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

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Seniors end with a sequel year Even though this year was a sequel to last year, the graduation of 1988 was a graduation with no equal. The commencement exercises began at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 29. There were many friends and family in attendance for this special event. There were some new awards and honors given this year. For example, there was a Military Academy Ap- pointment which was given to Brian Perry who is planning on attending West Point Military Academy. The Educa- tion Award was given in Memory of Michael Jerding who served the Byron School District for many years. Paul Bul- lock gave the Salutatory Address. Joe Pedersen gave the Valedictory Address which was about commitments.

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ACADEMICS Requirements, facilities have ‘no equal’ in 1988 The basic foundation of our lives and goals is what we learn. The classes we take, our friends, and our teachers have a direct influence on what we are and what we will be. The classes we take, therefore, had more of an effect on us than we realized. This year’s academics is, without a doubt, a “Sequel With No Equal.” By- ron now has more comprehensive academic programs than ever before. From auto mechanics to home economics, from advanced composition to agriculture, the opportunity for Byron students has never been greater. Students in 1988 had no equal when it came to satisfying new academic requirements. The State of Illinois now requires more math and social studies than ever before. Seniors had to have 19 credits, the juniors needed 20, the sopho- mores 21, (continued on page 29) Left, plastics instructor Don Drake helps Mark Stroud, Brenda Col- bert, and Paula Willing sort letters for their projects. Above, Kai Grimm goes to the board to solve a problem in a biology class. Academics—27