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

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1961 volume:

By-Hi 1961 Editor Dennis Freedlund Assistant Editor Ethel Sheeley Business Manager Dennis Brantner Advisor Mr. Longley BYRON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Byron, Illinois Table of Contents FACULTY.................................5 SENIORS.................................9 UNDERCLASSMEN..........................23 ORGANIZATIONS..........................31 ACTIVITIES.............................45 SPORTS.................................49 2 Foreword Within this annual we have attempted to catch a few glimpses of this, our last year at Byron High School. We do realize this annual can never capture all our experiences, but we think it will lead us to remember them all in our minds and hearts. This is one step in our lives which will live forever in our memories. We hope it may be a stepping stone to bright and happy futures for our class and the Seniors in years to come. Dedication We, the Senior Class of 1961, dedicate this annual to Mr. Sunderman, principal of this high school, and sponsor of our senior class, in honor of his enduring patience and sincere efforts to assist, advise, and lead us. With sincere appreciation we thank you, Mr. Sunderman. 3 Play another, Honey Rough and Ready Caught! Fly'n Fools Swing Her Sleeping Beauty Cheerleaders I'll catch it Look who's home Eat! Eat! Eat! Administration HAROLD V. LUNDGREN Superintendent; B.S. Millikin College; M.S. University of Illinois GLENN E. SUNDERMAN Principal; B. Ed. Eastern State College; M.A. University of Illinois; English II-B; English IV-A; Speech; Sr. Class Sponsor 6 Faculty JANICE MERSON Rockford College, University of Illinois, B.S. English II, III, IV; French I, II. WILLIAM STUMPHY Western Illinois University, B.S. Assistant Coach, Grade School. ROBERT W. QUART ON Blackburn College, University of Illinois, B.S. Advanced Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Sophomore Class Advisor. JOSEPH PARKS Northern Illinois University, B.S. General Science, Boy's Physical Education, Head Coach. MAURICE F. HAHN University of Illinois, B.S. Agriculture I, II, IV; Future Farmers of America. HELEN KIPPING University of Missouri, B.S. University of Colorado, University of Wyoming, Washington University, World History, Civics, American History, Librarian. 7 Faculty LOIS HOBART Illinois State Normal University, Northern Illinois University B.S. Shorthand, Typing, Office Practice, Economic Geography, INK-SPOT Advisor. PHILIP RICHARD PALMER University of Illinois B.S., M.S. Band, Music, Chorus, Drill Team. SYLVIA STUART Memphis State University B.S. Degree; Major in Physical Education; Minor in Biology; Girls Physical Education G.G.A. Pep Club Advisor L. S. LONGLEY Northern Illinois University; B.S. Degree; Business Law; General Business; English III; English IA, IB; Bookkeeping. h RUTH ADAMSON Northern Illinois University, B.S. Homemaking I, II, III, F.H.A. Advisor, Junior Class Advisor KENNETH NELSON Monmouth College Algebra I, Geometry, Football Coach. 8 Seniors DIXIE LEE PALMER Byron 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; G. A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, All Sports Manager 3, President 4; F. H. A. 1,2,3,4, Parliamen- tarian 4; Speech 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Ink- spot 4; By-Hi 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe DENNIS JON FREEDLUND Byron 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Presi- dent 1,2, President 3, 4; F.F.A. 1,2, Secretary 2; Boys' Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Varsity Club 3, 4, President 4; Speech 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; By-Hi 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) ETHEL LOUISE SHEELY Byron 1,2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; F.H.A. 1, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Brass Sextet 4; By-Hi 4; Inkspot 4; (The Peopje versus Maxine Lowe) RICHARD HARBECK Byron 1,2, 3, 4, President 1, Vice-President 4; Speech 3, 4; Basketball 1,3,4; Track 1; Football 1; Varsity Club 4; Inkspot 3, 4; By-Hi 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) 10 Seniors NANCY ADELE CAMPBELL Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Chorus 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) DENNIS KENT BRANTNER Byron 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 1, Secretary 2; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Football 1,2, 4; By-Hi 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) GERALD WAYNE DEVRIES Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Football 2, 4; Baseball 2; Varsity Club 4; By-Hi 4. ROBERTA DESHAZO Dundee 1; Woodstock 2; Byron 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Drill Team 3, 4; By-Hi 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) PATSY ANN CAPES Byron 1,2, 3, 4; F.H. A. 1, 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Drill Team 3, 4; By-Hi 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) JOYCE MARIE EKSTROM Byron 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Presi- dent 3; F.H. A. 1,2,3, 4, Degree Chairman 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Pt. Chairman 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech 3, 4; Librarian 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; By-Hi 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) 11 MARCIA JEANETTE EVANS Byron 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; F.H. A. 1,2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; By-Hi 4. CATHERINE HARDENBROOK Byron 1,2, 3, 4; F.H. A. 1,2, 3, 4, Program Chairman 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Cheer- leader 1,2, 4; Speech 3, 4; Inkspot 2; Librarian 2; Drill Team 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; By-Hi 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) MARVIN ENGEKLES Byron 3, 4; Ashton 1,2; F.F.A. 3,4. Seniors PHILLIP CARL HAYENGA Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Inkspot 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) TERRY E. CARMAN Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1. WILLIAM DELBERT FRUIN JR. Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4, Secretary 3, President 4; Track 1, 2, 4; Cross Country 4; By-Hi 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) 12 Seniors BETTY JEAN HOUPT Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Inkspot 4; By-Hi 4. JAMES LARRY JONES Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F. A. 1; Track 2, 3; Football 4; Basket- ball 2, 3; Varsity Club 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) JAMES KILMER Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1,2, 3, 4, Reporter 4; Track 1; Basketball 1,2,4; Cross Country 4; Varsity Club 4; By-Hi 4. LYLE LEE Byron 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Track 2, 4; Varsity Club 4; Football 4; Cross Country 4. ROBERTA ARLENE LINGEL Byron 1,2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4, Secretary 4; G. A. A. 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; By-Hi 4; Inkspot 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) 13 Seniors MURIEL JEAN McKEE Byron 1,2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Drill Team 3, 4; Speech 1, 3, 4; By-Hi 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) MARTHA ALICE MERSON Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4, Secretary 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3, Vice- President 4; Drill Team 3, 4, Sergeant 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Librarian 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1,2,4, Vice-President 4; Mixed Chorus 2; Speech 1, 2, 3, 4; By-Hi 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) WILLIAM MICHAUX Byron 1, 3, 4; Scattergood 2; Football 1, 3; Track 3; Varsity Club 4. MARY KAY NOYES Byron 1,2, 3, 4, Student Council 1, Secretary 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Ink- spot 4; By-Hi 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) CHARLES EDWARD QUARTON Byron 1, 2, 3, 4, President 2, Treasurer 3; F.F. A. 1; Var- sity Club 2, 3, 4; Speech 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2; Boys Chorus 2; By-Hi 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) 14 Seniors MAX E. REED JR. Byron 2, 3, 4. GEORGE REEVERTS Byron 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, Secre- tary-Treasurer 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2; Track 1, 2, 4; By-Hi 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) KENNETH LEROY REEVERTS Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1,2, 3, 4, Sentinel 3, Treasurer 4; Varsity Club 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4. ALAN JOHN SCHABACKER Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 3; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) By-Hi, 4. JOHN SHANK Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; .By-Hi 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity 2, 3, 4, President 3; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) 15 Seniors CAROLYN RUTH SNYDER Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1,2, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2; By-Hi 4. DENNIS GENE STOBART , Byron 1, 3, 4, West Rockford 2; Band 1; Inkspot 1, 3, 4. SUSANNE ELIZABETH WILSON Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1,4; F.H.A. 1,4; Pep Club 2,4; Chorus 1,2; By-Hi 4; Ink- spot 4. LINDA EILEEN WINTERTON Amboy 1; Byron 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4, Vice-Presi- dent 3; F.H.A. 1,2, 3, 4, Degree Chairman 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; By-Hi 4; (The People versus Maxine Lowe) GEORGE LEON WISELEY Byron 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1,2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 4. 16 Class Will I, Dennis Brantner, leave to Dick Nally a gold weed lighter, a chrome plated church key, and a years supply of gas and Hammm-Whoops! I, Nancy Campbell, leave everything to my parents because they gave me everything. I, Pasty Capes, leave to Dianne Stukenburg my ability to get along with Mr. Palmer in drill team practice. I, Jerry DeVries, leave to Bee Harmon the ability to get someone to do what they don't want to do. I, Roberta DeShazo, leave my ability to drive into snow banks to anyone who wants it. I, Joyce Ekstrom, leave to Janet Noyes, Byron High School. Have fun! I, Marcia Evans, leave nobody nothing cause everything I have I will need and all I want to do is leave. I, Dennis Freedlund, leave my red face that I get when talking to a girl to my brother Mike. Take it easy, Mike. I, Bill Fruin leave my right to sit with any high school girl on the bus to Dale Riley. Don't let them get the best of you. I, Terry Garman, leave to Jack Hess my desire to own a black '32 Packard Sedan in the hope that he will realize it. I, Dick Harbeck, will all of my hidden talents and abilities to anyone who thinks they can use them. I, Cathy Hardenbrook, leave, giving my place whatever it may be to my little sister , Jean Calvert. I, Betty Houpt, leave my four years of High School fun to the Freshman class of '60 and '61. I, Lyle Lee, leave Byron High School to anyone that wants it. I, Roberta Lingel, leave to my sister Loretta and to Irma Engelkes my hopes that they will always find a ride to the games. I, Muriel McKee, leave to Robert Burt, the name Jack. Put it to good use Jack. 17 Class Will I, Martha Merson, leave my voice and my whistle to the next drill team captain. Use them in good faith. I, Dixie Lee Palmer, leave to Jeanie Johnston my ability to conduct the G. A. A. meet- ings in an orderly manner. Remember the wild times, Jeanie? I, Max Reed, leave to anyone that wants it my seat in English IV. I, George Reeverts, leave chair No. 1 at Dick Nally's to anyone who likes the George Bums and Grace Allen show and also they must like a noon weed . I, Ken Reeverts, leave my parking place at school to anyone who owns a Ford. I, Alan Schabacker, leave my height to Jerry Parks, so he can see what it is like in the underworld. I, Ethel Sheely, leave to Dale Riley all the fun that I have had in my Senior year and all the noise on the bus. I, Carol Snyder, leave to Darlene Blanchard my space in locker 95. Good luck at Byron High--you'll need it. I, Dennis Stobart, leave my locker to a person who really needs it, Loren Colloton. I, Sue Wilson, leave to Byron High my tour sisters. Take good care of the school. I, George Wisely, leave my ability to create a rucus in Mrs. Merson's study hall to anyone who is taking English IV and wishes to take it again. I, Philip Hayenga, leave my ability to drop kick a football 40 yards to Coach Nelson. Added to his 42 yards this total will be the longest kicked football in history, I, Larry Jones, leave to Becky Morrison the ability to reach the upper part of a locker. I, Charles Quarton, leave the car to my dad so he can use it. I, Mary Kay Noyes, leave to Ilene Marchant my ability to get along with people in 5th hour P. E. Have fun! I, Linda Winterton, leave my congeniality to Dianne Stakenburg. Use it wisely! 18 Class Prophecy In the year 1971, ten years after graduation of the class of 1961, our roving reporter is checking up on the lives of the members of that wonderful class. Roberta Lingel and Ethel Sheely have taken the nation's capitol by storm. Roberta is taking a letter from the Vice-President who is a bachelor. Ethel has now advanced to the head of the President's secretarial staff and every morning sits on his lap to review the plight of the nation. New York has also been blessed with some of our budding geniuses. Several schools have been set up there; among them are Muriel McKee's modeling school, Larry Jones's school to teach how to curl hair, and Alan Schabacker's school for villianous characters. Lyle Lee is starring on the Jack Parr show after having practiced whistling songbird calls. Sharon Varilek is an actress on Hollywood's Let's Walk The Line show. She occasion- ally sees Phil Hayenga who is owner of Gunsmoke's livery stable. Also out West are Betty Houpt and her husband. They are running a horse ranch and rodeo. Living in Chicago are Dick Harbeck, editor of Mad Magazine, (He's just raised sub- scription rates and the country is rebelling.), Dixie Palmer who is reaping profits on her latest best seller on men, and Marcie Evans who is running an elevator in Marshall Field's and telling everyone to face forward. Travel has attracted many of the members of that famous class. Joyce Ekstrom is flying coast to coast for TWA. Max Reed is running his own carnival. Mary Engelkes is a state trooper and has just been awarded a medal for catching the most speeders. Martha Merson, after a trip around the world, is now settled down in France trying to catch a romantic Frenchman. Science has given two members their livelihood. Sue Wilson is on an experimental test flight to the moon and Jerry DeVries has won acclaim for his formula on how to keep out of work. 19 Class Prophecy Medicine, too, has attracted two members. Dennis Freedlund is interning in a hospital where they train student nurses and Cathy Hardenbrook is head technologist in a medical lab in DeKalb. Quite a few have stayed at home in Byron instead of venturing out into the world. Bill Fruin is coaching the highly rated basketball team here and John Shank has opened a gym- nasiam and pool hall just outside the city limits. Bobbie DeShazo has finally graduated from beauty school and is joining Linda Winterton in her beauty shop next month. Nancy Campbell is running the White Pines Rollar Palace. Bill Michauz has gone into partnership with his father and is pulling the teeth; Byron is now toothless. There are several competitive grocery stores in Byron. George Reeverts is owner of the Cash and You Carry and Dennis Brantner is owner of the Credit and Carry. Dennis is pro- fiting because of a high interest rate. Terry Garman is running the after hours store. The school system is happy (?) to have George Wisely to teach their five 3B English classes. The school is also blessed with five up-and-coming football players, sons of Mary Kay Noyes. Patsy Capes is doing a stupendous business in the family restaurant. Jim Kilmer has just set a new record in gasoline sales at the Cory's Bluff station. Charlie Quarton is now successful in politics being elected the city dog catcher. (He specializes in catching good 'coon hunting dogs.) Ken Reeverts is now running a completely automatic farm which can be controlled from his favorite arm chair. That just about raps u----wait!!! FLASH! Hot off the teletype!! Carolyn Snyder is now Dennis the Menace's girl friend. SPONSORED BY GARY ROBERTS BALLET SCHOOL ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Senior Play The people vs. Maxine Lowe, our Senior Play, was presented Nov. 18 and 19th. Judging from compliments received, the people watching must have enjoyed the play as much as those who put it on. CAST George Reeverts Ed Brushett Pat Capes First Reporter rn All rise Larry Jones Will Bend Cathy Hardenbrook Jessalyn Dixie Palmer Francis Marston I do THE END Linda Winterton Second Reporter Dennis Freedlund John Weston Charles Quarton Warren Cass Dick Harbeck James Hathaway Martha Merson Maxine Lowe Bobbie DeShazo Alice Jackson Bill Fruin Carl Leslie Phil Hayenga Dr. Milgrim John Shank Thomas Quinn Alan Schabacker Vincent Barkley Muriel Mckee Minnie Nancy Campbell Eve Vijonne Ethel Sheely Irene Holt Mary Kay Noyes Rose Malone Roberta Lingel Sarah Lorrison Dennis Brantner Attendant Your witness 2] Jerry DeVries Jury Foreman Ah-h-h-h-h SPONSORED BY 22 FRUIT TREE HWY 2 BYRON, ILLINOIS CAMERA CRAFT ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Carol Braddy Lynne Case George Capes Don Eickert Barb Eickman Don Edwards Nan Stinson Bill Swanson Bev Toops Loren Collotow Bill Dach Joyce Endres Terry Himes Jack Hess Larry Johnson Jeanie Johnston Juniors Dennis King Ken Knaub Pat Miller Linda Morgan Steve Mosiman Dick Nally Phylis Rainey Dale Riley Dick Sabin Carol Shank Merrie Michaux Janet Noyes Dennis Smith Pat Wilson Sophomores Sarah Berg Carol Bousum Max Brantner Joey Bruckner Roberta Case Barb Classen Everett Colbert Irma Engelkes Mike Freedlund Jack Dennis Pat Gambrel Jim Endres Barb Hahn Dave Harbeck Bill Harmon • i Ian Leary Loretta Lingel liene Marchant- John Hess Sandra Marget Susan Jarrett Danny Michaux Sophomores Sharon Sabin Connie Schabacker Sherri Saheak Judy Sore si Cheryl Varilek Paulette Wonzong Randy Wonzong Dianne Wyllie 27 Freshmen Jack Ackerman Jean Calvert Pat Donaldson Dick Gambrel Frank Jones Joan Baker Darlene Blanchard Steve Boger Phyllis Boyer Myra Camden Sandra Camling Mary Case Richard Cheek Don Dummer Diane Ekstrom Becky Endres Darrel Friday Jim Hess Dick Hess Lvnn Jarrett Jerry Johnson Linda Lancaster Roger Lemke Kathy McLennan Janice Meline Freshmen Jim Miller Lois Morgan Becky Morrison Kathy Norton Bob Opel Marlene Prescott Carol Nelson Jerry Quartor Patty Newhousen Bill Rainey Terry Schabacker Jim Scheck Dave Snvder Carol Stinsor Dianne Stukenburg P ft Jim Toops Kathy Van Stone Jim Varilek Dave Wallace Harry Whipble Nancy Wilson NOT PICTURED NOT PICTURED NOT PICTURED Ralph McNames David Nutt Rodney Rapp JUNIOR OFFICERS President - DeWayne Eickert Vice President - Larry Johnson Secretary - Nancy Andreen Treasurer - Carole McLaughlin SOPHOMORE OFFICERS President - Randy Wonzong Vice President - Lorraine Rose Secretary - David Harbeck Treasurer - Bob Burt FRESHMAN OFFICERS President - Kathy McLennan Vice President - Harry Whipple Secretary - Jean Calvert Treasurer - Lynn Jarrett Publications This year's BY-HI team was headed by Dennis Freedlund, Ethel Sheely, and Dennis Brantner, and assisted by Dick Harbeck and Martha Merson. Myers Yearbook Company was responsible for the printing of the book and Morrison Studio of Milwaukee furnished the senior pictures and group pictures. BY-HI Front Row N. Campbell M. Merson E. Sheely D. Freedlund Mr. Longley D. Brantner B. Houpt Second Row R. Lingel S. Wilson C. Hardenbrook P. Capes D. Palmer Third Row J. Ekstrom L. Winterton M. Noyes B. DeShazo M. McKee C. Snyder G. Reeverts J. Shank C. Quarton J. DeVries A. Schabacker INKSPOT Front Row M. Noyes E. Sheely Mrs. Hobart R. Lingel Second Row N. Campbell B. Houpt P. Hayenga S. Wilson D. Palmer The office practice class wrote and published the INK SPOT this year. Mrs. Hobart advised the group in their literary efforts. 32 Librarians The librarian's goal is to provide cheerful assistance, which is appreciated by all those who love books and want to use them as well as those who hate books and have to use them. TOP ROW: N. Stinson, M. Michaux, J. Jonston, P. Wilson, M. McKee. BOTTOM ROW: J. Ekstrom, M. Noyes, Advisor-Miss Kipping, L. Winterton. National Honor Society TOP ROW: C. McLaughlin, P. Etnyre, L. Case, S. Mosiman, J. Smith. FRONT ROW: M. Merson, D. Freedlund, C. Hardenbrook, C. Quartern. SPONSORED BY MARY JO'S FLORAL SHOP JO ANN BRANTER-MARY BONJES BYRON, ILLINOIS The National Honor Society's object is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stim- ulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership and to encourage the develop- ment of character in students at Byron High School. Candidates must have spent one semester in Byron High School and must be members of the sophomore, junior, or senior class. The candi- dates eligible to the society must have a scholarship average of B. 33 Future Homemakers of America A ft TOP ROW: M. Noyes, R. Deshazo, M. McKee, J. Noyes, K. Norton, I. Engelkes, D. Wyllie, L. Winterton, P. Mortenson, C. Stinson. FOURTH ROW: K. McLennan, M. Case, C. Snyder, C. Allen, P. Gambrel, L. Lancaster, A. Lukan, B. Eickman, J. Baker. THIRD ROW: D. Stukenburg, M. Prescott, D. Ekstrom, S. Berg, B, Hahn, S. Wilson B. Endres, J. Calvert, S. Marget. SECOND ROW: J. Ekstrom, D. Blanchard, P. Capes, C. Schabacker, J. Meline, M. Camden, P. Boyer, L. Lingel, R. Morrison, D. Palmer. FRONT ROW: C. Hardenbrook, P. Etnyre, J. Johnston, Mrs. Adamson, M. Merson, R. Lingel, S. Sabin. Officers The F. H. A. is a national President..................Jeanie Johnston organization, whose goal is to V. President...............Martha Merson improve personal family, and Secretary..................Roberta Lingel community living now, and in Treasurer.........................Pat Etnyre the future. Historian.....................Sharon Sabin This year we have made duf- Point Chairman.............Joyce Ekstrom fie bags for the basketball team, Program Chairman . . . Cathy Hardenbrook visited the Rockford Children's Parliamentarian.................Dixie Palmer Home, where we entertained the children and had a workday. Many events are planned in the future. SPONSORED BV leona Mclennan BVRON, ILLINOIS 34 HAWK BOWLING LANES OREGON, ILLINOIS Future Farmers of America FRONT ROW: K. Reeverts, Mr. Hahn, B. Fruin, J. Ungel, G. Wisley. SECOND ROW: L. Colloton, M. Gettle, J. Bruckner, T. Quartern, J. Kilmer. THIRD ROW: B. Rainey, R. Lemke, R. Rapp. FOURTH ROW: S. Rapp, M. Freedlund, D. Friday, P. Donaldson, M. Engelkes, E. Colbert, B. Glawe. The Byron Chapter of the F. F. A. was represented in June at the state F. F. A. Convention in Springfield. Several members exhibited livestock at Sec. IF. F. A. Fair in Freeport August 24 and 25. Other activities included trips to the National Farm Progress Show, Officers Training School, and Section I Livestock Judging Contests. George Wisley and Bill Fruin with their advisor, Mr. Hahn, attended a very interesting National F. F. A. Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, October 11-14. These activities make up a very active F. F. A. chapter for Byron. SPONSORED BY BYRON CLEANERS THE NATIONAL CLOTHING ON THE CORNER SINCE 1896 TOWN AND COUNTRY, Oregon, Illinois Oregon, Illinois 35 Girls Athletic Association TOP ROW: A. Lukan, R. Deshazo, J. Noyes, I. Engelkes, K. Norton, L. Rose, P. Etnyre, R. Case, M. McKee, L. Winterton, D. Wyllie FOURTH ROW: K. Vanstone, C. Allen, P. Gambrel, P. Mortenson, P. Wonzong, S. Sheck, M. Noyes, N. Andreen, L. Jarrett, B. Hahn, K. McLennan, THIRD ROW: N. Wilson, C. Nelson, M. Prescott, J. Baker, B. Eickman, B. Toops, S. Sabin, S. Wilson, J. Calvert, D. Stukenburg SECOND ROW: R. Morrison, J. Ekstrom, K. Wilson, S. Marget, C. Schabacker, B. Classen, P. Capes, L. Lingel, FRONT ROW: M. Michaux, C. Brady, C. Hardenbrook, J. Johnston, Miss Stuart, D. Palmer, M. Merson, L. Case. The G. A. A. is a National organization, which promotes physical fitness in the young women of today. We compete in state tour- naments, such as archery contests, basketball shoot contests, and bowling tour- naments . TOP ROW: C. Brady, All Sports Manager; C. Hardenbrook, Treasurer; M. Merson, Secretary; FRONT ROW: J. Johnston, V. President; Miss Stuart, Advisor; D. Palmer, President; L. Case, Point Chairman. 36 Varsity Club FRONT ROW: Coach Nelson, Dennis King, D. Brantner, D. Freedlund, G. Reeverts, W. Whetsel, Coach Parks. SECOND ROW: G. Wisley, J. DeVries, B. Fruin, G. Capes, C. Quarton, D. Eickert, A. Schabacker. ROW THREE: E. Colbert, L. Jones, J. Lingel, J. Kilmer, K. Knaub, G. Leary. FOURTH ROW: J. Shank, B. Dach, S. Mosiman, J. Parks, P. Hayenga, B. Michaux, K. Reeverts. Officers President . . •.............Dennis Freedlund V. President................Dennis Brantner Secy. -Treas................George Reeverts The Varsity Club is organized for boys who have earned varsity letters in sports. The purpose of the club is to promote interest in sports and help provide needed equip- ment for the athletic department. Fund raising activities included selling apples at basketball games and tags before games to stir enthusiasm for the teams. SPONSORED BV QUALITY METAL FINISHING COMPANY 37 Chorus TOP ROW: E. Sheely, M. Merson, L. Winterton, R. DeShazo, K. Norton, J. Noyes, M. McKee, P. Wonzong, N. Andreen. SECOND ROW: B. Houpt, A. Lukan, C. Snyder, C. Allen, N. Campbell, M. Noyes, L. Jarrett, B. Toops, M. Case. THIRD ROW: J. Calvert, P. Miller, P. Rainey, C. Hardenbrook, B. Endres, J. Baker, C. Nelson, J. Meline. BOTTOM ROW: J. Endres, P. Capes, J. Ekstrom, B. Eickman, S. Camling, D. Palmer, R. Lingel, B. Morrison. NOT PICTURED: Sally Snyder Sextet LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Noyes, P. Mortenson, C. Allen, N. Andreen, B. Eickman. NOT PICTURED: Sally Snyder 38 Band John Moore Max Brantner Jim Smith Dennis Smith Mike Freedlund Ethel Sheely Lorraine Rose Pat Etnyre Nancy Campbell Penny Mortenson Pat Miller Barb Eickman Carol Nelson Connie Schabacker Sandra Camling President.......................Ethel Sheely Vice-Presidents..............Nancy Campbell Martha Merson Secretary.......................Sally Snyder Property Manager.......................John Moore The Byron High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Phillip Palmer, is an extra-curricular activity. This year the band gave a winter concert in connection with the high school chorus and grade school band and chorus. They participated in the State contest in DeKalb in the spring. Randy Wonzong Steve Mosiman Martha Merson Patty Gambrel Carolyn Allen Apryl Lukan Beverly Toops Joyce Endreas SPONSORED BY CENTURY TAP CORNER BARBER SHOP 39 W. HOMER IVES THE COTTAGE Speech FIRST ROW: R. Wongzong, C. McLaughlin, Kathy McLennan. SECOND ROW: M. McKee, S. Marget, B. Toops, D. Nally, D. Palmer, J. Ekstrom. STANDING: C. Quartern, D. Smith, J. Smith, D. Freedlund, P. Ethyre, L. Rose, J. Lingel, M. Merson, Mr. Sunderman. At the Waukegan invitational meet, Byron speakers took seventh place out of thirteen schools. Charles Quarton and Carol McLaughlin went in Extemporaneous, Dennis Freedlund and Gary Ferb in Original Oration, Cathy Hardenbrook and Carol Shank in Serious Reading, Martha Merson and Bev Toops in Serious Monologue, Sandra Marget and Susan Jarret in Verse Reading, Kathy McLennan and Randy Wonzong in After Dinner, Dick Harbeck and Jim Lingel in Humorous Reading, Dick Nally and Jim Smith in Radio, and Pat Etnyer and Muriel McKee in Prose Reading. Byron also attended an invitational meet at Proviso West. The following speakers placed first and second. Charles Quarton, two firsts in Extemporaneous; Kathy McLennan, one first in After Dinner; James Smith, one first in Radio; Randy Wonzong, two seconds in After Dinner. Dennis Freedlund, two seconds in Original Oration; Dick Harbeck, two seconds in Original Oration; Dick Nally, one second in Radio; and Muriel McKee, one second in Verse. COMPLIMENTS OF MARY AND DONALD MORRISON ORVILLE BANNER 40 The Route 72 Speech Meet was held at Byron and Stillman Valley again this year. Byron retained its supremacy in Route 72 Speech competition by placing first in six out of nine events and placing first with the One Act Play in the afternoon. The speakers advancing to the District were: Dick Harbeck, original oration; Charles Quarton, extemporaneous; Dennis Freedlund, serious monologue; Dick Nally, radio; Randy Wonzong, after dinner; Jim Lingel, humorous; Pat Etynre, Prose; and Martha Merson, serious and verse. Those speakers receiving ratings were: Original Oration Dick Harbeck, First After Dinner Serious Monologue Extemporaneous Humorous Reading Randy Wonzong, First Dennis Freedlund, First Charles Quarton, Fourth Jim Lingel, Fifth In the Dramatics Festival Byron received Third Place, Rockford West received Second, and Freeport received First. Three speakers went to the Sectional Meet in Elgin, Illinois: Dick Harbeck, Randy Wonzong, and Dennis Freedlund. Dick placed fourth in Original Oration, and Randy placed fourth in After Dinner. At the Sectional Play contest Byron placed fifth with their one act play, Hope Is A Thing With Feathers. COMPLIMENTS OF BYRON TEXACO STATION HAROLD CATES PROP. AUTO REPAIRS DR. DEARBORN. GLENN AND BENDER BYRON IMPLEMENT COMPANY WHETSELS SHOE SHOP FARM EQUIPMENT MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN'S SHOES INDIAN VILLAGE ETHEL HELSDON VET'S TAP STILLMAN VALLEY NATL BANK REEVERTS MOTOR SALES 41 SNO WHITE BAKERY W. F. MICHAUX, DDS Tiger ettes BACK ROW: M. McKee, R. DeShazo, D. Wyllie, J. Noyes. THIRD ROW: K. Norton, S. Scheck, N. Andreen, C. Allen, C. Brady, L. Case. SECOND ROW: M. Case, P. Gambrel, I. Marchant, D. Stukenburg. FRONT ROW: M. Michaux, S. Marget, B. Classen, P. Capes. FRONT AND CENTER: Drill Team Captain, M. Merson. The Tigerettes, under the direction of Mr. Palmer, are now in their second year. They have marched for every home game and were invited to march at the recreation benefit game at Stillman Valley in January. Batons were a new addition this year. SPONSORED BV JOHNNY'S SUPER MARKET BYRON GAMBLE STORE JOHN TASSO, PROPRIETOR Pep Club TOP ROW: M. Merson, R. Deshazo, J. Noyes, L. Case, L. Winterton, P. Etnyre, K. Norton, M. McKee, S. Sheck. FOURTH ROW: C. Snyder, P. Miller, L. Jarrett, P. Gambrel, C. Allen, S. Sabin, B. Toops, B. Hahn, J. Meline. THIRD ROW: P. Newhausen, S. Marget, M. Michaux, S. Wilson, A. Lukan, D. Stukenburg, I. Marchant, M. Camden. SECOND ROW: J. Ekstrom, J. Calvert, C. Hardenbrook, K. Wilson, P. Boyer, J. Johnston, K. McLennan, B. Eickman. FRONT ROW: P. Mortenson, Advisor-Mrs. Adamson, P. Capes, M. Noyes, D. Palmer, R. Morrison, R. Case. The Pep Club, we thank for the enthusiasm displayed at our football and basketball games. These people have been our foundation for good school spirit, win or lose. SPONSORED BV ALLEN BARRY—LIVESTOCK DEALER R. F. MERSON—insurance agency COMPLIMENTS OF BOBTS DAIRY Homecoming BYRON SPONSORED BY KOBEL HEATING SERVICE SPONSORED BY HESS CLOTHING STORE 45 Sadie Hawkins Day Dick 'n' Denny November 12 Hopeless Cases Mary 'n' John COMPLIMENTS OF BON AND BOB'S PLA-MOR LANES Dick 'n' Dick ??? Larry 'n' Shari COMPLIMENTS OF NELSON'S JEWELRY Sue 'n' Jack 46 SPONSORED BY HESS AND COFFMAN WICKWIRE'S DRUG STORE STANDARD OIL CO. SHERM AND BOB 47 13 Tears Together Junior Dance The annual Junior Dance was held on February 25th. A large crowd enjoyed the music of Bob Huffington. At 12:15 practically everyone jammed into the Doll House to top off a memorable evening. Remember? Cheerleaders JUNIOR VARSITY VARSITY LEFT TO RIGHT: Roberta Case, Penny Mortenson, Kathy McLennan, Jean Calvert. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Ekstrom, Cathy Hardenbrook, Barb Eickman, Jeanie Johnston. BEMIS MOTOR CO. FORD SALES AND SERVICE SPONSORED BY 48 COUNTY GAS SERVICE Varsity Football FRONT ROW: G. Leary, J. Moore, D. Brantner, ]. Shank, L. Jones, B. Harmon, G. Capes. SECOND ROW: Manager Sheck, B. Burt, J. Dennis, D. Eickert, G. Wiseley, B. Swanson, J. DeVries, I. Leary, Coach Ken Nelson. THIRD ROW: J. Hess, R. Wonzong, D. Freedlund, P. Hayenga, G. Ferb, S. Mosiman, B. Dach, K. Knaub, L. Lee. Although this team was not able to win a game this year, the boys on the squad had a lot of fun trying. (It built a lot of character) Season Record Byron Opp. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER 0 Leaf River 26 John Shank 0 Winnebago 26 7 Pecatonica 19 CAPTAIN 20 Ashton 26 Dennis Freedlund 0 Stillman 0 19 Franklin Center 20 0 Forreston 19 COMPLIMENTS OF BYRON FOOD MART, finest produce, quality groceries, choice meats THE STORE WITH PERSONALITY 49 Frosh-Soph Football FRONT ROW: D. Gambrel, B. Burt, R. Lemke, D. Michaux, D. Nutt. SECOND ROW: Coach Parks, I. Leary, D. Whipple, F. Jones, J. Johnson. THIRD ROW: J. Dennis, B. Harmon, J. Moore, R. Wonzong, J. Hess, J. Toops, J. Hess. This is a scrappy group of young men who are Byron's hope for the next few years. Size and inexperience gave the cubs a rough season. Their speed and fighting spirit will certainly make for an exciting season next year. COMPLIMENTS OF DR. H. L. HEFTY GENERAL TELEPHONE OREGON, ILLINOIS 50 CUPP'S BARBER SHOP BYRON SHELL (DON AND JOHN) Varsity Basketball LEFT TO RIGHT: W. Whetsel, G. Wiseley, G. Capes, ]. Lingel, J. Shank, P. Hayenga, J. Parks, T. Himes, D. Brantner, J. Kilmer, B. Fruin, A. Shabacker. This year Byron shared the Route 72 conference title with Pecatonica, each team winning 11 and losing only 3. SEASON RECORD BYRON OPPONENT Route 72 Tourney 46 Hononegah 63 34 Leaf River 49 57 Ashton 38 60 Franklin 63 65 W innebago 52 62 Leaf River 54 71 Stillman 51 36 St. Thomas 53 57 Pec 30 65 Forreston 46 50 Franklin 48 65 Lena-Winslow 67 57 Leaf River 37 District Holiday Tournament 56 Leaf River 72 66 Mt. Morris 37 50 Polo 63 52 Stillman 59 42 Forreston 49 51 Polo 55 COMPLIMENTS OF 49 Ashton 47 BITTNER’S BAKERY 56 56 W innebago Stillman 45 59 PIPER'S HARDWARE STORE 41 Pec 49 51 Frosh-Soph Basketball FRONT ROW: Max Brantner, J. Johnson, R. Lemke, J. Dennis, D. Michaux, D. Whipple, S. Boger. BACK ROW: Coach Nelson, J. Hess, J. Hess, B. Harmon, J. Toops, E. Colbert, R. Cheek, Manager Jones. Season Record Byron 39 Hononegah Opp 46 35 Ashton 27 45 W innebago 49 41 Stillman 45 40 Pec 47 43 Franklin 33 47 Leaf River 61 51 Forreston 61 49 Polo 52 59 Ashton 26 39 W innebago 36 43 Stillman 52 20 Pec 28 62 Franklin 35 45 Leaf-River 56 42 St. Thomas 55 41 Forreston 63 58 Lena-Winslow 71 Tournament 57 Forreston 70 COMPLIMENTS OF THE CAVE INN TOMSIC EXCAVATING COMPANY 52 YEARBOOKS COVER BY MYERS