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

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United we stand. That was the theme of Homecoming ’85. All the classes in B.H.S. unit- ed to make this the best Homecoming yet. The festivities began Monday morning with the stu- dents coming to school dressed as tourists. Get- ting ready for school on Tuesday was made easy by wearing p.j.’s all day. Wednesday was dress-up day and everyone looked good for yearbook pictures, which was taken that day. Thursday was Cowboy-and-lndian day, and the excitement grew as the seniors left school to build the annual bonfire. The seniors returned at 2:30 to compete with the rest of the school at Byron Games. The seniors won all but one, including the first Byron 500 big wheel race. At 6:00 that evening everyone returned for the night’s activities, including the pep assembly, tug-of-war, and introduction of the football players. The tug-of-war was won by the senior girls and the sophomore boys. The bonfire was held on the practice field and it was enjoyed by all, even though the juniors were upset by the loss of their decorative-stump. Brett Snodgrass and Amy Revell were announced as the King and Queen. Friday started early for about 40 seniors who enjoyed an early breakfast at Ponderosa. Ev- eryone at B.H.S. was in high spirits and all the orange and black worn for Orange-and-Black day added to the festivity. The school was decorated by posters made by the classes, and cheerleaders and pom-pon girls. The school day passed by quickly with an Homecoming spirit 12 — Homecoming

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1. Myrtle Mae (Kim Freedlund), Veta Louise (Connie Freeman), El- wood (Bob Freedlund). and Mrs. Chauvenet (Tammy Reif) react in their different ways to Harvey (obviously not pictured). 2. Dr. Chumley (Joe Pederson). Judge Gaffney (Rodney Gile). and Wilson (John Cher- nick) discuss what to do about Elwood and his rabbit. 3. Mrs. Chumley (Paula Frye) enjoys her conversation with Elwood (not pictured). 4. Nurse Kelly discusses the problem of Elwood with Veta Louise. Fall Play — 11

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Hotter than ever added, and slightly illegal, pep assembly during 6th hour. School was let out at 12:50 and the whole town enjoyed the parade. Friday night came and the moment of truth arrived-could Byron win its first varsity homecoming game in 6 years? YES!! The varsity did win 30-13 over Winnebago. The court again announced before the game, and rib- bons were given out by Student Council for the winners of each of the events. The seniors pulled ahead winning many events including the float, posters, and finally uniting as a class to win the spirit stick. Everyone had a great time during Homecoming week, and although the classes competed against one another, they all stood united and showed their support for Byron. (This page, upper left) The bonfire of Homecoming 1985 burns Thursday night after the pep assembly. (Middle left) Brian Fry, Dana Harmon, Teri Sauer, Minday Bennett, Aimee Shelton, and Jodi Gilligan stand around like tourists on tourist day. (Lower left) The fresh-soph boys try to beat the varsity boys. (Lower right) Connie Freeman wears her flaming red pajamas to make Pajama day hotter than ever. (Opposite page, upper right) Todd Smith really gets into the Homecoming spirit on Orange-and-Black day. (Lower left) Brett Snodgrass cuddles with his teddy bear on Pajama day. (Lower right) The varsity boys battle fresh-soph in tug of war. .