Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1948 volume:

We, the Seniors of Homer Community School, humbly acknowledge our indebtedness to two groups of friends. Their interest in building future citizens is equalled only by their generosity. To the tax payers of the Homer Comr.ur.ity School District and to the William K. Kellogg Foundation, the Trojan of 1948 is gratefully dedicated TROJAN STAFF G. Gehrig, Editor, P. Deigert, Typist , M. Berklund, Typists, M. Avery, Typists, K. Sehau, Art Editor, S. Avery, Photography Editor FOREWARD In this, the 48 TROJAN, we seek to bring you life beyond the doors of our Homer High. Through snapshots, pictures and write-ups we bring you the students in class, with their chums, and participating in various activities and sports during the past year—our first year in the new High School. May this yearbook bring treasured memories of the 'Schooldays' of 47- 48. ACKNOWLEDGMENT We wish to say thank you To our friends all around Who have helped make this Trojan One of the best ever found. Thanks very much to you— Each and every advertiser. Anu we would like to mention Mr. 0� Dowd is our staff advisor. To Mr. Minch, Mr. Curtiss and Mr. Weaver Who have given time and service free. We say a hearty thank you In appreciation—to those three. Thanks to the various Junior girls, Who have done their very best to help this � 48 yearbook. In all ways, to be a success. To all, in making the Trojan, Who have had great or small parts, W© once again say thank you Prom the bottom of our hearts. a SENIOR OFFICERS Vlco-Pres., S. Kather; Sec., T. Delgort Treas., K. Mestdagh; Pres., B. Smith. 13 YEARS COUNTRY TOWN 4 Shirley Avery General Course For her life is one thin after another. Office Practice 3; Journalism 2,2,4; Glee Club 4; G.A.A. 4; Jr. Play Sr. Play Camp Fire 1. Marilyn Berklund Darkle College Prep. She giggles over anything and then she giggles because she giggles. Glee Club 4; Jr. Play (Usher) Sr. Play Office Practice 2,4; Journalism 2,4; 4-H Club 1££ (Pres. 1) Ass t Ed. of Headlight Leon Brodock General Course Some aay he's quiet, others dojct it. F.P.A. 4; Baseball 2; Ag. Club 2,3; Journalism 4. Douglas Buskirk Doug General Course Athletic ability is what I've got, I love pleasure but stud} nok Marshall Football 4; Track 3; Intramural Basketbal 3; Homer Ag. 1; H Club 2, 4; Baseball 2,4; Basketball 1,2,4; Football 1,2,4; Sec.-Tres. 1; Journalism 4; Sr. Play (Stage Mgr.) Virginia Chamberlain Qinny General Course Beware of her fair locks, for when she winds them round a young man's neck, she will not let him free agairf Donald Crandall Don General Course He has ambition to be a lady killer. Albion Football 1,2; Intramural Baske-ball 1,2. Homer F.F.A. 4; A Club 2,3; Varisty Club 2,3 (Tres. 3,4) Jr. Play; Sn Play; Baseball 2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Football 3,4 (Co. Captain 4) Patricia Deigert Pat College Prep. A petite maid of much fun, forever neat and as bright as the sun. Class Pres. 1 ; Sec. 4; Gffieo Prac iee 2,3; Cheerleader 2; G.A.A. 4 (Vice-Pres.) Glee Club 4; Jr. Play (Propc MgrJ Sr. Play; Journalism 1,2,3,4; Asrt Ed. of Headlight 2; Buss. Mgr. 3; Ed. of Headlight 4. Kenneth Dibble Killer General Course He hasn't very much to say but yet he's friendly in his way. Football 3; Baseball 3,4. .Tamos Fleming Jim General Coarse Just enough learning and no more Journalism 4; F.F.A. 4; ar. Play Ag. l,3j Greta Gehrig College Prep To her talk is the universal lanuare. Glee Club 4; Jr. Play Sr. Play G A•A• 4 ; Student Council 2; Camp Fire 1,2,0,4; Journalism 1,2,3,4; Editor ol Trojan 4; Ass t Ed oi' Trojar. 3; Ed of Headlight 3; Cheerleader 2; Orville Hamr.an Ace College Prep. I could be better if I would, but its awfully lonesome being good Jr. Play Sr. Play F.F.A. (Pres. ) 4; Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 3,4. Joyce Hoffman College Prep. As true as steel. Homo t-c. Club 4; Library Club 3; Journalism 3; Glee Club 4; or. Play Don Larder General Course Pis only Labor was to kill time. F.F.A. 4; Jr. Flay P Cluo 2,3,4; football 1,2,3. Herbert Lindesy Herb” General Course Better to be small and shine, then to be groat and cast a shadow. Ag. 2,3; Baseball 1,2; Journalism 4. Maurice I .cCullough Mac” General Course ..hots the use of worrying. Ag. 1,2; E Club 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Sr. Play (Stage Hand) Journalism 4. Clavis Mather Sam General Courso He isrft much on books but when it corr.es to looks. Ag. 2,3; Jr. Play Sr. Play Football 3; Journalism 4. 6 Kennoth Mestdagh Ringer General Course I stand on the brink of a great career, will someone push me off? Ag. 2,3; F.F.A. 4; H Club 2,3,4; Journalism 4; Jr. Flay (Stage Mgr.) Sr. Play Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,4. Lois Nantz College Prep. A friend with a warm heart. Bronson Hi Times Staff 2; Home Ec. Club 1; Library 1,2. Homer Journalism 4. Ueal Patrick Useless General Course A wolf never cares how many sheep there are • Football 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3; Class Pres. 3; Journalism 4. Rolin Richardson General Course He is nighty, he is wise, hete a terror for his size. Ag. I 1; H club 3,4; Journalism 4; Baseball 2,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4. Katherine Schau College Prep, what is worth doing, is worth doing well. Band 4; Library 3; Glee Club 4; 4-H Club 4; Journalism 3,4. Robert Smith Bob College Prep. He lives content and envies none. Vice Pres. 1; Class Tres. 2; Class Sec. 3; Class Pres. 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play Sr. Play Faye Titus General Course She has the power of her own convictions. Litchfield 4-H Club 1,2,3; Glee CIud 1; Home Ec. 2,3; Home r Journalism 4. Fern Titus General Course A steady reliable girl. Litchfield 4-H Club 1,2,3; Home Ec. 2,3; Glee Club 1. 7 Marilyn Truax College Prep. I am what I air do not try to change me. Office Practice $; G.A.A. 4; (Pres.) Student Council 1; Camp hire 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play (Prop.) Sr. Play Class Tres. 3; Glee Club 4. Pearlneta Wildt Pearl Comercial Course She is small, but so is a stick of dynamite. Sr. Play Patricia Weiss Pat General Course I always say what I mean and something more. Office Practice 3,4; Student Council 1; Journalism 3; Glee Club 4; G.A.A. 4; Band 1; Class Sec. 2; Jr. Play Cheerleader 1,2,3,4. (Cpt. 4) Lloya Wilson General Course Ladies, oh ladies J Leave me alone. Ag. 2,3; F.F.A. 4; H Club 2,3,4; Journalism 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Sr. Play Sports Ed. of Headlight 4. Harold Wonders General Course When he smiles he uses a lot of face. H Club 3; Football 3; Ag. 2,3,4; F.F.A. 4. (Sec.) L'thelyn Wonders College Prep. Here is a true and industrious friend. Glee Club 4; Journalism 4; Home Ec. Club 4. Eleanor Pratt General Course I desire no future that will break the ties of the past. Gaylord Basketball 2. Homer Office Practice 4. 8 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The Senior Class of 48 has gone through muoh in it four year of high •chool. After entering as Freshmen we found that life wasn't all peaches and cream. It was a life of trudging back and forth to classes in rain, snow, and sleet. It is a wonder that we don't have flat feet. Even after all we have gone through we seem to have survived in pretty good shape. This year we are proud Seniors who are graduating. Proud, because we are Seniors, and very proud of the fast that we are the first, the very first, te graduate from eur brand new scheel. September 1944, 47 trembling boys, and girls tried te make themselves as inconspicuous as possible. Our first Job was to obtain recognition from the upper classmen. So we had a tug-ef-war which was attended by the student body. It must have been due te the fact that we were rather green that we lost to the Sophomores. But in the girls soft ball game we were victorious Then the fateful day arrived. It was black and gloomy. 47 Freshmen passed in line to the hangnan'a noose Thunder roared and lightning flashed. In all of eur Freshman history we don't believe a day was as terrible as our initiation. At this point we wish to extend our thanks to the doctors of Homer for patching us up and making it possible te resume school We believe if we had not been piloted by our class adviser; Mrs. Whitney an . eur class officers: Pres Pat Deigert; Vioe-Pres., Bob Smith; Sec.-Trees., Douglas Busk irk; Student council rep, Marilyn Truax, we would never have become Sophomores After a much needed vacation 43 strong, hail and hearty veterans of the Freshman year, re-entered school aa Sophomores in September 1945. We began our climb up into the world by pulling the Freshmen through the river in the annual tug-of-war. During our initiation of the Freshmen we took sweet revenge for the indignities heaped upon us the previous year. Our first school dance. The Bunny Hop was one of the biggest events of the year. Mrs. Whitney continued with us as advisor and helped us solve our many problems. The following class officers aided Mrs. Whitney in guiding our Sophomore affairs. Pres., Pat Deigert; Vioe-Pres., Ruth Degan; Sec., Pat Weiss; Treas., Bob Smith September, 194Q Juniors entered school and found their class treasury financially embarrassed. With the help of Mr. Weaver, our class adviser, we set up projects te raise money. These consisted of selling H pins, and alternating with the Seniors in handling the refreshment concession at our home games. Important events of the fall were the receiving of our class rings and our Halloween dance. Then April, oh what an April that was----there was hustling and bustling and practicing of lines. Then final night. Lights, action, camera, the Jr. play, Love Troubles Tommy, is on. It was considered by many to be one of the best productions in a long time. The highlight of the Junior year was the Junior - Senior Prom, May 9. The. decorative theme was a sidewalk cafe in Spring Time. The dance was well attended by Juniors, Seniors, Faculty members, and alumni. Class officers for the year were; Prds., Ueal Patrick; Vice-Pres., Ken Mestdagh; Sec., Bob Smith; Treas., Jim Robinson and Marilyn Truax. Last September, 31 Seniors entered school and assumed thMr rightfll places as Lords and Masters of about 800 students. Pres., Bob Smith; Vice-Pres., Sam Mather; Sec., Pat Deigert; Treas., Ken Mestdagh were honored to be the last class officers of the class of 48 . Again we knew what it felt like to have the blaze of Act lights in our eyes and the ringing ef appause in our ears. It was the Seniors last display of their acting talents, December 3 and 4, in The Late Mr. Early. This year, as in other years, the D.A.R. was selected with the help of tho faculty. The lucky girl was Pat Deigert. Graduation exercises were as follows: Baocalaureate May, 31; Class Night June 1; COMMENCEMENT June 3. _ „ ___ This year as in other years we took a class trip. DESTINATION: DETROIT, MACKINAC ISLAND, CHICAGO, MUSKEGON AND HOMB. 9 SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY GAZER: Oh Senior Class of HOMER HIGH SCHOOL, hear ye the message I bring. Life is divided into three great periods; the past, the present, the future. The past, with its many happy days of freedom from care, is behind you. It is now only a succession of beautiful memories, that, in years to come, we shall love to recall. The present, with its petty trials, its days of study and play, of triumph and disappointment, is with you now; but the great unknown future stretches out before you, an untraveled road, filled with—-you know not what. Perhaps poverty; perhaps fame. You go forward with, as it were, your eyes blindfolded, traveling the great road of life, each step opening up something new, something unexpected. But I, with my mystic power, can unfold that future to you and give a brief glimpse of this class, ten years from today. Then you can Judge for yourselves the paths each one has traveled, the efforts each one has made. Listen well. Oh Class of 19481 Give heed to these words of mystic wisdom as the future is revealed. 0 mystic ball, from out thy depths. The future to this class reveal. Thy knowledge, hidden deep from sight. Pray give us now, and naught conceal. I see a great building, rising out of the heart of the city. The names in clear letters over it read. Larder and Deigert, Manufacturers of Hot Rod Automobiles. A magnificent private railroad car, speeding over the glistening rail men in conference around a handsome mahogany table. The president at the head is Mr. Leon Brodock. An airship, high up in the blue sky, United States Mail from New York to San Francisco. The pilot is Miss Pat Weiss. I see miles and miles of unbroken prairie land. There are thousands of splendid cattle, with cowboys riding in and out among them. Let me see, those faces under the broad hats are familiar. Kenneth Dibble, Harold Wonders, Orville Hamman cowboys, and the owner of this splendid ranch, sitting at ease on the broad veranda of the handsome ranch house is Bob Smith, and his wife, standing beside him, is Marilyn Truax. I see great tents, a vast number of them. What can it be? Oh, it is a circus, Joy for the little ones, pleasure for the grown-ups. There are large banners, with the names of the owners, Herbert Lindsey and Pearl Wildt, successors to Ringling Brothers. Let us peep into the tents. Perhaps we may find some more of out friends. Yes, suspended from a lofty trapeeze we find Fern Titus, and the leader of the great band is Sam Mather. Look in this lion s cage. There fearlessly handling the. great beasts, we find Greta Gehrig, and running around and around the ring, with his ever ready Jokes, I see Datglas 3uskirk, the greatest clown of the century. Now I see a stately home, with a beautiful woman receiving her guests. I do not know her married name, but there she sits before me, Virginia Chamberlain. Now I can look through a window into a splendid room, where court is in session. Judge Faye Titus is on the bench and Lawyer Kathrine Schau is pleading the case for her client, Mr. Ueal Patrick, who has been arrested for speeding in his airplane. What is this great cluster of buildings I see now? Ahi It is the Michigan State University. President Lloyd Wilson, in his office, surrounded by a number of chosen colleagues, Dr. Kenneth Mestdagh, Prof. Shirley Avery, Dr. Ethelyn Wonders, and Dean of Women, Marilyn Berklund. Now I see Hollywood, that fascinating place of famous men and women. Here I find Lois Nantz, sharing top honors with James Fleming in the new play, Modern People, written by the successful writer, Rolin Richardson, and directed by Eleanor Pratt, who has become famous in her chosen profession. This great concert hall is filled to overflowing, a tribute to the famous prima donna, Miss Joyce Hoffman, who has Just returned from a years' engagement at the Grand Opera House in Paris. Her own private orchestra, conducted by Maurice McCullough, is playing the opening now. Listen, I can almost hear it. Here is a great forest, with a single trail leading to a lone cabin, where we find a gray haired man, resting and hiding from the enthusiastic public, after the successful exhibition of his latest invention, the folding automobile. There he is now, on the porch, with one folded, lying on the chair beside him. Fame has at last come to Mr. Don Crandall. Now the ball is growing dim, but I can still clearly see a wonderful new building, situated on this very spot. Tall, four stories high, elevators, 10 swimming pools, roof gardens, rest rooms, marble stairways, splendid library gymnasium, auditoruim, large sunny class-rooms, everything to make it an ideal school for boys and girls, for it is a new school. Ihe name, cut deep over the marble entrance, reads Barneyville High School. Dimmer and dimmer grows the ball. Its message is over, and I, too, will say to you my farewell message, Peace—Happiness—Farewell. THE LATE MR. EARLY CAST OF CHARACTERS Evelyn Clarke, a young matron------ James, her husband------------—---- Vera Smith, an heiress------------- Alioe Sewell, a young bride-to-be- Mark Mercer, a chess enthusiast---- Asher Crump, a young Englishman—-Don Early, Alice1 a fiance-———— Doris Hull, Mark18 bride-to-be----- Judge Sewell, Alice’s father—------ Selma, a colored maid-------------- Mrs. Fanny Hull, Doris Mother----- Amos Comstock, and undertaker------ Joe Lincoln, a colored boy--------— Nora, the Irish Cook--------------- -----Pat Deigert -------Bob Smith -----Pearl Wildt ---Marilyn Truax ------Sam Mather ----Lloyd Wilson —Orville Hannan ----Greta Gehrig ——Don Crandall —Joyce Hoffman Marilyn Berklund -----Jim Fleming Kenneth Mestdagh —Shirley Avery 11 SENIORS LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of Hooter Community School, County of Calhoun, and State of Michigan being of unsound mind and disintegrating memory after four strenuous years, do hereby make, publish,and declare this as our last and best will and testament, hereby revoking all former will, bequest, and devises of whatever nature by us already made. Be it hereby known that all members of the Senior Class generously, with charity for all and malice toward non bequeath the following personal and class belongings to underclassmen, to help them in the pursuit of happiness: Our dignity and good sense we leave to the Junior Class, may they apply it with rapid and spreading strokes. To the Sophomore Class we leave our quick wit% rapid elucidations, and best of all, our ability to play hooky without having to make up double for the lost time. To the high school infants (Freshmen) we leave our utmost sympathy and our ability to absorb English, Science, Math, and all those studies which are beyond the comprehension of their undeveloped mental capacities, Shirley Avery wills her men in Litchfield to her little sister Mary. Leon Brodock wills his good luck to Gerald Roily. Katherine Schau will3 her quietness to Margaret Ward. Greta Gehrig wills her gift o’f gab to Junior Butler. Bob Smith wills his ability to play sports to George Benham. Ilarilyn Eerklund r ills her dimples to Joyce '’ilson Don Larder wills hir tvping ability to Helen Sharp Orvilio Har. an wills his modesty and bashfulness to Bob omas. Pat ’Veiss wills her ability to stay out late nights to Mary Tosh. Marilyn Truax wills her ability to go steady to Donna Nowlin. Pat Deigert wills her long hair to Nancy Finley. Joyce Hoffman villa her ability to get a ring to Vada Jinkerson. Ethelyn Wonders wills he'- basketball player in Jonesville to anybody who can keep him. Lloyd Wilson wills his curly hair to Junior Hickereon. Peral Wildt wills her temper to Virgie Brodock. Harold Wonders wills his ubility to bo true to Bob Gibson. Herbert Li'ids?y wills his space in the halls to Bob Murphy. Ken Dlb le wills his gay life to George Nantz. Lois :;untz wills her ability to got A'a to Wayne Crandall. Faye and Fern Titus will the Homer High School to the Seniors of 49 Rolin Richardson wills his tallners to Frank Bonham. Ueal Patrick wills his reserved sect in the principal's office to anyone who wants it. Eleanor Pratt wills her little feet to Edward Kohn. 12 Sam Mather wills his car trouble to Dale Pratt. Ken Mestdatfi wills his ability to get out of school to Bob Armstrong. Maurice McCullough wills his plumpness to Ralph Richardson Virginia Chamberlain wills her blond hair to Mary Thomas. Don Crandall wills his wonderful physique to Charles Curry. Douglas Buskirk wills his stories to anyone who can understand them. Having bequeathed all that we possess, have possessed, «id exprt to possess, we hereby appoint the Junior Class as executors of thi our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this first day of June, A. C. 1948. Here it is the end of school. And we're all breathing sighs. We have broken all the rules And we� ve all told little white lies. We've learned our math and history. And we've had lots and lots of fun. How we passed it is a mystery Por we never ever had anything done Our teachers, yes, everyone Did their best to tame us. We will show them that we aren't dumb And all turn out to be famous Yes, this is our last and final year. The day of graduation is nigh. And we are thinking maybe too. That we'd better step right here. And say good by to you. Dear Old Homer High 13 JUNIORS In September, 1947, 34 students enrolled In the Junior Class of Homer High School. The officers for the school year were elected at the first class meeting, they are as follows: Pres. Carol Warner; Vice Pres. Richard Murphy; Sec. Kenneth Lindsey; Trees. Patty Patton; We began the years activities with a Thanksgiving all-school part with music furnished by Bob Gardner and his Orchestra. On the 15th and the 16th of April we presented our first class play Growing Up. Then on Kay 21 came our traditional Junior -Senior Prom. Back Row: V. Jinkerson, R. Sn rp, P. Patton, J« Kempton, C. Fowler, M. Leach, D. ftensmore, D. Nowlin, M. Avery, L. Williams, B. Wilson. Second Row: Mr. Cohn, Jr, Hickerson, G. 3enham, R. Lawrence, E. Lawrence, R. Richardson, D. Murphy, M. Fast, J. Makslmchuck, K. Linsey, Mr. Wolfe. First Row: A. Densmore, M. Ryan, C. Warner, M. V� ard, K. Machin, J. Pierce, G. Collmeter, W7 Chamberlain, M. Dibble. Absent: Jr. Butler, N. Johnson, T. V.allace, J. Butters. 16 SOPHOMORES In September 1947, 57 students enrolled In the Sophomore class of Homer High School We began organizing the class by electing the following officers: Pres. Norman Pittelkow; Vice Pres. Lawrence Wirebaugh; Treas. Terrace Anderson. The annual Freshman-Sophomore events were held during the latter part of October. The Freshman girls beat the Sophomore girls in a softball game, but the Sophomore boys pulled the Freshman boys across the line two out of three times to win the tug ofwar, which was held on the athletic field. The Sophomore boys also beat the Freshman boys at a game of touch football. The Freshman reception was held Monday, Oct. 27. The Freshman and a few new Sophomores were initiated. After the program we had a Grand March and lined up for refreshments. After the refreshments had been served we had a short dance with the music furnished by the Juke-box. fet gfc ' I i SrWP Mi Back Row: J. Swope, D. Davis, D. Henderson, G. Mees, W. Steen, E. Kohne, H. Haight, D. Dogan7 tf. Butler, H. Williamson, N. Pittelkow. Third Row: B. Semon, L. Wirebaugh, C. Curry, C. Wonders, D. Easton, W. Lawrence, D. Saffor J, TT7 Pratt, S. Booth, H. Nelson, J. Williams, VV. Crandall, Mr. Howland. J cone Row: Miss Fronch, E. Winchell, G. Dewcrt, A. Radee., T. Collins, A. Kempton, V. Crandall, R. Oxenrider, L. Risner, L. Chamberlain, F. Holbrook, E. King, J. Wyatt, S. Nelson, S. 3artlett, D. McCullough, D. Butler- First Row: B. Miller, J. Wilson, M. Teach, E. Miller, M. Kock, H. Finley, P. Howe, P. Mickle, tf. Zuck, Wood, E. King. Absent: T. Anderson, L. Chamberlain, J, Jarothers, IX Fowler, V. Hartman, M. Thomas, B. Thomas, b. Vincent, L. Wirebaugh, J. Yoder, W. Harrison. 18 FRESHMEN In September 1947, 53 students enrolled In the Freshman class of Homer High School We began organizing the class by electing the following officers: Pres. Joyce Ott, Vlce- Pres Darlene Radtke, Sec John Steeby, Trees Carolyn Wilson •Hie Freshman year was highlighted by the following events. The annual Initiation was held at the Conraunlty house. After the Initiation there was dancing and refreshments. The Tug-of-war was won by the Sophomores after a hard fought battle. The softball game was won by the Freshman girls twelve to six The Sophomores also won the football. game five to zero Back flow; R. Hyan, W. Kohne, R. King, E. Horn, B. Armstrong, B. Murphy, J. Smith, J. Vandenburgh, J. Norris, H. Brodock, C. Zuck, Thlrd flow: J. Steeby, D. Burrows, B. Steeby, K. Davis, J. McCumber, G. Rowley, B. Tuck, B. Nichols, P. McElvain, G. Nantz, R. Wonders, Second Row: Mrs. Whitney, M. Brown, B. Nichols, P. Armstrong, D. Radtke, D. Hammon, hi. Potter, 3. Shelts, H. Collmeter, D. Pierce, C. Adams, V. Lust, F. Bonham, J. Lee, V. Brodock, fl. Condlln, C. Wilson, J. Ott, Mr. McCully, First Row: J. Bain J. Truax, B. flurgan, J. Worden, M. Houghton, K. Dewey, E. Patrick, J. Sprague, D. Wlndorf, K. Egnatuck, P. Dibble, Absent: S. Brockway, M. Dlsbrow, K. Hawley, Y. Swan Y. Yoder. 30 I EIGHTH GRADE Xn September, 1947, 67 students enrolled In the 8th grade of Homer High School, We began organizing the class by the election of the following officers; Pres. Barbara Welle; Vice Pres. Betty Thompaon; Sec. Josephine Cunningham. At our Halloween party, we played games and had refreshments. We had a Christmas party on December 19, where we drew names and exchanged gifts. After our refreshments we sang Christmas carols and told Christmas stories. Back Row I P. Lucyshy, J. Linton, 3. Kimo, D. Poters, S. Nichols, 3. Dowdlng, 3. Glbsor J. Carroll, T. Leach, ?. Nichols, B. West, W. Quimby, B. Allen, R. Maples, J. Karl, M. Lindsey. Third Row: P. Norris, J. Densm.ore, C. Curry, V. Tosch, M. Terrell, A. Chamberlain, D. '.ViIson, B. Cohen, D. Crandall, L. Hotovy, J. Charborlain, M. Kvv, M. Mickle. Second Row: Mr. Minch, h. Kenyon, J. Butters, C. Hakes, C. Polk, H. V.'irebaugh, C. Anf.evine, 3. De.Vert, D. Streets, D. Russell, P. Horn, M. Wildt, C. Collins, 3. Crandall, L. Peterson, Miss Harrison. Plrst Row: M. Wyant, J. Risner, I. Koch, 3. ’ .oils, M. Cole, L. Heath, 3. Thor.pson, H. i!oons, J7 Cunningham, C. Hackv.orth, B. Lock-wood. Absent: D. Anderson, L. Colo, I. Rockwell, D. Swan. 22 SEVENTH GRADE Xn September 1947, 48 students enrolled In the seventh grade of Homer High School. At the first class meeting, under the direction of Mrs. Killer and Kr. O'Dowd, we elected the following officers. Pres. Stanley Blue, Vlce-Pres. Barbara West, Sec. Gale Cutcher, Tmas-Shlrley Craven. In October we held a masquerade In the study hall from eight to ten o clock we had pop, fudge, popcorn, and apples. We also played games. We held a Christmas party, on December 19th In the Cafeteria. We had candy and exchanged gifts. Back How: J. Shilling, S. Blue, D. Tesch, G. Cutcher, B. Fleming, H. Warrick, P. Cham- berlain, C. Burgan, F. Cole, J. Senon R. Johnson, L. Fowler, C. Leach, B. Weller. Third Row: D. Hakes, S. Craven, X. Camburn, P. Steebv, V. Seller, 3. Cady, C. Brodock, B. Shelton, L. Hewitt, Mr. 0’Dov.d. Second How; Mrs . Killer, M. DeWert, J. Peirce, M. Lockwood, J. Truax, E. Kenyon, 3. ;.est, C. Wilson, P. Rambo, K. Terrell, N. Wilson. First Row: F. Pelton, P. Dangler, P. Bordeau, J. Huston, P. Xing, N. Booth, K. Rund- qulst, C. Safford, S. Craod. Absent: P. Allen, J. Barthollc, T. Butters, D. Carothers R. Carothers, H. Farris, Thompson, J. Truax. 24 26 Principal, Mr. Weaver B. A. Snyder, Trees.; -G. H. Putnam, Sec.; UM'.Vade, •urt.; W. R. Smith, Pres.; P. R. Benham, Trustee; W. P. Hartman, Trustee. 28 Mr. Pancost Agrlculture Mich. State Collage Bachelor of Science SCHOOL TEACHERS 4 a Mrs. Whitney Latin and Geog. Jr High Hist. W. Mich. Col. of Ed. Life Certificate Mrs. Miller Commercial Mount Royal College Mich. State Normal College Mr. Minch Ind. Arts Music Western Mich. Northwestern Unlv. Mr. Cohn Soc. Science Unlv. of 11s. Bachelor of Philosophy Miss Harrison Home Economics Adrian College Bachelor of Arts Miss French Mathematics Western Mich. Bachelor of Arts Mr. Wolf Soc. Sclenee Coach Hillsdale Mich. Bachelor of Arts Mr. 0'Dowd English Xavier Unlv. Bachelor of Philos Mr. Rowland Music Central Mich. Bachelor of Science Mr. Gates Dir. of Veterans Inst. Unlv. of Mich. Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts Mr. MeCully Elementary Prin. Ypsilanti Mich. Bachelor of Science 29 Second Grade Misa Wager, Mrs. McCully Fourth Grade Mrs. Goodnuff, Mrs. Sweet First Grade Mrs. Hewitt, Mrs. Spooner Third Grade Mrs. McCune, Mrs. Dibble Fifth Grade Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. Yost Sixth Grade Miss Fletcher, Mrs. KcCulla 30 Custodians Mr. Wyant, Miss Wyant ACTIVITIES VARSITY CLUB First Row: R. Richardson, H. Haight, D. Crandall, D. Murphy, R. Richardson, K. Mestdagh, M. McCullough, L. Wilson, D. Buskirk. Second Row: C. Fowler, J. Butler,N. Pittekow, D. Larder, K. Lindsey, J. Hickerson, 0. Hammon, W. Crandall, Mr. Wolfe. Absent: B. Smith. The H Club has done a number of things in the past year to raise money. At the football games programs with advertising were sold. The H Club also had a scrap drive, from which it netted a nice sum. At the end of school we plan to present a gift, to the school with money we have earned. We also plan to buy pins for each member of the club. In order to become a member of the H club it is required that a boy earns a letter in at least one sport, either football, basketball or baseball. In football it is necessary to play 8 quarters, basketball 12 quarters, and baseball 14 innings. 32 r. r. a. Back Hot;: J. Norris, R. Ryan, H. Wonder a, J. Vunaenburtf, K. t .es tdajh, R. Armstrong, L. TTTForrrTr. Dibble, R. Kin-;, Third Row: S. nocth, V. Leach, J. Hickerson, ’V. Kohne, C. Zuck, D. Larder, P. Hlchols, J. vlllia'ms. Second Row: C. For ler, D. Butler, H. Coll- menter, !). LcCulloujh, P- McElvain, D. Pierce, V, Lusk, U Davis, Mr. Pancost. First Row: J. Fleming, D. Crandall, D. Dogan, G. Denham, 0. Hammon, H. Procock, L. Pro dock, W. Steen, ,T. , ilth. Absent: R. Butler, J. Carothers, K. Hawley, J. Yoder, B. Sibith, T. Wallace. follows: Micheal The first year of the F.F.A. in Homer High was very successfull. Our club consists of thirty-eight members at the beginning of the year. We began making money by selling seeds and helping at the Community Fair. The club was under the supervision of Mr. Pancost. A basketball team was started and played at Litchfield, Jonesvllle, Mar shall, and Lakeview. The first string boys are as Thomas Wallace, Lloyd Wilson, Cecil Fowler, ) Leach, Jim Fleming, George Benham, Don Dogan. The club comes under eight Committees and are as follows: Recreati6n-L. Wilson, D. Crandall, W. Steen, S. Booth, D. Butler. Conduct of Meeting-K. Dibble, J. Smith, B. Nichols, McElvain, K. Ryan. Scholarship-D. Larder, H. Wonders, D. Pierce, C. Zuck. Supervised Practice-R. Smith, L� Brodock, J. Carothers, Norris, D. Dogan. _ Co-operative Activities - G. Benham, R. Lawerence, Kohne, R. King. Leadership-0. Hammon, M. Fast, R. Butler, K. Davis J. Fleming. Earning and Saving-Jr. Hickerson, T, Wallace, R. McCullough, J. Yoder, R. Armstrong. Each committee has certain Jobs to do. The F.F.A. did very good for its first jear. So lets thank our advisor, for his work with the boys. W. S3 G A A Back frpw: 3. Bur an. Nowlin, P. Machin, M. K. Zuck, M. Tech, J. Lee, J. Wilson, J. Worden, K. Egnatuck, P. Armstrong, Second Row; Miss French, J. Sprague, D. Windorf, P. Patton, S. Avery, D. Weiss, If. Avery, J. J. Cohn. First Row; C. Warner, M. Koch, IS. Ward, U. Truax, P. Howe, P. Deigert, G. Colineter. Absent: V. Hartman, G. Gehrig. The G.A.A. was organized in September 1947. We started off with a bang, with 24 members and the election of the following officers: President--------Marilyn Truax Vice-President---Pat Deigert Secretary________Donna Nowlin Treasure_________Patty Patton Soon afterwards we organized the Eagerbea-vers. This group had the duty of caring for elementary children at noon. On alternate Wednesdays we played basketball and learned to dance. At our party we played games and danced the Virginia Reel. Miss French and ?4r. Cohn are our advisors. 34 GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Back Row: J. Hoffman, J. Kempton. S. Avery, D. Hamman, M. Avery, P. Patton, D. Nowlir P. Howe, M. Machin, H, Finley. Middle Row: G. Gehrig, M. Berkland, Mrs. Whitney, M, Teach, P. Weiss, V. Brodock, B. Burgan, V. Flemming, J. Sprague, Mr. Minch, P. Deigert, M. Truax. First Row: M. Koch, E. Wonders, P. Armstrong, S. Nelson, A. Radee, S. Bart- lett, G. DeWerl, K. fcuck, J. Wilson, P. Dibble. It was in November when a few happy girls taBombled for several days in a classroom to fill their hear s with singing. Why can't we organize a Glee Club, they would declare. Our Principal, Mr. Weaver came to the rescue and secured the services of our shop instructor, Mb Minch, who has proved himself very capable in handling the girls in a musical manner. Organization took shape as follows; a maximum membership of 30 was maintained; the 6th hour period on each Tuesday was scheduled for rehearsal; Mrs. Whitney, another faculty staff rerber, promised to be acccrjpani st; Songsperettes was selected as the club's name; irgie 3rr� dock was elected president, and Donna Nowlin Sec. Tres. Progress has been rapid and enthusiastic) with the following engagements to theii credit: PTA Program, Farmers Union, Band and Glee Club Concert, PTA Institute, Bacca- laurtt e and Commencement. 35 HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Front row: B. Loclr.vood, V. Crandall, L. Wonders, P. King, 3. Thompson, L. Chamberlain, N. Booth, D. Wilson Kiddle row: B. Je ’. ert, B. Cady, I!. Evy, D. Crandall, P. Dangler, K. Rundquist, K. Cole, A. Chamberlain, Terrell, V. Teach, J. Pierce, N. Wilson, Miss Harrison Back row: K, Lockwood, K, Canbum, S. Craven, L. Kotovy, F. Horn, S. Croad, P. Ilorris, E. Kenyon, C, Collins. Absent: K. Zuck, J. Hoffman, J. Koch, C. Wilson, J. Bartholic. The purpose of our club is for Home Economics Girl3 who are interested in • orth while projects, such as helping the Rod Cross, fixing up the Home E«. room, and raising money. At the present we have started a project of selling milk to tho lov or grades. All the girls have learned to knit and crochet arid are making afghan blocks for the Home Ec. Room. Our club consists of Junior and Senior members. There are .twenty-eight members in tho Jr. group and five members in the Sr. group. President---Katherine Zuck Vice-President-Virginia Crandall Secretary-----Joyce Hoffman Treasurer---Lthelyn Wonders BAND Standing: C. Polk, E. Miller, J. Earl, J. Vandenburg, R. Wonders, J. Shellings, Mr. Rowland! B. West, J. Ott. Back Row: C. Burgan, N. Potter, R. Shelts, J. Carroll. K. Dewey, Denamore, D. Henderson, ft. Haight, M. Ward. Middle Row: J. Lee, L.Williams, J. Linton, M. Past, R. Tuck, P. Lucyshyn, 0. Mees, H. kelson, E. Lawrence, R. Maples B. Wilson, W. Lawrence, R. Lawrence. First Row; C. Wilson, V. Hartman, D. Vincent, L. Hewitt, H. Huston, M. Wlldt, R. Gibson. The Homer Community School Band,In Its second year under the direction of Mr. Howland, has grown from eleven members to more than forty. Near the beginning of the school year forty-four new uniforms arrived In time for the band to take part in the dedication of the new Athletic Field. The band was able to take part in several football games this fall. January 28, 1948, the Band played its first formal concert in the community housq In cooperation with the Girls Glee Club, to a capacity crowd. A group of about 35 beginners started on instruments this year. The result being that in another year Homer should be able to boast a band of about 60 or 65 members. Band officers are as follows: Herbert Haight------President Robert Tuck---------Vice-President 37 Wilford Lawrence____Sec.-Tres. James Vandenburg____Trustee CHEERLEADERS JOURNALISM CLASS Back Row; P. Delbert, U. Patrick, D. Buskirk, M, Fleming, R. Richardson, D. Lardor, L Brodock, L. Wilson, S. Mather, M. I-60ullough, K. Mestdagh, Front Row; S. Erockway, (3. Gehrig, V. Brodock. P. Armstrong, T. Dibble, M. Haughton, H. Lindsey, fe. Stoeby, 8.Wonders,,K Schaut L. Nantz, Mr. Q� Dowd. 38 OFFICE PRACTICE Sitting: P. Armstrong, A. Radee, J. Villa on, C. illson, Mr. Weaver, P. YJelss, Standing P. Deigert, H. Sharp, E. Pratt, M. Dibble, K. Berklund, J. Kempton, M. Ward, M. Truax LIBRARIANS Sitting: S. Nelson, N. Finley, Mr. O'Dowd, Standing: «!• Lee, S. Bartlett, D. Wood, S. Craven, C. Brodock, P. Mickle, A. Radeo, II. looth. Absent: J. Bain, M. Yoder. 39 VARSITY Baok Row: Coach, Mr. Wolf, K. Mestdagh, R. Richardson, B. Smith, D. Murphy First Row: 0. Hamman, M. Fast, D. Crandall, D. Busklrk, J. Hlckerson. The Trojans completed one of the best basketball seasons In Homer High School history by finishing second In the Little C conference with 11 wins and 3 losses. They compiled a total of 576 points to their opponents 462 Coach Wolfe announced that Ralph Richardson, Junior Hlckerson, Dick Murphy, and Marlon Fast, plus some promising boys 'from this years reserve team will make up next years varsity. The boys that are graduating this year are as follows: Douglas Busklrk, Orville Hamman, Ken Mest4agh, and Bob Smith. The reserve team had a fair season this year and we hope they will do better next year 42 RESERVES Back Me : Asst. Coach, Mr. Cohn, B. Armstrong, E. Kohne, B. Thomas, H. Haight Firs flow: 5.i Curry, H. Williamson, R. Ryan, B. Steeby, E. Winchell. Quincy 22 Reading 37 Union City 36 Athens 37 Bronson 23 Jonesvllla 45 Litchfield 16 Quincy 34 Reading 40 Union City 37 Athens 36 Bronson 33 Jonesville 22 Litchfield 21 Homer 43 Homer 28 Homer 33 Homer 43 Homer 35 Homer 50 Homer 44 Homer 44 Homer 24 Homer 38 Homer 37 Homer 38 Homer 39 Homer 62 43 FOOTBALL Row; Wr. Wolfe, D. Buskirk, B. Murphy, R. Richardson, R. Thomas, Mi Cohn. Ml ddle Row; L. Wilson, J. Smith, H. Haight, K. Mestdagh, M. McCullough, R. Richardson, D• Murphy, J. Hlckerson, J. Butler. First; N. Plttelkow, W. Crandall, C. Fowler, B. Smith, D. Crandall, B. Steeby, C. Curry, E. Winchell, 0. Hamman. The football season of 1947 ended with a fair record, 1 win, 2 ties, 5 losses. The Trojans practised three weeks, and played their first game before school started. The biggest game of the year was with Athens, October 24th. At this time Homer dedicated their newly lighted football field. The Homerltes displayed top form In blocking and tackling. In stopping a superior Athens team who moved within 3 or 4 Inches of the goal line several times, but Just couldn’t put It over. Score Homer-0 Athens-0. There were 16 letters awarded In the 1947 Football season. Eight of them that will be graduating, are: Ken Mestdagh, Lloyd Wilson, Bob Smith, Don Crandall, Rolln Richardson, Maurice McCullough, Orville Hamman, Douglas Buskirk. Lettermen that will be back next fall are: Ralph Richardson, Richard Murphy , Junior Hlckerson, Cecil Fowler, Herbert Haight, Norman Plttelkow, Junior Butler, Wayne Crandall. Sept. 19 Sept. 26- Oct. 3- Oct. 10- Oct. 15- Oct. 24- Oct. 30- Nov. 7- SEASONS SCORES ARE AS FOLLOWING: 6-- 6-- 0-- 0-- 13-- 0-- 0— 6-- --Bellevue 25 ----Quincy 6 Union City 6 ----Reading 13 •Litchfield 6 ----Athens 0 ----Bronson 24 Jonesvllle 13 44 BASEBALL Back How: B. Steeby, H. Collmenter, T. Wallace, G. Benham, C. Zuck, R. Armstrong, R. Ryan, M. Leach, H. Haight, C. Adams, N. Plttelkow, B. Seraon, D. Easton. Middle Row? F. Benham, B. Shelts, B. Smith, J. Hlckerson, D. Busklrk, 0. Hannan, B. Tuck, M. Fast,R. Wonders, E. Wlnchell. First Row? H. Nelson, C. Fowler, H. Richardson, K. Lindsey, R. Murphey, T. Anderson, C. Curry, D. Crandall, Mr. Wolfe. The lettermen that are back this year are: Ralph Richardson Jr. Hlckerson Ken Lindsey Bob Smith BASEBALL SCHEDULE Opponent Date April Place Bronson 8 Here Reading 15 Here Jonesvillo 22 There Litchfield 29 May Here Quincy 5 There Union City 12 There Athens 17 Here 45 and Service 48 BROOKS KINGS SINCLAIR RECREATION STATION FRIENDLY SERVICE Cars washed Gas and Oil Phone 1742 BOWLING IS FUN FOR EVERYONEI 207 Lei jh Street Homer, Ui chi an doujnjng’s REICHOW GULF SERVICE AND PHONE 392 UAGNOR BATTERIES ACCESSORIES TIRES FURNITURE AND bLiiCTnlC ArrLIAnL-o 49 Gotnfifed HW rrmocwf non MIKE susaco, OWNER HOMER, MICHIGAN COMPLIMENTS OP THOMAS� S COMPLIMENTS OF NEUHAIJSER HATCHERY COMPLIMENTS WH DORRIS OP INDEX OFFICE AND SON LUMBER COMPLIMENTS AND OP BUILDER'S SUPPLIES AK3LEH BAH3KH SHOP 50 C0EPLXK2HTS OP MAINS AND CONKLIN AMBULANCE SERVICE COMPLIMENTS OF SHILLINGS AND 3LASHFIELD COMPLIMENTS OF YOST STANDARD SERVICE COMPLIMENTS - OP COMPLIMENTS DR. 30WDEN OF STARK - WEATHER COMPLIMENTS OP ICE COMPANY JESSIE WILLIAMS 51 BRADLEYS L. DAY SLOUT MARKET DRUG WHERE FRIENDS MEET FRIENDS SEALTEST ICE CREAM THE HOME STATIONERY - STOCK HEALTH OF FINER FOODS BVERSHARP PENS ft PENCILS BABY GOODS - PRESCRIPTIONS COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF AMBLER'S HARDWARE BROCKWAY CREAM STATION COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF ARMSTRONG'S DRUG STORE QUALITY CLEANERS COMPLIMENTS OF HAYDEN'S SHOE STORE COMPLIMENTS OF BUNNELL COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF WILDT'S BARBER SHOP BOB'S COMPLIMENTS CO! .PLJM! TS TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 40 OF HOUARD SMITH FARM MACHINE HEAL. HARTERS KARCHERS MARKET 53 ANDREWS COMPLIMENTS OP HOMER MONUMENTAL WORK'S AND SHAFFER COMPLIMENTS JOHN DEERE IMPLEMENTS Ur MAJESTIC THEATER HOT POINT APPLIANCES H. J. NICHOLS COMPLIMENTS CHEVROLET OF DORRIS FOOD STORE COMPLIMENTS TO THE SENIOR CLASS OP 1948 COMPLIMENTS OF PHONE 82 HOMER, MICHIGAN HOAGLIN AND PRUISNER 55 % HOLIER, MICHIGAN PHOKE 1642 DRY GOODS AMD Koriors COMPLIf KTS COftTLIKENTS OP QT? KEITH SPRACUE KECK'S SHOE STORE cotTLir rrs OP DEVVSY'S COI PLir.3T!TS OP PUCKETT'S LUHCIIROOM 56 COMPLIITENTS OF LITCHFIELD DAIRY LEEDLE’5 HARDWARE AND COMPLIMENTS OF GEARHART BARBER fc BEAUTY SHOP FURNITURE GENERAL ELECTRIC STOVES REFRIGERATORS SPEED QUEEN WASHERS AND DUO-THERM OIL HEATERS compliments 0? KEIFER BLACKSMITH SHOP DANGLERS compliments OF FINE FOODS CHOPS STEAKS COMMUNITY LOCKER SERVICE SANDWICHES 57 ERB JEWELRY CO. HOMER. MICHIGAN CUCOIYGr 3 HOMER, MICHIGAN Fashions For Women Featuring Nationally Advertised Merchandise bd c iftdyiaplLdy 59 to VIA.