Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

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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.

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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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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.