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

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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

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'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

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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