Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

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THE TROJAN 15. SENIOR FLAY Back rows Mr. Cuber-Advisor; Duane Anderson-Mr. Butler, reader of the will; Stanley Osbom-Uncle Barney, the absent-minded professor; Perry Phillips-Joe Watson; Robert Ballentine-Dave Carter. Front row: Virgiria Rice-Aunt Jessica; Jeannette Ingraham- Sharon; Charlotte Butters-JosepMne; Helen Kennedy and Ruth Vosbnrgh-Miss Melvina; Doris Shaffer-Joan and Dorothy Gridley-Esmeralda. Lena Hakes and Leona Kennedy, graduates of Homer High in 39, in order to get .additional subjects needed for the College of their choice, came back to take another year in Homer High. Lena studied Biology, Geometry and American History. Leona chose Biology, Geometry, Chemistry and additional Typing. In addition to pursuing these subjects as students, the girls have both, on occasion, acted in the capacity of office girl, private secretary to Mr. Mays and other teachers, substitute teacher and general factotum for the antire school.

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12 THE TROJAN SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Motto: Don't wait for Progress; try Progressing Colors: Blue and Gold Flower: Gold Rose In the fall of 1936, September 8 to be exact, 38 Freshmen entered the place of higher learning, Homer High School. We elected the following officers: Lawrence Boyd, President; Eugene Whitcomb, Vice President; Anita Green, Secretary; and Doris Shaffer, Treasurer. Miss Hammond was appointed our class advisor. The somewhat dreaded Initiation day arrived, but to tell the truth we enjoyed the day immensely. When the customary Tug of War was announced, there was a fluttering of hearts, but we won a decisive victory over the Sophomores, 'mid cheers irom the onlookers. After the Sophomores ga.ve us a reception, we felt very much a part of the school, and had long since decided to stay. Our main accomplishment of the year was the first Hot Lunch ,Club of Homer High School organized by the Freshmen Home Economics Class and their advisor. Miss McCort. We also sponsored an All-School Party, Jointly with the Junior class. When, in the fall of 1936, we entered High School as Sophor.ores, the following officers were elected: Pres.-Eugene Whitcomb; Vice Pres.-Marion Smith; Sec.-Jeanette Ingraham; and Treasurer-Robert Dawson, with Miss Hammond again our class Advisor. It was soon realized that we should initiate our new fellow classmates, the Freshmen. We even went so far as to give each Freshmen lad a bath at the annual Tug of War. When we thought they were initiated sufficiently, we entertained them at a Reception. We were also responsible for one All-School Party during the year, besides taking part in various other school activities. As Juniors, we selected the following officers: Pres.-Marion Smith; Vice Pres.- Charles Rising, Secretary-Joe Jarosz; and Treasurer-Janet Howe, retaining Miss Hammond as class advisor. That Fall we received our class rings, making us feel that we held a more important place than ever before in Homer High. In the spring we selected our play, The Heathers at Home. under the direction of Miss Helen Wells. Those taking part were: Robert Ballentlne, Doris Shaffer, George Tasker, Duane Anderson, Perry Phillips, Eugene Whitcomb, Stanley Osborn, Virginia Rice, Doris King, Lawrence Boyd, and Janet Howe. In June we gave a reception and took part in the graduation exercises. When our Senior year arrived-, Eugene Whitcomb became President; Robert Ballen-tine. Vice President; Doris King, Secretary; and Marion Smith, Treasurer. Mr. Cuber became our class advisor. Early in the fall, Mr. Mays suggested a trip to Washington D.C., to be taken after graduation which was enthusiastically received by the class. Since than we have concentrated on raising necessary funds for the trip. We deeply appreciate the cooperation shown by the classes, organizations, and the teachers of Homer High School; also the business men and individuals who have aided us most graciously in securing means for the proposed trip. We presented our play The Absent Minded Professor in late fall. The cast was as follows: Stanley Osborn, Ruth Vosburgh, Helen Kennedy, Virginia Rice, Charlotte But- ters, Doris Shaffer, Perry Phillips, Robert Ballentine, Dorothy Gridley, Duane Anderson, and Jeanette Ingraham. Our Prom will be held May 4, and we will have our Commencement Exercises early in June.

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14 THE TROJAN Back row: Melvin King, Louis Baird, Ivan Fast, Carl Mench, Hichard Bender, Harry McCone, Maurice Benham and Duane Gregg. Middle row: Joyce Maurer, Shirley Measel, Dor- othy Smith, Elisabeth Folk, Miss Holcomb-Advlsor, June Hicks, Geraldine Wendorf, Isabel! Gordon and Earl Smith. Front row: Eunice Wells, Foggy Finley, Mary Jarosz, Stanley Carrick, Nancy Cunningham, Robert Anderson, Fanneta Frederick, Shirley Case and Ethel Mansfield. Absent: Irene Bowser, Clayton Robison and Robert Hess. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Of all the years of one s high school career, the last two seem to be the most outstanding, full of excitement, and worth remembering. This has been proven many times in this, our Junior year. On September 5th, our class, numbering 28, met in room E full of vigor and vitality, for we were determined to make this year the most outstanding one yet. Feeling the urge to get started, we chose our class officers, who are: President-Robert Anderson Vice President-Stanley Carrick Secretary-Nancy Cunningham Treasurer-Mary Jarosz Because Miss Wells, our former advisor, left the teaching staff of Homer this year, we put our trust in Miss Holcomb to advise and guide us through the problems we were sure to encounter. We began our activities on October 6th, when we presented the first All School party. Everyone reported an enjoyable evening, and the class of 41 marked down another notable success. Next came one of the highlights of any Junior year, the picking out and ordering of our class banner and rings. After weeks of impatient waiting, we finally received our selection the last week in December. However, while we were waiting, we dia not sit idly by but instead planned and presented a Christmas party on December 19. After the Christmas holidays, we found that the date of our play was creeping up on us so after much discussion and consideration, we chose Crashing Society which, under the direction of Miss Holcomb, we presented on March 7 and 8. The third week of April we entertained our parents at a get-acquainted party in room H. We are also looking forward to our participation in the Commencement exercises and are learning the ropes” so that we can carry on as seniors next year.