Byron Area High School - By Hi Yearbook (Byron, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1915 volume:

THE BYRON IAN VOL. . 1915 Issued by the Class of 1916 of Byron High School Byron, Illinois We, the Junior Class dedicate this the first volume of the Byronian, to Herschel V. Lynn who, by his loyal spirit has won the friendship of all Herschel . Lynn 4 THE BY RON I AN Board of Education OFFICERS Frank R. Kendall T. L. Hanger President Secretary MEMBERS George W. Sherman T. L. Hanger S. F. Piper Frank R. Kendall Walter Norton R.W.Stearns A. H. Lytle Elected April iyij C. N. Rood G.W. Sherman FACULTY 6 THE BY RON I AN Herschel V. Lynx Superintendent of Scliool Matin unities Physics Manual Training J. Anuelene Willoughby. B. S. Central Normal College Normal University Science History Randa Steve DeKalb Normal Seventh and Eighth Grades Eva Stansbury DeKalb Normal Third and Fourth Grades .Marguerite 1 '. Turney, B. A. Beloit College English Latin History Lois Archibald Fifth and Sixth Grades Alma Johnston DeKalb Normal First and Second Grades THE BY RON IAN 7 Seniors OFFICERS Louis Johnson.......................................................President Iva Hanger.........................‘..................Secretary and Treasurer Class Colors Cream and Green CLASS HISTORY When we became Freshmen of the Byron High School in the fall of 1911. we were a grand bunch, numbering 23 in membersbH and many of us were healthy farmer lads and girls. The first thing of much importance that our class (lid was to elect our President and other officers, and also to choose “class colors.” It was a hard-fought strife to decide which the colors would he. Green and cream was the cry of all the boys, while pink and yellow or blue was the cry of the girls. This was a case of the survival of the fitte st and ended in a victory to the boys. Thus cream and green were the waving colors of the Freshmen of 1911. We, like all Freshmen, were made fun of by the other classes in school, at the beginning of the year, and our choosing these colors did not help matters much. In the following winter we were scheduled for a game of basket ball with the 8th graders, as a preliminary to a game given between the first team and another town. The Green and Cream came out victorious. Now we were ready to compete with any Freshman team in the state. We thought ourselves really powerful and arranged a game with the neighboring village of Stillman Valley. The day of the game at last arrived. A good crowd of representatives from the Freshman class and other classes went to the town in the morning and wandered around the small burg until elaik. It was a strenuous day and when the game was called we could hardly find ourselves. But never- theless we went into the game strong and came out victorious again with a score of 2-1. We did little in track that year and not much more the next, hut we still kept holding our own in class meets. Our class became very small in the Sopho- more and Junior years and little was accomplished, hut we always had a member or two in all athletics. We were noted for our long distance runners. We were peaceable in our class meetings; we were loyal to our fellow students in time of misfortune or sickness. In the Junior year, being ambitious, we signed for an Entertainment Course which we would give in our Senior year. We worked hard and advertised extensively. The result was, we paid for our course and. much to the surprise of other people, we had a few dollars left. We were strong in athletics in our last year of high school, having taken into our membership two or three good athletes. We would challenge the whole remainder of the school in a meet. We had four men in the first team in basket ball and could arrange a good Senior team ourselves. We obtained our class rings and invitations without any argument and, unlike other classes, our members all stayed to our class meetings. If the girls did have less votes at our meeting than the boys they seldom disagreed or dis- approved of their doings. Thus our well organized class steamed through high school and is always looked up to as a good example of class spirit and school patriotism. M. II. 15. 8 THE BY RON IAN Louis Vane Johnson President Senior Class 1915 Track '14, ’15 Basket Ball '15 Senior Play ’15 I va Lucretia Hanger Secretary of Senior Class 1915 President of Tennis Club 1915 Senior Play ’15 Valedictorian ’15 Everett II. Cooper Class President ’14 Track ’13, ’14, ’15 Basket Ball ’13, '14, ’15. Captain ’15 President of Athletic Ass’n ’15 Manager Senior Play Etiiee Mae Champion Class Secretary ’14 Class Treasurer ’15 Senior Play ’15 Monte David Healey Class President ’12. Track ’13, ’14, ’15 Basket Ball ’15 Secretary Athletic Ass’n ’15 Oratorical Contest Second Place Senior Play ’15 THE BY RON I AN 9 Florence Madgalexe Leary Senior Play 15 Amzi Armstrong Johnston Class Vice President '13, 14, 15 Track '14, 15 Basket Ball 15 Senior Play 15 Sherman Earl Wickwire Basket Ball 15 Track 15 Salutatorian 15 Senior Play 15 Delmar Lyman Sherman Senior Play 15 Ex. 1915 Mildred Chessman-Cornish .. Belvidere Leo Erickson.....................Byron Augustus Galloway-Spickler.......Byron Watson Helsdon...................Byron Earl Hetrick ....................Byron Ethel Jackson....................Byron Ernest McNeal....................Byron Bertha Shearer...........DeKalb Normal Roland Smith......................Iowa IO THE BY RON IAN Assembly Room the nr Ron i an 11 Juniors OFFICERS George Piper........................................................President Lois Baker............................................Secretary and Treasurer Class Colors Pink and Blue •ICXIOR CLASS HISTORY Our class numbered seventeen when we entered the B. II. S. in the fall of the year 1912. We soon became accustomed to the torments of the other classes and paid no attention to them. We were all very ambitious and did not waste our time foolishly. We had entered prepared to endure hardships and troubles of which there were plenty, but the year passed successfully. During the Fresh- man year Ewart Bennett joined us. When we returned to school the next fall our number had decreased to fifteen. Nellie Moore, Albert Revell , Vera Wilbur and Margaret Kelly had left school. Russel MacGregor and Rena Whitney were added to our number, but Russel did not remain with us long. Melba Grenfell left us in the first semester and Ewart Bennett in the second, leaving us with only thirteen. This year we elected George Piper as our President and chose blue and pink as our class colors. This year we began to show our worth especially in athletics, George Piper being the star. When we entered Junior year our number had diminished to twelve. We lost Aldena Johnston and Vera Hogan and added Nellie Alfred. At the beginning of the year we elected George Petitgout President, and Lois Baker Secretary and Treasurer. We had several candy sales, a circus and basket social which proved our ability. George Petitgout resigned his office and George Piper was elected President. Our last, but not least, accomplishment in our Junior year was this Annual, the first that has ever been produced by the B. H. S. This will surely prove our ability and we hope that the Junior classes to come will follow our example. H. J. ’16. 12 THE BY RON LIN Enrollment George Alba Piper President ’13, ’14, ’15 Basket Ball ’13, ’14, ’15 Manager Basket Ball ’14-’15 Track ’13, ’14, ’15 Art Editor of Bvronian ’15 Beloit Interscholastic Meet, ‘2 silver medals, ’15 Sec’y Athletic Ass’n ’15 Track Captain ’15 Lois Hazel Baker Secretary and Treasurer Vernon Daniel Hogan “Spud” Maynard Jewel Hanger “Skip” Hazel Viola Johnson Byronian Staff ’15 Paul Alba Johnston Editor-in-Chief Byronian ’15 Ethyls Marie Carver “Doc” Ken a Marie Whitney Raymond Paul Hoffman “Hoffy” George Petitgout “Stongout” Nellie Almyra Alford Tennis Club Mary Georgia Stockburger Ex. ’16 Ewart Bennett.... Melba Grenfeli.... Aldena Johnston.. Russell M acC 1 regor Nellie Moore...... Albert Reveli..... Vera Wilbur....... . . Platteville, 111. . Sheboygan, Wis. .. . Platteville, 111. . . . .Rockford, 111. ......Byron, 111. ......Byron, 111. ......Byron, 111. THE BY RON IAN 13 Sophomores OFFICERS ........................................President ........................................Secretary ........................................Treasurer Class Colors Purple and Gold THE CLASS OF 1917 In the fall of 1913 a class of nineteen bashful Freshmen entered Byron High School. If you had seen us then and could gaze upon our contented faces now you would never recognize us; for all the bashfulness and insignificance so becoming to a Freshman is gone. Nevertheless, that class was ours. We entered our first algebra class with fear in our hearts and woebegone expressions on our faces, but emerged wreathed in smiles. That was our first victory but we soon gained many more in our conquests with our tormentors, the upper classmen. The girls of the class became interested in basket ball and formed a Fresh- man team, but since no team would oppose it no public games were played. In the fall of 1914 fourteen Sophomores, in liigh spirits and full of expec- tation, returned to Byron High. Our first duty was to take revenge on the Freshmen of this year. That being done, we settled down to study, for it is our ambition to make our class one of the best. The twelve girls of the Sophomore class are interested in all school activities. This year our basket ball team could beat almost anything; next year we will work still harder and perhaps conquer even the “Famous Faculty Five.” All the girls of the class of 1917 belong to the “Girls' Tennis Club” and the majority are deeply interested in learning to play the game as well as possible. The two boys of our class also take part in high school athletics. When the basket ball season began both occupied important positions on the “second team.” When the call to track was issued Heinley and Knapply of the Sophomores answered. Both entered the novice meet of 1914-15, where Knapply did his best work at low hurdles and “Chuck” distinguished himself in the 880 and 1-mile runs. Such is the position of our class in its second year; and as we stand looking into the future, we sincerely hope and fully expect our remaining years at Byron High will be as successful as our first two have been; and that when we are gone our High School can truthfully say, “This was a class of which we may well be proud.” A. L. ’17. ENROLLMENT Vera Baker Lester Knappley Genevieve Flynn Helen Lockwood Lola Hanger Ardis Lynn Ruth Harrison Laura Lytle Charles Ileinly Mildred Lytle Vera Hogan 11a McNeal Margaret Kelley Gladys Weld Ex. ’17 Henry Dummer..............................................Rockford, 111. Eva Kanode....................................................Byron, 111. Marie Loy.....................................................Byron, 111. Charles MacGregor..........................................Rockford, 111. •Eugene Olson...................................................... Charles Heinly. Helen Lockwood Ardis Lynn.... • Deceased. '4 TUE BY ROM.IS Freshman On August, 29. 1914. twenty-two Freshmen entered the Byron High School, but later in the year three dropped out, one hv one, leaving only nineteen to be tormented by the higher classes who seemed to think they owned the school. Their tormenting did not bother us in the least and when they found out we were not so green, they left us alone and the Freshmen class was found to be one of the best in all lines, especially athletics. The Freshmen class is very obedient and study very hard to get their lessons. Of course a few will flunk but this may be expected as we are not trying to break any records made by former Freshmen classes. The class is well represented in basket ball, track and tennis, and the boys in the higher classes have found out they will have to quit their “kidding” and get to work or the Freshmen class will beat them in everything. In a class meeting Robert Harrison was chosen President and Rachel Day hoff. Secretary. W. B. 19. ENROLLMENT Walter Brewster Rachel Dayhoff Hilda Erickson Earl Harmon Robert Harrison Hazel Healey Albert Hetrick Leo Howard Lois Hunter Homer Ives Walter Yost Harold Mitchel Lucile Oldham Opal Van Vleck Daune Wilbur Hattie Wiltfang Harold Yost Della -Johnson Carrie Leary Harry Leary Ex. ’18 GKBALLINE B EN N ETT. Feoyd Helsdon.... Hazel Healey..... Harry Leary...... Plattville, 111 Byron, 111. Byron. 111. Byron, 111. THE BYRCNUN •5 By ro mart Board Paul Johnston.................................................Editor-in-Chief Hazel Johnson.......................................Assistant Editor-in-Chief George Piper.....................................................Art Editor Miss Turney.................................................Honorary Member THE BY RON I AN 16 Editorial In this, the first volume of the “Byronian,” we do not claim to lie perfect in every respect, but we feel that we are pioneers and that our mistakes will be overlooked because of that. We also hope that the succeeding editors will profit by our mistakes, and publish a more elaborate and perfect annual. Our hope of the ‘'Byronian is that each succeeding Junior class will have the spirit to “edit” the “Byronian,” and that this “Byronian” will be the beginning of a long series of Byronians, that will be a monument to the class of 1916. The purpose of the “Byronian” is to inform the people that are interested in our school of our progress each year; to reflect the events and to portray the friends of our school days; and to show the public what work is carried on at our school. This “Byronian” is the achievement of our class, “The Juniors of 1916,” something that has never been attempted by a class in the Byron High School before, and although it may not be the best, we are proud of it and have tried our best to have you be proud of it. We now retire from the foreground and let Volume I of the “Byronian” speak for itself. At this opportunity, I wish to thank the teachers, assistant editor, artist and many other contributors who have helped us faithfully and in every way to make the “Byronian possible. Also the business men, whose financial aid has been no small part in the possibility of the “Byronian.”—Editor. THE BY RON IAN '7 3n Jilemoriam (Eugene ®teon The class of nineteen-hundred-seventeen mourn the loss of their classmate, who died Sunday, November 1, 1914. He was the eldest son of Mr. George Olson; and was born in St. Charles, July 19, 1899. He started his school days in Byron Public School. While in the lower grades he showed a remarkable aptitude for acquiring knowledge, and was especially talented in drawing. In High School he was an active, interested and en- thusiastic member of the class of 17. The first semester of his Freshman year, he had the highest grades of the class. The second semester was started with interest and the respect of the class. However, in the spring of 1914, he was taken ill with tuberculosis and although his many friends were deeply concerned as to his welfare lie continued to be cheerful and hopeful; confident that he would be able to take up his studies again at no distant day. Notwithstanding the combined efforts of doctors and nurses, he continued to grow weaker until his death. It is seldom that one so young inspires so much admira- tion among one’s schoolmates as did Eugene Olson; kind and courteous at all times, he named the entire school as his friends. M. L. ’17. IS THE BY RON I AN Seminary Girls Bronte YVassmann Castle Square Entertainers TUE BY RON I AN 19 The Senior Entertainment Course The International Entertainment Course, given under the auspices of the Senior class, proved a great success. All the people that attended the programs appreciated the high class of talent that was set forth by the entertainers. The course consisted of nine numbers, the first, “The Seminary Girls,” was held at the Congregational Church on October 5, 1914. Their entertainment was of a varied character and was well received by the audience. Miss Edna Agar proved her talent as a reader, and Miss Jeanette Kern as a vocalist rendered very beautifully a number of songs. Miss Nellie Richeson played a few selections on her violin with unusual appreciation and sympathy of interpretation. The second number, “The Sumners,” was given at the Congregational Church Tuesday, November 24. 1914, Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Sumner being the entertainers for the evening. Mr. Sumner played the violin and sang, also giv- ing his own original monologues which were exceptionally funny. Mrs. Sumner’s piano solos and her sketches proved equally as good as those of Mr. Sumner. “The Castle Square Entertainers” appeared as the third number at the Congregational Church January 27, 1915, and were considered the most popular by the people as well as the Entertainment Bureau. Their entertainment con- sisted of solos, of all kinds; monologues, and ventriloquism. They did not pretend to be musicians, just entertainers, but they were very good in both lines. Mr. Collins was certainly an artist with his violin. Their entertainment was longer than the rest, and very entertaining. Mr. McCormick and his wonderful dog Bronte entertained a good sized audience at the school auditorium Friday, February 16, 1915. Mr. McCormick’s entertainment was made up of talks on the birds and he imitated a number of the birds. “Bronte” showed himself to be a very well educated dog and could count, add, subtract and divide as well as most any child. The fifth and last number of the course was Robert Wassmann, the famous magician, who gave his entertainment in the H. S. auditorium March 19, 1915. Mr. Wassmann is better known as the Eminent Wizard,” and was very skillful in his magic tricks. He was very interesting and popular, because of his wit and personal ability.—Ed. 20 THE BY RON I AN Echoes From the Past MOTTOES FROM FORMER CLASSES 1887— “Glean until even.” 1888— “To be, not to seem.” 1890— ‘ ‘ Perseverence wins. ’ ’ 1891— “Excelsior.” 1892— “Labor conquers.” 1894— “Patience is genius.” 1895— “Ever climbing.” 1896— “Foreword.” 1897— “Labor opens Honor’s gates.” 1898— “Toward the light.” 1899— “On the threshold.” 1900— “Non cum fir is est.” 1901— “Work wins worth.” 1902— “Diligent service faithfully rewarded.” 1903— “By our efforts we hope to rise.” 1905— “Pluck, not luck.” 1906— “Not ‘I'll try,' but ‘I will.’ ” 1907—“Nullum proemium sine labore.” 1908— “Simplicity, sincerity, success.” 1909— “Not at the top. but climbing.” 1910— “Labor omnia vincit.” 1911— “Across the Alps is Italy.” 1912— “Simplicity, sincerity, success.” 1913— “Non confectus, sed initerim.” 1914— “Impossible is un-American.” GIRLS’ ATHLETICS 22 THE BY RON 1 AN Fanger Weld L. Lytle Lynn M. Lytle Lockwood Review of the 1914-15 Season The By roll High School being without a girls' basket ball team for a number of years, we feel proud of the girls who again organized a team, and helped to add more laurels to our hall of fame. The girls played only two games this season, but next season they expect to play more games, and will be in the games to win. Their first attempt was on •January 29, 1915, when they defeated the German Valley Academy’s girls’ team in our gym with a score of 8 to 2. The girls showed classy team work, and victory was certain from the start. The second game they played against the faculty and were defeated with a score of 7 to 10. The girls played hard against the faculty, but the faculty was a little too heavy for them. The game against the faculty was the last game they played and gave them a record of one game won, and one game lost. Their total score for the two games amounted to 15 while their opponents’ was 12.—Ed. THE BY RON I AN 23 S. Hanger Healey Alfred (H. V. Lynn) L. Lytle M. Lytle Lynn Harrison Weld Dayhoff I. Hanger History of Tennis Club It lias been the greatest pleasure of the pupils of the Byron High School, during the past few years, to resort to the enjoyable and healthful sport of tennis. Since the year of 1910 there have been several private courts in the city and in 1913 a court was laid out on the northwest corner of the school campus. The following year the court was changed to the northeast corner and later a similar one was completed on the southeast corner. These courts were monopolized by the boys last season, because of the exceed- ing timidity of the girls. But this season the girls' tennis club has decided to eradicate this habit of usurpation. We, the girls of the “B. II. S. Girls’ Tennis Club,” have organized for the purpose of preparing ourselves for the Tennis Tournament which took place at the Ogle County Track and Field Meet, and we are trying to win more laurels, which will be an honor not to ourselves but to the Byron High School. i. II. T:. BOYS’ ATHLETICS THE BY RON I AN 25 Basket Ball LINEUP Cooper, Captain, R. G. Yoost, R. P. Johnston, L. G. Healey, Suit. Piper, L. P. Johnson, C. Wickwire, Sub. SCHEDULE Date B. II. S. Opp. Team Score Place November 21, 1914... 11 Byron Olympians .. 17 Byron November 26, 1914.. . 10 Byron Olympians ... 26 Byron December 11. 1914... 6 Dixon High School 22 Dixon December 24. 1914.. . 12 Mt. Carrol High School.. .. 32 Mt. Carrol January 1, 191 )... 2J Mt. Carrol High School. ... 18 Byron January 22, 1915... 21 Dixon High School . .. 14 Byron January 29, 1915... 42 German Valley . . . 0 Byron February 19.1915... Polo High School . . . 11 Byron February 26. 1915... 22 W. Aurora ...24 Rockford SUMMARY Games won, 5; games lost, 4. Total points scored by B. II. S., 189. By opponents, 164. 26 THE BY RON I AN Ogle County Novice Meet April 24, 1915 Oregon, 111. Although been use of several unfortunate misunderstandings Byron did not succeed in capturing the banner this year, nevertheless our novices made a verv good showing. Among the individual point winners Yoost easily stood first with IS points to his credit. Hoffman and Brewster were close seconds with 13 and 10 points, respectively. Because of the unusually favorable weather Byron had a fine delegation of rooters who encouraged the team by their cheers. In the evening Monte Ilealev represented the school in the extemporaneous oiatorical contest. Ilis speech on the “Incandescent Lamp ' was awarded second place and he was given a silver medal. B. II. S. ENTRIES Walter Brewster Robert Harrison Charles Ileinlv Leo Howard Lester Knapply Sherman Wickwire Duane Wilbur Harold Yoost Raymond Hoffman Vernon Hogan THE BY RON I AN 2 7 Summary of Events Hammer Throw—Third place. Winner, Wright. Fifty-Yard Dash—Third place. Winner, Howard. Fifty-Yard Dash—Fourth place. Winner, Knapply. Half-Mile Run—First place. Winner, Yoost. Half-Mile Run—Second place. Winner, Heinly. Pole Vault—Third place. Winner, Brewster. Pole Vault—Fourth place. Winners, Knapply and Wickwire. Four Hundred and Forty Yard Run—First place. V inner, V ilbur, Four Hundred and Forty Yard Run—Second place. Winner, Ilogan. Four Hundred and Forty Yard Hun—Fourth place. Winner, Howard. Discus Hurl—First place. Winner, Yost. Discus Hurl—Fourth place. Winner, Brewster. Low Hurdles—First place. Winner, Hoffman. Low Hurdles—Second place. Winner, Knapply. Low Hurdles—Third place. Winner, Howard. Mile Run—First place. Winner, Yost. Mile Run—Second place. Winner, Heinly. Mile Run—Fourth place. Winner, Harrison. High Jump—Second place. Winner, Brewster. Two Hundred and Twenty Yard Dash—Third place. Winner, Wilbur. Two Hundred and Twenty Yard Dash—Fourth place. Winner, Brewster. Running Broad Jump—Third place. W inner, ' oost. One Hundred Yard Dash—Third place. Winner, Brewster. One Hundred Yard Dash—Fourth place. Winner, Knapply. Hop, Step and Jump—Second place. Winner, Brewster. Hop, Step and Jump—Third place. Winner, Yoost. High Hurdles—Second place. Winner, Hoffman. High Hurdles—Fourth place. Winner, Wilbur. Shot I’ut—First place. Winner, Hoffman. Shot l’ut—Third place. Winner, Yoost. 28 TUE BYRONIAN Track PROSPECTS FOR SEASON OF 1915 That we have a field and track team that is to command the respect of any school, 1 think nobody will dispute. A few weeks ago we received |uite a com- pliment to this effect. The manager of the Freeport High School Athletics, upon soliciting a cross-country run with our manager, said that he thought from the showing we made, both in the Ogle County Meet of 1914 and the Basket Ball Tournament of Rockford, that we had at least three times as many men to choose from as we have. Our manager and coach is our principal, Mr. 11. V. Lynn. Our captain is Geo. Piper. To both we look up with a feeling that we will be led to success in our following meets. Mr. Lynn has ever stuck by us, through success or defeat, always with an encouraging word and a helping hand. Piper has always been out on the field ever since his ‘‘Freshie days, and certainly knows how to con- duct his men. Our team consists of the following men. Behind each man 1 have placed those events in which I think they make the best showing: I rom the Senior Class we have five stalwart, muscular young men, namely: Everett Cooper—Pole vault, high jump and weights. Monte Healey -Pole vault, dashes and weights. Louis Johnson—440-yard run, high jump and hammer. Amzi Johnston—440-yard run, 220-vard dash and distance runs. Sherman Wickwire—Pole vault and dashes. From the Juniors, to whom (in the height of their ambition) we leave the responsibility of going ahead with this work next year, we have: George Piper—Hurdles, dashes and weights. Vernon Hogan—Dashes and 440-yard run. Raymond Hoffman—Dashes and shot put. Next down the line we have two Sophomores. Only two, because they are the only two boys in a class with one dozen girls: Charles Heinly—Longdistance runs and hurdles. Lester Knapply—Dashes and hurdles. From that large class of noisy Freshmen we have five more to pick. They are new in the ring, but their efforts are highly appreciated, and they certainly pre- sent a promising bunch of athletes. They are as follows: Walter Brewster—Pole vault, jumps and dashes. Robert Harrison—Longdistance runs. Leo Howard—Dashes, hurdles and discus hurl. Duane Wilbur—440-vard run, high jump and weights. Harold Yoost—Distance runs, jumps and weights. 1 hese, totaling fifteen, complete our team. The five Seniors go out this year, leaving ten good, experienced men for next year, besides those that may enter in the Freshman class. On May 1. those men having County medals, went to Beloit, there to partici- pate in their Ninth Annual lutercholastic Meet. There our men had to go up against some stiff competition, but Piper succeeded in winning two seconds one in the hammer throw and the other in the discus hurl. The men who went were: Cooper, Healey, Johnson, Johnston and Piper. On June 4 the Ogle County Meet will be held at Oregon, 111. There we expect to be on deck with our full force, and we have no fear but that we can capture the banner. Our Annual lass Meet is to be held some time lx fore school closes. The participants are: Seniors and Sophomores vs. Juniors and Freshmen. THE BY RON UN 29 Meets with Freeport, Rockford and Genoa High Schools have been talked of. However, nothing definite has as yet been decided. The Ogle County Meet will probably end our track season, as it is near the end of the school year, and thereafter Cooper, Healey, Johnson, Johnston and Wickwire will be standing on the side lines cheering on our boys who have been left behind to carry on their good work. May their lot in athletics be met with success. L. J., ’15. Review of the Season of 1914 NOVICE MEET Oregon, 111. Our amateur athletes who represented B. II. S. in the Novice Meet, started the season aright in April, bringing home the banner which represented victory. OGLE COUNTY FIELD MEET B. H. S. CHAMPIONS OF COUNTY Polo, 111. In a hard fought battle between five Ogle County teams. May 22, the B. H. S. team won the victory in the Ogle County Championship. The team brought back to the school the pennant and loving cup, while individual athletes were honored with gold, silver or bronze medals. The final scores were: Byron ........................... 49 Mt. Morris....................... 5 Oregon........................... 42 Rochelle......................... 0 Polo............................. 39 The scores by events were as follows: 50-yard dash—Nott, Byron; Lan- ders, Oregon; Willett, Polo. Points, Byron 5, Oregon 3, Polo 1. Half mile—McNeal, Byron; John- son, Bvron; Wolf, Polo. Points, By- ron, 13, Oregon 3, Polo 2. Hammer throw; 118 ft. 3 in.— Wales, Polo; Dolan, Byron; Jones, Oregon. Points, Byron 16, Polo 7, Oregon 4. 100-yard dash—Landers, Oregon; Willet, Polo; Bentley, Polo. Points, Byron 16, Polo 11, Oregon 9. Broad jump—Willett, Polo; Piper, Byron; Landers, Oregon. Points, By- ron 19. Polo 16, Oregon 10. Pole vault; 10 ft. 6 in.—Landers. Oregon ; Cooper, Byron: Healey, By- ron. Points, Byron 23, Polo 16, Ore- gon 15. High hurdles; 1 and 1-5 sec.—Wade, Oregon; Landers, Oregon; Piper, By- ron. Points, Byron 24, Oregon 23, Polo 16. 440-yard dash — Willett, Polo; Johnson, Byron; McNeal, Byron. Points. Byron 28, Oregon 20. Polo 21. Low hurdles—Miller, Polo; Lan- ders, Oregon; Smith, Byron. Points, Byron 29, Oregon 26, Polo 26. Mile run—Lehrew, Mt. Morris: Johnston, Byron.- Price, Polo. Points. Byron 32, Polo 27, Oregon 26, Mt Morris 5. 220-yard dash—Landers, Oregon: Bentley, Polo; Smith, Byron. Points. Byron 33, Oregon 31. Polo 30, Mt Morris 5. High jump; 5 ft. 5 in.—Wade, Ore- gon ; Miller, Polo; Cooper, Byron Points, Oregon 36, Byron 34. Polo 33. Mt. Morris 5. Discus hurl; 110 ft. 7 in—Piper, Byron; Miller, Polo; Wade, Oregon. Points, Byron 39, Oregon 37, Polo 36. Mt. Morris 5. Hop, step, jump; 41 ft. 10 in.—Lan- ders, Oregon; Miller, Polo; Dayhoff, Byron. Points, Oregon 42, Byron 40, Polo 39, Alt. Morris 5. Shot put—Nott, Byron; Piper, By- ron ; Cooper, Byron. Total points: Byron 49, Oregon 42, Polo 39. Mt. Morris 5, Rochelle 0. 30 THE BY ROM.4 N Our Trophies Our athletes have not only won fame for our school but have also brought back substantial evidence of their fame in the shapes of banners, shields, and cups which decorate our halls. OGLE COUNTY Championship 1914 FIELD MEET Ogle County Novices 1912 OGLE COUNTY Novice Meet 1914 relay cup relay cup 19 4 SHIELD 1912 Team 1912 Team Nott Girls’ Basket Ball Me Neal Dayhoff Team Dolan Me Neal July 4th 1912 Kiley G. Piper L. Piper 3 2 THE BY RON UN Commencement 1914 Bucca la u rente Address Rev. Bennett Methodist Church CLASS NIGHT Methodist Church Piano Solo........................................... Salutatory........................................... Reading, “That Old Sweetheart of Mine” in Pantomime Valedictory......................................... Saxaphone Solo....................................... Spice Bug................................. .......... Class History........................................ Girls’ Quartette............. ....................... Class Will.......................................... President’s Speech to Juniors........................ Respon se............................................ Class Song........................................... Helen Page .. I nez Vore .......Edson Xolt ......Bert Greene ( Edward Dolan I Dale Dayhoff .Marion Petitgout Dorothy Chessman Merle Piper • Marion Petitgout Martha Leonard . . . Lisle McNurlen .....Hobart Smith . . . . Everett Cooper ............Class COM M E X (’E 1 ENT K X ERCIS ES Congregational Church Music by Orchestra................... .... Invocation......................................... Music............................................. Vocal Solo (a) Miserere (b) 11 Trovatore................................ Music......................................... Address, “Education for Life’s Work”......................... Music.......................................... Presentation of Diplomas................................. Music..................................... Benediction............... Orchestra .....Rev. I). J. Miller . . Orchestra Miss Janet Robertson ............Orchestra . . . . Rev. John Gordon ............Orchestra . . . Frank R. Kendall ...........Orchestra . . . . Rev. D. J. Mi Her Marion Josephine Petitgout Martha Blanche Leonard Violet Arleg McXames Dorothy Grace Chessman El lone Cecilia Hogan Eva Lucile Baker Helen Marie Page Ada L. Wright Elva E. Hogan Merle M. Piper Inez M. Vore Lisle McNurlen Hubbard McNeal Arthur Dale Dayhoff Raymond C. Reese Hobart II. Smith Edson L. Nott John E. Dolan Bert D. Greene THE BY RON IAN 33 Junior Reception May, 1915 The Seniors, individually ami collectively, have been bothering the Juniors individually and collectively about the reception which time-honored custom and hoary-beaded tradition say must be given the aforesaid Seniors by the Juniors. This same reception, intended as a farewell, lias been given in times past as early as in February. It has seemed to us discourteous, to say the least, to hurry this matter along. We love the Seniors and have no desire to bid them farewell, especially when this farewell will leave our class treasury an aching void. Furthermore, anticipation lends charm to any event. Now we have not wanted the Seniors to lose any charm which this reception may have, so we have given them an opportunity to anticipate for a nice long time. Our only regret is that the Seniors have not appreciated this forethought on our part. Some of them have unjustly accused us of trying to avoid or escape this privilege. They wrong us—we have no such intention. We realize the honor and only our desire to avoid undue haste has lead us to postpone the matter thus long. The Seniors have not realized the strain of getting out an Annual which has kept the Juniors busy night and day for the past six months. Our class is one which is devoted to the more serious spirits of school life. We have been turning our thoughts toward literature. We have courted the muse and have had little time for the frivolities of the gay social whirl. But now that the Annual is out and our minds are free from that responsi- bility, we shall turn our attention to this reception—and such a reception as it will be with our profits from this book. We are going to import an orchestra from New York; a caterer from Chi- cago; a seven-course dinner with diamond necklaces as favors; a box party at the lllackstone; a special car of American Beauty roses. But words fail us as we attempt to describe the brillant social function to be given by the Juniors of 1916 to the Seniors of 1915. 34 THE BY RON UN TUE BY ROMAN 35 The Progress of the School The Byron High School has made rapid progress in the last few years, until now it compares very favorably with any school of its size in the state. The first decided step in advance was in .January, 1913, when through the efforts of the then new superintendent, Mr. Lynn. Byron High School was put on the accredited list of the University of Illinois. This not only gives the gradu- ates here the privilege of entering the State University without the bother of an examination, but also gives the work in the school official recognition. Further recognition was received in 1915 when the Superintendent of Public Instruction of Illinois gave Byron High School credit as a four-year high school, accepted as such. This means that not only is the quality of the work done in the school satisfactory, but also that although the school is not large, the quantity in essentials is equal to the courses given in the larger high schools. This recog- nition is also of very decided monetary advantage for it means that the Board of Education can collect tuition from the neighboring school districts for tin pupils who live in those districts but attend Byron High School. Last year this amounted to $630.00. The library has been added to consistently for the past few years until there is now a collection of five hundred well-chosen volumes. These are largely works of standard authorities in the various subjects—English, History and Science. We not only have these books, but they are used constantly by the pupil to sup- plement the text-books. In addition to the books, there are twelve periodicals, through which the pupils are kept in touch with the current issues and ideas. Under the supervision of the English Department, an Annual, the first of its kind in Byron, was published this year. Perhaps of all single departments that of Science has shown the most prog- ress in the matter of equipment. From one corner of a room where the teacher did all of the actual experimenting, the laboratory has grown until now it occu- pies the whole room. There is a Columbia cabinet in front with a semi-circular group of stationary s-ats where lectures may he given, accompanied by the more difficult demonstrations. In Plupico there is enough equipment so that five sets of the same experi- ment may be performed at once for fifty-six experiments. In Botany and Zoology, the equipment is sufficiently complete for the pupils who have taken these courses to get a year’s credit in each in any school. In the laboratory and library is a practical exhibition of the progress of the Manual Training Department. The work tables in the laboratory, the maga- zine stand and massive library table were all made by the pupils as a part of their course. In educational circles, the progress mentioned above has given Byron High School a high position. In non-educational circles, the progress in athletics has probably been noticed more. In 1914 representatives of Byron won the Novice Meet and the Ogle County Meet, meeting competition from larger schools. In thespringof 1914 the basket ball team entered the tournament at Rockford, with teams from the big city schools of Illinois. Although not victorious, Byron's game against West Aurora was the sensation of the tournament. The Novice .Meet this year and the Inter- scholastic at Beloit have again given the boys a chance to meet picked represen- tatives of schools much larger than Byron High School, but they have made a creditable-showing. On the whole, the citizens of Byron, the pupils and the Board of Education are to be congratulated upon the rapid progress of their school—and the high position which it holds. Marguerite Frances Turney. 3 6 THE BY RON IAN v Customs of B. H. S. “SHORT FRIDAY” Every other Friday one period is omitted and school is dismissed at three- thirty to the great satisfaction of all. There is much confusion to find out which period is to be omitted. Of course, the Freshies think they should be the lucky ones to get of a class each time, but they will have to go some to get ahead of the Sophomores. Short Friday is looked forward to from week to week with one regret that it doesn’t come every week. “general ex.” The general exercises are held for the first ten minutes in the morning. The time is spent in singing or listening to articles given by the pupils. We have observed with special exercises Arbor Day, Washington’s and Lincoln’s Birthdays and the Anniversary of Eugene Field’s death. Of late we have been devoting the time to studying spelling with a view to a spirited spelldown one of these days, to say nothing of increasing our ability in this very necessary line. Exemptions 1 he sharks who get an average of “A” throughout the semester are excused from the final exams; which are the abhorence of the less brilliant. This is a very delightful custom for those who are fortunate enough to lie on the excused list and it is surely worth while to work to be among that number. THE BY RON UN 37 Senior Class Play May 28, 1915 gill’s hall “T1IE CHEERFUL LIAR” Cast: JUDGE IIAKKEL—“The Cheerful Liar”........................Amzi Johnston GENERAL REAMER—'The Irate Father........................Louis Johnson REV EZRA STIGGINS—A Sanctimonious Hypocrite.Sherman Wickwire GUY McGUFFIN—Village Constable........................Daliuer Sherman RANDOLPH DEARBORN—The Handsome Hero............. Monte Hea.oy FLORA BOOMER—The Pretty Heroine...........................Ida Hanger MRS. SWEETLOYE—An Unprotected Widow.........Ethel Champion LUCRETIA SPRIGGINO—A School Teacher.......... Florence Leary Stage Manager—Everett Cooper Director—Miss Turney 0Because of the illness of Florence Leary this part was taken by Hazel Johnson. SYNOPSIS In brief, this is the story of a Gay Deceiver. During the Civil War Hastings 1 Iussel and Bert Boomer fought side by side in the Confederate army. After the declaration of peace both of them moved North, where Boomer grew wealthy in the real estate business and married. Mussel went to Indiana, became a country justice and remained single. Boomer, a widower when the play opens, had a daughter who eloped with Randolph Dearborn, the young people being followed on the next train by the irate father. Flora and her lover go to Hussel to be married, but find that a license is necessary in Indiana. While they are gone to procure one Boomer arrives and the old friends recognize each other. When Randolph returns Mussel offers, for a consideration, to pacify Boomer and obtain his consent, trusting to the young man’s aristocratic name anil Boomer’s South- ern ideas of birth, etc., to work his point. He finds, however, that Randolph is a foundling and so undertakes to provide him with parents. He works Lucretia Spriggins, au old maid, and “Rev.” Ezra Stiggins. a gold cure fraud, into the plot to personate the parents, and just as success crowns his efforts Birdie Sweet- love denounces the conspiracy. Then Boomer determines that 1' lora must be married at once and offers her to Hussel. The Judge jumps at the chance uid goes to Boomer's summer villa to pay his court. Flora, to thwart him, disguises herself in her Cousin Tom’s clothes and tells her ancient admirer that flora has gone to town. Meanwhile Mussel learns that Randolph has arrived for a stolen interview, and noticing the striking likeness of the supposed Tom to flora pro- poses that Tom shall masquerade as his cousin and take a rise out of the rival. Flora is only too willing, and putting on her own clothes receives her lover. The climax is reached when Mussel, to carry the joke on Randolph to its liniit, mar- ries the supposed Tom to him. Of course, when the General returns, it is found that the marriage is legal, and so the two old fellows make the best of a bad job. 3« THE BY RON I AN Commencement 1915 COM MENCEMENT EXERCISES June 3, 1915 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Invocation Music................................ Salutatory ................................ Music.................................... Valedictory................................ Music................................ Address.............................. Music................................ Presentation of Diplomas........................ Music................................ Benediction .Leaver’s Orchestra Sherman Wickwire .Leaver’s Orchestra .......Iva Hanger Leaver’s Orchestra .....Rev. Bowman Leaver’s Orchestra .....F. R. Kendall Leaver’s Orchestra BACCALAUREATE May 30, 1915 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Baccalaureate Sermon Rev. Dudley Miller CLASS DAY June 1, 1915 Because of the early date at which the “Byronian” goes to press, it is impos- s ble to furnish an official program for this day. In the afternoon there are the wdfprop! tthC eVening’th® Seniors wiU take entire charge, giving their class THE BY RON IAN 39 Curriculum first Semester Second Semester FRESHMAN YEAR English Algebra Physiography Latin Manual Training English Algebra Physiography Latin Manual Training SOPHOMORE YEAR English Plane Geometry Botany Latin Manual Training English Plane Geometry Botany Latin Manual Training JUNIOR YEAR English Algebra Zoology Ancient History English Solid Geometry Arithmetic Zoology Ancient History English Physics English History Civics SENIOR YEAR English Physics American History Civics PROGRAM 1915 1st Per. 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Seniors Physics Lab. Tues.- Thurs. Mr. Lynn English Miss Turney History Miss Willoughby Civics Miss Willoughby Juniors Ancient History Geo- metry English Zoology Lab. Tues.- Thurs. Miss Turney Mr. Lynn Miss Turney Miss Willou ghby Soph- omores English Miss Turney Botanv Lab. Mon. Wed. Botany Miss Willoughby Geometry Mr. Lynn Latin Miss Turney Fresh- men Physiology Miss Willoughby Lab. Tucs.- Thurs. English Miss Turney Algebra Mr. Lynn Latin Miss Turney Manual Training Mr. Lynn 40 THE BY RON UN Our Primary We like to watch the High School folk Go tripping on their way; They show us how we’ll grown up be All through their work and play. They toll us tales of many things, As our doorway they pass by, Of studies hard we’ll have to get, As the future years draw nigh. But if our band of fifty-two, Continues on together, We 11 swell the High School ranks some day, And make you proud as ever. We re only little folks, you know, But we do our very best. In Christmas programs, games and work, We enter with a zest. Miss Alma M. Johnston. THE BY RON I AN 4' The Bluffs The most favorite spot to the pupils of Byron High is “The Bluffs.” We appreciate more their wondrous beauty as we glide along tin banks of Rock River in a canoe. On either side far above us we see nothing but one solid mass of green leaves, opening in the spring sun- shine. As we draw near the shore we alight and be- gin to climb the rocky steep. With every step we send a shower of dead leaves and stones roll- ing down the bluff. Climbing farther and cling- ing to the many small trees and bushes for sup- port we at last come upon the prominent rock known as “ Pulpit Rock.” From the many crev- ices in the massive rock grow honeysuckles, mosses and various ferns which add greatly to the beauty of the scene. A little farther up we reach the broad, flat top from which we have a wondrous view of the surrounding country. Down below the river flows swiftly on ; along the banks many tents are pitched where people spend the summer months, clamming. On the opposite side we see steep bluffs, like those we have just climbed. Many of the Botany pupils do not hesitate to walk the three long miles that they may find the first spring flowers peeping from their mossy beds. L. II., ’17. Mosquito Creek 42 THE BY RON I AN Can and Can’t Can and Can’t once ran a race, Can fell down and hurt his face; But up he jumped and on, he ran, The persevering little man. In spite of all Can’t did or said Can kept on going straight ahead. Can't did not wish to be the last, Nor did he like to run so fast; And so lie shouted, “Don’t you see That you can never outrun me?’’ But Can replied, “That’s just your way. You’re telling people every day They can t do this and can't do that. That black is white, the earth is flat. But you'll not conquer me, for I Intend to win this race or die.” They kept on running many years, Ami Can at times shed bitter tears Ovt r the troubles that he met, And oftentimes would weary get. His feet were sore, the way was rough, The road did not seem short enough, lie sometimes ran and sometimes hopped, But never, never, never stopped. At last Can’t halted by the way, And said, “Now 1 will rest ami play.” And so lie waited, while his friend Kc pt on until lie reached the end; Ami Can t was left far in the rear Because he would not persevere. Can won the race, while Can’t stood still; He always has, and always will. THE BY RON I AN 43 31 n jflemortam Jfrands ®tUon iJorton It was in the month of October, 1914, that a number of students gathered together in Byron to bid their last fare- well to the earthly remains of Eugene Olson, and about six months later. March 21, 1915, the school circle was broken again by the death of Francis Norton. To the people personally acquainted with Francis, it is almost impossible to express by means of words a memo- rial worthy of our friend. He was a fine built, tall and manly young man. and a finer character would be hard to find. Because of his character and manliness he was loved and esteemed by schoolmates and teachers. Francis Dillon Norton was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Norton. He had risen to the Eighth grade in our school and was a member of the (’ongregational Church and also of the Boy Scouts of America. —Ed. 44 THE BY RON 1.4N The Grammar Grades Oh ! the Seventh and Eighth graders are few, But to leave them unmentioned won't do, For they’ve helped in a play To show many a way To be happy though they’ve lessons to do. Well, work took its regular course For months, without even a cross; When alas, one sad day, They heard someone say That one of their number was lost. They think of him oft and anon : When selecting a song to be sung They choose one his choice, To sing with soft voice Before continuing the lessons begun. On, on with their work they will go, In hope that their lessons they’ll know, So that when they’re eighteen, They, too, may be seen Among graduates in the front row. Randa Stkxk. Fifth and Sixth Grades I is for intermediate, both big and small, X is for number, fifty-two in all. T is for teacher, striving away E is for education, they’ll all have some day. R is for rehearsing, about Christmas time, ,M is .Mother Goose Play; they knew every line. E is for excellence, poor work not allowed. 1) is for dunce, not one in the crowd. 1 is for interest, easy to gain, A is lor arithmetic, hard to explain. T is for transition, from class to class E is for entrance into High School at last. Lois Archibald. THE BYRON IAN 45 Third and Fourth Grades Listen, all classmates, and you shall hear Of the early days in our career. On the first of September in 1912 We placed all our playthings high up on a shelf. In Room I we went at the ring of the bell To hear what Miss Johnston might have to tell. We spent two years there in mirth and in glee And then with fourth graders we next had to be. We have worked hard at studies, and our Christmas play, We were Japs, fairies, brownies and sailor boys gay. We hopped and we skipped, we sang and we danced As Indian braves around campfires pranced. And still we are working, fifty-eight in all, To enter High School some coming fall And when enough knowledge we can possess, We hope to be graduates of B. H. S. Eva Stansbury. 46 THE BY RON IAN Keep Yer Balance When yu’ heve’nt got yer lessons An’ yer feelin’ kind o’ blue, When there ain’t no inspiration Fer that theme ’uts almost due, Jest yu’ leave right off a thinkin’ An’ put on yer hat an’ coat; ’Cause you’ve got ter keep the balance Ef thet theme is plum left out. When yer tryin’ hard to study, ’Bout yer Physiology, When yer head is achin’ awful An’ yer eyes kin hardly see. Jest fergit about them artries Needn’t fear ’ut they'll give out ’Cause you’ve got ter keep the balance if them things ain’t lerned about. When yer tryin’ hard ter memorize That speech fer Headin' class, When yer worryin’ yer head off Fer fear ’ut you won’t pass, Jest you leave right off a-worryin’. Yu ’ kin git along without, ’Cause you’ve got ter keep the balance If you drop that Keadin’ out. CALENDAR 4« THE BY RON IAN September 1. Back to work. 2. Seniors hold a Class meeting. 3. Regular athletic meeting held. 4. Class meeting held by Juniors. 9. Another Class meeting held by Juniors to elect officers for Annual. 11. Junior girls sell fudge and taffy in lower hall. Sophomores in an anti-suffragette meeting elect “Chuck” president. Freshmen learn rules of parlimentary law in a class meeting. 14. “Flossie” tries her hand at teaching as a sub for Miss Stene. “Shingle” makes his first appearance as a public speaker in General Ex. In. Girls inop up the gym floor in attempting to play basket ball. 23. Fair at Oregon. Just a few go (to school). 29. Juniors christen this the “Byronian.” THE BY RON I AN 49 October 1. Miss Turney gave a few exams. Prof, sings “Ach der lieber Augustine” to the tune of Sauer Kraut and Pretzels at Forreston. 2. Miss Willoughby talks in General Ex. Juniors repeat on candy sale graft. Rockford dentist gives illustrated lecture on care of teeth. First checks received by Faculty. Everybody gets a AA. 3. Faculty shop in Rockford. Miss Stene visits her mamma. 4. Stillman Valley—threatened by fire—saved by young B. II. S. heroes. Car- negie medals to be awarded. 5. Seniors pull off first number of entertainment course at Congregational Church. 6. Free samples of toothpaste. Something for nothing. Freshman debate: “Do you eat it or use it on your hair.” 9. ‘ ‘ Kelly ’ ’ inspects the school. 10. Miss Turney spends night in moving. 11. Even if the Germans have just taken Antwerp, they haven’t anything on Miss Turney, who wippedpart of an infantry in church. 13. “General” starts furnace. “Skip” goes to Chicago. 14. Miss Willoughby announces time limit for girls basket ball 5:10 p. m. Miss Turney entertains female faculty. 15. Baseball season started. Eng. III. Batting average .006 . Another stag for teachers at Miss Johnston’s. 18. Miss Turney entertains a gentleman from Chicago. 19. Petey Wales, of course. 22. “Raus mit ’em, 5:30.” Prof. Lynn. Miss Turney and Miss Willoughby entertain Junior and Senior girls. 30. Big night—Junior Circus. Everybody there. 31. Morning after the night before. Grand clean up. Editor and artist to Rockford. 5° THE BYRONIAN November 1. 1—Who broke the window. Hallowe’en or Steffa 1 Maybe the buggy knows? ■i. “Preach” Bennett moves to Plattville. 4. “Prof” holds conference in office with Skippers. 6. Faculty goes to Elgin. 10. Miss Turney gives stump speech. 11. “ Coop ’ ’ slants Gladys in General Ex. 12. Picture of Gladys found on the bridge early in morning. How did it get there? Louis shakes everybody in General Ex. 16. Harmon dons long trousers. 17. Athletic A. purchased a new basket ball. 17. Second case of long trouseritize. Mitchel Severly afflicted. 19. “Prof” attends Superintendent’s Institute at Urbana. 20. Yell practice for Saturday night’s game. 21. B. II. S.’ll Alumni’17. 24. Second number Senior lecture course. 25. Gloom and depression. Report cards out. Runaway horse. Miss Stone beats horse to livery barn. 26. Thanksgiving. “Prof” gets two rabbits in one shot. 40. Floor oiled. Safety First. THE BY RON I AN December 5. Miss Turney entertains second gentleman friend. 7. Miss Turney shines in new green tam-o’-shanter. 10. “ Rabbit” has new suit. Still short trousers. 11. Basket ball team goes to Dixon. Ye Ed. to De Kalb. 14. Gee, but ain’t it cold. Lois Baker appears in earrings bought by the yard. 23. Misses Stene and Archibald give entertainment in the Auditorium. 24. Misses Stansbury and Johnston entertain in honor of Santa Claus. Last day of School. Oh. joy and bliss. January 1. Basket ball. Mt. Carroll 18, Byron 23. New Year started right. 3. Miss Willoughby looses suitcase and spinal column in Chicago. 4. Classes again !!! 6. No heat. More shivering. 7. No heat. No school. 12. ByJocks. Henry takes Seniors and Juniors for sleigh ride. Miss Willoughby makes a hit. 13. Miss Willoughby reads selection of 0. Henry’s. 15. More book reviews. 18. Seniors receive sample of class pins. 20. Smart ones get exempt from exams. 22. Dumb ones take exams. Piper loses sweater. Some day. 25. Twenty degrees below. “NufSed.” 27. Castle Square entertainers. “And you know it!” 28. First semester grades received. 20. Oh, you German Valley girls. G. V. 2, B. II. S. 8. German Valley boys 0, B. II. S. 42. 52 THE BY RON UN Februari) 2. Prof, rushes matters. Au hour ahead of time. 3. “Swede” and “Shingle Top” elected to go to Polo. 8. Juniors sign contract for entertainment course. 10. Maynard—the original “star” plays a week’s bill on the stage. 12. Flag up. Piper’s birthday. 13. Girls break out with black court plaster. School in danger of quarantine. 15. llazel J. substitutes in Eng. I. 16. Miss Stene wears black eye to school. Basket ball team tries to look pretty while its picture is taken. 26. Great excitement! Team in Rockford tournament! West Aurora nearly has heart failure! Score 22-24. March 1. Fine weather. Track suits appear. 4. Dog bites Miss Turney. 8. Juniors plan a basket social. 9. Last number Seniors’ entertainment course. 12. Rusty Harrison breaks his wrist. 15. Ides of March. 17. Pictures taken for the Annual. 18. Big fight. “Ring” Dave vs. Heimert. 19. Stillman Valley teachers visit school. Last day of school for a week. Teachers to Oregon. Great rejoicing by pupils. 29. Bert Greene and Hobart Smith inspect the school. Decide to let it keep on. 30. Miss Turney ill. 31. Violet McNames and Martha Leonard visit. THE BY RON I AN 53 April 1. Senior fellows order suits. “All alike, it’s cheaper.” 6. Cuntry Kids take exams. 9. Yoost in hammer throw breaks------the window. 12. Tennis Club organized. 14. White Hat Club organized. “Pratt,” president. “Patsy” tries to prove an alibi with the bookcase. 15. “Coop” teaches Eighth graders. 19. Hills out for Novice Meet. 20. Miss Stem goes home. Ethel tries the Eighth graders. 21. Monthly exams! Thick and fast! 24. Novice Meet. “Babe” forgot to finish the hurdles. 27. Petitgout and Brewster—official dog catchers. Pul motor Hanger restores anthesthetized pigeon. 28. Invitations for Sophomore girls stag party. Ruth Harrison and Ardis Lynn hostesses. 29. Skip takes a dip in the river. :i(). Sophomore girls return to their youth and play with dolls on Harrison’s lawn. 54 THE BY RON 1 UN May 1. Track team to Beloit. Piper gets twin medals. Children hang May baskets. 2. Hoffie has a girl at church. 3. Louis and Lola take in “Petey’s.” Any Day 1. Duane and Gladys falling out. 2. Duane and Gladys making up. 3. Miss Willoughby keeps pets after school. 4. Paul in Hoorn 8. 5. Lara has a secret to tell. 6. Sherman and Lucile take a dandy ride. 7. Miss Turney assigns a book review. 8. Monte and Amzi laugh a duet. THE BY RON UN 55 The Junior Circus On account of the wreck (as the hills announced) on the Great Western and St. Paul Railways the people of Byron were given an opportunity to see Ring- tail Brothers’ famous circus at the Byron High School on Friday evening, Octo- ber 30, 1914. This circus was a howling success, judging from the abundance of the requi- sites of a circus, such as pink lemonade, weenies, candy, noise, excitement, etc., and from a letter which one of our high school girls wrote to her friend the next morning. The letter ran as follows: My Dear Catherine: IIow I wish you might have been here last evening. The Ringtail Brothers’ circus was here and 1 had the grandest time. They had the wildest, wooliest looking man with them who had been imported all the way from Pine Street on Rock River just for this occasion. He made such a dreadful, blood-curdling noise, and when he threw a big dark looking hissing snake at me I fairly yelled and disturbed the equilibrium of a number of people in getting out of his reach. In this same tent was the Living Skeleton and the Strong Man. The Living Skeleton was so thin he surely didn’t weigh an ounce over two hundred pounds, and don’t you know, there was a very strong resemblance between him and May- nard Hanger. The Strong Man had muscles that stood out in bunches and lifted all those two hundred and five hundred pound weights; that is, the weights were so labeled. They had a bodyless woman, too. As I looked at her calm, serene face I imagined I was looking at the head of Marie Antoinette just after that wicked guillotine had severed her head from her body. Such a fish pond as they had. Everett let me fish for him once and I got a mitten. What do you know about that? Well, 1 traded it off to Dalmer for a glass of pink lemonade and fished again. That time I got one of the rattliest rat- tlers you ever heard. I’ve got a “real” diamond ring anil Monte got a watch which runs when he does. And Kit, they had the cutest nigger baby to throw at, three throws for five cents. I wasted ten perfectly good cents, for 1 was so afraid I would hit him that often times my ball didn’t even strike the sheet. Laura came so near hitting him that I fear he is trembling yet. Why, one of her balls struck the sheet not more than a foot from his head. I noticed that his face turned a shade paler. They gave a little vaudeville, too, which was about as good as Petey’s. The music was nuite inspiring and one could almost imagine that he was listening to Sousa's Band. The dramatization of “Little Red Riding Hood” was too funny for anything. And then the Laughing Gallery! I felt as if I had been “Up- stairs and downstairs and in my lady’s chamber” when I got out. But, I mustn’t forget to tell you about the fortune teller. She had the most wonderful dark eyes that could look straight through you. But I don’t like her She told me that I would marry a multi-millionaire (I liked that, of course) but she also told me that I would go only to Chicago on my wedding tour and I do want to go to Paris, so I do. She said, too, that 1 would marry a red-headed man and O Kit, 1 just know I can never, never love a red-headed man. Here’s hoping that you can be in Byron the next time the Ringtail Brothers arrive. Your loving pal, J. A. W. Till1 BY RON I AN S6 The Country School Teacher She knows full well the verbs and nouns, Can locate all the streams and towns, And brace linguistic ups and downs— And all for forty dollars. In mathematics, science, art, And agriculture’s busy mart, She always takes the leading part— And all for forty dollars. Her garb is always trim and neat, Her shoes just fit her dainty feet, Her wardrobe’s always (|uite complete— And all for forty dollars. She goes each year to summer school, To learn the pedagogic rule, And buys each latest book and tool— And all for forty dollars. She gives her substance to the poor, Receives the pleaders at her door, And buys tickets by the score— And all for forty dollars. She teaches forty girls and boys, Smiles through their questions and their noise, And never loses equipoise— And all for forty dollars. 5� THE BY RON UN “HONEST!” Miss W. in zoology class: ‘ There’s a difference between a cricket and a horse. ” A Freshman knows not and knows that he knows not. A Sophomore knows not and knows that he knows not. A Junior knows and knows not that he knows. A Senior knows and knows that he knows. L. H., ’17. “I GUESS IT WOULD?” If all the world were English Lit, And all the seas red ink. And all the trees rejected themes, It would drive us all to drink. HOTEL A place where a guest often gives up good dollars for poor quarters.— Ex. “0 these Annuals all remind us We can make our own sublime, If our fellow students send us, Contributions all the time. Here a little, there a little, Story, class note, song or jest— If you want a good school Annual Each of you must do your best. Freshman, first week of school: “Miss Turney, what books shall I take home?” Every man’s bosom friend.—Shirt. —Geometry C. TO GLADYS AND DUANE Here’s to the case that doesn’t last; And here’s to love and laughter! For 1 11 be true as long as you And not a minute after. THE BY RON I AN 59 STRANGE! Hattie W. seems to think that the Russians are against the Germans in the present war.—Eng. I. OUR FACULTY Who forces ns to work like sin, Until we wax both wan and thin, To hand some pesky paper in ? Oni- energetic faculty. And when our work is all complete, Who trample on it with both feet, And says, “I’ll written please repeat” Our very captious faculty. And later, if success we’ve had, They are so generously glad. We then realize what friends we’ve had. Our dear old friendly faculty. —Anonymous. Yes! Labor Day was observed by B. II. S. Dickens—a polite term for the devil. GEOMETRY Their’s not to make reply. Their’s but to reason why. Their’s but to do or die. PROVERB A boy in our class in worth two in the world.—Sop. Class. HISTORY CLASS Miss Turney—“Please hand in your maps. ’ ’ M. I. Lytle? Why is physics like love? “Because the lower the gas the higher the pressure.” —Q. E. D. TWO-FOOT RULE Keep off the grass. Laugh and the world laughs with you, Flunk and you flunk alone. 6o THE BYROMAN Prof. Lvmi was overheard to say tlie following to the Presides the first week of school: “I can't get a (cen- sored) thing into their heads.” There are such things as exams., Where one has to tell, Things he don't know, in words he can’t spell. .Miss Hates, in Eng. Ill : “How many have read Pilgrims' Progress?” ■ No hands go up.) “Well, 1 thought all children had read that book.” THAT'S RIGHT Lois Baker (Eng. HI)—“Christo- pher .Marlowe wrote his works before he died.” If ever you’re blue, and don't know what to do, If you think in her subject you’ll flunk, Don't use a pony and do something phoney, .Miss W.—‘1 couldn't hear you but I think that’s right.” Miss T.—“Helen, scatter out a bit.” A stieh in time saves embarrassing exposu re. A SENIOR •She struggles up the B. II. S. walk. Beneath the weight of books, Her occupation plainly shows In pale and wearied looks. —X. Y. Z. W hitney Pet I tgOUt S tockberger Carv E r J olmston “II IT ffie” Ha N ger P 1 per II O gan Alt' Red JohnS on ? “I see thee still.” THE BY RON I AN 61 ’16 YELL We’ll yell for old B. II. S., The orange and the black— We’ll yell for old B. II. S. in our coffins when we’re stacked; And when we’re up in heaven, We would like to give a yell, But alas! to drown T7 We must give it down in—?—Lower Hall. GOOD REASON Miss W.—“I don’t suppose you see this kind of a bug around your lights, as they are gas.” Junior—“The street lights here are electric.’’ Miss W.—‘‘Why, I thought the lights were gas; that shows I haven’t been out much at night.” ATHLETIC A bunch of muscles unable to split wood or study. The joke editor may write Till his finger tips are sore, But some one is sure to exclaim, “Oh, pshaw, I’ve seen that before.” Miss Turney (to Freshmen boys)— “Robert, why are you sitting with Walter? Didn’t you hear me tell the girls they couldn’t sit together.” MAYBE SO Miss W.—“I never had any experi- ence with bees, but I have been stung.” Hogan has the glance, Cooper has the curls; Wilbur has -Miss Gladys, Piper has the “girls.” Brewster has the auburn hair, Laura has the “fellows,” Ganger lias the flashy socks, And Ruth has the yellow—dress. —“Cricket on the Hearth.” TOO BAD “I am a self-made man,” he said boastfully. “Too bad you didn’t consult a specialist.” 62 THE BY RON UN WILLIE, DO YOUR BEST Examination time is here; So, Willie, do your best— Your work is valued cheap or dear On how you stand the test. A A's come to him who crams and cribs With notes on cuffs and vest; But F's (Flunk) to him, his honest nibs. Who meets the honor-test. —Ex. I thee love is but that one and read see up shall and you down and that me I’ll have have you’ll you if —Ex. Miss W. (favorite saying)—“Now you just stop talking or I will have to send you into the office.” HUSH “Say, kids,” but don’t those ency- clopedias come handy when we are sent in the office? Don’t tell Prof.” Louis J.—“Did you think I was never coming?” Miss W.—“No, a bad penny always returns.” Love:—Is that disease that a num- ber of people like “Sherm”and“011ie” have, “Gladys” and “Weenie” and “Nanny” and “Iva” are afflicted with. HOW TO KILL THE BYRONIAN 1. Do not subscribe; borrow a class- mate’s annual—just be a sponge. 2. Look up the advertisers and trade with the other fellow—be a chump. •3. Never hand in news items and be sure to criticise everything in the paper—be a coxcomb. 4. Tell your neighbor that you can get more news for less money—be a squeeze. 5. If you can’t hustle and make the annual a success—be a corpse. Get the idea ?—Ex. “If a body meet a body In the upper hall, Can’t a body stop and talk? Not at all. at all. Can’t we talk our troubles over, Comfort get, and give it, too ? When we see Prof, coming, Must we all ‘skidool’ ” TUI-: BY RON I AN 63 BUSINESS LETTERS Good-year Rubber Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Gentlemen: Enclosed please find 15c in stamps for which please send me another dozen of your rubber collars. Since I have been using your collars, I have had no trouble in keeping them clean, and their shine is perfect. Sincerely yours, Vernon Hogan. Tongue Twister Co., 120 Licket-split Street, Razorville. Sir: I have taken about three drops of your famous medicine and have found it as represented, and 1 have now what T have long wanted, a gift of flowing language. Hasty Laura Lytle. U. S. Undertaking Co., Stillman Valley, 111. Dear Sir: Please send me a trial package of your “ |uieting medicine,” as I have been a very naughty boy and my teacher thinks I cut up too much. Homer Ives. 64 THE BY ROM AN False Face Co., Canton, Georgia. Madame: i'lease send me a “1916 smile,” as my old one is about worn out, and people are growing tired of same. Aunty Bety, c o Advice to Love-Love. Madame: I accidentally swallowed about half of that high test “love catcher medicine and have more admirers than 1 wish. I would appreciate it if you would send antidote for same. Gratefully yours. Leo Howard. Your Sister, Gladys Weld. Freshie—“Does Prof, open his classes with prayer?” BREAK Soph.—“No, but his students do.” A little thing is speech; so take Precaution how you bend it. For any man can make a break, But mighty few can mend it. Hash—??? —Ex. THE BY RON IAN 6S A BARB Tis only a bit of nonsense, A sugar-coated sting, Published in the “Byronian’s” yearly, For a barb is a jolly thing. ’Tis the thread-bare joke of a teacher, •lust before exams, come around, That in the “Byronian” Can usually be found. Just a little slip in talking, On a “bluff” that proved quite wrong. Makes copy for the editor Of the barb columns right along. Teasing, bluffing, roasting, Or at times a sting, Are blended in his little word, For a barb is a jolly thing! —Ex. 66 THE BY RON 1.4N FORECASTS By Prof. Tun ey Two weeks have passed, because Mr. Strong is here again. It will rain Sunday. Mr. Strong arrived Saturday night. I will be cranky Monday, because I had a caller Saturday and Sunday. IT’S A FACT Theorum: A poor lesson is better than no lesson. Proof: (1) Nothing is better than a good lesson.—Faculty. (2) A poor lesson is better than nothing.—Studrnts. (3) Therefore, a poor lesson is lad- tor than no lesson. Q. E. I). IT’S A GAY LIFE Now do the learned Seniors go To win against all odds. Today they carry mortar boards; Tomorrow they’ll bear hods. They told us not to worry, Nor sit up nights and cram, Not to feel sense of hurry In taking our exams; But if we do not worry Nor sit up nights to cram, Do not feel a sense of hurry, Will—we flunk in our exam. —Ex. You can always tell a Senior, For lie's so sedately gowned; You can always tell a Junior By the way he walks around; You can always tell a Sophomore By his loudly looks and such; You can always tell a Freshie, But you cannot tell him much. —Contributed. Gladys and Duane are mad at each other. NATURE A boy’s arm is thirty inches long. A girl’s waist is thirty inches around. Oh! Nature, how wonderful thy works. THE BY RON IAN 67 SAFETY FIRST 11' to school you should come, on Monday morn, Safety first. Do not look so lovely and new-born, Safety first. For the floor may be somewhat greasy, And to slip is pretty easy, So safety first. If Prof, should happen in the hall. Safety first. l)o not try to yell at all. Safety first. For he might grab you mighty hard, And throw you out into the yard. So safety first. If in English class you bluff. Safety first. Or try to act somewhat rough. Safety first. She will always find you out And is liable to throw you about. So safety first. 68 THE BY RON I AN You shall and you shan’t, You will and you won’t, You’re condemned if you do, And you are (censored) if you don’t. —Any Student. Ve do not have a printing office in our school, but here is our bindery: “Sherm”—“Ollie.” “Weenie”—“Gladys.” “Happy”—Lois H.” “Chuck”—“Laura.” And others too numerous to men- tion. ORAL EXAMINATION Prof, (dictating prose)—“Slave, where is my horse?” Startled Pupil—“It's in my desk, but I wasn’t using it.”—Ex. Prof.—“What are you doing, learn- ing something?” Junior—“No, sir; was listening to you.” Teacher—“When was the revival of learning?” Pupil—“Before the last exam.”— Ex. CURLS AND BASHFULNESS In Freshman year he saw the curls, Light curls so soft and long; And when they swept across his desk Something in him went wrong. In Sophomore year a great big bow Tied one curl back securely; And he often looked the landscape o’er When she glanced back demurely. In Junior year the curls still there, But piled up big and high above; In passing her he smiled the way One does when one is in love. In Senior year he ceased to wait; Alas, it now appear, That when the crucial moment came He couldn’t find her ears. Vernon II. (in zool. class)—I think the best way to make the woodcock more plentiful is to gather the eggs and hatch them yourself. THE BY RON IAN 69 CLASS STONES Freshman—Emerald. Sophomore—Grindstone. Junior—Blarney stone. Senior—Tombstone. WE ARE SORRY A goat ate a lot of our jokes, And then began to pun; “I cannot help it,” he softly said, “I am so full of fun.” Duane and Gladys have made up.?? We now take great pleasure in in- troducing to you Prof. Hanger who entertained room five as a snake charmer, and also snake magician. W1IAT TO EAT Ear de Boeuf Excelsior Parallelograms Boiled Ball Bearings Plumb Bobs Boned Castings Refrigerated Paint Poker Chips Bean Juice Assorted Hobble Skirts BILL OF BY RON 1 AX BOARD TO B. 11. S. For time spent in meetings, $5 per head, 15 meetings, attendance four For shoes worn out in pursuit of delinquent contributions, 20 pair at $0 per pair 120.00 25.68 Tooting our own horn to sell copies . . 10,000.00 401.25 .03 3.10 Total withheld by Treasurer. 70 THE BY RON IAN SWEETHEARTS Sitting together by our fire, We’re happy as only lovers can be; Her head is resting on my breast, A precious burden it is to me. Her sweet eyes lift to mine, and then They droop again as if too shy To tell me of a perfect trust And love that ne’er can die. And then she sings a low, sweet song, Too soft for other ears to hear; A song of quiet summer eves, Of happy dreams and fancies dear. And so we sit beside our fire And dream the pleasant hours away; Our life together is a song, The years seem but a day. Dost ask who this sweet maid may be? All me, and must I tell you that ? We sit together by our fire— A spinster and her cat. THE BY RON I AN 7« Alumni Tlic Byron High School has not reached its present standard of excellence in a brief period, but on the contrary, its history extends backward through many years. When Miss Helen Read and Miss Sarah Harris came to take charge of the Byron schools in the fall of 1862, they found the same confusion of text books as prevailed in most schools of Northern Illinois, and they went to work to improve conditions, with the result that Byron was among the first schools to The Old Byron Public School adopt a graded course of study. From this modest beginning of a school of two departments, the present High School system has been developed. The primary department was in the district school house which is a part of the Masonic building. The more advanced pupils attended school in the lower story of the Academy building. After a few years the upper story was arranged for the High School and the lower floor divided into two rooms to accommodate two departments. The schools continued to grow and in 1890 an addition twice the size of the original building was added to the Academy. That filled the demands of the school nicely until it burned down on February 3, 1905, and the new building was ready for occupancy in February, 1906. The present imposing structure is a monument to the energy, foresight and good judgment of the Board of Edu- cation then in office, and is the pride of all public-spirited citizens. The first Commencement was held in March, 1867, under the tuition of Miss Fannie Stout. The exercises consisted of oral examinations of the class, 7 2 THE BY RON UN in which there were two ladies and two young men. The ladies read their essays and the gentlemen delivered orations. The members of the class were Susie Spalding, Louise Mesick, Bruce Hunting and Aaron Hood, all of whom have passed into the great beyond except the latter. In March, 1868, a class of seven graduated under Prof. J. M. Piper who was afterward County Superintendent of Schools. The next year the course was radically changed. A large class was formed, some members of Class '68 re-entering school; but in June, 1869, only two of the class remained to graduate under Prof. Willis Butterfield, both of whom had completed the course in 1868. The exercises were held in the school room in the daytime, and for several years were similar to the first year. There were no printed invitations nor pro- grams nor presents nor flowers. The next class completed the course in 1871, and following that were intervals of five or six years until 1887, when annual commencements were again held, and since that time there have been only two years without a graduating class. Of the Alumni of the B. II. S. we are proud to say that they are filling important places in the busy world and have made a good impression wherever they have located. Alumni Meetings On the stormy evening of June 13, 1914, the B. II. S. Alumni met in the Congregational Church to welcome into their ranks one of the largest classes that had ever graduated from the Byron High School. The program began about nine-thirty. It was headed by a piano solo by Miss Helen Page and fol- lowed by a reading by Miss Nellie Blanchard; instrumental solo, Miss Dorothy 'hessman; saxaphone solo, Bert Greene. Professor Lynn then gave a brief speech in behalf of the class of 1914; the reception speech was given by George Greene. Immediately following this supper was served. After supper the program was continued by a very interesting talk on the “Spirit of Alumni” by Miss Gertrude Spoor. The officers for the ensuing year were chosen as follows: George Greene, President; Harriet Hood, Secretary; Harold Greene, Treasurer. M. H., ’16. SCHOOL DAYS Listen to the music of the old school bell, Louder and louder its echoes swell; We all know the story of which it tells As we listen to the music of the bell. It is not much longer that we list' to its round, And wander about the dear old school grounds, Yet we will not forget when we’re far away, The joys we had in our school days. —Ex. ALUMNI REGISTER 74 THE BY RON I IN MEMBERS OF TIIE B. II. S. ALUMNI SOCIETY 1867 •Hunting, Bruce. •Mix, Mrs. Louise Mesich. Rood, Aaron—507 W. 16th St., I’ueblo, Colo. •Stout, Mrs. Susie Spalding. 1868 Artz, Mrs. Lydia Read—Byron. •Corse, Mrs. Agnes Kendall. •Hunting, II. F. McAffee, Mrs. Helen York—Exera, Iowa. •Sensor, George. Smith, Mrs. Agnes Senor—Brentwood, Ark. Tinker, Mrs. Ella Fisher—508 E. State St., Mason City, Iowa. 1871 •Rosier, Miss Frank. Rood, Mrs. Mary Fisher—Byron, 111. Woodburn, Mrs. Emma Tanner—117 Grant Ave., Rockford, 111. 1876 •Blount, Harry. •Boise, Mrs. Mary Bollinger. •Case, Philo. •Wilder, Miss Carrie. 1882 Blount, Miss Alma—Ypsilanti, Mich. Blount. Ralph—124 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, 111. •Day, Mrs. Esther Cooling. Gilinth, Mrs. Elsie Fisher—115 Lawn Place, Rockford, 111. Seavy, Miss Mary—99 Downer Place, Aurora. Deceased. THE BYRON!AN 75 1887 Blount, Miss Mary. •Conover, Mrs. Lucy Rood. Dodds, Mrs. Eva Mix—205 E. Green St., Champaign, 111. 1888 fort, Mrs. Grace Dodds—Oakland, Cal. Rosier, Albert—Byron, 111. Landt, Mrs. Lydia Pierce—Leaf River, 111. Weld, Mrs. Nellie -Jones—Stillman Valley, 111. 1889 Johnson, Mrs. Mattie Olson. 1890 Fisher, Herbert—1213 Second Ave., Mason City, Iowa. Lammercan Mrs. Lillie Strang—Lanark, 111. Linn, Scott—12327 Phillip Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Potter, Mrs. Alice Jones—Mendota, 111. Whitaker, John—Byron, 111. 1891 Cobett, Miss Florence. Linn, Ilomer—321 Ashland Ave., LaGrange, 111. Sweger, Mrs. May Stanley—Manning, Iowa. 1892 Newcomer, Miss Mable Rood—Leaf River, 111. Olson, Miss Clara—Byron, 111. Spoor, Miss Gertrude—Byron, 111. Wheelock, Miss Josephine—Byron, III. Whitaker, Miss Addie—Byron, 111. Deceased. THE BY RON I AN 76 1894 Black. Mrs. Lillian Patrick—Laurel, Miss. Brundage, Mrs. Lulu Stanley—Goldendale, Wash. Elliott, Benjamin. Linn, Frank—Byron, 111. Love, John—Tacoma, Wash. Maxwell, Chas.—Downer’s Grove, 111. Spalding, Roy—Glen Ellyn, 111. Temple, Harry—Winnebago, 111. Thompson, Mrs. Anna Barrick—Byron, 111. 1895 Anderson, Miss Selma—Academy Hall, Jacksonville, Florida Bowie, Miss Maude—315 X. Avon St., Rockford, 111. Campbell, Miss Ada—172 Monroe St., Chicago, 111. •Merideth, Robert. 1896 Barrick, Ray—Byron, 111. Bowie, Robert. Goughnour, Mrs. Mary Dillon—Byron, 111. Ives, John. Leary, Mrs. Carrie White, Allen—Byron, 111. Love, Robert—Byron, 111. •Mize, Mrs. Elva Stires. Salsbury, Mrs. Sarah Dixon—443 Irving Ave., Rockford, 111. Sensor, Alva—Marietta, Ohio. Spalding, Mrs. Ethel Rood—Glen Ellyn, 111. 1897 Barrick, L. Tate—Byron, 111. Bowie, Miss Lillie—320 Burns Ave., Wyoming, Ohio. Crawford, Mrs. Purl Kline. Godding, Mrs. Maude Kennedy—Genoa, 111. Hastings, Miss Mable—Byron, 111. Love, Miss Agnes—Byron, 111. Mize, Miss Lona Jackson—Byron, 111. Deceased. THE BY RON I AN 77 Mvres, Mrs. Ruberta Stanley—Bridgewater, S. 1). Norton, Mrs. Dora Dillon—Byron, 111. Sensor, Miss Nina—Aberdeen, S. D. Yalden, Miss Lena—114 S. Longvvood St., Rockford, 111. Whitney, Fred—Byron, 111. 1898 Atwood, Mrs. Nellie Champion—Davis Junction, 111. Bain, Mrs. Lettie Kennedy—Flag Center, 111. Barrick, Mrs. Anna Stires—Byron, 111. Jackson, Mrs. Dessie Osborn. La Shelle, Miss Berle—1208 W. State St., Rockford, 111. Newmotter, Mrs. Jennie Van Yalzah—Dubuque, Iowa. Norton, Walter—Byron, 111. Osborn, Joseph. Stronquist, Charles—Lima, Ohio. Welty, Miss Anna—Byron, 111. 1899 Barrick, Mrs. Ethel Linn—Byron, 111. Cooper, Mrs. Laura Whitney—Byron, 111. •Nelson, Miss Anna. Revell, Charles. Smith, Milo. Woodcock, Albert—556 W. Monroe St., Chicago, 111. 1900 McLaughlin, Mrs. Cora Wagner—1226 Blaisdell St., Rockford, 111. Medland, Mrs. Helen Kiley. Morgan, Mrs. Amy Lutz—Byron, 111. Osborn, Miss Hattie—Byron, 111. •Rush, Lewis. Sensor, Miss Mable—Aberdeen, S. I). Sherman, Mrs. Ada Brown—Byron, 111. Stukey, Mrs. Ilattie Rosier—453 N. Avon St., Rockford, 111. Wadey, Mrs. Ruth Marget- Creston, 111. 1901 Brown, Mrs. Lucy Woodcock—Stillman Valley, 111. Linn, Miss Margaret—Byron, 111. Norton, Albert—251 Broadway, Portland, Ore. • Deceased. 7« THE BY RON UN 1902 Barber, Mrs. May .Jentz—1242 8. Court St., Rockford, 111. Barrick, Boyd—Stillman Valley, 111. Barry, George. Knight, Mrs. Lillian Harding—Stillman Valley, 111. Lawshe, Mrs. Florence McNaines—Byron, 111. Leonard, Miss Margaret—307 Forest Ave., Rockford, 111. Stukenberg, Lewis—Byron, 111. Waring, Miss Esta Kindel—Billings, Mont. Williams, Mrs. Helen Ileinly—Hitchcock, S. I). Woodcock, Guy—531 S. Second St., Rockford, 111. Wray, Miss Margaret. 1903 Bump, .Mis. Olive M. McNeal. Gorman, .lolm E.—393 Division St., Elgin, 111. Osborne, Ernest W. Pepper, Mrs. Ruth L. Ives—Byron, III. Stukenberg, Elmer—Byron, 111. Thompson, Emmet—310 Enclid St., Ishpeming, .Mich. Farnim, Miss Edith E.—Rockford, 111. Zellars, Mrs. Mary Turner—Byron, 111. 1905 Conover, Chas.—Byron, 111. Crook, Buelah Spoor—Sycamore, 111. Jentz, William—11th Ave. and 4th St., Clinton. Iowa. Townsend, Mrs. Katherne Leary—Beloit, Wis. Wilson, Miss Beatrice—44 Fox St., Aurora, 111. Woodburn, .Miss Mayme—242 S. 18th Ave., Maywood, 111. Wright, Miss Eva. 1906 Huff, Henry—Rockford, 111. Nott, Clayton—Byron, 111. Woodcock, Charles—Centerville, Iowa. I leceasi d. TUE BY RON I AN 79 1907 Blanchard, Ethel—Byron, 111. Brayton, Lee-. Davis, Mrs. Mabel Saberhagen—Oregon, 111. Hastings, Miss Eva—Byron, 111. ITuff, Miss I’earl—Rockford, 111. Ives, Miss Carrie—Byron, 111. Johnston, Miss Berdena—Rockford, 111. Kiley, John. Piper, Maida—Oberlin, Ohio. Rood, Chas.—Andover, S. I). Shurtleff, Miss Zada. Stukenberg, Mrs. Gertrude Ilogan—Byron, 111. Wilson, Miss Ernestine—44 Fox St., Aurora, 111. 1908 Alfred, Ray—Byron, 111. Barry, Mrs. Beta Wickwire—Byron, 111. Johnson, Mrs. Alta Saberhagen—Byron, 111. Kennedy, Miss Nellie—Byron, 111. Kiley, Miss Lora—Byron, 111. Thompson, Miss Affa—Byron, 111. Wilraarth, Mrs. Rose Barry—Oregon, 111. Whitney, Levi—Beardstown, 111. 1909 •Bradstreet, Eloise. Champion, Merle—Byron, 111. Conover, Miss Elva—Byron, 111. Johnston, Miss Florence—Byron, 111. Leary, Mrs. Mildred Barry—Byron, 111. Lockwood, George—Byron, 111. Lockwood. Violet—Byron, 111. Reber, Inez—Byron, 111. Smith, Leta—Byron, 111. Woodcock, Luella—Byron, 111. Woodcock, June—Bvron, 111. Wright, Ruth—Byron, 111. • Deceased. So THE BYRONUN 1910 Gibbs, Thomas—Stillman Valley, 111. Greene, Lena—Byron, 111. Greene, George—Bvron, III. Ives. Miss Laura-—DeKalb, 111. Leonard, Miss Ruth—DeKalb, 111. Ling, Sadie—Oregon, 111. Millis, Miss Blanche—Byron, 111. Pierson, Miss Lillian—German Valley, 111. Rood, Miss Harriet—Byron, 111. Saberhagen, Miss Nellie—Byron, 111. Smith, Miss Luella—Champaign, 111. 1911 Blanchard, Miss Nellie—Byron, 111. Bradstreet, Miss Alice—Rockford, 111. Champion, Miss Bessie—Byron, 111. Greene, Harold—Byron, 111. Hanger, Leslie—Rockford, 111. Wright, Miss Helen—Byron, 111. 1912 Alfred, Charlie—Byron, 111. Burd, Miss Gladys—Byron, 111. Cooper, Miss Enda—DeKalb, 111. Corse, Miss Jeanette—Byron, 111. Wickwire, Mrs. Hazel Emery—Byron, 111. Ilealy, Miss Ruth—Rockford, 111. Hogan, Miss Mamie—Byron, 111. Johnston, Miss Helen—DeKalb, 111. Johnston, Miss La Verne—1626 Third St., Detroit, Mich. Kiley, William Earl—Madison, Wis. Smith, Miss Mary—Pratt, Kan. Deceased. THE BY RON IAN HI ■ 191:} Daters, Miss Minnie—Byron, 111. Lockwood, Elmer—Byron, 111. Petitgout, Miss Florence—Byron, 111. Piper, Leo—Champaign, 111. Stires, Miss Margaret—Rockford. 111. 1914 Baker, Miss Eva—Byron, 111. Chessman, Miss Dorothy—DeKalb, 111. Dayhoff, Arthur—Byron. 111. Dolan, Edward—Byron. 111. Greene, Bert—DeKalb, 111. Ilogan, .Miss Ellene—Byron, 111. Hogan, Miss Elva—I.ockford, 111. Leonard, Miss Martha—DeKalb, 111. McNames, Miss Violet—DeKalb, 111. McNeal, Hubbard—Byron, 111. McNurlen, Lisle—Byron, 111. Xott, Edson—Champaign, 111. Page, Miss Helen—Byron, 111. I’etitgout, .Miss Marion—Byron, 111. Piper, Miss Merle—Byron, 111. Reese, Raymond—Byron, 111. Smith. Hobart—DeKalb, 111. Vore, Miss Inez—Freeport, 111. Wright. Miss Ada—Byron, 111. Deceased. OUR ADVERTISERS We especially recommend to the Readers of The Byronian the following, our advertisers, and urge that you patronize them whenever it is possible. INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Page C. F. Henry.................... 83 A. L. Hall Co................ 84 H. N. Johnston................. 84 Ileinly Spickler •........... 84 Petey Wales.................... 85 N. W. Nelin.................. 86 Forrest City Business College.... 87 M. Born Co................... 88 Benj. IT. Swan................. 88 City Berry Farm................ 88 Dr. Adams...................... 88 Hess Bros...................... 8!) J. A. Osborn................... 80 Page Walk Over Boot Shop........... 89 Northern 111. State Normal School 90 A. II. Hewitt................. 90 P. Ilohenadel Jr. Co........ 90 F. A. Simpson................. 90 Oatman Condensed Milk Co...... 91 Shanklin, the Dentist......... 91 Hotel Blackhawk............... 91 A. Jackson.................... 91 Clms. A. Wilson............... 92 h. '1'. Barrick............... 92 J. C. Woodburn................ 92 Rogers Printing Co............ 93 Rogers Jprinfinq Company 939 National ICife JBuilbing Chicago JM.int: Dixon. SKinniS printers of tfje 1915 JSproman KHe pecialije in i cfjool iUbbertising anb fetubent $)ublttations ALBERT L. HALL CO. (Incorporated) Printers and Publishers BYRON, ILLINOIS ENGRAVED AND PRINTED Calling Cards Invitations Announcements AND PRINTING OF ALL KINDS High Grade Work at Reasonable Prices ONE CENT FOR $1000 for three days, TORNADO INSURANCE will look like a small sum Don’t make it possible for me to say, ‘7 TOLD YOU SO.” If the weather bureau could fore- cast the location of the next tornado, perhaps you would be in a hurry to buy a tornado policy. Let me write you a policy. Come in and talk it over, any- way. The talk will cost you nothing. H. N. JOHNSTON BYRON Next HAIR CUT, SHAVE SHAMPOO or MASSAGE ALL WORK FIRST CLASS AT The Heinly Barber Shop MATT HEINLY BILLIE SPICKLER The Up-To-Date Barbers Byron, Illinois - Byron Opera House Petey Wales Every Monday Night “When you are thirsty always call for Nelin’s Drinks, there are none better drinks made.” • You can buy Nelin’s drinks at any good place in Byron, or any place in Rockford. If you ever come to Rockford you are welcome to come and see the bottling shop, and how the bottles are cleaned and filled. Remember to always call for Nelin’s Drinks. “Any lover of good candy should always buy Nclins” If you cannot obtain Nelin’s chocolates from your dealer, send 60 cents to N. M. Nelin, Rockford, Illinois, and he will send you a fine box of chocolates by parcel post. Nelin’s candy is not made “how cheap,” but “how good.” You also can buy Nelin’s Chocolate Mint Patties in io cent packages. If you like them, and cannot obtain them from your dealer, send io cents to N. M. Nelin, Rockford, Illinois, and we will send them by Parcel post. Forest City Business College Rockford, Illinois Corporate Name of Draughon-Porter Business College General Office of Forest City Business Collece We train young men and women for High- class Business Positions and for successful and useful lives. We do this one thing- and do it right. $2,500 New Equipment, Thorough Courses, High-Class Teachers. Model School Rooms and Pleasant surroundings make this an ideal school for you to attend. We have behind us the solid endorsement and enthusiastic support of leading business and professional men of this city. Can you avoid the fact that it is a duty to yourself to investigate the merits of a school that is so well commended? This investigation and your personal visit are requested, for I ree Catalog and information, Address Harry Gwaltney, Sec’y-, FOREST CITY BUSINESS COLLEGE, Rockford, Illinois THAT NEW SPRING OR FALL SUIT will fit and will be the cor- rect style, if made by M. Born Company of Chicago Barrick Hunter will take your measure and guarantee to please you Suits from $14.00 to $30.00 Special Apparatus for Taking of Interior ----------= School Pictures — PICTURES IN THIS ANNUAL TAKEN BY BENJ. H. SWAN PHOTOGRAPHER OF SCHOOLS 782 N. First St., Rockford, 111. Bell Phone 4460 Special Photos Taken for Annuals Long Distance Telephone Local Phone No. 152-2 CITY BERRY FARM A H. LYTLE. Prop. Strawberries, Red Raspberries and Black Caps Veg table and Bedding Plants tn Season BYRON, ILLINOIS Dr. F. W. Adams DENTIST Office in Johnson Reber Building Byron :: Illinois Telephone 136 The Biggest Store in Northern Illinois NOT ONLY IN SIZE BUT IN VALUE GIVING Class Pins, Graduation Presents and Kodaks Walk-Over Shoes J. A. OSBORN Jeweler and Engraver Byron, Illinois ‘On rainy days they shine, On shiny days they reign.” WALK-OVER BOOT SHOP Rockford, 111. iJortljern KUinois § tate iionnal djool Qe Illinois TUITION FREE :: SUPERIOR FACILITIES A Professional School for the Preparation of Teachers New Woman s Building will be ready in September Send for Catalogue Address JOHN W. COOK, President. Go To “Pride of Byron” CANNED CORN A. H Hewitt’s WE ARE CORN SPECIALISTS for When you want the best, ask for corn canned by P. Hohenadel, Jr., Co. Ice Cream Byron, III. and When in Byron STOP INTO All Kinds of F. A. SIMPSON’S Barber Shop Soft Drinks FOR A COOL, CLEAN SHAVE, HAIR SINGE OR MASSAGE SAVE ON All YOUR MILK. Our Profit Sharing Plan Makes This Possible DUNDEE Brand EVAPORATED MILK Has No Superior We know it excels because, at Dundee, dairy- ing has advanced nearer perfection than in any other dairying district. The stables and milk houses are built especially for producing pure, clean, healthful milk. Rigid inspection main- tains the highest standard of sanitation, and this assures wholesome milk, free from germs or bad flavors. A careful comparison will convince you that DUNDEE MILK IS ACTUALLY BETTER AND IT COSTS NO MORE and can be had of grocers everywhere. Your own grocer sells it. HERE’S OUR PROFIT SHARING PLAN: The superiority of Dundee Milk has so increased our production that the man- ufacturing cost, per can, has decreased. e propose to divide this saving with our patrons. Every Dundee label from a tall can has a cash value of nearly one cent when redeemed by us for merchandise of standard quality. This represents a 10% saving on your milk bill. Send for our Profit-Sharing Catalog or get it from your grocer. It tells you how. DUNDEE MILK AT ALL GROCERS SHANKLIN THE DENTIST 206 West State Street, Rockford 111. “Better Dentistry for Less Money” Eight Specialists Painless Extracting Careful Examinations Free Leave Your Laundry Each Week at Hotel Blackhawk MRS. I. T. GRENFELL, Prop. A. JACKSON I'anci) and Staple Agency fcr Waite's Laundry, Rcckfcrd Soft Water Used Collars Guaranteed Six Months GROCERIES BYRON, ILL. GRAPE-SMASH AND OLD CROW GINGER ALE ARE THE LEADING DRINKS IN THE COUNTRY Handled by All the Leading Dealers CHAS. A. WILSON THE LEADING BOTTLER OF SOFT DRINKS ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS STORE —THE HOME OF— School Supplies School Books, Note Books Pencils, Tablets, Note Papers Inks, etc. Toilet Articles Perfumes, Cold Cream Manicure Sets Requisites, etc. Candy Johnston’s Chocolates all the time J. C. Woodburn Attomey-at- Law Notary Public Justice of the Peace OFFICE OVER THE BYRON BANK ‘Patronize {Byronian jldoer Users L. T. BARRICK, Druggist Outfitters of Men and Boys Years on the Same Corner C. F. HENRY CLOTHING COMPANY State at Main Rockford THE BY RON 1.i N 94 Jest Jokes AT THE DANCE Said the collar to the cuff, “Wilt thou? Said the cuff to the collar, “I wilt.” PRINTING “May I print a kiss upon your lips?” She nodded her sweet permission. Then they went to press And rather I guess They printed a whole edition. DO YOU KNOW? “What is the difference between a silver certificate and the deed of a home?” “Lots!” SAY! “What is so rare as a day in June ?” “A Chinaman with whiskers.” “Was you ever so thin that you couldn t tell whether you had the stomach ache or back ache?” She—“ You are a little brick.” He—“Why so?” She—“You are so infant-tile.” MEASLES A measly, measly day! What a measly shame to stay Locked in my room. Complexion a-bloom, A measly, measly day! A measly, measly, measly week! O, how measly lonesome and meek, Stay out of school, Look like a fool, A measly, measly, measly week! “Measles.” Quite matchless are her dark brown i i i, She talks with utmost e e e, And when I tell her she’s y y y, She says I am a 111. ' ‘ hen you ’re down in the mouth, Think of Jonah, lie came out all right.” 1 rose up in a car one day, To give a girl my seat; Twas a question whether she Should stand upon my feet. —Ex. THE BY RON IAN 95 The difference between a colonial maid and a modern athletic girl is that the first is Puritan and the second is pure-tan. I have a copper penny, And another copper penny, Well, then, I know I have Two copper pence. I have a Cousin Jenny, And another Cousin Jenny. Well, pray, then do 1 have Two Cousin Jence? Alice, an enthusiastic motorist, was speaking to her friend Maude in rela- tion to the slowness of a certain young man at proposing. “Charley seems to start easy,” she remarked, “and lie speeds up well; but just at the criti- cal moment he skids.” MORAL People who live in glass houses should dress in the dark. What shape is a kiss? A-lip-tickle (alliptical). HER ANSWER “Alice, where art thou going?” “Where Ei-darn please.” HE MUST HAVE “John,” demanded the wife of her intoxicated spouse, “how did you get that gash on your forehead?” “Guess 1 must a bit myself.” “Bit yourself!” scornfully. “IIow could you bite yourself ’way up there?” “Guess I must a stood on a chair.” STICKING TO 1IIS POST With three minutes to catch his train, the traveling salesman inquired of tlie street car conductor, “Can’t you go faster than this?” “Yes,” the bell ringer replied, “but I have to stay with my car.” THE CLOTHES LINE TALE By lookin’ at the weekly wash, You can see, if you choose ter, That they’re not wearin’ ’round, be- gals! A half of what they used ter. INDEX Subject Page Title Page..................... Dedication..................... II. V. Lynn.................... Hoard of Education............. Faculty........................ Seniors........................ Assembly Room.................. Juniors........................ Sophomores..................... Freshmen ...................... Byronian Board................. Editorial...................... ‘‘In Memoriam,” of Eugene Olson Senior Entertainment Course.... Echoes from the Past........... Girls’ Athletics............... Boys’ Athletics................ Our Trophies................... Trophies ...................... Commencement, 1914............. Junior Reception............... Byron Public School............ The Progress of the School..... Customs of B. H. S............. Curriculum..................... Senior Class Play.............. Commencement, 1915......... Our Primary.................... The Bluffs..................... Can and Can’t.................. “In Memoriam” of Francis Norton Grammar Rooms.................. Grades........................... Keep Your Balance.............. Calendar....................... Junior Circus.............. The Country School Teacher..... Barbs.......................... Sweethearts.................... Alumni ........................ Alumni Register................ Advertisers.................... Jest Jokes................. INDEX ................. 1 2 3 4 5- 6 7- 9 10 11-12 13 14 15 16 17 18-19 20 21-23 24-29 30 31 32 33 34 .. 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47-54 55 56 57-69 70 71-72 73-81 82-93 94-95 96 §