Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

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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

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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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L A Back row: Elwood Brand, Richard Bender, Stanley Carrick, Carl Mench, Ivan Fast, Clayton Robison, Robert Anderson, LeRoy Clutter, Maurice Benham. Middle row: Howard Warner, Melvin King, June Hicks, Fanneta Frederick, Elizabeth Folk, Dorothy Smith, Joyce Maurer, Louise Drumm, George Mansfield, Duane Gregg, Miss Wells (Adviser). Front row: Irene Bowser, Eunice Wells, Flossie WInchell, Beatrice Salmon, Shirley Case, Peggy Finley, Geraldine Wendorf, Mary Jarosz, Nancy Cunningham, Shirley Measel,Ethel Mansfield, Absent: Harry McCone, and Renny Cutcher. FRESHV.EN CLASS The Freshmen elected the following officers at their first class meeting Sept. 22: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Class Advisor Clayton Robison Renny Cutcher Nancy Cunningham Dorothy Smith Miss Helen Wells The first great event in the high school life of the Freshmen occurred on October 11, when the Sophomore-Freshmen tug-of-war was held at the lower mill. The Sophomores won the event by a very close margin. October 14, was formal Initiation day at school. The boys were dressed as blushing brides. Each carried a beautiful bouquet of autumn flowers. The girls wore their dresses backwards, painted their initials on their cheeks, wore mens hose and hats and carried their books in pails. October 15, the Sophomores gave the Freshmen a reception at the Community House. Here each Freshmen was required to put on an individual and amusing stunt. Dancing and refreshments were enjoyed after the program. Twenty seven Freshmen enjoyed a roller skating party at Hemlock Beach on March 9. Spills .ere the order of the day but everyone seemed to have a g ood time. The last All-School Party w s sponsored by the Freshmen en. May 6. Decorations were carried out In the class colors, blue and white. Music was furnished by the High School Orchestra for dancing. Clayton Robison was General Chairman for the party and assisting him were: Fanneta Frederick, Carl Mench, Renny Cutcher, and Dorothy Smith. 15