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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1954 volume:

Promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of know- ledge . ---George Washington doreword The words of George Wash- ington are as true today as they were in his time. The Class of '54 feels that it is appropriate to picture on this page the step that our Community Unit is making for the benefit of its young people. This book that you are about to read is a re- cord of the past year------a year that has been spent pre- paring for the future. BYRON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Byron, Illinois yt)ecllca tion The Class of 1954 proudly dedicates this year's By-Hi to Robert Quarton, science and mathematics teacher. In the past nine years Mr. Quarton has had much to do with preparing the students of Byron for later life. We are grateful for his help and for his interest in our future welfare. It is our sincere hope that this dedication will serve as a reminder in future years that we, the Class of 54 , appreciate all that he has done. y4dtn in id tra tion Harold V. Lundgren, our new superintendent comes to us with a back- ground of twenty one years of teaching and administrative work. He has a B. S. degree from Milli- kin and M. S. Economics and an M. S. in education from the Uni- versity of Illinois. In addition to Administrative duties this year, he taught American History. Glenr E. Sunderman, our Principal, came to Bryon in 1939 and with the exception of four years Mili- tary service, has been here ever since. He has a B, Ed. degree from Eastern State and a M. A. from the University of Illinois. Mr. Sunderman teaches English and Speech and has compiled a very good record in the latter. Uacult y WILLIAM BALCH B. S.. M. S. Athletics, General Science, Civics RUBY CARR B.S. Home Economics WAYNE DeYOUNG A. B. Commerce ROBERT QUARTON A. B. , B. S. Math and Science NANCY AUKER Class Vice-President I; Class Secretary 4; G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4; F. H.A. I; By-Hi Assistant Editor 4; Ink Spot News Editor 2,3,4; Girls' Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4: Band 3: Vocal Ensemble 2; The Ugly Duckling 3; The Night of January 16th 4; Verse Reading 2; Serious Reading 3. BURNELL BAIN Basketball 1,4; Football I; F.F.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Ink Spot Reporter I; The Night of January 16th 4. KAY CAMPBELL G. A.A. I,2,3,4, Vice President 4; F. H.A. 1,2,3,4, Recreation Chairman 3, Projects Chairman 4; Ink Spot Humor Editor 4; Girls Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus I, 2, 3,4; Vocal Ensemble 1,2, 3; Vocal Solo 2,3; All State Chorus 3; The Night of January 16th 4. AUDREY COLWELL G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; F. H. A. I; By-Hi Business Manager 4; Ink Spot Key Hole Editor 3, Production Editor 4; Girls Chorus 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1,2; The Night of January 16th 4. JERRY FRYE Football 3; F.F.A. 1,2,3, 4; The Night of January 16th 4. JOAN FURMAN Ashton High School 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2; F. H.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; The Night of January 16th 4 HARRY HEIDENREICH Class Vice-President 4; Football 3,4; Basketball 4; Track 2,4; Mixed Chorus 4. The Night of January 16th 4. GARY HESS Class Secretary I; Student Council 4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basket ball 1,2,3, 4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 3,4; By-Hi Sports Editor 4; Ink Spot Production 3,4; The Night of January 16th 4- Senior C PciAS KATHY HESS Class Treasurer 4; Student Council 1,2; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; F. H. A 1,2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; By-Hi Art Editor 4; Ink Spot Feature Editor 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,41 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Night of Jan- uary 16th 4; Serious Reading 3. GREG IVES Student Council 1,2; Class President 3,4; F.F. A. 1,2, 3,4; Reporter 2; Secretary 3; President 4; By-Hi Feature Editor 4; Ink Spot Assistant Editor 3; Editor 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; All State Band 3; Instrument Solo 2, 3; Night of January 16th 4; Original Oration 3. CONNIE KING G.A.A. 1.2,3,4, Treasurer 3; President 4; F. H. A. 1,2,3,41 Project Chairman 2, Secretary 3, Vice-President 4; Ink Spot Girls' Sports Editor 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus !� 2� 3� 4; Band 2,3,4, Vice-President 4; Vocal Ensemble 2,3; Instrumental Solo 3; Original Monologue 3; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Night of January 16th 4. WAYNE KING F.F. A. 1,2, 3,4; Treasurer 3, Reporter 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3� 4i Night of January i6th 4. KAREN LUTZ Class Secretary 2; G.A.A. 1.2, 3,4; F. H. A. 1,2, 3, 4; By-Hi Assistant Business Editor 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; The Ugly Duckling 3; Night of January 16th 4. GENE McNAMES Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,41 Track 1,2, 3,4; Base- ball 3,4; By-Hi Editor 4; Ink Spot Sports Editor 4; The Heritage of Wimpole Street 2; The Ugly Duckling 3; Night of January 16th 4, Oration 2, 3. DALE MEDEARIS Student Council 3; F.F. A. 1.2, 3,4, Vice-President 3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Boys' Chorus 2; Night of January 16th 4. JENIFER NELSON F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4, Reporter 3, Point Chairman 4; Night of January 16th 4. JEAN NEWHAUSEN G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4, Point Chairman 3; F. H. A. 3,4; Girls'Chorus 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1,2; The Night of January 16th 4. ALVIN OLTMANNS F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; The Night of January 16th 4. HARLAN SHANK Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; The Night of January 16th 4. NORLYN TAYLOR Class Secretary I; Class President 2; Class Treasurer 3; Foot- ball 2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4, Vice President 2; The Night of January 16th 4. OPAL TURNER Clinton High School 1,2; Class President 1,2; Student Council 3; G.A.A. 1,2.3, 4, Vice President 2; F. H. A. 3,4, President 4; Ink Spot 3,4, Humor Editor 3; Key Hole Editor 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; The Night of January 16th 4. JEANNE WHETSEL Student Council 4; Class Secretary 3; G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4, Secre- tary 4; F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4, Reporter 2, Treasurer 3; By-Hi Assistant Feature Editor 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2, 3,4. BOB WICKWIRE Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2,4; Baseball 3,4; By-Hi Photog- rapher 4; The Night of January 16th 4; Oration 3. Wtt and Jestament We, the graduating class of 1954, having developed habits and characteristics during our past four years that were helpful in pursuing our studies, now realiz- ing that such traits might be doubtful assets in the years to come, do hereby be- queath said characteristics to the following underclassmen. Realizing the gravity of this transfer of our treasured possessions, we do solemly swear that we are sound in mind and that we have the good of Byron High at heart in each and every bequest. I, Nancy Auker, feel that my amiable charm has helped me through many a difficult situation and assignment. I, therefore, bequeath it to Shirley King to be used in the rough days to come. I, Burnell Bain, leave my ability to aggravate teachers (especially Mr. Hahn) to Kenneth Colloton. I, Kay Cambell, leave my sultry manner and my sense of humor to Carolyn Jackson. These characteristics are especially helpful in extra curricular activi- ties . I, Audrey Colwell, leave Byron High School with the greatest of pleasure and bequeath my job of production editor of the Ink Spot to anyone who will take it. I, Jean Newhausen, will my small features, my daintiness, and my soft voice to Tom Furman. No explanation of my reason is necessary. I, Jerry Frye, bequeath my abilities as a conversationalist to Squire Butt. I, Joan Furman, leave my soft voice to one who will cherish it, Rusty Nelson. I, Harry Heidenreich, having great interest in the athletic teams of the fut- ure, leave my position of end of the football team to Harry Messenger. I feel that this will please the Coach as well as Messenger. I, Gary Hess, knowing Bruce Billings's great interest in Marilyn Monroe, and knowing it is only because she has pretty hair, do hereby leave to Bruce my blond crewcut. I, Kathy Hess, feeling that promptness is next to cleanliness, and therefore next to Godliness, will my ability to be on time to anyone who might need it. I, Greg Ives, leave my musical ability to Bob Anderson, hoping that he will take good care of it and continue to let it grow. I, Connie King, bruised, hoarse, and happy, do hereby pass on to Mary Alice Rieken, my abilities as a cheerleader. I, Wayne King, will that which has been referred to as a touch of the comic to Mary Rood, hoping that it can be used in next year's senior play. I, Karen Lutz, leave my way with the opposite sex, to Nancy Prescott. I, Gene McNames, do hereby bequeath my scholastic abilities to Jerre Camp- bell. If he has no need for them, I hereby request that he pass them on. I, Dale Medearis, leave my Romeo ways to Allan McCoy. I, Jennifer Nelson, feel that my shyness has been greatly helpful the past four years. I leave such shyness to Susie Steinhagen. I, Alvin Oltamanns, will my ability to loaf to Lucien Laswell. I do this because 10 Lucien needs it and I have plenty. I, Harlan Shank, leave my most cherished possession, one which has greatly helped me in my high school years--my motorcycle--to anyone who will treat it with the kindness and tenderness it deserves. I, Norlyn Taylor, bequeath a little of my extra height to Kirby Johnson in or- der that he can see the band director without sitting on catalogues. I, Opal Turner, leave Jim Snyder my ability to speak rapidly. This will un- doubtedly aid him in speech class. I, Jeanne Whetsel, leave my typing ability, as well as my interest in said subject, to David Cox. I, Bob Wickwire, will my nickname, Putty, to Big Bob McKee. To the Junior Class we leave inspiration, perseverance, and a desire to work. With these characteristics and a little luck, they may approach the standard we have set. To the Sophomore Class we leave the consoling thought that they have com- pleted half their high school work. To the Freshman we leave our excellent ability to sell magazines. To the faculty we leave these possessions: To Mr. Lundgren-- An American History Class that can read its lesson once and understand it. To Mr. Sunderman--English III students who will appreciate Modern Amer- ican poets. Also we leave our thanks for his patience and cooperation in making our four years so enjoyable. To Mr. Balch--A girl's gym class made up of members who can tumble with flexibility without getting hurt. To Mr. Quarton--An intelligent group of students for chemistry, biology, and algebra possessed with a keen desire to learn more about coon dogs. To Mrs. Carr--A Home Economics Class who can tell the yolk from the white of an egg. To Mr. Lefever--A strong alto section in the Mixed Chorus. We also leave my automatic conductor's stand that is self adjusting. To Mr. Hahn--An Agriculture Class with a supreme interest in Berkshires, Hampshires, and Worcestershires. To Mr. DeYoung--A shorthand class that will master each days assignment without the customary moans and groans. To Mose--A jet propelled broom and a radar unit to detect those people who stick gum on the tables and throw the wrappers on the floor. To Caroline--An office boy to attend to the job of writing excuses for those unfortunate students with no alarm clocks. Signed and sealed this 1st day of June, in the year of our Lord 1954. Class of '54 11 -Snaps Hold tight Dale Margie may get away. nfht 4$, anuary 16th 11 Karen Andre not guilty! That was the verdict both nights as a near record attendance watched the production of Night of January 16th. The play in three acts was presented with the entire senior class in the cast. This unusual play, using an actual jury selected from the audience, was a great success and was attended by more than six hundred people. CAST OF CHARACTERS Prison Matron Bailiff............... Judge Heath. District Attorney Flint . Joan Furman Alvin Oltmanns Wayne King His Secretary . Defense Attorney St His Secretary . Clerk of the Court Karen Andre Dr. Kirkland . Mrs. John Hutchins Gene McNames . Jean Newhausen vens . Greg Ives . . Opal Turner Dale Medearis .Kathy Hess .Norlyn Taylor . Audrey Colwell Homer Van Fleet . Elmer Sweeney Nancy Lee Faulkner . Magda Svenson John Graham Whitfield . Harlan Shank . Bob Wickwire . Nancy Auker . Connie King Harry Heidenreich Jane Chandler .... Karen Lutz Sigurd Jungquist . . . Burnell Bain Larry Regan.....................Gary Hess Roberta VanRensselaer .Kay Campbell Stenographers . J. Nelson, J.Whetsell Policeman......................Jerry Frye Director .... G. E. Sunderman Byron, Illinois June 1, 1974 Miss Gertrude Finklebreezer Rest Easy Sanitarium Sleep Eye, Arizona Dear Gertie, Twenty years have passed since the Class of '54 graduated from Byron High-----twenty years since we taught there together and left together----you to a sanitarium and me to a hermit's cave. Well, Gertie, my frayed nerves are finally mended, and I have left my seclusion to mingle once more with the outside world. In the past year I have collected data as regards that graduating class and will pass it on to you. Alvin Oltmanns, now a famous scientist, announced at a public lecture today that he discovered a way to turn water into gasoline. Professor Olt- manns was late for his lecture; he ran out of gas. Jerry Frye, private eye, just saved another case. Said Jerry, I just played a hunch. This makes the twelfth straight hunch that has paid off. Jerry Newhausen has just released a new recipe for making Gory Gum- mies. Everyone reads her column, Aunt Doreen, in the Byron Distress. Audrey Colwell, now well known golf star, won the Women's National Open with a fifteen under par. What a swing! Wayne King was picked today as Judge of the Year for his work on the Hiccup and Belch Murder Case. Harlan Sugar Throat Shank sang so well today that eighteen fans fainted. One girl said, You send me. She was standing on a moving platform at the time. Joan Furman has gone into work as a waitress in the Hashhouse and has gained a position of head aspirin dispenser. She claims that it isn't quality but quantity that make's the people sick. Kay Campbell was given an award for telling the best jokes on radio and television. Kay said, Golly, I didn't think I'd get it yet already! Jenifer Nelson, owner and operator of the Second Look Beauty Shop, has designed a new hair style called the Pet Shop Special. It is a combination of the Poodle and Pony Tail. Doctor Bellyachin Bain has just informed the public of his new miracle drug discovery. Dr. Bain said it would cure abdominal discomfort originat- ing from nutritional over indulgence. The name is O U 8 2 much. Nancy Auker, much distressed about radio and television's trend toward science fiction is demanding a return to western programs. More and more we hear the thundering hoof beats of the great horse, Silver, and the accom- panying cry of the Long Ranger, Don't turn off that radio. 14 Bob Wickwire has just returned from Africa where he spent the last year hunting yogi birds and head hunters. He reports that there is a lack of yogi birds but a large crop of head hunters. When the game warden informed him that there is no open season on head hunters he just said, I'm so embarrassed! Harry Crash Heidenreich, world renown race track driver, won the Indianapolis 500 mile race in two and one half hours. Crash says, I owe it all to my Champion Spark Plugs. Greg Ives, well known agriculturist accepted the position of assistant to the assistant of the under Secretary to the Secretary of Agriculture. This climaxes twenty years of hard work and perseverance as an agriculturist. Gene McNames, an old trackman from Byron, has set a country record by running around the world in two days. He revealed the secret of his speed when he said he went to the North Pole and ran in a ten-mile circle around the pole. Connie King was elected Miss Long Distance of the year because while working at the telephone office she put through the most long distance calls in the shortest time. Kathy Hess, owner and designer of the Oo-La-La French style dress shop announced that several new dresses are for sale on the usual easy payment plan, that is, buy a small piece of the dress at a time until both pieces are purchased; then put them together and there is the - dress ? ? Karen Lutz is working on what she calls the Lu Lu of space suits. Her last design, which was called the Moon Beam Dream won three universe prizes. Norlyn Taylor is working on a perpetual motion machine which he will in- stall in his car to save cranking and gas. He told us the car will be started on a steep hill. So far it has worked fine, but he can't figure out why it stops when he gets to the bottom of the hill. Dale Medearis has just returned from California where he acted as judge in the Miss America contest. He is now resting at home, recovering from a bad case of eye strain. Jeanne Whetsel has just patented an all purpose can opener called, Three Swings and a Smash. Net weight is only fifteen pounds and eight ounces. It will open any size can or door. Opal Turner has written a book on home making hints which contains many recipes. With each recipe is the most satisfactory antidote. Evelyn Masters is engaged in extensive research for a book soon to be released entitled, Odd Behavior in Human Beings. Her idea came after one year at Byron High. As you can see most of them have fared pretty well--much better than we predicted in those dark, dark days. In fact, collecting this data and studying it has set me back somewhat and I may be forced to return to my cave. As for you, Gert, I hope they see fit to release you soon. As ever, Hildegarde Guppy Bob Anderson Jim Arnold Jerry Carlson David Cox Bill Deill Marvin Dennis Patsy Dietrich Ruell Holeton President Jim Swanson O =3 Vice-President Bob Boyer H 2 Secretary Nancy Butt easurer irgie Brumley Larry McKee Albert Masters Nancy Prescott ) Student Council Allan Cain Roger Reeverts Mary Rood Student Council Karen Eickman Jack Spencer Ronnie Stukenberg Scott Walker ------and here is something else I would like to bring to your attention- Pardner, smile when you say that. Fellows, are you expecting an intermission rush? Mr. De Young in a mood of some kind. But what kind? Scene taken five minutes before the man with the butterfly net arrived. A bevy of Byron beauties. Leta Blanchard Janice Bonne Janice Burkey Squire Butt Jerre Campbell Jo Ann Dietrich Dale Emery Jon Fowler Marian Heidenreich Don Hughes Linda Lapp Allen McCoy President Lowell Taylor Vice-President Melvyn Johnson Secretary Shirley Mon Treasurer Don Amsrud Robert McKee Frances Medearis Russell Metheny F rank Reeverts Student Council Tom Dowd Mary Alice Rieken Walter Rose Susie Stein- hagen Darlene Swanson Student Council Carol Swanson Mary Vogel Thelma Whipple Bill Wilson Harold Wiltfang AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 28 School Registration 31 School Begins 7 Labor Day - Legal Holiday 11 Magazine Sales Begin 11 Senior Pictures Taken 14 Junior Class Rings Chosen 19 Football - Winnebago there 25 Football - Pecatonica at Stillman Valley 2 Football - Leaf River at Stillman Valley 6 F. H. A. Officers Training at Amboy 7 Assembly Program 8 Football - Ashton at Stillman Valley 9 First Six Weeks Ends 9 Freshman Initiation 16 Football - Stillman Valley there 17 Ag Class goes to Chicago 19 F. H. A. Spaghetti Supper 22 Football - Monroe Center at Kirkland 23 Teachers' Institute 31 Football - Kirkland there 11 Armistice Day - No School 16 Student Pictures Taken 20 Second Six Weeks Ends 20-21 Senior Play - Night of January 16th 24 Basketball - Franklin Grover here 26-27 Thanksgiving Vacation 1 Basketball - Leaf River there 4 Assembly Program 4 Basketball - Forreston here 5 Junior Christmas Dance 8 Basketball - Oregon here 11 Basketball - Ashton there 12 Basketball - St. Thomas here 15 F. H. A. Christmas Party 15 Basketball - Winnebago here 16 Christmas Concert 18 Basketball - Stillman Valley there JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY 18-22 Holiday Basketball Tournament 23 Christmas Vacation Begins 4 School begins 5 Basketball - Pecatonica here 8 Basketball - Monroe Center there 12 Basketball - Leaf River here 14-15 Semester Exams 15 Basketball - Forreston there 18-23 Route 72 Basketball Tournament 26 Basketball - Franklin Grove there 29 Basketball - Ashton here 2 Basketball - Winnebago there 5 Basketball - Stillman Valley here 6 Route 72 Speech Contest 9 Basketball - Pecatonica there 11 Teachers' Institute 12 Lincoln's Birthday - No School 16 Basketball - Kirkland there 19 Basketball - Monroe Center here 22-26 District Basketball Tournament 26 Fourth Six Weeks Ends 27 District Speech Contest 1- 5 Regional Basketball Tournament 9 F. F. A. Donkey Basketball Game 13 Sectional Speech Contest 24 F. F. A. Banquet 2- 3 State Speech Contest 9 Fifth Six Weeks Ends 10 District Music Contest 16-19 Easter Vacation 30 State Music Contest 1 State Music Contest 1 5 May Dance 22 Junior - Senior Banquet 2 3 Baccalaureate 28 High School Commencement 31 First Day of Vacation f fi £ S H (11 £ n Louise Bailey Virginia Balle June Bauer Peggy Calvert Betty Campbell Kenneth Colloton Jim Cox Mary Cruson David Deill Jerry Dowd Linda Falk Joan Garman President Vice-President Richard Harding Kirby Johnson Secretary Treasurer Sandra Lutz Robert Heidenreich Bill Henry David Jackson Alfred Johnson Shirley King Roger Kilmer Harold Lingel Jerry Lingel Mildred Masters Raymond McCabe Ray McCoy Lowell McDonald Darlene Maurey Glenn Maurey Harry Messenger Maryellen Nelson Barbara Nutt Nanci Rapp Student Council Student Council Lucien Laswell Donna Troutman Tom Rapp Gerry Reber Phyllis Reeverts Cleo Riley Geraldine Stroud LEFT TO RIGHT: Roger Ree- verts, junior; Gene McNames, senior; Nancy Auker, senior; Janet Balle, junior. On this page we are giving credit to those students who are heading their class scholastically. One boy and one girl was chosen from each class. This year, however, it was necessary to name two boys and two girls from the freshman class because of a tie for honors. We salute the scholars of Byron High! Sck ofarsh SEATED:Mary Cruson, fresh- man; Kirby Johnson, freshman; Louise Bailey, freshman. STAND- ING: Richard Harding, fresh- man; Carol Swanson, sophomore; Don Amsrud, sophomore. ydctii itieS PUBLICATIONS STUDENT GOVERNMENT HOMEMAKING AGRICULTURE GIRLS' ATHLETICS MUSIC SPEECH SEATED: Audrey Colwell, business editor; Nancy Auker, assistant editor; Gene McNames, editor; Kathy Hess, art editor; Karen Lutz, assistant business editor. STANDING: Gary Hess, sports editor; Greg Ives, feature editor; Bob Wickwire, photographer; Jeanne Whetsel, assistant feature editor; Kay Campbell, assistant art editor; Mr. Sunderman, advisor. Student LEFT TO RIGHT: Gene McNames, boys’ sports; Bruce Billings, art editor; AudreyColwell, production; Greg Ives, editor; Nancy Auker, new editor; Mr. DeYoung, advisor; Connie King, girls’ sports; Kathy Hess, feature editor; Kay Campbell, humor editor. azine LEFT TO RIGHT: Tom Dowd, sophomore; Gary Hess, senior; Lucien Laswell, freshman; Al- lan Cain, junior; Carol Swan- son, sophomore; Donna Trout- man, freshman; Karen Eickman, junior; Jeanne Whetsel, senior. Student (Council LEFT TO RIGHT: Harry Messenger, Lucien Laswell, Bob Anderson, and Karen Eickman. These four people were the high salesmen, each selling over fifty dollars in magazine subscriptions. 29 The Byron Chapter of the Future Home- makers of America has a total of thirty-six members. Opal Turner, who moved out of our district in January, was elected president in the fall; Connie King, vice-president; Shirley Mon, secretary; and Kathy Hess, treasurer. Mrs. Carr acted as sponsor and Mrs. Reno Whetsel served as chapter mother. Several honors were bestowed upon the club this year. Early in the year an officers' train- ing school was held at Amboy and Byron had the most members present. Carol Swanson brought honor to the club by being elected Recreational Leader for Section 21. Social high lights of the year were a spaghetti supper, a Christmas party, a box social, and the annual Mother-Daughter banquet. Pictured above and to the left are a number of girls at work in the various activities in Home Economics. The Byron Chapter of the Future Farmers had a very active year and one which brought honors to the students and the school. Mr. Hahn is to be commended for the fine showing his boys made in various judging contests. The year's work can best be summarized by giving a calendar of the various trips that were made. CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES June '53; State Dairy Judging team (R. Stukenberg, Don Oltmanns, Larry McKee) place in top third of state. June '53: State Fat Stock Judging Contest. Alvin Oltmanns, Jim Swanson, and Jim Snyder place in top ten and advance to finals. June '53: Jim Swanson and David Johnson go to Champaign as delegates to state convention. Rusty Nelson and Greg Ives play in state convention band. October '53: Ronnie Stukenberg, Jim Swanson, Greg Ives, Dale Emery, Dave Johnson place fourth in county in land judging. October '53: F.F. A. Boar and Gilt Sale. November '53: F. F. A. Poultry Judging Contest. Byron places first in Section One. Byron's team composed of Jerry Frye, Larry McKee, Dale Emery, Dave Johnson, and Greg Ives. November '53: Ronnie Stukenberg goes to Indiana to get preliminary award after placing in the top twelve of the National Pfizer Hog Judging Contest. December '53: Stukenberg places second in the nation at contest in Chicago. March '54: Parent and Son Banquet. Trip to Swift and Company, Chicago. Donkey Basketball Game. April '54: Trip to Curtiss Candy Farms. RONNIE WINS SECOND IN NATIONAL CONTEST! On December first and second Ronnie Stukenberg participated in the finals of the Pfizer's National Swine Judging contest and won second place. In addi- tion to a cash prize and the trophy which is shown being presented above, Ronnie was awarded a two day all expenses paid trip to Chicago for himself and Mr. Hahn. The contest began in March of last year when a picture of sixteen market hogs was published in farm magazines and periodicals. Over 300, 000 entries were received from every state and the top twelve were then chosen for the finals in Chicago. Prior to the Chicago trip Ronnie was called to Terre Haute, Indiana to receive a preliminary award from the Governor of Indiana. 32 Getting ready for a badminton game. D. Swanson, J. Dietrich, J. Furman, J. Bauer and D. Troutman. Building a pyramid. M. Rood, A. Colwell, C. King, C. Swanson, M. Brumley, J. Whetsel, S. Mon and S. Steinhagan. A basketball practice. C. Swanson, J. Burkey, N. Butt, N. Prescott, K. Eickman, B. Sarber, P. Dietrich, J. Balle and C. Jackson. The G. A. A. got a rather late start this year because of the absence of a Physical Education teacher in the first few weeks. Coach Balch finally took over the position. He has been very helpful in working with the G. A. A. organization and gym classes. The major activity has been basketball with some badminton and tumbling. The first round of basketball was divided into four teams whose captains were Nancy Butt, Con- nie King, Opal Turner and Shirley Mon. They ended in the following positions: Nancy Butt, first place; Shirley Mon, second place; Opal Turner, third place, and Connie King in fourth place. It was then decided to have class teams. Captains were chosen for these. They were as follows; Connie King, Senior; Barbara Sarber, Junior; Shirley Mon, Sophomore; and Gerry Reber, Freshman. The teams were pretty equal, although the Freshman and Sophomores outnumbered the Juniors and Seniors. There was a G. A. A. carnival to make money. This activity was enjoyed by every- one and especially by the members that set it up. The president, Connie King and the super- visor, Coach Balch, should be given a lot of credit for making this year's G. A. A. very successful. 33 WuMC BAND OFFICERS SEATED: Barbara Sarber, Secretary; Connie King, Vice-President. STANDING: David Nelson, Manager; Greg Ives, President. Music at Byron High School includes both vocal and instrumental work and is under the leadership of Mr. Lefever. The band meets twice, Monday and Friday, and the choruses on Tuesday and Thursday. This year the Music Department gave a Christmas Concert, competed in state contests, and played for various school activities. Individual performers from the band and the chorus entered the solo contests in the District meet and did very well. The band is a young band with many grade school people in it and should develope into an outstanding group in years to come. 34 FIRST ROW: P. Allen, S. Dyer, J. Jackson, V. Dearborn, J. Noyes, A. Michaux, V. Balle, M. Cruson. SECOND ROW: P. Meyers, M. Humm, S. Baker, J. Washburn, M. Reiken, A. Dearborn, J. Harden- brook, S. Hayes, L. Washburn, B. Classen, D. Hogan. THIRD ROW: K. Johnson, B. Sarber, L. Las- well, L, Faulk, Sharon Hayenga, D. Emery, Shirley Hayenga, Judy Rowe, Janet Rowe, R. Braddy, J. Bauer. FOURTH ROW: W. King, S. Walker, G. Ives, D. Nelson. B. McKee, B. Deill, J. Cox. J. Lundgren. FIFTH ROW: H. Shank, L. Blanchard, H. Messenger, B. Anderson, W. Rose, H. Wiltfang, C. King, Mr. Lefever. C hrislnxciS (Concert Bay State (March)......................... (Band) God Rest You Merry Gentlemen.............. Angel Voices Ever Singing................. (Girls Chorus) Hallelujah Chorus (The Messiah) . (Mixed Chorus) Joy To The World.......................... White Christmas........................... Winter Wonderland......................... A Merry Christmas......................... (Girls Chorus) Deck The Hall............................. O Holy Night.............................. (Mixed Chorus) Angel Voices Ever Singing................. (Band) . . . W. F. Burrell arr. James A. Scott . . arr. T. G. Dunhill . . arr. B. Treharne ................Handel . . arr. Nino Marcelli . . . . Irving Berlin arr. Erik Leidzen Dick Smith-Felix Bernard arr. David Bennett . arr. Geo. Matterling arr. Frederick Erickson ............A. Adam arr. F. F. Smith . arr. Nino Marcelli 35 Wi,j a oru6 FIRST ROW: Mr. Lefever, D. Swanson, Lapp, S. King, J. Balle, M. Nelson, Blanchard, B. Campbell, Steinhagen, Bauer. SECOND ROW; K. Campbell, Bonne, C. Jackson, V. Balle, S. Lutz, M. Heidenreich, Calvert, Troutman, K. Hess, K. Lutz, Whetsel. THIRD ROW: J. Campbell, Shank, Eickman, Vogel, Reber, Auker, Sarber, Cruson, C. King, Laswell, K. Johnson. FOURTH ROW; H. Heidenreich, R. McKee, Ives, Rose, Cain, D. Nelson, Messenger, McCabe. B. Deill. DISTRICT MUSIC CONTEST RESULTS Harlan Shank, Voice Solo...............................................Division I Janice Bonne, Voice Solo...............................................Division I Mary Kay Vogel, Voice Solo.............................................Division II Leta Blanchard, Voice Solo.............................................Division II Greg Ives, Cornet Solo.................................................Division I Kirby Johnson, French Horn Solo........................................Division II Kirby Johnson, Tuba Solo...............................................Division II Bob McKee, Cornet Solo.................................................Division II Dale Emery, Alto Saxophone Solo........................................Division II Harry Messenger, Baritone Solo.........................................Division III David Nelson, Tuba Solo................................................Division III Girls' Sextette........................................................Division I (Janice Bonne, Connie King, Kay Campbell, Mary Kay Vogel, Leta Blanchard, Barbara Sarber) Janet Balle, Piano Solo The high school band and mixed chorus were entered in the district contest, also. However, the By-Hi went to press before the results were announced. 36 Division I THE LAMB IN THE WINDOW Mrs. Haley, the cleaning woman The Reverend-Mr. Edwards . Mr. Carruthers, a banker............. Mrs. Lathrop, of the Ladies Society Mr. Ames, interested in politics Mr. Ruthford, worried and lack-lustre Mr. Brandon, a prosperous farmer. Mr8. Brandon, his wife............... Mr. Jackson, of Jackson's Bar . . . Connie King . . Harlan Shank . Jerry Carlson . . Kay Campbell . . Burnell Bain Harry Heidenreich . . David Nelson . . Karen Lutz . . . Allan Cain Speech Contest l eSuhts ROUTE 72 CONFERENCE For the eighth consecutive year Byron dominated the conference in speech, winning both the banner given for the highest number of points in the individual events and the one given for the one-act play contest. The meet, held February 7, attracted six schools and the points were distrubited as follows: Byron, fifty eight; Stillman Valley, twenty eight; Forreston, ten; Ashton, nine; Monroe Center, seven; Winnebago, five. Placing was as follows: Verse Reading.......................Kathy Hess, first Harry Messenger, third Play Reading (Serious)..............Nancy Auker, first Karen Eickman, third Play Reading (Comedy)...............Scott Walker, first Bobby Boyer, second Oration.............................Gene McNames, first Original Oration....................Greg Ives, first Monologue...........................Carol Swanson, second Radio Speaking......................Don Amsrud, first Bill Deill, fourth Extempore Speaking..................Roger Reeverts, first Marvin Dennis, second One Act Play-- The Lamb in the Window ---Byron, first District Meet, February 27 The Byron speakers tied with Hickley for first place in the District Meet held at DeKalb with 32 points. DeKalb was third with 21 and Rochelle fourth with 15. Six speakers and the play were advanced to the Sectional. These speakers placed as follows: Play Reading (Serious)..............Nancy Auker, second Play Reading (Comedy)...............Scott Walker, second Oration.............................Gene McNames, first Original Oration....................Greg Ives, first . Radio Speaking......................Don Amsrud, third Extempore Speaking..................Roger Reeverts, third One Act Play........................Byron, third Also placing but eliminated from further competition; Verse Reading.......................Kathy Hess, fourth Sectional Meet, March 13. Twenty-four schools took part in the Sectional Meet held at Waukegan. Waukegan won the Meet with 23 points. Freeport, Elgin, Evanston, and East Rockford ranked next. Byron tied with DeKalb for sixth with 13 points. Gene McNames won oration for the second consecutive year, thereby again qualifying for the state. All six Byron speakers placed, but only Gene was advanced. Placing as follows: Play Reading (Serious)................Nancy Auker, third Play Reading (Comedy).................Scott Walker, fifth Oration...............................Gene McNames, first Original Oration......................Greg Ives, fourth Radio Speaking........................Don Amsrud, fifth Extempore Speaking....................Roger Reeverts, fifth Results of the State were not available when this book was published. However all participating students should be proud of their speech work this year. 38 Leo9 ue Tigers Still VXtr bv'o0;8.55 ; nO ’ T eJ irct'cf N '- «2d £ « + 2f W f� le4 tf-� ' SeJ Pace in Rt. 72 Loop x'™ys iXK B e rfOTV ? . P rV' r r-u,S°Ss V ' r'4 tfc. C V O 7 y' � 0 . , ’. fo J5 r?n «It BYRON TAKES 6TH STRAIGHT BYRON—Byron defeated Peca- toniea here Tuesday night, 63-50 Tigers Victorious Over Leaf River By Roger Reeverts The Byron “Tigers” romped to their I first win of the season by trouncing WtSS? - . . . Leaf River 34-6 before a good crowd | at Stillman Valley last Friday night. Byron kicked-off and Leaf River ! was forced to punt. Byron took over on Leaf River’s 40-yard line and | on the first play McNames ran for a T. D. but a penalty brought the olay back. The “Tigers” still kept «king on the door for a T. D. as -� vc all the way to the 2 yard lose the bal1 Nimble. -'ffens BYRON WINS. 68-54 ASHTON - Byron defeated Ash- ton here Friday night, 68-54. in a Route 72 conference basketball: game. Byron won the preliminary! game, 27-23. Taylor led Byron scorers with six baskets and six free throws for 18 points. Ray Nelson topped Ashton with 20 points on five baskets and 10 free throws. Bryon ..........10 20 14 24-68 Ashton .......T..12 9 16 17-54 j let, icS VO 3« S 0 , r.r n, Oje nt H Th' «f� f. '' _ aW otv VO ,2 £ v O fj O'iOtt °r W tur«� y alirt OH boy ahj« 'b y '•n. foe, o JfcteT h •3 «Otf v fJrH 0rt «o' to, 7 . .. i W BYRON BEATS PANTHERS, 27 League Game KIRKLAND -B rons Tig jumped off to a 7-2 quarter I and went on to beat Mon Center here Thursday night i Route 72 conference gam ' ‘ Ileh C W - � 1 - Tigers, Cards Face Showdowr Meeting Friday 1« Ke eTo Route 72 Title Bvron and Forres ton, who fin fshed the first round of the Rout 72 conference basketball campaigi fen a dead heat for the league lead stage a title showdown Fridav the feature game of this •• second-round opejjin . Tonight. y: FRONT ROW: Shirley King, Freshman; Marion Heidenreich, Sophomore. SECOND ROW: Nancy Butt, Junior; Queen Connie King, Senior; Jeanne Whetsel. The day dawned bright and clear-a perfect day for football. The excitement be- fan to grow among the players and spectators as the day progressed. It was Byron's th annual homecoming. Due to the building of the new school the Homecoming football game was played at Stillman Valley. The Queen and her court were chosen in the afternoon and a long pep rally took place. ' The Tigers provided the excitement as they took a 27 - 26 thriller from unde- feated Ashton in a game that saw the lead change seven times. At the Half the band played and the Queen and her court were presented to the crowd. FRONT ROW: L. McKee, R. Heindenreich, Cain, Dennis, N. Taylor, H. Heidenreich McNames, Holeton. SECOND ROW: L Boyer, Arnold. THIRD ROW: J. Dowd. M. Johnson, A. Johnson. Coach Bale!. Taylor, Stukenberg, Deill, G. Hess, Walker, H. Messenger, T. Dowd, Harding, R. McCabe, JootLJC Gene McNames, four year let- ter man, and leading scorer this year was chosen most valuable player and honorary captain at the close of the season. Bill Deill, junior, playing his first year of varsity football was the leading defensive star for the Tigers. The Tigers started the season with a purr, losing their first game and tying the second. Then the Tigers began to roar. They took their next four conference games and moved to second place in the Route 72. The final game, a non conference tilt with Kirkland, was dropped. The loss was due mainly to the absence of several regulars who were injured in previous tilts. In the opinion of many, the Tigers of mid-season had im- proved greatly over the team that started out, and that is due largely to the great work of Coach Balch and the high spirit which was prevalent throughout the season. One of the most valuable as- sets of the team this year was team work, and it led the squad to the best record since football was reinstated. Norlyn Taylor •• Senior End Scott Walker • Ronnie Stukenberg ••• Junior Center Junior Center Harry Heidenreich • Senior End Marvin Dennis Junior End SEASON’S SCORES Byron Byron 6 Byron 12 Byron 34 Byron 27 Byron 18 Byron 27 Byron 6 Rt. 72 Standings Teams W L T Winnebago 5 I 0 Byron 4 I 1 Stillman Valley 4 2 0 Ashton 4 2 1 Monroe Center 2 4 0 Pecatonica 1 4 1 Leaf River 0 6 0 •Denotes Opponents Winnebago 14 Pecatonica 12 Leaf River 6 Ashton 26 Stillman Valley 13 Monroe Center 8 Kirkland 20 Individual Scoring Gene McNames 50 Allan Cain 30 Gary Hess 24 Marvin Dennis 12 Bill Deill 6 Bob Heidenreich 6 Letters Won Larry McKee • Junior Back Bob Boyer • Junior Back Ruell Holeton • 42 Allan Cain ••• Junior Center Junior Back Gary Hess •• Senior Back Lexers tie A f irst in l oute 72 Byron Opponents 65 Foreston 86 54 St. Thomas 63 64 F. Grove 39 61 F. Grove 49 68 L. River 53 85 Ashton 71 Rt. 72 Tourney 71 Forreston 63 36 Winnebago 33 70 Pecatonica 53 55 Oregon 58 72 S. Valley 66 51 S. Valley 57 68 Ashton 54 79 Pecatonica 64 63 St. Thomas 68 57 Kirkland 53 Durand District 68 Winnebago 55 81 M. Center 75 79 Winslow 51 72 S. Valley 68 74 Durand 47 63 Pecatonica 50 St. Thomas Tourney 47 M. Center 48 79 Mazon 59 Harlem Regional 51 L. River 36 55 Harlem 53 66 Belvidere 72 FIRST ROW: G. Hess, Wickwire, N. Taylor, Dennis, McNames. SECOND ROW: R. Reeverts, Cain, H. Heidenreich, Walker, Boyer, Coach Balch. THIRD ROW: D. Johnson, Shank, Carl- son, Bain, J. Snyder, B. Deill, J. Swanson. I Qoute 72 Standings Byron 12 2 Forreston 12 2 S. Valley 8 6 Winnebago 7 7 M. Center 7 7 Ashton 5 9 Pecatonica 5 9 L. River 0 14 Byron bounded back into the basketball headlines this year as the Tigers grabbed off a tie for the Route 72 Conference title, a second in the St. Thomas Tournament, and the first place trophy in the District. The four juniors and four seniors pictured on the preceding page led the team throughout most of the season and carried the hopes of the Tiger fans into the Harlem Regional where they fell before the quintet from Belvidere. A high scoring team, Byron showed that they had the desire to win. Much credit is due Coach Bill Balch, who, in his first year at Byron, led the team to its successful season. £ coring N. Butt, C. King, J. Whetsel, M. Brumley. Taylor 384 Dennis 317 Wickwire 304 McNames 249 Cain 165 Hess 123 Reeverts 97 Boyer 73 Walker 14 Heidenreich 13 Carlson 5 Bain 4 Shank 2 Swanson 2 D. Johnson FIRST ROW: M. Johnson, R. Heidenreich, Jackson, F. Reeverts, J, Cox. SECOND ROW: K. Johnson, D. Amsrud, T. Dowd. McCabe, L. Taylor, R. Studenberg. THIRD ROW: A. Johnson. Messenger, H. Ungel, Harding, J. Dowd, R. Kilmer. CUB'S SCORES Byron 38 Franklin Grove 26 Byron 35 Leaf River 21 Byron 37 Forreston 57 Byron 45 Oregon 50 Byron 31 Ashton 27 Byron 42 St, Thomas 44 Byron 52 Winnebago 48 Byron 34 Stillman Valley 52 Byron 36 Pecatoni ca 43 Byron 34 Monroe Center 41 Byron 39 Leaf River 48 Byron 33 Forreston 55 Byron 30 Franklin Grove 26 Byron 42 Ashton 46 Byron 43 Winnebago 38 Byron 50 Stillman Valley 55 Byron 69 Pecatoni ca 63 Byron 45 Kirkland 46 Byron 40 Monroe Center 51 Route 72 J, V. Tourney Byron 48 Monroe Center 52 SCORING B. Heidenreich 212 L. Taylor 28 M. Johnson 176 J. Cox 22 F. Reeverts 167 D. Amsrud 19 D. Jackson 128 T. Dowd 16 R. Harding 50 H. Lingel 4 J. Dowd 1 45 The Route 72 Conference added base- ball to its sports program, and Byron played its first season in the spring of 1953. About thirty boys reported for practice and from this group the coach chose a team that won one game and lost six, three by a one run margin. Only one letterman was lost by grad- uation making prospects brighter in '54. Returning lettermen are Dennis and Cain, pitchers; R. Reeverts, McNames, N. Taylor, Wickwire, and Walker, infield; and Boyer, Swanson, D. Johnson, and Hess, outfield. SEASON'S SCORES Monroe Center 12 Byron 11 Leaf River 6 Byron 7 Winnebago 7 Byron 6 Ashton 11 Byron 4 F orreston 7 Byron 6 Stillman 7 Byron 6 Pecatonica 5 Byron 3 46 A small squad represented Byron in the Route 72 Field and Track Meet and brought home a fourth in the varsity and a second in the frosh-soph events, each scoring 26 1 2 points. Gene McNames was the high varsity scorer with eight points while Allan Cain scored a total of fifteen for the Junior varsity. Highlights of the meet were Cain's record breaking jump and Dennis's repeat performance of being the conference's best miler. VARSITY McNames 1st Rauch tie 5th McNames 5th Dennis 1st Hess 2nd Rauch 2nd - McNames 4th Rauch 5th 4th (Dennis, Lewis, Hess, Taylor) 4th (Taylor, F. Reeverts, Hughes, Stuckenberg) FROSH-SOPH D. Johnson, Hughes Tie 4th F. Reeverts 2nd Cain 2nd - D. Johnson 4th Cain 1st 2nd (Dennis, D. Johnson, Cain, Lewis) Cain 1st - Lewis 5th (New Record-18 ft. 6 3 4 inches) High Jump . Pole Vault . 120 yd. High Hurdles Mile Run. 440 yd. Dash . 180 yd. Low Hurdles 220 yd. Dash . 880 yd. Relay . Mile Relay . High Jump . Shot Put .... 100 yd. Dash 100 yd. Low Hurdles Medley Relay . Broad Jump. 4duertis in cj Listed below are our advertisers. Our Patrons paid ten dollars, our Boosters, five; and our Friends, two dollars and a half toward the publication of this book. PATRONS Johnson's Construction Nelson's Jewelry Leona's Beauty Shop First National Bank of Byron Ralph Hess, Antiques Tomsic Excavating Vet's Tap Bob's Dairy Wallace Texaco Stevens' Manufacturing Byron Cheese Factory BOOSTERS Byron Theater Barrick's Drug Store D. V. 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