Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

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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.

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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.

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£ 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