said it wanted to keep city tax collection in the city.
City Inspector Jerry Hassell presented councilmembers with cost estimates for the construction of an Emergency Medical Services building. Tentative costs total between $85,000-$95,000.
60 years ago…
April 1, 1965
FOSTER NAMED DIRECTOR OF GCJC NIGHT SCHOOL
Gene Foster, vocational agriculture advisor at Whitesboro High School, has announced his resignation as teacher to accept an offer at Grayson County Junior College. Mr. Foster will be director of night school beginning August 1.
He is a graduate of Texas A&M, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree and Master’s degree. He spent three years in the Air Force.
Currently Mr. Foster is president of the Texoma Exposition and Livestock Show, Inc. Active in local civic affairs, he was president of the Whitesboro Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. He now holds an active membership in both organizations.
QB CLUB PLANS WORLD SERIOUS
Plans for the annual battle between Whitesboro businessmen located on the north and south sides of Main Street were discussed at the Monday night meeting of the Quarterback Club.
The World Serious baseball game will be held May 7 at the high school baseball diamond.
Last year the game was won by the North, 14-10.
Plans call for a parade at 5 p.m. to precede the game. Mike Allen has been appointed as chairman of the parade committee and requests that all clubs, organizations and business firms sponsor an entry in the parade.
Leroy Johnson has been named chairman of the ticket committee and Bill O’Brien will be in charge of the concession stand.
Tickets for the game will be 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
Carl Bryan and Jim McFarland have been selected as managers for the North and South teams respectively.
Members of the Northern squad will wear gold and Southern team members will wear maroon.
Officials of the Quarterback Club said that rules this year allow for the two innings of the game to be played by men over 40 and the other three innings to be played by men 39 and under. All players must be members of the Quarterback Club.
Losers of the annual tilt will be host to a fish fry scheduled for May 21 at 7:30 p.m.