Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

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Fourth row: Milton Hakes, Charles Bailey, Howard Nelson, Bill Booth,Fred Heaton Robert Nowlin, Kenneth McMurtrie. Third row: Miss Weimer-director,Geraldine Wendorf, Virginia Cunningham, Elwood Brand, Duane Gregg, Harry McCone,Richard Eender, Clarke Baker, Clayton Robison, Robert Folk, George Mansfield,Melvin King, Shirley Smith, Nancy Cunningham, Miss Wells-Accompanlst. Second row: Fanneta Frederick, Dorothy Smith, Flossie Winchell, Shirley Measel, Ethel Mansfield, Shirley Case, Irene Bowser, nma Rising, Eunice Wells, Louise Drumm,June Hicks, Marlon Osborn, Lena Hakes, Dorothy Arnold, Elizabeth Folk,Shirley Foley, Mary Jarosz, Eernadine Blue, First row: Ralph Brand, Marian Whetstone, Ralph Smith, Doris Grimes, Merrill Amsler, Dorthea Hamilton, William Barnes, Eva Rising, Harold Burns. Absent: Robert Larder GLEE CLUB The mixed Glee Club was actually organized the second semester, taking the place of the Music class which met the first semester. This Club met three days a week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, During the first semester the music class sang at several churches and social gatherings. They also attended the Messiah at the First Methodist Church in Jackson, The big production of this year was the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, The Mikado , arranged by W, Norman Grayson. It was presented during the second semester May 4 5 In the Community House, under the direction of Miss Joan Welmer. The accompaniments were played by the High School Orchestra, assisted by Mr. Conway Peters of Albion, with Miss Helen Wells at the piano. The cast of leading characters was as follows; The Mikado---------------------------Merrill Amsler Nankl-Poo----------------------------—Bill Barnes Ko-Ko------------------- —----------Ralph Smith, Jr. Pooh-Bah------------------------- Ralph Brand Pish-Tush----------------------- Harold Burns Yum-Yum-------------------------- Dorthea Hamilton Pitti-SIng-—---------------------—Marian Whetstone Peep-Bo--------------- —------------- Eva Rising Katisha-----------------------------—-Doris Grimes It was a story of Japan with the remaining members of the Glee Club, forty in number, making up a very colorful Japanese chorus. 26

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Marian Whetstone, Tressle Stanham, Mary Benham, Aleta Ralston Ophelia Gefken, Doris Dri.'ikwater, Shirley Smith, Thelma Face, Elizabeth Whetstone, Miss Wells, leader. Ram na Hammant Donna Vincent, Ellen Ryan, Phyllis Grimes, Evelyn Bronson, Wilda Huston, Elsie Mansfield, Bonnie Barr, Geraldine Wendorf, Elizabeth Folk, Dorothy Smith. 4-H CLUB The Gay Forties Club enjoyed a successlul year under the following officers: President-Ophelia Gefken Vice President-Mary Benham Secretary-Tressie Stanham Treasurer-Dorothy Smith Twenty-four girls enrolled for clothing work last September and nineteen completed the work in March. Each Tuesday the club members met for business meetings or sewing sessions. Talks were given on types of cloth, kinds of finishes etc. and various samplers were shown. Two parties were given for our sponsors who have helped us greatly during the year. The sponsors are: Mrs. Milo Barr, Mr3. Mark Reichow, Mrs. Albert Dorris, and Kiss Harriet Snyder. Local achievement day held on March 22nd at the Community House proved to be a success. Mary Benham, vice president of our local club was general chairman. A style shbw, consisting of garments made by all the neighboring 4-H Club members was conducted and from this group the Judges selected the representatives for the county achievement day style show held March 30th in Marshall. Marian Whetstone, Betty June Whetstone, Donna Vincent and Ramona Hamman were chosen from the Gay Forties Club. Mary Benham won the Battle Creek Enquirer and News trip to Chicago. The contest was based on activity and service in the Calhoun County 4-H Club program. Later Mary Benham took part in a 4-H Club broadcast from Detroit. She is also a member of the Calhoun County 4-H Club council. Marian Whetstone was one of three winners in the county with her woolen costume project. This recognition entitles her to attend the 4-H Club week activities in East Lansing in June. 28