Benton High School - Wahwahlanawah Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1947 volume:

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X4-24.941 ' ' 0.1 Published by the Senior Class ui, .P BENTON HIGH SCHOOL t ,,'Q 75 'wfo MW St. Joseph, Missouri L' ' .M ,, .5 sfv, fi ' Z o gf' 5 i M I 4. ? H I J if til: S W fffl' f?M ms? fifwh MW Wa Q Riga QMQWU OJ, Mfigwwigi-iid ' .9-ff-47 S O95 Amfxizw, U 9 JMMWWMWW OWS- 'ff wWi'fZiZ?Z9iZff iffggf ' 7'f J WWW iff 'S 1 l 'SAN Nr- .,,. RESUME The Vlzlccz Uentfm High School. The Time: 194-6-47. The Cl1Zl1'21Cf6I'SI Iientfmitesg all ages. The Action: The thi1i,Q's we did. fthreei ffourj BOARD OF EDUCATION Back: Supt. Geo. L. Blackwellg Mr. E. F. Garvey, Mr. Harry Herschman, vice-president, Mr. Fairleigh Enright. Front: Mr. Ray V. Blomfield, asst. superintendent, secretaryg Mr. David W. Hopkins, presi- dent, Mrs. Clifford Adams. The Board of liducation is the group of citizens intrusted with the detailed af- fairs of the St. joseph school system. They maintain the schools with the finances at their command. Thcy plan for the comfort and well being' of the city's school children. They inspect the credentials ofthe teachers to insure a high standard of instruction. They enforce sensible rules and regulations and exact observance of the laws of sanita- tion and good health-all that St. joseph may have a school system in which to take pride. MR. GEORGE L. BLACKWELL, Superintendent Superintendent Blackwell can be counted on to be personally and enthusiastically interested in anything the schools are doing. You will see him at ball games, at the R. O. T. C. revue, at special assemblies, at demonstrations, alt lectures, at com- mittee meetings. He is an expert executive too, alert and resourceful in planning procedures to improve the schools. BENTON ADMINISTRATION W. L. DAFFRON, Principal Mr. Daffron, of genial manners and kindly ways, holds the respect and admiration of the Benton community, faculty and student body. In a rare fashion he combines a scholarly ima- gination with practical realism, setting high goals for his school, and by every means at his command making possi- ble the achievement of worthwhile aims. G WIAX COLEMAN Xxce Principal Mr Coleman is an alert schoolman handling with skill and dispatch the many demands of his Office. He knows the business for he has been a classroom teacher and grade school principal in St. Jose-ph, before coming to Renton this year as an administrator. During the war, he was with the Navygthat helps. G. MARION VVILSON, Adviser to Girls Miss Wilson is one member of the fa- culty who not only knows everybody but feels a personal interest in each pupil enrolled. That isn't because she's in charge of attendanceg rather it's her genuinely friendly nature, her sincere enjoyment of young people, and her ap- preciation of their problems. Parents like her, too. ffivel Ksixl FACULTY l W. L. Daffron, B. S., A. M., Principal Ruth Campbell, A. B., A. M., World History Sarah Endebrock, B. S. 3 General -Science Sgt. Harold Harti- gan, Military Frances E. Adams, Frank C. Baker, B. B. S., Vocal Music Dena Clark, B. S. in Ed., Library Edward W. Evans, B. S.: English, Physical Ed. Irene T. Hindman R. N. P. H. C. Clinic S., Personnel Problems, Occu- p-ations Dora Cowan, B. S., A. M., Geography, Mathematics Vita E. Finley, A. B.: A. M.g Latin, Spanish, Publica- tions Mildred C. Hum, B. S. 5 Commercial Mary Ellen Boyd- ston, B. S. in Ed., Social .Science Mary Lee Doherty, A. B.g A. M., English Eugene D. Fitzpat- rick, B. S., Biology Dorothy M. Jackson B. s. in Ed.g A M. 3 Citizenship Roberta M. Cain, A. B., Mathematics, Study Hall Myrtle R. Elliott A. B. 5 A. M. English, Speech Nell E. Frye, A. B., English FACULTY G. Max Coleman, B. S.: A. B.: A. M.g Vice Princi- pal, Social Science Elizabeth Robert- son, B. 1S.g A. M., Mathematics Robert E. Turner, B. S. g Industrial Arts Geralldine Krebs, B. Edward Lakin, B. S. in Ed., English S.: A. M., Instru- mental Music Clayton Saunders, Martha P. Sellers, B. S.gM. S.g B. S.gA. M.,Art Mathematics Lucille Van Hoozer, Georgia B. Vaughn, B. S.g Vocational B. S., A. M., Eng- Home Economics lisfh, Mathematics Eliza Woodenson, B. Verna Zimmerman, S., A. M., American B. S.g Physical History Ed. R, y w Mary Myers, A. B.g J. William Reid, B. English iS. 3 Mechanical Drawing P. B. Springer, A. W. K. Swisher, B. B., Commercial, Physical Ed. David G. Vequist, B. S.: Ed. M.g Science Dymple Marriott, Secretary S. in Ed., Social Science, Math. G. Marion Wilson, A. B., M. E.: Adviser to Girls, Citizenship Rosemary H. Law- son, Asst. Secy. Csevenl STUDENT COUNCIL Third: Eddie Valentine, Neil Nielson, Pete Elo, Jimmy' Blakley, Bill Sherman, Venis McDowell Arthur Felt, Ronnie Drowns, Gene Williams. Second: Jo Ann Hutchings, Jeannie Bazan, Shirlee Lawhon, Marcia Bruns, Bill Gloshen, Maurice Lytle, John Stilgenbauer, George Rice, Colonel Barber. First: Wilma Routon, Charlene McMurry, Eileen Leaventon, Shirley Hook, Carol Price, Secretaryg Danny Orton, Presidentg James McDowell, Vice-Presidentg Donna Wheeler, Pat Gross, Jack Turner, Patty McCoy. COUNCIL ACTIVITIES No other organization in Benton does more to promote better understanding be- tween the student body and the faculty than the Student Council. Not only does the Council work to render the most effective service to the school but it also strives to meet demands and work out the problems of the school. The first meeting of the Student Coun- cil of l946-47 was held on September ll. At this meeting' plans were laid for an ela- borate souvenir program for the annual coronation of the Benton Queen. VVitli the money received from advertising' in this program, the Council paid the balance due on the school public address system, bought new records for the recreation room, and advanced the dance band S20 with which to buy new music. Keighth VVith the Benton-Central game 5 weeks away, the Council planned a Color Day pep assembly and dance, a huge success. As the Color Day project the Council ordered bright red and white pennants to be sold to the students at the lowest price possible. The liienton-Central game was a colorful affair as the pennants waved to and fro in the midafternoon breeze. Realizing that visitors coming' to school assembly programs had a hard time finding a place to sit, the Council appointed an usher committee to take charge of seating visitors. The plan worked satisfactorily and was adopted as one of the Council's regular duties. During' February 'the Council sponsored the March of Dimes campaign, an out- standing success, with the final total con- tributed being over Sllll. f Q 7 7 41' MISS BENTON 1947 Myrtle Merriott A lovely in features and disposition, Myrtle has worn the crown of Benton's football queen with unusual grace and distinction. She has shown a sincere appreciation of her high position and has worked quietly but effectively to improve every activity in which she has engaged. Her classroom record is a good oneg she shows special interest in art and the Y-Teens. The sponsorship of the football team she took seriously. The boys reciprocated her interest by winning city and Conference championships and giving a good account of themselves at the Peanut Bowl. felevenb CORONATION At the first home game of the season, before a throne set up under the goal posts. Myrtle Merriott was crowned Miss llenton '47 by Danny Orton, president of the stu- dent body. Senior inaids of honor were Klabel Alsfasser, jo Ann Bliehanek, lletty Myers, and Carol Price. Tenth and eleventh grade attendants were Marlene Chapman, Donna tfwelvel Xllieeler, Patsy Grace, and joan l.outliian. junior high attendants were Charlene lllehlurray and Cora Carr, pages, with Neil Nielson and Colonel Barber acting' as trunipeters. The band, the football squad, the Pep Club, cheerleaders, an R. O. T. C. detail and color bearers participated in the cere- nionies. SENIORITIES Miss Robertson Mr. Baker Miss Elliott Mr. Evans Mr. Reid One reason why the class of 1947 has been an outstanding one is their good luck in the way of faculty sponsors. These teachers have been wholeheartedly eager to assist in class activities and have given generously of their time to assembly programs, the junior play and class party. This year they pitched in with the concessions crew, senior play and class day committees and accomplished great things. Aggressive class officers is another reason why the seniors rate the prominence they enjoy. Their president was Garvin Filbert, their vice president, jim Young, and the class secretary, Shirley McDowell. A third reason for their enviable position is the concessions crew that did the work of financing the class project, the annual. Harry Parker as manager was always on the 'ob. He had a corps of willing aides who carried on at all the football and home b sket a Av games whatever the weather and really brought in the money. Z o Q 1 sf Second: Virginia Stickler, Frieda Ferguson, Kermit Lester, David Albee, Elizabeth Hendra. First: Beverly Campbell, Betty Jo Boyd, Harry Parker, rnanagerg Nancy Ristau, Mary Lee Botkin. Not in picture: Paul Foley, Robert Moore, Mary Wood. Cthirteem 44 Q N .f 54 Qi 1,1 - ,. . 5 1 , '-' 'Q,.,o' - 1. Y Q AGEE, ROBERT JR. He has ability for good service. B Club, 2, 3, 45 Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Track 1, 2, 3, 4. ALBEE, DAVID He was my friendg faithful and just to me. Citizen- ship B 15 Coronation 25 Band 1, 25 R. 0. T. C. 25 Hi-Y 45 Concessions 4. ALMANZA, JOSEPHINE Through 'her expressive eyes her soul distinctly spoke. Citizenship B 15 G. A. A. 13 Girl Reserves 1, 2, 35 Y-Teens Representative 45 Jr. Red Cross 25 Pep Club 25 G. R. A. 3, 4. ALSFASSER, MABEL The fairest garden in her loolrs and in her mind the wisest books. Citizenship B 15 Social Science Medal 15 Class Pres. 15 Vice Pres. 25 Queen's Attendant 45 Na- tional Honor Society 3, 45 .Student C-ouncil 25 Jr. Red Cross 35 Pres. 45 Girl Reserves 1, 2, 35 Y-Teens Secy.- Treas. 45 Pres. Inter Club Council 45 G. R. A. 2, 3, Mgr. 45 Square Dance 35 Latin Club 2, Pres. 35 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 P. L. S. 2, 35 Annual Staff 45 Junior Play 33 iSenior Play 4. ALLEN, CHARLES G. He did his part, 'being strong and active. ALLEN, MARY ANN FRAZEE Who has and gives 'those qualities upon which friend- ship lives. Jr. Red Cross 35 G. R. A. 2. BANKER, ANNA DELL I will sing them the music I stole from the throat of a bird. Girl Reserves 3, Y-Teens 45 Band 15 Glee Club 2, 3,45 Chorus 45 Mixed Octet 45 Sextet 2, 3, 4. BARBER, JACK He who won their frank applause, their hearty laugh- ter. Pres. Home Room 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Pres. 35 B Club 3, 45 Football 2, 3, 45 Track 2. BISHOP, JOHN His rule of life is to make business a pleasure and pleasure a business. National Honor Society 3, Pres. 45 Vice-Pres. Class 15 Student Council 35 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 B Club 45 Football 2, 3, 45 Basketball 2, 35 Track 2, 35 Senior Play 4. BLAKLEY, JIMMIE I, the restless oneg herdsman and roper of stars. Stu- dent Council 1, 2, 3, 45 B 'Club 2, 3, 45 R. O. T. C. 25 Basketball Reserves 2, 35 Football 2, 3, 45 Track 2, 3, 4. BOTKIN, GEORGE In the very May-morn of his youth, ripe for exploits and mighty enterprises. Wichita East H. S. 1, 2, 35 R. O. T. C. 45 1st Lieut. 45 .Major 45 Saber 8: Chain 45 Mgr. Rifle Team 4. BOTKIN, MARY LEE The quiet dignity of true scholarship. Pep Club 2, 35 J-2-f G. R. A. 3, 45 Girl Reserves 2, 35 Y-Teens 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 National Honor Society 4. BOYD, BETTY JO iece of femininity Citizenship B 1' P L S. 4. Dainty p . , . . 2, 3, Square Dance 2, Girl Reserves 2, 3, Y-Teens , Concessions 4. BROWN, DAVID To love the game beyond the prize. Bentonian 4, Chorus 4, B Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain All-City 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Captain 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4. BRUNS, MARCIA DEAN Kind, gentle, thoughtful of others. Student Council 4, Girl Reserves 2, 3, Y-Teens 4, National Honor Society 4. CAMPBELL, BEVERLY JO When'er she spoke, her voice went singing. Girls Glee Club 2, 4, Orchestra 1, 3, 4, P. L. S. 3, 4, Student Council 3, Pep Club 2, Girl Reserves 2, 3, Y-Teens 4, Jr. Red -Cross 4, String Ensemble 4, Concessions 4, National Honor Society 4. CHRISTMAN, ALICE L. The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. Citizen- ship B 1, National Honor Society 3, 4, Annual S-taff 4, Bentonian Staff 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Girl Reserves 3, Y-Teens 4. CHURCH, HELEN JUNE Music is the thing of this world that I love most. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, letter 3, Dance B-and 2, String Quartet 2, 3, Glee Club 4, G. R. A. 2. COWVART, CLIFFORD Our youth we can have but today so let's enjoy it while we may. R. O. T. C. 4. COWART, ESTELLA MARIE There is a jewel in this world. Citizenship B 1, Jr. Red Cross 2, Glee 'Club 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 2, Girl Re- serves 1, 2, 3, Y-Teens 4, Inter Club Council 4, G. R. A. 2, 3, 4. CRNIC, ELEANOR ANN Let all the number of the stars give light to thy fair Way. Chorus 2, 3. ' CROCKETT, KENNETH I am like a scrub oak tree, I am small-but very tough. Citizenship B 1, B Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Second All-City Football 4. CROSS, DOROTHY As merry as the day is long. Citizenship B 1, G. R. A. 4, Mixed Chorus 2, Girl Reserves 1, G. R. A. Council, Reporter 4, Bentonian Staff 4. CROSS, LEONARD He was straight, you could trust him. Band 2, 3, 4, R. O. T. C. 2. 3. 'w .4 fi .J 74 N ' 4 7 . Csixteenl DAVID, JOHN I I cannot but be merry, mirth is a part of me. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, Track 3, Junior Play 3. DEATON, BOB , Of martial air and bearing, he struck terror to iniquity. R. 0. T. C. 2, 3, 4, Saber 8: Chain 3, 4. DELGADO, DELIA The light of a starry heaven is in her radiant glance. Citizenship B, Vice-Pres. 1, Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, Vice- Pres. 1, Y-Teens 4, Inter Club Council 2, 4, Jr. Red Cross 1, Pep Club 2, G. R. A. 2, P. L. S. 3. DILLA, FRANCIS A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows. Art 2, 3, 4. DRUMMOND, DORIS Queen rose of the rosebuld garden of girls. Shillington, Pa. H. S. 1, 2, 3, Bentonian 4, Annual Staff 4, G. R. A. 4, Y-Teens 4, Inter Club Council 4, Senior Play 4. EDWARDS, BETTY JEAN The day is long and dreary without your cheery smile. Citizenship B 1, Band 1, 2, 3, G. R. A. Council 3, An- nual Staff 4, Girl Reserves 2, 3. ELLINGSWORTH, MARY ANN Fresh glittering with graces of mind and of mien. irl Reserves 2, 3, Y-Teens 4, Art 3, Glee Club 4. EVVART, VIRGAL True goodness springs from a man's own heart. Art f 3, 4, R. O. T. C. 3, Hi-Y 4. FELT, ARTHUR For he's a jolly good fellow. Student Council 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, B Club 2, 3, Secretary 4. FERGUSON, FRIEDA A friendly nature and a kindly heart. Girl Reserves 1, Jr. Red Cross 4, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4. FILBERT, GARVIN A youth to who-m was given so much of earth, so much of heaven. Class Secretary 2, President 4, Hi-Y 1, 2, Chorus 2, B Club 3, Vice-Pres. 4, R. O. T. C. 2, Sgt. 3, Football 1, 2, 3, All-City 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4. FOLEY, DOROTHY Just give her a brush and she'll paint you a poem. Art 3, 4. FOLEY, PAUL-Not a Graduate FORD, LEON True worth, like ia star, sho-ne in his every action. R. O. T. C. 4. FRISTOE, JACK He exhaled romance and Wore an overcoat of glory. Student Council 1, Jr, Red Cross 3, B Club 3, 4, Mix- ed Chorus 2g Football 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4. FRISTOE, JACQUELINE Her glance, how engaging, her smile, how clemure. Girl Reserves, President 1, Queen's Attendant 2, 3, Glee Clulb 2, 3, Pep Cluib 2, G. R. A. 2, 3, President 4. GANN, Lois Her face betokened all things dear and good. Girl Reserves 3, Y-Teens 4. FULTON, CAROLYN A thing oif beauty is a joy forever. R. O. T. C. Sponsor Major 3, Saiber Kr Chain 3, Y-Teens 4, Glee Club 21 Mixed Chorus 4. GARRETT, BOB Loves to have his joke and laugh. Jr. Red Cross 3, B Club 3, Track 2, 3, R. O. T. C. 2, 3, lst. Lieut. 4, Saber Sz Chain 3, 4. GAROUTTE, DOROTHY A song is 'but a little thing and yet what joy it is to sing. Chorus 1, Student Council 1, Pep Club 2, Girl Reserves 2, Y-Teens 4, Gnlee Club 2, 3, President 4, Girls Trio 3. GIBSON, ANNA DIARIE Her speech was all music, like moonlight she shone. Citizenship B 1, Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Bentonian 4, Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, Y-Teens 4. GRAHAM, CHARLES An easy minded soul and always was. R. O. T. C. 2, 3, lst Lieut. 4, -Saber Sz Chain 4. GROVES, EUGENE He served with glory and admirable success. Band 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 3, Football 3, 4. HARRIS, DOROTHY Beauty of face and form and intellect. Student Council 2, Glee Club 3, 4, Art 1, 2, 3, 4, Jr. Red Cross 1, Sponrsior Colonel 4, Saber Sz Ohain 4. ,- an E I 1' 241.4 ML ,'.a ,.f'V I 'i r . Z 7 Q eventeenb teighteenl HENDRA, ELIZABETH Faithful friends are hard to find. Citizenship B 15 Latin Club 2, 35 Girl Reserves 2, 35 Y-Teens 4. HERIFORD, BARBARA Mark when she smiles with amiable cheer. Citizenship B 15 Glee Club 25 Librarian 3, 45 Vocal Ensemble 35 Vice-Pres. Girl Reserves 15 Y-Teens 45 Pep Club 25 G. R. A. 2. HITCH, JERRY Learning he took as we do air, East as 'twas minister'd. Citizenship B 15 Band 1, 2, 4, letter 25 Orchestra 2, 3, letter 25 Stage Crew 2, 3, 45 R. O. T. C. 3, 45 Rifle Team 4. HINKLE, CARLENE In virtues nothing earthly could surpass her. Citizen- shilp B 15 Y-Teenis 4. HUMPHREY, CLYDE A. He's a wondrous good fellow5 who would wish him different? Citizenship B 15 Stage Crew 3, 45 R. O. T. C. 4. HUGHES, RAY And I never grin, and I never smile and I never larf nor play. R. O. T. C. 2, 3, lst Lieut. 45 Saber 8: Chain, Vice Commander 4. HUMMER, JERRI My lady exceeds in goodness the hugeness of your thinking. Citizenship B 15 Student Council 15 Girl Re- serves 35 Y-Teens 4. JACKSON, GERALD He's none of your old New England stock, but a regu- lar Western figihtin'-cock. R. O. T. C. 1, Staff Sgt. 2, Second Lieut. 3, 4. JENKINS, BOBBIE The whole world seems to smile upon me. Chorus 2, 3, 45 Quartet 3, 45 R. O. T. C. Sgt. 25 Hi-Y President 45 Bentonian Staff 45 B Club 2, 3, 45 Track 1, 2, 3, 4. JAGODZINSKI, MARGARETTE More fair, wise and constant-qualified than any of the rarest. Bentonian Staff 45 Glee Club 4. JOHNSON, BEVERLY The two noblest things which are sweetness and light. Citizenship B 15 Girl Reserves 1, 2, 35 Y-Teens 45 Pep Cluwb 35 Chorus 3, 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Bentonian Staff 4. JENNINGS, NANCY CAROL Touched with human gentleness and love. Citizenship B 15 Girl Reserves 1, 2, 35 Y-Teens 45 Inter Club Coun- cil 45 Latin C.lub 2, 35 Pep Club 25 G. R. A. 2, 3, 45 Annual Staff 4. JOHNSON, HARVEY Take thy place in the crowded land, self-centered, in free command. Stage Crew 3, 45 R. O. T. C. 2, 35 Major 45 Sabelr 8: Chain 4. KARRLE, RAYMOND In his own grace he doth exalt himself. Citizenship B 15 R. O. T. C. 2, 3, 45 ,Saber 81 Chain 45 Basketball 1, 2. KEMP, ROSEMARY Softly speaks and sweetly smiles. Art 25 Nutrition Committee 15 P. L. S. 2, 3, 45 Pep Clulb 25 Girl Re- serves 2, 35 Y-Teens 45 G. R. A. 45 Annual Staff 4. KERNS, BETTY JUNE The sun shone on her golden hair, and her cheek was glowing fresh and fair. Citizenship B 15 G. R. A. 45 Glee Club 3, 45 Y-Teens 4. KOBETT, DICK I warrant he bore him gallantly in the smoke and the balttle'is roar. R. O. T. C. 2, 3, 45 Saber 8: Chain 4. KOVAC, PAUL Spont, bhalt wwrinkled Care defrides, And Laughter, hold- ing iboth his sides. Hi-Y 1, 25 R. O. T. C. 2, Sgt. 3, 4, 2nd Lieut. 45 .Saber 85 Chain 3, Commander 45 Coro- nation 2, 45 Chorus 4. KRONENBERGER, A. C. A sample to the younfgestg to the more mature, a glass that showed them elegant. Band 1, 2, letter 35 District Music Contestg State Music Contestg Clarinet Quartetg R. O. T. C. 4. LANDERS, DAVID How eagerly you seem to look for wider fields to spread your wings. Citizenship B 15 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Track 3, 4. LAWHON, SHIRLEE My heart is ever at your service. Girl Reserves 15 Latin Club 35 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Student Council 45 Bentonivan Editor 4. LESTER, KERMIT Attempts the end and never stands to doubt. Amity H. S. 15 Maysville H. S. 25 Track 3, 45 R. O. T. C. 43 Concessions 4. LIECHTI, JEAN . She is gifted with wit, grace, and good looks. Citizen- ship B 15 Bentonian 43 Glee Club 2, 35 Girl Reserves 1, 25 Y-Teens 45 Saber 8z Chain 45 Sponsor Major R. O. T. C. Co. G. 4. LIECHTI, JUNE Fair golden thoughts and lovely, silken words. Citizen- ship B 15 Bentonian 45 Glee Club 2, 35 Girl Reserves 1, 25 Y-Teens 45 Saber 8: Chain 4g Sponsor Major R. O. T. C. 'Co. F 4. P J ,fnineteenl 1 l l itwentyl LINNELL, IVA ANN Ambition has no rest. Citizenship B, Secretary 13 Scholarship, Mathematics, English Medals 1, National Honor Society 3, Vice-Pres. 4, Student Council 1, P. L. S. 2, 3, Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, President 1, G. R. A. 2, 3, 4, Council 3, Latin Club 2, Jr. Red Cross, Vice- Pres. 4, Art 1, 2, 3, 4, Annual 3, Art Editor 4, P. L. S. Play 2, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4. McDOWELL, JIM O, 'tis a parlous boy, bold, quick, ingenious, forward, capalble. Citizenship B 1, Student Council, Vice-Pres. 4, B Club 3, 4, R. O. T. C. 2, Football 2, 3, All- City 4, Basketball 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4. McDOWELL, SHIRLEY The mind at peace is richer than a crown. Bliss Jr. High 1, Girl Reserves 2, 3, Y-Teens Program Chair- mwan 4, Inter Club Council 4, Pep Club 2, G. R. A. 2, 3, Manager 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Class Secretary 4, National Honor Society 4. MEARS, DAVID Born with talents that excel, and capable of living well. Citizenship B 1, R. O. T. C. 2, 3, lst Lieut. 4, Saber 8z Chain 4. MERRITT, VIVIEN Her very frowns are fairer far than smiles of other maidens are. Citizenship B 1, Annual Staff 4, Girl Reserves 2, Y-Teens 4, Glee Club 3, Secretary 4, Pep Club 2, Mixed Chorus 2, Jr. Red Cross 4, Bentonian Editor 4, G. R. A. Manager 4, National Honor Society 4. MERRIOTT, MYRTLE And she was fair as is the rose in May. Miss Benton '47, Citizenship B 1, Class Secretary 3, Student Council 2, 3, Jr. Red Cross 3, Girl Reserves 3, Y-Teens 4, Inter Club Council 4, Pep Club 2, G. R. A. 4. MICHANEK, J0 ANN She smiled and the shadows departed, She spoke and the sun shone fair. Citizenship B 1, Public Speaking Medal 1, Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, Inter Club Council 3, Mixed Chorus 2, P. L. S. 2, 3, P. L. S. Play 2, G. R. A. 2, Vice-Pres. 3, National Honor Society 3, Secretary 4, Queen's Attendant 4, Assistant Editor Annual 3, Editor-in-chief 4, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4. MIHELIC, FRANCES I am not bound to please thee with my answers. Citi- zenship B 1, Mixed Chorus 1. MOORE, ROBERT He that is master of himself will soon be master of others. Concessions 4, Hi-Y 4, R. O. T. C. 2, 4. MUSSER, JOHN Not a graduate. NABERHAUS, BOBBY We know what we are, and we know what we may be. Student Council 2, B C-lub 4, Basketball 1, Track 2, 3, Football 2, 3, 4. MYERS, BETTY O worker in sublime and heaven-sent dreams, let art be all in all. Art Medal 1, National Honor Society 3, 4, Queen's Attendant 3, 4, Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, Y- Teens Vice-Pres. 4, P. L. S. 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 1, 2, G. R. A. 2, Vice-Pres. 4, Annual Staff 3, 4. ORTON, DANNY Can tuirn his hand to anything and do it extra-well. Student Body President 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 3, Drum Major 2, 33 Dance Band 1, 2, 4, Clarinet Quartet 3, Pep Band 4, Junior Play 3, Senior Play 4. OTTEN, JACK Self-confidence is the first secret to success. Football 1, 2, 3, All-City 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Track 2, 3, 4. PACE, CLYDE And though he promise to his loss, he makes his pro- mise good. Vocational Agriculture 1, 2, Coronation 2, 3, R. O. T. C. 2, 3. PADEN, CHARLOTTE Heart on her lips and soul within her eyes. Citizenship B 1, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 2, Girl Reserves 2, 3, Y-Teens 4, G. R. A. 1, 3, Square Dance 2, Mixed Ootet 4, Girls Trio 3, 4, Bentonian 4. PARKER, HARRY Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road, happy, free, the world before me. Annual Staff 4, Conces- sions Manager 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Track 2, 3, Junior Play 3. PARRISH, ERMA LEE How sweet and fair she seems to me. Citizenship B 1, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 2, 3, Square Dance 33 Bentonian 4. i Y PATRICK, JOSEPHINE She hath blessings all her own. Y-Teens 4. PECK, CLIFFORD Martial is his air, his very thoughts are clanking swords. Citizenship B 1, Square Dance 2, B Club 3, R. O. T. C. 2, 3, Best first year cadet 2, 2nd Lieut. 4, Captain 4, Colonel 4, Saber 8: Chain 4, Rifle Team 3, 4. PETTEPIER, KATHLEEN Like a bouquet of delicate garden flowers. Citizenship B 1, Band 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 4, Clarinet Quartet 4, Y-Teens 4, National Honor Society 4. PFLEIDERER, MARVIN Oh, what delight to be a soldier! R. 0. T. C. 2, 3, Captain 4, Saber 8: Chain 4. PLAKITO, BILL A joke, a grin, and a pleasant man-ner. R. O. T. C. 2. POAGE, LORETTA A daughter of the gods, divinely tall, and most divine-ly fair. Rushville H. S. 1, 2, Mixed Chorus 4, Student Manager Senior Play 4. Q .- uf' f L, n ltwenty-one? rf. 1 Qtwenty-twol POWELL, ROSEMARY My love in her attire doth show her wit-it doth so well become her. Citizenship B 13 Jr. Red Cross 1, 23 G. R. A. 3, 43 Y-Teens 43 Glee Club 2, 4. PRICE, CAROL To know her is to love her. Coronation 23 Maid of Honor 43 Student Cfouncil, Secretary 43 Girl Reserves 1, 2, 33 Y-Teens 43 Inter Club Council 3, 43 Latin Club 2, Vice-Pres. 33 G. R. A. 2, 3, 43 Annual Swtaff 43 Sponsor Colonel 33 Saber 8: Chain 33 Chorus 33 Orches- tra 1, 2, 43 Flute Trio 33 Band 1, 2, 3, 4, letter 2, 43 Junior Play 33 Senior Play 43 National Honor Society 4. RANDALL, LOUISE JOY 'Serene and poised, she calmly gains what others scram- ble for. Art 1, 2, 4. RAY, ERNEST Your energies have Wrought stout continents of thougvht. 'Citizenship B Pres. 13 National Honor So- ciety 3, 43 Citizenship Medal 13 Band 1, 3, 4, letter 33 Orchestra 23 Dance Band 43 Peip Band 43 Clarinet Qgxagxgtet 2, 33 Junior Play 33 Senior Play 43 Annual S a 4. RENO, FERRELL Brought Wit to the combat, as gentle as bright. Citi- zenship B 13 Manual Tnaining Medal 13 Track Medals- Mile 2, 33 Mi-le Relay 33 B Club, 2, 3, 43 Football 2, 3, 43 Basketball 2, 3, 43 Track 1, 2, 3, 4. RISTAU, NANCY Such high-4bred manners, such good-natured charm. Mixed Chorus 23 Girl Reserves 2, 33 Y-Teens 43 Latin Clu-b 2, 33 lSquare Dance 3. RIZER, MYRON S. BILL JR. He is one of the noblest note to Whose kindnesses I am most innfinitely tied. Citizenship B 13 Band 1, 2, 3, 4, letter 23 Orchestra 2, 3, 4, letter 43 Dance Band 2, 43 Brass Sextet 23 District Music Contest 33 State Music Contest 33 Pep Band 43 Junior Play 33 Senior Play 43 Square Dance 33 Bentonian 43 Annual Staff 43 R. O. T. C. 43 National Honor Society 4. ROLEY, GWENDOLYN It has always seemed to me a lot of talk is unnecessary. Girl Reserves 33 Y-Teens 4. ROSE, JACK He added to the sum of human joy. R. O. T. C. 43 Track 3, 4. RUMPF, THELMA Know the beauty in her heart by the beauty in her eyes. Citizenship B 13 National Honor Society 3, 43 Band 2, 3, 43 Clarinet Quartet 43 Glee Cluvb 23 Latin Club 2, 33 P. L. S. 2, 3. SADLER, NEAL The mirth and fun grew fast and furious. R. O. T. C. 2, 3, 43 Lieut. 4g Saber Xz Chain 43 Commander 4. SAVVYERS, CLARECE All the charms of the Muses. Citizenship B 13 Girl Reserves 2, 33 G. R. A. Council 33 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Bentonian 4. SEXTON, NORMA From grave to giay5 from lively to serene. Citizenship B 15 Girls Chorus Secretary 15 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Girls Trio 35 Pep Club 25 Y-Teens 45 National Honor So- ciety 4. SHERNIAN, WILLIAM P. I hate nobody5 I am in charity with the world. Student Council 45 Hi-Y 1, 25 R. O. T. C. Sgt. 25 Chorus 3, 45 Quartet 3, 45 Octet 45 B Club 3, 45 Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Track 1, 2, 3, 45 National Honor Society 4. SHIPLEY, TED Give me liberty or give me nothing. SMAICH, MARY ALICE She be furnished with a mind most rare. Citizenship B 15 G. R. A. 3, 45 Y-Teens 45 Chorus 3, 4. SOLONYCZE, FRANCES Yon lady is one of the fairest that I have look'd upon. Citizenship B 15 Y-Teens 45 Mixed Chorus 25 G. R. A. 2, 35 Bentonian 4. SPEER, CAROLE JEAN The best she hath5 and she, of all compounded, out- sells them all. Westport H. S. 1, 25 Pep Club 3, President 35 Glee Club, 3, 45 Y-Teens 4, Worship Chairman 45 Jr. Red Cross Treasurer 45 G. R. A. 45 Senior Play 4. STICKLER, VIRGINIA Admired for her unassuming efficiency. Glee Club 2, 35 G. R. A. 2, 3, 45 Bentonian 45 Concessions 45 National Honor Society 4. STANFORD, BILL He is a gentleman5 his nature, kind and affable to every creature. Citizenship B 15 Mixed Chorus 2, 45 Square Dance 35 R. O. T. C. 4. STINNETT, PEGGY Silence is more eloquent than words. Mixed Chorus 3, Glee Club 4. STRUVE, DELORES Congenial spirits part to meet again. Mt. Auburn, Iowa H. S. 1, 25 G. R. A. 45 Y-Teens 4. TAYLOR, GEORGIA She's pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with. Citizenslhi B 1' Pe Club 1, 2, 35 Square Dance 35 5 P 1 P Bentonlan 45 Y-Teens 4. TRITTEN, BILLY He touches nothing but to enhance its worth. Citizen- ship B 15 Art 3, 45 R. O. T. C. 3. Q E Ctwenty-three! ftwenty-four! UTZ, BILL He'd like to sleep but life won't let him. Track 3, 43 Football 2, 3. ITTZ, TOMMY Perfect control. Never mussed up nor fussed up. Citizenshivp B 13 Football 3, 43 Track 2, 3, 45 B Club 4, National Honor Society 4. WVELLS, MA NSON An honest man, stalwart and steady. Mixed Chorus 43 Square Dance 3, Track Reserve 3. WEST, BILL To do easily what is difficult for others is the mark of talent. Citizenship B 13 Class President 2, Vice President 3, B Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4: Football 2, 3, 4. XVI-IEELER, JAYNE MARTIN An angel or if not, an earthly paragon. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, Square Dance 2, 3,3 Y-Teens 45 Annual Staff 4. WILLIAMS, CYNTHIA F. True to her work, her word, her friends. Citizenship B 1: Glee Club 2, 45 Bentonian 4, Y-Teens 4. VVISKOWSKI, LILLIAN Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul. Citizenship B 13 Girl Reserves 1, 2, 33 Y-Teens 43 G. R. A. 2, 43 Pep Club 2, Bentonian 4, Glee Club 43 National Honor Society 4. WOOD, MARY Begone, dull carey thou and I shall ne'er agree. Citizenship B 1: Pep Club 23 Chorus 3, 4, Girl Re- serves 1, 2, 33 G. R. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Bentonian 43 Con- cessions 4. YOUNG, JIM It's success to the strongest, who strives to be wisest and best. Class Vice President 4, Chorus Vice Presi- dent 4, B Club 1, 2, 3, President 4, Football 1, 2, 3, Captain 43 Track 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. YOUNG, BOB By the force of his own merit he makes his way. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 R. O. T. C. lg Football, Basketball, Track Reserves 1, 2. ZAVVODNY, STANLEY E. Such a man I'll love as my brother. C. B. H. S. 1, 2. ZEBELEAN, JOHN What shall a man do but be merry? Student Council 23 R. O. T. C. 2, 3, Lieut. 43 Rifle Team 35 Saber 8: Chain 4, Football, Basketball, Track Reserves 1, 2. ifyff-2516 if' Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Cain, Miss Doherty, Mr. Springer, Miss Vaughn, Sponsors. Adams, Barbara Agee, Dewey Baker, Frances Baker, Elaine Bales, Billy Barnes, Malcomb Beaver, Bob Benight, Rosemary Blaha, Dorothy Blake, Betty Blake, Gerald Bockelman, Alvinia Bouge, Della Bush, Jean Callison, Shirley Campbell, Callaway, James L. Phyllis Carter, Kenneth Cochran, Robert Clark, William Collor, Cleatis Conley, Robert Conley, Velma ,. on 'D S 'T ftwenty-fivel N 4 I fi J c U E Ktwenty-six? Cowart, Kenneth Criss, Flora Jane Duffy, Marilyn Denoon, Zoe Ann Eggleston, Jackie Erickson, Louise Farley, Tom Fehrman, Shirley Fletchall, Kenneth Foley, Charles Gardner, Beth Garrett, Robert Gasper, Mary Lou German, Arbie Gillespie, John Gloshen, Bill Goin, Tommy Goodnight, Wayne Grace, Patsy Gross, Twyla I-Ialpain, Arlene Halpain, Darlene Harris, Shirley Hart, Bob Herd, Louella Herren, Naomi Hildebrand, Charlotte Hollingsworth, Bill Hook, Dorothy Hudnall, Doris Jacobs, Bob Huffman, Delores Hughes, Erwin James, Lila Jones, Rex Jarrett, James Jessee, Donald Kizior, Wanda Knight, Doris Krumme, Lyle Krumme, Ray Lane, Bonnie Leaverton, Eileen Lawyer, Bernard Liechti, George Louthian, Joan Lytle, Maurice McCoy, Patsy M'cCrory, Donald McDowell, Venis Maxwell, LeRoy Martin, Allene Meade, Robert Messner, Jack Morefield, Stewart Murray, James ftwenty-sevenj Ktwenty-eightJ -I 4 I 1 f 4 Q4 Nagel, Nadine Naylor, Lois Nussbaum, Dorothy Perks, Lola Painter, Virginia Pettigrew, Curtis Pflugradt, Louella Ragsdale, Jeanine Rice, George Plekan, Eva Ross, Richard Salanky, Winnie Sandlin, Merry Jean Sauter, Ruth Sawye Scott, Wilma Shepard, Alb rs, Carolea Scott, Freeman erta Shepard, Roberta Shreve, George Shepherd, Shirley Shrock, Kenneth Smiley, Naomi Stanton, John Stanford, Donna Steiner, Erma Stewart, George Stickler, Glen Stilgenbauer, John W. Swanson, John A. Taylor, Frances Thompson, Joyce Treu, Joe Y X Utz, Phyllis A. I Van Valkenburg, Floyd ,X ' Walker, Donald X Weir, Janice Wheeler, Ernest Whittington, Milton Widrnan, Wolfing, Barbara J Woods, Charlotte Wright, Earl Yeakley, Lawana Yeakley, VVi1ma Jean . K N MQIAAJQD ' X W 0 Q' 15 ' ,JMJZJ , 1' X X x X' XXVR fr ! .inc X, N ., . X . J . 1-J 0 A X , - ' Q K j f , 54347 J f NJN' 'X A l I 9 , x .L K x X 'a ,N .Y r ,K A ftwenty-nine? UNDERCLASSMEN TENTH GRADE QA-DJ Third: Carl Butcher, J. Marvin Atkins, Gary Church, Jack Dukes, Norman Bally, James Claycomb, John Adams, LeRoy Allen, Bob Davis, Ronnie Drowns, Ray A. Chism. Second: Naomi Delgado, Jane Benight, Norma Barrett, Margie Black, Vicky Chapman, Cora Black, Mary Lou Campbell, Juanita Bray, Virginia Carter, Jeannie Bazan, Nell Culver. First: Jeannie Dukes, Margaret DeLong, Goldie Despain, Patricia Comer, Donna Coffman, Doug Deaton, Joyce Alexander, Rosemary Drummond, Erkalene Budgett, Marlene Chapman, Joan Cowell, Bill Beckett. TENTH GRADE CE-HJ Third: Keith Gabriel, Albert Hoffman, Bob Greer, Bill Gabriel, Wesley Hicks, Leon Hinkle, l-larold Hrenchir, Billy Eck, Paul Fisher, Clarence Erickson, Forrest Healy. Second: Frances Fleshman, Patsy Grimm, Phyllis Enslow, Anna Belle Enslow, Lenno Hughes, Pete Harris, Betty Edlin, Rosenda Gsell, Alice Goerke, Shirley Gilmore, Alice Honeycutt. First: Ruth Holcomb, Vesta Guyer, Dixie Ginter, Ida Foley, Violet Groves, Jean Fairlie, Claudine Hubbs, Pat Gross, Joyce Goin, Velma Hook. ithirtyb UNDERCLASSMEN TENTH GRADE fl-MJ Third: Donald Kagay, James Kline, Billy Morris, Bob Lee, Gene Jennings, David Kinzie, Benny L. Kidney, Cecil Lawhon, Jack John-son, Jimmy Meade, Orville McDowell. Second: Jean Megown, Leona Keown, Ann Kizior, Beulah Lawyer, Eugene Miller, Clarence Conard, Jerry Jenkins, Leland Knox, Doris McDowell, Wanda McKinzie, Shirley McCoy, Gary Krumme. First: Bettie Miller, Frances Marek, Martha Mejia, Helen Majewski, Patricia Long, Beverly Lawhon, Mabel Kobett, Melba McQueen, Juan-ita Loar, Connie Lanning, Patty McCoy. J L L' 'lie TENTH GRADE QM-sy Third: Donna Reys, Everett Roley, Daryl Ripper, Bob Phillips, Clifford Shipley, Leonard Smith, Ervin Ristau, Jack Pickerel, Norman Sltumpf, Mildred Morris. Second: Shirley Roberts, Joyanna Severin, Meredith Ray, Bonnie Shepherd, Ann Musser, Patricia Pettepier, Katie Moore, Norma Spangler, Margie Modis, Rosie Rock, Rosella Morgan. First: Phyllis Scott, Anna Mulkey, Helen Parsley, Marie Sollar, Dixie Sample, Aliene Nielsen, Marguart Shaw, Pat Sonner, Lorene Powell, Regina Stanton. ithirty-one? UNDERCLASSMEN TENTH GRADE QS-ZJ Third: Howard Valentine, Burl Wells, Billy Wenzel, Russell Wray, J. C. Wood, Larry Zwaduk, Donald Zembles, Fred White, Donald Lee Williams, Don Williams. Second: Neal Wharton, Loretta Wyant, Betty Walker, Chriselda Welsh, Bob Turner, Ernest Tritten, Eddie Valentine, Kay Tindle, Hazel Thomas, Donna Swope. First: Pat Sullenger, Mary Ann Stout, 'Opal Townsend, Eva Taylor, Donna Wheeler, Agnes Wright, Mary Wassick, Roxie Waitkoss, Myrna Sturgis, Dorothy Zuptick, Pauline Sullivan. NINTH GRADE KA-DJ Third: Carter Botkin, Richard Burris, Billy Consolver, Lynn Bush, Ronnie Adams, Otto Clayton, Clif- ford Dilla, Hallie Brooks, Junior Alsup, Charles Atkison. Second: Ronald Crain, Donald Crain, Dixie Carl, Rosie Cross, Norma Christman, Mary Duran, Mary Ellen Black, Bonnie Costin, Clarence Barnett, Colonel Barber. First: Clarence Casebolt, Mary Beutler, Joann Allen, Dorotha Callaway, Carolyn Brooner, Janet Christenson, Joan Carpenter, Aileene Brady, Cora Carr, Jack De Vorss. Lthirty-two? UNDERCLASSMEN NINTH GRADE CE-HJ Third: Donald George, Rodney Eck, Marvin Hawkins, Edwin Huff, Oscar Gaddy, Bob Fairlie, David Herbert, Herbert Gabriel, Pete Elo, Bob Flint, John Graham. Second: :Shirley Felch, Margaret Ann Filbert, Dorothy Flack, Dolores Heppard, Lois Henry, Shirley Fuller, Dixie Gentry, Wilma Elifri-ts, Frances Garcia. First: Carole Huffman, JoAnn Hutchings, Billy Hughes, Kenneth Furr, Marvin Ellingson, Jimmy Gillette, George Edkin, Willard Harmon, Norma Gibson, Elvera Gasper. NINTH GRADE CH-MJ Third: Bill Karguth, Armond Johnson, Gene Hook, Wilbur Kline, Charles Kirk, Raleigh Hitch, Claude Herring, Franklin McLaughlin, Everett Johnson, Richard Hoffman. Second: Robert Malarkey, Orris Langley, Helen Jessee, Jo Ann Jones, Lila McQueen, Pete Kirschner, Jo Ann Hollingsworth, Twyla Jackson, Billy Mackley, Marian Hogan. First: Lena Marie Hogan, Mary Louise Lard, Mary Lou Johnson, Dorothy Lopez, Mary McCauley, Joyce McDowell, Bonnie Heriford, Shirley Helsel. fthirty-three? UNDERCLASSMEN NINTH GRADE CM-Sl Third: Bill Owens, Bill Reynolds, Roger Nauman, Bill Miller, Ronald Rose, Ivan Patrick, Donald Meister, Karl Reichman, David Nichols. Second: Dean Price, Carol Ragsdale, Betty Smith, Virginia Rizer, Lola Shreve, June Miller, Shirley Plumlee, Helen Stout, Betty Pace, Willis Nearhood. First: Eugene Miller, Wilma Routon, Patricia Miller, Pearl O'Dell, Bill Rose, Stephen Mihelic, Bill Paden, Norma Miller, Shirley Myers, Doris Pfleiderer, Vernon Perkins. NINTH GRADE QS-ZJ Third: Fritz Sauter, Charles Young, Harold Spillman, Fred Wood, Gerald Sommers, Bob Shepherd, Marvin Stanislaus, Gene Williams, Jack Wheeler. Second: Charles Thomas, Ruth Turner, Carol Willis, Nancy Townsend, Opal Thompson, Nancy Wyrick, Maxine Shipley, Dixie Savlin, Jackie Utz, Janette Taylor, Lila Whitcomb. First: Loretta Shipley, Donna Thompson, Nancy Wolfley, Anna Salcedo, Lyle Yeakley, Peggie Shep- herd, Juanita Valentine, Emma Yurkovich, Betty Spence, Norma Walker. ithirty-fourb UNDERCLASSMEN EIGHTH GRADE QA-GJ Third: Joyce Ebling, Judy Driver, Marilyn Dittemore, Sylvia Elifrits, John Fisher, Frank Green, Oliver Dennis, Robert Allen, Leon Coy, Delores Greer, Geraldine Canlterbury, Dorothy Butcher, Barbara Cochran. Second: Burt Browhard, Donald Davenport, Cleo Fauver, Leila Bootman, Donna Davison, Marvin Grimm, Loretta Bartch, Bob Beckett, Joan Barker, LaVerne Cowart, Jewel Dean Brown, Phyllis Dickey, Richard Allen, Bill Cline. First: Evelyn Dischner, Dorothy Brouhard, Virginia Baker, Frank Lee Bunten, Roger Brooks, Lee Fasching, Connie Grace, Rose Marie Doane, Marcella Campbell, Jo Ann Bougher, Virginia Ames, Vickie Erganian. EIGHTH GRADE CH-MJ Third: Robert McBee, Vernon Mallory, Patricia McPhelan, Violet Higbe, Charles Kidd, Logan Jack- son, Donald McQueen, Richard Howard, Stephany Martin, Luetta Mink, Lila Lee Miller, Donald Mackley, Floyd Mier. Second: Helen Hendrix, Caroline Kline, Ollie King, Vada Kline, Cloraine Hubbs, Pat McCray, Rose Hobbs, Ruth Jeschke, Shirley Hook, Roma Merritt, Cressie Kemery, 'Pat Miller, Mary Lee Hyde, Betty Hawkins, Barbara Meade. First: Gene Lytle, Robert Leltt, Joan Matthews, Charlene McMurry, Ruth Ingram, Barbara Mae Lin- ville, Norman Halpain, Sarah Hernandez, Vivien Krebs, Charles Lotz, Rose Mary Klepees, Erma Jean Mace. fthirty-fivel UNDERCLASSMEN EIGHTH GRADE CM-Zh Third: Howard Newton, Ralph Newgent, Billy Wallace, Jack Partch, Donald Wright, Dale Robbins, Thomas Wallace, Ronnie Witham, Neil Nielsen, Jerry Woolard, Donald Stout. Second: David Thompson, Clois Thompson, Jack Shafer, Kay Norris, Dixie Stegall, Patty Murphy, Dorothy Morris, Ann Sandlin, Virginia Sullender, Jack Turner, Harvey Reed, Jerry Nigh, Norman Stickler, Donald Wasson. First: Max Snow, Frank Seever, Evelyn Severin, Geraldine Sampson, Vivian Sherman, Frieda Stitt, Artis Shepherd, Myrtle Trainer, Gladys Roloson, Thelma Sherman, Sally Paden, L. G. Stevenson, Johnny Wheeler. CITIZENSHIP B Fourth: Jeannie Bazan, Frances Fleshman, Keith Gabriel, Ernest Tritten, Gary Church, Gerald Som- mers, Leon Hinkle, James Kline, Russell Wray, Marvin Stanislaus, Gary Krumme, Nancy Wyrick. Third: Lorene Powell, Joyce Alexander, Betty Edlin, Bonnie Shepherd, Jackie Utz, Dorothy Flack, Janette Taylor, Maxine Shipley, Helen Jessee, Virginia Rizer, Nell Culver, Shirley Forsen. Second: Donna Wheeler, Agnes Wright, Virginia Carter, Myrna Sturgis, Ann Kizior, Carol Huffman, Peggie Shepherd, Joyce McDowell, JoAnn Hutchings, Dorotha Callaway, Ruth Turner, Carol Ragsdale, Neal Wharton, JoAnn Allen. First: Doris Pfleiderer, Phyllis Scott, Patty McCoy, Mary Beutler, Norma Barrett, Ronald Crain, Donald Crain, Colonel Barber, Bob Turner, Eugene Miller, Carol Willis, Emma Yurkovich, Bon- nie Heriford, Betty Miller. cthirty-six? fvfrfes Qx ff ' J ' J M, i i , ,AJ , N My M MQQQE? fgwpgggjiyymy X siffff ff' , ,My eyjfwggifwiwfflgf WQQMWMW ifffwf ' mfff J A f V ANNUAL STAFF Second: Betty Edwards, Alice Christman, Jayne Wheeler, Bob Jenkins, John Bishop, Ernest Ray, Bill Rizer, Mabel Alsfasser, Iva Ann Linnell. First: Bettie Blake, Betty Myers, Rosemary Kemp, Nancy Jennings, Jo Ann Michanek, Editor, Clay- ton Sisk, Assistant Editor, Carol Price, Doris Drummond, Vivien Merritt. ANNUAL ART STAFF 5' -4.-' . Third: Myrtle Merriott, Bill Tritten, Frank Dilla, Bill West, Charles Stewart, Virgal Ewart, Iva Ann Linnell. Second: Lola Perks, Dorothy Foley, Lois Gann, Dorothy Harris, Dorothy Hook, Rosemary Powell, Alberta Shepard. First: Betty Blake, Betty Myers, Estella Cowart, Delores Huffman, Billie Venable, Carlene Hinkle. Cthirty-nineb fforty 0 ,7 '47 I ,Lf S1-:Nl T Y-TEENs -. f0FFIlCERSg A-CJ Third: Marlene Chapman, Virginia Carter, Donna Coffman, Nell Culver, Bettie Blake, Phyllis Camp- bell, Frances Baker, Marcia Bruns, Rosemary Benight, Norma Barrett, Elaine Baker, Second: Alice Christman, Joyce Alexander, Margie Black, Josephine Almanza, Myrtle Merriott, Estella Cowant, Jane Benight, Jean Bush, Mary Lee Botkin, Betty Jo Boyd, Beverly Campbell. First: Carol Price, President: Betty Myers, Vice-President: Mabel Alsfasser, Secretary: Doris Knight, Delia Delgado, Barbara Adams, Wilma Jean Yeakley, Nancy Jennings, Shirley McDowell, Carole Speer, Doris Drummond. . 7 ,. ' QF! A ., My ENB' x, 5 d 7.3 :IQ s ., V CD-H7 Third: Ruth Holcomb, Alice Honeycutt, Joyce Goin, Delores Huffman, Dorothy Garoutte, Anna Marie Gibson, Naomi Herren, Claudine Hubbs, Pat Gross, Naomi Delgado, Doris Hudnall. Second: Twyla Gross, Mary Lou Gasper, Arlene Halpain, Marilyn Duffy, Lois Gann, Patsy Grace, Geraldine Hummer, Patsy Grimm, Mary Ann Ellingsworth, Rosenda Gsell. First: Elizabeth Hendra, Barbara Heriford, Shirley Gilmore, Dixie Ginter, Vesta Guyer, Frances Fleshman, Betty Edlin, Ida Foley, Beth Gardner, Rosemary Drummond. D , SENIOR Y-TEENS W-me or in 3 fi CJ-PD Third: Ann Kizior, Rosemary Powell, Lois Naylor, Dorothy Nussbaum, Gary Krumme, Ann Musser, Beverly Lawhon, Josephine Patrick, Kathleen Pettepier, Oharlotte Paden, Shirley McCoy, Patsy McCoy. Second: Mantha Mejia, Juanita Loar, Bonnie Lane, Lila James, Frances Oxford, Rosella Morgan, Jean Megown, Leona Keown, Aliene Nielsen, Mildred Morris, Vivien Merritt. First: Betty Kerns, Rosemary Kemp, Lorene Powell, Beulah Lawyer, June Liechti, Beverly Johnson, Jean Liechti, Joan Louthian, Eileen Leaverton, Patricia Long, Connie Lanning, Betty Miller. 5 fb el .W , AJ CR-Z9 Third: Nancy Ristau, Dorothy Sell, Delores Struve, Erma Steiner, Jayne Wheeler, Carolea Sawyers, Mary Alice Smaich, Donna Reys, Roxie Waitkoss, Phyllis Utz, Norma Spangler. Second: Joyanna Severin, Eva Taylor, Betty Walker, Lillian Wiskowski, Cynthia Williams, Norma Sexton, Chriseld-a Welsh, Agnes Wright, Dorothy Zuptick, Winnie Salanky. First: Loretta Wyant, Mary Ann Stout, Donna Wheeler, Marguart Shaw, Wilma Scott, Neal Wharton, Georgia Taylor, Gwen Roley, Frances Solonycze, Pauline Sullivan, Regina Stanton. fforty-oneb JUNIOR Y-TEENS Fourth: Rose Hobbs, Patricia McPhelan, Nancy Wyrick, Stephany Martin, Margaret Ann Filbert, Jackie Utz, Shirley Fuller, Nancy Townsend, Dorothy Flack, Delores Greer, Marilyn Di-ttemore, Joan Barker, Bonnie Herif-ord. Third: Geraldine Canterbury, Aileene Brady, Frances Garcia, Sylvia Elifrits, Ollie King, Mary Ellen Black, Dixie Stegall, Janette Taylor, Joyce McDowell, JoAnn Hutchings, Kay Norris, Judy Driver, Mary Lee Hyde, Shirley Myers. Second: Roma Merritt, Mary Lou Johnson, Caroline Kline, Ruth Jeschke, Shirley Fors-en, Rose Marie Doan, Jewel Dean Brown, Violet Higbe, Helen Jessee, Barbara Cochran, Juanita Valentine, Emma Yurkovich, Marcella Campbell, 'Loretta Bartch, Doris Pfleiderer. First: Evelyn Dischner, Evelyn Severin, Barbara Mae Linville, Cleo Fauver, Shirley Hook, Leila Boot- man, Frieda Stitt, 'Cloraine Hubbs, Dorothy Butcher, Vivian Sherman, Geraldine Sampson, Virginia Ames, Mary Beutler. HI-Y BETA ALPHA BETA Second: David Albee, Kermit Lester, Billy Hollingsworth, John Stilgenbauer, Bill Gloshen, Ervin Ristau James Claycomb George Shreve. First: Mr.y Evans, Sponsorg ,Charley Foley, Bill Clark, Program Chairman: Bob Rhodes, Vice-Presi- dentg Dwain Hoffman, Serge-ant at Arms: Bob Jenkins, President: Richard Ross, George Stewart, Secretary. Kforty-two? JUNIOR RED CROSS f Third: Frances Fleshman, Frieda Ferguson, Lois Naylor, 1Pete Kirschner, Karl Reichman, Phyllis Campbell, Caroleia Sawyeirs, Bonnie Costin. Second: Emma Yurkovich, Norma Walker, Marilyn Dittemore, Vivien Merritt, Norma Spangler, Pat Miller, Marlene Chapman. First: Barbara Mae Linville, Dorothy Brouhard, Iva Ann Linnell, Vice-President, Mabel Alsfasser, President, Doris Knight, Secretary, Carole Speer, Treasurer, Pat Sonner, Erkalene Budgett, Beverly Campbell. BENTONIAN STAFF Third: David Albee, Bob Jenkins, Anna Marie Gibson, David Brown, Jimmy Young, Dorothy Cross, Clarece Sawyers, Bill Rizer. Second: Virginia Stickler, Frances Solonycze, Charlotte Paden, Jean Liechti, Cynthia Williams, Lil- lian Wiskowski, Alice Christman, Mary Wood. First: 'Georgia Taylor, Erma Lee Parrish, June Liechti, Beverly Johnson, Shirlee Lawhon, Vivien Merritt, Doris Drummond, Margarette Jagodzinski. Qforty-threel GLEE CLUBQ7 fy J Jfx fi Third: Alice Christman, Virginia Painter, Lois Naylor, Cynthia Williams, Barbara Adams, Rosemary Powell, Jean Bush, Dorothy Harris, Allene Martin, Dorothy Nussbaum, Rosemary Benight, Shir- lee Lawhon, Helen Church. Second: Peggy Stinnett, Mary Ann Ellingsworth, Shirley Fehrman, Dorothy Sell, Alvinia Bockelman, Lillian Wiskowski, Estella Cowart, Mabel Alsfasser, Carole Speer, Shirley McDowell, Vivien Merritt, Norma Sexton, Margare-tte Jagodzinski. First: Betty Kerns, Betty Edwards, Lawana Yeakley, Mary Lee Botkin, Erma Parrish, Shirley Calli- son, Janice Weir, Barbara Heriford, Patty McCoy, Nadine Nagle, Beverly Campbell. MIXED 'CHORUS if .. . N Tlrird: Naomi Herreln, Bonnie Lane, Harry Parker, Clifford Stufflebean, Bob Jenkins, Manson Wells, David Brown, Bob Pickerel, George Shreve, Earl Wright, Bob Garrett, Bill Stanford, Alberta Shepard, Charlotte Paden, Loretta Poage. Second: Rose Rock, Jeannine Ragsdale, Mary Wood, Frances Taylor, Kay Tindle, Dorothy Nussbaum, Jim Jarrett, Frances Baker, Patsy Grace, Phyllis Campbell, Marilyn Duffy, Beverly Johnson, Luella Herd. First: Carolyn Fulton, Wilma Scott, Louella Pflugradt, Clealtis Collor, Librariang Paul Kovac, Presi- dent, Jim Young, Vice-President, Bill Sherman, Librarian, Betty Blake, Charlotte Wood, Donna. Stanford. Qforty-fourl SENIOR BAND 'Q Piccolo: Carol Joy Price. Flutes: Aileen Neilson, Naomi Smiley, Carolea Sawyers. Oboe: Elaine Baker. Clarinets: Donald Crain, Ronald Crain, Bob Fairlie, Jean Fairlie, Dorothy Flack, Anna Marie Gibson, Doris Knight, Kathleen Pettepier, Patricia Pettepier, Ernest Ray, Meredith Ray, Thelma Rumpf, Richard Ross, Clarece Sawyers, Emma Yurkovidh. Bass Clarinet: Velma Con- ley. Saxophones: Gary Church, Raleigh Hitch, Gary Krumme, Bob Meade. Horns: Bob Davis, Bob Greer, Jerry Hitch, Ernest Tritten. Cornets: Freeman Scott, John Bishop, Leona Keown, Pat Sullenger, Neil Neilson, Gene Lytle, Armond Johnson, Lyle Yeakley, Dean Price. Trombones: Bill Rizer, Eugene Groves, Bill Rose, Joyce Alexander, Danny Orton, John Stanton, Jack DeVorss. Baritones: David Landers, Leonard Cross, Leon Hinkle, Chas. Young. Basses: Wayne Goodknight, Gerry Woolard, Pete Kirschner. Drums: Bill Clark, Pat Slonner, Jayne Wheeler, Bob Garrett, Marion Hogan. J SENIOR ORCHESTRA Flute: Carol Joy Price. Oboe: Elaine Baker. Clarinets: Joan Louthian, Kathleen Pettepier. Bass Clarinet: Velma Conley. Saxopfhones: Gary Church, James Kline. Horns: Bob Davis, Bob Greer. Trumpets: Darrel Calhoun, Freeman Scott, Milton lVhitltington. Trombones: Bill Rizer, Bill Rose. Drums: Thelma Rumpf. Violins: Joan Barker, Mary Margaret Beutler, Jane Benight, Beverly Campbell, Marcella Campbell, Helen Church, Wilma Ann Elifrits, Rosenda Gsell, Dixie Sample. Nancy Townsend, Opal Thompson, Chriselda Welsh. Viola: Peggy Shepherd. Cellos: Jo Ann Allen, Carolyn Brooner, Rose Marie Doan. Bass: Joan Bougher, Wayne Goodknight, Vivian Sher- man. Piano: Eileen Leaverton. iforty-five! LW WWW -wr-7. JJ. A' xx 'M Q , A ,.- v. fc-L, if 1946 TRACK sou jg Third: Rose, Collor, Landers, Stout, Lytle, Clark, Woods, Blake, Felt, Foley, Parker, Jones, Walker, Stilgenbauer, Hinkle, Row, K. Carter, Lriechti, Claycomb. Second: Stewart, manager, Shipley, I. McDowell, Scott, Weidman, Gloshen, Hochman, Murray, Bishop, Filbert, Wright, Fristoe, Rhodes, B. Sherman, E. Jenkins, Huffman, T. Utz, Trotter, manager. First: Coach Springer, Blakely, Brown, B. Jenkins, Agee, West, Dean, Jameson, Land, Reno, Otten, J. McDowell, Kline, Miller, V. McDowell, Coach Fitzpatrick. TRACK 1946 Joe Sherman '46 The 1946 tracksters had what it takes to make a season memorable. Theirs is a unique accomplishment: that of winning the City League crown-both varsity and reserves. This is what made the 1945-46 athletic year a Hthree-in-a-rowu affair, the Cardinals having taken firsts in city com- petition in all three sports seasons. Though the cinder men were justly elated over tucking away city honors, they had other victories too, such as the Leaven- worth triangular and the Maryville district. In fact they suffered only one defeat, that of the loss of their '45 relays title. Nosed out by super-stars, they rated a third place in this even't. . The team as a whole was a going machine this season, with the material and know-how to make winners. The sprinters, Carter, Agee, Crockett and VVest were nice- ly balanced with stars in other events: Qtten, Brown, Dean, McDowell, Jenkins, Miller, Wright, Reno, and Land. The standout performer was Capt. Bob Kline, star of weights and hurdles. Not only did he win the Zimmerman Trophy and break local and district records but he also established a new state Class A record in the discus. Capt. Kline thus conveyed honor on his school as well as himself for no other St. Joseph high school holds a Class A record. THE SEASON'S MEETS A March 21-Dual meet: Central, Ben- ton trackmen showed star form in the first meet of the '46 season. Benton won firsts, seconds, and thirds in the meet with six Senior and seven junior stars entered. Captain Kline earned high point honors with 21 points. Other outstanding track- men for the day, each gaining first places were Otten, Miller, and McDowell. March 30M-Triangular: Central, North Kansas City, Benton nosed out Central 53- 48, and N. K. C. was last on 34 points. The lead changed hands many times before Bob Kline, high point individual on 2l points, and Dave Brown placed one-two in the iavelin, the closing event on the program. Winfarcl Carter, dashman was in good fo-rm winning the 100 yd. and 220 yd. dashes. 1 ' April 5-Triangular: Leavenworth, Ar- gentine, Benton scored 77 points to take the meet from Argentine with 55 and Leav- enworth with 38. The Cardinals placed in every event with Bob Kline carrying off individual honors on 13M points. Benton gained l0 firsts to 4 for Argentine and 2 for Leavenworth. tforty nine? ffiftyb TRACK 1946 April 17-Triangular: Central, C. B.: The Cards scored 76 points to for Cen- tral and 21 for C. B. Benton scores were equally divided between track and field events with 9 firsts. Kline was the indivi- dual star for Benton with a total of 19 points, and jack Otten close behind with 17 points. April 27-Maryville: Northwest Dis- trict Meet, Benton gathered 66 173 points with Central and Lafayette following with 57 1.73 and Z8 173 points respectively. Capt. Kline led the Cards to victory with 17 points, winning the high hurdles, shot put and discus, and placing third in the low hurdles. Other Cardinal trackmen to take firsts were Otten, Carter, and jenkins. May 4-City Meetg Varsity results: Benton-70 Lafayette-23 Central-622 C. B. 'H. S.-92 Captain Kline lead his team to victory in t'he City Meet with 22 points. Kline set 3 new records in t'he field events. He erased Bill Hurstls s'hotput record with a heave of 47 ft. 62 in. for his least impressive mark- shattering performance. His discus effort of 143 ft. 4 in. wiped out the 131 ft. 72 in. mark he established himself one year ago. Then he hit his peak with a javelin throw of 185 ft. 72 in. breaking Chick Martin's record of 180 ft. 11 inches. Novice Results: Benton-72 C. B. H. S.-42 Centralh43 Lafayette-7 Jim McDowell of the novice track team stole individual honors of the day by amass- ing 23 points in that division. McDowell broke the novice discus record set by Don 5 Shipman with a toss of 119 ft. 72 in. Mc- Dowell also won both hurdles and the pole vault and was second in the 220 yd. dash. A novice quartette composed of Garrett, B. Sherman, jameson and Young hung up a mark of 3 :59.2 in the mile relay for future novice teams to shoot at. Q May 10--St. Joseph Relays: 4 highest oresults: Lees Summitt-37 Benton--252 Central-26 N. K. C.-23 Lees Summitt and Central nosed out the Benton trackmen, sending the defending champions to third place in the third an- nual St. joseph Relays. Bob Kline tallied 16 points to be runner-up for individual honors by shattering his own discus mark and establishing a new shot put distance. Four new records were established as fol- lows: Shot Put-Bob Kline, Benton, 48 feet, 3 inches. Discus-Bob Kline, Benton, 141 feet, 9 inches. Pole Vault-Tie: Nyquist, Raytown and Edmondson, N. K. C., 10 feet, 2 inches. Mile Rell'ay-Williani Chrisman fCold- snow, Crenshaw, Payton and SandersQ 3:44.5. May 18-State Meet: Capt. Bob Kline was the only Cardinal able to gather any points in the State Meet, but he got 16 points off of two firsts. He won the shot put with a heave of 49 feet, 12 in., this being his best of the year. Then to climax his high school athletic career he shattered the discus record of 147 ft. 11 in. with a mighty toss of 150 ft. 2 in. CHEER LEADERS Left to Right: Bill Clark, Ronald Crain, Nadine Nagle, Lawana Yeakley, Donald Crain, George Rice. F P i FOOTBALL J X-, tx RJ ' BENTON SQUAD Back Row: Flint, Johnson, Yeakley, Kline, Huff, Teschner, Hook, Row, Atkins, Valentine, Valentine, Utz, Murray, Gabriel, Langley, Young, Barnett, Clayton, Kline, Roley, Gabriel, Gillette, Richmond. Third Row: Stewart, Collor, Van Valkenburg, Liechti, Rhodes, Treu, Wright, Barber, Blakely, Utz, Whittington, Goin, Bishop, Calloway, Smith, Reynolds, Conley, Lytle, Jenkins, Kanacsky. Second Row: Coach Pop Springer, Hoffman, Felt, Herring, Groves, Filbert, Brown, Sherman, Crockett, Otten, Captain Young, McDowell, West, Gloshen, Agee, Coach Evans, Stilgenbauer. Front Row: Murphy, Carter, Messner, Jameson, Hinkle, Naberhaus, Jacobs, Clay- comb, Reno, Woods, Ristau, Foley, Botkin, McLaughlin. FOOTBALL 1946 The 1946 Cardinal grid team set an enviable record. Not only were they Pony Express Conference leaders, but City League champs as well, and closed the sea- son undefeated. This was the second clean slate in three years, during which from a total of 27 games played 25 have been Ben- ton victories. Such a record led to their being tendered an unprecedented honor- an invitation to play a post-season game vs. Atlanta Tech H. S. in the Peanut Bowl at Columbus, Ga., on New Yearis Day. f'Pop Springer and Assistant Coach Eddie Evans were largely responsible for the Cardinal successes for they offered super-coaching. But they had boys who could take it, too. On the first varsity eleven were two veterans from the '44 team-Kanacsky and Herring returned from the service-and two, Capt. jim Young and Dave Brown tailback, from the '45 starting lineup. The other seven, Bill Sherman, Jack Oltten, Garvin Filbert, jim McDowell, Art Felt, Dwain Hoffman and Kenny Crockett were graduates from the '45 Reserves, a crew with an unbeaten, un- tied and unscored upon record. Altogether, they made a machine that dominated the sports picture of Northwest Missouri. At the seas0n's close, Dave Brown, for the second year high scorer in the City League, was chosen captain of the all-city mythical team and five others-Felt, Fil- bert, Hoffman, McDowell and Otten-were selected for first-team berths. Second team selections included Bill Sherman, Ken Crockett and -lohn Kanacsky. Jim Young was accorded honorable mention. Alumni and other fans took a hand in closing the season in memorable style by tendering 'iPop', an Appreciation Dinner on january 9 in recognition of his twenty- one years as Cardinal mentor. PosiesH in the form of congratulatory speeches, a more than life-size drawing of his head and a golf bag and clubs were presented to him by the 200 men present. SEASON REVIEW Sept. Z0-At Savannah. Benton 33- Savannah O. The Cardinals opened the sea- son by trouncing the Savannah tribe so effectively that the varsity played only 'half the game, the Reserves playing the other half. Wit'h jim Young and Art Felt leading them, the Cards showed an air tight defense. Sept. 27-Benton Stadium. Benton 39 -North Kansas City O. With Dave Brown taking an early lead in city scoring, the Cards captured their first home game for ififty oneb FOOTBALL 1946 the coronation crowd, from North Kansas City, the defending champions in the Pony Express Conference. Bob Jacobs moved in as a threat to the opposition, showing brilliant plunging ability. Oct. 4-At Independence. Benton 26- VVil'liam Chrisman 13. VVitih Bill Sherman supervising the headwork the Cardinals put down a Bears uprising in the last half, thus capturing their third Pony Express Con- ference win. Sherman also led a 96 yard touchdown jaunt. Oct. 18-Excelsior Springs. Benton 26 -Excelsior O. In their opening competi- tion with the Spa, the Cards kept an unde- feated status by tumbling Excelsior from the undefeated class. George Herring and Garvin Filbert played a stellar defensive game. Oct. 26-Benton Stadium. Benton 13- C. B. H. S. 6. Clinching a hard fought vic- tory by a touchdown pass from jack Oltten to Jim McDowell the Cards successfully defended their city title against a strong bid by the Eagles. Capt. ,jim Young led the line in stopping the Eagle offensive. Nov. 1-Lawrence, Kans. Benton 20- Haskell 14. The Cards downed the unde- feated lndians in a rough, but well played game. Kenny Crockett and Dwain Hoff- man were there with heavy tackling. Brown tallied the six point margin in the last half, breaking a 14 point deadlock. The Indians were considered by Card players as the toughest competition of the year. Nov. ll-Benton Stadium. Benton 26- Lafayette 6. The Cards captured their second city and third Pony Express Con- ference victory, the Irish falling easy prey to the Redbirds. Brown and Otten showed well on passing with Young and McDowell receivers. Nov. 15-Benton Stadium. Benton 40- Maryville O. Capt. Young led the Cards in snowing under a highly rated Spoofhound eleven. john Kanacsky and Art Felt play- ed a good defensive game on the line and Otten, Brown, Filbert and Sherman stopped the vaunted Maryville passing attack. Nov. 22-Lexington. Benton 56-Went- worth 0. Although outweighed by a larger team the Cards came back after a scoreless firs-t quarter to run up the highest score of the year. The two Cardinal ends played outstanding ball, lVlcDowell blocking a punt and Capt. Young catching two touchdown passes. PEANUT BOWL FOOTBALL SQUAD Fourth: J. L. Calloway, Jim Blakley, Ferrell Reno, Ervin Ristau, Tommy Goin, Bob Rhodes, Bill West, Leon Hinkle. Third: Tommy Utz, James Claycomb, Eugene Groves, Milton Whittington, John Bishop, Jack Messner, Kenny Canter, Bob Jacobs. Second: Coach Springer, George Stewart, Manager: Bobby Nalberhaus, J . C. Woods, Jack Barber, Bob Agee, Assistant 'Coach Evans. First: Dave Brown, Garvin Filbert, Jim McDowell, Bill Sherman, Jimmy Young, Dwain Hoffman, Kenny Crockett, Arthur Felt. Not in picture: John Kanacsky, George Herring, Jack Otten. V- 'f 'S-V 1 , , . ,J Kfifty-twoJ FOOTBALL 1946 Nov. 28-City Stadium. Benton 38- Central O. Capt. Young led the Cards to victory over Central in their traditional fray. With Brown, Otten and Young scor- ing, the Cards racked up the highest score in the history of the Turkey Day clash, thereby not only topping the City football heap for the fourth year, but capturing the revived Pony Express Conference title as well. RESERVE SEASON The '46 Reserve football team again finished with an undefeated, untied and unscored upon season, matching the var- sityis record. The Reserves were composed of these underclassmen-Bob Jacobs, Leon Hinkle, j. C. VVood and Bob Rhodes in the backfield. In the line were 'lack Messner, Milton Whittington, Kenny Carter, James Claycomb, Arthur Callaway, Tom Goin, and Joe Treu. The Junior Cardinals defeated each city Reserve team twice. Eddie Evans coached these worthy boys. City Reserve Standings Benton Opponent 6 Central O 36 Lafayette 0 7 C. B. H. S. O 32 Central 0 32 Lafayette 0 19 C. B. H. S. 0 PEANUT BOWL GAME The bid to play a post-season, extra- sectional game at Columbus, Ga., against the powerful Atlanta Tech eleven brought out the biggest display of civic interest and helpfulness the school had ever enjoyed. The three local high schools, radio sta- tion KRES, local sportswriter Gene Sulli- van, the Chamber of Commerce, the Opti- mists, Kiwanians, Lions and Benton alumni really 'fwent to town to send a squad of 33 boys on the biggest adventure of their lives thus far. Though the game was disappointing to Benton fans-as the score: Atlanta 34- Benton 0 would indicate-it was an exhibi- tion well played by champions challenging their adversaries all the way. The Tech Smithies were simply too good to be beaten. The Redbirds had an unforgettable taste of southern hospitality, a round of dances and banquets and as souvenirs of the trip, a handsome watch for each boy. Best of all, they could be proud of having introduced Missouri with gentlemanly distinction to a section of the country that had known nothing at all about the Show Me state previously. l q-1 1 l l g- l , - ffiftv-threel PEANUT BOWL SCENES ffyf J PEANUT BOWL SCENES lfifty BASKETBALL i BASKETBALL SQUAD Third: Bob Jenkins, manager, Everett Roley, Bill Wenzel, James Claycomb, Kenny Carter, Bill Rey- nolds, Gene Hook, Robert Row, Jack Johnson, Carter Botkin, George Stewart, manager. Second: Mr. Springer, Coach, Norman Bally, Leonard Smith, Jack Messner, Bill Gloshen, Joe Treu, Leon Hinkle, John Stilgenbauer, Mr. Evans, Asst. Coach. First: Earl Wright, Maurice Lytle, Venis McDowell, Ferrell Reno, J. C. Wood, Garvin Filbert, Jim Young, Jim McDowell, Bill Sherman, Jack Fristoe. BASKETBALL REVIEW Although the Cardinal basketeers got off to a late start-practice was delayed because of the Georgia trekAtheir season proved what can be done when a good team and good coaches go to work together. They played stellar ball. Alll the City League games were real sport, the Pony Express Conference meets were thrillers. Though C. B. H. S. took the League honors. Benton tied with Central for second place. The boys took third place in P. E. C. with North Kansas City and VVilliam Chrisman of Independence ahead of them. In tournament play they captured third place at Savannah and won the subregional over C. B. H. S. Captain Dave Brown went in as guard and co-captain on the all-city mythical, with Garvin Filbert, as forward. jim McDowell placed as center on the sec- ond teamg jim Young, Bill Sherman and jack Fristoe got honorable mention. As for the Reserves, they raced through their schedule of thirteen games undefeated in both City League and Conference play. -sixl THE SEASON'S GAMES Jan. 10, 1947, Central-As the opening game of the season Benton met Central in the first City League contest. Although Benton showed the effects of lack of prac- tice, the Cardinal club played a good game until the fourth quarter when they weaken- ed. Central took advantage of this and pulled ahead. Garvin Filbert was high point man for the Benton five with 9 points. Benton 14-Central 23. Jan. 11, North Kansas City-The Red- birds in their second game took an early lead and stayed out in front the entire way. ln this, Benton's first Pony Express Con- ference match, Captain Dave Brown led Benton scorers with 12 points. Benton 35 -North Kansas City 33. Jan. 17, Lafayette-The Benton five came back into City League play to show that they were not a team to be taken lightly. The Shamrocks fought all the way in what was one of the cleanest games of the year. Scoring honors went to Filbert who scored five times from the field. Ben- ton 26-Lafayette 16. BASKETBALL Jan. 18, Wentworth-In their second home game Benton won over the Went- worth Dragons, Again the Cardinals held the lead throughout the game. Captain Brown playing his usual excellent floor game, took 8 points for scoring honors with Bill Sherman close behind with 7. Benton 33-Weiitxvorth 25. Jan. 24, Christian Brothers--In the first meeting with C. B., Benton played a waiting game, freezing the ball at 5-4 in C. B.'s favor from the first to the fourth quarter. In the fourth quarter C. B. sank a free- throw and made 2 points from the floor. Brown then connected and Filbert duplicat- ed his feat a few moments later. Sherman and Jim McDowell each had two points as top scorers for Ben-ton. Benton 6-Chris- tian Brothers 8. Jan. 25, Paseo-In a game that had the fans on the edge of their seats, Benton beat Paseo. Trailing in the final period 7-ll, the Cards went on a scoring spree that sent them ahead a few seconds before the gun ended the game. Filbert was in the spot- light with 11 of his team's 18 points. Ben- ton 18-Paseo 16. Jan. 28, William Chrisman-Chrisman took an early lead in the game and kept it until the third quarter when Brown, Sher- man and McDowell turned on a burst of speed that sent Benton ahead. Captain Brown led the attack with 11 points with McDowell runner-up with 10. Benton 34- Williain Chrisman 23. Jan. 31, Central-The Cardinals avenged their defeat by Central on their firs-t meet- ing and proved they were a clicking ball club. After the first quarter the Benton five took the lead and kept it for the re- mainder of the game. Captain Brown carried away scoring honors with 8 points. McDowell and Sherman were runners-up with 7 points each. Benton Z9-Central 22. Feb. 4, North Kansas City-In their sec- ond game with tlie hard fighting Hornets, on the Hornets, home ground, the Benton five was defeated. Brown was the leading scorer for Benton with 7 points. Benton 20-North Kansas City 27. Feb. 7, Lafayette-The Shamrocks fell before the Benton attack in the fifth round of the City League games. jim Young, Fil- bert and McDowell paced a fast second quarter to break up the tie which ended the first quarter. McDowell took high point honors with 10 points, Filbert was runner- up with 9. Benton 32+Lafayette 13. Y, , C' P.. BASKETBALL VARSITY Left to right: Earl Wright, Maurice Lytle, J. C. Wood, Jack Fristoe, Dave Brown, Captaing Bill Sher- man, Jimmy Young, Jim McDowell, Garvin Filbert, Bill Gloshen. Cfifty-S evenJ BASKETBALL Feb. ll, Christian Brothers-The Cards met C. B. for the second time in City League play and were defeated in one of the hardest fought games of the season. Filbert was high point man with 6 points. Benton 15-Christian Brothers 18. Feb. 18, Wentworth-The Cadets show- ed a much stronger team on their home court than they did when the Cardinals first met them. McDowell spearheaded the Benton attack with 9 points. Benton 26 -VVentwort'h 41. Feb. 21, William Chrisman-On the Bears' floor things didn't go so well. Build- ing up a second quarter lead the Independ- ence five stayed ahead. By winning, the Bears nosed the Cards out of the second place in the P. E. C. league. Capt. Brown was again Ben'ton's leading scorer with 9 of his team's points. Benton 36-Chrisman 40. TOURNAMENTS Feb. 13-14-15, Savannah Invitational- Third Place. Union Star-In their first game of the Savannah Invitational. Benton won from the hardfighting quintet from Cnion Star with Benton's entire traveling squad participating. Capt. Brown and Nc-- Dowell took scoring honors with 10 points each. Benton 36-Union Star 24. Clearmont-Benton and Clearmont pro- vided fans with one of thee-closest games of the tournament. Wfith the score 26-28. Sherman interceiited the ball and raced down the court for a setup that tied the score. With two seconds left to play, Brown connected from midcourt to send Benton ahead by two points. Filbert was high point man with 15 points. Benton 30- Clearmont 28. Maryville-111 the semi-finals Maryville led the scoring through the entire game. McDowell was high point man with 6 points and Brown. runner-up with 5. Ben- ton 17-Maryville 28. Savannah-ln the consolation. another close game, the Cards came out on top to take third place. Again Benton's entire traveling squad played. Nclilowell was again high point man with 12 points. Ben- ton 26-Savannah 24. Feb. 27, 28, March l-Subregional, First Place. Agency-Benton ran ahead of Agency in their first subregional game to ffifty-eighth qualify for the quarter finals. McDowell was high point man with 16 points and Bill Gloshen, promising second string center, who relieved McDowell. accounted for 10 points. Benton 524Agency 13. Lafayette-Meeting City League rivals, the Benton cagers collected another win. Capt. Brown, McDowell, and Young each connected with 10 points to tie for scoring honors. Benton 41-Lafayette 29. Rosendale-Benton had an easy victory to defeat Rosenclale by a sizeable margin. McDowell turned in scoring honors again with 12 points. Benton 38-Rosendale 18. Christian Brothers-Though seeded first team of the tournament, the Eagles bowed to the Cardinals in the finals. .lack Fristoe, in an excellent floor game, led his tean1's victory march with 8 points. Benton 27- Christian Brothers 20. March 5, 6, 7, 8, Regional4-Smithville- After a slow first quarter Benton got busy to cut Smithville's zone defense to pieces. McDowell on the post and Fristoe from the corner led Benton's scoring with 12 and points respectively. Benton 37-Smith- ville 9. Maryville-Against the heavily favored Spoofhounds the Redbirds trailed, although thev came within one point of their rivals in the third quarter. But Maryville's extra height under the basket made the differ- ence. Brown racked 5 noints and lllcllowell 4. Benton 14-Marvville 18. Maryville and C. B. H. S. fought out the finals and though the Hounds lost. both teams qualified for the state finals at Springfield. RESERVES The Reserve team under the supervision of Coach Eddie Evans came through their season with only l defeat in 19 games. They won the P. E. C. Reserve Champion- ship with no games lost in 9 games played. They took first place in City League play with 6 wins and no losses. ln the Pickett tournament they received their only defeat of the season. at the hands of Bolckow and placed third in the tourney. The team was composed of Lytle, Gloshen, VVood. W1'ight and Venis McDowell. Since all of Benton's Varsity graduates this year, the Reserves were closely watched as they will doubtless make up the majority of the 1948 team. PEP CLUB Third: Claudine Hubbs, Nancy Townsend, Alice Goerke, Ann Musser, Flora Jane Criss, June Miller, Jackie Utz, Lola Shreve, Shirley Fuller, Margaret Ann Filbert, Peggie Shepherd. Second: Nancy Wolfley, Lena Marie Hogan, Marlene Chapman, Paitsy Gross, Neal Wharton, Janette Taylor, Joyce McDowell, Tvvyla Jackson, Joan Carpenter, Betty Spence, Ruth Turner. First: Shirley Myers, Goldie Despain, Joan Hutchings, Cora Carr, Joann Allen, Lawana Yeakley, Nadine Nagle, Mary McCauley, Dorothy Gann, Ida Foley, Patty McCoy. B , CLUB . , 4 W, , , sf. Fourth: Jack Barber, Bob Garrett, James Claycomb, Eugene Groves, Garvin Filbert, Bob Rhodes, Bob Nalberhaus, Bob Agee. Third: Bill Clark, Bob Jenkins, Leon Hinkle, J. C. Wood, John Bishop, Jim Blakley, Ferrell Reno, George Stewart. Second: Mr. Springer, Sponsor: George Rice, Bob Jacobs, Earl Wright, Jim McDowell, Jim Young, Tommy Utz, Art Felt, Mr. Evans, Sponsor. First: Kenny Carter, Jack Fristoe, Bill Sherman, Jack Messner, Lawana Yeakley, Dwain Hoffman, Tommy Goin, Bill West, Kenny Crockett. Cfifty-ninel G. R. A. COUNCIL , , X Second: Virginia Stickler, Nancy Jennings, Dorothy Cross, Vivien Merritt, Estella Cowart, Delores Struve, Doris Drummond. First: Shirley McDowell, Zo Ann DeNoon, Betty Myers, Jacqueline Fristoe, Doris Knight, Mabel Alsfasser. G. R. A. OFFICERS President-Jacqueline Fristoe Vice President-Doris Knight Secretary-Treasurer-Betty Myers Reporter-Dorothy Cross Managers Volley Ball-Virginia Stickler, listella Cowart, Assistant. Basketball - Dolores Struve, Doris Drummond, Assistant. SofthallfZoe Ann De Noon, Nancy Jennings, Assistant. Tennis, Badminton-'Shirley McDowell. Shuffleboard, Archery-Mabel Alsfasser. Horseshoes, l'ing-pongAVivien Merritt. Basketball Champions Twyla Cross, captain, Betty lfclwards, Jacqueline Fristoe, Arlene Halpain, Darlene llalpain, Vivien Merritt, Delores Strnve. Basketball Captains Twyla Gross, Virginia Stickler, Rose- mary Kemp, Clarece Sawyers, Cora Carr, Rosemary Drummond, Bonnie Costin, Mar- guart Shaw, Norma Spangler, Peggy tsixtyl Barger, Norma Christman, Shirley Myers, VVilma Routon, Marjorie Modis, Martha Mejia, Juanita Bray, Virginia Carter, Max- ine Shipley, Shirley Helsel, Patsy Gross. Tennis Champion: Jacqueline Fristoeg runner-np: Doris Knight. Shufflehoard Champion: Jacqueline Frisftoeg runner-up: Shirley Fehrman. Ping-pong' doubles Champions: Iva Ann Linnell, Dolores Struve: runners-up: Vicky Chapman, Donna Coffman. Volley Ball Champions: Dorothy Cross, Captain 5 Barbara Heriford, Dorothy flaroutte, Clarece Sawyers, Delia Delgado, Josephine Almanza, Frances Solonycze, Mary Alice Smaich. Volley Ball Captains-Carole Speer, Dorothy Cross, Myrtle Merriott, Betty lidwards, Vivien Merritt, Virginia Stickler, Shirley McCoy, Norma Christman, Joyce McDowell, Norma Spangler, Joyce Goin, Ann Musser, Naomi Delgado, Jackie Fris- toe, Joyce Hughes, Patsy Cross, Juanita Loar, Vicky Chapman, Marjorie Modis, Bonnie Shepherd. G. R. A. ACTIVITIES The Girls Recreation Association, an organization which developed from the old Girls Athletic Association, is now in its third year under the new set-up. It is the policy of the Girls Recreation Association to attempt to provide a broader physical education, and an athletic and recreational program that will enable every girl at Benton to find some physical activity which will command her interest. In an effort to maintain this policy the club spon- sors tournaments in volleyball, basketball, softball, badminton, tennis, ping-pong, archery, horseshoes and shuffleboard. Membership is open to all girls in grades 9, 10, ll, and 12 who are physically a'b'le to participate. Upon the earning of 100 points a girl is entitled to voting privileges. Inasmuch as each girl participates in each activity for the pleasure and personal value she gains from such participation, no letters are awarded for G. R. A. work. However, the ten senior girls who have accumulated the greatest number of points in G. R. A. competition are recognized on senior award day and they automatically become members of the G. R. A. Alumnae Association. Membership this year has exceeded all previous years, an indication that the group is growing in prestige. The senior girls who won honor ratings are in the order of number of points accumulated Iva Ann Linnell, Mabel Alsfasser, Jacqueline Fristoe, Virginia Stickler, Dorothy Cross, Estella Cowart, JoAnn Michanek, Nancy Jennings, Betty Myers, and Mary Lee Botkin. HONOR SENIORS ,I Ui. e affiff i' Upper: Mabel Alisfasser, Mary Lee Botkin, Esitella Cowart, Dorothy Cross, Jacqueline Fristoe. Lower: Nancy Jennings, Iva Ann Linnell, JoAnn Michanek, Betty Myers, Virginia Stickler. fsixty oneb Ja' June Liechti, Sponsor Major George Botkin, Cadet Major R. O. T. C. Jean Liechiti, Sponsor Major Harvey Johnson, Cadet Major SPONSORS AND OFFICERS Dorothy Harris, Sponsor Colonel Clifford Peck, Cadet Colonel Barbara Adams, Sponsor Lt. Col. Charles Stewart, Cadet Lt. Col. Doris Knight, Sponsor Captain Jean Bush, Sponsor Captain Marvin Pfleiderer, Cadet Captain Bill Sullivan, Cadet Captain tsixty-twoJ R. O. T. C. R. 0. T. C. OFFICERS Second: Dick Kobett, Harvey Johnson, Neal Sadler, John Musser, Clifford Peck, David Mears, Bill Sullivan, Ray Hughes, Bob Garrett. First: Lawrence Garrison, Charles Stewart, Charles Graham, Wilfred Hrencihir, Marvin Pfleiderer, George Botkin, John Zebelean, Sgt. Hartigan. C. O. SABER AND CHAIN Third: Dick Kobett, Harvey Johnson, Neal Sadler, John Musser, Clifford Peck, David Mears, Frank Sullivan, Ray Hughes, Bob Garrett. Second: Lawrence Garrison, Charles Stewart, Charles Graham, Wilfred Hrenchir, Marvin Pleiderer, George Botkin, John Zebelean. First: June Liechti, Jean Liechti, Barbara Adams, Dorothy Harris, Jean Bush, Doris Knight, Ser- geant Hartigan, Sponsor. tsixty -threey R. o. T46 . CO-'MPANY F FIRST PLATOON Third: Leon Ford, David Kinzie, Dan Orton, Rex Jones, Tommy Savlin, Ernie Wheeler, Benny Kidney, Stewart Morefield, James Claycomb, Jackie Chapman. Second: LeRoy Maxwell, Jack Eggleston, LeRoy Allen, Malcomb Barnes, Carroll Hicks, Wesley Hicks, Albert Hoffman, Floyd Van Valkenburg, Jack Dukes. First: Wilfred Hrenchir, Billy Beckett, Jerry Jenkins, Marvin Pfleiderer, George Botkin, John Musser, Billy Butcher, Bob Turner, Charles Graham, Harvey Johnson. COMPANY F SECOND PLATOON Third: Emery Noah, Jack Rose, Cecil Lawhon, John Adams, Ray Krumme, Donald Lee Williams, Clifford Cowart, Kenny Cowart, Ernest Tritten, Eugene Miller. Second: Burl Wells, Lenno Hughes, Erwin Hughes, Harold Hrenchir, Charles Foley, Jimmy Meade, Billy Morris, Orville McDowell, Ray Chism, Darryl Ripper. First: Donald Jessee, Dick Kobett, Ray Hughes, Marvin Pfleiderer, Clifford Peck, John Musser, George Botkin, Wilfred Hrenchir, John Zebelean, Harvey Johnson. isixty-fourl R., o,.'r. C. . , . 1 nf. COMPANY G FIRST PLATOON Third: Arthur Calloway, Lyle Krumme, Robert Moore, Bob Cochran, A. C. Kronenberger, Kenneth Shrock, Donald Zembles, Bob Erickson, Donald Walker. Second: Norman Osteen, Dewey Agee, Donald McCrory, Alvin Whitcomb, Mansion Wells, Jim Jarrett, Bob T. Garrett, Gene Jennings, Kermit Lester. First: Norman Stumpf, Bill Stanford, David Mears, Bob Garrett, Bill Sullivan, John Stanton, Clyde Humphrey, Lawrence Garrison. ti COMPANY G SECOND PLATOON Third: Bernard Lawyer, Fred White, Bill Gabriel, Richard Hale, Jerry Hitch, Bill Hollingsworth, Donald Walker, Bob Beaver, Bill Rizer. Second: John Swanson, Bob Lee, Wayne Goodknight, Glen Stickler, Arbie German, Bill Bales, Ronald Drowns, Curtis Pettigrew, Douglas Deaton. First: Charles Stewart, Bob Garrett, David Mears, Neal Sadler, Bill Sullivan, Lawrence Garrison. fsixty-five? R. O. T. C. RIFLE TEAM Left to right: Wesley Hicks, Jerry Hitch, Carroll Hicks, Clifford Peck, Rex Jones, Lyle Krumme, Sgt. Hartigan, Sponsor. Not in picture: George Botkin, manager. R. O. T. C. DINNER I , , Lsixty-six! STUDENT PROGRAMS 1 r r gl fx.. Against a background of poinsettias and Christmas greens a robed choir of mixed voices and the orchestra presented the annual Christmas program. The service was elaborate and quite appropriate for the holiday season. Other all-music assemblies pre- sented during the year were recitals by the band, the mixed chorus and the glee club, Other interesting student assemblies included: Missouri Day and a characterization of George Wvashington by the social science classes: Navy Day by the ,Benton Sea Scoutsg a radio skit by speech students in observance of National Education Wleekg a Thanksgiv- ing program by government and music classes: a Christmas story, choral readings, and later pantomimes by speech classes: two extra-swell talent assemblies, and an assembly giving the football team a send-oft for Georgia. STAGE A Left to right: Colonel Barber, Jimmy Meade, Jerry Hitch, Clyde Humphrey, Donald Walker, Harvey Johnson, Bob Rhodes, Bob Davis. fsixty-sevenj lsixty SENIOR CLASS PLAY Upper: Linnell, Michanek, Orton, Drummond, Ray, Poage, student manager. Lower: Ferguson, Michanek, Ray, Rizer, Price, Bishop, Orton, Drummond, Speer. Seated: Linnell, Alsfasser. Highly entertaining and attractively staged, the three act comedy The Doctor Has a Daughterw QI-Satsonj as presented at a matinee and evening performance March Zl, the senior class play was a triumph. The fine work of the cast and the expert direction of Miss Myrtle Elliott was evident in every scene. Loretta Poage was a capable student director. Ernest Ray as Dr. Billings and Iva Ann Linnell as Mrs. Billings were excellent in their role of understanding parents to one Thomasina Billings, a seventeen year old whose overactive imagination and desire to help others continually got her into trouble, a part to which jo Ann Michanek gave an expert and sympathetic interpretation. Her scheme to rewrite the school play, involving Doris Drummond as her best -eight? friend and Danny Orton as her long-suffer- ing admirer was her only successful venture -and it quite by accident. Mabel Alsfasser in the role of their overwronght dramatics teacher played her part to perfection. Carol Price as Tommy's sister and john Bishop as David Torrence handled their role of young sweethearts with dignity and restraint. Frieda Ferguson as the family maid, Carole Speer as a blustering spinster, and Bill Rizer as a grouchy tightfisted business man played comedy parts that brought many laughs. Class committees assisted with proper- ties, programs, publicity, and makeup and served as ushers at the evening perform- ance. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The twentieth animal induction cere- mony of the National Honor Society was held during the assembly hour on April 10, with students and visitors as spectators. Members of the senior class elected to the society last year, under the direction of Miss Myrtle Elliott, sponsor, were in charge of the ceremony. Iva Ann Linnell spoke on character, Ernest Ray, scholar- ship, Mabel Alsfasser, leadership, and Jo Ann Michanek, service. Betty Myers gave the interpretation of the emblem. Alice Christman and Thelma Rumpf were candle- lighters. Rev. Lawrence Bash of the VVyatt Park Christian Church, addressed the members and assembly on Dreams.', Musical numbers included a trombone solo, f'La Petite Suzannen QPryorj, by Bill Rizer. A girls, chorus from the society composed of Mary Lee Botkin, Mabel Als- fasser, Lillian VViskowski, Alice Christman, Shirley McDowell, Vivien Merritt, Beverly Campbell, Norma Sexton and Shirley Fehr- man, sang f'Dedication QFranzj. John Bishop, president of the society, administered the pledge to the new mem- bers. Mr, Daffron presented the pins and membership certificates. The members inducted from the senior class were Mary Lee Botkin, Marcia Bruns, Beverly Campbell, Shirley McDowell, Vivien Merritt, Kathleen Pettepier, Carol Price, Bill Rizer, Norma Sexton, Bill Sherman, Virginia Stickler, Tommy Utz and Lillian Wiskoxvski. From the junior class: jean Bush, Flora Jane Criss, Bill Gloshen, Doris Knight, Eileen Leaverton, Maurice Lytle, Shirley Fehrman and George Stewart. Luncheon was served in the recreation room following the assembly and officers for next year were elected as follows: President, Maurice Lytleg 'vice-president, Bill Glosheng secretary, Eileen Leavertong reporter, Doris Knight. The retiring officers are: President, john Bishop, vice-president, lva Ann Lin- nellg secretary, Io Ann Michanek, reporter, Betty Myers. The National Constitution requires that there shall be l5 per cent of the senior class and 5 per cent of the junior class elected as members. Only students in the upper third of their class scholastically were eligible for mem- bership. Leadership and service points were obtained through participation in va- rious curricular and extra curricular activi- ties. All courses offered in the curriculum. school honors, and extra curricular activi- ties were rated on a varying scale. The candidates schoiastically eligible were asked to rate each other on character after which they were scored by the faculty. Csixty nineb . , 2,1 N ' ' X ,f o uri Qykw' . fgf -k -L 'fi f L X ii' fl tn ' 1' . , ff'W+'+'s vc'ff1L1sf!,4:. C rim. 44151 '-'iv'-Ji L.f 3. , r 'C 'Z?0-5411+-df Q7 4,7 f. . fj? 'A ' , L! 'mf 'lywfflnssff' A ,ff- A' ll I JS-giq -QA ' -...I D vf ,Im 'Q 1 ,,, 55- Att 4'-QQ . 'XMLJ' Q ,gf Ffh . ff . ' f 67' D 4 MW ,J 'flbfffff , U ,!f'Jy,l!,fffj' I ' C, , . 4 F WW ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Art-Advanced Art Class B K ' X K Photography-Prawitz Studios. ' Printing-St. joseph Journal Publishjng Company. Q Q Typing-Advanced Secretarial Traiding. I 1 . , l I s Q kg if X X . , X , Q ' . -'13 , 1 Q' 3. QP-fx ' x YQ si 3 is . 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