20 years ago…
July 28, 2005
WISD BOARD WAIVES DRESS CODE NOTION
The Whitesboro ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting Monday to conduct a budget workshop, discuss a standardized dress code for the district and conduct a goals workshop.
Board members and campus principals discussed issues involving a standardized dress code similar to the one recently instituted by Gunter ISD.
It was a consensus of the group to leave the current dress code as is with an emphasis on proper attire for students and staff when representing the district at extracurricular events.
BROOM COMPETES IN TEXAS FFA FINALS RODEO
Last week at the Texas FFA Convention in Lubbock, S&S FFA member Colton Broom tried to prove himself as one of the best high school calf ropers in Texas.
Broom is one of approximately 180 cowboys and cowgirls who came from all over the state to compete in the Texas Future Farmers of America Finals Rodeo, which ran Monday and Tuesday of last week at Lubbock Municipal Coliseum.
The fifth annual rodeo is making its first appearance in Lubbock in conjunction with this year’s Texas FFA Convention, and it’s open to all Texas high school students who are FFA members.
Broom had the first of his two go-rounds in calf roping Monday night where he roped a calf in 13.28 seconds. In the second go-round, he came up a little short and missed his calf for a no time.
He was hoping to make it to Tuesday night’s 6 p.m. finals, because the overall winners of each event receive a $1,000 scholarship.
The winners of each long go-round (one Monday and one Tuesday) also will receive cash prizes taken from entry fees. In most events, the top 10 average times after two go-rounds will qualify for the final go-round.
“There’s a lot of good guys here,” Broom said. “It’s a tough rodeo.”
30 years ago…
August 3, 1995
CEREMONIES SET FOR NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
Whitesboro I.S.D. will hold special orientation sessions for junior high school students at 6:30-8 p.m. on August 10 and August 11.
Students in seventh and eighth grade will be allowed to tour the new building, receive class schedules and locker assignments and meet with teachers on the first date, while fifth and sixth grade pupils should report on the second date.
The entire community is invited to an open house and dedication ceremonies at 2 p.m. on August 27 at the junior high school building on Fourth Street.
GRAYSON COUNTY FAIR WELL ATTENDED
The Second Annual Grayson County Fair offered spectators a chance to compete in innovative contests, listen to an array of musical talent and shop for interesting gifts while gathering within a family-oriented environment.
Despite the 100-plus degree temperatures beating down on fair-goers, spirits were high as exploratory adventures were prompted.
The event was officially opened with the Thursday dedication of the recently designed Grayson County flag. The 1995 County Fair flag was hoisted into its spot next to the Texas and U.S. flags with many tears shed.
40 years ago…
August 1, 1985
CHS PRINCIPAL RESIGNS, RED OAK MAN EMPLOYED
During its regular meeting July 22, the Collinsville Independent School District Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Collinsville High School Principal Eddie R. Griffin, and called a special meeting for July 25 in which the board approved employment of Griffin’s successor.
Employed as the new principal Emmett R. Baker who comes to CISD from Red Oak, Texas, where he served as a program analyst with Informational Systems of Plano. Baker is married and has two children.
After serving as principal for one year, Griffin resigned to accept employment with the Muenster High School where he will serve as principal.
REWARD OFFERED FOR MISSING TURTLE
Mike and Margie McCauley of Route 1, Whitesboro, are offering a reward for their lost pet, a 10-pound registered desert tortoise that has been in the family for 19-1/2 years.
“Sammie,” estimated to be about 100 years old, wandered away from his East Whitesboro home on July 21, leaving behind another 10-pound registered desert tortoise, “Torrieo,” also owned by the McCauleys.
“It’s so important to find him because I don’t even know if he can survive on his own,” said Margie, admitting that Sammie is part of the family.
“Between my husband and me we have covered about two miles looking for him,” she said. “Maybe someone will see him.”
60 years ago…
July 29, 1965
RODEO SEASON TO END THIS SATURDAY
This week’s rodeo, to be held Saturday night at the local rodeo grounds, will be the last of the series of weekly events scheduled this summer.
The rodeos have attracted contestants from a wide area in Texas and Oklahoma, and interest has been good.
All rodeo stock will be sold following the final performance Saturday night.
CHANGES IN POST OFFICE PERSONNEL ANNOUNCED
Changes in personnel at Whitesboro post office have been announced by Ray Roberts, congressman. The changes call for a new postmaster and two new rural carriers, according to recommendations made by Roberts.
C.E. Baum has been nominated to succeed C.E. McFarland as postmaster. McFarland will move to route one.
Nunley G. Hayes, assistant postmaster, will be transferred to take over route two. Both routes have been left vacant by the deaths of rural route carriers James Sandridge and J.A. Hayes. Hayes was rural carrier on route two for 22 years.
Baum will serve as acting postmaster at Whitesboro in 1953 and awaiting senate confirmation of Speaker Sam Rayburn’s nomination of him for permanent postmaster when the Republicans gained control of the government.
As a result of the changeover in administration, he was never confirmed.