Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1945 volume:

miiMi•� !• • ! mimiiimiiIMIK lining jhimi Z mmlik. r | jHHM'IHJ ; s £ ; Milium' zzz £ : f v k- r - E £ - � . T % r r ;; - n«t - - | VmiMif - : h ; r • £ •w inimiliiittoi •oiiiiinutiir 5i� � i5 |iuii� uiii iimiy � «■«. I v|| •« w • i 1 £ ! | I x_ Z r «Mi� n; ; - s ; r : i z iihhuhw : ; : ••« iwt? PUBLISHED BY THE JOURNALISM CLUB OF HOMER HIGH SCHOOL HOMER, MICHIGAN 1 c...uV ■ n i uv V V� VK DEDICATION IT 13 ONLY PITTING AND PROPER THAT WE,THE JOURNALISM CLUB OF 1945, JOINTLY WITH THE REST OF THE STUDENT BODY DEDICATE THIS YEARBOOK TO YOU, OUR BOYS IN SERVICE, IN MEMORY OF YOUR MANY ENJOYABLE DAYS IN THIS SCHOOL AND IN APPRECIATION OF THE WONDERFUL WORK YOU ARE DOING IN HELPING TO SAVE THIS DEMOCRACY FOR WHICH WE ARE NOW TRAINING OURSELVES TO PARTICIPATE IN. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS WE SINCERELY THANK YOU AND GIVE YOU OUR BLESSINGS THAT GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU, WHEREVER YOU ARE. 4 Our purpose has been to present to you a view of High School life in’ a well-organized manner. Our selection of theme for this year is our feature pages, which are something different from previous years, and our cartoons of various kinds to illustrate our different olasses, clubs, and activities. Our gratitude goes to Mr. Carr for his excellent patienoe in taking snapshots; to Miss Goodell for her assistance in helping to make up the dummy; and to our advisor, Miss Brown, for her never-falling helpfulness. Our hope is that you will like the 1945 Trojan as muoh as we have enjoyed preparing it and that, through it, many pleasant memories will be reoalled to you in the future. Xdi ter-in-Chief.. .Trance Icicle Teature Xditer .....Zell Rice Advertising Xditer....Mary Jane Read Art Xdltort Lawrence Wade Bett Jones Printing and Binding Xdward Brea Photograph .Powell Studio jf § K 1 1 H • P CO P pb S'® p c I 114 lK«i •mmhuimiiii imm 9i� iiiii(u ttufc 5 ! : :l ; i • llllllltt •!!!� ? r • : miOllMUinmii ll JllIHltllUM HMIIIIIIIK. • • £ yHINIMlIIII I f«llK jMtIMillIlM irtlHIIli Z •• ! � i i� : i r ; r ith£ oi id Mf imn� i( : u ...- I r i'1' SUPERINTENDENT L U Wade OFFICE STAFF Mrs. Mapes Jean Moor PRINCIPAL OFFICE PRACTICE Mr. Dotting, Aaviaor; Frances Acklej; Katnleen Sstelle; Eleanor Dibble; Alice Carothers; Opal imlth; Dorothy Richardson; Donna Belle Brockway; Betty Jones; Miss Brown, Advisor. 8 Charlotte Harrison Science and Math Adrian Collogs Bachelor of Arts Sec. Prov. Cert. Blsanor C. Brown Coaasrcial University of Toledo Bachslor of Bdncation Ssc. Prov. Cert. B. I. Hildabrant Mus io Olivet College Bachelor of Arts Life Cert. Vernon J. Carr Math and Science H. Mich. College University of Michigan Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts Life Cert. Julia B. Dietrich Bngllsh Indiana University Bachelor of Arts Sec. Prov . Cert. Kathleen Bewton Junior High f. Mich. College Halted Cert. Karl R. Cates Shop and Agriculture Mt. Pleasant University of Michigan Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts Life Cert. Helen I. Whitney Junior High V. Mich. College Life Cert. Louise Ooodell History and Bngllsh Michigan State College Bachelor of Arts Sec. Prov. Cert. Harriette Knapp High School Librarian Zlementary Suoervisor Wayne University Bachelor of Science Life Cert. RURAL TEACHERS GRADE TEACHERS 9 kra.Van Nu a.kra.Campbell,kiss icothorne, kra.Spooner, kra.Burk, kra.Carr. Absent: kra.iweet, kra. Hewitt, kra. Dibble, kra. Hoffman. kids ochuater, Ulsa Fletcher, kra. imith. kra. Balcom. BUS DRIVERS kr. Bellows.Roland Wilson,kr.Gate ,Henr Reicnow, Jv Van den berg, Karl Foss . baent: Clarence Forman, George Deigcrt. CUSTODIAN Ur. Wyant OFFICERS Bill Janes, 3tu. Council Rep.; Doris Koons, Treas.; Dorothy Richardson,Pres.; Frances Ackley, Seer.; Bob Booth,Vice Pres, and Stu. Council ReD. UR. VERNON J. CARH Advisor PRANCES ACKLEY Decl. Club 1; Glee Club 2, Library Club 1,2;4-H Cluo 1; Journalism 3,4; Off. Pract. 2,4;Band 1, 2;Student Council l;Jr. Plaj 3; Operetta 1; Treas. 3;Seer. 4;Editor of Trojan 4;D.A.B. 4. ROBERT BOOTH Operetta l;Debate l;Jr. Plaj 3; Basketball 2; ▼Ice-pres. 4; Student Council 4. DONNA BELLE BROCK A1 Decl. Club 1;Journal Iso Club 1,2.3.4;A .Club 4; Librar Club 2; Band 1; Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Operetta 1; 4-H Club 1; Jr. Plaj 3; Sr. Plaj 4; Off. Pract. 3,4;Student Council 1;Secr.3;Aes't. Editor of Headlight 4. CARLTON BUTTERS H-Club 2,3,4; Traveling Club 1; Ag.Club 4;Baae-ball 2,3,4; Footoall 1, 2,3,4;Basketball 1,2,3, 4;Track 3,4. ALICE CABOTHJRS 13 Jonesvilla 1,2;Glee Club 3; Knitting 3; Dramatics Club 3; Journal las Club 4; Off. Pract. 4. CHARLES W. FLOYD 4-H Club 1.2; Glee Club 2; Journalism 4; Ag. 4; Cheerleader 2,3. JOAN HEATH Adventure Club 1; Art Club 2; Glee Club 2;Llb-rarj Club 2; Operetta 1; Jr. Plaj 3. WILLIAM JANES Adventure Club 1; Band 3.4; Student Council 3, 4; Track 3; BETTY JONES Journalism Club 4; Sr. PIv 4;Jr. Plaj 3; Seer. 1; Operetta 1; Llbrar 1, 2;0ff. Pract. 4;Bua.Man£. of Trojan 4. 14 THOMAS 0. EI2FER H-Club 2,3,4;Band 2,3,4; Ag. Club 4; Tootball 2, 3,4. DORIS K00N3 4-H Club 1; Glee Club 2; Art Club 2; Journalism Club 3,4;Llbrar Club 2; Dacl. Club l;Off. Pract. 3;Adventure Club l;Trea 4;Bus.Man . of Headlight 4, RICHARD LANPHAR Ag. Club 4;Track 4;Baseball 2,3. ROBERT J. MANSFIELD Glee Club 1; Art Club 2; Dramatics Club 2. EDWARD MESTDAGH H-Club 2,3.4;Ag. Club 4; Football 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3.4; Basketball 2,3, 4;Track 3,4;Vice Pres. 2 15 CHARLES REDIGER Wauaaukee.Wlaconaln 1,2, 3; Sr. Play 4. DOROTHY RICHARDSON Journal lam Club 1,4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play 3; 3r. Play 4; Studant Council 3, 4; Treaa. 2; Prea. 4; Seer, of Student Council 4. ROBERT SHARP Glee Club 2; H-Club 1 4-H Club 1; Sr. Play 4 Studant Council 2( 3 Student Council Pres. 4 Baseball 1,2,3,4. ROBERT D. VINCENT H-Club 3,4;JournalIan 4; A . Club 4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4;Football 3,4; Baseball 2;Basketball 2; Track 4; Student Council 1,2,3; Band 1; Orchestra 1; Glee Club 1. RALPH B. WHETSTONE Decl. Club 1;H-Club 1,2, 3,4; Debate 1; Student Council 2,3; Seer. Student Council 3; Track 3; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Pres. 2; Vice Prea. l;Band l;Orchestra 1. SENIOR CLASS WILL 16 We, the Senior Class of 1946, being assumed sound body and mind, make this last will and testament on the 15th day of May. I, Ttf � will my ability to be faithful to Joyce i,£j Mickle will some of my tallness to Orville Hamman, will my ability to be a soda Jerk to Miss Deltrlch. will my shyness to Pat Weiss. I, will my dancing ability to my f brother, Ralph. If f will my plg-talls to all the boys ■ 4 tVi Vio4 r � nto with butch haircuts. I, will ray cheer-leading ability to Nancy Finley � If v win my ability to ride horses to Ueal Patrick. It , will my plumpness to Jim Court. , will my brains to Gerald Rowley. x. {ZJ eo , i, a iXjcuu , will my old car to Raymond Leatherman. will ray good report cards to Charles Larder. will my “wolfing ability to Francis Akins. , (2rlf will my ability to do farming to ■Whltey Cortrlght. 1? i, (ffidy. $ will my glft-of-gab to Betty Lynn. will ray glrl-frlendB to Lawrence Wade. i.a . will myself to the “Infantry . I, ill my curly hair to Roger Poole. Back Row: Donna Belle Brockway, Ralph TThetetone. Front Row:Bill Janee,Dorothy Richardson,Betty Jones. : r v lim' V- SENIOR CLASS HISTORY 18 On September 6, 1941, 33 confused but proud students enrolled In the Freshmen cl i8s of Homer High School. The following officers were elected:Pres, Raymond Estelle;Vlce-Pres,Raloh Whetstone;Seer,Juanita AndersonjTreas,Bonnie Murphy; Student Council Rep, Frances Ackley and Robert Vincent. Hiss Davis and Mr. Semran were our class advisors. We received a ducking in the annual Tug-of-War but hard feelings were forgotten at the recentlon which the Sophomores gave for us on October 3rd. On April 17, we sponsored our first dance. A Spanish motif was carried out in the decorations. On September 8, 1942, 29 Sophomores were enrolled and officers were elected as follows:Pres-Raloh Whetstone;Vlce-Pres,Ed Mestdagh;Seer,Betty JonesjTreas, Dorothy Richardson;Student Council Rep, Mary Larder and Bob Sharp. Mrs. Dye was our class advisor. The annual Tug-of-War between the Sophomores and Freshmen was a tie but the Sophomore girls won the softball game with the Freshmen girls. LAter we Initiated the Freshmen at the Sophomore and Freshmen reception. During the year, with the Freshmen's help, we sponsored a Sweater Dance. On September 13, 1942, 23 students enrolled as Juniors. Officers were chosen as follows; Pres,Fob Vincent;Vlce-Pres,Bill Janes;Seer.Donna Brockway;Treas, Frances Ackley;Student Council Rep,Fob Vincent and Dorothy Richardson. Miss Goodell was our class advisor. On December 17, we sponsored a very successful Christmas Dance with an orchestra from Hillsdale. The Junior Play was presented on March 17 with the following castjEetty Jones,Fob Ingraham,Pob Vincent,Donna Brockway,Carol J«n Sheerer,Joan Heath, Dorothy Richardson,Frances Ackley,Virginia Clutter,Ralph Whet8tone,Pob Booth And Raymond Estelle.On May 5,we entertained the Seniors at the J-Hop. We took an active part in the Baccalaureate and Graduation Services. On September 8, 1944, we enrolled as Seniors and began our last lap with 19 strong. At our first cIass meeting officers were elected. We sponsored an all school party on October 13. The Senior play Auntie's Money was given on December 1 with the following castjDorothy Richardson,Eetty Jones,Ralph Whetstone,Fob Vincent,Donna Brockway, Bob Sharp, and Charles Rediger. On December 22 we had a sleigh ride and Christmas party at the home of Dorothy Richardson. Frances Ackley was chosen by the class and faculty to receive the D. A. R. award. On March 9 we had a surprise farewell party at the home of Mr. Carr for Tom Kelfer, who left for the Army March 12. We played games and had a light buffet luncheon. Those who have attended high school with us but are not graduating are;Corl Elston,Audrey Maurer, Eileen Thomas,Juanita Anderson,Charlotte CrammorejMary Larder, Mary Bronson,Marjorie Bronson,Virginia Clutter, George Houghton,Barbara Ballentlne, and Bonnie Murphy. Bob Ingraham and Raymond Estelle are now serving in the Navy. On May 13, our Baccalaureate service was held, on May 15, class night, and May 17, Commencement Exercises. SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY 19 This le a brief review of the occupations of the Graduates of the class of 1945 of Homer. It Is taken 15 years hence. Our first is Carlton Butters, famous concert violinist,now aopearlng at Carnege Hall. Carlton first gained universal recognition when he appeared on Major Bowes program back in 1949. He is only one of the 1945 graduates of Homer High to achieve recognition, another is Miss Doris Koons, professional golfer, who has won the National Women's Open Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. Professor Donna Belle Brockway Is now the head of the department of Human Anatomy at the University of Michigan. Professor Brockway has spent many years In the study of Human Anatomy and Is now considered tops in her field. Alice Carothers has Just divorced her third husband,multi-millionaire Robert Alonzo Booth III. She charged extreme cruelty and non-support.Charles Floyd has Just been unanimously elected president of the National Bartenders Union. It is evident he Is well qualified to fill this position. Dorothy Richardson is now a chorus girl In the Zlegfleld Follies. Miss Richardson, a former “A student, has proved that she has beauty as well as brains. Joan Heath occupies a very prominent niche In our cabinet circles. She is now properly addressed as Madame Secretary of Labor. Frances Ackley, successful theatre actress, has Just returned from Europe where she coooleted her sixth year of that sensational play Cloudbursts in the Sahara . Bill Janes, famous big game hunter, has Just returned from Africa where he caotured the last remaining specimen of the famous shoo fly. Chuck Redlger, Justice of the Peace of Homer Township, has apprehended many master criminals,including the man who killed Hoooer, way back in 1945. This assasln he turned over to Ralph Whetstone, who has been Warden of Alcatraz, a federal prison, for many years. We are proud of Lieutenant General Thomas 0. Kelfer, who proved to be such a great military strategist. He was promoted from the rank of private to Captain after saving the life of his commanding officer's daughter, who, lncldently. Is very good-looking. Dick Lanphar is the only one to represent the class of 45 in Hollywood. He Is currently starred as the greatest lover the world has known since Charles Boyer. Betty Jones, another graduate of the class of 1946, has taken a very distinguished position in the community. She has taken the Job of nlerht watchman, formerly occupied by Myron Rosster. Word has Just been received that Notre Dame has again taken Big Ten Conference honors. Most of this team's credit goes to its great coach, Bob Mansfield, a former graduate of Homer High. Ed Mestdagh has finally settled down and taken a permanent Job. Two weeks out of every year he Is Santa Claus In a large department store. Bob Sharp 18 the owner of Sharp Lovelies model agency. Bob, a former resident of Homer, is well known in the advertising world as an authority on women. Bob Vincent is manager of the We Render Anything Renderable rendering works. Bob has proved very successful after serving a short term in prison for SENIOR CLASS POEM 20 When we started to school twelve years Ago, We were only five or so. We had to learn to write and read, Both with care and utmost speed. We learned to conquer long division, In spite of older folk's derision. We learned to spell and multloly, And during recess we clayed Spy . We battled decimals and fought with fractions, The teacher scolded us for our actions. Our reading books produced less friction, We read adventure, poems, and fiction. In the ninth grade the country kids came In, We had a Tug-of-War and didn't win. Eut our girls won the softball game, And In All-School Parties we won great fame. December 7th of '41 we came out of a sleep—war had begun, We bought war bonds, there was a Job to be done. In '42 we won the Tug-of-War, hale and hearty, We again won aclaim for our All-School Party . v V In suite of the school hbuse burning, We continued our diligent learning. Nothing much haooened In 4?, except the party, play and crom, And we each had to take our report cards home to Mom. In 44 we lo6t Bob Ingraham and Ray Estelle to the Navy, With them In there pitching, we'll win, by gravy. Ir. 45 we lost Tom Kelfer to the Array, We hooe It's over before he gets much army pay. We started out with 33 In '41, We worked fairly hard and had a lot of fun. We've finished with 18 In '45, We've lost a lot but we're still willing to strive. Our work Is done, we've passed our tests, We're glad tonight to be your guests. There isn't much more to relate, The time has come to graduate. r Charles W. Floyd 21 SENIOR PLAY The Senior Play, Auntie s Money was presented on December 1 with the following cast; Mrs. Case, about to bestow the llon s share of her fortune to her nephew, Is an old lady who Is deaf, tempermental, and very rich, played by Dorothy Richardson. Veleta, Mrs. Case’s attractive niece who gets the bunt of Mrs. frame's temper, played by Betty Jones. Ruddy Boles, Veleta s lawyer fiance, who does much to clear up the Tamlly feud, played by Ralph Whetstone. Berthanna, Mrs. Case’s simple-minded house maid who Is very super-stltous, played by Donna Brockway. Lance, Mrs. Case's favorite nephew, who Is a worthless scoundrel , —forever planning what he is going to do with the money he will receive upon his Auntie's death, olayed by Robert Vincent. Dr. Bert Stockton.played by Robert Sharp; and Dr. Max uones,played —byTKarles HeUger,a couple of quack doctors who try to cure Mrs. Case and separate her from some of her money. Much to their surprise, she is healed. Director: Mr. Carr Ass't Directors: Miss Goodell and Miss Deltrlch Mrs. Case, is about to give her money to Lance, her worthless nephew, when two quack doctors, who also want some of her money, heal her ears. Then she finds out what Lance really is and leaves her money to a worthy cause. nrs case )J«'W 2 cuts i 5 “ •� X r r 5 ° = 1 T - - % s z = i : I : 5 - £ I h ■ ’K z S s r 1 •« I 1 5 1 1 § = 5 5 z n� mn m Z Alii n Util 1 (111 III,. i £ ; : r - ’'humvii' : iiiiuiii'iWiiir � '(WII| l l'IHI|lllM«. z m r NMIMWa 2 s t mimi' | • 2 V - c fiiniMixHMiiiitf | hiiiimiiir OFFICERS Bill Snider, Vice Pres.; Hariy Cutcher, Preo.; Lawrence Wade, Seer.; Betty Jean Iynn, Stu, Council Rep.; Zell Rice, Stu. Council Rep.; Eleanor Dibble, Treaa. 24 Back Ron .-Bill Snyder; Earl Ball; Russell Trader; Harold Ilston;Lawrence fade; Charles Larder;Don Weiss;Raymond Leatheraan; Francis Akins; Albert Taylor;Jin. Seittka.Middle Row:Mr. Oates.Advisor;Harry Cutcher; Harriet Howe; Betty Hickerson;Iathleen Estelle; Priscilla RossmanjZell Rice;Jeanne Folk;Mary Jane Read;Bmce Hicks;Jront JftowiEleanor Dibble;Haxine Kaston;Horma Henderson;Alberta Sharp;Botty Jean Lynn;Mabel Tobey;Helen Smith;Helen Enos. Absent—Alvin Avery;George Clark;Roger Poole. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In September, 1942,when the school bell called us back from our carefiee summer recreations, 43 little boys and girls entered their first year of high school.Our class officers wereiArlonne Hamman,pres;Harold Elston, vice-ores; Jeanne Folk,sec;and Zell Rice,treas.The old veterans,the Soohomore8,dragged us through the river In the Tug-of-War,then treated us to a receotlon-lnltlatlon. In December, with the help of the sophomores, we sponsored a successful Sweater Dance.By the time summer vacation rolled around we were getting over being green . In the fall of 1943 we had to drag ourselves back to our desks. Our officers were: Bill Snyder,pres; Maxine Easton,vlce-pres; Kathleen Estelle, sec; and Harry Cutcher,treas. Little as we like to talk about It, we must mention the fact that the Freshmen gave us a soaking at the Tug-of-War. At the reception we Initiated the Freshmen. On February 26 the class out on a leap year dance which was well attended. A more sophisticated set,35 strong,swaggered Into the Junior home-room In September,1944.We elected officers at our first meeting.The Christmas dance we sponsored was a social and financial success. Our play, Twlxteen , was one of the high spots of the year's school program. In May we took an active part In the graduating exercises. 25 The Junior Play, Twlxteen was presented on March 22 and 23 with the following cast; Rodney Wells,Jr., a very serious and confused boy and his dead earnestness gets him InTo many scrapes, olayed by Harry Cutcher. Pete Thompson, hls ambitiousness Interspersed with a sense of humor makes Tim a congenial personality, olayed by Bruce Hicks. Francle Wells,her ambition Is to be an author,played by Mary Jane Read and iell Rice. Elizabeth Wells, glamour girl, olayed by Bette Hlckerson and Jeanne Folk. Specks Howard, very formal, played by Lawrence Wade and Raymond Leatherman. Mrs. Wells, a tolerant and attractive mother, played by Harriet Howe. Mr. Wells, takes himself very seriously and Is unintentionally humorous, played by Rog er Poole and Lav.rence Wade. Doris Mansfield, blonde and a very oretty girl who Is very consctous of her feminine charm, played by Kathleen Estelle and Helen Smith. Gwendolyn Todd, dark and cute with a disarming frankness and oubbling energy, played by Betty Lynn and Alberta Sharp. Director: Earl Gates Rodney Wells, Jr. has suddenly discovered muscles,girls and prestige and the combination has him very confused. He trys to win Doris's heart by delivering notes the hard way and Impressing her by building up hls biceps. After many attempts to do so he finally gives up to Gwendolyn. 6rllk StJtX' J««iC 7 11111% Hit I i £ £ jmiiuiit S 5 s “ 'Vi� ivi� � r ” J • ; — OFFICERS Ly le Tack, Stu. Council Bap.; George Bradley, Pres.; Beverly Easton, Treas.;Marian Estelle, Vice Pres.; Dick Jones, Seer.; Lloyd Kroul, Stu. Council Hep. 28 l ck l wiBaymond Wheeler;Lawrence Denemore;Clarence Wilson;Darrell Ad«o� ; Billy Akin Boyc« Adams;Dick Jones;Jim Court; John amith;Dick Hakes; Lloyd Kroul; George Bradley; Lyle Tuck;Rennie Swope.klddlg How;Miss Goodell,Advi� or;Beverly Easton;Margaret King; Dona Butler;Opal Smith; Gale Hamilton;Harold Cortright;Bud Tost; Norman Maurer;Jerry Warner;Bobert Mickle;Lois Gridley;Joyce Mickle;Dorine Dack;Mie Brown,Advisor, front RowiMarlan fa telle;?lorence Burrows;Marye Anderson;Audrey Wonders; Pauline Miller; Diane Shear; Joanne Lee;Joan Smith;Dorothy Chamberlain;Charlotte Westbrook; Madeltoe Hoibrook;Easel To bey.Absent—Marie Clark;Neal Dawson;Phy Ills Frederick;Herbert Olcay. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY In September 1943, more than fifty Freshmen enrolled In the Homer High School. At the first class meeting the following class officers were elected.Pres,Jim Court;Vlce-Pres,Carroll Avery; Seer,Dorothy Chamberlain; Trees, Joyce Mickle. Class sponsors were Miss Becker and Miss Hosman until Miss Beckers resignation when Miss Dietrich took her place. The annual Tug-of-War, which was won by the Freshmen, was the first event of the year. The Sophomores gave a reception In our honor. In January the class had a skating party at Albion. In September, 1944, 45 students returned as Sophomores to Homer High. We elected our class officers. The first important event of the year was the Sophomore and Freshmen softball game, which wc-b won by the Freshmen. At the annual Tug-of-War between the Sophomores and Freshmen, the Sophomores proved their superior strength by dragging the Freshmen through the water two times out of three. We hAve to admit that the Freshmen put up quite a battle. Later we gave a reception for the Freshmen. Cider and fougy nuts were served as refreshments. ...'i : i iimu r ifitllff OFFICERS Marilyn Truax, Stu. Council Rep.; Pat Weiss,Stu. Council Rep.; Pat Delgert,Pres.; Bob Smith, Vice Pres.; Douglas Buskirk, Seer. and. Treat. 30 Back Row:Robert Pinney;Herbert Signor; Ueal Patrick; Jim Robinson; Lloyd fil«on;Leon Brodock;Kenneth Mestdagh; Clair Chamberlain; James flaming; Kenneth Dibble;John Bal-lentine; Orville Hamman;Herbert Lindsey. Middle Row: Mrs. Whitney,Idrisor;Pat Weiss; Florence Signor;Viola Patrick:Roland Richardson;Sam Mather; George Brown; Lloyd Hew-house;Bob Smith; Donnie Moor;Maurlce McCullough; Douglas Busklrk;Harold fondersjfred Cewela;Virginia flaming;Katherine Schau;Miss Dietrich.Advisor.front Row;Pat Delgert; Greta Gehrig; Marilyn Truax; Uva Heminger; Joyce Hoffman; Marilyn Berklund; Virginia Chamberlain;Doris Heath;Pearl Wildt;Ithelyn Wonders;Irma fisher;Shirley Avery.Absent Horma lari;Don Larder;florence Sheerer;fill is Signor;Sylvia Wagler;fill lam Yoder. FRESHMEN CLAS8 HISTORY In September, 1944, we enrolled with 47 students for our first year of high school. We organized by electing our class officers at the first meeting. At the Tug-of-War we found we had more strength than we thought. After breaking the rope three times we postponed the Tug-of-War until a later date. The second time we pulled the Sophies-through once and they pulled us through twice. Later the Sophomores gave a reception In our honor and we all had a fine time. We lo81 one member of our class, when she moved to Litchfield. Dorothy Hess, £ ain«� � i,fc : « ; '•in . jnink : : � t : | 2 | - ! � m iif ; 4 III) MM III lllll'A .Mllllitt MMU|£ llllUlmttMMI y. 2 ? z Z ijKlUHl r m m J S'HIMI m m + «� •I H ; ■ 2 z r J Jlll mil I § • m umiw -- 5 r ; i � ii - -3 tin? i : rm? |tni«� iiinn« . : v - iu i� Um£ | � «• iiniinp r - - 5 I •• lu� 3 f I c -ftlK 2 ? 1 3 I llll'WV jf 'mu muz MI«IIIIIIIM yilMtIHItllUW iM - imiiiii 2 i 2 j 1 f 'SmiUMII'' ji'iiM'i ii 'i - I £ iHinlllllf | Aiininiiiiiimii OFFICERS Mary Avery, Vice Pres.; Joan Butters,Sec. and Treas.; Bob Armstrong.Stu. Council Rep.; Kenneth Lindsey,Pres.; Patty Patton,Stu. Council Rep. 32 Back RowrOeorge Benham;Kenneth Lindse ;Junior Hickerson; Cecil Fowler;Raloh Richard-son;Robert Armstrong; Ronald Lawrence; Marion Fast; Dickie Butler; Kenneth Puckett; Michael Leach;Thomas Wallace;Junior Butler.Middle Row:Mr . Newton,Advisor; ?ada Jink-eraon;Bet ty Wilson; Dorothy Truax; Geraldine Collmenter;Joan Butters; Richard Murphy; Paul Cleland;Arthur O'dell; Earl Lawrence; Inella Ladd;Jo Ann Whets tone;Helen Sharp; Mai Pi bole.Front Row;Mar Avery; Lois Bradley;Arlene Denamore;Anna Nichols;Marjorie Chamberlain; Be tty Lemke; Frieda Blair;Betty Lou l nn; Carol Warner; Louise Williams; Donna Nowlin;Patty Patton.Aosent—Stuart Avery;Dick Hickereon;John Stoll;Leona Rockwell; Imogens Truax;Mildred Ryan. EIGHTH GRADE aASS HISTORY In September, 1944, the eighth gro.de started out with 45 pupils. At the first class meeting officers were elected. During the first week of September the class was called together to attend the funeral of Arnold Tienert. The class had a party at the Community House on December 22. We also had a class sliding party at Brown'8 hill in December. During the year we lost two students when Betty Hess moved to Litchfield and Teddy Fleming left school. Donna Nowlin enrolled November 15th. JMIUMM •••lining 4IIU UtlimUIWI� ll«V J IIIIK ' llll%nlll| - yifl llf'IHMI-I , I i'.......... I I •..........$ I ? - fe 4 ; : i I I | liiiimniiuiiiitHf I'llMIH t I I jlllltfunKfc { 5 | | y I | s I 5 : : : � = t i 5 : i HiNn«Kf s : '■■itnMmf I J H : ( 9,til t ; £ : ; 5 r 5|1 - Ji.l.t ? I yl � WU||lM fc ill ill H, M : - - fiat N - ; t • i : : : ; | iii it'' i dii ii0iiit 5 Vi fc =tmtf timC JutMUHIinnf' ii itiiiiiiuiiiC j liimiliimii ift £ -x' ' if t ; ! I Mill OFFICERS Virginia Hartman,Vice Pres.; Leona Hewhouse, Stu. Council Rep.;Dorothy Vincent, Seer.; Patty Mickle, Pres.; Pauline Howe Treas.; Earline Miller Stu. Council Rep. 34 Back Row:Mlss Harrison.Advisor; Russell Williams; Wllford Lawrence; Donald Henderson; Everett Swaford;Cljde Wonders;Dale Pratt;Marvin Klefer;Herbert Haight;Hobert Thomas; Duane Macomber;B111 Hickerson;John Carothere;Homan fllson;Jack Swope;Lawrence Wlre-baxigh;Elden Wlnchell; Mr. Hilda brant,Advisor. Middle Row; Robert aemon;David Butler; Denzil Easton; herald Rowle ;Ilnora King;Evel n Eagen; Donna Arnold;Mar Lou Culbert-son;Mar Ann Thomas;Katherine Zuck;Joanne Truax;Donna food;Jo ce Wilson;Theresa Collins ;Frances Hoi brook;Cecilia 01ne ;Virginia Hartman;Terr Anderson;Dick McCullough; Front Row: Gertrude Chris tner;Ilaanor King;Mariljn Benders on; Paxil ine Howe;Patt Mickle; Earline Miller;Ruth Schwartz; Nanc Finlej;Georgia Macomber; Laura Chamberlain; Leona Newhoxise;Dorothy Vincent;Maoelle W ant;Delores Fowler;Arlene Radee.Absent—Alvin and Jesse Toder;Sharon Booth;Roxanna Oxenrlder. SEVENTH GRADE CLASS HISTORY In September, 1944, 54 students enrolled In the seventh Grade. At our first class meeting we elected our officers. On December 15th our class had a Christmas party at the Community House. We exchanged gifts and had refreshments. During the year we had two new students, Georgia and Duane Macomber. • ji Mimnrr 3 ! 2 t iHMHliCz, Z i V£ s ? 5 | ; ! -� � •� nr 2 JT VSU� U(( VtilniMMiiiHiu |unmiiinh - lllniiiu J J 11 u � � � 11 «£ | • T i. 2 2 5 : 5 : ! 2 2 £ 2 - � 2 : ■ : 5 $!• •• iiiir z wmwT r MNMKKIMl fUHiC - uis j� l tilMlIf itlllJfjL 9 Z llUUlltUll Z C«||MIM% Ml ||� 36 Standing: Jojca Mickle; Jeanne folk; Mar Jane Head; Harriet Howe; Bett Hickerson; Derotfc HIchardaon;Bob Vincent;Marian la telle; Rennie Swope;Norma Henderaon;Lawrence Wade;Ulce Carothera. SeatedrMlaa Brown.Adriaor;Donna Belle Brockwaj,Aaa't editor of paper;Betty Jonea, Business Manager of annual;Frances Ackley,Idltor of annual, lath leen la telle,Bditor of paper; Doris Koona.Business Manager of paper; Zell Rice,Ass't Iditor of annual. Absent: Pat Deigert;Greta Gehrig;PhjIlia Frederick;Charles Fleyd. JOURNALISM CLUB Under the direction of Miss Brown, the Journalism Club got under ay early in September by putting out the first Headlight of the year. The purpose of the club was to put out a paper each month and the yearbook at the end of the year. Our goals were achieved magnificently. A new plan for selling advertising and yearbooks was Instituted this year. The result of It was a financial success for the club, a free Trojan for Kathleen Estelle, Marian Estelle, Lois Bradley,Rennie Swooe, and Zell Rice, and two free pages In the annual for the Junior Class. At the close of the school year the club left to the next year's organization a contribution, out on a party,and donated a memorial to the school library. 37 £aclc Eow:!7on AD Maurer; Ro ce Adams; Dick Hakes;John dmith.td Mestdagh; Charles Larder; TomKeifer; Llojd Kroul; Bob imith;Clarence Wilson. front Row: Don Weiss; Ralph Wiet-stone; Bob Sharp; Mr. Carr, Advisor; Carlton ButtersjEob Vincent; Harr., Cutcher;Oale Hamilton. Absent; Bob Micicle. H-CLUB The H-Club was formed In 1930 by Mr. Davis. It was formed for the boys who have earned their letters In sports, and was led by the coaches of Homer High. In order for the boys to earn their letters they must have participated in one of the following: Eight quarters of football, twelve of basketball and place In track. These boys have earned letters and spring: Lloyd Kroul, John Dick Hakes, Bob Bmith, Clarence Wilson,Bob Shaip, letters were earned in of Bob Sharp who got his for manager and Dick Hakes basketball. The officers are as fol-Whetetone;Vice Presldent-Harry Cutcher, and Trea- will be inducted Smith, Into H-Club this Charles Larder, Norman Maurer,Royce Adana, and Bob Mickle. All their football with exceptions for baseball, Bob Mickle who also got his for lows: President---Ralph Carlton Butters; Secretary -surer—Ed Mestdagh. 38 Back Row: Iyle Tack;Bob Vincent;Lloyd Kroul;John dmith;Dick Lanphar;Clarence Wilson; Francis Akins; Karl Ball; Middle Row: Mr. Gates, Advisor: Royce Adaus; Diok Hakes;Bd Mestdagh;Don Weiss;Carlton Butters;Dick Jones;Billy Akins;Tom Keifer; Front Row: Bud Tost;Ray Wheeler;Bob Mansfield;Donna Brockway;Betty Jones;Joyce Mickle;Homian Maurer, Bob Booth;Jiu Neitzka.Ab.sent.'Lawrence Densmore;Darell Adams;Bill Janes;George Clark; Roger Poole;Alvin Avery;Charles Floyd;Herbert Olney. AGRICULTURE CLUB The Agriculture Club of the Homer High School was organized In Sept., 1944. During the weeks following, the grouo was divided Into committees of Conservation, Community Life, Grain and Forage Crops, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Horses, Poultry, Sheep, Swine, Farm Machinery,and Horticulture. As a means of community service In helping to encourage better methods In local agriculture and rural life, the first annual Community Fair was sponsored by the Ag Club on October 25, 1944. The results were so encouraging that new officers have been elected and a bigger and better fair Is already planned for next year. The officers of the first fair were: Presldent-Robert Vincent; Vlce-presldent-John Smith; Secretary-Bill Janes; Treasurer-Tom Keifer. Next year s Fair officers will be; Presldent-John Smith;Vlce-presldent-Herbert Olney;Secretary-Joyce Mickle;Treasurer-Lyle Tuck. yimimmuiHUk lt| NHIIHIWi | I t ’umhmi : Z tllMIIM ; S - : IlCKllHlC s - 2 S S s • — Aim. «i = z § - = 5 f 3 ? 2 i f £ ; iiu s s llltf 11 = i F miiuuiiiiwi § 3 « “ s — Mime mm IdiWlifc • ; s x yii'tt - i = £ - 1 5 5 2 = i fit 7 ' i 5=| � � •«« 'Mil IIMHIU. a • f I X a ; t J X x | iMue muni'll ' J5 C 1 n.i .. Opal Suith.Margaret King,Helen Smith, Betty Wilson, Virginia Hartman, Bill Janes, Ur. HiHe-brant, Alice Carr, Louise Williams, Uarye Anderson, Jerry Linton, Raymond Wheeler. 40 . L r I Froat RowjJerr Linton;Opal Smith;Margaret King; Jeanne Truax;Jojce Hubton;Priacilla Hos8man;Helen Enos. Middle Row: Louise Williams; Virginia Hartman;Betty Wilson;Alice CarrjPat Weiss; Marian Estelle;Dale Pratt;Maole W ant; Marvin Keifer. Back Row: Torn Keifer;Raymond Leatherman;Russell Williams;Bill Janes; Mary Anderson;Heroert Haight; Don Henderson;Marion Fast. Standing: Ralph Richardson;Lawrence Wade;Mr. Hildebrant, Director. BAND The Band started this year with a work book and two books of selections. Before the end of the first semester, the work book had been covered and the books of selections mastered. During that time there was considerable marching Instruction and practice. During the football season when there were home games the band marched to the field lending the student body. A new program of practice was Instituted near the middle of the first semester. The first few minutes of the oractice period are devoted to scales and similar basic studies. The rest of the period Is spent on sheet music. The band has apoeared on several occasions and cated musical progress.We led the Halloween par ade, played for the Community Fair, gave a program for the Lion s Club, gave a demonstration for the Community Service Club,and played for the Parent Institute. One of the principal highlights of the year will be the trip to the Olivet Festival in the spring. There the school bpnds of the entire region mass together and give a huge concert. This Festival has become famous and the band members are proud to be able to participate. each apoearance lndi- 41 1Bill Janes;Llo d KrouljKathleeo latelle; k riljn Truax.Dorotty Richardson, Zell Bice;Pat Weiss;Earrj Cutcher;Bob Booth;Bob Armstrong.Seated:Mr. Doming.Advisor; Barline Mi11sr;Patty Patten;Betty Jean tyan;Leona Newhouse;tyle Tuck;Bob Sharp. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council has had quite a busy year. They have decided to buy letters for all band members who have been In the band at least a year. Pat Weiss has also been awarded a cheerleading letter for having been a cheerleader for two years. • It was decided to have each class put on one assembly before the end of the school year. The program was to last for one period. Each class was allowed to set their own date. An Athletic Banquet was sponsored for all students and adults. The affair took place April 12, all boys who had won letters In sports being the guests. The letters were awarded to this year's letter winners at that time. Our officers are as follows: President---------Robert Sharp Vice President—Harry Cutcher Secretary—Dorothy Richardson Treasurer----Kathleen Estelle If nr ©ILL. THE BLORT Bill Goes THROUGH i -Hit tn%«« : 5 •%%%!%% to JUIlMMU, • � r to 3 S 1 7 i « c % to to to yiii'iniHlUilN ! Sm 5 2 llUVtVUUMUNIIII s • - c B s £ £ � 4 ? 2 j ♦ to ; r ' ; 5|U� T n Hmn H HHI m fin II 9 2 • � � Ul B 1 5t«t« • 11«« •••«%««%• I •!▼ Ralph. Whetstone 44 Back RorrMr. Carr,Coach;Bob Mickle.Manager;Douglas Buskirk; Jerrj Warnar;John Smith; Bob Smitb;Rojce Adams;Clarence Wilson;Maurice McCullough;Ken Mestdagh;Norman Maurer. Lront Row: Ilo.y d Wilson; Ralph Whets tone ;Don Weiss; Carlton Butters ;Ed kestdagh; Charles Larder;Dick Hakes; Llojd Kroul;3ob Vincent;Harr Cutcher; Absent:Neal Dawson;Herbert 01ne ;Don Larder. PIGSKIN TOTERS After suffering a defeat the first game of the 8ea8on,at the hands of Quincy,the Trojan football team came back fighting.They lost a close one to Union City, swamped Reading, and tied the ancient rival, Litchfield. The boys were playing splendid ball, uo to this time, but then something haooened. They lost the next three games, which were, supposedly, going to be pu9h-overs. The boys ended a fairly successful season with one win, one tie, and five losses. There were five seniors olaying this year. These being Tom Kelfer, Ed Mestdagh, Carlton Butters, Ralph Whetstone, and Bob Vincent. The rest of the players will be back next fall. Our record for the season follows: Sept. 22 Homer 0 Quincy 20 Oct. 5 Homer 6 Union City 7 Oct. 13 Homer 27 Reading 0 Oct. 18 Homer 0 Litchfield 0 Oct. 27 Homer 7 Athens 13 Nov. 3 Homer 0 Bronson 13 Nov. 10 Homer 7 Jonesville 13 47 5S 45 fc-.c, Row: r. Carr.CuacaiBlli in aer; Doagi%d 3ua ir ;Boo i.itn;Jonn Smith ;Ji-n Court; JtiTTj W.� rur?r;SeQ tdagh; Orville Ha... .an. Front RowrBob ..lie le; Lloyd Kroul;Doa Wei«d; Ralph Whetstone; Ed ..:«!� t U ;a;Carlton Butters; Harr Cutcher;Diclc Hakes. AQaent: Neal Jaw,on. SH � RPSHOOTERS The Trojans had a successful season this year by winning nine games and losing six. In the tournament, ve defeated Athens the first night, and were beat by Read- lng the second night. We lost center Ed i:est-stone and Carlton 9ut-year's team will prob-Cutcher, Dick Hakes,Ken kirk, Neal Dawson,Lloyd Our record this season Homer 27 Homer 19 Homer 55 Homer 21 Homer 17 Homer 23 Homer 59 Homer 29 Homer 37 Jonesvllle Id Athens 13 Tekonsha 24 Litchfield 13 Quincy 29 Union City 33 Starr 45 Parma 40 Athens 20 dagh,guard8 Ralph Whet-ters by graduation.Next ably be Don Wel89,Harry i'estdagh, Douglas Bus-Kroul, and Robert Smith. Is as follows: Homer 36 Homer 42 Homer 25 Homer 55 Homer 48 Homer 15 Homer 46 Homer 45 6s5 Litchfield 23 Jonesvllle 49 Union City 45 Tekonsha 26 Starr 32 Quincy 38 Athens 24 Reading 51 Totals 5 5 46 Back Row: i:?� Coodell.Advisor: Richard ..turpi, ; Larian £stella;BeU Lou I nn; Thomas Wallace. Front Row:Jo Ann Whets tone;Donna Belle Brockway;Zell Rice;Pat Weiss. Aoaent: Carol Warner. chesrleading This year has been very successful. We had several new oeonle come out for cheerleading.They were Carol Warner,JoAnn Whetstone,Thomas Wallace, Richard Vurohv, Betty Linn and Viola Patrick. Pat Weiss received her tetter this year. Several of the girls cot new uniforms. We oractlced every week and some managed to go to every game. of us Because of doctor s orders, Donna Belle and Zell were out of action most of the yerr, but the younger girls, pat, Larlon and JoAnn carried on very well. We hope next year a lot more will come oat for cheerleading, Including boys. Thanks for your suoport, but we wish you would prove more often that you can yell. COMPLIMENTS OP DR. BCWDEN i H. A. POWELL STUDIOS Photography at Ita Beat Detroit Kalamazoo COMPLIMENTS OP GEHRIG’S STORE COMPLIMENTS OP CALHOUN FOUNDRY CO. WYMRSO VPS KARCHER'S COMPLIMENTS OP Groceries ANDREWS 4 SHAFFER Meats HOMER, MICH. Vegetables COMPLIMENTS OF SLOUT'S DRUG STORE LEEDLE'S HARDWARE Where Friends Meet Friends HOMER, MICH. 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