WHS CLASS OF 1971

OUR PATH TO GRADUATION

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

T. W. STANLEY - Steamers     

School no longer standing

Mr. T. W. Stanley was a leader in education who served as School Superintendant for the Weatherford area.

Steamer mascot chosen for the Stanley Steam Engine automobile of the early 1900's. A "Steamer" was a hard

consistent worker and a leading technology concept for it's time. 

( What we called "them" - Bums - Crumbs & Tramps)

My teachers: Mrs. Terry - 1st - Mrs. Davee - 2nd -  Mrs. Pickard - 3rd - Mrs. Bruce - 4th - Mrs. Hopper - 5th - Mrs. Kelly - 6th

Mr. Bill Wright - Principle ( yep, Linda's dad)

JAMES BOWIE - Bombers  

*Front brick is from the old Ward School

James "Jim" Bowie (April 10, 1796 – March 6, 1836), a 19th-century American pioneer and soldier,

played a prominent role in the Texas Revolution, culminating in his death at the Battle of the Alamo.

( What they called "us" - Stinkers)

Mr. Gerald Vanlandingham - Principle

DAVID CROCKETT - Rockets 

2010 photo

David Crockett (August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836) was a celebrated 19th-century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier and politician.

He is referred to in popular culture as Davy Crockett and after the 1950s by the epithet “King of the Wild Frontier.”

 He represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives, served in the Texas Revolution, and died at the Battle of the Alamo.

Mr. Wayne Davee - Principle

WILLIAM B. TRAVIS - Tornadoes 

2010 photo - Entry brick from the old Ward school

William Barret Travis (August 9, 1809 – March 6, 1836) was a 19th century American lawyer and soldier.

At the age of 26, he was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Texian Army, and commanded the Republic of Texas forces.

He died at the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution from the Republic of Mexico.

Mr. Billy G. Robinson - Principle

JUNIOR HIGH

Our 7th & 8th grade "White Building" -- 9th grade "Red Building" next door but...

We were the 1st to go to the new 9th grade center

Mr. Gerald Vanlandingham - Principle -- R. L. Moughon - Vice Principle

HIGH SCHOOL

Dear old WHS in 1969

Mr. James W. Simpson - Principle -- Mr. Gerald Smith - Asst. Principle