Benson High School - Tatler Yearbook (Benson, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1969 volume:

■(it,. :-J ; _ vsJ ;, ■ . ' r- ' ■fv? . . ■ . ' -•. ,- ' fm Ur nil f- ' r ,i .I.- ■ ' • « ' ' l ' i ' ' ' ’ ' ll. ’ ' I ■ ' ■ . � , jr “ ' V i- ' 74f ' ' 5 ' ' i ' ■• ‘ L ' iiy if. ■; ..jj a ■ ■ -V.., A «■ ,.-= •;„•■ «r ' , ■ . r.irfliL . -sy- ' •V j3-� fl ' m ' T1 k V ' ' •• ' � 4 ' - ■- ' Vi ' W ' U ■ ' W -‘ -ii !V ' j ' i” ■J’V In Memory of l p( ' J. j)U SD! © DEMCO, INC. 1990 PRINTED IN U.S.A Time present and time past Are botli perliaps present in time future. And time future contained in time past. If all time is eternally present All time is unredeemable. What might have been is an abstraction Remaining a perpetual possibility Only a world of speculation. Wliat might have been and what has been Point to one end, which is always present. Footfalls echo in the memory Down the passage which we did not take Towards the door we never opened Into the rose-garden. My words echo Thus, in your mind. But to what purpose Disturbing the dust on a bowl of rose-leaves I do not know. T. S. Fliot 3 THE SCHOOL REMAIIsrS- MORE THAN THAN TOMORROW • • Reward of Service The sweetest lives are those to duty wed, Whose deeds both great and small Are close-knit strands of an unbroken thread, Where love ennobles all. The world may sound no trumpets, ring no bells. The Book of Life the slurring record tells. Thy love shall chant its own beatitudes. After its own like working. A child’s kiss Set on thy singing lips shall make thee glad; A poor man served by thee shall make thee rich; A sick man helped by thee shall make thee strong; Thou shalt be served thyself by every sense Of service which thou renderest. Elizabeth Barrett Browning 6 Dedication MRS. ESPY HOLMES For Help and Service to others .... We, the 1969 TATLER Staff, proudly dedicate this annual to Benson High School. Eor her friendly helpfulness and sincerity in Mrs. Espy Holmes for her interest in the students and loyalty to all that she undertakes, we feel she is worthy of this recognition. 7 I - ' . i :• f ' - ' mm Focus On Leadersliip A school’s life revolves around its admin¬ istration, especially its principal. A school must have competent and under¬ standing leaders. Benson High School has always prided itself in having ad¬ ministrators with such qualities. James P. Canady was one of the first princi- pals of Benson School. N.G. Woodlief, shown here, was the first principal of the school similar to that of today. The principal with the longest record of service was W.J. Barefoot, who served the school from 1939 to 1966. The present and last principal, Robert D. Warren, is shown speaking to the Senior Class of 1969. Administration Mrs. Faye Hayes SECRETARY Mr. Robert D. Warren PRINCIPAL Mrs. Helen Byrd SECRETARY Mrs. Espy Holmes TREASURER Mr. E. S. Simpson SUPERINTENDENT OF JOHNSTON COUNTY SCHOOLS ADVISORY BOARD: Seated: Shelton Benson; C. C. Canaday, Jr., Chairman; Ralph Delano. Standing: Deleon Denning; William Evans; Joel Johnson; Herbert Whittington. 10 MR. JUDSON STEPHENS Math Faculty MRS. MARGARET MEDLIN Librarian MRS. NANCY WILLIS French, Guidance MR. C. N. BOSTIC Social Studies MR. J. W. THOMPSON Math, Social Studies MR. JIM PELL Physical Education, Science Faculty MRS. LINNEL JACKSON Science, General Math MRS. CYNTHIA WILSON Business Education MR. HERMAN COKER Vocational Agriculture MRS. ERMELINDA DAVIS English MR. LUTHER MASSENGILL Business Education MR. A. K, BEAVER Introduction to Vocation 12 Cafeteria and Maintenance First Row: Amelia Thorton, Florence Strickland, Neta Lee Barbour, Leome Allen. Second Row: Maybelle Johnson, Doris Barbour, Inez Woodall, Lela Miller - cashier. Linda Faye Graham MAID 13 Focus On Features In all schools there are outstanding events and personal achievements worthy of recognition. The selection of superlatives is always an important de¬ cision. The superlatives of the Class of 1939 are shown here in contrast with the superlatives of 1969. Features 15 Superlatives BEST ALL AROUND Janet Tart and Jack Wliittington MOST INTELLECTUAL Neta Lucas and Skipper Canaday MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Nancy Levinson and Johnny Bonner 16 BEST LOOKING Onnie Mae Adams and Steve Auman FRIENDLIEST Jean Ennis and Emery Miller BEST PERSONALITY Janet Ryals and Ronnie Byrd 17 BEST DRESSED Janice Stewart and Terry McLamb MOST POPULAR Gloria Miller and Ray Holmes BustTHtROorwctHtHrcr’ Ltr Th’ PtRLt EE OVER W- iBLESETHEDKP.TWHTlTMRYf CUTEST Jan Littleton and Jerry McLeod 18 MOST DEPENDABLE Polly Benson and Grace Pollard WITTIEST Celia Barbour and Harry Rogers MOST ATHLETIC Jean Raynor and Johnny Whittington Superlatives 19 Miss Tatler JULIA ANN GODWIN selections made by MITCHELL STUDIO of North Hills JAN LITTLETON JEAN GODWIN NANCY LEVINSON First Runner-Up Second Runner-Up Third Runner-Up 20 N. Lucas; S. Canaday, Chief; J. Tart; W. McLamb; N. Levinson; N. Turlington; J. Ryals; J. Bonner. Marshals 21 22 HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES Homecoming Teresa Allen Kelly Ann Joseph Nancy Levinson SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND REPRESENTATIVES: L. Barbour and J. Tart; S. Canaday and D. Yelvington; J. McLeod Trader and D. Clifton (not shown); S. Auman and N. Turhngton; and M. Sorrell; Johnny Whittington and N. Lucas. Jack Whittington and G. Miller; N. Yarborough and B. Jones; R. 24 Honors Neta Lucas GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL Natural Sciences ALL CONFERENCE Skipper Canaday Baseball - 1968 - Football - 1968 Jean Raynor - Basketball - 1968 and 1969 J.E. Byrd - Baseball - 1968 Janet Joseph - Basketball - 1969 Ricky Teague - Basketball - 1969 Skipper Canaday, Janet Tart, Ray Holmes REPRESENTATIVES AT BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ STATE 25 Who’s Who NANCY LEVINSON Mustang Sally .... poor Red Baron .... That’s a no-no! .... You’re gonna be a what? pill pusher .... Boogar Joe .... “Is that a dirty book? Can I read it next?” .... You spent how many hours killing white rats in your attic? .... An undercover Pollack? .... C’mon Nancy, hit her again! JOHNNY BONNER Juicy .... In the backyard playing basketball when it’s forty degrees? .... We’re going to do what? go to the late show. All right? .... Watch out N.C.STATE_Who can play the piano? .... Whoa now .... Watch yourself .... Where’s that Beta Club money? .... Most likely to do what? succeed .... “I didn’t know that.” NANCY TURLINGTON Touche .... Do you know any¬ body going to O.D.? .... Baby¬ sit? .... Lynn who? .... I can’t find anybody to go... . “ru never date him again” .... ECU-here I come .... You said what during the girls’ basketball game? .... Souvenir coUector- beach trips, Williams Lake, Embers Club, Pizza Palace .... You’d rather fight than what? 26 : NETA LUCAS She doesn’t really know all the answers . . . she guesses ... Is that the secret? . . . Second period hall-walker . . . how does she do that? . . . Now what did the Governor want with her? . . . Well I like that poem! .. . DUKE lost - well, there goes another nickel! . . . What makes you think she’s attracted to red? . . . You’re going where . . . DUKE? UNC? WAKE FOREST? SKIPPER CANADAY “Well, if you’re writing a book, let’s make it a love story” .. . He plays what? Football, bas¬ ketball, and basebaU-what happened to track? ... “I don’t really need glasses, I just wear them to improve my looks” . . . “Who’s weird?” ... If you don’t like it,you can (CENSORED) . . . “Was that a very nice thing to do?” ... A soldier? . . . But do you what? Care. JANET TART Charlie’s girl . .. “WeU, we could always work” ... Advice for the lovelorn . . . Janet, will you check my theme? . . . “People have asked me that all day” . .. “Why does everybody know these things before I do?” . . . “Can you get me out of second period?” .. . Pictures, deadlines-February 1st. at last . . . No more peace at Peace. 27 Focus On Activities Clubs and other special organizations play an important part in school life. They encourage students to take part in activities and to learn the essentials of being good leaders. One of the most im¬ portant organizations is that which has the responsibility of publishing the school yearbook. The By - Gones - 1928 was an early annual which was published by an annual staff of only two members. Shown here are Leta Gold Johnson, now Mrs. Howard Benton, the editor, and Howard Benton, the business manager. The 1969 Tatler staff, consisting of thirty-seven members, is shown on the opposite page. « Organizations 29 Tatler Staff Neta Lucas, Janet Tait EDITORS Mr. Luther R. Massengill ADVISOR 30 TYPISTS 31 Future Home¬ makers of America OFFICERS: D. Wood, Song Leader; K. Messer, Historian; J. Parrish, Parliamentarian; B. Wheeler, Vice President; B. Whittington, President; R. Stephenson, Secretary; J. Ennis, Treasurer; A. Denning, Re¬ porter; M. Dunn, Song Leader. 32 33 Future Farmers of America Mr. Herman Coker ADVISOR Ann Denning CHAPTER SWEETHEART OFFICERS: T. Parrish, Reporter; H. Johnson, Treasurer; D. Tucker, Secretary; A. J. Jones, Sentinel; R. Byrd, President; S. Barbour, Vice President. AT Beta Club OFFICERS: S. Canaday, President; R. Stephenson, Vice President; J. Tart, Secre¬ tary; O. Pollard, Reporter; J. Bonner, Treasurer. iB 36 A Mr. Judson Stephens ADVISOR BETA CLUB INITIATION 37 1 Monogram Club 38 Club OFFICERS: G. Miller, Secretary; P. Robbins, President; D. Webb, Treasurer; D. Yelvington, Vice President. Bus Driver’s Club Mr. Robert D. Warren ADVISOR f OFFICERS: C. Barbour, Secretary; S. Barbour, Presi¬ dent; J. Stephenson, Vice President. 40 Library Club f i m Mrs. Margaret Medlin ADVISOR OFFICERS: D. Lassiter, Vice President; J. Littleton, Reporter; J. Johnson, President; T. Allen, Secretary; K. Messer, Treasurer Future Teachers of America 42 Mr. J. W. Thompson ADVISOR OFFICERS: J. Tart, President; J. Ryals, Vice President; N. Lucas, Secretary; G. Miller, Parlia¬ mentarian; R. Stephenson, Historian; D. Benson, Treasurer. 43 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: N. Levinson, L. Trader, N. Lucas, ?. Robbins, W. McLamb, J. Tart, J. Bonner. Glee Club Betty Wheeler Mrs. Jacqulyn Burton SECRETARY ADVISOR 45 Band Mr, Harold Burke DIRECTOR ! I I P. Whittington, D. Clifton, M. Sorrell MAJORETTES STAGE BAND: First Row: G. Moore, H. Medlin, L. Johnson, D. Benson, W. McLamb. Second Row: J. Hall, R. Holmes, V. Knight, A. Porter, L. Matthews. 47 Focus On Competition A very important part of a school is its sports program. For many years, Benson teams have participated in many dif¬ ferent events. The basketball team of 1935 is shown here in contrast with an action shot of the present boys’ basket¬ ball team. 49 F ■ GLORIA MILLER Co-Chief DEBBIE WEBB MARY LYNN DUNN DEBBIE DIXON EVELYN BONNER 50 JAN LITTLETON LOIS McLAMB Chief Clieerleaders KELLY ANN JOSEPH CATHY EEE KAREN JOHNSON STEVE AUMAN End TRI - CAPTAIN SKIPPER CANADAY Center, Linebacker TRI - CAPTAIN JACK WHITTINGTON Fullback, Linebacker TRI - CAPTAIN JOHNNY WHITTINGTON Tailback, Defensive Back Barbour leads the attack as the Phantom defense collapses on the ball carrier. 52 RAY BARBOUR Tackle NEIL YARBOROUGH Tackle JERRY McLEOD LYLE TRADER Halfback, Wingback End, Defensive Back Football Manager, TIM STEPHENSON; Student Trainer, SAMMY GODWIN. 53 After grabbing a pass, Auman seeks to elude Comet defenders. Football DAVE WARREN Quarterback, Defensive Back FREDDY KINSEY Quarterback GLENN RAYNOR Halfback KENNETH STEWART Tackle JERRY CREECH Tackle 54 DANNY McLAMB Guard MIKE DENNING FuUback GARY MITCHELL Guard RANDY BENSON Guard, Linebacker J. B. McLAMB Guard, Center, TONY McLAMB Guard BOB JOHNSON Halfback HARVEY STEWART Guard Two of the Phantom tri-captains, Whittington and Canaday, meet the officials and opposing captains. 55 Football PERRY ENNIS End Warren attempts to throw off the blocker and make the tackle. GARY SIMMONS Tackle Phantoms anxiously look on from the sidelines. 56 JOHNNY DICORTE Tackle GARY LITTLETON Halfback LUIS MAHIQUEZ Center VERNON KNIGHT Halfback Two Phantoms bring down a Clayton ball carrier. 57 Boys’ Basketball First Row: J. McLeod, J. Bonner, S. Canaday, R. Stephenson, Coach Nolan. Second Row: D. Warren, W. Beasley, E. Miller, L. Trader, R. Teague. Third Row: L, Stiles, R. Barbour, S. Auman, H. Beasley. Manage Jim Stephenson (not shown). H H| ' SB 1 $ ' S B| In the lockeroom at halftime, the players listen attentively to Nolan’s strategy for the second half. Joseph lays one up and in. Coach Jim Pell Raynor contributes two more points to the Phantom victory. 60 V- : IXU Clifton shoots for two from the outside. Girls’ Basketball First Row: D. Warren, J. Raynor, D. Clifton, J. Joseph, K. Lee. Second Row: M. Sorrell, N. Levinson, C. Clifton, B. Wood, R. Lee. Third Row: J. Hall, V. Byrd, G. Hodges, D. Beasley, V. Jones (not shown); Managers: N. Turlington, S. Miller (not shown). — JlnBa 1 kBI WCMm JF eI WlV iBI ■BI L it ml Mr’ii .. ■ J?IT BbBi jIIIIbbiB P. D. Ennis; L. Mahiquez; B. Johnson; G. Raynor; J. Hall; E. Miller; G. Blackmon. 62 Baseball First Row: J. Bonner, Jack Whittington, S. Canaday, J. McLeod. McLamb, Johnny Whittington, D. Warren, Coach J.C. Nolan, G. Second Row: K. Bell, S. Auman, F. Norris, G. Littleton. Standing: Warren, Scorekeeper. J. Rogers, MANAGER; J.E. Byrd, E. Miller, R. Teague, G. 63 Junior Varsity S. Stephenson; S. Johnson; S. Williams; M. Bonner; T. McLamb; A. Rose, Chief; C. Parker; R. Parker; B. Norris; M. Sorrell; D. Morris. 64 Warren struggles for a rebound in the Clayton game. Jimmy Parker and C. N, Bostic J. V. COACHES 65 Focus On Students Though there are many special sections of a school, it’s Ufe centers around the students. They are the core of aU the school’s activities. Shown on this page are students who attended the 1909 Benson school, which was located in a building known as the Dixie House. This number of students, which represented all grades, is very small in comparison with only one class today. The Senior Class of 1969, shown on the opposite page, includes eighty-seven members. 67 Tommy Abdalla Rosetta Alford Teresa Amerson Bobby Avery Becky Bain Jerry Baker Karen Baker (not shown) Evelyn Barfield Tony Barnes Connie Beasley Katie Bell Sue Benson Mary Black Dale Bonner Melony Bonner Neta Clayton Dale Coker Paula Creech EUzabeth Degraffenried Margaret Degraffenried Cindy Denning Douglas Denning Clyde Dickens Sheha Dunn Vickie Elliot Stephanie Gathers Glinda Godwin Debbie Goodman Mitchell Guin Gary Hall Carolyn Hardee Patsy Hardee Cathy Hayes Sylvia Hayes James Ingram Brenda Irving Farion Ivey Betty Jean Jackson Don Johnson Douglas Johnson Jimmy Johnson Susie Johnson Jennifer Jones Ben Joseph Kelly Joseph Debbie Langdon Debra Sue Langdon Randy Lee Cindy Levinson Roger Lucas Ester Mahiquez Jimmy Marler Pam Masse ngiU Channing McGee 68 Sherry Williams Roy Wood Ronnie WoodaU Deborah McLamb Teresa McLamb Terry McLamb Tim McLamb Sharon McLamb Kathy Meadows Kenneth Messer Gilbert Nordan (not shown) Johnny Norris Carol Parker Roxanne Parker Donnie Parrish Debbie Pender Steve Powers Debbie Price Sharon Raynor David Reynolds Jerry Rogers Harnetha Ryals Henry Ryals Susan Sorrell Sharon Stephenson Jean Stewart Nancy Stewart Shirley Stokes Yvonne Surles Brenda Tucker Aaron Warren Wanice Warren Jo Ann Weeks Angeline West Theresa West Donnie Wiggins Debbie Wilkins Johnny Williams Kenneth Williams 8tli Grade Mrs. Carolyn Best Mr. Jim Nolan Mr, Fred Parrish Danny Allen Earl Allen Curtis Ray Bain Erskine Barbour Jeanette Barbour Pam Barbour Ricky Barbour Cathy Beasley Dianne Beasley Donnie Beasley Freslimen Kenneth Bell Dan Benson Mardy Benson Janet Byrd Janie Byrd Samuel Byrd Vickey Byrd Dixie Cagle Debbie Creech Johnnie Creech Bob Denning Patsy DiCorte Glenn Dixon David Dunn J. W. Ennis Marilyn Ennis Danny Evans Jennifer Evans Janice Gathers Earl Gautier - 70 Terry Gilbert Mary Kathryn Godwin Valerie Godwin Donald HaU Donnie HaU Bobby Hardison Raymond Hemingway GaU Hodges Barbara Nan Holmes Loretta Honeycutt Ruth Hudson Tony Ivey David Jackson Jimmy Johnson MarshaU Johnson Vicky Jones Freddy Kinsey Bob Denning, Vice President; Marilyn SorreU, Secretary; Freddy Kinsey, President; Janet Byrd, Treasurer (not shown). 71 Kevin Knight Stephen Knox Henry Lambert Jo Ann Langdon Buz Layfield David Lee Marilyn Lockamy Phyllis Love Beidy Maliiquez Sue Manning Wilma MassengUl Anthony Matthews Shirley McEachine Billy McLamb Danny McLamb Freslimen Ralph McLamb Teresa McLamb Sylvia Miller Kathy Morgan Keith Morris Dianne Morris Gail Nordan Sandra Nordan Becky Norris Dianne Norris Evelyn Norris Kaye Norris Wilbert Ray Norris Glenn Parker Samuel Pearson Danny Penny Bennie Pope Linda Roberts Kay Rogers Anne Rose 72 Cathy Sellers James Sellers Samuel Sellers Barry Simmons John Small (not shown) Veronica Smith Marilyn Sorrell Brad Spivey Cheri Stephenson Tim Stephenson Ricky Strickland Charles Tadlock Ronald Tanner Dean Tart Blanche Thompson Deborah Thorton Earlene Warren Johnnie Weeks Wilma West Rose Wheeler Sylvia Wheeler Donnie Whitman Sandra Whittenton Frederick Williams William Williams (not shown) Debra Wimble y Barbara Wood Rose Wood Ricky Young Terry Young 73 Sophomores Johnny Adams (not shown) Glenn Allen Danny Barbour Judy Barbour Keith Barbour Jean Barefoot Joyce Barefoot Ronnie Beasley Janice Benson Timmy Benson Sharon Blackmon Evelyn Bonner Steve Byrd Vickie Byrd Donald Clayton Connie Sue Clifton Claire Coker Jerry Creech Mike Denning Mary Lynn Dunn Wanda Eason Lavon Ennis Donald Ernest Tommy Godwin Jerry Hall Landis Hall Juanita Hall Brenda Hardee Geneil Herring (not shown) Donnie Holmes 74 OFFICERS: Gary Warren, Vice President; Mary Lynn Dunn, Treasurer; Mike Denning, President; Janice Benson, Secretary. Connie Johnson Becky Marie Johnson Hubert Johnson Karen Johnson Vernon Knight Ruth Lassiter Cathy Creech Lee Rose Lee Gary Littleton Luis Mahiquez 75 Sopliomores Ann Marler Louise Massengill Judy McLamb Tony McLamb Wilma Jean McLamb Mary Rose McLean Hal Medlin Frankie Norris Brenda Sue Parker Peaches Parker Cindy Parrish Bonnie Sue Parrish Ricky Penny Tommy Penny Glenn Raynor Patricia Raynor (not shown) Martha Sorrell Donnie Standi Harvey Stewart Dixie Tanner Glenn Thornton Jenny Thornton Gary Warren Annette Wheeler Christy White Edward Williams Brindle Wood Janet Sue Woodall Jimmy Woodall Norman Young 76 Teresa Allen Danny Baines Sandra Bass Wayne Beasley Deborah Benson Douglas Benson Randy Benson Judy Black Phil Byrd Barbara Campbell Mike Capps Ann Denning Johnny DiCorte Debbie Dixon Perry Don Ennis Moses Gallion Lane Godwin Sammy Godwin Jerry Hall Geraldine Jernigan Larry Jernigan Pat Hodges Jernigan Bob Johnson Corbett Johnson Diane Johnson Edward Johnson Jenny Johnson Joyce Johnson Junior Johnson Larry Wayne Johnson Juniors 77 Stacy Johnson Kelly Ann Joseph Dennis Lassiter Jimmy Lee Randy Lee Robert Earl Lee Sue Lee Randy Lucas Danny McLamb J. B. McLamb OFFICERS; Ricky Young, President; Randy Lucas, Vice President; Ann Denning, Secretary; Sue Lee, Treasurer. 78 Juniors Judy McLamb Linda Meadows Kay Messer Gary Mitchell Gary Moore Gary S. Moore Betty Jo Norris Danny Norris Diane Norris Polly Sue Norris William Paige Tony Parker Andy Penny David Penny Andy Porter Jeffrey Powers Debbie Sanders Gary Simmons Jeffrey Stephenson Randy Stephenson Kenneth Stewart Donnie Tart Charlotte Thornton Dave Warren Wanda Weaver PhyUis Whitman Barbara Whittington Patricia Whittington Sue Wimbley Ricky Young 79 OFFICERS: Jack Whittington, President; Steve Auman, Vice President; Randy Byrd, Treasurer; Janet Tart, Secretary. ONNIE MAE ADAMS CELIA ANNETTE ENNIS BARBOUR SAMUEL BLIGHT BARBOUR, JR. Sammie CARL STEPHEN AUMAN Steve REUBERN RAY BARBOUR WILLA DEAN BARBOUR 80 GARY ALTON BAREFOOT DANNY WAYNE BEASLEY HOWARD BEASLEY POLLY SUE BENSON RAYVON BEST MASCOTS Brookie Blackmon, Cabot Barbour JUDY FRANCES BLACKMON PEGGY RUTH BLACKMON REBECCA ALLYSON BONDS Becky 81 JOHN ROY BONNER Johnny JAMES EDISON BYRD, JR. J.E. THOMAS RANDALL BYRD Randy CLAUDE CARL CANADAY HI Skipper RONNIE WAYNE CAUDLE DARE STEWART CLIFTON Seniors RONNIE MACK BYRD SHELIA ANN CAGLE 82 KENNETH RAY CLIFTON LONNIE FRANKLIN DENNING EDITH ANN DICKENS DALE OWEN DIXON CORA JEAN ENNIS ELIZABETH JEAN GODWIN JULIA ANN GODWIN 83 HORACE WALTON JOHNSON ALFRED JAMES JONES A. J. JANETTE ESTER JOSEPH Janet 84 KENNETH JOHNSON KNIGHT Kenny SHARON DIANE LEE WANDA KAY LEE NETA EVELYN LUCAS LARRY AUSTIN MATTHEWS DAVID WAYNE McLAMB 85 DONNIE McLAMB GRAYLON McLAMB LOIS NEAL McLAMB HARRY SCOTT MEDLIN EMERY LEE MILLER, JR. GLORIA JEAN MILLER 86 JENNY LYNN PARRISH THURWOOD RAY PARRISH GEORGE ODELL PENNY Senior Play Cast KATHY LOUISE POWERS GLORIA JEAN RAYNOR JAMES CARROLL RAYNOR 87 88 JANET ROSE STEWART JANICE GAIL STEWART VICKY ELAINE STEWART MICHAEL LAWRENCE TART RICKY LEE TEAGUE LYLE DAUGHERTY TRADER 89 DEBORAH JEAN WEBB Debbie Seniors FRANCES ELLEN WEST BETTY KAY WHEELER JACK WILLIAM WHITTINGTON JOHNNY MERRITT WHITTINGTON 90 BRENDA CAROL WIGGINS DEBORAH ELAINE WOOD Debbie GARRIS NEIL YARBOROUGH DEBRA GAIL YELVINGTON Debbie 91 Focus On Business The growth of the school is reflected in the growth of the town. Benson changed from its earliest days, as did the school. Shown here is J.W. Whitten ton’s jewelry store and a view of main street looking east, around the year 1925. The opposite page shows the Benson Feed Mill which has recently expanded. Advertisements 93 BENSON DRUG CO. “YOUR FRIENDLY REXALL” always ready to supply your family needs 894-4601 benson g. e. and r. c. a. appliances hardware building material farm supplies P. B. JOHNSON SONS 894-3315 benson benson go where the action is THE CLIFTON HOUSE pizza short orders curb service benson 894-5309 ROBERT A. TART INSURANCE AGENCY fire automobile bail life benson 894-3915 94 THE BENSON REVIEW office and stationery supplies job printing benson GLam-O-raMA YOUR PRESTIGE CLEANER o vner - Lavalle Levinson phone 894-3216 benson from your local distributor J.E. McLamb Dairy in benson and surrounding area phone 894-3497 the right clothes for people on the go are found at WOODALL’S 894-4058 benson 95 Dunn COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. dunn quality furniture for over 55 years benson McLamb Brothers Hog Market Garland, Ernest, Jerald MeLamb highway 301 south-benson phone 894-4708 we buy hogs everyday! no commission first in food and service CHARLIE’S CAROUSEL highway 301 south benson 894-3076 oil discounts BONNER OIL CO. wholesale and retail gas John Bonner 894-4858 find gifts for any occasion at NETA’S in benson owned by Neta Turlington FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS curuL UoAuat J 6 c cdJ yrL 200 east Cumberland st. dunn, n. c. 28334 96 Compliments of INSTITUTIONAL FOODS CO., INC. raleigh CITY FLORIST and ANNE’S HOUSE OF FASHIONS flowers dresses HOSPITAL PHARMACY INC. service quality dunn 892-5921 sportswear e. main street benson 97 PINE VIEW RESTAURANT T. E. JOHNSON LUMBER CO. operated by: Olen Campbell building supplies highway 301 north rough and dressed lumber benson route 3 four oaks 894-4304 963-7676 SALES SERVICE Johnny Stephenson Motor Co. 106 south wall st. benson 894-3167 894-3168 laundry service draperies rugs carpet cleaning ACME CLEANERS benson 894-3333 go anywhere fashions for everybody ABDALLA’S benson McLAMB RECAPPING new and used tires 301 south benson 98 shoe shop jewelry store watches shoes for the rings clocks entire family a, ■’ here s where prices western boots by are born; acme and durango they’re raised elsewhere” BYRD BROTHERS w. main street benson WALLACE SUPPLY and WALLACE MASONRY WORK route 3 benson 894-3243 or 894-4728 visit STEWART’S MUSEUM route 2 dunn highway 301 north antiques bought and sold groceries gas BURGER KING ice DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT HUBERT MORGAN’S GROCERY quick service and fine food route 2 benson benson 894-4459 894-4020 Compliments of Banner Machinery Corporation benson home of GLAM-O-RAMA franchise cleaning centers your prestige cleaner 99 C. M. BLACKMAN INSURANCE AGENCY auto, life, fire, hospital homeowners insuranee finaneing Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. benson 894-3881 894-3213 H. P. LEE’S washing polishing greasing benson 894-4402 WAYNE STATION mobile milling compliments of Wayne feeds LANGDON’S FOOD STORE and seeds benson medications vaccines owner - Robie G. Dunn benson 894-3626 “Raee on over to WILMA’S where you’ll MANGUM AND SORRELL, INC. always be a general contractors and building supplies winner.” DURALITE - that famous paint dresses sportswear benson 894-3731 market plaza smithfield - compliments of SOUTHLAND MFC. CO. block’s shirts benson Compliments of RALEIGH SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION benson office 100 purina chows and sanitation custom grinding and mixing grain banking - we buy grain BENSON FEED MILLS, INC. llOSE FUNERAL HOME “dependable service since 1905” benson PARRISH OIL CO. uni®n pure oil products your warmest friends 894-3129 benson Compbments of TART’S TEXACO DRIVE - IN and SERVICE STATION REUBERN BARBOUR GROCERY fresh groceries at reasonable priees benson 894-3195 elU e. broad st. dunn 892-6107 “home of better values.” 101 RICKEY 501 e. broad st. JOHNSON’S dunn RESTAURANT fertilizer seeds feeds hardware building supplies paints roof eoatings at MEDLIN DORMAN INC. benson we do everything: supply the materials build the home do all eontracting even furnish your home J. DON JOHNSON COMPANY benson first for you every banking serviee at FIRST-CITIZENS BANK TRUST CO. the “can do” bank member FDIC benson “Serving the trade since 1905” BROGDEN PRODUCE COMPANY wholesale fruits vegetables institutional size canned foods welding: electric acetelene shop at homelite CARLIE C. McLAMB’S SUPERMARKET chain saws mowers for groceries BAREFOOT’S MACHINE highway 301 north 892-3927 WELDING SERVICE dunn 301 north dunn 102 fine cabinets our specialty BENSON MFC. CO. H. D. WoodaU A. B. Hayes route 2 dunn ALMOST EVERYONE LOVES the popular preference in Dairy Products since 1919 BARNES LEE CHEVROLET CO., INC. cars (new) cars (used) cars O.K. trucks Chevrolet benson Kelly’s and K. Joseph’s the stores for fashionable clothing at better values C. C. BAREFOOT CO., INC. benson “we specialize in cured yams” office warehouse residence 894-3171 894-3172 894-3740 Compliments of DUNN PROFESSIONAL MEN 103 LONG MEADOW FARM INC produced right here at home on finest nearby farms and delivered to you morning fresh MILK - ICE CREAM BUTTER - EGGS COTTAGE CHEESE forborne delivery eall: dunn-892-7607 raleigh-787-2525 JASPER LANGDON’S ESSO (tire) recapping gas oil 894-4430 DENNIS CADILLAC OLDS CO. 104 HUGH AUSTIN’S “A Trial Is All We Ask” Smithfield, North Carolina Compliments of HARRY K. McGEE smithfield QUALITY TRACTOR SALES S SERVICE, INC. ! IMPIEMEWT COMPLIMENTS OF BLACKMAN’S ECONOMY SUPERMARKET benson MEDLIN TRACTOR IMPLEMENT CO., INC. OLIVER FARM MACHINERY TELEPHONES. 894-3114 and 894-3115 BENSON. NORTH CAROLINA 2 7 5 0 4 OLIVER FARM MACHINERY Compliments of COTTON BOLL THEATRE Compliments of SMITHFIELD highway 3Ul 892-5575 AUTO DEALERS 105 S ieldc ieiL CCOROiNATEO FASHIONS FOR eso AND DATH Congratulations to the Class of ’69 and Best Wishes for your future suecess and happiness FIELDCREIST MIL.L_S. INC. AUTOMATIC BLANKET PLANT SMITHFIEUO. NORTH CAROl_INA 275W We, the co-editors of the 1969 Tatler would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to: The Tatler Staff Mr. Luther Massengill Mr. Robert D. Warren Mrs. Espy Holmes Mr. Bill Stallings, Strawbridge Studios Mr. Ed Goldston Mr. Bob Chappell The Benson Review Mr. Mrs. C. N. Bostic Mr. Mrs. Hiram Rose Mr. W. J. Barefoot Miss Stella Creech The faculty of Benson High The students of Benson High Our patrons Our parents BENSON FABRIC CENTER supplies your sewing needs LEONARD HONEYCUTT public accountant rural property insurance 894-3291 COMPLIMENTS of SMITHFIELD PROFESSIONALS 106 COMPLIMENTS OF PROFESSIONALS OF BENSON 107 Chamber of Commerce benson G.S. Tucker and Co., Inc. smithfield The Village Shop dunn Lucas Garage benson Leder-Hamilton smithfield Sue’s Dining Club dunn Bruce Lee’s Esso benson Coats Motor Co., Inc. coats Macon Hotel benson Morris Wade dunn Lee’s 4-Way Grocery benson Roger Smith smithfield Holmes Radio and T.V. Service benson Godwin Building Supply dunn Talton Furniture Co. smithfield 108 County Line Grocery and Gas benson Rambeau Music Co. smithfield Johnson’s Tire and Recapping Co. benson Stewart Theatre dunn Vila’s Beauty Shop benson Holland Furniture Co. benson Baldwin’s smithfield Blue Top Service Station benson Thomas Walgreen Drugstore dunn Willis Cagle Specialty Co. benson Johnson Discount Center benson Howard Johnson’s smithfield W. S. Motor Co. dunn Jeanette’s benson Hardy’s Ready-to-Wear dunn Steve Mfg. Co. benson 109 no Focus On Clianges Before 1889, Dog Eye School (opposite page, bottom right) represented the only form of education available to children in the Benson area, aside from the private tutoring they received in their homes. This early school, with its tall beU tower, was supported only by the tuition paid by the students and remained the principle symbol of learning in the area until a school was built in Benson in 1889. At this time, a tiny, one-room structure was constructed on land donated by A. M. Benson, for whom the town was named. The institution was located on Church Street, where the present school now stands. The building served between forty and sixty students until 1899, when the need for expansion was realized, and the educational system became a two-room, two- teacher affair. In 1904, a new building, now called the Dixie House, was constructed, consisting of ten rooms, including four classrooms, a hall, cloakroom, auditorium, library, and society rooms. The school system continued to expand, and by 1909, the State Department of Public Instruction listed Benson as a standard school. In 1916, three hundred and fifty students transferred from the Dixie House to the brick building which still houses part of Benson High School (opposite page, left). Additions were made in 1925 and 1940, among which a section of sixteen classrooms was included. (See opposite page, top) In 1966, plans were begun for a new consolidated high school. South Johnston, of which Benson will become a part. The pro¬ posed school, no w under construction, (picture below), will open in September, 1969. Ill Focus On Tliouglits 114 DESPERATION When raindrops fall and you feel low, Do you ever think it’s useless? Do you ever feel like letting go? Do you ever sit and wonder Will the world ever change, And just how long will it take . To have it all rearranged? Tell me why These things are still the same. Tell me why No one can seem to learn from the start. Take my hand, if you don’t know Where you’re going. I’ll understand; I’ve lost the way myself. Don’t take that older road— It leads to nowhere. He must return before the clock strikes twelve. It’s so easy to do nothing When you’re busy night and day. Take a step in one direction And take a step the other way. So don’t quit trying when you stumble. Don’t give up should you fall. Keep on searching For the pathway to lead You through the wall. Don’t look back Or you’ll be left behind. Don’t look back For you’ll never find peace of mind. John Kay of Steppenwolf 115 T ' � U I i i) 1 1 4 t j! i 1 . • Winston-Salem HUNTER PUBLISHING COMPANY • North Carolino ED GOLDSTON, SILER CITY, N. C. Jl i ( i t i I i i ? I i 11 q ; V ' m 1K.VfV. l i � M:ji-hk - vjffi. tR jfc ' - ' ■ ' W3 ... ' ' IDWEP ' - ' r ' T ' ' W l V-� , .- ; ' ■ .■ ' •� . V ' - ' ' ■ ' ' ' ' ' ’‘ ' !i, ' i. ' ' ' ' t- jii ■ ' • ' y ' . 3j l , r ' ■■iiw,‘’..A? ' ' 5! v ' ' • . Wi ' ; • ' v ■ “ __■■(. ‘v ' : ' j -,,,!‘ ' v .4li ■ fi- W; ■ ' KT -• . ;• ' VJ! ' I ' CS A lEKi ' . ' ; ' ' ’ ' • ' ' . ' ■ t ‘. .:■ v: D ■ ' •A. . • v r,- •TffJ r.M • ■‘45: ' ' ' - - MJ 1 .■ 4 « � M i. w ' .P ' ' ' .. 9 „., I . • ,. b jA . ' -V T. . :• ■• ' • ' � . ■w ' r. ■W«? ' c ■ ■ ' , ' V ' y j H’ • ' ■. � � ; - ‘:- 9r-. V, ■ M iw‘, 1 h ' • VC .’ •; ••■, -.vl, .. ;•.. 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