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

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'West Side Story' involved 125 students This year's spring musical West Side Story is based on the story of Romeo and Juliet. It was modernized by bringing it to the slum area of New York where two rival groups, the Jets and the Sharks, tried to protect their territories. Two star-crossed lovers, one from each group, try desperately to be together without adding any conflicts, but their happiness ends in fate. This was performed by 43 cast members, 75 crew workers, and 8 orchestra members all from Byron High School. Performances were April 25 to 29, Friday and Satur- day nights being sold out. The production was headed by first-year director Kathy Janicke. X) — West Side Story

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honored former adviser Boger at banquet I. NHS President Jeff Moll way presents Cleo Boger with a plaque for her many years of dedication. 1 NHS Secretary Becky Svartoien gives a speech on character. 3. The new members of NHS are (front row. from left) Julie Men- enga. Bridget Musso. Jeffrey Nelson. Mike Reibel. Amy Re veil. Lars Sanne. Cindy Schier. Brett Snodgrass, and Jeff Varilek. (middle row. from left) Denelle Green. Mike Gustafson. Laura Hay enga. Rhonda Henricks. Ken Hetzel. Mike Jackson. Yvette Jaquet. Stephanie Larson, and Mark Me Names, (back row. from left) Chris Bullock. Heidi Byrd. Kristina Chermak. Melissa Colloton. Stephanie Poster. Andy Dyck. Gina Engelbrecht. Bob Freedlund. and Connie Freeman. 4. President Jeff Mollway congratulated Heidi Byrd for becoming an NHS member. NHS Banquet — 19

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