Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

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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.

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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

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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.