Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

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THE TROJAN 11 Back Row- Leslie Findley, Earnest Ball, Robert Davie, Roger Huston, Robert Ackley, Glen Betz, William Roan, Alan Hicks, and Robert Schaberg. Middle Row-Dean Chapman, Elizabeth Whetstone, Ruby Hamilton, Thelma May Face, Eda Huston, Mildred Pratt, Shirley Holmes, Freda Linton, Mr. Olson, Advisor. Front Row- Ada Floyd, Leila Cutcher, Mary Lee Osborn, Jean Reichow, Robert Mestdagh, Jerry Blagg, Ellen Henshaw, Rachel Tank, and Vera Mann. Absent- Betty Avery, Roberta Lindsey, Aurelia Wallace and Wanda Bills. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In September 1938, thirty eight Freshmen enrolled in Homer High School, At our first meeting we elected officers: President; Dean Chapman; Vice President, Joy Moor, Secretary and Treasurer, Elizabeth Whetstone; Class Advisor, Mr. Davis. September 15, we won the annual tug of war, which was followed by a reception. Starting our Sophomore year, we had thirty five students. Our first class meeting we elected officers; President, Bob Davie; Vice President, Joy Moor; Secretary and Treasurer, Elizabeth Whetstone; Class Advisor, Mr. Davis. September 19, we again won the tug of war. September 22, we gave the Freshmen Reception which was a success. In September the year of 1940, thirty two students started their Junior year. Of all the high school years the last two seem to be outstanding, with lots of excitement and many memories to be cherished. We had a class meeting the second week of scnool and chose the following officers; President----------------------Jerry Blagg Vice President----------Bob Mestdagh Secretary----------------------Ellen Henshaw Treasurer-----------------------Jean Reichow Class Advisor--------------------Mr. Olson We began our activities by sponsoring the second school party. Next came two outstanding memories of the year, the choosing and ordering of our class rings and banner. We received our rings the first part of November. Our class colors are Blue and Gold. After Christmas vacation we chose our play, It s Papa Who Pays. Under the direction of Mr. Olson, we presented it April 3 and 4. We are also looking forward to our part in the commencement excercises and carrying on as Seniors next year.

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10 THE TROJAN SENIOR PLAY CAST- — HOME TOWN GIRL. Back Row-Duane Gregg, Sherman 0. Swift; Maurice Benham, Leroy Hastinga-Smith; Richard Bender, Judge Stone; Louis Baird, Ebenezer Whitaker; Clayton Robison, Arthur Jennings; Mr. Mays, Director. Front Row-Elizabeth Folk, Marian Hastings; Shirley Measel, Cynthia Simpson; Irene Bowser, Mrs. Hastings-Smith; Eunice Wells, Amanda Whitaker, June Hicks, Carrie Arms; and Miss Holcomb, Advisor. Absent: Melvin King, Washington Laf- ayette Stubbs. JUNIOR PLAY CAST---- IT»S PAPA ’WHO PAYS. Back Row-Mr. Olson, Director; Dad , Dean Chapman; Wayne Carleton, Earnest Ball; Mr. Magoon, Roger Huston; Lee Denny, Jerry Blagg; Fixer Phipps, Alan Hicks; Dick Denny, Bob Schaberg. Front Row-Miss Atwood, Leila Cutcher; Babs Denny, Jean Reichow; Edith Griswold, Ellen Henshaw; Mother , Elizabeth Whetstone; Grace Denny, Eda Huston- Dora Denny, Mildred Pratt. '

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12 THE TROJAN Back row-Elsie Mansfield, Louise Mansfield, Lawrence Hall, George Janes, Darrel fitters, Theron Ralston, Raymond Amsler, Lawrence Haight, Stewart Findley, Earl Haight, Vernon Fast, Rolene and Arlene Blashfleld. Middle row-Katherlne Foote, Jean Moor, Elva Rising, Frances Bowersox, Ruth Stanham, Mary Jane Vandenburg, Evelyn Chapman, Margaret Cunningham, Phyllis Grimes, Elaine Cortright, Louise Kerr, Mr. Davis, Advisor. Front row-Evelyn Carney, Arva Finley, Betty Larder, Bonnie Barr, Jeanne Bowersox, Robert Feorilla, Donna Vincent, Wilda Huston, Clarabelle Mansfield, Ramona Hamman, Elsie Hakes, Evelyn Bronson. Absent-Rollen Frederick, Robert Morey, Marcella Draper, Loraine Anderson, Jack Blodgett. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On September 5, 1939 forty-one Freshmen enrolled in the Homer High School. We elected the following officers: President----------------Raymond Amsler Vice President-----------Jeanne Bowersox Secretary Treasurer----Jean Moor Our first exciting event of the year, was the tug of war held at the Lower Mill on September 18. Here the green freshies took a ducking. On September 21, we were initiated by the Sophomores, and on the evening of Septan-ber 22, they gave us an unforgettable reception. During the month of March, we gave our first all-school party, which turned out to be a big success. The Community House was decorated in green and white, representing St. Patrick s Day. On September 4th, 1940 we started our second year of High School, and elected the following officers: President----------------Robert Feorilla Vice President-----------Donna Vincent Secretary Treasurer----Jeanne Bowersox We also elected Mr. Davis as our class advisor. To our chagrin we were again pulled through the Lower Mill, but this was soon forgotten, as the next day we Initiated the Freshies. On the lucky day of Friday the thirteenth, we gave the Freshmen their reception, to which they responded very well. This year our all-school party came on February 28th, and in spite of much illness it was qjuite well attended.