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

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1944 volume:

INTRODUCTION In the years tr ersii, vo sincerely hope that this annual will brinr b icfc, t- tho students and faculty of Byron high School, ploneant memories of associ time end friendships cf the year 1943-44. As these pngoe ore Tritt n, re, tho Seniors, want those who follow us tc know that we arc leaving e fine school, and are in hopes that the traditions of this school. Till be carried out as we have tried to maintain them. DEDICATION This second edition of By-Hi is sincerely dedicated to Miss Zolper, in appreciation of her faithful help with t e Gnnual and her unerring guidance as a teacher. r v: i i r ■mB h 7 A X-i J ( ' ( ' ■i, r$ sy -- ; '5 '2 • if i i ' c i w«; ‘. w a� - « i Kc. le v n r. ! fe ch - Chcc w '- V' Ifcrioi: Zolpcr. y. E., Northern Illinois State Toachors College English, Public Speaking, Dramatics Donald Parish B. E., Rivor Fulls Stato Teachers Collogo, Wisconsin 1.. S., University of Illinois Agriculture 1, 2, and 4 Paul J. Yoc-Principal A. B., University of Dubuque Northern Illinois Stato Touchers Collogo University of Wisconsin A., University of Illinois Phyeios, Junior Business, Biology Dotty ivlichol B. A., Rockford College Civic3, Social Science 7 orld History,American History Doris Howoll B. E., I]linoie Stato Nom.il University University of Illinois Shorthand, Typing, Physical Education Mrs. lone. Vandorpool B. S., Beloit College, Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Algebra, General Science, Geometry Larcolla Wallace B. S., I077U State Collcgo, Iotto Northern Illinois Stats Teachers Collogo Komemnking 1, 2, and 3 , Jirs. Beth Amsrud B. t:., Hac I hail School of l .usic i. I,:., Northwestern University Francis Shimcr School, national I.iisic Camp, Intorlcckon, Michigan Bond and Girls Chorus piper Donald Pari sh rcdV v i Va :aaVd.ndcrpool Dons }($ vell 5 ijino5- oil its hinacs ' i .Opens • - clo.se5 - - rt ] find ho pi ore t pAss T his u Q1- . j John Oag n l avn j ♦ SENIOR CLASS HISTORY It wes on u fateful 'lay. thd-third of• September it 1940, that thirty-three distracted young hopefuls recently removed from the younger generation, made their way into the spacious building that wac cox.nonly known as Byron Community High School. Although their nev; surroundings made them a trifle timid at first, but in a week they were well enough acquainted with each other o have a class meeting. At the first clsss meeting, three figures emerged. Robert Piper, president; George oyc :., •.-ice-praeidentjand .L’ssmda Goethe, secretary, to lead the frot-ronn class through their first year of study and enjoyment. I-’or their cheerleader, they chose Betty Kighswongor. high-lights of the freshman year were a rol- ler skating party and a tho ter n.rt.v ut Rockford. Miss Lane and Lr. Geisz v ere class sponsors. ;Vhen the class of '44, in September of 1941, qgain trod led up the familiar walk back to the doors of good old B.C.H.S., it was found that there were only twenty-four of the original tfcirty- throo, although Harriett Wiley joined their ranks from Galenc.The officers wore the sane r.s in the previous year,witM. the! exception of the position of secretary-treasurer, which was filled by Betty Highswongor. lx. Reisson was class sponsor. The seme class began its Junior year with eighteen raofcbers. The officers were the some as the previous year, with Barbara Bridgclund as class historian. During the year,Lauren Howe joined the Junior’s ranks. One of the high-lights of the year was the annual Junior Dance, which was held in the month of April and featured George Edward’s orchestra. However, the real high-spot was the Junior-Senior Banquet, held at the school in April, with the seniors and faculty as guests. It proved to be the finest burquet ever giver, in the way of decoration and entertainment. Ho doubt the class of 1943 will never forget it. The members also received their rings that narked than officially as members of their class. Lr. Parish end Hiss Stengel were class sponsors. The senior year turned out to be one of great success. The senior class play Castles In The Air went to nev; heights to make it the greatest production over staged at Byron High School. The sonior class took another stop forward whan it decided to publish the second editior, of the By-Iii� Early in Lay, the senior class sporsorod the annual Lay Queen Prom, with George Edward’s orchestra. Still later in Lay impressive ceremonies wore hold in honor of tho four years that the seniors ro3idod at B.C.H.S. It was with doop. regret and hap- piness that the class said goodbye and took the road to futuro life. SEKIOH CLiiSS Sholby Baker--- Lot cone what 9 Club 2-3-4 • Baukctbnll 1-2-3-4 Track 2-3-4 Softball 3-4 Chorus 1-2 F. F. A. 1-2-3—1 my. F. F. A. Trog . 4 Camera Club 3 Victory Corps 4 Ink Spot Staff 4 3y-r'i Staff 4 itarrerot Horry---- Vfhoso little G. A. A. 1-2-3-4 B. B. D. 1-3 Chorus 1-8-3-4 Band 1-2-3 Sr. Ply 4 be fly lodge.-' a eighty rind. Class Sec. 4 ”9 Club 3-4 Ir.k Spot Staff 4 9y-Hi Staff 4 Contest Flay 4 Barbara Bridgeland------ It’s nice to be Bar.:1. 1-2-3-4 0. A. A. 2-3—1 Cl. .x. ... Fros. 4 Club 2-3-4 Class Historian 3 tail—you’re rearer to heaven, Class Trees. 4 Sr. Play 4 By-Hi Stoff 4 Chorus 1-8-3-4 Bcbb Brows---- if gigolos mere. Oregon G. A SX9 1-3 Dram tics Club I atir. Club 1-2 pop Club 1-2-3 Orchestra 1-2 Chorus 1-2 golden, she'd bo r. nillirnaire. Byron G. A. A« 4 Chorus 4 By-Ki Staff 4 Ink Spot Staff 4 Sr. Play 4 -Jin. liter-— Lest wonon have r.'1 characters rt all. Ink Spot Staff 4 3y-Ki Staff 4 'Tilliaa Stes— I love to sit nr.d watch the tine go by. Ink Spot Staff 4 By-Ki Staff 4 Ho.zen Kir. s-- Don't let your studies interfere v:it) your education? j skatball _ 4 B Club ; •: 9 I « ... 1 Lauren Hove---- Girls, here I F. F. A. 1-2-3—4 Civics Club 4 Sr. Play 4 px;--chase tx l” Basketball 1-2-3-4 Track 1-2-3 Softball . 4 Ink Spot Staff By-Ki Staff 4 4 Class Historian 4 F.F.A. Speech Con. 4 I ary Lewis__ I was nevor so nuch nlcno as when by nyself. � B Club 4 Echoes Staff Band 1-2-3 I Spot Staff Chorus 1-2 By-Hi Staff 3.B.3. 1-2-4 Elner I.lcHanes- Ho who says nothing rvikos no nistakos. t? TP , 1-2-3—4 Softball Basketball 1-2-3-4 Vice-pros. , 3_4 Sr. Play 3 By-Hi Staff 1-2-3 3-4 4 4 4 Dotty I'ighswonger--- '.Yhy worry when there arc plonty of «there d - ing it? G.A.A. 1-2-3-« Class See.-Trees. 2 G.A.A. Vice-rrcs. 2-3 Class Secretary 3 3« Club 2-3-4 Contest Play 4 3.3.3. Club 2 Sr. Play 4 Cheerleader 1-2-3-4 Chorus 1-2-3-4 By-Hi Staff 4 Bond 1-2-3-4 Ink Spot Staff 4 • Robert Fipor--- He's as nature unde hin Cl ss Fres. Victory Corps Cijv.era Club 3 Club Basketball Football Softball 1-2-3-4 3 3 2-3-4 1-2-3-4 1-2. 3-4 Track Band Echoes Staff Sr. Play By-Hi Staff Ink Slot Staff 2-3 1-2-3-4 1-2-3 4 4 4 Williar. Sherwood---- He was the nildest rr.nr.orcd mn.-... F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 By-Hi Staff Sr. Play .4 Harriett Tiloy--- I'n always in haste but nevor in a � ’ rry. Gelena G.A.A. Hone £c Club 1 Dranatics Club 1 Bird Club 1 Byrcn G.A.a 2—3—4 3.B.3. 3 Class Ureas. 3 Echoes Steff 3 ink C;rt Staff 4 Canora Club 3 Br.r.d 2-3-4 Chorus 2-3-4 sr. Play 4 Contest Play 4 By-Hi Staff 4 B Club 4 Victory Corps 4 Jlajen Jaimes Lauren Move Mary Levis li Sherwood JiarrkllUiley CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of Byron High School, for the year 1944 being of sound Kina and body, hereby declare this to be our .Jr-ut will and testament, hereby revoking any former Till made by us. I, Shelby Baker, bequeath my ability to make free-throws to Don oodward. I, I'argaret Burry, leave y cheer. :i attitude to Bill LcDon 34 I, Barbara Bridgeland, will my abiJity as o basketball play- er to Dolores Bcuth. I, Bcbe Brown, bequeath my nany-colorcd hair ribbons to T'ona Comstock. I, Jo_.es Etas, leave my personality plus smile to Richard Dietz. I, William Etes, bequeath my mechanical ability to n-azerY. I, Kazen Himes, leave my height and curly eyelashes to Jim H indee. I, luuron Lowe, will my ability to got along with teachers to Leo Campbell. I, Mary Lewis, bequeath ny droll sense of humor to Shirley Asnolford. I, Elmer IvieDames, leave my good looks to Roger Dirksen. I, Betty Nighswonger, leave my way with the boys to Kellie Totter. I, Bob Piper, will my success us fourtw-ter, ;r to Art I'c- Affeo. I, Bill £hor.700cl, bequeath my debonair epr-carnnco and acting ability to Ral .h Lorup. I, Harriott ‘Wiley, leav 2 my position ns Student Body Proxy to Funk Blanchard. Vo, tho Seniors, leave to: Tho Juniors: tho ambition to keep up the tr ditions of tho t y- Hi publication. The Sophomores: our ability to carry on a quiet and woll-cagfrizod business mooting. The Freshmen: our abilities to moke moneyI III lx. Yoel a now supply of jokes and short stories so he will never run cut. kiss Zolpcr, our clrss advisor: enough gas to allow Jenny, the Jcu-p to run forever. I.'iss Howell: Ink Spot nemoors who turn in thoir work on time’, 1:1 Kiss I ichel: a whole bushel of apples to bo presented to her just before an exam—by sor..u failing student. Kiss Wallace: a book of nev: room arrangements for the Home omics room. Ur. Forish: bigger, end more beautiful, glrmour girls for his ”1945 parade . Mr� . V ndsrpocl: nod-l train to provide transportation in the so ' gas-conscious times, between Byron end Stillman Valley. Beth: a set of pronouncing dictionaries sc the girls chorus will enunciate their .rerds correctly next year. Lose : an..automatic dust mep to be used to keep doer old B.C.H S, epic and spun. CLASS FROFEICCY On the main pier in the harbor cf i'ortl „nd, Paine, arc four- teen people waiting their turn, tc board tho By-Hi . This is n group cf merry poople--it is 1959 and the reunion of the Class of 2944- cf Byron Community High School. First to bedrd is Kiss liorgoret Barry, now owner and proprie- tor cf Rowe’s Restaurant, famous f r her waterless beef stew,dat- ing back tc Castles In Tho Air , Shelby Baker, coach cf basketball at tho Lightsvillc Univer- sity, is famous for hio basketball routines, thoso taught him by his many c achus., beards and joins Kiss Barry. The famnlo trumpeter of Georgo Edward’s orchestra, Miss Bar- bara Bridgclr.nd, is next tc come into view. She is a featured triplo-tongucr of all concerts in Ogle and Winnebago Counties, Tho fourth to board is Bobo Broun, who is still breaking and monding hearts of the opposite sex. She is a machcr of the United States Navy Nurse Corps at Providence, Rhode Island, William and James Etos are trying to ride Ifc eir motor bicy- cles up tho gangplank. Unfortunately, to ey must get off and walk. They are co—partners und cwiiors of Etos Sc Etcs, Inc,, fix any- thing, fix everything—-featuring loft—hand monkey wrenches, Gar, Razor, Himes approaches tho jolly gang. He is a very prosper- ous business non ir, the Byrcn Transit Company, Tl'C famous votorineris-n-swine psychologist, Lauren R.Howe is owner of Ye Hoggy Howoy Ranch locatod diroctly east of our hone city (bettor known as Gocsepinple HoSghts) slowly, but surely joins tho class. Elmer McNames follows close at Lauren’s heels. Tozzio is nanagor of a branch department store owned by Marshall Field and Ccr.'pany, It Is locatod at Adeline. Botty Nighswonger ccues hopping up the gangplank next. She has a very prosperous school for choerleadors now. Professor Robert Johnston Pipor, holding a Ph. D in Physics is superintendent ar.d principal Byrcr, Corr.unity High School.lt scans that Bob went back to Byrcn and replaced his forcer teacher Ilr. Paul J. Yoo. The scientific agriculturist is boarding, in his navy blue overalls and yellow plr.Id shirt. As Bill Sherwood approaches, we note that faming must be very r icol Harriett D. Wiley, bettor known as Miss Willy Wiley of the Grand Dotour Seminary for Women , boards and we noto that far In the distance is her assistant. Tho Hisses Marion Zolpor and Doris Howell, still teaching ftr a hobby, ascend tho gangplank and greot the Class of 1944. Mary Lowis, now Director of Nurses at tho Adeline Eorspitnl, joins tbo r.orry crowd. A loud fiftoon for 1ft e Class of 1944 is sent forth and they troop off to the dining hall for dinner ?nd to discuss old tines—American Eistcry and Miss Michol, Mr. Yoo and Biology, Miss Wullaco and Hone Economics, Mrs. Vandorpool and Geo- metry, and Agriculture and Mr. parish. •Ale a re. ali b I i tvJ u.rfh i uic see That in the huma-n plq hi Vo thina i 5 u cr + h the mak l h f, 1 it dorsr� ' t Yn k e. t hr. rr.u.r Ed u m k ha , JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In Soptombor of 1941, thirty-five members of the Class of 40 entered the portals of old 3.C.H.S. In this, thoir first year, tboy chose a thoir loaders: Bessie Braddy, president; Lois Connel, vico president; Betty voung, secret .ry-treasurer. Mis3 lane arid Llr. Bo.:1s ,7ore the advisers. Returning th folio- ring year, they took count and found that tvronty-eight members had •urvi� od the first year and erne back for mere. I.i thoir Scphcncrc year they selected: Bob Ross, president; Bob Whetsel, vice-president; Ruobon Oltmanns, secretary-treasurer; and Betty Young, historian. The Sophonore year previa to be a very active ono for the Cl-ss of ?45. Both of the le'.ds in the operetta acre taken by Sophomores: Betty Yeung as Chon.ita and Gvrd n 3 eary as Stefr.n. Patricia F nor and Jo; ee E'-.-dlo as Gypsy girls ?oro n groat help in . produc ing the opere ttc.. Lutering into their Junior yGar they selected the fullering officers: Rueben Oitaanns, president; Ruth Bridge land, vice pres- ident; Gordon le jpy, tro surer; Joyce Falaer, secretary; nd Betty Young, historian, Tr enty-five pe pio c ack f-;r :.:re in They have throe t:t—berc a tl bask-tb 11 to , nr.-d three- cr. the baseball tea . highlights f tie Jur,i r year arer tie Juni r class dance andt c Ju..ior-Semor Banquet. T1 . clasr sponsors v.r-. Kiss Wal- lace and Hr. Parish. SOPHOMORE Cl ASS HISTORY In September cf 1943, taeuty-four Sophomores re-enterod the sacred per tola of B.C.H.S. to continuo mother year of hard labor. In their freshman. year Arthur LcAfiee acted as president, 3cno Noyes as vice president, and Tunic ’ Blar.ch.-rd as secretary- treasurer, i’.iss Rwt and I r. Vipond osrc their advisers. Their soph.oi..oro year election cf officers included Arthur IcAffec, president; Hick Hendoc, vice president; and Oloria Thcmp- sor., secretary-treasurer. • iss '■’orrell and I r. Yce have been their dvisors. The sophonrrae initiated the social calendar r. s well as the froshnar. class by giving the first party of the year. «rho April Fool’s : arty sponsored by the Sophs added a note of ..rvelty to the ridiculous. As aell as adding their bit cf fun, the class of 1946 helped to prono to good a ill among the students through their Cocpcraticn ar.d Courtesy '-o-ks. FRESTC AH CLASS HISTORY In September 1943, thirty-tmo Freshman enttared Byron High School. James }endec .7ns elected president; Joe Forks, vice- president; end Ler, laceyer, secretory-treasurer. Miss Michel •«as class advisor. Seven freshmen played an active p; rt i)-, school activities by taking a part in tie band and a large percent.ge of the girls aro in the girls chorns. Lcsx cf the girls re participating in £.3.3. and S.a.a. activities. The Freshies elso did ver: veil in put ing on a party for the Sophomores. At the beginning of the year ti ey were a little baslful along with being lost, but tfcay soon got off to a good st-.rt Junior Class Top rot: Donald Rood; Russell Volsh; Lionel NoIson;wmion T'olttv- tifl. Donald Jcodvard; Ray Dillon; Harry Jackson; Robert Ross. kiddle Ren: Voids dy; Pat Hamer; Joy Era n; Rosie Uottor; Juanita S’rank;Bessio Bmdr- co Kr.cdlo; Nellie Potter; Joan Jiclcfire; Mary Hogan. Bet ton Ron: mor ; Reuben Miss .Tallaco, Gltrvnr-s; Ruth Bctt;; Ycur.g; Cordon Leary; Joyce Pal- bridg-.l: nd; -eltr. Farrion; ?.r. Parish. Gophcnoro Class Tap Ron: iinrl G-nbrcl; Ted Dillon; Lacs Blanchard; Rogor Dirkra; Ned Norris; Help)’ Horup; Scnuol Snyder; Jayne Rood. Second Re;; Dc.lcros Gtukonbcrg; Dorothy Bontjos; Joan Brantner; jr.n Champion; No Ida Elliott; Kory Jane Stonberg; Betty Lonoye r. Third Ron: Nona Comstock; Barbara Fleming; jxno Sn i ogesnk i; Fra - scr Yoo; Iris Vatts; Harilyn Palnor; Doris Lee V.cQoraick. Rotten Rot?: Mildred Hevrin; I.olnnd Gchlhausen; Gloria Thompson, •rthur Ii'cAff6o; Richard Hondoo; Russell Pierson; I .iss HottgII. Freshmen Class Top Roc: Robert Boehm; John Allen; Arthur Jackson; Clark l.e,7ia; Glenn Rndatz; Androv: Jackson; Janes Riley; Ice Campbell. Second Rea: Dolores Bouth; Deris Blanchard; Shirley Ashe If ardjRo berta Null; olyr. Riokon; Pauline Cltr.v.nnc, CalUc-n Cain; Dor.ita Ccr.pboll. li ird - .e: Jcnaine To thsrstcn:£aland Morrison; Urothy -SfreriTord; l.rry Snyuer; Virginia Coffman; C: relino Rcindors; .'Jillis Bmranamr J- n Comstock. B. tten Rot:: Miss .ichol; I.erian Riukon; Lcst-r lnmcycr, James Kundce; Joo larks; I.o is Lcdecris; F rost Decor; crlo hctTh. iasr. f sound mind ih a. SO'jrid bod is (L short but full description ! of a fnpp state in world. ! _____________________________________ TRACK AND FIELD 43 Tie track season of nineteen hundred and forty-three for gxxi old Byron high was not exceptionally good in ranking high as a toair.. Tho main handicap of tho year was that there fore rot enough hoys out so that entries could be made in all the events. Although tho team placed low, no ha l some outstanding track performances. Iron some of the boys. Boys out for tho squad wore t r. follows5 Ralph Gibbs, Kenneth Bontjos, Marshall .Tones, Rot art Piper, William McDonald, Robert Ross, Lioi.ol Kelson, Shelby Bailor, uros Blanchard, Art IccAffoe, Dick Kcndoe, Tod Dillow, cud Russell Welsh. All of th.se hoys vere scon in action on the field this year with tho exception of tho three Seniors: Gibbs, Jones, ar.d Bout jo s In tie conference meet, it. which Byron placed fourth, Gibbs led in scaring, v;ith Bisnchird adding considerable to tho score. Duff Gibbs throw the shot, setting; a now record of 43 feet 3 inches ovor his previous ye nr 3 record of 42 feet 10n inches. Byron men ar.d tho events it. which thoy placed art; listed be- lov?: Gibbs: Shot put (let) Discus (1st) Bland.ard: 440 yard dash (3rd) McDonald: 100 yard dash (2nd) Ross: pole vault Bakor: mile run tied for (2nd) (4 th) Byron nor. tho frcsrjr.or.-sopl.or.icrc mod Icy relay. Boys partici- pating in this aero McDonald, Ross, Blcncterd, a d IIcAffee. Coach Vipond took tvo of the beys: Ralph Gibbs and Bill lie Don- ald to the Rockford relays tc compote with boys from all Northern Illinois high schools, Gibbs placed second in tho discus. BJ iiTBAlI ”43-44 Byron’s orange end black this year vent through u season nuch the some g the proceeding year with ups and downs through.out the season. There was an interchanging of players through the season ■as tho result cf having throo different coaches; Bill B ok, Elncr fcr.es, and Paul Toe. Due to those different coaches, noet cf the boys out for baskotball played both on lightweight and varsity gonos. Also, the tear:, was slackened when Raker and Boss risecd 11 v.x 9 gn.es, respectively'-, because rf illness. Turks eras Byron’s leading scorer, crnnoctir.g or. 69 baskets end 20 free throws in 2C gnr.ee, for a rt 1 -f 159 points. Other boys following in line -re shorn , below. This year Byron’s lightweights went through a flying season, winning thirteen g-v-.es and losing one. The only gone loot was to Stillr.ar. by a 26 to 2F. score, thus Byron’s lights won the Bo.uto 72 Ch.ar.pir r.sh.ip for 43-44 . Dick Fendoo, star scoor.d-tear:. SL:ycr, is to be credited with keeping the cog for tho tear , rolling. Ll'.cr l.c!T ir..es was elected captain for tho year. '.To scoring ol‘ each r played ir. the varsity car.c is re- tcrod on tho eh- rt bole ti • Free Total Avorago . tl :S Bv fleets Throe? s Foints Foints V rl:s Oj 69 20 159 7.9 ,;c • ha.r ?:• 41 31 113 5.6 i . ry If 46 13 105 5.8 ;a.s 17 27 9 63 3.7 Oss 13 13 10 46 3.5 • J .er ; 14 13 42 4.8 finer 20 13 15 41 2.1 • -ndc 13 3 3 9 .V .C.-. t'Gi} 12 2 1 5 .4 ;.:s 7 1 0 O .3 : or . 6 0 1 0 .0 The fine! scores 3 Of the 16 gams which were played by Byron listed below. 7e They :7C They Ashton 16 39 loaf River 31 41 V7 innob ago 30 24 Stil lman 39 36 Leaf River 16 35 I oiiroe Center 26 36 Stillman 36 26 Oregon 22 37 Fenreo Center 32 33 Forreston 22 42 Ashton 25 57 Foca tonica 25 52 Vest Rockford 30 32 pocatonicn 35 33 Forreston 25 41 7 innebrgo 48 44 Won—5 Lost—11 SOFTBALL The second year of softball for Byron High got undor way Sep- tember 6, 1943, -.Then twenty-four beys turned out for j.raet'k� torch Rook's te.arn urs r. little mere successful than that of the year passed. All in -Ml the boys .orked Lord and deserve r lot. of credit. Out of the twenty-four boys, this year’s team res eurpop C of r.Lmer McNranes, ccntorf ielri; Russel TTolsh, leftfiuld; Arthur McAffoe, rightfiell; Richard Kendoc, shortstop; Foe porks, first base; Robert Piper, second br.se; Gordon Leary,third base; Rob Ross, short-center field; Lauren Howe,catcher; and Shelby Brkor,pitcher. Other boys seeing action this your wore Lt.meycr, Yoo, Lewis, Dewar, Korrison, Gambrel, read the Jackson Irvins. Scores of the games played .arc as follows: Byron. • • 2o • . .honreo Center . . . 9 •t . . 6. • • Asr. on • • • • • .13 •t . 7 tl . . 6. . .Forreston .... . 6 � � . . 8. . .Peed tonic a. . . . . 3 ft • . . 9. . .IwCf River. . . . 1 . .14. . .Poc .tcnicn. . . . g SOFTBALL Top Row: Janes Hcudeo; Lester L neyer; Arthur Jackson; Andrew Jackson; Tod Milov� ; E'irl Gonbrol; Frnnor You; Clark Lowis;Forcd; Dewar; Merle Mowhousou; Lclnna rerrisra. Botton Row: Richard Pendee; Gordon. Leary; Robert Ross; Rnosdll Welsh; Arthur LIcAffoo; l.ourcn K •.; ; J'e Parks; Bob Pipor; Elcer McNanos; Shelby Baker; Mr. You. BASKETBALL Seated: Mr. Yoe; Richard Hendee; Gordon Leary; Don Woodward; Joo P rks; Bob Fiper; Elrior McIJanes; Leo Cnnpboll. Standing: Jcr.os Hcndoe; Frazor Yoo; Russell Welsh; Arthur Kc.tCoe Lauron Poow; Ted Dillon; Shelby Baker; Forest Dowar. TRACK Hr. Yoe; Richard peudec; Shelby Baker; Ted Dillon; Bob Piper; Li- lian. McDonald; Russell Welsh; Robert Ross; Jincs Blanchard; Ar- thur Mc.Jfoo. 'uJht 5 oy heave Pi ulor e To 'SCLV his 5DU 1, $ 0.0 keep the ath -Bv j u.;iil Kef reac. h l he Qoa' V in -Dij V g- LIMITS, C.4I2HA, ACTIONI Sii.p! Click! someone got shot!! It’s the Camera Club takiier pictures 30 they o..n .to into the dark root: : t the ne::t reguter meeting cf Syron’c Camera Club. Several of the students of Byron 2'igi. en.ioy meeting every ;nont! or. th- first Tuesday to develop, enlarge, and learn how tc irprove their pictures. (Too bad they can’t i: prove their subjects.$ Due tc the r, the- members find it dif 1 ioUi.t to get firms nd paper for t sir wor! . J’owcvci; judging fror.. the on-_ps that . rpear in the beck of our ?y-Fi they arc ir.magi:ig to ret rlor.r very troll. B CITTB The nB” Clu- is .n organisation in which th'- stuaents, not, inc] -ding fr; shne-n, ray b.. cor.e u member. In order to b’.-ccme a member the student rust a..ru high school letter ”3 . letters arc given to tiiosc nno era 1,000 points in each of the following: athlet -cs; ba ske v?-.l’, softb: 1., -nd tr-el:; organizations: O.A.A. F.I'.a. , and B.3.1.; music: bend, ixee durus, '.nd surls ciorus. CAKERA CLUB Top Ro .,': Virginia Coffran; Russoll Piorson; Nolda Elliott;. -Jeon Wickwirc; Bottom Row: Ann Sniogowski; Reubon Oltmanns; Fat Hmnor,president; tj. Parish; (Bill Sherwood, vice-president, was not prosent when the picture was taken). B CLUB Top Row; Limer LeNomes; Joyce I'nodle; Bill McDonald; Kory Lewis; Pot Homer; Harriott Wiley; Arthur McAffoo. Kiddle Rav: Betty Young; Roubon Cltmanns;Bob Ross;Jean Wickwiro; Lorjaret Berry; Dick Fondco. Bottom Row: Mr. Yoe; Betty Nighswongor; Barbara Bridgolcnd; Bob Pipor; Shelby Baker; Russell Welsh. CIVICS CLUB Top Rev: Frazer Yoc; Arthur KcAffcc; louron Hbwo;Joo Parks; Earl Gnmbrol; Gordon le'jy. Kiddle Row: Forest Dewr.r; Virginia Coffnrn; Donita Compboll bldn Elliott; Jenniuo Focthcrston. Bottom Row: Russell PioraonjPr.t I-aner.soc-tren3;Gloria Thompson, prcsidentjNod Norris,vico-prosident;Leland Morrison;Kiss Kichol. CIVICS CLUB This yonr the Civics Club has had sixteen members: the Pres- ident, Gloria Thompson; vice president, Ned Norris; s .crotory- tr-asurer, Fat Faner; program chairmen, Gordon Ictry;and c hoi man of the sale cf bonds and stamps, Told' Slliott. On of the main activities rf this clvb nos to sponsor n can- tost betreen classes for the sale of bonds end stomps.During this contest ever r. thousand d'll re’ v orth cf stamps and '.••bonds -.-e-re said. They also spar,sored one ell-schcol Victory party and dance. Individual bv.rs -ore ;.t tinir pests selling d fenso stains eve y Vcdntsde.y and Frid y noon and at basketball g :..s. The club has planned a picnic for spring. ihoir motto is Remember Pearl Harbor . The admission into the club is one defense sta.p per person. VICTORY CORPS (B.C.H.S. 3c.cks Attnek) The purpose cf th Victory Corps is tvro-fold: First, to sponsor all rJLl-rcho-l activities, and second, V 'Utlinc the school's program in reaching tb: .’root goal-----Vic This yonr the organis tie:, sponsored the f: i ring Junior Red Cress Drive, collecting ola clothes and r- gs, rarnde of jtr.nLs for Infantile Far-lysis, election of cheerleader-.,,recreation room, reorganization of the prsting of bulletins. VICTORY CORPS Top Rot? : Jor.r.ino Feathers tor.; Shelby Br.kor; Bil3 IIcDonr.ld; Art) ur I.eATfec; Forest Dovr.r. Bettor.: Rorr: Glorin Thor.pscn, scc-tro: r .; Harriett Wiley,president Ruth Bridgel'sr.d, vied president; idr. Yoc. inksfct ck Rot?: Frr.zcr Yoe; Juer.itu Slc.rik; Gordon Leery: loo Cmpboll; Bob Ross; held . illior.t; I.rrilyn Folnor; Jennine Fccthcrston; Ted .41] ?; Ar.nc Sneigo-ski; Llr.cr FcK.-mos; Shelby B ker; I clone I .ui- son. Liddlo Rev?: Bill Btos; Honor. Finos; Bob Piper; Iinry Icnis; • Har- riott Tilcy; D'-.r. Tocdrrnrd; 1 .urcr. Fere; Russell Welsh; Joyce Fni- ne r; Virgini- Coffr .n; I.i s Ferrell. Fr r.t Rr .r: Jin Stes; . isr Helper; Bole Bre.rr.; Jc r. iick viro; I r- g r..t Berry; Joyce Kr.-dlc; Betty Young; p-.t Krrer; Gloria Thbnp- sr.; Betty Ilighorrongcr.. BY-:. I St r.dir_v: Kiss r.'rcll; '.Vi 11 i nr. Sher -od; Sinor ! choncs; Shelby Bsker; Uz-r. Fines; Mr.ry lenis; I-.urcr. Fo re; Jones 3tcs; Fr.rrictt 711 oy; i. rg ret B .rry; Willi o. Ltos; I iss Zrlpcr. Sc: t? : Bobc ?r rr.; Betty high singer; Bob Piper; B--rbnrc Bridso- 1 nr • ■■■■I INKSPOT A newcomer in the ranks of B.C.H.S. organization, the Ink- Spot” make its debut this year. It is a bi-nonthly publication for the students and teachers of B.C.R.S. Being a non-profit pa- per, tho Inkspot’s purposo is to bring into the students hores the news and activities of their classes and organizations. Tho editors, Botty Young, l.nry Lenis, Harriett Wiley, and Joyce Knodlo doservo a note of praise for their work in cooperator, with Hiss Howell and Kiss Zolper in getting tho Inkspot” off to a flying start. The nccbors of tho Typing II class have acted as production staff. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO 3Y-EI This yo.'x narks the first anniversary of tho By-Hi since it was published in 1943. For photography wc owe cur thanks to Blankcnborgs for forr.nl group picturos; to Hr. parish for informal shots; and t Kory lewis for collecting our onndids. The people who are responsible for the pir ductirn of this year’s By-Hi ore: Editor—Bob Fir or, Assis- tant Editor—Barbara Britigelcnd, Business Manager—Shelby Baker, Literary Editor—Bebe Brown, .jat Editor—Betty Nigh sponger, Candid Shots--I,.ary Lewis, Faculty Advisors—hiss Zolper and ! iss Howoll B.5.3 Top Ros: Doro thy Sherwood; Fauline Cltmanns; Pat Fane r;Msry Lewis; Evelyn Rieken; Joan Champion; Juanita Shank; Delores Beuth. Second Row; 3etty Lameyer; Colleen Cain; Shirley Ashelford;!fellie; Potter; Jean Brantner; !.ary Snyder; Nelda Elliott; Delores Stuk- enberg. Third Row: Marion Rieken; Helen Harmon; Mary rogsn; Iris Watts; Anno Sniegowski; Carolyn Reir.ders; ? ildred fcovrin; Marilyn Talmer. Bottom Row: I'iss 7i'allacc;3ossio raudy; Joyce Palmer ;VeIda Brown; F.F.A. Top Row: Arthur Jackson; Ted Diliov; Ray Dillow; Roger Dirksen; Amos Blanchard; Samuel Snyder; Lionel Nelson. Third Rom: Ic_ Campbell; John Allen; Jillian Sherwood; Elmer HcNama-s; Andrew Jackson; Clark Lewis; Janes Riley. Second Row: Janes Hondoc; Merle Kowhauson; Lewis Medearis; Don- ald Reed; Robert Boehm; I ester lameyer; Villis Hagemann. Botmom Row: hr. Parish; Lauren Hove; Jillium McDonald; Reuben Oltacems; Shelby Baker; Ralph Norup. S.A.A. Top Row: I elda Elliott; Delores Stukcnberg; Shirley Ashelford; Bessie 3raddy; Evelyn Riokcn; Harriett «ilay; Jean Tickvirc; Col- lo n Cain; Jean Brantner. Second Row; Anno Sniegowski; Betty Icmcyer; Delores 3cuth; Don- ita Campbell; Botty Highswonger; Virginia Coffman; Iris latts; Marilyn Palmer. Third Ror; Liidrod Fcvrin; 1 ary ' gnn; Babe Brown; Joyce Palmer; Margaret Barry; Helen Harmon; Doris Lo McCormick; Marian Ric-din. 3ettccRo : Miss Howell; Janrino Jcntharston; Pet Hamer; Bar- bara BridgoPnd; Betty Young; Jean Cb'mpion; Ruth Bridge la ad; Gloria Thompson. B.B.b. For the fourth consecutive veer B.B.B. Club members reorgan- ized. Since it is a club for honenuking girls, all of its members have taken, or nru taking. Home Economics. Among its annual acti- vities are a formal initiation, F.F.A. Pints’ Banquet, Hobo Dax F.F.A. Party, F 3 3 owe on and Christmas Parties, P. T. A. Activity Night, cml L.othor's Day Tea. This ye ;r the B.B.B. Club has thirty- two members. r .1 .j-.. The purpose of the Futura Farmers of America is the develop- ment of agricultural leadership, cooperation, citizenship, ■ nd ere etc a love of country life. This year the Byron Cl pt r of F.F.A. sponsored several things in the wry of entertainment, including its eighth annual Parent and Son Bun uot, a party for tho B.B.B. and G.A.A. an all school party 7?ith B.B.B. and C.A.A., a na-ician shorn, and a throe-day camping trip for the members. The F.F.A. engaged heavily in community activities by selling garden seeds, helping in the victory gurd-n car-pair., t sting r.ilk and soil for eon..- of the farm-, rs, repairing farm machinery, end •working for farr.e-rs. Thu scrap bool: ur.d the yeor book published by tho Chapter show that it was very active during the year. G.A.A. The Girls Athletic Association is organized to prorote in- terest in athletics, clear living, and sportsmanship. The association is affiliated with the Illinois State League ana averds are given out in accordance with its regulations. In order tc be a mouber, the girls ore required to have a heart examination each your, to maintain a passing grade in at loast three subjects, to keep eight weeks of noon activities, and to hoop };salth rules for sixteen weeks. In the past year, the G.A.A. has enjoyed many club activities such as hikes, hay ri.as, initiation of members, basketball tourn- aments, donation of records to school, telegraphic basketball 1 shoot, in which they got a banner for second place, and the dele- gation of girls to G.A.A. Cunp on Lake Genova. They sponsored several school buncos :.r d climaxed the winter season with a sport nit®. boon Sports and Managers Hockey.........................I.urguret Barry Archery. . . .Gloria Thompson, Karilyr. palmer Basketball-.. .... Lary Kogan, Nolda Elliott Volleyball. .......................Bobo Brown Badminton. . . Ruth Bridgolund, Jam Bruntner Class Play Cr.stlos in the Air, tho three act comedy,giv n by the senior class on November 5, 1043, r as contarod around a boarding house nr.d the wins and woes of it3 boarders. The play was full of ex- citement brought about by Floosie' , tho maid, topped with the final explosion of tho stove. It ;as also full of unfulfilled promises made by Ellie Toodle. Joanie tried her luck nt imitattons to La Loomis’s disust. Everyone will remember La Loomis's var- icose veins and lir. -Villy's ingenious coffee machine. Tho Senior Class extends a vote of thanks to their director I.iss Zolpor. Much of the. success of the play n, s '.Iso duo to the work of several co'mittccs. Cast Flossie. .................Mare rot Barry Bottir.a Bcenycr. . . .Barbara Bridgeland Lr. Villy...................Lruron Hero Jennie Loomis..........Betty Nigh sponger I rs. Loomis......................Harriett Wiloy i . Ellsworth Toodle...................3ob Piper Carter Karris..............Elmer McNrmes Nancy Sinr.ons. ..............Bcbe Brora Lorretta Dill.................Card right Randolph K. Randolph. . . .Bill Sherwood SFEECK CONTEST ‘ One of the major activities in school took place ii ths field of speech. Two plays were cast: The All American Boy by Barkley Jones, and The Girl From Ho 7fhere by Ruth Lorac. The latter was chosen to be the contest play, The All American Boy was pre- sented for P, T. A. on April 11. Among the colobrities .backstage wore: Lauren Hcwe; property munagor; Jin and Bill Etos; stago managers; and Nellie Potter; cos- tuxao menagor. Tho casts of the plays woro: The All American Boy Mrs. Hampton. . !irs. Sample . . Roberta Her.pton Larry Hampton . Andy Jankowski. . . 1 ary Lewis . Jaunita Shank . . Bebc Bro. r. Gillian Sherwood . .Gordon Leary Tho Girl From Nowhere Joyce Young............Margaret Barry Edith.Manders. . . .Botty Kighswonger Gloria Larson.............3etty Young Liss Adams..................Fat Hamer Mrs. Perkins...........Harriett 7iley Cn Larch 10, an elimination contest was hold. Those car. pc ting for humorous readings wore: Gloria Thompson .and Marilyn Primer. Those giving serious readings wore: Jean Wickwire and Jennino Feathcrston. Verse readers wor Donita C'rpbell, Anno Sniegwski, and Lory Lewis. Tho winners were: Gloria Thompson who gave George ‘Josh ingten Slept Here, Anno Sniogovski,who gave John 3ro-.vn's Body, andJoan Wickwirc, who gave Kon y.” These people and th play went to the Iliinois SectionalCon- test at Frooport, on Larch 25. Thore Anne received socondin Class B , Jear. third, and Gloria secona. The play received n banner for first in this class. b;i:d iaro chorus The bend and chorus started this year undor the diroction of Mrs. Morris Amsrud: the band with 18 members and the chorus with 36 members. Tho band played at meet of the home basketball 50r.cs. On harch 31, the band .and chorus gave u concert in the High School gym. Several of the students gave special numbers in ad- dition to several songs by tho chorus and several pioces by tho band. Tho solos special numbers wore given by tho following: Trombone Solo Trumpet Duet . Fluto Trio . Piano Duet .Violin Solo At the close of tho year, r. party was held for both of tho sections of tho music department to celebrate a successful year. Bob Piper.......... Betty Highsponger, Barbara Bridgeland Batty Young, Cierio. Thompson, Jonnino Foathorston Jean 7 ickwirG, Joyce Knodle . . . Ruth Bridge],and. . 3 kd Front Row: Joan Vfickwire; Dick Eandeo; Evelyn Rlcken; Virginia Coffman; Jonnino Foath6rstcn; Gloria Thompson; petty Young. So cor.d Rev?: Harriott Wiley; Donita Campbell; Botty Highsponger; Barbara 3ridgoland; Bill LcDor.al.1; Donald Woodward; Joe larks. Third Ron: VTcyne Rood; Forest Downr; Jim Hcndec; lat Fcr:er;Joyce Kr.odlo; Bob lipor. Standing: Bob 'loss; Frazer Yoo. GIRL’S CHORUS Top Ron: Bessie Braddy; Harriott 7iley; Evelyn Rioken; Fnulino OlWnns; Barbara Bridgoland; Roberta Hull; rat Hor.or; ITcllic Potter; Betty Kighsvongor. Second Row: Shirley Acholfard; Idary Jr no Stonborg; Jean Brcntcei; Joyce Kr.odlo; Deris Blanchard; Jean Vickwirc; Colloen Cain; 3ebe Brown. Third Row: Largrrot Berry; Caroline Rcir.dcrs; .vr.ne Sniogowski ;Vii - gir.i' Ccffrnn; I.ary Jar.o Snyder; Ncldn Elliott; Donita Campbell; Delores Bouth; Doris Blanchard. Fourth Row: Ruth Bridgolsxd; Gloria Thompson; Darien Riokcn;I:il- drod Hovrin; Nona Constock; Jonnino Feathers ten; Betty Young; Jean Cc: is took. T h e. s:c c i a I 5 rn it e., I he sy rn pat he tic t c 'A at i o t i I i tear n Gov t SOCIAL EVENTS CALENDAR Septcnbor 17-Freshr.on-Sophcnoro Fnrty 24-G.A.A. Off-Rocord Dance October 13-Junior All-School Party 29-G.A.A., B.3.B. F.F.A., All-Scb� oL Party Novonbor 5-Sonior Class Play, Cnstlos In The Air. 9-F.F..A, Parent Ni it 20-Civics Club Dance 24-F.F.A. All-School Party Docen:bor 4-FrGshnen-Sophorriro Party 18-G.a.A. Christaas Dance 22-Senior All-School Christaas Party January 26-Piorco tho Llagicicn February 12-Junior-Senior Kid Party Larch 10-Spocch Contost 17-G.A.A. Sport Nite 24- B.S.3.-F.F.A. Party 25- Secticnal Spoech Contest 31-Spring Concert April l-Sophorioro’s All-Fool's Party 15-Junicr Dance 21-Sonior-Junior party 28-G.A.A. Hick Danco l.ay 6-Laytire Fiosta 13-Junior-Senior Banquet 21-Baccalaureate 25- Schocl Picnic 26- Cor rjoncoi 10 r, t ! 'JJl XOTi'S- I U 10 U STORE I | OSHOCK. SUPPLIES | OCIOTHING | oCanDy I OCOSMETICS Byron ill PHONE 107 BY RON. ILLINOIS MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM o lO p Pan n ornmunu y Byron, ill. ffOfRAL Of lOSiT INSURANCE COkP Cl I ‘JNQHci Ol ll lrlO'l ! rOJ i iv 'O 1 bAKKFK LUMEEk CO -LunBMx C tntNi UMt t-Ull.ClNC MATE IAL Of AU KINGS bYBON ill. DiVVb MiCHAUv! 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