Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

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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--

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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

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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.