Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

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24 „ TRQJAH SOPHOMORES Back rowx rale Smith, Harold Cortright, Francis Akins, Albert Taylor. Ooorgs Clarks, Charles Lardsr, Donald Isles, Harold XIston, Lloyd Russell, Brace Hicks, Middle ror. Harry Catcher Jernes leitska, lari Ball, Hassell Trader, Alberta Sharp. Maxine laston, Jeanne Folk, Mary Read, Stanley Clatter, Raymond Lea the nsan, Bill Snyder, Miss Hairs. Front rovt Helen Smith, Harriet Hove, Betty Lynn, Helen Xnos, Arlonne Haianan, Pauline Chamberlain, Prlcllla Rossman, Moraa Henderson, fcm Wallace, Kathleen Istelle, Mabel Toby. Absen.. Alvin Avery, Xleanor Dibble, Harold Larder, Roger Poole, Sell Rice, Lavrence lade. Sophomore Class History In Seote-nber of 1942, forty throe green Freshmen entered Homer aigh 8chool. At our first class meeting the following officers were elected: President- Arlonne Hamman; Vice President- arold Elston; Secretary Jeanne Folk; Treasurer-Zell Rice; Advisor-Mr. Semran. The annual tug-of-war, won by the 8ophomore boys, was the first event of the year. Later the Sophomores gave a reception in our honor. In December with the aid of the Sophomores we sponsored a Sweater Dance which turned out successfully. The Albion College orchestra furnished the music. In the fall of 1943, forty two sober dignified Sophomores returned to continue their scholastic careers. After we had settled into routine the following officers were elected: President-Bill Snyder: Vice President- Maxine Easton Secretary-Kathleen Estelle; Treusurer-Harry Cutcher. Our class advisor, Mies Johnston left to resume duties at Ft. Custer and Mrs. Root substituted until Miss Haire assumed the resoonsibilities. We challenged the Freshmen to a tug-of-war and although we hate to admit it our boys were oulled through the brink in a hurry. Later we entertained the Freshmen at a reception where we initiated them. On February 26 our class soonsored an all school Leap Year Danoe

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 TROJAM 2£ JUNIOR CLASS PLAY 8tandlng: Bob Booth, Boh Vincent, Eayaond letella. Boh Ingraham, Ralph Whetstone, Carol Sheerer. Seated: Joan Heath, Donna Broctway, Betty Jones, Dorothy Richardson, fiancee Acicley. The Junior play Hlgh Pressure Homer’ by Bruoe Brandon was given In March with the following cast: Mrs. Cheater Woodruff, who loves to go to funerals, played by Betty Jonee. Cheater Woodruff, who loves to go to flree, played by Bob Ingraham. Junior Woodruff, who la forever noisy, played by Robert Vincent. Boots Woodruff, who lovea to act, played by Donna Brockway. Arlene Woodruff, the adopted daughter, who loves everyone, played by Carol Jean Sheerer. Zenith, the Woodruff maid, who dislikes all kinds of work, played by Joan Heath. Aunt Cora, who never stops complaining, played by Dorothy Richardson Mrs. Taylor, who loves to gossip, played by Frances Ackley. Bunny Taylor, her daughter, who Is thoroughly spoiled, playedly Virginia Clutter. Homer Hampton Haywood, super salesman, played by Ralph Whetstone. Wade Walnrlght, who loves Arlene, played by Robert Booth. Chetwynde Cluett, who loves making folks hapoy, played by Raymond Istelle.

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TROJAM 26 FRESHMEN Back row! Darroll Adam , Chatter Yo t, John Smith, Clarence 111 eon, Oale Hamilton, Lloyd Iroul, James Court, Richard Jones, Norman Maurer, Jerry Warner, Neal Daweon, Robert Mickle, Q org Moor, Middle row: Herbert Olney, Royce Adams, Dick Hakes, Dona Butler, Audrey Wonders, Marian Retell , Joan Smith, Beverly Saston, Madeline Holbrook, Margaret King, Leroy Carothers. Bill Akins, Lawrence Densmore, Ren Swope Front row: Miss Deltrlch, Dorlne Deck, Joanne Lee, Marie Clarke, Joyce Mickle, Diane Shear, Hasel Toby, Lois Oridley, Dorothy Chamberlain, Opal Smith, Miss Hosman. Absent! Mary Anderson, Caroll Avery, George Bradley, Alfreada Oefken, Phyllis Frederick, Clarence Walters, Pauline Miller. FftfiSHMAli CLASS HISTORY The Freshman Claes was one of the largest in the history of the school, since more than fifty were enrolled. At the first class meeting the following offioers were elected: President-----------—-----—----------James Court Vice-President-----------------------Carrol Avery Secretary--------------------Dorothy Chamberlain Treasurer----------------------------Joyce Miokle At the annual Tug-of-War between the Freshman and 8ophomore Classes the Freshman proved their superior strength by dragging, their opponents into the water two times out of three. In January the class had a skating party which resulted in a major amount of fun plus a few minor casualties. The class is proud of its record in the stamp and bond sales and of the fact that it led in the amount donated to the March of Dimes Fund. Misses Becker and Hosman were sponsors of the class until Miss Becker's resignation when Miss Dietrioh took her place.