Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1964 volume:

On November 22, 1963, our complacency was tragically shattered as an assassin’s bullet wiped out the life of our thirty-fifth P r es id ent, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. People all around the world, as well as the people of the United States, were grieved by this shocking act. Soon our country adjusted again to a normal routine, but we must never forget the significance of that hour. As President Kennedy's life was dedicated to bringing peace and brotherhood to the world, so our lives should be dedicated to overcoming hate and malice. The 1964 BIM Bement High School Bement, Illinois Published by the Senior Class Mr. James E. Hargrave, superintendent of Unit District No. 5, has always maintained a close relationship with the students and helped us to solve both school problems and those concerning the future. As our teacher, our principal, and now our superintendent, he has worked conscientiously for the continued progress of both the student and the school. Through this dedication we wish to express our gratitude for his continual guidance throughout our high school years. 2 Foreword Students at B.H.S. absorb knowledge and share many memorable experiences throughout the school year. In this book we have recorded the life at B.H.S. during 1963-1964 with the hope that the activities will be kept alive for you as you turn the pages of the 1964 BIM. Table of Contents Our School.......................................................Page 4 Our Studies......................................................Page 9 Our Activities...................................................Page 19 Our Sports.......................................................Page 45 Our Friends......................................................Page 57 rm '+ On the second floor is the office of the assistant superintendent, Mr. Hensley. Among the many activities performed in this office are the keeping of the attendance records, setting up individual class schedules, filling out report cards, and directing the visual aid and testing program. Our School Provides for After the unusually heavy snowfall of one January night, those who could get to school the next morning found the sidewalk leading to the school blocked by a deep snowdrift. However, by the second morning, the janitors, with the help of the tractor, had removed the drift and cleared the path to education. From the lower office Mr. Hargrave, our Superintendent, assisted by Mrs. Miller, his secretary, supervises the functioning of the Bement Unit schools. All permanent school records are filed in this office. It also serves as a meeting place for the Board of Education. Our Education Movies and filmstrips serve as an interesting and different medium of learning. With the new movie projector purchased this school year, students and teachers view clearer, better-sounding pictures. Here, in the projection room an attentive class views one of the many movies which are shown throughout the year. 4 Although the study hall serves as an assembly hall and a meeting place for students before school and at noon, after the bell has rung, busy students set to work preparing their assignments. Reference books and dictionaries are close at hand in the library to offer aid in lesson preparation. For the energetic student who has finished his work, there are library books and magazines to read. During the four-minute breaks between classes, boys may be seen scurrying to and from the industrial arts and agriculture building. This building contains adequate classroom space and well-equipped shops in which students may gain experience in woodwork and metal work and in repairing farm equipment. I Our Recreation Here we have the newest addition to Bement's athletic facilities, the new scoreboard. It sits at the southeast corner of the field, offering a good view for all the fans. It is a new model scoreboard and it keeps the spectators informed on every phase of the game. This large gymnasium, built in 1955, provides ample space for a myriad of activities. All physical education classes, basketball games, and graduation exercises take place here, as well as noon-hour activities and school parties. On the night of October 18, during half-time of the Atwood game, the Centennial Board presented a new scoreboard to Bement High School. The Centennial Board provided sufficient funds for the purchase of the scoreboard and the Bement School Board provided for its installation. Mr. Clark Plummer, chairman of the Centennial Board, made the presentation to Mr. Clarence Lefever, president of the School Board. Other representatives of these groups were Mr. Keith Bell, Mr. H. E. Slusser--members of the Centennial Board; Mr. J. E. Hargrave, Superintendent; Mr. Donald Temple, Mr. William Gorrell--members of the School Board. Bement High School's eight buses are owned and operated by Mr. Lynn Crook. The busses are equipped with Citizen's Band two-way radios for communication when busses travel to away-from-home games and have mechanical trouble or when a bus becomes stuck in the winter snow. The drivers of the school buses are Mr. Olin Day, Mr. Dale Clow, Mr. Lynn Crook, Mr. Ira Woolridge, Mr. Clarence Janes, Mr. Paul Miles, and Mr. Ralph Wright. These men must contend with all kinds of weather during the school months to transport the students to and from school. They also work extra hours to take groups to ballgames and other school activities. Our Transportation The neat appearance of our school is the result of the efforts of our two janitors, Mr. Clyde Wrench and Mr. Herbert Helm. During the winter months the extra work of scooping snow is added to the janitors' duties. The big snowstorm this year demanded that both men be on hand to clear the doorways so life could continue at Bement High. Mr. Helm, who, with his cheerful disposition, was always on hand to lock the doors after night activities, will retire this year after nine years with the Bement schools. Our Health Miss Mary Fern Clodfelter is our dietician and the head of the school's health department and immunization program. Miss Clodfelter, who is the only fulltime school nurse in Piatt county, has her office in the grade school. She is assisted by the County Health Department in giving visual and audio tests and the numerous immunization shots which are available free of charge to the students. The hot lunches which are served to the students each day are prepared by these five ladies: Mrs. Bertha Olinger, Mrs. Nora Buckner, Mrs. Frances Adams, Mrs. Helen Jeffers, and Mrs. Hazel Liestman. Mrs. Liestman, who is the head cook, is retiring this year after seventeen years of faithful service. The lunchroom for the students of Bement High is located in the grade school building. It serves an average of one hundred twenty-five high school students each day. Our Studies Through the guidance and discipline of our administrators and faculty, a well-rounded education is always available to the students at Bement High. Administration Paves Way BOARD OF EDUCATION SITTING: Mr. Clarence Lefever, President; Mr. Donald Tempel, Secretary; Mr. William Gorrell, Mr. Guy Totten. STANDING: Mr. Robert Jones, Mr. Warren Hendrix, Mr. Ray Walsh. The Board of Education is the guiding force behind our school system. Because of their direction and supervision we have an efficient educational plant with a high rating. Mr. Clarence Lefever, who is retiring this year, has given sixteen years of competent service to the Board. During this time, he was secretary for ten years and president during the past year. His valuable experience has been an asset to the school. Mrs. Betty Miller has been secretary to the superintendent for the past nine years. Besides her regular duties of bookkeeping, taking dictation, and typing, she is always ready to accommodate both students and teachers in whatever way is asked of her. 10 for Better Education Superintendent Mr. J. E. Hargrave Bement Community Unit District No. 5 saw a new superintendent this year in the person of Mr. J. E. Hargrave. He has taught school for twenty-nine years, and his last seven years have been spent here at Bement High. Until this year Mr. Hargrave has been the assistant superintendent and has also taught American Problems. Mr. Hargrave attended Southern Illinois University where he received a bachelors degree in education. He has also received his master of science degree from the University of Illinois. He likes quail hunting, fishing, reading, watching television, and talking to Robin, his little five year old daughter. He alsoenjoys beautiful flowers and gardening. Assistant Superintendent Mr. Thomas Hensley Being either an assistant superintendent or a teacher is an assignment in itself, but Mr. Thomas Hensley is both. This was Mr. Hensley’s first year as assistant superintendent and he kept busy working in his office, teaching chemistry and biology classes, and acting as a counselor for underclassmen. Mr. Hensley received his master of science degree from Illinois State Normal University and his bachelor of science degree from Illinois Wesleyan and has attended summer sessions at the University of Illinois. He likes the summer months best because it is then that he can enjoy his interests in boating, water skiing, and puttering around his house and garden. 1 1 Interested Teachers Prepare One of our three English teachers is MRS. EVELYN FISHER. She teaches grammar and literature to the English II and III classes. She graduated from the University of Illinois. Her extra curricular activities are directing the senior play and advising the Freshman class. Anything having to do with school, church, and the community interests Mrs. Fisher. Although she is kept very busy with teaching, she always finds time for her favorite hobbies of reading, cooking, and baking. Eighth grade and freshman English teacher and advisor to the Freshman class, MRS. RUTH RAINBOLT, moved from the primary grades to high school this year. Mrs. Rainbolt graduated from Eastern Illinois University and has done graduate work at the University of Indiana, Western Illinois University, and the University of Illinois. During the summer months she works as a tour consultant and guide for the National Education Association. Mrs. Rainbolt enjoys fine art and fine music as a part of everyday living. MISS ISABELLE HOUSTON, head of our English department, received her degrees at the University of Illinois and has done further graduate work at the University of California. Miss Houston is in charge of the school library and sponsors the librarians club. She also supervises the BIM staff. Quite naturally, reading good books has become one of her favorite hobbies; however, church work, gardening, and cooking share the spotlight in her off duty hours. 12 Us for Later Life MR. FRED ARNDT has taught in the Bement Grade School for a number of years. This year he also teaches two World history classes in the high school. He graduated from Southern Illinois University and did graduate work at the University of Illinois. He enjoys sports and likes reading, hunting, and woodworking. During the summer months Mr. Arndt does interior and exterior painting and decorating. Bement High has its own philosopher in the person of MRS. VIRGINIA DARE. She teaches two foreign languages, Latin and French. She is the advisor to Bement's traditional Latin Club, the newly formed French Club, and the Junior class. Mrs. Dare graduated from Syracuse University and served two very exciting years in the United States Navy before she began teaching. She spends her summer vacation on camping trips with her family. The bulk of the social science load at B.H.S. for the past two years has been shouldered by MR. ROBERT LONG. Mr. Long, one of the youngest teachers in the Bement School system, served in the Army for four years before going to Western Illinois University. While at W.I.U., he majored in both Physical Education and Social Science. One of Mr. Long's chief interests is people. 13 They Build Our Characters Our business education teacher, MISS JOYCE HEIDKAMP, received her degrees from Southern Illinois University and Millikin. In addition to her teaching duties, she serves as a guidance counselor and acts as advisor to the News Staff. Among her many interests are domestic and foreign politics, especially in regard to how our government handles the problems involved in foreign affairs. Her chief hobbies include reading, spectator sports, and bowling. When instrumental music floats through the halls at Bement High School, one can feel sure it has originated under the tutelage of MR. VESTER HUFF1NE. Mr. Huffine prepared for his teaching career by majoring in music at Illinois Wesleyan University and went on for further study at the University of Illinois. Outside his teaching activities, he finds his greatest joy in being a husband and father. Our choral director, MISS CHARLOTTE GLENN, graduated from Millikin University and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Miss Glenn teaches all vocal music in both the elementary grades and the high school. In addition to a full schedule of music classes, she spends many extra hours before school and after school supervising the Bimettes and the Octet. Reading and knitting occupy most of her spare time. During the summer she likes to relax and travel. 14 and Develop Our Skills MRS. CHARLOTTE RAINEY, who has formerly been both a full time home economics teacher and a substitute teacher in the Bement Schools, is again teaching home economics. She is also advisor to the Future Homemakers and to the Junior class. She graduated from the University of Illinois. Mrs. Rainey's interests center around sewing and cooking. She plays the piano in her spare time and participates in the activities of her church and the Woman's Club. MR. RICHARD HEATH teaches industrial arts at Bement High and is advisor to the Senior class. He attended the University of Illinois and graduated from Eastern Illinois University. In his spare time he likes to play golf and bowl. He practices what he teaches by working at general carpentry during the summer and building furniture for his home. MR. OSCAR INGRAM is now in his second year as agriculture teacher at Bement High. Besides his teaching duties, he is advisor to the Future Farmers of America and to the Junior class. Mr. Ingram attended Oklahoma State University, University of Missouri, and the University of Illinois as an undergraduate and is currently working towards his masters degree in agriculture. His main interests are reading, target shooting, and traveling. 15 They Guide Us in Our Activities For the past three years, MR. DON DRAIN has headed the mathematics department. Mr. Drain, who is also the head basketball and track mentor and advisor to the B Club, received his mathematics and physical education degrees at Murray State College in Kentucky. He enjoys camping, hunting, and fishing in his spare time. MR. NORMAN WARPENBURG teaches science and mathematics and is advisor to the science club and the Junior class. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University and now takes postgraduate courses there in the summer. In his spare time he tinkers with antique cars and constructs remote-controlled model airplanes. MR. GEORGE TERZIAN teaches boys physical education and driver's education. He is head football coach and advisor to the Sophomore class. It logically follows that his hobby is sports, particularly football. His outside interests are music and literature. Mr. Terzian takes summer courses at the University of Illinois, his alma mater. MISS MARY LOU GISINGER teaches the girls physical education classes and also works many hours coaching the cheerleaders and advising the Girl's Athletic Association. She graduated from Illinois State Normal University. Miss Gisinger spends much of her time swimming and water skiing. When she is on dry land, she enjoys dancing and cars, especially Fords. Classrooms Are Scenes of Learning The French classes spent the first half of the year studying French grammar. The second half was devoted to reading the literature of France. During the year students frequently used the French language laboratory. The second year class is shown enjoying a game of French word cards, a welcome break from the daily studies. English IV classes spent an entire semester studying and putting into practice good speech habits. Here Mary Daugherty is demonstrating the proper use of visual aids during a speech. Second semester classtime was divided between English literature and a basic grammar review. In addition to the day-to-day class assignments, about every ten days themes on various topics were due. English II classes devoted the first semester to studying grammar. During this time a book review was due every six weeks. Jim Lamb, while giving an oral report, is using a map to point out the route taken by the men of the KON TIKI. The final semester, sophomore students read the classics, IDYLLS OF THE KING, JULIUS CAESAR, SILAS MARNER, and TALE OF TWO CITIES, in addition to a variety of short stories. Our Curriculum Offers Varied Subjects Our social science classes include World History, Geography, American History, and American Problems. These classes acquaint us with the events that have shaped history and with the geography of countries that has influenced their role in international events. Bob Woolridge, in a World History class, is pointing out important dates on a time line. The proper preparation of food is just one of the subjects covered in home economics. The girls learn to use modern equipment such as a rotisserie on which Patsy Burton, Judy Allen and Mary Medaris are placing a chicken. In addition to food preparation the girls also study sewing, dress design, personal care and family living. Industrial Arts encompasses two basic fields that prepare boys to follow a vocation. The metalwork and woodworking shops are equipped with modern machines that enable the students to follow the latest developments in industrial procedures. The advanced students construct projects of their own choosing. Industrial Arts boys, Wayne Zoch, Jerry Pendlay and Bill Thornton are using the new milling machine. Our Activities The numerous activities at Bement High offer interested students opportunities for service to school and for wholesome recreation. Special Events Highlight the Year Mr. Robert Taylor, a former band director at Bement, brought the Lincoln Way High School Band here this spring to play at an assembly for Bement students and faculty and interested town people. The band, which was organized by Mr. Taylor, consisted of about seventy-five pieces, and was the sweepstakes winner and the state champion of Class A bands. A stereo number, involving two separate brass groups, was an outstanding selection. The annual party is the first activity on the school calendar each year. At this time, the past year's graduating class and the present students enrolled at Bement High School spend a pleasant evening of autographing the new yearbooks, looking at pictures which were taken during the past school year, and talking over their summer activities. Intramurals have become a popular part of Bement s activities. Beginning the second six weeks, the Student Council set up volleyball teams and laid out a schedule. From then on, the big gym rang with sounds of vigorous competition. The senior boys captained the twelve volleyball teams and continued their leadership into the spring badminton games. These intramural sports are highly enjoyed by the student body and provide a welcome break from the daily class routine. 20 Our Queen Is Crowned On the night of October 18, through the magic of decorations, the big gymnasium was transformed into a beautiful blue Wonderland by Night. With merry hearts and gay spirits the crowd filed into this dream -filled wonderland where they eagerly awaited the coming highlight of the evening--the moment when this delicate crown would be placed on the head of the 1963 homecoming queen. The Queen and Her Court Paul Smith, Sue Hillard, Glen Kitson, Fran Harshbarger, Steve Marker, Julie Wall--Train Bearer. Her Majesty--Sharon Hendrix, Susie Hendrix--Train Bearer, Mark Wilkinson--Crown Bearer, Roger Moery, Mary Hinton, Lowell Bentley, Charlene Alblinger. In a Wonderland by Night CHARLENE ALBLINGER-Attendant FRAN HARSHBARGER-Attendant MARY HINTON-Attendant LOWELL BENTLEY-Escort GLEN KITSON-Escort ROGER MOERY-Escort The excitement and anticipation of the 1963 Homecoming got into full swing on Thursday, October 17, with a snake dance and bonfire which proved to be roaring successes. The following afternoon a lively Homecoming parade escorted the five queen candidates through town, as the crowds along the streets cheered and took pictures. At the exciting game that evening, the new football scoreboard was officially initiated with a Homecoming victory over the Rajahs of Atwood. At 9:30 the music of Danny Beck's orchestra floated through the big gymnasium. This was the first time that the dance had been held in the big gym. The music was started early for the enjoyment of the people who were eagerly awaiting their new queen. Finally the lights were dimmed and the coronation march was played as the four lovely attendants walked down the long white isle to their seats in the court. Next, came Mark Wilkinson carrying the white satin pillow on which the crown rested. Then, as the crowd cheered, Her Majesty Sharon Hendrix, followed by her train bearers, Julie Wall and Susie Hendrix, walked to her throne where she was officially crowned queen of 1963 Homecoming. Mr. Street demonstrates his stylon to Dick, Michael, Willie and Annabelle. Seniors Present Play to Packed House TWO'S A CROWD Cast of Characters Pat Maxwell...............................Jan Funk Dick Maxwell.........................Gary Gallagher Dot Maxwell..........................Mary Hinton Willie Peabody..............................Alan Fay Mamie.......................................Margaret Poling Mrs. Maxwell is packing in preparation for her trip Mary Poling to Aunt Kate’s with Dot, Pat and Mamie looking Wilbur Street............................Glen Kitson Michael Street....................................Gus Wall Emily Maxwell............................Sue Fisher Albert Wilson............................Irvin Foran Annabelle Wilson..............................Melinda Marker Hortense Wilson..........................Abbie Morris Doctor Webster..........................Bob Carpenter Bill Thompkins...................................Mike Cody First Little Girl..............................Marcia Doenitz Second Little Girl..............................Doris Jamison Lady Tourist...................................Marsha Stanton Student directors, Sue Hillard and Fran Harshbarger, arrange the window seat seconds before the curtain rises on the 1964 Senior Play. 24 Juniors Host Seniors in Neptune’s Realm When the seniors arrived at the small gymnasium on the evening of May 2, they were greeted at the door by four charming mermaids, dressed in emerald-green floor length formals, and three handsome sailors. Upon entering, they found the gym had been transformed through the artful work of the juniors into a Fantasy of the Sea. Fish of all colors and shapes swam beneath rolling waves of blue and gray. A large pink octopus sat on the stage clasping a treasure chest in its tentacles. A beautiful perfumed fountain in the middle of the ocean floor gave a special luster to the watery depth. In one corner of the sea was a large white oyster shell containing a crystal pearl and smaller pearls which had the faculty's initials printed on them. A special treat of shrimp cocktail was served as the first course of the lavish banquet. After dinner, King Neptune and his court splashed in to entertain their guests. Shortly following the prom banquet, Danny Beck and his orchestra filled the world of fantasy with dreamy dancing music. 25 FIRST ROW: Peggy Marker, Abbie Morris, Ellen Haynes, Jo Burgess, Genie Wright, Linda Gonzalez, Ann Steidinger. SECOND ROW: Cynthia Dare, Gus Wall, Steve Gonzalez, Vicki Riddle, Richard Fay, Carol Sid-ers, David Marker, Jim Hendrix, Tom Rutledge, John Larson, Ray Plummer, Kay Larimore. THIRD ROW: Cheryl Tiffin, Claudette Barber, Ann Fisher, Ward Dare, Jim Lamb, Nancy Marshall, Sue Siders, Linda Fisher, Sue Fisher, Janet Medaris, David Moore, Rod Medaris, Jim Morrison, Russell Wright, Marcia Doenitz, Steve Hendrix, John Turner, Roger Marshall, Laddie Wright, Alan Merry. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Huffine, Director; Steve Wallace, Bob Carpenter, Steve Wrench, Sue Ann Lammle, Steve Ball, Melinda Marker, Gary Hendrix, Jon Wall. Roger Clark, not pictured. Instrumental Music Enriches Our World 26 CONCERT BAND The Bement High School Band per formed at the annual Christmas and spring concerts and played at the Community Memorial Day Services held at the Forest Preserve Park. Mr. Vester E. Huffine, in his first year at Bement High, directed the band to a superior rating at the state contest held at Millikin University on April 18. This was the first time in the last twelve years that our band has received a superior rating at the state contest. The eighteen members of the dance band played at coke dances and at the school open house. On January 12, the dance band participated in the Millikin Stage Band Festival held at Millikin University. FIRST ROW: Steve Wallace, Sue Fisher, Sue Siders, Nancy Marshall. Cynthia Dare, Abbie Morris, Mary Medaris. SECOND ROW: John Larson, Ray Plummer, Kay Larimore, Rodney Medaris. THIRD ROW: Roger Marshall, Alan Merry, Laddie Wright, Steve Hendrix, Steve Wrench, Steve Ball, Mr. Vester Huffine, Director. 27 Soloists and Ensembles On the morning of March 14, thirty-seven members of the band and chorus left for the State Solo and Ensemble Music Contest which was held at Millikin University. These students, representing our school, gave Bement something to be proud of when they received five superior ratings, eight excellent ratings, and three good ratings. SAXOPHONE SEXTET--Sue Fisher, Jim Lamb, Steve Wallace, Janet Medaris, Nancy Marshall, Sue Siders --Second in State. INSTRUMENTAL SOLOISTS: Gary Hendrix, Drums, First in State; Alan Merry, Piano, Third in State; Mary Medaris, Piano, Second in State; Linda Fisher, Saxophone, Second in State. CLARINET DUET--Vicki Riddle, Ann Fisher--Third in State. TRUMPET TRIO-- Alan Merry, Laddie Wright, Roger Marshall--First in State. Show Ability at Contest BIMETTES--Sharon Hendrix, Charlene Alblinger, Melinda Marker, Danna Hite, Mary Medaris, Diane Stanley--Third in State. VOCAL SOLOISTS--Cheryl Tiffin--Second in State, Genie Wright--First in State, Mike Cody --First in State, Diane Stanley--Second in State, Rodney Medaris--First in State. FLUTE DUET--Peggy Marker, Linda Gonzalez--Second in State. OCTET--FIRST ROW: Genie Wright, Mary Jeffers, Jan Funk, Betty Rainey. SECOND ROW: Irvin Foran, Rodney Medaris, Marvin Fairbanks, Mike Cody-First in State. FIRST ROW: Cheryl Tiffin, Marsha Doenitz, Linda Funk, Claudette Barber, Carol Siders, Sean Pryor, Donna Woodyard, Miss Glenn, Director. SECOND ROW: Mary Body, Jan Funk, Nancy Sievers, Marsha Stanton, Genie Wright, Sue Ann Yeates, Linda Wrench, Reva Nelson. THIRD ROW: Ann Moery, Jackie Stanton, Sue Fisher, Nancy Busey, Danna Hite, Peggy Marker, Melinda Marker, Sheila Bentley, Carolyn Gallivan. FOURTH ROW: Sue Brennan, Justine McHale, Rita Cody, Abbie Morris, Sharon Ard, Diane Stanley, Sharon Hendrix, Judy Allen. FIFTH ROW: Charlene Alblinger, Betty Rainey, Margery Buckner, Myrna Miller, Evelyn Hinton, Jane Cook, Sue Hillard, Mary Medaris, Mary Jeffers. Unity of Voices Creates Melody 30 Girls’ Chorus, which meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, and Boys' Chorus, which meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, join together in song on Friday of each week for Mixed Chorus. In addition to the annual performance at the Christmas and spring concerts, these three groups also attended the state chorus contest which was held at Millikin University on April 18. At this contest, Bement was one of the two schools that had three chorus entries. The Mixed Chorus received a superior rating at contest. Although both the Girls' Chorus and the Boys' Chorus received a superior rating in concert performance, they were taken down in their final rating because of their sight reading scores. The Girls' Chorus received a final rating of excellent and the Boys' Chorus had a final rating of good. FIRST ROW: Alan Merry, Accompanist; Bill Spearman, Howard Spearman. SECOND ROW: Miss Glenn, Director; David Redman, Rodney Medaris, John Doolen, Marvin Fairbanks. THIRD ROW: Mike Cody, Jim Fay, Gary Hendrix, Paul Malohn, Steve Wrench. in Song Student Council Lays Foundation Senior members of the Student Council (reading counter clockwise), Lowell Bentley, President, Paul Smith, Gus Wall and Glen Kitson tied black ribbons on the classroom flags in memory of the late President John F. Kennedy during the national period of mourning. In order to help the students keep their school books in better condition, the Student Council sold Bulldog bookcovers this year. Here sophomore Larry Burton, freshmen Ann Steidinger--Secretary, and David Marker, and sophomore Mike Hite are supervising noontime sales. Jim Lammle, Bill Tracy--Vice-President, Jim Pruitt, junior members of the Student Council, are selecting records and running the record player at one of the all-school parties. 32 for Student Life With cheerful faces and joyous laughter the students and faculty of Bement High School gathered in the big gym for the annual Christmas program. After two long minutes, the noisy students were quieted by master of ceremonies, Bill Tracy and the program began. The musical entertainment and amusing skits were presented for the good little girls and boys by various school organizations. Finally sleigh bells were heard and in dashed Santa. After giving Christmas packages to some deserving students and faculty, he departed with a merry Ho! Ho! Ho! ” One of the activities of the student council is the exchanging of student council visits between two Okaw schools for one day. This year Lowell Bentley, Glen Kitson, Paul Smith and Bill Tracy went to Areola High School on April 2. While at Areola, the boys attended the classes that interested them and had lunch with the Areola students. Upon their arrival on April 7, the members of the Areola Student Council were greeted by our student council. Both groups enjoyed themselves and helped to promote friendship in the Okaw. Jo Ellyn Strater, Mike Doyle, Terry Miller, Paul Smith, Lowell Bentley, Glen Kitson and Randy Rothrock. ■ The student council sponsored several coke dances and all-school parties that were enjoyed by the students. Those attending danced to records and enjoyed the skits presented by various school organizations. These students are enjoying a skit presented by G. A. A. girls, Sharon Hendrix, Vicki Riddle, Sue Ann Yeates and Jeannie Smith. 3 3 Staff Plus News Equals Bulldogs Bark The Bulldogs Bark, Bement High's newspaper, is published each week in the Bement Register to keep the community informed concerning school activities. The Bark” is a one page paper full of sports news, jokes, student poems, educational information, and news on extra curricular activities. The News staff must constantly hustle to get their articles in by their deadlines so they can be sent to the Register office for weekly printing. The paper not only brings news to its readers, but it also benefits the members of its staff by giving them good writing experience. FIRST ROW: Jan Funk, Editor; Miss Heidkamp, Advisor; Janet Medaris, Co-Editor. Department Editors--SECOND ROW: Mary Poling, Sue Yeates, Judy Funk, Cynthia Dare. THIRD ROW: Mary Hinton, Jim Lammle, Tom Tracy, Peg Marker. FOURTH ROW: Mary Medaris, Tom Fogel, Glen Kitson, Betty Rainey. FIRST ROW: Linda Funk, Wendy Taylor, Brenda Morris, David Marker, Sam Fay, Ellen Haynes, Cynthia Foran, Sue Lammle. SECOND ROW: Geni Wright, Donna Kitson, Sharon Hendrix, Rod Medaris, David Moore, Marsha Stanton, Margaret Poling, Linda Wrench. THIRD ROW: Charlene Alb linger, Sue Brennan, Ann Stei dinger, Roger Moery, Jim Fay, Regina Smith, Peggy Hendrix, Pat Coffey. FOURTH ROW: Carolyn Gallivan, Sharon Ard, Evelyn Hinton, Paul Malohn, Harry Sutphen, SueSiders, Kay Larimore, Margery Buckner. WRITERS 34 Yearbook Staff Presents 1964 BIM The 1964 Annual Staff was chosen at the end of the 1963 school year. After a bit of preliminary summer planning, school began and the staff got down to business. With meetings several times a week, the staff room became a beehive of activity. Pictures taken by the photographers were sorted and arranged by the layout editors. Meanwhile the copy editors worked to record for posterity the highlights of the school year. Once the copy was written, it was turned over to the typists, who typed the final lay-out mats. Cynthia Dare, Assistant Editor; Miss Houston, Advisor; Steve Ball, Editor. FIRST ROW: Mary Daugherty, Nancy Marshall, Typists. SECOND ROW: Doris Jamison, Typist; Steve Marker, Alan Fay, Business Managers; Mary Hinton, Typist. THIRD ROW: Sue Brennan, Freshman Editor; Vic Manny, Sophomore Editor; Betty Rainey, Junior Editor. FIRST ROW: Jerry Allen, Steve Wallace, Photographers. SECOND ROW: Fran Harshbarger, Mike Cody, Abbie Morris, Melinda Marker. Layout Editors. THIRD ROW: Sue Hillard, Gus Wall, Gary Gallagher, Sue Fisher, Copy Editors. The editor, co-editor, and advisor were always on hand to supervise the development of the yearbook. To help insure the financial success of the BIM, the two business managers handled the money. They sold annuals in school and supervised the yearbook sales to the public. The staff was a team dedicated to bringing you the 1964 BIM. 35 Roman Customs Recalled by Latin Club FIRST ROW: Mrs. Dare, Advisor; David Fisher, Vice-President; Stanley Wright, President; Sam Fay, Secretary-Treas- urer. SECOND ROW: Beverly Busey, Linda Phebus, James Ayers, Jim Hendrix, Mary Body, Sue Ann Lammle, Linda Gonzalez. THIRD ROW: Linda Wrench, Peggy Marker, Bill Spearman, Steve Ayers, Jon Wall, Ward Dare, Nancy Sievers, Carol Poling. FOURTH ROW: Ann Moery, Cheryl Browning, David Marker, David Moore, Woodie Dean, Dianna Jordan, Jackie Stanton. FIFTH ROW: Linda Fisher, Bob McCoppin, John Lyons, Jon Adams, Larry Burton, Alan Merry, Danny Jarboe, Rita Cody. Latin Club is open to all students now taking Latin I and II. The purpose of this club is to learn more about the customs and traditions of the ancient Romans and to enjoy games that use Latin words and Roman ideas. The highlight of the year for this club is the Roman Banquet. This feast is held in true Roman style. Freshman members serve as slaves to the sophomore members. The slaves wear tunics, as did the slaves in the days of ancient Rome. The masters and guests, decked out in proper style, wear togas. A lavish feast, interspersed with entertainment and the initiation of freshman members, makes this evening a special one. Slaves Linda Wrench, Ward Dare, Bob McCoppin, John Lyons and David Moore are observing slave etiquette as they eat their meal. 36 New French Club C’est Si Bon With the added interest in French at B. H. S., a French club was formed this year. The club was one of the largest in the school with forty-eight members. The main event of the year was a French soiree, or evening party. The evening was spent playing French games, singing and enjoying delicious French pastries. Club members Paul Malohn, Jan Funk, Nancy Probus, Sue Hillard, Steve Marker, Cynthia Dare, Mary Hinton, Donna Wood-yard, Fran Harshbarger, James Ayres and Sue Ann Yeates, were caught by the camera as they were spelling out a French word during one of the games. FIRST ROW: Sue Hillard, President; Mrs. Dare, Advisor; Sue Siders, Secretary. SECOND ROW: Donna Woodyard, Claudette Barber, Jan Funk, Donna Jean Taylor, James Ayers, Jim Pruitt, Nancy Probus, Linda Funk, Cheryl Tiffin. THIRD ROW: Sue Ann Yeates, Brenda Morris, Beverly Busey, Steve Marker, Vic Manny, John Doolen, Linda Phebus, Carol Siders, Wendy Taylor. FOURTH ROW: Jo Burgess, Patty Pierce, Donna Kitson, Johnny Bill Hendrix, Richard Fay, Bruce Sutphen, Vicki Riddle, Ann Fisher, Cynthia Dare. FIFTH ROW: Peggy Hendrix, Ann Steid-inger, Lowell Bentley, Jim Lamb, Jim Fay, Bob Glennon, Steve Ball, Mary Hinton, Sue Brennan. SIXTH ROW: Mary Medaris, Betty Rainey, Alan Fay, Paul Malohn, Harry Sutphen, Gary Hendrix, Gus Wall, Fran Harshbarger, Nancy Marshall. Not Pictured--Bob Hendrix, Vice-President. 37 Science - the Promise of Tomorrow The officers of the Science Club were kept quite busy the night of the Science Club Open House. Bill Tracy Director, John Doolen, Assessor and Roger Moery, Public Relations Officer, are demonstrating the Van de Graaff generator. Mr. Warpenburg was the Science Club advisor. The Bement High School Science Club is composed of up-perclass students who must meet certain scholastic requirements. The group meets six times a year and reviews and discusses short movies and magazine articles dealing with science. Among the other important items on the agenda are the yearly trip to the University of Illinois Open House and the Science Display at the Bement Open House. This year, some of the boys in the Science Club accompanied the F. F. A. on a trip to Chicago where they saw many of the famous landmarks of that city. y Hendrix and Jim Fay are preparing to take a sample an Harshbarger's blood at one of the many exhibits at pen House. Another of the many exhibits at the Science Club Open House was the fractionating of gas. Carolyn Gallivan, Gordon Gulliford and Melinda Marker are lemonstrating the process. 38 F.H.A. Plans Homes for the Future FIRST ROW: Nancy Busey, Recreation Leader; Diane Stanley, President; Mrs. Rainey, Advisor; Genie Wright, Reporter; Betty Lou Stoerger, Secretary-Treasurer. SECOND ROW: Marcia Doenitz, Connie Hixon, Nancy Probus, Cheryl Van Matre, Joyce Pendlay, Sean Pryor. THIRD ROW: Patty Pierce, Doris Jamison, Marsha Stanton, Justine McHale, Sheila Bentley, Mary Phalen, Cynthia Foran. FOURTH ROW: Judy Allen, Vicki Morgan, Brenda Henderson, Jane Cook, Mary Medaris, Ann Flenniken. FIFTH ROW: Sharon Ard, Patsy Burton, Mary Dick, Evelyn Hinton, Janet Fritz, Barbara Burton, Polly Larson. Every year the Future Homemakers send one girl, usually the president, to a leadership camp where she learns more about the national organization and gets new ideas for her home club. This year's F. H. A. worked toward two main purposes--to encourage democracy in home and community life and to work for a good family life for all. In order to achieve these purposes, the club had a film on home life and the problems that can arise. They then discussed their problems and tried to find solutions to them. They also had a special session in personal care and invited a professional cosmetologist to come and advise the girls. On May 8, the F. H. A. held the annual style show at which time the officers for the coming year were installed. 39 F.F.A. Promotes Careers FIRST ROW: Charles Body. Tom Dobson, Duane Thompson, Mr. Ingram, Advisor; David Redman, Russell Wright, Donnie Shumard. SECOND ROW: Danny Harper, Mike Morgan, Tom Tracy, Reporter; Steve Selle, Steve Hendrix, Johnny Bill Hendrix, Tom Rutledge, Secretary. THIRD ROW: Bob Knowles, Vice-President; David Dobson, Treasurer; Tom Fogel, President; Raymond Stoerger, John Larson, John McCullough, Sentinel; Tom Malohn, David Zindars. On May 11, the annual F.F.A. Parent-Son Banquet was held in the A g room. After the opening ceremony given by the F. F. A. officers and the welcome by the president, Tom Fogel, a delicious buffet style meal was served. Slides picturing the boys and their activities were shown immediately following the dinner. Mr. Ingram presented chapter awards to some of the boys for their outstanding accomplishments in farming and a plaque to Mr. Hargrave naming him as an honorary chapter farmer. The evening was climaxed when Diane Stanley was named as the 1964 F. F. A. Sweetheart. In Agriculture The dairy judging team was composed of David Redman, Steve Hendrix, Steve Selle, Bob Knowles, Tom Dobson and Russell Wright. Ray Stoerger, Tom Fogel, Charles Body, Duane Thompson and John Larson were members of the land judging team. The members of the fat stock judging team were FIRST ROW: John McCullough, John Larson. SECOND ROW: Mike-Morgan, Duane Thompson, Tom Rutledge, John Hendrix. The group placed tenth in the sectional. F. F. A. award winners were FIRST ROW: Raymond Dick, Farm Shop; Tom Dobson, Hogs; John Hendrix, Beef; Tom Rutledge, Public Speaking; Charles Body, Sheep. SECOND ROW: Bob Knowles, Section Swine Award; Steve Hendrix, Corn; John Larson, Section Corn Award; Tom Fogel, Baby Beef and Dekalb Award; John McCullough, Record Keeping. G.A.A. Stresses Femininity as Well as FIRST ROW: Cheryl Tiffin, Linda Funk, Sue Ann Yeates, Jo Burgess, Carol Siders, Cynthia Foran, Sue Ann Lammle, Judy Funk. SECOND ROW: Carol Poling, Mary Poling, Mary Hinton, Sue Brennan, Justine McHale, Marsha Stanton, Pat Coffey, Vicki Riddle, Ellen Haynes. THIRD ROW: Jeannie Smith, Jackie Stanton, Margery Buckner, Kay Lari-more, Mary Dick, Miss Gisinger, Advisor; Rita Cody, Sharon Ard, Jane Cook, Ann Steidinger, Cheryl Browning. During the school year, the Girls' Athletic Association meets every Tuesday evening to enjoy some favorite sports. This year, the sports minded G. A. A. became interested in femininity and spent a few evenings discussing fashions and hair styles. This new trend in the G. A. A. at Bement was passed on to the surrounding organizations at the playday which was held on April 25. Every year a G. A. A. playday is held at a different school and all of the G. A, A. clubs in the district are invited. It was the privilege of the Bement G.A.A. to be this year’s hostesses. The day was filled with various activities such as bowling, badminton and volleyball. At noon a delicious lunch was served to the hungry girls. After lunch the Bement G. A. A. presented a skit about the femininity of girls around the world. During the entire day the theme of femininity was carried through the activities. 42 FIRST ROW: Doris Jamison, Point Chairman; Charlene Alblinger, President; Betty Rainey,Secretary-Treasurer; Sue Siders, Sporthead. SECOND ROW: Peggy Hendrix, Sport-head; Janet Medaris, Sporthead; Sharon Hendrix, Sporthead; THIRD ROW: Cynthia Dare, Sporthead; Donna Kitson, Sporthead. FOURTH ROW: Jean Taylor, Vice-President. Athletics At the end of every year, a Mother-Daughter Tea is held at which the new officers for the coming year are installed. It is at this time that the G. A. A. members are given a-wards for their work in the organization. 43 Librarians Aid in Search for Knowledge The student librarians are volunteer helpers who work to keep the library functioning in an orderly manner. They help attract attention to more and better reading by the colorful displays which appear on the bulletin board each week. They also keep students up-to-date on current events by making magazines available. The librarians are on hand at all times to assist the students. Mary Hinton, President; Miss Houston, Advisor; Margaret Poling, Secretary; Pat Coffey, Vice-President. FIRST PICTURE: Dianna Jordan, Carolyn Gallivan, Beverly Busey, Abbie Morris. SECOND PICTURE: Judy Funk, Nancy Busey, Sue Lammle. THIRD PICTURE: Sean Prior, Linda Funk, Mary Phalen, Danna Hite. NOT PICTURED-Melody Hudson. 44 The three major sports at Bement High, football, basketball and track, help to build the minds and bodies of our boys through hours of practice and keen competition. Varsity Gridders Set VARSITY--FIRST ROW: Jim Lammle, Duane Thompson , Paul Smith , Steve Marker , Bob Hendrix . SECOND ROW: Marvin Fairbanks , Mike Brennan , Jim Fay, Dave Dobson , Lowell Bentley , Bob Knowles . THIRD ROW: Donnie Shumard , Steve Wrench , Tom Fogel , John Larson, Alan Fay , Bob Carpenter . FOURTH ROW: Steve Redman , Gary Gallagher , Gordon Gulliford, Bill Tracy , Glen Kitson , Roger Moery , Steve Gonzalez . Gus Wall not pictured. STEVE MARKER - Co-Captain, Senior-Guard Coach Terzian and Assistant Coach Long watch the action during a tense moment. ROGER MOERY - Co-Captain, Senior-Halfback 46 “Go Team99 Standards BOB CARPENTER Senior-Tackle GARY GALLAGHER Senior-Guard The 1963 edition of the fighting Bulldogs got off to an excellent start by defeating Deland-Weldon 20-7. Running up against some stiff competition, they tapered off sharply before roaring back for an 18-0 Homecoming victory over Atwood. All in all it was a lean year for Bement, but a year accented by hard work, desire, and determination. Glen Kitson charges down the field led by the blocking of Roger Moery. TOM FOGEL Senior-End 47 Seniors’ Enthusiasm Bolsters GLEN KIT SON Senior-Fullback SEASON'S RECORD BHS OPPONENT 19 Deland-Weldon 6 6 Villa-Grove 32 0 Areola 6 0 Unity 26 6 Monticello 14 18 Atwood 0 0 Sullivan 12 7 Cerro Gordo 14 7 AVERAGE POINTS 13.7 PER GAME LEADING GROUND GAINERS AND SCORERS YARD- AVER- POINTS AGE AGE Moery 456 5.0 31 Kitson 268 4.3 6 Tracy 124 6.5 13 Gonzalez 109 3.3 6 LEADING TACKLERS Steve Marker 80 Steve Wrench 80 MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Steve Marker BEST LINEMAN (BLOCKER) Steve Marker MARVIN FAIRBANKS Senior-Tackle GUS WALL Senior-Guard Team Spirit PAUL SMITH Senior-Center LOWELL BENTLEY Senior-Quarterback STEVE BALL Senior-Trainer 48 DON SHUMARD Senior-Halfback Steve Wrench, Bement tackier, aided by a rugged defense, stops an Atwood attacker. VARSITY MANAGERS Irvin Foran, Ricky Slagle, Alan Merry. Bulldogs Gain Experience An inexperienced squad of frosh-sophs made up the Bement J V team of 1963. The boys were defeated by Cerro Gordo and Villa Grove, but they worked hard to improve and were rewarded by a 7-0 victory over Unity. After that game they never again could hit upon the right combination and they ended the season with a 1-5 record. FIRST ROW: Dan Jarboe, Vic Manny, Bob Glennon, Johnny Bill Hendrix, Mike Morgan, John Lyons, Sam Fay, Manager. SECOND ROW: Carl Perry, Jim Lamb, Larry Burton, Tom Malohn, Gary Hendrix, Steve Hendrix. Ray Plummer. THIRD ROW: Stanley Wright, David Redman, Bob McCoppin, David Fisher, Jon Wall, Jimmy Hendrix, Richard Fay, Manager, not pictured. 49 Majorettes Add Zip to Marching Band DRUM MAJORETTE: Jan Funk. TWIRLERS: Genie Wright, Linda Funk, and Cheryl Van Matre. Before each home game, flag bearer, Judy Funk, led the marching band onto the football field for the playing of our national anthem. Pep Band Enlivens Cage Fans Bement's marching band was led onto the football field by four vivacious lasses. Their sparkling batons and half-time routines gave luster to our games. Under the direction of Drum Majorette, Jan Funk, they practiced their technique and worked out new dance and twirling routines to fit into the rhythm of the band music. The pep band played at most home basketball games and pep meetings. It aroused enthusiasm, added to school spirit, and served as entertainment between games and at half-time. The concert band was divided into two sections, each one alternately playing as the pep band. Under the direction of Mr. Huffine it played tunes ranging in style from such songs as Bill Bailey and Sweet Adeline Rock to our own school song. B Club - A Goal for Athletes FIRST ROW: Dave Dobson, Gordon Gulliford, Steve Marker, Vice-President, Mr. Drain, Advisor, Steve Ball, Secretary-Treasurer, Roger Moery, President, Jerry Allen. SECOND ROW: Glen Kitson, Alan Fay, Duane Thompson, Steve GGnzalez, Ricky Slagle, Bob Carpenter, Paul Smith. THIRD ROW: Larry Burton, Steve Redman, Gary Gallagher, Bob Knowles, Bill Tracy, Tom Fogel. FOURTH ROW: Steve Wrench, Marvin Fairbanks, Lowell Bentley, Mike Brennan, Gus Wall, Jim Fay, Terry Taylor. Any boy who letters as either a player or a manager may join B Club, the lettermen's organization. Funds raised at the basketball refreshment stand were used to finance B Club playnight and to buy membership pins for senior and second year members. Pep Club Stirs School Spirit Pep Club was organized and supervised by Miss Gisinger, Mr. Drain, and Mr. Long to aid the cheerleaders in instilling the spectators with enthusiasm. The four Pep Club teams drew colorful and humorous posters that were displayed in the halls of the school on game days, to stir the spirit of the Bulldogs. Cynthia For an, Betty Stoefger, Jon Wall, Jim Hendrix, Sue Brennan, Peggy Hendrix, Johnnie Bill Hendrix take their turn at making posters. 51 MARY HINTON--Senior Football and Basketball Cheerleader Cheerleaders’ Spark Fires DONNA KITSON-Junior Basketball Cheerleader SUE HILLARD-Senior Football and Basketball Cheerleader Bement football and basketball teams were urged on to their top performance by these skilled cheerleaders. The Varsity football cheerleaders attended a summer session of cheerleading camp where they were presented with a ribbon on each of the five days of competitive tryouts. Practices were held after school once a week to enable these groups to develop the precision displayed at the games. Besides these practices, other activities were planned and conducted by them. Among these were pep meetings, poster displays, and decorating the school halls before games to arouse school spirit. Miss Gisinger, cheerleader advisor, worked many extra hours assisting the girls in perfecting their technique. Mary Hinton had the distinction of being a basketball cheerleader in the seventh and eighth grades and football and basketball cheerleader during all four of her high school years. During an exciting moment at the Okaw Valley Tournament, a pleased group of fans and cheerleaders show their enthusiasm as the Bulldogs secure two more points. 52 FRAN HARSHBARGER-Senior Football and Basketball Cheerleader SHARON HENDRIX-Senior Football and Basketball Cheerleader BETTY RAINEY-Junior Football Cheerleader Bulldogs to Victory JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL--K n e e 1 i n g : Judy Funk. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL--K N E ELIN G : Judy Funk. STANDING: Cynthia Foran, Ann Steidinger, Brenda STANDING: Carol Siders, Brenda Morris, Cynthia Foran. Morris. 53 ••LOWELL BENTLEY Cagers Show Balance on Hardwood Senior-Forward BHS SEASONS RECORD OPP 48 Moweaqua 50 56 Fisher 51 53 Atwood 59 37 Mansfield 40 58 Arthur 33 46 Mahomet 40 41 Areola 57 56 Deland-Weldon 64 63 Cerro Gordo 54 51 Lovington 43 34 Monticello 37 46 Argenta 44 66 Newman 41 35 Cerro Gordo 41 44 Villa Grove 45 32 Unity 50 53 Deland-Weldon 62 43 Sullivan 41 55 Oakland 72 47 Tuscola 55 Monticello 50 •Tournament Games MOST VALUABLE PLAYER-Glen Kitson FREE THROW AWARD WINNERS Terry Taylor-737o Glen Kitson-73 0 ••Lettermen COACH DRAIN (right) ASSISTANT COACH LONG (left) •♦TOM FOG EL JUNIOR VARSITY FIRST ROW: David Marker, Gordon Gulliford, David Fisher, Bill Tracy, Bob McCoppin, David Redman, Jim Morrison, Sam Fay. SECOND ROW: Bob Glennon, Manager; Mike Morgan, Tom Malohn, Jon Adams, Harry Sutphen, Gary Hendrix, Larry Burton, Mike Hite, Alan Merry, Ricky Slagle, Managers. The 1964 Bulldog Cagers compiled an 8-13 record for this season. Three powerhouses tying for the conference lead and one team advancing to the State Sweet Sixteen indicates how tough the loop was. The Bement cagers were at the mercy of hot and cold stretches all through the season. They would play very well for a time and then misfortune would catch up with them. The Bulldogs displayed a good brand of basketball against the average teams but could never quite spring an upset over a really tough team. This year's J. V. Basketball team may have laid the foundation for what Bement fans hope will be an up and coming Okaw title contender. The Bullpup cagers posted a 10-9 record, which included three overtime defeats to stiff opposition. The squad of mainly freshman and sophomore boys showed hustle and all-important desire to learn. ••ROGER MOERY ••TERRY TAYLOR Senior-Forward AVG. 11.6 8.7 7. 1 138 118 ••GLEN KITSON Senior-Guard TOP SCORERS Points Glen Kitson 243 Roger Moery 165 Tom Fog el 150 LEADING REBOUNDERS Tom Fog el Alan Fay TEAM SHOOTING PERCENTAGE .390 TEAM FREE THROW PERCENTAGE .640 ••Let ter men Senior-Guard Cinders Fly in Track Efforts FIRST ROW: Assistant Coach Terzian, Bill Tracy , Terry Taylor , Glen Kitson , Alan Fay , Roger Moery , Gordon Gulliford , Coach Drain. SECOND ROW: Russell Wright, Manager, David Redman, Vic Manny, Steve Wallace, Mike Brennan , Duane Thompson, Steve Gonzalez, Ray Plummer , Alan Merry. THIRD ROW: Bruce Sutphen, Bob Glennon, Tom Malohn, Larry Burton , Harry Sutphen Gary Hendrix, Steve Hendrix, Johnny Bill Hendrix, Ward Dare. Lettermen Bement’s 1964 track fortunes were hindered by a lack of personnel and competitive meets. Fifteen boys participated in the program and worked hard to win a meet over Okaw rival, Arthur and to fare well in the tough Pana Open. Coach Drain was especially pleased with the work of the underclass cindermen. He felt their lower times and longer distances will put Bementonher way to a fine track team. When the intramural season opened, speculation ran high on the outcome of the race. Team 1 lead throughout the season and finished with a 15-1-1 record. The members of the team are Mary Daugherty, Jim Fay, and Irv Foran, Bob Carpenter, and Martin Poling, co-captains. Larry Phipps, not pictured. 56 Our Friends Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, — all help to c r e a t e the spirit of B. H. S. as they form lasting friendships and plan for the future. Freshmen9 Eagerly Embarking Jon Wall, Vice-President; Sue Brennan, Secretary-Treasurer; Steve Ayers, President. Ann Steidinger Student Council Member David Marker Student Council Member In Memoriam PAT ENSIGN 1948-1964 Ann Moery Dan Jarboe Connie Hixson Sam Fay Vicki Riddle Bob McCoppin Linda Fisher Roger Clark Nancy Sievers Russel Wright 58 on the Great Adventure, . . . Donna Wood yard Jim Morrison Cheryl Van Matre Bill Spearman Rev a Nelson Tom Dobson Ann Fisher John Lyons Myrna Miller Harold Pettyjohn Carol Siders Jim Hendrix Cheryl Tiffin David Redman Vicki Morgan Bruce Sutphen Mary Body Bill Woolridge Mary Phalen Sheila Bentley Sue Lammle Claudette Barber Mark Henderson Linda White Richard Fay Ann Flenniken Ward Dare Sean Pryor Mike Morgan Jeannie Lambert 59 Discover the World of B.H.S. Cynthia Foran Tom Malohn Joyce Pendley Steve Selle Linda Gonzalez Peggy Marker Janet Fritz Tom Jordan Linda Wrench David Moore Mr. Hargrave and Mr. Hensley took the freshmen through a period of orientation once a week during September and October. They explained both the educational and social sides of high school life. On March 10, the freshmen took the NEDT Test in the small gym. Here they are laboring over the answers. Dianne Jordan Carl Perry Judy Smiley Bill Pierce Nancy Perry Rita Cody Nancy Dial 60 Sophomores Reach Second Plateau . . . Mike Hite-Student Council Member Larry Burton-Student Council Member CLASS OFFICERS: James Ayers, President; Diane Shepherd, Vice-President; Ricky Slagle, Secretary-Treasurer. Steve Hendrix Melody Hudson Harry Sutphen Beverly Busey Jim Lamb Steve Cokley Jackie Stanton Barney Gadbury Cheryl Browning Quadie Cook Jon Adams Patsy Burton David Fisher Mary Medaris Robert Stoerger Tom Rutledge Carol Poling Neal Fentress Judy Funk Greg Tern pel 61 As They Travel Toward the Future The Sophomores this year were well represented in sports and in many school activities as well as scholastic ability. The highlight of the sophomore year was the class party held on April 6. The main attraction at the party was the unexpected arrival of the fantastic Beatles. The boys who entertained the class were: Woodie Dean as Paul, Ricky Slagle as Ringo, Ray Plummer as George and Larry Burton as John. After the excitement of the Beatles, the sophomores enjoyed dancing, fast-moving relays and delicious refreshments which concluded a wonderful evening of fun. Woodie Dean Wendy Taylor Bob Glennon David Zindars Ray Plummer Sharon Ard Gary Hendrix Brenda Morris Vic Manny Jo Burgess Stanley Wright Betty Stoerger John Hendrix Howard Spearman Justine McHale Kevin Hixson Greg Wild man George Dick Linda Strohl Robert Wool ridge Linda Phebus Alan Merry Judy Allen 62 Juniors Approach Summit of Learning Jeannie Smith, Junior Class Secretary; Bill Tracy, Student Council member; Peggy Hendrix, Junior Class Vice-President; Jim Pruitt, Junior Class Treasurer and Student Council member; Jim Lammle, Junior Class President and Student Council member. Polly Larson Mike Brennan Jane Cook Laddie Wright Cynthia Dare Pat Coffey Larry Phipps 63 In Third Year of Gary Price Duane Thompson Raymond Stoerger Nancy Probus Betty Rainey Paul Malohn Decisions! Decisions! The juniors were shown a wide variety of class rings from which they chose one basic style which could be varied according to individual preferences. Carefully scrutinizing the ring displays are Mary Jeffers, Chris Temple, Ray Horn and John Doolen. Ronald Gulley Pat Pierce Bill Thornton Mary Dick John Doolen Nancy Busey John Turner Judy Gunter Linda Funk Jerry Pendlay Brenda Henderson Wayne Zoch Chris Temple 64 an Unforgettable Journey Gordon Gulliford Ellen Haynes Bob Hendrix Donna Kitson John Larson Mary Jeffers Diane Stanley Steve Wrench Danna Hite Steve Redman Sue Ann Yeates Charles Body Steve Wallace Gary Shaffer Sue Siders Steve Gonzalez Geni Wright Dale Lambert Linda Lambert Ray Horn Kay Larimore Martin Poling One of the highlights of Prom decorating was the casting of a net into the Fantasy of the Sea”. Following this first splash, the diligent juniors transformed the small gymnasium into the realm of King Neptune. 65 Seniors Recall High School Days ALAN FAY JayserM--A man of chosen words--A conscientious worrier and student --Always ready with a witty reply. Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; News Staff 1; Annual Staff 4; Class Vice-President 1, President 4; B Club 3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Science Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; French Club 4; Senior Play. SHARON HENDRIX Sweet and friendly--Always willing to help--She's true to her word, her work, and her friends. Football Cheerleader 1,4; Basketball Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Bimettes 2,3,4; Student Council 1; News Staff 1,3,4; Class Secretary-Treasurer 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Sporthead 3, 4; Science Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Homecoming Queen 4. STEVE MARKER Marker”--An ardent student--Enjoys people--A knack for talking--Never a dull moment when Steve's around. Football 1,2,3,4,Co-captain 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3; News Staff 1,2; French Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Vice-President 4; B Club 2,3,4; Vice-President 4; Science Club 2,3,4, Public Relations Officer 3; Latin Club 1,2; Homecoming Escort 4. 66 With Pride and Pleasure MELINDA MARKER M i n d y --Fun to know--a neat dresser--she smiles and the world smiles with her. Band 1,2,3,4, Vice-President 3; Chorus 1,3,4, All-state Chorus 4; Bimettes 3,4; News Staff 1,2,3; Annual Staff 4; Class Secretary-Treasurer 2; G.A. A. 1,2; Science Club 3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Senior Play. JAN FUNK Miss personality plus --Perpetual motion added to an interest in everyone is her trademark. Chorus 1,2,3,4; Octet 4; News Staff 1, 2,3,4, Co-editor 3, Editor 4; Annual Staff 1; Science Club 2,3; Latin Club 1,2; Band Majorette 1, 2,3,4, Head Majorette 3,4; French Club 4; Senior Play. STEVE BALL The chivalrous man about school--congenial--constantly busy in his many fields of endeavor. Football Manager 1,2,3,4; Basketball Manager 1,2,3; Dance Band 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; News Staff 1,2,3; Track Manager 2,3; Annual Staff Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; Class President 1; B Club 2,3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Science Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2, Vice-President 2; French Club 4; SAR Award Winner. LOWELL BENTLEY Binger --One of B.H.S. 'sbest. An all-around boy--intelligent, good looking, athletic. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1; Student Council 4, President 4, Okaw President 4; News Staff 1,2; B Club 2,3.4; Science Club 2,3,4, President 3; Latin Club 1,2; Homecoming Escort 4; French Club 4. 67 Our Lives Were Full of Fun GARY GALLAGHER Guz --Witty, charming--a sharp dresser--can ponder up mischief or beautiful words-- The best things in life are baseball games. ” Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Baseball 1; Chorus 1,2; News Staff 1, 2,3; Annual Staff 4; B Club 4; Science Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 1; Senior Play. MARY POLING Good nature without disguise--Mr. Hensley’s helping hand--Possesses a knack for writing poetry. News Staff 2,3,4; Library Club 2, 3; Class Treasurer 3; G.A.A. 1,3, 4; Science Club 4; Latin Club 1,2; Senior Play. PAUL SMITH Smitty --Beneath his reserved manner lies a determined force--his inner thoughts are carefully guarded secrets. Football 1, 2,3,4; Track 2; Student Council 4; Class President 2; B Club 3,4; Science Club 3; Homecoming Escort 4. SUE FISHER Sugar 'n spice ’n everything nice. --An intelligent girl who applies herself to her work. Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,3,4; Dance Band 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1, 2,3; Annual Staff 4; G. A. A. 1,2; Science Club 3,4; Latin Club 1,2, Secretary-Treasurer 1; DAR Award Winner; Senior Play. 68 And Friendship With a happy hoot and holler the sen iors welcomed the juniors to a funfilled evening. Folk songs and the decorations in the small gym mirrored the hootenanny theme. Following the round of folk singing by the Kit-Kats and our own Smothers Brothers, Roger Moery and Dan Harper, party goers were divided into teams for relays and charades. Refreshments served in real hootenanny fashion preceded the country square dancing. Here a merry set promenades around the square. MARGARET POLING A Milm in e lass--Serious-minded but has light moments too--A nature lover--She has a mind of her own. News Staff 1,2,3,4; Library Club 3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Class President 3; G.A.A. 1; Science Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Senior Play. GUS WALL Gussi e --A clever wit with a love for the country--Quick to make friends--To love life is his ambition. Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Student Council 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Vice-President 2,3; Science Club 3,4; Latin Club 1,2; French Club 4; Senior Play. MARY HINTON A friend to all. A bundle of common sense tied with a ribbon of personality. Football Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Basketball Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2; News Staff 1,3,4; Library Club 1,2,3,4, President 4; Class Secretary-Treasurer 1,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Sporthead 3; Science Club 3; Latin Club 1,2; French Club 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Senior Play. 69 In Ourselves Our DANNY HARPER Who, me worry? Life is a bowl of cherries for this steady scholar. The magical attraction of fairs keeps him a busy boy. Football 1; Band 1; Dance Band 1; F.F.A. 3,4; Latin Club 1,2. ROGER MOERY Rog --A versatile athlete with a variable temperament--He takes life as it comes and enjoys every minute of it. Football 1,2,3,4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3, 4; Band 1; News Staff 1,2, 3,4; B Club 2,3,4, President 4; Science Club 3,4, Assessor 3, Public Relations Officer 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Homecoming Escort 4. ABBIE MORRIS A blue-eyed beauty with varied interests--Stylish--A budding actress--She'll go far in whatever she chooses. Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 2,3; Chorus 1,3,4; Octet 3; News Staff 2,3; Annual Staff 3,4; Library Club 1,2,3,4, Vice-President 3; G.A.A. 1,2; Science Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Senior Play. SUE HILLARD Vim, vigor, vitality-- A blonde beauty--Her sparkling personality effervesces in all she does. Football Cheerleader 3,4; Basketball Cheerleader 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3, Vice-President 3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3; News Staff 1,2,3; Annual Staff 4; French Club 4; President 4; Science Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 1, 2; Homecoming Queen Attendant 4. 70 Future Lies Excited seniors hurried to the projection room to pick up their long awaited pictures. Mindy Marker, Sue Fisher, Steve Marker, Mary Poling,Marvin Fairbanks, and Lowell Bentley are in line to pay Mr. Hayes from Blanken-burg studio. Other members of the class were busy comparing and exchanging photos. DON SHUMARD Zombie --A mighty mite--A sincere smile--Since silence is golden, this guy is worth a lot. Football 1,4; Basketball 1,3; Track 1,4. EVELYN HINTON A working girl who succeeds in having fun in all she does-- I ve never met a boy I didn't like. Chorus 1,2,3,4; News Staff 4;G.A. A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. MIKE CODY Amiable, willing, industrious --An Irish tenor who's always ready with a song. Chorus 1.2,3,4; Octet 1,2,3; Annual Staff 4; Senior Play. 71 We Have Not Finished MARGERY BUCKNER Marge --An expert seamstress--Efficient and neat. Quiet nature and lots of poise. Band 1,2; Chorus 4; Dance Band 2; News Staff 3,4; G. A. A. 1,3, 4; Science Club 2,3,4. JERRY ALLEN Bosco --Our man with the camera. A broad knowledge and an argumentative mind spells double t rouble for his many friends at B.H.S. Football Manager 1,2; Latin Club 1,2; News Staff 1,2; Annual Staff 1,2,3,4; B Club 1,2,3,4; Science Club 2,3,4. CAROLYN GALLIVAN An Ivesdale gal with a laugh worth remembering. She's full of fun and mischief. Chorus 1,2,3,4; News Staff 4; G.A.A. 1,3; Science Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Les Chaunters 1. TOM FOG EL A man of few words--Takes pride in his livestock--He finds his greatest joy in being an average boy. Football 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; B Club 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Reporter 3, Vice-President 4; News Staff 4. 72 Just Begun TERRY TAYLOR Hairs”--A mathematical whiz--His reliability and willingness to cooperate will take him far. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Cross Country 1; B Club 4. NANCY MARSHALL Nan”--Fine as a student but even better as a friend--Hard work and many hobbies round out this special type of girl. Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 1,2,3, 4; Chorus 1; Annual Staff 4; Science Club 4; Latin Club 1,2; French Club 4. During the school year, Mr. Hargrave has personal conferences with each senior, at which time he helps him find information about vocations he might like to enter. He helps him select the trade schools or colleges that will provide him with the adequate training or instruction which he will need for the skill or field he chooses. BOB CARPENTER Ty --A mind full of history leans toward a career in teaching. His flair for wit will pave his way through life. Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3; Band 1,2, 3,4; B Club 3,4; Science Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Senior Play. 73 In Ourselves A halloween scheme gave atmosphere to the annual magazine sales party. The class, which made an all-time high magazine sales record totaling $3196.68, had been divided into two teams. The losing side planned the party for the winners. After some rousing games, refreshments of cider and doughnuts were served. Dancing followed, bringing an enjoyable evening to a close. ROY SLAGLE Millek --Slow and easy going--Never seems to get excited-- If study were the only cause of death, I’d live forever. Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2. JEAN TAYLOR An eager participant in athletics--Always ready for competition--Two dimples tack her smile in place. G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Point Chairman 3, Vice-President 4; Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 4. TONEY HITE The town farmer --A mechanically-minded young man with an interest in the how and why of it. 74 Our Future Lies MARY DAUGHERTY A dependable girl whose constant attention to her studies and various hobbies proves that honor is her standard, perfection her goal. Band 1; Annual Staff 4; G.A. A. 2; Science Club 2,4; Latin Club 1,2. DORIS JAMISON Likeable and considerate, with a becoming blush--An ardent fan of country music. Chorus 2,3; Annual Staff 4;G. A. A. 1.2.3.4, Sporthead 4; F.H.A. 1, 2.3.4, President 3; Senior Play. MARVIN FAIRBANKS Monster --A nicer boy you just can't meet--Conscientious--Courteous to all. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Octet 3,4; B Club 3,4. MARSHA STANTON Marsh --A talkative blue-eyed blonde with a flair for dramatics--Looks toward a career in secretarial work. Chorus 3,4; F.H.A. 4; G.A. A. 1. 4; News Staff 4; Latin Club 1,2; Senior Play. 75 CHARLENE ALBLINGER T o o t s - - An athletic gal with a frequent laugh. Her love of fun makes her an active girl when mischief is afoot. Chorus 1,2,3,4; Bimettes 4; Octet 3; News Staff 2,3,4; G.A. A. 1,2, 3,4, Sporthead 3, President 4; Science Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 1, 2; Band Majorette 3; Homecoming Queen Attendant 4. We Don Caps and Gowns GLEN KITSON An all-around athlete--Few things are impossible to diligence and skill--A class leader--To know him is to like him. Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; News Staff 1, 2,3,4; Student Council 2,4; B Club 2,3,4; Science Club 3,4; Latin Club 1,2, President 2; Homecoming Escort 4. IRVIN FORAN Ivan --A pleasing smile and a friendly sense of humor- - His interests center around a wide variety of sports. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 3, 4, Manager 1,2; Track 1, 2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4, Octet 4; News Staff 1,2; B Club 1,2, 3.4; Science Club 2,3, 4; Latin Club 1; Senior Play. FRAN HARSHBARGER A sweet personality--H e r open mind informed on many subjects blends smoothly with her budding artistic ability. Chorus 1,2; News Staff 2; Annual Staff 2,4; Latin Club 1,2; G.A. A. 1,2,3, Secretary 3; Science Club 2,4; French Club 4; Football Cheerleader 3,4; Basketball Cheerleader 1, 3, 4; Homecoming Queen Attendant 4. 76 with Mixed Emotions MARCIA DOENITZ A skating enthusiast--A friend like her proves that good things come in small packages. Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 2,3; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; G, A. A, 1,2,3, F.H. A. 4; Senior Play. RAYMOND DICK Part-time student, full-time friend --Enjoys life where he finds it--when he’s not walkin’ he’s talkin'. Football 1; Basketball 1; Chorus 1.2,3; F.F. A. 4. TOM TRACY Beetle” What’s up Doc?' With a screech of wheels and a cloud of dust this boy is off to the races. Football 1; F.F. A. 1,2,3,4; Reporter 4. BOB KNOWLES Bobbles A big boy with ideashunting, football, and talking to girls are his interests. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1; Cross Country 1; B Club 3,4; F.F. A. 1.2,3,4. 77 Commencement Marks the Beginning On the evening of May 24 the Baccalaureate service for the class of 64 was held in the small gym. The seniors, dressed in their purple caps and gowns, marched in to the tune of God of Our Fathers” sung by the mixed chorus. Following a number by the chorus, The Twenty-Third Psalm, the Baccalaureate sermon was given by Reverend Howard Fisher of the Methodist Church. After the concluding words were said, the seniors marched out to the recessional hymn sung by the chorus. Caps and gowns were donned once again for the commencement exercises on May 29. Accompanied by the band, the seniors began the stately march into the large gymnasium. After the invocation by The Rev. Edward H. Westermann of the Catholic Church, Mr. Hargrave introduced the speaker for the evening, Mr. J. L. Buford, former president of the National Education Association. Special certificates were given to the DAR and SAR winners by Mrs. Johnson, a member of the Remember Allerton DAR chapter. After the senior chorus sang Dawn of Destiny , Mr. Hensley awarded gold pins to the four honor students with a 4. 5 average or better. He then presented the class to Mr. Hargrave who called the proud seniors forward to receive their diplomas. Following the commencement exercises, a receiving line was formed in the large gym. Here friends and relatives congratulated the seniors and wished them good luck for the future. THE SENIOR CHORUS First Row: Marcia Doenitz, Charlen Alblinger, Sharon Hendrix, Jan Funk, Melinda Marker, Sue Fisher, Margery Buckner, Marsha Stanton. Second Row: Evelyn Hinton, Sue Hillard, Irvin Foran, Marvin Fairbanks, Mike Cody, Carolyn Gallivan, Abbie Morris. Special Awards to Deserving Seniors In the spring of 1963 a new system was adopted to honor the senior scholars with a 4.5 average for their high school years. This year the students receiving the coveted gold pins for their fine achievements were: Terry Taylor, Lowell Bentley, Mary Daugherty, Steve Ball. Each year the Arion Award is presented to the senior music student who has contributed the most to the music department. The student is chosen by a vote of the band and chorus members. This year’s award was presented at the spring concert to MELINDA MARKER by last year's winner, Helen Bowen. Melinda has been active in band and chorus in both grade school and high school She also had parts in the seventh and eight grade operettas, has been in the Bimettes the past two years, and has been in drum ensembles and vocal ensembles at music contest. Dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism are the four main qualities that a D, A.R. and S.A.R. award winner must possess. These two students are chosen by both their classmates and the faculty. The class votes for three boys and three girls who they think are deserving of the awards. Then the faculty chooses one boy and girl from the senior choices. This year SUE F ISHER and STEVE BALL were the proud winners of these awards. 79 On May 15, Mr. Hensley presented the book, I Dare You, ” to two outstanding seniors. Daring the recipients to stand tall, live tall, smile tall, and think tall, this award recognizes outstanding leadership qualities in youth and encourages young people to lead creative, purposeful lives. The founder of the award, William H. Danforth, specifies that those receiving it be well-balanced physically, mentally, socially, and religiously. This year the recipients were Nancy Marshall and Paul Smith. Finis When time who steals our years away Shall steal our pleasures too, The mem'ry of the past will stay And half our joys renew. Thomas Moore 80 INTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS Konsos Citv — Winnipeg Yeorbooks — Yearbook Covers Diplomas — Graduation Announcements USA On November 22, 1963, our complacency was tragically shattered as an assassin’s bullet wiped out the life of our thirty-fifth P r es id ent, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. People all around the world, as well as the people of the United States, were grieved by this shocking act. Soon our country adjusted again to a normal routine, but we must never forget the significance of that hour. As President Kennedy’s life was dedicated to bringing peace and brotherhood to the world, so our lives should be dedicated to overcoming hate and malice.