Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1949 volume:

HOMER COMMUNliy SCHOOL (n]@Ka@P9 [KloeLo|®ta FOREWORD V—, We, the Trojan Staff, wish to thank all those who gave of their time and efforts in helping to make this yearbook one of the best in our school history. We have tried to put into words and pictures the events and happenings of the school in its various athletic and social events during the past school year We feel that the addition of individual pictures for the grades 7-11 has added to the pictorial seotion of the annual We hope that this yearbook will bring back many happy memories of 1948-49 in the years to come We also sincerely hope that everyone who reads it will find as much enjoyment in its pages as we have found in preparing it for you 2 DEDICATION We, the Journalism class of 19U9 wish to take this opportunity to pay special tribute to the outstanding work of Coach Sol Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe has been a member of our school Faculty for the past three years. In this time he has worked hard for the development of a good athletic program for the boys and girls of Homer. His keen sense of humor and deep appreciation of good athletics will make a lasting impression upon us for many years to come. In dedicating the Trojan to Mr. Wolfe we wish to say, Thank you for the help and inspiration you have given us, and the best of luck, always.' 3 TROJAN STAFF Seated, Left to right: N. Hart, M. Machin Edi- tor; M. Chamberlain, J. Maksimchuk Standing: M. Dibble, H Sharp, A., Denamore, M. Thomas, Mr.Ten-Have, Adviser; K. Dewey, H. HaLght, M. Fast. Absent, Norma Johnson. HEADLIGHT STAFF Seated, Left to right: D. Pratt, V. Hartman, Edi- tor; D. Vincent, M. Thomas, H. Conklin. Standing, T. Anderson, H Richardson, N. Pittlekow, K. Lindsey, Mr. TenHave, Adviser. 4 Mr. Weaver, Principal Board of Education Mr. L. M. Wade, Superintendent; Mr. A. E. Allen, Treasurer; Mr. W. Smith, President; Mr. F. Vincent, Trustee; Mr. G. Putman , Secretary; Mr. W. Hartman, Trustee. 6 Andrew Sikkema A.B. David TenHave A B p M� A� Thomas Curtiss Lucille French m.a. a� b Homer High School Teachers John 0 3rien No Picture Hr Wr Helen Whitney Earl Minch Life License Herbert Rowland B.S. George Slranons B Ed. Sol Wolfe A.3. 7. Aw fT Louisa Arnold Kindergarten Helen Laraont Second Grade Lola McCune Third Grade Verna Curtiss Fourth Grade Pauline Arnold Fifth Grade Louise Davis Myrtle Hewitt Kindergarten First Grade Homer Grade School Teachers Mary Sikkema Fifth Gr£de Lillian Fletcher Sixth Grade 'Witt Florence Yost First Grade A Neva McCully Second Grade Florence Sweet Third Grade Catherine Goodnuff Fourth Grade Myrtle Phillips Sixth Grade Mary Avary Collage Prep. The Ladder of life Is full of splinters, but they prick the hardest when we're sliding down. Pres. 1 Glee Club Journalism 1,2,3 Junior Play Prompt Office Practice k G.A.A. 3,U Camp Fire 1,2,3 George Benham General Course Past hope, Past cure. Past help. Ag. 1,3,U Vice Pres. Football 2 Journalism 1,2 Junior Play Baseball 2 Basketball 2 Geraldine Collmenter College Prep. Man delights not me; nor women either. U-H Club 1,2 G.A•A. 3,U Joan Butters Bugs General Course Good, Bad, Indifferent. Secretary 1,2 Headlight 3 Junior Play Prompt Marjorie Chamberlain Marge Commercial Course I'll turn over a new leaf. Glee Club i Journalism I4. G.A.A. 3,U Ass't Ed. of Trojan 1 Office Practice 4 Dale Densmore General Course Bait the hook well, this fish will bite. Band 2,3� U Arlene Densmore General Course Did you ever see a dream walking? Neither have I. Journalism I4. Junior Play Usher U-H Club 1 Mary Dibble General Course Joy is not in things; it is in us. Journalism I4. Office Practice 2,3tk 10. Marlon Past College Prep. 1 11 tell the world. Ag. 1,2 Band 1,2,3,U H-Club 3,1 -Journalism I4. Junior Play Baseball 1,2,3,14-Basketball 1,2,3,U Norma Hart Commercial Course Young In heart, In judgment old. Albion Orchestra 1,2,3 Public speaking 1 Homer Journalism I4. Vada Jlnderson College Prep. T's no time to talk. Secretary I4. Junior Play Home Ec Club 4 D. a. R. Pilgrim ,4 Janie Kempton Commercial Course Books are the ever burning lamps of accumulated wisdom. Glee Club 2,3 4-H Club 1,2.3.U Junior Play Office Practice 3 Valedictorian Cecil Fowler Cec I am the very pink of courtesy. Ag. 2,3.U Football 2.3.U H-Club 3,1+ Basketball 1,2,3 Baseball 2,3,U Junior Hlckerson General Course I envey no man that knows more than myself but pity them that know less • Ag. 2,3,14-Football 2,3,14-H-Club 2,3,4 Baseball 2,3,U Basketball 1,2,3,14-Track 3 tk Norma Jean Johnson General Course Hair is the richest ornament of women. Ohio Cheerleading 1 I4.-H Club 1 Homer Journalism I4. Earl Lawrence General Course We can not all be masters. Ag. Club 2 Band 2,3,14-Treasurer I4. Baseball 3,U Track 3,14-Salutatorian 11. Ronald Lawrence Sonny Small showers last long but sudden storms are short. Ag. 2.3.U Band 2,3,4 Vice President 2 Journalism 1 Junior Play St. Mgr. Baseball 1,2 Mlcheal Leach Mike Saying is one thing and doing Is another. Ag. 2,3,1 Football 1 Baseball 1,2,3,1 Kenneth Lindsey Ken The endearing elegance of female friendship. Ag. 2 Secretary 3 Treasurer 2 H-Club 2,3,U Journalism 4 Junior Play Baseball 1,2,3,14-Track 3,1 Mary Lou Machln College Prep. Of that time may cease and midnight new come. Climax Basketball 2 Treas. 1; Sec. 2 Homer Journalism 1 Glee Club 3,1 Office Practice 1 Trojan Ed. 1 G.A.A. 3,1 -Junlor Play Richard Murphy Dick General Course With the help of a surgeon I might yet recover. Ag. 2,3 Vice President 3 H-Club Treas. 1 Football 1,2,3,1 H-Club 2,3,1 Journalism 1 Junior Play Baseball 1,2,3,1 Basketball 1,2,3,1 John Maksimchuk Gus General Course All great men are dead or dying, I don't feel so well myself. Albion Football 1,2 U-H Club 1,2 Baseball 1,2 Homer Football 3,1 Journalism 1 Baseball 3,1 H-Club 3,1 Martha Nantz General Course Such a small world. Donna Nowlin College Prep. I wouldn't dare say it! Sec. G•A•A• 3 Glee Club 3 Journalism 1,2,3 Junior Play Prompt Office Practice 4 12. Patrica Patton Pat College Prep, Resolve never to do anything which I should be afraid to do If It were the last hour of my life. Treasurer 3 Glee Club 3 Journalism 1,2,3 Junior Play Office Practice i G.A.A, 3� U Camp Pire 1,2,3 Ralph Richardson Ralphy General Course A good women is a treasure. Ag. 2 Football 2,3� U H-Club 3� U Journalism I4. Junior Play Baseball 1,2,3� U Basketball 1,2,3� U Track 3 U Joyce Pierce General Course Vertue is like a rich stone best plain set. Albion I4.-H Club 2 Library 2 Homer Cheerleading 1 Mildred Ryan Millie General Course Never say more than is necessary. Helen Sharp General Course Love me little, love me long. Journalism I4. Junior Play Usher Office Practice 3� U Thomas Wallace Tom General Course Every man is as great as heaven made him, and sometimes a great deal worse. Ag. 2,3,U Football 2 Junior Play Basketball 1,U Margaret Ward Mag College Prep. I cannot tell what the Dlck'ens his name is. Band 1,2 Junior Play Office Practice 3 U G.A.A. 3,lj- Carol Warner College Prep. If you have tears prepare to shed them. President 3 U Journalism 3 G.A.A. 3,U 13 Louis© Williams General Course It matters not how a man dies its how he lives. Band 1,2,3jU Glee Club q. Elizabeth Jane Wilson Betty” General Course Revenge is sweet, especially to women. Home Ec, Club I4. Band 1,2,3 U President 2 Office Practice 3,k 13 IJEARS TOWN C OUNTRy 9 14. P. Patton D. Murphy J. Hickerson, R. Richardson M. Avery. B. Wilson, M. Hyan, R. Lawrence, M. Fast, G. Benham, M. Dibble, H. Sharp, CLASS HISTORY Class Motto: Don't Just Itch for success, scratch for It Class Colors: Qreen and White Class Flower: White Rose We began our Freshmen year in 1945 with 48 members. Mr. Carr was our adviser.. Our class officers were: President, Mary Avery; Vice-President, Stuart Avery; Sec- retary-Treasurer, Joan Butters; Student Council Representatives, Kenneth Puckett and Donna Nowlin. We were defeated in the tug-of-war by the superior Sophomores, but victorious in the girls ' softball game. On September 29, the Sophomores gave the accustomed initiation for the Freshmen. As quickly as our wounds healed we were able to resume our duties at school. After a well needed and enjoyed vacation 36 students belonging to the old Freshman Class, now being Sophomores found their way back to the gold grind. With the hdp of our advisers, r. Rowland and Miss Brundage, and officers. President, Betty Wilson; Vice-President, Ronald Lawrence, Secretary, John Carbaugh; and Treasurer, Kenneth Lindsey. We held an Initiation Reception for the Freshmen on September 20. A few weeks later the Freshmen held the victory over the Sophomores in the tug-of-war. We may h ve lost this battle but we were the victors in the softball game between the Freshmen and Sophomore girls. In September 1947, we began the year with 34 students. Our advisors, Mr. Wolfe and Mr. Cohn together with our officers: President, Carol Warner; Vice-President, Dick Murphy; Secretary, Kenneth Lindsey; and Treasurer, Patty Patton; helped us through many fund raising projects. Our first project was the Turkey Strut Dance with music furnished by Bob Gardner and his orchestra. Then came the highlight of the year our Junior Play, Growing Up, which was well-liked and enjoyed by a good crowd. Finally May 21 rolled around and we presented the tradional Junior-Senior Prom. The theme being, While Strolling Thru the Park. We also participated in the graduation exercises. In the fall of '48 34 proud Seniors enrolled for their last treacherous year. After one look at our treasury we decided if we were to have our trip at the end of the year, it would be necessary for all of us to get busy. Prontol Our projects included a turkey supper followed by a carnival. Our advisors, Mr. TenHave and Mr. O'Brien and officers. President, Carol Earner; Vice-President, George Benham; Secretary, Vada Jinkerson; and Treasurer, Eai Lawrence took upon the tusk of helping us through the thick and thin of everything. On Kay 8 we nlan to leave on our trip. Our itinerary will be: Leave Detroit, arrive at Toronto, Leave Toronto, cruise Lake Ontario, arrive at Port Weller, visit Niagera Falls, leave Port Calbourne, arrive at Detroit May 12. Soon we will see our long awaited days arrive with baccalureate. May lb; class night. May 17; finally, the most important night of all is Commencement, May iy. Mary avery, Patty Patton, and Donna Nowlin CLASS WILL We, the undersigned members of the Class of 49� being of unsound mind and a nervous wreck do hereby devise, bequeath, and bestowe the following cherished possessions to those who will kick them around the least in the following year to wit: To our underclassmates, the Juniors, we give our place in the upper bracket of the school. To the sophomores we give our dignity and comraan sense that they might make Homer High a better school. To the Freshmen we give our nickname the wheels’ so they won t be considered as spokes any longer. Mary Avery wills her way with the boys to Donna Sprague. George Benham wills his good marks to Jack Swope. Joan Butters wills her boldness to Carolyn Curry. Marjorie Chamberlain wills her words shut-up to Barbara Wells. Geraldine Collmenter wills her foolish talk to Virginia Hartman. Dale Densmore wills his shortness to Jack Carroll. ArlAne Densmore wills her ability to skip school to any one who can get away with it. Mary Dibble wills her charming smile to Joan Bartholic. Marion Fast wills his gift of gab to Elden Winchell. Cecil Fowler wills his Toni to anyone with straight hair. Norma Hart wills her feminine charms to Pauline Howe. Junior Hickerson wills his ability to stay away from girls to Terry Anderson. Vada Jinkerson wills her ability to get along with the Teachers to Irene Anderson. Norma Johnson wills her curly hair to Louise Hotovy. Jannie Kempton wills her ability to be true to Joyce Ott. Earl Lawrence wills his ability to look over crowds to Frank Benham. Ronald Lawrence wills his ability to be faithful to Wayne Crandall. Michael Leach wills his good looks to Gerald Rowley. Kenneth Lindsey wills his slimness to Bob Murphy. Mary Lou Machin wills her task of getting in early to Roxanna Oxenrider. Richard Murphy wills his parking places to Ed Kohne. John Maksimchuk wills his way with the ladies to Lawrence Wirebaugh. Martha Nantz wills her art ability to Dale Pratt. Donna Nowlin wills her short hair to Alva Kempton. Patty Patton wills her ability to get her man to Patty Dibble. Joyce Pierce wills her studying ability to Dean Safford. Ralph Richardson wills his ability to play sports to Russell Ryan. Mildred Ryan wills her quietness to Mariruth Haughton. Helen Sharp wills her slimness to Nancy Finley. Thomas Wallace wills his sweet tenor voice to Bob Armstrong. Margaret Ward wills her height to Arlene Radee. Carol Warner wills her ability to argue to Katie Egnatuk. Louise Williams wills her luck of getting a ring to Jean Lee. Betty Wilson wills her chair in the office to her sister Carolyn. Having given away all that we own or probably ever will own we appoint the Junior Class as executors of this our last will and testament on this first day of May, 19U9. The Senior Class of 1949 Marjorie Chamber ladn CLASS PRO PH EC y at we us As we were ambling along trying to find a likely spot to dig for the pre-historlc animals our minds v.andered back to our classmates of '49; when what should we behd. d but a great, huge, cave or cavern, before us like remenats from our books of younger years We fell over ourselves In our haste to explore this wonderful find. We discovered a rusty old lamp amoung some wonderful bones, and as I took the lamp and sorted rubbing it vigorously to remove the rust and dirt, a cloud of mist began to form the spout. Its brilliance was blinding, when our eyes grew accostumed to the ll t spw before us a Genie, dressed in gaily ornamented costumes of long ago. He asked if we still wished to see our classmates of 49. First we saw in Homer, Mrs. Donnie Moore, formely Patty Patton, helping her husband in his business of slaughtering animals. What in the vorld is that awful noise coming from that building? Why it's the great operatic dL ngers Helen Sharp, Norma Johnson, and Jannle Kempton. Lookl What important man is that? Ohl John Maksimchuk the manufacture of Hour Glass Girdles'1 and his model Marjorie Chamberlain. What is the crazy wagon coming down the street? Why it’s Dale Densmore and Mike Leach in their newly-appointed business as street cleaners. As we look into the Mammouth Cathedral we see Dr. Marion Fast, Minister, reading the cermony of our frfe nd. Junior Hick rson, the last word we hear, are I do spoken by onna Nowlin. „ „ I( As we Stroll through Hollywood we see up in lights 'Now Featuring Carol Warner THE HUMAN CANNON BaLL. _ . On the corner of Hollywood and Vine, in front of a drugstore, wp see Dick Murphy in his feathers and dignity posing as cigar store Indian. As we again stroll along we hear Cecil Fowler, don't break that bubble and Indeed it was Cecil about to break a giant bubble from whence the great dancing Wueen of all times, Norma Hart, in per- In deepest sympathy we regret that two such great minds had to crack, for we se under the watchful eye of the cell matron, Mrs. Tuffy Blond, formerly Mary Avery, Mary Lou Machin and Margaret Ward cellmates in their affliction. As °J our old home town we take a look in the school rooms where we once spent time. But what do we find, Earl Lawrence teacher, still trying to pound some sense Into the son of Mr. and Mrs.George Benham, Mrs.Bonham is none other than our friend Mildred ‘”8 crannlnfi th.tr n.ok to ... th. Pro.ldjnt of th. jmttjj «...., atlon ln theAmerlca. 1 spendlng her time In New York designing Oeraldln also tells us about the ItegcUn of the C!an, Arisen Densmore making back in the cave holding an old rusty lamp. Margaret Ward and Carol Warner Seated: Mr. Cohn, director, P. Patton, iu. Fast, V. Jinkerson, T. Wallace, 0. Benham. Standing: M. Ward, J. Kempton, R. Richardson,K. Lindsey, M. Machin, D. Murphy. GROWING UP CAST OP CHARACTERS Penny Johnson-- Mr Johnson----- Ellen Johnson-- Mrs. Johnson---- Mrs. Rose------- Mrs. Stevens---- Bobby Stevens-- Fred Stevens---- Mr. Stevens----- 0fHalley-------- Radio Announcer Director-------- —Vada Jinkerson ---Dick Murphy ---Patty Patton -Mary Lou Machin ---Margaret Ward —Jannle Kempton ---George Benham -----Marion Fast Ralph Richardson —Thomas Wallace -Kenneth Lindsey --------Mr. Cohn 18. Freshmen JUNIORS Anderson, Terrace Booth, Sharon Butler, David Chamberlain, Laura Crandall, Virginia Curry, Charles De Wert, Gloria Dogan, Donald Easton, Denzll Finley, Nancy Hartman, Virginia Henderson, Donald Holbrook, Francis Howe, Pauline Kempton, Alva King, Eleanor-Pres. Koch, Mildred Kohne, Edward Lawrence, Wilford Malsner, Joyce Mickle, Patricia-V.Pres McCullough, Richard Mees, Gerald Nantz, Helen Nelson, Harold Oxenrider, Roxana Pratt, Dale Safford, Dean Seraon, Robert Steen, Wesley Sweet, Nancy Swope, Jack Tesh, Mary Thomas, Robert Vincent, Dorothy-Sec Williams, Russell Wilson, Joyce-Tres. Winchell, Elden Wirebaugh, Lawrence Wood, Donna Nelson, Sally Wonders, Clyde Zuck, Katherine Absents Wayne Crandall, Herbert Haight Pittlekow, Arlt Mary Thomas. 20 SOPHOMORES Adams, Clyde Anderson, Irene Armstrong, Patsy Armstrong, Robert Benham, Prank Brockway, Suzanne Brodock, Harold Burgan, Beatrice Burrows, Daryl Brodock, Vlrgle Collmenter, Harold Conklin, Rhoda Dibble, Patricia Egnatuk, Katie-Pres. Hemmon, Dana Haughton, Marlruth Horn, Edward King, Ralph Kohne, Warren Laughrey, JoAnn Lee, Jean Lust, Vernon Macomber, James Morris, Jennie Murphy, Robert Nantz, George Nichols, Barbara Nichols, Bruce Norton, Betty Ott, Joyce Pierce, Donald Potter, Norman Hadtke, Darlene Rowley, Gerald Ryan, Russell Shelts, Robert Sprague, Janet Steeby, John-V. res. Steeby, Robert-Sec. Swan, Mary Truax, Joan Wendorf, Donna Wilson, Carolyn Wonders, Robert Worden, Janice Zuck, Charles Absent: Kathleen Dewey, Max Dlsbrow, James Smith, Robert Tuck, James Vanderburgh, Mary Yoder. 21. FRESHMEN Anderson, Dennis-Treas. Angevine, Charles Butters, Joette Chamberlain, Joyce-Sec. Chamberlain, Amanda Collins, Cassle Crandall, Dorothy Cunningham, Joesphlne Curry, Carolyn Densmore, Joan De Wert, Bud Dogan, John Earl, Jack Evy, Mary Lou Polk, Charleen Gibson, Robert Hakes, Carolton Heath, Lillian Horn, Francis Hotovy, Louise Kenyon, leanor Koch, Isabelle Koons, Nancy Leach, ThomasV. res. Lindsey, Marvin Linton, Jerry-Pres. Lockwood, Beverly Lucyshyn, Peter Mickle, Marjorie Miller, Mary Morris, Betty Nichols, Francis Nichols, am Norris, Pat Peters, Duane Peterson, Lois Pittlekow, Rowland Quimby, Wesley Risner, Janet Risner, Juanita Sikkema, Andrew Streets, Don Swarm, Doris Sweet, Jack Teach, Vera Thompson, Batty Titus, Margaret Wells, Barbara Wildt, Maurice Wirebaugh, Harold Absent: Carrol, Jack, owding, Robert, Kime, Robert. EIGHTH GRADE Barthollc, Jo Anne Blue, Stanley Burgan, Charles Butters, Theda Bordeau, Patsy Brodock, Carol Booth, Nancy Camburn, Karen Chamberlain, Fay Cady, Barbara-Pres. Cutcher, Gale-V.Pres. Cole, Floyd Craven, Shirley Crood, Shirley De Wert, Mary Fleming, Bob Fowler, Lloyd Hakes, Donna Hewitt, Lorralne-Tres. Huston, Joyce Johnson, Richard Kenyon, Ella King, Patricia Lockwood, Marjorie Leach, Curtis Marshall, Richard Pierce, Jeanette Pelton, Phyllis Rundqulst, Mary Sweet, Betty Shilling, James Semon, John Safford, Carol Steeby, Phyllis Truax, Jean Thompson, Elmer Truax, Jerry Tesh, Dale Wilson, Nancy-Sec. Warrick, Robert 23. Absent: Campbell Virginia Waller Robert. SEVENTH GRADE B. Arey, B. Bender, V Pres., G. Bodmer, A. Brockway, R Bronson, J. Butters, M. Chamberlain, D. Combs, C. Conklin, D. Crandell, J. Curtiss, W. Chapman, D. Dye, G. Earl, 0. Egnatuk, M. Enos, D. Gibson, J. Grodi, B. Hartman, H. Heath, J. Her], B. Herrick, S. Huff, E Kenyon, D. King, D. King, D. King, K. King, D. Laughrey, N. Lockwood, W. McCully, C. Mickle, H. Murphy, M. Nanta, S. Pelton, H. Pilpula, R Poynter, G. Hambo, E. Heed, D. Richardson, M. Rickett, J. Risner, E. Russell, H. Shear, D. Shilling, D. Smith. S. Smith, T. Snyder, D. Sprague, M. Steeby, E. Stephens, D. Susako, Pres., S. Swafford, L. Swan, K. Taylor, J. Teinert, J. Tidc K. Thompson, N. White, B. ilson, I. rtilson, M. Winchell, Wirebaugh, N. Wood-liff, Sec-Treas. Absent-R. Kline, R. Hackworth, R. Pox, E. Christner, C. Yoder. VARSITY CLUB Front Row: E. Winchell, C. Fowler, R. Richardson, K. Lindsey, H. Haight, C. Curry, B. Tuck, Mr. Wolfe, adviser. Second Row: R. Ryan, M. Fast, T. Leach, T. Anderson, E. Kohn, B. Armstrong, J. Maksimchuk, J. Hlckerson, N. Pittlekow. Absent: D. Murphy, R. Murphy. THE VARSITY CLUB On January 18 In the Community House an initiation was held for tte boys who had not been Initiated. Afterwards they went to Marlon Fast's home for a party. The Varsity Club sponsored the all high school basketball tournament consisting of the 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades. Trophies will be awarded to the winners amoung the girls and boys teams. Varsity Club Officers President--------------Kenneth Lindsey Vice President-------Ralph Richardson ft Treasurer---------------- Dick Murphy fsMna Secretary--------------Herbert Haight fHffiflffiDW Adviser------------------ Mr Wolfe TWWwWT 26 G.A.A Front Row: M. very, a. Radee, K. Zuck, F. Holbrook, J. Sweet, P. Armstrong, L. Hewitt, P. Patton. Second Row: Miss Cameron, advisor ; V. Hartman, . Kenyon, L. Hotovy, J. Ott, C. Curry, R. Conklin, P, Mickle, J. Wilson, II. Chamberlain, D. Now Hi, J. Lee, H. Nantz, C. Folk S. Craven, C. Collins, V. Brodock. Third Row: C. Brodock, C. 6affor 4 J. Cunningham, M. Mickle, I Koch, I nderson, Brockway, K. Dewey, P. Howe, M. Koch, B. Wells, . Haughton, B. Cadv. Fourth Row: M. Tesch, C. Warner, 0. Collmenter, M. Thomas, J. Laughrey, J. Pierce, M. ward, M. Machln, J. Malsner, P. Dibble, Vincent. GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The first meeting of the G.A.A., with about fifty members rresent, met under the direction of our sponsors, Mr. Sikkema and Kiss. Cameron and elected officers as follows: President-------Mary Lou Machln Vice President--Carol arner Treasurer--------Virginia Hartman Secretary-------Pauline Howe Volleyball, basketball, relays, field hockey, ping-pong, and softball were amoung the activities of the year. Front Row: D. Anderson, M. Leach, F. Benham, D. Dogan, G. Benham, D. Pierce, W� Steen, S. Booth. Second Row: Mr. Pancost, adviser, H. Williams, M. Lindsey, R. Wonders, D. McCullough, D. Burroughs, J. Mac-omber, H. Wirebaugh, C. Angevine, D. Butler, C. Zuck. Third Row: C. Hakes, C. Fowler, T. Wallace, J. Hickeraon, G. Nantz, R. Lawrence, B. Gibson, J. Vandenburg, H. Collmenter, M. � Vildt, P. Lucyshyn, R.Dowding. Fourth Row: V. Lust, L. Brodock, R. King, R. Ryan, E. Horn, J. Carrol, J. Smith, W. Kohne, S. Nichols, T. Leach, N. Wilson. FUTURE FARMERS OF AFRICA The primary aims of the future farmers of america is to develop-Agricultural leadership, co-operation and citizenship. MOTTO Learning to do Doing to Learn Earning to live Living to serve OFFICERS President-------George Benham Vice-President--Donald Dogan Secretary-------Donald Pierce Treasurer--------Frank Benham Reporter--------Wesley Steen Sentinel-----Ronald Lawrence In October we sponsored the Community fair. In November two delegates attended the National at Kansas City, Missouri. F.F.A. Convention In December twenty-five members stock Show in Chicago. In March we participated in the and parliamentary procedure contest Creek, Michigan. attended the International Live- demonstration, public speaking, at Lakeview High School, Battle GIRLS' CHORUS First Row: P. Howe, accomoanist: M Mickle, J Truax, V. Hartman, B. Wilson, P. Armstrong, J. Sweet, J. Risner, C Wilson, L Peterson Second Row: P. Dibble, J. Sorague, B. Burgan, C. Curry, N. C. Collins, A Radee, V Brodock, J empton, r. ranch, director, K. Dewey Third Row: M. Koch, B. rey, J. Mlson, C. Safford, C. Brodoels R Conklin. M Lockwood, S Nelson, L Hewitt. L Williams, C .olk,M Hluehton. Fourth Row: M. Machln.’B. Wells, ft. Chamberlain, J.Lee,M. Slfif? P. Mickle, D. Hammon, K. Zuck, D. Olson, J. Risner, B. Lockw J. Cunningham, D Vincent, N Finley GIRLS' CHORUS A faithful and enthuslatlc group of high school girls tmve SS'jUrfJ s «-•«« ?■ ti S £k£ S3. «. zsrss: Olorlou. . combination .1th U� ?££{ choruses for the home Grass £ ke the spring chorus’Concertr y 6; The special music during Commencement week climaxed the year's work BAND Front How: J. Huston, B. Arey, D. Gibson, H. Conklin, H. Lawrence, B. Gibson, . Wildt, D. Richardson, L. Hewitt, Second How: D. Suszko, 3. Bender, M. En© . N. Woodliff, H. Pilpula, V. Hartman,C. Wilson, D. Vincent, B. Shelts, N. Potter, H. Bronson. Third How: K. Thomas, J. Lee, S. Smith, J. Grodi, S. Brockway, Haughton, L. Williams. Front How: H. Haight, Second How: C. wickle. B. Wilson, N. «ilson, H. Nelson, G. Uees, D. Lensmore, C. Zuck, D. Henderson, S. Blue, B. Warrick, P. Lucyhyh, O.Reed, J. Curtiss, B. tocCully, M. Fast, K. Lawrence,C.Hakes, Third Row: J. Bartholic, V. Lust, B. Tuck, K. Dewey, J. Tidd, K. Camburn. Mr. Rowland, R. Wonders, J. Shilling, S. Craven, D. Burrows, J. Vandenburg, J. Ott, E. Thompson, G. Cutcher, D. Hakes, B. Cady. BAND The Homer Community Band at the beginning of the school year jumped from a personnel of I4.O members to 60 members as a result of the beginning class from last year. The band on September 11, 1914.8 played a program at the Michigan State Fair Music Shell as part of the State High School Band Program, where a very attractive trophy was awarded the band for its concert. As a result the band has received an invitation to play for a similiar program next fall. The band made four trips with the football team last fall; played for all four home games and had two visiting bands participate in home games. As we go to press plans are being made to go to Kalamazoo to the District Band Tournament, and to Olivet for their annual band festival. 31. LIBRARIANS C. Collins, J. Risner, F. Holbrook, M. Wyant, I. Anderson, J. Risner, N. Finley, Mr. Simmons, adviser. CHEERLEADERS M. Haughton, R. Conklin, M. Mickle, C. Folk, B. Wells, V. Hartman, H. Nantz,J. Cunningham, C. Safford, C. Curry, C. Collins, M. Koch. OFFICE PRACTICE Front Row: p. Patton, M. Mickle, D. Nowlin. Second Row: J. Lee, M. Avery, H. Sharp, B. Wilson, A. Radee, .T • Wilson, M. Chamberlain, V. MichIn. Third Row: !«• Dibble, a Wells, K. Ward, Mr. Weaver. STUDENT COUNCIL Front Row: B. Hartman, J. Kempton, A. Radee, Secretary, K. Dewey, President,B. Tuck,Treasurer, C.Curry, Ass't Treasurea Back Row: Mr. Sikkema,adviser, F.Peltorv A. Sikkema, D. Murphy, D. Laughrey, S. Blue. 32 HOME EC. CLUB Standing: Miss Gamble, adviser; J. Worden; 'Wilson; M Wyant; K. Zuck; L. Williams. Seated: T. Butters; J. Risner; V. Jinkerson; D. Radtke; C. Wilson; J. Kempton; N. Finley. HOME EC. CLUB The Home Ec. Club was first started by 13 members but now has IS members. At our first meeting we decided on dues of $.?5 ad a list of things to do during the year. They were: Cooking, Hair Styling, Ice Skating, Christmas Wreaths, Make Up, Table Decorations, Care of the Nails. We had a very nice Christmas Party with refreshments and exchange of gifts. We have had some demonstrations on Hair Styling, Nail Care, and Make Up. We plan to continue until the school year is over which shoiiki end as a most successful year for the club. Prusident-----------Jannie Kempton Vice President------Katherine Zuck Treasurer-----------Nancy Finley Secretary------------Nancy Finley Adviser---------—Miss Gamble 33. CUSTODIANS Mr. Hakes, Eva Wyant, Mr. Yrfyant COMMUNITY HOUSE BUS-DRIVERS -4 � i ' _V' ■PR - v Mr. Bellows, Mr. Foss, Mr.Boyd, Mr.Herl, Mr. Bayles, Mr. Jorosz, Mr. Swihart, Mr. Slkkema, Mr. Janes, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Pan-tost, Mr. Weaver. KELLOGG PLAQUE Our Qym and Auditorium Front Row: J. Linton, K. i gnatuk. Back How: C. Warner, E. King. Plaque in honor of W.K.Kellogg gift to the school. 34. HALL AG. AT WORK SHOP VACTION TYPING A ACTON CAFETERIA IM ACTION DHNCING CLUB Front Row: Mrs. Whitney, L. Peterson, S. Smith B. Lockwood, J. Chamberlain,M.Swan, B. Norton, D. Hakes, J. Pelton, B. Thompson, Miss. French. Second Row: M. Steeby, C. Conklin, B. Wilson, M. Winchell,N. Lockwood, N. Wilson, W. MoCully, J. Teinert, E. Wirebaugh, J. Tidd, K. Taylor, G. Earl, B. Hartman. Third Row: M. Enos, D. Xing, D. Suszko, R. Poynter, H. Pilpula, J. Herl, K. Thompson, M. Lockwood, B. Bender,a Dye, J. Pierce, L. Wald Fourth Row: J. Russell, J. Risner,K.Cambern, D. Gibson, B. Arey, V. Tesch, D. Wilson, H. Heath, D. Bprague, M.Rund-quist, B. Sweet, J. Truax, J. Bartholic, S. Pelton, S. Huff. DANCING CLUB The Dancing Club is a new organization this year. It began with fifty enthusiastic members who wanted to learn more about dancing. The following officers were elected: President Betty Thompson; Vice- President, «ancy Wilson; Secretary, Jean Pelton; Treasurer, John Teinert. Both round dancing and square dancing have been enjoyed. Funds obtained through dues have been used to purchase records which are used on the school's record player. 37 HEADLIGHT SALES NOON HOUR 38 DRIVING CLASS Mr. Nichols handing keys to Mr. Wade This car was used for the driving class. Front Row: W. Steen, W. Kohne, L. Horn, S. Booth, G. Rowley, B. Dowding. Second Row: B. Norton, G. DeWert, V. Hartman, P. Arm- strong, A. Radee, V. Crandall, P. Patton, J. Butters, M. Chambers lain, M. Swan, L. Chamberlain, Mr. Weaver. Third Row: M. Wyant, M. Tesch, E. Koch, M. Koch, D. Nowlin, M Avery, M. Ward, M. Machin, J. Pierce, D. Vincent. VARSliy Front Row: C. Curry, T. Anderson, M. Fast, J. Hickerson, E. Winehe11, Second Row: D. Murphy, R. Richardson, E. Kohne, B. Thomas, Mr. Wolfe, coach. BASKETBALL The Homer Trojans taking all the games that they have played into consideration with great effort and good sportsmanship have played an enjoyable season. In spite of the fact that the record held by this years team wasrft too bad, they have put great effort and hard work into every ball game in which they have played. The two games which the team played their best were Bronson and Union City. The team was nosed out in a overtime game with Bronson 29 to 28 and later suffered another loss to Union City, 50 to I4I4 which was played hard throughout the game. Many other games were played hard and won in the last few minutes, but nevertheless the boys did their best. This year the tournament games will be played in Jackson instead of Hillsdale as they have in the past few years. 44. RESERVES Front Row: J. Steeby, A. Sikkema, B. Nichols, D. Streets, J. Linton. Back Row: R. Ryan, T. Leach, B. Armstrong, I). Anderson, B. Steeby. VARSITY SCHEDULE We They Olivet 35 2b Jonesville 36 35 Bronson 36 29 Litchfield 35 2k Union City 25 33 East Jackson 2b 58 Addison 29 26 Hudson 27 45 Quincy 30 29 We They Athens 30 31 Reading 27 29 Jonesville— kb 32 Bronson 38 5k Litchfield— 29 39 Union City— 50 Quincy 21 20 Athens 36 29 Reading-- Hi 26 J ekson, St. John s -14 57 5 FOOTBALL Front Row: J. Steeby, G. Nantz, C. Curry, D. Peters, C. Adams, D. Anderson, E. Winchell. Middle Row: Ass't. Coach Sikkema, C. Fowler, R. Ryan, M. Leach, J. Hickerson, J. Maksimchuk, T. Anderson, W. Crandall, B. Steeby, Coach Wolfe. Back Row: B. emon, H. Pittlekow, J. Smith, E. Kohne, R. Richardson, D. Murphy, B. Armstrong, H. Haight, FOOTBALL The Trojans, led by their Coach Sol Wolfe, went through the • I4.8 season marked by sportsmanship and good spirit, rather than a high percentage rating. They gave Union City, Champions of the Little C Conference, one of their toughest battles of the year. Senior Lettermen on this years team are: Cecil Fowler, Ralph Richardson, Junior Hickerson, John Maksimchuk, Dick Murphy. From these Ralph Richardson was chosen Captain for the season. Other lettermen who will return next year are: Norman Pittlekow, Bob Armstrong, Herb Haight, Russell Ryan, Charles Curry, Tom Leach, Wavne Crandall, £ lden Winchell, Edward Kohne, and Bob Murphy, Homer-----------0 Bellevue-------------26 Homer-----------0 Quincy---------------56 Homer----- — ---0 Union City----------- 6 Homer--------- 6 Reading---------------33 Homer------------0 Litchfield- Homer-----------—6 Athens----- Homer------------6 Bronson---- Homer-----------14 Jonesville- ■19 20 32 Total 32 Total 190 TRACK Front Row: C. Adams, J. Steeby, K. Lindsey, C. Fowler, J. Hicker- aon, 0. Rowley, Back Row: B. Armstrong, R. Murphy R. Richardson, E. Lawrence, H. Haight, Mr. Wolfe, coach. BASEBALL Front Row: T. Anderson, M. Fast, B. Armstrong, D. Murphy, R. Rich- ardson, H. Haight, J. Maksimcnuk, K. Lindsey, Mr, Wolfe, coach. 47 BAWD AWARD Mr. Overgard presenting the State Fair Trophy to Mr. Howland, Joyce Ott, and Earline Miller. CHORUS PROJECT Christaas Project of the Girls' Chorus. 48 conn ments to the o AJtp yS. n i COnPLinENTS -OF MrChAM mm STATION connmis CoacoajMc crnirns o CONIPLinENTS or ROBERT THE JURCrE -STORE VH0NE-120} coa PUhims o-r GrEHRHFIRTS Barber t Beauty Shop 49 1 1 fi KC 3.02. 1 cdbv ty I @CC££4AU£tJ I e S ) vyyydL nsiicttJ 1 I ( Je4ifu zds I I asnd, 1 idftU 1 ‘ z' I fotcMu; My dyI I s aJ' (feaJsAy 1 Adszel 50 C0 1PLISIENTS TO THE Senior Class Houm StVTH Farm Ho-chint Heo-J Quarters coropumms of HMCHES ‘ SIR COHL-FERTILIZER conpLifiEm of ffiwctlcfaoWY R.P.D. 2 - HOSIER ComplimentsOf THOMAS'S Compliments of Homer flommi Uorhs compliments of ShiLUN S and Blush field 52 ANDREWS and SHRFFER Volin 3eerc 7?rnpLt7T{in{ °)fe i X� ht C'tfpphaTices C omj)Lfme.r 4s MAINS a nd CONKLIN uneraL f Tne Se Wce Je alL ULIW; ail Comp i fi«n4s °tJ 3roo s qnd LajTSAJT Com pmenJa- 4lo$ t% 5 Si.„JaJ 3eevice Com menf N'Vtitftytgri Co. 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