Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

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David Toma, a former policeman, is a writer and a speaker on drug abuse. The television shows Barretta and Toma are based on his life as a policeman. He is currently working on a movie based on his life history. Laura Holonen, a student from Finland, was a guest of the Art Wilkinson family during her senior year. While staying at Bement, Laura made many new friends. She played Miss Garvey in the senior play, Onions in the Stew. New windows gave Bement High School a new look. Tinted windows were installed in the middle of the year. Earlier in the year, the school was also tuckpointed. As you can see in the pictures, these changes improved the overall look of BHS. 3

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NEW FACES VISIT BHS BHS welcomed many new faces during the year. Through the efforts of the Bement Drug Awareness Program, Darrell Porter and David Toma shared their personal experience with drugs. Students from area high schools attended the assembly. Darrell Porter, a former catcher for the Kansas City Royals, is now a catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. ?

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FACES OF The seniors wore a face of accomplishment as they tried on their caps and gowns. These seniors were eagerly waiting to be the 101st class to graduate from BHS. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the first class to graduate from Bement High School. For the past few years, French Club has been collecting gifts to give to needy families in Piatt County. As always, the project was a huge success. French Club and those people who donated gifts helped bring joy and happiness to these families during the Christmas season. The Bement Bulldogs Marching Band had a successful year. The band participated in many competitive parades. They received trophies, money, and ribbons for their performances. The band's new uniforms added to their achievements. Scholastic Bowl became a brainstorm for some students. Scholastic Bowl participated in everything from dual meets to 4