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

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1943 volume:

Introduction Dedication Faoulty Senior Class Underolassmen Sports Organizations Fine Arts Sooial Events Advertisements INTRODUCTION To render to the students and faculty of Byron High Sohool a means to help them recall the history of the year of 1942-1943, the members of the Byron High Sohool annual staff have published this book. Through its pages, we hope to fix indelibly in your minds fond memories of good times, as well as routine work, whioh we shared under the roof of our Alma Mater. We, the Seniors, hope you will treasure these memories always. vw. f°rmer our teaohers arid stu are now servi ngudur qo .home and over I Jean Root B.M.. 15 3.inois ’ osleyan Uni ;crou ,y of •’.'.•jrotiSln Algorra, Geo::.etry, Musio Marion Zolpor B.E., Northern Illinois State Teachers College English, Public Speaking, Dramatics Donald Parish B.E., River Falls State Teachers College, Wis, M.S., University of Illinois Farm Shop, Soils and Crops, General Science. Chemiscry Paul J. Yoe-Principal A. B., University cf Dubuque Northern Illinois State Teachers College University cf .Vi sc on sin . M.A., Uni-re sity of i'l.iittoj s General Science, Biology, Business Training Frances L, Lane A.B , Illinois Co3lege Wash]eg ton University i.-iiss Hickey s 3'.cre+-.3riai School Shorthand, Typewriting, Latin, Girls P. E. Anne Stengel A.B., Carthage College University of Wisconsin Home Loonomior, tnglish James Vipond ■ Monmouth Civics, Social Science, History, 3cys: P. 3. PAVI J. YOE CLASS HI STORY In September, 1939, thirty-eight eager passengers boarded the brand new clipper named the Byron. She was a beautiful plane, and it was her first flight. Her pilot was Donald Ashelford; co-pilot, Bob Kennedy; and ticket agent, Alice Eraddy. When the next log of the flight began, Donald Ashelford was again pilot, Carol Gambrel, copilot, and Margene Holdorf, tioket agent. In September the flight was resumed, the plane having been inspected and the passengers given a short rest. Donald Ashelford, having served for two years as pilot, gave his goggles and helmet to Bob Kennedy. Marian Jones was tioket agent in place of Margene Holdorf and Marshall Jones replaced Carol Gambrel as co-pilot. In May, 1948, the passengers of the Byron gave a splendid banquet for some students who had been traveling by plane. This event took place while the ship refueled at Rockford, Illinois. When the journey was halted during the summer, the student passengers were the proud possessors of their class rings. On Aug. 31, 1942, the fourth and final leg of the flight was begun, Hazen Himes was elected pilot, Clell Himes, co-pilot, and Marian Jones once more ticket agent. When both boys bailed out in mid-flight, Bob Kennedy took over duties as pilot and Margene Holdorf as co-pilot. As about this same time we lost another one of our passengers. Marvy Glotfelty left us to join Clell Himes aboard the ship Matrimony and, although, we hated to lose them, we know that they will be very happy on the new ship. Later in May, impressive ceremonies were held in honor of the completion of the four year flight. The number of student passengers was now down to sixteen. With mixed feelings, the passengers, crew, and staff of the beautiful Byron said Farewell to one another, and started out, each one, on a new and more difficult journey. Senior Class Bonnie Allen-- There's nothing ill can dwell in such a Temple. Rockford: Assembly Club Latin Club Swimming Club newspaper Staff Byron: G. A. A. Chorus B. B. B. Echoes Staff Sr. Flay By-Hi Staff Donald Ashelford— A kind and gentle heart he had. F. F. A. By-Hi Staff Sr. Play Victory Corps Rachel Becker-- 0 Youth Forever dear, forever kind. B. b. B. Mixed Chorus Band B Club Echoes Staff By-Hi Staff Kenneth Bontjes— There's a good time coming, boys. ' F. F. A. Track Sr. Play B Club Football Mildred Bontjes— Small service is true service. B. B. B. Band By-Hi Staff B Club Mixed Chorus Eohoes Staff Alioe Braddy— To be young is very heaven f G. A. A. B Club Band B. B. B. Chorus Arlene Camling-- Oh, that it were my chief delight To do the things I ought. G. A. A. B Club By-Hi Staff B. B. B. Chorus Carol Gambrel— Thou shalt show us how divine a thing a woman may be made. G. A. A. Chorus Sr. Play B Club Camera Club Viotory Corps Band By-Hi Staff Ralph Gibbs-- Ch Why should Life all labor bet B Club Softball Sr. Play Basketball Track Football By-Hi Staff Margene Holdorf-- A merry heart goes all the day. Vioe-Pres. - '43 Band Cheerleader G. A. A. Chorus By-Hi Staff B Club Camera Club Sr. Play Viotory Corps Marian Jones— So many worlds, so muoh to do. Seo'y-Treas. - '43 Chorus By-Hi Staff G. A. A. Camera Club Sr. Play B1 Club Cheerleader Band Echoes Staff Marshall Jones— Whistle F. F. A. B Club Chorus , and she'll oome Camera Club Basketball Sr. Play to you. Softball Track By-Hi Staff Robert Kennedy— A man of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows . Pres.- '43 Basketball By-Hi Staff B Club Football Sr. Play Band May Medearis— Rockford: Byron: Variety's the very spioe of Assembly Club Swimming Club E. B. B. Echoes Staff Sr. Play life. Latin Club Glee Club Chorus By-Hi Staff Dorothy Welsh-- Oh Life, how pleasant is thy morning. G. A. A. B Club Cheerleader B. B. B. Chorus- By-Hi Staff Marie Wright— She warms both hands against the fire of Life. B. B. B. Chorus By-Hi Staff Band Echoes Staff Sr. Play Viotory Corps ■Hraa r k ■■■■ 1H KzlphGibte laryeneHddorf Marmfom HarshaUones ■ JHI IK naif Medearis dorothyUe sh MarieX riqht Cl ASS ‘ .'ILL -Ve, ths Senior Class of Byron High Schorl, fo the year 1943, being of sound mind and body, hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking and former will made by us. I, Bonnie llen, bequeath my sparkling personal- ity and dimples to Lionel Nelson. I, Donald Ashelford, leave my quiet demeanor on th- dance floor to Punk Blanchard. I, Rachel Becker, will my membership in B.B.B. to Barbara Bridgeland. I, Mildred Bontjes, leave my sense of humor to Earl Gambrel. I, Ken. Bontjes, leave my textbooks to be added to the display in the trophy case. I, Alice Braddy, bequeath my interest in the Navy to Ralph Norup. I, Arlene Camling, vd.ll my nine o'clock arrival to school in the Cracker Box to C-eorge Noyes. I, Carol Gambrel, bequeath my quiet, unassuming manner to Betty Nighswonger. I, Ralph Gibbs, leave ray position on the basket- ball team to Dick Hendee. I, Margene Holdorf, bequeath my position as Mr. Yoe's secretary to Bob Thetsel. I, Marian Jones, leave my diary to the school to be placed on the reserve shelf in the library. I, Marshall Jones, will my way with the women to Bob Fiper. I, Bob Kennedy, bequeath my influential manner with the teachers to Gene Noyes. I, May Medearis, beaueath my reliable memory to Susan Burch. I, Dorothy Yelsh, leave my position ns ohoer- leader to Roy Baker. I, Marie VYright, well my executive ability te La- Verne Fuhrer. YYe, the Seniors, leave to the Juniors: the sinoere desire v e had at the be- ginning of this year to graduate, the Sophomores: our ability to reach class .just as the final bell is ringing. Mr. Yoe: an air castle in which to park his lit- tle tin Ford when he gets to school. Miss Lane: as our class advisor, a pair of com- fortable walking shoes to be worn into Chicago on Sneak Day, Miss Stengel: a new couch—for lounging purposes only. Miss Root: an unbreakable baton, to be used at whatever times and for whatever purpose she finds it necessary. Mr. Vipond: a book on child psychology, so we'll be sure Mary Kay never gett into the troublos we did. Mr. Parish: our influence with the School Board to start an Ag. Class for girls. Mr. Piper: the sohool building in not much worse condition than we found it. CLASS PROPHECY Sixteen people waited impatiently at the modern airport on the roof of the Blaokhawk-Astoria to board the stratoliner fcr the non-stop flight between Byron and Stillman Valley. They are a gay crowd, and why shouldn't they be? Isn't it 1955, and time for the reunion of the Class of 43 ? At last the great plane zoomed over the field and landed; the orowd surged toward it in happy anticipation of the trip. Lt. Marian Jones, as smart as ever in her neok- lace of Jap teeth which she collected while in the army on Guadalcanal, boarded first. Lt. Jones obtained world-wide recognition during the war for her experi- ments—dating baok to Chemistry I—on athlete's foot in the tropics. She was followed by Miss Marie Wright—the Miss Marie Wright of Sohool Distriot 905 2 3 of Igglewish Township. For the past 11 years Marie has been teach- ing the younger generation how to get blue notes from a baritone horn. Quoting Miss Wright we can say, I just love little kiddies, rahlly I do.' The next couple to enter the plane were theMiss- es Rachel Becker and Mildred Bontjes. The world will forever be indebted to these young women--now assist- ants in physioal education at Leaf River University for their vital researoh and lecture tours on finger calisthenios and eye lash exercising. Dr. Donald Ashelford, the very famous babydootor who has just finished his interesting book on The Care and Feeding f Infants --or How to get morePork Chop per Pig enters next. He pauses en the threshold looks around and emits a lusty WHOOEEias a fond fare- well to his little friends who wish him a happy land- ing in tearful, heart rendering little oinks. Miss Dorothy Welsh—now Miss Sauerkraut Day ef 1945 is going on to newer and greater successes after the Reunion. We all wish her good luck in the Trask Bridge Competition. From the mist of a crowd of very beautiful models Marshall Jones boards with his tarn jauntily pulled over one ear, and a plaid sport coat and knickers.One can readily see that Mr.Jones is definitely a success- ful tatoo artist. Carrying her portable typewriter and brief case, Car«l Gambrel enters the stratoliner and furiously be- gins to peck in her own inimitable style---the Gambrel two-finger method—My Day. After dashing off sixteen pages--typewritten size—she pulls out her knitting, and drops stitohes for the remainder of the trip. Margeno Holdorf of the LaZonga Studios has just oompleted a most successful tour with her groat danc- ing troupe, the Koldorf Hepcats. This utterly enchant- ing group has held audiences from Pecatonica to New Milford spellbound for hours. The troupe's motto is AS long as your arches are going to fall anyway, why not let them fall with us? Arlene Camling, who has just oome out of her own laboratory after two years' of extensive researoh, has announced that she has found a way of producing a crab apple with definitely more crabs than any former speo- ies. Of course she goes on to explain her discovery no doubt will cause a great deal of disturbance with No.4 coupon in War Ration Book No.2 and probably cause con- siderable trouble with the grooer, but isn't it worth it to have more crabs in your crab apples? Bob Kennedy, now president and general manager of the Gremlin Baby Clothes,Inc.has recently received the Nobel Prize on his most interesting disoussion on 'Why and 'When Gremlins? The scientific and authoritative work by Mr. Kennedy is only an example of his diverse interests. Baby clothes are not the sole oocupationof Mr. Kennedy, for only last week he folded five and one half bandages for the Rod Cross. Next to onter and settle down is Alice Braddy renowned tiome Economist of Rook River Valley. Pulling out her satchel she takes a cook book and reads 11342 pages which cover from the middle of French Pasteries over to How to grease a pan correctly. Then Miss Braddy gathers up her old shorthand I notebook and at once begtoe to concoot a reoeipe for turning up side- down cake right side up. The next person to enter and nonchalantly stumble over the first step is Ralph Pete Gibbs. Duff as he is known, holds a highly responsible position in radio which up to this point the height of his career has been the insuring of darkness during the LIGHTS OUT program. May Medearis, a representative for the Mexican Jumping Bean Company's branch office jumps on .board next and turns around and smiles. Her parting words-- quote jumping beans, an ever rising industry unquote we thank you Miss Medearis for these words of wisdom. Ken Bontjes, better known as Ken-L-Ration Bontjes from his reoent stage sucoess, The Hounds of the Bas- kerville approaches with a group of fans at his heels. He finally climbs aboard after losing only two pookets and the shirt off of his back. ’.Vith but two seats left on the plane,one dim fig- ure approaches followed by another about a block be- hind, We immediately see that the first is Frances Lane, now owner and manager of the St. Louis hopscotoh team which is expected to take the pennant this year. She also is owner of a stable of sea horses. The otherisBonnie Allen, a navy nurse,stationed on a mosquito boat patrolling Razorville Pond. With all passengers aboard the final ory heard in- side the plane is Three cheers for the good old olass of '43', the very best of all. UNDERCLASSMEN JUNIOR HI'TORY In the year of 1940 thirty-three greenhorns be- gan their freshman year at B.C.U.K. They elected as their class officers, Rob_rt riper, president; George Noyes, Vice-president; Betty Kelly, sec.-treas.; Dur- ing the course of the year Betty Kelly moved away, and L'ssunda Goethe took over the duties of sec.-treas.; The highlights of the freshman year were a roller ska- ting party and a theater party at Rockford. Class sponsors were Miss Lane and Mr. Geisz. Twenty-four people survived the hardships of the freshman year and came back for more. Two new members helped fill up the holes left. These were Harriett Viley from Galena, and George Blackburn fr-m Buffalo, New York. The officers were the same as before, with the exception of the position of sec.-treas. which was filled by Betty Ni hswonger. Mr. Riessen was class sponsor. The Class of 1944 began its Junior year with but eighteen members. The officers were Robert riper, president; George Noyes, Vice-pres.; Betty Nighswonger seo; George Blackburn, treas.jEarbara Bridgeland, his- torian. A new member, Jaimes Lumsden from Ashton, who started but left at the semester, and Loren Howe from Naperville joined the junior ranks. Highlight of the year was the Junior Dance and the Junior-Senior Ean- quet. Class sponsors were Mr. rQrish end Miss Stengel. SOPH: ICRS CLASS HISTORY In September of 1942, thirty ophomores trod the familiar walk baok to the doors of B.C.H.S. where they had formerly been as Freshmen. Acting as leaders in their freshmen year were: Bessie Braddy, president; Lois Connell, Vioe-Pres.; Betty oung, Seo'y-treas. Miss Lane and Mr. Beals were the advisors. In their Sophomore year they selected: Bob Ross, president; Bob Whetsel, Vioa-pres.; Rueben Oltmanns, Seo'y-treas.; and Betty Young, Historian. Eleven members are taking part in either mixed oherus or girls' chorus or both. Six of the class are now participating in the band. The Sophomores with Betty Young as Chonita, Gordon Leary as Stefan, and Patrica Hamer and Joyce Knodle as Gypsy girls were a great help in producing the operetta, Chonita. During the first semester the Sophomores took the Freshmen under their wings and initiated them into the mysteries of hiwh school life at a party. The initia- tion proved quite successful and entertaining—even the Freshmen seemed to enjoy it. While studying drama in English the olass decided to give the stage a try and put on a one-aot play as part of an assembly program. The play uncovered some budding aotors and actresses in the persons of: Bob Ross, Betty Young, Billy McDonald, Joyoe Knodle, and Jean Wickwire. As well as acting in the play they di- rected it themselves. In addition to musioal and acting ability, tbe olass has its share of athletes. Bob Ross, though only a Sophomore, played on the varsity basketall . squad and in many of the games was high scorer. Russ Welsh is another basketball player, as is Gordon Leary. Al- though Gordon was not eligible for many of the games beoause of being a transfer, he did get in several games at the end of the season and his accuracy and speed in handling tho ball promise to play a big part in Byron's basketball hopes for next year. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY In September 1942, thirty-three Freshman entered Byron Community High School. Arthur McAffee was elected president; Gene Noyes, Vice-Fresident; Amos Blanchard, better known as'F unk, Secretary-Treasurer. Miss Root and Mr. Vipond were their advisors. Maybe a few of them were a little bashful at first and didn't knew where to go, but they soon got over that. Out of the Freshman Class five are in band and eleven in Mixed Chorus. Frazer Yoe and Gloria Thompson took two of the leading parts in the operetta Chonita. Gloria also went to DeKalb for the Speech Contest. Eight of the boys hope to become Future Farmers of America, Eight of the girls are of the athletic type and are in G. A. A. The B. B. B. Club has eleven members who are Fresh- man this year. This is a good start Freshies. Keep it up. Juniors Top Row- Susan Burch, Barbara Bridgeland, Charles Snyder, James Lumsden, Mary Lewis, Roy Baker. Middle Row- Clara Snyder, Elmer MoNames, James Etes, Shelby Baker, Margaret Barry, William Etes. Bottom Row- Mr. Parish, Harriett Wiley, George Noyes, Robert Piper, Betty Nighswonger, Miss Stengel. Sophomores Top Row- Elaine Ogelsby, Helen Motter, Joyce Knodle, Patricia Hamer, LaVorne Fuhrer, Bessie Braddy, Mildred Fransen, Elizabeth Potter. Second Row- Russell Welsh, Gordon Leary, Harry Jaokson, William McDonald, Lionel Nelson, Kenneth Blanchard, Ray Dillow. Third Row- Jean Wiokwire, Helen Harmon, Joyce Palmer, Arnold DeVries, Donald Reed, Mary Hogan, Rosie Motter. Bottom Row- Mr. Yoe, Betty Young, Robert Ross, Reuben Oltmanns, Velda Brown, Ruth Eridgeland, Miss Zolper. Fro shraen Top Row- Joan Champion, Samuel Snyder, Roger Dirk- son, Ned Norris, Ralph Norup, Patricia Huston, Glenn Radatz, Theodore Dillow, Russell Pierson. Second Row- Marilyn Palmer, James Grabow, 7 ayne Reed, Earl Gambrel, Spencer Blanchard, Ray Ogelsby, Tex Butt, Iris Watts, Frazer Yoe. Third Row- Betty Lameyer, Dorothy Bontjes, Jean Brantner, Thelma Dummer, Mary Jane Stomberg, Delores Stukenberg, Mildred Hevrin, Gloria Thompson. Bottom Row- Mr. Vipond, Doris Lee MoCormick, Geno Noyes, Arthur McAffee, Amos Blanchard, Riehard Hendoe, Miss Root. SOTTEALL - 1942 a result of the difficulty in obtaining trans- portation, the Byron High Sohool changed from football to softbal1 this year. This was the first year of softball for Coach Vipond's toys; therefore, he could not expeot too much from them. However, the team worked hard, and since only two members of the squad will be lost by gradua- tion, everyone is looking forward to next season with high hopes. This year's team was composed of: Richard Hendee, shortstop; Harry Jaokson, catcher; George Noyes, third bass; Marshall Jones, pitcher; Ralph ribts, leftfield; Bob Ross, short-center field; Bob Piper, second baso; Shelby Baker, ri-jhtfield; Amos BUnchtrd, oonterfield; and Elmer McNames, first base. Russell ’ elsh saw a quite a bit of action in oen- ter field, as did Bill McDonald at fir t base and catching. Other softball candidates were Earl Gambrel, Arthur McAfee, Kenneth Blanchard, and Frazer Yoe. Marshall Jones was eleoted captain of this year's team. Sodres of the games played are as follows: Byron. . .9. . .Leaf River.............8 • . . .1. . .Forreston.........14 • . . .2. . .Stillman Valley . . 13 • . . .5. . .Leaf River........14 . . .9. . .Ashton............13 . . .3. . .Monroe Center ... 5 BaSKET3ALL  42-15 The Byron cagers, ooached by James Vipond, went; through a hectic season of ups and downs. Six of their games were ( lost by the narrow margin of only 3 or 4 points. The Elaok and Orange suffered a severe loss when Himes, their 6'4 center dropped from school after playing in 3 games. He led the team in scoring while he played, scoring 40 points, for an average of 13.3 points a game. More tough luck oame when Noyes, star forward, dropped from the squad for 5 games. One bright spot in the season was when Byron whipped the powerful Ashton team by a score of 31-29, This 'was the first time a Eyron quintet had defeated an Ashton squad in three years. Ross was Byron's leading scorer, tossing in 34 baskets and 12 free tosses in 14 games, for a total of 80 points. Gibbs came in a close second with 76 points in 12 games, scored on 21 baskets and 14 free tosses. Robert Kennedy was elected oaptain for the year. The scoring of each man who played in a varsity game is registered on the chart below. Games Baskets Free- Total- Average- Tosses points points Ross 14 34 12 80 5.7 Gibbs 12 31 14 76 6.4 Noyes 8 23 21 67 7.4 Jones 14 17 29 63 4.5 Himes 3 18 4 40 13.3 Kennedy 14 10 12 32 2.3 Fiper 13 7 4 18 1.4 Baker 12 7 1 15 1.3 MoNames 9 3 4 10 1.1 Snyder 6 0 0 0 0 The final scores of the 14 games which were play- ed by Byron are:listed below. We They We They Ashton 31 41 Monroe-Center 30 31 Alumni 33 47 Forreston 32 24 Stillman 30 38 Stillman 25 37 Oregon 27 49 Monroe-Center 31 27 Forreston 28 31 Leaf-River 21 37 Ashton 31 29 West-Rookford 30 40 Leaf-River 23 25 Franklin-Grove 30 34 Won-3 Lost-11 i TRACK AMD FIELD, 42’ The Blaok and Orange of Byron High went through a rather short and unsuccessful season last year. The team took place in only two meets, taking second in a traingular meet with Stillman Valley and Ledf Riv r; and placed fourth in the Conferenee meet. Hen who were out for the squad are as follows: Paul Johnson, Kenneth Bontjes, Marshall Jones, Ralph Gibbs. George Noyes, Robert Piper, William oDonald, Robert Ross, Douglas Camling, Roy Baker, Lionel Nel- son, Shelby Baker, and Robert Dietrich. All of these men were back this year, with the exception of Johnson, who graduated last May; Camling, who dropped out of school; and Dietrich, who now attends the Stillman Valley High Sohool. In the Conference meet, Johnson led Byron's scoring with sixteen points, followed by Gibbs with eight points. Two records were broken in this meet, one by Earlnbaugh of Forreston, the other by Gibbs of Byron. Earlnbaugh broke the discus record with a throw of 129 feet. The old reoord of 125 feet was held by Sohmidt of Leaf River. Gibbs tossed the shot 42 feet 10 £ inches, breaking the old record of 42 feet 9 in., held by Harlan Brantner also of Byron. Byron men and the events in which they plaoed are listed below: Johnson: 100 yard dash (2nd) 220 yard dash (1st) Broad jump (3rd) Pole vault (2nd) Bontjes: Shot put (5th) Byron was disqualified in the 440 yard relay, and placed fourth in the freshman-sophomore medley relay. Boys ptrticipating in this relay were: Ross 3. Baker, MoDonald, and Nelson. Forreston won the meet with 80 1 3 points. Gibbs: , . Sh6t Rut- Disous McDonald: 100 yard dash(4th) (1st) (3rd) T he other teams in the order in whioh they finished are as follows: Leaf River 74 1 3 Stillman Valley 34 5 6 Byron 29 Franklin Grove 18 1 2 SOFTBALL S r o vjiBp- Riohard Hendee, Robert Ross, Robert Piper, Earl Gambfel, Russell Welsh, Elmer MoNames, Shelby Baker, William McDonald. J'op Bottom- Arthur MoAffee, FVa2er Yoe, Ralph Gibbs, Marshall Jones, Eugene Noyes, Kenneth Blanchard, Amos Blanchard, Harry Jackson, Coaoh Vipond. BASKETBALL Seated- Marshall Jones, Robert Piper, Robert Ken- nedy,Ralph Gibbs, Charles Snyder, George Noyes, Robert Ross. Standing- Richard Hendee, Earl Gambrel, Gordon Leary, Elmer McNames, Shelby Baker, Arthur MoAffee, Russell Welsh, FYazer Yoe. TRACK Left to right- Mr. Vipond, Robert Ross, Marshall Jones, Roy Baker, Robert Piper, Kenneth Bontjes, Ralph Gibbs, William McDonald, George Noyes, Elmer MoNames, Lionel Nelson, Shelby Baker. CAMERA CLUB Requirements: Must develop own films and negatives Attend meetings regularly Activities: Take snaps for the By-Hi Improve pictures Enlarge piotures Study composition and lighting effects Develop pictures Officers Marshall Jones Roy Baker. . . Carol Gambrel. Jean Wickwire. Marian Jones . Mr. Parish . . President Vice-Pres. Secretary Treasurer Reporter Advisor B CLUB The HB Club is an organization in whioh each student, with the exception of freshmen, may become a member. The requirement is that eaoh student earn a high school letter (B). Letters are given on the basis of 1000 points in one of the following fields: ATHLETICS Basketball Football Track Softball MUSIC Band Mixed Chorus Girls' Chorus G. A. A. F. F. A. JOURNALISM B. B. B. CLUB SPEECH CAMERA CLUB Top Row—Shelby Baker, Arthur MoAffee, Bob Piper, Harriett Wiley, Margene Holdorf. Middle Row--Mr. Parish, Reuben Oltmanns, Earl Gambrel, Ray Dillow, Gene Noyes, Russell Pierson. Bottom Row--Jean Wiokwire, Roy Baker, Marshall Jones, Carol Gambrel, Marian Jones. B CLUB Top Row--Shelby Baker, George Noyes, Bob Kennedy, Ralph Gibbs, Kenneth Bontjes, Bob Piper, Marshall Jones. Middle Row--Dorothy Welsh, Margene Holdorf, Mary Lewis, Barbara Brldgeland, Susan Buroh, Harriett Wiley, Betty Nighswonger, Alice Bruddy. Bottom Row--Marian Jones, Carol Gambrel, Bob Ross, Arlene Camling, Roy Baker, Margaret Barry, Mr. Yoe. VICTORY CORPS Top Row--Bob Ross, Arthur MoAffee, Bob Piper, Mr. Yoe, Bottom Row--Carol Gambrel, Margene Holdorf, Don Ashelford, Marie Wright, Riohard Hendee. VICTORY CORPS Purpose: Activities: Officers: Requirements: Activities: Officers: To outline a school activity program that our school will be helping our oountry to reach its goal - VICTORY. Sold War Bonds and Stamps Sponsored Junior Red Cross Drive for donations Parade of Pennies for Infantile Paralysis Scrap Metal drive Donald Ashelford. . . President Margene Holdorf . . . Vice-president Marie Wright...........Secretary Mr. Yoe..............Advisor B. B. B. CLUB Must either be enrolled in a Home Economics class or must have taken Home Economics at some time. Mother's Day Tea and exhibition «f projects Hallowe'en Party Valentine Party Candlelight service initiation Party for F, F. A. Sponsored sohool lunoh Hobo Day Alice Braddy. . . President May Medearis. . . Vice-president Susan Burch . . . Seo'y-Treas. Anne Stengel. . . Advisor B. -E. B. Tup how- Juan Bruntner, Elizabeth Potter, Bonnie Allen, esoie Braddy, Harriett Wiley, Joan Champion, Mildred Fransen, Clara Snyder. Second Row- Mary Jane Stomberg, Elaine Oglesby, Dorothy Welsh, Marie Wright, Arlene Camling, Betty L - mey r, Joyce Palmer. Third Row- Gloria Thompson, Marylin Palmer, Mary Hogan, Maragret Barry, Iris '.Votes, Helen Harmon, Velda Brown, Miss Stengel. Bottom how- Betty Young, Mildred Hevrin, May Med- earis, Alice Braddy, Susan Burch, Patricia Hammer, Doris Lee MoCormiok. P. F. A. Top Row- Elm r MeNames, Linonel Nelson, James Lumsden, Amos Blanohard, William McDonald, Ralph Norup, Roger Dirksen, Sammuel Snyder, Harry Jaokson, Robert Whetsel. Second Row- Arnold DeVries, James Garbow, Ray Dillow, Glenn Radatz, Kenneth Blanchard, Shelby Baker, Spencer Blanchard, Ray Oglesby, Theodore Billow, Don- ald Reed. Bottom Row- Richard Hendee, Tex Butt., Reuben Oltmans, Charles Snyder, Roy Baker, Donald Ashelford, Kenneth Bontjes, Marshall Jones, Mr. Parish. G. A. A. Top Row- Joan Champion., Harriett Wiley, Susan Buroh, Barbara Bridgelund, Patricia Homer, Alice Braddy Bessie Braddy. Second How- Marylin Palmer, Mary Hogan, Joyoe Palmer, Bonnie Allan, Jean Wickwire, Arlene Camling, wargen-j Holdorf. Third Row- Miss Lane, Gloria Thompson, Mildred Hevrin, Iris Watts, Betty Young, Margaret Barry, dean Brantner. Bottom Row- Helen Harmon, Betty Nighswongor, Carol Gambrel, Marian Jones, Dorothy Welsh, Doris Me Cormick. FUTURE FARMERS CF AMERICA Officers: D. Asholford--Pres. M. Jones—-—Treas. R. Baker-—---V. Pres. R. 01traanns--Reporter X. Bontjes—--Seo'y C. Snyder Watoh Dog Donald Parish - Advisor Requirements: 1. Must be enrolled in a course of Agriculture or have finished all available courses. 2. Must oarry and keep rooords of a livestock or crop projeot. 3. Honorary member—Any teacher or business man who aids the F. F. A. Activities: Parent-and-Son Banquet. Host at a Joint Meeting with Stillman Valley. Sponsored Community Movies. Printed on F. F. A. paper. Sold garden seeds in the Community. Party for B. B. B. Kept a scrapbook of the year's activities. Helped in Viootory-Garden campaign. Aided in solving labor-shortage problems on farms. Tested milk for some of the farmers. Fixed farm maohinory and did wood-work for farmers of the community. G. A. A. Officers: C. Gambrel—Pres. B. Nighswonger—V.Pres. M. Jones---Seo’y D. Welsh———Treas. Franoes L. Lane - Advisor Requirements: heart exam, eaoh year; a passing grade in at least 3 subjeots;eight weeks of noon activities; sixteen • weeks of keeping health rules. Noon Sports and Managers: Volley Ball--B. Braddy Hookey--—B. Young Archery--—--B. Allen Badminton-B. Bridgeland Basketball—M. Holdorf B. Nighswonger Activities: Play Day Hikes Stunt Night Dances Basketball Tournament Round-Robin Letter Installation of Officers Donation of records to sohool SOMETHING NEW HAS BEEN ADDED This year a momentous event occurred which may change the future of Byron High School. Since students of Byron High for many years have desired an annual, the class of '43 deoided that they would do something about it. So here it is--the BY-HI.' This book oould not have been published without the assistance of several people. For photography we owe our thanks to Blankenbergs for formal group pic- tures; to Mr. Parish for extra-ourrloular and informal shots; and to Mildred Bontjes for collecting our oan- dids. ‘Ye wish to thank Mis' Stengel who prepared the artistic designs. The members of the annual staff are: EDITOR.................... Marie Wright ASSISTANT EDITOR.........May Medearis BUSINESS MANAGER. . . . Marshall Jones LITERARY EDITOR . . . .Margene Holdorf ADV. MANAGER............Robert Kennedy BYRON H. S. ECHOES Editor..............................Marie Wright Assistant Editor................ .Bonnie Allen Assistent Editor...................Marian Jones Sports Editor.........................Bob Piper Feature-Writers....................Bonnie Allen and Betty Young Inquiring Reporter. ............ Ruth Bridgeland Reporters ••••••.•••« •«•• Rachel Becker Mildred Bontjes, Mary Lewis, Harriett Wiley, Rueben Oltmann, Pat Hamer, May Medearis. The Byron High School ECHOES is presented weekly in the Byron Tribune and is read by the parents as well a3 the students of the school. These artieles show just what is taking place in our High School. It inoludes articles about the social activities, sports, news of various organizations, and other high- lights of the school year. BY-HI STAFF Top row-Mildred Bontjes, Bonnie Allen, Ralph Gibbs, Donald Ashelford, Dorothy Welsh. Seoond row-Miss Zolper, Carol Gambrel, Rachel Becker, Arlene Camling, Marian Jones, Miss Lane. Bottom row-Robert Kennedy, May Medearis, Marie Wright, Margene Holdorf, Marshall Jones. BYRON ECHOES Top row- Betty Young, Mildred Bontjes, Mary Lewis, Rachel Becker. Seoond row-Ruth Bridgeland, May Medearis, Pat. Hamer, Harriett Wiley, Miss Zolper. Bottom row-Rueben Oltmanns, Bonnie Allen, Marie Wright, Marian Jones, Robert Piper. GROSS MY HEART On December 11, 1942, the Senior Class came forth with a fine bit of aotlng in the three-act oomedy, Cross Mi Heart. Y ithout the help ef several people behind the scenes the play couldn't have gone as smoothly as it did. Those people are: Alice Braddy, Property Mgr.; Mildred Bontjes, Student Direotor: and Robert Kennedy, Business Manager. Everyone oertainly enjoyed working with Miss Zolper, the director. Do you recall these igh spots of the play? Bob's friends trying to teach him to dance. Bob and Eleanor hiding behind the curtain wtiilfe Mrs. Boss and Mr. Adams were talking over their prob- lem ohildren. Bob and Eleanor ooming out in evening clothes ready to do the town. Carl Young and his friends coming t6 tell where Bob and Eleanor were and what they were doing. And how could we ever forget Pauline ushering Jim out with her shoe (she threw it at him .') Cast of Characters Dave Adams ... Bess Adams . • « Pauline Adams. . Bob Adams .. ... Jerome Ross. . Myrtle Ross. . . Jim Ross . • . . Eleanor Ross . , Charlie ’.Yestover Lola Pomeroy . , Carl Young . . . Henrietta Duval. Patsy Jones. . . ...... Bob Kennedy ...... Marie Wright ...... Marvalyn Glotfelty .......  Donald Ashelford ...... Clell Himes ...... May Medaris .........Marshall Jones ...... Carol Gambrel ...... Kenneth Bontjes ...... Marion Jones ...... Ralph Gibbs ...... Margene Holdorf .........Bonnie Allen SPEECH CONTEST On March 27, 1943, nine students traveled to DeKalb, Illinois, to win honors in the Illinois Seo- tional Speeoh Contest. Eternal Life, the one-act play which Byron en- tered placed first. This made Byron eligible to oom- pete in the State Contest. Gloria Thompson and Gordon Leary eaoh placed second inVerse Reading and Humorous Reading Contests, respectively. Those who took part in the play were as follows: Stephen Hale..................... Robert Kennedy Esther Hale...................... .Susan Buroh Peggy Bowman......................Margene Holdorf Mary Hale Bowman....................Carol Gambrel Danny Bowman.......................Robert Piper Aleo MacDonald.................Donald Ashelford Sound Effects.................Robert Ross This play is one that Byron will not soon forget. Its timely theme concerns life or death in an air raid shelter. The six people trapped in this particular shelter found renewed strength and courage in passages from the Bible. CHORUS A beautiful summer evening, a blazing campfire, gay costumes, lots of songs and gypsiesJ Yes, that is it--Chonita, the operetta presented by the ohoruses of Byron High. Remember the gypsy tribes and Chonita, the gypsy girl, daughter of Murdo--and her love affairs? The characters were as follows: Mur do...................Earl Gambrel Chonita..................Eetty Young Daya.....................Gloria Thompson Stefan...................Gordon Leary Baron Stanescu...........George Noyes Baroness Stanesou . . . .Margene Holdorf Konrad...................Roy Baker Qnil.....................Frazer Yoe Gypsy Girls: Dorothy Welsh Alioe Eraddy Pat Hamer Joyce Knodle Marian Jones Susan Euroh Pianist: Jean iVickwire ■; Band This year the band undertook its activities under a new director, Miss Jean Root. To begin the year, the band organized a club with the following officers: Margene Holdorf, president; Carol Gambrel, vice-pres. Pat Hamer, secretary; Bob Fiper, treasurer. The band played at most of the home games this year. Maroh 3, the Music Department of the high sohool presented a program entitled Music a la Carte, con- sisting of recordings and a brief preliminary sketch of the oomposers' lives. The numbers in this program were varied--from the classio to contemporary popular compositions. A small swing band was organized with Bob Ross and Miss Root at the head of it. A musio festival was held this spring which in- cluded numbers by the band, chorus, and some solos. Because of the war there was no music oontest. Band Top Row- Joyce Knodle, Harriett Wiley, Mary Lewis, Burbara Eridgoland, Charles Snyder, Fatrioia Hamer . Susan Burch, Evelyn Reiken, Gloria Thompson. Seconu Row- Carol Gambrel, Marie Wright, Arthur ienffee, Joe Furies, Robert Piper, Jean Wickwire, Mar- lene Holdorf, Betty Nighswonger. Third Row- Miss Root, Margaret Barry, Dorothy Bontjes, Rachel Becker, Robert Rosr.:, Wayne Rood, Mildred Boatjos, Ivis Vatts. Bottom Row-Lclund Morrison, Robert Littell, Betty Young, Forest Dewar, Richard Hendce, Jonnine Feather- stone, Marian Jones, Gone Gambrel. Girls Chorus Top Row- Alioo Braddy, Harriett Wiley, Patricia Homer, Patricia Huston, Barbara Bridgeland, Susan Burch, Joyoo Xnodle. Second Row-Marie Wright, Betty Nighswonger, Thelma Dummer, May Modoaris, Joan Champion, Margene Holdorf, Dorothy Welsh. Third Row- Iris 'Watts, Mary Jane Stomborg, Arlene Camling, Joan Wickwire, Jean Brantner, Carol Gambrel , Clara Snyder. Bottom Row-Marian Jones, Betty Young, Mary Hogan, Miss Root, Margaret Barry, Gloria Thompson, Ruth Bridge- land. Mixed Chorus Top Row- Joyce Knodle, Arthur MoAffee, Susan Burch, Barbara Bridgoland, Patricia Huston, Patricia Humor, Harriett Wiley, Sari Gambrel, Alioo Eraddy, Roy Bakor. Second Row- Wayne Rood, Margene Holdorf, Elizabeth Fotter, Bessie Braddy, May Medearis, Joan Champion, Thelma Dummer, Betty Nighswonger, Russell Welsh, Betty Young. Third Row- Gordon Leary, Gone Noyes, Arlene Cam- ling, Muri- y right, Dorothy Welsh, Jean Wickwire, Bob Ross, Marshall Jones, Mary Jane Stomborg. Bottom Row-Ruth Bridgoland, Russell Pierson, Mar- garet Barry, Carol Gambrel, Miss Root, Iris Watts, Gloria Thompson, Frazer Yoe, Marian Jones. SOCIAL EVENTS CALENDAR September 11-Freshman-Sophomore Party Ootober 2-B. B. B. Initiation 9-Junior-Senior Party 20-Baseball Film 30-Hallowe1en Party November 10- F. F. A. Parent Night Deoember 11- Senior Class Play, Cross My Heart January 30-G. A. A. Dance February 11- Linooln's Day Program 12- G. A. A. Valentine Dance Maroh 5-G. A. A. Sport Night 12-FFA-BBB Party 19-Assembly-Speeoh Program 25-Freshman Farty 27-Speeoh Contest April 2-Operetta, Chonita 10-Junior Dance 16-BBB-FFA Party 8-Crowning of May Queen May Dance 15-Juniors Entertain Seniors 23-Baooalaureate 25-Class Day 27- Honors Day 28- Commeno ement gamble STORES AUTHORIZED DEALER BY RON. 1 L L. BARRIC K'S DRUG STORE BYRON, ILL. ®AUTO SUPPLIES «RADIOS ©REFRIGERATORS ®fURNITURE ®RUG S ©HARDWARE' SCHOOL SUPPUCS Of ALL k in os cflnoy FOUR HI m SERVICE Jit ujay W'ot or Service Inc. 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