Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1978 volume:

THE CLASS OF 1978 PRESENTS SONG OF THE OPEN ROAD by Walt Whitman Afoot and light hearted I take to the open road. Healthy free, the world before me, ’ The long brown path before me leading wherever I chose. Henceforth I ask not good fortune, I myself am good fortune. Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no mcp figed nothing. Done with indoor complaint! libraries, querulous criticisms. Done with indoor complaint! libr Stronger and content I travel the The earth, that is suf I do not want the con I know they are very t ! know they suffice fr 3lamt! libraries, querulous ft ravel the open road, iicnt. :ella|4ftps any nearer, ell where they are, those who belong to them. 4I?V wherever I go. (Still here I carry my old delicious burdens, I carry them, men and women, I carry them with m wherever I swear it is imposs ble for me to get rid of them, [ I am filled with them; and I will fill them in return.) Alas the road is before us! It is safe — J have tried it — my own feet-have tried it well — be not detained! . THE TROJAN Afoot and lighthearted I take to the open road healthy, free, the world before me I henceforth, I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing, one with indoor complaints, libraries, querlous criticisms strong and content I travel the open road, the earth that is sufficient mui AT 1 i imm ■km - nm Still here I carry my old delicious burdens, I carry them, men and women, I carry them wherever I go 11 Alas the road is before us it is safe I have tried it my own feet have tried it be not detained! 12 ACADEMICS 13 To be or not to be? Why does a student take English? Because of a thirst for knowledge, pure dedication, a love of poetry and beauty. A search for the mysteries of life as revealed in the experiences of various authors, and a need to fill a gap in their schedule. 1) Mrs. Tufte lectures her Junior English class. Mrs Tufte also teaches Freshmen English, speech, and coached the debate team to a third place finish in the state 2) Mrs Butters teaches short story, grammar refresher, and various other English classes 3) Mrs Miller taught her first year of Freshmen English 4) Mr Welch strikes a pose. He teaches Junior English and various other English and Litera ture classes. M Students add math to divide up day At Homer High School one year of math is needed in order to meet graduation requirements. There are some students who are required by parents to take more math. Most students probably take math because it may be needed for future college classes or some career. However, there are some who take it because they enioy it and a few have nothing better to do. 1) Mr Evans uses the overhead pro lector to show his students how to do a problem. 2) Mrs. Vincent shows her students a method of division. 3) Mr Grogg I °°ks over h,s al9ebra class. 15 Throughout recorded History there have always been very special individuals, who through their intelligence, demonstrated a high degree of superiority. These individuals have consistently been interested in History because they realize that although the condition of man changes, man does not. It follows, then, that high school girls take History because they are inter ested in man, and the boys are there because they are interested in girls. As a result, there are always plenty of World History students.” Why does a student take History 1) Mr. Acker, who furnished us with this brilliant piece of thought-provoking prose, is shown casually lecturing a history class. 2) Mr. Ewing examines a rough draft of the school paper. Mr Ewing teaches high school journalism and middle school history. 3) Aqui es la photographia de Senior Fisk! In addition to teaching history and current events, Mr. Fisk also teaches Spanish. T A science class is always available In our school system there are two reasons why stu-dents take science courses beyond the basic requirement. First, some students follow a college preparatory curriculum through high school. This curriculum requires students to take sciences beyond the basic requirement. Second that the requirement of six hours of classwork in a small school, such as Homer, leaves the student with a limited choice of subject matter and science is one of the few courses offered. 1) Mr. Backlund, teaches Biology, Earth Science works at the enlar ger in the high school darkroom. 2) Mr. Ham tells one ot his students to Say something paranoid for us. Mr Ham teaches Chemistry and Physics. 17 1) Mr. Dwyer helps a student through an accounting problem. In addition to account mg Mr Dwyer teaches various other busi ness classes. He also coaches J.V baseball and basketball and is advisor to the year book. 2) Mrs. Acker teaches typing and various other office skills. 3) Mr. Jesowski is the Middle School guid ance counselor. 4) Ms. Grisamore connects some of her home economics papers. Ms Grisamore is also cheerleading and FHA advisor (3) 18 Teachers Prepare Students Mentally, Emotionally and Physically (2) 1) Mr. Novess leads the band through a music selection Mr Novess teaches Var sity Marching and Symphonic Band Club etc. 2) Mr. Canning shows a student a man uever on the horizontal bar He teaches boys' PE 3) Ms. Bullard leads her students through calastemcs. She is the girls’ PE teacher (3) 19 (1) 1) Mr. Heselschwerdt looks out over his shop class. He teaches a variety of automechanic and shop classes. 2) Mr. Nelson hands out rulers to his |umor high class. He teaches hand woods and Industrial Arts. 3) Mr. Rod Evans gives a helping hand to one of his students. He teaches Agriculture Classes. 20 Secretaries Take a Licking, but They Keep on Ticking! 1) Millie Andrews is always willing to lend a hand. Millie provides a number of services as Dr. Carroll's secretary 2) Annette Lowder takes care of Middle School as well as assisting Mr. Moss and Mr Noller. (3) 3) Hazel Camburn helps Mr. Saxton keep the High School running smoothly. 4) Mary Lou McCullough takes a break to smile for the camera Mary Lou also provides a number of services as Dr Carroll's secretary. 21 Who Really Runs Homer High School? 1) Mr. Moss was new to the admimstra tion this year as Community School Director. 2) Dr. Carroll kept the school organized as Supermtendant. 3) Mr. Saxton works over a scheduling conflict. It was his second year as high school principal. 4) Mr. Duff takes time out from his job as elementary principal. 5) Mr. Noller, Middle School Principal takes an active role in activities. (D 22 Cooks keep us fed, drivers get us home Left to Right: Ken Nelson, JoAnn Brodock, Jim Linton. Bev Hudson. Marcella Bronson, Terry Anderson. Fred Vanderlip, Edna Peters, Janet Linscott, Katherine Simpson, and on the bus Bill Kaiser and Ken Herrick. 23 They keep the school fit for human consumption 1) Barb Kellar 2) Jeff Daglow 3) Left to Right: Jim Nazar, Roy Hamalton, Barb Kellar, Jeff Daglow and James Spind low 24 25 Class of 78 Survives Thirteen Years DARRELL ADAMS SHERYL ANDERSON MIKE BALL GREG BARTON BERN BATES MARLA BENSON MARK BONOGOFSKY 26 Seniors Count Days to Graduation CHERYL BUTTERS MARK CHARTER DON CHILDERS SCOTT DOUGLAS DEBRA DUFF CHUCK FINCH 27 J BRIAN FISK V KATHY FLINT DOUG FREDERICK MARK JUDY ELIZABETH HICKERSON I i ¥ MARTHA HOLMES APRYL KELLY 28 KIT KIMBER Class Colors, Brown and Tan MIKE KOCH TOM KOZICKI PENNY LINDSEY CRAIG MANSFIELD J) I SHEILA McNAMARA HAROLD NELSON BILL REED 30 Class Advisors Mr. Eric Fogel, Mrs. Ruth Smith BRIAN RICHARDSON DEBBIE RICHARDSON MARCELLA RICHARDSON DAVID RIDDLE BRUCE ROBINSON GERALD ROSSETTER KAREN SMITH i MICHAEL SPRADLIN • .•« ’ a • � ifcs. _ iai MARK SCHLOTTMAN r MODENA TROUT 32 An Incredible Thirteen Years Together! Front row, Lett to Right: Lynette Merriman, Annie Nageldmger, Mark Schlottman, Mark Bonogofsky, Mike Spradlin, Debbie Duff, Linn Osborn. Second row. Left to Right: Lori Butler, Kelly Winched, Craig Mansfield, Dawn Deforest, Scott Douglas, Sherry Anderson. Francine Pace. Sheila McNamara. Mary Zimmerman. Third row. Left to Right: Kit Kimber, Harold Nelson, Gerald Rossetter, Allison Rawls, Karleen Lagoy, Bill Reed, Larry Hamilton, Marcella Richardson, Wanda Murphy. 33 34 Seniors get Mountain Madness! Twenty two Seniors and five advisors embarked for Vail, Colorado on March 31, 1978 for a glorious nine days of fun and frolic in the snow of the Rocky Mountains. The trip held many suprises and a lot of excitement, the train trip out, the bigness of the windy city, the emptiness of Iowa and Nebraska, the thin air of Denver and finally, VAIL. A few of the Seniors found themselves with time on their hands but for those who looked there was always something to do, skiing, shopping, dancing, eating, sightseeing, sleeping, and girl or boy watching. Twenty two Seniors and five advisors returned to Homer on April 9th 1978, no broken bones but some bad burns, and some lost luggage. They may have lost their luggage, but they won’t forget their Senior Trip. 35 Class Of 78 This year’s seniors culminated their high school experience with an outdoor graduation on a windy June 4, 1978. This year's valedictorian was Sherry Anderson, while the salutatorian was Greg Barton. Graduation ceremonies were enhanced by the presence of Rev. Carl Boutilier, who spoke to the Class of 78. The afternoon also marked the end of Gerald Shaffer’s career on the Board of Education. His service will be missed. Smiling faces of all who attended assure that graduation 78 will be a fond memory for many years to come. graduates 36 Events 37 Students DREAM ON at the Jr.-Sr. prom This year's Junior-Senior prom was held at Baldwin hall in Albion College. The prom featured a banquet before the dance. The music was provided by an excellent group, FUSION, that gave the dancers a host of songs by groups from KC and the Sunshine Band to the Commodores. The atmosphere at the hall was one of fun and excitement that allowed students to DREAM ON. Me and My Shadow Mystifies, Entertains. . . This year the Junior Class Thespians presented Me and my Shadow” an oriental” mystery-comedy. The play centered around the attempts of a lawyer trying to hide an oriental girl from his wife. The lawyer has saved the girls life and an oriental custom says that the girl must pledge her life to him. With the help of his friend, the doctor, he manages to keep her from his wife and help to save her from the evil Sabu a visiting psychic, who tries to kill her. The doctor saves her from being shot and the girl pledges her life to the doctor. It was a very enjoyable well presented play. CAST OF CHARACTERS Roy Harrington Arleen Harrinton Susan Fischer . Mrs. King...... Mrs. Butler.... Shadow ........ Doctor Douglas Sabu .......... Sheriff Hickson Director....... Student Director . . Steve Stroh . Barb Lloyd Sue Oliphant . Vicki Dowding Shelly Schultz Eunice Knuth Mark Nantz Laurie Gorsline Kathy Kaiser Mr. Welch Ann Mestdagh 40 42 43 Various dances and assemblies held throughout the year helped to break up the monotony at Homer High School. Sponsored by the Student Council and various classes, the high school gymnasium was the scene for many successful dances. The Homecoming dance band was a group called Keystone who received a favorable crowd reaction. The student council sponsored several light shows by Northern Lights throughout the year. And of course we had the old stand by dee |ays Pete Owens, Scott Westerman and Jeff Smith from WVIC and we had some new faces from WJIM and WJOX. Assembly wise, music and drama was presented by the Campus Life Sound Image Edition. Also the Camden Frontier High School choir put on an excellent performance. 45 The High School stage took on the scenes of dog-patch this year, when the Homer music department presented'Lil Abner. The play was mainly concerned with Daisy Mae's attempt to get Abner to marry her. But he resists. Then the government tells the dogpatches that they live in the most worthless place of all and that the town will be bombed. Daisy and Abner show that although it’s unnecessary it's Home Sweet Home. So Abner goes to Washington after the discovery of Yokumberry Tonic to try and save the town, but the townspeople discover that there is a plot to kill Abner, so they all go to Washington. Abner is saved from General Bullmoose. Abner and Daisy are wed and they all live happily ever after. 47 Cheerleaders spark return of school spirit Freshman Cheerleaders: Debbie Duff, Karen Evans, Julie Grant. Dar lene Hopkins, Terri VanMeter JV Cheerleaders: Patti Marshall, Jaye Lazarus. Donna Roberts, Marla Laughlm. Sheri Miller. Varsity Cheerleaders: Sherry Anderson. Marla Benson. Cheryl But ters. Brenda DeMott, Babby Hackworth. Janet Adams. 48 Cold hands, warm homecoming! 50 Juniors take Trojan Tablet! Homecoming Week at Homer High was marked by enormous enthusiasm and class loyalties. Each grade from 9 to 12 worked diligently in an attempt to capture the coveted Victory Shield. Every day of the week was designated a special day. Monday was T-Shirt Day, Tuesday was Hat Day, Wednesday — Tie Day, Thursday — Dress-up Day, and Friday was Orange and Black Day. The big week climaxed on Friday night as the Trojans rolled over Reading and various winners were announced at halftime. Kelly Winchell and Mark Judy were voted Homecoming Queen and Kin. Members of their court were: Brenda DeMott, Marla Benson, Lori Butler, Janet Adams, Patti Marshal, Sandy Blodgett, Doug Frederick, Chuck Finch, Darrell Adams, Brian Nevms, Dave DeMott, and Brett Cronkhite. The Juniors came away with the Victory Shield while the Sophomores won the hall decoration competition. The Eighth Graders won the Float competition with their theme, “The Night That Reading Died. 51 Opposite page: 1) Homecoming Queen and King Mark Judy and Kelly Winched. 2) Kelly Winched and Mark Judy reign over the homecoming dance. 3) Queen Kelly Winched at her best. 4) Last year's Queen Pam Blodgett crowns this year's Queen: Kelly Winched. 53 Above: 1) Seventh grade won second place for Homecoming floats. 2) Junior representatives Brian Nevins and Janet Adams smile to their classmates after receiving the Victory Shield. 3) Sophomore repre sentatives Patti Marshall and David DeMott receiving congratulations from Mr. Saxton. 1) Greg Shelters. Larry Denbrock, and Bill Blair sing a song from the musical GREASE — for a performance at club 78 2) Several female members of the choir sing -Summer Love'' from the Musical GREASE at club 78. From Left: Billie Brenke. Cindy Woods. Gail Prater. Candye Burkwalt, Karen Kozicki. Cindy Clay. Dawn Koons. and Kathy Austin. 3) Some members of the Junior high Choir sing ‘Together Wherever We Go” 4) Larry Denbrock belts out a solo from a scene from ‘Pip pm” at Club 78 i 55 Student Council sets the pace This years Student Council pro vided a number of Special Activities for students. To Start the year the Student Council Designated Home coming week as spirit week with Hat day, Tee-shirt day. Dress up day. Tie day, and Orange And Black day. The Council Started a system of evaluation forms given to students to evaluate the school they visited on exchange day. These forms were also given to visiting students from other schools to tell us what they thought of our school system. These forms were placed on file so that teachers and students may look at them. A schoolwide ping pong tourna ment was sponsored by the council with Jeff Sherman and Dave DeMott being declared winners. A slave sale was held selling members of the Council that provided a lot of hilarity in the hall ways. Light shows were held by North ern Lights twice throughout the year. The Campus Life Sound Image Edition provided an assem bly of music and drama. And at long last the pop machine was revamped and will be ready for use next year. Seated, Left to Right: Mr Saxton Advisor. Mike Spradlin President. Marcella Richard son Secretary, Janet Adams Treasurer, Chuck Finch, Tom Marsh, Ann Nageldinger, Brian Fisk, Eunice Knuth, Brian Craven, Cal vin Robinson, Brian Bonogofsky, Mark Nantz, Diane Richardson. Cindy Crandall. Not Pictured: Carl Boutilier Vice-President. 57 FHA works for better tomorrow This year's chapter of the Homer FHA worked very hard and were justly rewarded by their successess and honors throughout the year. To Start the year the FHA booth at the school fair received a tie for first place in the booth decorating contest. The FHA held many worth while projects throughout the year, babysitting for the Town Meeting, and delivering Christmas decorations to the Elderly. In individual honors Pat Van Dorn was elected Region II secretary. Award winners at the Regional meeting at North Adams included Cora Fredrick who placed 3rd in the Job interview, and Mabel Hopkins was a first place winner in the Public Speaking contest. - FHA Members: Back Row, I to R: Pam Lance. Doreen Hop kins, Mabel Hopkins, Tina Imhoff, Pat Van Horn, Missy Mul-key Front Row, L to R: Kathy LLoyd, Dawn Van Dorn, Cora Frederick, Kim Linscott, Melissa Stapley, Kammie Kimber. and Miss Grismore 58 FHA has active year FFA Members Left to Right Tom Marsh, Calvin Robinson, Phil Siebert, Jeff Willart. Dave Patrick. Lacy Allen, Dan Haight. Doug Wildt, Greg Shelters. Craig Mnasfield. Mike Douglas. Terry Lewis, Darrel Adams, Kevin Renfore Middle Row, L to R John Camburn. Chris Ball, Tim Anderson, Rick Boden, Jeff Taylor, Ken Kozicki. Dennis Hobus, Jeff Anderson. Steve Boden, Dave Reed Front Row, L to R Rod Evans, Kit Kimber, Harold Nelson. Linda Adams. Tony Dane, Gerald Rossetter, Sherry Knuth Members of the FFA Pahamentary Procedure Team L to R: Rick Boden, Cal Robinson. Tony Dane, Harold Nel son, Tom Marsh, Phil Siebert, Chris Ball, Tim Anderson. 59 They brought you this book This year the 1978 Troian staff had a very efficient and hassle free year suffering only a few minor setbacks. For instance the National Honor Society Picture which again caused Problems. The problem being that after we took the picture and mailed the film we never saw it again. There were a few minor problems with some misplaced class pictures and production delays but aside from that everything went smoothly. A reduction in the amount of money received in advertising sales caused us to cut back our page amounts bwt we are slowly coming to our feet financially. We of the Yearbook staff would like to thank the faculty and administration who gave us their cooperation throughout the year. Mr. Zimmer man of Taylor Publishing who was always willing to lend a hand, and the photographers from Powell Studios who furnished us with many of the excellent pictures found in the book, particularly to Mr Rod Gleason and Dave Breen. And a very, very special thanks to our Advisor Mr. Dwyer who always gave us help and encouragement when ever we needed it which was quite often. 1) Lon McArthy takes a break from her year book duties: Lori moved at Mid-semester but helped us the first part of the year. 2) Mr Dwyer and Roseanna Bloddgett look over a layout. 3) Marcella Richardson and Mike Spradlin try to resolve a problem with a picture schedule. 4) Rosanna tries to figure out a camera. 60 1 Vocational students are well prepared for world of work 1) Back row. Left to Right: Marcella Richardson, Annie Nageldmger, Lori Butler, Mark Charter, Bill Reed. Larry Hamilton, Mike DeWitt, Mary Zimmerman, Allison Rawls, Mark Schlottman, Brenda DeMott, Dawn DeForest, Darrell Adams, Marla Benson, Kelly Wmchell, Karen Smith, Mark Bonogofsky, Kevin Wood, Karleen Lagoy, Kit Kimber, Gerald Rossetter, and Scott Douglas 2) Back row. Left to Right: Mark Judy, Ber me Bates, Cheryl Butters, Lynette Merriman, Bruce Robinson, Bobby Simpson, Tom Koz icki, David Riddle. Front row. Left to Right: Cindi Boughner, Sue Gibbs. Debbie Richardson. Joy Butters, Elizabeth Hickerson. Back row. Left to Right: Mark Newsome. Mark Hobus, Dennis Hobus, Terry Lewis, Richard Moore, Craig Mansfield. Front row, L to R: Kathy Flint, Francme Pace. Vicki Dowdmg, Phyllis Spradlin, Cindy Sharp, Diana Koch, Laurrie Wallace. 3 6t i Disappointed by a twelfth place finish in the state last year, Homer High School’s Varsity Debate team powered their way to a 3rd place finish in the state this year. Homer qualified for state with a 5-1 record in districts. They also carried a 5-1 record in the state preliminaries with Chuck Finch and Mike Spradlin debating the swing side position. Homer lost a close round to Ithica in the semifinal round. Trojan talkers are 3rd in state! i 1) Finch and Spradlin and Coach Tufte are pictured wishing (or a state championship. 2) Homer's novice and JV and Varsity team. Back row, L to R: Brian Richardson, Sherry Anderson, Phyllis Baumgarner, Carmen Petersen, Coach Tufte. Front row, L to R: Steve Stroh, Chuck Finch, Mike Spradlin. Not pictured: Carl Boutilier. 3) The team qualified at districts with a 5-1 record. From L to R: Chuck Finch, Mike Spradlin, Brian Richardson. Not pictured: Carl Boutilier. Forensics returns to Homer After an absence of several years Forensics once again became a part of the speech program at Homer. Homer only entered two events at the district tournament and net ther team placed well enough to go on to state but it was a valuable learning experience for the students. 1) The Multiple reading team per formed a selection from The Won derful World of Dr. Suess.” From Left: Sherry Anderson, Bob Simpson, Den nis Brink, Joan Wilson. 2 3) The Dramatic Duo of Mike Spradlin and Carl Boutilier read a selection from Inherit the Wind. 63 Trojan Band Hits High Note of Execellence The Homer Trojan Varsity Band Under the Direction of James Novess had a very rewarding and worthwhile year. The Band attended a summer band camp this summer and learned new marching techniques and styles. The band received a second division at Marching Festival and also participated in the District band festival. They participated in parades in Albion and Kalamazoo and as an interesting aside Homer’s Marching Band flag corps appeared in two segments of TV News active 3 in Kalamazoo. Eunice Knuth, Mary Jo Maksimchuk and Sherry Anderson received a Division I at the Solo and Ensemble Festival and Debbie Duff and Melissa Stapley received a Division II rating. Standing. Left to Right: Dave Demott, Larry Denbrock, Bill Sandifer. Greg Shelters. Dennis Hobud, Joe Camburn, Herb Pace. Mr. Novess Seated Back row: Peggy Pace. Patti Marshall. Shelby Jensen. Janet Adams, Dan Cunkle. Kevin Loomis, Kyle Putnam Back row. Left to Right: Carmen Peterson, Julie Koch, Debbie Oliphant. Carol Balridge, Beth Sparks, Dave Brooks. Brian Lapland. Bryan Thomas, Jeff Sherman, Judy Miller, Mike Eddy. Paula Weller, Steve Winchell, Brian Fisk, Vicki Dowding, Sandy Renfro. Mike Stroh, Marla Laughlm, Julie Smith. Lori Nickles, Connie Barton. Second row, Lett to Right: Micki Miller, Barbara Mickies, Anita Peters, Candy Boughner, Mabel Hopkins. Sue Oliphant, Cindy Yeager. Robert Powers. Janarl Harris, Vince Claugherty, Sheila McNamara, Marianne Grogg, Sandy Yeager, Candy Burkwalt. Front row. Left to Right: Eunice Knuth, Sherry Anderson, Mary Jo Masimchuk. Barb Lloyd. Debbie Duff, Karen Smith, Cindy Miller. June Cortright, Jill Lazarus. 65 ATHLETICS Trojans are Tri-Champs! Guards and Centers: Front row, L to R: Steve Stroh, Steve Cunkle, Brian Nevins. Back row, L to R Steve Boden, Doug Wildt, Dave Reed, Tim Crowley. « Ends and Tackles: Front row L to R: Todd Laughlin, John Klingaman, Bruce Robinson, Breck Bussing, Doug Fredrick. Back row, L to R Gary Cam burn, Dan Haight, Dave Conley, Dohn Drum, Lyndol Butler. Backs: Front row, L to R: Mark Judy, Bern Bates, Scott Douglas, Chuck Pinch. Back row, L to R Paul Seibert, Mark Nantz, Steve Snyder, Mike EJdred. 69 Black Knight’s stun Reading for Homecoming Victory The Black Knights September 9 ADDISON — Panthers ranked high in state polls. Black Knights hit hard. Nevins and Bussing Key defense with 10 and 14 tackles. 19 yard TD pass gives Addison 6 0 win. September 16 UNION CITY — Offense rolls up 305 yards. EJdred gams 103 Nantz gains 94 thanks to hard work by the offensive line. Defense highlighted by two interceptions by Douglas. Score Homer 13 0. September 23 ATHENS — Trojans almost scalped by Indi ans. Defense, led by Bussing, Conley, Nantz keeps Indians out of End zone on last play of game. Bates takes it over on a 40 yard score for the game's only TD Score Homer 7 2. September 30 CONCORD — Siebert’s arm turns to gold. He hits Frederick on a 20 yard TD pass, then hits Bates with a 7 yarder Eldred takes it over from the one for the other 6. Score Homer 190. October 7 READING — Rangers ranked first in region, undefeated. Fullback Eldred collects 83 yards and three 6’s Conley converts 3 PAT’S. Black Knights intimidate and domi natefora 33 16 win. October 14 JONESVILLE — Eldred scores from 9 and 22 Nantz goes in on a 1 yard TD drive Seibert hits Frederick with a 26 yard pass Conley convert’s 4 PAT S. Defense run by Bussing and Nantz with one interception each. Score Homer 28 14 70 October 21 SPRINGPORT — Bates has great night scor mg from the 49 and 6 Seibert takes it in on a 40 yard QB keep Conley highlights the game with a 32 yard field goal. Score Homer 23-14 October 28 QUINCY — Orioles are a senior tarn hungry for a share of the league crown Trojans pre dommately underclassmen. Black Knights defense keeps Quincy from scoring on the rush. Trojans take share on Big 8 crown. Go down fighting 17 0. Sound warning for 78 season. November 4 HANOVER HORTEN — H-H has 5-3 record. Overwhelmed by Trojan quickness. Homer is the only Big 8 team to win over Cascades opponent in the playoffs Nevins sets a school record for individual tackles in a game collecting 28. Score Homer 14 12. i 71 The Junior Trojans enjoyed the same success as the Varsity. After a season opening loss to Addison the JV's stormed back to win all but one of the remaining games. This strong finish earned Homer a sec ond place finish in the Big 8 with a 5-1 conference record. Their per formances promise Trojan follow ers many fine teams in the future. Row 1, L to R: Coach Mallery, Robert Pow ers, Jeff Sherman, Joe Camburn, Dan Cun kle, Kelly Warner, Kevin Hackworth, Mike Stroh, Kelvin Robinson, Troy Swope. Row 2, L to R: Coach Nageldinger, Jeff O'dell. Tom Marsh, Phillip Siebert. Jeff Taylor, Kevin Renfroe. Mark Rockwell. Vince Claugherty, Lacy Allen, Brian Middlestadt, Robert Cronk Man, Coach Canning. Row 3, L to R: Garvin Ratliff, Bill McFadden, Roger Dewitt. Greg Cronk, Rodney McFadden, John 8allinger, John Craven, Tim Chippewa, John Cam-burn. 77 Golfers set new school mark This year’s golf team coached by Rod Westgate had a much improved season over past years. The team set a new school mark of 171. Dave Gorsline was voted MVP. Sam Pace also did well this year scoring a 39 and placing fourth in the conference finals and sixth in the regionals. Team Members are: Front, L to R: Bryan Thomas, Bill Sandifer, Dave Gorsline, Sam Pace, Larry Denbrock, Herb Pace. Back, L to R: Coach Westgate, Willie Black-burn, Jeff Davis, Mike Eddy, Mike Douglas. r Harrier’s suffer disappointing year This year's Cross Country team, although ending with a discouraging 0-10 record and finishing 7th in the Big 8, displayed the school spirit and outstanding individual effort. Coach Henry Orman has not lost his enthusiasm. He was often seen running along with the team members. Mr. Orman is anxiously waiting for next year’s season. Cross Country Team Members: From Left to Right: Dennis Brink. Mike Cox, Gail Wolfe, Jerry Col her. Greg Barton Not pictured: Coach Orman. 73 The 1977 Girls’ Varsity Basketball season was once again a great success. The lady Trojans romped to a 16-3 won-lost record overall and 11-3 in the conference. This was good enough for a second place in the Big 8. ( The team’s coach Sue Bullard was led by All-Conference players Dawn DeForest and Marcella Richardson. Marcella was also given special honor statewide by being granted Honorable Mention by the Detroit Free Press. Varsity Members consisted of: Kelly Winchell, Lori Butler, Patti Baker, Eunice Knuth, Shelly Schultz, Julie Smith, Susan Bullard Coach, Peggy Pace, Connie Barton, Marcella Richardson, Lynette Merriman (mgr.). Dawn DeForest and Ann Nageldinger. Top to Bottom: Seniors: Marctlla Richardson, Ann Nageldinger, Dawn DeForest, Lori Butler, Kelly Winchell. Spikers Bring New Excitement to HHS 1978 signaled the beginning of a vigorous and exciting girls sport at Homer Girls' Volleyball. The team was coached by Ms. Sue Bullard. The Trojan spikers were divided into a 1st and 2nd team. The first team finished with a 5-7 record and a very respectable 5th place finish in the Big 8. The second team powered their way to a 6-5-1 record. Individual recognition saw Sabrina Brown and Diane Richardson named to the All-Conference team and Marcella Richardson receiving honorable mention. 76 Trojans stunned in 78 The Trojan Cagers suffered an unsuccessful season this year, but despite their winless record the Troians were sparked by many fine individual performances. Senior guard Bill Reed paced Homers scoring attack collecting 175 points. Ed Robinson followed next with 152. Reed also collected 51 steals followed by Junior center Brian Gregerson with 48. Reed also handed out 41 assists along with Junior forward Kerry Hackworth who gave out 37. Sophomore forward Jeff Anderson and Brian Gregerson combined for 249 rebounds with Anderson pulling down 125 and Gregerson grabbing 124 caroms. Bill Reed and Brian Gregerson received All-Conference Honorable Mention. Team Members: Front row. Kneeling L to R: Paul Seibert. Bill Reed, Ed Robinson. Second row, L to R: Dave Riddle, Kerry Hackworth. Mike Spradlin, Mark Nantz, Jamie Mestdagh Manager. Back row, L to R: Jeff Anderson, Brian Gregerson, Jeff Davis, Mike Eddy. Coach Mike Murphy. 79 Basketball future is bright Homer's J.V. basketball team posted a 7-12 won-lost record for the 1977-78 school year. The Jun ior Trojans' season was highlighted by a season-opening victory over powerful Vandercook Lake, and revenge wins over Union City and Athens. Coach Tim Dwyer received standout performances from captains Garvin Ratliff and Mark Rockwell. Bubba Renfroe, Bob Osborn, and Tom Marsh provided scoring and rebounding punch throughout the season. Guards Bill Sandifer, Lacy Allen, and Greg Shelters con tributed heady floor play and rounded out the attack. Chuck White, Vince Claucherty, and Craig Adams completed the squad. 80 This year's freshman Basketball team had a fine season despite a 5-10 record. Greg Cronk led the team in points and rebounds with 164 and 137 respectively. Jeff Odell had the highest per game scoring average with 11.5 per game. Phil Sie-bert led the team defensively stealing the ball 52 times. Back Row, L to R Brett Cronkite, Troy Swope. Cal Robinson, Greg Cronk, Mike Walker, Kyle Putnam, Marvin Nantz, Phil Siebert. Front Row: Jeff Sherman, Brent Winchell, Bryan Thomas, Joe Camburn, Mr Fogel. 8) Trojan Matmen on the Up Swing Back row. Left to Right: Danny Boden (Mgr) Kelly Warner, Mike Eldred, Steve Stroh, Greg Barton, Mike Stroh, Rick Boden, Coach McKenna. Front row. Left to Right: Steve Boden, Dave Patrick, Dave Conley, Willie Blackburn, John Baldwin. The 1978 Trojan Wrestling Team was a young squad that showed continued improvement throughout the year. The Trojans had a winning record for the last half of the season and eight individuals finished with winning records Mike Eldred the Trojans 138 pounder had another outstanding season. He finished with a 26-6-1 record. Eldred was also a state qualifier, 2nd in regionals, 1st in districts. Conference Champs and second at the Napolian and Hillsdale Invitationals. Dave Conley Trojan heavyweight also had a good year finishing as Big 8 champ. Regional Qualifier, and set a new Big Eight pin record pinning his opponet in just :09 seconds. Mike Stroh received the outstanding freshman honor and Willie Blackburn was Rookie of the Year. With the loss of only one senior, prospects are indeed bright for the Trojan Matmen. 83 Play ball!!! 84 This year's Varsity Baseball team enioyed a fine season despite havm a 6 10 won lost record. Dave Conley was the team’s most valuable player. Dave was among the league leaders in batting this year and spotted an outstand mg 0.57 earned run average. This year's team was one of the youngest in the conference and is expected to field nine returning lettermen next year. The Trojans will miss, however, the services of the three seniors who will be leaving this year. Chuck Finch, Sam Pace, and Bobby Simpson provided leadership and sportsmanship. JV Baseball Homer’s JV Baseball team enioyed a satisfying season in the spring of 1978. Although the team won 3 and lost 7 games, their season was marked by numerous outstanding individual performances. Garvin Ratliff, Herb Pace, and Mark Rockwell all hit over .400 and Rockwell also led pitchers with a 2-2 record. Members of the Team Are: Coach Dwyer, Garvin Ratliff, Herb Pace, Dave DeMott, John Camburn, Joe Camburn, Tom Marsh, Roger DeWitt, Phil Siebert. Troy Swope, and Mark Rockwell. Not pictured are: Jerry Con ley, Jeff O'Dell, and Vince Mumps Clau cherty. 86 On the way up 87 Win streak ends at 31 in a row Front Row, L to R: John Craven, Jack Allen, Garvin Ratliff, Billie Blair, Willie Blackburn, Dennis Bates. Breck Bussing, John Klinga men, Bruce Robinson, Mike Douglas, Steve Winched. Third Row. L to R: Dennis Brink, Tom Marsh, Kyle Putnam, Scott Douglas. Mark Nantz. Standing, L to R: Lacy Allen. Mike Eldred. Bob Osborn. Kevin Renfroe. Coach Nageldmger. This year the 78 track team had a somewhat unsuccesful season winning only two meets but the thinclads had many fine team efforts. 88 Dennis Adams Jnet Adams Linda Adams Debbie Austin Kathy Austin Patti Baker Connie Barton Phyllis Baumgarner William Blackburn Rosanna Blodgett Steve Boden Brian Bonogofsky Gale Boutilier Vicki Brink Sabrina Brown Candye Burkwalt Lyndol Butler Frederick Butters LeaAnn Butters Gary Camburn Cindy Clay June Cortright Jeff Davis Mike Day Larry Den brock Vickie Dowdmg Jon Drumhiller Donald Drumm Louise Drumm Mike Eddy Mike Eldred Cora Frederick Diane Frederick David Gorslme Laura Gorslme Babby Hackworth 90 w Kerry Hackworth Kathleen Hall Dennis Hobus Doreen Hopkins Debra Hoyt Londa Irvin Shelby Jenson John Klmgaman Eunice Knuth Ken Kozicki Todd Laughlm Jill Lazarus Barbara Lloyd Lori McCarthy Nanette Merriman Anne Mestdagh Melanie Mickle Shirley Miller Mark Nantz Brian Nevms Mark Newsome Susan Oliphant Johnny Owens Peggy Pace David Patrick Anita Peters Lonnie Prater David Reed Sandra Renfroe Izora Roberts Darrell Robinson Ed Robinson Cy Sayer Shelly Schultz Debbie Shepherd Rick Shepherd Paul Siebert Julie Smith Sherry Snyder Phyllis Spradlin Sharon Streets Steve Stroh Pat VanDorn Cathy Walker Cindy Walker Doreen Wezor Walter White Doug Wildt Billy Young Not Pictured Breck Bussing David Conley Steve Cunkle Wendell Damron Tony Dane Richard Duke Brian Gregerson Kathy Kaiser Dale King Diana Koch Terry Lewis John Nickles Angie O'Dell John Temert Debbie Warner Joan Wilson 02 SOPHOMORES 93 Craig Adams Lacy Allen Jeff Anderson John Baldwin John Ballentme George Ballinger Patty Bates Ron Bible Candy Boughner Dennis Brink Billie Brenke Scott Bronson Patsy Butters John Camburn Mark Chamberlain Vincent Claucherty Jacob Collmenter Mike Cox Stanley Craft Cindy Crandall Brian Craven John Craven Lynette Craven Mashell Cronk Patty Daniels Mike Douglas Kim Evans Mike Foltz Kevin Hackworth Dan Haight 94 Duane Hall Janarl Harris Janice Hoaglin Carrie Holbrook Mabel Hopkins Beth Knapp Sheryl Knuth Dawn Koons Karen Kozicki Pam Lance Larry Lapland Marla Laughlm Jaye Lazarus Brenda Lewis Mary Jo Maksimchuk Patti Marshall Bill McFadden Bill McKim Mickey Miller Sherry Miller Brian Mittelstadt Greg Mullins Rex Nevins Vada Newsome Lora Nickfes Bob Osborn Herbert Pace Carmen Peterson Gail Prater Garvin Ratliff Kevin Renfroe Diane Richardson LaDonna Roberts Virginia Robinson Mark Rockwell Carmen Rogers William Sandifer Linda Schlottman Sheila Semon Greg Shelters Fay Shepherd Randy Shrontz Kattie Sparks Venisa Stapley Teresa Stull Tim Stull David Sullivan Debbie Tasker Jeff Taylor Christine VanDorn Kelly Warner Clay West Charles White Gail Wolfe Cindy Yeager Not Pictured Dennis Bradley Elizabeth Christopher Trade Dane David DeMott Bill Ferman Terry Gorslme Cindy Hammontree Sharon Hall Mark Hobus Debbie Jordan Don Lawless Jay Siebert Troy Trout Tim Whittaker Susan Yost 96 Jack Allen Tim Anderson Carol Baldridge Jan Baldwin Jill Baldwin Chris Ball Dennis Bates Phil Baumgarner Sandra Blodgett Billy Blair Rick Boden David Brooks Donald Burton Julie Butters James Buys Joe Camburn Tim Chippewa Lisa Clay Sarah Cole Jerry Collier Vicki Confere Jerry Conley Greg Cronk Brett Cronkhite Dan Cunkle Annette Densmore Roger DeWitt Julie Dibble Rick Dillion Debbie Duff Tina Duncan Karen Evans Ron Flint Sharon Gorslme Julie Grant Marianne Grogg Mike Green Jane Hamilton Peggy Harris Dennis Hobus Darlene Hopkins Tina Imhof Barney Jeffrey Kami Kimber Scott Kmzie Mike Kelly Kelly Koch Paula Lance Barbara Lapland Brian Lapland Sheri Lawrence Cathy Lloyd Kevin Loomis Tom Marsh 98 Robert McCarthy Rodney McFadden Charles McKean Cara Miller Judy Miller Ron Moore Marvin Nantz Mike Newland Chester Newsome Jeff O'Dell Debbie Oliphant Julie Pease Cheryl Peterson Robert Powers Charles Pratt Kyle Putnam John Renfroe Steve Renfroe Bradley Richardson Duane Richardson Paul Richardson Calvin Robinson Fred Robinson Sherry Shepherd Jeff Sherman Deanne Shilling Rick Shrontz Phil Siebert Brain Slone Tara Snyder Beth Sparks Tim Sparks Melissa Stapley Mike Stroh Troy Swope Tammy Tackett Tom Taylor Phil Thacker Bryan Thomas Wayne Thomas John Trahan Ralph Truax Terri VanMeter Mike Walker Chris Warner Michelle Warner David Weiss Paula Weller Terry Weller Tawny West Sharon Whitt JeffWillaert Brent Winchell Steve Winchell Ed Wezor Sandy Yeager Naomi Young Not Pictured Robert Austin C. J. Fowler Paula Lance Barbara Nickles Scott Owens too MIDDLE SCHOOL Danny Anderson Sherry Austin Richard Beemer Julie Begley Steve Ben ham Jason Blackburn Micky Blashfield Ricky Boden Judie Boutilier Sheri Bowser Wayne Brockway Todd Bronson Laura Butters Ken Butzer Chuck Clay Pam Cox Jennifer Craven Robert Cronk Melody Cronkhite Ivy Dane Mike Denbrock John Dibble Marsha Dibean David Dowding Robin Dowding Mike Drumm Julie Drumm Linda Duke Robert Duke Pam England Jeff Estep Kathy Evans Robin Ferman Edward Finch Debbie Foltz Eric Fleming 102 Dawn Frederick John Freeman Dennis Gorsline Robert Green Lee Hackworth Tammy Hoag Mike Hoaglin Mike Huggett Denise Knapp Julie Konkle John Lazarus Kelly Linscott Melinda McDaniels Brent Michael Paul Mickle Tammy Miller Missy Mulkey Annette Newsome Kevin Nichols Chris Nichols Danny O'Dell Ralph O'Dell Jim Pease Lori Peters Danny Prater Louise Pratt Marty Ratliff Sandy Ratliff Carl Reed John Renfroe Joan Richardson Ramona Roberts Anita Seamans David Shepherd Dawn Sparks George Sparks 103 Kim Stroh Tina Stull Brian Sullivan Amy Taylor Jodie Thurston Paul Truax Tim Vargo Kari Warner Jon Warsop Debbie Watkins Frank Weller Eddie White Debbie White Todd Wildt Shawn Willis Gary Woodliff Darla Woodman Sherman Woods Gloria Cortright 104 Seventh Grade, One More Year to High School! Denise Adams Eddie Allen Ruth Allison Mark Amsbaugh Linda Anderson David Back Carl Bagwell Glenda Baldridge Janet Ballinger Joe Barone Amber Beattie Derek Blashfield Tom Blodgett Vicki Boughner Kim Bussing Jeff Butler bsa Butters Patty Butlers David Camburn Doug Carr John Castle Melody Charter Karen Christoff Marie Christophel Tom Clay Gary Coburn Larry Coburn Kelly Collier Becky Combs Mike Conley Kathy Corbitt Debbie Craft Karen Craven Dawn Cronk Lisa Davis Lisa Dibean 105 Chris Duff Renae Duke Mary Farmer Theresa Fields Kevin Flint Cindy Gorslme SuzyGorsline Suzanne Grogg Paul Hackworth Steve Hackworth Lmdy Hakes Paul Hakes Loren Hammontree Maria Herrera John Howard Ben Hoyt Craig Hunt Dale Imhof Sherry Isaac Eddie Jordan John Koons Patty Kozicki Sherry Ladd Patty Lance Ron Lapland Nancy Lohrke Jennifer Marsh Anglea Martin Billie Meade Penny Merriman Ruth Nance Tom Nelson Mike Nevms Larry Newland Penny Newland Tina O’Dell 106 Doug Owens Becky Peacock Pam Pell Brenda Prater Brent Putman Geri Renfroe Brenda Richardson Candy Richardson Deane Rogers Karen Schultz Randy Shepherd Jean Sherman Valerie Siebert Brent Smith Carol Smith Duane Stapley Melvin Tasker Kevin Thomas Paul Thomas Keith Thurston Dawn VanMeter Tammy Van Wert Doug Vargo Tammy Waller Amy West Valerie West Randy Whitt Renae Wilson Tammy Wintersteen Teresa Wolfe 107 108 Craig Adams Steve Anderson Terry Arnold Judy Avery Sam Ballinger Brian Beemer Ray Bible Mark Bossard Larry Bradley Danny Brooks Melissa Burkwalt Marjorie Butters Wendy Camburn Dan Chamberlain Karl Cole Larry Combs Patty Combs Clemens Confere Eric Confere Sandra Cox Kris Dane barlene Densmore Shelly Dibean Lori Dowdmg v •; Todd Fields Ken Frederick Sheila Gams Kelly Hackworth David Ham Peggy Hamilton Mike Harris Kim Herrick Mark Holbrook Janet Holmes Jim Howard Lisa Isaac William Kimble Julie Kinzie Michele Kirkbride Sarah Knuth John Laskey Janet Lawrence Tammy Meacell Todd Mosher Misti Mosher Kristin Munson 109 Robert Murry .Joe Nance Alan Nelson Shirley Newland Rose Newsome Donna Patrick Cindy Peacock Mike Peters Terry Petersen Dallas Prater Charlotte Pulling Jim Ratliff Mike Renfroe Jane Richardson Kris Rosenau Lisa Rowe Kris Russell Jodie Semon PamSemon Kris Sharp Barb Shepherd Mike Shepherd Paula Siebert Sixth Graders Half Way There! Paul Smeltzer Dan Stapley Todd Stull Tim Sullivan Tony Tasker Wayne Thacker Mary Truax Lori Wade Don Walter Willa Weller Shawn Wells David West Brenda Whitcomb Steve Wilson Shannon Williams Scott Wmchell Jari Yeager 111 Candi Akers Chris Baldridge Danny Ballinger Kenny Bartig Renee Bible George Bimon Dawn Bitz Shawn Blackburn Scott Boden Candi Bowser Bryan Boyd April Brown Deanna Burkwalt Clarissa Butler David Butters Lonny Buys Mike Carr Peggy Castle Sharon Charter Bill Christophel Joe Clay Tim Cole Lisa Collmge Tim Collins Mary Collmenter Tim Combs Pete Cook Danny Crandall Kelly Croad Steve Cronk David Cunkle Diana Densmore Scott Dodes Elizabeth Duke Greg Dunn Joe Edwards 112 Chris Estep Derrik Frazier Kevin Frederick Laura Fouch Tom Grant Christy Griffiths Mike Hall Charles Ham Shannon Hanlon Chris Harris Lorraine Hawkins Rachel Herbert Jamie Hoaglm Melinda Howard Robert Huckfeidt Galen Kiefer Tomi Knapp Rick Laskey Melissa Martin Kevin McCone Betsy McKean Jamie Mestdagh Linda Miller Kristi Mosher Jim Mulkey Dawn Murray Chet Nance John Nemore Kim Novess Jeri Patton David Pease Dawn Purucker Dan Ragatz Laurie Reed Robert Renshaw Kevin Richardson Diana Riddle Todd Rockwell Robert Rowlison Carmen Rustenholtz Chad Saxton Michele Schultz Tina Shepherd Cathy Slone Allison Smith Cecil Stapely Cherie Sturgell Kelly Sullivan Kurt Swope Tina Thacker Belinda Truax Michelle Vandenburg Jan VanDorn Steve VanHorn Riche VanMeter Wade Walker Ken Walters David Warner Scott Warner Tracy Warner Tammy Waugaman Tina Waugaman Tammy West Neil Weston Brian Wheaton Jamie Willaert Eric Willis Tony Willis Billy Wilson Mike Wilson Alan Woodman Billy Yost 114 1) Mr Root taught both 7th and 8th grade English. 2) Mr Farley taught 7th science. 3) Mr Westgate’s all smiles for his 7th and 8th grade math classes. 4) Mr. DeVries reads to his science class. Picture 1 — Mrs Baker taught eighth grade English. Picture 2 — Mr Bailey provides a unique insight into his Social Studies classes. Picture — 3: Mr Bruce Moss completed his first year as the Community School Director, and Associate Athletic Director. 116 Sixth grade instructors 1) Mrs Huffman uses one of her students for a demonstration 2) Mrs B Her teaches eighth grade English 3) Mr Ml Kenna gives a strange look to one of his students. 4) Mrs Teller keeps an eye on her 6th grade class 1) Mr Fogel laughs at his 5th grade math class. Mr Fogel was also Freshmen basketball coach and athletic director 2) Mrs. Moquist uses the overhead projector to teach her 5th grade class 3) Mrs. Backlund smiles at a 5th grade student 4) Mr Murphy listens while his students read aloud 1 tl8 EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL Coach Backlund. John Lazarus. Robert Green, Mike Denbrock, Mike Hoaglm. Dan Anderson, Marty Ratliff, Brian Sullivan, John Freeman, John Dibble. Kenny Butzer, Rob ert Cronk. Todd Wildt. Steve Benham, Gary Woodliff. Carl Reed. Ed Finch SEVENTH GRADE BASKETBALL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS' Tom Nelson. Suzette Gorslme. Larry New land. Chris Duff. Glen Woodliff, Dallas Pra ter. Kevin Thomas, Tom Blodgett, David Camburn, Jeff Butler. Michael Conley. Larry Coburn. Jennifer Marsh, Benjy Hoyt, Mike Nevms. Keith Thurston, Doug Owens. Coach Westgate 119 Middle school organizations 1) Student Council: Mike Hoaglin, Brent Michaels, David Dowding, Richard Beem. Gloria Cortright, Amy Taylor, Julie Konkle. Jeff Estep, Laura Butters. Shari Bowser. Mickey Blashfield, Kenny Butzer 2) Class Officers: Lee Ratliff. Brent Michaels. Dave Camburn, Lisa Butters. Melody Charter, Mike Shepherd, Jodie Thurston. Brian Kreger, Julie Beg ley, Ramona Roberts. John Renfroe, Mickey Blashfield, Shari Bowser MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND Laura Butters. Gloria Cortright. Jean Sherman, Carol Smith, Susanne Grogg, Katy Evans, Shan Bowser, Kim Stroh. Missy Mulkey, Kari Warner, John Lazarus, Brian Kreger, Glenn Woodliff, Brent Putnam, Mickey Blashfield, Richard Beemer, Paul Mickle, Nancy Lorke, Becky Peacock, Melody Cronkhite. Julie Begley. Darla Woodman, Doug Vargo. Paul Thomas. Duane Stapley. Scon Loomis, Becky Comb. Denise Knapp, Kathy Corbitt, Dave Dowding, Mike Denbrock. Denny Gorsline, Kelly Lmscott, Jeff Estep, Tammy Van Wert, Tom Nelson, Todd Wildt, Ken Butzer. Tim Vargo, Randy Shepherd. Debbie Foltz, Robert Green, Lisa Davis, Dave Camburn, John Freeman. 120 Elementary school 121 4th Grade Waits One Year to HMS Leo Ambler Tracy Ball Melissa Barting Shelly Beattie Shayhe Bonogofsky Michelle Bronson Patricia Day Vaughn Farmer Julie Fields Elixabeth Grant Michelle Hall Joey Hopkins Tammie Mestdagh Tim Mulkey Damon Noller Kyle Renfroe Lisa Shepherd Brad Smith Kevin Warner Aaron Wmchell Carol Back Stephen Bosserd David Brown Roy Cavender Kathy Christoff Eddy Gains Eda Hackworth Tracy Jeffery Kris Kirkbride Melissa Lewis Troy Meade Jacob Nance Lourie Purucker Greg Reagle 122 Terry LaRoe Kevin Robinette Scott Rockwell Beverly Sharp Tina Van Meter Todd Waugamar Angela Weaver Micky Willis Marsha Wmtersteen Lisa Adams Phillip Beemer Ricky Bmion Andrew Boutilier Doug Brown John Combs Michelle Cox Julie Croad Jena Green John Hawkins Wayne Hoag John Johnson Marcy Kolodica Johnny Lloyd Lance Lohrke Mark Mickel Buffy Miller David Morse Jeff Pell Paul Ragatz Carla Roberts 123 Kim Blair Tracy Bradley Robert Burns Kerry Collmge Kim Combs Stuart Fisk Laura Guy Ottis Hamilton Melissa Holbrook Russ Miller Missy Moran Terri Nichols Tony Patrick Bonnie Ratliff Brian Robinson Nancy Walters Scott Wells Todd Wirebaugh Lisa Wonus Jason Zuck Kim Arnold Amy Baldridge Billy Burkwalt Heidi Carl Missy Cavender Angie Chamberlain Christel Cole Amy Fredericks 3rd Graders Have Enjoyable 124 Harold Hackworth Jeri Hicks Brian Jones Dickie Kramer Robert La Roe Sam McFadden Kim Ralston Bobby Russell Cara Smith Beth Ann Thacker Darren Waisner Dean Waisner Larry Yates TimCortright Tony Dryer Tim Davis Brian Edwards Mike Farmer Gary Frmkle Mark Gaines Scott Griffiths Erin Hanlon Ramona Herrara Kim Hewitt Freddie Jeffrey Wendy Koch Charles McDaniels Julie Miller Margaret Nance Richard Shepherd Kim Thomas Scott Van Horn Gretchen Warner Heather Brockway April Buckner Derek Collins Dawn DeVries Kevin Dunn John Evans Barbara Hakes Rosemarie Hawkins Randy Hazel Rebecca Herbert Robbi Jay Brenda Kimble Joey Meade •Kara Munson Marty Nantz Darian O'Dell Mike Renshaw Matt Saxton Chad Taylor Norman Wang Nancy Williams 126 Grade Two Participates in Fire Prevention Week Damon Begley Kathy Blackburn Tim Bronson Scott Den brock Tina Gaines Wanda Hamilton Tonya Hazel Tim Henson Brian Scon Jennings Tammy Lons Joe Miller David Newland Jim Novess Melissa Patton John Pease Geri Lynn Prater Robert Pratt Annette Pulling Paula Reynolds Mike Schultz David Thacker Richard Wheaton Steve Wooton 127 Holly Blashfield Eric Boyd Shannon Carroll Erin Cascarelli Theresa Clay Brian Grogg Jodi Hollenbaugh Todd Katz Mike Knapps Tracey Mitchell Sabin Rustenholtz Kyle Russell Lori Shepherd Darren Slone Ronda Sprague Brian VanMeter Jennifer Vargo John VanTassell Amy Vest Uoyd Wallace Crystal Weston Melanie Wintersteen 128 Second Grade Enjoy Second Year of Full Day Ernest Bartig Sheri Bender Chris Berry Nicki Brodock Angel Burns Heather Cook Michail Craven Karen Frmkle Lindsay Hensley John Kimble Trent King Ellen Koch Veronica La Trombone Dawn Moore Stephanie Peck Micky Putnam Ricky Siebert Yvonne Smith Tammie Spmdlow Lance VanMeter Andrew Weaver Shelly Wintersteen Kevin Wildt Theresa Woods 129 Ricky Barsett Bobby Butler Candy Carl Toni Craft Angela D'Water Mike Edwards David Finney Sean Fosech Bruce Gifford Polly Hakes Dawn Hakes Glenn Heath Terri Hewitt Lou Ann Moyer Marcy Moran Candy Newsome Shawn Ott Melinda Peters Laura Shorkey Deric Sliger Eric Thomas Dale West Derrick Wirebaugh 132 First Grade Mrs King Chris Ballinger - —. jd' JonBeemer , , Rick Brink A0k, ft 7 - k Pi ' 'i V s $ - a + . ? V m L’r an 11 Kk H Kellee Combs Jakie Damron Scon Davis Eric Dryer Rob Evans Sharon Hackworth Kenny Hoyt Dma Lance Krissy Macomber Richma Martinez Mike Noller Mike Sharp Becky Shepherd Jim Smith Michelle Thomas Tricia Veatch Stacy Vest Shawn Waring Laura Walters Ruth Ann Wilson Connie Berry Jeff Bosserd Bobbi Bradley Mrs Mladomcky Heidi Bushong Ryan Cascarelli Caroll Chamberlain Aley Cook Carrie Fogel Becky Finney Nora Hashbrauck Joey Johnson Chad Keifer Chad Kimble Terry Lincoln Joel Mallery John Meacell Angie Norton Shar Peck Dewey Ray Bobby Robinette Tonya Tackett Barb Tracey Annette Watson 134 Michele Armistead Holly Burkwalt Matt Burris Tiffany Croad Ronnie Deul Heather DeVries Lorrie Dodes Andrea Guy Stephanie Harrington Paul Holbrook Scott Johns Frances Kandell Darla King James Koch Chad Miller Edward Miller Danny Novess Mary Owens Danny Peterson Derrick Reagle James Sparks Daryl Waisher Amy Walter 137 3 1) Mrs. Sizeland has taught 8 years of junior primary, after 14 years of kmdergar ten 2) Mrs Booth taught afternoon kindergarten 3) Mrs. Thompson taught morning kindergarten 4) Mrs Mladomcky teaches kindergarten all day 140 1) Mrs. Schrock hands out papers to her first graders. 2) Mrs King gives her first graders a curious look. 3) Mrs. Grogg looks over her first graders. 4) Mrs. Hammond gives us a big smile. She teaches first grade. Fourth grade teachers prepare students for HMS 1) Mrs. Egnatuk helps her 4th grade students with their reading. 2) Mrs. Raymond 4th grade students read aloud while she listens. 3) Mrs. Whimmler writes long words on the board that challenge her students to think. 4) Mrs. Connie Willis was one of the Elementary aids who oversaw the playground during recess. 144 Special jobs 1) Mr Van Eck, the resource teacher explains something to one of his students 2) Mrs Lawrence is the elementary librar ian 3) Mrs Sherman helps her students to speak more clearly. 4) Mrs. Craven helps Mr Duff with Office chores. 145 Teachers help students learn and stay healthy 1) Mrs. Conley served as a teachers aid. 2) Mrs. Evans often came in as a substitute for teachers 3) Mrs Mallery taught elementary phys. ed. 1 146 This book has been brought to you by . . . 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When I was in the eightn or ninth grade that kind of criticism would have bothered me but apparently I have mellowed with age and that critism doesn’t bother me anymore for I realize that most complaints received about the yearbook are irrational, uninformed and misconstrued. However, it seems that people are always finding something to nit-pick about so in an effort to provide a little piece of mind to future editors and staffs, on this editor's page, I will explain exactly how a yearbook is produced. The first job is deciding how many pages to put in the book. This is a job in itself. How many pages should be given to this? Is the Senior class going to require more space? Less? Can we fit the freshman on four pages? Is there going to be a special event this year? All these facets must be carefully examined, because as the pages are added on the price goes up and up and up. Next we decide exactly how we want each page to look, called a layout. There are rules that must be followed when designing a layout. The margin between pictures must be constant, the pictures must be centerspread, the copy must be justified in margins, type size must be decided on and we must choose a heading style. It is a painstakingly slow process. Next pictures must be taken. This is where every staff in the country runs in to ninety percent of its problems, pictures. We get the service of professional photographers through Powell Studios free of change. Also we take some of our own But you must realize, photographers are human whether they are pro or amatuer, they make mistakes. Perhaps the film wasn't wound all the way up on the reel and you don't have a picture when you thought you did. Maybe its under exposed, or there’s not enough contrast, all this must be taken into consideration. Of all the pictures we take each year only about thirty-five percent are usable. Also we run into problems with processing and lost or stolen prints. It happens a lot and there isn't much you can do about it unless there is enough time to reschedule the picture taking and most of the time there isn't. After the pictures are taken they are cropped and laid out. The copy must be written, edited, proofread, typed, proofread, corrected, and proofread again. Now beleive it or not after all that a mistake can still slip through our fingers but we try to catch them all. Then we decide if we want any special effects, mezzotints, screens, spot color, block color, reversed type, half tone, duo tone, ghost print, collage, overburn, art conversion or any of the other zillion and one special effects that can be used. Finally the yearbook is packed up and sent in to Dallas Texas where it is printed. But it's not over yet. Taylor Publishing can also run into delays. But they usually do a great job. Now it comes time to thank a few people; Jackie McGlure and Rod Gleason of Powells and my staff Johnny, Jeff, Nan, Marcella, and Roseanna. And last but certainly not least Mr. Dwyer who is the best advisor any staff would hope for. So here is the 1978 edition of the Trojan. Enjoy it. — z — Peace. Mike. 167 I would like to take this opportunity to thank this year’s yearbook staff — Marcella, for typing; johnny, for advertising; Jeff, for always working; Nan for hardly ever working; Rosanna, for taking pictures some of which even came out; and my editor Mike, for doing everything necessary, and many more things that were not. I'm lucky to have had the chance to work with all of you. ft