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

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The Seniors JOHN SHULTZ F.F.A. 1 2 3 4; B Club 4. BARBARA SPENCER G.A.A 1 2 3 4. Treasurer 3, Vie President 4; Girls' Chorus 1 2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 12 3; B Club 2 3 4; Latin Club 2 3 4; Inkspot 2 3 4, Feature Editor 3 4; Band 2 3; Cheerleader 3 4; Student Council 4. President 4; By Hi Business Edi tor 4; Verse Readin 3; Oration 4; Tennant Farmer 2; Mooncalf Mu ford 3; A Date With Judy 4; Girls' Sextet 2 3 MARY SMITH Roosevelt Hi h. Wyandotte, Miehi (Can 1; Girls Chorus 1, Band I; Byron Hi h School 2 3 4; F H A. 2 2 4. Sontrleader 4; Girls' Chorus 2 2 4; Mixed Chorus 2 2; G.A.A. 2 3 4; fnspot 2 3 4. Band 2 3. Student Council 2, Vice President 2. HAROLD STERNER Softball 13 4; Basketball 2 4; Track 12 4; Oration 2 4; Class Vice President 2; Latin Club 2 2; Inkspot 1; B Club 2 3 4; Camera Club 4; By Hi 4. BARBARA WELSH G.A.A. 1-2 3 4. Point Secretary 4; Camera Club 4, Secretary 4; Latin Club 2 3 4; Inkspot 1 2 3 4, Fea ture Editor 3. Humor Editor 4; B Club 2 3 4; Girls’ Chorus 1 2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 12 3; Cheerleader 3 4; Class Secretary I By Hi 4 Verse Rcadin 4; Mooncalf Mu ford 3; A Date With Judy” 4; Riders to The Sea’ 4. JEANETTE VELINEK Harlem Consolidated Hi h .School 1 2; Girls' Chorus 12; Mixed Chorus 1 2; G.A.A. 1 2; Byron Hi h School 2 4; Girls' Chorus % 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Student Council 3; Inkspot 3 4; G.A.A. 3 4; f H A 3 4. Parliamentarian 4; Class Treas urer 4; Humorous Readin 4; A Date With Judy” 4; Riders to The Sea 4; By Hi 4. ☆ ☆ ☆ Senior May Dance The outstanding social event of the year was undoubtedly the never-to-be-forgot- ten Senior May Dance. Following the beautiful coronation of the queen, who, surrounded by her court, ruled over the festivities, there was dancing to the music of Tiny Menzie and his or- chestra. The auditorium was beautifully decorated, carrying out the theme of spring, and the atmosphere of the whole dance was one of mirth and gaiety. Nine

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The Seniors JIM McNAMES F.F.A. 1 2 3 4; B Club 4. WESLEY MEDEARIS F.F.A 1; Civics Club 2; Camera Club 4 JEAN MOATS G.A.A. 1 2 3 4; F.H.A. 1 2 3 4. Point Chairman 4; Inkspot 4; B Club 2 3 4; Girls’ Chorus 1-2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 12 3 “A Date With .Judy” 4; By Hi 4. LOIS McNAMES G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1 2 3 4; Inkspot 1; Girls’ Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1. LEROY MELINE F.F.A. 1 2 3 4; Basketball 3 4; Soft ball 3 4; Boys’ Chorus 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus 1 2 3 4; B Club 3 4; Student Council 2. ART MOLIN Track 12 3; Baseball 13 4; Bas ketball 1 2 3 4; Boys' Chorus 1-2- 3 4; Mixed Chorus 1-2 3 4; Band 1 2 3 4; Latin Club 3-4, President 3; Camera Gub 4; Debate 3 4. SHIRLEY NELSON Roosevelt Jr. Hitch 1; Home Room Treasurer I; West Rockford Hitch 2-3; G.A.A. 2; Byron High School F.H.A. 4; G.A.A. 4; Latin Club 4; Camera Club 4; Inkspot 4; Girls’ Chorus 4; By Hi Art Editor 4; Class Secretary 4. ELIZABETH PARKERSON G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1 2 3 4; Girls’ Chorus 1-2-3 4; Mixed Chorus 1-2 3. WESLEY PALMER F.F.A. 12-3 4, Treasurer 3, Presi- dent 4; Inkspot 2 3-4; B Club 2 3 4; 4H President 1-2 3 4; Cam era Club 4. President 4; Class Vice- President 4; “A Date With Judy” 4. MABLE RAY G.A.A. 12 3-4, Point Secretary 3; F.H.A. 12-3-4, Secretary 4; Cam- era Club 4, Treasurer 4; B Club 2 3 4; Girls Chorus 12 3-4; Mixed Chorus 12 3; Band 1; By Hi 4 “A Date With Judy” 4; “Riders to The Sea” 4. Eight

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Senior Class Play The Senior Class took to the footlights November 14 and November 15 and presented “A Date With Judy,” one of the snappiest comedies ever to be presented on a Byron stage. The play, adapted from the radio program by the same name, was cheered both nights by a capacity house and might well be listed as one of the outstanding extra-curricular activ- ities of the year. The acting of the entire cast was of a caliber rarely surpassed by an amateur group. Barbara Welsh in the role of Judy, a teen age miss, gave a flawless performance. On the stage almost every minute of the long performance, she gave the play its tempo, and never once was it allowed to drag as she created one laughable situation after another. Wesley Palmer, playing the part of Randolph, the kid brother, gained momentum as the play progressed until his slightest movement brought a roar from the audience. Too much credit cannot be given to the character roles of Mitzi and Oogie, very capably played by Mable Ray and Clyde Leary. Taking parts that were exceptionally difficult, they nearly stole the show with their superb acting ability. Barbara Spencer, the patient mother, and Jim Bridgeland, the irascible father, must be commended for their ability to play older-age parts. They were very convincing as they struggled through one embar- rassing situation after another. It is needless to say that all the other actors who had smaller parts played them to perfection, helping make the comedy a great success. The play was under the direction of Glenn Sunderman. Shirley Nelson acted as student director. Judy Foster ............................... Barbara Welsh Melvin Foster Jim Bridgeland Dora Foster . ............ ........... Barbara Spencer Randolph Foster ........-................... Wesley Palmer Hannah .................................... Sally Gamer Barbara Winsocket ..........................— Jean Moats Oogie Pringle ............................ Clyde Leary Mitzi Hoffman .............................. Mable Ray Mr. Martindale ............................ Bill Champion Mrs. Hotchkiss ................................... Bernardine Brown Mrs. Shlutzhammer ........................... Mary Smith Rexford Meredith............................ Dick Leary Suzie Jeanette Yelinek The Class of ’48 can feel justifiably proud of having sponsored a production of such quality. Ten