Homer High School - Trojan Yearbook (Homer, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1988 volume:

HOMER Community Schools A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN 1988 April M. Johncox, Editor Andrea J. Guy, Assoc. Editor Diane M. Bolton, Adviser Volume 52-4 Trojan Publications Homer High School 403 S. Hillsdale St. Homer, Michigan 49245 1 FOOT NOTES ACTIVITIES AND OROANIZATIONS pg. 108 ACADEMICS pg. 122 ADS Pg- 142 The smell of pepperoni hangs in the air as the latest softly in the background. The lights are low and and “Toe-Jams” are heard. The clock on the a.m. approaches. The theme for the 1988 year Walk, strut, meander, stroll, slide, toddle, pej tep, march gallop, prance, wander, roam, jog, tread, ■ • No idea or wor outrageous when brainstorming at 3:00 in the morning. Differ niques, a new approach to copy-writing, increased focus on g phasreon improved flfWIB Pny were all ideas and concepts st r___j of Life came about during a midnight brainstorming opular Nike shoe ad played an important part. Although id en added and deleted, the basic idea of walking through life TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 4 WALK OF LIFE DIVISION alk of Life We did the walk, did the walk of life. A new gym was being built, and a new superintendent had arrived. JV teams finished two undefeated seasons and a Varsity team brought home a long-absent trophy. P.A.S.S. helped raise school spirit to new heights and the introduction of S.A.D.D. into the school system made students aware of issues surrounding them. Organizations such as N.H.S., Student Council, Varsity Club, FFA, FHA, and German Club kept students active and busy. But more than activities and sports was the day-to-day life of H.H.S. students. Notes passed between classes, excuses for homework that wasn’t finished, posters for an upcoming dance, giggles of laughter and tears of sadness were seen daily as Homer students walked through life. Walking the Wrong Way It’s 2:45 and you want to go up while everybody else is pushing to get down the stairs. It’s lunch hour and you’re trying to get to your locker while the rest of the student body is •on their way to the cafeteria. Going against the grain of the crowd can be rough, especially when you’re in a hurry to get where you’re going, but going against the crowd can work to your advantage. Walking the wrong way means you’re going someplace different than everybody else. Going a different way means you can listen to your music, dress your way, do your hair your own way and think your own thoughts. Walking against the crowd isn’t necessarily walking the wrong way. It is walking your own way. Walking the wrong way may be right for you, but it sure makes it difficult to get into your next class when everybody else is exiting the room. WALK OF LIFE DIVISION 5 6 THEME PAGE Strut Your Style INS OUTS INS OUTS FOOD FADS Cooking Blackened food “New Coke Dr. Pepper Crazing Chinese and Tex-Mex Celebrity owned restaurant Supermarket discos SOCIAL GRACES More' Cigars An inexpensive night out Merit raise Three-hour lunches Psychoanalysis POLITICS A candidate moral character Pressing issues of the day Corby and Kaiaa Chuck and Di Hunger at home Hunger in the Third World Any Democratic candidate whose name you The Seven Dwarf recognize Cary Hart Hart FASHION AND BEAUTY Take out meal Cnlled food Coca Cola Class c Ml Dew Ethnic brunches Native regional cuisine Women Chefs Dinner and dancing club l m No smoking sections $7 movie tickets Warm handshake and sincere thanks Brown hagging Self help book Crop tops and crop pants Acid washed clothe Double and triple aock Keebok . Nike Canvas tennie Pur coats Fashion choices The dress Minis The real stuff CP Shade Salt N Peppa Whitney Houston Stryper 94.9 KM and 103.3 KM Flowered jeans Fluorescent color •Tube aock Kangaroos Moccasin Down coats that take up two seal when you sit down Fashion dictum The dressed for-soeceas suit Maxi Baubles Benetton MUSIC Bruce Springsteen Bon Jovi Rap music 106 FM SlJKNG TERMS “Awesome” “Outrageous” “Like CONSUMER TRENDS Talking Pee Wee Herman doll Master of the Universe dolls Man “Bad (meaning good ) “Cool Hyundai Auto beauty parlors Computer music software Kight millimeter camcorders Traditional aoft drinks Movies about big business Movies about babies Volkswagen Repair garages Electronic keyboard instrument Miniature Instamatic cameras “Juice added” soft drinks THE MOVIES Movies about Vietnam Movie about teenager TELEVISION The C’oaby Show Amen In Ken Wahl, star of Wiaeguy I Johnson, of Miami Vice Realistic family drama Nighttime soaps ____ The yuppie favorite, thirty ©roelhing The yuppie favorite. St. Klsewhere Weekly aeries and mideeason replacements Miniseries, made-for TV movies Drainedles (drama-comedies) Sitcoms Contemporary works Penod pieces Shows with a gritty look Slick. MTV style show. Jeopardy Wheel of Fortune STARGAZING Michael Jackson (and his American Tour) the Beastie Boy (just a lot of noise) Kirstie Alley ((’beer star is young and Joan Collin (Dynasty star is tacky, classy) tacky) Mark Harmon (with two major film in the Tom Selleck. Ted Danson and Steve works) Michael Douglas Comic Jay l eno Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward Commoners (no flash, no dash — just substance) Brunettes Patrick Swayze (Dirty Dancing) Lisa Bonet (A Different World) Guttenberg (Three Men ... and a Baby) Richard Gere Joan Rivers Madonna and Sean Penn Princess Di and Fergie (enough with the royal silliness) Fawn Hall. Donna Rice and Jessica Hahn (they're beginning to look alike, anyway) Tom Cruise Madonna THEME PAGE 7 8 THEME PAGE WALK OF LIFE Walk this way — more than a song ... more than part of the theme ... more than a phrase ... it’s an attitude. Your walk talks and your talk walks, but your walk talks louder than your talk talks. Your walk tells people more about yourself than what you actually say about yourself. A slouched over shuffle shows laziness and boredom, while a strut and a smile suggests self-confidence. A quick, fast clip demonstrates a business manner and decisiveness. Let your walk show other people all about yourself. The old saying goes “you can’t judge a book by its cover” but people judge others by how they walk. Let others get a good opinion of you and walk tall. THEME PAGE 9 Shane Sundberg, Tonya Heselschwerdt, and Jamie Liby get a break to see the homecoming parade. You can sure tell who pays attention! 10 ELEMENTARY DIVISION The Halloween costumes get bet- Elementary kids get into the spirit of things, ter every year! Caleb Wheeler shows the joy at elementary school. ELEMENTARY STUDENTS alk before they run W “I believe the children are the future, teach them well and'let them lead the way.” That line from a popular Whitney Houston tune shows the importance of our youth. Elementary teachers across the nation are faced daily, 180 days a year, with teaching the future. Teaching the future which will take the nation into the 21st century, a century filled with computers, space living, robotics, and life threatening diseases. The children are truly the future of our community, state, nation and world. Teach them well and let them lead the way. ELEMENTARY DIVISION 11 The Dynamic Duo Steps Into Action In most establishments, a person will usually find someone who stands out above the rest. A backbone for the rest to build around. In our elementary school, there are two such people. These people are the elementary principal, Mr. Philip Duff, and his secretary Mrs. Andrea Craven. Mr. Duff is the man who takes on the responsibility of molding the elementary students into middle school material and readying them for their high school years. Mrs. Craven is the support behind Mr. Duffs actions. She takes care of all the paper work, which isn’t easy. All in all, they work as a team and, together with the teachers, help guide the children on their way to a better education. Above: Principal Philip Duff. Right: Mr. Duff pores over a business matter. Above: Secretary Andrea Craven. Right: Mr. Duff demonstrates the art of duplication. Far right: Mrs. Craven takes a break from work to pose. 12 ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL AND SECRETARY Lisa Sammy Lynette Josh Sarah Nyland Pace Sanders Shinkus Studer Joyce Butters, Donna Schanz, Stella Igraham, Annette lx wder. Gramma Rector, Joan Lawrence, Gramma Pierce Mrs. Backlund Marion Ryan Crandall Evans Not Pictured: Jennifer Grant. James Young JR. PRIMARY — A.M. KINDERGARTEN 13 1L 6 f 9 |)F?W ■MSMWaVSMPM V. -.1 1 Steven Avery Jamie Biggs April Blain Jason Boulis Joseph Brewer Kendra Butters Brandon Lola Chamberlain Compton Not Pictured Steven Evartt Randy Smith £ a £ JL $ Anthony Douglas Dennis Foster Joey French Jessica Hitz Jesse Kommeyer Jacob Criag Lorenz Norton Mrs. Nazar Erik Joel Barnett Bartley Mrs. Thompson Not Pictured Isaiah Bailey I aura Garza Nichole Hackworth Marc Ra.sk Robert Robinson Candy Smith Adam Booth Nicole Reynolds Shaun Bray Jenifer Robison Kara Butters Monica Semon Kyle Campbell Dustin Sherman Chris Collins Justin Vaughn Aaron Cordova Doria Heap Jessica Brant Pamela Jason Jodi John Harris Heaton Hollenbaugh Lawe Miller Miller 14 P.M. KINDERGARTEN Amanda Pickell Cynthia Jennifer Elliott David Jessica Valerie Peters Pickworth Piake Porath Thomas Thompkina Elizabeth Warner Not Pictured Max Caldwell Crystal Gaines Benjamin Tracy Williams Wirebaugh Mrs. Thompson Left “Garfield” looks wide awake for the Halloween parade. Above: Even spiders like attention. sometimes. A.M. KINDERGARTEN 15 Cathy Amanda Crystal Jessica Sunny Jason Cecilia Katrina Ballinger Belcher Butler Campbell Cunkle Damron Hall Hoyt Jamie Daniel Matt Rusty Josh Bud David John Kevwitch Luna Mansfield Martin McCullough McCurdy Norton Powers Corey Matt Krista Ryan Meredith Tim Carrie Baldrige Bell Colon Cupp Fogel Fraley Home Phillip Michael Sarah Dawn Benji Matt Nicole Music Newland Orozco Richardson Tasker Trader Wilson 16 1st GRADE Leah Staci Melissa Thrya Bailey Drumm Fish Folk Leslie Mike Anne Ryan Lemus Long Lopez Miller Larry Jason Danny VanDom Waffle Willaims Wilson Jim Tracy David Nick Fralev Isaac Kimble Kramer Mrs. NoHer Go ahead make my day. Elementary kids enjoy recess in the winter. 1st GRADE 17 Torry Sandy Mike Adam Jennifer Marlon Bates Boulis Coburn Frye Hamilton Isaac- Frank Eric Chris Megan Aaron SanGregory Schrock Shilling Wadley Williams Bryant Bussing Colon Cornell Denbrock Fish Alena Keratin Amanda Jennifer Caleb Petredean Purucker Reynolds Russell Wheeler 20 3rd GRADE Jamie Greg Maggie Kelly Ron Jimmy Iaby Maurer McCurdv Miller Miller Nelson Nyland Perkins Reagle Sheeks Sunberg Vasquez Mrs. DeGood Melanie Paul Kenny Dean Gina Bobby Connin Harris Heckert Huff Huff Johnson Jeremy Becky Amanda Erick Jon Erie Mills Semon Tidd Vandenburg Warner Wood 3rd Grade 21 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Added responsibility characterizes life for a middle schooler. Homework, sports, and friends all occupy a great deal of a middle schooler’s time. Coming into M.S. as a small, timid fifth grader can often be a trying time for many. By the time four years of M.S. passes, the small, timid fifth grader has become a loud, boisterous, proud eighth grader ready to face life in high school. Left: Lunch time provides a time for the middle schoolers to get together. Far Left: Jason Orman Above: Jimmy Swan shows little enthusiasm in smiles for the camera. English. Left: Being a principal is not all fun and games for Mr. Kramer. MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION 25 Jamie Bailey Marty BUshfield Jacob Blatter Dan Bronson Dale Brown Kelly Brown Scott Broxholm Brian Butler Gabriel Camp Jason Cuaudill Jennifer Collins Shane Connin Vicky Diegert Tim Douglas Charles Duncan loanee Dunn Misty D’Water Brent Farmer I ealie Fleming Dan Fowler Spencer Frye Danny George Chad Green Chancey Green Bradley Hale Jarvey Hamilton Beth Hartle Lisa Hartle Stacey Heckert Melissa Huff Andrew Irvin Clint Keifer Jason Keller Walking In The Middle Smack dab in the middle of everything were the sixth graders, two years into middle school with two more to go. Their school career underway with seven years finished but six more to go. Not playing varsity sports but several inter-school and intramural match-ups. Homer’s sixth graders were often busy this year. No longer were they the little kids in the big school — they had seniority. Activities such as sports — wrestling and boy’s and girl’s basketball — occupied many members of the class of 1994. The middle school sports program, designed to teach ba- sics, featured intramural play for the two basketball programs, while the wrestlers competed against two other schools. With the added seniority of being a sixth grader, the students found their lunch hours more free. Now they could go to the computer room or to the gym for an informal game of hoops. No longer did they have to go out in the cold winter or hot sun because they were SIXTH GRADERS. The sixth grade may be in the middle of everything, but they manage to keep themselves very busy. 28 6th GRADE - Cheryl Kimble Neil Lendie Kevin LaRoe Kim Leggitt Holly Martin Amy Maurer Mary McKean Stephen Mestdagh Amity Miller Karen Miller Veronica Miller Ken Mulkey Nicole Norton Katrina Petredean Amy Pittelkow Andrew RagaU Laura Reichow Eric Robiruon Tonya Rulewtcz Denise Sears Tonya Signor Estill Sizemore Christine Smith Anthony Steele Shannon Studer Eric Taaker Daniel Vest James Waid Janeli Waid Angela Watkins Courtney Weakley Chad Wright Jona Zurn IN STEP WITH ... Mrs. Vincent Homer Middle School has been blessed with Mrs. Sue Vincent teaching for the past 13 years. After doing her undergraduate work at Alma College and her graduate work at Western Michigan University, Mrs. Vincent came to teach at Homer, which has been her only teaching assignment. Feeling the reason she is here at school is to teach, she finds her greatest accomplishment in helping students learn. She feels it is extra special when it is obvious that a student has learned something. The great excitement comes when a student understands something they didn’t before. Many teachers throughout her school career had a positive impact on her, but three stand out as being helpful and understanding to students. Family for Mrs. Vincent includes a husband and two children. Summer vacation, if it can be called that, is spent working on her husband’s dairy farm. Any extra time is spent reading or sewing, but usually she is busy with her family. 6th GRADE 29 Mark Allen Amy Althaver Andrea Anderson Peter Bartley Melissa Beatty Nikki Blatter Matthew Bradley Robin Branham Kevin Bronson Tabitha Butters Christa Canning Susan Case Tina Coburn Ivania Colon Suprina Crum Sam Damron Penny Denbrock Bradley Douglas Jason Edler Nick Evans Roxann Fine ham Addie Fisher April Fisher Michelle Frazier Kim Gordon April Green Jamie Hall Joe Hamilton Michael Hawkins John Heath Joshua Hendrix Chris Hoffman David Home Brian Huff Eliza Janzen Daryl Keifer Shawn Kipker Brian Kline Michael Kline Janelle Klinkel Jonathan Kregor Brian I add Doyle Landis Not Gary Bevard Renee D’Water Pictured: Bobby Jo Bronson Joe Frazier Matt Cole Terri Hamilton IN STEP WITH ... Mr. Ewing Mr. Mike Ewing was picked as the favorite teacher of the 8th grade class. Mr. Ewing has been a teacher for 21 years. Eighteen of them have been spent in Homer. He has two grown children, a son and a daughter, and is looking forward to being a grandfather. Mr. Ewing feels that his parents were the biggest influence in his achievements through life. He attended Western Michigan University. Mr. Ewing finds teaching an enjoyable occupation. He believes that to be teacher, you must have a sense of humor to get along with the students. The students always provide him with something to smile about. He likes their sense of humor, but doesn’t like it when the kids get out of hand and he has to discipline them when they “step over the line.” Mr. Ewing said he felt that his greatest accomplishment as a teacher was developing a better understanding of his students. Congratulations from the class of “92.” 32 8th GRADE Sarah I eBlanr Jim I eggitt Tyler I ewis Mike Lingenfelter Melissa Lowder Patrick Lynn Richard Maples Jennifer Martin Amie Mestdagh Joseph Miller Michael Miller Heidi Morgan Kim Mulkey Kyle Mulkey Roseda Mulkey Tim Nelson Deborah Norton Chris O’Dell Jason Orman Monica Orozco Chris Otto Dustin Ratliff John Ratliff Kim Rowlison James Russell Scott Sailor Aaron Smith Deborah Smith Janette Smith Lauri Ann Smith Melissa Smith Mickie Smith Toby Smith Greg Spriggs Eric Sundberg Tonya Tackett Tammie Truax Tenisha Waid Scott Wonus Jackie Woods Tony Wooten Ervin Wright Not Pictured: Chad Kimble Brent I add Penny Patrick Christina Tellez Tonya Vandenburg Matt VanTassel Josephine Vasquez Richie Wright 8th Graders Take Strides Toward H.S. “We’re the boss”, “We’re the oldest in our school”, “The class of 92 rules.” These thoughts are often expressed by eighth graders at Homer. As the end of the year draws near, these thoughts often change to “Will I fit in?”, “Will I be accepted?”, and “I don’t want to be the youngest in the school again.” Sports and more sports dominated much of the eighth graders’ time. Girl’s Basketball, Wrestling, Boy’s Basketball, and Track, each having a successful season full of learning the fundamentals of each sport. Sports took up plenty of their time, but eighth grader’s also focused on academic areas. With quiz bowl and science olympiad, the academic areas were also well represented in the eighth grade schedule. The class of 1992 is finishing a successful middle school career with anticipation for a great four more years of school. Mr. Westgate’s class is glad test is over. 8th GRADE 33 Front Row: Tracy Miller, Tonya Tackett, Tabby Butters. Melissa Lowder, Josephine Vasquez, Shelby Smith. Tracie Hammontree. Middle Row: April Green. Nikki Blatter, Heidi Morgan. Melissa Beatty. Melissa Smith, Jennifer Weaver. Amy Rogers. Back Row: Doyle Landis, Tenisha Waid, Kim Gordon, Jonathan Kreger, Fenny Denbrock, Jason Edler, Peter Bartley, Robert Hitz. Front Row: Jennifer Weaver, Shelby Smith, Nathan Taylor, Susan Wonus. Back Row: Melissa Craven, Michelle Marshall. Tracie Hammontree, Amy Rogers. Denise Laskey, Tracy Miller. Front Row: Tanya Vandenberg. Deborah Norton, Joseph Miller, Brian Ladd. Back Row: Mike Lingenfelter, Aaron Smith, Amy Althaver, Jennifer Martin, Doyle Landis. 34 MS QUIZ BOWL BLEACHER CREATURES CAMP-OUT M.S. Makes Tracks The Middle School has not been idle in ’87-’88. Some of the activities M.S. students have been involved in are Quiz Bowl, Bleacher Creatures, and the sixth grade campout just to name a few. Two teams of students practiced with Mr. Kramer, sharpening their trivia skills for the Quiz Bowl and having fun in the process. The Bleacher Creatures were active again this year. The organized spirit club attended all middle school sporting events to cheer on their teams. Also, sixth graders attended the annual sixth grade campout. Two groups went out to Potawatomie campground for two days each. While they were there, they learned many outdoor skills, such as building a fire. Pictures: left, front to back: Shannon Studor, Sue SanGregory, Denise Sears, Jamie Bailey, Brad Hale, Chuck Duncan, Andrew Larder, David McKinney, all performing one of the skits for Parents Night. Bottom, left: Andy Irvin, Jason Smith, Estill Sizemore, Mr. Hesel-schwerdt. Bottom, center: Amy Pittlekow, Mr. Heselschwerdt, Jennifer Collins, Nicki Norton, Mary McKean, Kim Leg-gitt, Lisa Hartle, Courtney Weakley. Bottom, right: Gabe Camp and Chad Green. Below: an assembly of the campers. MS QUIZ BOWL BLEACHER CREATURES CAMP-OUT 35 Opponent Homer Marshall 26 37 Union City 25 38 Athens 42 25 Concord 23 43 Reading 25 37 Jonesville 27 40 Springport 27 46 Quincy 21 37 7th grade Tourney 2nd Place Back Row: Coach Smith. D. Hamilton. J. Rocco, M. Drumm. R. McConnell. W. Yates. Front Row: Manager J. Smith, G. West, D. Murphey, A. Butler, D. Austin. Opponent Homer Concord 16 20 Reading 12 32 Jonesville 11 23 Springport 37 44 Quincy — Score Not Available 7th Grade Tourney 1st Place Back Row: C. Purucker, L. Nikolovski, J. Hollenbaugh, L. Baumgarner. M. Worthington, Coach M. Michaels. Middle Row: K. Miller, J. Nelson, T. Hammontree, N. Petredean. Front Row: L. Hitz, A. Butler. S. Smith, S. West. M.S. STEPS UP TO A VICTORY Above: April Green goes up for two. Below: Duane Murphey and Mike Drumm are prepared for the play. As the 1987-88 basketball seasons come to an end, the 8th graders are looking forward to the new challenges they will face in their coming J.V. year, while the 7th graders have yet another year to build up their experience in middle school. All of the teams had very successful seasons. The girls 7th grade team took 1st place in their tourney held in the Homer High School Gym. The three other teams took second in their tourneys. The prospects for their H.S. years look good after their many successes in M.S. 36 MS BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Opponent Homer Marshall 18 39 Union City 25 42 Athens 23 32 Concord 33 40 Reading 25 30 Jonesville 43 48 Springport 48 26 Quincy 44 38 8th grade Tourney 2nd Place Standing: Coach Mr. We9tgate, J. Russell, J. Miller, S. Damron, N. Evans, J. Hall. B. Huff, M. Miller. M Lingenfelter, E. Sundberg, T. Smith, D. Keifer, B. Ladd, G. Spriggs, C. Huffman. A. Smith. Managers: B. Miller, J. Huffman, B. Miller. Opponent Homer Concord 23 26 Reading 12 32 Jonesville 11 23 Springport 37 44 Quincy — Score not Available 8th Grade Tourney 2nd Place Back Row: N. Blatter, K. Gordon, A. Green, A. Mestdagh, T. Waid, Coach Westgate. Middle Row: M. I awder, P. Dembrock, E. Janzen, R. Mulkey, L. Smith, M. Beatty. Front Row: T. Vandenburg, D. Norton, S. LeBlanc, J. Martin, A. Althaver. Bottom left: Amy Green goes up for two. as others watch. MS BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 37 Girl’s Track Scores Homer Opponent 2nd Springport Jonesville 76 42 Concord 67 46 Athens 5th Springport co-ed relays 85W 31W Reading 77 40 Jonesville 39 83 Quincy 2nd Conference meet Back Row, L to R: Sheila West, Debbie Norton, Elisa Janzen, Nikki Blatter, Leslie Baumgarner. Middle Row, L to R: Trade Hammontree, Amanda Worthington, Missy Craven, Jennifer Martin, Amy Althaver. Front Row, L to R: Melissa Beatty, Angie Butler. Christa Canning, Lauri Ann Smith, Melissa Bolton. Boy’s Track Scores Homer Opponent 2nd Springport Jonesville 68 51 Concord 40 90 Athens 5th Springport co-ed relays 77 51 Reading 68‘ 2 63� 2 Jonesville 47 75 Quincy 7th Conference meet MS sports soar into Back Row, L to R: Coach Blatter, Jason Maurere, Jamie Russel, Jody Rocco, Nick Evans. Middle Row, L to R: Brad Douglas, Brian Huff, Richard Maples, Ron McConnell, Greg Spriggs. Front Row, L to R: Darrell Keifer, Brad Robinson, Josh Hendrix, Toby Smith, Chris O’Dell. Spring The middle school track and wrestling teams had successful seasons. The track teams competed against other schools in our district participating in such events as the long jump, high jump, relays, and sprints. The coaches of these teams were A1 Blatter, wrestling and track, and Doran Winchell, wrestling. The middle school wrestling team didn’t compete against other schools, but they did gain valuable experience wrestling each other. While in middle school the athletes get hands-on experience and their first real taste of competition. Back Row, L to R: Coach Winchell, Phil Beal, Mike Cornell, Dan Thacker. Kevin LaRoe, Billy Walters, Scott Broxholm, Marc Henson, Joe Beatty. Middle Row, L to R: Kelly Brown, Jason Keller, Brian Butler, Jake Blatter, Jimmy Hickerson, Marty Blashfield. Jason Maurer. Front Row, L to R: James Waid, Veronica Brewer, Ed Orozco, Shane Connin, Corey Horne. 38 MS BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ TRACK, WRESTLING Upper left: Eric Sundberg jumps hurdles for the M.S. track team. Above: Jody Rocco races to a victory. Left: Marty Blashfield puts the moves on his opponent. MS BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ TRACK, WRESTLING 39 UNDERCLASSMEN P Ut their feet up You’re just a Freshman,” “You’re just a Sophomore,” “You may be a Junior, but you’re not a SENIOR!” Phrases such as these are heard almost daily in the hallways. Sometimes returned with a smile. Sometimes returned with a scowl. The underclassmen know that in one. two, or three years they will be able to say the same thing. Despite being Sophomores, they were able to capture the Victory' Shield. Working hard and really pulling together as a class, allowed them to prevent the Class of ’88 from winning it three years. Despite being Juniors, they were able to pull off a successful Prom. They transformed the gym even though the Seniors told them day after day they wouldn’t be able to handle it. Despite being only Freshmen and Sophomores, all the J.V. teams experienced outstanding seasons. Cruising to the top of every sport, the underclassmen showed they are “the future of Homer High.” Even though they found themselves successful in almost every aspect of a life at H.H.S., they heard themselves referred to as the “underclassmen. Already the Class of ’89 is thinking of ways of showing their seniority to the underclassmen. But just wait, the classes of ’90 and 91 are already saying “Wait ’till we’re Seniors.” Above: Tracy Green just came out of American History. Can’t you tell?! LeftrWhat’s so funny about typing, Kel-lee? 40 UNDERCLASSMEN DIVISION I eft: Angie Norton is in the office again? Below: Derin McCone can’t believe he Below: Connie Berry says. “Go ahead, has only one year of high school left. Make my day!” UNDERCLASSMEN DIVISION 41 F reshmen The freshmen started the 1987-1988 school year with many apprehensions. Many questions were in their heads. Where do I go? What do I do? How do I act? As the year was passing by they found their niches. At Homecoming they were represented by Lynette Purucker and Jeff Wallace on court. In the fall they competed against the upperclassmen for the Victory Shield and in the float competition. Keeping busy during the winter, they competed for the Sno-ball and in the hall decorating competition. Jessica Adams Brett Baldridge Tanya Bartley Jackie Baumgarner Dennis Brewer Jason Britton Melissa Broxholm Donna Bryant Jennifer Bussing Nathan Camp Michael Caudill Merlin Cobum April Coffey Anita Combs Heather Combs Tiffany Croad Shawn Davis Mary Dibble Nicholas Dietrich Natalie Dodes Matthew Ellenwood Tanya England Gary Farmer Bruce Gifford Dustin Girdham Jamie Green Amy Hackworth Trevor Hammontree Eric Hoffman Carla Holibaugh Leslie Hollenbaugh Mike Hollenbaugh Scott Huckfeldt Harvey Isaac Cherish Janosec Jim Jones Frances Kandell Martin Kandell 42 FRESHMEN What do you like best about high school? 1. Sports 2. Being able to pick your classes 3. Seeing older guys girls Johnna Koch Nicole Kramer Lance Landis Todd Landis Jason Lathrop Rob Lewis Chris Lowder Tammy Martin Chad Maurer Melodie McConnell Daniel Miller Leann Pease Sharlene Peck Lynette Purucker Suzanne Ragatz Scott Riddle Michael Roblee Jamie Rockwell Robyn Schoneman Nathan Simmons Tammy Slone Alan Smith Donald Smith Mary Smith Pamela Sparks Randy Sprague Michelle Stemaly Kim Tasker Kristy Thompson Andrew Waid Dustan Waid Jeff Wallace Amy W’alter Greg W aring Jason Warner Stacey Watson Brian Woodman David C. Wright Stephanie Zimmerman FRESHMEN 43 s ophomores Spirit prevailed as the sophomore class enjoyed their second year of high school filled with major accomplishments. These successes included the third place float, winning the Victory Shield, and capturing the Great Trike Race for the second straight year. The sophomores acquired two new class advisors, Mrs. Norton and Mrs. Willis. Elected officers this year were Angie Norton as president, Tressa Johnson as vice president, Kelli Bowman as secretary, Rachele Warner as treasurer, and Ryan Cascarelli and Ed Miller as Student Council representatives. Homecoming representatives were Andrea Guy and Mitch Willis. This year's sophomore class hopes to meet the challenge they’ve set for themselves by their continuing standard of excellence. Rick Allen Beth Allison Jason Andreas Ernest Bartig Connie Berry Kathlene Blankenship Edward Bolton Kelli Bowman Loretta Brand Holly Burkwalt Joseph Butler Raymond Butler Ryan Cascarelli Brian Combs Keith Connin Alex Cook Regina D'Water Mike Dibble Lome Dodes Debbie Domanski Jay Dee Dun Cindy Duncan Michael Edwards Tim Elliot Carrie Fogel Linette Gifford Wayne Grissim Andrea Guy Glenda Harmon Jerry Harris Nora Hasbrouck Donald Hawkins Marc Henson Brad Holbrook Scott Howe Joe Johnson Tressa Johnson Francine Jordan Chad Keifer Monica Klewer James Koch Brian Kramer 44 SOPHOMORES Eric Landis Amy Lewis Michelle Lewis Troy Lotridge Joel Mallery Judy Marsh Linda McLachlin John Meacell Chad Miller Ed Miller Steve Miller Candy Newsome Mona Newsome Angela Norton Leanna O’Dell Jennifer Orozco Mary Owens Tracy Perry Dan Peterson Derrick Reagle Kelly Rehm Dawn Reichow Eric Re ns haw Toni Reynolds Bobby Robinette Jenny Robinson Chad Rocco Angel Slone Brent Smith Oliver Smith James Sparks Greg Steele Jason Taylor Dawn Tervol Gary Tomkins Becky Trent Johnna Vanderford Jennifer Waring Rachele Warner Annette Watson Abby Weiss Dale West Marsha Wilkinson Amy Wrillaert Mitch Willis Derrick Wirebaugh Betty W’ooten Lisa Wrright SOPHOMORES 45 i____________iimiors As the Class of 1989 entered school in the fall, they encountered a year full of activities. First of all the officers elected were: President — Stacy Vest, Vice President — Lisa Cortright, Secretary — Muriel LaForge, Treasurer — Jenny Butler. Next on the Juniors agenda was Homecoming. This year’s theme was “Pop,” and the Juniors chose to use Slice as their theme. Their float consisted of a Reading Ranger being sliced by the Trojans. The representatives for the Junior class were Mark Maher and Muriel LaF orge. The class of ’89 sold magazines for Prom, which turned out to be a success. This year the Juniors chose The Time of My Life” as the theme for the 1988 Prom. As the Juniors’ year came to an end, they looked forward to their next and final year. The class of ’89 has great expectations for their Senior year. Mark Baffi Lisa Ball Tammy Bates Jonathan Beemer Dana Boyd Shannon Branham Dan Brewer Vickie Burgett Jennifer Butler Robert Butler Candy Carl Earl Clay Kellee Combs Lisa Cortright Melissa Cousins Mike Craven Angela D’Water Jakie Damron Michele Daniels James Douglas Robert Evans Amy Fowler Deanna Green Tracy Green Patrick Hackworth Sharon Hackworth Glenn Heath Michael Hendrix Randy Herrick Kelley Hickerson Ken Hoyt Tonya Jones Muriel LaForge Michael LeBlanc Owen Licht 46 JUNIORS Juniors’ Hot Spots The Juniors’ favorite hot spots on the weekends are: 1. Rink 2. Movies 3. Shopping 4. Athletic Events 5. Cruising Not Pictured: Tricia Croad Jerry Dibean Paul Dogan Mike Mulkey John Pease Sean Lynn Mark Maher Tina Martin Derin McCone Reagan McCulla Amy Miller Deanna Moore Marcella Moran LouAnn Moyer Michael Noller Chris Peters Melinda Peters Mindy Perkins Kirt Rogers Kerri Rundell Michael Sharp Rebecca Shepherd Ricky Siebert James Smith Wayne Smith Eric Thomas Michelle Thomas Donna Vest Stacy Vest Shawn Waring Chris W'eaver Dawn West Richard W’heaton Tracy Williams Ruth Wilson Jennifer Wood Rebecca Woodliff Theresa Woods Steve Wooten Shae Zum JUNIORS 47 Step into the stride 48 UNDERCLASSMEN CANDIDS This is what the underclassmen watch on T.V. 1. Alf 2. The Cosby Show 3. Guiding Light 4. Santa Barbara 5. Family Ties Right: Muriel LaForge shows her happiness while she attends the Homer Student Leadership night. Below: Michelle Thomas literally “decks the halls” as she puts up her Christmas decorations. 37% 36% 10% 9% 8% • • • On their way, Underclassmen enjoy Left: Kellee Combs shows her Halloween spirit when she dressed up for the elementary's Halloween parade. Below: Sharon Hackworth. Michele Daniels, and Dawn West deck out in their orange and black during Homecoming week. The underclassmen this year had a very prosperous and triumphant year with the class of 1990 winning the Victory Shield, the class of 1991 making it through their first year of high school without losing hope of reaching that final year and the class of 1989 having a very successful magazine sale. All in all it has been a very exciting year. With the introduction of P.A.S.S. (pride and school spirit) into our school, the underclassmen have shown a great amount of enthusiasm. The program in- cludes a point system in which the students of each class gather points by going to school sports activities. The class which possesses the most points earns an educational day off school. Underclassmen are usually the butt of all the jokes, with the freshmen getting the vast majority of them. Even so, the underclassmen usually find that it’s worth enduring all of the jokes, comments, and cruel acts just to achieve the honor of doing it themselves when they reach their senior year. Above- Lynette Purucker and Amy Walter take time out from their child development class to get their picture taken. Left: Derin McCone and Jim Smith make up some devilish plans during the Sno-Coming Week. UNDERCLASSMEN CANDIDS 49 ... Life at H.H.S. Right: Caria Holibaugh enjoys working on the FHA project. Below: It appears that Mitch Willis has something in his eye. Above: Kris Thompson and Shelly Cutcher are caught in the halls. Again. Right: Jim Smith enjoys his job as office aide in the high school office. Above: Ryan Cascarelli spends his time Just lounging around the publications room. Right: Trojan fans show their spirit by yelling, GO ORANGE!” 50 UNDERCLASSMEN CANDIDS This year the underclassmen were given a survey. They were asked to list their five favorite movies. Here are the results ... 1. Top Gun 31% 2. Nightmare on Elm Street 16% 3. Dirty Dancing 12% 4. Fatal Attraction 12% 5. Three Men and a Baby 11% 6. Other 18% Above: Tim Elliot works hard in Miss Lee’s room. Right: Missy Broxholm and Andrea Guy share a secret at the basketball game. Left: Mike Sharp takes a break at the leadership conference. Below: Amy Fowler and Melinda Peters are best buddies. UNDERCLASSMEN CANDIDS 51 SENIORS tep in time Id (hr fall of 1975 a group of (imul. nervous student embarked on a 13 year-long school career We began our school career as the last Kindergarten to be held in the Methodist Church. We handled Kindergarten quite well and were ready to face first grade need on We found in first grade (he joy of reading and. more importantly to us, the 3 recesses. Wr also diarmrred school lunch (arms I which came with spending the whole day in school, and remember our nap rugs’’ Our elementary years passed quickly with activities like field trips, tasting mania. Christmas Walk-Thru . Grandparent Day. Milk in Bags. Benjamin's Bottle, recesses, cursive writing and standing on the wall i remember how we hated Mrs. Craven and Mrs Shams) At the end of fourth grade we ftnind our selves laced with the prospect of fifth grade and the BIG school. Once over the first year jitters, we found out what school was all about — 6 different teachers, lockers and staying out of the way of the big kids. In fifth ana sixth grade we busied ourselves working at the school fair, adjusting to Mr. Noller. our principal, and listening to Mrs. Huffman on the tape recorder. At the end of sixth grade we were using phrases like Camp Olympics, I can't start a fire. Dinosaur Eggs. Jungle Breakfast. Capture the Flag, (told Rush. The tent fell down, “It rained a lot, and • The camp monster might get me to de scribe all of our memories from the infamous sixth grade campoul. In seventh grade we elected Brian Grocg as president. Matt Saxton aa vice president. Crystal Dunn as secretary, and Kyle Russell aa treasurer. We busied ourselves at Home coming, making our float (and what a first float it wan . .1 Sports became more im portent as we competed in girls' and boys’ basketball, wrestling and track In eighth grade we were now the boa We elected April Johncoa aa President, Gina Aber as Vice President. Stephanie Peck a secretary, and Jodi Hollenbaugh as treasurer to lead us through our last year of middle school. Again we tried our hand at float building, but as in our previous year, we came up short Aa eighth grade ended, we said good-bye to Noller. the old hallway, big said hello to Mr. Saxton, toe u| Mr the old hallway, big lockers and psr. ler lockers and only four years left. In ninth grade we found we Sad a choice in picking our classes (well, after our required courses were out of the way, it wasn't much of a choice). We elected Tonya Hazel as president, Gina Aber as vice-president, Kim George aa secretary- aod Stephanie Peck aa treasurer. At Homecoming we competed (well participated in the Victory Shield) We placed Tonya Hazel and Iim Novess on Homecoming Court to represent our class Again we tried to build a Homecoming Float and again wr came up short, but it was get ting better! A Freshmen we participated in the first Soo-Comina, but we didn't quite have the knack for hail decorating, pie eating. dres«ing up. float-building or cart-racing. Along came tenth grade and we were no longer the “Freshmen We could choose a few more classes, be a little louder in the cafeteria and just be sophomores We elected Mike Shultz aa president. Erie Boyd aa vice president. Tonya Hazel as secretary and Gina Aber aa treasurer We finally got the hang of Homecoming as wr entered a third place float and. more importantly, we won the Victory Shield. The shield was presented to our das representatives on Homecoming. Brian Grogg and Gina Aber. Aa junior we kept ourselves busv with Prom plana. Homecoming and Sno-Coming activities, sports, the school fair and, sometimes, even homework Gina Aber was elect ed president, with Kim Hazel as vice-president. Stephanie Peck as secretary and Ronada Sprague aa treasurer At homecom ing we found ourselves in second place with our best float ever (wr know wr should have won that year). We put Stephanie Peck and Kyle Russell on Homecoming Court to accept our second Victory Shield. Sno-coming came, and we won the Sno Ball with an im presMivr showing of class spirit for the winter festivities The biggest night for u� as juniors was the Prom in May. Months of preparation went into the planning of our ‘‘Night to Remember as we staged the most successful Prom ever (and you couldn't even tell you were in the gym). At last, someone was able to cover the ceiling1 The fall of 1987 came and we found ourselves as Seniors, the year we had waited 12 others for. We were mm SENIORS, that timid bunch of Kindergarteners has now become boisterous seniors Gina Aber was again elected president, with Cyratal Dunn as vice president. Holly B lash field as secretary and Honda Spragur as treasurer, to lead us through our final year of school. Decision were made concerning Homecoming which allowed ua to compete for the Victory Shield, which we did — only losing by a little bit to the Aophomorea. Our final Homecoming Court was composed of Gina Aber. Crystal Dunn. Tonya Hazel. Stephanie Peck. Erie Boyd. Kevin Craven. Brian Gn gg and Eric Jan ten Gina and Brian were crowned Queen and King during Half-time of the f « tbaU game. The fall continue with the picking of class colors, choosing announcements, ordering key and pausing out senior pictures. As win ter came, we found ourselves cheering for a super basketball team and thinking of Sno Coming We chose Erin Caacarelti, Kim George, April Johncoi. Tracey Mitcheefl, Honda Spragur. Melanie and Shelly Winter-steen, Tony Bitz. Bill Caswell. Jim Novess. Kyle Russell, Matt Saxton. Mike Shultz, and Kevin Wfidt to represent our class on Sno-Coming court. During half-time of the J.V. game. Kyle and Enn were crowned Pnnce and Princes . At half-time of the varsity game, we found ourselves making history with the juniors as we tied for the Sno-C mmg Ball with them. Spring finally came, and we find our year auickly drawing to a dose. We are busy ad-ressing announcements, planning open houses, and anxiously awaiting June 12. There it is — the history of our ebum The CLASS OF 1988 — we've made history here at Homer High, (no one will ever forget our newspaper float), so leg's go out and make history on our own. 52 SENIOR DIVISION Left: Sometimes, Jim Bussing even surprises himself. Above: Seniors. Tony Bitz and Tony Saylor work hard in English class. Below: The Seniors show their H-O-M-E-R” spirit at Homecoming. Left: Seniors, especially Paul Dogan and Kevin Craven, get antsy during their last days at school. SENIOR DIVISION 53 Class Pres. 3. 4 Anthony Bitz Weight Lifting 1, 2. 3. 4; Track 3, 4; Football 4 Eric Boyd Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4 m Erin Cascarelli Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 1 Bill Caswell Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3,4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 54 SENIOR PORTRAITS Chris Berry Basketball 1, 2.4: Cheerleading 1.2; Track 1, 2 Strollin’ down memory lane Hey Seniors, do you remember elementary school when we used to drink milk from plastic bags and had to stand against the wall if we were bad during recess? And do you guys remember “Benjamin’s Bottle” when Eric Boyd sang a solo? And what about having classes in the media center? Do you remember our first day of the fifth grade? We were so scared of the big kids! And remember the sixth grade campout? Bill Fletcher snored! Do you remember building our first float out of newspapers? Remember April dressed up as a frog for our eighth grade float? Do you guys remember being Freshmen and doing the dumbest skit for Homecoming? Do you remember ordering our class rings? And do you remember all the hard work we put into Prom? Do you remember our first day as Seniors? We were the real bosses. Do you remember the night we won the basketball trophy? What about our stunning defeat of Jonesville in Districts? Do you guys remember our last day of School? Do you remember graduation? Hey Seniors, will you remember all the good times we shared at HHS?? James Bussing FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 4 Best Dancer Best Dressed Best Legs Best Looking Best Personality Best Sense of Humor Biggest Cheater Biggest Mouth Biggest Story Teller Class Brain Class Clown Class Clutz Class Flirt Class Leader Class Optimist Class Pessimist Class Couple Friendliest Least Organized Most Organized ou-sH 1988 Senior Tracey Mitchell Tracey Mitchell April Johncox Crystal Dunn Gina Aber Jodi Hollenbaugh Erin Cascarelli Andrea Davis Tammy Lons Holly BlasHfietd Eric Boyd Kevin Craven Eric Janzen Brian Grogg James Keene Bill Caswell Matt Saxton Eric Boyd James Bussing Katl ppffey Heather Cook mya Hazel I Brian Grogg Robert Pratt ™ Tv Devc r ratt 'Robe ,eVOT •rtPr; April Johncox Brian Grogg Debra Thacker Robert Pratt Jodi Hollenbaugh Brian Grogg Stephanie Peck Eric Janzen Tonya Hazel Robert Pratt Heather Cook James Bussing Kevin Maher Tammy Lons Carrie Maples tlj Brian Grogg 56 MOCK ELECTION Mock Election Most Athletic Erin Cascarelli Mike Schultz Most Gullible Kathy Coffey Frank Baffi Ed H; irmon Kevin Maher Most Likely to Succeed Holly Blashfield Brian Grogg Rrian Drocrcr Most School Spirit 1 April Johncox Eric Boyd Prettiest Eyes Erin Cascarelli Eric Janzen Tina Stanley Prettiest Hair Erin Cascarelli Frank Baffi Prettiest Smile Gina Aber James Keene Chris Berry Shyest Tracey Mitchell David Newland Teachers Pet April Johncox Brian Grogg Most Popular Gina Aber Brian Grogg Rowdiest CLASS OF 88 CLASS OF 88 Favorite Teacher Mrs. Norton Mr. Miller MOCK ELECTION 57 No, don’t call the doctor, they aren’t really sick. They’ve got the most debilitating illness known on this planet — Senioritis. It has an incubation period of about three months (June, July, and August), and usually the early symptoms begin occurring in late August. The telltale signs are outright refusal to ride the bus, show respect for the teachers, and finish homework. Usually it can be contained until about March or April, at which times the symptoms simply explode. Countdowns begin, the lunchroom becomes outra- School Play 1 Heather Cook Newspaper Editor 2, 3, 4; NHS 3. 4; YIG 2, 3, 4 geous, and the halls are pandemonium. Often the symptoms are known to spread to the underclassmen as everything gets a little louder as June approaches. Suddenly, as quickly as it appeared, it disappears. The halls are quiet, the classrooms are noiseless, the lockers are clean ... well, maybe it’s because the school is empty?? But come September, the vicious cycle begins once more as skip days are planned, excuses thought up, and new pranks to be played are planned. Kevin Craven Track 1. 2, 3, 4; Cross-Country 2. 3, 4; Wrestling 4 58 SENIOR PORTRAITS Crystal Dunn Cheerleading 3, 4; Homecoming Ct. 4; Varsity Club 3 Sno-Coming Ct. 4; Cheerleading 1, 2 SENIOR PORTRAITS 59 Above: The Junior class officers lead in the happy graduates. Above: Kathy Coffey and Chris Berry reminisce about their days at Homer High while Mr. Evans looks on. 60 GRADUATION Below: Valedictorian Holly Blashfield advise the class to •‘Be who you say you are, do what you say you will, and act like you own the place. Middle: In the spirit of Martin Luther King. Salutatorian April Johncox presents the Class of ‘88 with her hopes and dreams of the future. Step into the future Top Ten Seniors: Holly Blashfield April Johncox Brian Grogg Jodi Hollenbaugh Tammy Lons Sheri Bender Ellen Koch Heather Cook Stephanie Peck Carrie Maples Class Colors: Maroon and Pink Motto: I will not follow where the path may lead, but I will go where there is no path, and I will leave a trail. Flower: White Rose tipped in Maroon or Pink Above: The graduates of the Class of ’88 eagerly await their graduation ceremonies. Left: Mr. Saxton. Mr. Maher, and Mr. Rockwell work out last minute instructions before graduation begins. Top: Theresa Clay, Ty Devor, and Sherry Bender are ready to celebrate to joys of the day. GRADUATION 61 Brian Grogg Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 r i in l. Track 2 Tonya Hazel Cheerleading 1. 2. 3, 4; Homecoming Ct. 1. 4; Softball 3, 4 Eric Janzen Track 2. 3, 4; Cross-Country 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4 62 SENIOR PORTRAITS Where do we go from here? Tammy Lons Track 1.2.3, 4; Cheerleading 4; Volleyball 1, 2 Kevin Maher Tracey Mitchell Band 1, 2, 3; Sno-Coming Ct. 4: Flag Corps 1, 2 Scott Miller Football 1. 2. 3 SENIOR PORTRAITS 63 Robert Pratt Football 4; Weightlifting 1.2. 3. 4; Lift-a-thon 1, 2,3 Kyle Russell Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Ct. 3 A’' Mike Schultz Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Sno-Coming Ct. 4 Ronda Sprague Volleyball 1, 2. 3, 4; Cheerleading 2, 3; Varsity Club 3, 4 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2, 3 64 SENIOR PORTRAITS 1, Track 1 Kevin Wildt Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3. 4: Track 1, 3, 4 Melanie Wintersteen Sno-Coming Ct. 4; Volleyball 1. 2 Not pictured: James Keene Theresa Nichols Michael Renshaw Tony Saylor Debra Thacker Brian Thompson A special tribute is paid to: Scott Denbrock Gary Sizemore SENIOR PORTRAITS 65 One last trip A winter full of spirited competition between the classes culminated in a day of ban in the sun for the Seniors. P.A.S.S. (pride and school spirit) day for the Seniors was spent on the bus, on the boat, at the park and of course with all their buddies. Boblo Island provided the stage for the seniors to get together and spend one last day with each other before they graduated, enjoying the day riding the coasters, being scared in the Haunted Theater, watching Pablo dive from amazing heights, laughing and crying on the Rotor and buying souvenirs and T-shirts. Even the 2 hour bus ride was fun with the “boom box” blaring. Euchre games everywhere and flash bulbs going off periodically. All the Seniors who attended will remember the great times they had on P.A.S.S. day, but moreover, they will remember the good times with their friends. Right: Is the ice cream and the cotton candy all for you Gina?? Far right: Hey Mr. Saxton, we’ll see you when the boat leaves! Right: Bill Caswell takes a nap on the boat ride home, after a long day at Boblo. 66 P.A.S.S. TRIP TO BOBLO ftc m Above: A few of the Seniors patiently wait for the boat to arrive. Above: Brian Grogg being his usual self, and flirting, this time with Crystal. Below: Erin and Gina met a new friend at BOBLO. Above: What’s the matter Matt — couldn’t you find a happy face? Left: Ed Harmon and James Keene are on the boat and ready to go home. P.A.S.S. TRIP TO BOBLO 67 Congratulations Class of 1988. Best of luck in the future to my old buddies: Eric Boyd, Matt Saxton, Mike Schultz, Jim Novess, Kyle Russell, Brian Grogg. James Bussing, Brian Thompson, David Newland, Bill Caswell and Ed Harmon. Scott Denbrock and his family To all my friends, To A Friend You entered my life in a casual way. And saw at a glance what I needed: There were others who passed me or met me each day. But never a one of them heeded. Perhaps you were thinking of some other folks more. Or chance simply seemed to decree it; I know there were many such chances before, But the others — well, they didn’t see it. You said just the thing that I wished you would say, and you made me believe that you meant it; I held up my head in the old gallant way, And resolved you should never repent it. There are times when encouragement means such a lot, And a word is enough to convey it; There were others who could have, as easy as not — But, just the same, they didn’t say it. There may have been someone who could have done more To help me along, though I doubt it; What I needed was cheering, and always before They had let me plod onward without it. You helped to refashion the dream of my heart, And made me turn eagerly to it There were others who might have (I question that part) — But after all, they didn’t do it! Grace Strieker Dawson love, Tammy L. Tracey — To my only child. Watching you grow up has been the most wonderful experience of my life. Seeing the smart, pretty, caring, loving young lady you’ve become, makes me so proud of you. You’ve just completed your first journey of life, with many more to come. I know with your good will and determination, you will do just as well in college and with all the many goals you’ve set for yourself. This is just to say THANK YOU” for sharing your dreams and thoughts and most of all for being my “BEST FRIEND” and always being there for me, as I’ll always be there for you. Congratulations and Good Luck. I Love You Very Much, your mom To all of my friends — Sometimes we had our differences and we didn’t always see eye to eye but through it all we have remained friends and I love you all. I have enjoyed getting to know you all and it will be especially hard to say good-bye when we all go our separate ways. I know within each of you lies the ability to succeed. If you all follow your dreams and strive to be the best, you can attain your dreams, you will be the best, because that is what you are to me — THE BEST. Good luck as you travel on to new and different places. I will never forget you guys because no matter where I go and what I do you will always be my friends. I LOVE YOU — thank you all for the memories you have given me because they will be there when we are separated. We have learned many things at Homer High but the most important thing we’ve learned is how to be friends. Thank you for always being there. Go out and make your dreams a reality. I Love you guys. Love and Friendship, 68 SENIOR ADS Uncle Paul — You’re the greatest uncle in the world. We love you Cali, Courtney, Traci Lee, Chad and Cody Paul — You have made us very proud, we’re glad you are in our lives. We love you, brother. Cathy Cheryl and and Ron Tony Paul, You have brought us so much joy it is hard to put into words how much we love you. You’ve had some rough times but they will only make you a better person in the long run. You have a sense of humor, charm and personality that will take you far in the field you have chosen. We wish you great happiness and a successful life. We will always be here for you son. With Love, Mom and Dad Congratulations Chris, Good luck to you and your classmates. We wish you the very best in everything you do. We love you very much. Mom, Dad, Connie and Chad WE COULDN’T BE PROUDER! We wish you the Best And the Brightest of Happiness ... Each Shining Moment A Lifetime can bring Love Mom and Dad SENIOR ADS 69 Pumping up the SPIRIT FRESHMEN. FRESHMEN, FRESHMEN. SOPHOMORES. SOPHOMORES. SOPHOMORES. JUNIORS. JUNIORS. JUNIORS. SENIORS, SENIORS. SENIORS. The high school gym roared with these class chants. Although the chants don't count towards the Victory Shield all the classes exploded showing their school spirit. Each class competed against each other in the song, skit, and cheer competitions for the coveted Victory Shield. Breaking from the tradition of past years the Senior class was able to participate in the Victory Shield activities. The sophomores and the Seniors waged war for the Victory Shield with the Sophomores coming out the victors. Beth Allison. Connie Berry, Ryan Cascarelli, and Bobby Robinette composed the winning team for the trike race for the second year in a row. The 2nd time proved to be the charm for the 8th graders as they captured the float contest for the 2nd year with the theme Orange Crush. 2nd place went to the 7th graders and 3rd was captured by the Sophomores. Although there was an overabundance of school spirit at the pep assembly, this was not the first time school spirit was shown throughout Homecoming week. Each day people came to school dressed like they wouldn’t have dressed any other week of the year. The days that were picked for Homecoming week this year were: Monday — Punk Day, Tuesday — College Day, Wednesday — Surfer Day, Thursday — Dress up Day, and Friday — Orange and Black Day. Even though Homecoming week has come and gone, the SPIRIT lives on! Below: Homer’s staff members get into the Spirit of Homecoming. Right: Sophomore. Ryan Cascarelli. helps the Sophomore class ride their way to the Victory Shield. Far right: On Wednesday everyone caught the wave for Surfer Day including Sophomore Ed Miller. 70 SPIRIT WEEK Left: Centering their theme around the Dating Game Seniors Erin Cascarelli. Ronda Sprague, Matt Saxton, Eric Boyd, and Bill Caswell gets the whole Senior class involved in their skit. Above: Spirit warmed the insides but the October winds ripped through the air as Senior Gina Aber prepares for the Homecoming parade. Top: Athletic Director Bob Canning is all dressed up for the excitement of Spirit week. Above: Showing all the signs of spirit Andrea Guy and Mitch Willis gladly accepted the Victory Shield and the Plaque for the trike race. SPIRIT WEEK 71 Seniors Brian Grogg — Gina Aber Take the ... Koval wal It was a cold, rainy and windy night. A night when most people would’ve stayed home in front of their cozy fireplace. But at Homer High School football field there was a lot of action going on. This cold night happened to be a very exciting and nerve racking night for eight high school seniors. In the distance, the half-time buzzer just sounded with a burst of cheers from the Homer crowd. Now, the big moment awaits. Who will be crowned the 1987 Homecoming King and Queen. First around the field came last year’s King Brian Calhoun and Queen Kara Munson. Next came the Senior candidates, Gina Aber escorted by Brian Grogg, Crystal Dunn escorted by Eric Boyd, Tonya Hazel escorted by Kevin Craven, and Stephanie Peck escorted by Eric Janzen. Following the seniors were the underclassmen reps, Juniors — Muriel La Forge and Mark Maher, Sophomores — Andrea Guy and Mitch Willis, and Freshmen — Lynette Purucker and Jeff Wallace. fc Excitement and anticipation were going through the minds of all the Seniors. Everyone now awaited the announcement of the 1987 Homecoming King and Queen. Brian Grogg who was announced King said that he was thinking about the football game. I was mad about the game because we were losing and I felt it was my fault,” Brian said. Gina Aber who was crowned queen said, “My brain was so frozen that I didn’t even realize they called my name for Queen.” Seniors, Eric Boyd and Crystal Dunn, represented the class of 1988. Representing the Senior class were Kevin Craven and Tonya Hazel. The Senior class by Eric Janzen Peck. was represented and Stephanie 72 HOMECOMING COURT The Freshman representatives for the class of ’90 were Jeff Wallace and Lynette Purucker. Mitch Willis and Andrea Guy were the representatives for the Sophomore class. Juniors Mark Maher and Muriel LaForge represented the class of ’89. HOMECOMING COURT 73 Top left: Coach Doran Winchell gives wrestler Eric Thomas final instructions before his match. Above: The Glory is ours — the varsity basketball team is league champs! Top right: The Varsity cheerleaders know who is “Number 1.” Right: Stacy Watson, a guard on the JV basketball team, warms up before a game. Above: Kevin Craven faces something he’s not used to — defeat. 74 SPORTS DIVISION SPORTS L otlocker I Dedication, devotion, oh yeah the boy can play. The Varsity sports programs strutted their stuff as they nabbed two Big 8 titles and placed second or third in almost every sport in the conference. Not to be outdone by the varsity players, the JV showed that they too had the “Right” stuff as they worked hard, improved, and showed all teams in the area that Homer would be the school to beat in future years, but for 1987-88 school year the dedicated and devoted Trojans made all of Homer proud of their extraordinary seasons. Left: Derin McCone celebrates a triumphant moment in a game against Litchfield. Below: The jump ball starts the game and hopefully another victory for the Homer girls. Left: During a break in the action, Rob Evans grabs his second wind. SPORTS DIVISION 75 Senior Matt Saxton, and Junior Jim Smith look on as their team defeats Reading at Homecoming. Junior, Kenny Hoyt, rushes his way through Concord’s defensive line. Getting water for the team is just one of Manager Doug Evan’s responsibilities. Tim Henson, Mike Sharp, and Rob Evans and a host of other Trojans converge for another victory. TEAM MEMBERS — Back Row, L to R: Coach Chuck Finch, Derrick Wirebaugh, Rob Evans, Matt Saxton, Mike Schultz, James Bussing, James Keene, Ed Harmon, Tim Henson, Eric Thomas, Bob Butler, Mike Hendrix, Jake Blatter manager, Greg Spriggs Mgr., and Coach Curt Evans. Front row, L to R: Ken Hoyt, Jim Smith, Tony Bitz, Brian Grogg fik Sha Bil Caswell lric Boyd, Kevin Wildt, Mike Craven, Chris Peters, and Managers Nick and Doug Evans. 76 VARSITY FOOTBALL Addison Union City Athens Concord Rending Jonesville Spnngport Quincy Manchester Whoever attended one of the varsity football games this year could definitely tell that a lot of hard work, determination, and enthusiasm went into this year’s team. The varsity ended up over all with a 6-3 record and in the Conference they had a record of 6-1, losing only a very hard game to Jonesville. They were ahead of the Comets 21 to 0 at the end of the first half but the Comets came back and beat Homer 24 to 21. Eleven of the twenty-one players are graduating this year, but with the returning Varsity players and the J.V. members moving up, you can be sure there will be another great Homer Varsity Mike Schultz, the Football Team. Quarterback, prepares There were 3 members of the team receiving All-the offense for the next .. .. , ir play Conference Honors, those members were Kenny Hoyt, Eric Thomas, and Mike Schultz. Home Opponent 77 32 12 7 14 0 14 0 14 7 21 24 u—o' VARSITY FOOTBALL 77 8BS Football School Song March, march on down the field fighting for Homer. Break through that ___line with strength to define. So give a loud cheer for Homer’s team. We’re out to win again. ____ team will fight to the end but Homer will win! Right: The homecoming 1987 parade was a time for fun and excitement for the Junior Varsity and Varsity football cheerleaders. The Cheerleaders showed their school spirit while displaying their orange and black. Pep Step The locker signs decorating the halls, the spirit banners lighting up the walls, the support of the teams through good and bad, the spirited cheers at pep assemblies and games are all things the cheerleaders create. Over the summer they attended a camp that helped them learn new ideas to accomplish all of these duties. Also, the Varsity cheerleaders attended a competition at the local mall and took third place. This year the cheerleaders saw tremendous spirit from the students and parents which made their job easier. 1 1 78 JV AND VARSITY FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS THE J.V. CHEERLEADERS — Far left: Linda McLachin, April Coffey, Johnna Van-derford, Jenny Orozco, and Shelly Lewis get fired up for the big game. Left: U-C-A summer fun — A week the Cheerleaders will always remember! Far left: The Varsity football cheerleaders cheered at the Westwood Mall and received third place in the competition. Left: JUNIOR VAR-SITY CHEERLEADERS — Top to Bottom: Johnna Vanderford, Jenny Orozco, April Coffey, Linda McLachlin, Shelly Lewis, and Kelli Bowman. Far left: Hey Mr. Cool — it’s honorary Cheerleader Eric Boyd helping the cheerleaders at the pep assembly. Left: VARSITY TEAM PICTURE — Left to Right: Gina Aber, Muriel LaForge, Dawn West, Tammy Lons, Ruth Wilson, Crystal Dunn and Tonya Hazel. Homer Opponent 44 6 38 8 36 8 52 0 44 12 24 0 42 0 40 0 J.V. Football Score Addison Union City Athens Concord Reading Jonesville Springport Quincy J.V Basketball Scores Homer Opponent 22 44 26 45 26 33 30 38 23 40 28 52 27 26 38 44 35 49 41 52 30 43 41 48 40 47 20 55 51 43 32 48 24 57 41 66 24 52 Michigan Center Olivet Litchfield Tekonsha Union City Athens Concord Reading Jonesville Springport Addison Quincy Union City Athens Concord Reading Jonesville Springport Quincy Right: Bob Robinette puts on his armor as he prepares for battle. JV get their feet wet Talent prevailed as the J.V. football and girl’s basketball teams experienced near phenomenal seasons. The J.V. football team was coached by Bob Canning and Les Mallery, whose experience exceeds 35 years. Coaching the girl’s basketball team was Sue Woodliff. All three coaches saw in their teams, a dedication and an eagerness to improve. Finishing the season with an incredible 8-0 record, it was the first undefeated season for Coach Mallery and the second for Coach Canning. The basketball team finished the season with a record of 2-17. Coach Woodliff stated, There wasn’t a lot of time for team play.” She believes that individual improvement is most important. Looking back at the past 15 years of Coach Mallery’s career, he finds them very fulfilling. He believes that, although he has coached a lot of teams before, this was his best year. Coach Canning feels that this year's football team has the potential to be one of the best groups to come through here in the past 20 years. Each year our Right: Jason Andreas takes a teams seem to get better and better. break after a tough Trojan play. 80 JV FOOTBALL JV GIRLS BASKETBALL Far left: Judy Marsh, Jackie Baumgarner, Jenny Waring, Leann Pease, and Nicole Kramer crowd around to hear Coach Woodliffs advice. Far left: The J.V. offense is HOT! Back row, L to R: Manager Mary Ann Smith, Stephanie Zimmerman, Kim Tasker, Jenny Waring, Jessica Adams, Coach Sue Woodliff. Front Row, L to R: Lynette Puruck-er, Stacy Watson, Jackie Baumgarner. Donna Bryant. Not Pictured: Judy Marsh, Pam Sparks, Leann Pease. Nicole Kramer. Top Row, L to R: Coach Mr. Mai lerv. Nate Camp, Greg Waring. Joe Butler, Alex Cook, Don Smith. Jamie Rockwell. Wayne Grissira. Joel Mallerv, Jason Andreas. Mike HoUenbaugh. Joev Keene. Coach Bob Canning. Middle Row, L to R Manager Jeremy Hackworth, Steve Miller, Mitch W'illis, Marc Henson, Bob Robinette, James Sparks. Greg Steele, Brad Holbrook, Brian Kramer, John Front Row. L to R: Brent Smith. Chad Maurer. Andy W’aid. Joe Johnson, Jason Britton, Jason Taylor. Randy Sprague. Nate Sim mons. Matt Ellenwood. Donald Hawkins. JV FOOTBALL JV GIRLS BASKETBALL 81 Homer Opp- Litchfield 48 51 Tekonsha 48 55 Union City 28 39 Athens 37 83 Concord 40 63 Reading 45 51 Jonesville 28 59 Springport 40 65 Addison 39 90 Quincy 50 56 Union City 43 40 Athens 59 80 Concord 54 53 Reading 42 59 Jonesville 49 73 Springport 44 56 Quincy 35 45 The Girls Varsity Basketball team, coached by Mr. Michael Bareis, finished the season with a 2-17 record overall, and a 2-12 record in the league. Even though the team's record reflects a disappointing season, the girls improved greatly. All the girls worked hard throughout the season and showed tremendous effort. The Varsity team was very young, with one Senior, four Juniors, two Sophomores, and one Freshman. The inexperience could have been a reason for the disappointing season. Although the Trojans had a difficult season they showed improvement throughout every game. The girls went into Districts ready to put up a Fight against Jonesville. They had a strong first half and played well. The girls ended the game with a disappointing second half and a loss to Jonesville. Receiving awards this year were Lisa Cortright for Most Improved and Jenny Butler for Most Valuable Player. Jenny Butler ended the season with a total of 190 points for the team high as well as adding 173 rebounds. There are seven returning players and the Trojans are looking for a very exciting season next year. TEAM MEMBERS — L to R: Chris Berry, Rachele Warner, Marcy « Moran, Lisa Cortright, Coach Mike Bareis, Jenny Butler, Candy Carl, Pam Sparks, Connie Berry. Far left: Rachelle Warner goes up for the lay-up. Left: Pam Sparks shoots for two while Cortright and Warner look on. Rachelle Warner and Chris Berry along with the other teammates wait to see who will get the ball. Lisa Cortright shoots a jumper for two while Pam Sparks gets good defensive position. Far left: Jenny Butler draws a foul as the rest of the team looks on. BOYS HOMER 18 Union City 9th Springport Inv. 13th Bath Inv. 37 Concord 18 Jonesville 15 Waldron 7th Union City Inv. 25 Reading 1st Hudson Inv. 20 Springport 5th Sauk Valley Inv. 17 Quincy 3rd Conference meet 10th Regional meet GIRLS HOMER 16 Union City 7th Springport Inv. 43 Concord 15 Joneaville 15 Waldron 15 Reading 11th Hudson Inv. 36 Springport 7th Sauk Valley Inv. 35 Quincy 9th Regional meet To start the season out, the cross-country teams took a day of rest and relaxation and visited Pokagon State Park. Actually, it turned out the day was not run, run, run. Throughout the day, they ran through the park, swam, played volleyball and basketball and went paddleboating. The day was fun for all and it proved to be a good start on team relations. Both teams had impressive seasons. The girls had a 4-3 overall record and 3-3 conference record. They placed 4th at the conference meet. Becky Woodliff qualified for state at the regional meet, and placed 10th at the state meet, held at Bath. The boys had a 5-1 conference record and a 6-1 overall record. They placed 2nd in the conference meet and finished 3rd in the conference. The boys placed 1st in the Hudson Invitational. Jim Douglas qualified for state at the regional meet. He also set a new school record of 16:48. Kevin Craven was placed in the 500 mile club. Most Valuable Runner honors were awarded to Becky Wooliff and Jim Douglas. Most Improved Runner honors were awarded to Debbie Domanski and Eric Janzen. The coach’s award was given to Heather Cook and Kevin Craven. Right: After an exhausting day of running Chad Miller sits down to give his feet a rest. 84 CROSS-COUNTRY Far left: A tired crosscountry team reflects on the days events with Concord. Left: Ryan Cascarelli exerts that extra effort to make it to the finish line. Far left: Jim Douglas finishes first in front of Reading’s best. Left: Coach Linda Mas-serant, Rebecca Wood-liff and Jim Douglas at the State meet in Bath, Michigan. Back Row: Jim Douglas, Kelly Rehm, Mark Maher. Eric Jansen, Dan Peterson. Chad Miller, Kevin Craven. Coach Linda Masserent. Front Row: Trever Hamon-tree. Rebecca Woodliff. Andrea Guy, Heather Cook, Vicky Burgett, Stacy Vest, Debbie Domanski, and Ryan Cascarelli. Out Of Fourteen Senior Candidates Kyle Russell — Erin Cascarelli... Step aside February 5, 1988, a day which will live in infancy for the classes of 1988 and 1989. Following a week of fierce competition between the two classes they both found themselves victorious at half-time. Never before in history of H.H.S. shield competitors (both the Victory Shield and Sno-Ball) has there ever been a tie for the winners, that is until the class of ’88 and ’89 staged a fierce competition. The classes competed in the three dress-up days — color day, tie day, and orange and black day, pie-eating contest, wagon race and hallway decorations. The Sno-Ball competition wasn’t the only excitement surrounding Sno-Coming. Fourteen members of the Senior class vied for the title of Prince and Princess. Erin Cascarelli, Mike Schultz, Kim George, Kyle Russell, April Johncox, Kevin Wildt, Tracey Mitchell, Tony Bitz, Ronda Sprague, Bill Caswell, Melanie Wintersteen, Jim Novess, Shelly Wintersteen and Matt Saxton all dressed up fancy in formal wear for the pep assembly and the halftime of the J.V. game. The nerves and excitement were high at halftime of the J.V. game when it was announced that Kyle Russell, and Erin Cascarelli were chosen 1988 Prince and Princess. Senior, Mike Schultz and Erin Cascarelli represented the class of 1988. The Senior class was represented by Kyle Russell and Kim George. Representing the Senior class were Tony Bitz and Tracey Mitchell. Seniors, Keving Wildt and April Johncox represent the Senior class. 86 SNO-COMING COURT The Senior class was represented by Bill Caswell and Ronda Sprague. Representing the Senior class were Jim Novess and Melanie Winter-steen. Representing the class of 1988 were Seniors Matt Saxton, and Shelly Wintersteen. SNO-COMING COURT 87 Right: Coach Grogg finally lets the team “goof off’ after winning the Big 8. Right: Mike Noller grabs one of his many rebounds during the season. Far right: Matt Saxton and Mike Schultz scramble for a loose ball in a blow-out win over Concord. Front: Jim Smith, Mark Maher, Eric Boyd, Brian Grogg, Mike Sharp, Jim Douglas. Back: Coach Fred Grogg, Jim Bussing, Mike Schultz, Mike Noller, Eric Janzen, Matt Saxton, Derin McCone. The Olympic Hockey team of ’80, The Roar of ’84 Tigers, those Miracle Mets. the 1987-88 Homer Trojans ... all these teams had an unbelievable season. A local reporter put the Trojans “in the something to prove division of the Big 8.” Prove something they did — to Jonesville, to Concord, to disbelieving fans, to just about everyone. After opening with a roar at Litchfield, the Trojans didn’t slow down until a double overtime loss to Concord. The heartbreaking loss didn’t stop the Trojans for long, as they cruised to a 2nd place finish in the Citizen Patriot Tournament (losing only to Litchfield). Following the Christmas break, revenge was had on Concord and Litchfield as the fan support increased and increased until standing room only games were common place at both home and away games. Rookie Varsity Coach Fred Grogg led an experienced bunch of Varsity players to the Big 8 crown. Returning lettermen Mike Schultz and Derin McCone were named to the All-conference team. Brian Grogg received honorable mention and many more Trojans deserved recognition as improvement was seen from last year as well as improvement from week to week. These unbelievable Trojans closed out the old gym without a loss at home. Packing the old gym to capacity at every game, the rafters rattled with Trojan spirit. The entire crowd would rise as they said their name out loud “We Are The Trojans.” Vanity Basketball Scores Homer Opponent 56 49 Litchfield 65 53 Union City 76 56 Athens 57 65 Concord 62 47 Columbia Can. 68 66 Northwest 50 61 Litchfield 83 49 Reading 65 57 Jonesville 90 48 Springport 88 63 Quincy 70 65 Litchfield 73 57 Union City 78 64 Athens 92 77 Tekonsha 74 58 Concord 74 68 Reading 65 68 Jonesville 83 58 Springport 69 57 Quincy District 66 67 Jonesville Right: The J.V. Cheerleaders present a “bad” cheer to the high school during a basketball pep assembly. Far right: Their style and spirit show through, as Crystal Dunn and Ruth Wilson dance to the crowd at a basketball game. Right: Varsity cheerleaders rock the gym as they show their foot stompin’ spirit during one of their many dances. The 1987-88 Varsity Basketball cheerleaders are, from left to right, Ruth Wilson, April Johncox, Dawn West, Crystal Dunn, and Reagan McCulla. The 1987-88 J.V. Basketball cheerleaders are, from left to right, Johnna Vanderford, Kelli Bowman, Andrea Guy, Jenny Orozco, and Missy Broxholm. 90 JV AND VARSITY BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS Rockin' to the victory beat was a new and exciting outlook for the cheerleaders. Going from a previous losing season, to a season filled with victories and crowd participation — the cheerleaders showed tremendous spirit. Whether they were busy working on new cheers, making posters, or learning new dances, they were always busy and having fun. Their main goal throughout the season was to have good crowd involvement. As this goal was met. the gyms we played in rocked with foot stompin’ spirit. Left: Crystal Dunn and Ruth Wilson try valiantly to charge up the crowd and push the team to another victory. Rock to the beat, to the victory beat, Trojans — rock, to the beat, and use your feet. JV AND VARSITY BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS 91 J.V BASKETBALL H ■ Opponent School 64 44 Litchfield 90 37 Union City 85 47 Athens 65 36 Concord 4th in Christmas Tourney 8? 51 Reading 68 53 Jones ville 75 38 Springport 64 39 Litchfield 61 44 Quincy 67 35 Union City 84 64 Athens 109 45 Tekonsha 81 64 Concord 61 56 Reading 67 59 Jonesville 81 45 Spnngport 62 52 Quincy Speaking of strut: J.V. Basketball. Coached by newcomer Mr. Bareis, the Trojans led the conference with a tremendous 14 wins and 0 losses. The season record was just as spectacular with 18 wins and 2 losses that came during the final games in the Jackson Tourney where they took 4th place. We started off the school year against Litchfield, nobody knew really what to expect, but after the end of the game we knew we had some real winners. The J.V. Trojans averaged a spectacular 71 points per game compared to the 48 points of their opponents. The season ended with a win at Quincy. A season record of 12 wins and 7 losses overall brought the J.V. Girls to the end of a notable season. With a conference record of 9 wins and 5 losses, the team was introduced to a winning season. A loss to Union City, Athens, and Read- . . w . , , , . ing started off the season, but the girls Judy Marsh sp,kes the bal1 for the TroJana bounced back to win six matches. One of aKamst Quincy, those matches was a great win at Concord. The girls took 4th place in the Homer Tourney on January 16. Both J.V. teams had tremendous winning seasons. 92 JV BASKETBALL JV Jim Sparks can’t watch while Mitch Willis gets prepared for a free throw. GO BLACK Far left: Mrs. Michaels takes time to lift the girls’ spirits. Left: Jenny Waring sets for Pam Sparks. J.V VOLLEYBALL WorL School L Union City L Athens 4th in J.V. Tourney W Concord L Reading W Marshall W Jonesville W Springport w Quincy w Union City L Concord W Athens W Reading L Jonesville W Springport W Quincy TEAM MEMBERS - L to R. Standing: Coach Mike Bare is, James Sparks, Jason Warner, Joel Mallery, John Meacell, Dan Peterson. Ed Miller, Managers: Joe Miller, Jon Kreger. Bottom Row: Scott Huckfeldt. Mitch Willis, Randy Sprague, Matt Ellenwood, Steve Miller, and Mike Hollenbough. TEAM MEMBERS - L to R, Top Row: Shar Peck, Mary Smith, Shelly Cutch-er, Jennifer Bussing. Amy Willeart, Pam Sparks. Coach Margaret Michaels. Bottom Row: Donna Bryant, Marry Ann Dibble, Rachele Warner. Judy Marsh, Jennifer Waring, Tressa Johnson, Linda McLauchlin. J.V. BASKETBALL J.V. VOLLEYBALL 93 Erin Cascarelli serves another left handed rifle shot into the opposing teams court. Erin Cascarelli, number 11 gets ready to spike one for a kill. The Varsity Team gets ready to return play. Returning a serve handily, Ronda Sprague bumps the ball back. I EAM MEMBERS — L to R: Ronda Sprague, Becky Shepherd. Erin Cascarelli, Michelle Thomas. Coach, Linda Masserant, Jenny Butler, Rebecca Woodliff, Stephanie Peck, and Connie Berry. 94 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Devotion and determination proved to be the overriding factor in the 1988 volleyball season. A dedicated team of 8 showed the drive and gut necessary to compete in the sport of volleyball. Coached by Linda Masserant the determined team of eight homed the liner skills of volleyball. Their 5-9 won loss record is deceiving as most matches were close and many in the third game of the match. . , u Reading. Concord, and Spnngport grabbed the top three spots in the league while Homer and Quincy tied for the 4th spot in the league. At the Camden Frontier Invitational the volleyball team went into the final round against Jonesville only to lose another close 3 game match. At the C-F Invitational. Erin Cascarelli. and Connie Berry were selected to the All-Tournament Team, while Jenny Butler received a sportsmanship award. The Homer Classic proved to be a trying day for the Trojans. Although the Trojans tasted victory only a few times that day, Erin Cascarelli. was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament. Wrapping up the season, the lady Trojans travelled to districts and knocked out bpnnglield in the first round and suffered a heartbreaking 3 game match loss to Bronson. The season ended with the sports banquet where seniors Erin Cascarelli, Stephanie Peck, and Ronda Sprague received MVP. The Coaches Award, and Most Improved, respectively. The prospect for next year’s volleyball season look good with returning starters Connie Berry. Jenny Butler. Michelle Thomas. Becky Shepherd, and last year’s J.V team members. Homer Opp. Won Union City Won Athens Won Reading Won Concord W'on Jonesville Won Spnngport Won Quincy Won Union City Won Concord Won Athena W'on Reading Won Jonesville Won Spnngport Won Quincy Won Springfield Won Bronson VARSITY VOLLEYBALL 95 Team Captain and Most Valuable Wrestler Kevin Wildt psyches himself up for his match. Assistant Coach and Joe Beatty watches on hoping for a win. A group of 17 wrestlers started out the 1987 and 1988 wrestling season. Consisting of 3 seniors, 5 juniors, 5 sophomores, 4 freshmen. 2 weeks later they were down to 13 wrestlers. Half way through the season they lost 4 more valuable wrestlers. The 9 remaining made up the 1987 and 88 team. The Homer wrestling team did not have a very fulfilling season with just 9 wrestlers though the individuals did a fine job. Outstanding individuals included Eric Thomas and Kevin Wildt who both competed in the state meet. Other wrestlers who won major matches were Ken Hoyt and Brad Holbrok who both placed high enough in the district meet to compete in the Regional meet. Although the team did not fare very well, the individuals did a great job. Far left: Eric Thomas on his way to pin one more of his many 35 people in the 1987-1988 season. Left: Coach Winchell shows us the side of him not very many of us get a chance to see. Left: Brad Holbrok, 138 pounder, exhausted after a tiring victory. Top, from left: Kevin Wildt, Tonv Savior, Kevin Craven, Eric Thomeas, Brad Holbrok. Coach Winchell. Middle: Ken Hoyt, Ryan Cascarelli, Andy Waid, Marc Ehnson, Assistant Coach Joe Beatty, Managers: Jason Orman, Scott Saylor, Nick Glenn. Not Pictured: Jason Edler. WRESTLING 97 Right: The Boys track team took 1st out of 6 teams at the Homer Invitational. Far right: Jim Douglas finishes hard after the 2 mile. Right: Dan Peterson handing off to Eric Jansen, during the 2 mile relay at the Quincy Invitational. Far right: Brian Warner easily clears the bar. Far right: Randy Sprague hands off to Scott Huckfelt after a long run. Center: Kevin Wildt vaults 13 foot. Back Row, Lto R: Coach Gary Janzen. Coach Curt Evana. AJe Cook. Rob Evan . Dan Peterson. Mike Noller. Jim Smith. Jaaon Andreas. Mike Craven. Kevin Craven. Middle Row, L to R James Sparks. Mike Hendrix. Jim Douglas. Brian Warner. Ken Hoyt. Eric Janaen. Kevin Wildt. Eric Thomas. Front Row. L to R: Scott Huckfeldt. Dustin Wade. Tony Bit . Mike I BIanc. Randv Sprague. Trevor Hamontree. See how they run, run past Concord, Reading, past every team but one in the Regional meet. Taking the Homer Invitational, Conference and a host of Runner-up trophies, the Boys track team ran past virtually every competitor. But not only did they all run, they vaulted, jumped and threw past all area tracksters. Kevin Wildt set a new school record in the pole vault at 13'2 . Brian Warner nabbed two school records in the high jump and the long jump. Dan Peterson also enjoyed a place on the two mile relay team which set a new record and also set a new time in the 300 Int. hurdles. Not only were the tracksters successful in the area, but at the State meet. Brian Warner got a 3rd in long jump and 4th in high jump, while Kevin Wildt was 7th in pole vault and Kevin Craven medaled 8th in the 880. Homer Opp. 72 65 Litchfield 41 97 Tecumseh 97 40 Colon let 6 team Homer Inv. 87 50 Tekonaha 89 48 Hudeon 89 48 East Jackaon 3rd 12 team Addieon Inv. 92 45 Union City 94 43 Athena 73 63 Concord 82 54 Reading 2nd 6 team Quincy Inv. 108 28 Springport 2nd 14 team Purdy Inv. 1st 8 team Conference 17th 100 team State Far right: April Johncox hands off to Jackie Baum-garner in the 880 relay. Right: Lisa Cor-tright and Michele Daniels wait patiently for the race to begin. Right: In the blocks, Melodie McConnell, waits for the gun. Back Row, L to R: Tammy Lons. Amy Willaert. Candy Carl. Heather Cook, Amy Walter. Mary Dibble. Debbie Domanaki. Stacy Vest. Vickie Burgett, Kim Tasker. Stacey Watson. Front Row. L to R: Lisa Cortright. Michelle Daniels, Marry Moran. April Johncox, Rebecca Woodliff, Kelli Bowman. Jackie Baumgamer. Shelly Cutcher. Melodie McConnell. Suaanne Ragatz, Shar Peck, Coach Margaret Michael. 100 GIRLS’TRACK Far left: Kelli Bowman tries to catch her breath after a long run. Left: High jumper Candy Carl strains to get over the bar. Quincy Springport Janesville Reading Concord Athena Union City East Jackson Litchfield Tekonsha Colon Homer Opp. 28 100 71 55 73 55 60 68 82 46 65 63 66 62 86 36 49 A 78Vi 82 44 51 79 The 1988 varsity girls’ track team Finished third in the conference having a 5-win, 2-loss record overall. The girls season included many invitationals and a lot of hard work. Overall the girls had an exceptional season and put forth a lot of effort. Coach Michael awarded Most Valuable Runner to Rebecca Woodliff, Most Valuable Field Event and Most Improved Field Event to Tammy Lons. Awarded the Coaches Award was April Johncox and receiving Most Improved Runner was Debbie Domanski. Left: Amy Willaert and Lisa Cortright take a short break from running. GIRLS’ TRACK 101 SCORES Hudson Opp 21 Horn 16 Concord 13 6 Reading 13 24 Centerville 14 2 Marshall 19 9 Jonesville 12 20 Springport 3 7 Union City 17 2 Union City 13 14 Athens 13 14 Athens 0 6 Concord 13 14 Camden - F rontier 9 10 Manchester 6 5 Reading 4 3 Jonesville 1 22 Springport 9 10 Centerville 17.15 8. 14 Pro-District Olivet 3 8 District Pennfield 13 2 League Record Overall Record 7-3 11-10 Above: Players Nikki Kramer, Jennifer Robinson, Connie Berry, and Tracy Green all head for the bus after a long and hard won game. Balls, Bats, gloves, and uniforms, these are what keeps a ballteam going. Of course, along with these physical needs, a good group of players, a good coach, spirit, know-how. and determination sets apart a winning team from one destined to fail. This year the Homer Softball team was determined to prove that they had all of these qualities. Even though softball at Homer is a relatively new sport, two years, it has proven itself to be very successful. The girls made it to state this year, and even though they were defeated, this is a remarkable accomplishment. 102 GIRLS’ SOFTBALL Far left: Coach Finch argues with the umpire about a ruling he didn’t like. Left: Dana Boyd exerts the extra effort to catch the ball and get an out. Far left: Dana Boyd confers with pitcher Becky Shepard about the game. Left: Players Donna Bryant and Nikki Kramer take time off from the game for a little goofing around. Back Row: Coach Finch, Tonya Hazel, Donna Bryant, Becky Shepard, Jenny Butler, Rachele Warner, Pam Sparks, Dana Boyd, and assistant coach Winchell. Front Row: Manager Chad Green. Manager Nate Butler, Jennifer Robinson. Nikki Kramer, Stephanie Peck, Judy Marsh, Connie Berry. Tracy Green, and Manager Steven Peck. GIRLS’ SOFTBALL 103 Right: Mark Maher, Bill Caswell, and Bob Butler keep the bench warm. Far right: Eric Boyd swongs ...? Right: Nick Willis, is this all you ever do? Middle: Mike Sharp stands and waits to bat. Far right: John Meacell slides into third. Back Row. L to R: Coach Mallery. Bill Caswell. Tim Henson. Grea Steele. John Meacell. Joel Mallery. Bob Butler. Assistant Coach. Nick Willis. Front Row. L to R: Gary Tompkins. Mark Maher. Mike Sharp. Brian Grugg. Enc Boyd. Mitch W’illis. 104 VARSITY BASEBALL East Jackson Homer 11 Opp. 5 Hudson 3 1 Concord 1 3 Reading 1 0 Tekonsha 11 3 Jonesville 2 4 Springport 13 3 Quincy 6 2 Union City 6 1 Union City 3 5 Athens 5 4 Athens 8 4 Concord 5 3 Potterville 8 9 Olivet 8 0 Reading 7 8 Jonesville 2 7 Concord 10 2 Springport 10 0 The sound of a ball cracking against the bat, the anticipation to see if the ball drops, and the rush for the plate. These are just some of the exciting actions that take place during one of Homer Varsity Baseball games. The team came into the season a little green with lots of young blood contributing to the Varsity effort. As the season progressed the young players became more accustomed to the varsity way of playing baseball. Overall the team had a good season. They finished with 9 wins and 5 losses in the conference and 16 wins and 8 losses overall. left: Mike Sharp and Eric Boyd congratulate each other. VARSITY BASEBALL 105 106 JV BASEBALL Trod towards home Right: Steve Miller waits patiently for some action. Far right: Darrick Butters heads for the outfield once again. Lower right: Trojan pitching dominates the game. J.V. Baseball Scores Homer Opponent 2 6 Tekonsha 19 6 Tekonsha 13 8 Hast Jackson 14 1 Hudson 5 10 Concord 8 6 Quincy 10 0 Jonesville 13 3 Springport 5 4 Tekonsha 11 1 Union City 10 7 Albion 3 0 Concord 4 3 Jonesville 2 1 Quincy 18 2 Springport 12 2 Albion Working hard, learning the ropes, and gaming experience filled the season for the J.V. baseball team. Coached by Mark Smith, the J.V. squad cruised through a successful season as they gained invaluable experience. An impressive 15-2 overall record shows promise for future years and strikes fear into area competitors. Winning the last twelve games of the season, the team showed it had what it took to be victorious. Composed of only twelve members, the team worked hard as the victories began to mount up for the young players As it is in football and basketball, area teams are on the look-out as these J.V. players continue to show everyone they are the future of the Big 8. Prospect for the future are virtually limitless as the baseball team picked up valuable techniques for winning as they continue to play for two or three more years for the mighty Trojans Back Row. L to R: Coach Smith. Ray Butler. Brent Smith. Joe Butler, Jason Warner, and Mika Hollcnbaugh. Front Row. L to R. Steve Miller. Marc Henson. Matt Rlienwnod. Darrick Butters. Jason Taylor, and Jason Britton. SPORTS CANDIDS 107 v-i Far left: John Meacell drives hard to the basket in a game against Concord. Left: Eric Janzen feels the pain of running strong for 3.1 miles. Middle far left: Mike Shultz awaits a rebound in the district game against Jonesville. Middle right: Jackie Baum-garner reaches for that extra foot. Lower left: Varsity girls track pose for the camera after a win. Lower right: Mike Shultz readies the offense for a big gainer. Below: Underclassmen Right: Brian Grogg leads a school leaders concentrate student-lead session at at Student Leadership Student Leadership Fo-Night. rum. Above: Angie Norton, Gina Leadership is an impor-Aber, and April Johncox tant quality as is shown by learn leadership at Student Ryan Cascarelli and Matt Leadership Forum. Right: Saxton. 108 ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS DIVISION ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS C onstantly Leading Homecoming, Sno-Coming. leadership conferences, dances, and trips wouldn’t be possible without student organizations. Kach organization, in the school, works hard to make the school year exciting, interesting, different. and above all fun for the students. Hardly a school evening passes without some sort of meeting for students to attend. Maybe it is to plan Friday’s dance, work on the Homecoming float, or work on a Youth in Government bill. The students at Homer High took an active part in the school system and tried their best to make a difference. S.A.D.I). was started to help combat the tragic effects of driving drunk, and N.H.S. started tutoring students. Above all, the various organizations and activities kept the students busy throughout the school year. I eft: New Superintendent, Mr. Maher, speaks to organization leaders at Student leadership Night. Below: (from left) Tammy Lons. April Johncox, and Holly Blashfield — student leaders of the finest caliber. ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS DIVISION 109 All Danced Out Upperclassmen enjoy evening of fun The high school gym was magically transformed into a lover’s paradise as Juniors, Seniors, and even a few alumni enjoyed the “Time of Their Life.” The juniors worked hard all year, beginning in the fall selling magazines, as they pulled off a successful prom. Using hearts, hearts and more hearts to help carry out their theme for the evening. Music was provided by Emerald City as the assembled couples danced the evening away. Everyone got decked out in their best possible duds as they enjoyed the social event of the year at Homer High. Floyd Prater of Prater Studios was on hand to capture the happy couples in their best dress. Each and every person who attended prom left the gym feeling special as they enjoyed a special evening and as the theme said “had the Time of Their Life.” Upper right: Sandy Reynolds and Crystal Weston take home a momento of their evening at prom. Lower left: Chris Peters and date Shanon Branham enjoy their evening on the dance floor. Lower right: James Bussing and Rebecca Woodliff take a breather as they sit out a dance. Lower: Dancing in your finest was the order of the Left: Lori Caudill spent evening as Derin and April most of the evening on the enjoy a private moment on dance floor. the dance floor. Left: All tuckered out from the busy evening. Brian Robinson and Melanie Wintersteen rest for a moment. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM 111 Above: Will shows the boys some new-fangled footwork. Top right: Will tells Ali Hakim the facts. Right: “Leesen Meester Carnes!” Far right: Curly and Laurey reveal their love. Above: Curly shows Jud his stuff. CAST OF CHARACTERS: Laurey: Jackie Dilliner Curly: Ed Miller Ado Annie: Stacy Vest Will Parker: Ryan Cascarelli Ali Hakim: Eric Boyd Jud Fi Jiichard Wh j Andrew Carnes: Fred Aun BDer: Ellen (iertie Cummings: Co Elam: 1 Ike: Skidmore Sln 5 Nate Car Fred: Trevor Hammort 112 OKLAHOMA! Left: Ado Annie — “I Cain’t say no!” Below: “When do I get a little ol’ Above: The cast hams it up for the cam- kiss?” era. Dave Rhinard, for the second year in a row, directed Homer’s all-school play. All four performances drew near capacity and dazzled the audience. Musical accompaniment was provided by Kevin Beson and Ron DiSalvio. An added attraction was the participation of parents and especially our own Mr. Saxton. Special thanks goes to Susie Rhinard, Clem Camp, and Dee Camp who helped with costuming and makeup. Special thanks also to Jacie Dininney who served as the girls’ vocal coach and Frances Grisez who painted the backdrop for the set. OKLAHOMA! 113 A 1)1). — Back: Chuck Finch, Candy Carl, Tina Martin, Sharon Hackworth. Ellen Koch. Front: Dawn Wt i. April Johncox. Tammy Lons and Heather ( k Y H !H IN GOVERNMENT Back: Chuck Finch. Reagai McCulla, Muriel LaForge. Matt Saxton. Ryan ('.iM art lli. Ed Miller, Kellee Combs. Michelle Thomas. Vickie Kurgett. Front: Carrie Maples, Heather Cook. Hulls Blashfeild. Dawn West. Ellen Koch, and Stacy Vest. GERMAN CLUB Back: Gary Thompkins, Carrie Fogel. Marc Henson. Front: Andrea Guy, Amy Fowler, and Chris Berryn Missing from photo: Tracy Green and Vickie Burgett. Varsity Club 114 YOUTH IN GOV’T VARSITY ( Future Leaders “We are the future and I am your next youth governor.” LaTanya Fleming spoke these words along with her thoughts on schools, crime, jobs and business opportunities to the hundreds of Youth In Government delegates assembled for the governor’s election. With an overwhelming victory over her three opponents, LaTanya ushered in the 40th annual spring conference of Michigan Youth in Government. Ten students from Homer travelled to Lansing for the four day conference where the youth of Michigan took over the legislation of Michigan. Lobbyists, Representatives, Pages, Senators, Lawyers, Cabinet Members and Committee Upper far left: Homer was especially lucky as Jesse Jackson came on the campaign trail to talk to farmers and friendship. Lower far left: Varsity Basketball Coach. Fred Grogg presents his team the league trophy. Lower left: Congressman Howard Wolpe spent a busy day in Homer and had a question and Chairperson were all jobs assigned to the various participants from across the state. As each participant registered they were handed a large black binder filled with all the bills written by the members which were to be discussed in Lansing. Committee meetings began early on Thursday morning at which the bills were discussed at length, amended if necessary, passed on to the House or Senate, or failed if the committee members felt the bill was not feasible. Heated discussions often took place as liberals clashed with conservatives over the individual merits of each bill. answer session with the students of Homer. Upper left: Jesse Jackson takes the youngsters in the crowd and tells them “I am somebody! Upper right: Advisor of many organizations. Chuck Finch takes a moment from his busy day to play with his daughter. YOUTH IN GOV’T VARSITY CLUB S.A.D.D. GERMAN CLUB 115 N.H.S. OLD MEMBER - Back: Mark Maher, Chris Weaver, Reagan McCulla, Heather Cook, Jodi Hollenbaugh. Eric Janzen. Front: Ann Bryan advisor, Muriel LaForge, Holly Blashfield, Mike Noller, Stephanie Peck, Tammy Lons, Brian Grogg, April Johncox, and Jenny Butler. N.H.S. NEW MEMBERS - Back: Vickie Burgett, Brent Smith, Derrick Reagle, Ed Miller. Middle: Rebecca Woodliff, Lisa Cortright, Andrea Guy, Judy Marsh. Front: Tina Martin, Michelle Daniels, Sheri Bender, Carrie Maples and Tracey Mitchell. S i l l)ENT COUNCIL — Back: Kristy Thompson, Reagan McCulla, Ryan Cascarelli, Eric Boyd, Ed Miller. Middle: Stacy Vest, Melodie McConnell. Gina Aber, Heather Cook. Front: Angie Norton, Brian Grogg (President), April Johncox (Vice President), Tammy Lons (Secretary), Holly Blashfield (Treasurer) and Nate Simmons. 116 NHS STUDENT COUNCIL Pounding The Pavement “Chugga Chugga Choo Choo, next stop Toronto, Ontario” following a seven hour train ride 13 N.H.S. members and their two advisors happily exited the train ready to pound the pavement. Pound the pavement they did, riding the subway and the bus to such popular attractions as Casa Loma, the CN tower, the Ontario Science Center and Eaton Shopping Center but there was lots of walking in between. For some it was their first time in a major city and for many more it was their first subway ride (with luggage at that!). Termed an “educational trip” by the school board, the education the students gained wasn’t necessarily at the Science Center or Casa Loma. For instance, these students now know their way around the subway and the way to the dining car on the train. Probably the best part of the trip were the friendships which were reinforced. Most nights and early mornings were spent laying on pillows, talking about everything and anything imaginable. Following walking across the city and staying up late every night everybody found themselves trying to catch a nap here or there. Here or there could be the floor, the train or just about anywhere you could shut your eyes and snooze. The place didn’t necessarily have to be that quiet as many people remember the three boisterous children on the train. Brian, Reagan and Holly climb the steep hill leading to Casa Loma while on their four-day jaunt to Toronto. N.H.S. induction saw April giving a speech and later lighting the first candle for the ceremonies. Laurie Stewart, an inspirational speaker at Leadership Forum, convinced Ryan to give her session an imitation of Michael Jordan. NHS LEADERSHIP FORUM 117 Dave Newland, Malt Saxton. Janies Bussing, Bnan nth. Mike Sharp. Deana Green, Daniel Miller. Brent I Row Heather Combs. Kevin Wildt. Chad Mauer. Mike • Sprague. Owen Licht. Michael Roblee. Todd Landis. Rod ! I Row: I ee Nichols. Rebecca Woodhff. Dale Harm, Keith i Dibble. Joe Johnson. Wayne Grissim. Jon Becmer. logrrs. Mike l eBlanc Fourth Row Dale West. Tim I-a I Mark Baffi. Wayne Smith. Jakie Damron. Jerry I Back Row: James Koch. Eric Dunn, Bnan Combe. Lance He has, Derrick Reagle -r-ci: mith ludill. .stand ■ Perry |Ca Hack The Mrs. Beson Advisor. Tonya England. Tonva Bartley. ' ’ iSiSchoi | rla Holibaugh. Jennie Woodia. Robyn Schonema. rth. Rena Bonogoskv, Tina Stanley. Seated: Andrea Clay. Not Pictured: Jay Dun, Tricia Croad. Cindy Dune. I A M II — Back Row Mr NoUer. Alex Cook. Ed Miller. Front R Vicki Burgett, Heather Cook. Ryan Caecarelli. Chria Weaver F.H.A. HALL Top Right: Let’s see some hula. girb. Below: What did we do to deserve this? Right: Do you call that work Jay? WALKIN’ SMART Where can you find some of the best brains in school? That’s right! It’s time for Quiz Bowl! It was a great year for the two teams once again. Team I is the Big 8 Champs for another year, consisting of the same students who earned a victory last year: Andrea Guy, Holly Blashfield, Mike Noller, Derrick Reagle, Carrie Maples and Tammy Lons. Team II didn’t do quite as well but gave the other team a run for their money. Team II consisted of Ed Miller, Alex Cook, Vickie Burgett, Heather Cook, Ryan Cas-carelli, and Chris Weaver. Also Future Farmers of America and Future Homemakers of America have both had a great year. The FHA have held a dance for Unicef and bowled for Big Brother Big Sister. They also attended the Regional and State Convention. The FFA held a banquet and participated in skill contest such as horse and cattle judging. Also they attended the State Tournament. So all in all these H.S. organizations had an exciting and an unforgettable year. FFA FHA QUIZ BOWL 119 Hh.H SCHOOL BAND Front Row. Stacy Vast, Sheri Bender, Amy Miller. Suzanne K.in i! I eona O’Dell. Dee Moore. Marsha Wilkenson. Amy Veet. Deana Green. Second Row pr jffey. Marty Moran. Joe Butler. Trevor Hammontree, Alei Cook. Kelly Rehm. Vickie Burgi-tt, Ixme Dodes. Kira Tasker. Jenny Butting. Jackie Baumgnrner. Kriatv Thompson. I ■: Kngland Third Row: Natalie Dooes. Jessie Adams, Mona Newsome. Johnna Koch. r' KandeU. Stacey Watson. Tammy Martin. Heather C'oraha. I esiie Hnllenhaugh. Randy Bern, k, Melodic McConnell. Pat Hackworlh. Linda Mcl aughlin. Dawn Tervol. Sean Lynn. ik. amron. Nate ('amp. Chad Rocco. Frank Baffi. Wayne Smith. Mike Renshaw. Chris U.m . • Back- Row: Kyle RuMell. Mark Baffi. Jamie Green. Scott Huckfelt, Jim Novess. I'irc.t. r Kevin Beeon. MlbhlJS SCHOOL BAND First Row Missy Heselschwerdt. Christa Canning. Tabby Butter-. Addie Fisher, Natasha Petradean. Jackie Woods. Lori Moyer. Tracie Hammontree. pr ; isher. Susan Wonua. Ehaa Janzen. Jennifer Nelson. Second Row Nick Evans. Ron M irll. Jody Rocco. Brent Rehm. Denise Laskey. Brad Douglas. Pat Lynn. Jon Kreger. Amir. ' Anderson, Scott Won us, Chm Otto. Third Row: Ron Tompkins. John Heath. Peter Burt . Brian Ladd. Daryl Keifer. Rob Hitz, Mike Miller, Penny Denbrock. Mike Ungenfelter. I r« Miller. Back Row. Mike Hawkins. Jason Mauer. Joe Miller. Jason Kdler. Chns O'Dell. I ir.. •, r Kevin Beann. Missing From Picture: Linds Nikolmrskt. Jason Hollibaugh. Mike i-- lason Wolfe. Kim Rowlinson. t h i. K (DK BAND - First Row: Jason Smith, Sue SanGregory, Tonya Signor, Karen Miller, ! ' leming. I .aura Reichow. Holly Martin. Second Row Enc Tasker. Andrew Kagatz. Amy ' Kim I ggitt. Tonya Rulewirz. Vickie Deigert, Shannon Sluder Third R � w: Marty ' ; • Gabe Camp. Neil l andis. Brian Butler. Chancy Green. Back Row: Director Kevin B. - I im Douglas. Clint Keifer. Scott Broxholm. Jake Blatter. Courtney Weaklev. Angela U • i , Andrew Irving. Missing From Picture: Beth Hartle. Spencer Frye. Brad Hale 120 BAND The March of Life The Homer Trojans Bands have been workine hard through ’87-’88. At the start of the year. 30 sixth graders began the sometimes-tedious job of learning to play a musical instrument. Through the course of the year, they progressed getting a foundation in music to build upon in coming years. The payoff for their work came at the Spring Concert where they played for an audience for the first time. Middle School Band members, having passed the fundamental stage, have been building and improving while simultaneously performing regularly in parades and concerts. The band of 45 musicians received a second division rating at their concert festival. The High School Band started the year performing at all the home football games and several parades. To add variety, the band presented a different half-time show for each game. They once again attended the MSBOA concert festival, receiving a second division rating. The band's 50 members held two concerts, the latter being the Spring Concert at which awards were given for participation and also some special awards. In addition to their regular band activities, several m.s. students and one high school student participated in the MSBOA solo and ensemble festival during the winter. PICTURES — Top, center: High school band prepares for a parade. Below, left: m.s. trombone players Mike Weiss, Mike Lingenfelter, and Chris Otto. Below, right: Stacy Vest. Bottom, left: Jake Damron. Bottom. right: April Coffey and Jessie Adams. Near left: Amy Vest. BAND 121 ACADEMICS 11 tied up The dim-witted jock who sleeps in class is fading from popularity as the alert, honor student — who just happens to be an athlete is gaining the nod from his peers. Academics are becoming the in” thing among the students. This reversal can be credited in part to the Academic Boosters Club. Every marking period the organization honors the students with such goodies as candy, key chains, mugs, and apples for being on the honor roll. In June, those who have been on the honor roll all four marking periods are given a special honor. The teachers, too. can be credited for the change in attitude as they are no longer just letting students “get by.” Increased focus on classroom discussion helps the students get involved and once the students are involved they learn. Athletics are a major part of student’s life, but a new program — started by the Big 8 Conference — honors athletes who are also of high academic standing. So, instead of cruising the town after practice they are now encouraged to take their algebra home to study. With all these forces promoting academic excellence hopefully the dim-witted jock will totally fade into obscurity, never to return again. Middle: Working hard on a Sr. College prep English test, Step Peck, Mike Schultz and Bill Caswell concentrate to get their work done. Above: Tracey Perry and Bill Caswell are hard at work in Mr. Finch’s room. 122 ACADEMICS DIVISION Far left: Jim Smith takes time out from his work in the office. I ft: Steve Miller and Jason Taylor look up information in the reference books. Far left: Mike Sharp and Jenny Orozco are more comfortable working on the floor. Left: Concentrating hard, Ed Miller finishes some class work. Below: Jackie Baumgarner works on her math. The Sophomore class is working hard on their English for Mrs. Norton. ACADEMICS DIVISION 123 ubic foot Proofs, proofs, theorems and sums are all part of the science and math departments. Grossed-out exclamations are heard throughout the school about the time the biology classes dissect their annual fox skulls. Besides dissections, the science department holds its annual science fair around Christmas. The fair has grown so much in recent years that the displays from middle schoolers and high schoolers fill the gymnasium. Teaching math is hard enough. Below: Mike Hendrix compares his fox skull jaw with his own. but couple that with coaching a varsity team and you have a remarkable individual. Mr. Grogg and Mr. Evans both fit into that category. Both have taught at Homer for many years while coaching basketball and football respectively. Also included for the math department are the computer classes. These are taught by Mr. Root as career preparation courses. Upper right: Rick Siebert shows interest in Algebra. Lower right: Eric Boyd and Mike Craven goof off in computer class. 124 MATH SCIENCE Below: Dan Peterson, a student in Mr. Miller’s reading period, takes a break from studying. Below: Chris Franssen puzzles over a problem on the media center computer. Above: Kari Rundell willingly accepts help from Bob Butler in computer class. Above: Paul Dogan makes sure his Above: Mike Hollenbaugh makes fox skull receives the best treat- sure he has a good time in Mr. ment. Ham’s reading period. MATH SCIENCE 125 For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness end in health ’till Mrs. Norton do us part. Every semester in economics the students get married. Preparing for the future, the students must make choices in their economic’s marriage that will moat likely have to be met in their adult life. Two-career marriages are commonplace in today's society and many economicas marriage couples choose to go the same way. Deciding who will go to school first is another decision that had to be made. Many couples decided they would both work and go to school at the same time. Mapping out their future for the next five years was the task given the students. Would they have children? If they did. would they spank them? Would they buy a house or would they rent? These were the major decisions before the couples, but often times the bigger discussions evolved from the same little things facing real married couples. What color would the bathroom be? Who would wash the dishes? Who would take care of the cars? Below: While visiting our school this election year. Congressman. Howard Wolpe gives the student body a first-hand look at politics. AH couples survived with a new understanding of the real’ world. Things don’t come easy on minimum wage, and what may appear to be an easy decision is actually quite difficult. Preparing students for the future while teaching them the past is the main goal. The economics project is only one example of how the social studies department prepares Homer students to take on the world. History is more than just learning about the past. It is preparing for the future. When students find out they have to have 2M� credits of social studies, at least one being history, they ask. Why do we have to learn about stupid things from the past? , How is this going to help me in the future? Everyone knows that history repeats itself, so learning about the past is like looking into the future. Mr. Finch and Mr. Welch do an admirable job teaching this subject. Right: Regina studies during history class. Above: Shari Bender, Liz Hall, Crystal Dunn, David Yinger, Mike Schultz, and Eric Janzen learn the basics of government in Mrs. Norton’s class. Right: Kelli Bowman and Jenny Waring take a break from World History class. 126 HISTORY GOVERNMENT ECONOMICS Above: Mr. Welch, a veteran history teacher. takes a break between classes to do some research reading Below: It’s not all work in Mr. Welch’s history class. Above: Nate Simmons participates in our student government in reading period Student Council sessions. Below: Tina Stanley really gets into government and economics. Left: The seniors “favorite” teacher. Mrs. Norton, teaches government, economics, and English. HISTORY GOVERNMENT ECONOMICS 127 As Juniors and Seniors, students may select the English class for which they feel best suited, or which is most pertinent to their course of study. Those who select English literature, for example, will study the works of such famous authors as Shakespeare, Chaucer, Orwell, Mil-ton, Lawrence, and Thomas — English writers whose works have been preserved as classics. “Brit Lit” is taught by Art Welch. Those who select English IV, taught by Dorothy Perry, have a variety of life skill subjects with which to deal. Seen as an opportunity to put to use immediately some of those things being learned in school, English IV gives the student an opportunity to prepare tax forms, learn the methods of map reading, mass media study, and reading the classic, Mark Twain. Foreign language plays an integral role here at Homer. We are fortunate indeed to have two foreign languages offered: German and Spanish. Two years of each language are available. Not only is the foreign language student able to verse himself in the grammar of another culture, cultural idiosyncrasies, literature, and native speakers all lay a vital part, giving the student a well-rounded German or Spanish background. Diane Bolton has taught German here at Homer three of the four years she has taught at Homer, while Murel Fisk teaches the Spanish classes. Above: Scott Howe researches his term paper for Mrs. Norton’s sophomore English class. - Above: Greg Steele catches up on his English reading in the Library. 128 ENGLISH FOREIGN LANGUAGES Above: Marc Henson does research at the vertical file. Above: Carrie Fogel is hard at work in Mr. Welch’s class. Far above: Tammy Slone, left, and Mary Ann Smith study hard in German Class. Left: Mrs. Butters helps Gary Farmer in her freshman English class. Above: Joe Butler, left, and Chad Miller turn to the card catalog for help with their research papers. ENGLISH FOREIGN LANGUAGES 129 K FACULTY eep in step Teachers and administrators daily try to keep the students in line as they hear excuses, excuses. We use them every day. But Mrs. Norton I forgot to do my government questions because I visited my sick, dying great-grandmother in the hospital. Will she believe it?? You certainly hope so, because if she does, it will buy you an extra day or two to finish them up. Mr. Saxton, my alarm clock didn’t go off because the power went off at my house because my dad shot down our power lines instead of the huge buck. Please excuse me 'cause if you don’t I’ll be written-up. Each day the excuses seem to get more creative. Students would probably spend less time doing the actual work than sitting around thinking up excuses. A survey of teachers at H.H.S. came up with such winning excuses as: ‘My girlfriend was getting back the results of her pregnancy test and 1 was too nervous waiting for her to call to do my homework.’ '1 still have days left to miss.' 'My brother, dog. sister, mot her, chewed up my homework.’ (Note to desperate students; if you're thinking of using these don’t, because now all teachers are aware of them.) Above: A dedicated, hard-working member of the kitch- Top: Curt Evans: A strong face and a set jaw. He leads en staff, Mary Blashfield has served our school for many his football team like he leads his classroom — with a years. drive for excellence. Above: These are two of the leaders of our school. One is charismatic and the other is academic. They guide us, push us, and throw us toward our best behavior — Mr. Saxton and Mr. Noller. 130 FACULTY DIVISION Left: For Mrs. Vincent, a middle school teacher, shuffling from room to room was a way of life for her this year. Below: Mr. Kramer, the middle school principal for 5 years, throws himself into solving another problem. Excuses, Excuses Most frequent excuses: 1 didn’t have time! I had to work! I forgot! Interesting excuses: I had to get someone out of jail. I got married last night and didn’t get back from the reception in time to do my homework. My eyes hurt so I couldn’t read. The car door was frozen shut. We got lost in Jackson and ended up in Detroit. Above: In her last year as a teacher in the Homer school system, Mrs. Huffman is an example of dedication for the faculty to pattern themselves after. FACULTY DIVISION 131 Making Strides for Our Future Along with the addition to the school building the Superintendent position also received a new addition. Mr. Maher is that new addition to our school. Mr. Maher came to our school from the Peck Community School where he was the Superintendent. Mr. Maher made quite a transition when he came to Homer as Peck is a smaller school. Mr. Maher came to Homer with his wife, Kathy, and their two sons Kevin and Mark who are a senior and a junior respectively. Working hand in hand with Mr. Maher was the school board. The school board kept busy with all the decisions to be made about the new addition to the school and other various decisions that had to be made for the general welfare and upkeep of the school. Filling the shoes of Mr. Robinson, our former Superintendent, was quite a challenge but one that Mr. Maher rose to very well. 132 SUPERINTENDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION Top: One of the many speakers at Student Leadership night was Superintendent Ken Maher. Above: Mr. Maher gets a chance to take a lunch break from his busy schedule. Mr. Maher gets wished a happy birthday at one of the pep-assemblies. 133 134 H.S. AND M.S. PRINCIPAL AND SECRETARY “Bearing” it all in the office ... Behind the Principal’s Footsteps Behind every successful principal sits a secretary on the phone. Mrs. Boyd and Mrs. Willis were both kept on their toes this year as they kept up with Mr. Saxton and Mr. Kramer in their offices. The office is probably the busiest place in the whole school. Absence records, discipline problems, ringing phones and general chaos are all taken care of in the office. When the secretary is gone, the office can become very chaotic. Busy in his office, high school principal Mr. Saxton catches up on his work. “It gets really bumpy when Mrs. Boyd is gone,” Jennifer Butler, 5th hour office aide said. Even though they are busy people, Connie and Sherry (as they are affectionately known to almost every student) always made time to giggle and gossip with students who “just happen to drop in.” The secretaries at Homer schools are top-notch and make Homer “a great place to learn.” High School Secretary Sherry Boyd keeps high school morale high by dressing up during spirit week. THE BEAR FACTS Name: Fred 0. Saxton “The Bear” Home: Office, hallways, cafeteria Habits: pointing his finger funny, yelling loudly, cheering for Michigan State, drinking coffee and yelling into microphones Claim to Fame: “I’m not mad at you. I’m mad at your actions!” H.S. AND M.S. PRINCi Marcia Butters English Bob Canning Physical Education Curt Evans Math % Rod Evans Agriculture Fred Grogg Math Fred Ham Science Gary Janzen Business Charles Finch Social Studies 136 H.S. FACULTY Linda Masserant Physical Education Dave Miller Science Treading the Path Strolling down the halls you can’t miss seeing the high school teachers, either in their classes or just in the halls talking. Making themselves available to talk to students or advise students, students are able to see teachers as friends as well as educators. Hearing many teachers talk about their students it is obvious to see how much they care about their students and what they do. They care about students’ futures and what the students make of them. Most of all the teachers just want students to be happy and successful at the career they choose. All in all, students couldn’t make it through four years of high school without our teachers. Harold Nelson Industrial Arts Art Welch English Finch hams it up for the camera. H.S. FACULTY 137 I Donn Anderson Math Eric Fogel Math Mike Bareis Science David Heselschwert Shop Jeanne Berube English Rachel Huffman Reading T Mike Ewing Social Studies Joseph Jezowski Middle School Faculty: Leading the Way A host of seasoned veterans and a few fresh faces comprised the middle school staff at Homer this year. A lot of dedication is involved by being a M.S. teacher. Not only are students often at the most difficult times of their lives, many teachers are teaching transitional curricula. The textbooks aren’t written in the simplistic style of elementary books but don’t delve into the complexities of the high school text. Middle school students become well-versed in their studies and are better-equipped to face high school and life head on. With the success of the Quest Program, taught by Mr. Ewing, and the F.A.D. organization, students have better self-images and esteem. Although at very difficult and challenging crossroads in their lives, Homer Middle Schoolers are well-prepared and looking forward to experiencing life at H.H.S. Rachel Huffman teaching her last year here at Homer, before retiring at the end of the 1987-88 school year. 138 M.S. FACULTY fWvtjLs Janice Teller Reading Dorothea Moquist Henry Orman Gary Root Science Science English M.S. FACULTY 139 Walk away clean The cooks, custodians, bus drivers, maintenance, and specialists are an integral part of our school. The kitchen staff, headed by LaVonne VanMeter, added new and exciting foods to our menu. These included a deli sandwich bar and gyros. Besides keeping our school clean, the custodial and maintenance personnel helped with the school play lighting, the building project, and put up new signs, including the main sign in the front of our school. Bus drivers are a rarely recognized group at our school. They get us to school, athletic events, and field trips quickly and safely. Specialists give that helping hand, whether in the library or in elementary assistance. They give the personal treatment that teachers can’t always give. The non-teaching staff truly make Homer Schools “A great place to learn. Karr) t Chee 19% Su w vArir e9 18% PW Jelb) 1 1 H% }f—------Harw -----Tvma -----BoLo n COOKS — Back Row, From Left: Linda Tasker, Joan Laskey, LaVonne VanMeter. Front Row, From Left: Rosemary Berry, Linda Sharp, Lois Bowersox. CUSTODIANS — From Left: Jeff Daglow, Gerald Rossetter, Robert Devor. Not Pictured: Sue Blair, Vivian De Forest, Barb Keller, Chuck Payne, Larry Podayko, Kay Rockwell. MLDIA CEN I ER AIDES — From Left: Marjorie Nantz, Ann Bryan, Sharron Edler, Donna Bowser. 140 COOKS, CUSTODIANS, AIDES BUS DRIVERS — Back Row, From Left: Elwood Potter, Bruce Landis. Harold Collmenter, Robert Osborn, Bev Hudson, Pam Miller. Front Row: Edna Peters, Janet Linscott, Ruth Warner, Kathy Thomas. Not Pictured: Joan Brodock, Barbara Herrick, Jerry Irvin, Jim Ligenfelter, Gene Ellenwood. RoseMary Berry prepares the salad bar for today’s The supervisor of the custodians, Gerald Rossetter, lunch. sweeps the hall clean. BUS DRIVERS 141 Compliments of... M. W. Burns Excavating Gravel Contractor Litchfield, Michigan 49252 Albion Ford-Mercury 1411 N. Eaton Albion, MI 49245 The Dealer That Cares 133 W. Main Homer, MI 49245 Store Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 to 5 Fri. — 9 to 8, Sat. 9 to 5 School Coats: wood and nylon COMPLETE DECORATING CENTER Carpet, Vinyl, Ceramic, Custom Draperies. Blinds. 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Michigan 49245 Homer Fertilizer and Feed 209 Depot St. Ph:568-4176 Your Farm Supply Store Agrico Fertilizer and Chemicals Hubbard Livestock Feed Custom Chemical Application Happy Graduation Seniors HOMER TRUE VALUE HARDWARE — Since 1875 — TRUTEST PAINTS Master Mechanic Tools Plumbing and Electrical Supplies laiwn Chief Lawn Mowers 103 W. Main Homer Phone: 568 4622 We've got what it takes DRAKE MECHANICAL PLATING, INC Michael A. Drake, President Joel S. Drake. Vice-President 801 Clay Street Homer. MI 49245 517-568-4338 w RENNCO PACKAGING MACHINES AND SYSTEMS 23721 M-60 WEST RENNCO “■ PACKAGING -I MACHINERY is a leading manufacturer of polyethylene hag packaging machinery, located in Homer since 1972, Rennco manufactures and sells its packaging machinery from its Homer facility. Rennco packagers are marketed around the world and package a multitude of products. 148 ADVERTISING TROJAN HEAT TREAT Shot Blast Cleaning ADVERTISING 149 FOLK’S SERVICE CENTER “Serving the area since 1921” 120 E. I-eigh Homer 517 568 4480 FOLK OIL COMPANY, INC. 4407 M 99 SOUTH HOMER 517 568 4114 F.S. FOOD MART 150 ADVERTISING 103 E. MAIN HOMER, MICHIGAN 568-3502 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS ADVERTISING 151 Running 1 Backward Births and Deaths child, Pierre el — Henry Ford II dies in Detroit — Lome Green, actor, dies — Princess Caroline of Monaco — Cybill Shepherd has t — Nancy Reagan’s mothi — Duke and Duchess announce a baby’s arrival in August — Actress Sally Field has a son, Samuel — Pop-star Andy Gibbpies of unknown cau s — Child-star Heather O’Rourke of Poltergeist die : Events — Flight 255 out of Detroit crashes, leaving one survivor — 65 m.p.h. speed limit on rural interstate instituted — seige in Atlanta prisons by Cuban inmates — Stock Market Crash in October - “01 y londay’' — Rumblings of war in Persian Gul — Reagan Gorbachav siap Anns jeatj — Construction of ijfw addition continue I school year — 28 die when a Continental Airlines jet crashes take-off — 2 White Su remists arrested for plot to kill Jesse Jackson — Magnum P.I. and Facts of Life air — U.Si .R. pulls out of Af People — Nancy Reagan has surgery for breast cancer — Jessica McClure trapped in well for 52 hours — Supreme Court judge nominees, Bork and Gmsberg, rejected by Senate — jRumors of divorce between Prince Charles and Princess Diana — Brian Grogg and Gina Aber crowned King and Cueen at Homecomin, — Madonna files for divbrce from Sean Penn — Jesse Jackson visits Homer on ’88 campaign trail — Bruce Villis Demi Moore — Michael Jackson opens worldtour in Tokyo — Erin Cascarelli and Kyle Russeii crowned Princess and Prince at Sno-Coming 'tto — Tania Aebi completes solo trip across globs in her 26 ft. sailboat — Cher and Michael Douglas take top honors at Academy Awards — Holly Blashfierd and April Johncoz nam 1 Valedictorian and p - ,r — Loni Anderson and Burt Reynolds marry after years of courtship 1 152 YEAR IN REVIEW tnDUffl� 9 il bnimu I Cost of Living-1988 Corvette: $30,000 — Tigers in American League Play-Offs — Minnesota Twins win World Seriee — Washington Redskins win Supm a i — Rebecca Woodliff and Jim Doug- - in Stale Cross Country Meet s — Michigan State wins Rose Bowl — Homer Trojans capture Big 8 crown in Boy 1 American Lea is Rose Bowl ; ture Big 8 crown in noj fc i named American LeaguJ Manager Basketball — Sparky Anderson H of the year — Walter Payton retires from the NFL — Ben Johnson beats Carl Lewis for World Record in 100 meter Kirk Gibson goes to L.A. Dodgers Htttfo Wildt and Eric Thomas compete in State ; Meet Jason Orman wins National Freestyle wrestling title - Brian Warner qualifies ii vent o h tatj Track Meet Baltimore Oriole lose record 21 games in a rowl Boy’s Track Team wins the Big 8 conference [ Staff takes major strides, Keeping publications in step “Don’t forget those sports candids tonight” ... “Are those roils I shot developed?” ... “Deadline time: everybody ‘hustle’!” Throughout the year, those words are echoed often. It requires a dedicated Below, right: Lisa Cortright concentrates on copywriting. Center: REFLECTIONS STAFF - Photogra-pher Reporter Vickie Burgett, Editor Heather Cook, and Associate Editor Stacy Vest smile for the camera. Bottom, center: THE YEARBOOK STAFF - Standing: Ed Miller. Nora Hasbrouck. Tracy Green. Advisor Diane Bolton. Sitting: Erin Cascarelli. Ryan Cas-carelli. Holly Blashfield. Associate Editor Andrea Guy. business manager Francine Jordan. Editor April Johncox. Kevin Craven. Kellee Combs. Lisa Cortright. Below, left: ‘Tve never seen this kid before!”, laments Tracy Green. Bottom, left: Even when school's out for the summer. the yearbook must be finished, as Associate Editor Andrea Guy concentrates amidst the solitude, a cool soda, and 90° heat. 154 TROJAN PUBLICATIONS group to produce a newspaper and yearbook. Just such a group assembled each day, 5th hour, to write, re-write, drop, lay out, design, ask questions, seek answers. Far right: “Holly, is that copy written yet?”, asks Editor April Johncox, of copy editor Holly Blashfield. Below: Nora Hasbrouck, Advertising and Promotion head, takes a break from her layouts. I must be the luckiest teacher at Homer. Not only do I routinely have the opportunity to see a variety of students and a variety of age groups, I teach a mixed bag of German, English and publications. What a joy it is to see effort put forth, to see learning going on, to observe growth! In a day and age of overwhelming odds, of dangers pulling our youth different directons, of commonly-heard phrases, such as, “it’s not my responsibility!”, a bright light shines on many of my students. Trojan Publications class, now in its fourth year, is a well-kept secret of dedicated, responsible sophomores, juniors and seniors. Their responsibilities include taking pictures, then developing and printing them in our dark room; selling advertising to local and out-of-town merchants (not the easiest job; being in the position to sell something to a merchant!); designing the layouts, drawing the artwork, cropping the pictures, writing the copy ... all the while, showing an incredible element of responsibility. One staff member stands out above all the rest this year. Editor-in-Chief April Johncox is an example of the kind of dedication and mature responsibility teachers would love to see more often. My heart-felt appreciation goes to April, as she embarks on a career in graphic design. This book is her creation; she is to be given the credit for the enjoyment you will have reading it, over and over, through the years. Thank you, April. Also, many thanks to the following individuals, without whose assistance, this 1988 Trojan Spirit yearbook would not have been possible: THE HOMER INDEX STAFF — Susan Cook, Jan Rocco, Pat Green, Cindy Kirkbride for their assistance with pictures and the opportunity to gain insight into the workings of a newspaper; Lee Zimmerman of Taylor Publishing Company; Dave Miller, as we constantly interrupted his bio classes to use the darkroom; Ron Philbrick of Carousel Studios, Coldwater; Floyd Prater of Prater Studios, Marshall; AJ for her undying perseverance; students, faculty and community. Diane M. Bolton, Director of Publications “OVER 100 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE” the homer index P.O. 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