Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

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 PROPHECY OF THE CLASS OF 1959” The year is 1972. We are now living in the large city of Homer and are reporters for the Homer Index. We have just been assigned to do our annual reports on the Homer Graduates of 59. We grabbed our maps and began our trip. We started in our home town of Homer and found George Huckfeldt as a minister of the Methodist Church. As we travel to the outskirts of our fair city, we find a prosperous factory. The chief designer of world-famous flea furniture is Robert Vandenburgh. We see, in the distance, the world-famous rock-and-roll dancer. Marcella Truax, entertaining a group of teenagers. Traveling westward in the direction of Chicago, we find Linda Enos lecturing on, HOW TO BEAT THE TEACHERS TO THE PUNCH LINE. At a large television studio in the heart of the city, Donald Pittelkow is busy at work rehearsing for the part of Superman. We found Sherry Longenecker cutting a large diamond for the Hollywood producer, David Koons. Moving on westward we stopped for lunch at the Highlund Point and found that Mary Taylor is the owner of it and much to our surprise, LaVonne Sowers was head waitress. We decided to move on toward California where we found Bill Boughner diving for snails. Jim Day was there, also, working on a theory for laziness. We had a little time left and so we decided to visit an animal farm which we discovered was owned by Ralph Ladd. We noted that Gene Hoaglin is in Los Angeles designing wigs for bald-headed women. We decided to travel on to another state so we climbed into our Space Copter which developed engine trouble near Salt Lake City. We stopped at the Space Garage and found that it was owned by David Swope. After our Copter had been fixed, we traveled to Phoenix, Arizona where the famous scientist, Larrey Gorsline, has just invented a switch to turn off people's sound affects. Also, we found Cora Disbro was the chief designer for next year's space clothes. We thought we came up with some good ones; but this is the one that takes the cake, Ilah Tesch is in a Government Laboratory dissecting snakes for research. We read in the Rocket Daily newspaper that Mary Egnatuk has won an award for her book, DROODLE'S FOR POODLE'S! Next we journeyed into Sweetwater. Texas where we found Elizabeth Richards roping steers on a large ranch. Former Homer students are making sports history in Dallas, also, Imojean Begley has pitched several no hit games for her Cow-Girl baseball team. Lynn Brockway has just driven his Mighty Midget to his tenth straight victory in Hot rod races. On to Missouri where Kenneth Herrick is giving campaign speeches for the Presidency of the United States. We find Barbara Kubasky running the biggest goat farm in the state. Oh, by the way, Harold VanMeter is Elvis Presley's top sergeant at Fort Leonardwood. As we travel toward $iami Beach, we read the society columns of the Times and see that Ruth Avery is campaigning manager for Betty Berry, who is running for the president of the rocket society. Carol Drinkwater has just resigned her position because she was chosen for the All American Basketball Team. When we arrived in Washington D.C.. we see Carol Knapp is setting on her boss's lap taking dictation. Nearing New York, we read in the National Rooty Paper that Dale Petersen is modeling suits for the short men. Dan Rogers, who is a great speaker, is now living in the backroom of the Copa Cabana Club. Much to our surprise, Rex Wildt is singing at the Metropolitan Opera House and drawing excellent pay. We journeyed into Pennsylvania to find that Robert Ingraham has won a cuttie pie award. You would never believe this, Kaye Shrontz is running a coal mine in the heart of the state. She has hired Donna Waisner to be her adviser in all matters. In Hazard. Kentucky, Helen Cascarelli has lost her charm and now runs a pig farm. Two of her best friends and neighbors are Sue Warner and Roger Miller who are the world-famous horse trainers. At last we enter Michigan again after the long tiresome trip and report back to our editor in chief, Marti Miller, with all the news we have had from the graduates of Homer High School class of 1959. by Marilyn Bowersox 25 Mary Reagle

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1959 CLASS HISTORY How well we remember the Fall of 1955, when 57 enthusiastic students walked through the doors of Homer High. At our first official get-together, we elected William Wilson to lead our class with Donna Waisner as Vice-President; Beverly Ambler, Secretary; and Richard Kafka as our Treasurer. We were represented on the Student Council by Mary Ann Egnatuk and Lloyu Moore. To acquaint us with the routine of high scliool life, we elected our sponsors, Mrs. Weaver and Mr. Sprunger. The Freshman Initiation was the first highlight of the year, at which time the Sophomores proved their superiority by defeating us in the field day activities. We elected Earline Warner and Gene Hoaglin to represent our class as candidates for Homecoming King and Queen. In the Fall of '56, we re-entered the Halls of Homer High School with 49 energetic students. The honors went to the class officers of the year: President, Ruth Ann Avery; Vice-President, Gene Hoaglin; Secretary, Earline Warner; and Treasurer, James Day. David Swope and Mary Ann Egnatuk represented us on student Council and our sponsors were Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Whitney. With us as Masters, initiation lost its horror. Although our girls were subdued by the Freshmen belles, the boys upheld our honor successfully. Our Homecoming King and Queen candidates for this year were Dan Rogers and Ruth Ann Avery. In the spring we, as Sophomores, sponsored our first dance which was called The Rabbit Ramble. At the close of our Sopnomore year, we were permitted to select our class rings and we decided on an H instead of the usual Trojanhead. We were also the first class to order our rings during tne Sophomore year. Our Junior year dawned in the fall of 57 with 43 members present. The selection of worthy officers, Robert Van-denburg, President; Lloyd Moore, Vice-President; Elizabeth Richards, Secretary; and Gene Hoaglin, Treasurer; led us through a most promising and memorable year. We also, elected Cora Disbro and Linda Enos as our Co-Accountants. Besides our regular Student Council representatives, David Swope and Marti Miller, we made a clean sweep of the Student Council offices with Robert Vandenburgh, President; Mary Ann Egnatuk, Vice-President; and Ruth Ann Avery, Secretary. Mrs. Weaver and Mr. Draime put forth much effort as our sponsors. At the beginning of this year, we received our long-awaited class rings. We chose as Homecoming King and Queen candidates Marti Miller and David Swope. We, as Juniors, sponsored the annual Sadie Hawkin's Dance which again brought Twirp Season to a pleasurable close. When Lloyd Moore left school to join the Air Force, we elected Rex Wildt to fill the Vice-President vacancy. In the spring of 58, we honored the Seniors at the Junior and Senior Banquet and Prom. The meal, prepared by our mothers, and Mrs. Bowser's organ dinner music, were enjoyed by everyone present. After the banquet, all who attended the Prom danced to the music of the Johnny Clayton Quartet. burely, the highlights of the Banquet and Prom still live in our thoughts, making this event A Night to Remember. At the close of our Junior year Robert Vandenburgh received the Things and Stuff Award presented by Park Watson at the Honors Assembly. We were proud that he was a member of our class and also the first Junior to receive this honor. In the fall of 1958, 41 anxious students returned to participate in Senior Activities. We immediately elecred our Senior officers: President, Larrey Gorsline; Vice-President, Elizabeth Richards; Secretary, Betty Lou Berry; Treasurer, Dale Petersen; and Cora Disbro and Linda Enos as Co-Accountants. We re-elected Mrs. Weaver and Mr. Draime as our sponsors. Our Student Council representatives were Imojean Begley and Gene Hoaglin. Two class members again held offices in the Student Counicl. They were Robert Vandenburgh, President, and Mary Ann Egnatuk, Vice-President. Our class representative, Imojean Begley, was chosen by the Student Council as Treasurer. The Magazine Sale was the biggest money-making project of the year, in which Carol Knapp was top saleswoman. Robert Vandenburgh and Betty Lou Berry were chosen as Homecoming King and Queen by the Student Body and reigned over the Homecoming game and dance. The score of the game was Homer 18 and Reading O. We also sponsored the annual dance with Fall effectively carried out in all decorations. One of the events we had been waiting anxiously for was the taking of Senior pictures which occurred near the middle of November. On Valentine's Day we sponsored a semi-formal dance entitled the Sweetheart Swing. Some of the final preparations which we attended to by the end of the first semester were chosing class colors, class flower and motto. At the beginning of the second semester, we made plans for our Senior trip. We will leave the Sunday following graduation for Washington, New York, and Niagara Falls--the big event for which many Seniors are waiting. Due credit should be given to our cheerleaders, Ruth Ann Avery, Helen Cascarelli, and Marti Miller, who participated in this activity during the various seasons. Recognition snould also be given to our lettermen; Bill Boughner, Robert Ingraham, Roger Miller. David Swope, Robert Vandenburgh. Rex Wildt, Don Pittlekow, Gene Hoaglin. Harold VanMeter, Lynn Brockway, David Koons, and Dan Rogers. The honor of Valedictorian goes to Elizabeth Richards who also was chosen by her classmates and teachers as D.A.R. Good Citizen. The honors of Salutatorian go to Cora Disbro and Robert Vandenburgh. As graduation day grew nearer we realized there were still many things to be accomplished. On May 9, 1958, our class was honored at the 10th Annual Alumni Banquet. We appreciated the hospitality shown to us by tne Alumni Association. We were honored by the Juniors at the Junior and Senior Banquet and Prom held May 16. The dinner and dance which emphasized Hawaii were enjoyed by everyone attending. During the Honors Assembly on May 26, the Class Will, written by Dale Petersen and Rex Wildt; Class Poem, written by Ruth Ann Avery; and the Prophecy, written by Mary Reagle and Marilyn Bowersox, were read. We also sang our Class Song which was written by Linda Enos. Many Seniors received honors for their achievements throughout the year. On Sunday. May 31. we attended Baccalaureate. We faced the night of Commencement with mixed emotions; the sorrow of parting and the joy of achievement. Our task finished, we now travel separate highways, secure in the knowledge that we nave our high school diplomas. by Mary Ann Egnatuk and Betty Lou Berry

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CLASS WILL We, the SENIOR CLASS OF HOMER HIGH SCHOOL, hereby, being of sound mind and superior judgment, make and publish this to be our Last Will and Testament: 1MOJEAN BEGLEY wills her ability to flirt to Linda Wordon. CORA DISBRO leaves her quiet ways to Judy Smith. KEN HERRICK regretfully leaves his pitching ability to Jack Ladd. GENE HOAGL1N wills nothing because he wants more himself. LYNN BROCK WAY wills his beer connections to Bill Leedle. ELIZABETH RICHARDS bequeaths her quiet ways to Linda Long. HAROLD VanMETER leaves his speed to Homer Melville. ILAH TESCH wills whatever she has to anyone who wants it. DAN ROGERS wills his scrounging places in the halls to Judy and Calvin. CAROL KNAPP wills her temper to Karen Huston. DALE PETERSEN wills his high office of window controller in Civics class to Larry Thurston. SUE WARNER wills her cooking ability to Luella West. MARCELLA TRUAX leaves her Blue Jeans to Jackie Lape. KAYE SHRONTZ wills her night roaming to Betty Leatherman. HELEN CASCARELL1 wills her poise to Beverly Moore. LARREY GORSL1NE wills his beer belly to Karl Trader. BOB INGRAHAM wills his technique with the women to Bob Allen. BETTY BERRY leaves her athletic ability to Mary Sherman. In revenge, DAVE SWOPE wills his courteousness and kindness to Lee Edgerton and Keith Rosenau to pse in Trig class in the near future. MARTI MILLER wills her shapely figure to Shirley Bradley. EARUNE WARNER wills her height to Leslie Warner. DONNA WAISNER wills her smoking ability to Jack Thurston. JERRY HAMMOND gives his FELSPAUSH jacket to Bill Norton. GEORGE HUCKFELDT wills his drawing ability to Denny Brooks. BARBARA KUBASKY wills Dick to anyone who can keep him. MARY EGNATUK wills her private sessions with Mrs. Weaver to Lloyd Swafford. SHERRY LONGENECKER leaves her position in the Cafeteria to Sherry Nelson. LINDA ENOS leaves her Gift-of-gab to Louie Z oiler. DON PITTELKOW wills his quiet ways to Coach Rhinard. DAVE KOONS wills his dramatic ability to Alfred Kenzie. RUTH AVERY wills her Yakking ability to Ellen McCullough to go along with what she already has. After considerable thought BOB VANDENBURGH wills his favorite math teacher to Bob Keifer. LaVONNE SOWERS gives her well worn pocketbook to Diane Boertmann. MARILYN BOWERSOX wills her studious ways to Butch Lons. MARY REAGLE wills her ability to get a man to Joan Young. CAROL DRINKWATER wills her red hair to Mrs. Highlund. BILL BOUGHNER wills his gambling ability to David Gregg. MARY TAYLOR wills her marriage ability to Margaret Schau. JIM DAY wills his ability to skip school to Phyllis Foley. REX WILDT wills his ways with the women to Gene Tidd. RALPH LADD wills his ability to be late to school to Joyce Ann O’Dell. ROGER MILLER leaves his sassing ability to Connie, Beverly, and Leslie. THE SENIOR CLASS wills to our two sponsors: Mrs. Weaver, who has been with us for four years and Mr. Draime. who was our sponsor two years, our best wishes and sincere gratitude in helping us through our high school career. To next year’s Senior Class, we will the ability to keep class records, and hold an annual Skip Day. To next year’s Junior Class, we will our vigor and intelligence. To next years Sophomores, we will the love that the faculty has for us. To next years Freshmen, we will our confidence to move forward constantly. This, our Last Will and Testament, was signed, sealed and published by us, the SENIOR CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY-NINE. by Dale Petersen Rex Wildt