Life Before and After the Early East Texas Oilfield
Sneak Peeks
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A Peek at Success
After the oil boom, the world's largest school provided everything the students needed. Uniforms, instruments and transportation to and from the games was provided free of charge. Students were given the opportunity of a lifetime. Come take a look at the amazing accolades in every category as you stroll through the accolades section of the Gaston Museum
The Journalistic Journey
With the financial freedom to provide the best teachers in the country, the Gaston School did just that. Journalism was and still is one of the great success stories. Writers of newspapers, yearbooks, poetry, creative writing, novelist and short stories went on to be successful in their fields. We host a wide variety of their works here in our media room.
Sports,Sports and More Sports
There are so many more sports than you normally see recognized but at Gaston School, all sports were important. With the luxury of oil money, the school provided all equipment, uniforms and the best coaching possible. Awards were won in every sport played. Tennis, Track, Baseball, Softball, Basketball and Football. We have a multitude of Accolades for them all.
Grocers in Abundance
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Grocery Stores were in abundance after the oil boom. Finley Ross had one of the last stores to close as Joinerville became a ghost town.
Additional Peeks
It started Here
History Revisited
The White Gas Station was a critical part of the livelihood of the Sid White family and the community. We are grateful and proud to preserve them.
The Rifle Club
A family devoted to Shooting the right way, teaching skills and safety with a bonus.
Elegance in a Small Town
See Beautiful renovations of the actual pieces from the Whites Snack Shop and home.