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

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1959 volume:

Bif- Wlemoniei oj 1959 Co-Editors Janet Rowe Judy Rowe Business Manager Mary Humm Advisor John Birkholz 3onewond This 1959 edition of the BY-HI has been published with but one objective: to capture a year between its covers. While we know that life at Byron High is a mul- titude of realities which are too intangible to be related in black and white, perhaps in some small way we can preserve the friendships which we hold so dearly. If this book will serve as a bridge to the past and bring to mind the priceless memories of the joys and pleasures of the year just gone by, it will have served its purpose. There are many people without whose efforts this book would not have been possible. The staff would like to thank them all. With these thoughts, we proudly present to you your 1959 BY-HI. THE BY-HI STAFF Dedication We, the 1959 graduation class of Byron High School, proudly and sincerely dedicate our yearbook to the teachers of the Byron Community Schools. Through the past 12 years they have helped us over many bumps in the road of life. There are so many we wish to thank for the help and guidance given us in our school career. We just want to say an appreciated and genuine THANK YOU. 2 3 SENIORS 44 C ai ei ON OUR WAY TO CLASS Like The Halls of Montezuma the halls of Byron High will remain famous in the memory of all who have traveled there. As year follows year, a certain pattern repeats itself. As each new year begins, new faces greet us. The freshmen, strange and uncertain wrestle with locker combinations and unfamiliar class schedules. In a few weeks, however, uncertainty disappears and, as one student body, we fill the halls to overflowing with hurried dashes from class to class. Locker mates meet and carry on a hectic, mad scramble for books and supplies. Like friends on a busy street, students pause to greet a classmate or exchange the latest news. News bulletins flash up and down the corridors and are thus carried from one end of the building to the other. The very walls will remain impressed upon our memories. The ever changing placards command attention. Posters and signs constantly announce coming events. As we walk down other halls in years to come, it is safe to say that we will many times be reminded of the crowded corridors of Byron High School. 4 Cfaaaea Homemakers of the Future The first weeks in Home Economics were filled with many experiences. Those girls who at the beginning of the year could not sew a straight seam or even boil water were completely reformed. At the end of the year the girls emerged brilliant seamstresses, wonderful cooks—the homemakers of the future. Office Practice Class at Work 5 Clamed The General Business class under Mr. Varblesdirection explored the fields of business—money, banking, savings and investments, insurance, and other phases of business. By the end of the year the students had mastered the fundamentals of business and were prepared to do advance work in bookkeeping, shorthand, typewriting, and economics. Mrs. Merson and English Four class 6 Adminiztnation HAROLD V. LUNDGREN, our superintendent for the past six years, has a background of twenty-six years of teaching and administra- tive work. He has a B.S. degree from Mill- ikin and a M.S. degree from the University of Illinois. HAROLD V. LUNDGREN GLENN E. SUNDERMAN, our principal, came to Byron in 1939 and with the exception of four years military service, has been here ever since. He has a B. Ed. degree from Eastern State College and a M.A. from the Univer- sity of Illinois. Mr. Sunderman teaches English I, English II, English IV, and Speech. He is sen- ior class advisor and directs the senior play. GLENN E. SUNDERMAN Sponsored by BARNHART'S HEATING 8 Lake Louise Jacultif MAURICE F. HAHN University of Illinois, B.S. Agriculture I,II,IV; Future Fanners of America. ROBERT W. QUARTON Blackburn College, University of Illinois B.S. Advanced Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Sopho- more Class Advisor. HELEN KIPPING University of Missouri, B.S. University of Colorado, Uni- versity of Wyoming. Washing- ton University World History, Civics, Eco- nomics, American History, Librarian. MINNA SWITZER Western Illinois University, B.E. , Iowa State College, B.S. , Colorado State College, M.S. Girls’ Physical Education. JOSEPH PARKS Northern Illinois University, B.S. General Science, Boys' Phy- sical Education, Head Coach. JANICE MERSON Rockford College, University of Illinois, B.S. English II,III,IV, French I. II. 9 Jacuit SUE McCORKLE Southwestern State College, Oklahoma State University, B.S. Home Economics 1,11. JACK VARBLE Northern Illinois University, B.S. General Business, Grade School. JOHN BIRKHOLZ Whitewater State College, B.S. Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Office Practice, Typing, BY-HI Advisor, Ink-Spot Advisor. JOY MONTGOMERY Blackburn College, Northern Illinois University, B.S. Algebra, Geometry, General Mathematics. WILLIAM STUMPHY Western Illinois University, B.S. Assistant Coach, Grade School. PHILLIP PALMER University of Illinois, B.S. , M.S. Music, Band, Chorus. 10 junto'll Shirley Bailey Joan Calvert Larry Carr Barbara Claassen Lucille Classen Valerie Dearborn Mike Dennis Janice DeVries Sue Dieckbernd Randy Ekstrom Don Fransen Don Hambley Gordon Henry Donna Hogan Event Lemke Jerry Jackson Jan Johnson James Lindke Jim Love Jerry Larson Jim Leather NOT PICTURED J. 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Swanson CAVE INN VET'S TAP Ciam Oj}fjicen PRESIDENT Charles Quarton VICE-PRESIDENT Dennis Freedlund PRESIDENT David Smith VICE-PRESIDENT Donna Novak SECRETARY Lucille Classen TREASURER Valerie Dearborn JUNIORS SOPHOMORES SECRETARY Dennis Brantner TREASURER George Reeverts FRESHMEN PRESIDENT Gary Ferb VICE-PRESIDENT Patricia Etnyre SECRETARY Dick Nally TREASURER Barbara Eickman Sponsored By EVELYN'S DRESS SHOP 18 BEN FRANKLIN Homecominq PX Royal Court Coaches - Parks Stumphy Byron's 1958 Homecoming activities began on Thursday, October 2 with a bonfire, pep rally, and a snake dance. Friday was Orange Black day at B.C.H.S. and everyone was wearing an oversized price tag printed with Go Tigers, Beat Indians. On Friday night the crowning of the king and queen and a motorcade of the royal court around the field started the evening off. At halftime, the marching band put on a special show. Although Byron's team put up a terrific struggle, the Winnebago Indians became over- powering and won the game. A dance, following the game, was held in the gym where many acquaintances were renewed by Byron Alumni. The weekend proved to be a busy and exciting one for Byron students. lune in 7anuanif Judy Jerry Judy J.P. Joyce Roger The annual Junior Dance was held on January 31 in the gym. This year's theme was June in January. The decorations had a spring background. There was an excellent crowd at the dance, and everyone seemed to enjoy the music furnished by Jim Eckloff. The Lineup Barb Larry 21 The Big Four Sadie Hau kina Lance The annual Sadie Hawkins Dance was held Friday, November 21. This is the occasion when the girls ask the boys and must obey their every wish. The night proved to be a lot of fun, in- cluding dancing and getting hitched by Marryin1 Sam. Many of the girls made corsages for their dates and the boys proudly displayed them. All in all the dance was a great success and another happy moment to add to our many memories. Sponsored By CARLSON TOOPS 22 JOHNNY'S SUPER MART 1 1 mm Onqanifationa. Speech Byron speakers took second place with 184 points at an invitational speech meet held at Waukegan. Waukegan, the host school, took first place honors and Thorton Fractional won third place. This was the second year Byron was invited to the meet. Byron entered 28 speakers in the contest. Those speakers placing first are listed below: Valerie Dearborn, Martha Merson, Verse; J. P. Lundgren, Serious; Jack Milburn, Mike Dennis, Humorous; Mary Humm, Original Oration; Linda Faulkner, Oration; Pat Allen, Joan McLennan, After Dinner. FIRST ROW: P. Allen, J. Rowe, J. King, J. Johnson. J. Lundgren. SECOND ROW: J. Noyes, L. Faulkner, V. Dearborn, J. Calvert, Mr. Sunderman, D. Hogan. THIRD ROW; L. Rieken, M. Merson. J. McLennon. FOURTH ROW: L. Woods, C. Quarton, J. Ntilbum, B. Bonne, J. Dennis. J. Rowe, D. Nally, B. Toops, P. Wonzong. Stillman Valley speakers edged Byron in the Route 72 speech meet held at Byron by a score of 57-54. This was Mr. Sunderman's first loss in the conference in the past 13 years. Byron's one-act play took first place, however. Those speakers advancing to district were: Joan McLennan, After Dinner; Valerie Dearborn, Verse; Judy Rowe, Monologue; Linda Faulkner, Oration; Mary Humm, Original Oration; J. P. Lundgren, Radio Speaking; Mike Dennis, Humorous; Janet Rowe, Serious; and Charles Quarton, Extemporaneous Speaking. Sponsored by WICKWIRE'S DRUG STORE MORT ELSIE - The Cottage 24 Byron shared a first place tie with Stillman Valley at the District Speech Meet held at DeKalb. Byron placed seven speakers. These people entered sectional competition at Arlington Heights, along with Byron's play, The Lark, which took first place in the dramatics festival at DeKalb. The people who advanced to the Sectional were: Mary Humm............................................Original Oration Joan McLennan...................................After Dinner Speaking Valerie Dearborn................................................ Verse Janet Rowe.............................................Serious Reading J. P. Lundgren..........................................Radio Speaking Charles Quarton................................Extemporaneous Speaking Mike Dennis..........................................Humorous Reading John Lundgren was the only individual speaker who placed at the Sectional Meet. He placed fourth in radio speaking. Freeport took the honors and clinched first place, Evanston captured second place, and Stillman Valley took third at the Sectional contest. The play. The Lark, placed sixth out of eleven plays at Arlington. The cast was as follows: Val Dearborn . Larry Ekstrom . Charles Quarton Mike Dennis . John Lundgren Mary Humm . . Jack Mi I burn . Dave Smith Brian Bonne . . Joan of Arc . . . .Cauchon . . The Inquisitor . . . .Ladvenu . Earl of Warwi-ck . . . . Mother . . . . Father . . . . La Hi re . Beaudricourt 7fie Lank SEATED: V. Dearborn. M. Humm, L. Ekstrom. STANDING: D. Smith. M. Dennis, J Milburn. J. Lundgren, Mr. Sunderman, C. Quarton. Compliments of DR. R. L. HULSEBUS HOMER IVES, INSURANCE Publications Bu M FIRST ROW: B. Dillow, Mr. Birkholz, Advisor; J. Rowe, J. Rowe, M. Humm, W. Miller. SECOND ROW: J. Johnson, D. Palmer, S. Morgan, B. Wisley, H. Fransen, B. Haughton, L. Dietrich, E. Dach, E. Am. THIRD ROW: L. Scott, M. Boyle, S. Dyer, S. Fruin, L. Rieken, L. Faulk- ner, J. Meline, J. Noyes. FOURTH ROW: P. Allen, L. Woods, J. Milburn. T. Harmon, B. Bonne, J. Dennis, D. McGee, J. King, S. Donaldson. 26 Dnhanot FIRST ROW; J. McLennan, L. Faulkner, J. Milburn, Mr. Birkholz, Advisor; C. Harden- brook, E. Dock. SECOND ROW: J. Johnson, D. Hogan, H. Fransen, S. Fruin, M. Boyle, L. Dietrich, D. Palmer. THIRD ROW: W. Miller, M. Humm, D. Harbeck, T. Himes, S. Donaldson, L. Ekstrom, L. Woods, J. Noyes. JLibnanianz FIRST ROW: V. Dearborn, Miss Kipping, P. Allen, M. Humm, S. Fruin, M. Merson. SECOND ROW: C. Hardenbrook, B. Wisley, M. Noyes, S. Wilson, C. Synder, C. Mills, J. Rowe. Honon Roll FIRST ROW: M. Rapp, C. McLaughlin, J. Rowe, J. Rowe, E. Dach, SECOND ROW: P. Allen, R. Whitney, J. Johnson, S. Dieckbernd, C. Hardenbrook. THIRD ROW: D. Freedlund, C. Quarton, P. Etnyre, S. Synder, R. Sabin, M. Humm. Sponsored by AL McGEE 27 BLACK HAWK BUILDER SUPPLY 3utu ie Homemakenz oft America The Future Homemakers of America is an organization of girls who have taken or are taking Home-Economics. The main social event of the organization this year was the Sadie Hawkins Dance held on November 21. The following girls are officers during 1958-1959. President . . Wanda Miller Song Leader. Judy Noyes Vice-President . Linda Dietrich Parliamentarian .... Treasurer . . Joan McLennan S. Donaldson Historian . . . Pat Allen Advisor . Mrs. McCorkle FIRST ROW: P. Allen. J. McLennon, S. Donaldson, L. Dietrich. Mrs. McCorkle, Advisor; W. Miller, J. Johnson, M. Humm, J. Noyes. SECOND ROW: R. Lingle, P. Capes, M. Evans, D. Hogan, L. Classen, D. Palmer, J. Ekstrom, D. Palmer, J. Endres. THIRD ROW: J. Johnson, C. Kogel, J. Johnson, S. Wilson, B. Eickman, C. Hardenbrook, P. Rainey, M. Boyle, B. Stukenberg. FOURTH ROW: M. Siebken, R. Whitney, J. Meline, C. Snyder. FIFTH ROW: C. Allen, P. Wonzong, J. DeVires, M. McKee, S. Snyder, P. Etnyre, J. Calvert, L. Winterton, D. Novak, M. Merson, B. Seipts. Sponsored by 28 ROWE'S RANCH BYRON FLORAL SHOP Jutune 3anmen4. oft Imenica FIRST ROW: B. Glawe, L. Colloton, D. Riley. Instructor Mr. Hahn, D. King, J. Leather. SECOND ROW; B. Am, B. Fruin, L. Carr, L. Dietrich, P. Myers, M. Travis. THIRD ROW: J. Lingel, B. Palmer, M. Sipes, D. Hambley, G. Wisely, J. Kilmer, T. Troutman. FOURTH ROW: K. Reeverts, R. Rose, M. Holeton, B. Bonnie, D. Fransen, J. Jackson, D. Freedlund. The Future Farmers of America is a social organization of the riculture in school. The officers for 1958-1959 are: President..............Ray Rose Treasurer . Vice-President .Morris Holeton Sentinel . Secretary. . Dennis Freedlund Reporter . Advisor. . .Mr. Hahn boys who are taking ag- . Jim Leathers . Bob Palmer . Don Fransen SEATED: M. Holeton, M. Boyle, R. Rose. STANDING: D. Freedlund, D. Fransen, Instructor Mr. Hahn, B. Palmer, J. Leather. YYlunic Qinl'a Sextette J. Johnson D. Hogan J. Meline J. Johnson W. Miller B. Claasen The Music Department is under the direction of Mr. Phillip Palmer. The department consists of a high school band, a girls' chorus, boys' glee club, and a mixed choir. This year has been the first time that our school has had a boys' glee club, and it has been several years since we have had a mixed choir. The Music contest for solos and ensembles was held February 28 at Galena. There were three first-place winners who will advance to the state finals April 18 at Decatur. They were: Pat Allen, flute solo; Pat Miller, bass clarinet solo; and Sharen Hayenga, baritone sax solo. - Band FIRST ROW: M. Merson, L. Faulkner. J. Johnson, J. Rowe, D. Hogan, J. Rowe, K. Koegel, J. Noyes, Mr. Palmer, Director. SECOND ROW; P. Miller, D. Smith, C. Allen, J. Noyes, P. Allen, W. Miller, B. Eick- man, C. Shank. THIRD ROW: S. Dyer, N. Campbell, E. Sheely, M. Humm, J. Milburn, L. Ekstrom, J. DeVries, B. Claasen. TOP ROW: S. Snyder, P. Etnyre, J. Smith. S. Mosiman, D. McGee, D. Johnson, T. Himes, S. Hayenga, L. Lee. 30 ChonuA. FIRST ROW: J. Rowe, J. Johnson, S. Morgan, B. Haughton, S. Palmer, D. Hogan, J. Rowe. SECOND ROW: B. Wisely, M. Boyle, J. Noyes, L. Faulkner, W. Miller, P. Allen, S. Dyer, J. Meline. THIRD ROW: M. Siebkins, M. Humm, J. Calvert, S. Hayenga, V. Dearborn, J. DeVries, B. Claasen, J. Johnson. FIRST ROW: P. Capes, M. Evans, S. Wilson, P. Rainey, J. Ekstrom, J. Kogel, R. Lingel, J. Endres. SECOND ROW: K. Kogel, C. Anderson, K. Wilson, C. Shank. M. Noyes, C. Snyder, C. Hardenbrook, J. Johnston, B. Houpt. THIRD ROW: J. Noyes, C. Allen, E. Shiely, L. Winterton, S. Snyder, M. Mersdon, B. Seipts, P. Wonzong, B. Eickman. 31 Boya Chonua FIRST ROW: L. Ekstrom, J. King, D. King, J. Skelly. SECOND ROW: J. Milburn, B. Dillow, D. Freeland M. Dennis, C. Quarton. THIRD ROW: S. Mosiman, D. McGee, D. Smith, J. Lundgren, J. Dennis, D. Johnson. Mixed Chonua FIRST ROW: J. Rowe, J. Rowe, D. Hogan, M. Boyle, J. Meline, B. Toops, B. Wisely, B. Haughton, S. Morgan, J. Johnson. SECOND ROW: J. Noyes, J. Noyes, L. Faulkner, P. Allen, C. Allen. S. Snyder, M. Humm, B. Claasen, J. Johnson, W. Miller, B. Eickman. THIRD ROW: J. Skelly, L. Ekstrom, C. Quarton., V. Dearborn, S. Hayenga, J. Calvert, M. Merson, J. King, J. Milburn, D. King. FOURTH ROW: M. Dennis, S. Mosiman, D. McGee, D. Smith, J. Lundgren, J. Dennis. D. Johnson, D. Freeland, B. Dillow. 32 Q.A.A. FIRST ROW: D. Palmer, J. Johnson, J. Rowe, Miss Switzer. D. Hogan, B. Haughton, L. Dietrich. SECOND ROW: B. Claassen, S. Dieckbemd, J. Noyes, L. Faulkner, P. Allen, S. Dyer, W. Miller, B. Stukenberg. THIRD ROW: S. Donaldson, M. Humm, J. DeVries, J. McLennan, V. Dearborn. J. Calvert, D. Novak, R. Whitney, J. Johnson. FIRST ROW: K. Schnitzler, R. Lingel, M. Michaux, D. Palmer, M. Evans, C. Mills. SECOND ROW: P. Capes, J. Johnston, C. Hardenbrook, C. Shank, P. Rainey, J. Ekstrom. THIRD ROW: B. Eickman, J. Noyes, P. Wilson, C. Allen, P. Wonzong, B. Toops, C. Snyder. FOURTH ROW: C. Braddy, M. Merson, L. Winterton, P. Etnyre, S. Snyder, L. Case, M. McKee. 33 Pep The Pep Club is the first organization of its kind at Byron High. It was originated by the cheerleaders who are the legders of the club. Miss Kipping is the sponsor. The club has about forty members. It is hoped that it will grow in the future years. The purpose of the Pep Club is to support our teams as much as possible. The club has raised the school spirit and also the spirit of the adults in Byron. FIRST ROW: M. Noyes, J. Ekstrom, J. Noyes, J. Johnson, M. Boyle. C. Hardenbrook, B. Eickman. SEC- OND ROW: J. Rowe, J. Rowe, D. Palmer, J. Kogel, Miss Kipping, P. Capes, C. Mills, K. Schnitzler. THIRD ROW: D. Hogan, C. Kogel, S. Wilson, J. Johnston, C. Shank, C. Snyder, P. Rainey, M. Evans, K. Wilson. FOURTH ROW: B. Toops, C. Allen, S. Dyer, P. Allen, J. Noyes, S. Fruin, L. Faulkner, J. Meline, B. Haughton. FIFTH ROW: M. Humm, J. Devries, M. McKee, L. Winterton, J. Calvert, S. Snyder, J. McLennan, M. Merson, B. Claassen, J. Johnson. 34 Van ity SEASON RECORD Won 3 Lost 5 Byron Opponent 13 Stillman Valley 54 27 Ashton 14 25 Leaf River 6 6 Pecatonica 58 12 Winnebago 41 41 Franklin Center 18 0 Forreston 6 13 Forreston 25 Co-Captains Jerry Dennis Tom Harmon Most Valuable Player The Tigers gridiron squad had a rather poor season. Hampered by injuries and illness the team lost five of their eight games. The prospects for I960, how- ever, are not quite so dim. This year squad was composed of a great many underclass- men. Next year Coach Parks will have a seasoned group of veterans to place Byron in the winners column once again. FRONT ROW: Mike Dennis, Dennis Freedlund, Jerry Dennis, Dave Smith, J.P. Lundgren, Tom Wallin, Brian Bonne. MIDDLE ROW: Eddie Stroud, John McCabe, Jerry King, Tom Harmon, Chester Mattingly, John Shank, Bob Palmer, Gordon Henry. BACK ROW: Coach Stumpy, Jerry Skelly, Jerry DeVries, Tom Troutman, Glenn Lutrell, Dennis Brantner, Charles Quarton, Jim Leather, Phil Hayenga, Coach Parks. Sponsored By 36 BYRON SHELL BLANCHARD'S DAIRY union Vanaity FRONT ROW: Charles Quartern, Dennis Brantner, Chester Mattingly, Steven Mosiman, John Shank, Dennis Freedlund. MIDDLE ROW: Gary Leary, George Capes, Ken Knaub, Gary Ferb, Tom Trout- man, John McCabe. BACK ROW: Wilber Whetsel, Coach Stumphy, Jim Korleski, Dennis King, Jerry DeVries, Jack Hess, Coach Parks, Larry .Johnson. The Junior Varsity defeated only two teams during the season, Forreston and Stillman Valley. Two of the team's losses, Pecatonica and Leaf River, were by one point margins. Many of the Juniors Varsity players saw action in the Varsity games during the season. SEASON RECORD Won Lost Tie 2 4 1 Byron 14 Stillman Valley Opponent 6 6 Ashton 13 14 Leaf River 15 13 Pecatonica 14 7 Winnebago 7 13 Forreston 18 12 Forreston 6 Captain John Shank Sponsored By 37 COUNTY GAS SERVICE EVELYN'S HAIR FASHIONS FIRST ROW: L. Collator!, B. Dach, L. Jones, B. Fruin, D. Riley. SECOND ROW: Coach Parks, J. Hess, J McCabe, D. Brantner, G. Wisley, G. Capes, G. Reeverts, P. Hayenga, S. Mosiman, J. Shank. SEASON RECORD BYRON OPPONENTS 33 Oregon 36 38 Leaf River 25 43 Forreston 59 44 Ashton 46 47 Winnebago 46 42 Stillman Valley 35 42 Pecatonica 35 44 Franklin Center 33 58 Mt. Morris 59 36 St. Thomas 62 57 Leaf River 37 35 Orangeville 45 40 Forreston 44 51 Ashton 54 44 Winnebago 42 55 Stillman Valley 54 48 Pecatonica 31 46 Franklin Center 64 31 Durand 41 47 Genoa-Kingston 54 44 Winnebago 65 Leary, Coach Stumphy. THIRD ROW; J. Kilmer, G. JUNIOR VARSITY INDIVIDUAL RECORD Name F.G. F.T. P.F. T.P. Kilmer 107 29 50 244 Reeverts 74 27 21 177 Fruin 70 40 44 176 Shank 40 46 36 126 Wisely 37 38 42 111 Hayenga 23 14 52 54 Ferb 2 1 4 5 Johnson 2 1 1 5 Jones 1 2 1 4 Branter 1 1 4 3 McCabe 1 1 5 3 Col loton 0 0 0 0 Dach 0 0 0 0 Riley 0 0 1 0 Won Lost 9 12 7union Vansitif Basketball Basketball VARSITY INDIVIDUAL RECORD Name F.G. F.T. P.T. T.P. M. Dennis 170 143 67 483 Lundgren 168 55 95 393 Holeton 143 98 107 384 J. Dennis 110 50 96 267 Wallin 41 34 52 122 Reeverts 30 10 21 70 Shank 23 41 39 69 Smith 8 4 7 20 Palmer 6 5 7 16 Larson 7 0 5 15 Nal ly 4 5 3 13 Skelly 5 3 19 13 Fruin 3 1 8 7 Byron 720 446 516 1899 Opponents 624 443 556 1550 WON LOST 21 8 SEASON RECORD BYRON OPPONENTS 49 Oregon 52 72 Leaf River 51 60 Forreston 61 71 Ashton 45 65 Winnebago 58 63 Stillman Valley 68 74 Pecatonica 56 64 Mt. Morris 58 69 Polo 53 66 Forreston 74 87 Franklin Center 54 79 Mt. Morris 76 53 St. Thomas 55 41 Leaf River 38 51 Orangeville 45 82 Pecatonica 42 54 Stillman Valley 62 42 Winnebago 43 61 Forreston 59 74 Ashton 58 56 Winnebago 48 58 Stillman Valley 46 85 Pecatonica 53 92 Franklin Center 52 81 Durand 63 59 Genoa-Kingston 57 68 Mt. Morris 51 60 Rochelle 59 62 Stillman Valley 75 Vanaitif LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Skelly, J. Larson, M. Dennis, J. Dennis, J. Lundgren, M. Holten, T. Wallin, D. Smith, J. Jackson, B. Palmer, G. Reeverts, T. Nally, Coach Stumphy, W. Whetsel, Manager, Coach Parks. 39 1Inack 1958 Byron and Leaf River tied for third place in the Pecatonica Relays. Steve Harmon's 39' 3 4 mark with the shot put was Bryon's only first place winner. Forreston swept the meet with 61 1 2 points. In the Route 72 conference meet Byron's varsity squad finished last. Steve Harmon's 42' 105 8 mark with the shot put was Byron's first place winner. The junior varsity retained their first place win for the second year in a row by collecting 47 7 12 points with six first place wins. Dave Smith set two new records in the 440 yard run with 55 seconds, and also in the 220 yard dash with 24.5 seconds. The first place winners were: Broad Jump High Jump 100 yard dash 440 yard dash 110 yard hurdle 220 yard dash Tom Nally J. Lundgren Tom Nally Dave Smith Mike Dennis Dave Smith 18' 6 3 4 5' 2 11.1 seconds 55 seconds (record) 13.8 seconds 24.5 seconds (record) In the junior varsity division of the Forreston Relays Byron took first place with a total of 54 2 3 points. Stillman Valley was second with 49 1 2 points. Byron put all its strength in the junior varsity division and did not enter a team in varsity competition. In a triangular meet with Leaf River and Stillman Valley Byron was swamped by Stillman and Leaf River. Stillman received 75 points. Leaf River 47 1 2 points and Byron 26 1 2 points. Stillman Valley also captured the junior varsity competition with 53 points, nosing out Byron with 50 points. The Byron junior varsity took a triangular meet at Oregon with 57 1 2 points to Oregon's 52 5 6 points. Stillman was last with 36 5 6 points. Although the record indicates the varsity squad was weak during the season the junior varsity had an impressive record. Sponsored by BYRON COFFEE SHOP GEORGE NOYE'S CLOTHING STORE 40 B aieltall SEASONS RECORD BYRON OPPONENT 3 St. Thomas 21 4 Winnebago 10 6 Franklin Center 3 14 Forreston 8 3 Ashton 4 2 Stillman Val ley 3 DISTRICT 12 Stillman Valley 7 5 Rochelle 3 REGIONAL 2 Dixon 13 A group of 18 boys reported to Coach Frank Nester for the 1958 baseball season at Byron. Although the Tigers finished in third place in the Route 72 conference, along with Stillman Valley and Forreston, the season was not entirely unsuccessful. The Tigers defeated Stillman Valley in the first game of district baseball competion 12 to 7. In the district championship game, Byron took advantage of fielding errors to defeat the Rochelle Hubs 5 to 3. In the opening game of regional play the Tigers started as if they meant business after collecting two runs in the top of the first. Byron, however, was slugged out of the Belvidere Park in the remainder of the game and was defeated by Dixon — 13 to 2. ROUTE 72 CONFERENCE Frankl in Center Won 4 Lost 1 Ashton 4 1 Stillman Valley 2 3 Byron 2 3 Forreston 2 3 Winnebago 2 3 41 Byron Fans Watch The Game Cheenleadenz Junion Van iiij, T rah rah E rah rah A rah rah M rah rah J. Ekstrom C. Hardenbrook M. Noyes B. Eickman TEA M rah rah TEAM TEAM TEAM Vanzitif, B. Boyle J. Noyes J. Johnson Vanaitif Club FIRST ROW: J. Lundgren, T. Harmon, Coach Parks, J. Dennis, J. Skelly, M. Holeton, Brian Bonne. SEC- OND ROW: A. Schabacker, J. King, B. Palmer, G. Wiseley, C. Quarton, S. Harmon, T. Nally. THIRD ROW: M. Dennis, G. Reeverts, P. Hayenga, D. Smith, J. Jackson, J. Shank, G. Henry. Sponsored by HAMER'S GRILL HAMER'S STANDARD SERVICE 43 The Varsity Club is a new organization at Byron High School this year. The club is composed of all the varsity letter winners of the major sports at Byron; football, baseball, basketball, and track. The officers of the club are: Jerry Dennis.............................President Tom Harmon..........................Vice-President Jerry Skelly...................Secretary-Treasurer Coach Parks................................Advisor And Jhen Suddenly The Senior Class of 1959 has been in school thirteen years. We were the first class to attend kindergarten. Our parents furnished the equipment and the school hired the teacher. Since then the kindergarten has grown and become an important part of the school. Since our class was much larger than preceding classes it was split into two sections when we entered the first grade. All through school we were divided into two groups until we entered high school and even then most of our classes were divided into two sections. Our class was also the first to graduate from the new grade school. We recall many happy memories during our years at the old school, but the new school was a welcome addition. Since entering school there have been many members of our class who have moved but we have gained almost as many new members. Our class began with approximately forty-eight members and at present we have forty members in our class. Sixteen of us have gone through thirteen years of school together at Byron. Mr. Quarton informed us when we were soph- omores that our class was the first all-girl biology class he has had since he has been teaching in Byron, and probably the only one in the history of Byron High School. We hope that we have contributed a small part of what we have gained from our years in school. We hope that the world will accept us and that we can give the world something in return, a fine group of citizens. Sponsored by DR. R. N. JARRETT HELSDON'S TAVERN We Wene Seniona FIRST ROW: W. Miller, J. Rowe, J. Rowe, J. Johnson. SECOND ROW: P. Allen, L. Faulkner, I. Rieken, L. Ekstrom, J. Noyes. THIRD ROW: B. Dillow, T. Harmon, S. Harmon, S. Donaldson, M. Humm, L. Woods. The students pictured above have attended the Byron Schools for thirteen years I together. These students were members of the first kindergarten in Byron. The memories of these thirteen years will be treasured as they make their way in the world with their diplomas in hand. Sponsored by STANDARD OIL - (H. Hess L. D. Coffman) HELSDON'S TAVERN Senioni IERRY LEE KING Byron 1.2. 3,4; Football 2,3.4; Varsity Club 4; F.F. A. 1,2,3, Secretary 3; Annual 4; Speech 3; (Snafu) 4; President 4. LARRY WAYNE EKSTROM Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3; Speech 3; Dance Band 1,2, 3,4; (Snafu) 4; Vice-President 4. STEVE LEE HARMON Byron 1,2, 3, 4; Football 1,2,3; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 4; Track 1, 2, 4, Captain 3; 1NKSPOT 4; Secretary 4. DORAL LYNN McGEE Byron 1, 2. 3,4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3; Annual 4; Dance Band 2, 3, 4; (Snafu) 4; Treasurer 4. 46 Sponsored by NELSON JEWELRY Senioni PATRICIA MARGRATE ALLEN Byron 1,2, 3,4; Treasurer 1; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1.2, 3,4, Historian 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3,4; Librarian 4; Speech 1, 2,4. MARY ELLEN A DACH Pecatonica 1; West Rockford 2, 3; Byron 4; G. A, A. 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Annual 4; INKSPOT 4. PEGGY IOANNE CAMPBELL Byron 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1; F.H.A, 1. MAUREEN KATHERN BOYLE Byron 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 2; G.A.A. 1,4; F.H.A. 1,3,4; Vice-President 2; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Sextette 3; INKSPOT 2, 3. 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3,4; (Snafu). Student Director. Sponsored by BYRON FOOD MART EILEEN THEO ARN Byron 1.2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1,2; Chorus 1, 2; Annual 4. BRIAN DEAN BONNE Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1,2, 4; President 3; Annual 3. 47 Senione BOBBY ALLEN DILLOW Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Chorus 3; Annual 4; Librarian 2; (Snafu). JERRY LEE DENNIS Byron 1, 2, 3,4; Student Council 1; Vice-President 2; Football 1,2,3, Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 4, Captain 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; (Snafu). LINDA LOU DIETRICH Pecatonica 1; Byron 2,3,4; Student Council 3; G. A. A. 2,3,4; F.H.A. 2, 3,4; Secretary 3; Vice President 4. HELEN FRANSEN Byron 1,2, 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,4; Chorus 1, 2. 3; Annual 4; INK- SPOT 4. SHARON KAY DONALDSON Byron 1.2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sports Manager 3, President 4; F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4; Parliamentarian 4; Annual 4; INKSPOT 4. SUE ANN DYER Byron 1. 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2, 3.4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3,4. Sponsored by BAKENER-MORRISON FUNERAL HOME 48 Senioni SHARON ROSE FRUIN Byron 1,2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2; F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4; Annual 4; INKSPOT 4. LINDA JOYCE FAULKNER Byron 1,2, 3. 4; Secretary 1; G. A, A, 1,2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Point Chairman 1; F.H.A. Reporter 4; INKSPOT 1,4; Reporter 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; Li- brarian 3, 4; Speech 2, 3, 4; Pep Club Leader 4; (Snafu). MARY KATHRYN HUMM Byron 1,2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2,3,4; President 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Reporter 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Li- brarian 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; An- nual 4; Business Manager 4; Librarian 3,4; Speech 1,2, 3,4; (Snafu). BARBARA JO HAUGHTON Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 2; G. A. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Annual 4. SHAREN LEE HAY ENG A Byron 1,2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; F.H.A. 1,3; Band 1.2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2. Sponsored by FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Byron TOM EDWARD HARMON Byron 1,2, 3,4; President 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 2; Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1; Annual 4; (Snafu). 49 Senio ia RICHARD RAY KILMER Byron 1, 2, 3. 4; Student Council 3; Football 2; Track 3,4; F.F.A. 3,4. JOYCE PAULETTE MELINE Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3; G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Point Chairman 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Sextette 1. 2, 3, 4. JUDITH LARAINE JOHNSON Byron 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 1; Secretary 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sports Manager 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3, 4; Secretary 2; Section Officer 3; Recreation Chairman 3; Cheer- leader 1,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Sex- tette 2,3,4; Annual 4; INKSPOT 3, 4; Speech 2, 3. JOHN FREEMAN MILBURN Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Property master 4; Annual 4; INKSPOT; Editor 4; Speech 3. GLENN ALLEN LUTTRELL Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Chorus 4. MORRIS RICHARD HOLETON Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 2; Track 2; F.F.A. 2, 3,4, Vice- President 4; Chorus 4; Speech 3; (Snafu). 50 Senionn JUDITH MARION NOYES Byron 1,2,3,4; Vice-Presi- dent 1, President 2; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Baud 1,2,3.4, President 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4, Song Leader 4; Annual 4; INKSPOT 1,2,4; Speech 3,4; Snafu. SALLY L. MORGAN Byron 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1.2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Annual 4. WANDA LOU MILLER Byron 1,2,3,4; G. A. A. 1.2, 3,4, Treasurer 3; F.H.A. Vice-President 3, President 4; Band 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4, Treasurer 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Sexette 2,3,4; Annual 4; INKSPOT 4. JUDY ANN RILEY Byron 3,4; Leaf River 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2. DAVID PAUL OPEL Chicago 1,2; Byron 3,4; Foot- ball 3. DARLENE ANN PALMER Byron 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4; F.H.A. 1.2.3,4; An- nual 4; INKSPOT 4. Sponsored by BOB'S DAIRY 51 Senio ia Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; G. A. A. 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2, 3,4. Sponsored By GAMBLE STORE And BYRON COFFEE SHOP JUDITH ANN ROWE Byron 1,2, 3,4; G, A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Point Chairmar 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3. 4; Annual 4; Co-Editor 4; Speech 3,4; (Snafu) 4. BARBARA JEANNE WISELEY LOIS RUTH RIEKEN Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A, A. 1; F.H.A. 1,2; Chorus 1,2; An- nual 4. JANET SUE ROWE Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; President 3, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; Co- Editor 4; Speech 1, 2, 3,4; Dance Band 1,2,4; (Snafu). LINDA LEE WOODS Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A. A. 2; F.H.A. 1,2; Chorus 1,2; An- nual 4; INKSPOT 4; Librarian 2; (Snafu). LINDA SUE SCOTT Williamsville 1. 2. 3; Byron 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Chorus 3; An- nual 3, 4; Librarian 3. 52 Snafju Directed By Mr. Sunderman Go Home, Kate! Right in the Pocketbook! CAST OOPS -So Sorry! Josephina Madge . . . Laura . Ben .... Miss Taylor . Kate .... Aunt Emily . Phil Ford . Ronald Danny. Mrs. Garrett Detective Martha Col. West . . 1st Legionnaire . 2nd Legionnaire 3rd Legionnaire Student Director Technical Director .Sharen Hayenga . . Mary Humm . Linda Faulkner . . Brian Bonne . . . Pat Allen . . Judy Rowe . . Janet Rowe . Larry Ekstrom Jack Mi I burn . . Jerry King . . Linda Woods . . Jerry Dennis . . Juay Noyes Doral McGee . . Tom Harmon . . Bob Dillow . Mose Holeton . Maureen Boyle . . J. Johnson Aw--Honey! A Present For Jo! Why-I Tell You! Sponsored By 53 BYRON CAFE BYRON IMPLEMENT COMPANY Clam I, Pat Allen, will my ability to Battle my way to my locker between periods to Terry Himes. I'm sure this will be a great help to you in the future, Terry. I, Eileen Arn, leave my sister Joan my seat on fhe bus, watch out for the bridge when Mr. Hahn drives. Be careful! I, Brian Bonne, leave my Big feet to Allen Schaubacker, this is to cover more ground with, Allen. I, Maureen Boyle, leave to Carla Morrison my ability to get along with the Kilmer Boys. Good luck kid! I, Peggie Campbell, leave to Eddie Swanson, my ability of being able to eat candy all eighth hour without Mr. Hahn seeing me. I, Ellena Dack, leave my ability to get in everyones way on the speedball field to anyone who can stand kicking and hiting. I, Jerry Dennis, leave my red hair to any freshman who wants to keep it curly. I, Linda Dietrich, leave my bashfulness and shyness to Bev. Toops. I, Bobby Allan Dillow, leave Mrs. Montgomery with the feeling that she lost one pest from first hour study hall. I, Sharon Donaldson, will my ability to remembering interesting telephone numbers to Dixie Palmer. Always remember the fun. I, Sue Dyer, give passes to Lake Louise to anyone who wants them. I, Larry Ekstrom, leave whatever ability I have to play the saxophone to Donny Johnson. Go Donny! I, Linda Faulkner, leave my snipe hunting ability to my little sister Mary Kay. Be careful Sis their sneaky. I, Helen Fransen, leave my place in Mr. Birkholz's classes to my brother Don. Keep up your good work Don. I, Sharon Fruin, leave my talking ability to anyone who has good vocal cords. I, Steve Harmon, leave to the boys my personal knack of handling and controlling my teachers. Maybe this is why I am carrying five subjects this year. I, Tom Harmon, leave my ability to play to Gordon Henry, but | also want to warn Jake, look out for the first game. I, Barb Haughton, leave my hours at Johnny's Super Mart to Donna Hogan. Don't work too hard, Donna. I, Sharen Hayenga, leave my ability for Music and laughing to Donna Hogan. Keep the beat, Donna. I, Mary Humm, leave my fondness for Mrs. Merson and the French class to Martha, Allez-y Martha. I, Morris Holeton, leave my ability to sleep in World History and English IV to anyone who is tired in the afternoon. I, Judy Johnson, leave my ability to get along with Miss Kipping to anyone who needs it. Sponsored By 54 HI-WAY MOTOR COMPANY ACME BLACKTOP COMPANY CUPP'S BARBER SHOP BARKER LUMBER COMPANY Clam Will I, Richard Kilmer, leave to Dick Harbeck a way of eating his eighth lunch without being caught by Mr. Hahn. I, Jerry King, leave one half of all my conceit and self assurance to Don Hambly. One half of it is more than enough for anyone person, Don. I, Glenn Lutrell, leave my newly found football ability to anyone who can take the practice. I, Joyce Meline, Leave!!!!! I, Jack Mi I burn, leave to any Freshman who hopes to be a Senior my knock for getting along with Miss Kipping. I, Wanda Miller, will my membership and offices in the many organizations to any poor person who can keep them straight. I, Sally Morgan, leave to my sister Linda all the hours spent in Mrs. Merson's English classes. Study hard its easy!! I, Judy Noyes, leave my spot of Varsity Cheerleader to my sister, Mary Kay. I, Dave Opel, will my typing ability to beat my own record of ten words per minute to anyone who needs it. I, Darlene Palmer, leave my ability to rod around in my car without getting caught by the cop. I, Lois Rieken, leave my great driving ability to Barb Classen. Put it to good use now Barb. I, Judy Riley, will my ability to get along with the boys at the White Pines Roller Rink to Ethel Sheely. Have fun, Ethel. I, Janet Rowe, leave my seat in Miss Kipping's History class to anybody who likes to bounce!! Bet your glad to get rid of me. Miss Kipping. I, Judy Rowe, leave my ability to mix up the P.E. teacher to one of the Wilson twins. Maybe, someday she will learn. I, Linda Scott, leave my red hair to anyone who likes to be teased about it. I, Barbara Wisely, leave my school books and places in classes to Nancy Tomsic and Shirley Bailey..Good luck Kids! I, Linda Woods, leave my job as Private Secretary for Mr. Birkholz to anyone who doesn't want any Study Halls. Sponsored By SAMMYS GULF BAIN BRIDGE CATTLE COMPANY RALPH CARR ROWLAND'S SERVICE 55