Port Byron High School - Echo Yearbook (Port Byron, IL)

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Girls' Athletic Association Un October 2l, l942, the girls of Port Byron High School met to organize the school's first Girls' Athletic Association. Evelyn Nose was elected president, Norma Anderson, vice-presii dentg Jane Simpson, secretary and treasurer, The Associations first activity was a Volley Ball Tournament on November 27 to which the public was invited. The Seniors too first place, Juniors second, Sophomore? third, and Freshmen fourth. A Hob- by Show was sponsored on December 5, the prize for the most unusual and interesting hobby going to Marie Hedeen for a pa- per napkin collection. On December 8, the Home Ec room was the scene of a real NScramble Suppern with members enjoying ping-pong and dancing afterward in the Gym. On January B, the organization was accepted as an official member of the State League and new G.A.A. pins were in evidence. On Jan- uary 2O, the Association sponsored an all-school party honor- ing Mr. Micheal Waters, Industrial Arts and History instructor. A Basketball Club was organized and members competed in a State Telegraphic Basket Shooting Contest, rating second in the state In Inter-class Basketball Tournaments, first place went to the Scphomores, second to the Juniors, third to the Seniors, and fourth to the Freshmen. Spring activities consisted of base- ball and archery and the season closed with an overnight camp- ing trip. The G.A.A. was discontinued during 1943 and '44 but re- sumed again in the fall of '45 with Mary Ann Kuester as Sponsor On October 25, the following officers were elected - President, Marilyn Sidlinger' Vice-president, Beverly Pannellg Secretary- treasurer, Virginia May, Publicity Chairman, Barbara Strandgard Inter-class basketball was sponsored. The G.A.A. Cabinet and class representatives were guests of East Moline in a joint meeting of East Moline, Moline, and Port Byron Associations on November 6 and on December ll in- vitations were issued to four representatives of Port Byron G.A,A. to join four from East Moline to witness the initiation of new members from Moline Senior High. In a formal candle- light ceremony in the First Methodist Church forty-three girls repeated the G,A.A. pledge: NI promise to uphold the ideals of the Girls' Athletic Association by promoting interest in athletics and the out-of-doors, by living so that I may be healthy and strong, by making good sportsmanship a constant factor in my conduct.N Jacqueline Kerr, Sue Lamb, Donna Jean Bchmoll, and Norma Jean Frits represented Port Byron High School. On April 27, twelve members of our Association were in- vited to meet with twelve each from Geneseo, East Moline, Rock Island, Orion, Cordova, and Hillsdale in an all-day nPlay-Dayn at East Moline. Girls attending were Dolores Skelton, Sue p Lamb, Beverly Hose, Donna Jean Schmoll, Joan Schauland, Trudy Mostert, Alice Clossin, Mary Lou Engebretson, and Barbara ' Johnson., Invitations were unique, requesting our Association fe attend an NEmnloyee's Picnicn. G.A.A.awas the name of a

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city: the president of and other members were various departments of ment, Street Cleaning, etc. Visiting schools the East Moline G.A.A, was the Mayor the city officials. Representing the city government were the Fire Depart- Garbage Collecting, Telephone Company were represented by one member in each department. Then the departments competed for points in var- ious sports: relay race, quoit pitching, baseball, schuffle board, golf etc. Winner of all events was the Street Cleaning Department which included our Joan Schauland on its team. Sack lunches were eaten in the school cafeteria and East Mo- line hostesses served cake and milk. G.A.A. Pledge HI promise to uphold the ideals of the G.A.A, By By By Tune: promoting interest in athletics and the out of doors, living so that I may be healthy and strong, making good sportsmanship a constant factor in my conduct.n G.A,A. Songs Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here Hail, Hail, to G.A.A. Never mind So's we're Hail, Hail Jolly Tune: the weather all together. to G,A.A., pals in work and play. Yankee Doodle The sun is sinking o'er the hill, The evening bells are ringing, And through the air so cold and still lie hear glad voices singing. I OL G A A1 Great association. G.cD1,f1. 'W u s iVe're full of pep and don't forget The best club in the nation. Tune: Let Ne Call You Sweetheart Now the game is over, we will count our score, Hope it's in our favor, tho' we never care, For we have played the game hard and we've played it fair. G A A 1' tor' 1 41: xic T lows, sing it everywhere.