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

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Vocal Groups Walker, Wiley, Greene, Calvert, D. Ives The Boy's Quartet seemed to be one of the most popular of the musical groups this year. Although they were called up- on several times for public appearances, the highlight came when they were re- quested to sing at Teacher's Institute at Oregon on February 9. Calvert sang top tenor, Greene, lead; Wiley, baritone; and Ives, bass. Sally Walker acted as accom- panist. A few of their most popular numbers were Halls of Ivy, Coney Island Baby, Grand- father's Clock, and Ain't That A Shame. The Girls Sextet was organized late in the year for the purpose of participating in the music contests. This sextet, composed of Mary Vanstone, Norma Bymaster. Faith Featherston, Judy Garner, Sally Walker, and Kay Love, sang To a Wild Rose by Edward MacDowell at the District contest in Rock Falls, March 31. DISTRICT MUSIC CONTESTANTS David Ives Trombone Rick Greene French Horn Shirley Shelton Clarinet Bill Wiley Clarinet Nellene Morrison Vocal Shirley Shelton Vocal Judy Garner Vocal Ellen Blanchard Vocal Mary Vanstone Vocal Thoughts of Love Pryor Andante Contabile Tschaikowsky Begin the Beguine Porter Mozart's Concerto for the Mozart Clarinet Morning Speaks When I Have Sung My Song Charles Coming Home Willeby By the Bend of the River Edwards I Love You Grieg first place ratings and advanced to Both David Ives and Rick Greene were awarded the state contest. ACCOMPANISTS Much credit is due Rick Greene and Sally Walker, two able accompanists, who gave so freely of their time and ability throughout the year. In addition to accompanying different vocal groups and soloists, these two musicians found time to play piano duets. Their co- operation is greatly appreciated by the music department. — 29 —

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Choruses MIXED CHORUS Front Row: Wallin, Garner, Campbell, Daane, Laswell, Love, Walker, Second Row: Dummer, J Whetsel, Blanchard, K. Hess, V. Whetsel, Harmon, Vanstone, S Morrison, Mon, N. Morrison, Third Row: Auker, England, Lutz, Shelton, D Ives, Calvert, E. McDonald, Colwell, Fea- therston, DeFouw, E. Stebner. Fourth Row: Shank, Bain, Medearis, Wiley, Greene, Reber, G. Ives, Meline, Myers, Henson. GIRLS' CHORUS Front Row: Daane, Campbell, Forbes, Las- well, V. Oltmanns, L. Heidenreich, Greene Second Row: Snyder, Dummer, J. Drake, J Whetsel, K Hess, V. Whetsel, Harmon, Capes, Vanstone, S. Morrison, Mon, N. Morrison. Third Row: P. McDonald, Stukenberg, Shelton, Wright, Boehm, Colwell, E. McDonald, C. King, Featherston, E. Stebner, DeFouw, Blanchard. Fourth Row: L. Stebner, Price, Bontjes, Love, Lingbeck, loanne Nelson, England, Walker, Garner, Wallin, Auker, Lutz, McKee. The Choruses this year took part in three concerts. Early in the year they entertained members of the PTA. In December they took part in the Christmas concert and later in the year in the Spring Concert. MUSIC DIRECTOR Calvin Daane, Byron's new music director, has done much to enlarge and improve our band and choruses. He came to us directly from the Teachers' College, Columbia University, where he received his Master of Arts degree. Mr. Daane graduated from Mission House Academy at Plymouth, Wisconsin; attended the University of Wis- consin; served with the Infantry in Germany; played in a dance band in Germany, also in Nebraska and Kansas. He graduated from the State Teachers' College in Mil- waukee before he attended Columbia University. Since his coming to Byron, he has proven himself as a teacher and musician. — 28 —

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Future Homemakers The F. H. A. is made up of thirty-three girls who have participated in at least one se- mester of Homemaking activities. The organization held several pot luck suppers for its members during the year and has been active in selling milk to supplement school lunches. With the profit from the sale of milk, the F. H. A. made donations to the Rosecrance Me- morial Home for Children and to Disabled Veterans. A new merit system was set up for the Chapter consisting of four types of degrees— Junior Homemaker, Chapter Homemaker, State Homemaker, and National Homemaker— which must be earned by the member. Each girl must pass ten requirement laws to receive each degree. A number of girls were awarded the Jr. Homemaker degree at the annual F. H. A. Ban- quet. This year the banquet was held at the High School on April 25 and was one of the out- standing events of the year. Thirteen members attended the sectional rally at Rollo with three participating in the style show. Each girl wore an attractive garment that she had created. The officers who served the Byron Chapter for 1950-51 were: president, Liesara Steb- ner; vice-president, Kay Love; secretary, Pat Mon; treasurer, Joann Worman, parliamen- tarian, Shirley Morrison; song leader, Elaine McDonald; reporter, Pat McDonald; project chairman, Eunice Stebner; point chairman, Joanne Nelson. Mrs. Stebner, Liesara's mother, was appointed Chapter mother and was available throughout the year whenever called upon for help. First Row: Gibbs, K. Love, P Mon, S. Morrison, L. Stebner, Worman. Second Row: E. Stebner, Whetsel, K. Hess, Blanchard, Jennifer Nelson, Dummer, Harmon, Snyder, N Morrison. Third Row: Joanne Nelson, Eng- land, Auker, Lutz, Colwell, E. McDonald, Boehm, Wright, C. King, DeFouw Fourth Row: Campbell, Forbes, Heidenreich, Fredricks, Stukenberg, Kanode, McKee, P. McDonald. — 30 —