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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1970 volume:

Editor THE 1970 BY-HI Co-Editor Business Manager . . . Ass t. Bus. Manager . . Anne Ripplinger Sports Mike Farris Photographer Gary Wright Copy-Editor Debbie Lutz Advertising Daina Hamer Typists Julie Stein Kathleen Falk Advisor BYRON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BYRON, ILLINOIS By-Hi proudly presents to its readers a glimpse of our space voyage in the year 1969-70. Just as the space mission earlier last year was a highlight to our country, so our yearbook presents the highlights of the students and faculty down here at earth station BHS. Although our book centralizes around the pleasures of school, do not forget that we are concerned about the serious side of school and life also. Our goal here is not the Sea of Tranquility but the Sea of Success. o Fun and work contribute to this. Here at Byron we are being prepared to become tomorrow's leaders and space travelers. This past year was the beginning of the moon age. We have tried to make our school year as unforget- table as Mike Collins, Neil Armstrong, and Buzz Al- drin made July 20, 1969, unforgettable by their spectacular moon landing. Tftr S A OF T' f 9 And, now, we are up . . . Up . . . and Away ... and off to explore the halls of Byron High ... % . .0,+ TU- Sra oF Success Joe Parks Principal Jr. High James Bracki Principal George Zarcoff Superintendent FACULTY Marsha Behrens English Kenneth Davis Counselor Dennis Hoffmeister Physical Education Cleo Boger Librarian Donald Drake Ind. Education Shirley Hoffmeister Mathematics John Burns Science Maurice Hahn Ag. -Econ. Frances Jarrett Eng. -Math. Bruce Carby Business Lois Hobart Business Michael Jerding English 4 FACULTY Janice Merson Eng. -French James Nauman Social Sciences Audrey Oleson Home Economics Janice Pickworth Physical Education Elizabeth Pierson German Raymond Plantz Art Robert Quarton Science Everett Stine Phys. Ed.-Dr. Ed. 5 Bus Drivers L. to R.: Barbara Ebert, James Ryder, Willis Hagemann, Aaron Hurli- man, Ron Millard, Paul Johnson, Sam Morrison, Bruce Carby, John Burns. Secretaries Janitors L. to R.: Caroline Reinders, Louise Eickman. L. to R.: Wayne Miller, Tom Smith. FACULTY?!? Although it may seem we are only interested in ex- tracurricular activities in our school life, it isn't true. Academic studies are a large part of our lives, and Byron offers us a variety of courses to prepare us for our futuristic plans. Algebra students learn of old and new methods of math to enable them to monitor the controls of our space programs. Industrial Art classes, including Drafting and Wood- working, might be made up of our next era|s rocket makers who will send our generation to their homes on the moon. Biology students, although bewildered now, may discover animal life on other planets later. Other various subjects occupy the daily life of us students. As one can see, our studies are important to our lives in the near future. 9 irr ORGANIZATIONS BY-HI FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Mrs. Hobart, Advisor; J. Eickman, Co-Editor; M. Cox, Editor; K. Norris, Bus. Manager; A. Ripplinger, Ass't Bus. Manager. SECOND ROW: K. Falk, Typist; G. Wright, Photographer; D. Lutz, Copy-Editor; N. Skurski, Advertiser; J. Stein, Typist; D. Hamer, Advertiser; M. Farris, Sports. Copy deadline is next Friday. Only By-Hi staff members know how much work this line entails. Pictures must be taken and developed, copy must be written, identifications must be checked, and material must be typed. Many more activities are involved in getting ready to meet a deadline established by the publisher. Like building a rocket, the yearbook is well planned. These staff members work very diligently from the be- ginning of the year, when advertisement space and subscriptions are sold, right up to the grand finale when the yearbook is distributed to the studnets. Each staff tries to create a book which is unique, bigger, and better than the year before. 12 FRENCH CLUB FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Mrs. Merson, Advisor; T. Dyer, Vice-Pres.; C. Millard, Sec.; D. Hoffman, Treas.; L. Landis, Soc. Chairman; B. Haye, Public Relations. SECOND ROW: S. Smith, J. Hayden, S. Jeffrey, J. Robertson, K. Helsten, M. Eickert. THIRD ROW: J. Berg, J. Laws, N. McLaughlin, J. Storz, B. Boger, C. Lingel, D. Lutz. FOURTH ROW: K. Norris, G. Murphy, D. Ferb, C. Parks, N. Skurski, D. McGhee. GERMAN CLUB FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Mrs. Pierson, Advisor; N. Johnson, Pres.; J. Rathke, Vice-Pres.; A. Ripplinger, Sec.; K. Lukan, Treas. SECOND ROW: M. Hartz, K. Kean, R. Falk, D. Cacciatore, M. Hayden, B. Hendee, T. Hess, S. Mosiman, J. Mallory. THIRD ROW: J. Hoffman, J. Eickert, K. Parks, J. Hahn, M. Wagner, M. Kobel, R. Jeffrey, R. Osborne. FOURTH ROW: P. Huls, J. Hagemann, D. Medearis, R. Hogan, D. Rolston, M. Buskohl, D. Harolle, D. Wahl, W. Jarrett. G.A. A. FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Miss Pickworth, Advisor; N. McLaughlin, Sec.; J. Berg, Pres.; N. Skurski, Vice-Pres.; D. Cac- ciatore, Treas.; D. McGhee, Points Chairman; V. Case, Sports Chairman; R. Wilmarth, Sports Chairman. SECOND ROW: J. Jennings, S. Mosiman, N. Johnson, T. Hess, K. Kean, R. Falk, C. Millard, S. Smith, M. Eickert, T. Blanchard, B. Newhausen, P. Newhausen. THIRD ROW: S. Cacciatore, C. Haye, R. Henson, J. Emery, D. Daniels, V. Moore, C. Camling, F. Stukenberg, C. Carter, C. Onley, J. Snyder, K. Falk. FOURTH ROW: L. Williams, L. Hickman, L. Skaar, J. Hahn, M. Kobel, J. Aliprandini, D. Fruin, M. Cox, T. Dyer, L. Landis, M. Wagner. FIFTH ROW: K. Helsten, S. Hughes, J. Wilson, V. Ashelford, D. Harrolle, C. Guell, W. McKee, C. Lingel, D. Lutz, C. Himes, J. Tilbury, G. Mc- Ghee. SIXTH ROW: A. Ripplinger, M. Tate, B. Boger, J. Stein, C. Kaltenbach, K. Norris, C. Reiniche, S. Gouker, J. Storz, L. Tallman, S. Hamer. Girls' Athletic Association is a club open to all girls who are interested in sports, who want to have fun, and who want to keep in astronautical shape. This year's timetable was filled with such sports as football, baseball, bowling, swimming, tumbling, jumping on the trampoline, and speedball. During the year, the girls decorated the gym for Homecoming, sold stationery, participated in the cancer drive, and held a big slumber party for all members. A new project was the GAA Playday. Other schools were invited to come and spend the day playing games with our members. For a final event, the girls attended a gymnastic circus at I.S.U. in Normal on April 25. 14 VARSITY CLUB FRONT ROW, L. TO R.: Coach Parks, G. Butt, Sec.; C. Parks, Pres.; D. Ferb, V.P.; H. Adams, Treas.; Coach Stine. SEC- OND ROW: M. Farris, D. Hoffman, M. Seabold, D. Haye, R. Wrasse. THIRD ROW: J. Wilmarth, B. Ashelford, B. Tinsley, R. Johnson, J. Eickman, R. Hoffman. FOURTH ROW: R. Himes, G. Murphy, K. Couker, K. Farver, S. Jeffrey, A. Cupp, D. Moore. SPEECH CLUB FRONT ROW, L. to R.: G. Lingel, Sec.; K. Farver, Treas.; B. Boger, Vice-Pres.; J. Berg, Pres. SECOND ROW: W. Jarrett, L. Landis, S. Hamer, Mr. McNames, Advisor; M. Farris, K. Helsten, B. Hendee. THIRD ROW: D. Lutz, D. Sincox, D. Nes- lund, H. Adams, D. Saam, R. Wilmarth, J. Garver, J. Mallory. FHA FRONT ROW, L. to R.: C. Haye, Vice-Pres. of Recreation; D. Fruin, Degrees Chairman; S. Hamer, Second Vice- Pres.; P. Huls, Sec.; K. Norris, Pres.; D. Hamer, First Vice-Pres.; J. Berg, Treas.; C. Reiniche, Historian; M. Cox, Vice-Pres. of Public Relations. SECOND ROW: J. Ebert, K. Falk, C. Cacciatore, M. Eickert, Miss Ragnes, Student Teacher; Mrs. Oleson, Advisor; N. Johnson, T. Meline, B. Newhausen, P. Newhausen. THIRD ROW: C. Camling, M. Boehm, J. Jennings, S. Babbitt, L. Camling, C. Carter, C. Millard, S. Smith, R. Falk, T. Hess. FOURTH ROW: J. Snyder, P. Rolsch, L. Williams, C. McGhee, W. Jarrett, J. Van Velzer, L. Landis, J. Hahn, F. Stukenberg, S. Caccia- tore, K. Kean. FIFTH ROW: T. Dyer, L. Skaar, C. Lingel, C. Himes, C. Guell, S. Willett, J. Tilbury, J. Carver, D. Lutz, J. Wilson, J. Asher, D. Cacciatore. SIXTH ROW: B. Boger, S. Gouker, J. Hagemann, M. Tate, C. Kaltenbach, N. Skurski, J. Storz, B. Dietrich, D. McGhee, N. McLaughlin, V. Case. Pots, food, scissors, pins, material . . . no, these aren't space equipment; they are the tools of homemakers. F.H.A. is one of the most active clubs in school. Some activities of the year were: Fall Rally at DeKalb, with Mary Cox serving as Section President; the annual Sadie Hawkin's dance; Christmas caroling; Sew What's New style show; a trip to Marina Tower apartments in Chicago; initiation and installation parties, and picnics. F H.A. Week in April featured a red and white day, a Mr. Irresistible contest--won by Andy Cupp, and a Mr. and Mrs. F.H.A. contest--won by Miss Pickworth and Mr. Davis. 16 LIBRARY CLUB FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Mrs. Boger, Advisor; S. Jeffrey, Pres.; C. Lingel, Sec.; L. Landis, Treas.; K. Lukan, Re- porter. SECOND ROW: J. Mallory, J. Hardenbrook, J. Snyder, T. Wells, M. Cox, C. Millard, M. Hartz. THIRD ROW: R. Jeffrey, S. Hamer, D. Lutz, P. Huls, J. Berg, J. Storz, J. Wilson, G. Cline. FOURTH ROW: G. Wrasse, T. Gobin, R. Weber, K. Farver, K. Norris, R. Hoffman, R. Hogan. F. F. A. FRONT ROW, L. to R.: M. Seabold, Sec.; B. Medaris, Vice-Pres.; Mr. Hahn, Advisor; H. Adams, Pres.; M. Hage- mann, Treas. SECOND ROW: R. Best, D. Bontjes, J. Wilmarth, N. McLaughlin, Sweetheart; B. Ashelford, Re- porter; M. McNames, R. Ebert, A. Goeking. . . • 17 INKSPOT FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Mr. Jerding, Advisor; N. McLaughlin, S. Carr, Editors; N. Skurski, J. Stein, Make-Up Editors. SECOND ROW: D. Fruin, M. Farris, B. Boger, J. Garver, S. Gouker, M. Cox, C. Kaltenbach, W. Jarrett Reporters. THIRD ROW: B. Ashelford, A. Cupp, J. Berg, K. Farver, Reporters. Another boost in our journey to the Sea of Success was the addition of a new journalism class, taught by Mr. Michael Jerding. The class assumed the responsibility of publishing the school paper. This gave them first-hand experience in conducting interviews and in writing news stories, feature articles, columns, and headlines. Publishing their journalistic endeavors was not the only function of the Staff. They toured the Durand and Brod- head printing plants and attended a seminar in Rockford. The Inkspot crew produced and published a fine paper, which all the students were proud of. BAND FRONT ROW, L. to R.: B. Bennett, M. Boehm, D. Hoting, L. Palmer, C. Dargitz, M. Hartz. SECOND ROW: J. Laws, M. Eickert, G. Cline, M. Farris, T. Hess, J. Snyder, J. Storz, R. Wilmarth, L. Landis, T. Dyer, A. Ripplinger. THIRD ROW: L. Whetsel, C. Millard, R. Ashelford, Mr. Kantner, Director; J. Mallory. CHORUS FRONT ROW, L. to R.: L. Landis, Mr. Kantner, Director; S. Cacciatore. SECOND ROW: D. Flohr, J. Mallory, M. Hartz, J. Berg! THIRD ROW: K. Farver, D. Sincox. 19 DRILL TEAM FRONT ROW, L. to R.: M. Cox, J. Hahn, K. Norris, Captain; J. Snyder, R. Falk. SECOND ROW: R. Wil- marth, S. Hamer, J. Carver, D. Lutz, D. Hamer, C. Haye, W. Jarrett, T. Dyer. THIRD ROW: J. Hagemann, M. Kobel, S. Babbitt, L. Camling, C. Millard, M. Eickert, C. Kaltenbach, D. Cacciatore, C. Reiniche, A. Ripplinger, D. McGhee, J. Stein. Prepare to mark time, mark two! Forward, march! This is the countdown for the Drill Team members before each performance. New and different routines were performed during the halftimes of the home basketball games this year under the leadership of Kathy Norris, Captain. The Tigerettes were very entertaining to all who had the pleasure of watching them. During the halftime of one football game, the Drill Team had the privilege of performing a dance routine, together with the band, to the tune of Hey Look Me Over . They participated in the Homecoming, Rochelle Loyalty, and the Memorial Day parades this season. As all good things come to an end, so did the Drill Team marching season. Seniors on the squad were Kathy Norris, Mary Cox, Julie Stein, and Chris Kaltenbach. Winnie Jarrett had the honor of becoming the new captain for the 1970-71 season. Mr. Kantner acted as the advisor. N.H.S. FRONT ROW L. to R.: Mrs. Merson, Advisor; H. Adams, Sec.; T. Horrell, Pres.; D. perb. Vice-Pres.; J. Mallory, Treas. SECOND ROW: S. Smith, L. Landis, C. Lingel, K. Norris, D. Lutz, M. Cox, M. Hartz. THIRD ROW: J. Eickman, P. Dar- gitz, G. Murphy, C. Parks, S. Jeffrey, R. Weber, B. Haye. STUDENT COUNCIL FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Mrs. Jarrett, Advisor; K. Norris, Sec.; J. Mallory, Pres.; S. Jeffrey, Vice-Pres.; M. Cox, Treas.; Mr. Brackney, Advisor. SECOND ROW: S. Smith, J. Hahn, M. Hayden, N. McLaughlin, L. Landis, K Helsten, B. Hen- dee. THIRD ROW: D. Hamer, J. Berg, J . Parks, R. Hoffman, J. Eickman, D. Hoffman, N. Skurski, C. Lingel. 21 PEP CLUB BE □□ WE PLRV DEFENSE ® lng f fw!y founded club organized to cheer our teams on to victory, the Pep Club lifted off to a good start. Nearly all the student fans joined to make this club a big success,. They elected Gordy Butt to the high position of president, while Mr. Brackney acted as their advisor. Duties to be performed by the pep members were these: attend all the games, cheer for the teams continuously, and above all, show school spirit! The addition of this organization is sure to continue on into the future. 22 G.L.C. CENTER: Miss Pickworth, Advisor; L. TO R.: M. Hartz, J. Wilson, N. McLaughlin, C. Reiniche, J. Stein, S. Hamer, L. Skaar. FT. A. FRONT ROW, L. TO R.: Mr. Nauman, Advisor; J. Berg, Pres.; D. Lutz, Vice-Pres.; C. Lingel, Sec.; K. Helsten, Treas.; B. Boger, Parliamentarian; Mrs. Boger, Advisor. SECOND ROW: L. Landis, S. Cacciatore, D. Cacciatore, J. Snyder, S. Hamer, M. Farris, M. Hartz. THIRD ROW: D. Hamer, D. McGhee, K. Norris, M. Farver, A. Cupp, D. Fruin, T. Dyer. 23 BASEBALL FRONT ROW, L to R: S. Hendee, G. Bonne, S. Norris, R. Hogan, D. Powless, D. Hoffman. SECOND ROW: S. Rey- nolds, D. Weber, M. Farris, K. Parks, R. Wrasse, B. Hendee, J. Hardenbrook. THIRD ROW: Coach Nauman, D Sincox, S. Seagraves, D. Ferb, C. Parks, A. Cupp, E. Getzelman, Manager J. Eickman. Despite the seven losses of their 12--7--1 record, the 1970 baseball team had a very good year. They won the Route 72 Conference Tourney, the District Tourney, and advanced to the Regional for the second year in a row. They played many tough games including four games against three Big Eight schools. They tied West 2--2 in the first game of the season and later lost to Guilford by only one run. This year Craig Parks and Dave Ferb were elected co-captains, and Craig was named most valuable player. Scott Norris and Dan Powless were selected most improved players. We Team They We Team They We Team They 2 Rockford West 2 4 Ashton 0 RTE. 72 TOURNEY 10 R. Lutheran 5 8 Franklin Ctr. 0 10 Forreston 1 7 Guilford 8 20 Forreston 2 5 Milledgeville 4 11 Stillman Valley 4 7 Forreston 8 5 Stillman Valley 1 9 R. Lutheran 6 6 Pecatonica 0 DISTRICT TOURNEY 2 Rockford West 10 5 Winnebago 13 3 Genoa 1 2 Freeport 6 0 Jefferson 16 3 Stillman Valley 2 0 Stillman Valley 4 (Fresh-Soph game) REGIONAL TOURNEY 7 Chadwick 8 26 SENIOR BASEBALL Andy Cupp Second Base Dave Ferb Pitcher--Third Base--Short Stop Craig Parks Pitcher—Short Stop Third Base 27 Jeff Wilmarth Oops! Track Star See next page TRACK FRONT ROW, L to R: E. Johnson, B. Tinsley, G. Gobin, B. Hufford, R. Johnson, T. Gobin, R. Crull, B. Ashelford, SECOND ROW: R. Jeffrey, K. Kivikko, G. Wagner, B. Haye, S. Skurski, R. Hoffman, K. Lukan, G. Getzelman, G. Camling. THIRD ROW: H. Oleson, D. Haye, Managers; T. Wells, M. Shepard, G. Cline, E. Tinsley, D. Haye, S. Til- bury, B. Ross, J. Hoffman. FOURTH ROW: Coach Stine, R. Ashelford, A. Onken, S. Jeffrey, K. Farver, H. Adams, T. Reiniche, S. Lucas, D. Moore. The Byron track team competed in many top meets this year including the Oak Park Relays in Chicago, Normal Relays in Normal, Guilford Relays in Rockford, the District meet in Belvidere, and the Route 72 Conference meet. They placed fifth in the Guilford and Normal Relays and 2 relay teams placed at Oak Park. A big highlight this year was winning the conference track meet with a record 105 points and completing the sweep of Conference championships this year after the football, basketball, and baseball teams won their conference. The nearest competitor to Byron was 71 points behind. Jeff Wilmarth was the only player to advance to the state meet by winning the 440 in the District track meet. Jeff was the most valuable player this year with 132 1 2 points and was elected captain. Three freshman earned varsity letters this year; Todd Reiniche, Brian Ross, and Mike Shepard. High Jump NEW RECORDS Keith Farver 6' 220 Jeff Wilmarth (Tied record) 22.5 440 Jeff Wilmarth 51.3 Sprint Medley Relay S. Jeffrey, H. Adams, D. Moore, J. Wilmarth 1:38.9 880 Relay M. Shepard, S. Jeffrey, D. Moore, J. Wilmarth 1:34.9 (Guilford Relays) 2 mile run Bob Haye 10:52.0 2 mile (Conference) Bob Haye 11:13.5 120 Low Hurdles Russ Hoffman 14.9 (Conference) Mile Relay G. Camling, G. Cline, E. Tinsley, R. Reiniche 4:00.5 (Conference Fresh-Soph) 28 SENIOR TRACK Keith Farver Rodney Johnson Bill Tinsley 29 Harry Adams FROSH-SOPH FRONT ROW, L. to R.: K. Parks, D. Hoffman, L. Palmer, R. Hoffman, R. Hogan, R. Trainor, K. Lukan. SECOND ROW: Manager D. Haye, D. Weber, B. Ross, B. Hendee, Manager P. Best. THIRD ROW: S. Norris, Coach Drake, B. Hufford, L. Nelson, K. Wilson, T. Reiniche, D. Rolston, B. Bontjes. The '69-'70 Cubs showed great spirit and fight, under the leadership of Mr. Drake, posting a 15--8 season record. The Cubs won the Route-72 Tourney by defeating Stillman Valley in a very close contest and tied for second in the conference with a 10--4 record. Mr. Drake will be stepping up to the varsity coaching position, and Mr. Hoffmeister will be taking the reins of the Cubs in 1970-71. We Team They We Team They We Team They 51 Oregon 69 44 Forreston 34 FRESH-SOPH TOURNEY 38 Genoa 39 64 Sullivan 36 45 Winnebago 49 44 Forreston 34 55 Pecatonica 53 37 Oregon 48 49 South Beloit 29 37 Leaf River 38 RTE. 72 TOURNEY 55 Pecatonica 45 45 Ashton 26 65 M'ville 50 35 Leaf River 23 60 Fr. Ctr. 41 41 Pecatonica 40 32 Ashton 33 63 M'ville 56 52 S.V. 50 51 Fr. Ctr. 33 56 S.V. 64 64 M'ville 55 41 S.V. 49 30 VARSITY KNEELING L. to R.: Manager J. Hulsebus, Coach Parks, Manager, E. Lesner. FIRST ROW: B. Haye, R. Weber, C. Parks, K. Gouker, K. Farver, D. Ferb, S. Jeffrey, A. Cupp, D. Moore, D. Haye. The Byron Tigers, capturing championships in the Durand Holiday Tourney, the District Tourney, and the Conference, rolled to an excellent 23—3 season record in the 1969-70 campaign. This was Coach Joe Parks' last year as head basketball coach, for he announced his retirement shortly after the season ended. The Tigers displayed impressive victories in the Holiday Tourney by defeating Dakota and then unbeaten Hon- onegah in the championship game. Rick Weber received the free throw award this year with a .722 percentage. Dave Ferb was selected to the all-conference first team squad by unanimous choice. Ferb also was named captain and most valuable player. Keith Farver and Craig Parks were selected to the second squad. The team is losing four seniors this year, but a fine group of Juniors and Sophomores make the future very bright for next year. We Team They 50 Oregon 43 82 Genoa 55 57 Forreston 48 75 South Beloit 47 75 Pecatonica 54 85 Leaf River 52 72 Ashton 52 73 Fr. Ctr. 43 94 M'ville 49 60 S.V. 56 We Team They 66 Forreston 52 74 Sullivan 47 62 Pecatonica 42 72 Leaf River 57 69 Ashton 49 94 Fr. Ctr. 49 88 M'ville 65 47 S.V. HOLIDAY TOURNEY 60 69 South Beloit 38 We Team They 50 Dakota 43 60 Hononegah 42 DISTRICT TOURNEY 63 Ashton 50 57 Forreston 53 REGIONAL TOURNEY 42 Rock Falls 67 31 Keith Farver Dave Ferb VARSITY FRONT ROW, L to R: L. Landis, S. Smith. SEC- OND ROW: N. Skurski, J. Wilson, S. Gouker. CHEERLEADERS FROSH SOPH FRONT ROW, L to R: C. Cacciatore, N. Johnson, T. Hess. SECOND ROW: K. Helsten, C. McGhee, J. Store. FROSH-SOPH FRONT ROW, L to R: Manager R. Jennings, M. Buskohl, J. Rathke, K. Kivikko, J. Smith, R. Jeffrey, R. Wrasse K. Parks, D. Berg, G. Cline, E. Getzelman, Manager P. Best. SECOND ROW: G. Getzelman, R. Trainor, R. Crull, S. Norris, G. Bontjes, J. Davis, S. Brantner, S. Lucas, D. Fridley, G. Camling, R. Hogan, D. Powless, M. Shepard! THIRD ROW: E. Tinsley, J. Hoffman, J. Hardenbrook, K. Hogan, J. Eickert, D. Lutz, D. Herbig, M. Hayden, S Tilbury, D. Haye, T. Palmer, S. Jackson. FOURTH ROW: Assistant Coach Plantz, T. Gobin, G. Boone, D. Sincox, T. Reiniche, R. Carr, D. Fransen, B. Bontjes, L. Nelson, T. Gobin, R. Ashelford, D. Hoffman, Coach Drake The Cubs have played exceptionally well this year and their 4--4 — 9 record earned them second place in the Route-72-Conference race. The number of boys out set a new record with 25 freshmen and 24 sophomores. These boys showed a lot of spirit and great potential for next season. Tougher competition was added this year by playing teams from Jefferson and East. Coaching the Cubs for the '69 season were Donald Drake and Raymond Plantz. 34 VARSITY FRONT ROW, L to R: D. Haye, J. Wilmarth, D. Fridley, D. Carey, M. Seabold, B. Ashelford, R. Hoffman, C. Butt. SECOND ROW: R. Jennings, B. Tinsley, M. McNames, C. Parks, G. Murphy, R. Johnson, A. Cupp, J. Eick- man. THIRD ROW: Coach Stine, B. Medearis, H. Adams, S. Jeffrey, D. Ferb, D. Onken, K. Gouker, K. Wilson, Assistant Coach Liggett. CHAMPIONS AT LAST! ! For the first time since Byron started playing eleven-man football in 1954, they captured a share of the Route 72 Conference title as Co-champions with a 6 — 1 Conference record and a 7—1 season record. , Captains of the championship team were Craig Parks, halfback, and Dave Ferb, who played end. Highlights of the season were the trouncing of Stillman Valley and the Homecoming victory over Forreston. Byron and Milledgeville dominated the all-conference squad with 7 selections each. Unanimously selected for Byron were: Andy Cupp, Dave Ferb, Harry Adams, and Jeff Wilmarth. Rodney Johnson, Gordon Butt, and Scott Jeffrey were also placed on the team. Craig Parks and Russell Hoffman were given honorable mention. Harry Adams was elected most valuable player by the team. Elected most improved player for the season was Dave Onken. Byron Byron Byron Byron Byron Byron Byron Byron 20--15 42-14 16— 6 38-- 0 48-- 0 32-- 0 22--40 18-- 6 Polo Leaf River Ashton Stillman Valley Franklin Center Forreston Milledgeville Pecatonica 35 Bill Tinsley Gordon Butt David Ferb Craig Parks David Onken Rodney Johnson Bill Medearis Mike McNames Jeff Wilmarth Gary Murphy Andy Cupp Bill Ashelford Harry Adams 37 38 HOMECOMING Excitement mounted as home- • coming weekend approached, School spirit days launched the week, fol- lowed by a snake dance through town and a pep rally that took place around a huge bonfire at the foot- ball field. A highly successful parade was presented by the student body Friday afternoon with the sophomore float taking first place and the freshman float second. Library Club was awarded a first in the stunt division with F.T.A. receiving second. Friday evening's highpoint was Byron's great 32--0 victory over Forreston. The Homecoming dance theme was Autumn Haze. All who attended the dance enjoyed them- selves completely. The weekend soared to its finish with the corona- tion of Queen Jeanne Berg and King Dave Ferb. 3. 4. 6. 1. Junior Float. 2. Court, L. to R. Third attendants, Russ Hoffman and Kris Helsten; First Attendants, Harry Adams and Nancy McLaughlin; Queen Jeanne Berg and King Dave Ferb; Second attendants, Mike Seabold and Stephanie Smith; Fourth attendants, Russ Crull and Donna Flohr. 3. Senior Float. 4. Bonfire. 5. King and Queen. 6. Sophomore Float. 7. Band. 8. Freshman Float. HOMECOMING. . . 42 SADIE HAWKINS Once again, the gym took on the appearance of Dogpatch; and the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance, sponsored by the F.H.A., was launched. Music vibrations were supplied by The Manna. The frantic chase highlighted the evening, as girls and guys circled the gym. The triumphant girls who rendezvoused with their guys piloted them to Marryin' Sam to be married. Dave Ferb and Debbie McGhee were honored with first place in the costume contest, and Dan Hoffman's corsage won first. 44 SPEECH Speaking naturally isn't always easy, especially if you are on Byron's Speech Team. These speakers know what it is to write and even memorize speeches so that they can recite them perfectly. Much time goes into preparing a well-written speech. This team started its competition flight by going to Waukegan. From there the team went to Deer- field, and then on to Byron's invitational. The lucky ones, who managed to place well here at Byron, traveled on to compete at Belvidere in the District meet. All the speakers worked diligently this year under the direction of their coach and sponsor, Mr. Gene McNames. 45 CHRISTMAS Trees glittering in the hall and the library, gaily decorated classroom windows and bulletin boards, and many club parties all foretold the coming of Christmas and the long-awaited vacation. FHA'ers went caroling. The German St. Nick visited German Club while they sang carols in Ger- man. French bingo followed French Club's dinner. Library club decorated the library's tree. For a vacation send-off, the band and chorus played and sang the all-time favorite carols with all students joining in on Frosty the Snowman and Silent Night. 46 48 SENIOR PLAY “YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU” This year's seniors combined all their acting talents to launch the delightful Moss Hart and George Kaufman production of You Can't Take It With You . May 15 and May 16 were the big days when after much work, the play was presented. The story revolved around the Sycamore family members who pursued their hobbies on a fulltime basis. When their daughter fell in love with the boss's son, his very aristocratic family came to dinner a night early. Then, the problems really began. The entire play cast wishes to express their gratitude to Mr. Gene McNames for his time and leadership which helped to spring this play to a success. 49 JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET May 19, 1970, was the date, and the Byron Legion Hall was the site for the annual Junior- Senior Banquet. Mary Jane Hartz gave the invocation which was followed by a smorgasbord fit for an astronaut, served by the ladies of the Legion. John Eickman, President of the Junior class, welcomed the Sen- iors of 70 , and John Farris, Senior President, supplied the response. The Senior class wills were read by Nancy Mc- Laughlin and Keith Farver. Following this, Laurie Landis, Mike Farris, and Winnie Jarrett, having looked into the future, prophesied what each of the Seniors might be doing ten years from now. The evening was a glowing success. 50 “GONE WITH THE WIND” This year's May Dance was more than a space odyssey. The gym was decorated with the cosmic colors of turquoise and white streamers, a Southern mansion, and a fountain to emphasize the theme of Gone With The Wind . Master of Ceremonies, Mike Farris, an- nounced the 1970 May Court and the crowning of Queen Norma Skurski and King Dave Ferb by last year's royalty. The court consisted of: Jeanne Berg and Harry Adams, 1st attendants; Nancy McLaughlin and Craig Parks, 2nd atten- dants; Kathy Norris and Jeff Wilmarth, 3rd at- tendants; and Mary Cox and Keith Farver, 4th attendants. Following this, Mr. Baumann sang a selection, and the second graders starred in the annual May Pole Dance to honor the royalty. The Metro-Tones supplied the music for dancing. All in all this dance can best be de- scribed as out of this world. 51 COMMENCEMENT Harry Adams Salutatorian Tom Horrell Valedictorian The end of high school days arrived for the Seniors on May 29, 1970, when they re- ceived their diplomas. Tom Horrell, valedictorian, and Harry Adams, salutatorian, gave their stimulating speeches. These Seniors have completed their first lap in the journey of education. They are reluctant to leave the familiar haunts and faces; yet they are spurred on by their desire to explore the future. Now each must go his separate way--some to greater schools, some to work, and maybe, even some on to the space program--but each will carry with him an abundance of memories of four happy years at B.H.S. National Honor Society Members Teresa Cook Andy Dach Jeff Davis David DeCicco Randy Diehl Beverly Dietrich John Eickert Linda Emery Donna Flohr Dennis Fransen Ed Getzelman Gregg Getzelman Cindy Guell Beverly Haenitsch Janet Hagemann John Hardenbrook Mary Hayden Dennis Haye Cindy Himes Brenda Henry John Hoffman Kim Hogan Bob Hufford Scott Lucas Dick Lutz Patty McDaniel Cindy McGhee Wendy McKee Linda Martin Richard Mitchell Sherri Mosiman Don Neslund Lenny Nelson Howard Oleson Randy Osborne Terry Palmer Jim Rathke Vicki Reber Todd Reiniche Scott Reynolds Tim Rhodes Jon Robertson David Rolston Brian Ross Dennis Saam Mike Shepard Jane Snyder Joan Storz Marsha Tate Steve Tilbury Ed Tinsley Karen Tutterow Dave Weber Lisa Whetsel Sarah Willett Tom Wells Steve Wonzong Kathy Williams 57 George Bonne Brian Bontjes Gary Bontjes Steve Brantner Mike Buskohl Cindy Cacciatore Donna Cacciatore Charles Calvert Gary Camling Linda Camling Ralph Carr Chris Cunningham Debbie Daniel Curt Dargitz Terry Dyer JoAnn Ebert Mary Eickert Jeannie Emery Ruthe Falk Dwight Faulkner Dave Fridley Valerie Frisbie Brad Hedges Kristine Helsten Rita Henson Teresa Hess Randy Hogan Jim Hulsebus Doug Hoting Debbie Jacobs Ron Jeffrey Jody Jennings Jeff Johnson Kevin Kivikko Eddie Lesner Ray Lewis Jean Lindsey Barb Lockner Scott Lucas Kurt Lukan Dale McAlonan Dan McDaniel Diana Medearis Sue Meeker Candy Millard Karen Mollan Virginia Moore Scott Norris Lynn Novak Allen Onken Caroline Onley Larry Palmer Jeff Pearson DanPowless Anne Ripplinger Paula Rolsch David Sincox Walter Skaar John Smith June Swanson Judy Tilbury RonTrainor Eddie Tutterow Keith Tutterow Pam Varilek Mary Wagner JUNIORS Cathy Camling Laura Crook Dave Clarke Perry Dargitz Dave Deets Kathleen Falk Kathy Guell Merlin Hagemann Daina Hamer Mary Jane Hartz Kathy Grigalauski Judy Carver Linda Goeking Bob Haye Dick Haye Scott Hendee Linda Hickman Ron Himes Debbie Lutz Doug Moore Mike Seabold Christine Norup Wendy Pendergrass Mike Lockner Steve Reed Ernie Johnson Nora Johnson Steve Seagraves Debbie Smith Stephanie Smith Larry Sterling Gary Wagner Rick Weber I Ernsts Steve Wlietsel Louise Williams Gary Wright Jeanne Berg Roger Best Lizabeth Boger Kathleen Brown Phyllis Butsch Gordon Butt 67 68 ; Charles Krasuski Jack Mallory Nancy McLaughlin Vice-President Michael McNames Jeffrey Meeker Gary Murphy Kathryn Norris Pamela Nutt Steven Oleson David Onken Shelby Reber Randall Reiniche Matthew Ripplinger Sue Robertson John Tallman William Tinsley Thelma Tomsic Linda Trainor Linda VanKeuren Vickie VanVelzer Norma Skurski Julie Stein ON FLOOR, L. to R.: C. Parks, A. Cupp, J. Wilmarth. FIRST ROW: T. Tomsic, D. Fruin, N. Skurski, S. Gouker, B. Bo- ger, M. Cox, P. Nutt. SECOND ROW: S. Reber, K. Norris, R. Johnson, V. Van Velzer, M. McNames. THIRD ROW: B. Medearis, D. Ferb, K. Farver, S. Reed, G. Murphy. FOURTH ROW: S. Carr, J. Farris, K. Farver, C. Kaltenbach, B. Ash- elford. Thirteen years ago these 26 Seniors began their school career together under Mrs. Harmon's teaching. Little did they know then that these years would go by so quickly, leaving in their places only recollections of the fun times they had had together. As Freshmen, they started a new exploration, that of high school. At first, the journey seemed hard because of the new, confusing environment; but they soon learned what to do. As Sophs , they became more involved with extra-curricular activities, many received their drivers' licenses, and all ordered their class rings. Chem. experiments and geometry problems provided the work, while they pro- vided the fun in everything they did. Now they were Juniors, upperclassmen! Junior Stand assignments, Junior Dance preparations, their lst-place Homecoming stunt, and the annual Junior-Senior banquet were some of that year's attractions. The next year they had advanced in the world and were going down the home stretch of their high school ca- reer. Gathering wood for the Homecoming bonfire, producing the Senior Play, giving the May Dance, attending Baccalaureate and Commencement signified they were Seniors. They were ready to receive their diplomas, and they realized that the time had gone by too fast. Now they had the distant future at their feet, and the past thir- teen years, perhaps the best of their lives, behind them. 73 SENIOR ACTIVITIES HARRY ADAMS—Byron 1,2,3,4—Cl. Treas. 4; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4—Treas. 4; FFA 1,2,3,4--Sec. 2,3, Pres. 4; Speech Club 4; NHS 2,3,4--Sec. 4; May Dance 1st Attendant; YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU; Salutatorian. BILL ASHELFORD--Byron 1,2,3,4—Cl. Treas. 1; Bas- ketball 1,2; Football 1,4; Track 3,4; FFA 2,3,4—Re- porter 3,4; Varsity Club 3; YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. JEANNE BERG--Byron 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4—V.P. Pub. Rel. 2, Sec. 3, Treas. 4; GAA 1,2,3,4--Sports Chm. 2, Pres. 4; FTA 3,4--Pres. 4; Speech Club 3, 4--Pres. 4; French Club 1,2,3,4; Librarians Club 2, 3,4; Student Council 1,3,4; Inkspot 4--Assignment Ed. 4; chorus 3,4; Homecoming Queen 4; Girls State 3; Pep Club 4; May Dance 1st Attendant; YOlk CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. ROGER BEST—Byron 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4. BETH BOGER—Byron 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FTA 3, 4—Parliamentarian 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Speech Club 3.4- -V.P. 4; Chorus 2; Pep Club 4; Librarian 2; French Club 1,2,3,4—Co-Chm. of Rec. 3; Inkspot 3.4— Copy Ed. 4; YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU KATHY BROWN--Byron 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2; Pep Club PHYLLIS BUTSCH--Byron 3,4; Harlem 2; Ellis Jr. High 1; Girls Chorus 2. GORDON BUTT--Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Varsity Club 4--Sec. 4; Pep Club 4— Pres. 4. STEVEN CARR—Byron 1,2,3,4; Inkspot 4—Ed. 4. MARY COX--Byron 1,2,3,4; Cl. Sec. 1; Drill Team 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4—V.P. of Pub. Rel., Section 22 Pres., Delegate to Nat. FHA Con. 4, Delegate to State Con. 2,3; GAA 1,2,3,4—Treas. 3; Student Council 1,2,3,4—V.P. 3, Treas. 4; NHS 2,3,4; Li- brarians Club 2,3,4; Inkspot 1,4; By-Hi 3,4--Ed. 4; Pep Club 4; May Dance 4th Attendant; YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. MIKE CUNNINGHAM--Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1. ANDY CUPP--Byron 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; FTA 3,4; Ind. Arts Club 1,2; Speech Club 4; Inkspot 4; YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. 74 ROGER EBERT--Byron 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3. SUSAN EMERY--Byron 1,2,3,4; FHA 1; Pep Club 4. JOHN FARRIS--Byron 1,2,3,4—Cl. Pres. 2,4, V.P. 3; Football 1; Baseball 2. KEITH FARVER--Byron 1,2,3,4—Cl. Treas. 3; Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 2; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Ind. Arts Club 1,2; Speech Club 4; Inkspot 3,4; May Dance 4th Attendant; YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. KENNETH FARVER--Byron 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FTA 4; Librarians Club 4. DAVE FERB--Byron 1,2,3,4--C1. V.P. 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; French Club 1,2,3,4—Pres. 2; NHS 2,3,4—V.P. 4; Speech Club 3; May Dance King; YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. DEBBIE FRUIN--Byron 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4—De- grees Chm. 4; GAA 1,2,4; Inkspot 4; Pep Club 4; FTA 4; Librarian 2. ALGOEKING--Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2; FFA 1,2, 3,4. SUSAN GOUKER-- Byron 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 1; Cheerleader 2,4; Inkspot 4; Pep Club 4. TOM HORRELL--Byron 2,3,4; Guilford 1; Cl. Sec. 4; Track 3; NHS 3,4--Pres. 4; Valedictorian. ROD JOHNSON--Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Ind. Arts Club 1,2; All Conf. Rt. 72 Football 4; Honorable Mention All State 4. CHRIS KALTENBACH--Byron 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 4; Orill Team 2,3,4—Treas. 4; Pep Club 4; Inkspot 4; Librarian 2; YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. CHUCK KRASUSKI--Byron 3,4; Naperville 1,2; Football 2. JACK MALLORY--Byron 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2, 3,4—Pres. 4; Football 1,2; Track 1,2,3; Band 1,2, 3,4. NANCY McLAUGHUN—Byron 1,2,3,4—Cl. Sec. 3, V.P. 4; GAA 1,2,3,4—Sec. 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 4; French Club 1,2,3,4; Inkspot 3,4--Ed. 4; FFA Sweetheart 4; Homecoming 1st Attendant 4;GLC 4; Student Council 2,3,4; May Dance 2nd Attendant; YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. MIKE McNAMES--Byron 1,2,3,4; FFA 2,3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4. JEFF MEEKER--Byron 1,2,3,4; Librarians Club 3,4. GARY MU RPH Y - - Byron 1,2,3 4; Football 4; Base- ball 2,3; Varsity Club 2,3,4; French Club 1,2,3,4— Soc. Chm. 2; Speech Club 4; NHS 2,3,4; YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU. JOHN MURRY--Byron 4; Belvidere 1,2,3. KATHY NORRIS--Byron 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; FTA 3,4; Drill Team 1,2,3,4--Captain 4; Student Coun- cil 2,3,4--Sec. 4; Inkspot 2--Feature Ed. 2; By-Hi 3,4—Bus. Mgr. 4; DAR 4; French Club 1,2,3,4; Li- brarian 2,3,4; NHS 3,4; Pep Club 4; FHA 1,2,3,4— V.P. of Rec. 1,2, State Con. 1, 1st V.P. 3, Section 22 V.P. 3. Pres, and Nat. Con. 4; May Dance 3rd Attendant; YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. PAM NUTT --Byron 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3; Pep Club 4. STEVE OLESON--Byron 1,2,3,4; Track 2; Ind. Arts Club 1,2; Chorus 2,3; YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU. DAVE ONKEN--Byron 2,3,4; Davenport 1; Basketball 2,3; Baseball 2; Football 3,4; Varsity Club 2,3. CRAIG PARKS--Byron 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2,3,4; French Club 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4—Pres. 1, 4, Treas. 2; NHS 2,3,4; May Dance 2nd Attendant; YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. SHELBY REBER--Byron 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2; GAA 1,2; Pep Club 4. SCOTT REED--Byron 1,2,3,4; Cl. Advisory Bd. 3; Football 1; Basketball 1,2. RANDY REIN IC HE - - Byron 1,2,3,4--C1. Pres. 3; Track 2. MATT RIPPLINGER—Byron 1,2,3,4; Ind. Arts Club 1. SUE ROBERTSON--Byron 3,4; Leaf River 1,2; Stu- dent Council 1,2; FTA 1; GAA 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; Band 1,2. NORMA SKURSKI--Byron 1,2,3,4; French Club 1,2, 3,4—Pub. Rel. Chm. 4; GAA 1,2,3,4—Points Chm. 3, V.P. 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2,4; By-Hi 4; Cheerleader 4—Captain 4; Pep Club 4; Librarian 3; Inkspot 4--Make-up Ed. 4; May Dance Queen; YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. JULIE STEIN--Byron 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,4; GLC 4; Pep Club 4; Chorus 1,2; Drill Team 2,3,4; By-Hi 3,4—Typist 3,4; Inkspot 4—Make-up Ed. 4. JOHN TALLMAN--Byron 4; Prophetstown 1,2,3; Wrestling 1; Band 1,2,3—Treas. 3. BILL TINSLEY—Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Pep Club 4; Ind Arts Club 1; YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. THELMA TOMSIC--Byron 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3; Cheerleader 2. LINDA TRAINOR—Byron 3,4; Streator 1,2. LINDA VAN KEU REN--Byron 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2; GAA 2,3. VICKIE VAN VELZER--Byron 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3; Drill Team 2,3. DEBBIE WAHL--Byron 2,3,4; Carlsbad, N. Mex. 1; German Club 1. DON WHETSEL--Byron 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2; Ind. Arts Club 1. JEFF WILMARTH—Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4; May Dance 3rd Attendant; YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. JANET WILSON—Byron 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 4; Librarian 2,4; Pep Club 4; GLC 4. GEORGE WRASSE--Byron 1,2,3,4; Track 2; Li- brarian 4. ALAN YEOMAN --Byron 3,4; Rockford East 1,2. 75 Congratulations to the Class of 1970 METAL FINISHING CO. Manufacturers of Plated Zinc Die Cast Hardware THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BYRON Member of F. D. I .C . Congratulations For the Latest in Fabrics and Sewing Techniques - -Shop to the FRANKIE'S Class of 70 112 Maple Ave. Mt. Morris, Illinois 61054 Phone 732-4950 RYROM d i FOOD MART PETE AND PENN'S PIZZA PARLOR 210 N . Union St. Byron, Illinois Byron, Illinois Compliments of OREGON PAINT AND WALLPAPER Compliments EICKMAN’S PROCESSING COMPANY of Home of Prize Winning Hams and Bacon DR . HULSEBUS Seward, 111. Chiropractor Phone: 247-2540 BYRON VETERINARY CLINIC Garret Zoet, D.V.M. 201 E. Blackhawk Dr. Byron, Illinois 61010 Compliments of BYRON GRAIN TERMINAL Get Your Swedish Specialties at Shelby W. 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WADE Byron, Illinois Phone 234-8649 EVELYN’S OF BYRON Compliments Ready To Wear--Children’s Wear of W. HOMER IVES INSURANCE AGENCY COUNTRY COMPANIES Byron, Illinois Richard L. Rafferty BARKER LUMBER COMPANY Complete Building Supplies Byron, Illinois Compliments of STILLMAN VALLEY INSURANCE AGENCY Bob Aschim Stillman Valley, Illinois Compliments of Congratulations to BEMIS MOTOR COMPANY Class of 70 Ford Sales and Service Since 1918 COUNTY GAS Byron--Oregon Byron Illinois Congratulations to PERKS RANCH the Senior Class WESTERN STORE Rockford, Illinois Tom Norris Plumbing and Phone 815-335-2460 Heating STILLMAN VALLEY GULF STATION Ray Hanke--Owner Stillman Valley, Illinois Byron, Illinois Congratulations to the Class of 1970 from KYSOR of BYRON East Blackhawk Drive Byron, Illinois 61010 Mail P.O. 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Wickwire Byron Medical Center Byron Cottage Antiques The snow that closed school on Thursday, April 2. And so comes the splash-down and the end of our space voyage for this year's By-Hi. We hope you have enjoyed your journey to the moon. We would be remiss, however, if we did not record that some- times when shooting for great heights, re- verses do occur. The most anxiously awaited splash- down thus far in our moon exploration history came on Friday, April 17, 1970, when Astronauts James Lovell, Fred Haise, and John Swigert landed in the South Pa- cific. On Monday of that week, while still on their way to the moon, an oxygen tank in their service module burst, putting their lives in jeopardy. All plans for a moon landing were discarded, and they were re- turned to earth as quickly as possible. The courage, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the astronauts and of Houston Mission Con- trol ground crew combined to transform a potential tragedy into a heart-stopping rescue. This experience points out many things: The importance of education and training that can turn reverses into victories; the importance of teamwork; the importance of living and working together in harmony to accomplish goals.