Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

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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.

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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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THE TROJAN 15 Back row: Alan Hicks, Glen Betz, Robert Mestdagh, Ernest Ball, Roger Huston, William Roan, Leslie Findley, Robert Ackley, Richard Lawrence, Dean Chapman, Robert Schaberg, Edward Rossman. Middle row: Mr. Kruger, Ruby Hamilton, Eda Huston, Rachel Tank, Aurelia Wallace, Wanda Bills, Ada Floyd, Vera Mann, Shirley Holmes, Jean Reichow, Mary Lee Osborn. Front row: Mildred Pratt, Freda Linton, Roberta Lindsey, Ellen Henshaw, Elizabeth Whetstone, Bob Davie, Thelma May Face, Jerry Blagg, Betty Avery, Leila Cutch- SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY Freshman Year On the sixth of September, 1938, thirty eight proud and determined freshmen start-ed their High School career. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers. President-Dean Chapman Vice President-Joy Moor Sec. and Treas.-Elizabeth Whetstone Class Advisor-Mr. Davis The tug-of-war was held at the lower mill September 15. We won the victory by pulling the Sophomores through twice. We were intiated by the Sophomores on September 13. The initiation was carried on into the reception, which the Sophomores gave in our honor n evening of November 9, our class Journeyed to Albion for a JPf party. We also sponsored the last All-School-Party of the year which was held at the Community House. Sophomore Year On the fifth of S.ptember, 1939, thirty five eager Sophomores started the second year of their career In Homer High. September 8, the following officers were elected. President-Bob Davie Vice President-Elizabeth Whetstone Sec. and Treas.-Thelma Face Class Advisor-Mr. Kruger We challenged the Freshmen to a tug-of-war which was held September 19, at the lower mill and we succeeded in coming through with flying colors, our second victory. On September 22, we entertained the Freshmen at a Reception whichp vedabig success. We sponsored the All School Party which was held February 23, 1940 at Homer Community House. The party was enjoyed by all. «,lAn HflnShaw Jov Student Council Represenatives for the year were Joy Moor and Ellen Henshaw. Joy left school during the winter, so we finished the year with only one representative.