Benton High School - Benecho Yearbook (Benton, PA)

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f3Q Left tn right: Donald Sands, Kathleen Apple-ninn, George Dnclson, William Knowlton, director: Florence lbowningr, Junior H1-ss. lil:-unfzr Dilrline, Ji-an Mi-Honry, .Innv Mr-Hs-nry. June Yunngr. Livn Gordon, Glenn Harrison, Elery Hess SENIOR ORCHESTRA At the beginning of the year the orchestra had to be almost entirely re- organized and rebuilt. Several new instruments were added that had not been used in former years. Under the direction ot Mr. Knowlton, the group progressed rapidly and soon was prepared for public appearances. The first opportunity to play occured at the Christmas operetta. From then on the or- chestra played tor assembly programs, dramas, and special entertainments. Page 27

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Page 26 HSS LA IOLLA MINSTREL One ot the Iinest minstrel productions in the history ot the school was given this year under the direction ot Mary Hartman. An entirely new idea was introduced with Mexican music, dances, and costumes. The scene for the rninstrel was laid in the courtyard ot a Mexican Inn. The minstrel circle was followed by gay Mexican dances contrasted with a modern dance ot our own country, The plot concerned a nearly bankrupt Innkeeper who was saved from ruin by an American night club singer, who took the entire group back to New York to star in her new show. MINSTREL CIRCLE Guild Conner M Interlocutor lean Breece Glenn Harrison Daniel Young Iunior Hess Iames Dildine Iohn Umbewust Donald Rabb Sterling Fritz Vernon Lunger LOS MAQUEROS Paul Cardennis, Earl Crossley, Fred DePoe, Gordon Fink, Carlton Fritz, Herbert Good, Walter Gordon, Henry Grisco, Iames Knouse, Morris Laubaugh, George Parks, Darcy Whitenight, Elmer Hunter, Robert Allegar, Carl Buckalew. Robert Deitrick, Budd Fritz, Robert Gordon, Kenneth Kindig, Clittord Kline, Darwood Laubaugh, Harold Shultz, Iohn Nogick, Iohn Mather, Fred Long, Robert Sands, Pennington Yost, Iames McHenry. PLAY CHARACTERS Robert Sands, Kathleen Appleman, Iarnes Edson, Iune McHenry, Franklin Klase, Donald Sands. GIRLS' DANCES lane Dildine, Virginia Stoker, Eleanor Fritz, Betty Crossley, Erma Yaple, Eva Yaple, Irene Seward, Dorothy Raski, Betty Plastow, Kathryn Hess, Dottie McHenry, Betty Wenner, Hazel O'Brien, Kathryn Acornley, Bette Hess, Pauline Kingsbury, Mary Kline, Muriel Hess, Betty Fritz, Helen Meloy, Eleanor Dildine, Eleanor Hess, Florence Downing, Betty lane Yost, Beatrice Reed, Vera Stoker, Sharlet Wagner, Zane McHenry, Liva Gordon, Kathryn Monroe, Betty Kelsey, Helen Belles, Dorothy Beishline, lean McHenry, Kathleen Appleman, Marion Gearhart, Iune McHenry, Ruth Fritz, Blanche Savage. MUSIC lean McHenry, Betty Wenner, Eleanor Dildine, Kathleen Appleman, lane Young, Elmer Hunter, Iunior Hess, Liva Gordon. Dorothy Beishline.

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llde Page 28 First row: 131-rviwe Huiwlon, lwiivv Unto, Kermit Sntliff, Hfui'g'f- Ile-itc-l'. Itrvynl Courant, Hilwilml flllllllllfli .Inuit-s DiI4lin+-. .lulm Illzltlln-i', 14111-ry Ilvss, llivk 'l'nylul'. Sn-1-mid row: .limmy Clmpin, Jessi- Fin:-, Itumtliy III-ss, 0:11-1:14-ii Iiimlisv. Luis Vim-, William ilirtim, Gzlyls- llzlrrisnn, Xxvllltl-'I' limiluii, Ruin-i't lliltz. Itnlmvrl Martini. -luniw lliw-+-11-. Tliirfl row: Ilorutliy lleislilim-i, Kntlilm-vii Aliplm-umli. Ili:-lmril Strain-li. Ihilu-rt C0llllE'I', Murie-I Hess. Xvllllllllllllf' Drink. Rim-lmiwl Hvss, Guild l'minM'. XVi1linm liimwltmi, mlii-vrtw: Ilivn tlrmlniii. BAND The first band in the history of Benton High School was organized last tall under the leadership of Mr. Knowlton. At first the organization was com- posed of forty-five beginners ranging from the fifth grade through high school. By February the band was divided into two groups, the first including those with a wider range of musical experience. By diligent practicing they were able to make their first public appearance the first week of May. The organization plans to secure additional instruments for next year so they can appear at athletic contests as well as other school and community functions. The following officers were elected by the band: Iohn Mather . . President Dorothy Beishline . . , Secretary, Treasurer Kermit Sutliff . , Librarian