Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1971 volume:

When the moon is in the seventh house, and Jupiter aligns with Mars, Then peace will guide the planets, and love will steer the stars; s This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius, the age of Aquarius. Aquarius, Aquarius. Harmony and understanding, sympathy and trust abounding. 8 No more falsehoods or derisions, Golden living dreams of visions, Courtesy of the American Museum of Natural History 10 Mystic crystal revelation, And the mind’s true liberation, 12 Courtesy of the American Museum ot Natural History 13 Let the sun shine. Let the sun shine, the sun shine in. Courtesy of the American Museum of Natural History 14 IN DEDICATION Mrs. Van Benschoten was born in Huron County, Michigan. She attended Ferris State College and Eastern Michigan University, from where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fine Arts and Psychology. She later received her Master's Degree in Special Education from Western Michigan University. Mrs. Van has been teaching in this area for 20 years, with 11 of them at Homer. She previously worked for the Saginaw Department of Recreation and the University of Michigan. Mrs. Van has three sons. The oldest is a judge and the other two, with a grandson, form a legal firm in Saginaw. Her hobby is young people and whatever interests them. She believes that all students should be helped and encouraged to develop whatever potential they have to the fullest. To this end she is always willing to help. Mrs. Van was recognized for her work at the Coldwater State Home. She was also chosen to attend the World's Federation on Mental Health held in Amsterdam, Holland. She has visited various schools in Canada, Mexico, England, France, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands, where she observed their methods of teaching children with learning difficulties. Mrs. Van’s endless hard work and consideration for others is greatly appreciated by all. 15 IN MEMORIAM JOHN SMITH 1928-1970 John Smith, a man we all admired and respected, died unexpectedly following a farm accident early in September, 1970. His pleasing manner, loyalty to all causes regarding the school and community, plus his enthusiastic approach to all things he believed in, will be long remembered. John was a family man, devoted to the welfare of his children and extremely interested in providing the best school possible for all children. He was a business man in every respect and. as such, was a very valuable member of the Homer Community School Board of Education. His planning was for the future as well as the present. A graduate of Homer High School and Michigan State University and a former teacher; he was an educator at heart. John’s interests in agriculture did not end at his farm, but extended to county and state levels. In short, his willingness to serve made him a very busy young man and leaves a vacancy very hard to fill. 16 by Harriet Schaberg FACULTY ADMINISTRATION Sorting mail is one of the jobs of MRS. McCULLOUGH. one of the Superintendent's secretaries. MRS. CAM BURN works hard as secretary to Mr. Noller. MR. ROBERT RHINARD completed his fourth year as Homer Community School District Superintendent. The Homer Community School Board of Education. Left to right; Gerald Shaffer, Marilyn Hicks, Dennis Anderson, Gerald Gorsline, and Edward Marshall. Not pictured Carl Stewart and Robert Cook. 19 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT English is one of the most important subjects taught in all schools. Without a good knowledge of our language, we would not be able to communicate very well. The English Department this year had a few changes under the direction of Mr. Root. The department added two new oourses this year - Literary Interpretation, and Improved Reading, for the Senior High School Students. The only new teacher to the English Department this year was Mr. Ewing from Pontiac. The English Staff hopes to offer oourses that will suit every student's abilities and needs. ABOVE - MR. MICHAEL EWING began his first year at Homer. RIGHT - MR. ARTHUR WELCH enjoys reading magazines. 20 MRS. DOROTHY TUFTE relaxes in the teacher’s lounge. 21 MRS MARCIA BUTTERS welcomes her class with a cheerful smile. The 1970-71 Science Department was headed by Mr. Blair and because science is becoming increasingly important, a wide variety of courses were offered for the students this year. The Science Department added some new equipment this year which included: microscopes, dissecting equipment, and specimens which were no longer packed in formaldehyde. Shades were added to one room for films. Eventually, the staff wishes to have the gas working in every room so that experiments will be more easy. 27 MR. BERNARD FARLEY completed his first year here teaching Science courses. Students listen carefully as MR. BLAIR checks for winter-kill on a Red Haven peach tree. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT 23 MATH DEPARTMENT The Math Department this year was composed of Fred Grogg, Curt Evans. Rod Westgate, and Ken Miedema. Aside from different teaching assignments, there were not too many changes from last year. They received new 8th grade books, and hope to purchase new algebra books for the 1971-72 school year. Math students used the Business Department's calculators for some classes, and felt that such machines have helped a lot. The department is thinking about eventually having Seniors take college math courses at Kellogg Community College if they can upgrade their math program sufficiently. Many changes have occurred in the math field and will continue to occur and the math teachers feel the math department must change with them. MR. FRED GROGG shows the best way to solve a math problem. Physical Education is another responsibility of MR. CURT EVANS. MR. KEN MIEDEMA is always ready to demonstrate how a math problem should be solved. 25 MRS. JOLLY COBB helps some of her Junior High students. 26 SOCIAL STUDIES Mr. Bailey headed the Social Studies Department for the 1970-71 school year. The department was made up of Mr. Fisk. Mr. Acker, and Mrs. Cobb from Albion, who was the only newcomer to the department. One new feature in the department was the use of weekly film strips in the Current Events class which were proveded by the Albion Evening Recorder. The films covered international and national topics, personalities, political events, economic, social, and recreational happenings. The teachers in the department hope to continue in furthering interest in their field of study. MR. MUREL FISK listens intently to his students. 27 ART DEPARTMENT The Art Department was headed by Mrs. Welch this year. The department was very active in taking trips to Olivet, Battle Creek, and Jack-son to enter and observe art displays. A new copper enameling kiln was added and an Art Club was formed by interested art students. Ceramics and painting classes proved to be the biggest interest to students. MRS. SUSAN WELCH gives helpful hints in sculpturing. BAND The Music Department under the direction of Mr. Novess, had a very busy year. The department was made up of active students who were interested in expressing themselves through music. The band and chorus spent many hours practicing, and performed for the public many times. The Department added a new piano and overhauled some of the school's instruments for better playing. Music is heard as MR. JAMES NOVESS directs one of the bands. 28 PHYSICAL EDUCATION MR. BOB CANNING referees a hockey game. 29 HOME ECONOMICS MRS. MARJORIE DYE shows the proper way to cut out a pattern. The Home Economics Department, under the direction of Mrs. Dye, had a very successful year. The Department received new books and added a new course. Home Management, to the curriculum. Mrs. Dye hopes to have the kitchens remodeled and two new courses added, Consumers Education and Family Living, to next year's classes. AGRICULTURE Mr. Evans began his first year of teaching here after graduating from Michigan State University. Animal Science, Farm Machinery and Combustion Engines, were some of the courses offered in the agriculture department. The Agriculture room added a new FFA emblem, an over-head projector and some new class room bulletins. The department hopes to be able to offer a variety of courses that will cover all aspects of farming. MR. ROD EVANS explains new methods on how to control pests on a farm. 30 BUSINESS MRS. ANN ACKER is kept busy with typing problems. This year the Business Department, under the direction of Mrs. Acker and Mr. Wright, added many new pieces of equipment to their classrooms. These included: new tables, chairs, adding machines, and several new typewriters. The department hopes to keep adding new and more efficient courses to the curriculum to help better prepare students for the work world. MR. PAUL WRIGHT is always ready to help. INDUSTRIAL ARTS ABOVE - MR. DAVID HESSELSCHWERDT proves to be a great help in the shop. RIGHT - MR. HAROLD NELSON keeps a close eye on students when first learning to draft. 32 GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Joe Jezowski enjoys a friendly chat with Billy O Dell. The Guidance Department spent many hours trying to assist and direct students so that their future might be a little more definite. All eighth graders. Sophomores, and Seniors were assigned to Mr. J. this year, while Mrs. Smith concentrated on seventh graders, Freshmen, and next year's Seniors. Scheduling is also another time consuming function of this department. A new Careers Club was organized through the assistance of the counselors. All in all it was a very busy year for the guidance department. Mrs. Ruth Smith is always willing to help students in any way that she can. 33 SPECIAL SERVICES Mrs. Pauline Arnold looks over some reference materials in the library. Mrs. Constance Kieley was the special speech teacher for the Homer School system. 34 Teacher Aides Mr. LaVeana HickeRon completed her third year as the teacher's right hand. Mr. Terrie Kanaga proved to be very helpful as an aide for Mr. Arnold in die high school library. The job activities of band aide were completed by Mr. Lucille Bowser this year. 35 Bus Drivers BUS DRIVERS: Larry Bourdo, Keith Sprague, Margaret Fleming, Mary Smith, Pork Weiss, Edna Peters, Janet Linscott, Terry Anderson, Joan Brodock, Dorothy Kellogg, Marcella Bronson, Evelyn Fulk. Not pictured: Charles Dibble, Phyllis Nelson, Monroe Tasker, and Sam Veatch. Food Service, Custodians ri HIGH SCHOOL COOKS: Madge Boyd and Esther Neufer. BACK - Dorothy Nichols, Gula Estelle, manager. Mr. Richard Lanphar puts the finishing touches on a desk. SENIORS CLASS MOTTO “Give us the liberty to know, To utter, and to argue freely According to conscience Above all liberties.” COLORS FLOWER Emerald Green and Yellow Rose Light Green Mrs. Acker and Mr. Saxton had a busy year as Senior Class Advisors. LARRY ALEXANDER FRANKLIN ARNOLD DENNIS AVERY SHELBY BAILEY DEBORAH BEERMAN SANDRA BRODOCK BRAD BELL RAY BURRIS JAMES BALUNGER DONALD BATES SCOTT BLUE Dave Parks served as Senior Class President. 39 JOHN CARMEN Thoughts about the future enter every Senior's mind many times before graduation. DENISE COMBS STEPHAN CONLEY LUCILLE CHYLSTEK CATHERINE CLAUCHERTY 40 PHILIP CRANDALL TERRI DANIELS RONNIE DILLION JAMES DYE STEPHANIE FLEMING THEODORE FLEMMING Vice-President, Shelby Bailey, is busy in the library. CHERYL FOSTER DOUGLAS GIFFORD LOIS GREGERSEN PAMELA HACKWORTH PAMELA HAKES RONNIE HALL RAYMOND KING MARK LARDER 42 JO ANNE LEPLRD NANCY LEWIS BRENDA MAINS JOYCE MARSHALL PAMELA MERRIMAN JANNETTE McCULLOUGH Senior class secretary was Joyce Marshall. BRENDA MILLER CHARLES MILLER LYNN MILLER PHILIP O’DELL WILLIAM O'DELL CHARLES OSBORN 43 DAVID PARKS KAREN PATRICK MARTHA POWERS DEBRA PRATER JAMES ROBISON RANDY ROCKWELL RONALD SANDERS ROSEMARY SEABROOK LA DONNA SOWERS BRENT SEMON JOANNE SHELTERS WAYNE SMITH Lucy Chlystek worked hard on die records as class treasurer. ROBERTA SPRADLIN NANCY STALEY DAVID TRACEY DOUGLAS TRADER EDWARD TRADER SIPKE VAN MANEN 45 M. EUGENE WEAKLEY DENNIS WILLIAMS These seniors, after spending thirteen years of hard work and play in the Homer Community School system, spent some time back in their favorite kindergarten room. 46 Seniors Receive Awards BRENDA MAINS D.A.R. Brenda Mains was chosen the 1971 D.A.R. Good Citizen of the Homer High School Senior Class. The National Society of The Daughters of the American Revolution sponsor a nationwide contest every year which is open to senior high school girls. The winners are chosen for the qualities of Dependability, Leadership, Service, and Patriotism. Brenda received a certificate and pin from the society, and was eligible to compete for state DAR scholarships. HOMEMAKER Homer High School's 1971 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow was senior Claudette Bushong. She was selected for her performance in a written knowledge and attitude examination which was administered to senior girls in December. Claudette received a specially designed award from General Mills, the sponsor of die annual education program and was eligible for state scholarships. CLAUDETTE BUSHONG 47 OUTSTANDING TEENS Homer had four recipients of the Outstanding Teenager Award. They were nominated by the faculty and were considered, along with other award winners, for the Outstanding Teenager of the Year. They are Brenda Mains, Lucy Chlystek, Ray Burris, and Fran Hopkins. Each student filled out a biographical questionaire in which the information was judged for state and national awards. As Outstanding Teenagers, they were honored in die 1971 edition of Outstanding Teenager of America, the program's annual awards volume. TOP TEN 48 LEFT TO RIGHT: Brenda Mains, Debbie Beerman, Lucy Chlystek, Joyce Marshall, Claudette Bushong, Sandy Brodock, Frances Hopkins, and Terri Daniels. Not pictured: Cathy Claucherty and Debi Prater. v Our Friend From Holland Exchange student, Sipke VanManen, known as Skinny to the students at Homer High School arrived last August from Heemstede, Holland. While here, he resided with Mr. Phillip Duff and family. Sports seemed to be a favorite interest of his. Sipke is a pro at soccer, die Netherland's principle sport. He did a great job on the Homer football, cross-country, and track teams. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick VanManen, reside in Heemstede, Holland with his two sisters, Annelies, 15, and Mieke, 13. His father works as a trust officer in charge of wills and estates in the General Bank of the Netherlands. Upon returning home, Sipke plans to continue his education at the Technical University in Holland where he will obtain a degree in civil or electronic engineering. Dear Friends, I would like to thank the Homer Community, the administrators, the teachers, and the students of Homer High School for the wonderful experiences I ve had an opportunity to be a part of. I will always have a feeling of being a part of the Homer Community and School. I will never forget the welcome and hospitality that was extended to me. I would like to extend my best wishes to the friends I have made during the past year. I hope to be able to return to Homer again in the future. Sipke 49 Senior Activities End Year Seniors marched in the annual Senior Swing Out. Doug Gifford, Ray Burris, Don Bates, and Scott Blue sang I Believe in the Baccalaureate service. The Seniors enjoyed bowling and playing pool at the all night party held in the bowling alley. 79 Seniors Graduate BELOW: Mr. Naus, from Western Michigan University, spoke at graduation. Seniors take the final steps of their high school career. Debbie Beerman was Salutatorian, with a 3.79 grade point average. Valedictorian was Brenda Mains, with a 3.89 grade point average. 5) Steve Conley received his diploma Mr. Edward Marshall gives his daugh- Mary Jane Jarosz and Nancy Lewis wait from Mr. Dennis Anderson. ter, Joyce, her diploma. for the graduation exercises to begin. The Junior Class Officers led the procession. The Seniors waited in front of the school before graduation. 52 Seniors prepare to receive their diplomas. New York City Attracts Seniors Mr. and Mrs. Saxton enjoyed the view from the top of the Empire State Building. Waiting for taxis to pick them up after their tour bus broke down was rather tiresome. 53 Now girls! Now girls! Hey Steff! What's so interesting in his magazine??? For many Seniors, the flight to New York City was their first plane ride. 54 SEATED: Mr. Ken Meidema - Advisor, Cindy Riker - President, Mrs. Virginia Huntoon. STANDING: L. to R.: Dana Vincent - Student Council Rep., Kevin Huffman - Vice President, Kally Shaffer - Student Council Rep., Barry Linscott - Treasurer, Carlene Seifert - Secretary, Mrs. Ruth Smith became class advise when Mrs. Huntoon moved to Belgium. Allen, Doris Avery, Gary Avery, Steve Barnett, Leonard Butler, Karen Butters, Polly Collins, Deloris Coppes, Janet Crall, David Crandall, Terry Daniels, Laura Dillion, Chartie Douglas, Debbie Egnatuk, Alan England, Jack Face, Loretta Fast, Mike Fleming, Susan Frarey, Diana Gregg, Karen Hackworth, Dan Haight, Steve Hakes, Lydia Hammontree, Mark 56 Heaton, Fred Hickeison, Jack Hickerson, Kathy Huffman, Kevin Ivey, Mick Johnson, Jean Katz, Larry Kiefer, Ruth King, David Knuth, Charles Knuth, Larry Kraft, Harold Lam, LaDawn Larder, Vance Lathrop, Jerry Lewis, Donna Linscott, Kermit Lowder, Terry Lubic, Kim Luna, Angie Luna, Richard Maksimchuk, Dennis Marshall, Don Marshall, Philip McCone, Kitt McCullough, Alicia McCullough, Mike Miller, Mary Lou Miller, Wesley Morse, Tom Nageldinger, Jim O'Dell. Clifford Patrick, Marian Petredean, Carol Purucker, Brent Riker, Cynthia The letter must be perfect Roan, Jim Rowbotham, Donna Sayer, Cathy Schanz, Bruce Shaffer, Kally Siefert, Carlene Smith, Doug Smith, Todd Sober, Karen Sparks, Jim Staley, Terry Stewart, Doug Swafford, Charles Swafford, Ernest Taylor, Holly Tracey, Don Vandenburg, Jim Vincent, Dana Vroman, Jeanell Wade, Dean Weiss, Chris Williams, Gary Zimmerman, John Zuck, Sheila NOT PICTURED: Banks, Larry Bonogofsky, Karen Fowler, Connie Shilling, Debbie 58 What!! All of this, by tomorrow? SOPHOMORES I L. to R.: Mrs. Sandra Welch, Dan Loveless - Vice Pres., Vicki Fairchild - Sec. and Treas., Mr. Art Welch. Not pictured: Betty Chlystek - President. Akers, Larry Allen, Susan Armstrong, Phillip Avery, Connie Bagwell, Vicki Baldwin, Dan Bartley, Dianne Beerman, Sandra Bell, Bruce Benham, Maurine Blue, Michele Booth, Jana Bronson, Teresa Butters, Elizabeth Butters, Jerry Castle, Roberta Chlystek, Elizabeth Claucherty, Otis Collins, Gary Collins, Robert Conley, Ellis Cornell, Ted Crandall, Kaye Dickey, E iane 60 Esterline, Dennis Fairchild, Vicki Hackworth, John Haight, Anne Hakes, Diana Hamilton, Gteg Hammontree, Dale Hewitt, Jim Hopkins, Donald Hudson, Gene Hudson, John Judy, Monty Knuth, Ed Larder, Sharon Larder, Sherry Linton, Patty Lloyd, Susan Lynn, Bob Marshall, Sally McCullough, Jeff Mestdagh, Rodney Miller, Betty Miller, Martha Miller, Roxanne Moquist, John Nevins, Wendy Parks, Doug Payne, Mike Peters, Debbie Prater, Floyd Prater, Lora Reed, Melodie Rhinard, Debbie Riddle, James Roan, Teresa Robinson, Debbie Romanowski, Carla Rose, Ron Listen, fella, Don't interupt when I'm talking. 61 62 Sanders, Cindy Sanders, Rhonda Sayer, Zenna Schaberg, Karen Schlottnian, Diane Seabrook, Sharon Semon, Mary Semon, Mike Shelters, Janet Smith, Kim Smith, Mark Spriggs, Tom Studer, Becky Studer, Jane Swafford, Carol Stafford, Steve Swan, Robert Tasker, Marcia Taylor, Laurie Thompson, Raymond Trader, Howard Vest, Earl Vroman, Don Waid, Jill Walters, Martha Wiley, Larry Winnie k, Allen Wintersteen, Frank Wolfe, Steve Yohey, Robert Look What they printed! FRESHMEN SEATED: Mr. David Hesselschwerdt and Mi. Gary Root - Advisors. STANDING. L. to R,: Randy Wirebaugh - Treas., Nick Corey -Vice Pres., Glen Butters - Pres., and Shelly Judy - Secretary. Allen, Sam Amsbaugh, Karen Benham, Charles Bennett, Vicky Bonogofsky, Coleen Brown, Billy Bush, Phillip Bushong, David Bussing, Mike Butler, Cindy Butler, Mike Butters, Glen Butzer, Robin Cable, Debbie Castle, Rebecca Chamberlain, Brent Corey, Nick Crall, Diana Crandall, Susan Cunkle, Mike Custer, Randy Daniels, Evelyn Douglas, Annette Drumm, Donald 64 Miller, Ron Miller, Sam Moyer, Phillip Duncan, Gloria Felming, Colleen Flemming, Debra Flemming, Jim Fraley, Dan Frederick, Ron Gan, Charlene Hackworth, Loma Hall, Tommy Hall, Tony Hammontree, Gerald Heaton, Bruce Hitz, Frank Johnson, Glen Judy, Shelley Kiefer, Barbara Kitley, Rick Kline, Barbara Klingaman, Lois Koch, Bonnie Kraft, Dan Ladd, Victor Larder, Donna La Roe, Sherry Maurer, Bill Mestdagh, Jackie Miller, Jeff 65 Not too close, now. O'Hara, Tim Osborne, Retha Parker, Denise Plessinger, Bob Potter, Paul Powers, Jim Rawls, Arlyne Robinson, Sandra Romanowski, Steve Russell, Jim Shaffer, Jeri Shepherd, Coleen Shilling, Doug Sober, Jim Sober, Kathy Stiltner, Carol Streets, Tim Swan, David Tidd, Robin Vanderford, Chris Vest, Grace Waller, Tom Watkins, Jerry Watkins, Perry White, Ken Whitney, Marla Whittaker, Frances Williams, Mary Wintersteen, Sally Wirebaugh, Randy Oh! No! He got it right. 66 8th GRADE OFFICERS SEATED: Robin Paulsen - President, Louie Kroul - Vice President, Becky Dye - Secretary, Richard Amsbaugh - Treasurer. STANDING: Mr. Westgate and Mrs. Roepke, Advisors. Akers, Mary Alexander, Vicki Amsbaugh, Richard Anderson, Vicki Avery, Debbie Bailey, Mark Baker, Diane Baldwin, David Blue, Joyce Bonogofsky, Pam Brenke, Theresa Brown, Melinda Bums, Mike Butler, Kathy Butler, Randy Butters, Susan Butzer, Jeff Campbell, Jeff Chamberlain, Connie Chlystek, Edward Clemens, Larry Collins. Eddie Combs, Doreen Crall, Larry Cunkle, Jim Daglow, Jeff DeMott, Nanette Davie, Janet Dillion, Evelyn Dye, Rebecca 68 Evans, Diane Fisk, Janis Fleming, Buster Flemming, Elston Fraley, Candy Hackworth, Jan Hack worth, Jane Hall, David Hicks, Mike Hudson, Marsha Ingraham, David Jackson, Rosalee Jarosz, Stanley Johnson, Danny Judy, Marla King, Carmen Knuth, Steve Knuth, Susan Kroul, Louis Lanphax, Steve Lewis, Charles Linscott, Janet Linton, Jeff Marshall, Doug Marshall, Mickie Martin, Susan McCullough, Terri McNamara, John Merriman, Tamela Miller, Barbara Miller, Joyce Miller, Sheila Nantz, Mike Nevins, Pam Parker, Dennis Paulsen, Robin Powers, Karen Prosser, Bill 69 70 Purdy, Teresa Purucker, David Putnam, Lee Reed, Roger Riddle, Debra Riddle, Fred Riker, Cathi Robinson, Ronnie Rogers, Lou Schanz, John Scheytt, Dean Schlottman, Kathy Seabrook, Wanda Shepherd, Teresia Smith, Mark Snyder, Andy Staley, Cindy Stiltner, Mary Studer, David Tackett, Brent Taylor, Lori Tienert, Shellby Terletsky, David Thomas, Debbie Thurow, Karen Tidd, Kevin Trout, Jim Tuchtenhage, Donna Wallen, Harlos Weiss, Greg Weston, Roxanne Wheat, Steve Wiley, Jeff Wolfe, Ken Wood, Lorie Young, Rose Eighth grade math can be challenging. 7th GRADE OFFICERS Brent Fast - Vice President, Denise Semon - Treasurer, Gayle Semon - Secretary, Mr. DeVries - Advisor, and Susan Amsbaugh -President. Not pictured: Mr. Canning, Advisor. Allen, Jim Amsbaugh, Susan Avery, Sherry Bagwell, Brenda Baldwin, Cindy Bartley, Randy Bartley, Terry Benham, David Bennett, Hope Bennett, Jeff Blair, Pamela Bowersox, David Brodock, Jerry Brown, Gerry Brown, James Cable, Chris Castle, Randall daucherty, Evelyn Clock, Joe Cole, Lloyd Conley, Nathan Cornell, Chris Cornell, Wayne Dale, Vicky 71 Dibble, Mike Duncan, Frank Eckelbarger, Becky Eldred, Gary Eldred, Sheri Fairchild, Phillip Fast, Brent Fisher, Doug Flemming, Ralph Frarey, Tammy Frederick, Debbie Garr, Richard Hackworth, Gene Hall, Gary Hall, Rick Hamilton, Ralph Hamm on tree, Karen Hicks, Dawn Hicks, Robin Hobus, Terry Jackson, Denver Kaiser, Gail Kaufman, Patty Keller, Arlene Peggy KLLngaman, Pam Konkle, Kelly Kraft, Mike Ladd, Linda LaGoy, Larry Lapland, Karen Laskey, Carol Lawrence, Keith Lewis, Rick Lloyd, Judy Lynn, Marla McMillan, Paula Martin, Steve Mestdagh, Stephanie Mickle, Mary Mull, Brian Miller, Cindy O'Dell, Cindy O’Dell, Robert Oliphant, Brenda Oliphant, Jim Owens, Ada Peters, Jimmy 72 Plessinger, Teresa Prescott, Sheryl Richardson, Denise Robison, Marie Robinson, Richard Robinson, Sue Rossetter, Rochelle Semon, Denise Semon, Gayle Sheeks, Owen Sheeks, Paul Shelters, Jean Sherman, Steve Short, Steve Snyder, Sharanne Sparks, Pat Spicer, Clifford Spradlin, Jeff Spradlin, Jessie Stiltner, Robert Streets, Pam Swafford, Elaine Vanderford, Doug Vest, Jane Wallen, Thelma Warner, Philip Warsop, Dale Whitt, Lee Wiley, Gary Williams, Terry Williams, Randy Wixebaugh, Sheryl Woodard, Robert Woods, James Zuck, Kathryn Zuck, Ron SPECIAL EDUCATION — A Big Asset Barnett, Marilyn Brown, Wanda Cole, Loureleen Conley, Calvin Hackworth, Dwayne Hamilton, Roy Hoyt, Lione Hoyt, May Hoyt, Sue Johnson, Jack Marshall, Keith Marshall, Kent Signor, Carol Wood, Dorothy NOT PICTURED: Perry, David Taylor, Delons Special Education is a very important part of die overall educational program in Homer. Without it, many students would be neglected. Mrs. Van does a great job and receives some help from senior high students who volunteer their time to work with her. Karen Patrick works with students on their times tables. Mrs. Van shows her students how t� operate the weaving machine. 74 ELEMENTARY . . . The Door Is Open and the Infant Walks . . Mr. Phillip Duff completed his third year as principal ai the elementary level. Mb. Craven was kept busy fulfilling her duties as elementary secretary. 78 Much Work to Be Done by All Serving as teacher's aides in the elementary school were: Betty Sanders, Dorothy Egna-tuk, Donna Schanz, Elizabeth Anderson, Mazie Foltz, and Elmina Hackworth. Ana be lie Enos and Isabel Weston worked as cooks in the elementary building. The day janitor was the busy Larry Padayko. Wayne Hammond (not pictured) worked at night. LEFT - Mis. Virgil Goodrich and Mrs. Bemita Edgerton taught remedial reading in the elementary. Mrs. Wagoner, elementary music teacher, accom- Thomas Esterline was the elementary art panies one of her classes on the piano. teacher. 80 SIXTH GRADE — Our Last Year in Elementary 6th GRADE TEACHERS Miss Allen, Mrs. Allen, Mis. Milaido, and Mis. Woodliff. Armstrong, Anthony Bagwell, Patsy Bonogofsky, Shirley Bonogofsky, Tyrone Brenner, Chris Brown, Micki Chamberlain, Donnie Chamberlain, Eileen Cline, Sherry Crandall, David Cross, Vanessa Dane, Mark Davis, Annette DeMott, Patty Dibble, Cindy Dillion, Charles Drumm, Dan Duff, Mike Eddy, Dawn Finch, Terri Fisk, Mark Fraley, Tim Frederick, John Hackworth, Earnie 81 Hackworth, Vernie Hall, Janice Hall, Joyce Hall, Rocky Hepler, Joyce Holmes, Debbie Hrab, Eddie Hudson, Bernice Huffman, Jamie Johnson, Robert Johnson, Teresa Kaiser, Robin King, Julia Kitley, Sherry Ladd, Brenda Lapland, Cindy Larder, Larry LaRoe, Danny Lewis, Rita Linscott, Todd Long, Chris Lopez, Bertha Luna, Gloria Me trim an, Wayne Miller, David Moquist, Joan Morse, Julie Mullins, Linda Nevins, Randy O’Dell, Rhonda O’Dell, Teni O'Hara, Patty Osborn, Tammy Owens, Rhonda Pace, Terri Peters, Pam Powers, Teresa Prater, Charles Prosser, Grace Ratliff, Anita Riddle, Sharon Riker, Terri Ringman, Deborah Semon, Patty Sheeks, Wendy Shillings, David Short, Sharon Shrontz, Robert 82 Smith, Julie Smith, Ruth Synder, Pam Sparks, Kathy Staley, Barbara Stiltner, Gary Swan, Doug Tackett, Kent Tackett, Linda Taylor, Bob VanDom, Larry VanWert, Kevyn Vest, Kenneth Vroman, Gail Wade, Ellen Waid, Kay Walker, Harry Warner, Mark Wheat, David Whitehead, Phillip Whittaker, Pam Wiley, James Williams, Dan Winchell, Doran Not pictured: Custer, Rhonda Howard, Dean Johnson, Bobby King, Pam Jordan, Franklin Montgomery, Mark Rowe, Darlene Williams, Lee Sixth graders work hard on their assignments. 83 FIFTH GRADE — A Time for Learning 5th GRADE TEACHERS Mrs. Woods, Mrs. Huffman, Mrs. Moquist, and Mrs. Lowery, substitute for Mrs. Arnold. Adams, Doug Anderson, Sheryl Baldwin, Donald Ballentine, Joan Bates, Bernard Bennett, Tony Benson, Marla Boughner, Cindy Bradish, James Brown, Jeff Burns, Steve Bush, Don Butler, Lori Butters, Cheryl Butters, Joy Butzer, Debbie Carothers, Mike Cook, Craig 84 Cook, Kirk DeFarest, Dawn DeMott, Brenda DeWitt, Mike Douglas, Scott Duttlinger, Laura Finch, Charles Fisk, Brian Flint, Kathy Frederick, Doug Hackworth, Brenda Hamilton, Larry Hart, Terry Hickerson, Elizabeth Holland, Alvin Holland, Julie Holmes, Martha Hoyt, Terry 85 Lunchtime in the cafeteria. Kimber, Kit Koch, Julie Koch, Mike Kozicki, Tom Lagoy, Kaxleen Long, Brian Mansfield, Craig Merriman, Lynnette Miller, Kathy Morin, Roxann Murphy, Wanda Nageldinger, Ann Nelson, Harold Nichols, Patti O'Dell, Angela O'Dell, Shawn Osborn, Linn Owens, Brenda Pace, Francine Peters, Jeff Plessinger, Char Rawls, Allison Reed, Bill Richardson, Debbie Richardson, Marcella Riddle, David Robinson, Bruce Robinson, Doug Rossetter, Gerald Russell, Tim Schlottman, Mark Seabrook, Iris Semon, Tim Shepherd, Vicki Shrontz, Luann Simmons, Clark Simpson, Robert Smith, Karen Spradlin, Mike Stiltner, Dan Swan, Richard Terletzky, Steve Tidd, Andrew Walker, Cathy Wallen, Zelma Whitt, Charlene Winchell, Kelly Wirebaugh, Max Zimmerman, Mary 86 FOURTH GRADE - Reading Is Important 4th GRADE TEACHERS Mis. Purdy and Mis. Herrick Miss Egnatuk and Mrs. Wimmler Allen, Debbie Allen, Kindle Anderson, Robin Armour, Robert Baker, Patti Ballinger, Raymond Baumgamer, Phyllis Bearman, Carol Begley, Todd Blackburn, William Blair, Teresa Blake, Craig Blake, Tammy Bonogofcky, Brian Bonogofsky, Debbie Bradley, Dennis Brown, Sabrina Burkwalt, Candy Bussing, Breck Butler, Lyndol Butters, Freddie Butters, Lea Ann Butters, Patsy Cambum, Gary 87 Many hours are spent reading in class. Clay, Cindy Cline, Terry Clock, Marcia Cunkle, Steve Conley, David Cook, Carrie Cortright, June Dane, Tony Davis, Jeff Denbrock, Larry Drumhiller, Jon Dnrnun, Donald Drumm, Louise Duncan, Eddie Duttlinger, Angela Eddy, Mike Eckelbarger, Steph. Eldred, Michael Frederick, Diana Green, Clyde Gregerson, Brian Gorsline, David Gorsline, Laura Hackworth, Babby Hackworth, Kerry Hall, Kathleen Hamilton, Carol Hob us, Dennis Holland, Tammy Hopkins, Doreen 88 Hoyt. Debra Hurtado, Paul jackson, Linda Jarosz, Eddie Johnson, Kathy Johnson, Rita Kaiser, Kathy Keifer, Robert King, Dale Klingaman, John Knuth, Eunice Koch, Diana Kozicki, Kenny Laughlin, Todd Lewis, Terry Lloyd, Barbara Marshall, Laurie Mestadgh, Anne Mickle, Melanie Miller, Shirley Morie, Lance Mullins, Clinda Nantz, Mark Nevins, Brian Oliphant, Susan Pace, Peggy Patrick, Davie Patrick, Kevin Peters, Anita Prater, Lonnie Reed, David Reed, Robert Riddle, Kelvin Robinson, Danny Robinson, Darrell Robinson, Eddie Russell, Patricia Sayer, Cy Schultz, Shelly Sharp, Cindy Shepherd, Debbie Shepherd, Ricky Siebert, Paul Simmons, Mark Smith, Julie Smith, Robin Snyder, Sherry Snyder, Steve Spradlin, Phyllis Streets, Sharon Stroh, Steve Tackett, Tim Teinert, John VanDom, Patty Walker, Cindy Wallen, Louise Warner, Debbie The new malted milk machine in the cafeteria was enjoyed by an. Weiss, Sherry White, Walter Wildt, Doug Wiley, Sherry Willemse, Jill 90 THIRD GRADE — Another Year Gone By 3rd GRADE TEACHERS Mrs. Grossman, Mrs. McCuaig, and Mrs. Andrews. Mrs. St. John is not pictured. Allen, Lacy Anderson, Jeff Baldwin, John Ballentine, John Ballinger, George Barnett, Andy Bates, Patricia Boughner, Candy Brenke, Billie Brown, Bill Brown, Kimberly Bush, Dennis Cambum, John Chamberlain, Mark Claucherty, Vince Craft, Stanley Crandall, Cindy Craven, Brian 91 Craven, John Craven, Lynnette Cronk, Marshell Cronkhite, Brad Dane, Tracie DeMott, David Douglas, Mike Duttlinger, Ronnie Eckelbarger, Pamela Evans, Kim Flemming, Robert Foltz, Mike Fowler, Tammy Gorsline, Terry Gunst, Dawn Hackworth, Bobby Hackworth, Jeff Hackworth, Kevin Haight, Daniel Hall, Duane Hall, Judy Hall, Sharon Hammontree, Cindy Harris, Janarl Hoaglin, Janice Hobus, Mark Holbrook, Carrie Hopkins, Mabel Hurtado, Rolando Johnson, Kenny Johnson, Ronald Jordan, Debbie Knapp, Beth Knuth, Sherry Koons, Dawn Kozicki, Karen Lapland, Barbara Lapland, Larry Laughlin, Marla Lewis, Brenda Marshall, Patti McFadden, William Miller, Micki Miller, Sherry Mittelstadt, Brian Montgomery, Michelle Mullins, Greg Murphy, Donnie 92 Nevins, Rex Me kies, Lora Osborn, Bobby Pace, Herbert Peters, Roger Petersen, Carmen Prater, Gail Ratliff, Garvin Renfroe, Kevin Richardson, Diane Richardson, Duane Riddle, Jimmy Riker, David Robinson, Virginia Rockwell, Mark Rogers, Carmen Schlottman, Linda Shrontz, Randy Semon, Sheila Shelters, Greg Sheperd, Fay Siebert, Jay Smith, Becky Sparks, Kattie Stiltner, Tammy Stull, Teresa Stull, Tim Sullivan, David Tasker, Debbie Taylor, Jeff VanDorn, Christine Waller, Tim Warner, Kelly Warson, Laurie Weiss, David White, Charles Whitehead, James Whittaker, Tim Willemse, Jaye Wilson, Shane Winchell, Tammy Wolfe, Gail Not Pictured: Adams, Craig Bronson, Scott Butters, Patsy Combs, Damita Crowley, Sandra Custer, Tammy Maksimchuk, Mary Jo Perry, Steve Sanchez, Mary Weiss, Sheryl 93 SECOND GRADE — Many Years Ahead 2nd GRADE TEACHERS Mrs. Behling, Mis. PeifFer, Mrs. Cromley, and Mrs. Morin. Allen, Menifee Anderson, Tim Baldridge, Carol Baldwin, Jan Baldwin, Jill Barnett, Thomas Bates, Dennis Baumgarner, Phillip Blair, Bill Burgan, David Butters, Julie Butters, Ronnie Burns, Joe Carty, Lori Chippewa, Tim Clay, Charles Cole, Sarah Conley, Jerry 94 Cronk, Greg Cronkhite, Bren Cunkle, Danny Daniels, Patty Densmore, Annette Dewin, Roger Dibble, Julie Dillion, Ricky Drumm, Mike Duff, Debbie Duncan, Tina Duttlinger, Cheryl Evans, Karen Flemming, Eric Flint, Ronald Fowler, C, J. Gorsline, Sharon Gant, Julie Gogg, Marianne Hackworth, Lee Hamilton, Jane Harris, Peggy Hicks, Joey Holland, Tonya Holmes, Dennis Hopkins, Darlene Hurtado, David Imhof, Tina Johnson, Earl Johnson, Ray Kimber, Kami Kinzie, Scott Koch, Kelly Lapland, Brian Lawrence, Sharon Lloyd, Cathy Loomis, Kevin McFadden, Rodney Miller, Cara Miller, Jill Miller, Judy Mullins, Bruce Nantz, Marvin Newland, Lavern Newland, Mike O'Dell, Daniel O’Dell, Jeff O'Dell, Ralph 95 Oliphant, Debbie Osborn, Ronnie Peters, Lori Petersen, Cheryl Powers, Robert Putnam, Kyle Reed, Earl Reynolds, Brenda Richardson, Paul Ritchie, Clark Robinson, Clavin Russell, Donnie Shepherd, Sherry Sherman, Jeff Shillings, Deanne Shrontz, Ricky Siebert, Phillip Simmons, Bryon Simmons, Laurie Sloan, Brian Slone, Darlene Snyder, Todd Sparks, Beth Sparks, Timmy Stroh, Mike Swope, Troy Tackett, Tammy Taylor, Tommy Thomas, Bryan Thomas, Wayne VanMeter, Terri Walker, Wayne Warner, Michelle Whitehead, Shirley Whitt, Sharon Winchell, Brent Winchell Winchell Yeager Young Sara Steve Sandy Naomi The Sidewalk was crowded? NOT PICTURED: Begley, Julie Bronson, Rachell Combs, Patricia Cousino, Sheny Elkins, Velvet Hammontree, Loren Konkle, Julie Michael, Brent Packer, Johnny Siebert, Valerie Sanchez, Orlando Sparks, Dawn Waller, Tammy 1st GRADE TEACHERS Mrs. King, Mrs. Pann, Mrs. Maples, Mrs. Hammond Anderson, Danny Armour, Kathleen Barnett, Brenda Bearman, Cindy Beemer, Richard Benham, Steve Blackburn, Jason Blashfield, Mickey Brenner, Lydia Brockway, Wayne Butters, Laura Butzer, Kenneth Castle, John Cortxight, Gloria Craven, Jennifer Cronk, Robert Cronkhite, Melody Dane, Ivy 97 Smile!!! Denbrock, Mike Dewitt, Ricky Dibble, John Drumm, Julie England, Pam Evans, Kathy Felkey, Suzanne Finch, Eddie Flint, Kevin Foltz, Debbie Frederick, Dawn Gorsline, Cindy Gorsline, Denny Hakes, Lindy Hall, Dotty Hayes, Matt Hayslip, Mark Hoaglin, Mike Howard, John Hoyt, Ben Hrab, Kally Imhof, Dale Johnson, Bruce La Roe, Howard Linscott, Kelly Merriman, Penny Mickle, Paul Miller, Tammy Montgomery, Renee Mulkey, Missy Nevins, Mike Newland, Larry Newland, Penny Nichols, Kevin Owens, Doug Pope, Jannette 9 Prater, Danny Ratliff, Sandy Reed, Carl Renfroe, John Richardson, Joan Russell, Denise Shook, John Slone, Homer Sparks, George Stroh, Kim Stull, Tina Sullivan, Brian Swafford, Mike Tasker, Todd Taylor, Amy Thurston, Jodie Trout, Stephanie Warner, Kari Warsop, Jon Watkins, Debbie White, Deborah Wildt, Todd Wiley, Greg Willemse, John Willis, Shawn Woodliff, Gary Woodman, Darla Woods, Sherman Knapp, Denise Koons, John NOT PICTURED: Begley, Julie Bronson, Rachell Cousino, Sherry Combs, Patricia Elkins, Velvet Hammontree, Loren Konkle, Julie Michael, Brent Packer, John Siefert, Valerie Sparks, Dawn Sanchez, Orlando Waller, Tammy The elementary halls axe decorated on many occasions. 99 KINDERGARTEN — “We’ve Only Just Begun' KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS Mrs. Booth Mrs. Crandall and Mrs. Jannasch Allen, Eddie Allison, Dawn Amsbaugh, Mark Anderson, Linda Ashba, Joe Avery, Judy Barnen, Jerry Barnett, Larry Bearman, Randy Blake, Pamela Blashfield, Derrick Brown, Kolleen Burgan, Debora Burkwalt, Melissa Bussing, Kim Butters, Janine Butler, Jeffery Butters, Lisa Butters, Patty Cambum, David Carr, Doug Chamberlain, Danny Christophel, Marie Clay, Thomas 100 Cole, Karl Combs, Becky Craft, Deborah Craven, Karen Cronk, Dawn Davis, Lisa Dibble, Nancy Duff, Christine Eckelbarger, James Elkins, Angela Fast, Gary Fleming, Jon Fowler, Christine Gorsline, Suzette Grogg, Suzanne Hackworth, Kelly Hackworth, Paul Hackworth, Steve Hakes, Paul Harris, Michael Hills, David Holbrook, Mark Howard, James Imhof, Ferrie Issacc, Sherry Johnson, Marsha Johnson, Roger Johnson, Tammy Jones, Alan Jordan, Eddy Keifer, Galen Kraft, Doreah Kozicki, Patricia Lawrence, Janet Loomis, Scott Martin, Angela Merkle, Margaret Miller, Robin Miller, Vicki Mittelstadt, Neal Moore, David Mullins, Rusty Mullins, Ruth Murray, Robert Nance, Ruth Nelson, Thomas Newland, Shirley Peacock, Rebecca 101 102 Pell, Pamela Peters, Michael Prater, Brenda Prater, Dallas Jr. Pope, Mona Pulling, Charlotte Putnam, Brent Renfroe, Gerri Ann Reynolds, Paula Richardson, Candy Rogers, Diane Russell, Shelly Scott, Kevin Schultz, Karen Semon, Pamela Shepherd, Michael Shepherd, Randell Sherman, Jean Slone, Donnie Slone, James Smith, Brent Smith, Carol Swafford, Cheryl Swafford, Kimberly Tasker, Mikell Thomas, Kevin Thomas, Paul Thurston, Keith Trout, Joanna Van Meter, Scott VanWert, Tamara Vroman, Katherine Walter, Donald West, David West, Valerie Whitt, Randy NOT PICTURED: Colburn, Gary Colburn, Larry Combs, Albert Farmer, Mary Millen, Ruthie Semon, Jodie Sizemore, Roger Wolfe, Teresa Wrestling is a favorite pasttime on the playground. JUNIOR PRIMARY - An Early Start JUNIOR PRIMARY TEACHER Mrs. Sizeland Allison, Roger Bagwell, Carl Baldridge, Glenda Ballinger, Janet Barnett, Bobby Boughner, Vicki Bush, Eddie Carty, Jimmy Conley, Michael Elkins, Rita Fields, Theresa Jones, David Lapland, Ronald Lohrke, Nancy O'Dell, Tina Ratliff, Jimmy Shrontz, David Slone, Randy 103 Elementary Teachers Retire Mrs. Louise Arnold, a well-known teacher to many of us, retired this year after spending over twenty years of teaching in our school system. Mrs. Arnold taught in many area schools in her career, including Grayling, Fowlerville, Vicksburg, Agnew school and Fisher school. In 1948 she taught kindergarten in Homer and in 1969 taught music and art here. The past several years she taught fifth grade. In her future years, Mrs. Arnold plans to travel some and to do special work in the Methodist Church, of which she is a member. Mrs. Arnold has two sons. Bob and Dick. MRS. ARNOLD Mrs. Lorena Pann, a first grade teacher in Homer, retired at the end of this school year. Mrs. Pann, who lives near Jonesville, has spent die last thirteen years of teaching in the Homer school system. Prior to coming here, she taught in Reading, Coldwater, Bronson, Jonesville, Litchfield , and in rural schools in Branch and Washtenaw counties. In the years ahead, Mrs. Pann plans to do a little of everything. She enjoys sewing, gardening, and visiting. Mrs. Pann has a daughter who is a Freshman at Jonesville high school, and two sons and two daughters who are married. MRS. PANN 104 ACTIVITIES HOMECOMING On October 16th, during half-time of the Homecoming game with Quincy, Randy Rockwell and Pam Hackworth were crowned King and Queen. Members of the court were: Dennis Avery, Shelby Bailey, Ray Burris, Lucy Chlystek, Steff Fleming, and Dave Parks. Sipke VanManen was honorary member of the Court and escorted by Joyce Marshall. The court representatives were: Freshmen, Rick Nichols and Shelly Judy; Sophomores, Larry Wiley and Cindy Sanders; Juniors, Gary Avery and Carlene Siefert. The Homecoming theme this year was Beverages, and with a lot of hard work and ingenuity, the classes put out a good display of floats and ability. The 8th graders and Freshmen tied for 1st place with the titles, We re Still No. 1 and Orange Crush’ Urn” respectively. The Sophomores took 3rd place with Let's Schlitz Their Throats, and 4th place went to the Junior's Come To The Trojan Field Where Victories Grow on Trees. A honorable mention was given to Homer Punch, constructed by the 7th grade. The Victory Shield was awarded to the Class of '73 after competing in the Victory Shield Assembly that afternoon. Homer fans enthusiastically cheered the Trojans on to a 14-0 victory. Afterwards, students attended the Homecoming Dance where they celebrated and danced to the music of Godzilla. Sophomores Larry Wiley and Cindy Sanders accept the Victory Shield from Mr. Noller. WeTe Still No. 1, constructed by the 8th grade, tied for 1st place. 106 The 9th grade float, Orange Crush' Um tied for 1st place. The 10th graders took third place with their float, Schlitz Their Throats. 107 Sipke Van Manen, honorary member, and escort Joyce Marshall. Dennis Avery and Lucy Chylstek. 108 The radiant Queen poses for a photographer. Ray Burris and Steff Fleming. Homecoming Court from left to right: Rick Nichols, Shelly Judy, Pam Hackworth and Randy Rockwell, Cindy Sanders, Larry Wiley, Carlene Siefert, and Gary Avery. Couples enjoying the Homecoming Dance. SCHOOL FAIR Chris Weiss and Dick Miller enjoying Anxious contestants try their luck, coke. The School Fair, held on October 27, 1971, was again a success. The Future Farmers of America sponsored the Fair with the aid of classes and school organizations. An assortment of decorated game booths and refreshment stands filled the gym. ” Granny's Candies, the Future Homemakers of America's booth, was awarded first prize, and second prize was received by the Seniors for their Marriage Booth. Elementary students provided an interesting exhibit of their hobbies and collections in the Cafeteria. To end the night of fun and games, Todd Linscott won a door prize consisting of $20 worth of groceries. The Senior Marriage Booth. no SADIE HAWKINS Grooving to the music. Sadie Hawkins, sponsored by the Junior Class, was held November 14, 1970. Dressed in Dog Patch fashion, they danced to music provided by the Blue Air. Blue Air turning out good vibes'. ill BLOODY TRUTH Bloody Truth ' was enjoyed by all. The Bloody Truth, made up of five Wayne State University students, performed for the student body on October 17. The performance, arranged by the Student Council, consisted of the group’s unique interpretation of modem music. The assembly was so successful, the group came back and gave an evening concert on October 19. CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY The Christmas Assembly was held on December 18. Ronnie Sanders portrayed Santa Claus, while Scott Blue played the role of his loving wife. They did a tremendous job of providing an interesting program. Many gifts were given out and afterwards the Juniors provided refreshments for everyone in the cafeteria. 112 JUNIOR PLAY SENIOR PLAY The production of Don Quixote, USA was finally put on by the Juniors on December 21, and 22. It was originally scheduled for a weekend in November, but had to be postponed, when problems occured. It turned out to be a good experience for all the cast members as many had to play multiple roles. However, the serious play turned out to be quite hilarious and successful. The play was directed by Mr. Gary Root. The Senior play Aaron Slick From Pun kin Crick, which was presented on March 19 and 20, was a large success. The cast members were: (pictured above) SEATED: Shelby Bailey - Mrs. Rosy Berry, Scott Blue - Aaron Slick. STANDING: Ray Burris - Clarence Green, Brenda Mains -The Girl in Red, Pam Hackworth - Little Sis Riggs, Dave Parks - Mr. William Merridew, Claudette Bushong - Gladys Mae Merridew. Mr. Root also directed the Senior Play. 113 114 Terry Waid sings a song he wrote and composed himself. Leaving on a Jet Plane was sung by Vicki Bagwell. Doug Gifford and Deloris Collins sang a duet. A Barber Shop Quartet consisting of D. Parks, R. Rock well, D. Tracey and S. Blue. Pam Hakes performed with a good voice. CLUB 71 A group of Homer High students did their own thing at Club 71', held on April 23 and 24. Featured in the show were vocal numbers including Amazing Grace, Blowin' in the Wind Most of All, and Requiem for die Masses, an original by Terry Waid. There were other instrumentals, dance interpretations, humorous readings, a dramatic skit, and assorted bits of humor. Brent Semon and Jim Dye did a great job as MC's for the two nights of delightful entertainment. its PROM We've Only Just Begun was the theme for this year’s Junior-Senior Prom, held on May 22, 1971. The gymnasium was decorated to depict a fairyland setting, with a wishing well, pond, mushrooms, and other objects arranged about to set the mood. The music was furnished by the Today and Tomorrow. 117 SPORTS ASSEMBLY Don Bates and Doug Walker received the Most Sportsmanship trophy at the Sports Assembly. On June 8, all varsity letteis. pins, and certificates were awarded to the hard working recipients. Special awards went to Ed Trader, Honor Athlete; Don Bates and Doug Walker, Best Sportsmanship; and the Most Valuable Athlete award to Dave Parks, Scon Blue, and Randy Rockwell. HONORS ASSEMBLY The annual Honors Assembly was held on the afternoon of June 9. Several departmental awards were given out, along with special citations, such as the Reader's Digest Award, D.A.R. Good Citizen, I Dare You award, and the Bausch Lomb Science award. Various scholarships were also presented. Mr. Acker presents Student Council awards and pins. Mr. Noller addresses the student body. ns SNOUVZINVOHO Organizations and Clubs Add VARSITY CLUB FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Jim Hewitt, Mark Larder, Mr. Fisk. SECOND ROW: Dave Tracey, Ed Trader, Terry Crandall, Doug Trader, Dennis Avery, Terry Lowder. BACK ROW: Doug Stewart, Mick Ivey, Mike McCullough, Bruce Schantz, Brent Purucker, and Scott Blue. F.C.A. Left to Right: Randy Rockwell, Ray Burris, Mr. Curt Evans, Scott Blue, Dave Parks, and Wayne Smith. 120 to Student Life LATIN CLUB KNEELING: P. Linton, M. Miller, M. Benham, D. Hakes. STANDING: V. Bagwell, K. Hicker-son, C. Romanowski, S. Larder, C. Avery, S. Larder, D. Bushong, J. V aid. R. Wirebaugh, D. Peters, V. Fairchild, and Mr. Root. CAREERS CLUB FRONT ROW: Advisors - Mrs. Smith and Mr. Jezowski. SITTING: D. Vincent, J. Marshall, K. Huffman, J. Shelters, M. Powers. STANDING: M. Miller, K. Hickerson, C. Siefert, S. Zuck, F. Hopkins, K. Patrick, D. Douglas, and D. Crall. Hi DEBATE SITTING, L. to R.: J. Hudson, J. Nageldinger, P. Hakes, T. Daniels, C. Bushong, C. Vanderford. STANDING, SECOND ROW: C. Riker, K. Gregg, J. Butters, Donna Larder, D. Parker, J. Hewitt. STANDING, BACKROW: S. VanManen, M. Blue, D. Parks, K. Shaffer, S. Haight, J. Moquist, K. Lubic, D. Williams, D. Hammontree, Mrs. Tufte, Coach. 2nd IN STATE On February 20, the debate team of Claudette Bushong, Sandy Brodock, Pam Hakes, and Tenri Daniels (pictured at left) came home with second place in the State for Class C division in debate. They competed against eight other teams and were only beaten by Our Lady of Sorrows. Under the direction of Mrs. Tufte, the speech and forensic program at Homer has improved greatly during die past three years. Although there will be no returning Varsity debaters, Coach Tufte does feel that there is much potential among the JV and novice debaters for next year. SEATED: Claudette Bushong and Pam Hakes. STANDING: Terri Daniels, Mrs. Tufte, Sandy Brodock. 122 HRT CLVb A few of the many Homer exhibits on display at the art show, Show Your Colors. 1st ROW: Arlene Rawls, Miki Blue - Secretary-Treasurer, Debi Prater -President, Doug Walker - Vice President, and Martha Miller. 2nd ROW: Chris Vanderford, Cathy Claucherty, Jill Vromen, Vicki Fairchild, Betty Chlystek, Denise Parker, Diane Dickey, Anne Haight, Diana Hakes, and Mary Lou Miller. 3rd ROW: Daniel Loveless, and Debbie Rhinard. The Art Club came into full swing this year with a group of enthusiastic members. They were sponsored by Mrs. Welch with Mr. Welch as co-creative advisor. Some of their activities throughout die year included trips to various art shows in the area, candy sales, and making their own Christmas cards. One of their major projects was a Boutique entitled Free Spirit at the School Fair, in which they sold jewelry, candles, and posters that they had made. Then in the spring they sponsored an art show, Show Your Colors, and invited other schools in the area to join the competition. It turned out to be quite a year for the Art Club. The Art Club's boutique, Free Spirit, at the School Fair. F.H.A. F.H.A. FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Roxanne Miller - Song Leader, Fran Hopkins - Parliamentarian, Denise Combs -Secretary. Brenda Mains - President, Mrs. Marjorie Dye - Advisor, Kathy Hickerson - Vice President, Debbie Douglas - Treasurer, Rctha Osborn - Reporter, Debi Prater - Historian. BACK ROW: Lois Klingaman, Steff Fleming, Jane Studer, Grace Vest, Robin Tidd, Annette Douglas, Ruth Keifer, LaDonna Sowers, Cindy Butler, Diane Schlottman, Mary Williams, and Colleen Fleming. 124 The FHA started the 1970-71 school year early with a trip to Pokagon Park in August. All of the ninth grade girls were invited as guests, and die trip was to introduce them to FHA. In October, the Region IV FHA meeting was held at the Camden -Frontier High School. Homer had two Regional officers presiding at the meeting. They were: Brenda Mains - Region IV President, and Debi Prater - Region IV Historian. Kathy Hickerson was elected Regional Song Leader at this meeting. During the month of December the FHA girls made cookies and candy and packed them in boxes to be distributed to the area rest homes. Mrs. Dye entertained the girls at her house at a Christmas party and the girls went caroling around Homer. The week of Christmas vacation the FHA and FFA went to Echo Valley for a day. The girls entertained their fathers at Daddy Date Night held in February, and their mothers in March, with a Mothers Tea. Kathy Hickerson was elected State First Vice-President at the FHA State Convention. The FHA State Convention was held in April at die W.M.U. campus. Kathy Hickerson was elected State Fiist Vice-President. Parents Night was held in May. Awards were given and new officers were installed. The FHA’ers sponsored a clothing drive to help the poor and needy in the Homer area, which was a great success because of the many people who contributed. To end the year, the Homer Chapter of FHA received the Red Rose Honor at the Leadership Workshop held at Eastern Michigan University in June. Dads enjoyed their suckers at Daddy Date Night. The FHA's Granny's Candies booth took first A Mock Hat Show was presented by the girls in the prize at the school fair. Parents Night program. 1 25 F.F.A. F.F.A. FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Mr. Rod Evans - Advisor, D. Williams - Sentinel, W. Smith - Treas., E. Trader Pres., D. Trader - Sec., R. Rockwell - Vice Pres., L. Knuth - Reporter. SECOND ROW: S. Miller, K. Smith, J. Butters, H. Trader, A. Winnick, V. Ladd, F. Hitz, P. Howard, M. Bussing, E. Flemming, S. Allen. THIRD ROW: B. Lynn, D. Wade, P. Zuck, P. Crandall, B. Brodock, A. Egnatuk, D. Crall, B. Heaton, D. Marshall, P. Bush. FOURTH ROW: E. Knuth, T. Renshaw, M. Smith, B. Yohey, T. Smith, D. Baldwin, F. Wintersteen, F. Prater, P. Purdy, C. Swafford, E. Vest, R. Rose, R. Thompson, D. King. 126 As is true every year, the FFA had a very busy school year. Among the activities were: the annual steer drawing contest and annual School Fair in the Fall. Five representatives were sent to Kansas City for the National Convention, and senior FFA members made the trip to Chicago. In the Spring, Dennis Williams and Doug Trader were awarded State Farmer degrees at die State Convention, and the chicken barbecue was held in May. Activities will continue throughout the summer with softball games and the canoe trip. Dennis Williams and Doug Trader received State Farmer Degrees. VO-ED Many juniors and seniors of Homer High benefited from the opportunities that were offered at the Calhoun Area Vocational Center, which is located in Battle Creek. The center was open for die first time this year offering classes in business, graphic communications, hospital and personnel services, and industrial and product services. Every school day students boarded the bus immediately after third hour and rode to their three hour afternoon class. The large new building, with it's many facilities and equipment, has given many of our students the training they need to begin their skilled jobs. The new friends, happy times, and intellectual experience they gained will be fondly remembered by all who attended the Calhoun Area Vocational Center. VOCATIONAL STUDENTS FRONT ROW, L. to R.: S. Fleming'C. Foster, F. Hopkins. SECOND ROW: R. Seabrook, P. Merriman, F. Hewitt. THIRD ROW: V. Wood, R. Spradlin, M. Powers. FOURTH ROW: E. Swafford, K. Patrick, M. Swan. LAST ROW: B. Schanz. Karen Patrick checks Fran Hopkins' blood pressure. 128 CO-OP FRONT ROW, L. to R,: M. Ivey, D. Beerman, J. McCullough, L, Gregersen, B, Thomas, and B. Semon. BACK ROW: F. Arnold, L. Alexander, E, Weakley, B. Brodock, D. Avery, and B. Bell. Not pictured: M. Larder and S. Fleming. This year marked the first year for the Co-op training program. It was a very successful year, as fourteen students worked in the afternoon after going to classes in the morning. Some of die business establishments where the students gained experience were R. D. Folk, Felpausch, Falconer's, Gambles, and the Albion Community Hospital. The year was highlighted by the Employer Recognition Dinner when the student trainees took their bosses out to dinner. With die possibility of more jobs available, the program could expand to bigger and better things next year. RIGHT - Larry Alexander received his Co-op training at Rex’s IGA. 129 STUDENT COUNCIL SEATED, L. to R.: Dave Tracey, Ray Burris - President, Randy Rockwell - Vice President, Terri Daniels Treasurer, Patty Linton - Secretary, and Claudette Bushong. SECOND ROW: Lori Taylor, Martha Miller, Helen Luna, Bev Lawrence, Jeff Linton, Mike Hicks, Chris Vanderford, and Mr. Acker - Advisor. BACK ROW: Vicki Bagwell, Dana Vincent, Michele Blue, Scott Blue, Rally Shaffer, Barry Linscott. The Student Council provided a pop machine for the school this year. 130 SEATED, L. to R.: Shelby Bailey, Ray Burris, Fran Hopkins, and Joyce Marshall. STANDING: Mr. Gfrogg, Terri Daniels, Lucy Chlystek, Brenda Mains, and Mrs. Roepke. New members inducted into the National Honor Society in the Spring of 1971 were, SEATED L. to R.: Cathy Claucherty, Karen Gregg, Cindy Riker, Dana Vincent, and Kathy Hickerson. STANDING: Ed Trader, Dave Parks, Tom Morse, Jim Nageldinger, Barry Linscott, Debi Prater, and Claudette Bushong. MARCHING BAND MARCHING BAND, FIRST ROW: Front to Back: S. Bailey, K. Butzer, S. Seabrook, M. Blue, H. Luna, D. Crall, B. Butters, K. Hickerson, B. Semon, P, Potter. SECOND ROW: J. McCullough, K. Sober, W. Nevins, D. Larder, L. Hackworth, R. Osborn, K. Crandall, A. Scott, H. Trader, O. Claucherty. MIDDLE ROW: B, Mains, S. Lloyd, M. Benham, S. Crandall, M. Miller. THIRD ROW: D. Hakes, M. Miller, J. Waid, D. Vincent, D. Rhinard, C. Claucherty, J. Dye, T. Morse, J. Armstrong. FOURTH ROW: J. Shelters, J. McCullough, M. Williams, K. Amsbaugh, D. Combs, J. Moquist, G. Johnson, P. Bush, B. Linscott. FRONT ROW: C. Vanderford - Drum Major. 1970-11 MAJORETTES Betty Chlystek, Denise Parker, Bev Lawrence, Lucy Chlystek, Pam Hakes. 32 “We’re Proud of our Bands!” The Homer High School Marching Band began the season in September by taking part in Band Day held at WMU. Each week, during football season, the members practiced and worked hard on the routines to be put on for the half-time shows. To end the year, the band marched in the traditional Memorial Day Parade. The Marching Band performed in the annual Homecoming Parade. BAND COUNCIL: BACK ROW, L. - R.: Karen GTegg, Denise Combs, Phil Bush, Jeff McCullough, Tom Morse, Diane Hakes. Denise Parker. FRONT ROW, L. - R.: Sec. Lucy Chlystek, Vice Pres. Jerry Lathrop, Pres. Brenda Mains, Treas. Joanne Shelters. BAND COUNCIL The Concert Band competed in the area Hi$i School Band Festival, in March, at Coldwater High School and scored a II rating. Homer hosted the All Star Band this year and had four of it's own band members participating. They were: Shelby Bailey, Lucy Chlystek, Cathy Claucherty, and Dana Vincent. The First Annual Honors Concert was held in May and awards were given to the outstanding band members. At Graduation, die band played Pomp and Circumstance” to end the year. The brass section put in many hours of hard practice. CONCERT BAND CONCERT BAND, FRONT ROW, L. to R.: S. Bailey, L. Chlystek, K. Gregg, S. Seabrook, C. Bushong, D. Dickery, A. Haight, D. Combs, H. Taylor, D. Vincent. SECOND ROW, L. to R.: M. Blue, C. Avery, R. Butzer, K. Sober, D. Parker, L. Klingaman, K. Crandall, C. Vanderford, J. Shelters, D. Hakes, B. Chlystek, M. Miller, M. Williams, E. Daniels, K. Amsbaugh, D. Fhinard, J. Booth. THIRD ROW, L. to R.: W. Nevins, H. Luna, D. Larder, L. Hackworth, R. Osborne, T. Crandall, B. Iinscott, T. Morse, D. Parks, J. Armstrong, D. Parks, J. Moquist, J. McCullough, S. Blue, M. Cunkle, B. Mains, M. Miller, S. Lloyd, M. Benham, S. Crandall. STANDING: A. Scott, Mr. Novess. 134 aacAiiMybJi ■ ■ ■■■— The Pep Band played at all pep rallies and during the half-time of basketball games. CADET BAND CADET BAND, FRONT ROW, L. to R.: D, Combs, V. Anderson, J. Fisk, N. DeMott, K. Thurow, S. Tie-nert, C. Riker, W. Seabrook, J. Blue, B. Dye, J. Butzer. SECOND ROW, L, to R.: D, Evans, L. Taylor, D. Avery, P. Bonogofsky, R. Weston, C. King, K. Linscott, V. Alexander, L. Wood, J. Miller, C. Chamberlain, Mr. Bums, D. Ingraham, D. Baldwin, M. Bailey, M. Nantz, L. Putnam, R. Amsbaugh. STANDING: M. McNamara, K. Tidd, J. Cunkle, D. Thomas, Mr. Novess - Conductor. LEFT - Lori Taylor was a majorette for the Cadet Band. 6th GRADE BAND SIXTH GRADE BAND, FIRST ROW, L. to R.: Kay Waid, Annette Davis, Dawn Eddy, Linda Mullins, Julia Smith, Pam King, Ellen Wade, Tammy Osborne, Julia Morse, Rhonda Owens, Robin Kaiser. SECOND ROW, L. to R.: Joan Moquist, Bertha Lopez, Ten Pace, Brenda Ladd, Cindy Dibble, Grace Prosser, Chris Brenner, Jaimie Huffman, Gary Stiltner, Danny Chamberlain, Dorn Winchel, Devin Vanwort, David Miller, Bobby Taylor, Mike Duff, Chris Long, Teri Riker. THIRD ROW, L. to R.: Ten Finch, Sherry Cline, Pam Peters, Anita Ratliff, Danny Williams, Tyrone Bonogofeky, David shilling, Mark Fisk, Randy Nevins, David Wheat, Anthony Armstrong, Larry Larder. STANDING, L. to R.: Eddie Wolf, Mr. Novess, Danny LaRoe. 5th GRADE BAND FIFTH GRADE BAND, FIRST ROW, L. to R.: Danny Stiltner, Francine Pace, Sherry Anderson, Debbie Butzer, Kelly Winchell, Viki Shephard, Ann Nageldinger, Karen Smith, Roxanne Morin, Sheila MacNamara, Cathy Walker. SECOND ROW, L. to R. : Dawn DeForest, Elizabeth Hickerson, Shawn O'Dell, Cindy Boughner, Julie Koch, ian Fisk, Mike Spradlin, Harold Nelson, Brenda Owens, Marla Benson, Joy Butters, Jeff Peters, Kathy Flint, Larry Hamilton, Tim Semen, Clark Simmons, Mark Bonogofeky, Steve Terletsky. THIRD ROW, L. to R.: Tim Russel, Tina Turpin, Laura Duttlinger, Wanda Murphy, Joan Ballentine, Don Bush, Steve Bums, Craig Cook, Brian Long, Doug Adams, Mike Koch. Donald Baldwin, Brian Richardson, Tom Koziki, Linn Osborn, Bill Reed, Mr. Novess. 137 7th GRADE BAND SEVENTH GRADE BAND, FIRST ROW, Left to Right - T. Frarey, S. Amsbaugh, J. Lloyd, R. Hicks, D. Hicks, S. A. Snyder, E. Claucherty, P. Klingaman, K. Konkle, C. Miller. SECOND ROW, Left to Right - M. Robinson, G. Semon, D. Fredrick, E. Swafford, G. Kaiser, A. Owens, G. Brown, S. Eldred, S. Richardson, C. Cornell, J.'Shelters, S. Sherman, M. Mickle, K. Upland, R. Hamilton, M. Dibble, J. Oliphant, S. Avery. D. Worsop, R. Stiltner. THIRD ROW, Left to Right - J. Spradlin, J. Clock, T. Hobus, F. Duncan, R. O’Dell, W. Cornell, D. Vanderford, T. Williams. STANDING - G. Hackworth, B. Fast, Mr. Nov ess. Being able to read music is necessary in choir. Choir gives students a chance to sing out. CHOIR CHOIR: FRONT ROW, L-R: P. Hakes, J. Marshall, K. Wolfe, C. Dillon, B. Koch, B. Castle, S. LaRoe, M. Walters, M. Wood, K. Butler. SECOND ROW: L. Prater, M. Tasker, A. Egnatuk, J. Riddle. D. Crall, N. Staley, N. Lewis, M. Jaxosz, D. Peters, R. Miller. BACK ROW: L-R: B. Studer, A. McCullough, T. O’Hara, K. White, S. Conley, K. Warner, R. Luna, D. Frarey, F. Whittacker, Director J. Novess. 139 JOURNALISM CLASS SEATED, FRONT ROW: Ronnie Sanders, Pam Merriman, Pam Hackworth, Fran Hopkins - Assistant Editor, Brenda Mains - Editor, Sharon Seabrook, and Jana Booth. SECOND ROW: Ernie Swafford, Dennis Williams, Bev Lawrence, Debi Prater, Marian Patrick, and Mr. Ewing - Advisor. LAST ROW: Richard Luna, Pat Howard, Doug Trader, Jim Dye, Jim Robison, Charles Osborn, Bill O'Dell, and Karen Patrick. uo Laying out The Trojan Express took a considerable amount of class time. The school paper, which came out once a month, ranged horn four pages in the first issue, to sixteen pages in the last edition. ATHLETICS SEASON RECORD It was a long season on die gridiron for die Trojans as they suffered their first losing season in many years. They were 2-3 in Little C play and 4-5 overall. However, tiiere were some bright spots, as many Juniors gained much game-time experience and three Trojans were named to the All-Conference team: Brad Bell, who was Lineman of the Year, Phil Crandall, and Wayne Smith. Mark Larder was named Back of the Year. There is definitely a brighter outlook ahead for next year. No. 10 Brent Puruc ker 11 Dennis Avery 12 Dave Parks 20 Randy Rockwell 21 Ray Burris 22 Kit McKone 31 Ed Trader 32 Larry Wiley 33 Doug Stewart 42 Jerry Lathrop 50 Kim Lubic 51 Vance Larder 60 Terry Lowder 63 Brad Bell 65 Don Bates 66 Terry Crandall 70 Doug Smith 80 Mike McCullough 81 Steve Conley 82 Scott Blue 83 Phil Crandall 84 Steve Haight VARSITY COACHES: Curt Evans, Fred Saxton, Bob Canning STUDENT MANAGERS: Brian Nevins, Randy Nevins, A1 Egnatuk Players not pictured: Jim Ballinger, Wayne Smith, Mark Larder and Jim Vandenburg RANDY ROCKWELL DENNIS AVERY SCOTT BLUE WAYNE SMITH PHIL CRANDALL MARK LARDER RAY BURRIS BRAD BELL ED TRADER DON BATES DAVE PARKS 145 • Cross Country Seasor FRONT: Dennis Maksimchuk, Phil Moyer, Richard Luna, Sipke VanManen, A1 Winnick, Jim Hewitt, Coach DeVries. BACK: David Crall, Gary Williams, Fred Heaton, Bruce Heaton, Ed Knuth, and David Tracey. SEASON RECORD Homer Opponent 28 Coldwater 29 22 Springport 34 25 Litchfield 30 20 Hillsdale 40 24 Pittsford 34 29 Coldwater 26 33 Springport 22 22 Bellevue 33 20 Pittsford 39 24 Hanover 31 23 Pittsford 36 25 Litchfield 33 29 Hanover 26 7th Napoleon Invitational 5th Albion Invitational 4th Regionals The Cross Country team finished its best season ever by placing fourth in the regionals, only one place away from qualifing for die State meet. Overall, they were 10-3 and finished 7th out of 13 in the Napoleon Invitational and 5th out of 11 in the Albion Invitational. It was a very balanced team as all the boys ran together for most of the race in all the meets, including the Invitationals. As everyone, except Dave Tracey, Sipke VanManen, and Richard Luna, will return next year, the future in cross country looks even better. 148 Final Season Record 10-3 3ig Success 10—3 ISO DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! Great Season 18—3 Left to Right: Ray Buiris, Tom Morse, Doug Walker, Mike Fast, Mick Ivey, Kevin Huffman, Fred Heaton, Scott Blue. Dave Parks, Phil Crandall, Gary Avery. Brent Purucker, Randy Rockwell, Doug Stewart. KNEELING IN FRONT: Coach Fisk and Team Manager, A1 Egnatuk. The Trojans rebounded after die bad season of 1969-70 to go onto regional play this year. The team combined size, speed, alertness, cooperation, and determination to mold a true team. There was no scoring hero, as four players counted for more titan 300 points each, while three others sc cared over 200 each. Homer was Co-Champs with Bronson in the Little C with a final 9-1 league mark and 13-3 overall. They then went on to defeat Reading, Jonesville (in a thriller), and Quincy to win the District crown. At Parkside, they beat Sand Creek but then lost to Dundee in the Regional final. The 1971-72 team will have a fine nucleus coming back to defend its league title. 151 SCOTT BLUE PHIL CRANDALL 153 RAY BURRIS SCOTT BLUE DAVE TRACEY STEVE CONLEY Jack Armstrong shows his record form in the long jump. SEASON RECORD Homer Opponent 40 Hillsdale 77 71 Athens 46 56 1 2 Jonesville 61 1 2 37 Bronson 81 38 Quincy 80 50 Union City 68 3rd Albion Invitational 6th Regional at Quincy Final Season Record 1-5 DAVE PARKS SIPKE VanMANEN 154 MILE RELAY — 5th in State DON BATES Although strong in some events, the Homer Track team found the going rough in Little C competition. The dual meet record for the year was 1-5 with the lone win coming over Athens early in the season. Homer did far better in other competition such as in the Albion Invitational where Homer was 3rd out of 13, and in the regional tied for 6th out of 19 teams. Jack Armstrong in the 100 and Jim Ballinger in the shot put, along with the mile relay team of Ray Burris, Scott Blue, Jack Armstrong, and Dave Tracey finished second in their respective events in the regional and qualified for State. Four school records were set this year. Jack Armstrong started the year off with a record leap of 21 2 in the long jump, Don Bates reset his school record in the pole vault at 11 feet, and Steve Conley broke the shot record with a toss of 49'5 1 2 . The mile relay team mentioned above set the new record at 3:34.5 and was the 5th place Class C team in die State meet. FRONT: Gene Hudson, Kim Lubic, Doug Shilling, Jack Armstrong, Ray Burris, Don Bates, Scon Blue, Dave Bushong. BACK: Mike Cunkle, Gerry Ha mm on tree, Ken White, Dave Parks, Coach Grogg, Steve Conley. Dave Tracey, Randy Rockwell, Bruce Bell, and Sipke VanManen. Not pictured: Jim Ballinger, Ron Miller, Glenn Johnson, Floyd Prater, Monte Judy, Richard Luna. 155 Golfers Swing Into m ms ' .. ;,• ■ ‘ Coach Evans gives Nick Corey a few pointers. I T SEASON RECORD Homer Opp. Homer Opp, 194 Bronson 174 194 Quincy 192 185 Hanover 162 194 Litchfield 185 194 Hillsdale 171 184 Olivet 205 189 Bronson 186 190 Litchfield 192 188 Olivet 210 187 Quincy 171 187 Hanover 172 185 Regionals 14th 156 Final Season Record 3-8 air Season FROrrr ROW: T. Morse, J. Hewitt, A, Scott, B. Maurer, D. Vroman, M. Zuck. BACK ROW: Mike McCullough, B. Heaton, B. Iinscott, B. Schantz, Coach Evans, P. Potter, N, Corey, G. Butters, and J. McCullough. Tom Morse adds up his and Mike McCull ough's score. Homer's Golf team seemed to improve with each match, and they won two out of their last three before season end. Top golfers, Tom Morse, Bruce Shanz, Jeff McCullough, Glen Butters, and Mike McCullough, led the team to a 3-8 record. On the bright side, Homer finished 14th out of 27 teams entered in the State regionals held at Stockbridge. Tom Morse placed 9th out of the top 22 golfers for the tournament. As there were no seniors on the team this year, next spring should be much better for an experienced and deserving hard-working crew. 157 DOUG WALKER DAVE PARKS Terry Lowder receives some helpful advice from Coach Fisk. 159 Baseball Season Ends Year FRONT: Don Tracey, Ed Trader, Doug Stewart, Ronnie Sanders, Terry Lowder, Phil Marshall, Doug Trader, Gary Avery. BACK: Mick Ivey, Scott Blue, Dave Parks, Coach Fisk, Steve Conley, Doug Walker, Mike Fast. SEASON RECORD The 1971 Trojan baseball team finished the season with a 6-9 record. Many players hit for averages over .300, but could not deliver the big hit when needed the most. Dave Parks, Doug Walker, and Terry Lowder did most of the pitching, which was respectable. On die whole the team played good defensive ball. The potential will be there, so perhaps next year, the team will develop into a fine ball club. Homer Opponent 5 Colon 6 9 Quincy 1 0 Colon 1 4 Union City 9 8 Hanover-Horton 7 2 Athens 13 5 Bronson 3 3 Jonesville 0 11 Hanover-Horton 1 4 Quincy 9 1 Union City 10 13 Athens 12 2 Bronson 4 1 Jonesville 6 0 Springport 5 Final Season Record 6-9 UNIOR HIGH SPORTS 8 GRADE BASKETBALL TED - J. Butzer, R. Reed, J. Cunkle, T. Synder, J. vlamara, K. Tidd, D, Reed. 2nd ROW - S. Jarosz, M. is, D. Purucker, R. Amsbaugh, D. Marshall, J. Campbell, Hicks, R. Robinson, R. Butler, D. Ingrahm, C. Lewis, ch DeVries. 3rd ROW - J. Linton, J. Schanz, M. Nantz, utnam, M. Smidi, L. Kroul, R. Lanphar, M. Bailey, sing - S, Wheat and D. Parker. 7th GRADE BASKETBALL 1st ROW - D. Boweisox, K. Lawrence, J. Clock, B. Fast, D, Vanderford. 2nd - K, Konkle, S. Sherman, D. Benham, G. Hackworth, R. Gan, J. Woodard. 3rd - Coach Westgate, J. Brown, J. Brodock, N. Conley, J. Spradlin, S. Short, M. Dibble. It was a very satisfying year for the junior high sports. The eighth grade basketball team captured die Championship and the Track team finished second in die conference for die second straight year. Much good experience was gained by the seventh grade basketball team. JUNIOR HIGH TRACK TEAM FRONT ROW - N, Conley, B. Fast, D. Parker, M. Dibble, J. Clock, J. Bennett, K. Konkle, D. Benham. BACK ROW - L. Putnam, P. Warner, D. Vanderford, M. Bailey, J, Linton, Coach Wright, R. Robinson, L. Kroul, D. Marshall, S. Wheat, M. Smith. i«i JV SPORTS 1971 JV FOOTBALL SQUAD JV ROSTER Jim Russell Gene Hudson Glen Butters Glenn Johnson Mike Romanowski Steve Lowder Tom Spriggs Jerry Hammontree Jim Sober Ron Miller Jack Armstrong Chuck Benham Jerry Watkins John Hudson Mike Cunkle Mike Payne Bruce Bell Dave Bushong Steve Swafford Alvin Ballinger Don Drumm John Moquist Rick Nichols Doug Parks Bob Collins Brent Chamberlain Nick Corey Jim Powers Mike Bussing Ken White Look what WE found in the locker room 1 COACHES: Les Mallery, Rod Westgate, Craig Waid MANAGERS: Donnie Chamberlain, Steve Short, and Anthony Armstrong JV BASKETBALL Lfift to Right: K. Lubic, manager, M. Smith, R. Mestdagh, T. Spriggs, D. Hopkins, J. McCullough, G. Collins, R. Nichols, J. Armstrong, J. Hudson. As in the past yean. Junior Varsity sports were an important part of the overall sports program in Homer. At this level, all skills and fundamentals of the various sports must be learned. The Little Trojans had a very successful football season, as they lost only one game. The Basketball team had a respectable season, and in the spring, the baseball team had a good learning experience. JV BASEBALL FRONT: T. Streets, G. Hudson, M. Romanowski, Coach Westgate. 2nd: P. Moyer, J. Powers, D, Bus-hong, H. Trader, M. Bussing. 3rd: B. Zimmerman, J. Hudson, R. Butler, M. Judy. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL FRONT: J. Watkins, B. Chamberlain, G. Johnson, D. Fraley. KNEELING: J. Sober, M. Romanowski, B. Zimmerman, D. Bushong, P. Moyer. BACK: R. Miller, T. Streets, D. Drumm, Coach Canning, J. Powers. G. Butters, and N. Corey. 163 Girl’s Sports Are Popular GIRLS TRACK TEAM FRONT ROW: P. Hackworth, T. Daniels, V. Fairchild. BACK ROW: S. Marshall, J. Mestdagh, Coach Mallery, S. Allen, D. Crall. The month of May marked the end of the second successful year of competition in Girls Sports at Homer. Both Girl's Basketball teams had very satisfying seasons, and several girls represented Homer in the Girls Track meet held at Lincoln Park. The girls also competed in gymnastics against other area schools. GAA was also active as the group handled all the publicity for a Leadership Conference held at WMU in the spring. It also held bake sales, jewelry sales, and sold candles. Now that a foundation has been set, the Girl's Sports picture at Homer is very bright. VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM DOWN and ACROSS: K. Shaffer, P. Hack-worth, C. Foster, T. Daniels, G. Hewitt, Coach Mallery, D. Allen, C. Fowler. JV BASKETBALL TEAM FRONT ROW: C. Vanderford, G. Vest, J. Shelters, M. Reed, C. Shepherd, S. Marshall. BACK ROW: R. Sanders, J. Mestdagh, B. Miller, V. Fairchild, D. Schlottman, S. Allen, Coach Mallery. 164 S-C-O-R-E V-I-C-T-O-R-Y VARSITY: T. toB.: T. Daniels, P. Hackworth, C. Bushong, K. Gregg, J. Marshall, H. Taylor The Varsity Cheerleaders spent many hours practicing and preparing skits and cheers to present at pep rallies and games. They sold booster ribbons, held bake sales, and had car washes throughout the year. The cheerleaders were always on hand to cheer our teams on to victory. 165 Cheerleaders Start Young” 8th GRADE CHEERLEADERS ACROSS and UP: D. Avery, B. Dye, L. Taylor, S. Hackworth, J. Blue, C. King. 7th GRADE CHEERLEADERS LEFT to RIGHT: J. Shelters, S. Avery, D. Semo P. Streets, T. Frarey, and R. Hicks. JV CHEERLEADERS UP: S. Murphy, D. Peters, P. Linton, S. Winter-steen, M. Blue, and D. Parker. 167 We came alone but one in a sea of the faceless many and we found ourselves as one, a dream crystallized from nowhere then slowly vanishing into the musty pages of unturned time and memories of those we once called love. • Smiling clarity, receptive to anything or anyone that may happen upon the path of our fading comet with but a crumb of profound wisdom which we may curse and throw to the winds of uncertainty. Solemn, transitory we linger, and leave untouched unmarred unchanged except by the previous scraps of knowledge we find hidden in our coat sleeves. Thoughts that form those unforgotten moments of sometime-sorrow, failures mingling hopes tossed yet somehow forming that intricate collage we know as dreams, long ago innocence enshrined by the voices of those you can say I once knew. Ours is a heritage and a legacy of twisted machines, tangled bodies, and all-tqp-alone city streets, ours to do with • as we will as best we know how, or as best we see fit in our minute amount of God-given wisdom Watch £ for we shall someday be men and we will call a world ours. a world of tomorrow built on the dreams of yesterday. We lie awed by the vastness of the galaxies, entranced in our very existence in a world of wonders and infinite insignificance perplexed, wondering why roads must always turn and dreams must always be dreamt alone. We look around us with open eyes and a conscious striving to comprehend a world of falling stars fallen dreams and rain-covered power lines. We look ahead yet never forgetting where we have been moving forward •to that something the other side of the wing of an unseen gull. - dale wells CALHOUN FOUNDRY WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY CHARLES L. SYNDER R. R. 3 19060 L Drive South Homer, Michigan 49245 HOMER PATTERN AND MACHINE 82 5 South Hillsdale Street MIKE DON MEADOW LANES Bowling Mixed Drinks 7 Days a Week Intersection of M99 and M60 Homer, Michigan Looking for a Challenging and Rewarding Profession? The melting of metal and pouring it into molds to form useful castings is one of the oldest, largest and most fascinating industries in the world. If you are interested in the many opportunities offered to persons trained for this work, contact a member of the Central Michigan Chapter of American Foundrymen's Society at the Calhoun Foundry. Downtown Homer M-60 West YOST’S STANDARD SERVICE M-60 Homer, Mi. 172 73 One of Mrs. Smith's finer moments. 174 V I • i ■ ■ ■ KENNETH NELSON INSURANCE AGENCY 500 South Hillsdale ALLENS DEPARTMENT STORE 131 West Main GOOD JOB! SENIORS LEEDLES HARDWARE 103 West Main Homer, Michigan JENKIN'S GOLF COURSE AND RESTAURANT The Print ’n Post 115 East St. Joe Street Litchfield, Michigan 49252 Owners: DONALD L. and ILA J. SMITH Meadow Lanes' new cue ball?? 175 STAR PAPER COMPANY Wholesalers of General Merchandise 402 East Kalamazoo Avenue Kalamazoo, Michigan FARM BUREAU INSURANCE GROUP AL KRAMER Co-op trainee Brad Bell worked at City Bank Trust this past year. Route 2 Marshall, Michigan 49068 BROOK’S MOBIL SERVICE FELPAUSCH PAT’S FLOWERS 176 WHIFFLETREE HILL 1998 22 Mile Road Homer, Michigan Homer Phone 568-4114 AALEN AIDES INCORPORATED - Cleaning Materials of Distinction -2421 E. Michigan Ave. - Phone: 784-1850 - Jackson, Michigan 49202 Where Service Is The Most Important Product YOUNG’S REX’S IGA STORE 807 South Hillsdale WESTERN AUTO Headquarters for Home, Bike, Car, and Garden Supplies Albion, Michigan Superior Street Albion, Michigan 177 DON MOOR’S A W ROOT BEER 130 West Leigh Homer, Michigan Homer, Michigan DAIRY DELIGHT MAINS FUNERAL HOME FAST’S TRUCKING H. A. POWELL STUDIOS 1502 Randolph Street Detroit, Michigan 48226 Tel. Wo 1-2643 14 y ITCO TIDD FUNERAL HOME GAGE FOOD PRODUCTS COMPANY Institutional Food Specialties The Measure of Quality 1501 North 31st Avenue Melrose Park, Illinois ARNOLD TIRE AND BATTERY Goodyear 110 East Michigan Avenue Albion, Michigan 49224 HOMER MONUMENTAL WORKS 301 East Main SHRONTZ’S LAUNDROMAT 120 West Main GfMTlBLES ■3B GAMBLES Everything in Hardware 114 East Main Downtown Homer CONGRATUATIONS - CLASS OF 71 3 LxfcL VMa-uvva Mji a-fvt� ua C jJU FRONT: Dennis Williams, Brenda Mains, Mary Lou Miller. BACK: A1 Egnatuk, Mr. Wright. Debi Prater. Charles Osborn. 1 find it quite difficult to express my feelings concerning this year's Trojan staff. In September, we were a new and inexperienced staff of ten, but as the year progressed, we slowly lost members. In June, one week away from our deadline, the staff suddenly consisted of two, and me, their advisor. However, our little group overcame the challenge of long hours, senior trip and the heat, to finish the largest Trojan ever printed. The staff tried to give decent coverage to everything that happened throughout the school year, but we do realize that probably something or someone was omitted, so please forgive us. I would like to take this time to thank those people whom have helped to make this yearbook what it is: Powell's Studios, Dick Rollins, Taylor Publishing representative. Rod Gleason, photographer, Paula Shaw, and my wife. Most of all, 1 thank Debi Prater, editor, and Brenda Mains, co-editor, for making the book possible and to whom all the credit should be given. In conclusion, 1 hope that you enjoy the 1971 Trojan. PAUL WRIGHT Advisor iso TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY The World's Best Yearbooks Are Taylor-made