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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1945 volume:

SYNOPSIS Act I Act II Act III Act IV Senior Class Underclassmen Gymnastics Actors 1 Guilds Frogram Music Other Productions Social Life PROLOGUE In this By-Hi., we, the class of 45, are en- deavoring to bring to you a review of events that have taken place in the past year. It is our sincerest hope that this annual will in future years bring back to you memories of this small scene of events in the drama of life. TO THESE Name Branch Killed Sgt. Gomer Peterson Tank Commander Lt. Myrle Taylor Air Force (Filot) Cpl. Robert Fransen Marine Corps Capt. D. K. Crickett Air Force France Australia Guadalcanal Texas We are dedicating this By-Hi to the brave men who have fought and died so that we might live. They loved life and wanted to live; and to keep this life they had to fight for it and die for it. These men have made history that will live in our memories throughout the years. Tfe , of ou,r school and community, will keep these memories close to our hearts, for the boys who shed their blood for a Democracy and for our United States of America. flMOM ZOLPf R M4 ?y CHAnBERLfilN DA. PARISH LEU A WDERPoa Paul J. Yoe-Principal A. 3., University of Dubuque Northern State Teachers College University of ‘Wisconsin M. A., University of Illinois Coach, Biology Donald Parish B. E., River Falls Teachers College, Wisconsin M. s., University of Illinois Agriculture 1, 2, 3, 4, Chemistry Marion Zolper 3. E., Northern Illinois State Teachers College University of Colorado English, public Speaking, Dramatics. Doris Howell B. E., Illinois state Normal University University of Illinois Shorthand, Typing, Fhysical Education Marcella Wallace 3. S., Iowa State College, Iowa Northern Illinois State Teachers College Homemaking 1, 2, 3. Mrs. Lena Vanderpool 3. S., Beloit College, Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Algebra, Geometry, General Science Mary Chamberlain A. 3., Knox College M. A., Northwestern University University of Wisconsin Social Studies, Latin Mrs Beth Amsrud 3. C,, Mac Phail School of Music M. s., Northwestern University Francis Shinier School National Music Camp, Interiocken, Michigan Band and Chorus THE ACTORS The curtain rises l The play is about to begin, for the thirty-six Freshmen are registered and ready .to take their .role in high school life. Themain parts are taken by Bessie Braddy, Lois Connel and Betty Young, Bob Ross, Russ y;elshand Gordon Leary represent the group in sports. Act tvo opens with all male le.ds: Bob Ross, Bob Whecsel pnd Reuben Oltmanns. This scene is ;uite event- ful, with Gordon Leary and Betty Young playing Stechen and Chonita, and four others in minor roles, in'the operetta, Chonita . A tradition is-started when the cast takes it upon itself to initiate the Amateurs into the mysteries of the school. Act Three. The events are steadily building up to an anti-climax, with the spotlight focused on the Junior Dance and the Junior-Senior Banquet. Don Woodward joins the castand establishes himself firmly in the group by adding his abilities to those of the sporting three . The top-notchersat this pointare: Reuben Oltmanns, Ruth Bridgeland, Joyce Palmer and Gordon Leary. The final act, with twenty-one of the C2st still on stage, moves swiftly and with much action. The boys in sports, with the loss of Bob, prove their worth by making the first team so wonderfully victorious. A new member., Carolyn Harris, gains' prominence in the 1st act.thrcugh her artistic ability. The play, Smart Alec , a brilliant success, gave all members achance to display their talents and provid- ed a very entertaining evening. The gayest event of the Senior year is the Hay Dance where the Queen and her lovely attendants preside. Bill McDonald, president, leads the Grand March, withDon Woodward, Joyce Falmer.and Gordon Leary follow- ing according to office. The glorious clima::is finally reached--Graduation. CAROLYN HARRIS BESSIE I3RADDY RUTHBRIDGELAND PAT HAMER JOYCE KNODLE GORDON LEARY WM McDONALD VELDA BROWN RAYDILLOW Bessie Braddy, Smart Alec , Class Pres. 1, B, Club 4, Mixed Chorus 2-4, Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4, G.A .,A. 2-3-4 B.B.B. 1-2-3-4, Reporter 2, Sec. Treas. 3, Pres. 4 Cheerleader 2-3-4, Chonita , Scribes 4 Velda Brown, B.B.B. 1-2-3-4, Vice Pres. 3, B. Club 4 Ruth Bridgeland, Smart Alec , Victory Corps, Vice Pres. 3, Echoes 1-2, Ink Spot 3-4, Class Vice Pres. 3, B. Club 4, Class Sec. 4, Girls Chorus l-S-3-4 Pres. 4 G.A.A. 3-4, Vice Pres. 4, Mixed Chorus 2-4, ChoniteP Ray Dillow, Stage Manager 4, F.P.A. 1-2-3-4, Reporter 4 Camera Club 2, Soil Savers 4, Voc Ag. Fair 2-3 B. Club 4, Grain Judging Contest 3, Ink Spot 4. Carolyn Harris, Ink Spot 4, Band 1-2-3-4, By-Hi Staff Girls Chorus 1, G.A.A. 4. Pat Ilamer, Smart Alec , B.B.B. 1-2-3-4, ink Soot 3-4 Editor of By-Hi, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Sec. 3, 3. Club 3-4 Echoes 2, Civics Club Pres. 2, Sec. Treas. 3, Band 1-2-3-4, Pres, 4, Camera Club Pres. 3, Chonita Mixed Chorus 2-4% Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4. Marv Kogan, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, B.B.B. 1-2-3-4, 5. Club 4, Smart Alec , Girls Chorus 1-2, Scribes 4. Joyce Knodle, Smart Alec , By-Hi Staff, Chonita Ink Spot 3-4, Editor 4, B. Club 3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-4, Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4, Scribes 4.. Gordon Leary, Lake Geneva High School 1, Civics Club 1, Basketball 1, Football 1, Track 1, West Rockford High School Som. 2, R.O.T.C. 2 French Club 2, Euclidean Club 2. Byron High School 2-3-4, Business Manager, B. Club 4, Civics Club 3, By-Hi Staff, Speech Contest 2, Chonita , Ink Spot 3-4, Class Treas. 3-4, Track 3-$ Boys Chorus 4, Baseball 3-4, Basketball 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-4 Bill McDonald, Smart Alec , F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Sec. 3-4, By Hi Staff, Soil Savers Pres. 4, Class Pres. 4, Livestock Judging Team 3, Victory Corps 3, Voc. A£. Fair 1-2-3-4, B. Club 4, Track 1-2-3, Softball 2. LIONEL NELSON RUSSELL WELSH RUEI3EN OLTMANNS JOYCE PALMER ROBERT ROSS JEAN WICKWIRE DON REED NELLIE POTTER BETTY YOUNG Lionel Kelson, B. Club 4, Voc. Ag. Fair 2-3, Soil Savors 4, F.F.A.. 1-2-3-4. Reuben Oltmanns, Smart Alec , Student Council 4, pres. Soil Savors 4, By-Hi Staff, Grain Judging Contest 3, Echoes 2, Voc. Ag. Fair 1-2-3, Class Fres. 3, F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, E. Club 2-3-4, Clas Sec. 2, Camera Club 2-3. Joyce Palmer, Smart Alec , B. Club 4, Student Ccuncil4, B.E.B. 1-2-3-4, Fres. 3, Vice Fres. 4, Ink Spot 3-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4. Kellie Pottei; Girls Choras 1-2-3-4, Mixed C.horus 2-4, B.B.B. 1-2-3-4. Donald Reed, Smart Alec , Soil Savors 4, Sec. 4, B. Club 4, Voc. Ag. Fair 2-3, F.F.A. 1-2-3-4. Robert Ross, Smart Alec , Band 1-2-3-4, B. Club 2-3-4, By-Hi Staff, Ink Spot 3-4, Basketball 1-2, Chonita , Class Fres. 2, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Mxed Chcrus 2-4 Russell 7 elsh, Smart Alec , Assistant Editor By-Hi, - Boys Chorus 1-4, Chonita , Mixed Chorus 2-4, B. Club 4, Ink Spot 3-4, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3, Basketball l-2-3r4. Jean Wickwire, Student Director, Ink Spot 3-4, B. Club, Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4, Speech Contest 3, Chonita , Mixed Chorus 2-4, Eand i-2-3-4, Camera Club 1- -3, Treas.. 2, G.A.A. 1-2-S-4, E.B.P. 4. Donald Woodward, Main Township School 1-2, Band 1-2, Spanish Club 1, Game Room Fres. 1-2, Basketball 1 Byron High School 5-4, By-Hi Staff, B. Cluh Ink Spot -3, Class Vice Fres. 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Boys Chorus 4, Band 3-4, Softball 3-4, Basketball Track 3. -2, 3-4, Betty Young, By-Hi Staff, Mixed Chorus 2-4, Class Sec. 1, Girls Chorus 1-2-3-4, Contest Flay 3, B. Club 2-3-4, Instrument Solo Contest 1-2-3, Cheerleader 1-2-3-4, Editor ink Spot 3, Ink Spot 4 Chonita- Band l-|-J-4, G.A.A. 1-2-3-4, Vice Fres. 3 Pres. 4, B.-.P. Scribes 4. CLASS PROPHECY The house lights are dimmed, the curtain is going up. On the stage we see the reunion of the Class of 1945, ten years later, May, 1954. Down left we see the class’s leading man, Bill Me Donald. Bill is now proprietor of Mothers’ Little Dears’ Studio. For the past week he has been disre- garding his usual line of duties and has returned to Eyron to photograph one of his former F.F.A. Euddy’s prize pigs. Bill's understudy, Donald D. Woodward, upon grad- uating, entered the Navy, enrolling in the School of Dentistry. After the war Don became Junior Partner in Doctor's Yank, Yank, Yank and Pull. We are proud to say that Don is now top Yank. Ruth Eridgeland,,after attendingpre-Ned at Bradley, entered nurse's training. Ruth is now head of the Middle Creek Measle and Mump Clinic. Ruth trips wearily on the sta e after courageously attending an epidemic of mumps. Gordon Leary joined the Marines and was readily prommted to the rank of Top Sergeant. After uncon- ditional sunender, Gordon decided that Marine life suited him to a T . We now welcome back Sergeant Gordon Leary. From her childhood experiences Joyce Palmer real- ized the great need for a night nursery. Located in Myrtle, she has acclaimed county reknown for her nursery. Joyce Knodle was graduated from the University of Illinois with top honors. Joyce has come back to Byron not only for the reunion but to get sufficient material to complete ter book Take Your Sophomore Year Cautiously. Bessie Eraddy chose the role of matrimony over- profession. Although most of the members of the Class of '45 are scattered all over the world, Eessie remained close to her Alma Mater. The boys weie not the only patriotic members of our class. As soon as Velda Brown became of age she joined the Waves. It is with great pleasure that we welcome back this old Salt . Among the members of the Class of '45 v ho reached success is Mary Hogan. Mary is the private secretary of a Republican congressman and is now traveling the country on his campaign for Vice President. Ray Dillow could not decide between being a mor- tician and a minister, so he combined operations and now in the east end of his parish are his undertaking parlors. Ray finds this very profitable. We welcome Rev. Dillow to the reunion of the Class of '45. Lionel Nelson pioneered westward and started his life's ambition— Red's Ryders , dude ranch. Red is now famous for his Belperchondale horses. The Class of '45 even sent from its portals an actor. Hollywood knows him as Skinney Skinner but we know him better as Russ Welsh. He is currently stared in the Adventure'of the Thin Man. Swoon and Toss with Bob Ross has become a well known by-word of the jazz section of the youth of America. The Class of '45 welcomes Bob and his band. Fat Hamer saunters wearily on to the stage announc- ing that she has had a most hectic day at a branch station of Pat's Pumps— Prestone for a Price . Nellie Potter became so engrossed in the election of 1944 that she immedi.tely decided she would enter politics. Nellie first studied law at Vassar and has pushed her way forward and is now a representative of District 13. Carolyn Harris, the most talented girl along artis- tic lines of the Class of '45, studied art at tfre-Ghicago Art Institute. Carolyniis best known for her comic strip, Slick Chick Drapee . Jean Wickwire has achieved great fame as %ueen of the Drugs. She is known from coast to coast for her famous Drive In and Drug Out stores. Surrounded by a group of enthusiastic listeners, we find Reuben Oltmanns boastfully telling of the trials and tribulations of his great invention the Q-13. After ten years of hard v ork, Reuben has left the field off science and is known by everyone as the Flying Mail Man . The good earth called Don Reed and he became a farmer. Ke was not satisfied, however, with the usual acres on a farm. Don is in big business now and is operating a 1000-acrc farm north of Byron. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT I, Bessie Braddy, leave my charming personality to BernadinoBrown. I, Velda Brown, will take with me all traces of V-5, but will leave the rest of the Navy to the Byron girls. I. Ruth Bridgolar.d, think that someone should take overlay responsibilities of teaching religious princi- pals and recommend Delores South. I, Walter Dlllow, leaveiryinterest and participation in the F.F.A. to Russ. Pidrson. I, Carolyn Harris, leave my love of horses to Punk Blanchard. I, Patricia Hamer, leave my mutual admiration of males to Barbara Spencer. I, Mary Hogan, bequeath my love for studies to Art Jackson. I, Joyce Kr.odle, leave all my interests in the Byron Transit to Kathrine Groonhagen. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Con. I, Gordon Leary, leave my ability to play basketball to Willis Kagemann. I, William McDonald, bequeath my love for photography to Virginia Coffman. I, Lionel Kelson, bequeath my alility to toll tall stories to Frazer Yoe. I, Reuben Oltmanns, will to Gaylcn Cain my popular- ity with girls and my ability to find someone else to drive on a date. I, Joyce Palmer, leave my curly hair and dimples to Joe Parks to use during basketball season. I, Elizabeth Potter, leave my bashfulness to Sally Garner. I, Donald Reed, declare that Sam Snyder assume all responsibilities of judging cattle. I, Dob Ross, leave my speed 3n sports to Art (Scotch) McAffcc. I, Russell Welsh, leave my long arms to Dick Hendec, I, Joan Wickwire, leave my musical knowledge to Roger Dirkson. I, Don Woodward, bequeath all of my relation with the freshmen girls to the Seniors of 1946. I, Betty Young, leave :ry cheerlcading ability to Caro- line Riende'rs. We, the Senior Class, leave to the faculty, twenty apples polished up and ready for the Juniors to use. f THE UNDERSTUDIES All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. The members of The Class of 1S4S have worked hard to become the understudies of the present Seniors. In the first act there were thirty-taree in the cast. The leading statesmen were: Arthur McAffee, president; Gene Noyes, vice president; and Amos Blanch- ard, sec.-treas. The directors were Hiss Root and Mr. Vipond. Frazer Yoe snd Gloria Thompson were the leaders in the operatic scene, Chonita. Gloria also held the audience in suspense with her readings. In the second act there were only twenty-four mem- bers in the cast. The leads were taken by Arthur IfcAffee, president; DickHendee, vice president; Gloria Thompson, sec.-treas. The directors were Miss Howell and rr. Yoe. Freshmen Initiation and the April Fool's party were the main scenes. In the third act the statesmen were Art McAliee, president; DickHendee, vice president; Gloria Thompson, secretary; and Marilyn Palmer, treasurer. The Junior Dance presented the drama for that act. Miss '.Yallace served as director of this cast. THE STAGE HANDS At the beginning of the season’s run, the cast had the assistance of thirty-two Stage Hands. Contributing to the success of the first year’s production of the entire case, were: Jim Hendee, president; Joe Parks, vice-president; Lester Lameyer, sec.-treas. They were under the direction of Miss Michel. There were two members who belonged to the Actors Guild.Student Council; Forest Dewarand JonnineFeather- ston . The Amateurs, in return of a party in which the Stage Hands initiated them, produced a Musical Comedy night, consisting of two acts, the first—games, the second—dancing. Returning for their second season were twenty-eight Stage Hands, They elected for their leading roles: Jim Hendee; president;Forest Dewar, vice-president; Jennine Featherston, sec.-treas. Over half of the members belong to the mixed chorus •while eleven girls belong to the girls' chorus. Four of the boys of the athletic type went out for basketball and one member played a major part in the big five . Faculty Director was Miss Howell. THE AHATEHRS The first act opens with the Amateurs in the spot- light, under the direction of Mrs. Vanderpool. The leading parts were given toBill Champion, as the highly esteemed president; Art Fegan, his helper; Barbara VTelsh, the secretary; and Helen McAffee, as the treasurer. Two of the Amateurs were also elected to serve on the Strict Council. They were; Gloria Hendee and Crvin Schwartz. These and the rest of the cast extended a party for the Stage Hands on November 3, 1944 and later in the year had an all-school party, a class party, and a class picnic. For recreation these Amateurs joined various or- ganizations, F.F.A., B.B.E, G.A.A., Chorus, Band .Basket- ball, Softball,and Track. They all made fine showings in these activities. Many promising athletes are among the Amateurs and they helped our teams make the showing they did. The more musically inclined joined band or chorus. Out of the total cast of forty, twenty were in chorus and sevai in the band. This capable group ofAmateurs had a very success- ful year and have the qualities to make excellent Stage Hands next year. Third Row: Second Row: First Row: Third Row: Second Row; First Row: Fifth Row: Fourth Row; Third Row: Second Row: First Row: CAST OF CHARACTERS Juniors Frazer Yoe; Wayne Reed; Amos Blanchard; Ned Norris; Roger Dirksen; Ted Billow; Samuel Snyder; Earl Gambrel; Robert Wolf; Russell Pierson. Doris Lee McCormick;, Betty Lameyer; Jean Brantner; Mildred Fransen; Delores Stuken- berg; Mary Jane Stomberg; Dorothy Bontjes; Iris Watts; Pauline Wolf; Blanche Molin. Miss Wallace; Joan Champion; Marilyn Palmer, secretary; Richard Hendee, vice president; Arthur McAffee, president; Gloria Thompson, treasurer; Ruth Fegan; Barbara Fleming. Sophomore Lester Lameyer; Lee Campbell; Clark Lewis; Robert Boehm; Joe Parks; Andrew Jackson; Lewis Medearis; Willis Hagemann; Merle New- hausen. Caroline Reinders; Dorothy Sherwood;Roberta Null; Evelyn Rieken; Pauline Oltmanns; Col- leen Cain; Mary Jane Snyder; Delores Beuth; Marian Rieken. Virginia Coffnan; Shirley Ashelford; Donita Campbell; Forest Dewar, vice president; Jen- nine Featherston, secretary-treasurer; James Hendee, president; Leland Morrison;Miss HcweLL Freshmen Robert Donaldson; William Ashelford; Ralph Wright; Harold Stebner; John Cassell; James Bridgeland; Gene Noyes; LeRoy Meline; Orvin Schwartz. Patricia Baker; Betty Luepkes; Mable Ray; Jane Love; Dorothy Boehm; Elizabeth Parkeron; Sally Garner; Barbara Spencer. Earl Falk; Richard Leary; John Shultz; Todd Rood; Gaylen Cain; Arthur Molin; Clyde Leary Charles Wolf. Betty Newhausen; James McT nes ; Ilene Grabcw; Cherie Dyer; Velma Harmon; Gloria Hendee; Wesley Palmer; Kathryn Groenhagen. Mrs. Vanderpool; Lois McNames; Barbara 7 eIsh, secretary; William Champion, president; Ar- thur Fegan, vice president; Helen McAffee, treasurer. u SOFTBALL The baseball season of 1944 under the supervision of Byron's Principal, Faul J. Yoe, proved to be more successful than in previous years. In the lineup for this year's team weie: Richard Hendee, shortstop; Joe Farks first baa; Arthur UcAffee, catcher; Russ Welsh, left field; Gordon Leary, third base; Robert Ross, pitcher; Les Laceyer, short-center; Jim Hendee, second base; Donald Woodward, right field; and Orvin Schwartz at center field. Frazer Yoe saw quite a tit of acticn in right field, with Arthur Molin and Clark Lewis seeing action £ second base and as catcher. Other who also cane out for baseball were: Clyde Leary, Wesley Falmer, John Stebner, Bill Champion, 3ill Ashelford, Amos Blanchard, Gaylen Cain, John Cassel, Forest Dewar, Art Fegan, Russ Pierson and Lel3nd Morri- son. Richard Hendee was elected captain of this year's team. The scores of the games played are as follows; Byron— 4 Forreston 7 Byron— —18 Leaf River 5 Byron— 4 Fecatonica 7 ■°yron— 2 V 'i nne t ago —- - -1 Byron— 2 Stillman Valley 8 Byron— —12 Monroe Center 8 Byron— 5 Ashton o BASKETBALL October 23, 1945 saw twenty-three boys turning out to try berths on the two Eyron teams. The boys all tried their hardest and it gained success--easily seen by the opening game in which they pounced on their ppponents to a tune of 73-19. The boys who won places on the vapsity squad were; Russ Welsh and Dick Hendee as forward, Gordon Leary and Joe parks as guards, and Don ’Woodward at center. The average height of this team was comparatively low, but the speed and shooting ability more than made up for it. The eighteen boys that finished the year were Gordon Leary, Don Woodward, Russ ”'elsh, Dick Hendee, Joe Parks, Art McAffee, Frazer Yoe, Ted Dillow, Jim Hendee, Les Lameyer, Forest Dewar,Bill Champion, Crvin Schwartz, Bill Ashelford,Clyde Leary, Art Molin, Gaylen Cain, and John Cassell. As a reward for their hard work,the boys won three trophies. At the Belvidere Holiday tournament they won third place, first place in the Route 78M Tournament, and first place in the regular conference play. Don 7 oodward paced the team in scoring with a grand total of 252 points with Joe Farks running a very close second with 251. The other three boys were also close, The team entered theReglonal Tournament and showed up pretty well. They won second place by losing the Championship game to Rochelle who was one of their best opponents for the year. The boys chose Gordon Leary for Varsity captain and Art McAffee for second team captain. These boys and Coach Paul J, (Pop) Yoe led the team to a very victorious season,winning twenty-three of their twenty- seven games. The outcomes of the engagements are as follows: 7 e They We They Winnebago 73 19 Pecatonica 58 31 Pecatonica 43 IS Leaf River 51 24 Leaf River 53 22 Leaf River 45 24 Oregon 55 29 Ashton 28 25 Monroe Center 65 24 Forreston 36 18 Ashton 4C 28 Monroe Center 61 13 Stillman 53 25 Ashton 42 29 W. Rkfd. Soph. 40 28 Stillman 45 20 St. Thomas 35 18 E. Rkfd. Soph. 32 33 Harlem 22 23 Bedvidere 39 41 Geneva 47 29 Orangeville 57 22 Forreston 31 16 Leaf River 42 26 Winnebago 37 28 Oregon 40 38 _____ TRACK AND FIFLD The track year opened with a squad of boys that made high school fame. The following members who stayed the whole year were: Russ Welsh----High rnd low hurdles Bob Ross------Foie vault, 220 yard dash, ICO yard dash, 440 relay, broad jump. Gordon Leary--Shot put, high jump. Don Woodward—Shot put, 440 relay. Joe Parks-----High and lev: hurdles, high jump. Bill McDonald—220 yard dash, ICC yard dash, 440 rnd 880 relay. Ted Dillow----One mile. Amos Blanchard-High jump, 440 relay, 100 yard dash. The squad was good sized,but for some reason, they dropped out. The following competed atForreston in the Conference. Russ Welsh----5th place in low hurdles. Joe Farks-----4th place in low hurdles. Bob Ross------1st place in 100 yard dash; 1st. 220 yard dash. This made a new conference record in the ICO yard dash, held previous- ly by Paul Johnson, time—10:40. He just missed a new record for the 220 by two- tenths of a second. Relay Team----3rd place in the 440, tut dropped to 5th place in the 880 relay. Byron set an easy pace and the future will shew success in the track team of Byron High. CAST OF CHARACTERS Third ow: second Roy?! First Row: Second Row: First' Row: Second Roy;: First Row: Soft' fill Forest Dewar; Frazer Yoe; Clark Lewis; Ted Dillov;; V7ii ian Champion; dohn Cassell ; r - old Steiner; Arthu: Foyan; William Ashelford Wesley Palmer; Clyde Leary; Russell Pierson Gaylen Cain; Arthur lie i in; Merle --ewhausen; Leland Morr is or.; Jaraes Hendee, Lester Laneyer; Richard Hendee; Orvr.ld:. crtz; Joe FarAs; Donald Wood: ard; Russell Pelsfc; Arthur McAffee; Gordon Leary; Robert Ross; .Easkctball Clyde Leary; Arthur i-iol in; Gay lor Cain; Orvin Schwartz; Ted Ail low; John Cassell; 'william Ashelford; Forest Dewar; Mr Yoe Richard Hendee; Gordon Leary; Arthur McAffee; Joe Parks; DonaDdWoodward; illismChampion; Russell ' elsh; prazer Yoe; Lester Lameyer; James Hendee. Field Track Merle Hewhausen; Ted Dillow; Donald Wood- v?ard; Russell 'elsh; Lester Lameyer; Le- land Morrison. Robert Ross; Gordon Leary; Joe Parks; Mr Yoe; Arthur McAffue; William McDonald. GIRLS SPORTS The Physical Education period of this year included many interesting acts including shuffleboard, basket- ball, soccer, calisthentics, volleyball, ar.d baseball. In the first part of the season's run, the period was devoted to. baseball and soccer. The scene for these activities was the athletic field. The Stage Hands and Advanced Actors rehearsed during the fifth period. The Amateurs end Und:r Studies, Monday, Wednesday, and Fri- day, eighth period. The lest act of this season's run was a tournament held between the Stage Hands and Act- ors, the latter winning. When conditions rroved unfit for outdoor ccenes, the stage changed to the gym. Practices were then started for basketball,volleyball, and calisthentics. Much im- provement overprevious performance was made possible by special rehearsalson parts where the acticnwas especially difficult. This was under the direction of the Fhys. 3d. Coach, Miss Howell. ■ CAST OF CHARACTERS Third Row: Second Row: First Row: Third Row: Second Row: First Row; Second Row: First Row: Ink Spot Barbara Fleming; Barbara Welsh; Helen LcATfee; Collen Cain; Virginia Coffman; Arthur McAffee; Gordon Leary; Frazer Yoe; Russell Pierson; William Champion,; H rold Stebner; Leland Mor- rison. Blanche Koiin; Sally earner; Bonita Campbell; Jennine Featherston; Joan Champion; Robert Ross; Fat Hamer; Ra; Dillow; Betty Yeung. Miss Zolper; Betty Laraeyer; Jean V ickwire; Iris Watts; Joyce Knodle; Gloria Thompson; Marilyn Palmer; Mary Hogan; Joyce Palmer; Ruth Bridgeland; Carolyn Harris; Miss Howell. By-Hi Jean Wickwire; Gordon Leary; Reuben Cltmanns; Betty Young; Ruth Bridgeland. Bessie Braddy; William McDonald Russell Welsh; Robert Ross; Don Woodward. Miss Howell; Mary Kogan; Pat Earner; Carolyn Harris; Joyce Palmer; Joyce Knodle; Miss Zolper. Scribes Betty Lameyer, reporter; Bessie Braddy; Iris Watts. Marilyn Palmer, vice president; Carolyn Har- ris; Barbara Fleming; Joyce Knodle, presi- dent; etty young, secretary-treesurer;Mary Hogan; Miss Howell. . THE E CLUE The E Club s members, in order to join, have to earn a school letter in any field of their own choosing, some of which are boys’ athletics, G.A.A. , F.F.A. , B.I.E. journalism, .and speech. The purpose, of the club is to stimulate higher ideals of scholarship, cooperation, and strong school spirit. Since all the activities for which points are given are done outside of school hours, it gives the members a chance to widen their range of interests. STUDENT COUNCIL The student Council is made up of a boy and girl representative from each class of Byron High. The prob- lems of the school are biought before this group to be debated and solved. President of the council is F.euben Gltmanns; vice- president, Dick Hendee; secretary-treasurer, Marilyn Palmer, and reporter, Jennine Featherston. Otner mem- bers of the council are Joyce Palmer, Joe parks, Gloria Hendee, and Crvin Schwartz. Activities of the council this year have been: selling of bonds and stamps, sponsoring a Red Cross and Infantile Paralysis drive, directing the recreation room, and entertaining the students at a Christmas dance. CAST OF CHARACTERS Third Row: Second Row; First Row: Left to Right: Fourth Row: Third Row: Second Row: First Row: BM CLUB Mary Hogan; Robert Ross; William McDonald; Ray Dillow; Donald Woodward; Joe Parks; Lionel Kelson; Gordon Leary; Gloria Thomp- son. Marilyn Palmer; Richard Hendee; Donald Reed; Arthur McAffee; Russell 7 elsh; Reuben Olt- manns;Frazer Yoe; Velda Brown; Betty Young. Joyce Palmer; Jean Wickwire; Joyce Knodle; Pat Hamer; Mr. Yoe; Joan Champion; Bessie Braddy; Ruth Bridgeland. STUDENT COUNCIL Gloria Hendee; Joe Parks; Jennine Feather- ston, reporter; Marilyn Palmer, secretary; Mr. Yoe; Reuben 01tmanns,president; Richard Hendee; vice president; Joyce Palmer; Orvin Schv.artz. G. A. A. Betty Luepkes; Jean Wickwire; Donitr Camp- bell; Dorothy Boehm; Pat Hamer; Evelyn Rieken; Bessie Braddy; Helen McAffee; Jean Bran tner; Virginia Coffman. Iris ?fetts; Betty Lameyer; Barbara Spencer; Sally Garner; Jane Love; Mable Ray; Barbara 7 elsh; Delores Beuth; Jean Moats; CherieDyo . Gloria Hendee; Velma Harmon; Jennine Feather- ston; Doris Lee McCormick; Mary Hogan; MSrilyn. Palmer; Joyce Palmer; Lois McKames; Marian Rieken; Blanche Molin. Shirley Ashelfcrd; Joan Champion, point sec- retary; Ruth Bridgeland, vice president; Miss Howell; Betty Young ,president; Gloria Thom- pson; Colleen Cain; Carolyn Harris. G, A. The G.A.A. went into full swing this season with a hike and a picnic supper, the scene of which was the Y . It was an opportunity for the diroctors to give a preview of the requirements to those who were trying.ouU The leading roles were played by Betty Young, stu- dent director; Ruth Bridgeland, assistant director; Gloria Thompson, minute man; Joan Champion, point sec- retary; and Miss Howell, faculty director. The cast had rehearsals daily in baseball, hockey, archery, volleyball, badminton, and basketball. In October the curtain was raised on a fall scene The Indian Summer pow-Wow . After a morning of play together, the 70 actors got together backstage for lunch. The festive Mardi Gras proved to be the high spot of the fell social season, with everyone in bright costumes with the customary gayety of the New Orleans affair. In February in a candlelighted room, with blue and white decorations, the girls entertained their Mothers and gave them an opportunity to see the initiation of the 18 new members. The total number present was 84.v.ro hope this Mother-Daughter Banquet will soon become a n annual custom. SPORT MANAGERS Hockey............Mary Hogan Baseball..........Helen McAffee Archery...........Blanche Molin and Sally Garner Basketball . . . .Marilyn Palmer and Colleen Cain Volleyball . . . .Jean Brantner Badminton.........Helen McAffee B. B. B. The curtain gees up, revealing on the stage a dis- play of the activities sponsored by the B.B.E. Bessie Braddy conducts the meetings with the help cf Joyce Palmer, vice president; Marilyn Palmer, secretary -trea- surer; and Miss Wallace, the club sponser. Immediately following, we get a roviev cf the events sponsored by the B.B.B. An initiation tea was given Shr the club’s new members. The B.B.B. joined several ether clubs in making the all-school Hallowe’en party a success Everyone enjoyed the Christmas party, the last event during 1944. The Valentine party and the annual F.FJir B.B.B. party were two of the high-lights cf the year. CAST CF CHARACTERS B. B. B. Fifth Row; Elizabeth Parkerson; Iris Watts; Jean Wick- wire; Jane Love; Roberta Mull; Ruth Fegan; Shirley Ashelford; Colleen Cain; Kellie Pot- ter. Fourth Row;Delores Beuth; Dorothy Sherwood; Betty La- meyer; Mary Jane Snyder; Betty Luepkee; Mary Jane Stomberg; Mable Ray; Patricia Baker. Third Row; Cherie Dyer; Caroline Reinders; Mary Kogan; Lois McNsmes; Delores Stukenberg; Jean Moats; Marian Rieken; Bernhdine Brown. Second Row:Eetty Kewhausen; Ilene Grabow; Velma Harmon; Betty Young; Gloria Thompson; Velde Brown; Gloria Hendee; Kathryn Groenhagen. First Row; Dorothy Ecebm; Pat Hamer; Joyce Palmer, vice president; Bessie Braddy, President; Marilyn Palmer, secert ry-treasurer; Miss Wallace; Evelyn Rieken; Joan Champion. F. F. A. Fourth RowtLcRoy' Meline; Clark Lewis; Robert Boehm; James Bridgeland;Roger Dirkson; Amos Blanch- ard; Sam Snyder; Lionel Kelson. Third Row: Willis Hhgemann; Lewis Kedaris; Todd Rood; Donald Reed; Robert Donaldson; Robert 7 olf; William Ashelford; Lee Campbell. Second Row;James McKames; Charles’7olf; Merle Kewhausen; Crvin Schwartz; Lester Lameyer; John Shultz; Richard Leary; Wesley Palmer. First Row; Ray Dillow;Reuben Cltmanns, treasurer; James Hendee, vice president;Richard Hendee, pres- ident; William McDonald, secretary; Mr. Par- ish. 1 F. F. A. Dick Hendee, president, has led the Byron Chapter of Future Farmers of America through one of its rost successful years. This year the charter has emphasized cooperation and community service in their program by caring for a vineyard and orchard cooperatively, sell- ing garden seeds, husking corn for a farmer, testing sam- ples of milk and soil for farmers, testing cors formas- titus, being responsible for the sign-up onVictcry gar- deners in the city, and by holding joint meetings and cooperating with neighboring chapters, ether officers of the chapter are: Jim Hendee, vice-president; Bill McDonald, secretary; Reuben Oltrr.anns, treasurer- Pay Dillow, reporter; and Ralph Korup, sentinel. The chapter has also been setive in social and re- creational activities by the presentation of their ninth annual banquet for their parents, by sponsoring several school parties, and by purchasing a set of box- ing gloves for use at the noon recreation hour and re- creation period after charter meetings. FUTURE FAR?!ER SOIL SAVERS The Future Farmer Soil Savers is an or.anization which operates with the F. F. A. The main purpose of this organization is to interest F. P. A. members in soil conservation and to put these princirles Into practice on their home farm. The officers are: PiU McDonald, president; Jim Hendee, vice-president- and Donald Reed, secretary. CAST 0? CHARACTERS Fourth Row; Third Row: Second Rov : First Row: Fourth Row: Third Row: First Row: Girls Chorus Jane Love; Bessie Braddy; Joyce Knodle; Pat Hamer; Roberta Null; Dorothy Boehm; Donita Campbell; Nellie Potter. Barbara Welsh; Sally Garner; Shirley Ashel- ford; Helen McAffee; Mable Ray; Elizabeth Parkerson; Colleen Cain; Virginia Coffman. Marian Rieken; Lois McNames; Delores Beuth; Jean Moats; Mary Jane Snyder; Barbara spen- cer; Patricia Baker; Caroline Reinders. Velma Harmon; Cherie Dye.; Gloria Thompson; Evelyn Rieken; Jean Wickwire; Ruth Bridge- land; Jennine Feathers ton; Betty Young.' Boys Chorus At hiur McAffee; Amos Blanchard ; Russo-l Welsh; Donald Woodward; William Champion; John Cas- Frazer Yoe; Earl Gambrel; Wayne Reed; Joe Parks; Harold Stehner; Gene Noyes. Clyde Leary; Arthur Molin; Donita Campbell Forest Dewar; Leland Morrison. BAND Before the curtain foes up on the finale, the band members take their places and start to warm up. The con- ductor, Beth Amsrud, foes to the conductors st:nd and picks up her baton. The house lights dim and soft mus- ical notes are heard coming from the instunents. -’hen they first started thjgir season they had only sixteen members but they have increased their member- ship to 29. To wind up the scene of the band a Spring Concert is held in the High School Auditorium. The leaders of this musical group :re: Pit Hamer as president; Don Woodward, vice-presidfth’t. CAST CF CHARACTERS Mixed Chorus Sixth Row; Gene Noyes; Roberta Null; Pat Hamer; Bill Champion; Donald Woodward; Russell Welsh; Evelyn Rieken; Dorothy Boehm; LeRoy Meline. Fifth Row: Joyce Knodle; Wayne Reed; Arthur McAffee; Amos Blanchard; John Cassell;Joe larks; Earl Gambrel; Harold Ste’oner; Bessie Braddy. Fourth Row;Jane Love; Donita Campbell; Lee Campbell; Robert Ross; Frazer Yoe; Gordon Leary; For- est Dewar; Nellie Fotter; Helen McAffee. Third Row:Elizabeth Farkerson; Mary Jane Snyder; Col- leen Cain; Jean Wickwire; Arthur Molin; Gay- len Cain;Shirley Ashelfcrd; Virginia Coffman; Delores Eeuth. Second Row;Caroline Reinders; Jean Moats; Leland Morri- son; Sally Garner; Barbara Welsh; Barbara Spencer; Clyde Leary; Mable Ray; Patricia Baker. First Row; Eetty Young; Velma Harmon; Cherie Dyer; Lois EcNames; Marian Rieken; Jennine Featherston; Gloria Thompson; Ruth Bridgelard. band Second RowrFatricia Baker; Helen McAffee; William Wiley; James Hendee;John Cassell; David Hamer; John Moffatt; Robert Ross; Dixie Whetzel; Frazer Yoe; Fat Hamer; Joyce Kncdle; Gene Cambrel; Joo Parks; ftonald Woodward. First Row; Jean Wickwire; Donita Campbell; Wayne Reed; Forest Dewar;Arthur Molin; William Champion; Virginia Coffman; Evelyn Rieken; Blanche Mo- lin; Jennine Featherston; Gloria Thompson; Betty Young. SPEECH DEPARTMENT Smart Alec the Senior Class play will not he for- gotten for many days. Neither will the forgetfulness of Alec, (Russell Welsh) who was always designing dresses which his father (Bob Ross) found in the davenport. Since Alec's father hadn't worked for two years it was up to Mrs. Lester (Pat Hamer) to earn a living for the family, and for Alec to look out for his twelve year old sister, Beulah (Ruth Eridgeland). Gloria (Bessie Braddy), Alec's flame, believed Alec innocent of the stealing of school property even when Mrs. Kackett, (Joyce Knodle) insisted with the school principal, Mr, Clemens (Reuben Oltmanns) that Alec was responsible, until Mr. Trumble, (Donald Reed) gave away the mystery. H zeJL Lester (Joyce Palmer) had fallen in love with David ’A'icker (Bill McDonald) from New York who gave Alec a large prize for his designs. The play snded as Alec came limping in--he had forgotten the icy spot in the back yard. The cast did a splendid job as also did the production staff; Jean Wickwire----Student Director Ray Dillow-------Stage Manager Gordon Leary-----Business Manager Miss Zolper------Director SOCIAL CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 29--------------------Junior-Senior Party OCTOBER 7______________G. A. A. Mardi Gras D nee 14-....................--G.A.A Play Day NOVEMBER 3----------------Freshmen-Sophomore Party 10___________________________ Smart Alec 14____________________F.F.A. 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