Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

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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,

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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

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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