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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1977 volume:

THE 1977 BI-HI Byron High School Byron, Illinois EDITOR CO-EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHERS JANE BAKER LAURIE McCABE KAREN LUTZ KIM ANDERSON BECKY BRANNUM COPYWRITERS CATHIE WESTCOTT LORI CAIN RON BERGSMITH DAVID MORRISON ADVERTISERS RENEE LUKAN CHERYL HESS KRIS NELSON KRIS HOGAN DENISE FLOHR DEBBIE FRYE DARCIE FRYE TYPISTS ADVISOR MRS. LOIS HOBART Mary Hopkins once said, ,fFor everything, there is a season, turn, turn, turn. The great expectation that is anticipated upon entering the Freshman year — exploring, experimenting, and learning through mistakes — is the new season we all encouter in life's endeavors. The buds have opened, the leaves have developed, and as Sophomores in any life experience we go forward with false confidence. For haven't we overcome those faltering steps of spring? And so, with this perspective, summer fades away and autumn begins. A dim awareness comes over us as we go through our Junior year because we realize that we, too, are changing like the seasons. As is with the trees, the leaves are now no longer their garish colors of green but rather matured and be- come endowed with a new spectrum. The old leaves begin to drop as we reach the climax and prepare to begin an- other new stage. For our Senior year is one made up not only of reflections but also perceptions, not just of memories but also of foresights. For all along life's road there is a season and a purpose for every reason under God's heaven. 2 The pile Thursday afternoon. Working on the float is so frustrating! The All American Econ class. Can 1 take your order please? Now it's their turn Kiss me darling! 3 Freshmen, Freshmen don't be shy! Geez you guys! Pat, chewing a reed The Pep band?! HOMECOMING 1. Junior float - First place 2. Queen Dana and King Verne 3. Football Cheerleaders 4. Senior float - Second place 5. First attendents - Connie Camling and Jim Hay- den 6. Homecoming Court L. TO R: J. Dzielak, C. Mc- Clenthen, C. Becker, C. Camling, D. Schoon, V. Adams, J. Hayden, F. Johnson, M. Carter, T. Nel- son. 7. Bonfire 8. Band 9. library Club stunt 6 The week of the great fall festival for Byron High School, consisted of many fun-filled events. The Student Council did an excellent job in set- ting up the different dressup days. Among these were the 50's Day, Oc- cupation Day, Backwards Day, and of course, Orange-Black Day. The spirit stick, which was a tradition started by the 1975 cheerleaders, was won by the Seniors as was the G.A. A. powderpuff game and the tug of war that took place on Wednesday. On Thursday, the class of '77 collected wood all day to make the brightest fire Byron had ever seen for the pep rally that night. On Friday, the victory parade took place. The floats were beautiful and after a hard decision, the Juniors' float was chosen as first place winner. Oregon was no match for our team this year and we easily slid past them, 44-0, making our week a perfect one. On Saturday, the Homecoming dance brought the week to a climatic closing with Dana Schoon and Verne Adams being crowned Queen and King and Sweet Silver letting everyone Fly Away.' 7 Typical 6th hour studyhall Don't look so happy! Monty lying down on the job. Accounting?! Are you sure? 10 What do you want now? FRESH-SOPH FOOTBALL FRONT ROW L. TO R: A. Brown, D. Reimer, G. Wilmarth, G. Drake, B. Leary, B. Revell, C. Wes- tcott, P. Jackson, SECOND ROW: M. Stine, S. Scho- on, M. Jones, S. Rissman, M. Eyetalis, A. Bain, C. Anderson. THIRD ROW: Coach Janes, C. Tunnell, D. Wolfe, T. Nelson, T. Billeter, J. Barton, D. Aliprandini, Coach Liggett. FOURTH ROW: D. Anspach, R. Stukenburg, S. Tunnell, D. Ingram, G. Zoet, M. Carter, C. Bingham. An abundance of experience and few crucial injuries clearly describes this year's Fresh-Soph football team. With many sophomores coming back and a few key freshmen, the Cubs began the year with a solid ball club. But a couple of costly injuries midway through the year turned the team's momentum completely around. The 1976 Cubs finished with a respectable record of 4-3, although they never fully played up to their capability in the last four games. On defense, Gary Zoet led the team in tackles with a total of seventy-one. The outstanding leading rusher on offense was Chuck Bingham with 481 yards. Mike Eyetalis was the team's leader in pass receiving with a total of 74 yards. 12 VARSITY FOOTBALL FRONT ROW L. TO R: M. Tudor, D. Dockins, D. Ham- mond, R. Rissman, C. John- son, M. Streff. SECOND ROW: D. Wilmaith, R. Groves, D. Zoet, R. Roberts, D. Jackson, F. Johnson. THIRD ROW: Coach Stine, F. Reagan, D. Hughes, G. Zoet, B. Hoglund, R. Groves, Coach Hosier. FOURTH ROW: J. Johnson, J. Barton, D. Reber, D. McCaslin, A. Smith, M. Becker, J. Hayden, V. Adams. A winning attitude was the difference this year as the varsity football team was in the race for the conference title until the last game of the season. Although they didn't quite reach their goal, they tied for second place along with Winnebago. The Tigers ended the year with a 6-1-1 record, and their only loss came to conference champion Forreston. The next few years look very promising with many awaiting players coming up from the fresh-soph team. This year's most valuable player was Dave Jackson and Russ Groves was the most improved player. Verne Adams, Dave Jackson, and Jim Hayden were chosen All-Conference on the de- fensive unit, while Doug Reber was chosen All- Conference in the offensive backfield. Co- captains for this year were Dave Zoet and Dave Jackson. 13 Moonshine, haybales, pumpkins and streamers—where else would you find these but at the annual Sadie Hawkins dance! The day was Saturday, November 13, and attendance was up from previous years. Guys and gals danced to the music of Shotgun Rivers from WROK. During the evening, judges Kim Anderson, Kathy Ashby, Judy Dem- ing, and Michele Limberg gave first, second, and third place ribbons to Peggy Zimmerman and Steve Rissman, Cindy Reimer and Craig Meyers, and Hedii Jeter and Tim Wiltfang for corsages. Costume prizes went to Connie Behmer and Joe Bolin, Kim Cato and Dave Kampas, and Cathie Westcott and Mike Becker. The judging was followed by the traditional chase, when captured guys were taken by their dates to the Marryin Sams, Kathy Ashby and Michele Limberg. There they received wire chicken rings and certifi- cates to remind them of their hitching More dancing followed, and the F. H. A., who sponsored the dance, termed the night as very successful. 14 TIME OUT FOR GINGER PLAY CAST Howard Carol Agnes Carol Joan Carol Jeannie Carol Ginger Carol Eddie Davis Frank Reagan Renee Lukan Darcie Frye Lori Cain Kim Anderson Gary Zoet Tommy Green Liz, the maid Mr. Hoffman Mr. Wilson Jack Armstrong Cathie Westcott Randy Roberts Mike Hahn 15 The school will not allow it. Why not Dad? On November 5 and 6, the junior high auditorium was the setting for another conflict between women's lib and older traditions. A girl had actually decided to go out for varsity football; family and friends were in a general up- roar. During the play many exciting things happened, such as Howard, Ginger's father, tearing down the goal posts when Ginger first got to play. Daughter Jeannie took over her older sister Joan's part in their school play, VICTORIA REGINA. Joan, in the meantime, was having boy troubles with Eddie Davis, who was captain of the football team and not quite as good as Ginger while Ginger's boyfriend, Tommy Green, was upset about having a football player for a girlfriend. Agnes' main problem was controlling Howard, who was being pressured by the school principal, Mr. Wilson, and his banker boss, Ed Hoffman, to get Ginger out of foot- ball. At last everything was settled, and peace reigned at the Carol house when Ginger decided she'd rather be a girl after all. The play was again under the excellent direction of Kathy McLennan. 16 Be patient-only a little more. SENIORS President V. President Secretary Treasurer Scott Dave Frank Debbie Dawne Spencer Jackson Reagan Mead Ackerson Verne Adams ane ker Jeff Barton Patty Ashby Pam Bain Mike Becker Dave Galen John Joe Beth ■Bennett Bennett Boehm Bolin Boyer Becky Darryl Beverly Connie Joe Brannum Busser Cain Camling Carter Jeff Cates Kim Alan Cato Conway LuAnn Davis Pam Drake 20 Matt Denise Brian Joseph Cindy Farris Flohr Fortune Frisbie Fritz Jim Mike Tim Hayden Haye Hess Carol Duane High Hoting 21 Don Ron Leif Mark Todd Hughes Johnson Lindgren Lindquist Lucas Karen Kathy Dan Mary Larry Lutz Mandehr McCaslin McGlinn Mead Jeff Meline Jackie Mitchell Russ Mitchell Shirley Molnar Steve Norup DeAnna Ron Penny Cindy Sara Palmer Parker Pendergrass Reimer Revell Randy Jodi Dana Alan Gerald Roberts Rowell Schoon Smith Smith 23 Gerard Smith Mike Streff Brent Sugden Mark Tudor Cathie Westcott Not Pictured: June Blanchard Eve Fleming Frank Fransen Russ Groves Bill Johnson Rhonda Rhodes Toni Wickwire David Zoet Brenda Jeff Camling Cunningham She found It! This in a library? 24 Another of Jeff's admirers! Enjoy your nap Dave? Another lively Senior! What are you making, Carol? What's wrong Jim? 25 What are you thinking? JUNIORS President V. President Secretary Treasurer Cheryl Jeff Terri Bill Paulette Don Hess Johnson Reber Hanlin Adams Anderson Greg Beth Cheryl Ron Scott Chris Anderson Becker Becker Bergsmith Blanchard Bolin Lora Mike Lori Brad Dennis Clark Brown Brown Cain Cox Dockins Faris Will Pam Kevin Laurie Ron Brad Friesen Fritz Gilroy Goss Groves Hagemann Dan Hammond John Hartz Kris Hogan Pat Hogan Brian Hoglund Mark James 26 Hedii Chuck Frank Barbara Renee Robert Jeter Johnson Johnson Koenck Lukan Manley Laurie Roy Tom Penny Patty Richard McCabe McNames Medearis Meeker Meyers Moore David Julie Pennie Jon Kelly D°ug Morrison Noffsinger Palmer Pearson Reagan Reber Jerry Randy Kitty Lori Chuck Mark Reinders Rissman Rowland Snodgrass Spink Swanson Becky Jim Dan Dan Tim Penny Tinsley Whetsel Williams Wilmarth Wiltfang Zimmermann 27 Not Pictured: Brian Atra David Merritt Carla Price c-a-t, space, d-o-g, space! Lisa Johnson 28 SOPHOMORES President V. President Secretary Treasurer Diane Ann Tom Tom John Bridy Hatfield McGlinn Billeter Debnam Ackerson Adams Craig David Kathy Alan Sam Jon Anderson Anspach Ashby Bain Baker Barton Chns Betty Greg Brian Mike Joe Bartscher Boehm Butler Camling Carter Casinger Greg Cathy Marty Judy Kelly Pam Cates Christiansen Davis Deming DeShazo Doc kins Scott Mike Sheri Theresa Monty Kayla Eakle Eytalis Forrester Friesen Gile Hagemann 29 Mike Chris Gary Larry Joe Jeff Hahn Hamilton Harms Harms Haynes Henson Vickie Dena David Penny Jane Jan Hosier Hoting Ingram Ingram Jackson James Yvonne Betty Kevin Mark Patti Karyn Jaquet Jeffries Johnson Jones Jourdan Keefer Greg Liz Teresa Michele Scott Doug Kilmer Kobel Koenck Limberg Linton Lofgren Myron Marcette Renee Colleen Deanna Randy Magnuson Manley McCaslin McClenthen Meline Moore Leigh Ann Allan Barbara Gordy Jodi Orin Seebruck Seymour Seymour Skogsberg Smith Snodgrass Dawn Randy Kent Cindy Melinda Kelly Spencer Stukenberg Sugden Swanson Swanson Timmer Deb Charles Liz Gary Lisa Sue Tudor Westcott Whetsel Wilmarth Wilson Wilson 31 Show us where it's at, Scott! Liz and Bridy after the game Your hair looks fine girls 6th Hour Chemistry FRESHMAN President V. President Secretary Treasurer Charles Mary Jodi Jackie Dennis Jack Bingham Hayden Snodgrass Deming Aliprandini Armstrong Joan Patricia Jodi Alan Kelly Brenda Bartkus Boehm Brehm Brown Butt Cain Becky Kitty Shelly Brian Terry Mark Carlson Carter Champion Clayton Cox Dietrich Kim Joe Jackie Greg Dane Julie Dockins Domino Donneaud Drake Duval Dzielak Hank Mike Shelley Rita Bill Linda Ebert Fransen Freedlund Friesen Frisbie Fritz Brian Terry Stacey Kim Bill Lorrie Frye Frye Gile Gilroy Goodwin Goodwin Julie Tom Kim Ronald Jackie Deanne Goss Hanlin Hatfield Henry Herfel Hilliard Kim Laura Paul Steve Lynn Tim Himes Holeton Jackson Jaycox Johnson Johnson Jon Kim Meg Mary Brent Kris King Kirking Kobel Lake Leary Linton Kelly Mike Michelle Rhonda Tracey Debbie Little McGlinn Moats Moore Nelson Palmer 34 Connie Debbie Bruce Dan Susan Joyce Paugels Rea Reagan Reimer Rissman Rowton Lori Saul Debbie Delbert Todd Mike Saam Schoon Seebruck Skaar Spink Stine Kathy Joan Craig Scott Terry Wesley Swanson Toth Tunnell Tunnell Varilek Whipple Tracy Wilson Jennifer Dean Wiltfang Wolfe NOT PICTURED: Robert Atra Christi Doyle Kathy Friend Tracy Ganus Michelle Hintz Ron Moore Wendell Rowell Peggy Zimmerman Jan Wolfe Karen Zimmerman Kathy Zimmerman 35 Can you see, Bruce? Dan at the fountain Put garbage in it's place! Is it good, Mary? Hi guys! More Biology ADMINISTRATION Frank Kohler Superintendent Frank Conry Principal Board Of Education. SEATED L. TO R: W. Anderson, M. Ripplinger, A. Meyers STANDING: W. Jaquet, D. Freedlund, S. Woods, G. Zoet 37 Audrey Blobaum Home Ec. Michael Flick Guidance Frances Jarrett Math, Eng. FACULTY Cleo Boger Librarian Bruce _onald Carby Drake Business Ed. Ind. Arts Sandra Drake Home Ec Lois Dennis Gary John Hobart Hoffmeister Hosier Hubbell Business Ed. Phys. Ed. P.E., Wrestling Art 38 Carol Gene James Janice Joseph Lingel McNames Nauman Newhausen Parks Mathematics Speech, Econ. History Phys. Ed. Ath. Director Elizabeth Pierson German Carolyn Reinders Bookkeeper Everett Steve Stine Schatteman Drivers Ed. Chemistry Mary Young Biology Louise Eickman Secretary 39 PERSONNEL Lunch time gossip Mrt. Winterton CAFETERIA STAFF FRONT ROW L TO R: F. Toth, D. Hayenga, M. Cain, M. Wickler. SECOND ROW: C. Johnson, M. Bouton, E. Frye. Sit down please 40 Red BUS DRIVERS L TO R: S. Morrison, P. Jefferies, G. Glawe, R. Cox, B. Carby. 41 AWARDS 42 Pat Hogan Superstars Cathie Westcott DAR, Voice of Democracy Jim Hayden SAR Dennis Dockins Arion Award, Dist, Speech, Radio Jane Baker Dist. Speech - Orig. Oratory Jeff and his masterpiece Bless you! 4th hour P. E. Thirsty? 41 Sophomores vs. Seniors basketball game It's so frustrating! Spence Drama class backstage. Tim and Hedii at lunch Laura Lunch room Hi there N.H.S. Induction ceremony Three librarians Mean Mr. Carby 45 'll CO 3 Snowfall, winds again threaten Northern Illinois Man and beast can survive it Q. Q. CD CO Cr CQ 0) co CO CD CO o Northern Illinois was braced for an- other winter onslaught Thursday night, with a one-to-two-inch snowfall and winds up to 40 miles per hour predicted. Jo Daviess County, and especially East Dubuque in the northwest portion of the county, were the first to feel the effects of the latest storm. A travelers’ advisory was issued at East Dubuque, where a three-inch snow accumulation was forecast. Wind velocity was expected to in- crease sharply during the night, setting up the same conditions for drifting along roads and highways which bogged down most of Northern Illinois and .Southern Wisconsin Wednesday. This could be the coldest day of them all You could wake up this morning to find it is the coldest of the year. „ B? BEN RUBENDALL While the weather might not be fit for man nor beast,” with a little plan- mng both should survive. c o d ng to mass mcM” ° January freeze without equal Life returns to normal as snow drifting ends By GEORGE STOWELL FREEPORT — Sleep has been a rare commodity the last three days for area highway crews battling bitter cold and high winds in their efforts to keep area roads open. By MIKE MOONEY COMPTON - It look a while, but 12- mile corners south of Rochelle returned to normal early Thursday as travelers resumed trips interrupted by Wednesday’s blowing snow. Weather experts have called the winter of 1977 the worst since 1800. Temperatures dropped to 20 and 30 degrees below zero. When the large wind-chill factor was included, the temperature dropped even lower. Byron High School was far from being unaffected by this terrible cold spell. Probably the greatest incon- venience was frozen water pipes in many homes, which remained frozen for many weeks. ft ■ 46 48 Bi-Hi FRONT ROW L TO R: L. McCabe, Ass't. Editor; J. Baker, Editor; Debbie Frye, Typist; Mrs. Ho- bart, Advisor (STANDING) F.F.A. FRONT ROW L TO R: M. Flick, Advisor; T. Wiltfang, Boehm, Treas; R. Roberts, Sec; D. Wilmarth, Byron FFA Chapter activities during the year in- cluded a basketball tournament, in which they re- ceived a 2nd place trophy and a trap shooting contest where they took 5th place honors with Brent Leary placing 12th overall in the individual shooting. Mr. Maurice Hahn, former advisor, was a guest . Pres; V. Adams, Ptes; J. Pearson, J. at the annual banquet in March. The club also visited the Caterpillar Co. in Au- rora, where they toured the plant and saw films deal- ing with road construction equipment. Mr. Michael Flick acted as advisor this year. 49 FRONT ROW L TO R: M. Hahn, T. Friesen, G. Kilmer, K. McLennan, Coach F.T.A. FRONT ROW L TO R: A. Conway, J. Hayden, B. Boyer Miss Kathy Fenwick gave her time this year to Byron High School students who may be interested in teach- ing as their future goal. Involved in this program were 9 seniors. These students put in many hard working hours by helping children with math and reading, cor- recting papers, writing up worksheets and most of all inspiring the younger children. The grade levels that participated in this program included the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grades. SO p FRONT ROW L TO R: T. Frye, D. Palmer, T. Cox, C. McClenthen, B. Koenck, Capt; SECOND ROW: D. Hatfield, A. McGlinn, Darcie Frye, K. Timmer, Deb Frye, B. Becker, C. Lingel, Advisor. G.A.A. FRONT ROW L TO R: J. Herfel, M. Moats, Y. Jaquet, Treas; L. McCabe, sec; J. Noffsinger, V. Pres; C. West- cott, Pres; B. Boehm, Sports Chm; B. Koenck, Points Chm; K. Cameron, Advisor; K. Swanson, J. Bartkus. 51 Library Club FRONT ROW L TO R: L. Brown, L. McCabe, Sec; D. Meline, Treas; B. Brannum, Pres; D. Flohr, V. Pres; M. Kobel. FRONT ROW L TO R: Mrs. Jarrett, Advisor; L. McCabe, V. Pres; V. Adams, Pres; A. Mc- Glinn, Treas; M. McGlinn, Sec. 52 F.H.A. FRONT ROW L TO R: A. Blobaum, Advisor; D. Frye, Pres; L. Cain, V. Pres; C. Ashby, Treas; B. Brannum, Sec; S. Gile, D. Tudor, B. Adams, J. Reinders, B. Cain Who was your Secret Sis? Who surrounded BHS dancers with world of Lil Ab- ner — complete with hay bails, pumpkins, and moon- shine? Who decorated the school halls with streamers, balloons, hearts and other surprises for Secret Sister week? The F.H.A. did, of course. Membership was Just a note from your Secret Sis over five times larger than it has been in recent years, and with such enthusiastic members as the club had this year, it looks as though the good times in the Byron F.H.A. are just beginning. 53 N.H.S. FRONT ROW L TO R: J. Baker, Pres; J. Hayden, V. Pres; B. Brannum, Sec; SECOND ROW: K. Anderson, M. Tudor, Treas; C. Westcott, Soc. Chm; Debbie Frye, B. Cain, C. Camling. THIRD ROW: Darcie Frye, A. Conway, M. Becker, M. Flick, Advisor. N.H.S. Inductees The new N.H.S. inductees for this year were Sen- iors Leif Lindgren, Mary McGlinn, Jeff Meline; and Juniors Greg Anderson, Brian Atra, Ron Bergsmith, Lori Cain, Dennis Dockins, Dan Hammond, Cheryl Hess, Lisa Johnson, Robert Manley, Laurie McCabe, Dave Morrison, Julie Noffsinger, Jon Pearson, and Randy Rissman. Lori Johnson was named as recipient of the Fresh- man Honors Award. 54 Swing Choir Chorus Stage Band 55 5th hour fun time BAND This year the Music Department was very active and successful. During football season the band kept spirits going with its lively halftime shows. In De- cember, Jr. High and High School gave a concert to the public. It went well, and afterwards the band pre- sented Mr. Johnson with a gift certificate. In March, thirty-six students went to I. H. S. A. Solo and Ensemble Contest at Kaneland. They came away with fourteen firsts, three seconds, and two thirds. At group contest in April at Oregon, the chorus barely missed a first while the band had a solid first. Also in April, the swing choir and stage band per- formed on Cabaret Night. Because of the success of the performance, both groups were asked to perform for other town organizations. In May, as their final performance of the year, the Department put on their annual Spring Concert. Senior band members were honored, and junior Dennis Dockins was given the Arion Award. Said Mr. Johnson of his students' performances, I was very pleased with the strong showing our students made because it reflects interest and dedication on their part to the music program. 11 13 Years Together FRESH-SOPH FOOTBALL WE THEY Lena-Winslow 6 12 Pecatonica 38 0 Winnebago 8 0 Mt. Morris 22 0 Polo 14 18 Oregon 6 36 Forreston 6 12 S. Valley 12 6 VARSITY FOOTBALL WE THEY Lena-Winslow 46 0 Pecatonica 34 6 Winnebago 6 6 Mt. Morris 34 6 Polo 20 16 Oregon 46 0 Forreston 8 26 S. Valley 34 20 FRESH-SOPH VOLLEYBALL VARSITY VOLLEYBALL OPPONENT BYRON OPPONENT BYRON Fr. Center won Fr. Center won Pecatonica lost Pecatonica won Winnebago lost Winnebago won Mt. Morris won Mt. Morris won Polo won Polo won Oregon won Oregon won Forreston lost Forreston won Stillman Valley won Stillman Valley won Rochelle won Rochelle won Boylan lost Boylan won CONFERENCE VARSITY BASKETBALL Polo won WE THEY Oregon won Genoa-Kingston 65 50 Pecatonica won South Beloit 72 74 Kirkland 69 42 DISTRICTS Ashton 76 49 Winnebago 71 68 Stillman Valley won S. Valley 76 66 Dixon won Rkfd, Lutheran 72 51 Mt. Morris lost Polo 66 69 Pecatonica 83 66 Oregon 73 62 Mt. Morris 78 71 Forreston 60 70 Winnebago 60 63 Polo 69 64 S. Valley 77 59 Pecatonica 78 72 Oregon 85 62 Mt. Morris 54 65 Forreston 69 68 Holiday Tourney Lena-Winslow 73 67 Duran 73 68 Mt. Carroll 67 78 Regional Franklin Center 53 51 Mt. Morris 64 62 Forreston 58 56 Sectional Woodstock Marian 48 46 Kaneland 59 66 (Overtime) ATHLETICS WRESTLING WE THEY Mt. Morris 47 8 Oregon 61 2 Ashton 25 28 Stillman 12 49 Galena 31 35 S. Beloit 51 9 Winnebago 49 18 Boylan 54 5 Durand 47 12 Lanark 42 13 Forreston 45 21 Fulton 41 22 Ashton 36 12 S. Beloit 61 5 Polo 26 33 Oregon 43 21 Durand 46 12 Dakota 25 30 Erie 10 5 Districts Frank Johnson 1st Russell Mitchell 2nd Alan Smith 2nd Sectionals Frank Johnson 3rd STILLMAN HOLIDAY TOURNEY Byron Tied For 9th With 21 Points 21 POLO INVITATIONAL TOURNEY Byron Placed 5th With 82 Points 82 FRESH-SOPH BASKETBALL WE T1EY Gen. Kingston 40 32 South Beloit 28 52 Kirkland 63 47 Ashton 47 55 Winnebago 43 61 S. Valley 47 65 Rkfd. Lutheran 42 39 Polo 37 51 Pecatonica 44 41 Oregon 58 44 Mt. Morris 55 52 Forreston 51 48 Winnebago 35 56 Polo 39 45 Pecatonica 53 52 Oregon 45 49 Mt. Morris 37 47 S. Valley 37 48 Forreston 52 67 Holiday Tourney Gen. - Kingston 55 53 Winnebago 40 43 S. Valley 41 42 59 Fresh-Soph Basketball FRONT ROW L TO R: C. Westcott, S. Schoon, M. Stine, S. Jaycox, D. Wolfe, T. Johnson, M. Magnuson, G. Skogsberg, B. Frye, A. Brown. SECOND ROW: Coach Hoffmeister, T. Nelson, M. Hahn, D. Anspach, G. Zoet, D. Ingram, M. Carter, M. Dietrich, T. Billeter, M. Gile, A. Holder, St. Teach. Coach Coming back from a time-out. Get that ball! The Cubs had a tough time this season but still man- aged to finish with a 9-13 record despite a 5-9 confer- ence mark. The team was plagued with injuries, which could have made a big difference. A lot of the games were decided by a small margin. The team should be well balanced next season. Gary Zoet was named team captain. 60 Varsity Basketball FRONT ROW L TO R: D. Zoet, P. Hogan, R. Rissman. SECOND ROW: J. Meline, J. Johnson, J. Pearson, S. Norup, Coach Drake, J. Cunning- ham, D. Reber, J. Hayden, B. Hoglund. The Byron Tigers had one of the best seasons in the history of Byron High School, finishing with a 20-7 record. Led by five returning seniors, who were all lettermen, they man- aged to finish second in the Durand Holiday Tournament and also sec- ond in the Mid-Northern Confer- ence. Depth of the bench proved to play an important role all season, especially in capturing the region- al crown. This was the first time a Byron team advanced into a re- gional final. In sectional play the Tigers lost a heartbreaking game to Kaneland, which prevented their playing in a supersectional game. Coach Don Drake received hon- ors as Coach of the Year in Dis- trict Six. Dave Zoet was elected to the Durand Holiday Toumament team, and he and Jim Hayden were elected to the A11-Conference team. Zoet was also the leading scorer with 364 points followed by Hayden with 350. Steve Norup led the team in rebounds with 163. Zoet was team captain and most valuable player was Hayden. First place at Regionals Second place at Sectionals 61 SENIOR Football FRONT ROW L. TO R. : M. Tudor, Mgr; R. Rob- erts, D. Jackson, Co- Capt; C. Anderson, Co- Capt; M. Streff. SEC- OND ROW: J. Barton, F. Reagan, D. Hughes, D. Zoet, V. Adams. THIRD ROW: R. Groves, D. McCaslin, A. Smith, M. Becker, J. Hayden. K. Cato. Wrestling FRONT ROW L. TO R: M. Tudor, F. Reagan. SEC- OND ROW: R. Mitchell, A. Smith, M. Becker. 62 PLAYERS Boys Track FRONT ROW L. TO R: R. Roberts, D. Jackson. SEC- OND ROW: G. Bennett, M, Tudor, Mgr. J. Hayden. Basketball FRONT ROW L. TO R: D. Zoet, J. Meline. SEC- OND ROW: J. Cunningham, S. Norup, J. Hayden. 63 Girls Track L. TOR:C. Westcott, K. Cato. Varsity Wrestling FRONT ROW L TO R: M. Tudor, F. Johnson, B. Hagemann, G. Anderson, D. Palmer. SECOND ROW:G. Hosier, Coach; F. Reagan, M. Becker, A. Smith, R. Mitchell, F. Friesen, }. Deming; Mat Maid. Fresh-Soph Wrestling 64 FRONT ROW L TO R: R. Henry, J. Haynes, K. Sugden, G. Wilmarth. SECOND ROW: G. Hosier Coach; A. Bain, M. Jones, C. Tunnell, G. Cates, D. Palmer. Byron is on top again. Coach Hosier This year's Byron wrestling team, under the direc- tion of new coach Gary Hosier, finished the season with a respectable overall record of 12-7 and a con- ference record of 5-2. Two freshmen had impressive records — Craig Tunnell with 5-4 and Ron Henry with 7-10. At the Mid-Northern Conference Tournament held at Stillman Valley, the Byron grapplers placed third, with A1 Smith the team's only first place winner. Gary Wilmarth, frank Johnson, Frank Reagan, and Russ Mitchell all finished second. Although no one ad- vanced to the State Tournament this year, there were three 2nd place District winners who did wrestle at Riverdale in the Sectionals: Frank Johnson at 145 lbs. , A1 Smith at 167 lbs. , and Russ Mitchell in the heavy- weight class. Four other Byron wrestlers who also placed high in the standings at Districts were Kent Sudgen, Gary Wilmarth, Brad Hagemann, and Mark Jones. Co-captains for the 1976-77 team were Frank Rea- gan and A1 Smith. Frank Johnson was chosen as most improved player and A1 Smith most valuable player. Watching the match. Wrestling practice 65 Fresh-Soph Volleyball FRONT ROW L TO R: P. Pendergrass, K. Nelson, R. Mc- Caslin, M. Hayden, K. Linton. SECOND ROW: Coach New- hausen, J. Deming, P. Boehm, B. Boehm, S. Rissman, P. Zimmerman, J. Toth. Now here’s the plan.... The Fresh-Soph Volleyball squad did pretty well in their season. Winning six games and losing only to four very tough teams shows that the year was a successful one indeed. The games that were lost were close and were lost only by a few points. Mrs. Newhausen moved three sophomores, Betty Boehm, Renee McCaslin, and Patty Pendergrass up to the Varsity squad to play for Byron in the districts. Although the girls didn't win every game they played, they received experience and learned much about the game. The high scorers for the Fresh-Soph squad were Kris Linton (1.8), Kris Nelson (1.7), Jackie Deming (1.6) and Mary Hayden (1.5). They deserve a rest! 66 Varsity Volleyball FRONT ROW L TO R: D. Tudor, P. Pendergrass, K. Mandehr, P. Zimmerman, C. Hess, H. Jeter. SECOND ROW: Coach Newhau- sen, J. Noffsin- ger, T. Wick- wire, K. Cato, K. Hogan, J. Toth, C. West- cott Julie sets it up Look at that style The Byron Tigers Varsity Volleyball Team made an excellent showing this year, losing only once in the entire season. The girls had a couple of tough teams to deal with but they seemed to handle them very well. For the sec- ond year in a row Byron won the conference champion- ship title beating Polo, Oregon, and Pecatonica. Districts were held at Dixon High School. After beating Stillman Valley and Dixon, Byron advanced into the finals against Mt. Morris. The match was disastrous for Byron and the girls came home with the second place title. It was a successful season, despite the loss and those girls really displayed Byron's colors well. Kim Cato was named most valuable player and Kim Cato (1.9), Deb Tudor (1. 7) and Renee McCas- lin (1.6) had the highest scoring averages. 67 Girls Track FRONT ROW LTOR: J. Bartkus, C. Westcott, T. Frye, J. Wolfe, P. Zimmermann, V. Hosier, J. Toth, D. Palmer. SECOND ROW: K. Nelson, K. Cato, Y. Jaquet, J. Deming, P. Boehm, P. Zimmermann, J. Noffsinger, M. Hayden, L. Holeton. THIRD ROW: Coach Cameron, S. Wilson, S. Freedlund, D. Seebruck, B. Carlson, B. Boehm, J. Deming, K. Keefer. The girls track team, coached by Mrs. Cameron, did extremely well this season. Even though the team consisted mostly of freshman and sophomore girls, the upperclassmen played a big part in winning points for the team. For the third consecutive year, Byron placed in the Landers-Loo- mis relays. In the Sterling-Newman relays, a few outstanding people set some new records for Byron: Kim Cato, 220 yd. dash — 27.0; Julie Noffsinger, long jump -- 17 3 1 2 , 80 lows -- 10.7, 110 lows — 15.4; and Betty Boehm, 440 yd. dash — 62.6, high jump — 4 10 . Districts were held at Sycamore on May 13. It was one of the toughest districts in the state, but the team still came out with two girls going down state. Betty Boehm received second place in the 440 yd. dash and although she didn't place in the high jump, she broke Xenita Zimmermann's record of 4'9 . Julie Noffsinger placed second in both 80 and 110 low hurdles. She received a third place in long jump, but unfortunately only the top two qualified for state. The Mile Relay team, which consisted of Kim Cato, Pat Boehm, Terry Frye, and Betty Boehm, received fifth place. The Mid-Northern Conference Meet was held May 17. The team received second place; Julie Noffsinger placing first in both 80 and 110 low hurdles, Betty Boehm placing second in the 440 yd. dash, Kim Cato finishing second in the 100 and 220 yd. dashes, and the mile relay team earning a third for their efforts. Overall, it was a good season, one mixed with fun and hard work. Mrs. Cameron expects a better-developed team next year as almost everyone is returning. 68 Boys Track V Lk FRONT ROW L TO R: M. Tudor, D. Duval, S. Schoon, T. Johnson, T. Nelson, S. Rissman, M. Stine, A. Bain, G. Wilmarth. SECOND ROW: C. Bingham, D. Jackson, R. Bergsmith, D. Wolfe, P. Hogan, R. Roberts, S. Tun- nell, T. Billeter, J. Barton, D. Wilmarth. THIRD ROW: Coach Stine, D. Anspatch, B. Hoglund, W. Whipple, D. Reber, J. Hayden, G. Bennett, D. Aliprandini, Coach Hoffmeister. Several track records were either broken or tied. Pat Hogan jumped 6'3 in the high jump to set a new school record. Galen Bennett broke his own triple jump record with a jump of 40'10 3 4''. He also tied the school record in the 120 yard high hurdles with a time of 15.0 seconds. Tim Johnson ran a time of 41.6 sec- onds to set a new 330 yard low hurdles record. The 440 yard relay team also tied a school record with a time of 46.5 seconds. The Fresh-soph mile relay team set a new conference record, and the Fresh-soph 100 yard dash record in the conference meet was broken by Tim Johnson with a time of 10.7 seconds. Four members participated in the State track meet at Charleston on May 27, and 28: Doug Reber, shot put; Pat Hogan, high jump; Galen Bennett, high hurdles; Chuck Bingham, discus. Galen Bennett was the team's captain and the most valuable player was Brian Hoglund. Come on, Doug MEET Hawk Relays Forreston Quadrangular Landers-Lommis Relay (12 teams) Ashton Quadrangular Lanark Invitational (22 teams) Oregon Invitational (21 teams) Forreston Invitational (12 teams) Ogle County Meet Lisle Invitational (16 teams) Forreston Relays (18 teams) Mt. Morris Triangular Conference Meet District Meet (20 teams) PLACE POINTS 2nd 90 3rd 64 1 2 5th 46 1 2 1st 104 1 2 6th 16 5 6 11th 20 1 2 4th 47 1 3 3rd 39 7th 34 1 2 6th 39 2nd 57 4th 37 4th 28 Heading for the starting line Cheerleaders Wrestling 70 F TO B: C. Westcott, L. McCabe, K. Anderson, J. Deming, L. Cain. Varsity Basketball LT0R:H. Jeter, D. Schoon, J. Noffsinger, K. Cato, T. Reber. FresH-Soph Basketball LTOR.-S. Rissman, L. Kobel, C. Bartscher, B. Adams, J. Wolfe. 71 Baseball FRONT ROW L TO R: D. Zoet, M. Carter, T. Billeter, M. Gile, R. Bergsmith, M. Stine. SECOND ROW: M. Becker, J. Hayden, V. Adams, J. Johnson, G. Zoet, B. Hoglund, J. Nauman, Coach. Baseball at BHS is a summer sport. Last summer the Tigers finished above 500 with a 13-10 record. Five returning lettermen gave the team plenty of exper- ience . Jim Hayden was voted Most Valuable Player and also led the team with a .418 batting average. Fred Carter and Todd Tallman were selected co-captains. Jim Hayden also led the team with an 8-4 pitching record followed by Jeff Johnson with a 4-2 record. Ashton 1976 SCORES WE 9 THEY 3 Forreston 1 6 Oregon 2 0 Stillman Valley 5 4 Milledgeville 3 2 Milledgeville 6 12 Pecatonica 6 2 Forreston 0 7 Mt. Carroll 8 6 Mt. Carroll 9 8 Oregon 2 4 Stillman Valley 6 3 Pecatonica 2 3 Chadwick 0 3 Chadwick 9 8 Thomson 4 5 Thomson 0 5 Oregon Stillman Valley Tournament 1 3 6 3 Milledgeville 7 0 Pecatonica 10 4 72 'TIME IN MAY COURT, L TO R: J. Meline, R. Rea- gan, D. Zoet, V. Ad- ams, J. Hayden, C. Camling, D. Schoon, C. Westcott, K. An- derson, K. Cato. Time in a Bottle was the theme for this year's May Dance. All week long the Seniors worked on decorating the gymnasium. In the back, the scene designed by Mary McGlinn, was one of a setting sun over an ocean. The backdrop in the front was a mod- em mural, which showed an hour glass ( with all but a few grains settled on the bottom) in the center of a blazing sun and a retiring moon. This artwork was de- signed by Kim Anderson and Scott Spencer. The traditional May Dance began at 8:00 p. m. with Debbie Mead introducing the couples as they walked down the aisle, paying respect to the 1976- 77 King and Queen, Brad Kulfalk and Lucy Debnam. Following the introductions, the 1977-78 May Dance court was announced. They were as follows: Fourth attendants, Kim Cato and Jeff Meline; third at- tendants, Kim Anderson and Frank Reagan; second at- tendants, Cathie Westcott and Dave Zoet; first at- tendants, Dana Schoon and Verne Adams. The 1977- 78 May Dance Queen was Connie Camling escorted by King Jim Hayden. The junior and sophomore girls then performed the traditional Maypole Dance, choreographed by Pam Drake. When the dance was completed, the new King and Queen led the Grand March. Music for the Grand March was provided by Sweet Silver . Spectators as well as the participants were caught up in the romantic tones. For the Seniors, the formal and the Post Prom that followed, created a memorable night. As the theme Time in a Bottle suggested, they realized just how fast Prom week, Pfom night, and their Senior year had slipped away. 74 A BOTTLE Junior and Sophomore girls and the Maypole Just announced — 1977 May Dance King and Queen The Grand March Faculty at the Jr. -Sr. Banquet One-way traffic Tug a little harder, Jeff Relaxing for a while Taking it easy Library work is never done Higher!! Where's Olga? Advanced Comp, class Decorating for hom 77 78 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FRONT ROW L TO R: C. Westcott, B. Brannum. SECOND ROW: C. Camming, B. Cain, J. Baker. THIRD ROW: K. Anderson, Darcie Frye, M. McGlinn, Debbie Frye. FOURTH ROW: M. Tudor, J. Hayden, J. Meline, M. Becker, A. Conway, L. Lindgren. For 83 seniors, their long- awaited graduation ceremony took place on Tuesday, June 7, 1977. The class was honored for its ac- complishments in high school. Special honors went to valedicto- rian Jim Hayden and salutatorian Jane Baker. The large audience was enter- tained by a brass quartet made up of Gordy Skogsberg, Debbie See- bruck, Dennis Dockins, and Kelly Reagan. Diplomas were then presented by school board members, and each graduate also received a rose. Then the newly graduated young people, in their blue and white caps and gowns, walked out the doors of B.H.S., to new begin- nings somewhere else. VALEDICTORIAN, Jim Hayden SALUTATORIAN, Jane Baker 79 SENIOR ACTIVITIES DAWNE ACKERSON - - Byron 1,2,3,4; GAA 1. VERNE ADAMS - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Var- sity Club 3; Homecoming Court 1,4; Wrestling 1,2; FFA 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Baseball 4; Class Officer 1,2; Track 3. CHUCK ANDERSON - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Var- sity Club 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3; Class Officer 3. KIM ANDERSON - - Byron 1,2,3,4: Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; School Play 2,3,4: Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; GAA 1,2; FHA 1,2,3,4; German Club 2,3; Stu- dent Council 3,4; NHS 3,4; Yearbook 3; Inkspot 3; FTA 4. ELIZABETH ASHBY - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1; Drill Team 3; GAA 1,2; GLC 2,3. PATTY ASHBY - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1; Drill Team 3; GAA 1,2; GLC 2,3. JEFF ARONSON - - Byron 1,2,3,4. PAM BAIN -- Byron 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 4; Drill Team 3; GAA 1,2; GLC 3; Track 1. JANE BAKER -- Byron 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; Swing Cnoir 4; Drill Team 3; GAA 1; FHA 1,2,3,4; Speech Club 3,4; NHS 3,4; Li- brary Club 2,3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Inkspot 3; FTA 1,4; Spanish Club 2,3. JEFF BARTON -- Byron 1,3,4; Football 1,3,4; Varsity Club 3; Wrestling 1; Track 1. MIKE BECKER -- Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 3; Basketball 1,2; Wrestling 3,4; German Club 2,4; NHS 3,4; Baseball 1,2,4; Track 3. DAVID BENNETT - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2. GALEN BENNETT - - Byron 1,2,3,4. JUNE BLANCHARD - - Byron 1,2,3,4. JOHN BOEHM -- Byron 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4. JOE BOLIN - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1; Track 1. BETH BOYER -- Byron 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1; GAA 1; FHA 1,2,3,4; Speech Club 2; Li- brary Club 2,3,4; FTA 4. BECKY BRANNUM - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; GAA 1,2; FHA 4; GLC 2; Library Club 1,2,3,4; NHS 3,4; Yearbook 4; Spanisn Club 2,3. DARRYL BUSSER - - Byron 4. BEVERLY CAIN - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; GAA 1; FHA 1,2,3,4; NHS 3,4; Library Club 2,3,4; FTA 4; Spanish Club 2,3. BRENDA CAML1NG - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Drill Team 1; GAA 1; GLC 3; Student Council 2. CONNIE CAML1NG - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 1,3,4; Band 1,2; Chorus 1; Drill Team 1,2; GAA 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,4; GLC 3; Student Council 4; NHS 3,4. JOE CARTER -- Byron 1,2,3,4. JEFF CATES -- Byron 1,2,3,4; Library Club 1,2,3. KIM CATO -- Byron 1,2,3,4. ALAN CONWAY - - Byron 4; NHS 4; FTA 4. JEFF CUNNINGHAM - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 1,2; Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4. PAM DRAKE - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Mat Maid 2,3; GLC 3; Track 1. MATT FARRIS - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 1; Stage Band 4. EVE FLEMING -- Byron 1,2,3,4. DENISE FLOHR - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; Drill Team 1,2; GAA 1; FHA 1,4; FFA 3; Library Club 2,3,4; Yearbook 4; Spanisn Club 2,3. BRIAN FORTUNE - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2,4; Swing Choir 2. FRANK FRANSEN - - Byron 1,2,3.4. JOSEPH FRISBIE - - Byron 1,2,3,4. CINDY FRITZ -- Byron 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2. DARCIE FRYE - - Byron 1,2,3,4; School Play 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,4; Swing Choir 1,3,4; Drill Team 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Speech Club 3; German Club 2,3; NHS 3,4; Yearbook 3,4; Class Officer 1; Stage Band 2,3,4; FTA 1,4. DEBBIE FRYE -- Byron 1,2,3,4; School Play 2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; Swing Choir 1,3,4; Drill Team 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; GLC 4; Speech Club 3; German Club 2,3; Student Coun- cil 2,3; NHS 3,4; Yearbook 2,3,4; Inkspot 3; Stage Band 2,4. RUSS GROVES -- Byron 2,3,4; Football 3,4. DOUG HAGEMANN - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,4. BRUCE HAMER - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Library Cluol,2,3,4; Inkspot 2,3. DIRK HAMILTON - - Byron 80 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2; Football 1. Drill Team 2; GAA 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,3,4; NHS 4; Class Officer 1,2. JIM HAYDEN -- Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 3,4; Varsity Club 3; Homecoming Court 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; German Club 1,2; NHS 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; FTA 4; Track 4. LARRY MEAD -- Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1; Varsity Club 2; Cross Country 1; Track 3. MIKE HA YE -- Byron 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 3; School Play i; Basketball 1; Baseball 1. JEFF MELINE - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 1,2; Homecoming Court 3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; N.H.S. 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 3; Track 1,2,3,4. TIM HESS -- Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2; School Play 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Stage Band 3,4. JACKIE MITCHELL - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3.4 CAROL HIGH -- Byron 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2; GLC 2,3,4. RUSS MITCHELL - - Byron 1,2,3,4. DUANE HOTING - - Byron 1,2,3.4; Cross Country 1; Bas- ketball 1,2. SHIRLEY MOLNAR - - Byron 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; GLC 2,3. DON HUGHES -- Byron 1,2,3,4. STEVE NORUP -- Byron 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 3; Cross Country 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1. DAVID JACKSON - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Var- sity Club 3; Basketball 1,2; FFA 4; Class Officer 4; Track 2,3,4. DEANNA PALMER - - Byron 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 2. BILL JOHNSON -- Byron 1,2,3,4. RON PARKER -- Byron 1,2,3,4. LEIF L1NDGREN -- Byron 1,2,4; Band 1,2; Stage Band 1,2. PENNY PENDERGRASS - - Byron 1,2,3,4. MARK LINDQUIST - - Byron 1,2,3,4. TODD LUCAS -- Byron 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1. FRANK REAGAN - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Var- sity Club 3,4; School Play 1,2,4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3; Swing Choir 3,4; Class Officer 4; Track 1,2. KAREN LUTZ -- Byron 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2; Chorus 1; Drill Team 1,2; GAA 1,2; FHA 1,2,3,4; GLC 2; German Club 2; Library Club 2,3,4; Yearbook 4. CINDY RE1MER - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 2; Band 2; Chorus 1; Drill Team 2; GAA 3; GLC 2,3,4. SARA REVELL -- Byron 1,2,3,4. KATHY MANDEHR - - Byron 2,3,4: Volleyball 2,3,4; GAA 2,3; GLC 2,3. RHONDA RHODES - - Byron 1,2,3,4. DAN McCASLIN -- Byron 2,3,4; Football 4. MARY McGLINN - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2; RANDY ROBERTS - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Var- sity Club 3; Cross-Country 1; Scnool Play 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; FFA 2,3,4; Student Coun- cil 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4. DANA SCHOON - - Byron 1,2,3 4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 4; Band 1,2,3; GAA 1,2,3; FHA 1; GLC 2,3; Student Council 1,2; FTA DEBBIE SHULTZ - - Byron 1,2,3,4. ALAN SMITH -- Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Track 1. GERALD SMITH - - Byron 1,2,3,4. GERARD SMITH - - Byron 1,2,3,4. SCOTT SPENCER - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 2,3; Cross Country 1,2; Homecoming Court 2; School Play 4; Inkspot 3; Class Officer 3,4; Track 3. MIKE STREFF -- Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4: Varsity Club 3; FFA 1,2,3,4; Library Club 2,3,4; Track 2. BRENT SUGDEN - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 3; Cross Country 1,2; School Play 1; Wrestling 2; Band 1; German Club 2; Track 1,2,3. MARK TUDOR - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Var- sity Club 3; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; NHS 3,4; Stage Band 2; Track 3,4. CATHIE WESTCOTT - - Byron 2,3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; School Play 2,4; Band 2; GAA 2,3,4; FHA 3,4; GLC 2,3; Speech Club 2; German Club 2,3; NHS 3,4; Yearbook 4; FTA 4; Track 2,3,4 TONI W1CKWIRE - - Byron 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2; Volleyball 4; Drill Team 1,2; German Club 1; Library Club 1,2,3. DAVID ZOET -- Byron 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Varsity Club 3; Cross Country 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; FFA 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 3. 81 CLUB ROSTERS BI-Hl - - (Page 49) FRONT ROW L TO R: L. McCabe, I. Baker, Debbie Frye. SECOND ROW: Dar- cie Frye, L. Cain, D. Morrison, R. Bergsmith, K. Hogan, Mrs. Hobart. THIRD ROW: B. Brannum, K. Nelson, D. Flohr, K. Lutz, C. Westcott, C. Hess, R. Lukan. FFA -- (Page 49) FRONT ROW L TO R: M. Hick, T. Wiltfang, V. Adams, J. Pearson, J. Boehm, R. Rob- erts . Wilmarth. SECOND ROW: B. Revell, G. Anderson, B. Hanlin, J. King, S. Baker, M. Streff, B. Hagemann, B. Leary. THIRD ROW: C. Farris, F. Johnson, R. Stukenberg, D. Hughes, O. Snodgrass, J. Johnson, M. Hahn, D. Jackson, D. Zoet. SPEECH -- (Fage 50) FRONT ROW L TO R: M. Hahn, T. Friesen, G. Kilmer, Ms. McLennan, Coach. SECOND ROW: G. Kilmer, Ms. McLennan, Coach. SECOND ROW: D. Dockins, S. Baker, S. Wilson, B. Carlson, T. Billeter, J. Baker, P. Dock- ins, K. Nelson. FTA -- (Page 50) SEATED L TO R: A. Conway, J. Hayden, B. Boyer. STANDING: D. Schoon, J. Baker, D. Frye, K. Anderson, C. Westcott. POM PON SQUAD - - (Page 51) FRONT ROW L TO R: T. Frye, D. Palmer, T. Cox, C. McClenthen, B. Koenck. SECOND ROW: D. Hatfield, A. McGlinn, Darcie Frye, K. Timmer, Debbie Frye, B. Becker, C. Becker, C. Lingel, Advisor. GAA -- (Page 51) FRONT ROW L TO R: J. Herfel, M. Moats, Y. Jaquet, L. McCabe, J. Noffsinger, C. Westcott, B. Boehm, B. Koenck, K. Cameron, Advi- sor, K. Swanson, J. Bartkus. SECOND ROW: K. Kirk- ing, T. Frye, D. Palmer, D. Tudor, J. Dzielak, K. Linton, T. Cox, B. Adams, J. Reinders, M. Hayden, S. Gile. THIRD ROW: J. Toth, K. Little, T. Wilson, M. Limberg, L. Kobel, M. Manley, J. Smith, P. Pendergrass, T. Koenck, C. Bartscher, C. Hess, R. Moore. FOURTH ROW: K. Himes, L. Seebruck, L. Holeton, K. Cato, C. Camling, K. Zimmerman, J. Deming, P. Zimmerman, J. Snodgrass, L. Goodwin, S. Champion, R. Friesen, K. Hatfield. FIFTH ROW: P. Boehm, S. Rissman, T. Friesen, R. McCaslin, J. James, J. Jackson, K. Nelson, P. Ingram, K. Keefer, K. Timmer, K. Zimmerman, J. Wiltfang. SIXTH ROW: M. Kobel, J. Deming, K. Rowland, D. Me- line, S. Freedlund, D. Seebruck, A. McGlinn, K. Ashby, L. Cain, K. Hagemann, K. Hogan, M. McGlinn, S. Wilson. STUDENT COUNCIL - - (Page 52) FRONT ROW L TO R: F. Jarrett, L. McCabe, V. Adams, A. McGlinn, M. McGlinn. SECOND ROW: B. Koenck, B. Frye, M. Hayden, D. Mead, C. Camling. THIRD ROW: P. Meyers, M. Gile, B. FOURTH ROW: T. Reber, D. Hatfield, M. Limberg, K. Anderson, J. Snodgrass, P. Boehm, J. Wiltfang. LIBRARY CLUB - - (Page 52) FRONT ROW L TO R: L. Brown, L. McCabe, D. Meline, B. Brannum, D. Flohr, M. Kobel. SECOND ROW: C. Paugels, J. Her- fel, M. Moats, K. Little, R. Friesen, L. Holeton, S. Linton, J. Toth, K. Kirking. THIRD ROW: B. Carl- son, B. Boyer, G. Kilmer, B. Atra, L. Cain, K. Rowland, K. Lutz. FOURTH ROW: S. Baker, P. Meeker, C. Anderson, J. Baker, B. Cain, M. Streff, T. Friesen, D. Reed. FHA -- (Page 53) SEATED L TO R: A. Blobaum, Darcie Frye, L. Cain, C. Ashby, B. Brannum, S. Gile, D. Tudor, B. Adams, J. Reinders, B. Cain. SECOND ROW: C. Westcott, T. Friesen, M. Manley J. Wiltfang, M. Hayden, S. Champion, R. Friesen, J. Herfel, P. Palmer. THIRD ROW: C. McClenthen, C. Kobel, C. Camling, M. McGlinn, K. Anderson, J. Deming, M. Limberg, J. Smith, J. Snodgrass, L. Goodwin, FOURTH ROW: S. Rissman, C. Hess, J. Noffsinger, J. Baker, Y. Jaquet, R. Lukan. BACK ROW: K. Hagemann, K. Hogan, Debbie Frye, B. Boehm, C. Becker, B. Boyer, D. Flohr, K. Lutz, L. McCabe, K. Rowland. NHS -- (Page 54) FRONT ROW L TO R: J. Baker, J. Hayden, B. Brannum. SECOND ROW: K. Anderson, M. Tudor, C. Westcott, Debbie Frye, B. Cain, C. Camling. THIRD ROW: Darcie Frye, A. Conway, M. Becker, M. Flick, Advisor. CHORUS -- (Page 55) FRONT ROW L TO R: K. Keefer, J. Smith. SECOND ROW: D. Bennett, J. Armstrong, B. Reagan. THIRD ROW: D. Frye, K. Nelson, R. Lukan, S. Freedlund. FOURTH ROW: D. Johnson, Director, G. Skogsberg, B. Fortune, M. Gile, D. Morrison. SWING CHOIR - - (Page 55) FRONT ROW L TO R: G. Skogsberg, Darcie Frye, Debbie Frye, D. Morrison. SECOND ROW: M. Gile, J. Baker, K. Keefer, K. Nelson, J. Smith, J. Armstrong. BACK ROW: D. Dockins, F. Reagan. STAGE BAND - - (Page 55) FRONT ROW L TO R: T. Hess, M. Farris, L. Cain, Darcie Frye, Debbie Frye, K. Nelson. SECOND ROW: J. James, B. Frye, K. Reagan. THIRD ROW: S. Gile, K. Keefer, D. See- bruck, G. Skogsberg, D. Johnson, Director, D. Dock- ins, J. Armstrong. BAND -- (Page 56 + 57) CLARINETS: Debbie Frye, L. Cain, J. Noffsinger, B. Boehm (OBOE), P. Ashby, J. Jackson, S. Wilson, M. Farris, P. Jourdan, K. Ha- gemann, D. Tudor, Judy Deming. FRENCH HORN: D. Hagemann. TROMBONE: B. Frye, M. Tudor. BASS: K. Reagan. PERCUSSION: K. Dockins, T. Hess, B. Manley. FLUTES: K. Anderson, L. McCabe, K. Nelson, L. Johnson, S. Rissman. SAXOPHONES: Darcie Frye, Jackie Deming, P. Boehm, D. Hoting, K. Ashby. TROMBONE: D. Dockins. TRUMPETS: G. Skogsberg, K. Keefer, D. Seebruck, S. Gile, J. Toth. BARITONE: J. James, B. Reagan. DIRECTOR: D. Johnson. 82 BLAINE AUKER REAL ESTATE AND AUCTION SERVICE Paul Johnson Brad Auker Bvron Illinois Grant Landis Herb Johnson 234-8538 234-2751 Compliments from WU Mary, Don, Doug Morrison EjkVM Congratulations To The Class of '77 CACCIATORE'S BYRON FOOD AND LIQUOR MART Byron Illinois Congratulations To The Class Of '77 OGLE SERVICE COMPANY White Pines Road Box 315 Oregon Illinois Phone 815-732-6141 83 PARKS' SPORTS LETTERING AND EQUIPMENT All types Lettering Recreational Equipment Athletic Equipment Trophies, Uniforms STILLMAN VALLEY SUNOCO Alignment and tuneup service tires batteries Phone 645-2215 Congratulations to the Class of '77 DOG 'N SUDS Compliments of BIX REALTY Bryon House 234-5474 234-2155 Congratulations To The Class Of 1977 A Successfull future is our wish, to help yoi FORRESTON STATE BANK FORRESTON, ILLINOIS MEMBER F.D.I.C. and may we have the opportunity make it so. 84 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1977 85 Congratulations To The Class Of '77 BLACKHAWK BUILDERS Byron Illinois Phone: 234-3221 STILLMAN VALLEY GRAIN AND FEED CARLSON'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE Feed, Grain electric heating, wire trenching, and insulation Phone: and Fertilizer 645-2212 farm industrial Phone: residential commercial 645-2660 BARKER LUMBER COMPANY IVES INSURANCE AGENCY Byron Illinois Frank Fransen Manager Phone: 234-4421 Complete Insurance Service Gregory B. Ives Phone 234-2311 or 234-8181 Congratulations To The Class Of '77 C. M. CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION CLARK McCLENTHEN Byron Illinois Phone 234-8698 86 KOBEL'S PLUBMING AND HEATING, INC. HAMER SERVICE Phone: 234-2481 Phone: 234-4411 Byron, Illinois Byron, Illinois BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1977 BYRON SUPERVALU SUPER UflLU OPEN DAILY 7:00 A.M. TO 9:00 P.M. Congratulations To The Graduating Class Of 1977 DIANNE'S KOUNTRY KUT BEAUTY SALON Byron, Illinois Phone: 234-5142 Congratulations To The Class Of '77 PETE'S SUNOCO Byron, Illinois Phone: 234-7331 FINE QUALITY MEATS AND PRODUCE Shop and Save Store Hours 10 th and Pine Roads 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. daily Oregon, Illinois NATIONAL CLOTHING HOUSE 1 'On the Comer Since 1896'' Oregon Illinois BILLSTRAND CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC DR. D. K. BILLSTRAND Winnebago Office 335-2912 Illinois BYRON SAVINGS CENTER Congratulations Class of '77 BYRON GRAIN TERMINAL BYRON 221 North Union 234- 7601 Shelby W. Baker ILLINOIS BYRON, ILLINOIS 234-4252 Byron Congratulations to the Class of '77 ALLIED DISPOSAL SERVICE Ralph, Betty, and Steve Norup Phone 234-3451 Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF CURT'S CAFE Byron Illinois Phone 234-5290 STILLMAN VALLEY HARDWARE Complete hardware and paint line FORTUNE AND EMERY WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATED STORE Stillman Valley Illinois Phone 645-2202 Byron Illinois Phone 234-2451 90 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BYRON Congratulations To The Graduating Class Of 1977 MEMBER F.D.l.C. STILLMAN VALLEY NATIONAL BANK BEMIS FORD MERCURY WE APPRECIATE THE CHANCE TO EARN YOUR BUSINESS Bvron Oregon Ph: 234-3511 SINCE 1918 Ph: 732-6134 Compliments Of PINK PALACE BEAUTY SALON Linda, Kris, and Pam To Serve You Compliments Of DR. GERALD GAMBLA, D.D.S. Compliments Of DR. HERBERT JACKSON PODIATRIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY ELEGANCE UNLIMITED INC. Congratulations To The Graduating Class '77 COUNTRY COMPANIES INSURANCE Manufacturers and Distributors of a line of PH balanced Skin Care Products BRAD AUKER Byron Illinois THE BARN A Musical Pub in Byron on the Scenic Blackhawk Trail Chatsworth California Ph: 234-5307 and 234-8538 THE ROSE HOUSE 135 West Second Eating, Drinking, and Gathering Place Byron Illinois Serving food daily-Closed Sundays Route 2 and 72 Phone 234-5079 93 JAMES E. WILSON BYRON SELF SERVICE CAR WASH Highway 2 and 72 Byron, Illinois Fortune and Emery, Owners Byron Illinois Mason Contractor Phone 234-8381 Congratulations Class Of '77 DR. R.M. JARRETT Byron Illinois Compliments Of HULSEBUS CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC R.L. Hulsebus Byron, Illinois M.J. Hulsebus CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '77 THE NEIGHBORS NURSING CARE CENTER CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF '77 COLETTE'S CLEANING SERVICE Free Estimates General Cleaning Home and Office Cleaning Rug Shapooing Byron Phone Illinois 234-8276 Byron Illinois 94 COMPLIMENTS OF THE FRIENDLY BEN FRANKLIN Best wishes from PIPER'S Locally owned-Nationally known BYRON ILLINOIS Congratulations Class of '77 KABLE NEWS CO. Worldwide Distributors Of Magazines and Paperback Books Kable Square Byron Mt. Morris Illinois Illinois HARDWARE Our 57th year Phone: 234-4611 GILL'S STANDARD LEOMBRUNI'S ITALIAN VILLAGE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE Congratulations To The Class Of '77 FEATURING - Pizza, Baked Lasagna, Spaghetti, Ravioli, Gnocchi, and Rib-Eye Steak Open Tuesday thru Sunday Always bringing a little bit of Italy to Byron 234-2606 For Carry Outs 234-2696 Complete Auto and Air Conditioning Repair Electronic Front End Alignment Byron Phone Illinois 234-7611 Congratulations Class Of '77 CLAIRE'S CRAFTS AND HOBBIES Antiques, Pet and Art Supplies Tropical Fish, Books, and Toys Phone: (815) 234- 4551 95 Congratulations From HESS OIL COMPANY Byron Illinois Standard Oil Products Phone 234-7851 COMPLIMENTS OF NELSON JEWELRY Byron Phone Illinois 234-8504 Bryron Compliments Of WHETSEL'S SHOE STORE Compliments Of FASHIONAIRE SALON OF BEAUTY Illinois Byron House BEST WISHES FROM WICKWIRE DRUG Byron, Illinois Bob - Betty - T oni - Wendy Congratulations To The Class Of '77 GEORGE M JONES CONCRETE CONTRACTOR Byron, Illinois Phone: 234-8775 % Well done, jraduai As you choose a career or continue aur education, be sure and select a bank that can help you manage your money in the future. Stop by and get to know the people at United. We finished at the top of the class. Oregon, Illinois UNITED BANK MILK • ICE CREAM AT YOUR FOOD STORE STORE DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF [Cmitm InMm Unfa tkalAed MwkmllAe] phone mi mono WHITE PTES ROAD. OREGON UNOtS 61061 98 PINES MEADOW VETERINARY CLINIC Dr. E. J. Howes Dr. L. D. Manser Dr. T. H. Champley Phone: Oregon, (815) 732-6861 Illinois Cathie entertaining 5th hour P.E. THIS YEAR IN REVIEW School Begins ............. Homecoming Week ........... End of First Nine Weeks____ School Play ............... Sadie Hawkins.............. Christmas Concert ......... Christmas Dance ........... Christmas Vacation ........ End of Second Nine Weeks . Mid Northern Music ........ District Speech Meet ...... Sectional Speech Meet _____ Regional Basketball Tourney State Wrestling ........... Sectional Basketball Tourney Music Solo and Ensemble .. End of Third Nine Weeks ... N.H.S. Banquet ............ Junior Dance .............. 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