20 years ago…
May 25, 2006
S&S FFA BANQUET HONORS THE MEMORY OF RONNIE MELTON
This year’s S&S FFA Banquet held a little more significance than it would have held with the recent passing of Ronnie Melton.
Melton, an ever present figure at most all FFA activities and a good bit of other community functions, died as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident earlier this year but his memory will be carried by a family, community and school full of students who knew and love him.
Later that night, an even more emotional eulogy delivered by Melton’s granddaughter and incoming FFA President Allison Fischer led to the awarding of the first Ronnie Melton scholarship to Van Garrison, which roused the crowd of about 200 to a standing ovation.
Ronnie and Faye Melton were also honored as Honorary Chapter Farmers at the banquet.
BRADY NAMED G’VILLE CITIZENS OF THE YEAR
Gordonville citizens packed the community center Friday, May 12 for the annual Community Recognition Ceremony.
Citizen of the Year, Carlos Brady was awarded a proclamation from the State of Texas and Grayson County, likewise, presented Brady with a proclamation and declared May 12, 2006 “Carlos Brady Day.” Former Grayson County Sheriff, Jack Driscoll, shared some kind words about his friend as he presented both awards.
30 years ago…
May 23, 1996
DIANA SHARBER WINS AWARDS
The United States Achievement Academy announced today that Diana Arizbe Sharber has been named a United States National Award winner in Leadership, Honor Roll and English. This award is a prestigious honor very few students can ever hope to attain. In fact, the Academy recognizes less than 10% of all American high school students.
Diana, who attends Whitesboro Middle School, is in the 8th grade. She was nominated for the Leadership award and Honor Roll award by Donna Amos, counselor at the school. For the English award she was nominated by Elizabeth Waits, English teacher at the school. Diana will appear in the United States Achievement Academy Official Collegiate Yearbook, which is published nationally.
Diana is the daughter of Calvin and Ivette Sharber of Whitesboro. Grandparents are Marie Sharber, Whitesboro, and Leyla Solano of Mexico City. Diana is an active member at Central Baptist Church, the youth group and the church choir.
WHITESBORO CLASS OF ‘32 REUNITED
While some high school classes lose touch after graduation, the Whitesboro High School Senior Class of 1932 is an exception.
On Friday, May 17, this class held its annual class reunion at Don’s Barbecue -- marking the 64th anniversary of their high school graduation. eight of the class members from the regional class roster of 33 students made their way to the designated meeting place with their spouses and other family members, in order to eat lunch together and spend some time in one another’s company once again if only for a few hours.
The class members have made this annual pilgramage for the past 16 years, since 1980, when they decided it was important to schedule their reunions more frequently. The group held its initial reunion in 1970, again in 1975, and in 1980.
At Friday’s gathering, they arrived with eager anticipation to greet another, embrace, exchange family news and to inquire after the health of those who were not able to join them.
The Class of 1932 brought to a close their public school educational career with their high school graduation 64 years ago, on May 1932, yet a bond was forged that remains strong and true.
40 years ago…
May 22, 1986
RAIN DAMPENS SITE, BUT NOT SPIRIT OF CELEBRATION
It turned out to be a sesquicenten-RAIN-ial Saturday as Whitesboro hosted an extremely wet and soggy party in honor of the 150th birthday of the state of Texas!
In fact, Saturday’s skies dumped heavy rains as one cell after another passed through Grayson County, bringing one of the worst weekend weather patterns staged thus far in 1986.
Originally scheduled to be a one-day event, the “Happy Birthday, Texas” day extended its celebration to run over into Sunday, May 18, from 1-10 p.m. in an attempt to salvage activities rained out the day before.
Sunday’s weather proved to be much better, although jackets were needed as temperatures had dropped a great deal when Saturday’s front moved through.
With the better weather came better crowds, which still fell thousands short of what the Whitesboro Sesquicentennial Committee had projected should sunny skies have prevailed.
The circus, performed under the “big top” by Carden-Johnson and Clyde Bros., went on as scheduled Saturday, with a performance at 3 p.m. and one at 7:30 p.m. Approximately 800 people attended the performances despite adverse conditions of deep mud aggravated only by more rain.
Numerous bands were scheduled on an outdoor stage Saturday, but did not perform. All were invited to return Sunday to perform, weather permitting, but no groups returned.
Hot air balloon rides and a cold-air balloon display were also canceled due to weather.
Twenty-two concessions/booths were signed up for a space, with most forfeiting the day because of the weather. Several became more brave Sunday, however, as the weather improved.
The carnival was able to operate a little Saturday evening, but came back strong Sunday from 1-10 p.m.
Event activities chairman Wayman Chilcutt expressed disappointment in the weather, but stated he was elated with all the support and assistance received by the community.
“The people were super. People were standing out in that rain all day Saturday and we just made the best of a bad situation,” said Chilcutt.
While it seemed that everything from the wind to weather was against the Happy Birthday, Texas event, there just wasn’t enough mud or rain to put a damper on the real spirit of Texas!
STUDENT DRESS CODE TO REMAIN THE SAME
The Whitesboro Independent School District Board of Trustees last week on a 4-3 vote, rejected a request for students to wear shorts to school, voting for the student dress code to remain as it now reads in the policy book.
The action came at the heels of a request made several months ago by student body representatives, that students be allowed to wear shorts to school, with the discretion of the length of the shorts to be left up to the principals.
The board members turned down the request last week after having given it much though throughout the past several months.
SUMMER HOMEMAKING CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 16
Summer homemaking classes for high school, junior high, and adults will be held in the Whitesboro Homemaking Department, Monday through Friday, beginning Monday, June 16 and continuing through July 21.
Classes will begin at 9 a.m. and most of the classes will be over by 11 a.m. In some instances, students may desire to work longer to complete a project.
High school students who have completed one year of homemaking may take the class for credit, if they attend all classes and complete a 60-hour home project.
Any adult, high school, or junior high student may attend any or all of the classes.