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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1981 volume:

(Above left) Darei Coltrain and Deanna Vargason rise in honor of the hostages; (top left) school secretary Mrs. Eickman performs one of her valuable duties; (top right) Tracy Sauer dressed in jeans for Homecoming Week; (middle right) Denney Gambrel is king of the hill before the bonfire is lit; and (bottom right) Rusty Gile shows his spirit during Homecoming Week. 1 Top left: Sherry, what do you have inside the Advanced Composition book? Top right. Oh, no, Mr. Bill! Lower left: Kevin Drake strikes a cool pose in his favorite place, the library. Lower right, Rob Goss tastes his own concoction with chop sticks in foods class. ACTIVITIES ....................10 PEOPLE ........................22 SPORTS ........................62 ORGANIZATIONS .................80 ADS ...........................98 CONCLUSION ....................112 2 All things change; nothing perishes — Ovid Byron too is changing — going through a transition period. While the small town is ceasing to be, the larger community is taking its place. The school buildings themselves have gone through great transitions right un- der our eyes throughout the entire year. By next year Byron should have a newer, fancier building with all the trimmings. Each of us in our own way is undergoing transition as well. Each of us is growing another year older, gain- ing another year's experience As each of us passes through a transition, we realize that while we grow older we are still the same people merely exchanging sets of circum- stances. This book outlines our current set of circumstances as we pass through a transition. Pictured above at top: Tracy, what's on your mind? Middle left: Rusty's cramming again. Middle right: Oh, no, my dog's loose!. Bot- tom right: Reflections of the way we were. 3 (Clockwise from above) Bonnie Boudin and Jeff Revels enjoy the action at the Sadie Hawkins dance; (top left) in the background behind the Mary Morgan grade school looms the shell of the new high school scheduled for opening the fall of 1981; (top right) Mitch Johnson and John Cain do some research for their sports stories for the newspaper; and (below right) Robert Blanchard appears to be suspicious of the photographer's motives as he works in the art room. 4 (Top left) Dean Hilliard and Jim Reeverts work together on a shop project; (middle left) Leslie Little and Sue Engelhardt mold art objects; (lower left) Mr. Liggett questions the photographer's motives; (top right) Mr. DeNier's drama class sorts out a copy of a play; and (lower right) one of the best bonfires in recent memory burns to its end. 5 Pictured above at top left: Another Monday. Top right; The senior talk it over. Middle left, Nancy just can't get the weekend off her mind. Middle ri ght: Sue can't wait till Friday ei- ther. Bottom: Kathy Wilt- fang and Julie Menso han- dle the student election. 6 Pictured Below at top Left: Better watch out cuz here we come! Top Right: Don't worry Jeff, she'll only be gone a week. Bottom Left: Mr. Brown enjoys eating lunch with some students. Top Middle: One big happy family. Bot- tom Right: Transitions, from this school to the next. (Above) Mr. DeNier clowns with Mr. Johnson in the library; (top right) Bruce An- derson visits his locker during a hectic day; (middle right) the library is a crowded place for knowledge seekers; and (bottom right) John Mollway rests during a busy research session. 8 (Top left) The hostage board” shows the latest news on the hostages held in Iran; (middle left) library assistant Mrs. Kilmer arranges materials for the day's use; (lower left) Cindy DeShazo shows how neat her locker is; and (below) Kevin Oltmanns returns from a day at the Rock Valley Vocational Center. § Wayne 9 11 Homecoming (Clockwise from above) Nancy Wilmarth and Nathan Lewis reign as Queen and King; (top left) freshman attendants Cherrie Green and Jeff Love lead the dancing; (top right) the Homecoming Bonfire burns mightily; (middle right) the Homecoming Court poses before the parade; and (bottom right) the Pom Pon squad trucks on down during the parade. 12 Homecoming was a great success as the week went Sailing by. The Student Council worked hard preparing various activities for the week. Special dress for each day was Toga Day (Monday), 50's Day (Tuesday), Bib-and-Hat Day (Wednesday), and Orange-and-Black Day (Thursday). Thursday afternoon was filled with collecting wood, building the bon-fire, and even falling out of trucks. The Snakedance wove throughout Byron streets to the school where the class of '81 was awarded the Spirit Stick. The senior boys and girls won their tug-of-war contests. First place for best float was won by the juniors, followed by the seniors, freshmen, and sophomores. Class attendants were freshmen Cherrie Green and Jeff Love, sophomores Shawnee Kohler and John Brown, juniors Kayla Laswell and Jeff Bain, seniors Donna Seaman and Eric Hintz. Queen and King were Nancy Wilmarth and Nathan Lewis. The winning floats for Homecoming were (at left in descending order) the junior float, the senior float, the freshman float, and the sophomore float. Below are senior attendants Donna Seaman and Eric Hintz. 13 'Our Town' Our Town by Thornton Wilder was presented at Byron on Nov. 12, 14, and 15 under the direction of first- year teacher Mr. Scott DeNier. The play centered around a story revealing how we as people overlook life and don't really live each day to its fullest. The ending of the play made it clear that every day slips by us with our not realizing how important every one of life's moments is. The Cast Stage Manager ..... Rob Burnes Mrs. Gibbs ........ Kris Miller Dr. Gibbs ........ Dave Osadjan Mrs. Webb .....Nancy Wilmarth Mr. Webb ..........Chris Davis George ........... Paul Osadjan Emily ............ Kayla Laswell Rebecca .......... Darci Coltrain Wally ......... David Blackburn Joe and Si ........ Matt Hamer Sam Craig ........Mark Osadjan Supporting Players: Rich Nicholls, Marilyn Adkins, Jimm Carter, Shelly Wilson, Ken Mallory, Alan Bontjes, Lauri Nicholls, Rich Swanson, Kathee McGhee, Karen McGhee, Tina Cecka, Vickie Wallace, Joy Bettner, Becky Hanson, Debbie Bingham, Rhonda Fortune, Vince Goodwin, Valerie Ba- ker, Denny Gambrel, Tamara Sholes, Bev Hevrin, Doneen Eakle, Cathy Toth, Jill James, and Cindy DeShazo. Student Crews included Chris Moore, Mike Stout, Beth Sommers, Tonya Mills, Randy Dargitz, Chris Freder- ick, Bev Hevrin, Jody Goodwin, Wen- dy Boomgarden, Annette Wilson, Les- lie Johnson, Tracy Shaffer, and Leslie Little Stage Manager (Rob Burnes) and Emily (Kayla Laswell) solemnly wait for the groom to appear. Top: Stage Manager Minister (Rob Burnes) and Mrs. Webb (Nancy Wilmarth) wait for the ceremony to start. Middle: The entire cast participates in a pantomime of the play before the production started. Below: Wally (left, David Blackburn) and Emily (right, Kayla Laswell) talk with Mrs. Webb (middle, Nancy Wilmarth). 14 Middle left: Simon Stimson (Jim Carter) staggers down the street under the watchful eyes of Mr. Webb (Chris Davis) and constable Warren (Ken Mallory). Above left: George (Paul Osadjan) admires the moon from his window as his father (Dave Osadjan) reads his paper. Top right: Emily (Kayla Laswell) and George (Paul Osadjan) have their important” talk at the soda shop. Middle right: Mrs. Gibbs (Kris Miller) primps her children before sending them off to school. Bottom right: Mr. Webb (Chris Davis) gives advice to George (Paul Osadjan) before the marriage. 15 Sadie Ha wkins In a changing world, one of the Byron High School events that seems to stay the same is the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance held every November. In honor of A1 Capp's cartoon character, the Byron Future Homemakers of America sponsors a dance to which the gals ask the guys. After the gals chase the guys (and catch them, of course), Marrin' Sam performs the mock wedding ceremony. There were two Sams this year — Vickie Maas and Kathy Wiltfang. Best Costume award went to Kayla Laswell and Byron grad Mike Hahn. Best Corsage award went to Donna Boehm and Jim Zoet. (Top) Nancy Wilmarth sticks a corsage in her bibs while Best Costumed Mike Hahn and Kayla Laswell seem happy. (Middle) Glen Preece and Tammy Tudor wait for the costume judging. (Below) Happy couples Rowdy Adams and Nancy Wilmarth and Bonnie Boudin and Jeff Revels show off their Sadie Hawkins duds. 16 Top left, Sandy Oltmanns and Jeff Bain celebrate their “marriage” by Marryin' Sam. Middle left. Dean Hagemann and Wendy Hartman are dressed just right in their bibs and corsages. Lower left, the winning corsages seem to pose for the camera. Below, Everybody mingles and has a good time. Bottom below, Donna Boehm and Jim Zoet model the winning corsages. 17 NHS Banquet The National Honor Society of Byron High School has become an even more select group than ever before, thanks to a restructuring of the guidlines for admission. It takes a 4.0 average and faculty voting on such aspects as character, leadership and service to be accepted. This year 21 new members were accepted into the group and honored at the National Honor Society Banquet. Advisers were Mrs. Cleo Boger and Mr. Rick Doll. President was Rhonda Lamb. A' Art InJUeUutnJ- ,-y ‘rr 7n-'—m £,Amda. ias-TqitO - -QlmJl. Of ' Vu £b rri “MOrductorZ o ljrrvr • « � Two new members of NHS enjoy themselves at the banquet (top left) Paul Osadjan and (top right) Cheri Bates. (Middle) New members' names adorned the cake served at the occasion. (Below) Old member Kathy Wiltfang engages in lively conversation. 18 Welcome, Col. Holland (Upper left) Col. Leland Holland speaks to Byron students and community at an assembly in his honor. (Upper right and lower right) the hostage bulletin board showed the daily news of the hostage crisis. (Lower left) Students stand in a moment of silence for the safe return of the hostages. A major happening of the year was the release of' the Americans held hostage in Iran. Byron students willingly followed Principal Frank Conry's idea of standing for a moment of silence in the hostages' honor every day until their release. From the start of the school year every school day for five and a half months, Byron students stood for a moment of silence. Then in January the good news came that the hostages had been released. The entire country celebrated. Accepting Mr. Conry's invitation, former hostage Col. Leland Holland from Scales Mound, IL, spoke to Byron students and community and received thunderous ovations from the crowd of about 600. Welcome home. Col. Holland. Prom (Top) Prom Royalty for 1981 were (couples, left to right) Glenn Clark and Lova Jaquet, Bonnie Boudan and Nate Lewis, King Scott Noffsinger and Queen Nancy Wilmarth, Donna Seaman and Eric Hintz, and Paula Zimmermann and Tom Eytalis. (Middle) Everyone applauds as the queen is announced. (Below left) Kathy Hoover is escorted by Shawn Tarro. (Below right) Brenda Winterton is escorted by Jim Reeverts. The 1981 Prom Best of Times signaled joyous times for all those who attended. Elected King and Queen were Scott Noffsinger and Nancy Wilmarth, respectively. Attendants were Lova Jauquet, Glenn Clark, Bonnie Boudin, Nate Lewis, Donna Seaman, Eric Hintz, Paula Zimmermann, and Tom Eytalis. Nancy and Scott were presented with their crowns by last year's King and Queen Chuck Bingham and Sue Rissman, respectively. Music was provided by the inside Front. (Top) King Scott and Queen Nancy are presented their royal flowers. (Middle left) the music was soft and the dancing was close. (Middle right) Terri Ware, Rusty Gile, Kevin Oltmanns, Joan Bartkus, Debbie Freedlund, and Mike Domino parade down the center aisle during the Grand March. (Below left) Donna Boehm is escorted by Jim Zoet. (Below right, Donna Seaman is escorted by Eric Hintz. 21 •i GREG ALEXANDER Will: I, Greg Alexander, will to Shawn Hartman, Dean Hagemann, and Dan Marshall my great flying ability while skiing. Prophecy: Greg Alexander finally found someone who wanted to buy his car. HOLII ANSPACH Will: 1, Holii (Skeet) An- spach, will to Deanna Thomas my great driving ability at beating a train across the tracks seven times and swerving off the road twice. Prophecy: Holii Anspach's van was stolen by a band of hippies. 24 Prophecy: Tracey Anspach is now in the GUINESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS for being the world's only live hu- man freckle. Will: I, Cary Bates, being of sound mind and body hereby will to Debbie Freedlund my sense of humor — some- thing she obviously needs. I also will Mrs. Boger my ability to run the library. Phrophecies: Cary Bates has developed the next nuclear bomb. Cary Bates found true love on prom night with Karen McGhee and is now planning on getting married. PAT BENNETT Will: I, Pat Bennett, will all my excuses to John Jamison, who can never get out of detentions for being late. I also will to junior class four-wheelers the ability to go four-wheeling anywhere there is mud. Prophecy: Pat Bennett is still riding around in his jeep lis- tening to Pat Benatar. Reach for Your Dream If you welcome every morning, and the special chance it brings to try new paths. To open some new door. To look a little deeper An to reach a little further. To aim a little higher than before. If you strive to fill each moment With some beauty and some purpose. To seek out joys that mean the most to you. Then you will great each evening One day richer in contentment. One day closer to the dreams that you pursue. — Amanda Bradley ROB BURNES There are two insults no human being will endure: that he has no sense of hu- mor and that he has never seen trouble. — Sinclair Lewis Most truths are so naked that people feel sorry for them and cover them up, at least a little bit. — Hellmut Walters JOHN CAIN Will: I, John Cain, will to anyone who wants it my spot on the bench, and for overtime games Mattel electronic basketball game to keep busy. Prophecy: John Cain is now staring for the Chicago Bulls. Albert Einstein once said to a photographer: Yours is a wonder- ful profession. Have you ever stopped to think that it is quite similar to the responsibility of a surgeon, who with a scalpel has a life in his hands? You have a life in your hands every time you use your camera. A photographer can be very kind because the image never grows old. People change, but a photograph always remains the same: you see people as you remember them. 26 One of the real joys in our lives is having friends and keeping in touch with them. Lover all. Trust a few Do wrong to No One True friendship is a plan of true growth. BRENDA CAPES Prophecy: Jim Carter will become the next Elvis Pres- ley. Jim and Steve Carter now star in the Saturday Morning Hong Kong Fuey Show. Jim Carter (alias Hong King Fuey) The Retired Su- perstar JIM CARTER Fun is good. Truth is better, and Love is best of all! Love wasn't put in our hearts to stay Love isn't love till we give it away. GINA CATO Moving On Kiss me goodbye, Hold back your tears. Wish me well, Don’t voice your fears. This is it— I’m on my way. Today is gone, Tomorrow’s a new day. I can’t stay here to wait For my ship to come in. I know it’s coming, I’m not sure when. I’m running to meet it, My arms open wide. This is life, it’s for living I’m not going to hide. So wish me good luck. 27 DAWN DEVRIES GLENN CLARK During my first and last year at Byron High School, I have only one thing to say: I know you un- derstand what you thought I said; but I am not sure you realize that what you understood is not what I meant!” (Thanks for all the great times!) My Dearest Dawn, Whenever we are together. You make me want to cheer. I always am so happy Whenever you are near. Any little thought of you will Put a smile on my face. It seems that smile is there When I go any place. When I am feeling low Because you're the one I miss. I think of only happy thoughts Such as your warm and tender kiss. When we are together And it's time to say good-bye That tender touch before I go Brings a tear into my eye. With all of this I'm trying to say Simply that I love you. And as long as I am here on Earth, You can bet I will be true. I Love You, Phil. MIKE DOMINO I, Mike Domino, will my potential of putting down the lightweights of ”1982.” Pat B. and I hereby will all our moldy gym clothes to Mr. Hosier. Prophecy: Mike Domino has his own type of garage specializing in used car and porch parts. 28 TOM EYTALIS Prophecy: Tom Eytalis has given up on girls because of all the problems he's had and is now a priest. I, Chris Frederick, of crazy mind and sound body will give my wrestling managing ability to Dave Westbrook and to Randy Dargitz my acting ability. (Fish! Fresh Fish!) Prophecy: Chris Fred- erick is going to become Mr. De- Nier's right-hand man. The Lord's Prayer Our Father which art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts As we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom. And the power, and the glory forever. Amen Never, never give up. — Winston Churchill CHRIS FREDERICK DENNY GAMBREL Prophecy: Denny Gambrel is a professional model getting his picture taken everywhere with his red cheeks glowing Living it easy. CHUCK GOBBLE STEVE GOLEY I, Chuck Gobble, will the reign of The Bouncer to Steve B. and Jeff B., and my ability of going up against the 6-5 centers with no fear of getting munched to Byron's next power forward Steve. My place in the band to any idiot who wants it. My ability to stay out of trouble on the Library Club trip to Chris E. Prophecy: Chuck Gobble has been arrested and convicted of Boot-legging. To Mardi, I love you more today than yesterday But less than tomorrow. Love, Rob ROB GOSS I, Rob Goss, will to Dave Westbrook the body of my Plymouth Satelight. I also will to Rich Swanson a perma- nent knee brace so he can join with the ranks of O.J. Prophecy: Rob Goss finally made it to California after spending two years finding his way through Nebraska. 30 WENDY HARTMAN My best friend, I love you as a sister The warmth of your smile start starts burn- ing like the thrill of your touch in the night. You promised your love so completely; you promised you'd always be true; I had no reason to doubt you, baby, whatever happened to you? Light all the love that we found. — Led Zepplin PEGGY HAYNES BRAD HATFIELD STEVE HENSON Prophecy: Peggy Haynes has just won $100 in one of Joe's annual Friday night poker games. It was heard on Channel 23 that Snow Savage said they are putting their money toward a new hood for Joe's AMC Eagle. Prophecy: Steve Henson has moved away and has not been heard of since. 31 ERIC HINTZ I, Eric Hintz, will to Weezy a tape recorder and a life-time supply of Nate Lewis cassettes so that she'll always remember to eat her fruit cocktail and clean the rust off her tires. Prophecy: Eric Hintz is now playing for the Dallas Mavericks and has hired Frau Pierson as his 1 agent. Prophecy: Dean Hilliard finally came out of a fight without scratch. I, Rick Hogan, will to Andy Morrison a boat so he may fish and trap all he wants. And also a bottle of wax for a car which someday he might own — if he wouldn't be so lazy and get a job. 32 X EDDY HOLADAY DONNA HOLETON I, Donna Holeton, will to my little brother, Mi- key, the ability to get up and make it to school on time at least one day out of the week. Prophecy: After five years in beauty school, Donna Holeton has finally passed her test. RICH HORTON I, Rich Horton, will my perfect driving record to John Jamison, who will hopefully use it in the future, and my ability to walk a straight line to anyone who wants it. Prophecies: Rich Hor- ton finally got a purple shirt to match his pur- ple shirt. He also was attacked by a lawn mower and now looks like a zebra. 33 The Glass Horse Glass horse standing on my shelf. Made of dreams from my self. His slippery back, in need of resin, On my shelf, forever frozen. Trotting always; never'll walk, Frozen in motion — legs in lock. Never in need of food or sleep, No stallions to fight; no mares to keep. Head held high. And never dozin' On my shelf. Forever frozen. I, Lova Jaquet, being of somewhat sound mind, will to Brenda Meline my strong control of emotions at football and basketball games. And to all of next year's cheerleaders a good and happy season. Proph- ecy: Lova Jaquet, Eddy Ho- laday, and Gina Cato have just gotten three technicals at an RVC basketball game for making obscene ges- tures while cheering. LOVA JAQUET (WLooe. Oil («lb . forever ! GRANT JOHNSON MITCH JOHNSON But in looking back at the faces I've been. FOOTPRINTS KIM KILMER One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: One belonging to him and the other to the Lord. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. Lord, you said once I decid- ed to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of foot- prints. I don't understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me. The Lord replied, My pre- cious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you. j-Bll 02RL1S RHONDft LAHB 1 ! I II I I i: i i to i i VICKIE MAAS Smile a ray of sunshine, Laugh a bright bouquet, Sing a pretty rainbow, Dream a happy day. Share a friendly visit. Think of lovely things, Fill your heart with all the love And joy that living brings. We, Vickie Maas, and Kathy Wiltfang, will to Mark Gobble the ability to put up with all the bull from other people like all the bull we had to put up with from him! Prophecy: Vickie Maas, after 15 years of hard work, finally won the Most Improved Cook Award at Sam's Drive-In for not getting too curly with customers. 35 Pournells Jerry Pournelle, co-au- thor with Larry Niven of the perennially bestselling The Mote in God's Eye, asks, Who's got the most influence on the world, people who write books that get a big stir for a little while and then vanish? That's the world of real' literature, right? Then there's poor old Science Fiction — that junky old rocket ship S-F which comes out and stays in print forever. How many generations ■ J of people have read Robert KEN MALLORY He'?‘tn' hifs T' ° A human being should publ,sh a bo°V hasn� , ,, . ° sold over a million copies? be able to change a diaper, � i say quite a neat trick plan an invasion, butcher a considering he's written hog, conn a ship, design a twenty-five to thirty building, write a sonnet, hooks! balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for ants . _______— Robert A. Heinlein Good Luck and Best Wishes to the Class of '81. The Best Gary Mead BARRY MORRISON We, Barry Morrison, Nathan Lewis, Eddy Hola- day, Paula Zimmermann, and Eric Hintz will to Jim Zoet our ability to speak fluent German for next year when he's sitting in German III. JEANNINE MOORE Prophecy: Jeannine Moore was the cause of a riot on the main street of Byron just because her fa- ther let her have the car for the night. 36 LAURI NICHOLLS I've learned so much about myself this year; I'm just a plain and simple person . . I'm not spectacular in any certain way; I'm just me, I'm not unusually gifted in any way, but I do Admire others' talent, I do have feelings, I can cry, And I can laugh just like anybody else. 1 do things that others might think are odd. If this is want I want to do, I'll do it; If I want to play music, buy country music instead of RICH NICHOLLS Hard rock, I will. I don't care about what other people think So they think I'm different — Well, I am different; we re all different; we re unique in a special way. There are people who like you for being just you. They're friends like Jill, Steve, Jeannine, and Jim They don't care if I'm pretty or smart, They like me for myself. I used to hid behind a mask But my friends have freed me forever. I never asked anyone to like me, just accept me. — Lauri Nicholls Prophecy: Because of inflation. Rich and Lauri Nichols have now changed their last name to Dimes. KEVIN OLTMANNS SCOTT NOFFSINGER We, Rhonda Lamb, Sherry Vargason, and Scott Noffsinger will to John Whipple our ability to get things done in accounting. Prophecy: Scott Noff- singer, happily married, just found out that his dear wife Mitzie is his dog reincarnated. We, Kevin Oltmanns, Paul Hallerud, and Mike Domino, will to the upcoming Senior class a little class because we know all you rednecks will need it. Prophecy: Paul Hallerud and Kevin Oltmanns are now starring in a movie called Pygmies and Apes in Outer Space! 37 DAVE OSADJAN Always be proud of your accomplishments, but nev- er be satisfied. Always strive for improvement. I, Jim Reeverts, will my Ghetto Cruiser to Kurt Coltrain because it does not exceed the 55- mph speed limit. I also will my 10-day suspen- sion to anyone in Mr. Carby's 5th hour ac- counting class. Proph- ecy: Jim Reeverts was last seen heading to- wards Stillman in a gold Impala with a sour taste in his mouth. Prophecy: Jim Parker has made a big success in the white linen pil- low case business and is opening up a new factory in Birmingham, Alabama. JIM REEVERTS JEFF REVELS one year old I, Jeff Revels, will to Dean Hagemann my ability to have a girlfriend my own age and to keep her for more than a few days. I would also like to leave my only bottle of Vicks Vapor rub to Rich Reeverts so he can also get into trouble with Mr. Carby. Proph- ecy: Jeff Revels just found his key to his R.M. 125 and is now writing a book entitled How I Know Everything about Anything. DODIE ROWELL Prophecy: Dodie Rowell was the sunset on a Yamaha. I Wish the Very Best for You Even though I don't see you much and Our feelings are no longer the same, I wish the very best for you Happiness without pain. Even though we're over now And our separate ways we'll g° I wish the very best for you Just though I'd let you know. So when day turns into night And my mind dirfts to the past I wish the very best for you And hope your good times last. last seen riding off into JIM ROWLAND I, Jim Sanders, will to any- one that has a lot of patience, my locker number 200 that only opens when it wants to or if you threaten it. Prophecy: Jim Sanders tried out for the Muppet Show and will re- place Fozzie Bear. JIM SANDERS My Bouquet of Friendships Just as we gather flowers To make up a bright bouquet. So do we gather friendships As we go along life's way. And as each different flower Adds a charm that's all its own. So each of our friendships brings a joy That belongs to it alone. DONNA SEAMAN 39 LENNY SEMENTI We, Lenny Sementi and Dave Osadjan, will to Rich Swanson a year's supply of fish for his pet penguin. Prophecy: Lenny Seminti recently received a ticket for bad parking ' during his last Ziebart treatment. I would like to wish a great success to all the sen- iors and their futures. A special thanks for all of the good times of my senior year to my father. Rowdy Adams, Rick Snodgrass, Jeff Revels, Glenn Clark, Kerry Sugden and, most of all, Dolly Rowland, whom I love and care for very much and who owes me a date at her graduation, no matter what happens. RICK SNODGRASS ROBERT SORESI Prophecy: Rick Snodgrass becomes a pharmacist with the motto “Take a Pill! 40 ROBERTA SORESI Upon the road of my life, Passed me many fair creatures, Clothed all in white, and radiant. To one, finally, I made a speech: 'Who art thou? But she, like the others, Kept cowled her face, And answered in haste, anxiously I am good deed, forsooth;' You have often seen me. Not uncowled, I made reply. And with rash and strong hand. Though she resisted, I drew away the veil And gazed at the features of vanity. She, shamefaced, went on; And after I had mused a time, I said to myself. 13 years ago MIKE STOUT kindergarten age 5 I, Mike Stout, will to Scott Nelson my driving ability. He needs the excitement. To Richard Swanson I will my girl-choos- ing abilities so that he won t wind up with a penguin. And to my fellow wrestlers John Mollway, Robert Blanchard, David Spink, and Scott Nelson, I will my wrestling ability to get them downstate. It seems I didn't get a chance to use it. Fool! KERRY SUGDEN I, Kerry Sugden, will to John Siebkin the ability to eat a seven-course meal and still make weight. Prophecy: Kerry Sugden is now a champion sumo wrestler. , _ --,pfcj;v M II I II M II I II Sherry Vargason is now em- ployed at Kysor of Byron and is living in the attic of Rhonda and Mike Gayle's home. TERRI WARE As the sand of the hour glass falls into the past. We see each other going in our own separate directions. We've shared good and bad times together That will last in our minds throughout eternity. Now that our time has come to part We wish to relive those grains of sand in the hour glass that we spent together. As we parted for the last time. We both realize that the biggest mistake we made, Was not spending the last precious moments that God sent aside for us . . . . . . together . . . BECKY WHIPPLE I, Becky Whipple, will to Donna Boehm, my newest pair of jeans. Prophecy: Five years later, barefoot Becky Whipple is seen waddling down Main Street looking for an old man who needs assistance. Shirley Teske 815 963-6246 61103 Instructor 42 Prophecy: Wendy Wickwire has bought back her father's store and is now a pharma- cist. WENDY WICKWIRE RICH WILLICH Dream I'll Never See Just one more morning, I had to wake up with the blues. Pulled myself out of bed, put on my walking shoes. Went upon the hilltop to see what I could see The whole world was falling right down in front of me. 'Cause I'm hung up on dreams I never see. Yeah, babe, oh help me babe. Or this will surely be the end of me. Pull myself together, put on a new face. Climb down off the hill- top, baby. And get back in the race. Prophecy: Rich Willich has now opened his own taco joint. 'Cause I'm hung up on dreams I'll never see. Yeah, babe, oh help me babe. Or this will be the end of me — Greg Allman NANCY WILMARTH I Said A Prayer for You Today I said a prayer for you today And I know God must have heard- I felt the answer in my heart Although He spoke no word! 1 didn't ask for wealth or fame (I knew you wouldn't mind) I asked Him to send treasures Of a far more lasting kind! I asked that He'd be near you At the start of each new day To grant you health and blessings And friends to share your way! I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small- But it was for His loving care I prayed the most of all! Picture Not Available CRAIG WILSON I, Craig Wilson, will my ability to stay single through-high school to Rich Reeverts; also I will my ability to stay out of jail to any junior who knows how to have a good time but also knows when it is time to quit. Prophecy: Craig Wilson is now an avid moonie member. Love you all, Nanc PAM WILSON Memories Memories linger Long after you're gone. Quiet times remain. Bright days still shine. But a hurt fills the space Now that you're gone. SHELLY WILSON I used to think that life was so easy. That days would pass by without pain or fear. I used to think that life was just for living. That we were just here to fill up the space. But now I've learned what life is all about, For life is for fulfilling our dreams, And believing in what we think is right. 44 I, Pam Wilson, leave to little Dewayne my best- kept secret of getting muffler burns where they won't show. I also will to my favorite love in the world. Jay Morris, all my knowledge in shop class and my shop glasses. Prophecy: Pam Wilson final- ly found someone she likes. € - « n I, Kathy Wiltfang, will to Cheri Bates the happiness around after this year. To Tom Wilson I will my high scholastic ability so that he also can become a National Honor Society member. Proph- ecy: Kathy Wiltfang has just re- placed Mr. Cotter in anatomy class and always tells her students There's more than one way to skin a cat. r A KATHY WILTFANG The Gift of Friendship Friendship is a priceless gift That cannot be bought or sold. But its value is far greater than A mountain made of gold. For gold is cold and lifeless. It can neither see nor hear. And in a time of trouble It is powerless to cheer. It has no ears to listen Or a heart to understand. It cannot bring you comfort Or reach out a helping hand. So when you ask God for a gift, Be thankful if he sends Not diamonds, pearls or riches but The love of a real true friend. PAULA ZIMMERMANN LORI GOODWIN Prophecy: Lori Goodwin is now a salesperson for the Har- ley 500 motorcycle. Freebird If I leave here tomorrow Would you remember me? I must be traveling on now 'Cause there's too many places I've got to see. If I stay here with you. Things just couldn't be the same For I'm free as a bird now And this bird you'll never change! LISA CHANNELL — Lynyrd Skynyrd Graduation Awards Quality Metal $1000 Scholarships Top Boy: Eric Hintz Top Girl: Rhonda Lamb Byron Chamber of Commerce (McCaslin Award) $100 to Outstanding Industrial Arts Student Steve Carter Byron Rotary Awards $25 Outstanding Art Student: Mike Stout Outstanding Instrumental Student: Heidi Hildebrand Outstanding Drama Student: Girl: Nancy Wilmarth Boy: David Osadjan Byron Education Association $50 Awards Third Top Student: Dawn DeVries Fourth Top Student: Barry Morrison John Phillip Sousa Award Top Band Student: Heidi Hildebrand Valedictorian Trophy: Eric Hintz Salutatorian Trophy: Rhonda Lamb Outstanding Girl Athlete: Paula Zimmermann Outstanding Boy Athlete: Scott Noffsinger Lions Club Outstanding Achievement Award Boy: Rob Burnes Girl: Nancy Wilmarth Science Award: Eric Hintz Future Farmers of America Award Dawn DeVries 45 Juniors 46 Junior class officers are treasurer Tawnya Frederick, secretary Kayla Laswell, advisor Gary Ferb, president Debbie Freedlund, and vice president Dave Westbrook. Sean Adams Gayle Anderson Steve Appleby Jeff Bain Jennifer Bartkus Steve Bartscher Cherri Bates Penny Beauchem Donna Boehm Alan Bontjes Steve Bontjes Terri Boomgarden Curt Burmeister Kurt Coltrain Randy Dargitz Chris Davis Cindy DeShazo Karen Dietrich David Elliott Sue Engelhardt Tawyna Frederick Cathy Freedlund Debbie Freedlund Dawn Winterland and Judy Rief 'chow down at lunch. Chris Eytalis Shannon Feeley Kale Gilroy Craig Goodwin Jerry Goodwin Vincent Goodwin Shellie Goss Dean Hagemann Kim Hamas Matt Hamer Brian Holeton Kathy Hoover Hey Man, I've got what it takes! Lynn Johnson Dianna Kastning Kayla Laswell Richard Lawson Jim Jackson Judy James John Jamison Donald Little Debbie Lofgren Sandra McClenthen Kelly McDonald Brenda Meline Pam Menso Steve Messer Susan Mitchell 48 Kris Miller Shannon Moats Chris Moore Jay Morris Andy Morrison Sandra Oltmanns Glenda Ortman Paul Osadjan Chris Moore Glen Preece Rich Reeverts Judy Rief Bonnie Seebruck John Siebken Jill Stukenberg Annette Swanson Rich Swanson Deanna Thoma Jr. Thompson Cathy Toth Tammy Tudor Polly Weber I know something you don't know. David Westbrook John Whipple Dawn Winterton Jim Zoet Not pictured are Craig Faris, Cory Kohler, Dan Marshall, Jerry Michalak, Brian Quinn, and Shawn Woodworth 49 Sophomores Class Officers include president Susie Freedlund, advisor Lisa King, vice president John Brown, treasurer Steve Stein, and secretary Selinda Boyer. At left, Chris Logston does his homework the usual way. Above, Mr. Krushke and Rick White enjoy a light moment in shop. 50 i «i Marilyn Adkins Bruce Anderson Diane Anspach Valerie Baker Allen Beale Bert Becker Belinda Bennett Mark Bicksler Robert Blanchard Margie Boehm Wendy Boomgarden Selinda Boyer Bill Bridges John Brown Pam Capes Janet Carlson Jim Casinger Tammy Chiek Jim Clubb Tracy Crawford Gary Diehl DeWayne Dixon Tom Dobbs Kathy Dowd Allen Dyck Robert Eklund Susie Freedlund Kelly Thompson leads the cheers. 51 Doug Kufalk Ken Lapp Tim Lindsey Leslie Little Frank McCoy Kathy McDaniel Deloris McNames Mike Holeton Bill Hunter Debbie Jamison Martha Kobel Shawnee Kohler Kirk and John make their plans for the dance. Scott Nelson Tracy Palmer Greg Preece Russell Rapp Tami Rapp Dolly Rowland Judy Sedam Margie Shelton David Smith Jill Snodgrass David Spink Steve Stein Pat Streff Kerry Swanson Kelly Thonpson Connie Wyllie Polly Zimmermann Rick White Scott Wilson Brenda Winterton Not pictured are David Acker- son, Duane Anderson, David Henry, Brian Knittel, Steph- anie Sanders, Dale Story, and Tom Wilson. s connected to Freshmen Freshmen class officers are (left to right) secretary Julie Faulkner, president Cherie Green, treasurer Darci Coltrain, and adviser Scott DeNier. Not pictured is vice-president Chris Logston. Another Monday morning! Far right, Cathy Gambia enjoys lunch. Robert Alexander Daphne Anderson Jon Appleby Robert Becker Joy Bettner Ken Bettner Debbie Bingham David Blackburn Rod Boyles Tammy Bridgeland Vince Bucci John Butorka Tina Cecka Darci Coltrain Jeiry Eklund Rebecca Elliot Julie Faulkner Rhonda Fortune Freshman Elizabeth Peters pops a bubble during a bubble contest in second hour math. Craig Hallerud Donald Harlacher Jeff Hayenga Carrie Head Becky Henson 55 Lisa Hilliard Keven Hoover Andrew Jacobson Lesli Johnson Trisha Johnson Debbie Kastning Beth Kohler Ginger Lamb Annette Larson Chris Logston Terri Long Jeff Love Kim Maas Freshmen Kim Maas, Lisa Hilliard, and Maryann Mullane carry on a conversa- tion in the hall. Sandy Mayo Karen McGhee Kathee McGhee Tonya Mills Amy Morrison Maryann Mullane Gina Musso Mark Osadjan Russ Palmer Carmin Poshka 56 B'hs ' Tony Rainey Tom Reichert Dan Reif Kathy Revell Renee Richardson Jeff Snodgrass Beth Sommers Mark Stine Debbie Thomspon Mike Toth Darren Sanders Tracy Sauer Mike Schabacher Tammy Scheck Scott Schultz Scott Seebruck Tracy Shaffer Chris Shank Mark Shelton Tammy Sholes Kevin Drake is in his glory in biology. Stephanie Sanders isn't convinced. Mark Stine threatens the photographer with bodily harm. „ A ' kV • Deanna Vargason Vickie Wallace David Willey Nanette Wilson 57 58 Faculty Staff Members of administration and staff are (top left) Superintendent Bill Brown; (top right) Board of Education members (first row, left to right) Loren Jaquet, Wendell Anderson, and Dave Englebrecht and (top row) Madeline Osadjan, Dennis Freedlund, Kim Gouker, and Elmo Tudor; (middle left Principal Frank Conry; (center) high school secretary Louise Eickman; (middle right) school treasurer Caroline Reinders; and (bottom right) kitchen staff (left to right) Carolyn Johnson, Marge Bouton, Mary Maas, Elsie Reif, Fran Toth, Donna Hayenga, and Yvonne Willey. r M Included in the maintenance staff are (top left) Ray Bousam, (middle left) staff head Bob Bouton, Terry Club, Red Akdkins, and Glenn Glawe, and (middle right) Joe Cherrie and Mike Musso. Bus drivers include (bottom first row, left to right) Karen Donaldson, Laura Burnes, Willis Strub, Judy Richards, Ray Gough, and Melody Forrester and daughter, and (back row) Randy Snyder, Glenn Raditz, and Bob Cox. Not pictured are Kathy Lee, Everett Stine, Bob Liggett, and Bruce Garby. 59 Jo Bandera Max Berry Audrey Blobaum Cleo Boger Kay Cameron Bruce Carby Kevin Cotter Scott DeNier Rick Doll Don Drake Sandra Drake Darrell Etnyre Gary Ferb Loretta Freedlund Joyce Halfman Dennis Hoffmeister 60 Lisa King Don Kruschke Bob Liggett Gene McNames Carol Nauman James Nauman Janice Newhausen Elizabeth Pierson Mary Kay Shank James Stark Everett Stine Ruth Wright 61 • 5 Varsity Football Above, the 1980-81 Varsity Football squad consisted of (first row, left to right) coach Gary Hosier, Andy Morrison, Jim Jackson, Dan Marshall, Steve Messer, John Siebken, and coach Everett Stine; (second row) Steve Appleby, Shawn Hartman, Sean Adams, Brent Shelton, Rowdy Adams, Tony Logston, Rich Nicholls, and Scott Noffsinger; and (third row) Chris Eytalis, Tom Eytalis, Jeff Bain, Dave Osadjan, Jim Joet, John Cain, and Brad Hatfield. Middle, the Tigers line up for the kickoff; and bottom, the Tigers show great Homecoming spirit. The 1980-81 Varsity Football season had its positive side, despite an 0-7 record. Senior Tom Eytalis led the team in rushing with 315 yards, punting with 1392 yards, and kicking off with 606 yards. Brent Shelton did well at quarterback with 35 completions for 257 yards. Andy Morrison had nine receptions for 42 yards, and Tom Eytalis had nine receptions for 35 yards. Eytalis led in kickoffs and punt returns with 217 and 36 yards respectively. Scott Noffsinger and Shelton led in scoring with two TD's each. On defense Noffsinger led with 21 solo tackles and 66 assists. He also recovered five fumbles. Eytalis was right behind him with 19 solos and 54 assists. Sean Adams led in interceptions with two. Eytalis was voted the Tigers' Most Valuable Players and Noffsinger was Most Improved. 64 Fresh-Soph Football Above, the members of the 1980-81 Fresh-Soph Football squad were (first row, left to right) manager Mark Shelton, Dan Reif, Chris Shank, Darren Sanders, Jeff Hayenga, Mark Stine, and manager Brad Frye; (second row) Scott Seebruck, Robert Becker, Wayne Gault, Chris Logston, Steve Stein, Pat Streff, Steve Mattingley, John Butorka, and Jon Appleby; (third row) coach Terry Janes, Gary Diehl, Jeff Love, Russ Rapp, Dean Frye, Kirk Hill, John Brown, Greg Preece, Lance Maurer, and coach Bob Liggett; and (last row) David Willey, Jeff Snodgrass, Ken Lapp, Bruce Anderson, Chris Dach, Keven Hoover, Randy Hatfield, Frank McCoy, and Bert Becker. Middle, coaches Liggett and Janes watch a kick-off during practice. Below, on the bench during a game, Chris Dach patches his equipment while statistician Ron Messer surveys the proceedings. The 1980-81 Fresh-Soph Football squad ended its season with a 5-3 record, outscoring opponents 117-114. Randy Hatfield led the rushing with 710 total yards. Although the Cubs' game was mostly on the ground, when they did go to the air, Frank McCoy or John Brown did the throwing. Jeff Snodgrass was the leading punter, and Mark Stine the leading kicker. Defensively, Burce Anderson led with 54 assists and fumble recoveries. McCoy had 16 solo tackles. 65 Above, members of the Varsity Volleyball team were (first row, left to right) Tammy Tudor, Vickie Maas, Kim Hamas, Gina Cato, Sandy Oltmanns, Bonnie Seebruck, and Shannon Moats; and (second row) Karen Deitrich, Wendy Hartman, Jennifer Bartkus, Paula Zimmermann, Eddy Holaday, Cathy Freedlund, Donna Boehm, Linda Boehm, Penny Beauchem, and coach Jan Newhausen. At right, the squad receives its awards at the banquet. The 1980-81 Varsity Volleyball squad did a fine job this year showing a record of 13-5. This tied them for second place in the Mid-Northern Conference with Pecatonica. Contributing to the total effort was Paula Zimmermann with 210 points and the most aces with 65. Donna Boehm had the most blocks with 3 while Eddy Holaday had the most dinks with 22. Most spikes went to Penny Beauchem with 61. Beauchem and Holaday were both named to the all-conference team. Zimmerman was voted captain and Most Valuable, while Vickie Maas was picked as Most Improved. Varsity Volleyball Fresh-Soph Volleyball Top picture, the members of the Fresh-Soph Volleyball squad were (first row, left to right) Judy Sedam, Annette Larson, Cherie Green, Debbie Kastning, Kim Maas, Lisa Hilliard, Julie Menso, and Tracy Crawford; (second row) Beth Kohler, Julie Faulkner, Renee Richardson, Nanette Wilson, Margie Shelton, Maryann Mullane, Polly Zimmermann, and Valerie Baker; and (third row) Kathy Dahlgren, Kathy Dowd, Dolly Rowland, Gina Musso, Martha Kobel, Margie Boehm, Mary Fritz, Susie Freedlund, and coach Carol Nauman. The girls' Freh-Soph Volleyball team ended the season with a record of seven wins and eleven losses. Ten of the games required a third match to decide the outcome. The girls finished sixth in the Mid-Northern Conference. Kim Maas was high server and most accurate server for the team. Martha Kobel was high spiker and Kathy Dowd scored the most points in a match with 14. Kobel had the most spikes in a match (6) while Mary Fritz scored the most aces with 8. 67 Varsity Wrestling Above, members of the Varsity Wrestling squad are (first row, left to right) Kerry Sugden, Scott Wilson, John Siebken, Rich Swanson, and Mike Stout and (back row, left to right) are coach Gary Hosier, Vince Goodwin, Alan Bontjes, Dave Osadjan, Jim Carter, and coach Kevin Cotter. Middle right, Mike Stout is on the bottom struggling to come out on top. Below right, Steve Carter almost has is man. The Varsity Wrestling squad had many fine performances throughout the 1980-81 season. The guys put much time and effort into the sport and came out with an overall win-loss dual record of 12-10. Traveling to wrestle in the sectionals were Kerry Sugden, Dave Osadjan, and Steve Carter, Sugden advanced to the state championship meet but didn't place. Sugden was named Most Valuable while Dave Osadjan was voted Most Improved. Carter captured the most pins (17) and Sugden has the most takedowns (35). This year's squad had much to be proud of. 68 Fresh-Soph Wrestling Top picture, members of the Fresh- Soph Wrestling squad were (front row, left to right) Chris Logston, Al Dyck, Don Harlacher, John Mollway, and Dave Spink; and (back row) coach Gary Hosier, matmaid Annette Larson, Dave Willey, Lance Maurer, Doug Kufalk, manager Chris Frederick, and coach Kevin Cotter. Middle, Dave Spink refs a “real brawl between Denny Gambrel and Dave Henry before practice. Bottom, coach Cotter and Chris Logston watch the action. The Fresh-Soph Wrestling squad, under the supervision of coach Kevin Cotter, had a successful season with the right blend of energetic freshmen and more experienced sophomores. John Mollway led the team (when he wasn't wrestling at the Varsity level) with 20 wins and 9 losses. Dave Spink ended the campaign with 13 wins, seven wins Dave Spink ended the campaign with 13 wins, 7 losses, and one tie. Look out for these guys next year. 69 Varsity Basketball v r9r; lilt's Wl S . VAidS . 22 Top right, the Boys' Varsity Basketball squad consisted of (front row, left to right, John Cain, Rich Lawson, Craig Faris, Chuck Gobble, Nate Lewis, Scott Noffsinger, and Jim Rowland; and (back row) coach Don Drake, Tom Eytalis, Daryl Hoting, Eric Hintz, Jeff Bain, Glenn Clark, Jim Zoet, Dave Elliot, and manager Randy Hatfield. Middle, coach Drake hands out the awards at the banquet. Bottom, Eric Hintz shoots over Mt. Morris defenders. The 1980-81 basketball season went fairly well for the Tigers but perhaps not as well as expected. The squad finished with a record of Il- ls overall and 6-8 in conference play. Co-captains were Eric Hintz and Scott Noffsinger. Daryl Hoting and Eric Hintz took charge in the field with 138 and 129 field goals, respectively. In the free-throw department Hintz led with 91 and Hoting was second with 79. In total points Hoting ended with 355 points while Hintz had 349. Hoting was top rebounder with 159. Hoting was voted Most Valuable, and Hintz won the Free Throw Award. 70 Fresh-Soph Basketball Above, members of the 1980-81 Fresh- Soph Boys' Basketball squad were (first row, left to right) Jeff Love, Steve Stein, Jeff Hayenga, Brad Frye, Dean Frye, Mark Stine, Chris Shank, Mark Bicksler, Mark Shelton, and manager Ken Lapp; and (second row) coach Dennis Hoffmeister, Steve Mattingley, Frank McCoy, Bruce Anderson, Mike Toth, Ron Messer, Jeff Snodgrass, Kevin Hoover, Chris Dach, and coach Bob Liggett. Middle, Steve Stein tosses one in from the free throw line. Bottom, Mark Bicksler passes off to Steve Stein. The Fresh-Soph Basketball squad had a fair season this year with a relatively inexperienced team of ten freshmen and seven sophomores. Even so, the Cubs wound up with an overall record of 8-11 and a conference mark of 5-9. Keven Hoover was the all- around leader for the Cubs. He had 111 field goals, 46 free throws, 155 rebounds, and 268 total points. Jeff Snodgrass was second with 154 total points and Mark Bicksler was third with 134. The prediction for next year is that this team could be awesome. 71 Varsity Girls' Basketball Pictured (above) from left to right are Penny Beauchem, Linda Boehm, Dawn Winterton, Kris Miller, Paula Zimmermann, Polly Weber and Coach John Nolan. Bottom row are manager Cheri Bates, Heidi Hildebrand, and Lynn Johnson; (middle picture) Girls' basketball team show their spirit and determine determination before one of their games; and (bottom) Dawn goes in for an easy two. The varsity squad didn't complete the season with too great of a record, but they practiced long and hard and had much determination. They never gave up and played hard until the end when they won their game against Franklin Center. Polly Weber was named Most Improved Player. The girls had an enjoyable weekend down state at Champaign. The motto for the year was, In order to have a winner, there must be a loser . 72 Fresh-Soph Girls' Basketball Above, members of the 1980-81 Girls' Fresh-Soph Basketball team were (first row, left to right) Lynn Johnson (manager), Judy Sedam, Joy Bettner, Lisa Hilliard, Kim Maas, Debbie Kastning, and Cherie Green; and (back row) manager Cherie Bates, Leslie Johnson, Polly Zimmermann, Stephanie Sanders, Martha Kobel, Beth Summers, Susie Freedlund, and coach Kay Cameron. At left, Coach John Nolan gives the girls a pep talk during a time out. Bottom, Stephanie Sanders goes up for a jump ball during a game with Boylan. The Girls' Fresh-Soph team was very enthusiastic and showed much effort in their games this year. The hard work and practice paid off especially in games against Stillman Valley, Boylan, and Franklin Center when they pulled ahead to win. The game against Oregon proved an exciting one when the teams went into overtime, but Byron lost 34-37. The team's overall record was 3- 14. Martha Kobel led the squad with 111 total points, 51 offensive rebounds, and 88 defensive rebounds. 73 Baseball With only one senior on the squad, the 1979-80 Tigers went winless in fifteen games. Tom Hanlin was voted captain and most valuable player. Among top performers were Jim Zoet and Scott Noffsinger. Besides not having a decent number of players try out for the team, the Tigers also had to play all their games away because of construction. Hopes are high for a better year this year. The 1980-81 Baseball Tigers were (front row, left to right) Chris Logston, Dean Frye, Craig Hallerud, Dave Willey, Randy Hatfield, Lance Maurer, Doug Kufalk, Russ Palmer, and Scott Wilson; (second row) Coach Terry Janes, Mark Bicksler, Jon Appleby, John Mollway, Steve Appleby, Jim Reeverts, Mitch Johnson, Chris Shank, Ken Lapp, and Coach John Nolan; and (third row) Steve Mattingley, Chuck Gobble, Steve Bartscher, David Elliot, John Cain, Jim Zoet, Brent Shelton, John Whipple, and Scott Noffsinger. Ken Lapp (right) fires a practice throw during a workout. Boys' Track (Top) The 1981 Boys' Track team consisted of (front row, left to right) Chris Logston, Jeff Hayenga, Rod Boyles, Rich Swanson, John Whipple, Scott Noffsinger, Greg Preece, Kirk Hill, Russ Palmer, and Mark Stine. (Back row) Coach Everett Stine, Sean Adams, Nate Lewis, Mike Toth, Glenn Preece, Glenn Clark, Eric Hintz, Denny Gambrel, Keven Hoover, Bob Alexander, Jim Rowland, and Coach Dennis Hoffmeister. (Middle) Eric Hintz (second from right) chugs around a turn. Below, the 800-relay team of Scott Noffsinger, Jim Rowland, Nate Lewis, and Eric Hintz qualified for downstate competition. 76 The 1981 Boys' Track Team performed very successfully, according to Coach Everett Stine. At the top of this list was the 800-meter relay team of Scott Noffsinger, Jim Rowland, Nate Lewis, and Eric Hintz. The same quartet performed well in the 400-meter relay. Individual stars were led by captain and Most Valuable Hintz who did well in the triple-jump. Lewis was a stellar performer in the 200-meter race and Jim Howland scored points for the Tigers in the high jump. (Top) Eric Hintz turns the corner at the Oregon Invitational. (Middle left) Denny Gambrel sprints toward home with the baton. (Middle right) Hintz clears a hurdle before his opponent. (Lower left) Bob Alexander races toward the finish line. (Lower right) Sean Adams seems to be running on air as he carries his baton. 77 Girls' Track (Top) the 1981 Girls' Track Team consisted of (first row, left to right) Cindy Eich, Marilyn Adkins, Cheri Bates, Kim Maas, Terri Ware, Bonnie Boudin, Tracey Gault, Kathy Michalak, Annette Larson, and Brenda Meline, and (second row) Coach Debbie McFeeters, Paula Zimmermann, Nancy Wilmarth, Kelly Hildebrand, Kim Hamas, Julie Faulkner, Renee Richardson, Margie Shelton, Gina Cato, Sandy Oltmanns, Hoi 1 i Anspach, Diane Anspach, Martha Kobel, Donna Boehm, and Coach Gary Ferb. (Middle) Donna Boehm catches up to challenge for the lead. (Below) Sandy Oltmanns races over the cinders. 78 ■ The 1980-81 Track season was a very successful one for the girls. Under the direction of their new coach Gary Ferb and assistant Debbie McFeeters, the girls cut seconds off their times, allowing them to place in many of the meets. They took a second at the Winnebago Invitational and third at the Oregon Invitational. The 800-relay and the 800- medley relay were both competitive this year with the 800-relay team placing third at Districts. The 800-medley relay team of Gina Cato, Bonnie Boudin, Sandy Oltmanns, and Donna Boehm qualified for state competition with a time of 1:56.9. Boehm was a top scorer followed by Oltmanns and Boudin. (Top) Gina Cato hands off to Margie Shelton. (Middle left) Cato roars around a turn. (Middle right) Coach Ferb seems pleased. (Lower left) Holli Anspach, Kathy Michalak, and Marilyn Adkins sprint during a practice session. (Lower right) Paula Zimmermann and Nancy Wilmarth take a snack break. 79 Pom Pons 82 Members of the 1980-81 Pom Pon squad are (first row, left to right) Rhonda Lamb, Ginger Lamb, Jill Stukenberg, Judy Reif, Shannon Feeley, and Deanna Vargason; and (second row) Becky Whipple, Brenda Capes, Tracy Sauer, Sherry Vargason, Joyce DeVries, Kayla Laswell, and adviser Mrs. Sandra Drake. Middle right, Judy Reif, Ginger Lamb, and Tracy Sauer prepare a sign to welcome former Iranian hostage Col. Leland Holland. Bottom right, senior Pom Pon members are Becky Whipple, Brenda Capes, Sherry Vargason, Joyce DeVries, and Rhonda Lamb. The 1980-81 Pom Pon squad had another ster- ling year. Led by Captain Becky Whipple and Co-captain Joyce DeVries, the group performed very well at all home games and at pep assem- blies. The group is also creditied with decorating the gym the day former Iranian hostage Col. Leland Holland spoke to the community and stu- dent body. Outdoor Club A new club this year, the Outdoor Club took weekend trips and taught students how to survive in the wilds. Under the supervision of advisers Dennis Hoffmeister and Gary Ferb, the group learned much about the outdoors and had a great deal of fun learning. Top, Rhonda Lamb and Sherry Vargason discuss the next weekend trip for the Outdoor Club. Bottom, the Outdoor Club poses in its natural habitat after climbing mountains and hiking. In front are Rick Hogan and Jeff Hayenga; in the first full row (left to right) are adviser Gary Ferb, Mrs. Dennis Hoffmeister, Sherry Vargason, Scott Noffsinger, Nancy Wilmarth, Craig Wilson holding Dean Hoffmeister, and Kim Hoffmeister; in the back row sitting are Leland Wright, school nurse Ruth Wright, adviser Dennis Hoffmeister, Scott Wilson, Paula Zimmermann, Jerry Goodwin, and Andy Morrison; and standing on top are Paul Osadjan, Mark Stine, Eric Hintz, Bonnie Seebruck, John Cain and Barry Morrison. 83 Cheerleaders 84 Above left are the Fresh-Soph and Varsity Cheerleaders for Basketball. In front kneeling are adviser Diane Hummel and the Tiger Mascot; (second row, left to right) are Becky Elliot, Tricia Johnson, Diane Anspach, Shawnee Kohler, Brenda Winterton, and Darci Coltrain; (back row, left to right) are Gina Cato, Lova jaquet, Eddy Holiday, Donna Boehm, Brenda Meline, and Bonnie Seebruck. At top right are Wrestling Cheerleaders (front row, left to right) Kelly Thompson, Wendy Hartman, Gina Musso, and Nancy Wilmarth; and (back row, left to right) are Tiger Mascot, Kelly McDonald, Marilyn Adkins, Selinda Boyer, Donna Seaman, and adviser Kris North. Fresh-Soph Football Cheerleaders (middle right) are (first row) Becky Elliot and Diane Anspach, (second row) Darci Coltrain and Brenda Winterton, and (third row) Tricia Johnson and Shawnee Kohler. Bottom right are the Varsity Football Cheerleaders (left to right) Donna Seaman, Debbie Freedlund, Shelly Wilson, Tiger Mascot, Lova Jaquet, Brenda Meline, and Nancy Wilmarth. _ Clockwise from immediately below, Brenda Winterton, Lova Jaquet, Darci Coltrain, Donna Boehm, Tricia Johnson, and Gina Cato perform during a pep assembly; below right, Shawnee Kohler, Brenda Winterton, and the Tiger lead the cheers during as assembly; befow left, Darci Coltrain, Becky Elliot, Shawnee Kohler, and Tricia Johnson do a well-done skit for laughs; and top left, Brenda Winterton and the Tiger lead cheers at a Homecoming celebration. 85 Byron Band members are (first row, left to right) Al Dyck, Kim Maas, Heidi Hildebrand, Andrew Jacobson, Judy Sedam, Vickie Maas, Darren Sanders, and Lisa Hilliard; (second row, left to right) are director Mr. David Johnson, Kelly Hildebrand, Annette Larson, Bev Hevrin, Maryann Mullane, Debbie Kastning, Don Harlacher, Deanna Vargason, and Matt Hamer; (third row) Chris Davis, Susie Freedlund, Kelly McDonald, Debbie Freedlund, Dean Frye, Margie Boehm, Martha Kobel, and Bill Hunter; (top row) John Gustafson, Mark Osadjan, Mark Gobble, Chuck Gobble, Randy Dargitz, Rich Lawson, Chris Moore, and Jim Sanders. Stage Band members are (front row, left to right) Kelly Hildebrand, Vickie Maas, Chris Davis, and Chris Moore; (middle row) John Gustafson, Heidi Hildebrand, and Randy Dargitz; (back row) Jim Sanders, director Mr. David Johnson, Al Dyck, Rich Lawson, Mark Gobble, and Dean Frye. 86 Band Chorus Chorus members are (first row, left to right) Becky Henson, Sue Engelhardt, Margie Shelton, Valerie Baker, Kris Miller, Shannon Feeley, Tammy Sholes, and Sandy Mayo; (second row, left to right) Joy Bettner, Sue Mitchell, Diane Anspach, Marilyn Adkins, Terri Boomgarden, Kelly McDonald, Lynn Ortman, Selinda Boyer, and Tina Cecka; and (third row, left to right) Ken Mallory, Rich Lawson, Randy Hatfield, Jim Carter, Randy Dargitz, Dean Frye, Scott Nelson, and director Mr. David Johnson. At left in front of keyboard is (front row) Ken Mallory and Dean Frye, (second row) Kelly McDonald and Becky Henson, (third row) Marilyn Adkins and Selinda Boyer, and on top of things (as usual) is director Mr. David Johnson. At right, are (left to right), Chris Moore, Randy Darggitz, Rich Lawson, Kris Miller, and Scott Nelson. Swing Choir 57 By-Hi 88 The By-Hi staff (top right) consisted of (first row, left to right) Brenda Capes, Kim Kilmer, Nancy Wilmarth, and Terri Ware; (second row) Dawn DeVries and Joyce DeVries; and (standing) adviser Michael Jerding, Chris Frederick, Brenda Meline, and Rob Burnes. Bottom right, Kim Kilmer and Terri Ware search through the stacks of pictures to use in the By-Hi pages. Below, Kim Kilmer and Rob Burnes put the pages together. Ad-selling, picture-taking, and page- makeup were all jobs done well this year by the By-Hi staff. The ad- selling was successful, mostly due to dedication of students such as Nancy Wilmarth. Hers was an outstanding effort this year. Artist Brent Shelton did a fine job on the cover and the division pages. Rob Burnes, Kim Kilmer, and Terri Ware worked together for the completed project. The book was planned around the theme Transitions, enlarging on the changes the seniors will experience next year in the real world and on the changes that the remainder of the student body will find next year as they move into a new school. Inkspot The 1980-81 Inkspot staff consisted of Journalism I and II classes publishing twice a month. The staff made its yearly journey to Northern Illinois University for a newspaper seminar where Mitch Johnson and Kayla Laswell picked up Blue Ribbon Awards. Between the Christmas party and constant deadlines, the staff was on the go all year. Top left, members of the Journalism II class were (left to right) Paul Osadjan, Kayla Laswell, Kim Kilmer, and Mitch Johnson. In back is adviser Michael Jerding. Middle left, members of the Journalism I class were (first row) Leslie Little, Belinda Bennett, and Debbie Jamison and (back row) John Brown, Steve Stein, John Whipple, Kirk Hill, and Mark Osadjan. Bottom left, Kim Kilmer (in back) and Kayla Laswell chomp on crackers during the Inkspot' Christmas party. Below, Kilmer and Laswell come to an editorial decision. 89 Future Farmers Of America 90 Members of the Byron Future Farmers of America were (first row, left to right) Mark Osadjan, Mike Schabacher, Al Dyck, and John Gustafson; (second row) Jim Carter, Wendy Hartman, Dawn DeVries, Paul Osadjan, Shawn Hartman, and Grant Johnson; and (third row) Brian Holeton, Jill James, Steve Bontjes, Ken Mallory, adviser Darryl Etnyre, Chris Palmer, Bruce Anderson, Cary Bates, and Doug Kufalk. At right, Paul Osadjan addresses the group at a meeting. Below right. Dawn DeVries works on her farm management assignment. The Future Farmers of America were a busy group again this year. They participated in many contests and activities, besides handling the popcorn stand during football and basketball seasons. The FFA Banquet and a trip to Chicago were highlights of the year. Future Homemakers Of America Future Homemakers of America consisted of (first row, left to right) Margie Boehm, Eddy Holady, Linda Boehm, and Jody Goodwin; and (back row) adviser Audrey Blobaum, Brenda Meline, Donna Seaman, Wendy Hartman, Kathy Michalak, Kayla Laswell, Wendy Boomgarden, and Valerie Baker. Speech Club included (left to right) Chris Moore, adviser Scott DeNeir, Ken Mallory, and Rich Nicholls. Speech Club 91 German Club Above, members of the German Club were (around the table) Eddy Holaday, Linda Boehm, Kris Miller, Kim Kilmer, adviser Elizabeth Pierson, and Tawyna Frederick; and (standing) Kim Hamas, Doneen Eakle, Cathy Gambia, Renee Richardson, Tracy Sauer, Lynn Johnson, Tracey Gault, Dawn Winterton, Lisa Hilliard, Dawn DeVries, Polly Weber, and John Mollway. At right, Becky Elliot, Lisa Hilliard, and Kris Miller enjoy a silly moment at their authentic German feast. German Club was quite active again this year. The group held its annual Christmas party with food, music, and a visit from Sankt Nikolaus (Dave Westbrook played the part well.) The club also enjoyed an evening of feasting of an authentic German meal. All present ate to the bursting point. At the end of the year, the club traveled to New Glarus, Weisconsin, to enjoy authentic surroundings and cuisine. 92 N.H.S. Above 'old” National Honor Society members were (seated) Nathan Lewis, Dawn DeVries, Eddy Holady, and Paula Zimmermann; (second row) Barry Morrison, Kim Kilmer, Joyce DeVries, Brenda Capes, and Lova Jaquet; and (in back) are Cary Bates, Kathy Wiltfang, Dave Osadjan, Jill James, Eric Hintz, and Rob Burnes. Middle, new members were (front row) Jill Stukenberg, Kim Hamas, and Bonnie Seebruck; (second row) Donna Boehm, Chris Eytalis, and Kris Miller; (third row) Lynn Johnson, Judy Reif, Judy James, Tawyna Frederick, and Brenda Meline; (fourth row) Debbie Freedlund, Cherri Bates, Polly Weber, Nancy Wilmarth, and Kelly McDonald; and (back row) Cathy Freedlund, Paul Osadjan, Dawn Winterton, Mark Shelton, and Randy Dargitz. Below, President Rhonda Lamb speaks at the banquet. National Honor Society is a group of students who have excelled in the areas of leadership, scholarship, character, and service. Each student is voted on by the faculty and must carry a B average to qualify for and maintain membership. The group inducted new members at its annual banquet. A Halloween dance and trip to Chicago were among its activities. Advisers were Mrs. Cleo Boger and Mr. Rick Doll. President was Rhonda Lamb. 93 Library Club 94 The Library Club (top) consisted of (around the table, left to right) Lauri Nicholls, Jill James, Denny Gambrel, Ken Mallory, and Jody Goodwin; (next row) Karen McGhee Debbie Freedlund, Kathee McGhee, Judy Reif, Polly Weber, aide- adviser Mrs. Loretta Freedlund, Valerie Baker, and Marilyn Adkins; (third row) Scott Nelson, Jim Carter, Jim Sanders, Chuck Gobble, Randy Dargitz, Wendy Boomgarden, Cathy Freedlund, Steve Bontjes, Stephanie Sanders, Selinda Boyer, Shawnee Kohler, and adviser Mrs. Cleo Boger; (back row, on top) Grant Johnson, Jim Clubb, Paul Osadjan, Alan Bontjes, Dave Osadjan, Richard Nicholls, Rob Burnes, Kris Miller, Martha Kobel, and Susie Freedlund; and on top at right is Vince Goodwin. The Library Club, one of the larger groups around school, had its share of good times and service to the school. The club spends the year working in the library to aid students and faculty. At Christmas time, the group decorated its own tree and glistened up the school to make it Begin to Feel a Lot Like Christmas. The clubtook its annual trip — this time to Milwaukee. Mrs. Cleo Boger is the club's adviser. Student Council The Student Council serves as the government of the school. They do their best at making decisions which affect the entire school body. They attend board meetings and state the feelings of the students. The group plans out all the activities for Homecoming week held in the fall and for Spirit Week held in the winter. They also sell carnations on Valentine's Day and run the juice and candy machines during activity period. Above from left to right top row include Eddy Holaday, Cathy Freedlund, Ron Messer, Nate Lewis, Lance Mauer, Mark Osdjan, Kathy Hoover, Judy James, advisor Jim Nauman, and Rhonda Lamb. Second row are Debbie Kastning, Renee Richardson, Susie Freedlund, Jon Appleby, Tawyna Frederick, Jill Stukenberg, and Kayla Laswell. Bottom row includes Valerie Baker, Marilyn Adkins, Selinda Boyer, Paula Zimmermann, Nancy Wilmarth, Eric Hintz, Kim Hamas, and Donna Seaman. Pictured left are Eric Hintz and Eddy Holaday as they prepare to speak at a meeting. 95 Fiddler On The Roof (Upper left) Margie Shelton and Mark Gobble perform as Hodel and Perchik, respectively. (Upper right) the Fiddler family poses for a shot. Left, to right around Scott DeNier (Tevye) are Chris Logston (The Fiddler), Kris Miller (Tzeitel), Dave Osadjan (Motel), Margie Shelton (Hodel), Denelle Green (Bielke), Dave Westbrook (Lazer Wolf), Darci Coltrain, (Shprintze) Sean Adams (Fyedka), Nancy Wilmarth (Chava), Dawn DeVries (Yente), and Chris Eytalis (Constable), (middle) The Bottle Dancers go through their paces without mishap (Ken Mallory, Rich Lawson, Rich Nicholls, and Jim Carter). Below, Chris Logston fiddles on the roof. 96 For four nights at the beginning of May, audiences thrilled to the Byron High School production of Fidler on the Roof. Under the direction of Scott DeNier (who also played the lead role of Tevye), the play used the talents of about 75 cast members and another 75 on the crews to make it easily make it the largest production ever undertaken at Byron. All four audiences agreed that the play was fabulous by giving the performers roaring standing ovations. CAST OF CHARACTERS TEVYE THE DAIRYMAN .............................Scon DrN«r COtDF HIS WIFE .................................K � b l-Mwdl rzErrFi ....................................... Km MiiWr Brcndj WiMtnm HOOQ .......................................... VUrjcK SfcrlK- CHAVA ..................................... htaicy WAmmA )ov r DcVnn SHPRWrZE ......................................D ki Column ME1KI...............................................DwIWCwbi YENIE IMF. MATCHMAKER .........................Djwo DrVn« MOTFJ I HE TAILOR .................................. DwOudn PEROflK THE STUDENT M i CoEMr I AZER WOT E THE HI l( HER ....................D .t WewSioci MORDCHA THE INNKEEPER..........................CHm D � o RAW.............................................. AUnHmijo Ml NOE I HIS SON ................. Dun Er� « AVRAHM THE BOOKsEIIER.............................R«i' D r K N At. HI M I HE BEGGAR ..............................Ji C m GRANDMA I2FITTI................................j� H StO � ETU.MA SARAH................................... TWi Bor+m CONSI AH E ........................................Ckmlvulrt EYEDKA Scjn Adam SHAINOEI MOTFI S MOIHER .................... PjuIj Zimncnrun SASHA ................................................IWiUww RIEKA....................................................Soo MitcMI W THE EIOOI ER.................................... CW� I ORMon — likimtudirt Pr rform in� SmIii Ni(hl (Mr rVNxf who n «tin� « « ««UtiluW lor ihr role of T«« jppurt coartm oI Arton Equity i (Top) Scott DeNier as Tevye and the cast perform the To Life scene. (Middle) Tevye is surrounded by cast members including Margie Shelton, Mark Gobble, Chris Davis, and Alan Bontjes. (Below left) Tevye's daughters Chava, Tzeitel, and Hodel (Nancy Wilmarth, Kris Miller, and Margie Shelton) appropriately shudder in fear of their father. (Below right) Yente, the Matchmaker (Dawn DeVries), Golde (Kayla Laswell), and Rifka (Sue Mitchell) discuss a marriage match. 97 TOP: Darei and Rebecc.. show a lot of spirit. SECOND: Nancy really enjoys lunch. THIRD: Just clowning around. FOURTH: Some strange things happen at senior meetings. BOTTOM: Sleeping on the job. Congratulations To The Class Of '81 From Dr. Mrs. Charles Osadjan THE DEERPATH FARM Congratulations To The Class Of 1981 From AUKER AGENCY Blaine Auker: Broker, Auctioneer Brad Auder: Broker, Country Companies Agent KOBEL'S PLUMBING AND HEATING INC 221 N Walnut t Byron, IL. 61010 315) 234-4411 The Plumbery Home Center Chet Kobel Jake Jaquet Wayne Jaquet too PARKS SPORTS Joe Parks 128 W. Second Byron, II. 61010 (815) 234-5121 Dave Miller Conover Sq. Oregon, II. 61061 (815) 732-2572 Athletic Equipment-Team Uniforms KIM'S fUNOCt ......... 5 Phone 234-9934 Byron, Illinois 61010 Goodyear Tires Corner of Rt. 2 and 72. Congra tula tions To The Class Of 1981 Congratulations from BLACKHAWK BUILDERS AND SUPPLY KEN BOYER Byron, II. RANDY HOGAN THE NEIGHBORS NURSING CARE CENTER “Where people care about people. TOP: Where are you going, Kerry? SECOND: The school gossips are at it again. THIRD: Do you know this person? BOTTOM: Just having some fun in English one. 101 Top, please don't take my picture. Second, There's nothing like milk. Third Tom Eytalis likes his own cooking. Bottom, Mr. Conry helps out. CCat re’6 Graft6 7foS6ie Best Wishes From ANTIQUES • ART SUPPLIES FISH • BOOKS • TOYS STILLMAN VALLEY HARDWARE Stillman Valley, 1L. 645-2202 Byron, IL. 61010 (815) 234-4551 Congra tula tions TOM'S MOBIL Jet. Rt. 2 72 BYRON, IL 61010 Phone 234-8677 Congratulations Class Of '81 From The Office Of £)ona(d Id. JJarrett, Mobil1 2).2)S. GEORGE JONES CONCRETE Congra tula tions To The Class Of '81 Foundations Flgt. Work Mill Road Byron, IL. 61010 234-8775 BYRON COIN WASH INC. Carroll 1 DeGarmo j Pride . . . it's part of every we build. Byron: [ 234-5474 Res. Ibix J The Home Creaters P.O. BOX 79 247-8514 BYRON. IL 61010 B.A.S. HOMEBUILDERS Congratulations to the Class of 1981 Rt. 3 Oregon, 11. 61061 102 Good Luck And Best Wishes From B J PRINTING Byron 234-8300 Congra tula tions Class Of 1981 Best Wishes And May God's Graces Be With You! R.M. JARRETT D.V.M. KIM ELAINE GOUKER Good Luck Seniors Of '81 Best Wishes To The Class Of '81 BYRON MACHINE CO. 234-5586 BYRON FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER DON'S CAFE Open 24 Hours Everyone Welcome Breakfast Anytime Don Eloise Cecka 234-7341 Dr. Rigden Blackhawk Dr. Byron, IL. 234-2611 John DeVries Owner Byron, IL. DEVRIES GRAIN AND FERTILIZER 234-8881 TOP: It's lunch time! SECOND: 50 s day THIRD: Let me see; where do these go? BOTTOM: Don't forget tonight! 103 Mr. DeNier digs in, takes a taste, then looks surprised. Eric Hintz measures up — all the way up. BYRON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Congratulations To The Class Of 1981 EKSTROM CARLSON AND CO. 206 Walnut, Stillman Valley, II. Manufacturer of cutting tools used in the woodworking, aircraft, and nonferrous metals industries. Best Wishes To The Class Of 1981 Best Wishes Good Luck D W GARAGE Fred Fransen Tractor Complete Auto, Truck, Farm Specialist Tractor Repair Towing Rte. 2 Behind Kysor Lois Flohr Owner 234-2171 Byron UNISEX HAIRSHAPING Thanks B.H.S!!! STYLING Congratulations Seniors GEORGANN'S GEOMETRICS GENE AND JUDY HAIR DESIGN WILMARTH 805 Blackhawk Drive Byron, Illinois 61010 1-(815) 234-5101 104 lover citare Visit Conover Square In The Olde Piano Factory Oregon, IL. Congratulations To The Class Of '81 CARLSON TRANSPORT Byron, IL. 234-8478 234-5421 INC. “Service Is Our Specialty. Best Wishes To The Class Of '81 From BYRON SUPER VALU 234-3711 Top, graduation fast approaches. Second, Cherri Bates fixes up some grub. Third, Jim Parker enjoys. Bottom, you're not — tell me you're not. 105 Top, Terri Ware and Chris Frederick work at the spaghetti supper; middle, Dan Marshall is up against the wall at Sadie Hawkins; and bottom, Rich Swanson laughs it up. PERSONA STUDIOS BACK ROOM BEAUTY SALON Sterling, IL Congratulations Good Luck To The Class Of '81 Carla Heidi, 129 W- 2nd SEARS CATALOG CONOVER SQUARE X t PFKlO 1 Byr0n' IL VEKN I 234-3311 Oregon, IL. 61061 Bob Adamson IVES INSURANCE Wishes AGENCY THE GANYMEDE RESTAURANT AND BEN FFtAIM KLJIM F LOUNGE DICK IRIS HAYE The Craft Shop 412 Washington St. BEST WISHES TO Oregon, 732-7077 THE CLASS OF '81 HAMER SERVICE BYRON, ILLINOIS UNION STREET STATION PHONE 234-2481 FRANK MARAGI 105 N. Union 234-9910 Byron 106 BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1981 QUALITY METAL FINISHING COMPANY Fourth And Walnut Byron Top, Debbie Kastning and Roberta Soresi share a laugh; middle, Cindy DeShazo talks with Mr. DeNier while an unidentified person goes for Mr. DeNier's pocket; and bottom, Brenda Meline and Eddy Holiday take a lunch break on the mats. 107 Top, Kim Kilmer parties in Inkspot style; middle, Joy Bettner shows how to blow a bubble; and bottom, Elizabeth Peters enjoys the new lockers. BYRON FOOD AND LIQUOR MART Congratula tions To The Class Of '81 108 STILLMAN VALLEY BANK Congra tula tions Seniors Best Wishes Good Luck M W heavy Equipment Repair 61S 33S-205S BARKER LUMBER CO. Serving The State Line Area For Over 100 Years. I JERRY MOORE KOAN. ILL 2 47-8677 RUBEN WOOTEN WINNEBAGO. ILL 335-2680 Byron, IL. 61010 (234-4421) HULSEBUS CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC CAVE INN Byron House Annex Byron, IL 815-234-3021 Congratulations To The Class Of In The Loop Food, Packaged Liquor Hospitality Bob Carol Rimkus Byron, IL. '81' Top, Rob Goss practices his cooking wizardry as Dean Hilliard looks on; middle, True Love never really did run smoothly; and bottom, Kerry Sugden relaxes after a hard day of studying. 109 Top, Margie Boehm, Debbie Michalak, and Ron Messer chow down in Foods Class; second, Tracy Sauer and Dean Hilliard chat at Sadie Hawkins Dance; third, Kathy Dalhgren and Tracey Gault do some dissecting; and bottom, Brad Hatfield and Jeff Revels look friendly fr the camera. Wishing The Very Best JOANNE'S — Tots — — Teens — — Queens — estiirn FORTUNE AND EMERY Downtown Downtown Byron, IL. 61010 815-234-8965 Jim Fortune Dale Emery 234-2457 Byron, IL UNITED AUTO CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING COMPLETI LOCKER SERVICI SALES 'Gtohman PROCESSING COMPANY “Homo of Prlio Wlaalng Horn mod lecoaa MERLYN J. IICKMAN, Owiir Pkoa (CIS) 247.R4S1 Seward. Illlaolt 41077 MANDEVILLE Heating-Cooling Appliance Joe Name Joe Name, Jr. Byron, IL Office Phone 234-8488 (Area Code 815) Best Wishes And Congratulaitons AREA REALTY 110 N. Union Byron, IL. (815) 234-2233 Byron, IL. 234-5431 B E MIS Best Wishes NELSON JEWELRY | oregoh-byron ] FORD and MERCURY DEALER Sane 1911 Oregon llhncxs 61061 Byron. Illinois 61010 Phone 815-732-6134 Phone 815 234-3511 Ken JOHN (JAY) FRANKLIN Vk Prooidont Nelson (Prop.) no BYRON BANK Congratulations To The Class Of 1981 Top picture below, Jill Stukenberg celebrates the weekly Sucker Day; middle, Andrew Jacobson lunches at school; and bottom. Chuck Gobble feigns surprise during band. Ill Top picture below, Nathan Lewis and Bonnie Seebruck enjoy themselves at a dance; middle, Mr. Conry helps out at lunch; and bottom, Rick Hogan, Jim Parker, Andy Morrison, and Craig Goodwin survey bricks left over during early construction this year. A.D. ORTGIESEN AGENCY, INC. BYRON MATERIALS 113 W. 2nd, Byron 234-8788 234-8044 Byron,IL. 61010 Crushed Rock-Sand Gravel Lime-Fill Dirt BYRON TRUE VALUE HARDWARE PAT HOLLY'S HAIR STYLING Rana, hob Calvert King 132 2nd Street Byron 234-8001 234-4611 MORRISON FUNERAL HOME BLACKHAWK VETERINARY SERVICE 506 West Merchant St. Rte. 72 Kishwaukee Rd Byron, IL. BYRON PHARMACY Sven Johnson R. PH. 234-2361 120 Second St. Congratulations To The Class Of 1981 112 KYSOR OF BYRON Congra tula tions To The Class Of '81 Top, Lova Jaquet looks wide-eyed; middle, Beth Kohler comments in English class; bottom, Jim Sanders and Chuck Gobble display their artwork and school spirit. 113 114 Transitions are natural and inevitable. They will come whether we want them to or not. Some transitions will be highly visible. We saw many changes in our present school, and we are watching and expecting the transition to the new school next year. Other transitions are more subtle. More and more women are now in shop classes, and more than ever before men are serving the food and making clothes in home economics classes. Both are doing well and are oblivious to the transitions that have taken place. We may even overtly try to make the transition — make our marks on the people, the traditions, or the land. We must realize too that such attempts may disappear and not be noticeable at all in the long run. We must understand that. We must not mourn when even the transition is changed. That is how it is. 115 THE END o£ a. uuiutujuuu 116 HLoribiAS j v vA oivsu w. ■, • C '? R y