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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1976 volume:

1976 BY-HI BYRON HIGH SCHOOL BYRON, ILLINOIS e-i9i 6 . Something is happening in America, something as heart-stirring as distant trumpets. A resurging national spirit is drawing people together, despite their diversifications, to preserve our heritage. Americans in 1976 are joyfully uniting to celebrate the Bicentennial. The celebration is the biggest national commotion since the California Gold Rush. Cities, towns, and villages are all commemorating the historical events of two hundred years ago which mark our country's birth. In the Declaration of Independence, Americans sought a basis for maintain- ing the rights that they felt so fundamental—speech, press, assembly, freedom of religion, the right against unreasonable search and seizure, due process of law. They realized that these belonged to mankind generally. These were natural rights, rights that were unalienable, which government could not abrogate. These unalienable rights are what have brought millions of people to America's shores. Our country offers the self-fulfillment of being free and inde- pendent. As Thomas Wolfe puts it, , . . to every man the right to live, to work, to be himself, and to become whatever thing his manhood and his vision can combine to make him--this, seeker, is the promise of America. This melting pot has formed a country that we should indeed be proud of. We are rediscovering that pride as we capture the wonderful red, white, and blue spirit of the Bicentennial. President Gerald Ford outlined his theory of the national festivities when he said, Let us all, during the coming months, study carefully the character, study the qualities of the men who founded this Nation. Let us try to grasp the stuff that was inside of each of them and all of them collectively. And then, let us re- lease, if we can, the same spirit within ourselves. We have the same capacity for unity, discipline and sacrifice. Let us show the world that the character and quality of the American people has not changed in two hundred years. With these words, we dedicate this 1976 Byron High School yearbook to the men and women who founded the basic principles of our democracy and made this Bicentennial celebration possible. Our School OUR STAFF Editor Rick Hahn Co-editor Jane Baker Photographers Dennis Reber Kim Hoglund Copy Writers Lucy Debnam Libby Jarrett Typists Darcie Frye Debbie Frye Advertisers Kim Anderson Lori Hamer Mark Manley Cathy Zoet Adviser Mrs. Lois Hobart MR. FRANK KOHLER is our new unit superintendent, who replaced Mr. George Zarcoff. Mr. Kohler is married and has four children. His last position was that of assistant superintendent at Riverdale High School in Port Byron, Illinois. He has also taught in Clinton, Iowa, and Sterling, Illinois. Kohler received an undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University and a master's degree from Northern Illinois University, where he also earned a specialist certificate. In the last year Mr. Kohler has done a commendable job in the management of the school, and we wish him many more satisfying years with the Byron School District. BOARD OF EDUCATION. SEATED L TO R: W. Anderson, G. Landis, B. Hahn. STANDING: G. Zoet, G. Reber, M. Ripplinger, A. Meyers. 3 FACULTY James Brackney Principal Joseph Parks Ath. Director Audrey Blobaum Home Ec. Cleo Boger Librarian Bruce Carby Business Ed. Michael Castillo Wrestling Donald Drake Ind. Arts Maurice Hahn Ag. , Econ. Lois Hobart Business Ed. Dennis Hoffmeister Phys. Ed. John Hubble Art 4 Phillip Bratta Biology Michael Flick Guidance Frances Jarre tt Math, Eng. Michael Jerding English David Johnson Music Donald Kruschke Ind. Arts Robert Gene Liggett McNames English Speech James Nauman History Michael Nelson Mathematics Elizabeth Pierson German Everett Stine Drivers Ed. Henry Sweets Chemistry Linda Zeller Phys. Ed Louise Eickman Secretary C arolyn Reinders Bookkeeper David Guthrie Mathematics 5 PERSONNEL CAFETERIA STAFF L. TO R. C. Johnson, M. Bouton, D. Hayenga, C. Winterton, M. Cain, N. Wright, M. Wickler BUS DRIVERS L. TO R. S. Morri- son, P. Jefferies, G. Glawe, R. Cox, B. Carby, L. Miller, C. Sedam, G. Radatz 6 CUSTODIANS L. TO R. J. Cherie, T. Clubb, R. Bouton ACTIVITIES MEMORIES 8 High School Marching Band German Club Stunt 9 KING BRAD AND QUEEN CATHY REIGN As we all know, the big event of the fall season is Homecoming. The Student Council did a commendable job of planning and organizing the spirit-filled week. Among the new activities for Homecoming week were the Crazy Hats and Socks Day and Dress Up Day for the stu- dents and Slop Day for teachers. They both caused much merriment throughout the hallways. On Thursday the sen- iors mixed some hard work with lots of fun to create the great bonfire. At the pep rally Friday, a new award was presented. The Spirit Stick was won by the sophomores who displayed the most spirit by participating in the week's activities with much enthusiasm. This year the floats were something to be proud of. Yes, even the seniors'. Again the sophomores took first place with the freshmen, juniors, and seniors trailing close behind. A victorious Homecoming game would have made the week perfect, but despite the herculean effort of our team, Forreston beat us, 28-0. Memories was the theme of Saturday's dance with Cathy Zoet and Brad Kufalk being crowned Homecoming Queen and King. BRUCE AND RORY Play King of the Mountain Crazy hat day Here Come Da Judge Working on float Making Posters Slop Day? 10 SADIE HAWKINS Lori and Rick await the Judge's decision. See Gene Run The annual Sadie Hawkins Dance, sponsored by FHA, proved to be a worthwhile and fun-filled event this year. Contrasting to some previous years, the at- tendance was up and more couples applied their ima- ginative skills to create the Dogpatch style costumes and corsages. The band, called Image, was a local group from Leaf River. They did an admirable job even according to the music critics of BHS. There were many things to keep the couples busy, such as the BIG CHASE, the wedding ceremonies, and the costume and corsage judging. The singles just mingled with other singles. The consensus was that it was a successful evening. Sign on the Dotted Line “THE CURIOUS 'Do you think I'm crazy? The Cloisters. MRS. PADDY Wearing out the carpet evenly. Behind the scenes The odd trio 12 SAVAGE” A touch of gray Dr. Emmett and Miss Willie A QUICK CHANGE OF THE SET. Florence, Mrs. Savage, and Fairy May KATHY McLENNAN, School Play, and Speech This year's school play, The Curious Savage, by John Patrick was an enjoyable experience for the audience as well as the cast and crew. The Curious Savage was a fun-filled comedy deal- ing with the efforts of a wealthy woman, Mrs. Savage, who tries to keep her grown-up stepchildren from gaining control of her money. Mrs. Savage is placed in a rest home, which provides the humorous background for the play. There are many colorful and unique characters in the institution who are all more than willing to help Mrs. Savage. The actors gave an exceptional performance, and Miss Kathy McLennan did a fine job in directing. CAST The Guests Florence Hannibal Fairy May Jeffrey Mrs. Paddy The Family Titus Samuel Lili Belle Mrs. Savage The Staff Miss Wilhelmma Dr. Emmett Debbie Frye Randy Roberts Kim Anderson Mark Manley Tammy Kirking Dennis Reber Scott Spencer Darcie Frye Lucy Debnam Libby Jarrett Rick Hahn 13 Cathy -- Keeper of the candy Debbie learns Football Thoughts of a Biology teacher Typical Girls P.E. class 14 Keep Smiling! 100! 15 Hello? Barb and Brad's daily chat “THE ROAD MAY COURT L TO R FRONT ROW: K. Meyers, S. Hogan, M. Kirking, B. Kufalk, L. Debnam, B. Ingram, A. Newman, C. Parks SECOND ROW: D. Brown, C. Zoet, J. Landis, M. Brantner, D. Sugden, B. Haye, J. Sugden, D. Reber. Queen Lucy and King Brad The Road Not Taken, a well-known poem by Robert Frost, was the theme chosen for the 1976 May Dance. . . Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Realizing that important decisions soon must be made, the class of '76 recognized that the road each chooses will make all the difference and that many members of this graduating class will take the road less traveled. 18 NOT TAKEN” The Traditional Maypole Third attendants—Karen Meyers and Don Brown. Senior Pat Zimmerman... The Royal Pair The Grand March First attendants—Cathy Zoet and Jim Landis. The Promenade Junior attendants 2nd attendants Soft music, long dresses and flowers Dreaming of the Road Not Taken 4th attendants 20 ORGANIZATIONS SPEECH CLUB FRONT ROW L. TO R. J. Baker, Debbie Frye, L. Jarrett, M. Manley, G. Zoet, L. Debnam. SECOND ROW: T. Billeter, L. McCabe, Darcie Frye, M. Hahn, L. Cain, D. Dockins, B. Nelson, Ms. McLennan. THIRD ROW: L. Seebruck, M. Manley. Take this for example 2? Wake up Jane! Do you understand? Instructions from the coach Libby practices Prose Beth is hard at practice The BHS Speech Team, under the leadership of Kathy McLennan, had another very successful year. By- ron competed in five meets this year with senior Lucy Debnam bringing home two first place trophies in Verse. Libby Jarrett also received a fourth place medal at the LaSalle-Peru meet. At the district meet held at Auburn High School the club did exceptionally well. Becky Nelson, Jane Baker, and Dennis Dockins all received first place honors. Lucy Debnam received a second, thus advancing four speakers to the sectionals. Although the organization didn't send anyone to the State Finals this year, they did acquire many new memb- ers, among them several freshmen. 23 BAND 24 One could say the BHS Band and Chorus had an ex- ceptional year this year. Both organizations received first place ratings at organization contest along with o- ver 12 receiving first place medals at solo and ensem- ble contest. The two ensembles gave fine performances at the Christmas and Spring Concerts. This year a new gig was added in which both the Swing Choir and the Stage Band participated. The show was called Caba- ret Night. Although the music department will be losing sev- eral seniors, there are high hopes for another good sea- son in '77. Surprise, Lori STAGE BAND CHORUS VARSITY CLUB 27 LIBRARY CLUB L. TO R. : L. Cain, Secretary; L. McCabe, Treasurer; B. Nelson, Presi- dent; J. Baker, V. President. C. Boger, Advisor G.L.C. 28 T1SJTZCPOT' Seated L. TO R. : L. Debnam, Copy Editor; D. Reber, Layout Editor; L. Jarrett, Copy XvOi vy J. Editor; M. Jerding, Advisor F.H.A. Seated L. TO R. : L. Jarrett, President; J. Baker, Treasurer; Darcie Frye, V. President; B. Cain, Secretary; A. Blobaum, Advisor 29 F.F.A. SEATED L TO R: T. Wiltfang, Sentinel; R. Roberts, V. Pres.; V. Adams, Pres.; D. Wilmarth, Treas.; B. Brannum, Reporter; Mr. Hahn, Advisor. STUDENT COUNCIL SEATED L TO R: K. Meyers, Pres.; D. Frye, Sec.; V. Adams, V. Pres.; L. Debnam, Treas.; B. Kufalk, D. Reber, Mr. Brackney, Advisor. 30 N.H.S. FRONT ROW R TO L K. Faris, Sec.; L. Hamer, V. Pres.; B. Nelson Pres.; R. Hahn, Treas. SECOND ROW R TO L Mr. Flick, Advisor; Mrs. Boger, Advisor. This year's National Honor Society turned out to be one of the more ambitious ones in the last few years. Besides sponsoring a chili supper, the group traveled to Chicago for their trip. The trip included a tour of Chicago and an evening dinner with theatre. The society also held a banquet to induct fourteen new members, twelve juniors and two seniors. Those inducted this year were: JUNIORS--K. Anderson, J. Baker, M. Becker, B. Brannum, B. Cain, C. Camling, L. Davis, Darcie Frye, Debbie Frye, J. Hayden, M. Tudor, C. Westcott. SENIORS—S. Brown and K. Buskohl. N.H.S. Inductees GERMAN CLUB FRONT ROW L TO R B. Nelson, Pres.; L. Cain, V. Pres.; L. Jarrett, Sec.; R. Bergsmith, Treas.; K. An- derson, K. Buskohl, Mrs. Pierson, Advisor. 31 G.A.A. Let's get together girls 32 BY-HI SEATED R TO L: Mrs. Hobart, Adviser; J. Baker, Ass't. Editor; R. Hahn, Editor. 33 Debbie types up another page Laurie McCabe, Laurie McCabe N.H. S. Induction Pre-game session Biology I Let's watch the game! 34 He's got a mean finger Such assiduous Seniors The sound of silence You can open your eyes Matt Hamburger day?? Mr. Nelson's last day FRESH-SOPH FOOTBALL Lena-Winslow We 14 They 12 Mt. Morris 0 22 Polo 14 20 Oregon 14 6 Forreston 0 44 S. Valley 0 21 Pecatonica 12 18 Winnebago 0 14 FRESH-SOPH BASKETBALL We They Ashton 50 27 S. Beloit 54 58 Mt. Morris 52 39 Forreston 49 45 Winnebago 42 51 Kirkland 53 41 Rkfd. Luth 60 45 G. Kingston 23 31 S. Valley 40 44 Polo 63 39 Pecatonica 47 62 Oregon 62 40 Mt. Morris 56 44 Forreston 49 53 Winnebago 43 58 S. Valley 50 40 Polo 59 50 Pecatonica 67 72 Oregon 61 62 Holiday Tourney S. Valley 61 54 Winnebago 53 51 G. Kingston 52 43 VARSITY WRESTLING We They Oregon 61 3 Galena 32 31 Ashton 34 27 S. Valley 10 38 S. Beloit 52 9 Winnebago 41 11 Auburn 23 36 Mt. Morris 47 12 Amboy 43 13 Stockton 27 35 Fulton 44 12 Dakota 26 25 Polo 26 30 Mooseheart 56 3 Oregon 33 27 Savanna 9 52 Winnebago 39 20 S. Beloit 49 15 ATHLETICS VARSITY FOOTBALL Lena-Winslow We 6 They 6 Mt. Morris 14 16 Polo 12 37 Oregon 22 26 Forreston 0 20 S. Valley 8 6 Pecatonica 32 0 Winnebago 20 26 VARSITY BASKETBALL We They Ashton 69 57 S. Beloit 68 71 Mt. Morris 64 58 Forreston 84 64 Winnebago 73 93 Kirkland 82 62 Rkfd, Luth 71 42 G. Kingston 78 69 S. Valley 59 80 Polo 78 74 Pecatonica 74 79 Oregon 97 51 Mt. Morris 58 59 Forreston 53 50 Winnebago 61 66 S. Valley 70 58 Polo 48 61 Pecatonica 67 62 Oregon Holiday Tourney 76 56 Durand 71 44 Mt. Carrol Regional 59 69 Leaf River 71 59 Mt. Morris 64 68 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL OPPONENT BYRON Winnebago won Polo won S. Valley won Franklin Center won Forreston won Oregon won Pecatonica lost Mt. Morris lost Rochelle won Forreston won Mt. Morris won S. Valley won DISTRICT Polo won Oregon won Mt. Morris lost 37 FRESH-SOPH FOOTBALL FRONT ROW L. TO R. D. Ham- mond, G. Dalton, C. Spink, G. Anderson, A. Bain, D. Parker, S. Baker, G. Skogsberg, SECOND ROW: B. Hanlin, B. Cox, R. Ris- sman, M. Jones, M. Eytalis, K. Johnson, C. Anderson, T. Billet- er, J. Barton, S. Rissman. THIRD ROW: Coach Castillo, J. Haynes, D. Palmer, B. Revell, J. Casing - er, J. Henson, G. Wilmarth, C. Westcott, T. Wiltfang. THIRD ROW: Coach Liggett, R. Manley, R. Groves, R. Stukenberg, M. Carter, D. Anspach, T. Debnam, S. Rush, M. Hahn. FOURTH ROW: D. Wilmarth, M. Gile, M. Davis, J. Johnson, J. Pearson, D. Ingram, D. Dockins, G. Zoet, F. Johnson. The Fresh-Soph football team had quite a time getting it all together this year. Injuries crippled the team throughout the season with the result that the team as a whole never played together after the first game. Lack of experience was another handicap which the team had to overcome. This year there were more freshmen on the squad than ever before. The defensive team was led by Dan Wilmarth and Frank Johnson with eighty-nine and eighty-eight tack- les respectively. Offensive leading rusher was Monty Gile with 213 yards. Dan Hammond was the team's outstanding receiver with a gain of 266 yards. 38 VARSITY FOOTBALL FRONT ROW L. TO R. M. Streff, R. Ginger, C. And- erson, F. Carter, D. Mc- Caslin, D. Jackson, B. Kuf- alk, J. Landis. SECOND ROW: Coach Stine, V. Ad- ams, B. Hoglund, D. Hugh- es, F. Reagan, R. Roberts, J. Hayden, D. Zoet, M. Tudor. BACK ROW: R. Groves, B. Johnson, D. Reb - er, R. Brown, M. Carter, J. Barton, M. Becker, T. Tail- man. Inexperience was a definite handicap to the varsity football team this year, but they improved as the season progressed. Offense was stressed more this year be- cause of the lack of scoring done last year. This year's season record was 2-5-1. Be- cause of the close score of four of the games lost, the record could very easily have been 7-5. Honored as most valuable player and most improved player were seniors Ron Brown and David McCaslin. Defensive end Ron Brown and defensive half-back Jim Landis were chosen to the All-Conference team. Co-captains throughout the year were Brad Kufalk and Jim Landis. 39 SENIOR FOOTBALL L. TO R. SEATED: T. Tallman, B. Kufalk, D. McCaslin, F. Carter. STAND- ING: M. Carter, B. Johnson, J. Landis, R. Brown. Brad comes out on top SENIOR WRESTLERS KNEELING: R. Gile. STANDING L. TO R: B. Ku- falk, M. Hagemann, D. Brown Cheerleaders yell for victory ■ j—a 4 ‘ - r. .... Homecoming pep rally Not so close, Brad! Cheerleaders practice too FRESH-SOPH FRONT ROW L. TO R: R. Manley, M. Gile, W. Fri- esen, F. Johnson, R. Berg- smith, SECOND ROW: L. Auker, J. Haynes, D. Palm- er, J. Casinger, C. Spink, G. Cates, K. Sugden, P. Drake. THIRD ROW: A. Bain, C. Anderson, K. John- son, Coach Bratta, M. Jones, M. Eytalis, C. Palmer This year's Fresh-Soph Wres- tling Team, made up largely of freshmen, managed to end the season with a 7-2-2 record. This is only the second year By- ron has had a full fresh-soph team. Much credit for the strong team must be given to the Jr. High Wrestling Program that was initiated two years ago. Two freshmen had outstand- ing records for the season—Ga- ry Wilmarth with ]5-4 and Mark Jones with 10-0. In the Amboy Tournament Dan Wilmarth, Ga- ry Wilmarth, and Mark Jones finished first in their individual weight class. With the large number of freshmen and the continuation of the Jr. High program, Byron grappler fans can look forward to another enthusiastic team next year. 42 The team looks on with anticipation Another Byron pin VARSITY WRESTLING FRONT ROW L to R: G. Anderson, B. Hagemann, M. Tudor, M. Hagemann, D. Hammond. SECOND ROW: Coach Castillo, M. Becker, R. Gile, R. Mitchell, A. Smith, D. Brown. THIRD ROW: C. Palmer, C. Johnson, B. Kufalk, C. Anderson, L. Auker, P. Drake. Under the direction of a new coach this year, the Byron Varsity Grapplers came up with an impressive 13-5 season record. Coach Mike Castillo led the team to a fourth-place finish in the district meet. At the destrict level Chuck Anderson managed to emerge as the champ in the 126 lb. weight class. Six other Byron wres- tlers also finished in the top four at the dis- trict: A1 Smith, Don Brown, Brad Hagema- nn, Mark Hagemann, Rory Gile, and Russ Mitchell. The team's captains for the 1975-76 season were Brad Kufalk and Don Brown. The team chose Alan Smith as this year's most improved player and Chuck Anderson as the most valuable player. Coach Castillo gives last second instructions 43 GAA basketball— Juniors vs Sophomores 44 Touchdown! 45 A Freshman has to study long and hard FRESH-SOPH BASKETBALL FRONT ROW L TO R: B. Hoglund, D. Reber, J. Pearson, J. Johnson, G. Zoet. SECOND ROW: D. Reed, Coach Hoffmeister, G. Skogsberg, T. Billeter, R. Rissman, A. Seymour, D. Ing- ram, M. Carter, R. McNames, S. Rissman, S. Linton, S. Baker. The 1975- 76 basketball season brought the Byron Cubs to a 5th place finish in the conference. The team had a well-balanced 13-9 season record with a 7-7 conference record. Although the Cubs didn’t capture the first place crown, they did manage to bring home the first place trophy from the Stillman Valley Holiday Tournament. Leading the organization in total points was Brian Hoglund with 289. Doug Reber followed close behind with a total of 280. Jon Pearson was the big man at the free-throw line, shooting 68 percent. With nine of the fifteen Cub players being freshmen, the future for the fresh- soph team looks very promising. 46 Another attempt by Gary ’’The Huddle L VARSITY BASKETBALL FRONT ROW L TO R: J. Meline, J. Cunningham, S. Norup, B. Haye, J. Landis. SECOND ROW: P. Hogan, R. Roberts, R. Parker, Coach Drake, R. Brown, J. Hayden, D. Zoet. Jim eyes the basket Coach Don Drake and eleven energetic basketball players carried the Byron Tiger fans through another commendable season. This year's Tigers managed to end the season in a third-place tie with a 8-6 confer- ence record. The club's MVP this season was co-captain Brad Haye. Co-captain Jeff Meline received the free-throw honor, shooting a 70 percent average at the line. With the Tigers having one of the strongest bench- es in several years, the BHS fans can hope for a strong team in the 1976-77 season. 47 Junior Dance Be strong Galen New N.H.S. members Faculty defeats seniors Show him how Dennis VOT T PVR AT T FRONT ROW L TO R: J. Sugden, M. Swanson, J. Noffsing- X DAJjJj er, p Zimmerman, K. Mandehr, P. Pendergrass, D. Tudor. SECOND ROW: K. Cato, K. Boehm, K. Dietrich, P. Mey- ers, A. McGlinn, B. Boehm, T. Reber, D. Schultz. THIRD ROW: Coach Zellers, G. Ingram, P. Pendergrass, C. Hess, H. Jeter, B. Nelson, K. Hogan. Missed again! Higher Penny This year's team completed the season with an excellent showing. Their 14-2 record included confer- ence championship and second place in the district. The team's high scorer was Kathy Boehm, scoring 99 points. Most valuable player was Kris Dietrich and most inspirational player was Cheryl Hess. This year Illinois was an experi- mental state; therefore, each game was played to 20 points instead of the conventional 15. Because they're losing only three seniors, the team shows promise for the years to come. The junior varsity team played to an impressive 9-1 record. 49 CHEERLEADERS Homecoming pep rally FRESH-SOPH F TO B: H. Jester, C. Hess, J. Noffsing- er, C. Rolston, T. Reber, B. Adams. Teresa has a new uniform VARSITY L TO R: T. Leary, C. Zoet, T. Stegall, D. Schoon, NOT PICTURED: C. Parks 50 WRESTLING F TO B: C. Westcott, L. Whetsel, J. Where's Connie? Sugden, K. Anderson, J. Deming. 51 Football pep session Such enthusiasm! 52 pTDT O HPT? APK FRONT ROW L TO R: B. Adams, V. Hosier, D. Tudor, B. Koenck, C. Hess, K. VJ-iO X IViivylY Westcott, J. Reinders. SECOND ROW: L. Johnson, J. Sugden, D. Hatfield, J. Noffsinger, Y. Jacquet, K. Cato, L. Kobel, K. Nelson. THIRD ROW: Coach Cameron, K. Rowland, J. Deming, B. Boehm, A. McGlinn, K. Ashby, L. Cain, S. Wilson, B. Nelson. She makes it look so easy Faster, Jeri! With a team composed of over one-half freshmen, the 1975-'76 track team had a very successful season. Although they didn't win many meets, there were some close calls. The girls won the Landers Loomis relays for the fourth year in a row. Jeri Sugden advanced to the state meet in the mile, and Julie Noffsinger went down state in the 80 and 110 low hurdles. Betty Boehm got third in the district meet and missed going down state by half a second. 53 BOYS TRACK FRONT ROW L TO R: G. Wilmarth, L. Mead, D. Wilmarth, S. Rush, M. Tudor, SECOND ROW: D. Dockins, D. Jackson, M. Gile, D. Anspach, F. Fransen, R. Bergsmith. THIRD ROW: Coach Stine, R. Roberts, B. Haye, D. Reber, M. Becker, J. Johnson, J. Meline. Coach Everett Stine com- mented that he was very pleased with the way the 1976 track team performed. The team had a fairly good record, considering the large number of injuries sustained this year. Galen Bennett jumped 39'1 in the triple jump to set a new school record. Pat Hogan also tied the school record of 6'1 in the high jump. The Fresh-Soph 440 and 880 relay teams set conference records. A new conference record was set in the shot put by Doug Reber with a throw of 46'7 . Brad Haye was the group's captain and Jeff Meline was judged the team's MVP. Next year the team should be improved. Everyone will be a little bit better, and there should be some good freshmen coming out. Senior Jeri Sugden Senior Brad Haye BASEBALL BOTTOM ROW: C. Anderson, D. Jackson, M. Gile, D. Zoet, M. Carter, T. Billeter, F. Carter, R. Bergsmith. BACK ROW: S. Oltmanns, J. Hayden, R. Gile, B. Haye, J. Johnson, T. Tallman, J. Meline, G. Zoet, Coach Nauman. 1976 TRACK Meet BYRON POINTS Oregon 5th 70 Ashton Triangular 2nd 48 Landers-Loomis Relays 3rd 69 Pecatonica Triangular 1st 93 Oregon Invitational 5th 15 Forreston Triangular 3rd 19 Ogle County Meet 7th 10 Lisle Invitational 11th 11 Forreston Relays 4th 39 Conference Meet 8th 12 District Meet 12th 11 In 1975 BHS hosted its fourth season of summer baseball. The team did a respectable job, emerging with a season record of 5-12. For the 1975 team, Todd Tallman was chosen MVP. Tallman had the teams' highest batting average of . 340. Senior Chris Millard was voted the team's captain. 1975 BASEBALL WE THEY Forreston 11 7 Oregon 9 11 Leaf River 7 1 S. Valley 4 6 Orangeville 2 3 Ashton 16 7 Rochelle 0 7 Orangeville 2 4 Oregon 0 10 Pecatonica 5 0 Pecatonica 3 7 Forreston 3 10 S. Valley 0 3 Orangeville TOURNAMENT 2 6 Oregon 6 8 Pecatonica 2 1 Forreston 7 8 55 Batter up Keep on smiling, Pam Summer baseball Keeping Seniors busy Jackie in Chem. lab 56 FRESHMEN President V. Pres. Secretary Treasurer Debbie Tudor Gary Wilmarth Tom Billeter Tom Debnam John Ackerson Bridy Adams Craig Anderson David Anspach Kathy Ashby Alan Bain Sam Baker Chris Bartscher Pam Bonnie Betty Cheryl Greg Brian Bartscher Blanchard Boehm Brackney Butler Camling Pam Scott Dockins Eakle Mike Sherri Theresa Monty Eytalis Forrester Friesen Gile 58 Bonnie Kayla Mike Chris Gary Larry Ginger Hagemann Hahn Hamilton Harms Harms Diane Joy Jackie Jeff Vickie Dena Hatfield Haynes Henry Henson Hosier Hoting David Penny Jane Jan Yvonne Betty Ingram Ingram Jackson James Jaquet Jeffries Kevin Lori Mark Johnson Johnson Jones 4 Patti Karyn Jourdan Keefer Greg Kilmer Liz Kobel Theresa Michele Scott Koenck Limberg Linton Doug Lofgren Thuy Ly Marcette Renee Colleen Ann Deanna Randy Manley McCaslin McClenthen McGlinn Meline Moore Kris Dennis Doug Donald Patty Danny Nelson Norup Palmer Parker Pendergrass Reed Jean Brad Judy Steve Steve Leigh Ann Reinders Revell Rhodes Rissman Rush Seebruck Randy Kent Stukenberg Sugden Gordon Jodi Orin Dawn Skogsberg Smith Snodgrass Spencer Cindy Melinda Kelly Mike Charles Elizabeth Swanson Swanson Timmer Wagner Westcott Whetsel 60 Lisa Wilson Susan Kelly Gary Kelly Cathy Wilson Wright Zoet DeShazo Christiansen Pam Ramey We will now study protozoa GAA bike riders Suspense... Guilty or Innocent? Who says that Freshmen are always humble, meek, and shy? This year's Freshmen forced their way into high school at full speed and let their pre- sence be known. And as for initiation? It certainly wasn't the Freshmen who were victimized. Perhaps this quality shows their potential for great leader- ship. (We hope!) 61 SOPHOMORES President V. Pres. Secretary Treasurer Jeff Julie Hedii Renee Don Greg Johnson Noffsinger Jeter Lukan Anderson Anderson Beth Cheryl Ron Scott Chris Lora Becker Becker Bergsmith Blanchard Bolin Brown Clark Will Pam Kevin Lori Ron Faris Friesen Fritz Gilroy Goss Groves Brad Dan Bill Hagemann Hammond Hanlin John Cheryl Kris Hartz Hess Hogan 62 Pat Brian Donna Mark Frank Lisa Hogan Hoglund Huston James Johnson Johnson Joe K irking Barbara Koenck Leif Lindgren Robert Manley Laurie McCabe Roy McNames Tom Medearis Penny Meeker Patty Meyers Richard Moore David Morrison Charles Palmer Pennie Jon Kelly Doug Terri Jerry Palmer Pearson Reagan Reber Reber Reinders Randy Kitty Rissman Rowland Tim Schultz Becky Lori Charles Shu m way Snodgrass Spink 63 Dan Dan Tim Penny Chuck Greg Williams Wilmarth Wiltfang Zimmerman Johnson McDonald Sophomores postermaking Such concentration! Terri at the water fountain The sophomore year is a crucial point in the life of the average Amer- ican student, with many noticable changes occurring. But most impor- tant is the fact that it's the year of the DRIVER'S LICENSE! After we reach that long-awaited peak in ma- turity, it's downhill all the way. (On wheels, of course.) 64 Keep those toes pointed! oops! Match their hats with their occupations Study! Study! Study! Sounds pretty good to me you'd better watch out JUNIORS President V. Pres. Secretary Treasurer Scott Spencer Kim Anderson Chuck Anderson Jeff Aronson Jim Hayden Dawne Ackerson Veme Adams Patty Ashby Pam Bain Jane Baker Jeff Meline Elizabeth Ashby Jeff Mike Dave Galen June John Barton Becker Bennett Bennett Blanchard Boehm Joe Jeff Kim Alan Jeff LuAnn Carter Cates Cato Conway Cunningham Davis 66 Pam Matt Denise Brian Frank Dave Drake Farris Flohr Fortune Fransen Friesen Joe Cindy Darcie Debbie Richard Russ Frisbie Fritz Frye Frye Ginger Groves Doug Bruce Dirk Mike Brian Tim Hagemann Hamer Hamilton Haye Henson Hess Carol Duane Don Dave Dave Mark High Hoting Hughes Jackson Lewis Lindquist Todd Karen Kathy Dan Mary Larry Lucas Lutz Mandehr McCaslin McGlinn Mead 67 Jackie Russ Shirley Steve DeAnna Penny Mitchell Mitchell Molnar Norup Palmer Pendergrass Frank Cindy Vance Sara Rhonda Randy Reagan Reimer Reiniche Revell Rhodes Roberts Jodi Dana Debbie Lisa Alan Gearld Rowell Schoon Shultz Schwall Smith Smith Gerard Theresa Mike Brent Mark Cathy Smith Stegall Streff Sugden Tudor Wescott 68 Toni Wickwire David Zoet Ron Johnson Ron Parker Charles Ramey This time I'm going to score! We'll show 'em our class spirit! Cycling with mittens? Brrr! Ambitious and energetic, the juniors never lacked spirit. They had vitality in whatever project they tackled even when it came to operating the concession stand or hosting the junior dance. Let's hope they keep their pep as they become seniors! Well, the study halls are over- crowded Juniors at work Two heads are better than one SENIORS President Rick Hahn V. Pres. Secretary Treasurer Dennis Reber Donald Brown Tammy K irking Eric Aliprandini Lori Juanita Julie Kathy Randall Auker Bingham Blanchard Boehm Bontjes Bruce Ron Shirley Kris Debra Brannum Brown Brown Buskohl Butt 70 Debbi Fred Mark Lucy Kris Carey Carter Carter Debnam Dietrich Shelly Pat Kim Mark Rory Ebert Eickert Faris Forrester Gile Mark Lori Brad Kent Dave Hagemann Hamer Haye Herbig High 71 Jeanne Hogan Jackie Hosier Kim Rob Hoglund Horre 11 Merri Huls Glenda Carolyn Libby Ingram Jamison Jarrett Bill Johnson Paul Knowles Brad Jim Theresa Mark David Kufalk Landis Leary Manley McCaslin 72 Becky Karen Becky Andy Steve Medearis Meyers Nelson Newhausen Oltmanns Shelia Reed Joyce Reid Julie Regan Randy Pederson Connie Parks Gayle Seaman Debbie Skelly John Shultz 7 J Crystal Molly Julie Toepfer Westcott Wrasse Todd Tallman Patti Cathy Zimmermann Zoet A chicken basket?! Nice hat Shelly Two tireless seniors 74 Look at those legs The car designer at work Plunging into their final year, the seniors were an ex- cited group. They led the underclassmen with all of their great wisdom and knowledge that comes after four years of experience. These seniors were a fun-loving yet a hard-working class that will long be remembered. As the graduation date approached, most were filled with anti- cipation, each wondering what the future would hold. Pay attention Cathy 75 76 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: FRONT ROW L TO R S. Brown, C. Zoet, K. Faris. SECOND P. McDonald, J. Lan- dis, R. Hahn, L. Hamer. THIRD K. Buskohl, R. Horrell, L. Debnam. FOURTH L. Jarrett, D. Reber, P. Knowles, B. Nelson. 77 VALEDICTORIAN, Paul Knowles SALUTATORIAN, Shirley Brown Jodi and Jan warm up Trying to fly Molly? CLUB ROSTERS SPEECH -- (Page 22) FRONT ROW: J. Baker, Debbie Frye, L. Jarrett, M. Manley, L. Debnam. SECOND ROW: T. Billeter, L. McCabe, Darcie Frye, M. Hahn, L. Cain, D. Dockins, G. Zoet, B. Nelson, Ms. McLennan. BACK ROW: L. Seebruck, M. Manley. BAND -- (Page 24) CLARINETS: B. Nelson, Debbie Frye, L. Cain, J. Noffsinger, T. Wickwire, P. Ashby, S. Wilson, J. Jackson, M. Manley, R. McCaslin, D. Tudor, M. Farris, K. Hagemann, D. Meline, K. Tim- mer, P. Dockins, L. Kobel, J. Deming, J. Smith. O- BOE: B. Boehm. FLUTES: L. Auker, K. Anderson, B. Boyer, L. McCabe, D. Schoon, L. Johnson, L. See- bruck, K. Nelson. SAXOPHONES: K. Buskohl, Darcie Frye, P. Palmer, D. Hammond, S. Brown, D. Hot- ing, L. Lindgren, R. Bontjes. TRUMPETS: D. Reber, M. Manley, P. Eickert, G. Skogsberg, M. Gile, K. Keefer, B. Revell. TROMBONES: D. Dockins, M. Tu- dor, K. Reagan. BASSES: T. Billeter, R. Hahn. DRUMS: R. Manley, T. Hess. DIRECTOR: D. John- son. STAGE BAND -- (Page 25) FRONT ROW: C. Zoet, L. Lindgren, D. Frye, K. Buskohl, S. Brown, R. Bont- jes. BACK ROW: T. Hess, Mr. Johnson, B. Nelson, M. Gile, P. Eickert, M. Manley, D. Reber, K. Reagan, D. Dockins. DRILL TEAM -- (Page 26) FRONT ROW: K. Ashby, L. Cain, B. Becker, Darcie Frye, K. Faris, Debbie Frye, P. Fritz, P. Bain, C. Becker. BACK ROW: E. Ashby, J. Baker, P. Meeker, K. Timmer, D. Hot- ing, B. Koenck, M. Westcott, D. Hatfield, L. Mc- Cabe, L. Hamer, L. Debnam. SWING CHOIR — (Page 26) FRONT ROW: Mr. John- son, M. Manley, M. Gile, D. Morrison, D. Dock- ins, G. Skogsberg. BACK ROW: C. Zoet, B. Nelson, Debbie Frye, L. Jarrett, Darcie Frye, K. Nelson. CHORUS — (Page 27) FRONT ROW: Mr. Johnson, P. Ramey. SECOND ROW: G. Skogsberg, S. Rissman. THIRD ROW: C. Ramey, M. Gile, D. Bennett. FOUR- TH ROW: J. Smith, R. Moore, M. Manley, R. Luk- an. FIFTH ROW: Y. Jacquet, T. Wiltfang, K. Keef- er. BACK ROW:G. Zoet, B. Nelson, K. Hogan, D. Morrison. VARSITY CLUB — (Page 27) FRONT ROW: C. And- erson, B. Sugden, D. Hammond, D. Jackson, M. Manley, M. Tudor, M. Streff. SECOND ROW: J. Landis, B. Kufalk, R. Roberts, G. Bennett, V. Ad- ams, D. Hughes, M. Becker, D. Zoet. THIRD ROW: J. Barton, J. Meline, J. Johnson, C. Anderson, D. Brown, P. Hogan, A. Smith, B. Hoglund, R. Gile. BACK ROW: S. Spencer, J. Aronson, J. Hayden, R. Mitchell, R. Brown, R. Groves, J. Cunningham, D. Reber. GLC — (Page 28) FRONT ROW: P. Drake, D. Schultz, P. Pendergrass. SECOND ROW: C. Camling, T. Kirk- ing, C. Westcott. THIRD ROW: P. Zimmerman, K. Boehm, M. Westcott. FOURTH: C. Parks, B. Nelson, C. High. FIFTH ROW: G. Ingram, P. Eickert, P. Bain, K. Mandehr. BACK ROW: T. Reber, K. Cato, K. Meyers, D. Schoon. LIBRARY -- (Page 28) FRONT ROW: L. Cain, L. Mc- Cabe, B. Nelson, J. Baker, B. Cain, S. Linton, M. Streff, L. Hamer. SECOND ROW: J. James, D. Mel- ine, K. DeShazo, K. Hagemann, K. Rowland, K. Lutz, R. McCaslin, B. Brannum, S. Baker, G. Dalt- on, C. Anderson. BACK ROW: Mrs. Boger, T. Fries- en, B. Boyer, P. Meeker, G. Kilmer, J. Cates, D. Flohr, L. Jarrett, R. Hahn, J. Kirking, L. Brown. FHA — (Page 29) FRONT ROW: L. Jarrett, J. Baker, Darcie Frye, B. Cain, Mrs. Blobaum. SECOND ROW: K. Lutz, L. Hamer, T. Leary, K. Anderson, B. Boy- er, L. McCabe, L. Cain, Debbie Frye, L. Debnam, K. Hogan. INKSPOT — (Page 29) FRONT ROW: L. Debnam, Copy Editor; D. Reber, Lay-out Editor; L. Jarrett, Copy Editor; B. Nelson, L. Hamer, D. Frye, L. Cain. BACK ROW: C. Zoet, Mr. Jerding, S. Spencer, R. Bergsmith. FFA -- (Page 30) FRONT ROW: T. Wiltfang, R. Rob- erts, V. Adams, D. Wilmarth, B. Brannum, Mr. Hahn. SECOND ROW: G. Wilmarth, E. Falk, B. Hag- eman, S. Baker, B. Hanlin, J. Rowell, M. Streff, J. Sugden, G. Anderson, B. Revell, D. Palmer. BACK ROW: M. Hahn, C. Faris, D. Zoet, D. Hughes, J. Pearson, J. Johnson, J. Boehm, F. Johnson, R. Stuk- enberg, O. Snodgrass D. Flohr. STUDENT COUNCIL -- (Page 30) FRONT ROW: K. Meyers, D. Frye, V. Adams, L. Debnam, B. Kufalk, D. Reber, Mr. Brackney. SECOND ROW:C. Parks, L. McCabe, K. Cato, P. Zimmerman, B. Koenck, D. Hatfield, C. Zoet, B. Adams, K. Anderson. BACK ROW: J. Pearson, A. Smith, A. McGlinn, G. Zoet, P. Meyers, R. Roberts, M. Gile. GERMAN CLUB -- (Page 3]) FRONT ROW: B. Nelson, L. Cain, L. Jarrett, R. Bergsmith, K. Anderson, K. Buskohl, Mrs. Pierson. SECOND ROW: T. Friesen, C. Spink, M. Westcott, P. Eickert, G. Anderson, C. Hess, S. Brown, K. Nelson, L. Johnson, C. Westcott, H. Jeter. THIRD ROW: J. Hayden, P. Knowles, R. Hahn, D. Dockins, K. Hogan, K. Hagemann, D. Me- line, Debbie Frye, Darcie Frye, C. Zoet, L. McCabe, L. Hamer. NHS—(Page 31) FRONT ROW: L. Debnam, J. Landis, R. Hahn, B. Nelson, L. Hamer, K. Faris. SECOND ROW: L. Jarrett, C. Zoet, Mrs. Boger, Mr. Flick. BACK ROW: P. Knowles, D. Reber. GAA--(Page 32) FRONT ROW: Ms. Zeller, T. Kirk- ing, K. Meyers, C. Zoet, C. Rolston, C. Parks, J. Noffsinger, J. Sugden, C. Hess, J. Reagan, H. Jeter. SECOND ROW: B. Adams, C. Camling, L. Hamer, P. Zimmerman, J. Jackson, S. Brown, K. Buskohl, K. Christensen, L. Whetsel, P. Pendergrass, T. Koenck. THIRD ROW: K. Nelson, C. Westcott, J. Reinders, V. Hoiser, G. Ingram, P. Pendergrass, R. McCaslin, M. Limberg, D. Tudor, L. Kobel. FOURTH ROW: T. Friesen, D. Schultz, L. McCabe, J. James, C. Mc- Clenthen, C. Reimer, P. Ingram, S. Wilson, K. Tim- mer, Y. Jacquet, B. Ginger. FIFTH ROW: R. Lukan, K. Gato, T. Reber, K. Rowland, K. Keefer, K. Bo- ehm, M. McGlinn, K. Mandehr, T. Stegall, T. Lea- ry, BACK ROW: B. Nelson, D. Meline, L. Brown, L. Cain, A. McGlinn, K. Ashby, K. Hogan, B. Boehm, K. Hagemann, J. Deming, L. Jarrett. BY-HI--(Page 33) FRONT ROW: L. Hamer, Debbie Frye, D. Reber, R. Hahn, J. Baker, Mrs. Hobart. BACK ROW: C. Zoet, L. Debnam, L. Jarrett, M. Manley, K. Anderson, Darcie Frye. 80 SENIOR ACTIVITIES ERIC ALIPRANDINI--Byron 1,2,3, 4; Wrestling 1. LORI AUKER—Byron 1,2, 3,4; Volleyball 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Year- book 3. JUANITA BINGHAM—Byron 4. JULIE BLANCHARD--Byron 1,2,3, 4; GAA 1, 2; German Club 2. KATHY BOEHM--Byron 1,2, 3,4; Volleyball 2,3,4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; GLC 3,4. RANDY BONTJES--Byron 1,2, 3,4; Football 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 3,4. BRUCE BRANNUM--Byron 1,2,3, 4; FFA 1,2, 3,4; Library Club 1,2, 3. DON BROWN--Byron 2,3,4; Foot- ball 3; Varsity Club 4; School Play 3; Basketball 2; Wrestling 3,4; Yearbook 3; Class Officer 4. RON BROWN-- Byron 2,3,4; Foot- ball 3,4; Varsity Club 4; Basket- ball 2,3,4. SHIRLEY BROWN—Byron 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Ger- man Club 4; Stage Band 3,4; NHS KRIS BUSKOHL--Byron 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2; GAA 1, 2,3,4; German Club 4; Stage Band 3,4; NHS 4. DEBRA BUTT--Byron 1,2, 3,4; Cheerleader 1,2; Chorus 1; GAA 1,2, 3,4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Class Officer 2. DEB CAREY--Byron 1,2,3,4; Band 1; Chorus 1. FRED CARTER—Byron 1,2, 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Varsity Club 4; Basketball 2,3; Baseball 2,3. MARK CARTER--Byron 1,2, 3,4; Football 1,2,4; Varsity Club 4; Wrestling 3; FFA 2,3,4; Track 3,4. LUCY DEBNAM—Byron 1,2, 3,4; Homecoming Court 2; School Play 3,4; Chorus 1,3; Drill Team 1,2, 3,4; GAA I; FHA 2,3,4; Speech Club 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 2, 3,4; NHS 3,4; Yearbook 4; Inkspot 3,4; Class Officer 2. KRIS KIETRICH--Byron 1,2, 3,4; Volleyball 2,3,4; GAA 2; GLC 2, SHELLY EBERT—Byron 1,2, 3,4; Library Club 3,4. PAT EICKERT—Byron 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1; Drill Team 1,2,3; GAA 1,2; GLC 4; Speech Club 3; German Club 1,2, 3,4; Stage Band 3,4. KIM FARIS--Byron 1,2, 3,4; Vol- leyball 2; Band 1,2,3; Drill Team 3,4; GAA 1,2,3; GLC 3; German Club 1; NHS 3,4. MARK FORRESTER—Byron 1,2,3, 4; Football 1,2; Wrestling 1,2. RORY GILE—Byron 3,4; Football 4; Varsity Club 4; School Play 3; Wrestling 3,4; Band 3; Baseball 3, 4. MARK HAGEMANN—Byron 1,2,3, 4; Cross Country 1,2; Wrestling 1, 2,3,4. RICK HAHN--Byron 1,2, 3,4; School Play 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2; Speech Club 1,2,3; German Club 2,3,4; Student Coun- cil 1,2; NHS 3,4; Library Club 2, 3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Inspot 3; Class Officer 1,4. LORI HAMER—Byron 1,2, 3,4; Homecoming Court 3; School Play 3; Drill Team 1,2, 3,4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; German Club 3,4; NHS 3,4; Library Club 4; Yearbook 4; Inkspot 4. BRAD HAYE--Byron 1,2, 3,4; Cross- Country 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,3,4; Varsity Club 4. KENT HERBIG--Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1; Cross Country 1. DAVE HIGH—By ion 1,2,3,4; Foot- ball 1; Cross Country 2. JEANNE HOGAN—Byron 1,2, 3,4; Cheerleader 2; Chorus 1,2; GAA 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3. KIM HOGLUND— By ion 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 2,3; Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2; GAA 2,3; GLC 2,3; Yearbook 3; Inkspot 1,2,4. JACKIE HOSIER— Byion 1,2, 3,4; GAA 2,3. ROBERT HORRELL—Byion 1,2,3, 4; Homecoming Court 1,2; School Play 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Speech Club 2,3; German Club 1,3; Stu- dent Council 1,2, 3,4; NHS 3,4; Yearbook 2,3; Inkspot 3; Class Officer 1,3. 81 GLENDA ING RA M- - Byron 1,2, 3,4; GAA 2,3,4; GLC 3,4. CAROLYN JAMISON—Byron 1,2, 3,4; Volleyball 1; Chorus 1; GAA 2. LIBBY JARRETT—Byron 1,2, 3,4; School Play 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Swing Choir 2,4; Drill Team 1,2, 3; GAA 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Speech Club 2,3,4; German Club 2,3,4; NHS 3,4; Library Club 4; Yearbbok 4; Inkspot 3,4. BELL JOHN SON - - Byron 2, 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Wrestling 2. TAMMY KIRKING—Byron 2,3, 4; School Play 4; Band 1,2,3; GAA 1,2, 3,4; FHA 2; GLC 3,4; Class Officer 3,4. PAUL KNOWLES — Byron 2,3,4; Speech Club 3; German Club 3,4; NHS 3,4. BRAD KUFALK—Byron 1,2, 3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Varsity Club 4; Homecoming Court 3,4; School Play 3,4; Wrestling 1,2, 3,4; Stu- dent Council 4; Class Officer 1,2, 3. JIM LANDIS--Byron 1,2, 3,4; Foot- ball 1,2, 3,4; Varsity Club 4; Homecoming Court 4; School Play 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Band 1; Student Council 1,2,3; NHS 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4. TERESA LEARY--Byron 1,2, 3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2; GAA 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4. MARK MANLEY--Byron 1,2, 3,4; Varsity Club 4; Cross Country 2,3; School Play 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Swing Choir 4; Speech Club 3,4; Yearbook 2,3,4; Class Officer 3; Stage Band 3,4. DAVID MCCASLIN—Byron 1,2,3, 4; Football 1,4; Varsity Club 4; Basketball 1,3; Baseball 1. BECKY MEDEARIS—Byron 1,2,3, 4; Chorus 1. KAREN MEYERS—Byron 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1; Band 1,2; GAA 1, 2,3,4; GLC 3,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4. BECKY NELSON--Byron 1,2, 3,4; Volleyball 2,3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2,4; Swing Choir 2,4; Drill Team 1,2; GAA 1,2, 3,4; GLC 2,3,4; Speech Club 4; German Club 2,3,4; Library Club 1,2, 3,4; NHS 3,4; Inkspot 4; Stage Band 3,4. ANDY NEWHAUSEN— Byron 1,2, 3,4; Football 1. STEVE OLTMANNS—Byron 1,2,3, 4; Cross Country 1; Basketball 1; Varsity Club 4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4. CONNIE PARKS--Byron 1,2, 3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; Homecoming Court 4; Volleyball 2,3; Band 1,2, 3; GAA 1,2, 3,4; GLC 2,3,4; Stu- dent Council 1,4. RANDY PEDERSON—Byron 1,2,3, 4; Cross Country 2,3; Basketball 1, 2. JULIE REAGAN—Byron 1,2, 3,4; GAA 4; Library Club 1,2,3. DENNIS REBER--Byron 1,2, 3,4; Football 2; School Play 4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2; Swing Choir 2; Speech Club 3; Student Council 3, 4; NHS 3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Inkspot 3,4; Class Officer 4; Stage Band 3,4. SHEILA REED--Byron 1,2, 3,4; Drill Team 1,2,3; FHA 1. JOYCE REID--Byron 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Library Club 2,3,4. GREG ROLSTON—Byron 1,2,3,4. JON SCHENCK--Byron 1,2, 3,4. GAYLE SEAMAN--Byron 1,2, 3,4; GAA 1,2. JOHN SHULTZ- - Byron 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2. DEBBIE SKELLY--Byron 1,2, 3,4. JERI SUGDEN— Byron 1,2, 3,4; Cross Country 3; Cheerleader 3,4; Volleyball 2,3,4; Band 1,2; Drill Team 1,2; GAA 1,2,3,4; FFA 4; Speech Club 3; German Club 1,2, 3; Track 1,2,3,4. TODD TALLMAN—Byron 1,2, 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3; Baseball 1,2, 3,4. CRYSTAL TOEPFER— Byron 1,2,3, 4. MOLLY WESTCOTT—Byron 3,4; Drill Team 4; GAA 4; GLC 4; German Club 3,4. PAT ZIMMERMANN—Byron 1,2,3, 4; Homecoming Court 1; GAA 1, 2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3; GLC 4; Student Council 3; Yearbook 2; Class Of- ficer 1,2. CATHY ZOET—Byron 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2, 3,4; Homecoming Court 4; Swing Choir 2,4; GAA 1, 2,3,4; German Club 2,3,4; Student Council 1,3,4; NHS 3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Inkspot 4; Stage Band 3,4. 82 Compliments of MORRISON FUNERAL HOME «■ - •■jJLj Byron Illinois EVELYN’S hair fashions Elegance Unlimited Cosmetics Acid Balanced Byron, Illinois Phone: 234-3201 THE ROSE HOUSE HAMER Home of Hot Plants and Exciting Bloomers SERVICE 135 West Second Byron Illinois Phone: 234-5079 Arco Zephyr Compliments of DR. 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It is of note that history says the first schoolhouse in Ogle County was built in Byron in the summer and winter of 1836- 37 by Silas St. John Mix. The jerry-built log cabin, located in the center of Block 17, was said to contain neither a door nor a win- dow and could be used only during the warmer seasons. Thus, in the summer of 1837, Miss Lydia A. Weldon taught the first term of school. After two years, the log cabin was replaced by a grout house. The town offered the use of this build- ing to the religious denomination that would finish it so that it could be used as a day school. Israel S. Knowlton, Deacon of the Con- gregational Church, volunteered to finish the building, and this was the school for the next years. The 1840's were the transi- tional years for all phases of cum- munity growth, and education was no exception. Several private schools developed in and near Byron. But in 1852 an addition was added to the grout house and this became Byron's first free school, just prior to the Free School Law of 1854. The Byron Academy, an im- posing two-story brick building, was erected in 1853, and located in Block 49, the same location now occupied by the Byron House Hotel. The Academy was founded as a private school, and so co- existed with the Free School for the next ten years. The Free School taught the rudimentary elements of grammar, rhetoric, history, and arithmetic. The Academy was, in essence, the forerunner of the high school, and offered Latin, science, rhetoric, algebra, geometry, history, and writing as part of its curriculum. Teacher certification tests were required for graduation. The first Ogle County Fair was held on the Academy grounds in 1853, and the building was used as the exhibition hall. It was a well qualified school, but because of the finan- cial burdens it was forced to close. The Trustees of Schools for the Township purchased the Academy in 1864, and from that day for- ward, it became Byron High School, even though it housed all the educational facilities of the town. That same year the trustees sold the Free School building to the Masonic Lodge. In 1890, an addition tripled the size of the original Academy structure. Then, on February 3, 1905, fire consumed the entire school. The school was immediate- ly rebuilt in 1905-06, and always used as a school until purchased by Walter Williamson in 1963, to be- come the Byron House Hotel. So ended 100 years of a Byron school maintained in one location. Fire destroys entire school in 1905 funds. The original building con- tinued to serve as a grade school until the introduction of unit schools. This concept was the merging of several small school districts to form one unit, and was another step in growth. Again, by referendum, Byron said yes and Byron Community Unit Schools 226 came into being in 1949. E. J. Ha ire was Superintendent of the new unit. There was an en- rollment of 378 students in the elementary and 108 students in the high school, with the rural schools still in operation. A com- plete grade school addition and an agriculture shop were added to the high school building in 1954. And still the growth continued until, in 1964, with elementary enroll- ment 633 and high school 191, From 1906 to 1939, the Byron school system was contained in one building, but several progressive events took place in those years which were landmarks in Byron's educational system as well as stimuli for increased enrollment. Hershel V. Lynn came to the Byron school as Superintendent in 1912, and initiated a continuing drive for state recognition of the school. The school was accredited by the University of Illinois in 1913 there- by insuring that the graduates might enter the state university without examination. The Superintendent of Public Instruction of Illinois further ac- credited Byron High School as a satisfactory four-year high school in 1915. The culmination of Super- intendent Lynn's efforts came in a successful referendum in 1920, which expanded the school to in- clude all area rural high school students who wished to come to Byron, and it was then named Byron Community High School. A new high school was built in 1939 with the aid of W.P.A. Byron school built in 1905 Presently is the Byron House Hotel the new Mary Morgan Elementary School, located west and across the street from the high school building, was opened to Kinder- garten through sixth grades. Miss Mary Morgan was bom and raised in Byron and attended Byron schools. After further education she returned to teach third and fourth grades in the elementary schools for 43 years. Also, in 1964, a new science, home eco- nomics, and gymnasium addition was added to the 1954 annex thus making this area now the high school, and the seventh and eighth grades occupying the 1939 high school building. In the following Byron High School erected 1939 1964 structure of the Mary Morgan Elementary School eight years enrollment and cur- riculum expansion seemed to at- tain a leveling point. The 1972 enrollment was 704 in the elemen- tary and 333 in the high school, and in this year the final additions, to this date, were made. Class- rooms were added to the Mary Morgan school and new library, study hall, cafeteria, and in- dustrial arts shop areas were added to the high school. The Commonwealth Edison Company is now constructing a nuclear power plant in the Byron school district. What this advent will mean to the schools in the next years in conjecture, at this point in time. But these 140 years have been an historic epic in Byron's schools as education has evolved from log cabin rhetoric to the personally involved study of nuclear power. 99 The current Byron Junior and Senior High School THIS YEAR IN REVIEW School Begins Homecoming Week End of First Nine Weeks Sadie Hawkins School Play Christmas Concert Christmas Vacation End of Second Nine Weeks Mid-Northern Music Festival Sectional Wrestling Meet Regional Basketball Tourney District Speech Meet State Wrestling Meet Music Solo and Ensemble Contest Sectional Speech Meet N. H. S. Induction End of Third Nine Weeks Junior Dance Spring Vacation Band and Chorus Contest May Dance Junior-Senior Banquet Conference Track Meet Spring Concert Girls District Track Meet Boys District Track Meet May 21-22 Baccalaureate May 23 School Ends High School Graduation 100