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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1980 volume:

CONTENTS r Opening Seniors Athletics Activities Underclassmen Organizations Teachers Ads opening 3 6 opening opening 7 ENIORS 8 — seniors wcJuU Mc}W . - - � .. yKOAiAojf r' •mt— tt w«_VjlNVa V oc s 1980 SENIORS IN SPORTS Pom Pon- Terry Frye and Debbie Palmer Football- Chuck Bingham. Dean Wolfe. Mike Stine. Tim Johnson. Tracy Nelson. Tom Hanlm. Greg Drake. Dan Reimer. Saul Schoon. Cheerleading- left: Jackie Deming. Jan Wolfe. Sue Rissman. Stacey Gile. Wrestling- Ron Henry. Chuck Bingham. Todd Spink. Basketball- Mike Stine Volleyball - back row: Sarah Appleby. Jodi Snodgrass. Jenny Wiltfang. Jackie Deming. Pat Boehm, front row: Peggy Zimmermann. Kris Linton. Mary Hayden. Track - right: Deb Seebruck. Jackie Deming. Peggy Zimmermann Basketball • Peggy Zimmermann. Kris Linton. Mary Hayden Jodi Snodgrass Baseball - Tom Hanlin Track Dan Riemer. Saul Schoon. Chuck Bingham. Mike Stine. Tim Johnson. Steve Jaycox. Tom Hanlin. senior sports — 17 uouenpejS — gj GRADU A TION1980 1980 Graduation Awards Quality Metal Top Girl — Jodi Snodgrass Quality Metal Top Boy — Mike Stine Chamber of Commerce Industrial Arts Award — Tim Johnson Byron Rotary Club Awards. Art — Mike Fransen Speech — Bruce Reagan Vocal — Jack Armstrong Instrumental — Debbie Seebruck Byron Education Association Awards. Second Top Student — Shel- ly Champion Third Top Student — There- sa Varilek Bausch and Lomb Science Award — Shelly Champion Valedictorian Trophy — Jodi Snodgrass Salutatorian Trophy — Shelly Champion Top Girl Athlete — Mary Hayden Top Boy Athlete — Chuck Bingham Lions Club Outstanding Achievement Award. Girl — Tracey Ganus Boy — Mike Stine Future Farmers of America A ward — Hank Ebert John Phillip Sousa Awards: Top Band Student — Debbie Seebruck Top Choral Student — Jack Armstrong 1980 National Honor Society Upper Left: Valedictorian. Jodi Snodgrass. Upper Right. Salutatorian. Shelley Champion. Above: Jack Armstrong at the Spaghetti Supper. It’s been a great thirteen yearsI graduation VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TOP: Mary Hayden bumps the ball. ABOVE: Paula Zimmerman bumps it backwards. RIGHT: Pat Beohm sets it up to two of her teammates. FAR RIGHT: Pat Boehm serves the ball, and starts play action. FRONT ROW: Wendy Hartman. Sarah Appleby. Peggy Zimmerman. Mary Hayden. Gina Cato. Vicki Mass. Kris Linton, and Mgr. Michell Moats. BACK ROW: Coach Jan Newhausen. Paula Zimmermann. Jody Snodgrass. Jenny Wiltfang. Pat Boehm. Eddy Holaday. Jackie Deming. Linda Boehm, and Coach Carol Lingel. 22 — v. volleyball The Byron Tigers' Varsity volleyball team rose to a first place ranking in their conference. Their first goal was to win the Dis- tricts. They won this with ease. Then it was the Sectionals. They defeated Winnebago in only two games, but it took three to beat Dakota. Then the Tigers proceeded to the Super-sectionals against East Dubuque. Here the Tigers ’ state championship hopes faded, but the Tigers realized that they set a new Byron High record in volleyball with their 19-3 win-loss record. Co-captain Mary Hayden led the way with a total of 135 points. Right behind her was co-captain Jackie Deming with 125 total points. Pat Boehm had the most aces (66) and the most spikes (III). The Most Improved Player award was given to Wendy Hartman, and the Most Valuable Player award was given to Mary Hayden. The Tigers had lost the Supers but were winners in Byron. TOP: Jody Snodgrass and Pat Boehm block Sarah Appleby’s spike. ABOVE. Kris Linton shows her form. TOP LEFT: Warm ups before playing in the Sectionals. LEFT: The volleyball team proudly showing off their first-place trophy v. volleyball — 33 FRESH-SOPH VOLLEYBALL The 1979 F-S volleyball team ended up tied for first place with a 10-4 record in conference play and a 12-5 overall record. In team play Sandy Oltmanns was high scorer with 159 points. Karen Dietrich led in aces (60) and in volleys (64), and Penny Beauchem had the most spikes (53). The Cubs had a grand total of 741 points and only gave up 654 points to their opponents. TOP: Karen Dietrich takes a dive for the ball. ABOVE. Jennifer Bartkus and Donna Boehm do a little running before practice. EAR RIGHT: Jennifer Bartkus sets up the ball. RIGHT: Penny Beauchem serves the ball. 24 — f-s volleyball BACK ROW: Coach Jan Newhausen. Sandy Oltmanns. Jennifer Bartkus. Donna Boehm. Dawn Winter ton. Kathy Ereedlund. Martha Kobel. Debbie Ereedlund. Penny Beauchem. Kathy Dowd. Kim Hamas. Coach Carol Lingel. MIDDLE ROW. Dolly Rowland. Polly Weber. Tracy Crawford. Karen Dietrich. Mary Fritz. Polly Zimmermann. Dianne Anspach. Mgr. Michelle Moats. FRONT ROW: Shannon Moats. Julie Menso. Judy Seedham. Tammy Tudor. Cub Coach Bob Liggett stated that he was pleased with the team’s performance and that the only bad part of the season was the losing streak in the middle. The Cubs started out the season in fine fashion with a 15-6 win in the first game against Lena-Winslow. They went two more games and only lost one. Little did they know that they wouldn’t score a single point in the next four games. The F-S group finished its last two games with victories over Oregon and Rockford Lutheran to bring its season's record, to four wins and five defeats. FRESH-SOPH FOOTBALL Chris Eytalis and Andy Morrison were elected co-captains. John Whipple led in rushing with SOI yards in 135 attempts. Sean Adams led in passing with 33 out of 58 passes completed. Jeff Bain was the leading receiver with ISS yards. Jim Zoet was the Cubs ’ punter with an average of 21 yards per punt. Andy Norrison led on defense with IS tackles. BACK ROW: Coach Bob Liggett. Vince Goodwin. David Westbrook. Randy Hatfield. John Whipple. Jim Zoet. Jeff Bain. Glenn Preece. Bruce Anderson. Chris Eytalis. and Frank McCoy MIDDLE ROW: Mgr. Burt Becker. John Siebkin. Steve Appleby. Steve Messer. Kurt Coltrain. Rich Swanson. Ron Messer. Sean Adams. Shawn Hartman. Pat Streff. Coach Terry Janes, FRONT ROW: Wayne Gault. Kirk Hill. Russel Rapp. Doug Kufalk. Gary Diehl. Ken Lapp. John Brown. Dean Frye, Andy Morrison. Jim Jackson, and Steve Stein. TOP: The Cub Huddle. ABOVE: The Cub offense ready to play. FAR RIGHT: John Brown holds on tight. RIGHT: John Whipple does some sit-ups at practice. f-s football — It VARSITY FOOTBALL TOP: The Tiger offense set and ready for action. ABOVE- Mike Stine finds a way through the crowd. RIGHT: Chuck Bingham in action. 26 — v. football The 1979 Tigers set their goals high, maybe a little too high. We ended up with a 5-4 record, which I consider a very successful season, stated varsity football coach Everett Stine. The Tigers voted Mike Stine Most Valuable Player. He passed for 767 yards, kicked for 1609 yards, and returned kicks and punts for 117 yards. Stine also had had 84 tackles on defense. On offense. Co-captain Chuck Bingham rushed for 583 yards and Tim Johnson went for 275 yards. On defense, Co-captain Tracy Nelson led the way with 117 tackles and 2 interceptions. Each year a Most Valuable Player is chosen. This year, Tom Hanlin was chosen. He had 45 tackles and 3 interceptions. BACK ROW: Chuck Bingham, Dean Wolfe. Rick Snodgrass. Tom Eytalis. Dave Osadjan. Rob doss, Mike Stine. Steve Carter. MIDDLE ROW, Coach Gary Hosier, Brad Hatfield. John Cain. Tim Johnson. Jeff Revels, Tracy Nelson. Rusty Gile. Tony Logston. Coach Everett Stine. FRONT ROW, Danny Reimer. Tom Hanlin. Greg Drake. Lenny Sementi. Saul Schoon. Rich Nichols. Rowdy Adams. Scott Noffsmger. v. football — 27 Varsity Wrestling Above- Top Row: Coach Gary Hosier, Chuck Bingham, Denny Gambrel, Steve Carter, Jim Carter. Todd Spink. Lenny Sementi. Mat maid Wendy Hart mam Bottom Row: Robert Blanchard, Mike Stout. Kerry Sugden. Ron Henry. John Siebken. and Manager Jim Parker. Right: Byron Grappler battles with opponent. Far Right: Kerry Sugden shows a defensive move. 2$ — v. wrestling The 1980 Varsity Wrestling team reached many goals this year. Ron Henry became Byron's first champion of the Stillman Valley Holiday Tournament. The team took three people down state for the second year in a row. Chuck Bingham had the most wins ever in a single season (35-5). This year's MVP was Chuck Bingham. Most Improved Player went to Kerry Sugden. a state qualifier. Ron Henry had the most take-downs (38). and Chuck Bingham had the most pins. The 1980 co-captains were Ron Henry (119 lbs.), and Chuck Bingham (Hwt). Both went down- state. The other State Qualifier was Kerry Sugden (105) with a record of 28-11-1. Byron’s confer- ence record was 4-1. Their overall record was IO-II-I. In the Morrison Tournament, Byron placed fourth. They placed ninth in Stillman, fourth in Polo, sixth in Amboy, fifth in Districts, sixth in Sectionals, and thirtieth in State. Upper Left, Steve Carter as the aggressor, but not for tong! Upper Right-. David Osadjan is the aggressor nowl Above: Ron Henry as he approaches victory. Left: Ron Henry after the intended victory. T9 — v. wrestling Fresh-Soph Wrestling The 1980 F-S season was a success. They had a very large F-S team this year, 18 in all. John Moolway had the best record (18-7). Next, came David Henry with 12-7. The F-S group has learned moves that two years ago, our seniors are doing, and they are going them well , stated head wrestling coach Gary Hosier. He went on to say that the practices were tough, but they stayed with it and became good wrestlers. Front Row. Doug Kufalk. Alan Dyck. Jim Reeverts. David Spink. John Moll- way. David Henry. Pat St reff. Back Row: Coach Gary Hosier. Bert Becker. Steve Appleby. Shawn Hartman. Dave Smith. Alan Bontjes. David Osadjan. and Mgr. Jim Parker. Above: Byron Grappler tries to turn his opponent over. Right: Mike Domino works on his opponent. Far Right: John Siebkin ends up victorious after a hard battle F-S wrestling Fresh-Soph Basketball The 1980 F-S Basketball team was led by, captains Jim Zoet and John Whipple. The team was success- ful , stated coach Jim Nol He went on to say that he was pleased with his first team here and that they were an outstanding group. No further statistics were available. Front Row: Mgr. Jim Jackson. Randy Hatfield. Sean Adams. Chris Bartscher. Steve Stine. Bruce Ander- son Kirk Hill. Frank McCoy. Back Row: Coach Jim Nolan. Chris Ey talis. Dean Hagemann. Craig Faris, Jeff Bain. Jim Zoet, Dave Elliot. John Whipple, and Coach Bob Liggett. Far Right: Jeff Bain puts up an easy shot. Right: Jim Zoet shows his form. Above: David Elliot waits for the ball to come down. f-s basketball 31 VARSITY BASKETBALL BACK ROW: Nate Lewis. Mike Stine. Tom Eytalis. Erie Hintz, Daryl Hoting. Jim Rowland. John Cain, and Scott Noffsinger. FRONT ROW: Mgr. Shawn Woodworth, and Coach Don Drake. ABOVE: Scott Noffsinger and parents at 'Parent's Night ”. RIGHT: The Tigers rush back down court. 32 — v. basketball TOP LEFT: Mike Stine has some time to shoot. FAR LFFh Darryl Ho ting shoots two at the line. TOP: Eric Hintz puts up two in the crowd. LEFT: The Tigers are ready for the tip. ABOVE: Mike Stine (MVP) and parents. The 1979 Varsity Basketball team had a very successful season, stated Varsity Basketball Coach Don Drake. He also said that the season came in two halves. In the first half, the team took a while to get along with each other as a team and to get experience together. Then in the second half, everything seemed to fall to- gether. Coach Drake then said, The underclassmen played a major role in the season. Mike Stine was elected captain of the team this year, and was also the Most Valuable Player. He had an average of 9.5 points per game with 128 total points. Eric Hintz won the Free Throw award with 68%. Mike Stine tvas also elected to the All-Conference team. v. basketball — 33 Varsity Girls Basketball RIGHT: FRONT ROW. Tammy Tudor. Coach Carol L ingel. Coach Kay Ca- meron, and Shelley HintZi BACK ROW. Cheri Bates. Kris Linton. Mary Hay- den. Peggy Fritz. Peggy Zimmermann. Pat Boehm. Jodi Snodgrass. Paula Zim- mermann. Heidi Hildebrand, and Kim Dock ins. ABOVE: Linda Boehm tries for a lay up. RIGHT: Jodi Snodgrass fights for a rebound. FAR RIGHT: Jodi fights for another rebound 34 — girls' varsity basketball The 1980 Varsity Girls’ Basketball team was led this year by captain Jodi Snodgrass. Peggy Zimmermann was high scorer with 24 points. She also had the most recoveries (62) and ivas the highest offensive rebounder (24). She was also named MVP. Jodi Snodgrass won the Freethrow award with 47%, and was the best defensive rebounder. Peggy Fritz was the Most Improved player. The team had an average of 24 points a game and a total of 381 points for the year. TOP-. Both teams wait for the ball. TOP LEFT: A tiger gets off a shot. ABOVE: Peggy Zimmermann jumps for the ball while the others wait. LEFT: Paula Zimmermann shoots in a crowd. 35 — girls' varsity basketball Fresh-Soph Girls' Basketball The 1980 F-S girls' basketball team had a tough season and their 3-12 record showed it. Penny Beauchem was highest scorer with 94 points. Penny also was high defensive rebounder with 59, as well as having most recoveries (74). Martha Kobel was the highest offensive rebounder with 29. In team , totals Byron had 295 total points and the opposition had 571. Front Row: Tammy Tudor, Shelley Hintz, Kim Dock ins, Cheri Bates, Back Row: Coach Carol L ingel, Judy Sedam. Polly Weber, Mary Fritz, Martha Kobel, Kris Miller. Dawn Winterton, Penny Beauchem. Valerie Baker. Polly Zimmermann, and Coach Kay Cameron. Right: Dawn Winterton concentrates on an important free-throw. Far Right: Coach Cameron gets a headache. 36 — f-s girl's basketball Baseball The 1979 baseball season was not one of the most successful in Byron history. The tigers' record of 0- 17-2 proves that. Byron was a young team with only five seniors. Their mainstay pitcher was a junior by the name of Tom Hanlin, who sported a respectable (considering the team's record) earned-run average of 7.14. The team's most outstanding hitters were Scott Noff- singer. Tom Hanlin, and Gary Zoet. As examples of outstanding leadership and participation, Tom Han- lin and Gary Zoet were named Captain and Most Valuable Player, respectively. ABOVE, Back row, Coach Jim Nauman. John Cain. Rusty Gile, Craig Wilson, Jim Zoet, Rick Snodgrass, Tom Hanlin, and Asst. Coach Gene McNames: middle row, Dean Frye, Doug Kufalk. John Whipple, Steve Appleby, Dale Storey, and Greg Preece, front row. Dean Hilliard. Mitch Johnson, Jim Reeverts, and Scott Noffsinger. a Hard at it in practice are juniors John Cain (far left, smashing a hit) and Scott Hoff singer (near left, firing the ball to first). baseball — 37 FRONT ROW: Mgr. Kim Dock ins, Penny Beauchem, Sandy Oltmanns. Bonnie Seebruck. Cheri Bates. Judy Sedam. Kathy Michalak, Polly Zimmermann. Tammy Tudor. Terri Ware, Bonnie Boudin, mgr. Linda Boehmi BACK ROW: Coach Kay Cameron. Nancy Wilmarth, Wendy Hartman, Jill Stukenberg, Donna Boehm, Debbie Seebruck, Jackie Deming, Brenda Meline. Diane Anspach, Gina Cato, and Peggy Zimmermann. ABOVE: Judy Sedam hustles around the track. RIGHT: Wendy Hartman gives her all in the triple jump. FAR RIGHT: The three seniors pose for their picture. 38 — girls' track The 1980 girls' track team was a good one for Byron. Sandy Oltmanns led the team with 51.8 points. Next came Donna Boehm with 47 points. The team ended up with a grand total of 353.5 points and an average of 29.5 points per meet. TOP RIGHT: Sandy Oltmanns sprints to the wire. ABOVE: Sue Rissman shows her form, in the discus. UPPER LEFT: Donna Boehm and Sandy Oltmanns pose for their picture. FAR LEFT: Bonnie Boudin gives it all she's got. Sandy Oltmanns nears the hand-off girls' track — 39 Boy's Track Front Row: Mgr. Eddy Holaday. Tony Logston. Steve Stine. Brad Hatfield. Rich Swanson. John Brown. Pan Reimer. Tom Hanlin. Frank McCoy. Sean Adams. John Whipple. Mgr. Jan Wolf. Back Row: Coach Everett Stine. Rowdy Adams. Jim Rowland. Nate Lewis. Chuck Bingham. Steve Jaycox, Eric Hintz. Dave Osadjan. Rob Goss. Mike Stine. Tim Johnson. Saul Schoon. and Coach Dennis Hoffmeister. Right: Steve Jaycox blurs by everyone. Far Right: Eric shows his hurdling form. ■■■I 40 — boy's track The Byron track team set out this year with a few goals in mind, and they met these goals. They set seven school records. Records were set in the 330 low hurdles, 440 relay, 880 relay, mile relay, two-mile relay, four-mile relay, and the triple jump. The tigers responsible for these records were Nate Lewis, Tim Johnson, Saul Schoon, Mike Stine, Eric Hintz, Tom Hanlin, Steve Jaycox, Rowdy Adams, Tony Logston, Brad Hatfield, and Rich Swanson. Chuck Bingham was MVP, and Saul Schoon was named Captain. The 880 relay, 1600 relay, and the discus events competed in downstate tournament competition. Top Left, Chuck shows how it's done in the discus. Top Center■■ Saul Schoon hustles around the curve. Above: Rowdy Adams does his share in the 4-mile relay. Far Left: Nate Lewis sprints to the wire. Left: Rob Goss in flight. Top Right: Saul Schoon takes the hand-off. boy's track — 41 V. Wrestling V. Volleyball US THEM -53 Lanark 12 Rockford Lutheran 20-11 2010 14 Stillman 43 Kirkland 2011 2013 25 Ashton 41 Oregon 13-20 2006 2007 -45 Marian 24 Forreston 2009 15-20 2007 18 Hononegah 38 Stillman Valley 2015 2009 -34 Winnebago 22 Pecatonica 2015 18-20 2008 -32 Stockton 29 Winnebago 2018 2016 12 Flarvard 48 Mt. Morris 2006 2005 30 Flarlem 30 Polo 2011 07-20 2011 12 Dakota 45 Oregon 2007 2022 2017 -32 Polo 26 Forreston 2011 2016 13 Erie 48 Stillman Valley 2002 2015 07 River dale 49 Pecatonica 05-20 2011 1020 -37 Morrison 24 Winnebago 2010 17-20 1020 -48 Winnebago 12 Mt. Morris 2009 2018 50 Oregon 12 Genoa-Kingston 2010 2007 18 Amboy 38 Polo 2007 2013 23 Plano 33 DISTRICTS 16 Aledo 38 Oregon 2008 2008 29 E. Moline 31 Franklin Center 2015 2007 -34 Mt. Morris 24 SECTIONALS 34 Fulton 16 Winnebago 2009 2015 Dakota 2014 19-21 2018 SUPER-SECTIONAL East Dubuque 1020 11-20 Baseball F-S Football US THEM 15 Lena Winslow 6 12 Forreston 14 10 Stillman 0 0 Pecatonica 26 0 Winnebago 12 0 Mt. Morris 34 0 Polo 34 26 Oregon 18 21 Lutheran 8 US THEM 0 Rochelle to 7 Stillman Valley 17 0 Pecatonica 15 0 Dakota 4 0 Oregon 7 0 Forreston 6 6 Grand Detour 6 5 Oregon F-S II 4 Durand 9 0 Mt. Morris 10 0 Dakota 10 2 Polo 7 0 Rochelle 24 0 Forreston 10 2 Mt. Morris 12 6 Durand 8 7 Mt. Morris F-S 0 4 Plano 8 0 Forreston 10 F-S Volleyball Rockford Lutheran 23-21 18-20 2012 Kirkland 2013 2015 Oregon 2013 14-20 2012 Forreston 1020 7-20 Stillman Valley 205 2014 Pecatonica 2015 2018 Winnebago 2013 11-20 12-20 Mt. Morris 2015 204 Polo 7-20 2013 7-20 Oregon 2013 2011 Forreston 19-21 2010 19-21 Stillman Valley 2017 9-20 207 Pecatoniea 2011 12-20 205 Winnebago 15-20 2014 2014 Mt. Morris 2013 16-20 2013 Genoa-Kingston 9-15 13-15 Polo 2013 2018 V. Football US THEM 16 Lena-Winslow 0 7 Forreston 14 19 Stillman Valley 3 6 Pecatonica 12 8 Winnebago 27 23 Mt. Morris 21 0 Polo 35 27 Oregon 7 27 Rockford Lutheran 6 V. Boys Basketball US THEM 63 Genoa-Kingston 65 63 Kirkland 44 54 Ashton 56 50 Forreston 68 47 Rockford Lutheran 57 75 Winnebago 72 66 Stillman Valley 59 51 Polo 65 56 South Beloit 63 72 Oregon 51 55 South Beloit 72 59 Pecatonica 57 59 Durand 62 59 Oregon 54 55 Mt. Morris 61 57 Forreston 49 57 Winnebago 62 62 Stillman Valley 60 65 Polo 63 70 Pecatonica 58 48 Mt. Morris 68 52 Oregon 51 77 Mt. Morris 71 43 Franklin Center 56 slats -13 Susan Rissman receives the Spirit Stick for the senior class. The 1979 Homecoming Court- King Chuck Bingham. Queen Mary Hayden, seniors- Tracy Nelson and Susan Rissman. juniors- Brad Hatfield and Lova Jaquet. sophomores- Chris Eytalis and Kim Hamas, freshmen- Shawn Hartman and Tammy Chiek. 46 homecoming HOMECOMING 79 — THE MAIN EVENT Homecoming was The Main Event” for '79. The parade and dance turned out fine. But the game was something to be desired. Winnebago walked over us 27 to 8. Juniors took first in the float section followed by the sophomores, seniors, and freshmen. Seniors succeeded in winning the spirit stick. This is the second year in a row for the class of '80 to win the stick. The girls of the class of '80 were the strongest in the tug-of-war. While the junior boys showed the greatest strength in their division. Student Council was busy deciding days of the week and preparing for the dance. Days of the week were Monday-”No Sweat Day to beat the Indians, Tuesday- Wild and Crazy Hair and Dress Day”, Wednesday- Pajama Day”, Thursday- Cowboy and Indian Day and Friday- Orange and Black Day . Joyce DeVries and her Teddy on Chuck. Jackie. Kris, Joan, and Susan were some of the craziest on Wild and Crazy Hair Pajama Day. and Dress Day. homecoming 47 1979 floats from top to bottom-. 1st place-juniors. 2nd place- sophomores. 3rd place-seniors. 4th place-freshmen. above: Four happy couples taking a break at the homecoming dance. top: King Chuck Bingham and Queen Mary Hayden riding in the parade. above: Senior attendants Tracy Nelson and Sue Rissman proudly display the spirit stick won once again by the seniors. 48 — homecoming I SADIE HAWKINS On November 16, the Sadie Hawkins dance was held in the Jr. high gym. At 10:00, the gals had a chance to catch and hitch their beaus. Some could, some couldn't, and some just gave up. The Marryin' Sams , Kim Dockins and Brenda Cain were ready and waitin’ to hitch and license the gals and their beaus. Best Corsage was awarded to Sue Riss- man and Chuck Bingham, with Most Unique Costume going to Kris Linton and Kurt Hag- gamann. The Future Homemakers of Amer- ica and their beaus went home happily hitched. Winners of the costume contest: Kris Linton and Curt Hageman. 1st place. Tracy Gob in and Dave Anspach. 2nd place. Above, Kathy Swanson shows how she loves to boogie. Left: Winners of the corsage contest: Nancy Wilmarth and Saul Schoon. 2nd. and Sue Rissman and Chuck Bingham. 1st. Above: Terry Frye and Tony Logston having a good time. Left-. The girls of BHS did a fine job of rounding up their boys for Sadie. sadie hawkins — 49 ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Arsenic and Old Lace” by Joeseph Kesselring was pre- sented to the public Nov. 9 and 10 under the fine direction of Miss Kathy NcLennan. The 1979 cast did a commendable job of recreating this classic comedy. The play revolves around two darling old ladies who kindly assist lonely old men out of this world by way of elderberry wine laced with arsenic, strychnine, and cyanide. Nephew Mortimer discovers their problem and tries to remedy the situation with interference from a long-lost criminal brother Johnathon, who with his friend Dr. Einstein, want to do harm to ortimer. Also complicating the plot is Mortimer’s fiance and a nephew who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt. All ends well (we think), when the aunts and Teddy go to the sanitarium. Mortimer plans his marriage, and Jonathon and his friend are arrested. At the end, however, the aunts offer the head of the sanitarium a glass of elderberry wine. Abby and Martha sympathize with poor Mr. Gibbs. Blaine and Mortimer are caught in the actI Abby and Martha offer lonely Miss Witherspoon a nice glass of elderberry wine. Play Cast Abby Brewster Sue Rissman Martha Brewster Stacey GHe Teddy Brewster Chuck Bingham The Rev. Dr. Harper Officer Brophy Officer Klein Elain Harper Mortimer Brewster Mr. Gibbs Jonathan Brewster Dr. Einstein Officer O'Hara Lien tenant Rooney Miss Witherspoon Jack Armstrong Paul Osadjan Eddy Holaday Jodi Snodgrass Steve Jay cox Ken Mallory Brian Frye Mitch Johnson Bruce Reagan Eric Hintz Brenda Capes Asst. Director. Tom EytaliS: stage crew Chris Davis and Lauri hiichols. The play cast for the 1979 presentation of Arsenic and Old Lace. Jonathan and Dr. Einstein finish Mortimer's murder plot for him. fall play — 5 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY BANQUET The eighteen juniors and five seniors who were inducted into National Honor Society on March 26. 1980, at 6:30 P.M. had higher standards to measure up to in the areas of Leadership, Character, Scholarship, and Service than the N.H.S. members before them. The advisor, Mrs. Cleo Boger, worked very hard with the officers and teachers of Byron High to revise a new system of induction. N.H.S. members of 1980, you have a reason to be proud of yourselves. Above, blew bl.H.S. inductees include Fourth Row, Steve Jaycox. Cary Bates, David Osadjan, Eric Hintz, Nate Lewis Third Row. Jill Janies, Kathy Wilt fang, Joyce DeVries, Eddy Holaday. Sherry Vargason, Sue Rissman, Second Row. Lova Jaquet, Barry Morri- son. Sarah Appleby, Brenda Capes. Kim Kilmer. Jackie Deming, Brian Frye: First Row. Robby Burns, Scott Noffsinger. Rhonda Lamb, Dawn DeVries, Paula Zimmermann. Right: One of the three cakes made for the banquet. 1 Above: Tracy Ganus uses a dictionary just like a good N.H.S. student should. Left: The newly inducted 1980-81 N.H.S. members. • 1 52 — national honor society banquet JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The annual Junior-Senior banquet was held May 7,1980, at the American Legion Hall. Junior class president, Nancy WHmarth, welcomed the seniors and the faculty. It was followed by a very good meal of ham and chicken. Mitch Johnson read the senior phophecies and Brian Frye read the senior wills. It was a very enjoyable evening. Junior class president Nancy Wilmarth welcomes everyone to the banquet. Top, Seniors Greg Drake and Pat Boehm, snuggle (or the camera. Above, Some of the juniors having a good time at the banquet. junior-senior banquet — 53 SENIOR PROM - GOO FRIENDS ARE FOREVER Good Friends are Forever was the theme for the 1980 Senior Prom. This truly describes the class of 1980. They all worked very hard decorating the gym, and the hard work paid off. The gym was beautifully decorated with a bridge that extended out from the steps with real water underneath and blue spot lights that made it sparkle. When the couples walked down the bridge, two sPot lights followed them until they reached the center of tbe gym. The music for the evening was performed by the Inside Front. ” The court for the prom of 1980 was King Chuck Bingham and Queen Sue Rissman 1st attendant. Mike Stine and Mary Flayden; 2nd attendant, Saul Schoon and Kris Linton 3rd attendant, Tim Johnson and Jodi Snodgrass-, 4th attendant, Tracy Nelson and Stacey Gile. King Chuck Bingham and Queen Sue Rissman Sue is radiant after hearing her name announced as queen. Above: Kris’ excitement bubbles over as she and Saul meet on the bridge. Right: Junior attendants Robyn Rissman. Kelly Simon, and David Hubner stroll to their seats. 54 — prom L______________________________ Good Friends are Forever” prom court for 1980. Top: The band Inside Front” performed the entertainment for the evening. Above: A few of the couples are taking a little break on this one. prom — 55 snoiNn Rowdy Adams Greg Alexander Cary Bates Pat Bennett Linda Boehm Bonnie Boudin Robby Burnes John Cain Brenda Capes Jim Carter Steve Carter Gina Cato Randy Chiek0 Dawn DeVries Joyce DeVries juniors — 57 Tom Eytalis Peggy Fritz Rusty Gile Tracey Gobin Lori Goodwin Steve Goley Robbie Goss Paul Hallerud Wendy Hartman Brad Hatfield Steve Henson Heidi Hildebrand Dean Hilliard 58 — juniors Eric Hintz Rick Hogan Eddy Holaday Donna Holeton Richard Horton Daryl Hoting Jill James Lova Jaquet Holii Jeter Grant Johnson Mitch Johnson Kim Kilmer Rhonda Lamb Nate Lewis Tony Logston Vickie Maas Ken Mallory juniors — 59 Jeanine Moore Barry Morrison Laurena Nichols Richard Nichols Scott Noffsinger Kevin Oltmanns David Osadjan Jim Parker Jim Reeverts Jeff Revels Dodie Rowell Jim Rowland Jim Sanders Donna Seaman Lenny Sementi Rick Snodgrass Jennie Spink Mike Stout Kerry Sugden 60 — juniors Shawn Tarro Amy Thomas Sherry Vargason Teresa Ware Becky Whipple Wendy Wick wire Nancy Wilmarth Craig Wilson Pam Wilson Shelly Wilson Kathy Wiltfang Paula Zimmermann Gary Mead Doug Bettner L isa Channel Not pictured — Alan Thompson juniors — 61 David Acker son Monty Ackerson Sean Adams John Aebly Gayle Anderson Steve Appleby Jeff Bain Jennifer Bartkus Steve Bart sc her Cherri Bates Penny Beauchem Donna Boehm Alan Bontjes Steve Bontjes Terri Boomgarden sophomores — 63 ♦ Curt Burmeister Kurt Coltrain Randy Dargitz Chris Davis Cindy DeShazo Karen Dietrich Mike Domino David Elliott Sue Engelhardt Chris Eytalis Craig Faris Shannon Feeley Tawyna Frederick Cathy Freedlund Debbie Freedlund Robin Getts Kale Gilroy Craig Goodwin Vincent Goodwin Shellie Goss 64 — sophomores Penny Beauehem- Pygmies are inter- esting after all . Allen Guess Dean Hagemann Kim Hamas Matt Hamer Jerry Hittlet Brian Holeton Kathy Hoover Jim Jackson Judy James John Jamison Lynn Johnson Dianna Kastning Cory Kohler Kayla Las well Richard Lawson Donald Little sophomores — 65 Debbie Lofgren Sandra McClenthen Kelly McDonald Brenda Meline Pam Menso Steve Messer Susan Mitchell Kris Miller Shannon Moats Chris Moore Jay Morris Andy Morrison Sandra Oltmanns Paul Osadjan Chris Palmer Glen Preece Brian Quinn Rich Reeverts Judy Reif 66 — sophomores Bonnie Seebruck John Siebken Roberta Soresi Jill Stuckenberg Annette Swanson Rich Swanson Deanna Thomas Cathy Toth Tammy Tudor Polly Weber David Westbrook John Whipple Russell White Dawn Wen ter ton Shawn Woodworth Jim Zoet sophomores — 67 RESHMEN Marilyn Adkins Bruce Anderson Diane Anspach Valerie Baker Allen Belle Bert Becker Belinda Bennett Ken Bettner Robert Blanchard Margie Boehm Wendy Boomgarden Selinda Boyer Bill Bridges John Brown Pam Capes sophomores — 69 Janet Carlson Jim Casinger Tammy Chiek Jim Clubb John Cook Tracy Crawford Gary Diehl Terri Dixon Tom Dobbs Kathy Dowd Allen Dyck Robert Eklund Ann Fransen Susie Freedlund Mary Fritz Brad Frye Dean Frye Wayne Gault Kevin Gentry Jeff Goodwin Jerry Goodwin 70 — freshmen Jody Goodwin Debbie Guess Kerry Harlacher Shawn Hartman Randy Hatfield David Henry Bev Hevrin Kelli Hevrin Kelly Hildebrand Kirk Hill Mike Hole ton Debbie Jamison Joe Joseph Brian Knit tel Martha Kobe! freshmen — 71 0 Shawnee Kohler Doug Kufalk Ken Lapp Tim Lindsey Leslie Little Frank McCoy Kathy McDaniel Delores McNames Julie Menso Ron Messer Debbie Michalak Jerry Michalak Kathy Michalak John Moll way Scott Nelson Tracy Palmer 72 — freshmen Greg Preece Russell Rapp Tami Rapp Dolly Rowland Judy Sedam David Smith Jill Snodgrass David Spink Steve Stein Dale Story Pat Streff Kerry Swanson Kelly Thompson Carrie Blanchard Scott Wilson Tom Wilson Brenda Winterton Connie Wyllie Polly Zimmermann Not pictured — Rich White freshmen — 73 Back Row: Advisor Jim Nauman. Paula Zimmermann. Jodi Snodgrass. Ron Messer. Nate Lewis. Eric Hintz. Jenny Wilt fang. Mary Hayden. Advisor Gene McNames. Middle Row-. Judy James. Linda Boehm. Marilyn Atkins. Kayla Laswell. Donna Seaman. Jackie Deming. Front Row: Kathy Hoover. Polly Zimmermann. Tawnya Fredericks. Kim Hamas. The student council, which consists of students from each class, is the student government for Byron High School. Beside this role the student council serves as a communication link between the various groups in- volved. The student council is active in the following areas: (A) Plan and coordinate the Homecoming activi- ties which includes the parade, the football activities, and the dance. (B) Run the pop and candy machine for activity period. (C) Sell carnations for Valentine's Day. (D) Plan other worthwhile activities for students and teachers. Above: Sec. Kris Linton. Pres. Brian Frye. Vice Pres. Nancy Wilmarth. Treasurer Eddy Holaday. Left: Mr. Nauman and Mr. McNames help Kathy Hoover sell Valentine’s Day carnations. 76 — student council STUDENT COUNCIL Back Row, Kim Dockins. Shelley Hintz. Pat Boehm. Tim Johnson. Tom Hanlin. Mike Stine. Jenny Wiltfang. Jodi Snodgrass. Advisors Rick Doll and Cleo Boger. Front Row: Rhonda Morre. Tracy Ganus. Kris Linton. Mary Hayden. Jan Wolfe. Stacey Gile. Debbie Rea. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Above: Sec. Shelley Champion. Vice Pres. Shelly Freedlund, Pres. Lorrie Goodwin. Treasurer Terry Varilek. Ways Means Deb Seebruck. Right: Lorrie begins the ceremony for the new inductees. National Honor Society is an organization which con- sists of students who have excelled in the qualities of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. A stu- dent must have a B-average to be considered for mem- bership. and then the teachers vote on the other three areas necessary to determine whether the student will be inducted into NHS. The National Honor Society of 1979 held an exchange visiting day with Rockford schools, toured the Byron Nuclear plant, put on a Halloween dance, and visited Chicago for a day. national honor society — 77 The Byron High School library club was very active this year. The club has forty-four members, fifteen of them new this year. For money-making project this year we worked at the legion. We served meals and washed dishes for weddings and dinners. The club's annual field trip was to Old World Wisconsin, an out- door ethnic museum. It was a look at how the different ethnic groups had coped in the new world. Everyone enjoyed it. LIBRARY CLUB Upper Left-. Shawnee Kohler looking up a magazine. Above: Advisor Cleo Boger, President Meg Kobel. Vice President Michelle Moats, Secretary Kelly Little. Treasurer Brenda Cain (not pictured). Fourth Row: Steve Bontjes, Grant Johnson, Jim Carter. Kathy Wiltfang, Kris Miller, Jon King. Denny Gambrel. Cary Bates. Scott Nelson. Paul Osadjan. Ken Mallory. Randy Dargitz. Robby Burnes. Jim Clubb. Susie Freedlumd, Kim Dock ins. Vince Goodwin, Librarian Cleo Boger. Third Row. Librarian Loretta Freedlund. Jill James. Cathy Freedlund. Chris Eytalis. Judy Reif. Shannon Feeley. Debbie Freedlund. Selinda Boyer. Marilyn Adkins. Second Row: Shannon Moats. Kim Hamas. Polly Weber. Allen Dyck. Sue Mitchell. Valerie Baker. Shawnee Kohler. Tami Rapp. Leslie Little, First Row: Jackie Herfel. Kim Gilroy. Kim Kirking. Martha Kobel. Tammy Rapp. Leslie Little 78 — library club GERMAN CLUB Above: Kris Miller, Treasurer, Kim Kilmer, Vice President, and Debbie Rea, President. Not pictured. Tawny a Frederick. Secretary. German club has been a bit more active this year than they were in past years. They held their regular Christmas party this year enjoying a night full of games, munchies, and a visit from Santa Claus. Also, for the first time in many years, they raised money selling lady bugs and took a trip to New Glarus, Wisconsin, where they shopped in some German shops and en- joyed lots of German food. Back Row: Dawn DeVries. Rhonda Lamb. Sara Appleby. Linda Boehm. Cathy Freedlund. Chuck Bingham. Eddy Holaday. Kim Hamas. Polly Weber, Front Row-. Stacey Gile. Tawya Frederick. Kris Miller. Debbie Rea, Kim Kilmer. Advisor Elizabeth Pierson. german club — 79 Back Row: Bruce Reagan. Richard Lawson. Jack Armstrong. Middle Row: Director Dave Johnson. Scott Nelson. Dean Frye. Randy Dargitz, Shannon Feeley. Front Row.- Kelly Thompson. Kim Hatfield. Sarah Appleby. Sue Mitchell. Swing Choir, II people strong, was again in the lime light this year with several guest appear- ances at the Neighbors Nursing Home and the annual Boy Scout A wards Banquet. In addition to there, the group was well received at the annual Cabaret Night of which they were an integral part. SWING CHOIR | Left: Scott Nelson. Sue Rissman. and Jack Armstrong. Above: Bruce Reagan. Sarah Appleby. Kelly McDonald. Shannon Feeley. Dean Frye, and Sue Mitchell. Not Pictured: Sue Mitchell. SO — swing choir Back Row: Director Dave Johnson. Heidi Hildebrand. Matt Hamer. Brian Frye. Randy Dargitz. John Brown. Middle Row: Dean Frye. Richard Lawson. Stacey Gile. Debbie Seebruck. Front Row: Jim Sanders. Kirk Hill. Chris Davis. Pat Boehm. Jackie Deming. Chris Moore. Jack Armstrong. I STAGE BAND I This year's Stage Band was one of the best in recent years. Long hours of rehearsals paid off in a splendid performance for Cabaret Night 1980. In addition to backing up the Swing Choir, they performed seven numbers on their own with Mr. John Davis as guest tenor saxophone soloist. Above.- Jim Sanders. Dean Frye. Debbie Seebruck. Randy Dargitz. Brian Frye. Heidi Hildebran Pat Boehm. Jackie Deming. Chris Moore. Chris Davis. Kelly Hilde brand. stage band — 81 DRAMA CLUB The Speech Team began its season in the early fall as the members started down that arduous road of finding, writing, and rehearsing their material for contest. Bruce Reagan was rewarded for his work in Original Comedy by placing second at our first meet in Rochelle The Speech Team soon became familiar with Bruce's crazy characterizations as we presented his comedy. The Class Meeting, on those early morning bus trips. Mitch Johnson began the season with a third at Rochelle in Radio Speaking and ended by advancing to Sectionals at Libert y- ville. Jackie Herfel's portrayal of an aspiring actress in Humorous Interpretation earned her points at all of the meets. We bid a fond farewell to the following seniors: Jackie Herfel in Humorous Interp.i Bruce Reagan in Original Comedy. Sue Rissman in Verse-, and Stacey Gile and Brian Frye in Humorous Duet. We look forwrd to next season with Mitch Johnson. Brenda Capes. Ken Mallory and several new members. Byron presented The Rainmaker for a one-Act play contest with Bruce Reagan as H.C.. Jeff Revels as File. Brian Frye as Noah. Ken Mallory as Jimmy, Sue Rissman as Lizzie, and Chuck Bingham as the Rainmaker. Above: Brenda practicing her lines. Back Row: Eddy Holaday, Brenda Capes, Ken Mallory. Brian Frye Stacey Gile. Bev Hevrin, Front Row-. Bruce Reagan. Jackie Herfel, Mitch Johnson, Advisor Kathy McLennan. 82 — drama club SKI C Above: Advisor Jane Klep. Vice Pres. Wendy Hartman. Pres. Steve Jaycox. Treas. Stacey Gile. Sec. Rusty Gile. Right: Kevin Oltmanns and ski club member Wendy Hartman. This year's ski club enjoyed its largest membership ever, but not its greatest year. In all, 3 trips were planned but they were only able to go on one to Ches- tunut Hills in Galena. The other 2 trips were cancelled because of lack of snow. Better luck next yearI Fifth Row-. Rowdy Adams. Dean Hilliard. Brian Quinn. Wesley Whipple. David Westbrook. Chris Eytalis. Bonnie Boudin. Terry Ware. Debbie Seebruck. Rob Gossi Fourth Row: Dean Hagemann. Kevin Gentry. Mat Hamer. Kim Hamas. Meg Kobel. Shelley Champion. Lori Goodwin. Third Row: Shawn Tarro. Kathy Hoover. Robin Getts. Kris Miller. Judy Reif. Becky Whipple. Terry Frye. Jill Stukenburg. Debbie Rea. Bill Bridges. Bruce Anderson. Pat Streff. Shawn Hartman. Kris Linton. Jackie Deming. Advisor Jane Klep. Greg Alexander. Rick Hogan. Randy Chiek. Chuck Bingham. Jon King. Greg Drake. ski club — 83 Fourth Row: John Cook. Jim Sanders. Kim Dockins. Director Dave Johnson. Third Row: Matt Hamer. John Brown. Randy Dargitz. Heidi Hildebrand. Susie Freedlund. Judy Sedam. Lisa Ruth. Martha Kobel. Jill James. Shelly Wilson. Bev Hevrin, Margie Boehm. Kelly Thompson. Terry Ware. Debbie Freedlund. 1979-SO marked a busy and successful year for the high school band. The group performed five halftime shows during football season and started holiday activi- ties at the Dixon Developmental Center, as well as taking part in Byron’s Christmas Concert and making the annual trip to Chicago. Late winter and early spring were spent preparing for the IHSA Music Contests. Then the end-of-school rush was on with Spring Con- cert and Memorial Day Parade to prepare for. BAND Above: Kelly Hildebran and Cathy Freedlund play for the clarinets. Left: Tromnone player. John Brown. 84 — band Fourth Row: Allen Guess, Dean Frye, Jack Armstrong, Randy Hatfieldi Third Row-. Ken Mallory, Bruce Reagan, Richard Lawson, Randy Dargitz. Director Dave Johnsoni Second Row: Valerie Baker. Tracy Crawford. Shannon Feeley. Sue Engelhardt, Wendy Boomgarden. Sara Appleby. Bev Hevrin. Kelly Hildebrand. First Row: Marilyn Adkins. Susan Mitchell. Diane Anspach, Kelly Thompson. Selinda Boyer CHORUS Above: Randy Dargitz and Bruce Reagan catching flies. Right: Kelly. Bev. Sue, and Shannon practicing in chorus. 1979-80 was a banner year for the H.S. Chorus. It was the largest group in the past few years with strong singers in each section. After learning the ropes the first 9 weeks, time was spent in rehearsal for the Christmas activities which included going to the Devel- opmental Center in Dixon for a Performance with the band, our own Christmas Concert and of course tbe annual trip to Chicago. This spring the chorus was large enough to compete in the I.H.S.A. Oregon Music Con- test and received Division rating. A successful Spring Concert capped an interesting and exciting year. chorus — 85 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA 86 — ffa Back Row.- John Brown. Cary Bates. Jim Parker. Wesley Whipple. Dave Osadjan. Jerry Goodwin. Steve Carter. Steve Bontjes. Shawn Woodworth. Sean Adams. David Westbrook. Middle Row: Bruce Anderson. Gary Diehl. Shawn Hartman. Doug Kufalk. Pat Streff. Tim Lindsey. Lisa Ruth. Allen Guess. Ken Mallory. Front Row: Rich Swanson. Polly Zimmermann, Dawn DeVries. John Siebken. Wayne Gault. Ken Bettner. The Byron Future Farmers of America, who are they and what do they stand for? In the 1979-SO school year, about half the students enrolled in vocational agriculture were in FFA. The pur- pose is to install leadership in the members and to promote all aspects of agriculture. Above: Treasurer Wendy Hartman. Sentinel Grant Johnson. Reporter Paul Osadjan. Pres. Nancy Wilmarth. Advisor Darrell Etnyre. Vice Pres. Hank Ebert. Sec. Kris Linton. Left: FFA members Nancy. Paul. Adv. Etnyre. J.P.. and Hank display their entry for the weeds 8 seeds section judging contest in Durand. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Above: Shelly and Michele watch (something) in awe. Upper Right. President Shelly Hintz. Vice Preisdent Linda Boehm. Secretary Donna Seaman. Treasurer Brenda Meline. Future Homemakers of America is an organization of students who have taken or are taking a home ec. class. It sponsors the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance, Secret Sis week, and a spring trip for all members. Back Row: Sue Mitchell. Peggy Fritz. Shelly Wilson. Dawn Winterton. Paula Zimmermann. Kim Kilmer. Eddy Holday. Brenda Capes. Second Row: Valerie Baker. Kim Flat field. Michele Moats. Debbie Rea. Front Row: Shannon Feeley. Kim Stukenburg. Kayla Las well. fha — 87 Editor Michelle Moats. Lynn Johnson, Advisor Michael Jerding. Chuck Bingham. Kris Linton, Mitch Johnson, not pictured. Sue Rissman. The Inkspot finished a moderately successful but rather lean year. Headed by Editor Michelle Moats, the staff numbered four writers during the first semester and a grant total of three throughout the last second semester. Seniors Lynn Johnson and Kris Linton were enrolled in the journalism course the first semester, Sue Rissman joined Editor Moats and star columnist Mitch Johnson to finish out the year. Chuck Bingham served as cartoonist for the staff. Highlights of the year included several ''well-read editorials and a trip to Northern Illinois University in the spring. INKSPOT AboveMr. Jerding gives Kris Linton a hand at the typewriter. Left: Mith Johnson takes a break from the paper. S8 — inkspot Back Row: Lova Jaquet, Advisor Michael Jerding, Jan Wolfe, Middle Row: Joyce DeVries, Jenny Wiltfang, Urenda Capes. Eddy Hola- day, Shelly Freedlund, Nancy Wilmarlh Front Row: Michelle Moats, Stacey Gile, Jodi Snodgrass, Rob Burnes, Kris Unton, Tracy Ganus. YEARBOOK Editor Jodi Snodgrass led the By-Hi Staff this year in producing another fine yearbook. Editorial help includ- ed senior Tracey Ganus and junior Robb Burnes. The advertising crew consisted of Joyce DeVries, Eddy Holaday, Nancy Wilmarth, Lova Jaquet, Jenny Wiltfang, Jan Wolfe, Jackie Denting, and Stacey Gile. The By-Hi this year enlarged on an old-time photo- graph album theme with a treasure of memories at the students' fingertips. Above: Jodi explains to Nancy about selling ads. Right: Tracy gets a surprise. yearbook — 89 Varsity Basketball-Top: Jan Wolfe. Gina Cato. Lova Jaquet. Bottom: Jackie Deming. Sue Rissman, Eddy Holaday. Varsity Football-Top: Jan Wolfe. Stacey Gile, Donna Seaman, Sue Rissman, Nancy Wilmarth, Lova Jaquet. Upper Left: Stacey and Sue give Advisor Jo Bandera flowers at homecoming. Left: The varsity cheerleaders leading pep session with Y-E-S. CHEERLEADERS The 79-80 cheerleaders attended camp at N.I.U. in Dekalb on June JJ-J5. Nancy Wilmarth was selected to com- pete at Grand Nationals in Lansing, Michigan. During the school year the cheer- leaders sold candles, jewelry, and seat cushions. The money went towards uniforms, camp and supplies. Mrs. Jo Bandera was the advisor for the 79-80 year. The activities the cheerleaders are involved in include poster making, locker decorating, pep session and a week of spirit raising. 90 — cheerleaders Fresh-Soph Basketball-Top: Bonnie Seebruck. Brenda Winterton, Diane Anspach. Bottom: Donna Boehm. Debbie Freedlund. Shawnee Kohler. Above: Fresh-Soph Basketball — Brenda Winterton. Kelly Thompson. Bonnie Seebruck. Shawnee Kohler. Brenda Meline. Cathy Freedlund. Right.- The new Tiger mascot was ever near at all football, wrestling, and basketball games. cheerleading — 91 Back Row.- Dawn DeVries, Becky Whipple, Sherry Vargason, Brenda Capes, Joyce DeVries, Kayla Laswell. Advisor Sandy Drake, Front Row-. Shannon Feeley, Jill Stukenburg, Debbie Palmer, Terry Frye, Rhonda Lamb, Judy Reif POM PON The 1979-80 pompon squad performed during half- time of home varsity football and basketball games. To make money for camp, they sold four hundred and thirty T-shirts to high school and Mary Morgan stu- dents. The 1980-81 captain is Becky Whipple and co- captain Joyce DeVries. Above: Practicing another new dance is routine for the pompon girls'. Upper Right: Members of the squad learning the school song. 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