Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

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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.

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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.

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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