Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1946 volume:

foreward DEDICATION NEW SCHOOL SITE BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY CLASSES ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS ADVERTISEMENTS 2 We, THE JOURNALISE 3LU3 OF 1946, have done everything In our power to produce a good Trojan 30 as to keep alive the memories and events of the past sohool year. Because of still existing shortages, we were not able to obtain all of the ohanges we wished, but we do hope that everyone enjoys this year's annual as much as we have enjoyed planning it. 0 aAi £XJL eye'll iJUL j?7 . PUBLISHERS: Edward Bros., Inc. PHOTOGRAPHY: Powell Studio 3 The Trojan staff wishes to dedioate the 1946 Trojan to those who have made possible the new sohool district and the new building under oonstruotlon. Those whom we wish to mention, especially, are: the 1. K. Kellogg Foundation;the Board of Education and Superintendent L. M. Wade; the citizens of the sohool district, and a large number of organizations and public spirited individuals who contributed in many ways to provide a new and better sohool organization and building for pupils and citizens of the Homer Community Sohool District. The 1. K. Kellogg Foundation has shown a very helpful interest in Homer. The community appreciates the generous gift of approximately one half the cost of the new building, and also, the extremely valuable assistance in organization and planning. We wish to recognize the untiring efforts of the Board of Education. Their worlc during reorganization, war time operation and building construction merits the highest appre- Slew School Silo H• m 9 r Community $ ••! 9f . Shower Boom foundation Cement Uixer Panorama Boiler Boom Briok Elevator Au Stairway to Boiler Boom devoir Library Community Houae Webater Building {rear entrance) Office Old Shop Building freakyterlan Church Parlore Presbyterian Church Vethodlat Church 0 fyfrOAxL £cLuAaAl TV The members of the Board of Education are: Wm. H. Smith—President Guy H. Putnam—Secretary Harlan A. Snyder—Treaaurer Frank E. Benhao and Wm. P. Hartman—Trustees Board members are elected for terms of three years. Under any circumstances the Board assumes great responsibilities for the community. The policies by which the school Is operated, plans for finance, purchases, employment, books, property management, and many other ma- Jor problems are regular responsibilities for a Board of Education. The Homer Board has the added responsibility for operation under very abnormal conditions, and for the construction of a new building. Besides regular meetings once each month, the Board Is called upon for many special meetings, oommlttee activities, and deolslons that must be reaohed to meet emergencies that arise. 8 Gareth H. Domlny Princloal W Mich Col of Ed University of Mich Bachelor of Arts Life Certificate Vernon Carr Athletics Solence and Mathematics N Mich Col of Ed University of Mich A. B. and M. A. L. M. Wade Superintendent University of Mich Adrian College Wayne University A. B. and V. A. ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY Eleanor Rosenberg Remedial English and Government University of Iowa Bachelor of Arts Flora Evans Charlotte Harrison Commercial Dept. Home Economics W. Mich Col of Ed Adrian College University of Mich. Ypsllantl St Norm C. Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts Earl Gates Agrl. and Allied Scl. Occup. and Guidance Cmn. Mich. C. of Ed. Mleh. State College A. B. k M. A. Doris Hartrick History and Speech N Mich Col of Ed Bachelor of Science Emerson Hildebrant Band k Music Olivet College Bachelor of Arts Life Certificate Edward Voile English Elmhuest College SMU Indus Training Bachelor of Arts Ruth Norton English k French Bachelor of Arts Masters Degree University of Mich Helen Whitney Latin Junior High W Mich Col of Ett Life Certificate ELEMENTARY DIVISION 9 Elementary Supervisor and Fourth Grade-------------- Miss Harriette tnaop Kindergarten and First Grade----------------------------Mrs. Roberta Tidd Second Grade-----------------------------------------Mrs. Bernice Balcom Third Grade__________________________________________Mrs. Pauline Arnold Fifth and Sixth-Grades................. —.........-Miss Lillian Fletcher Agnew School_________________________________________Mrs. Louise Arnold Bouton School----------------------------------------Mrs. Myrtle Hewitt Rainey School--------------------------------------Mrs. Virginia Spooner Quaker Mills School......-..............................Mrs. Mary MoCulla Born School---------------------------------------------Mrs. Agnes Carr Darrow School______________________________________Mrs. Margaret Dibble Taffee School________________________________________Mrs. Florence Sweet Cooks Prairie School------------------------------------Mrs. Lefa Hoffman King School__________________________________________Mrs. Florence Yost Benham School-------------------------------------------Mrs. Mary Sattler OTHER PERSONNEL 3VS DRIVERS (It to rt.) Mr. Gate Mu Wilson MY. Relebow Mn Jacobi Mu Foil Mr. Bellows Abaentt Hr. D.lgert Mr. Wytiit Cuftodiaa jimiuiiiiuii CLASS OFFICERS (It. to rt.) Kathleen Sstelle William Snyder Harriet Howe Lawrence Wade Zell Rice Harry Cutcher Mary Jane Read 12 Maxine Easton Max Commerical She has rights who dares exercise them. Library 2; Glee Club 1; Hobby Club 1 Class Officer 3; Nature Club 1. Helen Enos Shortle Commercial ■We can do the most good by being good.■ Cheerleading 1; Library 2; Band 3,4; Glee Clubl; Music 3; Dramatics 1; Kathleen J. Estelle Commercial ■Kind, sweet, and modest, she Is. Vice-President 4; Hobby Club 1; Cheerleader 1; Journalism Club (Ed. of Headlight 3; Trojan Bus. %r. 4) ; Office Prao.. 2Student Council ftreas-3,4)2,3,4;Class Sec. ‘2; Jr. Play Glee Club 1; Band 2. Jeanne Folk Norma Henderson General A woman alwaye has the laet word. Journalism 2,3; Senior Play 4; Junior Play 3; CLasa Officer 1; Bandl Gl e Club 1; Nature Club 1; Math. Club 1. Commercial She who says least, accomoll8he8 most.■ Glee Clubl; Journalism Club 3; Dramatics Club 1; Math. Club 2; Alvin Avery Earl Ball Weasel General General Men•8 arguments We hardly ever orten p ove nothing find any person of but their wishes. . good sense, save those who agree with Senior Play 4; 4- us. H Club 1; Dramatics 1. Glee Clubl; Base- ball 1,2,3; 4-H Club 1; Nature Club 1. George Clarke «arry Cutcher Jr. General General While we live, its A pleasure to let us live. be called a ladles man. Dramatics 1,2; 4-H Club 1; Math. Club Basketball 2,3,4; 1; Nature Club 1; Senior Play 4; Class Glee Club 1. Officer 2,3; Junior Play 3 ; S tudentCoun-cll 3,4; Football 2, 3,4; H Club 2,3,4. Harold Dean Elston College It Is better for a young man to blush then to turn oale. Senior Play 4; Class Offleer1; Glee Club 1; Math. Club 2 Dramatics Club 1. 13 Bette Anne Hlckerson Duchess Commercial She is capable and lends a willing hand. Albion A Club 2; Horner Journalism 3; Office Practice 4; Junior Play 3; Bruce W. Hicks College Nowhere so busy a man there as he and yet he was not so busy as he seemed to be. 4-H Club 1; Math Club 2; Baseball 2,3, Senior Cast 4;Student Council 4; Dramatics 2. Harriet Louise Howe Commercial ■Don't tell me I can•t. Glee Club 1; Band 1; Library Club 2; Journalism Club 3,4; Junior Play 3; 3enlor Play4; Class Officer 4; Trojan Staff 3,4; Soanlsh Club 2. Darell Koons General •But all the pleasure I can find Is to maintain a quiet mind. Journalism 3, 4; Junior Class Play 3; Hobby Club 1; Class Officer 2; Student Council 2; Glee Club 1,2,3; Trojan StaffS; Senior Cast 4. Charles R. Larder Chuck General ■A wolf among the ladles 18 a dreadful thing. Football 2,3, 4; Baseball 1,2,3; H-Club 3, 4; Music 3; 4-H Club 1. Nyle Lamb General ■A man of few words but much thought. Tekonsha; Baseball 3; 4-H Club 1; Track 1. Betty Jean Lynn Llppy College Enthusiasm and pep makes life worth living. Alger; 0: C2.ee Club 1; Phys Ed A First First Aid 1. Homer: Cheerleader 4; Journalism 4; Office Prac 4; Senior Cast; Jr. Play; Library Club 2; Student Council 3; 4-H Club 2; Span. Clifc James Neltzke Jim General Heaven never helps the man wh will not act. Dramatics 1,2; Library 2. Roger Poole General Even 1 n noc ence Itself has many a wile Baseball 1, 2, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Cast. Mary Jane Read Commercial Soeech Is more entertaining than thought. Journalism 3,4; Office Practice 4; Senior Cast 4; Class Officer Junior Play Library 3; Band 1,2; Student Council 1,3; Glee Club 1; Trojan Staff 3; Math Club 1 Zell Rice Commercial I must say what I think. Cheerleader 1,2,3; Journalism Club 3; Office Practice 4; Junior Play 3; Class Officer 1, 4; Senior Cast 4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Nature Club 1; Trojan Staff Alberta Sharp Commercial Early to bed and early to rise and you 11 never meet any of the regular guy's. Senior Play 4; Junior Play 3; Glee Club 2. Priscilla Rossman 1 Percy Comraerlcal Blushing Isn't necessarily caused by uasinfulness. Glee Club 1; Math Club 2; Band 3,4;Art Club. Helen Janet Smith Smltty Commerical There's a little bit of bad in every good little girl. Office Practlce4; Senior Cast4; Junior Play 3; Library 1 ,2; Band 2; Student Council 1; 4-H Club 1. Russell Trader General What16 the odds so long as you're happy. Glee Club 1; Baseball 2, 3, 4. Lawrence L. Wade Larry College Decretlon of speech Is more than eloquence. Pres Sen. Class 4; Band 1,2,3,4 Journalism (Art Ed Trojan 3, Edltop-In-chief Trojan 4); Student Council 1, 2; Pres Math Club 2; Dramatics 2, (ClassQf-fleer 3,4); Junior Play Senior Cast 4. Mabel Tobey Commercial A quiet, modest miss, but Jolly, too. Glee Club 1; Math Club 2; Cheerleader 1: Dramatics 1; Art Club 1. Donald C. Weiss Don General Energy saved In study Is apt to boil over In mischief. Glee Club 1; Baseball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Hobby 1; Football 1, 2,3,4; H Club 1, 2, 4; Math Club 1; Mu«lc 1; Nat-ture Club 1. CLASS PROPHECY School la orar, and here I am 1q New York, visiting the largest oity in the world. I have found in this huge and seemingly magioal metropolis a vast panorama of interesting sights and have enjoyed unnumbered interesting experiences. My classmates have scattered already, each seeking his place in the world. While here alone, missing the companionship ef my class chums. My thoughts turned to the future. I wondered what might be in store for us . Presently, I happened by a tiny building which exhibited a golden sign designed to Inform passers by this was the ohamber of Madam Ma-xella, World Famous Fortune Teller and Crystal Gazer. I had never before seen a crystal gazer and my curiosity got the best of me. 1 went in. A dainty maiden garbed in oriental robes greeted me in a gentle voice and made a graceful bow. Then she directed me into the darkened inner sanatum where sat Madam Uazella behind a huge crystal ball from whloh gleamed mystic light. The Madam asked what I wished to have the orystal reveal to me. This seemed to be some miraculous answer to my thoughts of a little while ago. I asked her to show the members of the class of 1946 as they will appear twenty years from now. Immediately, a vision sprang up before my eyes. First, I saw Lawrence Wade in a gleaming white uniform. At first I supposed he was a Naval officer, but soon saw that he was a member of the local street department. Then I saw Betty Lynn talking to Mary Jane Bead and Roger Poole. Betty Jean plans to take a Rocket trip to the Moon in a rocket ship designed by the aeronautical engineer, Roger Poole. The trip is being financed by the former Mary Jane Read who found a diamond mine while exploring in korea. The scene in the orystal ball now changes to a modern chemical laboratory, where we see Russell Trader, the research ohemlst, working with Bruce Hicks, the matematioal genius. Who should walk into the lab but the coach from Yale, broad shouldered Don Weiss. Now the orystal ball takes us to Hollywood where 1 see Alvin Avery, the new Humphrey Bogart, making a scene with Louren Booaul, the former Zell Sice. The vision is now of an Army oamjk First Lieutenant George Clark, is introducing the performers of a U. S. 0. camp shomThe first entertainer is Miss Priscilla Rossman and her Hot Jazz Band. The featured soloist ie the second Frank Sinatra,Chuck Larder. (Please refrain from swooning.) Two other performers are Maxine Easton, well known Broadway star and the renowned opera singer, Norma Henderson. The light of the large ball grew brighter as it showed a large miesion field in Africa. Black little boys and girls are seated under a tree hearing the teachings of Harold Elston and Helen Enos Elston, who have become well known throughout the world for their Missionary work. Next, I see a hat shop in Detroit. It is the establishment of Kathleen Estelle who we find arguing with Jim Neitzka. Jim has been trying to get the workers in Katefe shop to join his labor union. The eoene switches to the Stork Club. I see Ambassador Nyle Lamo checking hie hat with the head-check girl, Helen Smith, He is accompanied by his wife, the former Harriet Howe. I admired the paintings in the walls of this place and wondered whose work they might be. I strolled up and inspected the paintings more closely and found down in the corner, the signature of one of America's leading artists, Darell Koons. A new vision appears. Pacing the floor of his office at Michigan State College is President Cutcher, laying down the law to one of hia students who had been using vulgar language in the presence of oo-eds. In the midst of Harry's lecture the door opened suddenly. His secretary Jeannie Polk dashed in rustling a batch of papers. The light in the ball faded and Madam Mazella indicated the liter-view was concluded. The oriental receptionist directed me ouU I blinked when the sunlight hit my eyes, after being in darkness for so long. I was getting hungry so I walked down to a nearby restaurant. I was greeted by a beautiful waitress, Mabel Tobey. I looked into the kitchen and there was one of the city's outstanding cooks, Alberta Sharp. While waiting for my order to be served I turned on the radio. Bill Snyder, radio oommentator, was Just winding up his sports revue. A news item flash—Earl Ball has Just broken Hank Greenberg's home-run reoord. The next program starred the great poetess, Bette Anne Hlckerson, reading some of her newest poems. SEMIOR CLASS POEM T'was in the fall of '42 Forty freshmen and that's not few With not a cloud in the azure sky Entered the doors of Homer High Sophomores then we soom became Everything went on about the same In all activities, we took a part And entered everything with soul and heart As Juniors, we gave our first class play And it was a success—so people say. The Senior Proa, we gave that year Also deserves a welcome cheer. The Senior Class we've reached at last And taking a thoughtful look to the past We think of the times we have enjoyed While being so earnestly here employed. Lower olassaen, we say to you Trials and temptations are not few, But try in everything you do To be true and loyal to Homer High School. —Zell Rice CLASS WILL 17 Be it remembered that the 3BUI0R CLASS OP 1946 of HOMER HIGH SCHOOL, residing in the oity of Homer, county of Calhoun, state of Michigan, United States of America, on this thirty-first day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred forty-six; being of legal and of sound mind, do hereby revolte all previous wills, and testaments which we may have made and do hereby make, publish and declare this codioil to be our final will and testament. ITEM I Bequest to the Faculty To the faculty we do hereby bequeath the worries, and anxiety of molding the Class of '47 into a finished product. ITBi II Bequests to the Classes To the Juniors we leave, unblemished, the athletic record. To the Sophomores our exceptional intelligence. To the Freshmen our ability to get four AM eaoh semester on twenty hours sleep a week. To the Seventh and Eighth grades we leave our well known prodigous high school spirit. ITEM III Personal Bequests Horma Henderson wills her plumpness to Royoe Adams. Mabel Tobey wills her shyness to Dale Pratt. Charles Larder wills his dancing ability to Ueal Patrick. Lawrence Wade wills his big feet to Lorine Lack. Bette Hickerson wills her good report card to Beverly Easton. Roger Poole wills his tall stature to Stuart Avery. Harold Elston wills his boldness to Hazel Tobey. Harry Cutcher wills his ability of a ready answer to Lonna Butler. Bill Snyder wills his ability to get along with Mr. Dominy to Harold Wonders. Jim Neitzka wills his racket in Government Class to some Junior who can get away with it. 18 Earl Ball wills hie gift for argument to Vernon Kempton. Betty Jean Lynn wills her spare time in Study Hall to whomever needs it. Harriet Howe wills her foolish talk to her sister Pauline. Helen Smith wills her petiteness to Hilda Karnes. Darell toons wills his Pord to Donna Nowlin and Patty Patton. Prisoilla RoBsman wills her ability as a good musiaian to Don Larder. Zell Rioe wills her ability to be late to bookkeeping olass to Pat Weiss. Alvin Avery wills his ability to be faithful to Robert Miokle. Bruoe Hioks wills his flirtatiousness to Ralph Riohardson. Russell Trader would like to leave his ability to avoid girls to Bennie 3wope. Don Weiss wills his address book to Douglas Buskirk. Kathleen Estelle wills her shy sweetness to her little sister, Marian. Jeanne Polk wills her swing and sway to Preda Blair. Mary Jane Read leaves her happy-go-lucky disposition to Lois Gridley. Maxine Easton wills her blonde hair to Joyoe Hoffman. Alberta Sharp wills her dislike for boys to Joyoe Miokle. Helen Enos wills her school girl figure to Nanoy Pinley. George Clarke will gladly part with his seat in Government Class to anyone. Nyle Lamb wills his bashfulness with the girls to Orville Hamman. We, the undersigned, hereby appoint Neal Dawson administrator. ‘Wi£lu .y. CJtasJh. CcAl 2V T V ---------(7 j A ic££ P+-ruiJ 7U lx) jjvSq 8 Eli I OB CLASS E 1ST Oft Y COLOft: Maroon and white MOTTO: Before ue lies the timber, Let us build. PLOdEft: White Carnation We began the year of 194 with 43 freshmen entering Homer High Softool. At our first class meeting the following officers were elected: President—Arlonne Eammon Vice-President--Harold Elston Secretary--Jeanne folk Treasurer — Zell Bioe Our class advisor was Mr. Semran. Our first important event of the year was field Day” between the freshmen and Sophomore girls, ie freshman girls allowed the Sophomore girls to walk away with the victory, but we made up for it at the Tug of War, although we will have to admit we won oy a small margin. About two weeks later they entertained us freshies at a nice fteception. After we did ell the stunts we were called upon to do, we were then told that now we were part of Homer High School. During the month of December we sponsored a sweater danoe together with the Sophomores. Music was furnished by the Albion College Orchestra. During the rest of the year we sponsored two roller-seating parties. in September of 1943—forty-two sober dignified sophomores returned to continue their scholastic oareers. After they settled into the routine the following officers were elected: President—Bill Snyder Vice-President--Maxine Easton Secretary—Kathleen Estelle Treasurer-Harry Catcher Our class advisor was Miss Johnson, who later left to resume duties at fort Custer. Miss Haire then came to assume the responsibilities lor the rest of the year. Later we challenged the freshmen to a Tug-of-iar, and we hate to admit it for we were pulled through, later we entertained them at a reception in which they were well initiated. In February, we put on a Leap Year Dance whioh was enjoyed by all who attended• In 1944 a more sophisticated class of Juniors swaggered into their Home Boom, with 36 to enroll. At our first olass meeting we eleoted the following offioers: President—Harry Cutoher Vioe-Preeident—Bill Snyder Secretary—Lawrenoe lade Treasurer—Eleanor Dibble In December, we sponsored a Christmas Danoe whioh was a social and financial success. Then, later in the year, we put on a Junior Play-- 20 TWIXTEIH with the following oaat: Harry Cutoher, Bruce Hicks, Mary Jane Head, Zell Bice, Bette Hickerson, Jeanne folk, Lawrence Wade, Haymond leatherman, Harriet Howe, Hoger Poole, Kathleen Estelle, Helen Smith, Betty Jean I nn, and alberta Sharp. The director was our class advisor, Mr. Oates. In traditional style we put on the annual Junior-Senior Proa. Good nmsio and the lights turned down low, furnished the proper atmosphere for a successful prom. In May we took an active part in the Graduating Exercises. In the year of 1946, 29 Seniors cane back to school to finish their scholastic career at Homer High school. At the first class meeting we elected the following officers: President--Lawrence Wade Vics-President--kathleen Estelle Secretary--Zell Bloc Treasurer—Harriet Howe In October we sponsored a Halloween Lance. Decorations suggested a fall harvest with shocks of corn and pumpkin laces in the corners of the Community House. An excellent and enjoyable time was had by all who attended• The Juniors feted us at the Junior-Senior Prom. Corsages and formals were part of the traditional customs. We want especially to thank the Junior Class for their success in giving us an exceptionally good time. Bette Hickerson was chosen by the Class and Faoulty to receive the BAB award• Those who went to school with us but did not finish are: Bertha Munn, Albert Taylor, Dorothy Cain, Arlonne Hamman, Donald Horton, Jack Ott, Rrling Anderson, Eleanor Dibble, Bob Mather, Dale Smith, Alvin Murphy, and Stanley Clutter. The class missed Franois Akins and Raymond Leathermen who, because of their absenoe due to their accidents, will graduate next year. In the last few weeks of school we Seniors took our trip. we went by car to Holland; from there we Journeyed to Chioago by boat. An enjoyable day was spent in Chicago by the Senior Claes and their Advisor. Baccalaureate exercises were May 26th; Class Bight, May 27th; and Commencement exercises. May 29th. Senior Autographs 21 Juniors CLASS OFFICERS (It. to rt.) Joyce Mickle Lyle Tuck Marian Be telle John Smith Joan Smith Rennie Swope 24 Bfcgl Hfi£� Clarence Wll on, LIay Krwul, Chaatar Tost, Rayoa Adana, Williaa Aklna, John Snith, Vaal Davaan, Oala Haailton. Third Ravi Darina Daok, Rannia Swapa, Lyla Tuok, Varnon Kavpt on, Norman Maura Rabart MloklaTTannath Kaaipton, Lavranoa Damaonara, Opal Snlth. Saoond Row Mlaa Erana, Advlaar, Margarat King, Madallna Holbraok, Ifcvarly Eaaton,Danna Butlar, Maria Clsrkw, Darathy Chanbarlain, Hatal Taby, Lala Oridlay, Jayoa Mlckla. Front Rawt Anna Jaan Daughty, Wilda Karnaa, Joan Laa, Mary Andaraan, Flaranoa Burrava, Jaan Snitlv Paulina Millar, Audray Wandara, Marian Eatalla JUMIOB CLASS RESUME In September, 1946, Thirty-four proud Junior enrolled In Homer High. At the first Class meeting the following officers were elected: president, Joyce Mickle; Yloe-president, Ijrle Tuok; Secretary, Bennie Swope; treasurer, Joan.Smith; Student Counoll representatires, Marian Estelle and John Smith. Several familiar faces are missing since last year; namely, Dick Jones, Phyllis Prederiok, James Court, Diane Shear, Chariotte Westbrook, Jerry Warner, and Gale Hamilton. A baked goods sale was held November 3, to pay for an All-Sohool Party Deoember 14, but you know the story about the oft laid plane of mloe and men!” The dance was postponed until Maroh 16 because of the Soarlet fever epldemlo; then prestoiShe Christmas red changed to Saint Patrick's green. Later we sold T-shirts which were •slightly slow In Arriving. We also shared in tickets ane concession sales with the Seniors at the Basketball games. These efforts proved worth while. The Junior Play, A Howling Success. whleh wae gi on Anrll 26. proved worthy of its name, and the cast ohuokled much during re hear a la. The Pour Down Beats from Burr Oak with their vooallst added a festive touoh to our grand finale (THE PBOM). CLASS OFFICERS (It. to rt.) Ruth Dogan Pat Deigert Bob Smith Greta Gehrig Pat 'ffeiss £6 Back How: Lloyd Wilson Donald Crandall, Boland Richardson, Donnls Moor, Hobart Smith Morris McCullough, Ksnnsth Ma®tdagh, Third Row: Orville Hamman, Jamas Robinson’ Harold Wondars, Jamas Fleming, Sam Mather, Deal Patrick, Donald Lardar, Douglae Buskirk, Harbart Lindsay. 8fcond Row; Viola Patrick, Florence Sheerer, pearl Wildt Leon Brodock, Herbert Signor, Katherine Shau. Front Row: Virginia Chamberlain Ethelyn Wonders, Patricia Dalgert, Marilyn Berklund, Marilyn Truax, Grata Gehrig’ Joyce Hoffman, Ruth Dogan, Shirley Atary. Absent; Norma lari, Kenneth Dibble. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY September 12, the Sophomore students enrolled in school for their seoond year of high school, sponsored by Mrs. Whitney. At the first olass meeting oar officers were elected as follows: President--Patricia Deigert Vice-President—Ruth Dogan 3ecretary--Patxicia Weiss Treaaurer--Robert Smith The annual freshman-Sophomore initiation was held September 24 making as full-fledged Freshmen. The Sophomore All-School party was held April 12, in the Homer Community House with music furnished by the Four Down Beat from Burr Oak. Stuart Avery i5ary very Donna Nowlin Joan Butters CLASS OFFICERS (It. to rt.) 28 Back Bow: Wayne Crandall, Marion Fast, BonaId Lawrence, Sari Lawrence, Paul Cleland, Biohard Murphy, Balph Bichardson, Bill Dalton, Junior Hickerson, Ceoil bowler. Third Bow: Mioheal Leaoh, Kenneth Puckett, Vada Jinkerson, Preda Blair loie Bradley, Betty Wilson, Kenneth Lindsey, George Be nham, Stuart Avery and Thomas Wallace. Ssoond Bow: Arisen Densmore, Anna Nichole, Marjory Chamberlain, Mar- garat Ward, Betty Lemke, Jane Shaw, Mildred Byan, Geraldine Collmenter, Betty Linn, and Mr. Carr, Advisor. Front Bow: Helen Sharp, Jannia Kempton, Joan Patton. Mary Avery, Imogene Traux, and Louise Williams. Absent: Boy Butler, Jr. PBESHMAN CLASS HISTOBY At the beginning of school forty-eight students enrolled in the Preshmen Class with Mr. Carr for their Advisor. At the fir81 class meeting officers were elected as follows: President--Mary Avery Yioe-President--Stuart Avery Secretary-Treasurer—Joan Butters Bepresentatives--Kenneth Puckett Donna Bowlin At the annual tug-of-war the Preshmen were defeated when the Sophomores pulled them through twice. On September 29, the Sophomores gave the usual TLnitiatiorf for the Preshmen. Many of the stunts aalled for a show of real sportsmanship. CLASS OFFICERS (It. to rt.) Wilford Lawrence Pat Mickle Earline Miller Everett Swafford Jack Swope 30 Back Row; Elden Wlnchell, Norman Wilson, Everett Swafford, Robert Thomas, Donald Henderson, Gerald Mees, Robert Armstrong, Herbert Haight, Marvin Kelfer, Lawrence Wlrebaugh, Dale Pratt, Robert Semon. Third Row; Eleanor King, Dentil Easton, Charles Curry, Richard McCol-Lough, ttussell Williams, Jack Swope, Clyde Wonders, Wllford Lawrence, John Carothers, Harold Nelson, Sharon Booth, Virginia Hartman. Second Row; Miss Harrison, Advisor, Alva Kempton, Joan Truax, Theresa Collins, Evelyn Eagon, Elnora King, Frances Holbrook, Mabelle Wyant, Patricia Mickle, Georgia Bailey, Sally Nelson, LOretta Rlsner, Arlene Radee, Dorlores Fowler, Miss Norton, Advisor. Front Row; Virginia Crandall, Mary Lou Culberson, Laura Chamberlain, Kathrlne Zuck, Earllne Miller, Pauline Howe, Nancy Finley, Mary Thomas, Dorothy Vincent, Joyce Wilson, Roxanna Oxenrlder, Ruth Swartz. Absent: Terry Anderson, Richard Butler, Richard Hlckerson, and Donna Wood. EIGHTH GRADE HISTORY At the beginning of the year we enrolled with fifty-five students, and Miss Harrison and Miss Norton as advisors. Our class officers are as follows: President—Dale Pratt Vice-President—Wllford Lawrence Secretary—Jack Swope Treasurer—Patsy Mickle Student Council—Earllne Miller and Everett Swafford During the year we lost three students; namely, Leona Newhouse, Dickie Hlckerson and Bernard Karnes. However, nine new students Joined U8--Edward Kohne, Barbara Miller, Helen Miller, Bernard Karnes, Harid Nelson, Sally Nelson,Elva Kempton, Georgia Bailey, and Loretta Rlsner. This makes our class the largest with a total of fifty-sight students. Back Row; Aaron Blair, Ralph King, Herbert Swarm, Jim Vandenburgh, Robert Murphy, Kenneth Hawley, Bill Hlckereon, Freeman Fox, Harold Brodook. Third Row; Daryl Burrows, Robert Wonders, James Macomber, Gerald Rowley, Charles 2uck, Russell Ryan, Claude Williams, James Norris, Bruce Nlohols , Robert Tuok, Harold Collmenter, Norman Potter. Second Row: Mies Hartrlck, advisor, Frank Benham, Robert Shelts, Carolyn Wilson, Betty Thomas, Loretta Pelton, Dana Hamman, Jean Lee, Barbara Avery, Patsy Armstrong, Norma Newman, Clyde Adams, Edward Fisher. Front Row; Janet Sprague, Joyce Ott, Vlrgle Brodock, Jacqueline Ronn, kary Swan, Georgia Macomber, Joanne Sheerer, Elmira Patrick, Patrlola Dibble, Barbara Nichols, Suzanne Brockway, Janice Worden. Absent: John Boggs, Grace Brown, Lois Fisher, Waunlta Klinger, Duane Maoomber, Janes Smith, Clyde Wagler, Mary Yoder, James Miller, and Warren Kohne. SEVENTH GRADE HISTORY In September 1945, fifty students enrolled in the seventh grade. With Miss Hartrlck as our advisor we elected the following officers at our first olass meeting: President—Robert Tuck Vice-President—Robert Murphy Secretary—Patty Dibble Treasurer—Charles Zuck November 16, we had a party at the Homer Community House. We played games; and later, served Coca Cola, Dixie Cups, and doughnuts. So far this year, Graoe Brown, Johnny Boggs, and Betty Mae Plnney have moved away. Jonny Boggs came baok from Bronson on January 14, and Lois and Edward Fisher also moved away for two weeks but returned. We have several new students this year, namely—Jacqueline Ronn, Virrrrt Kohne, and James Miller. Standinp: Betty Jean Lynn, Kathleen Estelle, Bette Hic ersor, Pauline M il 1 e r. Seated: Helen Smith, Mary Jane .iead, Zell .Uce, Marian Estelle, Opal Smith. STUDENT COUNCIL President----------------------------------- Vice-Pres ident----------------------------- Secretary----------------------------------- Harry Cuteher --Bruce Hic ts ----Zell Nice Treasurer Kathleen Kstelle 35 Standing: Miss Harrison, advisor, Alice Carr, Jannle Kempton, Geraldine Collmenter, Mary Adnerson, Marilyn Berklund, Barbara Wells, Katherine Schau. Seated: Lorrlne Hewitt, Marjorie Mickle,Patsy Armstrong, Alva Kempton, Sally Nelson, Charleen Folk. Absent: Jean Anderson, Juanita Anderson, Shirley Ann Swafford, Bonnie Avery, and Barbara Avery. 4 - H CLUB We organized our 4-H Club last fall, with Miss Harrison as our leader. However, experience in club work in the group ranges from one to eight years. Our officers are as follows: President—Patsy Armstrong Vice-President—Jannle Kempton Secretary—Alice Carr Treaeurer--Barbara Wells Our projects were taken to Marshall on April 22 for exhibition on 4-H Achievement Day. Projects are given ratings of A, B, or C; honor ratings are also awarded. Other activities of the year were the social affairs and the meetings at which we learned to sew and make several different articles. We also learned to work together and enjoyed our varied experiences. 36 Back Row Orville Hamman, Sam Mather, Jim HobInson, Lloyd Wlleon, Francis Akin , Kenneth Kempton, Earl Boll, Vernon Kempton. Kenneth Mestdagb. Second Row: George Benham, Donald Crandall, Clarence Wilson, Russel Trader, Nyle Laob, Neal Dawson. Norman Kaurer, Junior Butler, Earl Gatee, advisor. Front Row: John Smith, Bob Smith, Don Weiss. Charles Larder, Lloyd ivroul, Royce Adame, Bill Akins, THE AG CLUB This Is the eecond year of the Ag. Club. The second annual Community Fair sponsored by the Club showed a marked Improvement In the quality of exhibits. Ambltloue plane are under consideration to obtain larger community participation In the fair. Recognition of reasonable scholarship danderde In regular classroom work Is a requirement this year; £ C was established as a minimum. Other coopeiatIve enterprises are being studied as a means of valuable experience In living and working together. The Ag. I members are sponsoring a field crops demonstration plot this year. The Aff. II group has plans for a farm animal laboratory for the coming year. All In all. the Ag. Club bears watching for worthwhile group and community achievements. 37 Stand lug: Betty Jean Lynn, Kathleen Estelle, Bette Hickerson, Pauline Miller. Seated : Helen bmith Mary Jane Bead, Zell Bice, Marian Estelle. Opal Smith. OP?ICE PHACTICE Offioe Praetioe this year consisted oi girls from the Junior and Senior classes, with occasional substitutes from the lower grades. Each period a girl, selected by Mr. Dominy, did the clerical work for his office• The duties of the office girls were general oflice work including the taking of dictation, receptionist work, the recording of attendance, and tiling. It was also tx.eir duty to carry messages and announcements from the oflice to class rooms. This year, as In years before, office praotioe nas been very successful and proved valuable to the girls as well as to the school. 30 Back Row: Rannie Swope, Darell Koona, Harold Elston, George Benham. Second Row: Miss Evans, Marian Estelle, Greta Gehrig, Hilda Karnes, Patricia eigert, Harriet Howe, and Mary Jane Read. Pront Row: Kathleen Estelle, Shirley Avery, Patricia Patton, Donna Nowlin, Mary Avery, and Betty Jean Lynn. Absent: Lawrenoe Wade and Joyce Mickle. JOURNALISM CLUB With Miss Evans as our Journalism Club Director, we started out by electing our staff officers for the Trojan. Ed it or -in-Chief---------—------------------ Asat Editor-in-Chief-------------------------- Business Manager------------------------------ Asst. Business Manager------------------------ Cl as se8--———.......—.....------------------- Sports Editor--------------------------------- Art Editor------------------------------------ As81• Art Editor------------------------------ Activities Editor----------------------------- Officers for Headlight-- Ed itor----------------—--------------— ...___ Asst. Editor---------------------------------- ---Lawrence Wade ----Rennie Swope Kathleen Estelle ----Wild a Karnes --Marian Estelle -Betty Jean Lynn ----yarell Koons ---Shirley Avery ----Joyce Mickle ----Rennie Swope -----Pat i eigert There were twelve members in the Journalism Club until the seooad semester when four Preshmen Joined; namely—Mary Avery, Patty Patton, Donna Nowlin and George Banham. He mre late in getting to work on the Headlight, as we aevoted most of our time to the Trojan. 39 Baok Row: James Tidd, Philip Thomas, Herbert Swarm, James Vandenburgb Herbert Haight, Gerald Meet. Marvin Keifer, Jerry Linton, Robert Warrlok, Seoond Row; Carolyn Wilson, Virginia Hartman, Alice Carr. Joyoe Hatton, Betty Vllton, Helen Snot, Marjorie Truax. Mr Hlldebrant, advisor. front Row: Louite Williams, Opal Smith, Sally Helton, Margaret Ward, Prlsoilla Boatman, Mary Anderton, Mabel Wyant. Absent: Lawrenoe Wade. HOMER HIGH SCHOOL BAHD The band this year hat been handicapped by the lack of room, but, in spite of difficulties, it has been active. We started the year out with a bang by playing at the assembly on the first day of sohool. One feature of the program this year has been full opportunity for private and olass instruction for band members. Throughout the season we have appeared at various functions, such as the Parent Insti tute and the Pair. These appearances have all been wellreoeived. The band again took part in the Olivet Festival held annually at Olivet College. Mr. Revelli, director of the University of Michigan Band, had charge of the festival as in the preceding years. We initiated a drive for funds with whloh to buy uniforms. Band members made regular wastepaper pick-ups as part of the campaign. The bank also sponsored a magioaln show, the prooeeds of which go for uniforms. The progress of the drive for uniforms has been gratl ing. The fine cooperation of Homer citizens in the oampaign is appreciated. We look forward to a bigger and better season next year equipped with our new uniforms, and with a band room in the new sohool. 40 Back Bow: Virginia Hartman.Earline Miller, Greta Gehrig, Wlda Karnes, Patricia Delgert. Shirley Avery.Betty Jean I ynn,Mi8e Hurtriok, Advisor. Front Row; Betty Lou Linn, Patricia Weiss, Marian Estelle. CHEERLEADING ■e are very happy to see so many new girls out for cheer leading this year. It really looks as if we will have a fine group of cheerleaders for next year'e sports season. Due to the fact that we did not have time to practice during school hours, we met every Thursday after school under the direction of Miss Hartrick. We wish to express our appreciation to MissHartrlck for her helpful ideas and assistance. The Cheerleaders Club wae well represented at every home and out-of-town games, and we wish to thank the Homerltes for the grand support they gave us. We organized our club early in the season, with officers election as follows: President—Marian Estelle Secretary—Wilda Karnes Treasurer—Patricia Deigert We are losing a cheerleader through graduation, Betty Jean Lynn, who hae been with us for only a half semester, but has done good work. The Cheerleading Club of 194b-46 wished to maintain its preeent membership, but we would like to see a few boye with us next year. Back Row; Robert Mickle, Norman Maurer, Lloyd Wlleon, dale Hamilton, Donald Larder, Morris McCullough. Seoond Row: Clarence Wilson, Heal Dawson, Donald Weiss, Charles Larder, John dmlTE, Kenneth Mestdagh, and Vernon Carr, advisor. Front Row: Jim Robinson, Robert Smith, Lloyd Kroul, Royce Adams, Harry Cutcher, Douglas Busklrk. H CLUB Officers for the olub were elected as follows: President—Harry Cutcher Vice-President—Don Weiss Secretary—Bob Smith Treasurer-—Bob Mickle Letter winners of last year who were Initiated into membership of the H Club are Lloyd Kroul, John 8mlth, Charles Larder, Dick Hakes, Horman Maurer, Robert Mickle, Clarenoe Wilson, Royce Adams, Dale Smith and Jerry Warner. Boys to be Initiated this year are Neal Dawson, Jim Robinson, Lloyd Wilson, Kenneth Mestdagh, Morris McCullough, Don Larder, and Douglas Busklrk. 42 Baok Row: Douglas BuskIrk, Richard Murphy, Lloyd Wilson, Don Moor, Don Larder,-Norman Maurer, Jla Robinson, Robert Mickle. Second Row: Vernon Carr, coach, Orville Hamman, Maurice McCullough, Paul Cleland, Rolln Richardson Kenneth Mestdagh, Neal Dawson, Clarence Wilson, Kenneth Puckett. Front Row: Harry Outcher, Bob Smith, John Smith, Lloyd Xroul, Charles Larder, Royce Adame, Don Weiss. PIGSKIN REVUE The football season of 1945 was quite a successful one. Of the eight games played, four of these were losses. Only one of the four losses was by more than one touchdown, while one ended in a 0-0 tie. We are losing three ©layers through graduation Charles Larder,Don Weiss, and Harry Cutcher. Those who partlcloated although they did not receive letters ar : Lyle Tuck, Ueal Patrick, Don Moor, Orville Hamman Kenneth Mestdagh, Rolln Richardson, Kenneth Puckett, Richard Murphy, and Paul Cleland. Scores for this season's games are as follows: Homer 20 Bellvue 0 Homer 0 Quincy 7 Homer 12 Union City 14 Homer 7 Reading 0 Homer 0 Litchfield 0 Homer 0 Athens 8 Homer 0 Bronson 19 Homer 13 Jonesvllle 0 3 |bok How: Vernon Carr, coach. Delbert Hickerson. Marion Past. Bolin Richardson, Lloyd kroul, Ralph Hiohardeon, Richard Morphy, Rennie Swope, and Orville namman. Seoond How: Hobert Mickle. Douglas Buekirk, Don weiss, Bob Smith, Harry Cutoher, Kenneth Mestdagh. John Smith. front How: Stuart Avery, and Thomas Wallace. CAGER PARADE The basketball season of 1946-46 wae handled very well by the members of the team, despite the handicaps under which they were forced to practice. This year the practice of taking the playere and a few pas-eengere on the bus to out-of-town games wae resumed. Because of the war, this practice had been discontinued. re losing two membere of the first team through graduation. They are: Don Weiss, and Harry Cutcher. Oh. yes. were not forgetting the boys on the eecond team. keep up the good work boye. We hope to see some of you on next year's first team. Those on the first team who remain with us for newt year are: Douglae Buskirk, kenceth Mertdagh, Lloyd kroul Hobert Smith, and John Smith. We lost to Heading, 30-36, in the second night of the tournament • iEAREBS OF THS H t Student Football basketball baseball Cheerleader Bund ▲dame, hoyce 2-3 Anderson, Mary Buskirk, Douglas 2 Carr, Alice Cutcher, Harry 3-4 Dawson, Heal 3 Snoa, Helen Estelle, Marion Haight, Herbert Hamilton, Gale 1-3 Hartman, Virginia Huston, Joyoe .eifer, Marvin ing, Margaret kroul, Lloyd 2-3 Larder, Gharlee 4 Larder, Don 2 Leatherman, Raymond Linton, Jerry -surer, florman 2-3 Meetdagh, kenneth Mickle, Robert Mgr. 1-2,; jucCullough, Maurice 2 Pratt, Dale Hice, ell Robinson, Jim 2 Ro88man, Priscilla Smith, John 2-3 Smith, Opal Smith, Rotert 1-2 Truax, Marjorie ade, Lawrence earner, Jerry 3 fteiss, Don 1-2-3-4 Aeiss, Patricia Williams, Louise Wilson, betty Wilson, Clarence 2-3 Ailson, Lloyd 2 nyant, Mabel 2 3-4 2-3 2 3 ...... 1-2 2 -------------- Mgr.1-2 ----- 1 1 ----------------- 2 2 1 2-3-4 1-2-3 --- ----- ------------- 1 2 4th gr. 3 7th gr. 7th gr. 4th gr. 7 th gr. £ 3 4th gr. 6th gr. 3 2 3rd gr. 3 8th gr. 6th gr. 7th gr. 1 - ireshman year 2 - Sophomore year 3 - Junior year 4 - Senior year Other Grades Represented: 3rd grade 4th grade 7th grade 6th grade 45 FASHIONS FOR WOMEN Featuring Nationally Advertised Merchandise 125 WEST MAIN STREET HOMER, MICHIGAN 46 COMPLIMENTS OF GEARHART BARBER BEAUTY SHOP Oompl lmente To The Claes Of A M B L E R W. 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