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

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Student Publications THE INK SPOT The Ink Spot, the school’s weekly mimeographed newspaper, was very ably supervised this year by the Editor, Jo Love, and her assistant, Dick Swanson. Other editors for the year were Literary, Dixie Whetsel; Humor, Ramona Nelson; News, Marg Johnston; Girls' Sports, Gwen Stebner; and Boys' Sports, Elwood Himes. Jerry Weaver acted as Production Man- ager and Miss Schutte served as faculty advisor. Typing and stenciling for the paper was done by the Typing II Class under the direction of Miss Schutte. Here every effort was made to improve each edition of the paper. On April 3, the special Christmas issue and an early spring edition of the paper were submitted to a display at a one-day school public relations conference at DeKalb. Seated: Swanson, J Weaver, J Love, Himes, Dillow. Standing: Johnston, R. Nelson, G. Stebner, Miss Schutte, D. Whetsel. THE BY-HI Every year, the members of the Senior Class put out a yearbook in which they try to make the events of the past year an unforgetable part of high school memories. This year's By-Hi was under the editorship of Gwen Stebner, assisted by Elwood Himes. Gwen was appointed Editor-in-Chief and was given the privilege of choosing her assistants. She selected Marg Johnston, Business Manager with Ramona Nelson as her assistant; Jo Love as Feature Editor; Gene Heidenreich. Art Editor; and Jerry Weaver. Sports Editor. Since the B. F. Shaw Printing Company did such a fine job of printing and engraving on last year's annual, it was decided to have them again this year with Morrison Stu- dio of Milwaukee photographing the indi- vidual senior pictures and the group pic- tures. Most of the candid shots were taken by Gene Heidenreich. The annual was under the super- vision of Mr. Sunderman, who did much to see that the copy was completed by the deadline set up by the printers and engravers. Seated: Johnston, J. Weaver, G. Stebner, Himes, R Nelson. Standing: Mr. Sunderman, J. Love, G. Heidenreich. — 25 —

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Science and Math No man can lose what he never had. —Izaak Walton With the exception of general science, all science and mathematics in the high school is under the very capable supervision of Mr. Quarton. Therefore to him goes the distinction of teaching the most assorted number of practical subjects offered by the school. Algebra is the first mathematics course offered and all freshmen are required to take it. This course is followed up by geometry in the sophomore year and half year courses in advanced algebra and trigonometry. The latter two courses are offered every other year. General science is required of all freshmen, and it is largely a preliminary course to the higher sciences offered to the upper classmen. The second science course, a sophomore course, is biology. In this subject the main function of life, the organs of the human body, plant life, the balance of nature, and the interdependence of plants and animals are studied in laboratory classes. Here the student learns to disect animals and work with the microscope. Physics and chemistry are also taught by Mr. Quarton but only one is offered at a time. By rotating in this manner, a student who is interested in science can take a science course each year. Physics is a basic science and equips the student for life's work and also gives an ex- cellent background in the event the student goes to college. Although it is a most useful subject, many students fear it and decide against taking it. The basic principles of electricity, radio, television, radar, etc., are given time in the physics class as well as such practical aspects as to the working of a camera and the dangers of some every day household ap- pliances. Physics also is a laboratory class. Chemistry is a popular subject for both boys and girls. It is a laboratory class and very interesting from the experimental standpoint. Here students learn the how and why of com- mon ordinary substances. Byron is proud of the fact that a math and science student can, if he so chooses, take three years of math and four of science. For a small school such a variety of courses is highly commendable, and to Mr. Quarton goes a great deal of praise for keeping the department so efficient. ROBERT QUARTON, B.S. University of Illinois — 24 —

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Foreign Languages Two years ago when Miss Ruth Stiles came to Byron the foreign language being taught by the high school was Latin. During the past two years Spanish has been offered in place of Latin and has become quite popular with the students. Spanish 1 was taught in 1948-49 and also during this year. Next year in the event enough students are interested, Spanish II will be taught, giving any person who desires a foreign language an opportunity to take two full years. In addition to conducting a Spanish clacs, Miss Stiles has organized a club which em- braces all students who have taken or are taking the course. This year the club had twenty- three members. At the beginning of the year the club chose Joe Vogel, president; Kay Love, vice-presi- dent; Marg Johnston, secretary; and Mary Vanstone, treasurer. This group meets every sec- ond Monday and discusses routine business. They sing Spanish songs and listen to Spanish music. Another interesting pastime is corresponding with students in Spain and Mexico. The social highlight of the year was the Spanish Fiesta held Wednesday, May 3. To this Fiesta the organization invited members of the old Latin Club and the faculty. All who participated wore Spanish costumes, danced Spanish dances, ate Mexican food, and in general, created an atmosphere of Spanish life. All in all, the Spanish Club can look back upon an active and entertaining as well as an informative year. First Row: M. Nelson, Swanson, Wiley, Harding, D. Myers, Vogel, Miss Stiles. Second Row: Vanstone, McCormick, DeFouw, D. Smith, Shelton, Walker, Wilma Dillow. Third Row: Featherston, Wallin, T Showalter, V Oltmanns, Bontjes, Johnston, K Love, Henson. — 26 —