Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

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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.

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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.

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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.