Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

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Back Row: Robert Cock, Max King, Norman Payne, Fred Heaton, Warren Putnam, Olen Face, Katherine Thompson, Advisor Norman Cobb, Ronald Buskirk. Middle Row: Robert Folk, Emma Rising, Elizabeth Parker Stanley Jaroaz, Marion Osborne, Dorothy Arnold, Virginia Cunningham, Mary Larder, Caroline Kroul, Mary Benham. Front Row: Eetty Carrick, Warren Vincent, Leona Kennedy, Juanita Mills, Eva Sweet, Robert Warner, Lena Hakes, Shirley Smith, Marian Whetstone, Erwin Gridley. Absent: Earl Thompson JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In September, 1935, our High School career started with 45 people. We elected Ruth Penoyar--President, Fred Heaton--Vice President, Warren Vincent--Secretary, Warren Putnam--Treasurer. In our Freshman year, the main events were the Tug of War , in which we were defeated, and the Reception which was given to us by the Sophomores. We selected Crimson and Cream as our class colors and bought the class banner. In April, the Freshmen enjoyed a Pot-Luck party at the School House. As Sophomores we had 35 members. Our class officers were: President—Warren Vincent, Vice President—Elizabeth Parker, Secretary—Olen Face, Treasurer—Ronald Buskirk. We challenged the Freshmen to a Tug of War , and although they won over us we remained in good spirit and gave them a Reception. We had one class party which was held at the school house. Class officers for the Junior year were elected as follows: President--Olen Face, Vice President-Warren Vincent, Secretary— Elizabeth Parker, Treasurer—Robert Warner. This year our number has dwindled to 29 members. In December, at the School House we held our one and only class party of the year. In the same aforementioned month the majority of the class bought class rings. The first all-school party, which was also held in December, we as a class, had charge of. In March we presented the play The Poor Rich, which was a big success. The leads were played by Eva Sweet and Ronald Buskirk, who were ably supported by Olen Face, Mary Benham, Juanita Mills, Shirley Smith, Fred Heaton, Warren Vincent, Warren Putnam, and Virginia Cunningham. The next important event of the year was the Senior Prcan, to which many of the Juniors were invited and greatly enjoyed. The high light of the season was the reception which we presented to the Seniors, the third day of June. Fine decorations, a good program and dancing with the delightful accompaniment of Morris Styles Orchestra were to be had at this gala occasion. After this affair we participated in the graduation exercises and are anxiously awaiting our Senior year. 15

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 5, 1934 a Jolly and enthusiastic group of sixty Freshmen, entered Homer High School to begin their high school life. A short time later the class met and chose Robert Dishaw president and Mr. Harry Running class advisor. We also selected our class colors, green and white, and our banner. A few weeks after school started the Sophomores challenged the Freshmen to a tug-of-war at the lower mill. Encouraged by the yells of the girls and the dreadfully cold water, they succeeded in dousing the Sophomores twice. That evening our friendly enemies repaid us at the reception by making us bow down to them and taking the Freshman oath. Later on they served us homemade ice-cream and cake. We had one party during the first semester in Room H. It was an over-crowded party with sixty-five present. Our second party was held in the Community House the last semester, our class being the first to hold a party in the new building. In our Sophomore year we chose Eva Rising as our President and Ml88 Towne as our new class advisor. The third week of school we challenged the Freshmen to a tug-of-war. Our boys weren't so fortunate this year, as they were pulled through once, but we didn't feel so badly after seeing the Freshmen on initiation day. That same evening we gave them a reception at the Community House. One cold, snowy day about two-thirds of our class, accompanied by Miss Towne, ventured out to Brown's hill to enjoy the sliding. A few minor casualties resulted, but did not dampen our enthusiasm. In the spring we drove over to Swain's Lake for a swim and a picnic supper. The water was rather chilly but a few were brave enough to venture In. It was a fine party, even if a little wet, and we will never forget or regret it. By the time we came back to school in 1936 we began to feel very important because we were now in our Junior year. Miss Towne remained our class advisor this year and we chose Merrill Amsler, president. One evening after a basketball game we gathered in the Kindergarten Room for a social party. Dancing and games provided the entertainment. Refreshments of homemade ice-cream and wafers were served later in the evening. Shortly after the holidays, we chose our Junior Play, The Big Front . Miss Towne was the director. The next important event was the Senior Prom, on April 16, to which we were all invited. In May we gave the Seniors a reception at the Community House. The ceiling was decorated In class colors with fernery and colored lamps surrounding the room A floor show was given and the rest of the evening was spent in dancing. The big moment for which we had been waiting had arrived at last. We were SENIORS!I We again elected Merrill Amsler president, and Mr. Whetstone became our class advisor. One snowy day we decided to have a sliding party at Brown's Hill. After the party we went to Shirley Foley's home for hot cocoa and sandwiches. Mr. and Mrs. Whetstone chaperoned us. Before the holidays, rehearsals had begun on our Senior Play, Shirtsleeves . It was presented February 2 and 3 at the Coznnunity House, to a large and enthusiastic audience. Plans are all completed for the Senior Prom which will be held May 13. We are eagerly looking forward to the Junior-Senior Reception, Skip Day and Commencement. We are to wear caps and gowns at our connnencement activities. Some of the day« spent in dear old Homer High were not so happy, but we all deeply regret leaving It. Of the sixty members who started together four short years ago, there are only thirty-nine left to go forth and carry out our motto, We finish, to beg in• 12

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Back row: Charles Rising, Duane Anderson, Lawrence Boyd, Marvin Wade, Stanley Osborn, Eugene Whitcomb, Robert Dawson, Perry Phillips, Robert McAdam, George Booth. Middle row: Robert Janes, Robert Ballentlne, James Linton, Marlon Smith, Doris Shaffer, Dorothy Grldley, Anita Green, Joe Jarosz, George Tasker, Lloyd Nowlin, Miss Hammond (Advisor). Front row: Wodena Worden, Virginia Rice, Charlotte Butters, Jeanette Ingraham, Ophelia Gefkin, Treaale Stanham, Doris King, Helen Kennedy, Thelma Worden, Ruth Vosburgh, Phyllis Finley. Absent:Janet Howe, Frank Mench SOPHOMORE CLASS It was on the morning of September 8, 1936 that a proud, (though maybe green) group of Freshmen appeared at Homer High School. At an early date these new-comers received a challenge for a tug-of-war from the Sophomore Class. The Freshmen gladly accepted the challenge and when the crucial night arrived succeeded in pulling the dignified Sophomores through the river for the second time and were thus declared the victors. And were they proud 11 Later they were initiated by the Sophomores and felt that at last they were an important part of the High School. After many days, the Freshmen of 1936 were given a reception by said Sophomore Class. This proved to be worth Waiting for, in spite of the lact that the Sophomores put them all through their paces during the evening. On December 9, 1936 the Freshmen and Juniors Jointly sponsored an All-School Party at the Community House. Later in the spring of 1937, the Freshmen had a class party at the High School. Games and refreshments were enjoyed during the evening and the opinion was quite generally expressed that their first class party was very much of a success• Other things accomplished during the first year were: An active part in the school Carnival at which they had a shooting gallery and a weight guessing contest, and a page in the Trojan of which they were Justly proud. And thus ended the first chapter. In the fall of 1937, the class of 1940, no longer Freshmen, Immediately began planning what awful things they could do to the new Freshmen. Among these awful things was a Tug-of-War resulting in a good bath for each Freshmen lad, a reception and an initiation. For the initiation the Freshmen were turned into very good-looking brides and the girls too, were very attractively dressed for the one whctle day. In addition to their noble efforts to keep the Freshmen from growing up too fast, the Sophomores again helped to publish the Annual and this year were given the entire responsibility of one All-School Party on the night of January 19. This was an especially enjoyable affair since it came in the middle of semester test week. 14 And thus endeth the second chapter