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

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SENIOR HISTORY Should you ask me whence these people, Whence these youths of speed and daring, Who they are and what their deeds are, I should answer, I should tell you- Listen to our simple story! Several moons ago in autumn Came a little band of Freshies Fearful, curious, as the deer are. Ventured forth among the hallways, Looked in awe upon the Seniors, Wondered who and what and wherefore, Knowing nothing, but most hopeful That our little band would prosper. All of us who are now present, Many others who have left us, Were among our Freshman brothers First we gathered scrap for vict'ry-- We collected heap-big heap Oh, we gathered in more that day Than all other schools around here. For the school we gave a wedding Mock it was and very funny-- Little Herbie bore the ring, yes, Bobbie Steffen was a flower girl. Johnnie Kline and Lois Wells were Wed that night by Kathleen Thompson In that year we had two sponsors- Margaret Allison first we had, then Mrs. Henry came to guide us. Thus we spent our Freshman days here In the halls of Port Byron High School In our second year of High School We returned with vim and vigor Which we spent upon the Freshmen How we made them bend and bow and Carry all our books to classes. Then for them we gave a party Thus Hinitiationn ended. In this second year of high school, Minges was our worthy sponsor. For our Chief that year was chosen Mose, the quiet, the unspoken. Fame and honor got we that year For in magazine subscriptions Johnny Eib surpassed all others For our Third year we returned then Full fledged Juniors, Upper Classmen.

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Though our number was diminished We were wiser, stronger, braver. For our Chief we chose a swell guy, Kenny Murphy led our tribe on, On to new and great attainments. Mr. Nelson helped to guide us On the third lap of our journey. Our class won the box of candy For the wampum we collected ln the sale of magazines. For our play we had a packed house, And we used our hard earned wampum For a feast night at Nlhe Cottagen, Honoring our Senior Brothers. Thus we passed another milestone On our journey toward success. Back to school we came the fourth time Just thirteen of us were left now-- Few we were but strong and mighty-- Pleasant was our journey this year. For our Chief again was chosen Kenny Murphy, brillant warrior, And we trusted and reverred him-- He, who through two years had led us, For our play this time was given Miss Adventure in three portions. Bold our Braves were in athletics. Bob and Kenny made the first team-- Herb and Calvin also played to 'Nin a trophy in the tourney. Then the Juniors entertained us At a tea-room in Moline. There they honored us and fed us At a feast-heap big--we say. So in this last year of High School We have worked and played and studied, Always looking to the time when All our work will be completed. We have gained the highest goal now Offered on this hunting ground. You have heard our words of wisdom Of the days we spent among you 1 Of the happy times we On our common hunting Now the time has come For it would become t Other tribes are sure And our work with you So we say HFarwell Oh ve had here ground. to leave it- o crowded. to come here we've finished- Brothers, Nay you prosper is our wish.H