Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1942 volume:

The Journalism Club of 1942 proudly dedicate this, our sixth annual Trojan, to those men and women, who have gone out from Homer High School, and who are giving their money, their time, their energy, even their very lives for the preservation of our AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE. Eugene Whitcomb, Class of 40 One of many ] 2 THE TROJAN THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE The old school building on Hillsdale street. Is old as old can be. But for those who’ve spent their school years there. It holds many a memory. •Bout books and teachers they didn’t like. And the ones they had liked, too. Of games they’d played—some lost, some won. And the gum they loved to chew. Though it may not be the grandest school. You can bet there’ll always be Memories—some good, some bad— Enough for you and me. 11. M. C. A SCHOOL BUILDING AND A BUSi—two necessities for a 20th Century school system. Our bus has now finished its fourth year of service and is no longer an experiment. It-and nBrock,,-forms a familar part of our landscape. The building, too, has stood the test of time. Built in the 19th Century, it has served well a 20th Century community for two score years and ten. Probably never in all its more than 50 years has there been as many demands made upon it as in this year of 1942. In addition to its regular program it has been open on an average of four nights a week for adult classes of various kinds. And, in addition, both the building and the bus are registered for the Defense program and subject to call at any time they are needed. Truly, they are bulwarks of our American Civilisation. Long may they endure I— OUR SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND OUR BUSSES. THE TROJAN Back Row—Miss Spencer, Miss Davis, Miss Ilaannond, Mrs. Boughton, Miss Cross, Miss Fletcher, Mrs. Sherman, Miss Roush. Front Row—Mr. Severance, Mr. Olson, Mr. Wade, Mr. Senran, Mr. Krueger. Mr3. Margaret Sherman Miss Lois Roush Miss Eva Spencer Miss Lillian Fletcher Mr. Clyde Severance Mr. Walter Krueger Mr. Henry Semran Miss Marjorie Davis Miss Myrtle Hammond Miss Margaret Cross Mrs. Helen Boughton Mr. Axner Olson Mr. L. M. Wade A WORD ABOUT -- Quietly positive and positively quiet. A chuckle about it, helps. Take things in stride. This business of living is serious. The universal language is Music. The smile never stops. Variety is the spice of life, in teaching. The way to the heart of man is Strictly business. As they would say in Latin, The dramatic, the musical, and the scientific are connected. The PRINCIPAL of the thing is all right. If it s worth doing, it's worth doing right. THE FACULTY OF '41- 42 Dedicated to the proposition that Education will contribute to the continuance of Democracy. We pledge our effort to the service of this nation in World War No. 2. THE TROJAN 5 Back Row—Robert Vincent, Harold Schaberg, Melvin Hakes, Lrnest Ball, Vernon Fast, Janes Court, Advisor: Mr. Olson. Front Row—Arlonne Hamman, Lawrence Hade, Frances Ackley, Frances Bowersox, Jeanne Bowersox, Mary Lee Osborn, Virginia Avery, Darrel Koons. STUDENT COUNCIL The officers of the Student Council for the first semester were: President: Bob Davie Vice President: Bob Feorilla Secretary: Mary Lee Osborn Treasurer: Jeanne Bowersox During the school year, the members of the Student Council helped with the Halloween Celebration, Christmas Boxes, and many other activities. One of the main projects was the picking up of waste paper at school. The cooperation of the student body was greatly appreciated. The officers elected for the second semester were: President: Prances Bowersox Vice President: Vernon Fast Secretary: Mary Lee Osborn Treasurer: Jeanne Bowersox The Student Council, this year, has also become the Defense Council of Homer High School. We have, with the cooperation of the student body, collected tin cans, old tires, tubes, scrap metal and scrap paper. One of the sales of scrap paper amounted to $6.00. This we turned over to the movie fund. The main problem of the Student Council is to have the complete cooperation in the work for National Defense. 6 THE TROJAN OFFICE PRACTICE Back Row—Advisors Miss Haranond, Jean Armstrong, Ellen Henshaw, Margaret Cunningham, Shirley Holmes, Rachel Tank, Elva Rising, Katherine Foote, Advisor: Mr. Olson. Front Row—Eda Huston, Jeanne Bowersox, Elizabeth � � hetstone, Frances Bowersox, Jean Moor, Leora Boyd, Virginia Avery. Mr. Alexander He dusts the desks and sweeps the floors. He washes the boards and locks the doors. Like anyone else, he’s sometimes sick. Then someone else must try his trick. He rings the bell that calls us to school, He helps us obey full many a rule. ’’Charlie”, our Janitor, is lots of fun. He’s with us at school, ’til each day’s done. C. G. Mr, Olson Class Advisor Robert Davie Bob Football 1,2,3,45 Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Student Council 3,4; H-Club 1,2,3,4; 4-H Club 2,3. Robert Mestdagh Bob President Football 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 2; H-Club 1,2,3,4; Sec. Tres. 2,3; Track 4 4-H Club 1,2,3; Science Club 2; Operetta 2; Student Council l,3;St-udent Council Tres. 1; Elizabeth Whetstone Betty Band 1,2,3,4; Debate 1; 2,3,4; Speech Club 1,2; Class officer 1,2; Minstrel 1; Operetta 2,4; Glee Club 1,2; Speech Work 1,2, 3, 4; Off- ice Practice 4; Class Officer 1,2,4; Student Council 2; D.A.R. 4; Class Play 3,4; Orchestra 1,4; Christmas Play 2; Girls Trio 3; Music Club 4. Ruby Hamilton Band 1,2,3; Orchestra 1; Home Ec. Club 2,4; Glee Club 1,2,3; G.A.A. 3; Operetta i,2; Dancing Club 1; Class Officer 4. Ernest Ball Ernie Student Council 1, 4; Class Play 3,4; Speech Club 2; Baseball 3,4; Football 4; H-Club 4; Social Problems 3; Operetta 4; Track 4. Robert Ackley Bob Hobby Club 2; 4-H Club, 4; Camera Club 3; Adventure Club 4; Senior Play 4. Wanda Bills Glee Club 2,3; French Club 3; Journalism Club 3,4; Basketball 3; Gym 1; Senior Play; Dance Club 2,3; Operetta 2; Girl Reserves 1. Betty Avery Bett 4-H Club 3,4; Home Ec. Club 4; Office l£. Glen Betz Bugs Basketball 1,2,3,4; H-Club 3,4; Nature Club 1 Band 1,2; Football 2,3; 4; Glee Club 2; Operetta 2. Thelma May Face Student Council 1; Glee Club 1,2,3; Home Ec. Club 2,3; Journalism 1, 2; Senior Play; Class Officer 2; French Club 3; Adventure Club 4; 4-H Club 1; Operetta 2,3. Ada McHam Amy Journalism 1,2,3,4; Sr. Play; Glee Club 1,2,3; Home Ec. Club 2,3; 4-H Club 2,3,4; Xmas Play 3; Operetta 2,4. Ellen Henshaw Cheer Leader 2,3; Class Sec. 3; Dancing Club 1, 2; Student Council 2; Operetta 2; Jr. Play 3; Journalism 1; Home Ec. Club 3; Office Assist. 4; G.A.A. 3. Alan Hicks 4-H Club 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Operetta 2,3. Shirley Holmes Glee Club 1; Sr. Play 4 Dancing Club 3; Xmas Play 4; Operetta 4Office Practice 4; Office Assist. Club 4; Basketball 3; G.A.A. 3; Home Ec. Club 2,3; French Club 3; Social Problems 3; Business Club 3. Eda Huston 4-H Club 1,2,3,4; Home Ec. Club 1,3,4; Basketball 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Operetta 1,2,4; Band 3; Orchestra 1,4; Gym 2; Girl Reserves 2; Office Practice 4; Class play 3; Trio 1,3; G.A.A. 3; Christmas Play 3; Singing Club 4. Roger Huston Glee Club 2,3,4; H-Club 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Speech Club 3; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3,4; Football 4; Camera Club 2,3; Class Play 3,4; Nature Club 1 Operetta 4; Freda Linton Glee Club 1,2,3; Home Ec. Club 3,4;Journalism Club 1,2; Adventure Club 4; Dancing Club 3 Operetta 2; Nature Club 2. Vera Mann Nature Club 1; Dancing Club 1; Home Room Pres. 1; Social Problems 3; Operetta 4; Commercial Club 3. Mary Lee Osborn Ossie Glee Club 1,2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1; Horae Ec. Club 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2,3; Student Council 4; G.A.A. 3; Dancing Club Nature Club 1; Librarian 2,4. Jaunita Swan Jean Reichow Peg” Band 1,2,3; Operetta 1 2; Glee Club 1,2; Home Ec. Club 1,2; Nature Club 1; Dancing 1,2; G. A.A. 3; Orchestra 1; Journalism Club 3, 4; Class Treasurer 3; Library 1,4; Junior Play. Glee Club 1; Operetta 1; Journalism 4; Senior Play 4; Adventure Club 4. Robert Schaberg Bob Glee Club 1,2,3; Track 2; Operetta 2,3; Junior Play. Rachel Tank Rach Journalism Club 2,3,4; Office Practice 4; Glee Club 1; Home Ec Club 2; Dancing Club 2. SENIOR PLAY Bacic Row-Thelma May Face, Elisabeth Whetstone, Ada Me Ham, Shirley Holmes, Wanda dills. Ruby Hamilton, Advisor: Mrs Boughton. Front Row-Bob Ackley, Alan Hicks, Roger Huston, Earnest Ball. Those who have spent a portion of their school days with us but are not graduating are Beryl Blue, Joy Moor, Frances Warner, Carmen Welbur, Mldred Lerberg, Marjorie Thompson, Mildred Pratt, Leila Cutcher, George Shirley, George Brooks, Leslie Finley, Bill Roan, Dick Lawrence, Ed Rossman, Earl Me Cullough, Harold Salmon, Neil Heminger, Jerry Blagg, Dean Chapman THE TROJAN 11 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Motto: Real conquerors of the world are not generals, but thinkers. Colors: Blue and Gold Flower: Carnation On the sixth of September 1938, thirty-eight meek Freshmen enrolled In Homer High School. 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 by pulling the Sophomores .through twice. The Sophmores Initiated us on September 13. The boys dressed as girls, carrying dolls and pillows and the girls dressed as pirates, carrying mops and palls. The initiation was carried Into the reception, which the Sophomores gave in our honor, each Freshman contributing to the program. The evening of November 9, our class Journeyed to Albion for a roller skating party. We sponsored the last all School Party, held at the Community House. On the fifth of September, 1939, thirty five eager Sophomores started the second year of their career in Homer High, President Vice President Sec. and Treas. Class Advisor The following officers were elected: Bob Davie Elizabeth Whetstone Thelma May Face 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 which proved a big success. We sponsored the All-School Party which was held February 23. 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 and chose the following officers: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Class Advisor We began our activities by sponsoring the standing memories of the year. The choosing and ordering of our ner. We received our rings the first of November. After Christmas vacation we chose our play It� s Papa Who Pays. Under the direction of Mr. Olson, we presented it April 3rd and 4th. We also took part in the commencement exercises. class meeting the second week of school Jerry Blagg Bob Mestdagh Ellen Henshaw Jean Reichow Mr. Olson second school party. Next came two outclass rings and ban- And then in September, the year of 1941, twenty six students started their Senior year. The following officers were elected: President Bob Mestdagh Vice President Bob Davie Secretary Ruby Hamilton Treasurer Elizabeth Whetstone Class Advisor Mr. Olson As the Senior classes of the two previous years have taken trips we plan to do so also and have been c mcentrating on raising necessary funds for the trip. On November 28 we gave the play Laughing Gas. We Sponsored a Monkey Show March 13 for the Public. We plan to attend a Senior Career Day at Marshall on April 28. The Seniors from some of the near schools will go too. On May 22 we will give the Prom, and have our Commencement Exercises in early June. 12 THE TROJAN Back Row—Louise Mansfield, Ruth Stanhaa, Darrel Butters, Theron Ralston, Raymond Amsler, Earl Haight, Loraine Anderson, Evelyn Carney, Donna Vincent. Second Row—Advison Mrs. Boughton, Evelyn Chapman, Wilda Huston, Arva Finley, Betty Larder, Bonnie Barr, Jean Moor, Elva Rising, Elsie Hakes, Katherine Foote, Elsie Mansfield Front Row—Rolene Blashfield, Arlene Blashfield, Vernon Fast, Margaret Cunningham, Jack Blodgett, Phyllis Grimes, Frances Bowersox, Jeanne Bow-ersox, Marcella Draper, Clarabelle Mansfield. Absents Mary Jane Vandenburg, Elaine Cortright, George Janes, Elizabeth Forsythe JUNIOR CLASS On September 5th, forty-one proud, but slightly confused, freshmen entered Homer High. At our first class meeting, the following officers were elected: President— Raymond Amsler, Vice President--Jeanne Bowersox, Secretary and Treasurer --Jean Moor. Miss Ruth Bacon was our advisor. The first event of our Freshman year was the ducking we received at the Lower Mill. Of course this event took place at the annual tug of war. Our Initiation was held on September twenty first, but all was forgotten when we were honored the next evening at a very nice reception. We presented our first All-school party on the seventeenth of March. This was the best party of the year in our estimation. The refreshments and decorations carried out the Saint Patrick day theme. The Community House was decorated with a false ceiling of green and white crepe paper. Shamrocks decorated the stage and the orchestra platform. It was a great success and a good time was had by all who attended. We began our Sophomore year with the same number of students. Officers were chosen as follows: President, Bob Feorilla; Vice President, Donna Vincent; Secretary and Treasurer, Jeanne Bowersox. Mr. Davis was chosen as class advisor. This year much to our dismay, we were again pulled through the lower mill by the green freshies. We got even with them the next day however when we initiated them. On the lucky day of Friday the thirteenth we gave them a reception complete with ladders, black cats and other objects of superstition. Our second All-school party took place on February 20th, and was well attended in spite of much illness. The Junior class entered the High School, for the third year, with thirty-three members enrolled. Jack Blodgett was elected President, and Frances Bowersox Vice-President; Phyllis Grimes, Secretary; Margaret Cunningham, Treasurer. When Jack left school, Frances assumed the President's duties for the remainder of the year. We were sorry to lose Jack, Robert Feorilla, Evelyn Bronson, and Ramona Hamman from our class in our Junior Year. THE TROJAN 13 Back Row—Gerald Face, Bob Case, Chester Skinner, Donald Haight, Robert Wyant, Stanley Cleland, Melvin Hakes, Weston Weiss, Dale Smith, Bill Blodgett. Second Row—Advisors kiss Cross. Vivian Burns, Doris Pratt, Charlene Green, Mary Cabbage, Glenna Folk, Leora Boyd, Mildred Hakes, Florence Walker, Jean Slout, Doris Linton, Barbara Mills, Mary Wood, Betty Truax, Ruth Sprague, Virginia Avery, Dorothy Easton, Advisor: Miss Hamnond. Third Row—Lemoine Smith, Mildred Hyde, Dorotha Larder, Helen Wildt, Ella Adams, Maxine King, Mary Ellen Lawrence, Bernita Worden, Gladys Mansfield, Jean Armstrong. Front Row—Roy Maurer, Robert Parker, Jimmy Avery, Bill Cort-right. Laurel Findley, Darrel Koons, Bruce Mickle. Absent: Marjorie Radee, Virgil Hewitt. Sophomore Class On September 3rd, 1940, the Class of 1944 enrolled In Homer High. The following officers were elected: President—Doris Pratt Vice President—Melvin Hakes Secretary—Virginia Avery Treasurer—Mary Cabbage Advisor—Mr. Cuber Student Council representatives for the year were, Barbara Mills, Melvin Hakes, and Mildred Hyde. The Annual Tug-of-war was held at the Lower Mill, with the Freshmen winning Friday the 13th, after a very tough initiation, the Sophomores entertained the Freshmen at a delightful reception. On the night of April 18th, the Freshmen sponsored the last All-School party of the year. For the program they put on a one act play entitled, Hist, She s a Man • September 5th, 1942, we started our year as Sophomores with higher hopes than ever before. For this second year, the following officers were elected: President—Mary Cabbage Vico President-Darrel Koons Secretary—Mildred Hyde Treasurer—Jean Slout Class Advisors—Miss Cross and Miss Hammond Student Council representatives for this year were: Virginia Avery, Melvin Hakes and, by virtue of his office, Darrel Koons. The Sophomores and Freshmen started the year with a Field Day in which both boys and girls competed. They brought the Field Day to a close with the annual Tug-of-war. The Sophomores were lucky and walked away with the honors again this year. The Sophomores entertained the Freshmen at a reception. There, the Freshmen were initiated in a Kangaroo Court. They responded extremely well. March 17th, the Sophomores sponsored an All-School Party. The Community House was decorated in red, white and blue. The party was well attended. THE TROJAN Back Row—Robert Ingraham, Robert Sharp, Tom Keifer, Raymond Estelle, Corl Elston, Edward Mestdagh. Bob Vincent. Middle Row—Advisort Miss Davis, Frances Ackley, Audrey Maurer, Eileen Thomas, Juanita Anderson, Charlotte Cranmore, Dorothy Richardson, Mary Larder, Betty Jones, Marjorie Bronson, Virginia Clutter, Doris Koons, Advisor: Mr. Semran. Front Row—Joan Heath, Robert Mansfield, Robert Booth, Richard Lamphar, Charles Floyd, Ralph Whetstone, George Houghton, Carlton Butters, Billy Janes, Donna Belle Brockway, Absent: Barbara Ballentine, Bonnie Murphy, Mary Bronson. FRESHMAN CLASS On September 6,'1941, thirty-three forlorn, yet happy looking youngsters wended their way up the stairs into Homer High with high hopes of being welcomed by the older students• A few days passed with the usual snickers and humiliating remarks from the higher ups and the usual pranks played on innocent Freshmen. Then the former students decided to accept us as part of Homer High and we were given our name of Freshmen. On September 10th the class was called to order and the fQllowing officers were elected: President—Raymond Estelle Vice-President—Ralph Whetstone Secretary--Juanita Anderson Treasurer—Bonnie Murphy Frances Ackley and Robert Vincent were elected representatives for the Student Council The annual Tug-of-War between the Freshmen and Sophomore boys was held at the Lower Mill, while the girls of both classes competed in different contests. We allowed the Sophomore girls and boys to walk away with all the honors. A reception was given us by the Sophomores on Friday October 3rd at the Community House, after which all Freshmen were better acquainted, and felt a part of the student body A court was held, whereby all the new teachers and each participant was convicted and sentenced to the tune of some saying, singing of a popular song, delivering a speech, or doing some acrobatic stunt. A modern-old-fashioned sleigh ride was a feature of January s entertainment, when we all loaded into an old-fashioned bob-sleigh with a rack on it piled full of straw, behind a modern Fannall tractor, and zipped quickly over the snow-laden highway to Brown’s hill where we enjoyed a comfy bonfire and marshmallow roast. On April 17, a Freshmen Frolic was held at the Community House. All students of Homer High were invited. Special Spanish musical features of entertainment prevailed and refreshments were served. THE TROJAN 15 Back Row—Harold Larder, Lawrence Hade, Donald Weiss, Harold Cortright, Alvan Murphy. Middle Row—Alvin Avery, Earl Ball, Dale Smith, Roy Mench, Harold Schaberg, Albert Taylor, Lloyd Russell, Bill Snyder, Mr. Krueger: Advisor. Front Row--Jeanne Folk, Maxine Easton, Kathleen Estelle, Betty Baker, Mary Read, Joyce derrick, Arlonne Hamman, Eleanor Dibble. Absent: Henry Forsythe, Zell Rice, Jr. McCone, nma Wallace. Eighth Orade The class of forty-six began as kindergarteners with twenty-three members, but at the present time there are only six members of the original class left with us. They are: Donald Weiss, Mary Read, Kathleen Estelle, Arlonne Hamman, Bill Snyder, and Jeanne Folk. We started this year with twenty-six members, and now have twenty-five. Mr. Krueger was given the Job of being our class advisor, and wc elected officers as follows: Harold Schaberg—President Zell Rice—Vice President Jeanne Folk—Secretary Mary Read—Treasurer The Student Council Representatives were Lawrence Wade and Arlonne Hamman. We have sponsored one roller-skating party, and one ice-skating party sc far this year. We have given money to the Red Cross, the Tuberculosis fund, a Christmas basket, and nearly $160 for War Stamps and Bonds. 16 THE TROJAN SEVENTH GRADE Back Row—Gale Hamilton, Jerry Warner, Robert Adams, Richard Jones: Vice President, Darrell Adams, Duane Truax, Darrel Face, Richard Hakes. Middle Row—Robert Mickle, Carlyle West, George Findleyi President, James Court, Carroll Avery, Junior Moor, Advisor: Mr. Severence. Bottom Row—Beverly EastonxSecretary, Delores Nelson, Phyllis Frederick, Charlotte Westbrook, Diane Shear, Marian Estelle, Ethel Bascom, Joyce Mickle: Treasurer, Dorine Dack. Absent: Pauline Miller. PATROL BOYS Back Row—Moyne Cabbage, Ralph Richardson, Carlyle West, Paul Cleland, Richard Hakes, Robert Adams. Darrel Adams, George Findley, Junior Moor, Arnold Teinert. Front Row—Junior Hickerson, Tomas Wallace, Douglas Buskirk, Roland Richardson, Kenneth Mestdagh, Jack Carney, Arlo Hamman, Advisor: Miss Fletcher. Insert: Teddy Fleming, Lawrence Wade, Alvan Murphy. 18 THE TROJAN Back Row—Loraine Anderson, Ada Lc Ham, Jean Reichow, Merrie Lee Osborn, Doris Pratt. Middle Row—Wanda Bills, Mary Jane Vandenburg, Jean Moor, Rachel Tank, Lemoine Smith, Jean Slout, Charlene Green, Miss Hammond; Advisor. Front Row—Margaret Cunningham, Elsie Rakes, Barbara Mills, Bud Parker, Leora Boyd, Katherine Foote, Clarabell Mansfield. Absent: Marjorie Radee, Juanita Swan. JOURNALISM CLUB In the Fall of 1941, a group of students came rushing into Room 23, all eager to learn the knack of Journalism. After several meetings, we organized a Journalism Club. Of course we had very little Knowledge of what Journalism meant. It took only a f � w lectures from our instructor. Miss Hammond, to prove that we had much to do, if we intended to produce a school paper, the Headlight, during the weeks of school that followed, and the Trojan, a book of rememberanee. We started to work on the Headlight first. Every one in the Club was eager to see the first production of the Headlight in the hands of the Student Body. Soon we were busy, rattling our brains for something new to put in the paper. Each member scratched down on paper whatever the ear caught and was always on the watch for something to happen that would be of interest to the readers of our newspaper. After several successful productions of the Headlight, we decided that it was about time to start preparation for the Trojan, and here was where the real work began. Pictures had to be taken, ads had to be acquired from the merchants, writeups had to be written, checked, rechecked, double checked, dummied, redummied, and all pages put in apple-pie order so there would be but few mistakes when the Publishing Company completed our book for us. Each person in the club had some part In this as well as every teacher and nearly every student in the High School, and we hope you will agree with us that our work has not been wasted but that we have produced THE Trojan of all Trojans. THE TROJAN 19 Back Row—Gerald Face, Robert Ackley, Robert Case, Jack Blodrett, Bill Blodgett, Bill Janes, Laurel Findley. Middle Row--Advisor; Mrs. Boughton, Charlene Green, Lemoine Smith, Lary Cabbage, Betty Larder, Elva Rising, Donna Vincent, Rolene Blashfield. Front Row—Joan Heath, Clarabelle Mansfield, Mary Wood, Barbara Mills, Jean Slout, Thelma May race, Freda Linton, Arlene Blashfield. Absent: James Avery, Virgil Hewitt, Alan Hicks, Marjorie Radee, Chester Skinner, Mary Jane Vandenburg, Juanita Swan. ADVENTURE CLUB 1942 Is the first year an Adventure Club has ever been organized in our school. Our leader Is Mrs. Boughton, and we all have grand times together. We have a mixed group of around thirty members. Y e started out the year by telling our own adventures to the class. These Included such things as hiking to different towns, staying over night in the woods and being scared by cows, a fishing trip up North, and sleeping in a home-made tent over night, a two week stay at Camp Fire Camp, and many other very interesting adventures. Later on, we planned trips and drew maps showing points of interest which we would like to visit some day. Some of these turned out to be very interesting. Some of the main points of interest were The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park , Mammoth Cave and many others. During the year, Mrs. Boughton has read many interestii g books to us, such as The Royal Road to Romance. She has also told us many of her own adventures. She really is what we would call an Out-door Cxirl or Sportswoman . Now that Spring has arrived, and it is so grand to be out-of-doors, we plan to take several different hikes to points of interest in good hiking territory near Homer, led by our teacher, Mrs. Boughton. We plan to start out early some day and hike to Wilder s Creek, dressed in comfortable .clothes and carrying our lunch. If this proves to be all we hope for, another day we will go to Kiesler s Lake, and still other days, other places. We have learned several interesting things about hiking that we didn t know before, such as eating grapefruit so we won t get thirsty, or walking fast to avoid getting stiff. It is to be hoped that Homer High will continue to have an Adventure Club for many years to come. It is a club which can be enjoyed by all. 20 THE TROJAN CAFETERIA Back Row—Donna Vincent, Jean Moor, Rachel Tank, Elva Rising, Elaine Cortright, Advisor: Miss Davis. Front Row—Wanda Bills, Thelma May Face, Betty Avery. Absent Elizabeth Forsythe. THL PLANE AND SQUARE CLUB” Back Row—Corl Elston , Robert Adams , Vice Pres., Gerald Face , Robert Ackley , Roger Huston , Pres., Robert Sharp , Alan Hicks , Sec., Lloyd Russell , Albert Taylor , Advisor Mr. Somran. Front Row— Virgil Hewitt, Jim Avery, Jerry .Varner, Junior Moor, Darrell Adams, Charles Floyd . Harold Larder , Richard Lamphar, Billy Snyder, Alvan Murphy . ’Credit. Credit with honor. THE TROJAN 21 Back Row—Arlonne Hannan, Ethel Bascom, Mary Margaret Cunningham, Mary Larder, Evelyn Chapman, Juanita Anderson, filda Huston, Frances Ackley, Charlotte tfestbrook. Middle Row—Advisor Miss Davis, Ada Me Ham, Eileen Thomas, Ruth Stanham, Betty Jones, Dorothy Richardson, Betty Larder. Lila Adams, Arva Finley, Dorotha Larder, Elsie Mansfield, Eda Huston, Gladys kansfield. Front Row--Phyllis Frederick, Virginia Clutter, Marion Estelle, Audrey Maurer, Betty Avery, Berneta Worden, Joyce Mickle, Donna Belle Brockway, Doris Koons, Beverly Easton, Dorine Dack. DASHING NEEDLES 4-II CLUB To make the best, better. Forty girls, under the leadership of Miss Marjorie Davis, met in the newly arranged Home Economics Rooms, October 17, 1941 to elect the following officers: President—Ella Adams Treasurer--Eileen Thomas Recreational Director—Mary Larder They chose for their advisory Board the Following Mothers: Mrs. Y.illard Erockvay Mrs. George Ackley Mrs. Claude Adams Mrs. Marion Floyd Mrs. Earl Huston Work meetings were held twice a week. Social meetings were planned once a month. The main events of the year were a football game at Lansing, a Joint Christmas Farty with the boys 4-IT Club. Local Achievement Day at the Homer Community House was on March 24, 1942 and County Achievement day on April 6, 1942. Those chosen by State Judges for the County honor roll were: Donna Belle Brockway Dorotha Larder Evelyn Chapman Eda Huston Donna Belle Brockway was chosen as a delegate to 4-H Club week at Michigan State College In June. 22 THE TROJAN DEBATE TEAM Duo to the fact that most of the students who turned out for debate had little or no experience, only three were chosen to represent the school. They were: Donald Haight, 1st, Speaker; Earl Haight, 2nd. Speaker; Elisabeth Whetstone, 3rd. Speaker. Associate members: Ralph Whetstone, George Houghton. Robert Booth. Debate Instructor Mr. S« nT- � n. CHARM CLUB Back Row—Kda Huston, Wllda Huston, Arva Finley, Elva Rising, Freda Linton, Ruby Hamilton, Advisor: Miss Davis. Front Row--Glenna Folk, Mary Lee Osborn, Thelma May Face, Donna Vincent. THE TROJAN 23 Back Row—Phyllis Grimes, Donna Belle Brockway, Middle Row—Vivian Burns, Mildred Hyde, Lemoine Smith, Jean Reichow, Bonnie Barr, Mary Lee Osborn, Doris Pratt, Mary Jane Vandenburgh, Advisors Miss Cross. Front Row—Jean Armstrong, Donna Vincent, Juanita Anderson, Maxino King, Barbara Mills, Gladys Mansfield, Clarabell Mansfield. Absents Barbara Ballentine, Marjorie £adee. LIBRARY CLUB We, the librarians of Homer High, are an association of girls that work at the desk and shelves during the study hall periods. Our advisor. Miss Cross, is very efficient and is considerate with us. She explains our work to us and we try to follow out as she wants the work done. Under Miss Cross, is the head librarian, Mary Jane Vanderburgh. Donna Vincent is our treasurer and she has charge of the library dues that come in from books that are kept overtime. This year so far. Just from library dues, we have around four dollars in the treasury. Now that there are a large number of new books from the Kellogg Foundation, we have been very busy in getting these books In condition for the shelves. In this we have to make a survey to see what books have come that were ordered, then they aro recorded in the ascesslon book. After this, the book pockets are pasted In, shelf list cards checked, and then they are about ready for student use • This year we have taken an inventory of the entire library and we are now working on shelf list cards. Before the end of the year we plan to have all the new library books checked and on the shelves. 26 THE TROJAN Back Row—James Court, Richard Jones, Robert Vincent, Earl Haight, Douglas Buskirk. 2nd. Row— Mary Lee Osoorn, Directors Mr. Severance, Orville Hamman, Ralph Whetstone, Elisabeth Whetstone, Jeanne Bowersox, Bonnie Barr, Charlotte Westbrook, Francis Ackley, Lawrence Wade, Jean Armstrong. Front Row--Phyllis Grimes, Donna Belle Brockway, Francis Bowersox, Mildred Hyde, Leora Boyd, Mary Jane Read, Virginia Avery, Joyce Mickle. Absent: Elisabeth Forsythe. BAND The Band this year has rehearsed during activity period on Wednesdays, and a poi-tion of the time two mornings each week before school. Section rehearsals for woodwind and brass instruments were held on Mondays and Fridays respectively, during activity periods. Mr. Severence, our director, also gave some of the members individual instruction on their instruments after school hours. Part of the rehearsals during the Fall were devoted to marching, and the band marched, formed letters, and played at every home football game during the season. We also played at one basket-ball game. During the season, we were asked to play at various community activities among which were the Halloween Celebration, the Homer Parent Institution, and the Community-wide Defense Rally. Clarinets Trumpets Flutes Virginia Avery Douglas Buskirk Bonnie Barr Frances Bowersox James Court Charlotte Westbrook Leora Boyd Richard Jones Donna Bell Brockway Robert Vincent Elizabeth Forsythe Phyllis Grimes Alto Horns Mildred Hyde Barritones Mary Jane Read Frances Ackley Elizabeth Whetstone Trombone Earl Haight Ralph Whetstone Jeanne Bowersox Precussion Drum Majorettes Bells Orville Hamman Joyce Mickle Jean Armstrong Lawrence Wade Mary Lee Osborn THE TROJAN 27 Back Row--Earl Haight, Robert Vincent. kiddle ow--Jeanne Bowersox, Janes Court, Elizabeth Whetstone, Eda Huston, Ralph Whetstone. Front Row—Charlotte Westbrook, Bonnie Barr, Phyllis Grimes, Frances Bowersox, kildred Hyde, Leora Boyd, Jean Armstrong, Director: kr. Severance. ORCHESTRA The Orchestra was organized in the Fall by Mr. Severance, our director. Although the number of rehearsals has been few, we feel that we have progressed and broadened our viewpoint of music to a considerable extent by our activities in this organization. Among the school and community affairs at which we have played, were the Senior play, the Victory Dinner, the Homer Parent Institute, and the Patriotic Rally sponsored by Fort Custer. Members of the Orchestra Violins Eda Huston Ralph Whetstone Clarinets Leora Boyd Frances Bowersox Phyllis Grimes Mildred Hyde Flutes Bonnie Barr Charlotte Westbrook Trumpets James Court Robert Vincent Trombone Jeanne Bowersox Baritone Earl Haight Alto Horn Elizabeth Whetstone Piano Jean Armstrong 28 THE TROJAN THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH The operetta, The Fountain of Youth , was given by 50 high school students under the supervision of the Music Department and was highly successful, both financially and as entertainment. Bonnie Barr and Raymond Amsler, as the singing stars, gave some beautiful numbers, while Mary Cabbage and Robert Parker as Ponce and his Aunt delighted us with their crazy, yet pitiful, search for Youth. There were other supporting roles which were conic and well done, such as Alan Hicks, the perennial suitor; Mary Rose Wood, a perpetual flJLrt; Bruce Mickle, the connoisseur of words; Roger Huston, a bachelor of the sea; Ernest Ball and Mildred Hyde, the Indian Chief and his daughter; Frances and Jeanne Bowersox, the marriage-hunting old maids; Joan Heath and Robert Booth as Grandma and Grandpa. Color and rhythm were furnished by the dancing chorus and the specialty dancers, while the background of music and stage was filled in by the singing chorus. Many long hours were spent by the Operetta folks and great was the laughter as many of the numbers were prepared. All agreed that it was well worth the time and effort spent. DANCERS Frances Ackley, Juanita and Lorraine Anderson, Jean Armstrong, Evelyn Carney, Leora Boyd, Charlene Green, Phyllis Grimes, Shirley Holmes, Eda Huston, Ada Me Ham. SINGING CHORUS Ella Adams, Glen Betz, Arlene and Rolene Blashfleld, Donna Belle Brockway, Arva Finley, Vivian Burns, Robert Case, Evelyn Chapman, Glenna Folk, Wilda Huston, Betty Jones, Maxine King, Betty Larder, Mary Ellen Lawrence, Vera Mann, Audrey Maurer, Le-moine Smith, Bonnie Murphy, Mary Jane Vandenburg, Marjorie Radee, Weston Weiss, and Elizabeth Whetstone. 30 THE TROJAN Back Row—Bud Parker, Weston Weiss, Glen Bets, Kelvin Hakes, Raymond Amsler, Ernest Ball, Bob Mestdagh, Bob Ingraham, Advisor: Mr. Krueger. Front Row: Ralph Whetstone, Darrell Butters, Raymond Estelle, Bob Davie, Roger Huston, Robert Wyant, Bill Cortright. FOOTBALL The Homer Trojans went thru another year with Lady Luck against them. For the second consecutive year we lost every game. It wasn't that the Homer boys weren't trying, for they were In there, fighting as hard as they could to win, but It Just wasn't In the books for us to win. Next year'8 line up will be almost an entirely new one. Our seasons record. Homer 0 Quincy 19 Homer 0 Union City 31 Homer 0 Athens 7 Homer 6 Bronson. 53 Homer 6 Litchfield 7 Homer 7 Jonesville 25 The game with Reading was cancelled. The boys graduating this year are: Glen Betz, Bob Davie, Bob Mestdagh, Ernest Ball,®and Roger Huston. Letter Winners: Senior: Bob Davie, Bob Mestdagh, Ernest Ball, Roger Huston, and Glen Betz. Juniors: Raymond Amsler and Darrel Butters. Sophomores: Mel Hakes, Bob Wyant, and Weston Weiss. Freshman: Raymond Estelle and Ralph Whetstone. The requirements to earn a letter in football are to play a part of any eight quarters, practice regularly and observe training rules throughout the season. THE TROJAN 31 Back Row—Ralph Whetstone, Bruce Mickle, Roy Maurer, Bud Parker, Raymond Estelle, Roger Huston, Stanley Cleland, Robert Wyant, Robert Ingraham, Leroy Cortright, Carlton Butters, Advisor Mr. Krueger. Front Row--Bob Davie, Vernon Fast, Melvin Hakes, Raymond Amsler, Weston Weiss, Darrel Butters, Glen Bets. BASKETBALL With the graduation of three seniors, Homer was left In a bad way, for those three were Carrlck, Rice and Fast Those who have seen them play know what they meant to us. Then, In the middle of the season, Feorllla's quitting didn t help a bit. The boys were determined to win the championship, but to no avail, for we lost all but one game and that was with our ancient foe, Litchfield. The Reserves played a very close season but won only three games. We lose Davie, Huston, and Betz this year by graduation. Letter Winners are: Seniors: Davie; Juniors: Amsler, Butters, and Fast; Sophomores: Hakes and Weiss; Freshmen: Estelle. Next year s first team will probably be Amsler, Butters, Fast, Hakes, Estelle, Mickle, Weiss, Parker and Wyant. The requirements to win a letter are to play a part of any 12 quarters, practice regularly and observe training rules. Our Season s Record: Homer 17 Jonesville 42 Homer 16 Union City 20 Homer 16 Litchfield 26 Homer 21 Reading 42 Homer 22 Athens 24 Homer 15 Quincy 25 Little C Tournament Homer 15 Litchfield 27 Homer 17 Athens 30 Homer 16 Athens 32 Homer 28 Litchfield 26 Homer 12 Reading 33 Homer 12 Jonesville 31 Homer 16 Quincy 53 Homer 19 Tekonsha 32 Homer 8 Union City 33 District Tournament—Albion Homer 22 St. Johns 30 High Point Man—Amsler—112 Low Point Man—Wyant—1 Most Baskets--Amsler--47 Most Free Throws—Amsler—27 Most Personals—Davle--40 Fewest Personals—Fast—9 Best Free Throw Average—Weiss—.545 Most Points in one game—Amsler—15 High score team (v.s.Litchfield- —28 Low score team (v.s.Union City)—--8 Average Points per game—17 Opponents Average—36 32 THE TROJAN Reading from left to right Darrel Butters, Robert Meatdagh, Robert Wyant, Raymond Amaler, Melvin Hakes, Stanley Cleland, Robert Davie, Bill Blodgett, Robert Parker, Advisori Mr. Krueger. TRACK The Trojans started their 1941 season with a bang, beating Reading badly. We took first in every event except pole vault and the mile, and placed many seconds and thirds as well. At the invitational meet in Albion Carrick placed first in the preliminary low hurdle, but failed in the finals. Davie took second in the 440, and the relay took fifth. Bob Davie was the only one to place for a chance at the state meet, and he did not enter the meet. In the little C Tournament at Union City, we took third place with 28 points. Feorilla tied for first place in high jump and placed in pole vault. Carrick injured his foot, but still took fifth in high jump. Hatch placed second in the mile, and Abe Wyant placed third in the half-mile. The relay team also took a third. Davie placed a second in the 440. So far this year every event is wide open, and as Coach Krueger says, Any thing can happen. THE TROJAN 33 BASEBALL Standing—Tom Keifer, Ralph Whetstone, Ernest Ball, Bob Sharp, Raymond Estelle, Edward Mestdagh, Robert Wyant, Mel Hakes, Robert Case, Coacht Mr. Kreuger. Middle Row—Bruce Mickle, Darrel Butters, Raymond Amaler, Vernon Fast, Weston Weiss. Front Row—Virgil Hewitt, Robert Ingraham, Jim Avery. Absent—Roy Maurer, Robert Parker. WORK BOOKS (in all subjects) STANDARDIZED TESTS CLASS RECORD BOOKS DANIEL C. GAINEY 1 pmsidewt § Wy PLAN BOOKS, MEMO BOOKS M m simcc and other TEACHERS HELPS LIBRARY BOOKS, BIBLES AMERICA'S FINEST SCHOOL JEWELRY DICTIONARIES COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS TROPHIES Best Wishes to Class of 1942 MEDALS HILLSDALE SCHOOL SUPPLY CO. PUBLISHERS Hillsdale, Michigan Factory--OWATONKA, MINNESOTA 34 THE TROJAN Back Row—Vernon Fast, Ernest Ball, Melvin Hakes, Roger Huston, Raymond Amsler, Raymond Estelle, Bob Mestdagh, Advisor: Mr. Krueger. Front Row—Ralph Whetstone, Robert Parker, Glen Bets, Bob Davie, Darrel Butters, Robert Wyant, Weston Weiss, Bruce Mickle. H CLUB The H” club is an exclusive organization of boys who have earned an athletic award for excellence in one or more of the major sports; football, basketball, base ball, and track. Six of last year's club graduated and three others moved away from Homer. This left a skeleton crew of six members. An initiation program for the boys who had earned their award in a Spring sport of ”41” or Football of ”42 increased the club to its usual quota of about fifteen members, but far short of the high total of twenty-five members in 1940. The club will lose five Seniors by graduation: Bob Davie, Bob Mestdagh, Glen Betz, Roger Huston, and Ernie Ball. Those remaining include three Juniors: Ray Amsler, Vera Fast, and Darrell Butters: four Sophomores: Mel Hakes, Weston Weiss, Abe Wyant, Bud Parker, and one Freshman: Ray Estelle. The vacanies left by graduation will have to be filled by the ten prospective rookies” who have shown up for the 42 Spring sports. Football Basketball Track Baseball Fb. 3b. T. bb. Fb. Hake f H H H H Parker(manager) Davie H H H Huston H Amsler H H Estelle H Weiss H H Fast Ball H Whetstone H Wyant H H Butters H Betz H Mickle H Mestdagh H THE TROJAN 35 CHEER LEADERS Reading left to right—Zell Rice, Donna Belle Brockway, Glenna Folk, Mary Cabbage, Jack Blodgett, Advisorx Mr. Semran. • U TO G Compliments of G. N. WESTBROOK Funeral Director Compliments of ED STARKWEATHER Homer Ice Company Compliments of W. H. DORRIS Grocery Compliments of C. H. LEEDLE Furniture and Hardware Congratulations to the class of '42 A. W. DORRIS Lumber and Coal Compliments of HOMER POWER SHOP Mrs. Crumbley Mgr, HOMER HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTERS Carrick’s-grocery Osborn-meat market Williams-beauty shop Yost-filling station Courts-wearlng apparel Index Gehrig-variety store Reichow-filling station Hatfield-barber Gearhart-beauty shop Brockway-cream station Bob Day's-filling station Mickles'-hardware Blodgett-Jewelery repair Photographs By Camp Publishing Co. 38 1942 H. J. NICHOLS Nationally known--' SEALTEST ICE CREAK Bulk Package Brick Package Dixie Cups Choco-Pops Drumsticks Individual Specialities Haloween Thanksgiving Christmas St. Valentines Day Easter Weddings Birthdays etc.etc. Served and sold through L. DAY SLOUT MILLER DAIRY FARMS Miller’s High Test Ice Cream is made on the Farm in one of the most modern, up-to the minute ice ereamplants in the World. Everything in it is fresh, pure Fruit flavors give that pleasingtaste so noticeable in this superior Ice Cream. You are invited to visit the Miller Dairy Farms. 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