Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

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Ii a . « rt 111 •i. A XI % I V| • « 4 V 4 Published by the JOURNALISM CLUB ol Homer High School To Mr. Charles Alexande r- Charley”-whose efficient care, genial good nature, infectious lau i, and whole hearted cooperation have always contributed materially to the success of our school activities, this edition of ”The Trojan” is sincerely dedicated. £ THE TROJAN As true friends grow dearer with the passing of years so our school building has endeared itself more and more to the boys, girls and the men and women of our Community who have come to associate it with some of the happiest experiences of their lives. Another forward step in the modernization of the Homer school program was taken this year when a beginning was made of transporting pupils in the Eight Grade and High School by bus. In all about fifty students from six different rural districts make the trip to and from school by this method. Besides this use of the school bus it has also filled a long felt want in solving the problem of transportation to athletic games and for other school excursions. ... G. Brockway, or Brock” as he is usually called, has proved a most eificient and accomodating driver at all times. DjAJMJSTRATJOM MR. WHETSTONE Mr. Whetstone came to Homer from Morenci, Mich, fourteen years ago. At first there was much questioning among the students for he soon made it known that the school was a business center and couldn't be deserted at every beck and call. The students soon learned that Mr. Whetstone had a cooperative spirit and would listen and act on wise counsel from them. The teachers, too, early learned that they could receive advice and aid with their problems. He was soon initiated as a Sunday School Class teacher of the high school students and retained this position many years. He acted on committees for the Brotherhood and also served as president. He was interested in all activities that were for the betterment of the community. The Kellogg Foundation in our district was promoted by him and other superintendents in the county. He received his Master's Degree by attending Summer Schools and extension classes. To further acquaint himself with progressive education, he took more summer courses and extension work. He attended the M. E. A. convention at New Orleans several years ago. He was an active member of the district Schoolmasters Club. As Mr. Whetstone felt the needs of the school, he adopted new measures for filling these needs, including the student council, home economics, business training, band, lessons in band instruments, school parties In the Community house, and home rooms with their various activities. The bus, for bringing the rural students in, was another recent addition made by him. He sensed the need of drawing the school and community closer together and so the Farent Institute came into being. The elementary school has a''so been improved by the addition of reading material and reference books. e has made it possible to have activity work in the grades. For the last two years Mr. Whetstone has served as district president of the M.E.A. Although things have not always gone smoothly, he has kept an efficient hand on the heel. He is regarded as an excellent teacher and a good superintendent. V.hat is Homer's loss is the county's gain lor he goes to serve the rural community. Vie must not forget Mrs. '..hetstone, for she has taken her work seriously too. She has aided and bacled him by carrying her responsibilities in the home and community in a quiet but efficient manner. THE TROJAN 5 Back row: Miss Roush, Mr. Krueger, Mr. Davis, Mr. Kruger, Mr. Cuber, Miss Spencer, Front row: Miss Fletcher, Miss Hammond, Miss Carmichael, Mr. whetstone. Miss Bacoi% Miss Wells, Mrs. Sherman. FACULTY JINGLES As Mrs. Sherman's sweet and shy. You like her more as days go by; Her little tots are all so small-They learn to play, to draw, an all. The teachers here in Homer High You may forget as days go by; To keep your n.em'ries fresh indeed. This little jingle may succeed. Miss Fletcher's projects help you work And all your duties not to shirk; She makes the three R's seem like play; Her pupils always make their way. Miss Hammond has the business field; Her skill success in you will yield. In shorthand and in typing, too, She teaches you Just what to do. Miss Carmichael, who's dark and tall, Inspires the best work from us all. Her Ford, named Peter, is the car Which roams the country near and far. Though Mr. V.hetstone's stay will end This year, he still will be your friend. As superintendent he excelled; In high esteem he's always held. The music teacher is the one Whose vim and vigor helps your fun. Your songs and band you'll ne'er regret; Miss Bacon you will ne'er forget. Miss Wells has taught you how to cook. To sew, and at your best to look; Her friendliness and cheery smile. Remains with you a long, long while. The midget of our teaching force Is no one but Miss Roush, of course; She may be wee, but you should see How well she leads grades two and three. And Mr. Krueger'd smile and say, There'll be no baseball game today— The rain, you know, then on you'd go With algebra and math- oh, woe I In Mr. Davis' scierfcd� class You ought to hearAHte jokes that pass. He planned hi ftiJiip'd dissect a cat; It ran away -i ttnd that was that I Our Mr. Kruger’s plane and saw Helps you to plan and build and draw; But he is serious, you say? Then watch him smile his unique way. Your speech, debat atna hist'ry man Is Mr. Cubeivy a ti we can All praise Lar coaching well the team Who won our fondest dream. Miss SjSencer has the fourth grade room; The long division problems loom Before your eyes; but with her aid You find that you can make the grade. £ THE TRQJAIi Back row: Bob Davie, Duane Gregg, Charles Rising, Ernest Ball, Maurice Benham, Harold Salmon, Mr. Whetstone. Middle row: Mr. Cuber, Bob Mestdagh, Bob Dawson, Joy Moor, Thelma Face, Stanley Jarosz, Mr. Kruger, Front row: Mary Jarosz, Joe Jarosz, Shirley Smith, Fred Heaton, Leila Cutcher, Janet Howe, Ramona Hamman. SCHOOL COUNCIL The school council is an organization through which the students may participate in the administration of the student activites of the school. The council consists of two members chosen from each home room, the vice presidents of the thr e upper classes, and the president chosen each year at the beginning of the second semester from the Junior class. Regular meetings are held every two weeks on Tuesday during the activity period. The president presides over each meeting and appoints all committees. During the second semester the most Important undertaking was that ol revising the constitution of the school. The name was changed to Student Organization and Mr. Kruger and Mr. Cuber were elected by the teachers to take part in our meetings. The officers for the first semester were: President- Warren Vincent Vice president- Fred Heaton Secretary- Beryl Blue Treasurer- Leila Cutcher The officers for the second semester were: President- Joe Jarosz Vice President- Fred Heaton Secretary- Shirley Smith Treasurer- Leila Cutcher THE TROJAN 7 Back row: Eva Sweet, Ruth Vosburgh, Marlon Osborn, Carolyn Kroul, Jaunita Mills, and Katherine Thompson. Middle row: Mr. Whetstone, Irene Bowser, Anita Green, Dorothy Grid-ley, Marian « het stone, Virginia Cunningham, Doris Shaffer, and Miss Hammond. Front row: Mary Larder, Eugene Whitcomb, Lawrence Boyd, Olen Face, Stanley Osborn, Bob Folk, and Ophelia Gefken. JOURNALISM STAFF Editor------------------Olen Face Assoc. Editor-----------Ophelia Gefken Art Editor--------------Anita Green Advertising Manager-----Dorothy Gridley Business Manager--------Lawrence Boyd Typing Manager----------Carolyn Kroul Production Manager------Irene Bowser Sports Editor-----------Marian Whetstone Social Editor-----------Doris Shaffer Literary Editor---------Ruth Vosburgh 1939 Trojan Staff Editor-------------------- Assoc. Editor------------- Photography Editors------- Athletic Editors---------- Typist-------------------- Assoc. Typist------------- Art Editors--------------- Business Manager---------- Advertising Manager------- Assoc. Advertising Manager Circulating Manager------- Assoc. Circulating Manager Contract Editor----------- Assoc. Contract Editor---- Class Editor-------------- Club Editor-.............. •Olen Face •Ophelia Gefken •Eugene Whitcomb Ruth Vosburgh •Bob Folk Stanley Osborn Carolyn Kroul •Virginia Cunningham Anita Green Marian Whetstone Lawrence Boyd Dorothy Gridley Katherine Thompson Irene Bowser Mary Larder Jaunita Mills Marion Osborn Eva Sweet Doris Shaffer THE TROJAN Alma Carmichael Canale Class Advisor English and French Fred Heaton Freddy Vice President Basketball, 4 yrs.. Minstrel, 2 yrs.. Track, 4 yrs.. Football, 1 yr.. Baseball, 2 yrs.. Glee Club, 3 yrs., H Club, 4 yrs.. Class Officer, 2 yrs.. Student Council, 3 yrs.. Home Room Officer, 1 yr.. Operetta, 1 yr.. Class Play, 2 yrs.. Captain Basketball, 1 yr. Mary Bonham Murrie Treasurer Student Council, 1 yr., 4-H, 4 yrs., Band, 3 yrs., Latin Club, lyr.. Librarian, 1 yr.. Class Officer, 2 yrs., Glee Club, 1 yr., Class Play, 1 yr., Speech Club, 1 yr. Ronald Buskirk Buck Football, yrs., H Club, 3 yrs.. Glee Club, 2 yrs.. Operetta, 3 yrs.. Band, 3 yrs.. Orchestra, 3 yrs.. Student Council, 1 yr., Minstrel, 2 yrs.. Class Officer, 1 yr., Student Manager, Basketball, 1 yr.. Class Play, 2 yrs.. Track, 2 yrs., Horae Room Officer, 2 yrs., Captain Football, 1 yr. Betty Carrick nDuchess Orchestra, 3 yrs., Latin Club, 3 yrs., Journalism, 1 yr.. Librarian, 1 yr.. Minstrel, 2 yrs., French Club, 2 yrs.. Glee Club, 3 yrs.. Speech Club, 11 yr.. Home Room Officer, 1 yr., Band, 3 yrs. Warren Putnam Putty President Basketball, 1 yr., Class Officer, 2 yrs.. Student Council, 1 yr., Student Manager, 3 yrs.. Track, 1 yr.. Operetta, 1 yr., H Club, 3 yrs., Glee Club, 1 yr., Jr. Journalism, 1 yr., French Club, 2yrs., Minstrel, 2 yrs., Office Force, 2yra, Speech Club, 1 yr., Class Play, 2 yrs.. Home Room Officer, 2 y Elizabeth Parker Beth Secretary Journalism, 3 yrs.. Glee Club, lyr.. Orchestra, 3 yrs.. Operetta, 1 yr., Student Council, 2 yrs.. Band, 3 yrs-. Class Officer, 3 yrs.. Home Room Officer, 3 yrs., Trojan Staffs 2 yrs., Latin Club, 2 yra, D.A.R. Representative, lyr., Class Play, 1 yr., Trojan Staff, 2 yrs. Dorothy Arnold Dot Glee Club, 3 yrs.. Class Play, 1 yr.. Operetta, 2 yrs.. Shorthand Club, 1 yr.. Librarian, 1 yr., Latin Club, 2 yrs.. Home Room Officer, 1 yr.. Debate, 2 yrs Speech Club, 1 yr. Robert Cook Sir Robert Football, 4 yrs.. Track, 1 yr.. Baseball, 2 yrs.. Basketball, 4 yrs.. Glee Club, 1 yr., Orchestra, 1 yr., Jr. Journalism, 1 yr.. Minstrel, 1 yr., H Club, 2 yrs.. Class Play, 1 yr., Horae Room Officer, 1 yr.. Band, 2 yrs. THE, 1RQJAH Virginia Cunningham “Ginger” Glee Club, 2 yrs.. Class Play, 1 yr.. Journalism, 1 yr.. Shorthand Club, 1 yr., Librarian, 1 yr., 4-H Club, 1 yr.. Student Council, 1 yr.. Debate, 2 yrs.. Operetta, 1 yr., Trojan Staff, 1 yr. Olen Face Obie” Glee Club, 3 yrs., Class Officer, 2 yrs., Student Council, 1 yr.. Operetta, 2 yrs., Minstrel, 3 yrs.. Journalism, 4 yrs.. Home Room Officer, 1 yr., Trojan Staff, 3 yrs.. Class Play, 1 yr., French Club, 2 yrs.. Speech Club, 1 yb Robert Folk Bob” Home Room Officer, 1 yn, Journalism, 1 yr.. Glee Club, 3 yrs.. Operetta, 2 yrs Minstrel, 2 yrs., Trojan Staff, 1 yr. Stanley Jarosz Toughy Glee Club, 3 yrs.. Football, 4 yrs.. Baseball, 1 yr.. Track, 2 yrs.. Operetta, 1 yr., Minstrel, 2 yrs., H Club, 3 yrs.. Basketball, 2 yrs.. Student Council, 1 yr. Max Kin£ Squint Charles Decker Charlie Radio, 1 yr.. Photography, 1 yr. Erwin Gridley Grid Glee Club, 1 yr., Track, 3 yrs.. Football, 2 yrs., H Club, 2 yrs.. Student Council 1 yr. Lena Hakes Leaner 4-H Club, 1 yr.. Glee Club, 1 yr., Orchestra, 2 yrs., Operetta, 1 yr.. Journalism, 1 yr.. Librarian, 1 yr.. Shorthand Club, 1 yr., Track, 1 yr. Leona Kennedy Lona 4-H Club, 1 yr., Librarian, 1 yr.. Shorthand Club, 1 yr. 12 THE TROJAN Carolyn Kroul Carrie 4-H Club, 1 yr., Speech Club, 1 yr., Operetta, 1 yr., Journalism, 2 yrs.. Shorthand Club, 1 yr., Trojan Staff, 2 yrs., Latin Club, 2 yrs.. Glee Club, 2 yrs. Jaunita Mills Nita Glee Club, 1 yr.. Operetta, 1 yr.. Class Play, 1 yn, Journalism, 1 yr.. Speech Club, 1 yr., Trojan Staff, 1 yr. Eva Sweet Sweet Class Play, 2 yrs., Glee Club, 1 yr.. Journalism, 1 yn, Speech Club, 1 yr., French Club, 2 yrs.. Operetta, 1 yr., Trojan Staff, 1 yr. Norman Payne Blick Baseball, 2 yrs.. Track, 2 yrs.. Basketball, 1 yr., H Club, 2 yr3 4-H Club, 3 yrs. Earl Thompson Tommie Basketball, 1 yr.. Glee Club, 1 yr., F.F.A., 3 yrs.. Class Play, 1 yr. Mary Larder Journalism, 2 yrs.. Glee Club, 1 yr., Operetta, 1 yr Librarian, 1 yr., 4-H, 1 yr.. Speech Club, 1 yr., Latin Club, 3 yrs. Trojan Staff, 2 yrs. Marion Osborn Ann Glee Club, 4 yrs.. Operetta, 3 yra, Latin Club, 3 yra. Journalism, 1 yr.. Librarian, 1 yr.. Speech Cluh, 1 yn, Trojan Staff, 1 yr. Emma Rising Speech Club, 1 yr., Latin Club, 1 yr., Glee Club, 4 yrs.. Operetta, 3 yrs. Shirley Smith Librarian, 3 yrs.. Class Play, 2 yrs Operetta, 2 yrs., Minstrel, 3 yrs.. Home Room Officer 1 yr., Latin Club, 3 yrs.. Glee Club, 4 yrs., 4-H Club, 3 yrs., Student Council, 1 yr. THE TROJAN .12— Katherine Thompson Kay 4-H Club, 1 yr.. Glee Club, 2 yrs., Track, 1 yr.. Librarian, 3 yrs.. Minstrel, 1 yr., Trojan Staff, 1 yr.. Journalism, 2 yrs. Robert Warner Ferdy” Glee Club, 2 yrs.. Journalism, 1 yr.. Minstrel, 2 yrs.. Operetta, 1 yr., Latin Club, 3 yrs., Debate, 2 yrs., Band, 2 yrs.. Class Officer, 1 yr.. Home Room Officer, 1 yr.. Speech Clut 1 yr., Orchestra, 1 yr. Marian Whetstone Gootchie” Glee Club, 2 yrs., 4-H Club, 2 yrs.. Orchestra, 3 yrs.. Debate, 1 yr.. Operetta, 2 yrs.. Track, 1 yr. Journalism, 3 yrs., Latin Club, 3 yrs.. Librarian, 1 yr., Home Room Officer, 1 yr.. Class Play, 1 yr., Trojan Staff, 2 yrs. Warren Vincent Brother Crawford” Debate, 4 yra, Class Officer, 2 yrs.. Home Room Officei; 1 yr.. Handicraft, 3 yrs.. Band, 3 yrs.. Student Council, 2 yrs.. Librarian, 1 yr.. Class Play, 2 yrs. ”HEART TROUBLE” Senior Play Back row: Eva Sweet, Fred Keaton, Bob Cook, Warren Putnam, Miss Carmichael, Director, Front row: Elizabeth Parker, Shirley Smith,Warren Vincent, Marian Whetstone, Dorothy Arnold. Absent: honald Buskirk. 14 TILL TRQJaN SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Motto: Success is Service, not Silver Colors: Crimson and Cream Flower: Carnation In September, 1935, our class started high school with 45 persons. We elected Ruth Penoyar-President, Fred Heaton-Vice President, Warren Vincent-Secretary, and Warren Putnam-Treasurer, and chose Mr. Cobb as class advisor. We were challenged by the Sophomores to a tug-of-war, in which we were defeated, but soon afterwards were given a Reception. We had one class party, which was a Pot-Luck dinner, at the School House in April. We selected crimson and cream as our class colors and bought the class banner. In our Sophomore year we chose Warren Vincent-President, Elizabeth Parker-Vice President, Olen Face-Secretary, and Ronald Buskirk-Treasurer. We challenged the Freshmen to a tug-of-war and although they won over us, we gave them a Reception the evening of Initiation Day. We had one class party, which was held at the School House. For our Junior year the class officers were: President-Olen Face, Vice President- Warren Vincent, Secretary-Elizabeth Parker, and Treasurer-Robert Warner. We selected our class rings and received them in January. In December we held a class party at the School House, and we had charge of the first All-School party, which was also in December. We chose the Junior Play, The Poor Rich , and presented it in March. Miss Carmichael was the director, and the play was a big success. Those in the cast were: Eva Sweet, Ronald Buskirk, Warren Vincent, Shirley Smith, Warren Putnam, Virginia Cunningham, Mary Benham, Olen Face, Jaunita Mills, and Fred Heaton. The next important event was the Senior Prom, in May, to which we were invited. On June 3, we gave the Seniors a Reception. The Community House was decorated in blue and white, and dancing was enjoyed to the accompaniment of Maurice Styles� s Orchestra. In June we participated in the graduation exercises. At last our big year arrived; we were Seniors! We chose Warren Putnam-President, Fred Heaton-Vice President, Elizabeth Parker-Secretary, Mary Benham-Treasurer, and Miss Carmichael as our class advisor. In September we were invited to Carolyn Kroulfs house for a party, at which we all had an enjoyable evening. For our Senior Play we chose Heart Trouble , which was presented with great success November 17-18, at the Community House. The plot of this play concerned a socially ambitious woman, Mrs. Morrison (Shirley Smith) who wanted her daughter to become a member of the upper class. Laura (Eva Sweet) snubs her small town lover drug clerk. Tommy Caler (Warren Putnam), for a new golf pro, Conrad Tyler (Ronald Buskirk). Fred Morrison (Warren Vincent), the father, frames a plot that turns into love consequences by having the younger daughter, Patricia (Marian Whetstone), make a play for Tommy to bring Laura to her senses. Junior Morrison (Robert Cook), the son, does a lot in his adolescent way to add humor to the situation by falling in love with Lenore Appleby (Elizabeth Parker), the daughter of Jethro Appleby (Fred Heaton), the banker, all to his mother s delight. The laugh peak of the sedond act cone when a mysterious woman, Beatrice Tyler (Dorothy Arnold) appears on the scene smashing Laura s social ambition. The curtain falls slowly upon the tender scene of reconciliation between the country bumpkin and his snobbish girl friend. The Senior Class had charge of the second All-School Party, which was cn January 11. On April 20, our class attended a College Day and Careers Conference at the Coldwater High School. Committees were appointed and plans made for the Senior Prom which was given on May 5. We are eagerly looking forward to Skip Day and the Junior-Senior Reception. Plans are already under way for Graduation. The Baccalaureate Services will be held on Sunday, June 4, at the Methodist Church; and Tuesday evening June 6, the Senior Class will have a Class Night and Swing-out. The Commencement Exercises will be held Thursday evening, June 3, at the Community House, with Dean Whitehouse of Albion College the speaker. We will wear caps and gowns at all of our graduation activities. Of the 45 members that started, there are 30 left to graduate. We have selected a carnation as our class flower, and Success is service, not silver as our motto. THE TROJAN 15 Back row: George Tasker, Charles Rising, Marvin Wade, Bob Dawson, Stanley Osborn, Frank Mench, Eugene Whitcomb, and Perry Phillips. Second row: George Booth, Marion Smith, Lloyd Nowlin, James Linton, Joe Jarosz, Bob Ballentine, Bob McAdam, and Lawrence Boyd. Third row: Phyllis Finley, Virginia Rice, Charlotte Butters, Anita Green, Dorothy Grid-ley, Doris Shaffer, Janet Howe, Bob Janes, and Mr. Whetstone. Front row: Thelma Worden, Tressie Stanham, Doris King, Ruth Vosburgh, Ophelia Gefken, Wodena Worden, Helen Kennedy, and Jannette Ingraham. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY One memorable day in September of the year 1936 we made our initial entrance into Homer High School and at once were dubbed freshmen . To prove that we were physical giants as well as intellectual geniuses we accepted the challenge of the Sophomores to meet them at the annual tug of war, in which we showed our superiority by giving the Sophomores, our worthy opponents, a good ducking . We shall never forget that eventful day when the Sophomores, as a revenge for their ducking, initiated us by making us appear as a ridiculous looking group in the eyes of our fellow schoolmates. As a fitting climax to the initiation we were the guests of the Sophomore class at the annual Freshmen-Sophomore Reception. On December 9, 1936 the Freshmen with the help of the Junior Class sponsored an All-School Party at the Community House and in the following spring we held a successful class party at the school house. The next year the inexperienced rabble became a group of sophisticated Sophomores. When we challenged the Freshmen to the tug of war we were again victorious. We next proceeded to initiate the Freshies, making them appear at school dressed in absurd costumes. But we Justified our conduct by giving them a reception. We also sponsored an All-School Party in January 1938. The third year of our High School career began in grand style with our sponsoring the first All-School Party of the year. We were proud Juniors when we received our class rings. In early March we presented the play, The Heathers At Home , with an all-star cast We are planning to give the Seniors a reception. (On June 3rd) We expect to conclude our Junior year with participation in the graduation exercises in June. Back row: Louis Baird, Maurice Benham, Bob Anderson, Carl bench, Ivan Fast, Stanley Carrick, Richard Bender, Harry McCone, Clayton Robison , George Mansfield, Duane Gregg. Middle row: Shirley Measel, Nancy Cunningham, Dorothy Smith, Fanneta Frederick, Flossie Winchell, Elizabeth Folk, Geraldine Wendorf. Joyce Maurer, June Hicks, Mis3 Wells. Front row: Shirley Case,Beatrice Salmon, Juanita Swan, Eunice Wells, Louise Drumm,Peggy Finley, Mary Jarosz, Irene Bowser, Ethel Mansfield. Absent Isabell Gordon, Melvin King. SOPHOMORE CLASS read: If the class of 41 were to keep a diary of the main events, it would probably Freshman year Oct. 11 - We poor, green Freshmen had to take our first lesson in high school by a ducking from the Sophomores in the tug-of-war at the lower mill. Oct. 14 - VKe were initiated by the Sophomores. What funny looking brides the boys made. The girls looked queer in their long dresses, boys' hats and hose. Oct. 15 - The Sophomores gave us an unforgettable reception. March 9 - Oh! those memorable bumps. V«here? At Hemlock Beach on the Freshmen Roller Skating Party. May 6 - V.e sponsored the All School Party. Everyone had a swell time. The big apple theme was a huge success. Sophomores Sept. 13th - V hat's the matter with us? Those little green Freshmen ducked us! We got wet again! Sept. 15th - Now it's our turn to entertain. This ti e we were host to the new Freshmen. Everyone said they had a grand time, even the greenies. Dec. 19th - We sponsored a Skating Party at Albion. Some skated and some sat but even the sitters reported an enjoyable evening. The Sophomores sponsored the All School Party in March. It went off well in spite of the fact that it had once been postponed because of the flu epidemic. The officers are: President-Renny Cutcher; Vice President-: ary Jarosz; Secretary -Louise Drumm; Treasurer-Elizabeth Folk; Class Advisor-Helen Wells A slight change was made in officers. Mary Jarosz was elected to take the place of the Vice President, Clayton Robison, who spent the winter in California. DJAN 17 Back row: Bob Davie, Robert Mestdagh, Ernest Ball, Roger Huston, George Sherley, Leslie Tinley, Robert Ackley, Bill Roan, George Brooks. Second row: Richard Lawrence, Dean Chapman, Bob Schaberg, Glen Betz, Allen Hicks, Edward Rossman, Earl McCullough, Harold Salmon, Mr. Davis. Third row: Ruby Hamilton, Rachel Tank, Beryl Blue, Thelma Face, Aurelia Wallace, Leila Cut-cher, Joy Moor, Frances Bronson, Carmen Wilbur, Betty Avery. Front row: Elizabeth Whetstone, Roberta Lindsey, Mildred Lerberg, Marjorie Thompson, Vera Mann, Shirley Holmes, Mary Lee Osborn, Ellen Henshaw, Jean Reichow. Absent Ada Floyd, Neil Heminger, Freda Linton. FRESHMAN CLASS On the sixth of September, thirty-eight meek Freshmen enrolled in Homer High School. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: President Bean Chapman Vice President Joy Moor Secretary and Treasurer Elizabeth Whetstone Class Advisor Mr. Davis The tug-of-war was held at the lower mill September 15. We won by pulling the Sophomores through twice. The Sophomores initiated us on September 13. The boys dressed as girls, carrying dolls and pillows and the girls dressed as pirates, carrying mops and pails. Both boys and girls wore considerable made-up, can rubber ear-rings and were compelled to bow to each Sophomore they met. The initiation was carried into the reception, which the Sophomores gave in our honor, each Freshman contributing to the program. The evening of N0vember 9, our class journeyed to Albion for a roller skating party. w Although many spills w re taken, the evening was enjoyed by all. We sponsored the last All-School Party, held at the Community House 8th GRADE Back row: George Janes, Rollen Frederick, Raymond Amsler-President, Theron Ralston,Gerald Ryan, Jack Blodgett, Robert Feorilla, Third row: Earl Haight, Darrel Butters, Duell Bartlett, Phyllis Giimes, Margaret Cunningham, Wilda Huston, Louise Kerr, Ruth Stanham, r. Krueger-Class Adviser. Second row: Evelyn Carney, Jean Moor-Secretary, Elva Rising, Mary Vanaenburgh, Donna Vincent, Ramona Kamman-Vice President, Evelyn Bronson, Clarabelle Mansfield-Treasurer. Front row: Louise Mansfield, Bonnie Barr, Kather- ine Foote, Kable Lensmore, Elsie Mansfield, Arva Finley, Betty Larder, Dorothy Moclair. 7th GRADE Back row: Merle Andersen, Jack Felton, Douglas Kin , Gerald Face, Wayne Radee-President, Edwin Holden, Floyd McVicker, Melvin Hakes, Billy Blodgett. Third row: Buddy Parker, Weston V.eiss, Donald Haight, Bruce Sickle, Virgil Hewit, Richard Felton, Robert Wyant, Robert Case, Miss Bacon, Advisor. Second row: Betty Warner, Mary Cabbage-Secretary, June Hamr.an, Beraeta Worden, Ruth Sprague, Virginia Avery-Treasurer, Jean Armstrong, Doris Linton, Glenna Folk, Maxine King. Front row: Lamoine Smith, Mildred Hakes-Vice Fres-dent, Marjorie R dee, Mildred Hyde, Katherine Ryan, Mary Ellen Lawrence, Dorothy Ryan, Gladys Mansfield, Betty Truax. THE TROJAN 2J1 Back row: V.arren Putnam, Erwin Gridley, James Linton, Stanley Jarosz, Joe Jarosz, Melvin King, Bob Davie, Bob McAdam, Marion Smith, Bob Schaberg, and George Needham, Coach. Front row: Lawrence Boyd, Bob Anderson, Duane Anderson, Bob Mestdagh, Ronald Buskirk, Bob Cook, Fred Heaton, Eugene Whitcomb, Charles Rising. FOOTBALL The Homer Trojans during the season of 1938 were away to a good start. They were without the services of Joe Jarosz all season because ofa broken collar bone in an earlier practice game over Concord. And as the season progressed there were other injuries which jumbled up the Trojans line up somewhat. The Trojans went through the season with but one or two substitutes. They played their hearts out and were better in every game.’ Stanley Jarosz was picked for the half-back position on the All County football team. Our Seasons Record: Homer 14 Quincy 0 Homer 7 Litchfield 6 Homer 6 Athens 26 Homer 6 Reading 26 Homer 0 Bronson 40 Homer 13 Bellevue 6 Homer 0 Union City 14 Homer 13 Tekonsha 0 Letter Winners: Capt. R. Buskirk, B. Cook, S. Jarosz, (Co. Captains Elect), M. Smith, Joe Jarosz, J. Linton, C. Rising, E. Gridley, B. Anderson, D. Anderson B. Mestdagh, E. Whitcomb, B. Davie, L. Boyd, M. King, F. Heaton. Our football team went off to a good start. Stanley Jarosz made two touchdowns in the first game and one a week later. Marion Smith showed some good running by making long gains each time. The Trojans are expecting a successful season next year and will put out a heavy team on the field. They have two good men in B. Davie and B. Mestdagh who played their first year last season, and the other good and reliable veterans who will hold th-t line are L. Boyd, D. Anderson, B. Anderson, E. Whitcomb and the back field will have had experience. So beware of the Trojans in the season to come. THE TROJAN 21 Back row: Stanley Jarosz, Mr, Needham; Coach, Earl Thompson, Lawrence Boyd, Robert Dawson, Robert Cook, and Mr. Krueger; Coach. Front row: Joe Jarosz, James Linton, Fred Heaton, Marion Smith, and Louis Baird. BASKETBALL With Fred Heaton the only letterman on the squad, and also being the only man of any height, the team was found to depend upon its small, fast, inexperienced men. When Mr. Needham left at the end of the semester, Mr. Krueger assumed his duties as teacher and coach. The records show that both men enjoyed about equal success. Two lopsided victories over Tekonsha and a win apiece against Athens and Reading was the limit of Homer’s success on the hardwood. The willingness and ambition of the squad was especially noticeable. ..ith experience, arxi the height coming from the reserves, next year's team should improve considerably over the 1938-39 record. Gabby Linton and Fred Heaton supplied most of the points, with Louie Baird and Pee Wee Smith following closely. The Reserves completed a successful season. The team that won 11 of 13 games should supply some Punch to the varsity squad. Letter winners: James Linton, Marion Smith, Fred Heaton, Joe Jarosz, Stan Jarosz, Louis Baird, Robert Cook, Earl Thompson, and Robert Dawson. Record: Homer 21 Quincy 40 Homer 19 Reading 25 Homer 19 Litchfield 37 Homer 25 Jonesville 36 Homer 20 Athens 19 Homer 14 Sherwood 29 Homer 18 Reading 24 Homer 13 Litchfield 23 Homer 23 Quincy 32 Homer 10 Athens 11 Homer 29 Tekonsha 12 Homer 20 Jonesville 32 Homer 19 (tournament) Reading 16 Homer 7 (tournament) Litchfield 18 Homer 37 Tekonsha 14 Home r 17 (tournament) St. Phillips 27 Total sir Total 395 22. THE TROJAN , „ navie Ferrv Phillips, Frank Mench, Norman Fayne, Bob Cook, e«er Fron row7 ouis Baird, Bob DawsoA, Lloyd Nowlin, Marion Uh, Jim Linton, Joe Jarosz, Ivan Fast. Absent: Melvin King, Geors Tasker, Fred Heaton. BASEBaLL Homer1 1S35 Trojans were expected to have a stronger team that of past years be-veterens that are returnin . The men are Nowlin at shortstop, one of the best defensive shortstops In the league last year. J. Jarosz who p 3wee°Smith will cher this year is -pected to supply of bas.hits as «11. h lll hn e Ft o d it chine6 ound ese foSrln“« promisir rookies in Dawson, F. Mench. D le! c kfph!llirs!'BaiS Thomp-n, t.estdagh, Gregg, Payne, and Fast are expected to be strong contenders for the championship. Last year Homer lost but one game. Athens beat them In the championship game 3 to 2. The first game was scheduled for April 14, with Litch- Practice began Apr. 3rd. field as the opposition. If Homer can come through with some hitting this fielding strength, a fine record should be hung up. year, along with its expected Schedule for the year. Lakeview April 25 Here Heading April 28 There Litchfield March 2 Here Jonesville March 5 Here Reading March 12 Here Litchfield May 19 There Jonesville May 23 There Lakeview May 26 There THE TROJAN 23 Back row: Mr. Krueger, Warren Putnam, Bob Davie, Louis Baird, Duane Gregg, Dean Chapman Erwin Gridley, Melvin King. Front row: Fred Heaton, Charles Rising, Lawrence Boyd, Stanley Carrick, Bob Dawson, Bob Cook, Roger Huston, Marion Smith. TRACK After being runner-up for three years in a row, Homer finally broke the Jinx and won the Track Championship last year. Homer should have a fine track team this year, although they are handicapped by the loss of six lettennen by graduation. We are counting on Capt. Gridley to set a few records in the mile this year. The lettermen back for this year are Capt. Gridley, Boyd, Smith and Rising. Some of the new boys we are counting on are Carrick, King and Davie. Big events for this season are : May 3 Litchfield May 9 Marshall May 12 Albion Invitational May 13 Albion Invitational May 20 Regional at Kalamazoo May 27 State Meet at Lansing June 2 Little C Meet at Homer 2£l 'HF. TRQ fN BAND The Homer Band was organized in 1936 by Mr. Conway Peters, director of instrumental organizations at Albion College. Since that time Mr. Peters ha9 continued to come to Homer once a week bringing four Albion College Seniors to give class instruction in the Brass, Woodwind and Percussion sections of the Band. Also instruction in String instruments which greatly benefited the Orchestra has been made possible. The Homer High School Band aims to represent the instrumental learning of the school, to give students experience in playing together which prepares them to play in outside Orchestras and Bands. In addition to the Annual Concert April 19, the Band gave two concerts for the local Monday Club, assisted at the Republican Rally in the fall, represented Homer at the March Calhoun County Teachers Club at Marshall, gave a program for the Thrid Annual parent Institute, all under the direction of Miss Ruth Bacon, the music Supervisor. The Band showed much loyalty to the Athletic teams in that they played at all but a few games. MEMBERS OF THE BAND Flute Bonnie Barr Clarinets Elizabeth Parker Mary Lee Osborn Mildred Hyde Phyllis Grimes Virginia Avery Le Moine Smith Donna Belle Brockway Saxaphones Ronald Buskirk Ruby Hamilton Jean Reichow Robert Ballentine Trumpets Warren Vincent Lawrence Boyd Robert Warner Duane Anderson Richard Bender Drum Majors Dean Chapman Douglas Buskirk Trombones Betty Carrick Mary Bonham Donna Vincent Raymond Amsler Baritones Earl Haight Robert Cook Basses Stanley Carrick Ivan Fast Percussion Glen Eetz Buddy Parker Gale Hamilton Merle Anderson Diane Shear Carlyle West Homs Elizabeth Whetstone Donald Haight THE TROJAN ZL ORCHESTRA Instrumental Music has been recognized by the Administration of our schools as a subject worthy of an important place in the educational scheme. Its development has taken place in the past few years. The Instrumental branch of the Music Department is fitted to serve the needs and desires of a large number of students. Many of the more expensive instruments have been purchased by the School and students are permitted to use them. The Orchestra assisted at the Annual Concert April 19 as well as the Christmas program and the Junior Play. The instrumental classes in which instruction is given free of charge have a combined membership of twenty. These people will prove very valuable in future years when the present High School people have graduated. MEMBERS OF THE ORCHESTRA Violins Betty Carrick Jean Reichow Anita Green Lena Hakes Jean Armstrong Ralph Whetstone Alton Davis Horns Elizabeth Whetstone Donald Haight Baritones Earl Haight Robert Cook Clarinets Elizabeth Parker Mary Lee Osborn Mildred Hyde Bass Stanley Carrick Trombones Mary Benham Raymond Amsler Donna Vincent Saxaphones Ronald Buskirk Ruby Hamilton Trumpets Warren Vincent Robert Warner Lawrence Boyd Percussion Glen Betz Buddy Parker Gale Hamilton Piano Marian Whetstone Director Ruth Bacon Left to right-first row: Betty June .toetstone, Fred Heaton, Ronald Buskirk, Ruby Hamilton, June Hicks, Shirley Smith, Bob Folk, Jean Reichow, Stanley Carrick, Olen Face. Second row: Ruth Bacon;director, Melvin King, Elizabeth Folk, Jim‘Linton, Fanneta Frederick, Warren Putnam, Mildred Lerberg, Clayton Robison, Katherine Thompson, Stanley Jarosz. GLEE CLUB The Homer High Glee Club sponsored two productions during the year. The Show Boat” a combination Play and Minstrel was given at the Community Hsuae March 22 and 23, under the direction of Miss Ruth Bacon. The first and third acts of this unusual presentation was a play telling of the happenings aboard a Showboat on the Mississippi River. The Second Act was the minstrel show given for the patrons of the Showboat as she stopped at Danby landing. As the main part of the Christmas program Chains” a play was given with the following people in the cast. Shirley Smith, Doris Shaffer, Ronald Buskirk, Bob Folk, Jim Linton, Stanley Carrick, Stanley Jarosz, Melvin King, Roger Huston, Richard Bender, and Fred Heaton. © New books were purchased by the Organization with the proceeds of the minstrel. These books contain much fine material that will be used to great advantage next year. Glee Club Membership: Dorothy Arnold Richard Bender Beryl Blue Ronald Buskirk Betty Carrick Stanley Carrick Olen Face Thelma May Face Ada Floyd Bob Folk Ruby Hamilton Fred Heaton June Hicks Shirley Holmes Janet Howe Roger Huston Stanley Jarosz Melvin King Carolyn Kroul Mildred Lerberg Freda Linton Joy Moor Marion Osborn Mary Lee Osborn Jean Reichow Emma Rising William Roan Clayton Robison Doris Shaffer Shirley Smith Rachel Tank Marjorie Thompson Elizabeth Whetstone Marian Whetstone IEIE IflQJAIi 29 Back row: George Mansfield, Carl Mench, Warren Putnam, Shirley Case, Beatrice Salmon, Eunice Wells, Bob Cook, Perry Phillips, Duane Gregg. Middle row: Marion Smith, Freda Linton, Marjorie Thompson, Louise Duumm, Vera Mann, Ellen Henshaw, Tressie Etanham, Shirley Measel, Leila Cutcher, rjnma Rising, Louis Baird, Front row: Helen Kennedy, Virginia Rice, Thelma Face, Dorothy Smith, Miss Carmichael, Lena Hakes, Nancy Cunningham, Wodena Y.orden, June Kicks. JUNIOR- JOURNALISM CLUB Staff Editor---------------- Associate Editors----- Sport Editor---------- Music Editor---------- Society Editor-------- Class Editor---------- Department Editro----- Club Editor--......... Feature Editor-------- Administration Editor Literary Editor------- Advisor--------------- __________________________________Lena Hakes Dorothy Smith, Kenny Cutcher, Marion Smith _________________________________Louis Baird __________________________________June Hicks -----------------------------Nancy Cunningham -----------------------------Thelma May Face -------------------------------V.odena Worden _______________________________Virginia Rice _______________________________Perry Phillips __________________________________Emma Rising _______________________________Helen Kennedy _____________________________Miss Carmichael Reporters Ada Floyd, Beatrice Salmon, ob Cook, Vera Mann, Duane Gregg, Ellen Henshaw, Freda Linton, Eunice ..ells, George Mansfield, Leila Cutcher, Louise Drumm, Marjorie Thompson, Shirley Case, Shirley Measel, Tressie Stanham, Carl Mench, and warren Putnam. We began Junior Journalism lor the first time in 1938. So many scholars wished to join the Journalism Club that it was divided into two groups, Senior and Junior. The Junior division is composed mainly of Freshmen and Sophomores who are interested in writing, although we have a few upper class members who have had no previous training in Journalism. Our Club members will be eligible to be chosen for the Senior Journalism staff next year if their work comes up to its high standard. In this sense, the Junior Journalism Club serves as an apprenticeship organization. Our main task is writing the weekly news for the Index. Meetings are held every Monday and Tuesday. On Monday we hand in our write-ups; on Tuesday our next week s work is assigned to us. Every person has a write-up at least every other week. The money with which we purchased a page in this annual was obtained by selling refreshments at a basket ball game in January. THE TROJAN aa Back row: Eva Sweet, Phyllis Finley, Warren Putnam, Olen Face, and George Booth. Front row:. Janet Howe, Jeannette Ingraham, Miss Carmichael, Dorothy Gridley, and Betty Carrick. ENTRE-NOUS Le cercle d Entre-Nous a tenu la premiere stance de cette annee-ci, le Jeudi auinze septembre, 1938, avec neuf members et une mattresse present. Ces officers-ci etaient choisi: President—M. Olen lace Vice-president--M. Warren Putnam Secretaire—Mile. Settle Carrick Tr sori re—Mile. Jeannette Howe La programme pour l'annee est ainsi qu'il suitr Le vingt-neuf septembre, des r£cits de la langue franpaise, les troubadours et les coutumes soclales; le treize octobre, des enigmes de mots croises en franpais; le trois novembre, une histoire des fStes des franpais; le dix-sept novembre, les rapports des Journaux franpais; le huit decembre, des chansons franpaises; le quatorze decembre, une fete de Noel k l 6cole; le vingt-deux decembre, lfhistoire de Noel du Nouveau Testament franpais; le douze Janvier et le deux fevrier, traduction de la chanson populaire, MTwo Sleepy People”; le deux marj, un rapport de la vie du foyer domestique des franpais; le seize mars, un rapport des ecoles en France; le six et vingt avril, une comfcdie, Cupldon, Dentiste,”; le quatre mai, une description des beaux-arts des franpais; le dix-huit mai, une voyage imaginaire d un bout de France 1 autre; et le vingt-quatre mai, une pique-nlque au lac de Swain avec le cercle de latin comme notre invite. Aussi, nous etions charges plusieurs fois de la vente des bonbons et de la creme glacle aux jeux du football et basketball. Plusieurs membres ont repu des epingles du cercle d Entre-Nous. Les memoires agr ables du cercle d Entre-Nous demeureront toujours avec ceux qui sont ou qui etaient de ses membres. Les parties d licieuses, les Jeux, les chansons--on ne peut facileraent les oublier comme importants au proces de faire l ecole plus agreable• THE TROJAN 31 Back row: Lena Hakes, Carolyn Kroul, Leona Kennedy, Kiss Hammond. Front row: Virginia Cunningham, Marian Whetstone, and Dorothy Arnold. SHORTHAND The Short-hand Club was organized at the beginning of this year, with six members. Although small It was one of the mere active clubs of tie year. During the year the girls took a trip through several of Jackson s Institutions, Including the prison, as guests of the Jackson Business University. Because cf the small number. It was har to finance the club, but with the cooperation of the members we sold candy at noon with very satisfactory results. Our meetings were held every two weeks on Friday. Back row: Mr. Whetstone, Marian Whetstone, Melvin King, Nancy Cunningham, Bob Warner, June Hicks, Ruby Hamilton, Elizabeth Folk, Carmen Wilbur, Dorothy Smith, Elizabeth Parker. Front row: Shirley Smith, Shirley Case, Stanley Carrlck, Richard Bender, Betty Carrick, Joyce Maurer, Marion Osborn, Beatrice Salmon, Lawrence Boyd. LATIN CLUB On October 12, the Socii Romani Club held their first meeting of the year. We accepted into our ranks the new Latin I students, thus making a total number of 21 members. We elected Bob Warner, President; Lawrence Boyd, Vice President; Melvin King, Treasurer; Shirley Smith, Secretary. On April 6, we had a Roman Banquet at Dorothy Smith's and initiated the new members. JHE TROJAN Back row: Dean Chapman, V.arren Vincent, Mr. Cuber, Olen Face, Warren Putnam, Richard Bender, Bob Warner, George Tasker. Fiddle row: Virginia Cunningham,Elizabeth Whetstone Eva Sweet, Irene Bowser, Louise Drumm, Peggy inley, Janet Howe, Elizabeth Folk. Front row: Mary Benham, Jaunita Kills, Emma Rising, Carolyn Kroul, Vary Larder, Marion Osborn, Betty Carrick. Absent: Dorothy Arnold HUFFY HARANOUERS President, Warren Vincent First Vice-President, Robert Warner Second Vice-President, Warren Futnam Secretary-Treasurer, Elizabeth Whetstone Vice-Secretary-Treasurer, Olen Face When the Speech Class was studying par] iamcnti.ry procedure, it was suggested by one of the members of the class, to form a speech club where the fundamentals of parliamentary procedure could be carried out. The first meeting was held January 25, with anyone having participated in some Speech Activity being welcomed to attend. The temporary chairman, Mary Larder, took charge of the meeting ana appointed a committee o: three consisting of : Robert Warner, Warren Vincent, and Olen Face, to write the constitution of the proposed club. At the next meeting, which was held February 9, the constitution was read and a-dopted, and the bylaws were accepted. The following officers were elected: President, Warren Vincent: First Vice-President, Robert Warner; Second Vice-President, Warren Putnam. The Secretary-Treasurer, Elizabeth Whetstone; and the Vice-Secretary-Treasurer, Olen Face, were elected at the following meeting and a finance committee of three persons was appointed. Those on the committee are: Olen Face, Robert Warner, and Betty Carrick. A Special Committee consisting of Eva Sweet, Dorothy Arnold, and George Tasker was appointed to purchase the material on which the constitution of the club was written. Each member of the Club then signed the Constitution. The meetings of the Huffy Haranguers are held each Wednesday, with the meetings alternating 1 rom day to evening. The reason for this method of alternating the meetings is to enable each member of the club to attend at least two meetings each month. Anyone participating in some speech activity during the school year is entitled to apply for membership of the club at the beginning of the following year. The size of the group, however, may be limited at the discretion of the officers of the club. Front row: Leslie Findley, Mr. Kruger, Roger Huston, Maurice Benham, Richard Bender, Bob Mestdagh. THE HOMER PLANE AND SQUARE 4 H CLUB For the third consecutive year Homer High School had for one of its selective activities, 4-H Handicraft. At the beginning of 1939, 5 boys enrolled in this organ- ization to make up one of the many 4-H clubs in the state. At the organization meeting the officers were elected. President: Maurice Benham, Vice President: Robert Mestdagh, Secretary and Treasurer: Leslie Findley. Back row: Warren Vincent, Mr. Cuber, George Tasker, Bob Warner, Richard Bender, Dean Chapman. Front row: Elizabeth Whetstone, Elizabeth Folk, Peggy Finley, Dorothy Arnold, Janet Howe. DEBATE The Debate and Speech departments distinguished themselves particularly in their respective fields this year. In the Little C Debate League they won the four consecutive debates by 2-0 decisions, thus earning for themselves the coveted trophy cup symbolic of the Little C supremecy. This creditable action was not the extent of their seasonal expoits, for they reached the quarter finals fo the State elimination contest. Here, unfortunately, Homer was defeated in a 2-1 decision by Battle,Creek. The debate year having been completed, the debaters exerted themselves in preparation for the Little C Speech Contest, and by winning two first and a third, received the Trophy cvp designating that we were the Little C Speech Champions. 34 miM Back row: Erwin Gridley, b0b Anderson, Warren Putnam, Louis Baird and ob Davie. Middle row Mr. Krueger, Norman Payne, Bob Cook, Bob Mestdagh, Eugene Whitcomb, Lloyd Nowlin, and Mr. Davis. Front row; Charles Rising, Joe Jarosz, Ronald Buskirk, Marion Smith, Fred Heaton, Stanley Jarosz, James Linton, and 3ob Dawson. Duane Anderson, Bob McAdam, Melvin King, and Lawrence Boyd. H-CLUB The H-Club was organized in the year 1929 by Paul Davis, the athletic director a t that time. As new coaches came it was dropped but was reorganized by George Needham in the year 1935-36. A constitution was drawn up which stated the aims of the H Club. In order to qualify for the H-Club a boy must win an 11HM in one of the four major sports: football, basketball, baseball and track. After a boy has won his letter he is subject to the initiation which is provided for in the constitution. One of the social functions is the annual stag party for the initiation members. In 1939 the election was held and Marion Smith was elected president and Joe Jarosz was elected secretary and treasurer. The (Qualifications for which a letter is awarded in football, basketball, baseball and track are as follows: for football you must play eight quarters. Baseball twelve innings and for track you must take one first place or make five points. Anyone who quits the squad other than for injury must sacrifice all honors or awards he has won. The purpose of the H-Club is to have cleaner and better sports, to enliven interests in these sports and to create a feeling of good will between competing schools. 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