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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1949 volume:

THE BY'HI Produced By The CLASS OF '49 BYRON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BYRON. ILLINOIS Foreword— Inasmuch as the school year 1948-1949 is barely over, most of the moments of gaiety, excitement, pleasure, or disappointment are still vividly fixed in our minds. In the years to come the hustle and bustle of Twentieth Century living may cause the memories of those hours to fade. In order that the year will never be forgotten by the students, faculty, and friends of Byron High, the senior class leaves this, the By-Hi, as a permanent record of school activities. May it bring pleasure to its readers in the future years. In the fall of 1945 the Forty-Niners were meek little freshmen stumbling about the halls and class rooms of Byron High, eager to find a helping hand and a smiling face that would make them feel more welcome. Everything was so new! The upperclassmen were so haughty! There was, however, one person who under- stood their predicament because he, too, was new in the school. That We Dedicate person was Mr. E. J. Haire, newly appointed principal. Mr. Haire had left his position at Hume High School to come to Byron in 1945, and he has been here ever since. During the four years that the Class of 49 has spent in its alma mater, Mr. Haire had been ever present and ever ready to help overcome th� obstacles that often seemed insurmountable. With out his patience and co-operation the years could not have been as pleasant or as profitable as they were. During the past years Mr. Haire has striven to keep the standards high at Byron and to enlarge the curriculum in order that appealing subjects may be taken by students regardless of their interests. In addition he has improved the caliber of extra curricular activity until now many of the surrounding communities cannot understand haw such a small school can be so active. For the benefits he has given us, we are grate- ful, and now that the Forty- Niners have reached the end of their high school days, we would like to take this opportunity to say our thanks in a more than in- formal manner. It is for that reason that we dedicate the Bi Hi Forty- Niner to our Principal, MR. E. J. HAIRE. c o N T E N T S PART ONE Administration PART TWO Seniors PART THREE Underclassmen PART FOUR Activities PART FIVE Athletics PART SIX Features Administration E. J. HAIRE, Principal Eastern Illinois State College, B. Ed. University of Illinois, M. A. MISS CAROLINE REINDERS Office Secretary Board of Education MRS. AVERY JONES, President Leo Piper Harold Walker L. D. Coffman Stuart Love Piper, Love, Coffman, Walker, Haire, Jones FIVE The Faculty HAHN HASELTON Mr. Hahn, Agriculture teacher and FFA advisor, graduated from the University of Illinois in 1947, This was his first year at Byron. Mr. Haaelton, our coach for the past three years, graduated from Northern Illinois State College in June of 1946. In addition to his coaching duties, Mr. Haselton teaches General Science, Health, Boys’ Physical Education and sponsors the Freshman Class. Miss Holmes, another graduate of Northern Illinois State College, received her de- gree in 1947 and has taught Home Economics for the past two years. She is the Junior Class advisor and sponsor of the FHA. HOLMES STILES SCHUTTE Miss Stiles, a graduate ot Indiana State Teachers College, was our Music teacher this year. Formerly having taught at Washburn High School. Miss Stiles handled all the music for the Byron schools. Miss Sehutte has been with us two years. She graduated from Eastern Illinois State College in 1947 and since that time has been our Commerce and Girls’ Physical Ed- ucation teacher. Miss Sehutte is also the GAA’s sponsor. Mr. Sunderman first came to Byron in the fall of 1939 after graduating from East- ern Illinois State College and, excluding a four year war period, has been here ever since. Mr. Sunderman teaches English and Speech and sponsors the Senior Class. Mr. Quarton, our Math and Science teacher for the past four years, is a graduate of the University of Illinois. Previous to teaching at Byron, he taught in the Alton School System. Mr. Quarton is the Freshman Class advisor. SIX SUNDERMAN QUARTON The Seniors President .... Vice-President Secretary ... Treasurer .... Advisor ...... Jerry Piper Franny Hogan Pat Kanode Chuck McNames Mr. Sunderman The President Rests On May 27, when certificates of graduation were handed out, twenty-six seniors, the “Forty-Niners”, stepped forward. Another school year was over and a new chap- ter had been added to the history of the Byron Schools. Students, faculty, and friends of Byron High will long remember some of the activities of this group of seniors. In the class room, on the athletic field, behind the footlights—working on clothing proj- ects, playing the bass drum, judging beef cattle—at all times they were busy, preparing for the moment when they would leave the shelter of their alma mater to take their place in a work-a-day world. Not an activity in the school functioned without much of the leadership coming from the Class of “49”. Realizing the importance of their role as upperclassmen, they cooperated with the underclassmen and helped them get started in fields that captured their interest. So it’s Hail to the Class of 49! Congratulation on work well done. May you al- ways be deserving and may the future years be kind!” Pitcher Cain . ‘Iliose Websters” Morrison. Bontjes Catcher Palmer Remember? Burkitt SEVEN NYLIA BONTJES MARGARET BRIDGELAND The Forty-Niners Class Secretary 3; G.A.A. 1 2 3 4, President 4; Band 2 3 4; Gris’ Chorus 2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 2 3 4; Ink Spot 1-2-3 4; Latin C’ub 2-3; Civics Club 1; Camera Club 3; Humorous Reading 3; “Those Web sters 4 ; By Hi Assistant Editor 4. DONNA BURKITT G.A.A. 1 2 3 4; F.H.A. 1 2 3 4; Girls' Chorus 1-2-3 4; Mixed Chorus 12; Ink Spot 4; Latin Club 2 3. VERNIE DATERS Softball 2 3 4; Basketball 12 34 Track 12-3 4; Cross Country 4 Boys’ Chorus 3; Mixed Chorus 3 Civics Club 1; Those Webstcrs 4 DICK FALK Softball 4; Boys Chorus 1-2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 12 4; Ink Spot 12 3 4; Civics Club 1, President 1. ALLAN FORBES Softball 2 3 4; Basketball 2 4; Bas ketball Manager 3; Track 1-2 3 4; Cross Country 4; F.F.A. 12; Latin G.A.A. 1 2 3 4; Girls’ Chorus 12 3 4; Mixed Chorus 1 2 3 4; Stu lent Council 3; Ink Spot 1 2 3 4; Latin Club 2 3, Treasurer 2, Sccre tary 3; Civics Club 1, Secretary 1 ; Serious Reading 4. EVELYN CAIN G.A.A. 1 2 3 4, Song Leader 4; F.H.A. 1 2 3 4, Point Chairman 2, President 4; Band 1-23; Girls’ Chorus 1 2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 12 3-4; Student Council 1; Ink Spot 1 2 3 4, News Editor 4; Camera Club 3; “Riders to the Sea 3; “Those Websters” 4; By Hi Feature Editor 4. RICHARD DONALDSON F.F.A. 1 2 3 4, Secretary 4 HELEN FLEMING Class Vice President 1 ; G.A.A. 1 2 3 4, Secretary 4; F.H.A. 1 2 3 4, Song Leader 2-4, Assistant Point Chairman 3; Girls' Chorus 1 2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4; Student Council 2 4; Ink Spot 1-2-3 4; As sistant Humor Editor 3, Humor Ed itor 4; Latin Club 2 3; “Those Websters” 4; Cheer Leader 3 4. ELEANOR HAGERTY Dundee High School 1; G.A.A. 12 3 4; F.H.A. 1 2 3 4; Girls’ Chorus 1 2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4; Ink Spot 2 3 4; Latin Club 12 3; “Mocking Bird 1 ; “Those Web sters” 4. EIGHT DAVE ha: er C ass President 1; Basketball I 2; Track 12; Band 12 2 4; Boys' Ciorus 12; Mixed Chorus 1 2; Ink Spot 12; Civic Club 1; “Those Websters 4. FRANCIS HOGAN Cass Vice President 3 4; Softball 2 3 4; Basketball 1 2 3 4; Track 1 2 3 4; Crors Country 4; F.F.A. 1 2; Boys' Chorus 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Those Websters” 4. CHUCK McNAMES Class Treasurer 2 3 4; Band 2 3 4; Boys’ Chorus 1 2 3 4; Mixed Chor- us 12 3-4; Inkspot 1-2-4; Latin Club 2 3, President 3; Civics Club 1; Debate 2-3; Original Oration 3; Extempore Speaking 4; “Tennant Farmer” 1; “He Came Seeing 4; ‘Those Websters 4; By Hi Edi- tor. 4. JOAN MORRISON G.A.A. 12-3 4, Reporter 4; F.H.A. 1-2-3 4, Point Chairman 2, Parlia- mentarian 4; Band 1-2-3 4; Girls' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus 12-3 4; Ink Spot 1 2 3 4, Asistant Art Editor 1, Art Editor 2 3 4; Camera Club 3; Cheer Leader 3 4; “Tennant Farmer 1; “Those Web sters” 4; By Hi Art Editor 4. RUBY NOREN F.H.A 1 2 3 4; Girls’ Chorus 1-2- 3 4, Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4; Ink Spot 4; Latin Club 12; Civics Club 1; Spanish Club 4. The Forty-Niners JOYCE HAYES Pasco County High School, Florida 1; G.A.A. 2 3 4; F.H.A. 2 3 4; Girls' Chorus 2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 2 3 4; Latin Club 2 3; “Those Websters Student Director 4. PAT KANODE Class Secretary 4; G.A.A. 12-3 4. Treasurer 4; F.H.A. 1 2 3 4, Vice President 4; Girls’ Chorus 2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 2 4; Ink Spot 1 2 3 4, Literary Editor 4; Camera Club 3; Oration 4; ‘Those Websters 4. LYNN McNAMES Latin Club 2-3; Camera Club 3; Civics Club 1. A ROGER MYERS Softball 3 4; Basketball 3 4; Track 3 4; Cross Country 4; F.F.A. 12 3-4, Vice President 4; Boys’ Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 2. FRANCIS NOYES Class Treasurer 1; Softball 2 3 4; Basketball 1 2 3 4; Track 1 2; C oss Country 4; Boys’ Chorus 1-2; Mixed Chorus 1-2; Student Council 3 4, President 4; Ink Spot 4; Latin Club 2-3; Civics Club 1; He Came Seeing 4; Those Websters 4, By Hi Sports Editor 4. NINE The Forty-Niners LOIS PALMER G.A.A. 1 2 3 4; F.H.A. 1 2 3 4, Point Chairman 4; Girls' Chorus 1 2-3 4; Mixed Chorus 2 3; Ink Spot 1 2 3 4, Girls' Sports Editor 4; Camera Club 3. PAT RAPP Leaf River High School 2 3; G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 2 3; Girls' Chorus 2 3 Mixed Chorus 2; “He Came Seeing” 4; “Pleased to Meet You 3; Oper tta 3; Pep Club 2 3. PATSY SNYDER G.A.A. 1 2 3 4; F.H.A. 1 2 3 4, De trree Chairman 4; Girls’ Chorus 12-3 4; Mixed Chorus 13; Ink Spot 1-2-3 4; Camera Club 3. JERRY PIPER Class President 2 3 4; Softball 1 2 3 4; Basketball 1 2 3 4; Track 12 3-4; Cross-Country 4; Boys' Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Student Council 1; Ink Spot 1-2 3 4, Assistant Edi- tor 3, Editor 4; Latin Club 2-3; Civics Club 1; Humorous Reading 4; Those Websters” 4. DONALD SNYDER Track 2; F.F.A. 1 2 3 4, Vice-Presi- dent 1-3, President 4. CARL WRIGHT Softball 2; Basketball 1; Track 1; Boys’ Chorus 2; Ink Spot 2-3; Civ- ics Club 1; “Riders to the Sea’’ 3. May Festival The outstanding social event of the school year was the unequaled May Dance. The main event of the evening was the coronation of the Queen and King amidst the beautiful decorations of the auditorium. Following the crowning there was the tra- ditional May Pole Dance by the members of the Queen’s Court and the always impres- sive Grand March headed by the King and Queen. The theme of spring was carried out in the decorations and an atmosphere of gaiety made the dance enjoyable for all. TEN Underclassmen iy r First Row: D. Painter, C. Dillow, Johnston, Mimes, Riley, J. Love, R. Nelson, Miss Holmes. Second Row: McCormick. Reed, Smith, D. Whctsel, Campbell, F. Blanchard, Potter, Wanda Dillow, Wilma Dillow. Third Row: Fransen, G. Stebner, Sampe, Copeland, Weaver, Vogel, G. Heidcnreich, Cassell, Hruska Class of 50 “----the Junior is brassy and blows President .... Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Advisor . Elwood Himes Pat Riley Ramona Nelson ...... Jo Love Miss Holmes The Junior Class, in addition to having the two tallest boys in school and the only set of twins, can lay claim to the doubtful distinction of being the only class in school in which the girls out-number the boys two to one. Whether this is an advantage or disadvantage is hard to determine. However, it can be said that the class has been active. On December 18 the Juniors sponsored the Christmas Dance, “Rhapsody in White,” and it was a big success. On May 21 the Class held the Annual Junior-Senior Banquet in honor of the graduates. In addition to these group events, the members of the class took active parts in music, speech, and athletic contests and proved beyond a doubt that they will be more than ready to step into the role of graduates, come another year. TWELVE First Row: Harmon, Swanson, Ives, Meline, K. Love D. Smith, Mr. Quarton. Second Row: S. Morrison, M Blanch ard, Tate, Sturm, DeFouw, Fasanella, J. Nelson, Harris, L. Stcbner. Third Row: Fredricks, L. Bontjes. Helsdon. Showalter, Henson, Wiley, Faulkner, Harding, Rowland Class of 51 ----the Sophomore is sassy and knows-” President Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer Advisor ...... Bob Meline David Ives Kay Love Danny Smith Mr. Quarton The Sophomore Class with its twenty-four members seemed to be athletically in- clined this year. Although there are only eleven boys in the class, one, Showalter, acted as athletic manager all year, and nine of the remaining ten were out for every sport. Swanson, Meline, Faulkner, and Helsdon were softball regulars; Swanson, Mel- ine, and Harding were on the Cross Country team; Swanson and Meline were on the varsity basketball squad; Henson, Harding, and Faulkner were regulars on the jun- ior varsity. The girls, not to be out done, put a mighty rugged GAA basketball team on the floor. Bontjes, Morrison, Tate, Sturm, DeFouw, Fasanella, Nelson, Stebner, Harmon, and Love were active in this sport. The Class of ’51 had varied interests, however, and took part in other school ac- tivities, social and academic. It can look back at the past year as having been a busy and successful one. THIRTEEN First Row: Kennedy, Jones, Dolly England, Hagan, Wallin, Walker, Berryman, Mr. Haselton. Second Row: E. Blanchard, Van stone, V. Whetsel, Worman, Shelton, Featherston, Metheny, McDonald, Bartholomew, Colwell. Third Row: J. Myers, Gruben, Dick England, L. Heidenreich, G. Noren, Reber, M. Nelson, Oltmanns, Boyer, Herbig Class of 52 “— the Freshman is grassy and grows —” President ............................................. Wayne Hagan Vice-President ................................................. Sally Walker Secretary ...........-................................. Barbara Wallin Treasurer ............................................. Dolly England Advisor ............................................... Mr. Haselton The Freshman Class, composed of sixteen girls and eleven boys, maintains that it is the most musical class in school. Ten of the twenty-seven students are members of the band, playing everything from trumpets to the bass drum. Yet, lest some one think that they have no time for anything eke, it should be pointed out that six of the eleven boys were on the Junior Varsity basketball team. Here is concrete evidence of the fact that the class of ’52 is an active, wide awake class, ready to take its place in Byron High. One event of the school year that will long be remembered by the Freshmen was their initiation early in the Fall. It cannot be said that the Sophomores were unkind, but when the evening was over the Freshies realized that a new phase of their education had begun. FOURTEEN p A R T F O V R Activiti First Row: Copeland, Riley, D. Snyder, Berryman, R. Myers, Mr. Hahn. Second Row: Bartholomew, D. Palmer, R. Eng land, Rebcr, Faulkner, G. Noren. Third Row: Meline, G. Heidenreich, Rowland, Ives, J. Myers. The Future Farmers The Future Farmers started the year without an instructor and advisor, but they made up for lost time when Mr. Hahn came in October to guide their activities. At their first meeting they chose Don Snyder as their leader. Roger Myers was elected vice-president; Dick Donaldson, secretary; Pat Riley, treasurer; Jesse Cope- land, reporter; and Dick Palmer, sentinel. The organization was very successful in its many undertakings. During the year it took a trip to the International Livestock Show, planned a turkey raffle, sold pop- corn at ball games, sponsored a donkey ball game, organized a Chapter basketball team, took part in the sectional judging contest, held a speech contest, met with the FHA and other FFA Chapters, and sponsored an all school party. Since the FFA has as its pur- pose the training of better farm- ers for tomorrow, its members feel that great strides toward their goal were made during the year. SIXTEEN Student Council President ........ Frannie Noyes Vice-Pres...... Marguerite Johnston Secretary-Treasurer Dick Swanson Advisor ................... Mr. Haire First Row: Swanson, Johnston, Noyes, Fleming, Mr. Haire. Second Row: Dillow, Kennedy, Harmon, Jones. The Student Council is composed of eight members, two from each class. These eight members, elected by their classmates, meet with Mr. Haire once a month to dis- cuss student problems. This year’s council was instrumental in starting a dancing class which was held during noon hours for those people who were interested in learning to dance. The council also worked out a plan to purchase new records to be used at school parties. Most of the work of the council, however, was the establishment of school policies that would lead to a smooth working school unit without placing undue restric- tions on students, faculty, or administration. Spanish Club This year, with the coming of a new teacher, Miss Stiles, and a new subject, a new club was organized—the Spanish Club. It is a small club composed of the members of the class, but it is an active organization. Meetings are held once a month at which time the members report on life in old Spain. In addition the students carry on corre- spondence with the students in Spain. On February 15 the group presented a Spanish Fiesta and it proved to be one of the most enjoyable social events of the year. Following the program and refreshments, there was music and dancing for everyone. President ........ Betty McCormick Vice-President______ Marleen Harris Secretary ......... Nancy DeFouw Treasurer ............ Billy Wiley Program Chairman ______ Ruby Noren Advisor ............... Miss Stiles First Row: Wiley, DeFouw, Harris, Miss Stiles. Second Row: Oltmanns, Noren, Shelton, Metheny, Vanstone. Standing: McCormick. SEVENTEEN The Ink Spot The Ink Spot, Byron’s school news- paper, was master minded this year by Editor Jerry Piper. At one of the first meetings of the year Jerry and his crew of workmen decided that if the paper had been issued once every two weeks in the past, now would be a good time to make it a weekly. As a result, the Ink Spot has this year given the news while it was still hot. Mr. Sunderman acted as advisor for the group. Miss Schutte super- vised the stencil cutting, mimeo- graphing, art work, etc. Jerry had as his assistant, Jo Love. Pat Kanode was Literary Editor: Helen Fleming, Humor Editor: Evelyn Cain. News Editor; and Joan Morrison, Art Editor. Typists and sten- cilists were Frannie Noyes. Nylia Bontjes, Helen Fleming, Donna Burkitt, Lois Palmer, and Ruby Noren. The By Hi Responsibility for the publication of this year's BY-HI was placed on the shoulders of Chuck McNames at a class meeting early in the school year. After having elected Chuck editor-in-chief, it was also decided that he should be given the right of choosing whatever assistants he deemed necessary. As a result Nylia Bontjes was appointed as- sistant editor: Pat Kanode, business manager; Donna Burkitt assistant business man- ager; Joan Morrison, art editor: Frannie Noyes, sports editor; and Evelyn Cain, fea- ture editor. The class decided to engrave and print this year's annual and chose The Dixon Evening Telegraph to do their work. Morrison Studio of Milwaukee was responsible for individual senior pictures and the group pictures. Most of the activity pictures were taken by Jerry Piper. Mr. Sunderman acted as advisor to the staff and was greatly instrumental in see- ing that copy was completed in order to meet the dead lines set up by the printers and engravers. First Row: 4. lx ve, Cain. Kanode. C. Me Names, Noyes. J Morri son Second Row: 1 Sunderman Bontjes, Burkitt. Fleming. Piper, Palmer. R. Noren. M: s Schutte. El GHTKEN Standing: Mr. Sunderman. Nvlia Bontjes. C. Me Names, 4. Morrison. Noyes. Seated: Cain, Kanode, F.rst Row: J. Love, J. Morrison, Fleming, K no-t, Coin, Ii Nclro-, L. Poln.er, Miss Holmes. Second Row: E. Blanchard, M. Blanchard, V. Whets ), M. Harmon, Jones, DeFouw, Sturm, Hayes, Featlierslon, Walker. Third Row: Wallin. McDonald. Hag e.-ty. J. Nelson. F. Blanchard. Fransen, Wilma Billow. Wanda Dillow. Fredricks, K. Love, R, Noren. Fourth Row: P. Snyder. Burkitt, Campbell. Hruska, Sampe, Potter, Crubcn, L. Hcidenreirh, Cassell, M. Nelson. Future Homemakers Early in June of 1945 the Byron Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America was founded. From that day forward the Byron branch of the F. H. A. has taken great strides in preparing the girls for the future in actual homemaking practices as well as impressing upon them the importance of co-operation and wholesome living for the betterment of the community in which they live. Miss Holmes has led the thirty-eight girls in many fine activities throughout the year. The highlight of the season was the F. H. A. Rally Day held in Byron. Many schools from the surrounding area joined in a Saturday’s program consisting of dis- cussions, a style show, refreshments, and entertainment presented by groups from vari- ous schools represented. In order to meet the club’s needs and supplement the treasury, many methods of raising funds were employed by the club members. Working in close conjunction with the oranization’s advisor was a group of student officers, elected early in the year. These officers were Evelyn Cain, president; Ramona Nelson, secretary; Jo Love, treasurer: Lois Palmer, point chairman; Joan Morrison, parliamentarian; Kav Love, reporter; and Helen Fleming, song leader. NINETEEN The Music Department GIRLS’ CHORUS First Row: Oltmanns, Kan ode, Burkitt, Johnston, Gruben, Heidenreich, Noren, Cassell. Second Row: V. Whetsel, V'anstone, F. Snyder, DeFouw, Sturm, Hayes, McDonald, McCormick, J. Morrison. Third Row: Fleming, Bridgeland, Shelton, Walker, Feather- ston, F. Smith, I). Whetsel, Wallin, Campbell, Bont jes. Miss Stiles. Fourth Row: Cain, Palmer, Hagerty, Jones, F. Blanchard, Potter, Harmon, E. Blanchard, M. Blanchard, Sampe, Wilma Dillow. MIXED CHORUS First Row: Hagerty, Bridgeland, Cain, Grulwn, Noren, Oltmanns, Miss Stiles. Second Row: .1. Morrison, V. Whetsel, McCormick, DeFouw, Fleming, Sturm, Hayes, Featherston. Third Row: Bontjes, Walker, Shelton, F. Smith. D. Whetsel. Kanode, Wallin, Wilma Dillow. Fourth Row: D. Palmer, Wiley, Heidenreich, Meline, Weaver, Ives, C. McNames, Falk. Showalter. BOYS’ CHORUS First Row: Rowland, C. McNames, Herbig, Ives, Weaver, Miss Stiles. Second Row: J. Myers, Hels- don, Showalter, Palmer, Falk, Wiley. Third Row: Noren, Boyer, Faulkner, Meline, Rilev, Hagan, Heidenreich. Under the direction of Miss Ruth Stiles the music department enjoyed a successful year. The thirty-eight girls in the Girls’ Chorus sang at various activities throughout the year such as P. T. A. where they presented ‘‘The Lost Chord,” “Silent Night,” and “Glory in Excelsis,” and the District Music Contest in April where they sang “O Lovely Night” and “Moon Marketing.” The chorus also took part in the Spring Concert and the graduation exercises in May. The Boys’ Chorus and the Mixed Chorus were not quite as active. They partici- pated in the Spring Concert where the boys sang “The Desert Song,” “Old Man River,” and “My Hero.” The Mixed Chorus presented “Italian Street Song” by Victor Herbert and “Night and Day” by Cole Porter. Six soloists took part in the spring contest. Eleanor Hagerty sang “Silent Strings” by Bantock; Helen Fleming sang “Morning” by Speaks; Evelyn Cain sang “One World” by O’Hara. Male vocalists were Bob Meline singing “Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes” by Jonson and Gene Heidenreich singing “A Banjo Song” by Homer. Margaret Bridgeland, who acted as accompanist, played Sonata in C Sharp Minor by Beethoven. TWENTY Band The Band also worked hard all year, pointing toward the Spring Concert at which they played “Americade,” “Sandra Overture,” and “Fortuna.” Much work was done also during the year playing marches at basketball games. Included were such num- bers as “Activity,” “Mutual,” “Swinging Along,” “Military Escort,” and the school song, “On Byron”. In the band Dave Hamer, Joan Morrison, Wilma Dillow, and Lucille Heidenreich played trumpets; Sally Walker and Billy Wiley played saxophones. Billy Wiley also played the clarinet along with Shirley Shelton, Marilyn Gruben, and Joann Worman. Baritone was played by Nylia Bontjes; trombones were played by Gene Heidenreich and Dave Ives. Faith Featherston played the French horn. Snare drummers were Tom Showalter, Virginia Whetsel, and Floyd Bartholomew. Jerry Myers played the bass drum; Barbara Wallin, the cymbals; and Chuck McNames, the bells. Eleven members came from the grade school, making the band thirty pieces strong. Only four, Dave Hamer. Joan Morrison, Nylia Bontjes, and Chuck McNames grad- uate this year. As a result, the band should be able to grow during the next year with new members being added from the grade school at all times. Band Personnel First Row: Gruben, Shelton, Worman, X. Morrison, J. Morrison, llamcr. Second Row: D. Emery, G. Boward, Walker, Wiley, Heidenreich, B. Deill, Messenger, McKee, S. Walker, E. Wright, Wilma Dillow. Third Row: Miss Stiles, Greene, Featherston, G. Heidenreich, Bontjes, Ives. Fourth Row: McNames. Wallin, J. Myers, V. Whetsel, Bartholomew, Showalter, J. Cox, Wilson, P. Smith. TWENTY.ONE First Row: Oltmanns, J. Love, Johnston, Cain, Kanode, N. Bontjes, Fleming, J. Morrison, Miss Schutte. Second Row: S. Mor- rison, anstone, Harmon, Jones, E. Blanchard, McCormick, Fasanella, Tate, DeFouw, Sturm, Hayes, V. Whetsel, L. Palmer, Reed, P. Snyder. Third Row: Featherston, P. Smith, D. Whetsel, R. Nelson, Wilma Dillou. Wanda Dillow, Shelton, Methenv, McDonald, Bridgeland, Hagerty, L. Heidenreich, M. Nelson Fourth Row: Cassell. Potter, Fransen, Walker, Wallin, L. Stcbncr, L. Bontjes, Campbell, G. Stebner, J. Nelson, Gruben, Sainpe. K. Love, Burkitt. G.A. A. The G. A. A., an organization that gives the girls a chance to display their abil- ity at sports, had a very active and successful year. At the beginning of the year the girls chose Nylia Bontjes, president; Marguerite Johnston, vice president; Pat Kanode, treasurer; Helen Fleming, secretary; Jo Love, point secretary; and Evelyn Cain, song leader. The girls, early in the year, set up health rules whereby points could be earned by the organization members. Although the group met once a month, the most interesting phase of their activity was the noon hour sports program. During this hour the girls played hockey, base- ball, archery, basketball, or any other sport that goes along with G. A. A. and per- mits them to earn points toward an award. The Annual Sport Night was held April 8. It again was very successful. The physical education classes participated with tumbling, stunts, and pyramids. The fresh- man and sophomore classes each put on a skit of their own, which was a deviation from previous years, and they were greatly enjoyed by the audience. The regular bas- ketball game was between the junior and senior girls. The G. A. A. banquet was held April 27. Again something new was added. The banquet was held in conjunction with the F. H. A. The G. A. A., with its fine leader, Miss Schutte, can be proud of 1948-1949, a real athletic year. TWENTY-TWO Senior Class Play One of the major achievements of the Senior Class was its successful presentation of the dramatized version of the radio program, “Those Websters.” On November 12th and 13th this adaptation was presented to capacity houses and was proclaimed by the audience as an outstanding high school play. Much of the success of the play was due to the flawless performances of Frannie Noyes, who played the lead role of Bill Webster, Joan Morrison, Eleanor Hagerty, and Chuck McNames. Eleanor and Chuck played adult roles, while Frannie and Joan acted out the part of their teen age children. The play itself was built around a case of ineligibility. Bill Webster failed a his- tory exam and therefore was ineligible for the great homecoming game. Of course, as in all good farces, he made up the test on the eve of the game, but only after many laughable situations. No production can be successful unless the minor roles are well played. “Those Websters” was fortunate in this respect. Each of the people in the cast played his part in a manner seldom seen on a high school stage. Special mention must be made of the character parts so well handled. Mr. Watt, the thrice married handyman, played by Vernie Daters, was a riot. Dave Hamer fell into the part of the squeaky voiced Jeep with ease, and Evelyn Cain was a true siren of the South in her role of Shirley Mae. Mr. Sunderman, senior advisor, was in charge of the production and had as his stu- dent assistant, Joyce Hayes. Costumes, stage properties, publicity, tickets and all of the hundred little jobs that go to make an evening’s entertainment run smoothly were taken care of by members of the Senior Class who were not in the play. The Complete Cast: Bill Webster ..... Liz Webster.... Mr. Webster ... Mrs. Webster ... Jeep Stanley .. Belinda Boyd .... Mr. Watt ...... Delores Mason . Kitty ......... Emil Stuler ... Shirley Mae ... The Coach ..... ... Frannie Noyes .... Joan Morrison Chuck McNames Eleanor Hagerty Dave Hamer .... Nylia Bontjes .... Vernie Daters Helen Fleming Pat Kanode .... Jerry Piper .. Evelyn Cain Franny Hogan Although the play was presented but two nights it will long be remembered by those who worked so hard to make it a success.. TWENTY-THREE Route 72 Speech Tournament The Byron speakers were on a rampage Saturday afternoon, February 5. After thousands of words had been spoken and weighed, Byron was declared champions of the conference for the third successive year. Twelve speakers from Byron walked away with five first places, two second places, and two third places, to amass 33 points. Closest rival was Stillman Valley with 11. Winnebago scored 4 points; Ashton and Pecatonica scored 3 apiece; Monroe Center failed to place. Placing by the Byron speakers was as follows: Verse Reading: Ramona Nelson, first; Gwen Stebner, third. Comedy Reading: Jerry Piper first. Serious Reading: Marion Fransen, first. Ora- tion: Wilma Dillow, second; Pat Kanode, third. Original Oration: Gene Heidenreich, first; Marguerite Johnston, second. Extempore Speaking: Chuck McNames, first. In the one-act play contest held in the evening of February 5, Byron was again successful. “He Came Seeing,” a religious drama set in the time of Christ, was adjudged superior to plays presented by Monroe Center and Stillman Valley. Frannie Noyes, Elwood Himes. Chuck McNames, Pat Rapp, and Marion Fransen were the lead- ing characters in the play and each did a fine job. They were supported by Jerry Weaver, Leary Kennedy, Marguerite Johnston, and Cecil Dillow who had non speaking roles. District Speech Meet Byron made a most impressive showing at the District Speech Meet. There were six individual events and the dramatics contest. Byron was the only school of the eight represented who qualified for the Sectional in all seven events. East Rockford and West Rockford were only able to qualify in five. In addition, Chuck McNames and Ramona Nelson gained the honor of winning first place in their events. Placing at the meet was as follows: Verse Reading: Ramona Nelson, first (also first in Class B). Comedy Reading: Jerry Piper, third (second in Class B). Serious Reading: Marian Fransen, third (first in Class B). Oration: Wilma Dillow, second (first in Class B). Original Oration: Gene Heidenreich. third (first in Class B). Extempore Speaking: Chuck McNames. first (also first in Class B). Dramatics Contest: Byron’s “He Came Seeing,” second (first in Class B). Sectional Speech Meet Winning ways were continued in the Sectional Meet held at East Rockford High School. The outstanding performance was by Chuck McNames who qualified for the State Meet in Extempore Speaking. Barely missing a trip to the state were Ramona Nelson and Wilma Dillow who placed third in their events. The first two places only were advanced. There were twelve entries in each event and placing was as follows: Verse Reading: Ramona Nelson, third (first in Class B). Comedy Reading: Jerry Piper, seventh. Serious Reading: Marion FTansen, sixth (first in Class B). Oration: Wilma Dillow, third (first in Class B). Original Oration: Gene Heidenreich, seventh (second in Class B). Extempore Speaking: Chuck McNames, second rfirst in Class B). Dramatics: Byron’s He Came Seeing,” fourth (first in Class B). Due to the illness of Elwood Himes, Jerry Piper played a role in “He Came Seeing’’ in the Sectional. State Speech Meet In the last meet of the year, Chuck McNames, sole Byron entry, brought honor to himself and the school bv placing fifth in the state in Extempore Speaking. The field of twelve was nar- rowed down Friday, April 1 when Chuck and five other speakers were advanced to the finals. On the following day in the championship round Chuck was awarded fifth place, a point, and a beautiful medal. TWENTY-FOUR Athletics Ou r Coach Richard (Dick) Haselton, coach of all athletic activities, came to Byron High in the fall of 1946 immediately after graduation from Northern Illinois State College. A young but energetic coach, Mr. Haselton has in the past three years not only built up an enviable athletic record, but has taught the importance of conditioning and sports- manship to the high school boys. It is in basketball that Byron athletes have shown particular power during Mr. Has- elton’s coaching. During the three-year span the varsity team has won 70 games, losing only 7. Only twice in the past three years has a conference team beaten the Tigers and each time by the narrowest of margins, one point. During the past three years Byron has lost only one game on their home floor. Other fields have not been neglected, however. In 1946-1947 Byron won the Route 72 Softball Championship and was barely nosed out of the Track and Field title. In 1947-1948 the track team ran off with the conference meet. In both 1947 and 1948 Byron was represented in the State Track Meet by an in- dividual performer. These are records set up in competitive sports. In the regular daily athletic pro- gram Mr. Haselton is cognizant of the students unable to compete against other schools and has built much of his gym work around those people. For the clean sportsmanship and championship caliber of competition which have been a part of the school program during Mr. Haselton’s three years, we, the stu- dents, are appreciative; and we proudly dedicate to our coach, the athletic section of our book. TWENTY-SIX First Row: Piper, Haters, Hogan, Himes, R. Myers, Moline, Swanson. Second Row: Mgr. Showaltcr, C. Dillow, Forbes, Weaver, Rowland, Noyes, Henson, D. Smith, Mr. Haselton. Third Row: Helsdon, Harding, Norcn, Hagan, Boyer, Wiley, Faulkner, Keber, J. Myers. Track 1947-1948 With several record breaking seniors leading the way, the Byron Track team swept aside all opponents in dual and triangular meets and went on to win the 1948 Track and Field Championship of the Route 72. The squad was not too well balanced, but deficiencies in such events as the high jump and pole vault were counteracted by exceptional strength in the dashes. “Moose” Cassell, 440 specialist, and Bill Ashelford. weight man, were the most consistent point-getters. Cassell’s best day was at the con- ference meet where he tied his own record in the 440, broke the record in the 220, won the broad jump, and ran on the record breaking relay team. Ashelford also had a good day, breaking the shot put record, winning the 100 yard dash, taking second in the discus and running on the relay team. Ashelford also gained prestige for the team when he won the shot put in the dis- trict at Rockford, thereby qualifying for the state for the second consecutive year. The schedule for the year was: April 24—Palatine Relays; April 28—Triangular Meet with Winnebago and Leaf River; May 1—East Rockford Relays; May 5—Triang- ular Meet with Ashton and Monroe Center; May 8—District Meet; May 11—Dual Meet with Oregon; May 14-15—State Meet; May 18—Route 72 Meet. Placing at Conference Meet: 100 yd. Dash (Frosh-Soph) Broad Jump Swanson 5th Cassell 1st 100 yd. Dash (Varsity) Discus Ashelford 1st Ashelford 2nd 220 yd. Dash (24.2 New Record) Shot Put (Frosh-Soph) Cassell 1st — Hogan 2nd Himes 4th 440 yd. Dash (54.7 Tied Own Record) Cassell 1st — Hogan 2nd 880 yd. Run Champion 2nd — Piper 5th 110 yd. Low Hurdles (Frosh-Soph) Swanson 2nd 220 yd. Low Hurdles Daters 5th The 1949 track team is pictured above, other successful year is expected. Shot Put (Varsity-46’ 3s” New Record) Ashelford 1st — Hogan 3rd 880 yd. Relay (1.42 New Record) Byron 1st 440 yd. Relay Byron 1st Total points............63 Although weakened by graduation, an- TWENTY-SEVEN First Row: D. Smith. Wiley, Forbes, Weaver, Himes, R. Myers. Second Row: Rowland, Meline, C. Dillow, Datcrs, Hogan, Swanson, Noyes, Helsdon. Third Row: Coach Haselton. Mgr. Showalter, Henson, Harding, Faulkner, Boyer, Piper, Hagan, Reber, J. Myers, I). Palmer Byron started the softball season hopefully and in the first game of the season de- feated Forreston with the winning score of 16 to 5. To the fans and team members this seemed a favorable indication that Byron might emerge victorious at the end of the season. As the season progressed, however, hopes were lowered. Byron lost to Winnebago, 7 to 0 and to Stillman Valley with a final score of 10 to 0. The 16 to 4 victory over Pecatonica presented a slight compensation but was fol- lowed by two defeats, one at the hands of Monroe Center 6 to 5, and the other to Leaf River 10 to 7. The season closed with two wins and fo ;r losses for Byron. The regular lineup for the season was as follows: Dick Swanson .. Bob Meline .... Fran Noyes .... Fran Hogan Cecil Dillow .. Vernie Daters Ronny Helsdon .. Ronnie Faulkner Kenny Boyer ... .... Pitcher Catcher First Base Second Base Third Base . Short Stop Left Field Center Field Right Field Jerry Piper, Elwood Himes, and Allan Forbes were the main reserves, all seeing action in many games of the season. The boys with the highest batting averages were Cecil Dillow .470, Dick Swanson .375, Vernie Daters .368, Bob Meline .350, and Fran Hogan .333. The rest of the boys had an average of .200 or more. TWENTY-EIGHT First Row: Hosan. C. Dillow, Melino, Haselton. Second Row: Swanson, Hardine, Piper. R. Myers Cross Country Early last fall, as a part of the conditioning program for basketball, Coach Hasel- ton introduced a new sport at Byron High, Cross Country. Every evening approxi- mately twenty-five boys left the high school, jogged past Steven’s, over the Milwaukee tracks to Lovers’ Lane, and then came down Tower Hill—a jaunt of two and one-half miles. Records were kept and toward the end of October the seven fastest runners were chosen for a cross country team. Due to the limited number of schools in this area with a cross-country team, Byron was able to schedule only one dual meet. In this meet Stillman Valley was victorious. The first Byron runner to get across the finish line was Jerry Piper. Byron’s team entered the district meet at Sterling. The seven boys making the trip were Jerry Piper, Cecil Dillow, Bob Meline, Jerry Harding, Roger Myers, Dick Swanson, and Franny Hogan. Approximately fifty runners were entered in the meet. Piper, Byron’s top runner, became a medal winner when he finished in ninth position. The next Byron runner to finish was Bob Meline, running in sixteenth position. In this meet Byron triumphed over Stillman Valley, thereby avenging its earlier defeat. Erie High won the district and took its runners to the State meet where Paris again carried off top honors. Of the seven runners for Byron, Meline, Swanson, Dillow, and Harding are back next year, and it is felt that with the experience gained Byron may field a strong cross country team in another year. TWENTY-NINE First Row: C. Dillow, Daters, Himes, Hogan, Noyes. Second Row: Mgr. Showalter, R. Myers, Piper, Forbes, Weaver, Meline, Swanson. Coach Haselton. Varsity Basketball The Varsity Basketball team, piling up a total of 1399 points to their opponents’ 862, ended the season with an enviable record of 23 wins against four looses. Coach Haselton, with only two regulars from last year, was faced with the task of finding a winning combination. At the beginning of the season Daters and Hogan, the two regulars from last year; Noyes, first substitute on last year’s team; and Himes and Dillow, members of the 1948 Jun- ior Varsity team, were given starting assignments. This line-up was the one most commonly used during the year; however, Swanson started quite a few games at either a guard or forward post. Me- line. another sophomore, and Weaver, a lanky junior, were other players to see a great deal of action. Byron’s first loss was in the fifth game of the year when Kirkland edged them 41-36. From then on until the holidays the Tigers built up a winning streak which was finally snapped by Amboy in the Mt. Carroll Holiday Tournament. The other two losses came at the hands of Ashton 47-46 and Polo 37-36. Both of these games were decided in the last few seconds by free throws awarded the opposing teams. The Tigers were Co-Champions of the Route 72 Conference and Champions of the Route 72 Tournament. Ashton and Byron both had 13-1 records in the conference and Byron edged Stillman Valley 44-34 for the tournament title. Six seniors, three juniors, and two sophomores made up this year’s winning combination. Noyes who was high scorer for the year, along with Daters and Hogan, veteran guards, will be lost from the first five by graduation. In addition, Myers, Piper, and Forbes are seniors. Polo’s 37-36 victory over Byron came in the regional and dropped the Tigers from further com- petition. Byron, a favorite in the tourney, forced to play without Himes, regular center who was in bed with pneumonia, bowed out only after a hard fought game. THIRTY Route 72 Tournament The Byron Tigers won the Route 72 Basketball Tournament for the third successive year by defeating Stillman Valley 44-34 in the final game. The Tigers in reaching the finals easily defeated Monroe Center and Winnebago. Stillman Valley, on the other hand, after upsetting Ashton in the first game, barely nosed out Leaf River in the second game. In the final game the inspired Stillman Valley team jumped to an early lead and Byron was trailing at half time. However, the Tigers clawed back the second half and emerged with a safe ten-point victory margin. Mt. Carroll Holiday Tournament Byron, competing for the first time in the holiday tourney, found the going a bit rough and dropped the second game to a good Amboy team 46-39. In the first game Byron completely outclassed the host school and in the second game against Amboy, started as if they were again victory bound. However, Amboy, sparked by their great center, Ellis, cut down Byron’s early lead and forged to the front. Thomson was the winner of the sixteen team tournament. Regional Tournament Byron, due to its record, was seeded the number one team of the Regional tournament held at Rochelle early in March. In the first game, playing against Leaf River, they lived up to advance notices and soundly spanked their neighbors to the west. The fol- lowing night disaster struck. Himes, regular center, was out with pneumonia and his loss was too much to absorb. The Tigers came from behind to tie the score, but a last minute free throw by a Polo player broke the tie and gave Polo the game. Rochelle beat Polo in the final and advanced to the Sectional. Cheerleaders The faithful quartet pictured here did much throughout the year to inspire the team. Of the four, Helen Fleming and Joan Morri- son are seniors. Betty McCormick and Ra- mona Nelson are juniors and will return next year to cheer the boys on to victory. These cheer leaders braved sleet and snow to follow the team wherever it went, and once they arrived, the gym echoed with cheers for the Orange and Black. THIRTY-ONE Nelson, McCormick, Fleming, Morrison Himes Daters Hogan Noyes Pillow Facts and Figures FRANNIE NOYES Senior 5 feet 10 inches . . . played forward . . . high scorer with 321 points for 11.5 game average . . . best scoring night was first game of the season with 25 points . . . against Mt. Morris scored 24 points . . . took scoring honor in 11 of the 27 games and, in addition, tied for top honors in two other games. VERNIE DATERS—Senior -5 feet 11 inches . . . 175 pounds . . . second year as regular . . . played guard . . . third high scorer with 220 points for 8.1 average . . . specialized in ball stealing . . . best scoring night against Forreston with 25 points . . . was high scorer in four games . . . most fouled player . . . shot 113 free throws. FRANNY HOGAN—Senior -5 feet 11 inches . . . 165 pounds . . . second year as regular . . . played guard, forward, or center . . . scored 216 points for an even 8 point average . . . good rebound- er under either basket . . . best scoring night against Leaf River with 16 points . . . had best free throw average . . . made 54 out of 91 for .593 average. ELWOOD HIMES Junior 6 feet 3 inches . . . played center . . . second high scorer with 260 points for 9.6 average . . . three times during season scored 20 points in one game . . . took top scoring honors in six games . . . tied for honors in two others . . . shows great promise with hook shot and rebounding ability. CECIL DILLOW—Junior 5 feet 8V2 inches . . . played forward . . . smallest man on the team . . . scored 215 points for 8 point average . . . had best scoring night against Monroe Center . . . dropped in 21 points . . . very aggressive despite size. DICK SWANSON—Sophomore-5 feet 9V2 inches . . . played guard and forward . . . scored 56 points . . . highest scoring night against Forreston with 12 points . . . promising, cool headed player. BOB MELINE—Sophomore -5 feet 10 inches . . . played forward and guard . . . scored 45 points . . . very aggressive . . . good one hand shot . . .shows great promise. JERRY WEAVER—Junior 6 feet 5 inches . . . 190 pounds . . . scored 50 points mainly in latter part of season . . . developing a good pivot shot . . . best night against Leaf River in Regional.. . scored 15 points for top honors. JERRY PIPER—Senior—5 feet 9Va inches . . . substituted at guard . . . aggresive but handi- capped by size . . . scored five points during season. ALLAN FORBES Senior- 6 feet 2 inches . . . substituted at forward . . . lacked experi- ence . . . scored four points. ROGER MYERS—Senior—5 feet 9% inches . . . substitute guard . . . scored four points . . . first year out for basket- ball. Piper, Swanson, Meline, Forbes, Weaver Coach Hnselton THIRTY-TWO First Row: Faulkner. Harding, Henson, Rowland, Wiley, D. Smith. Second Row: D. Palmer, Helsdon, J. Myers, Boyer, Hagan, Reber, G. Noren, Coach Hasclton. Junior Varsity The Junior Varsity tried and tried but it couldn’t make a mark in the win column. The Cubs, playing the preliminary games, lost all of their twenty contests. Lack of experience and height were the principal Cub difficulties. No man on the team even thought about approaching the six foot mark; and since the team was made up of five freshmen, seven sophomores, and one junior, no players could boast of ex- perience. These deficiencies were deciding factors in many of the close games. At the beginning of the year it was felt that the Cubs might have a fairly success- ful season. However, Swanson and Meline, sophomores and regulars on last year’s Jun- ior Varsity squad, were promoted to the Varsity group and the Cubs’ hopes were shattered. A losing team is often subject to criticism. But in all fairness it should be pointed out that the Cubs received very little. They were trying to the best of their ability at all times, and that is really the important thing to be considered. THIRTY-THREE Varsity Scores Won 23; Lost 4 49 Monroe Center 35 Byron — 52 Steward 31 27 Bvron 51 Winnebago 23 Bvron S9 29 Bvron 61 Monroe Center 48 ce 25 Bvron 59 Leaf River 40 Byron 77 4-1 . . 36 Bvron 47 Oregon —— 41 Kirkland 33 Stillman Valley 29 Bvron 35 Stillman Valley 22 62 Forreston 33 Bvron - 81 Forreston 27 40 Ashton 37 Ashton — 47 Bvron 46 32 Bvron 36 Pecatonica 19 Byron Bvron DO 43 St- Thomas _ 25 Byron 75 Winnebago 26 ROUTE 72 TOURNAMENT 64 Monroe Center 48 75 Winnebago 37 Bvron 44 Stillman Valley 34 (Finals) MT. CARROLL TOURNAMENT Bvron . ... 59 Mt. Carroll 29 Ambov 46 Bvron 39 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Byron ____ 64 Leaf River Polo________37 Byron JUNIOR VARSITY SCORES W on 0; Lost 20 70 43 Bvron 24 Steward - 47 Byron 79 31 Bvron . ... .... 25 Winnebago 44 IS 44 Bvron 16 Monroe Center 30 Byron 2 34 Bvron ..... 28 Leaf River _. 41 Byron 29 Mt. Morris 30 Bvron . . 28 Oregon .... 37 18 Stillman Valley 43 Byron 25 Stillman Veliev _ 56 Bvron 28 Forreston 45 Byron 27 Forreston 31 IQ A -kt 61 Bvron 14 .Ashton 38 Byron 77 35 Bvron 31 Pecatonica .... 35 Byron Bvron 38 St. Thomas 55 Byron 23 WTinnebago _ 39 THIRTY-FOUR Features August— 30 September— 24 October— 1 14- 15 29 November— 5 12- 13 25-26 December— 18 23 27-30 January— 3 13- 14 18-22 February— 5 15 26 March— 1-4 5 12 21 24 25 26 31 April— 1 1-2 8 9 15- 18 20 22 27 30 May— 6 7 14 14 20 22 27 Social Calendar School begins. Radio Stars. Freshman Initiation Party. No school. Teachers’ Institute. G. A. A. Hag and Stag Party. Sophomore Hay Ride. Senior Class Play. “Those Websters.” Thanksgiving Vacation. Juniors' Annual Christmas Dance. Christmas Vacation Begins. Mt. Carroll Holiday Basketball Tournament. School resumes. First Semester ends. Exams! Route 72 Basketball Tourney. Tigers win. Route 72 Speech Contest. Byron Victorious. Spanish Fiesta. District Speech Contest. Regional Basketball Tournament. Polo edges Byron. F. H. A. Rally. Sectional Speech Contest. F. F. A. — F. H. A. Joint meeting. Donkey Basketball game. F. H. A. All School Party. District Music Contest. (Solo). Sport Banquet. F. F. A. Parent Night. State Speech Finals. Sport Night. District Music Contest. (Chorus). Easter Vacation. G. A. A. Initiation. F. F. A. All School Party. G. A. A. — F. H. A. Banquet. Music Contest Finals. Spring Concert. Biology Trip to Chicago. Senior May Dance. District Track Meet. Junior-Senior Banquet. Baccalaureate. Commencement. Exit Forty-Niners! THIRTY-SIX Candid Shots Chuck McNames demonstrates the age-old method of begging a ride. How about it, Chuck, are you having any luck? With a mass of muscle like that you should be able to walk - - - Ace beachcomber, Hamer, seems to have dug up something. Well, what do you know! It’s Wayne Hagan. Are you going to keep him, Dave, or cover him up again?-----Look who’s here. That broad smile belongs to Miss Schutte, of course - - - Which twin has the Toni? Mr. Quarton picks Wilma, but I’ll bet it’s Wanda. How about it, girls? - - - Don’t let the sun glasses fool you. It’s really Lois Palmer resting from a day’s play at the Pines - - - Pardon us for looking over your shoulders, boys, but the game looks good. Smith, with a hand like that you have no business playing; Ha- gan seems to have Dillow and Weaver lined up for a loss. As for me, fellows, I’ll fold. THIRTY-SEVEN Senior Class Will We, the members of the Class of 1949, realize that our days are numbered, and despite all statements to the contrary, do solemnly swear that we are of sound mind and body and therefore fully competent to des- ignate the recipients of our most treasured possessions as we open the portals of B. C. H. S. and pass out into the cold cruel world. We, there- fore, designate this as our Last Will and Testament. As a class, we leave to the Juniors the consoling fact that they will be seniors come another year. To the Sophomores we leave a world of information as to how one must act as an upperclassman. To the Freshmen we leave new and undreamed of tortures to be em- ployed in next year’s Freshmen initiation. We also leave: To Miss Schutte, one dozen Shaeffer Eversharp pencils. To Miss Holmes, the wish for a happy married future. To Mr. Quarton, a stocking cap for cold days in the Science Room. To Mr. Sunderman, a book by Dorothy Dix on How to Win a Woman. To Mr. Haire, the hope for a wide awake American History class. To Mr. Haselton, a girl-proof boys’ locker room. To Mr. Hahn, some chairs that can’t be tipped back. To Miss Stiles, a sound proof music room so that she can work in peace—and so that others may also work in peace. To Mose Leary, all our paper wads, rifle shells and numerous other articles of junk. To Caroline Reinders, several quilt patterns and a complete sewing box for use during the noon hour. In addition, each member of the class of “49” is desirous of leaving his most valuable possession to a member of the lower classes with the hope that the possession will be quite useful as well as enjoyable during the coming years. It is understood, however, that the person or persons receiving such gifts will treat them with care and pass them on to other worth while students at future graduation exercises. Individual bequests are as follows: I, Nylia Bontjes, leave my giggles to Joann Worman. I, Margaret Bridgeland, leave my quietness to Wanda Dillow. I, Donna Burkitt, leave my ability to stick to one man to Nancy DeFouw. THIRTT-EIGHT Senior Class Will (Continued I, Evelyn Cain, with a great feeling of sadness in my heart leave my many boy friends to Faith Featherston. I, Vernie Daters, leave the Stillman Valley Cheerleaders to future “Big Wheels.” I, Dick Donaldson, leave my quietness to Bill Colwell with the hope that he uses it not only wisely but often. I, Dick Falk, leave my love for the pursuit of learning to Valdene Oltmanns. I, Helen Fleming, leave any of my possessions to the underclassmen only on the condition that I be allowed to keep my interest in Piper’s store. I, Allan Forbes, leave my ability to give humorous readings to Marion Fransen. I, Eleanor Hagerty, leave my voice to Pat Riley to use in his next political campaign. I, Dave Hamer, leave my numerous cars to any and all country kids. However, I do not assume responsibility if said cars fall apart. I, Joyce Hayes, leave Ellsworth Herbig to anyone who wants him. I, Franny Hogan, leave my basketball ability to Jesse Copeland. I, Pat Kanode, won’t leave my greatest possession to anyone. I’m taking him with me. I, Chuck McNames, leave all my numerous talents to Leonard Brown. I, Lynn McNames, leave my knowledge of Nuclear Physics to Kenny Boyer. I, Joan Morrison, will my ability to do cartwheels to Elaine McDonald. I, Frannie Noyes, leave a “Private Property” sign on Ramona Nelson. I, Ruby Noren, will my knowledge of basketball to Pici Fasanella. I, Lois Palmer, will my ability to skip school to anyone who can get away with it. I, Jerry Piper, will my headaches as Ink Spot Editor to Jo Love. I, Pat Rapp, leave my love for skating rinks to Ruth Sampe. I, Roger Myers, bequeath my fatal charm to Bobby Henson with the hope that he uses it wisely. I, Pat Snyder, leave my freshman boy friends to Hazel Tate. I, Don Snyder, leave my farming ability to Dick Swanson. I, Carl Wright, don’t leave anything. I need it all. Signed and Sealed this 27th day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1949. THE CLASS OF “49” THIRTY-.NINE Candid Shots Hello! Look who’s here. Mag and Dixie — and do?s that watermelon look good! How about it, girls — is there any left over?--Marilyn Gruben seems mighty happy about something. Barbara may be in on the secret, but it appears as if Faith is being kept in the dark------Mr. Soucie of Monroe Center congratulates the three senior regulars after they had helped win the Route 72 Basketball Tourney--------And here we have the mystery girl, uh — boy — that is — the mystery of Lake Louise------Ho- gan, Himes, and Noyes in a carefree moment. But who or what is holding them up and why???-------Noren watches, Fulkner demonstrates, Rowland studies, and Reber thinks. Here, printed for the first time, is Cub strategy in the dressing room. ☆ ☆☆☆☆☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ FORTY Senior Class Prophecy THE DAILY THUNDERSTORM Byron, Illinois Juno 3, 1959 Weather: Fair and Warmer Occasional Hurricanes The Grand Ball Room in the Blackhawk Hotel was the scene of the Class Reunion of 49” last night. Following a dinner especially prepared by the chief cook in Blackhawk Kitchenss with back- ground music played by Spike Jones’ Orchestra, the evening was highlighted by the following speech given by the toastmaster: “Ladies and gentlemen: It gives me great pleasure to speak at this distinguished gathering. Dur- ing the past ten years I have lost contact with many of you because of my work which has kept me moving from one part of the world to another. For that reason I asked all of you to fill out the ques- tionnaire which I now have completed before me. I shall skim through the statements listed there- on and thereby attempt to bring you up-to-date as to the activities of our class mates. Several of our classmates are not present toniht. As you know, Richard Falk is serving his last year in the Joliet State Penitentiary. He was convicted in 1949 of melon slaughter and gourd stealing. However. I am sure he is with us. in spirit. Pat Snyder is also missing. She won a free trip to Tibet on the Unheard of Voice Contest and has been heard of only once since. Joyce Hayes is also absent. However, I have a telegram from her which I have been asked to read: DEAR CLASSMATES STOP SORRY I CANNOT BE WITH YOU STOP JUST BEEN CHOSEN MISS CITRUS FRUIT OF 1959 STOP. Congratulations to you, Joyce. One of our class mates present tonight reminds me of an incident last winter. I was unable to take off from my private landing field because of the snow' drifts from a storm. I complained to the city officials about the lack of snow plow service. They said that Mr. Allan Forbes was owner of a snow plow factory and at the present was snowed under with orders. Frannie Noyes came here all the way from Washington, D. C. In his efforts to get Pat Riley elected. Frannie became interested in politics and is now a Representative from Illinois District 96%. Frannie now is trying to push a bill through Congress to aid the widows of the Unknown Soldiers. Evelyn Cain tells me she has turned down several offers from the Rockford Peaches. She now is pitcher for the Orangeville Lemons. Every Lemon game is televized and Evelyn is a television hit. Here is something that may interest you ladies. Donna Burkitt has started a new' radio pro- gram- House Hold Tips, or Don’t Be Upset. She gives the latest recipes, fashions, and soap opera results. She is on station W-I-N-D-Y. at 1660% on your dial. Nylia Bontjes is star of a comedy radio program called “John’s Other Wife’s Other Boy Friend’s Other Program.’’ It is heard on Monday nights from 9:25 to 9:30. Also heard often on the radio is David Hamer. He is now a Disc Jockey in Chicago. He recently beat Dave Garrow'ay out of a job at W M A Q. Not too long ago he w’as offered honorary presidency of the Boy Scouts. We are happy to see that Eleanor Hagerty has returned from her studies of medicine in Europe. She now is head nurse in the Gambrel Dog and Cat Hospital in Winnebago. In her spare time she sines radio commercials over WORK. FORTY-ONE Senior Class Prophecy (Continued) Lynn McNames has taken off valuable time from research to be here tonight. Lynn has be- come a celebrated atomic physicist and is now developing an atomic motor for the baby buggy. I see Jerry Piper wants to take some pictures tonight. He has become famous for his photo- graphs of babies—from 6 months to 26 years. He is now resting between jobs at the Heleo cottage overlooking the beautiful Rock River. When I came here tonight I hardly recognized Joan Morrison. She certainly is up in the air about her new elevated shoes. She is now developing a new type of shoe that will elevate one from 10 to 20 inches. We have two prominent farmers here. Richard Donaldson is now head manager of the Chester White Pigeries Inc. At the present he is. taking a well-earned vacation at his palatial home in South Byron (Razorville). Don Snyder has devebped an amazing new species of rhubarb that is absolutely resistant to rain. He said he was tired of being asked if the rain would hurt the rhubarb. There is a big smile on Franny Hogan’s face tonight. His team just won another game. In his coaching career at False Front, Indiana, his team has only lost 28 games in the last 2 seasons. Have you all got your tickets for Friday night? Snarly Carly Wright is appearing in the Lights- ville Armory for a bout with Gorgeous George and Terrible Tom. Lois Palmer is in training for another season with the Byron Bruisers. She has gained fame by claiming the title of the first woman lineman on their football team. Pat Kanode has recently returned from Paris, where she has been studying fashions. She has ac- cepted the position of chief designer of dresses for the Montgomery Ward Catalogue. Helen Fleming is also doing her bit for the women. After studying beauty culture she set up her own Beauty Salon on the comers of Park and Court Streets here in Byron. She gives permanents (temporary or for keeps), manicures, and face lifts. Pat Rapp has become a torch singer in a night spot in Chicago. She has considered some con- tracts. offered by M-G-M, Paramount, and Universal. Chuck McNames is a Professor of Foreign Languages in Westfield Corners University. He teaches foreign languages, living or dead. Ruby Noren has a prosperous business on theRock River. In summer months she runs a ferry service across the river. In winter months she sells ice in neighboring night spots. Roger Myers has made a fortune on the process of reclaiming baked potato skins for use in girdles . He worked on the theory that if they were originally strong enough to hold a potato together they should be strong enough to hold—to make good girdles. Margaret Bridgeland has just finished a piano concert tour of Ogle County. Now she has decided to take up more advanced work on the tonette. Last, but not least, we have Vemie Daters. Vernie has a professional basketball team called the Byron Bums. They often venture as far as Peoria for a game. Well, folks, it’s been a pleasure speaking to you tonight. There certainly have been some changes made since 49 . As I have an appointment in California in two hours I’ll have to be leaving. I thank you. The speech was applauded heartily. Soon after, good-byes were said and the members of the -lass of 49 went their various ways. FORTY-TWO ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ We Appreciate - - -- the merchants of Byron and surround- ing communities whose ads appear on this and following pages. Without your help a By-Hi could not be printed. THE FORTY-NINERS ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ BARNHART'S See a Good Show at — HEATING SERVICE The Furnaces — Boilers Stokers — Oil Burners Byron Theater Complete Line of Water Heaters and Softeners Newest and Finest Pumps - Eaves Spouting Entertainment in Town Electrical Supplies Phone 44 — Byron Popular Prices FORTY-THREE Luck to the The NATIONAL Class of 49 CLOTHING HOUSE DON HOGAN ☆ Shell Service On The Corner Byron, Illinois Oregon Illinois BYRON Byron Livestock CLEANERS and PHONE 92 Sales Commission Co. Cleaning Pressing Dyeing Repairing Sales Every Monday EVIE —RAE PHONE 195 FORTY-FOUR Compliments of Complete Rural Morrison Water Systems Dairy The Vitality Boost .Milk for Health I .oral Jacuzzi Representative ☆ ☆ ☆ Pasteurized D. V. Wright Homogenized Dairy Products ☆ ☆ ☆ PHONE 108 Byron, Illinois Byron — Illinois o —) Congratulations and Best of Luck to the Class of '49 First National Bank of Byron Say I’m a philosopher; say I’m a seeker for truth; say I'm a lover of my kind; say I’m an author of books if you like; or best of all, just say I'm a student.” HENRY JAMES. SR. FORTY-FIVE Compliments of Stevens Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Cabinet Hardware Phone 59 Byron, 111. Best Wishes from PETE and BOB'S Byron —:— Illinois FORTY-SIX THE Mid West BRADBURY COMPANY Piggly Wiggly Company ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Dry Goods Shoes Fine Quality Meats Produce Ready to Wear Oregon —:— Illinois Oregon —:— Illinois Best Wishes to the Class of '49 BAKER'S Best Wishes of GARAGE ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ LEONA Motor Tune Up General Repair BEAUTY and 24 Hour Wrecker Service SALON ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Byron — Illinois Byron — Illinois KORTY-SEVEN Best Wishes to the Class of 49 BOB'S DAIRY Dean Milk Products at Your Food Store PHONE 163 -11 Byron — Illinois Compliments of Marge's Beauty Shoppe Featuring All Types of Permanents Cold Waves Open Tues. and Fri. Evenings By Appointment Closed Monday Byron Illinois WHETSEL'S Shoe Repair Best Materials Shoes for the Entire Family Byron, Illinois Compliments of the ☆ ☆ ☆ CORNER BARBER SHOP ☆ ☆ ☆ JOHN CASSELL Byron — Illinois FORTY-EIGHT LEO E. PIPER and Associates Merrit Harmon Tom Norris Boh Ross Bob Roger Hube Snyder Clay Himes Clyde Spangler Walt Spangler Dutch Masters Gene Spangler Spud Hotter Len Torha ☆ ☆ ☆ Extend Sincere Congratulations and Good Wishes to the ☆ ☆ ☆ B. C. H.S. Forty-Niners Hardware — Plumbing — Heating — and Electrical Contracting Servicing BYRON — OREGON Illinois FORTY-NINE THE Compliments of COLONIAL ☆ Fine Foods For Reservations or Parties Dr. Wm. F. Michaux Phone 87 Donlisl Open Daily Except Sundays ☆ Byron —:— Illinois Byron — Illinois Compliments from Compliments from TRANSIT ☆ ☆ ☆ GARAGE WILTFANG Byron —:— Illinois LUNCH 0 1 Auto Repairing and General Garage Work ☆ ☆ ☆ Phone 60 R 4 0 Sam Hess, Prop. Stillman Valley — Illinois FIFTY GRIFFITH LUMBER CO. v BUILDING MATERIAL COAL GRAIN GRINDING Phone 10-2 Stillman Valley, Illinois Byron —:— Illinois ☆ ☆ ☆ Best of Luck to the Class of ‘49 ☆ ☆ ☆ L. D. Coffman Your Standard Oil Man Best Wishes ☆ ☆ ☆ BYRON CHEESE FACTORY ☆ ☆ ☆ Vo me of Baronet Cheese Phone 112 R 2 Byron —:— Illinois FIFTY-ONE Barker Lumber Co. Lumber Cement Lime Building Materials of All Kinds Compliments from WHITNEY'S BEAUTY SHOP ☆ ☆ ☆ Margaret Noyes, Mgr. ☆ ☆ ☆ Byron —:— Illinois Byron, Illinois HI WAY MOTOR SERVICE Phone 89-3 ik Motor - Freight Transportation ☆ BYRON ILLINOIS GAMBLE Layton's STORES Royal Blue Store Authorized Dealer Hardware Paint Wallpaper Furniture Groceries Meats Fresh Fruits Vegetables Rugs PHONE 83 Clothing Byron — Illinois Byron, Illinois We Deliver Barrick s Drug Store Byron, Illinois ☆ ☆ ☆ Proscriptions Filled School Supplies Fountain Service Candy ☆ ☆ ☆ Phone 132 Watches Jewelry NELSON’S JEWELRY Kenneth J. Nelson, Prop. Byron — Illinois FIFTY-THREE Byron Illinois Compliments of PHONE 94-4 W. Homer Ives Ins. Agency Walker's Implements Complete Insurance Service BYRON, ILLINOIS Gambrel Texaco Service PHONE 203 BYRON —ILLINOIS Texaco Products Complete Car Accessories FIFTY-FOUR Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of “49” Hamer Service Pontiac Sales and Service Brakes and Wheel Service Class A State Test Lane Standard Oil Products B. F. Goodrich Rubber Products Atlas Tires Batteries and Accessories • BYRON —ILLINOIS FIFTY-FIVE Stukenburg Wigwam Brothers Restaurant “The Clover Farm Store” Russ Shores, Prop. 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