Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1943 volume:

We, the JOURNALISM CLUB of THE PRESENT, sincerely dedicate the seventh edition of The Trojan to the TOMER HIGH SCHOOL of THE FUTURE. We, with our poor vision and our limited knowledge, can in no way foretell what the future holds for our beloved school, but we have faith to believe that from the ashes of the old building, a new and lovely structure will eventually arise, and that from the SCHOOL OF TO-DAY will evolve a newer and a better SCHOOL OF TOMORROW. May Homer High School, that intangible thing, that living, breathing, dynamic solrlt, which is the SOUL of Homer High School, and which is more than building, more than books and equloment, continue to live, and grow, and spread its Influence in an ever-widening circle, until it becomes a power for good in a NEW AND BETTER WORLD. Published by THE JOURNALISM CLUB of Homer High School May, 1943. 2 ________________THE TROJAN__________________ HOMER SCHOOL3 —PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE. “The Old High School, a land mark In Homer for the oast fifty-three years, remains only in memory. Memories Include not only a building, but events, experiences, class pictures, copies of Trojans, and a multitude of other things, circumstances, and events that have significance far outside the realm of commercial prices. The tokens of human interest were all symbolized in what made up the old building. One might well deal with the school's history by thinking of three definite groups. First, there is the group that constitutes the present student body and the graduates of the immediate past. Then there is the middle-aged adult who used to look at the class pictures and proceed to explain about his fellow graduates and tell how they were employed in active life. This middle aged per eon placed an appraisal upon the school, principally in terms of incidents of associations and evaluation of the instructional course as designed a few years ap o. A third group may be mentioned that has no less Interest in memories attached to the old School Pulldlng. This group can tell you about some of the people whose names were found in the document box in the cornerstone of the old building. Some of them knew members of the Board of Education, were related to persons prominent then, and a few were in school at the time our “old building was a new building. An engraved booklet, containing a neatly printed program, gives the names of the graduates from Homer High School in the year 1890. There were two graduates, Minnie Hastings and Thomas Hartley. These may be thought of, figuratively, as leading the procession of thousands of pupils and graduates that have come out from Homer High School during the fifty-three years that the old High School building was in use. Volumes of history could be written about the events since the time when the old building was dedicated in 1890 and the final days of service rendered by that building in 1943. The prophetic statements quoted from Joseph Estabrook, State Superintendent of Public Instruction; by C. C. Worthington, director in the school district at that time; by Doctor William Lane, author of the book, “Homer and Its Pioneers, and similar stat-ments by many other citizens of that day, have now had applied the testaf time concerning their estimates and Judgments of the value of education in a community. An autographed statement, dated at the school ground, 1890, by Doctor Lane is especially note-worthy: When this little book 18 found, those who have assembled here today (August 13, 1890), may all have Journeyed to that far off shore from whence no mariner hAs ever returned, but their labors in the Interest of education will still live. (Continued on Page 19) January 20, 1943 January 19, 1943 4 THE TROJAN BOARD OF EDUCATION The people of Homer District 1 have olaced the direction of their oubllc schools into the hands of five oersons, the Board of Education, elected to serve in the best Interests of the people of Homer and to carry out the required activities and functions prescribed by law. Their service is especially significant among elected officials since they not only administer the ohyslcal oropertles of to-day but by so doing contribute to the training of the citizenry of tomorrow. Any Board of Education at any time shoulders important community resDonsl-bllities. In 1943 the Homer Board stands in a unique position among others that have served Homer. The burning of the building, having occured during a world crisis, has Increased many-fold the magnitude of the problems that would ordinarily oresent themselves after such a oubllc loss. Responsibilities now found in the hands of Homer's elected school officials are further increased by the obligation to plan a building and a program for education after the war. Current changes and military demands quite completely throw normal planning out of balance, and make it extremely difficult and uncertain to establish the tvpe of program and to plan the type of building best suite to future needs. For future students and graduates, Board decisions in 1943 are extremely important. The graduates of Homer are from the farm area around Homer as well as from the village. Records of the District show a consistent membership list from about fifteen to eighteen separate school districts outside of Homer. As far as high school 18 concerned, Homer and its surrounding territory have been a school unit in practice. This school has been Our school to a widely scattered population. This arrangement on a community basis is natural and as it should be. The next immediate problem is to formulate a district up to date in design and adapted to the needs of this area; one in which all parties concerned share in the responsibilities of support and management. Many hours have been and will continue to be snent by Boards of Education in service to the public whose lntereats they represent. By this type of service the American way may best be exemplified and perpetuated. THE TROJAN FACULTY 5 L. U. Wade Superlntendent College Life A.B., y.A. Gareth Dominy Principal Life Certificate B.A. Degree B. I. Hildebrant Music College Life A.B. Degree L. W. Gray Social Science 8ec. Certificate A.B. Degree Henry Semran Social Science Sec. Certificate A.B Degree Hary Helen Stroube Langimges Sec. Certificate A.B. Degree Helen Boughton Mathematics, Music Life Certificate B.A. f M.A. Myrtle Hammond Conznerclal Life Certificate B. S., M.A. Marjorie Dye Home Economics College Life B. S. Degree GRADE TEACHERS Miss Soencer—3rd and 4th Grades, Mies Fletcher—5th and 6th Grades, Miss Roush— 1st and Pnd Grades, and Mrs. Sherman--Kindergarten. THE TROJAN Back Row: Douglas Buaklrk, Jamee Court, Lawrence Wade, Donna Vincent, Frances Bowersox, Marilyn Truax, Mr. Domlny—Advisor. Front Row: Beverly Easton, Helen Smith, Virginia Avery, Mary Cabbage, Vernon Fast, Robert Sharp STUDENT COUNCIL The officers of the Student Council for this year and next year are: 1945-44 1944-45 President—Frances Bowersox Vice President—Mary Cabbage Secretary—Donna Vincent Treasurer—Virginia Avery President—Robert Wyant Vice President—Zell Rice Secretary—Ralph Whetstone Treasurer—Jean Armstrong One of our chief accomollshments thus far this year has been the collection of scrap metal. For this ournose we gave a movie, Sargeant Mulligan , In December with the requirement of five pounds of scrao metal oer person for admission. The movie was well attended and Increased our scrap pile Immensely. We also took part In the annual Halloween Celebration by sponsoring a refreshment booth, whlch,under the direction of Mrs. Dye, was kept busy throughout the evening selling hot dogs, candy and soft drinks. In assembly we presented the Cheer Leaders who had served for two years, High School letters. The Student Council purchased and sold to the student body, emblems In the school colors. They were very well received and another order was necessary to fill requests. In December our Coach, Mr. Scott, left us to Join the armed forces. In an assembly. In behalf of the student body, we presented him with a gift and wished him good luck In the future. The student body also participated In collecting names for the Homer Honor Roll of men who have attended Homer school and are now serving In some branch of the armed forces. The procedure for electing officers for next year was somewhat different from the one we have used before. All four of the officers were elected from the Student body at large. We wish to thank Mr. Domlny for his excellent leadership of this organization. 8 THE TROJAN Ur. Wade Superintendent Ure. Boughton Class Advisor Phyllis Grimes ■Phil Basketball 1; G. A. A. 2; Travel Club 1; Dramatics 1,2; Band 1,2,3; Orchestra 3; Glee Club 1, 4; Class Officer 3,4; Declamation Contest 1,2; Camp Fire 1,2,4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; Student Council 1; Dancing 1,2; Op-eretta 2,3; Dancing Club 2; Office Practice 4; Library 3. lari Haight Class Officer 4; Debate 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Football 4; Basketball 4; Junior Play 3; Orchestra. Arlene Blashfield Hobby Club 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 4; Scrapbook Club 1; Correspondence Club 2; Adventure Club 3; Operetta Z, Ur. Domlny Principal Frances Bower sox ■Franny Class President 4; Class Vice Pres. 3; Pres. Student Council 3; Dramatics Club 1; Dancing Club 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 3; Student Council 1,3,4; Office Practice 3,4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; Operetta 2.3; Glee Club 2,3; First Aid 4; Declamation Contest 1; Charm Club 2 Noma Jeanne Bower sox D.A.R. Award; Class Officer 1,2,4; Pres. Home Boom 1; Student Council 1; Treas. Student Council 3; Library 2; Band 2,3,4; Glee Club 2; Orchestra 3; Office Practice 3,4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; First Aid 4; Operetta 3. Raymond Amsler ■Fuzzy Class President 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3.4; Captain of Basketball 4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2,3; H Club 1,2,3,4; Pres. 4; Treas. 3 of H Club; Band 1,2; Orchestra 1,2; Operetta 2,3; Glee Club 1,2. Rolene Blashfield Hobby Club 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 4; Scrapbook Club 1; Correspondence Club 2; Adventure Club 3; Operetta 3. Bonnie Barr ■Bussie THE TROJAN 9 G.A.A. 2; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; Operetta 3; Band 1 2,3; Orchestra 3; Dano-ing 1,2; Dramatics 2; Library 3; Travel Clnb 2; Nature Club 1; Basketball 1; Office Practice 4; Declamation Contest 1 2; Glee Club 4. Evelyn Chapman ■Ivey Scrapbook Club 1; Hobby Club 3,4; Nature Club 1, 2; 4-H Club 1,2.3; Dancing Club 2; Basketball 2; Glee Club 2; Operetta 3; Senior Play 4; Attendance Honor 1; 4-H Honors 1,2,3L Vernon Past Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; H Club 2,3. 4; Student Council 3,4. Katherine May Foote Kate Hobby Club 1,2; Nature Club 1; Scrapbook Club 1, 2; Jr. Journalism 3; Sr. Journalism 4; Dancing Club 1; Office Practice 3.4; Singly Club 1; Attendance Hono , N.T.A. 3, 4. lisle Hakes Haksle Dancing 1,2; Dramatics 1, 2; Senior Play 4; Junior Journalism 2; Senior Journalism 3.4; 4-H Club 4; First Aid 4. Darrel Batters Track 1,2,3; Football 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Baseball 3,4; H Club 3.4. Elaine Cortrlght Journalism 2; Nature Club 2; Glee Club 2; Operetta 2; Dramatics Club 2; Library 3,4; Office Practice 3,4; Senior Play 4; G. A. A. 2. Arva Finley ■Butch Home Hoorn Officer 1; 4-H 2,3; Hobby Club 2; Scrapbook Club 2; Nature Club 2; Charm Club 3, Operetta 3; Glee Club 3,4; Art Club 4. Elizabeth Forsythe Parma: Band 1,2,3; Off- icer of Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3; Home 5c. euxxuer project 1,2; Glee Club 2; Head Librarian 2, 3; Annual staff member 2, 3. Homer: Band 3, 4; Charm Club 3; Dramatics Club 4. Hilda Huston ■Willie 4-H Club 1,2,3; Camp lire 1,2,3,4; Sr. Play 4; Operetta 3; Dancing 1; Hobby Club 1; Dramatics Club 1; Scrapbook Club 2; Basketball 1; Home Economics Club 3; Library 4; Debate 1,2; Speech Club 1; Music Club 3. 10 THE TROJAN Betty Larder ■Betsy 4-H Club 2,3; Hobby Club 2; Art Club 4; Glee Club 4; Scrap Book Club 3; Nature Club 3; Exchange Club 2; Operetta 3; Dano- ing 2. Elsie Mansfield 4-H Club 1,3; Nature Club 1; Hobby Club 3,4; Sewing Club 1; Singing Club 2; Scrapbook Club 2; Attendance Honor. Jean Moor Secretary and Treasurer of Class 1; Jr. Journalism 1,2; Sr. Journalism 3,4, Editor of Journalism 2,4; Trojan Staff 3, 4; Library 2; Play Coa -mittee 3,4; Office Practice 3,4; Dancing Club 1, 2; First Aid 4. Elva Rising Speech Club 1; Home Ec. Club 2,3; Student Council 2; Office Practice 3, 4; G.A.A. 2; Dancing Club 1,2; Adventure Club 3; Dramatics Club 1,2; Jr. Play 3, Travel Club 2. Mary Jane Vandenburgh ■Janie Band 1; Glee Club 1,2,3, 4; Jr. Journalism 1; Sr. Journalism 2,3,4; Library 1,2,3,4; Home Economics Club 2; Office Practice 4; Scrap Book Club 1; Adventure Club 3,4; Travel Club 2; Senior Play 4; Operetta 2,3. Clarabell Mansfield Hobby Club 1; Dancing Club 1,2; Junior Journalism 1,2; Senior Journalism 3,4; Adventure Club 3; Library 2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Office Practice 4. Louise A. Mansfield ■Louie Nature 1,2; Hobby Club 1, 2; Dancing Club 1; Journalism Club 3; Glee Club 4; Cafeterla 4. Theron Jay Ralston Glee Club 1,2. Ruth Stanham ■Ruthy 4-H Club 2, 3, 4; Hobby Club 1; Nature Club 1; Dancing Club 2; Exchange Club 2; Scrapbook Club 1. Donna Vincent Band 1,2; Orchestra 1; Debate 1; Sueech i; Library 2,3; Dramatics 1, 2; Dancing Club 1; Vice Pres. Home Room 1; Vice Pres. Claes 2; Student Council 2; Sec. Student Council 4; Adventure Club 3; Charm Club 3; Play Cost 3,4; Journalism 4; Office Practice 4; First Aid 4; Trojan Staff 4. THE TROJAN 11 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Motto: What fe Are To Be, We Are Becoming.- Colors: Maroon and White Flower: Carnation We began the year of 1939 when forty-one proud but slightly confused Freshles entered the old red brick school building on South Hillsdale Street. During the first week of school the following took on their duties as class officers: Presldent-Ray- nond Amsler; Vice President—Jeanne Bowersox; Secretary and Treasurer—Jean Moor. Our class advisor was Miss Ruth Bacon. During our first few weeks of school we green Freshles were taken advantage of, and the usual pranks and Jokes were played on us; but we really didn't mind and before long we were made a Dart of Homer High. The Lower Mill Stream was mighty refreshing on September 18, wasn't It boys? Yes, we did receive a ducking In the annual “tug of war but If there were any hard feelings, they were forgotten after the Initiation and reception. We were all very funny looking specimens on September 21. The Sophomores gave us the Style Notes and we compiled! Our boys made very charming summer vacationers, complete with shorts and plenty of make-up. The Freshmen girls dressed as Farmerettes only with their overalls on backwards. It was fun though, and this event was followed up by the Freshman-Sophomore Reception on the 22nd. We gave our first All School Party on March 17, and needless to say, we used the St. Patrick's theme. This party was a big success and was enjoyed by all. We started the second year In our High School career with the same number of students. The following officers were elected: President—Robert Feorllla; Vice Presl- dent--Donna Vincent; Secretary and Treasurer—Jeanne Bowersox. Mr. Paul Davis took on the responsibility of Class Advisor. To our chagrin, we were again pulled through the Lower Mill stream. Of course we can always say we lost by a coin toss! This Incident was soon forgotten when we Initiated the Freshles. We gave the Freshmen a reception on Friday the 13th. It was complete with black cats, ladders, and other objects of superstition. We soonsored an All School Party on February 20, which was very well attended In spite of much Illness. The Junior class entered Homer High with an enrollment of thirty-three. The following officers were elected: Jack Blodgett—President; Frances Bowersox—Vice President; Phyllis Grimes—Secretary; and Margaret Cunningham—Treasurer. Mrs. Boughton was chosen for our class advisor. When Jack Blodgett left school, Frances assumed the President's duties. We ordered our class rings soon after school wa9 resumed and received them In November. Our Christmas project for this year, was the adoption of two sailors from Fort Dearborn. We packed boxes for them which contained everything Imaginable that we believed would help them enjoy Christmas. The next event was the All School Party that we sponsored. In April, the Junior class presented their play Where's Grandma? . It was supported by the following cast. Bonnie Barr, Elva Rising, Earl Haight, Don Haight, Robert Wyant, Frances and Jeanne Bowersox, Lorraine Anderson, and Phyllis Grimes. We wish to thank the Sophomores for lending us two of their boys to help fill In our cast. We presented the J-Hop, In honor of the Seniors, on May 29th. We also participated In the Commencement exercises early In June. We started our fourth, and final, year In Homer High with twenty-eight Seniors. At the first class meeting, officers were elected as follows: President—Frances Bow- ersox; Vice President—Earl Haight; Secretary—Phyllis Grimes; and Treasurer—Jeanne Bowersox. We began work on the Senior play soon after school started. The name of the play woe Danger—Girls Working!!! . The play hAd an all girl cast which Included: Evelyn Chapman, Clarabell Mansfield, Elsie Hakes, Mary Jane Vandenburg, Wilda Huston, Elaine Cortrlght, Bonnie Barr, Frances and Jeanne Bowersox, Lorraine Anderson, and Phyllis Grimes. For our Christmas project, the Senior class decided to replace the school flag. The flag that we saw waving over the school building every day was badly tattered and torn so we decided to take action. 0 jt Intentions were of the uest, but fate took a hand and prevented our presenting this flag to the school. 12 THE TROJAN -V  ?2vJRnu?ry 20 trRd edy struck! We were all awakened to hear the startling; news that The school house Is on fire! This Is all it took to arouse even the late sleeo-er8 a ra0!,t the entire population turned out to see one of the worst flree In Hom-er s history. We, as well ae the alumlnl, will long remember the fun we hAd there. Our flag, ae well ag the old one, wag burned. This, of course, le the oorrect way to destroy An old flag but we were sorry to lose the new one. Ve mere slightly handlcaoped In sponsoring an All School Party in the Community nouse when half of the space Is used for class rooms, but we managed very well. The party which was held March 5, turned out to be a great success. Jeanne Bowersox was chosen by the Senior clftfl- and faculty to receive the D A R award. The award was based upon cooperation, partlcloatlon In school activities sch-’ olarshlD, and citizenship. Those who started High School with us but did not finish, are: Evelyn Carney Marcella Draper, Ramona Hammon, Mable Dennsmore, Dorothy Moclalr, Margaret Cunningham Lorraine Anderson, Louise Kerr, Rollen Frederick, Laurence Haight, Ieke Bartlett and Tanner. Our class has reoresentatlves In the armed forces, too! In service with the United States Navy are: Laurence Hall, Robert Morey, Robert Feorllla, Stew- art Findley, and Jack Blodgett. George Janes has recently been Inducted Into the united States Army. We are very croud to be so well represented In this fight for Freedom. The rest of the boys and girls, too, now that they are finishing High School, will soon find the part that they are to olay In the struggle. ?!«WllL0?On be hAVlnK our Graduation exercises, the Senior Prom, and the oth r activities that go with Graduation. We Are all looking forward to these events. DANGER—GIRLS WORKING!!! . o 2Cen® S 1 ® play 18 lald ln McCarthy 8 Boarding House for girls In the heart or New York City. In this olay there were Introduced many varied and Interesting types of young ladles, all striving to make their way In the big city. There was a newspaper woman who wanted to write a novel, taken by Elsie Hakes;' a wise-cracking shco girl,--Evelyn Chapman; a waitress with aching feet portrayed by Clarabell Mansfield a serious music student,—Jeanne Bowersox; a faded actress,--Elaine Cortrlght. Then there was Miss Verne, a woman of mystery, played by Lorraine Anderson; and Rosie, the maid, played by Wilda Huston. Hannah Williams, belter known as Bonnie Barr, ins a very romantic young lady; and Frances Bowersox took the part of Just a simple home glrl-aon cha know ; and Lulu Ann Smith, a girl from the south trying to crash Broadway was played by Phyllis Grimes. Mrs. McCarthy (Mary Jane Vandenburg) was the nroud cus-todlan of the McCarthy Collection ,--a group of perfect uncut diamonds. When these diamonds disappeared from the safe, the newspaper woman was given two hours to solve the case or call police: then Just before the second hour and the end of the third act a surprising solution was arrived at and the diamonds -ere Again restored to the grate ful Mrs. McCarthy. HOMER HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS—1943 13 COMMUNITY HOUSE—SCHOOL CENTER OFFICE OF BOARD OF ED, COMMERCIAL DEPT. METHODISE rHURCH—El OH SCHOOL ENTRANCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PARLORS MR. WYANT—CUSTODIAN 14 THE TROJAN Back row: Rvelyn Walker, Maxine King, Mary Ellen Lawrence, Gladys Mansfield, Dorotha Larder, Bemeta Worden, Maudie Culver, Barbara Mills, Doris Pratt, Mildred Hakes, Ruth Sprague, Mary Neittka, Virginia Avery, and Dorothy laston. Middle row: Bill Blodgett, Ilia Adams, Helen Wlldt, Mary Cabbage, Glenna folk, Charlene Green, Jean Slout, Vivian Burns, Lemoine Smith, Doris Linton, Jean Armstrong, Leora Boyd, and Miss Hammond, front row: Virgil Hewitt. Weston Weiss, Bruce Mickle, Leroy Cortrlght, Stanley Cleland, Robert Parker, Robert Wyant. Dale Smith, Roy Maurer, Don Haight, Darrel Koons, and Jim Avery. Absent: Mildred Hyde, Marjorie Radee. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 3, 1940, 56 croud students entered Homer High School as Freshmen. The following officers were chosen at our first olass meeting; President-------Doris Pratt, Vice President—Melvin Hakes, Secretary—Virginia Avery, Treasurer--Mary Cabbage, and Advlsor--Mr. Cuber. Student Council representatives were: Barbara kills, Melvin Hakes and Mildred Hyde. We later had the annual Tug-of-War where we won by a very small margin. After this we were put through a very amusing Initiation. On Friday the 13th, we attended the reception given our class by the Sophomores. We also gave an All School Party later In the year. Starting our second year in Homer High, the following officers were elected: President—Mary Cabbage, Vice President—Darrel Koons, Secretary—Mildred Hyde, Treasurer—Jean Slout, Advisors—Miss Cross and Miss Hammond, Student Council representatives—Melvin Hakes, Virginia Avery, and Darrel Koons. This year started with a Field Day and the annual Tug-of-War in which we were again victorious. It was then our turn to entertain the Freshmen at the reception where said Freshmen were initiated through a trial by a Kangaroo Court. We sponsored an All School Party March 17, which was very well attended. In the Fall of 1942, the Juniors elected Class officers as follows: President---------------------------------------------Don Haight Vice President-----------.--------------------------Melvin Hakes Secretary-----------------------------------------------Virginia Avery Treasurer---------------------------------------------Leora Boyd Advisor---------------------------------------------Ml8s Hammond Student Council representatlves--Mary Cabbage and Virginia Avery. This year has been unusually hard on us as a class, and we have lost many members for one reason or another. Melvin Hakes, our Vice President, felt the call of duty and Joined the Navy In October. The office thus left vacant has been filled by Jean Armstrong. Some of the other boys, whom we once called classmates, are Chester Skinner, Carl Hatch, and Bob Feorilla. They are also sailor boys. THE TROJAN 16 Following the fire on January 20, Leora Boyd transferred to Albion High School, thus malting It necessary for us to elect a new treasurer. Doris Pratt was chosen and very ably filled the vacancy. Marjorie Radee also enrolled In Albion High. Jim Avery, too, left us for greener pastures and entered Litchfield High School for the second semester. Bill Blodgett left school in March to work on a farm. We sponsored an All School Party early In the Fall,which was a huge success. The Junior play Mother-in-law Blues was given at the Community House In April and we are now looking forward to taking a considerable part in the graduating activities to be held in June. MOTHER-IN-LAW BLUES Barbara Mills, as Honey Dillon, made a most charming bride even through the trying time when she believed that Woody had deserted her fora still more charming lady. The part of Woody Dillon was taken by Don Haight who, though very much In love with his bride of three weeks, was still more In love with air planes and adventure, and who nearly wrecked his marriage because of his love of flying. Lucky Mills, Bruce Mickle to you, whose unlucky accident forced him to don woman's apparel, made such a very presentable other woman that it really was no wonder that poor Honey thought the worst. Angel, the colored maid, was cleverly played by Maxine King. Frances Dillon, the meddling neighbor, who really caused the misunderstanding between Honey and Woody succeeded In keeping things lively most of the time. Mildred Hyde very capably portrayed the part. Evelyn May Walker, as Tabatha Squib, the Mother-in-law, aided and abetted Frances Dillon In trying to protect poor Honey from her terrible husband. Orson Tuttle, or Darrel Koons, a one time fiance of Honey's, finds oonsola-tlon In Rita Harvard, played by Mildred Hakes, an erstwhile air stewardess, now a nurse in a sanitarium. Baby Rita caused complications when kidnappers threatened her, but the poor little rich child was In no way to blame. Harvey Mortimer was played by Robert Wyant and his efforts to protect helpless little Rita led to much confusion. Other supporting parts were taken by Charlene Green as Mrs. Hare, owner of the airplane Rita and likewise of the clothing and high-heeled shoes worn by Lucky; Dorothy Easton as Mrs. Cummings, a poor, demented, would-be, Mother-in-law; and Virginia Avery as Sylvia Arthur, Honey's girl friend. 16 THE TROJAN Back Row: Robert Mansfield, Donna Belle Brockway, Robert Booth, Richard Lanphar, Bonnie Murphy, Virginia Clutter, Doris Eoons. Middle Row: Betty Jones, Charlotte Cranmore, Carlton Butters, Ralph Whetstone, Frances Ackley, Audrey Maurer, Joan Heath, Mrs. Dye—Advisor. Front Row: Bob Vincent, Charles Floyd, George Houghton, Tom Eeifer, Raymond Estelle, Eddie Mestda i, Bob Sharp, and Bob Ingraham. Absent: Carol Shearer, Dorothy Richardson, Mary Larder, Bill Janes, Marjorie Bronson. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On September 6, 1941, thirty-three students enrolled in the Freshmen class. The following officers were elected: Pres.—Raymond Estelle, Vice Pres.—Ralph Whetstone, Secretary—Juanita Anderson, Treasurer—Bonnie Murphy. Frances Ackley and Bob Vincent were elected to represent our class on the Student Council. We were badly beaten by the Sophomores in the annual Tug o War. But they were quite lenient with us at the reception on October 3rd., at which time we all enjoyed ourselves very much. On April 17th, a Freshmen Frolic was given to which the rest of the High School was invited. A Spanish motif was carried out In the decorations. September 8, 1942, we enrolled In the Sophomore class, twenty-nine strong. The officers elected were: President—Ralph Whetstone, Vice President—Ed Mest-dagh. Secretary—Betty Jones, and Treasurer—Dorothy Richardson. Mary Larder and Bob Sharp were elected as Student Council representatives. The Tug o War between the boys was a tie. The soft ball game between the Freshmen and Sophomore girls was won by the Sophomores with a score of fifteen to seven. We initiated the Freshles at a reception for them held at the Community House. The girls were compelled to wear their dresses wrong side out with slacks under them. The boys wore their coats wrong side out and backwards. All proved themselves to be full-fledged Freshmen. Later, with the aid of the Freshmen, we sponsored a Sweater Dance. Music was furnished by an orchestra from Albion. The musicians were very clever, and everyone enjoyed an entertaining evening. The Freshmen and Sophomores also had several other parties during the year. These Included roller skating, ice skating, sliding and hiking. THE TROJAN 17 Back Bow: Mary Jane Head, Jeanne folk, Ran - Wallace, Maxine Eaeton, Harriet Howe, Kathleen Fs- telle, Bertha Munn, Priscilla Rossman, Henry Forsythe, Donald Norton, Alberta Sharp, Dorothy Cain Arlonne Ea naan. 3rd Bow: Mr. Serarnn—Advisor, Eleanor Dibble, Helen Snos, Robert Lynn, Francis Akins, Erllng Anderson, Dale Smith, Harold Cortrigfat, Zell Rice, Norma Henderson, Mabel Tobey, Helen Smith. 2nd Row: George Clarke, Stanley Clutter, Harold Elston, Charles Larder, Robert Mather, Lloyd Russel, Albert Taylor, Lawrence Wade, Donald Weiss, Roger Poole. let Row: Bruce Hicks, Russel Trader, Robert Idlngton, Alvin Murphy, Earl Ball, Alvin Avery, James Neitzka, Bill Snyder, Jack Ott, Absent: Harold Larder. FRESHMEN CLASS HISTOKf In September, the Fall of 1942, forty-three Freshmen entered Homer High School. At our first class meeting the following officers were elected: President—Arlonne Hamr.an Vice Pres.—Harold Elston Secretary-----Jeanne Folk Treasurer-------Zell Rice Our first Important event of the year was the Field Day between the Freshmen girls and the Sophomore girls, and the Tug of War between the boys of the two classes. The Freshmen girls allowed the Sophomore girls to walk away with the victory. But we Freshmen made up for that In the Tug of War which was held at the Lower Mill In October. The Sophomores were quite down hearted to think that we Freshles pulled them through the brink, and we will admit that we won by a very small margin. About two weeks later, we were entertained at a successful and very nice reception given by the Sophomores, which all the Freshmen enjoyed very much. After we had done all the stunts we were called upon to do by the Sophomores, we were told that we were now a part of Homer High School. During the month of December, the Freshmen and Sophomores together put on a Sweater Dance. Music was furnished by an Albion College Orchestra. The Freshmen sponsored two Roller Skating parties during the year. We helped our school and our country by buying Defense Stamps and Bonds. THE TROJAN Back row; Marie Clarke, Audrey fonder , George Bradley, Hell Dawson, Gale Hamilton, Carlyle feet Charlotte Westbrook, Ilfreda Gefken, Phyllis Frederick. Second Bow: Dick Jones, Darrell Adams, John Smith, Lloyd Kroul, James Court. Diane Shear, Joan Smith, Magdalena Tesch, Mr. Dominy--Ad-▼isor. Third Row: Dorlne Dack, Marjorie Seidler, Mary Anderson, Marian Estelle, Delores Nelson, Pauline Miller. Joyce Mickle, Beverly Easton, Opal Smith. Front Row: Jerry Warner, Junior Ha- dee, Carroll Avery, Bennie Swope, George Finley, Junior Moor, Robert Mickle, Jim Schult . Absent-Boy Hakes. EIGHTH GRADE HISTORY On September 9, 1942, our Class enrolled with 34 members and the following officers were elected. President----------Carlyle West Vice-President-----Joyce Mickle Secretary----------Charlotte Westbrook Treasurer----------Carroll Avery Ou Student Council Representatives were Beverly Easton and James Court. Our Class Advisor was Mr. Scott, who left for the army in December, 1942. Mrs. Gustafson then substituted for the three weeks which were left of the first semester. During the second semester, Mr. Gray became our new teacher and Class Advisor. The Eighth Grade had a very good record in the Junior Red Cross Drive, averaging better than ten cents Der person. After the fire, when our class was reorganized, we found that five of our members had left us. They were: Lloyd Kroul, Jo Ann and John Smith, Nell Dawson and Mary Anderson. We have had several skating parties and a movie party in Albion. At the time this is being written, we are planning a Roller Skating Party. We are also making plans for some long hikes this Spring. THE TROJAN 19 SEVENTH GRADE Back row: Francis Smith, Doris Heath, Virginia Flenming, Dorothy Truax, lenneth llestdai Patricia Weiss, Moyne Cabbage. Middle row: Darrel Face, Greta Gehrig, Marilyn Truax, Betty Fox, Douglas Busklrk, Marilyn Berklund, Miss Stroube--Advisor. Front row: Leon Brodock, Marilyn Nelson, Shirley Avery, Roland Richardson, Junior Hickereon, Roy Hakes, Orville Hamaan, Edna Cain. Absent: John Ballentine. Theodore Flemaing, Dorothy Hess. HOMER SCHOOLS--PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE. (Continued from Page 4) A statement bv Director C. C. Worthington, on the same date, likewise shows evidence of wisdom and clear vision. In a letter to the future citizens, he stated, There is no better index to the civilization of any country than the condition of its common school. . . February 17, we found these treasures along with many others, in the cornerstone of a building which was a material evidence of the vision and ouroose of the people of Homer in i890. If the 1943 oooulation of Homer wishes to find a theme or motive for future planning and action, they can never have a more aoorooriate source than that oresented to us uoon the date when the old building was erected. That building has become a oart of the life and thought of thousands of people in the past fifty-three years. If the same spirit of service and the same hooes for the future can be established this time, Homer’s educational future has a bright out-look. The children of 1943, or of 1993, have the same right to free education. Their adult guardians are obligated to provide as adequately for them as the citizens of 1890 orovlded for the children of this community during the oast half century. It is the orlvllege of those who stand at this vantage oolnt in the history of Homer to accent the privileges and responsibilities which have fallen into their hands, to guarantee to the children of today, and of the future, a fair opportunity to be trained according to American Traditions. As this is written in 1943, the world is In the most disastrous and gruesome struggle in history. Americans are sacrificing lives and all that is valuable, for the right to perpetuate such American traditions as free public education. he responsible person of today, whether he is a high school student, a middle aged business man, or an individual who lives largely upon memories, is fully aware of the truth of Mr. C. C. Worthington's statement in 1890; “There is no better index to the civilization of any country than the condition of its common schools. Continuing to quote from the message in this same man’s eighteen page letter, written to us o. 1943, Let us hope that the laying of the next corner stone may mark the beginning of a new epoch in which progress may be continued and accelerated. With wise and liberal management, there can be no doubt as to the future success of the school. May the wisdom of his hopes and advice be a guiding influence to those who now, in 1943, stand at the cross roads of Homer's educational, cultural, and community history. 22 THE TROJAN Back Bow: Ealph Whetstone, Bobert Ingraham, Earl Haigit, Bobert Parker, Bruce Mickle, Don Weiss, Carlton Butters, Don Halgit, Second Bow: Bobert Lynn, Robert Wyant. Stanley Cl eland, Raymond Amsler, Weston Weiss, Dale Smith, Robert Edington, Ed Mestdagh--MAnnger. Front Bow: Lawrence Wade, Baymond Estelle, Tom Keifer, Darrel Butters, Bill Blodgett, Jim Avery, Virgil Hewitt, FOOTBALL The Homer Trojans suffered a season of defeat, droooing decisions in all seven of their contests. Although there were more boys out for football than usual, the squad was light and Inexperienced. The Trojans, however, were in there fighting in snlte of the fact that Old Lady Luck was against them. Our record lor the season follows: Homer 0---------Quincy 20 Homer 6— 13 Homer 6--- Reading 13 Homer 0 —Litchfield 20 Homer 0 Athens 20 Homer 0 Bronson 7 Homer 0— Jonesvllle 34 The Football team is losing the following men this year, through graduation: Raymond Amsler, Darrel Butters, and Earl Haight, Letter Winners Include: Seniors: Raymond Amsler, Darrel Butters, Earl Haight, Juniors: Bruce Mickle, Robert Wyant, Robert Parker, Elll Blodgett, Don Haight; Stanley Cleland, Weston Weiss. Soohomores: Ray Estelle, Raloh Whetstone, Carlton Butters, Thomas Keifer, Ed- ward Mestdagh—Mgr. Freshmen: Robert Lynn, Donald Weiss, Harold Larder. The requirements to earn a letter in Football are to olay a cart of any eight quarters, practice regularly and observe training rules throughout the season. Due to the comolete destruction of the records, this history of the season may not be entirely authentic. It has not been determined whether Football can be continued next year, due to War conditions. Back Bow: Carlton Butters, Earl Haight, Don Haight, Ed Mestdagh, Don Weiss, and Roy Maurer. Second Bow: Mr. Dominy, Ralph Whetstone, Vernon Fast, Stanley Clel-md, Raymond Amsler, Robert Ingraham—Business Manager, Jim Avery. Front Row; Bruce Mickle, Darrel Butters, Weston Weiss, Raymond Estelle, Robert Parker, Robert Wyant. BASKETBALL The Trojans Dlayed throughout the season with a fierce determination and although they drooDed all of the games, there was the feeling of satisfaction In knowing that all of the games were very close, sometimes varying only a oolnt or two. The Reserves had a close season, but won only two rames. Due to the comolete destruction of Homer High, the Trojans could not finish their season and so did not enter Into the District and Little C tournaments. The Trojans lost their coach during the season, Mr. Stanley Scott, who was Inducted Into the army. Mr. Dominy substituted as coach, doing a very commendable Job. A partial record for the season follows: Homer Jonesvllle Homer 18 Litchfield 21 Homer Union City Homer 18 Tekonsha 19 Homer 7 Quincy 19 Homer 16 Union City 21 As the season was not finished, it has not been determined yet whether the boys will receive their letters or not. The boys oarticinatlng In basketball are as follows: 1st team 2nd team Raymond Amsler Earl Haight Darrel Butters Robert Lynn Weston Weiss Dale Smith Vernon Fast James Avery Robert Wyant Roy Maurer Bruce Mickle Robert Parker Ralph Whetstone Raymond Estelle It has not been determined whether basketball War Conditions. Donald Haight Edward Mestdagh Donald Weiss Carlton Butters Stanley Cleland will be continued next year due to 24 THE TROJAH Standing: Robert Vincent, Virgil Hewitt, Dele Smith, Robert Wyant, Tom Keifer, Donald Weiss, Charles Larder, Ed Mestdarfi, Roger Poole, Bruce Mickle, Robert Lynn, Vernon Fast, Ralph Whetstone, Bob Sharp, Weston Weiss, Bill Snyder, Mr. Gray—Coach. Seated: George Findley, Raymond Estelle, Raymond Ainsler, Rennie Swope, Carlton Butters. Missing: Darrel Butters, Earl Haight Lloyd Russel. Roy Maurer, Richard Lanphar. BASEBALL The Baseball schedule this season will be streamlined to the War conditions in order to conserve on tires and pas. Therefore, the games will be played with nearby towns only. Again the Trojans have a new coach, Mr. L. W. Gray, who we are sure is going to do a fine Job of coaching Baseball. The outlook for the Trojans this year is better than usual, as they have about 23 boys out for Baseball, and many of them are veterans. The boys who have had exoerlence are as follows: Tom Kelfer Bob Sharp Edw«rd Mestdarh Bruce Mickle Raymond Amsler Weston Weiss Roy Maurer Raloh Whetstone Raymond Estelle Robert Wyant Darrel Butters Vernon Fast Virgil Hewitt The following boys arc out for Baseball this year for the first time: Richard Lanphar Bob Vincent Lloyd Russel Carlton Butters Bill Snyder Dale Smith Harold Larder Bob Lynn Donald Weiss Roger Poole The schedule thAt Coach Gray hAs lined uo is as follows: April 16, 11 27, May 4, Aoril 20, Jonesville (There) Jonesville (Here) Tekonsha (There) Union City (There) May 7, Litchfield (Here) May 11, Tekonsha (Here) May 14, Lltohfleld (There) May 18, Union City (Here) 26 THE TROJAN Boill Charlotte Westbrook, Harriet Howe, Jean Armstrong, Jeanne Bowereox, Hobert Wyant, Aari Haigit, Thomas lelfer, James Court, Douglas Buakirk, George Finley, William Snyder. Second Rovt Frances Bowereox, Charlotte Cmanors, Harlan Retells, Mary Anderson, Ivelyn Walker, Frances Ack-ley, Elisabeth Forsythe, Jeanne Folk. Mary Jane Head. Donna Belle Brockway, Virginia Avery, Patricia Weiss, Mr. Hildebrant—Director. Front Row: Joyce Mickle, Robert Vincent, Richard Jones. Patrlca Patton, Marjorie Mickle, Martha West, OaJLe Hamilton. Vivian Bums. Doris Linton. Lawrence Wade, Orville Henman, Robert Thomas, Mabel Wyant. Jerry Linton. Delores lelson. Absent: Mildred Hyde. BAND V?hen Hr. Hildebrandt took over the Job of Director for the Homer Band In September, the outcome of the band was doubtful, but as the band Dractic-ed each day It Improved eo much that It was probable that there would be thl yearly concert In April. On January 20th Homer High burned to the ground, along with It aooroxi-mately twenty instruments and the school music library leaving a shell of the former Homer Band. 6 Since that time, through the efforts of Mr. Hildebrandt, many instruments have been replaced and once again the Homer Band is on the road to success. However the Aoril Concert has been abandoned. Several beginners have advanced and are now olaying in the band and are doing a Swell job too. The band hopes to be out marching soon, if the Aoril weather permits A system is being worked out, whereby the beginners will have a definite orogram by which they gain admittance into the Band. Formerly the Band practiced on Mondays and Tuesdays during the school hours. Now they find it necessary to praotice during the noon hours in order to have a band at all. However, group lessons are still given during the school hours. THE TROJAN 27 Bock Row: Mary Neitzka. Marjorie Seidler. Maxine Kins, Charlene Green, Dorotha Larder, Handle Culver, Mary Ellen Lawrence, Louiee M nefield, Glenna Folk. Pauline Miller, Mary Arderson, France• Ackley, Audrey Maurer, Joan Heath, Riyllie Grimes, Kathleen Estelle, Alberta Sharp. 3rd Row: Helen Enos, Eleanor Dibble, Priscilla Rossman, Mabel Tobey, Nonna Henderson, William Blodgett, Marian Estelle, Delores Nelson, Joyce Mickle, Bonnie Murphy, Virginia Clutter. Doris Koons, and Mrs. Bough ton—Advisor. 2nd Row: Harriet Howe, Bonnie Barr, Betty Larder, Ella Adams, Rolene and Arlene Blashfield, Helen Wildt, Arva flnley, Mary Jane Vandenburg, Dorothy Cain, Arlonne Eamnan, Bertha Munn. 1st Row: Charles floyd, Earl Ball, Russel Trader, Stanley Clutter, Dale Smith, Harold Elston William Janes, Darrel Koons. Robert Sharp, Carol Avery, and Rennie Swope. GLEE CLUB The Glee Club started the year with fifty members. Since most of the members were lnexoerlenced In Glee Club work, we felt It necessary to begin with the rudiments of music. So, at the beginning of each meeting, we had our vocal exercises and sang our la, la, le, lo, loo's. We then oroceeded to work on our music, which consisted of several two-part pieces and some rounds. We were olannlng to work on some three-part music to be presented to the public. Naturally, the fire cut short our the remainder of the year. olans and Glee Club was discontinued for 28 THE TROJAN Seated at typewriters: Jean Slout, and Jean Moor. Seated at table: Bonnie Murahy, Donna Vincent, Doris Pratt, and Leora Boyd. Standing at table: Miss Hazaaond—Advisor, Darrel Koons, and Mary Cabbage. Working at Mimeograph: Clarabell Mansfield, Elsie Hakes, and Enma Mae Wallace. JOURNALISM CLUB hen the Journalism Club was organized In Sentember, 1942, we found thAt most of the members hAd hAd some experience in Journalism before, but that we had verv few typists. After the first Headlight came out, we ohose a staff as follows: Editor---------------------------Jean Moor Assistant Editor---------------------Doris Pratt Corresoondence Editor-----------------Jean Slout Production Manager-----Clarabell Mansfield Reporters: Bonnie Murohy, Emma Business Manager--------Elsie Hakes Advertising Editor----Mary Cabbage Art Editor------------Darrel Koons Sport8 Editor---------Mildred Hyde Wallace, and Mary Vandenburg. Donna Vincent Joined the group at the end of the first semester and gave much valuable assistance. On January 20, our Trojan flies, dating back to 1937, and our one Argosy, which was published In 1925, were destroyed by fire. This file contained a comolete re-. ,„ grad'iate8 of Honer H1Kh School, as the Argosy listed the graduates from 1897 to 19 5, and the 1937 Trojan oicked up the record where the Argosy left off and brought it up to date. Since that time, the record has been built uo steo by sten with each succeeding Trojan. Soon after school was resumed, following the fire, the Journalism Club began to make plans for the 1943 Trojan. We also DUbllshed a Headlight on March 25. that thls h 8 been a successful year in solte of the disaster which has made it difficult to continue Journalism work at all. We hone that our 1943 Trojan will prove to be but a steeping stone to other and better annuals in the future. THE TROJAN 29 Back Row: Dorma Belle Brockway, Phyllis Grimes, Barbara Mills, El va Rising, Doris Pratt, Leora Boyd, and Katherine Foote. Middle Row: Ruth Stanham, Doris Linton, Gladys Mansfield Evelyn Walker, Glenna Folk and Miss Hammond—Advisor, Front Row: Bonnie Barr, Elaine Cort-rlght, Donna Vincent, Frances Bowereox, Jeanne Bowersox, and Jean Moor. Absent: Mildred Hyde. OFFICE PRACTICE Office Practice in Homer High School hAs been a customary thing for many years. However, it was not until 1941 that an Qfflce Practice Club was formed. In Office Practice, students work in the offices, or for teachers, for practical exoerlence. The Club met every Friday afternoon during Activity Period. We talked over methods, oooled experiences, discussed our difficulties, and in other ways tried to learn to be efficient office helt . Quite often we had outside sneakers, who gave us talks on office manners, ethics, appearance, and other things dealing with office work. In addition to this, we had two parties and enjoyed them very much. Miss Hammond hAs been our Advisor since the Club was formed, and hAs done much to make it a success. Since the school building burned, in January, we have not been able to have our weekly meetings, because of the lack of time, but even so, the work of Office Practice has continued, and, we think, has been beneficial to the students who oartlcloated, and to the High School as well. We of the Office Practice Club feel that this practical office experience will better equip us for the work we plan to do in the future. Quoting from Mr. Wade: The work plan, as it is carried out through the Office Practice schedule, is considered to be one of the best educational activities in the school program. Office Practice is 'real1 occupational Activity—not imaginary. ----------The student help has fully Justified losses in time, materials, and in Instruction, by their willingness to help out by doing the 'extra things. The plan is of distinct value to the school, as well as to the students. 30 THE TROJAN LIBRARY CLUB Back Row-Eelen Smith, Clarabell Mansfield Pres., Donna Brockway, Joan Heath, Bonnie Murphy. Middle ro -Bertha Munn, Elaine Cortright, Gladys Mansfield, Wllda Hutton, Teacher-Miss Strouhe. Bottom row-Betty Jones, Mary Vandenburg, Audrey Maurer, Barbara Mills, Prances Ackley. Absent-Doro- CHEER LEADING Back Row: Charles Floyd, Marian Estelle, Kathleen Estelle, Delores Nelson, Marjorie Seldler, Helen Enos, Mabel Tobey, Opal Smith. Front Row: Zell Rice, Donna Brockway-Presldent, Mary Cabbage. I • 3fe hiL’NiT r HOUSE Zell, Donna, and Mary. THE TROJAN 31 Bade Bow: Raymond Amsler, Vernon fast, Thomas Keifer, Robert Parker, Donald Weiss, Carlton Butters, Earl Haigfct, Stanley Cleland. Front Bow: Darrel Butters, Edward Kestdagh, Mr. Dray—Coach, Robert Wyant, Ralph Whetstone, Raymond Estelle. Absent: Donald Haight, Bruce Mickle, Robert Lynn, Harold Larder, Roy Maurer, Weston Weiss —Photographer. H-CLUB President—Fuzzy Amsler Secretary—Bruce Mickle Treasurer—Weston Weiss On the 14th anniversary of our H-Club, the membership was 21. The number of years each member has been In the H-Club Is Indicated by the number following his name. Seniors Fuzzy Amsler (4) Darrel Butters (2) Vernon Fast (3) Earl Haight (l) Juniors • Weston Weiss (3) Bruce Mickle (3) Abe Wyant (3) Don Haight (l) Bud Parker (2) Stanley Cleland(l) Roy Maurer (1) Bill Blodgett (2) Sophomores Freshmen Raymond Estelle (2) Ralph Whetstone (2) Ed. Meetdagh (l) Carlton Butters (1) Tom Keifer (1) Red Larder (1) Don Weiss (1) Bob Lynn (1) Melvin Hakes (3) a Junior, who was with us a oart of the year, an honorary member, Is now serving In the TJ. 3. Navy. Our Coaches for this period were Stanley F. Scott and Mr. Gray. Mr. Scott coached our teams until about the first of the year, at which time he was called upon to serve In the U. S. Army. Mr. Gray coached for the remaining part of the year. The Initiations of our new club members, for this year, took olace on March 24th and 25th. Meetings were held each Thursday night at the homes of different members and each member who was absent was fined 25 . A banquet and dance has been olanned by our H-Club to raise money for badly needed new athletic equipment and suits. 32 THE TROJAN Back Row: Arlene Blashfleld, Rolene Blashfield, Kathleen Estelle, Dorothy Cain, Phyllis Frederick, Marilyn Berklund, Virginia Fleniaing, Eleanor Dlhhle. Middle Row: Lloyd Kroul, Diane Shear, Marilyn Truax, Greta Gehrig, Ilfreda Gefkin, Evelyn Chapman, Elsie Mansfield, Mrs. Bougnton-advleor. Front Row: Junior Radee, Alvin Murphy, Carrol Avery, Robert Mickle, Delores Nelson, Moyne Cabbie, Shirley Avery. Absent: Marine Easton. HOBBY CLUB Our Hobby Club started out this year with twenty-five members taking Dart. The members had several different hobbles. Most of them were Interested In making model alrolanes for personal use and for the Army and the Navy air force. Others made scraD books of movie stars, horses, flowers, or other things. Some of the group wrrote letters to soldiers, some embroidered pillow slips, scarves, etc., and still others knitted, carved things out of soap, or did bead work. At Christmas time we had a Darty and used Hobby games such as Magic Squares. THE TROJAN 33 Back Row: Beverly Easton, Delore Helton. Pauline Miller. Mary Neittka, Robert Mansfield, Alrin Awery, Jame Heitzka. Middle Row: Elizabeth Porsythe, Maudle Culver, Do rot ha Larder, Helen fildt, Mabel Tobey, Horn Henderson, Mr . Bough ton—Advisor. Pront Row: Jerry Warner, Dorine Back, Patty Welts, Marilyn Helton, Shirley Avery, and Helen lno6. Absent: Greta Gehrig. DRAMATICS CLUB We, the members of the Dramatics Club, antlcloated a full Drogram for the year of 1942—1943. At the first few Club meetings we read clays, and gave readings and recitations. Then we gave, for a general High School assembly, a radio broadcast of Dickens' Christmas Carol, under the direction of Mary Neltzka, with Mrs. Boughton supervising. This being Judged a success, we were encouraged to go on with further clans. Those who had not participated in the Christmas presentation were working on another radio broadcasting program of a hum-erous nature, under the direction of Elizabeth Forsythe. -his program, however, was never presented. We had expected to close our activities, for the year, by producing a Minstrel Show, but this, too, failed to materallze. Perhaps another year, these clans can be completed. The members of our Club represented every grade in both Junior High and High School, thus making it a very interesting cross section of the entire High School group. 4-H CLUB £“5 Eowi Virginia riennilng, Marian lit ell a, Charlotte W.etbrook, Bertha Munn, Donna Brockwav Eeie“s‘;th- ww .., B.T.;ir£?ton!ir:r; Row. ’ Tr '«llaX7 erson are' aehrl« Raaa May Wallace, Mrs. Dye—Leader. front Row Ruth Stanham. Berneta Worden, Ilia Adams, Dorotha Larder, Gladys Mansfield, Edna Cain, Shirley Avery. Absent: Mildred Hyde, Lorraine Anderson, and Juanita Anderson. ART CLUB Baek Row: Bonnie Murphy, Mabel Tobey, Joan Heath, Robert Mansfield, Virginia Clutter, Doris loons “S DSr!thy D lore ™ —• Stanley Glutted Darrel Wooie, S„. I d isor. first Row: Roy Hakes, Leon Brodock, Betty Larder, Arva Plnley. and Priscilla RossmAn. THE TROJAN -25l RED CROSS FIRST AID Back Row: Mary Elian Lawranca, Arlane Blashfield, Maudie Culrer, Erelyn Chapman, Francos Bswer- soz, Donna Vincent, Joanns Bowersox, Chariona Qreen, Jean SIoatf 01enna Folk, Mary Cabbala, Mildred Hyde. Bottom Row: Dr. Fischer, Maxine ling, Rolene Blaehfiald, Bid Parker, Eralyn Walker, VIrian Bums. Doris Pratt, Helen Wlldt, Mary Heltika, Arva Finley, Elsie Hakee, Betty Larder, Jean Armstrong, Joan Moor, Phyllis Crimes, Bonnie Barr, Virginia Arery, Ella Adams, Dorotha Larder, Robert Wyant, Wilda Huston, Stanley Claland. Absent: Elisabeth Forsythe. ARTIFICIAL RESPIRA.TI0H COMPLIMENTS OF COURTS LADIES' MEN'S WEAR Wm. F. 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