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

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1948 volume:

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Collected here are the records of our year's activities. However incomplete, they should indicate that through class and club work, recreational programs, concerts, and projects uniting us with the community, we are keeping' pace with our times and that there is worth-while achievement in THE BIG RED SCHOOLHOUSE Kthrcel BOARD OF EDUCATION E Seated: Mrs. Paul Knepper, Mr. Harry Herschman, Mns. Clifford Adams, Mr. David Hopkins. Standing: Messrs. G. L. Blackwell, Superintendent, E. F. Garvey, W. Fairleigh Enright, President, R. V. Blomfield, Secretary. The educational system of this city offers great advantages: a profitable program and generous opportunities. Such privileges, provided by the citizens of St. Joseph, are administered by the board of education. This group sets up rules and regulations, supervises educational offerings and makes every effort to secure for school-age citizens a well-rounded program contributing to an enriched personality and to their ultimate success and happiness. SUPERI NTENDENT BLACKWELL Mr. George Blackwell, superintendent, has attained a position of leadership in educational circles, both locally and throughout the state. Trained to meet the demands of an intricate and technical job, he has done much to further the success of the schools of the state. By intelligent planning and earnest participation, he has become a power on legislative and financial committees now at work on the modernization of Missouri's educational program. cfourl r 1 I' , L , ra-ff .'ff I t ite,-V3.4 .1 ,, J 1 , . ADM1 ITRATIO i I 1 MR. W. L. DAFFRON Principal Advocating an educational environment which will help to make us educated citizens and capable leaders, Mr. Daffron has led us to realize that as educated people We should become vital members of our community. His ability as an educator has brought him national recognition, the latest being appointment as a representative of the N. E. A. advisory committee on the 1947-48 legislative commission. He has also served on important local, state and sectionall com- mittees through the year. This professional activity and his ability to combine the enthusiasm of youth with the judgment of maturity has placed him among those people winning our highest esteem. MR. LOWELL K. BOWEN Vice Principal Mr. Bowen, though new at Benton this MISS G. MARION WILSON Adviser To Girls One of the most indispensable as well as appreciated members of the school administration is Miss Marion Wilson. She not only contributes assistance in the development of student social pro- grams but as adviser to girls she is always available for consultation. As in addition to these duties she is head of the attendance owffice, she indeed puts in a busy year at Benton. year, has won the confidence of both faculty and students. He has impressed us with his ability to give immediate and practical advice on those occasions when competent counsel is needed. We sin- cerely hope that Mr. Bowen will continue to be with us at Benton for a long time for he has just the qualities we admire and respect. ffivei t 1' , Ll I I, 4.1 .V4 Csixl x xD I FACULTY , ,l x W. L. Daffron, B. S.: A. M., Principal Ruth Campbell, A. B., A. M., World History Edward W. Evans, B. S., English, Physical Ed. Sgt. H. J. Harti gan, Military Frances E. Adams, B. S.: Vocal Music Dena Clark, B. S in Ed., Library Vita E. Finley, A.B. A. M. 5 Latin, Spanish, English Irene T. Hindman, R. N. P. H. C. Clinic v Frank C. Baker, B. S., Diversified Occupations Dora Cowan, B. S.g A. M. 3 Mathe- matics, Social Science Eugene D. Fitzpat- rick, B. S., A. M.g Biology Mildred C. Hunt, B. S., Commer- cial Mary Ellen Boyd- Roberta M. Cain, ston, B. S. in Ed. Social Science Myrtle R. Elliott, A. B.g A. M., English, Speech VVilliam Don Fran- A. B.: Math., Study Hall, Latin Sarah Endebrock, B. S., General Science Nell E. Frye, A. B.g cis, B. S.: Phys- English ical Ed., Science Evelyn Hutson, Dorothy M. Jackson, B. iS., Vocational B. S., A. M.g Eng- Home Economics lish, Social Science swf! , ,, 1. .4J,,. .t .. L--. . V l..1 -., . iff x 1 I FAC LTY ,IV , , ,I Lowell K. Bowen, Walter H. Johnson, Geraldine Krebs, B. S.: A. M.: B. S.: English Vice-Principal, Mathematics J. William Reid, Elizabeth Robert- B. S.: Mechanical son, B. S.: A. M Drawing, Sihop Mathematics VV, K. Swisher, Robert E. Turner B. S. in Ed., Social B. S.: Industrial Science, Arts Mathematics G. Marion Wilson, Eliza Wooderson, A. B.:M. E.:Ad- B, S.:A. M.: viser to Girls, Amer. History. Citizenship B. S.: M. E.: Eng- lish, History Clayton Saunders, B. S.: A. M.: Mathematics Georgia B, Vaughn, B. S.: A. M.: Foods, English, Mathematics Verna Zimmerman, B. S.: Physical Education Edward Lakin, Louise Michaelis, B. S.: A. M.: In- B. S. in Ed.: strumental Music Commercial Martha P. Sellers, P. B. Springer, B. S.: A. M.: Art A. B.:Commercial, Phys. Education David G. Vequist, Eva Wilson, B. S. B. S.: M. E.: A. M.: English, Science Journalism Dymple Marriott, Rosemary H. Law- Secretary son, Asst. Secy. Csevenl f X 1 ' I 1 fr 1 f 2 1 -, . t 4 4 . - 1 ' X f I . f . 'Q , '- 1 , l,..i,f4.f , I! , , I sp, I ,X ', B ,kj f - 'I , iw! - f Y-f V ,. , STUDENT CoUNC1iL15f f KI First: Patty McCoy, Richard Lanning, Betty Spence, Maurice Lytle, Bill Gloshen, Zoe Ann De- Noon, Melvin Stanislaus, Rose Ann Parrish, Billy Pugh. Second: Janette Taylor, Dorothy Gann, Norma Christman, Loretta Bradford, Gene Williams, Charles Young, Barbara Cochran, Charlene McMurry, Wilma Scott, Pat Gross. Third: Ronald Witham, Jimmy Evans, Neil Nielsen, Jack Johnson, Joe Treu, John Stilgenbauer, Clayto Sisk, Clarence Erickso , Eddie Valentine. Wg.. M UDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 0' 1947-48 Officers Maurice Lytle ......................... President Bill Gloshen ..... Zoe Ann DeNoon .. The student council, its officers and members chosen by student elections, is fully representative of the student body. Here suggestions and recommendations from student groups take form and are worked up into school activities. Anything that tends to improve standards and to better the school is considered for this is the single aim of the council. The council members began work at the very start of the 1947-48 year. The book exchange was set up at the opening of school, the recreation room, very shortly afterward. New equipment was added to the rec room during the year: ping-pong tables, balls and paddles, and records for the phonograph. Keightl ..-Vice-President . . . . . . .Secretary By soliciting advertising the council financed programs for the home football games. They put on a girls'ifootball game at the Williani Chrisman game and provided the players with a live pig skin. Serving as ushers for assemblies and on committees to welcome new students and to assist them in getting acquainted with the school are some of the duties of the council members. The chief project of the year, financially speaking, was the pur- chase of ,a slide-projection machine for classroom use. Officers and members have served efficiently and enthusiastically, striving conscientiously to fulfill satisfactorily the requirements for good council work. 'Y 9' L , 5 , W! 1 K' P 1 1 I 4 I I M ' Q I! 1 4 A e K . 1 J ff ' Q 1 IJ x' 1 .J 7' , if of J -sf , , x 1 ,M by j , iff Jr .Lil Y J .I 1 y 1 J f f, J J y. J I 4 .OL iwimf, ML if Cf7Lf 6L! J mine? LfQ fi? P -, 7 1. , Q ,K , bL i , 5 - wigs-,3,N 4 . yiidkff ' , ' , ' .M 'A ' ' H ' A W M, .1 r ,. tw , .U .' ' eu., ' ' J W1 f bp , A . A I all-qagxgvf 1-51,1 KIA' ..,., . - A . , - 1 , A 6i4444,,,C,,v M1 .wx- V Vfzft ' , gf Q . .,. .. , 1 wmv' K 'af' ' . , , , sr! f V - I .Yf ,Q L , V. 1 'iff' 'd?,:.f 1 J LJ nf -'ff 'LJ 1 kd cv 'L I . N. 1 . Miss Darlene Halpain The coveted and honored title, Miss Benton, was won this year by Darlene Halpain. Through the year she has justified in full measure the good judgment of her fellow stu- dents Who elected her to the title. Darlene has an appealing personality, a gracious manner which has won her many friends. Also her willingness to co-operate, her pleasant disposition and unaffected charm have endeared her to all her subjects who regard her reign as one to be remembered. Miss Benton 1948 Celevenb Mae - fwfr , CORONATION mlm Above: Louthian, Grace, Maids, Halpain, Queen: Adams, DeNoon, Maids. Below: The Coronation group. CORONATION CEREMON IES At the first home game of the year, the evening of September 19, before a throne set up under the north goal posts on the athletic field, Darlene 'Halpain was crowned Miss Benton '48. Maurice Lytle, student body president, presided, instructed the new queen in the responsibilities of her office and presented her wi-th a bracelet, the gift of the student body, as a token of their esteem and trust. In a brief but touching response Darlene accepted her duties and pledged herself to uphold the best interests of the school. The ceremony opened with a proces- sional headed by the band. The Cardinal football squad, an R. O. T. C. detachment and a color guard followed. Preceding the queen came the senior ttwelvej maids of honor, Barbara Adams, Patsy Grace, joan Louthian, and Zoe Anne De- Noon, dressed in white wool with gold accessories. Tenth and eleventh grade attendants, Cora Carr, Janette Taylor, Joyce Goin, and Agnes VVright wore the traditional school colors, red and white. Pages from the junior high were Artis Shepherd and Janice Lawrenson. Charles Hollingsworth and Rich-ard Lanning served as trumpeters. After the ceremonies, a record breaking crowd stood at attention for the flag raising and joined in singing the national anthem played by the band. The game which followed was an exciting affair, the guest team, the Savannah Savages, losing Z6-O to the Redbirds. ' ' I r fi-' 'Q--v-'ff ff-.T -IL' 'lf I ,'f.f' 'S f C SENIOR SPONSOR , CONCESSION CREW Mrs. Adams Mrs. Cain Mr. Johnson Mr. Springer Miss Vaughn The outstanding accomplishments of the class of '48 can be attributed largely to the fine leader- ship given them by their sponsors. Always ready to help on any project to further the interests of the class, these teachers have earned the gratitude of the entire group. One of the major projects of the senior year is the maintenance of the concessions stand. Al- though the weather during the football season Wasn't too good, a crew, with Clarence Erickson as manager, did a wonderful job of bringing in the shekels. Graduating seniors not appearing on the following pages are Robert Dittemore, Delores Huffman, Erwin Hughes, Bob Pickerel, and John Swanson. CONCESSIONS CREW ' First: Doris Hudnall, Barbara Wolfing, Frances Baker, Della Bouge, Bill Gloshen, Phyllis Campbell, Patsy Grace, Marilyn Duffy, Bonnie Lane. Second: LeRoy Maxwell, Emery Noah, Clarence Erickson, Clayton Sisk. fthirteeny . 1 m Kfourteenj SENIOR BARBARA ADAMS Her air, her manner, all who saw admired. Citizen- ship B 15 Y-Teens 3, Secy. 45 Glee Club 3, 45 Chorus 1, 25 Red Cross 35 Queen Attendant 45 R. O. T. C. Sponsor Capt. 25 Sponsor Lt. Col. 35 Sponsor Col. 45 Saber and Chain 2, 3, 45 Senior Play. DEWEY AGEE Boys are boys and will employ themselves with boyish manners. Hi-Y 3, Treas. 45 R. O. T. C. 2, 35 Saber and Chain Commander 45 Major 4. WALTER ALEXANDER A lovely chap, affectionate, gay, and cheerful. Central CSt. Joseph? 1, 2, 3. FRANCES BAKER A maid of grace and complete majesty. Y-Teens 2, 3, 45 G. R. A. 2, 45 Annual Staff 45 Concessions 45 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 45 Bentonian 4. BILL BALES Steadfast of thought, well made, well wrought. Stu- dent Council l5 R. O. T. C. 3, 45 Art 2. MALCOMB BARNES Oh, sm-all reward and meager stay! The heart is such a little thing. Citizenship B 15 R. O. T. C. 2, 3, 45 Saber and Chain 45 Capt. 45 Bentonian 45 Coronation 2. ROBERT BEAVER gf, A carefree adventurer on life's sunny highway. C. B. lp H ' A . S. 1, 25 R. O. T. C. 35 Senior Play. RQISEBIARY BENIGHT Always thrifty, nice, and thoughtful of others. Citizen- ship B 15 Y-Teens 2, 3, 45 G. R. A. 1, 2, 45 F. H. A. 45 P. L. S. 3, 45 Glee Club 35 Latin Club 1, 2, 35 R. O. T. C. Sponsor Capt. 45 Saber and Chain 4. DOROTHY JEAN BLAHA Dignity is a girl's chief charm. Citizenship B 15 P. L. S. 2, 3, 45 Program chairman 3, Vice Pres. 45 Annual Staff 45 Senior Play. BETTIE BLAKE Beyond what can be valid, rich or rare. Citizenship B 15 Pep Club 15 Art Medal 15 Y-Teens 8, 45 Inter-Club Council 45 Annual Staff, Art Editor 4. GERALD BLAKE I said to myself I will be good and wise and brave and helpful to others. Citizenship B 15 R. O. T. C. 4. ALVENA BOCKELIVIAN On impulse I sing and sing of everything and anything. Mixed Chorus 45 Glee Club 35 Y-Teens 2, 3, 45 Ben- tonian Staff 4. , i'i,A? 627f f ' 4 A SE IOR DELLA BOUGE Who loves not knowledge? Who shall rail against her - beauty? Lake Waslhington H. S. 15 Pep Club 25 Red Cross 25 P. L. S. 3, 45 Latin Club 3, 45 Concessions 45 Senior Play5 National Honor Society 4. JEAN BUSH The third love was his, and the fourth was mineg and after that, I always get them all mixed up. Student Council 15 Citizenship B 1, Vice-Pres. 25 Citizenship Medal 15 Glee Club Accompanist 1, 2, 3, 45 P. L. S. 3, Secy. 45 Y-Teens 3, Recreational Chairman 45 National Honor 3, Reporter 45 Annual Staff 45 G. R. A. 45 Sponsor Capt. Co. G 35 Sponsor Major Battalion Com- mander Co. F 45 Saber and Chain 3, 45 District Music Contests 3, 45 1st Solo, Dist. 35 1st Place Solo Medal National, 35 Senior Play. J. L. CALLAWAY - His limbs were cast in manly mold, for hardy sports or contest bold. Bentonian Staff 45 Football 2, 3, 45 Track 35 B Clwb 45 Hi-Y 4. SHIRLEY CALLISON I have heart with room for every joy. Citizenship B 15 Glee Club 2, 35 Chorus 1, 45 Y-Teens 15 G. R. A. 2 PHYLLIS CAMPBELL In youth, it was a way I had: to do my best to please. Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 45 Red Cross Rep. 2, 35 Y-Teens 3, 45 G. R. A. 1, 2, 3 45 Pep Squad 1, 25 u Library Assistant 1, 2, 3, 4. 1 KENNETH CARTER , The ladies-God bless them-I love them all. Citizen- 5 ship B 15 Student Council 15 Class Secy. 25 B Club V 3, 45 Music Workshop Pres. 45 Mixed Chorus, Vice-Pres. 45 Football 1, 2, 3, 45 All-City 45 Basketball 35 Track 3, 4. 414 1 I WILLIAM CLARK k,fA,z ' I If music be the food of love, play on. Citizenship B 15 ff Student Council 15 District Music Contest, Honor rating I 35 State Music Contest, Honor rating II 35 National Music Contest, Honor rating II 35 Hi-Y 35 Band 1, 2, 3, Student Director 45 Dance Band 2, 35 B Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Cheerleader 1, 2, Head Cheerleader 3, 4. ROBERT COCHRAN Keep cool, don't kick, play ball. Football 25 R. O. T. C. 3, 4. CLEATIS COLLOR. O-h, to live at ease and not be bound to think. Football 2, 35 Track 2, 3, 4. ROBERT CONLEY What riches are those of a thoughtful man. Citizen- ship B 15 Football 2, 3, 4. VELMA CONLEY But now I know the things I know, and do the things I do. Citizenship B 15 Band 2, 3, 45 Letter 3. KENNETH COWART For him the world is not5 he is alone upon enchanted ground. R. O. T. C. 2, 35 Coronation 2, 3,5 Jr. Quartet 35 Mixed Cihorus 4. ,Qf 591 1 il wi ' if W .,.,t5 'fi r ififteenl Ksixteenl pglqfnf E IOR FLORA JANE CRISS When better friends are needed, she will qualify then, too. Citizenship B 15 National Honor Society 3, 45 'Social Science Medal 15 Latin Medal 35 Latin Club 2, 35 G. R. A. 1, 2, 45 Pep Club 1, 25 P. L. iS. 2, 3, 45 Library Assistant 35 Orchestra 1, 25 Annual Staff 4. ZOE ANN DE NOON It's the pretty face above the lace, and the gentle heart within. Shawnee Mission High 1, 25 Student Body Secy. 45 Queen's Attendant 45 Y-Teens 3, Pres. 45 G. R .A. 3, 45 Cheerleader 45 R. O. T. C. Sponsor Lt. Colonel 45 Senior Play. JACK DUKES Silence is the perfectest herald of joy. R. O. T. C. 3, 45 Rifle Team 4. MARILYN DUFFY - If thou must love me, let it be for naught except for loveis sake only. Citizenship B 15 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 45 Latin Club 3, 45 Y-Teens 4. JACK EGGLESTON Why, then the world's mine oyster, which I with sword shall open. Art 2, 3, 45 R. O. T. C. 2, 3. CLARENCE ERICKSON Fear not to touch the bes't5 the truth shall be thy warrant. Student Council 45 Concessions Manager 45 National Honor Society 4. ROBERT ERICKSON Blushes may come, and blusihes may go, but the freckles hang on forever. R. O. T. C. 2, 3, Second best second year cadet 35 Saber and Chain 45 Major 4. SHIRLEY FEHRMAN If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue. Citizenship B 15 National Honor Society 3, 45 G. R. A. 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 25 Glee Club 35 P. L. S. 2, 3, 45 Girl Reserves 25 Music Workshop 45 Senior Play. KENNETH FLETCHALL Full of fancyafull of folly-full of jollity and fun. Citizenship B 15 Jr. Red Cross Rep. 25 R. O. T. C. 2, 4. BOB GARRETT He speaks what's in his heart. Band 3, 45 R. O. T. C. 2, 3, 4. MARY LOU GASPER Wit is so shining a quality that everybody admires it. Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 15 Mixed Chorus 45 Latin Club 25 G. R. A. 2, 4. ARBIE GERMAN Not a graduate. W? ,lii A , E IORS JOHN GI LESPIE ' To worry little, to study less, is my idea of happiness. Football 1, 3, Concessions 4. BILL GLOSHEN A Wonderful boy who plays the game. Citizenship B 1, National Honor Society 3, Vice Pres. 4, Student Council 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 4, Class Vice-Pres. 3, Hi-Y 3, Vice-Pres. 4, Orchestra 1, Concessions 4, Annual ,Staff 4, Ben- tonian ed-in-chief 4, Football 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, Co-capt. 4, Track 2, 3, 4, B Club 3, 4. TOMIVIY GOIN Be just as rough as pleases you, but never mean or small. Citizenship B 1, Football Letterman 3, 4. WAYNE W. GOODKNIGHT Sometimes I study-Sometimes I only go to school. District Music Festival 2, 3, rating I, Solo rating II, 3, State Music Festival 2, rating II, Regional Music Festival 3, Solo rating II, 3, B Club 3, 4, Saber and Chain 4, Dance Band 3, 4, Pep Band 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 3, Senior Play. PATSY GRACE Beauty of eyes, beauty of face, beauty of thought, she is so complete. Citizenship B 1, Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, G. R. A 2, 4, Queen attendant 3, 4, R. O. T. C. Sponsor Major 4, Saber and Chain 4, P. L. S. 3, 4, Music Workshop Secy. 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4g Concessions 4, Senior Play. TWYLA E. GROSS Reason and calm judgment: the qualities specially belonging to a leader. Pep Club 1, Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 1, G. R. A. 3, 4, Red Cross Rep. 1, Latin Club 2, 3. ARLENE HALPAIN Mind cannot follow it, nor words express her infinite sweetness. Pep Club 1, Glee Club, Pres. 4, Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4, G. R. A. 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 2, Senior Play. DARLENE HALPAIN Rare is the union of beauty and modesty. Miss Benton 4, Glee Club 4, Latin Club 2, Y-Teens 2, 3, 43 G. R. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play. DARLENE HALTER She knows no envy or ill Will, in this lies her skill. Citizens-hip B 1, Mixed Chorus 1, 2. SHIRLEY LOU HARRIS In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. Y-Teens 4, G. R. A. 4. BOB HART Wise he was, the world had schooled him, human nature never fooled him. Citizenship B 1. LUELLA HERD A modest maid, deck'd with a blush of honour. Citizen- ship B 1, Art 1, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Home Ec. 1, 3, 4. E IOR NAOMI JEAN HERREN True friends are those seeking solitude together. Citizenship B 13 Latin Club 2, 33 G. R. A. 43 Pep Club 13 Y-Teens 3, 43 Annual Staff 43 Bentonian 4. CHARLOTTE HILDEBRAND Fashion'd so slenderly, young and so fair. Citizenship B 13 Mixed Chorus 23 Library Assistant 1, 2, 3, 43 Library Club Reporter 43 Y-Teens 43 G, R. A. 4. BILL HOLLINGSWORTH Strong, silent, purposeful beyond his kind. Citizenship B 13 Hi-Y 33 Red Cross 43 R. O. T. C. 2, 3, 43 Saber and Chain 4. DOROTHY HOOK A friend, past, present, future. P. L. S. 3, 43 Annual Staff 43 National Honor Society 43 Senior Playg 1De- ceased.J DWAIN HOFFMAN Shielding the feeble, smiting the strong, guarding the right, avenging the wrong. Football 2, 3, Captain 43 All-City 3, 43 Track 3. DORIS HUDNALL The gentle mind by gentle deeds is known. Mixed Chorus 23 Y-Teens 33 G. R. A. 43 Annual Staff 43 Con- cessions 4. BOB JACOBS Strong mind, great heart, true faith, and ready hands. Football 1, 2, 3, 43 All-City 43 All-City High Scorer 43 All-games Scorer 43 All-Conference 4. LILA LEE JAMES There are souls like stars, that dwell apart. Mixed Chorus 23 Y-Teens 2, 33 Bentonian Staff 43 G. R. A. 23 Pep Squad 1, 2. DONALD JESSEE As the sun colors flowers, so does art color life. Annual Art Staff 4. REX JONES I now do plainly see this busy world and I shall ne'er agree. Citizenship B 13 R. O .T. C. 2, 3, 43 Saber and Chain 43 Sergeant at Arms 43 Rifle Team 3, 43 Letter 3, 43 Cadet Capt. 43 Senior Play. OSCAR KIRSCHNER Let me live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man. Handley High School, Ala. 23 R. O. T. C. 2, 3, 4g Saber and Chain 4g Senior Play. VVANDA KIZIOR Dark eyes, wonderful, strange and dear they shone. Citizenship B 13 Bentonian Staff 4. SENIOR LYLE KRUMME I never tie myself to hours, for the hours are made for man, not main for the hours. Band 1, 2, R. O. T. C. 2, 3, Saber and Chain 4, Rifle Team 3, 4, Cad. Capt. 4, B Club 4, Senior Play. RAY GENE KRUMME Where no misgivinig is, rely upon the genial sense of youth. Citizenship B 1, Band 1, 2, R. O. T. C. 2, 3, Coronation 2, 3. BONNIE LANE Upon her will doth earthly honor wait. Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, G. R. A. 2, 4, Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Concessions 4. EILEEN LEAVERTON I saw a face blooming like a flower. Citizenship B 1, National Honor Society 3, 4, Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Annual Staff 4, P, L. S. 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, Orchestra 3, 4, Dance Band 3, G. R. A. 4, Senior Play. GEORGE LIECHTI A lad very careful--careful not to overdo it. Citizen- s-hip B 1, Football Reserves 2, 3, Concessions 4. JOAN LOUTHIAN The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good. Citizenship B 1, Public Speaking Medal 1, Queen Attendant 3, 4, Band 1, 2, Orchestra 3, G. R. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4, Interclub Council 4. RICARDO LOPEZ Oh, life is a glorious cycle of song, a medley of ex- temporanea . . . C. B. H. S. 1, 2, 3, Music Workshop 4, Mixed Chorus 4, B Club 4. DIAURICE LYTLE, JR. A leader who inspires by his example. Citizenship B 1, -Student Council 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4, B Club 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, Basketball 2, 3, Captain 4, All-City 4, National Honor Society 3, Pres. 4, Senior Play. PATSY DICCOY Here comes the lady: Oh, so light a foot will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint. Citizenship B 1, Mixed Chorus 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Camera Club 4, Y-Teens 3, 4, Quartette 4, Sextette 4. DONALD MCCRORY He taught but first he followed it himself. Alva, Okla. H. S. 1, Mixed Chorus 2, 4, R. O. T. C. 3, Latin Club 4, Music Workshop 4, Concessions Manager 4, Senior Play. VENIS McDOVVELL Born for success he seemed, with grace to win, with heart to hold. Citizenship B 1, Student Council 1, 2, 3, Bentonian 4, Annual Staff 4, Basketball 2, 3, Varsity 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, B Club 3, 4. ALLENE MARTIN Music is well said to be the speech of angels. Music Workshop 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 4. ..J . .3 Cnineteeny Q 5 5, '- ix f 5 1 ,s L. 5,1 Y Ei fp X 4 's , , rg, ta Y Q 1 ' X Qtwenty J SENIOR LERUY MAXWELL Not a graduate. ROBERT IVIEADE Thought is often bolder than speech. Maryville District Music Festival 2, 33 solo rating V, 33 rating I, 2, 33 State Music Festival, rating III Dance Band 33 Pep Band 3, 43 B Club 33 Band 2, 3, 43 Drum major 3, 4. JACK MESSNER A bold, dashing mass of muscle. Citizenship B 13 Red Cross 43 B Club 3, 43 Football 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Track 1, 2, 3, 4. ELAINE MONROE Enthusiasm is the greatest business asset in the world. Citizenship B 13 Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 43 G. R. A. 33 Y- Teens 3, 43 P. L. S. 3, 43 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 3. STEVVART IVIOREFIELD Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. San Diego, Calif. H. S. 1, 23 R. O. T. C. Lt. Col. 43 Saber Ez Chain, Vice Commander 43 Sr. Science Club, Vice Pres. 3, 43 Senior Play: National Honor Society 4. DEAN MURPHY Now swing the barrier wide and get you hence. If noth- ing lay beyond, there'd be no door. Citizenship B 13 Football 1, 3, 43 Track 1, 2, 3, 43 Student Council 23 B 'Club 3, 4, Vice Pres. 43 Hi-Y 3, Secy. 43 Camera Club Pres. 4. JIDI M URRAY This new life is likely to be hard for a gay young fellow like me. Hi-Y 13 Red Cross Rep. 1, 23 Track 13 Football 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 23 Senior Play. LOIS NAYLOR Was I deceiv'd, or did a sable cloud turn forth her silver lining on the night? Pep Squad 13 Citizenship B 13 Camera Club 3, 43 Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 3, 43 Y-Teens 3, 43 Red Cross Rep. 1, 3, 43 Senior Playg Na- tional Hovnor Society 4. n D.f,7,,'D0ROTI-IY NUSSBAUM ,J Learning is the eye of the mind. Citizenship B lg P. L. S. 3, 43 Red Cross Rep. 2, 43 Music Workshop 43 Glee Club 3, 43 Y-Teens 3, 43 Senior Play3 National Honor Society 4. LOLA PERKS Promise is most given when the least is said. Citizen- ship B 13 Annual Staff 3. CURTIS PETTIGREWV Why hurry? There is plenty of time. Annual Art Staff 4. LOUELLA PFLUGRADT Not a graduate. SE IOR EVA PLEKAN Fancy, Friendship, Science, smiling Peace-thy gentlest influence own. Citizenship B 13 .Student Council 2, 33 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Secy. 43 G. R. A. 23 Relays Queen 4. JEANNINE RAGSDALE I hold you as a thing ensky'd and sainted. Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 43 P. L. S. 43 G. R. A. 43 Senior Play. BOB RHODES Can be imitated by none, nor paralleled by any but him- self. Citizenship B 13 Hi-Y 3, 43 Stage Crew 1, 2, 3, 43 Football 3, 43 Track 3, Captain 43 B Club 3, Pres. 4. GEORGE RICE Good breeding is the blossom of good sense. Cheer- leader 2, 3, 43 B Club 2, 3, 43 Student Council 33 Camera Clu-b 3, 43 Art 1, 2, 3, 43 R. O. T. C. 43 Senior Playg National Honor Society 4. RICHARD MARION ROSS Ah! Sweet the hours of springtime, when the heart in- clines to woo. Pittsburg, Kans. H. S. 1, 23 HifY 3, 4. ROBERT ROW . We have two ears and one mouth that we may listen the more and talk the less. Basketball 2, 33 Track 23 R. O. T. C. 3. WVINNIE SALANKY A .She hath made everything beautiful in her time. Y- Teens 1, 2. 3, 43 Citizenship B 13 G. R. A. 23 Chorus 13 Pep Club 1, 2. RUTH SAUTER If heaven more generous gifts deny, I shall not miss them much,-I'm grateful for the blessings lent of simple tastes and mild content. Citizenship B 13 G. R. A. 4. TOM SAVLIN Q Large was his bounty, and his soul sincere. R. O. T. C. 2, 3, First Lt. 4. CAROLEA SAWYERS The secret of the universe, as by slow degrees it reveals itself to us, turns out to be personality. Student Council 13 Red Cross Rep. 33 Annual Staff 43 Orchestra 13 Band 1, 2, 33 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 43 G. R. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Bentonian 4. FREEMAN SCOTT Lively, tuneful airs he played him, Ragtime lilt and light fandanigo. Citizenship B 13 B Club 43 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Buigler 3, 43 Dance Band 3, 43 Track 23 Senior Play. WVILMA SCOTT And her dark eyes-how eloquent! Ask what they would -'twas granted. -Citizenship 'B 13 Pep Club 13 Square Dance Club 23 Student Council 1, 2, 43 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 43 Annual Staff 43 G. R. A. 2, 3, 43 Latin Club 2, 33 Y-Teens 2, 3, 43 Senior Playg National Honor Society 4. 0 1 JVAIU A ik. LQ? 'I Ctwenty-onel R v ' l 1 V Q i A 15' IJ . 'n S sis . N N X si K .1 ftwenty-twob E IOR SHIRLEY SHEPHERD Youth is the time for gayety. Citizenship B 15 Student Council 15 Square Dance Club 15 Pep Club 15 Queen Attendant 25 Latin Club 25 Y-Teens 3. GEORGE SHREVE Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Citi- zenship B 15 Hi-Y 35 Camera Club 45 Square Dance 25 bg.. Vail R. o. T. c. 4. KENNETH SHROCK He who is content can never be ruined. Citizenship B 25 R. O. T. C. 2, 3. CLAYTON SISK His subtlety may deceive you5 his integrity never will. Citizenship B 15 Class President 2, 3, 45 Citizenship medal 15 Coronation 15 Student Council 45 Assistant- Editor Annual 35 Art Staff 4, Editor-in-Chief 45 Ben- tonian 45 R. O. T. C. 4. NAOMI SMILEY The very room, 'coz she was in 't, seemed warm from floor to ceilin'. Citizenship B 15 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Chorus 25 P. L. S. 2, 3, President 45 Y-Teens 45 G. R. A. 45 Red Cross Rep. 45 National Honor Society 4. DONNA STANFORD A perfect woman, nobly planned, to warn, to comfort, and command. Citizenship B 15 Glee Club 25 Square Dance 25 G. R. A. 2, 45 Mixed Clhorus 3, 45 P. L. S. 45 Music Workshop 45 Y-Teens 45 Senior Playg National Honor Society 4. JOHN H. STANTON He heedeth not how swift the hours fly. R. O. T. C. 2, 35 Band 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 4. GEORGE STEWART He should, he could, he would, he did the best. Citizen- ship B 15 National Honor Society 3, 45 Hi-Y Secy. 3, Pres. 45 B Club 45 Student Manager in Basketball, Football, and Track. GLEN STICKLER I never think of the future-it comes soon enough. Citizenship B 15 Mixed Chorus 45 R. O. T. C. 3. ERMA STEINER I hate scarce smiles5 I love laughing. Citizenship B 15 G. R. A. 15 P. L. S. 2, 3, 45 Bentonian 45 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 45 Y-Teens 3, 4. JOHN STILGENBAUER I strove with none, for none was worth my strife. Citi- zenship B 15 Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter 45 Basketball 2, 3, 4, Student Manager 35 Hi-Y 35 R. O. T. C. 25 Student Council 35 Recreations Chairman 3, 4. JOYCE THOMPSON Sweet themes, run softly, till I finish my song. Music Workshop 3, 45 Glee Club 35 Mixed Chorus 2, 4. E IOR JOE TREU Wit and wisdom are born with a man. Citizenship B 13 Student Council 43 Junior Class Secy. 33 Football 2, 3, 4, 2nd All-City 43 Basketball 2, 3, 43 Track 3, 43 B Club 4. PHYLLIS UTZ The lips of welcome and the eyes more beauteous than the feeble shine of Hesper. Citizenship B 13 Pep Club 13 Red Cross Rep. 1, Treasurer 23 G. R. A. 2, 3, 43 Mixed Chorus 2, 43 Y-Teens 3, 43 P. L. S. 33 Senior Play. FLOYD VAN VOLKENBURGI-I Pray you use your freedom, and, so far as you please, allow me mine. Football 3, 43 B Club 43 R. O. T. C. 33 Mixed Chorus 4. DONALD WALKER I never was foresworng at no time broke my faith. Citizenship B 13 R. O. T. C. second year medal3 Sr. Science Club Pres. 3, 43 Stage Crew 3, 43 R. O. T. C. 2, 3, 43 :Saber 8: Chain 3, Chaplain 4, Colonel 43 Senior Playg National Honor Society 43 Sons of Am. Rev. Medal 4. JANICE WEIR In angel whiteness beat away those blushes. Citizen- ship B 13 Glee Club 2, 3, Librarian 3, 4. ERNEST WHEELER He carries his own strength and his own laughter, his own today and his own hereafter. R. 0. T. C. 2, 3, Capt 43 Citizenship B 1. MILTON W1-IITTINGTON Sure of each tomorrow and heart attuned to sing away a sorrow. Orchestra 33 Letterman 3, 43 Band 2, 33 Foot- ball 2, 3, 4. KARL WIDMAN A rich storehouse, for the glory of the Creator, and the relief of man's estate. Citizenship B 13 Medals-Social Science 13 Mathematics 13 Science 13 Scholarship 13 Science Club 43 Track 2, 3, 43 National Honor Society 4. BARBARA JOAN WVOLFING With everything that pretty is, my lady sweet, arise. Y-Teens 43 F. H. A. 43 P. L. S. 43 G. R. A. 43 Conces- sions 4. CHARLOTTE WOOD Thy modesty's a candle to thy merit. Chorus 1, 2, 33 Glee Club, 43 G. R. A. 43 Home Ee. 1, 4. LAWANA YEAKLEY If you persist in such delight past twelve o'clock, re- member well the cost, my heart. Mixed Chorus 13 Y-Teens 2, 3, 43 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 3. VVILIVIA YEAKLEY A Her eyes are like the skyg her mind as pure and free. Citizenship B 13 Queen Attendant 23 F. H. A. Pres. 43 Red Cross 1, Secy. 23 Y-Teens .1, 2, 3, PUBS- 41 G- R. A- 1, 2, 43 Senior P1ay3 National Honor Society 4. 46 IIVWN itwenty-threel 'X ftwenty-fourj UNIOR Misses Eva Wilson Mary Ellen Boydston Mr. Eugene Fitzpatrick Miss Evelyn Hutson Mr. Clayton Saunders Class Sponsors Joyce Alexander Leroy Allen Marvin Atkins Norman Bally Norma Barrett Eugenia Bazan Jane Benight Cora Mae Black Juanita Bray Erkalene Budgett Carl Butcher Virginia Carter Vicky Chapman Gary Church Charles Cochenett Donna Coffman Patricia Comer Clarence Conard Patricia Cowell Nell Culver Bob Davis Naomi Delgado Y Margaret DeLong ll Ronnie Drowns Rosemary Drummond Billy Eck Betty Ediin Anna Belle Enslow Phyllis Enslow Jean Fairlie JUNIOR Paul Fisher Frances Fleshman Bill Gabriel Keith Gabriel Shirley Gilmore Dixie Ginter Alice Goerke Eleanor Goin Bob Greer Patricia Gross Violet Groves Vesta Guyer Sidney Harris Glenn Hendrix Wesley Hicks Leon Hinkle Velma Hook Ruth Holcomb Harold Hrenchir Lenno Hughes Gene Jennings Jack -Johnson Donald Kagay Leona Keown Benny Kidney David Kinzie James Kline Mabel Kobett Gary Krumme Connie Lanning Beverly Lawhon Cecil Lawhon Beulah Lawyer Jimmie Leonard Juanita Loar ftwenty-fivel l Ctwenty-sixl JUNIOR Patty McCoy Shirley McCoy Doris McDowell Orville McDowell James McKinley Wanda McKinzie Helen Majewski Frances Marek Jimmie Meade Jean Megown Martha Mejia Betty Lou Miller Eugene Miller Leroy Miller Robert Miller Margie Modis Katherine Moore Billy Morris Anna Fern Mulkey Ann Musser Betty Newman Wayne Nichols Aliene Nielsen Helen Parsley Patricia Pettepier Robert Phillips John Pickerel Lorraine Powell Meredith Ray Donna Reys Erwin Ristau Everett Roley Rose Rock Phyllis Scott Joyanna Severin JUNIOR Marguart Shaw Bonnie Shepherd Leonard Smith Pat Sonner Norma Spangler Regina Stanton Mary Ann Stout Myrna Sturgis Patsy Sullenger Eva May Taylor Hazel Thomas Kay Tindle Ernest Tritten Bob Turner Eddie Valentine Howard Valentine Roxie Waitkoss Betty Walker Burl Wells Mary Wassiclc Chriselda Welsh Neal Wharton Donna Wheeler Fred White Don Williams J. C. Woods Russell Wray Agnes Wright Donald Zembles Dorothy Zuptich ttwenty-sevenb TENTH GRADE QA-EJ First: Dixie Carl, Mary Duran, Betty Barnes, Wilma Elifrits, Bonnie Costin, Carolyn Brooner, Dorotha Calloway, Cora Carr, Aileene Brady, Joann Allen, Mary Beutler. Second: Clarence Casebolt, Charles Atkison, Lawrence Bodle, George Edkin, Rose Cross, Norma Christman, Rodney Eck, Mary Ellen Black, Ronald Crain, Donald Crain, Janet Christensen. Third: Jack De Vorss, James Dittemore, Colonel Barber, Bill Barnett, Billy Consolver, Pete Elo, Clifford Dilla, Otto Clayton, Lynn Bush, Richard Burris. TENTH GRADE CF-HJ First: Joyce Hughes, Carole Huffman, Dorothy Gann, Lena Marie Hogan, Joan Hollingsworth, Jo Ann Hutchings, Bonnie Heriford, Shirley Helsel, Elvera Gasper. Second: Frances Garcia, Dixie Gentry, Dorothy Flach, Willard Harmon, Donald George, John Graham, Bill Hughes, Shirley Fuller, Margaret Filbert, Shirley Forsen. Third: Kenneth Furr, Marvin Hawkins, Oscar Gaddy, Herbert Gabriel, David Herbert, Bob Herren, Bob Fairlie, Raleigh Hitch, Robert Flint, Jimmy Gillett, Edwin Huff. I TENTH GRADE CJ-RJ First: Marv Lou Johnson, Mary Louise Lard, Dorothy Lopez, Betty Pace, Mary McCauley, Joyce McDowell, Betty Porter, Twyla Jackson, Doris Pfleiderer, Shirley Myers. Second: Bill Mackley, Helen Jessee, Bill Owens, Bill Karguth, Shirley Plumlee, Joe Ann Jones, Bill Rose, Robert Malarkey, Bill Paden, Virginia Rizer. Third: Franklin McLaughlin, Armond Johnson, Wilbur Kline, Ivan Patrick, .Tune Miller, Bill Miller, Jerry Lindensmith, David Nichols, Roger Nauman, Pete Kirschner. ttu enty-eightj TENTH GRADE CR-Z1 First: Dorothy Wagers, Norma Walker, Ruth Turner, Nancy Wolfley, Carol Willis, Emma Yurkovich, Helen Stout, Donna Thompson, Juanita Valentine, Charles Roberts, Betty Spence, Loretta Shipley. Second: Janette Taylor, Peggie Shepherd, Carol Ragsdale, Lola Shreve, Dixie Savlin, Betty Smith, Nancy Townsend, Nancy Wyrick, Maxine Shipley, Jacqueline Utz, Lila Whitcomb, Irene Sullender. Third: Eugene Williams, Bob Shepherd, Charles Young, Fred 'Woods, Gerald Sommers, Ronald Rose, Bill Rey- nolds, Karl Reichman, Bob Teschner, Marvin Stanislaus, Jack Wheeler. NINTH GRADE CA-DJ First: Frances Bunten, Jewel Dean Brown, Leila Bootman, Joan Barker, Faye Costin, Roger Brooks, Orman Brooner, Leta Bryant, Virginia Ames. Second: Donna Colburn, Lila Lee Calloway, Jo Ann Bougher, Barbara Cochran, Shirley Dittemore, Marilyn Dittemore, Donna Davison, William Dempsey, Gloria Baker, Loretta Bartch, Marcella Campbell. Third: Bill Cline, LaVerne Cowart, Edward Christman, Franklin Bennett, Robert Allen, Leon Coy, Richard Allen, Margaret Beers, Dorothy Butcher, Richard Chaney. NINTH GRADE QD-KJ First: Vicky Erganian, Evelyn Dischner, Jean Hulse, Cleo Fauver, Esther Hoffman, Rose Doane, Cloraine Hubbs, Sylvia Elifrits, Cressie Kemery, Betty Hawkins, Helen Hendrix, Bob Gasper. Second: Ruth Ingram, Carol Huffman, Phyllis Dickey, Helen Dykes, Shirley Hook, Norman Halpain, Dick Haskey, Mary Lee Filley, Judy Driver, Nancy Joh nson, Lee Fasching, Mary Lee Hy-de. Third: Connie Grace. Franklin Gilmore, Charles Kidd, Charles Hollingsworth, John Fisher, Carol Kirschbaum, Anna Lou Goerke, Joyce Ebling, Yvonne Irwin, Delores Greer, Ruth Jeschke, William Essman. Ctwenty -ninel l NINTH GRADE QK-PJ First: Erma Jean Mace, Sally Paden, Laveta Landers, Barbara Meade, Lela Leonard, Charlene MoMurry, Patsy Miller, Janet McPherson, Barbara Linville, Joan Matthews, Charles Lotz, Rose Ann Parrish, Rose- mary Klepees. Second: Kenneth Landers, Robert Lett, Viola Matthews, Jean Pittman, Kay Norris, Pat McPhelan, Lila Lee Miller, Patsy McCray, Vada Kline, Caroline Kline, Vernon Mallory, Gene Lytle. Third: Jean Noel, Jerry Nigh, Robert McBee, Neil Nielson, Jack Partch, Ralph Newgent, Logan Jackson, Howard Newton, Pawnie McDowell, Stephany Martin, Dennis Merritt. NINTH GRADE CR-WD Fi1'st: Johnny Wheeler, L. G. Stevenson, Evelyn Severin, Jerry Samson, Vivian Sherman, Artis Shepherd, Charlene Raymond, Frieda Stitt, Gladys Roloson, Joan Wisnewski, Dolories Rienstra, Gene Sutton, David Thompson. Second: Donald Wasson, Edward Schaber, Ivan Wells, Jo Ann Sauter, Diena Sprout, Virginia Sullender, Joann Ruse, Paddy Venable, Ann Sandlin, Orma Sell, Jon Strong, Max Snow, Frank Seever. Third: Jerry Woolard, Donald Stout, Ronald Witham, Billy Wallace, Dale Robbins, Leo Sexton, Thomas Wallace, Marvin Ralph Stilgenbauer, Jack Shafer, Norman Stickler, George Rice. EIGHTH GRADE CA-DJ First: Bill Carnes, Shirley Bouge, Eleanor Drowns, Joyce Burton, Peggy Comer, Dorothy Carr, Connie Arne- son, Patricia Coffman, Marteel Allen, Pearl Bozarth. Second: Harold Bouge, Paul Black, Robert Belcher, Dorothy Dunford, Laverne Beck, Darlene Bally, Mary Baker, Ada Marie Bell, Robert Caton, Gene Carter, Bill Ames. Third: Stephen Chapman, Harold Berry, Eudora Banker, Loretta Bradford, Shirley Behymer, Robert Davis, Pat Caton, Larry Davidson, John Adams, Tom Duty, Guy Brown. Qthirty3 EIGHTH GRADE QE-HD First: Myrna Halpain, Patsy Harris, Vernell Hawkins, Glenrose Gann, Eileen Ennis, Virginia Gibson, Phyllis Gardner, Dick Filbert, Kenneth Flint, Delwyn Holm es, Don Hall, Dixie Forsen, Geraldine Gillett. Second: Ferd Freeman, Mary Belle Honeycutt, Jerry Hartman, Frances Elford, Eleise Hodgden, Phyllis Hoover, Yulonda Hogan, Shayron Felch, Richard Follett, Robert Gann, Jimmie Flach. Tihird: Melburn Hinkle, Violet Higbe, Charlene Hendricks, La Reta Edkin, George Garrison, Jimmy Evans, Robert Holcomb, Allen Eaton, Edward Hicks, Carol Heppard, Esther Harris. i EIGHTH GRADE U-MJ First: Tommy Lotz, Donna Lindensmith, Glennis Monroe, Verlin Lester, Marion Morris, Robert Myers, Rich- ard Lanning, Dale Jenkins, Peggy Meyer, Janice Lawrenson. Second: Wallace McQueen, Wayne Jackson, Richard Mattox, Betty Lanning, Bonnie Miller, Joan Murphy, Shirley Kenyon, Carol Johnson, Bill Kimsey, Jack Jennings. Third: Jesse McQueen, Kathleen Marlowe, Peggy Martin, Benny Lawhon, Helen Miller, Ronald Malotte, Shirley Light, Ida Mae McGuire, Shirley McAllister, Billie McDowell, Billy Johnson. EIGHTH GRADE CP-YJ First: Colleen Thompson, Shirley Turner, Virginia Shipley, Kenneth Stout, David Tedford, Albert Wallace, Bill Saunders, Lavetta Phillips, Norma Singleton, Virginia Reys, Bill Pugh. Second: Phyllis Rose, Donna Williams, Connie Yeakley, Carol Wellbaum, Barbara Wardlow, Eugene Sum- mers, Arthur Sparks, Patsy Shull, Effie Wilson, Melvin Stanislaus, Freddie Shields. Third: Glenda Poteet, Phyllis Pendergast, Elva Wilkerson, Bill Smithson, Delbert Verbich, Lawrence Stevens, Tommy Pickerel, Tommy Richey, Gloria Schubert, Janet Speer, Bonnie Tracy. Cthirty-oneb Qthirty-two? IN MEMORIAM RONALD JOHNSON-DEC. 19, 1947 And God leaned down from his golden throne And watched his boyish antics with a smile. Though he's an angel, he's so young, you knowg Let's let him play awhile. -Adapted MRS. CLARA DUNFORD-MARCH 10, 1948 A member of the cafeteria staff for seventeen yearsg beloved by everyone for her cheerful, kindly marmerg her gentle, friendly spirit. And there shall be no night thereg And they need no candle, neither light of the sung For the Lord God giveth them light. Rev. 22. DOROTHY HOOK-MARCH 27, 1948 And I shall sleep in peace, knowing surely that I shall awaken In Heaven, always in Heaven! Where love is forever and ever. fWiddemer if Y Af 1 ,J if s f f x , X K-ff if xluf? .- ,Y r 1 .1 X y 1 v v L 4 ---gg. QK X X X x X X NX -H I f zsi, ax f ,, Z , 1 f O flff I 'Q If ty th Wgjwimmf' GW , WMif31zfW5fif MW Jfxw OyfyW Mfiwf v i , E Us 3 Qwf?f?5f:p a5i5 ?1VgyjgV42iQ9 JQJ igpgjy J ei? if df? o zi,?fhf 6 L ff .gg A ' A ANNUAL STAFF First: Jane Benight, Jean Bush, Clayton Sisk, Ron nie Drowns, Donna Wheeler, Wilma Scott. Second: Doris Hudnall, Dorothy Blaha, Flora Jane Criss, Bill Gloshen, Naomi Herren, Frances Baker, Bettie Blake. - Third: Dorothy I-Took, Curtis Pettigrew, Donald Jessee, Venis McDowell, Arbie German, Carolea Sawyers. J' 1 A ' K BENTONIAN STAFF First: Dolores Huffman, Winnie Salanky, Alvinia Bockleman, Bill Clark, Bill Gloshen, editor in chief: Clayton ASisk, Erma Steiner, Wanda Kizior, Darlene Halter. Second: Frances Baker, Carolea Sawyers, Lila James, George Stewart, J. L. Calloway, Tommy Hall, Ken- neth Carter, George Lieohti, Naomi Herren. Third: Dewey Agee, Bill Hollingsworth, Robert Conley, Malcomh Barnes, Kenneth Fletchall, Joe Treu, Tomfmy Goin, Venis McDowell-V Arbie German. - , a WMM ,H P. L. S. First: Mary Beutler, Joann Allen, Norma Walker, Meredith Ray, Anna Belle Enslow, Dorothy Blaha, Na- omi Smiley, Jean Bush, Nell Culver, Martha Mejia, Jo Ann Hutchings, Bonnie Heriford, Elaine Monroe. Second: Vickie Chapman, Phyllis Utz, Frances Fleslhman, Shirley Fehrman, Barbara Wolfing, Shirley For- sen, Norma Christman, Agnes Wright, Joyce McDowell, Peggy Shepherd, Janette Taylor, Ruth Holcomb, Donna Coffman, Donna Stanford. Third: Jacqueline Utz, Erma Steiner, Carolyn Brooner, Flora Jane Criss, Della Bouge, Dorothy Nussbaum, Dorothy Hook, ,Patsy Grace, Rosemary Benight, Nancy Townsend, Rose Cross, Betty Edlin, Joyce Alex- ander, Vinginia Carter. Cbhirty-five? I K 2 SENIOR Y-TEENS OFFICERS, CA-CJ First: Bettie Blake, Rosemary Drummond, Jean Bush, Rosemary Benight, Zoe Ann DeNoon, Barbara Adams, Wilma Jean Yeakley, Joyce Alexander, Nell Culver, Joan Louthian, Carole Huffman. Second: Mary Beutler, Joann Allen, Norma Barrett, Norma Christman, Vicky Chapman, Norma Spangler, Jane Benight, Aileene Brady, Dorotha Callaway, Cora Carr, Donna Coffman. Third: Jeannie Bazan, Juanita Bray, Virginia arter, Bonnie Costin, Frances Baker, Phyllis Campbell, Mary Ellen Black, Rose Cross, Carolyn Brooner. c, -J C .4723 xr SENIOR Y-TEENS QD-JJ First: Ruth Holcomb, Margaret DeLong, Mary Duran, Norma Gibson, Shirley Harris, Mary Lou Gasper, Jo Ann Hutchings, Bonnie Heriford, Shirley Helsel, Elvera Gasper, Mary Lou Johnson. Second: Frances Fleshman, Betty Edlin, Frances Garcia, Joan Hollingsworth, Delores Huffman, Helen Jessee, Pat Gross, Jeannine Dukes, Dixie Ginter, Arlene Halpain, Darlene Halpain. Third: Anna Belle Enslow, Rosenda Gsell,, Alice Goerke, Marilyn Duffy, Patsy G-race, Shirley Gilmore, Shir- ley Fuller, Margaret Filbert, Twxla Gross, Dorothy Flach, Joe Ann Jones, Joyce Goin. 1. ' X -'L' Y Ll, . Ms SENIOR Y-TEENS CK-SJ First: Doris Pfleiderer, Phyllis Scott, :Shirley Myers, Helen Parsley, Rosie Rock, Aliene Nielsen, Bonnie Lane, Eileen Leaverton, Anna Fern Mulkey, Elaine Monroe, Bettie Miller. Second: Juanita Loar, Mary McCauley, Lola Shreve, Pat Sonner, Marguart Shaw, Joyce McDowell, Carol Ragsdale, Pat Long, Virginia Rizer, Martha Mejia, Frances Marek, Lorene Powell, Winnie Salanky, Third: Mable Mae Kobett, Beulah Lawyer, Betty Newman, Lois Naylor, Dorothy Nussbaum, Carolea Saw- yers, Shirley McCoy, Margie Modis, Patsy McCoy, Dorothy Lopez, Wilma Scott. tthirty-sixb ' xiii.. .. . Q 'Go Q' .X ii ,X .i SENIOR Y-TEENS CS-ZD First: Loretta Shipley, Donna Stanford, Eva Taylor, Donna Thompson, Ruth Turner, Norma Walker, Peg- gie Shepherd, Janette Taylor, Juanita Valentine, Regina Stanton. Second: Emma Yurkovich, Lila Whitcomb, Mary Ann Stout, Neal Wharton, Donna Wheeler, Dorothy Zup- tick, Agnes Wright, Pat Sullenger, Mary Wassick, Myrna Sturgis, Nancy Wolfley. Third: Roxie Waitkoss, Irene Sullender, Barbara Wolfing, Erma Steiner, Naomi Smiley, Betty Walker, Nancy Wyrick, Nancy Townsend, Jacqueline Utz, Helen Stout, Phyllis Utz. JUNIOR Y-TEENS OFFICERS, QA-DJ First: Pearl Bozarth, Evelyn Dischner, Jerry Sampson, Frances Bunten, Evelyn Severin, Jewel Dean Brown, Janice Lawrenson, Marcella Campbell, Loretta Bartch, LaVerne Beck, Peggy Comer, Eleanor Drowns. Second: Dorothy Carr, JoAnn Bougher, Leta Bryant, Vivian Sherman, Gloria Baker, Shirley Hook, Stephany Martin, Judy Driver, Kay Norris, Patsy McCray, Patsy Miller, Leila Bootman, Joyce Burton, Virginia Ames, Third: Joan Barker, Helen Dykes, Rose Doane, Eudora Banker, Dorothy Butcher, Shirley Behymer, Loretta Bradford, Shirley Dittemore, Donna Davison, Patricia Coffman, Connie Arneson, Asa Marie Bell, Mary Baker. JUNIOR Y-TEENS QE-MD First: Dixie Forsen, Cloraine Hubbs, Cleo Fauver, Jean Hulse, Barbara Linville, Carol Johnson, Eileen Ennis, Lee Fasching, Sylvia Elifrits, Vada Kline, Caroline Kline, Glenrose Gann, Patsy Harris. Second: Shirley Kenyon, Donna Lindensmith, Yulonda Hogan, Carol Huffman, Ruth Ingram, Shirley McAl- lister, Delores Greer, Phyllis Hoover, Betty Hawkins, Cressie Kemery, Shayron Felch, Betty Lanning. Third: Mary Lee Filley, Pat McPhelan, Eleise Hodgden, Yvonne Irwin, Carol Heppard, Nancy Johnson, Anna Lou Goerke, La Reta Edkin, Shirley Light, Esther Harris, Ruth Jeschke. Cthirty-sew en? JUNIOR Y-TEENS QM-YJ First: Glennis Monroe, Donna Williams, Shirley Turner, Virginia Shipley, Phyllis Rose, Gladys Roloson, Barbara Wardlow, Colleen Thompson, Norma Singleton, Barbara Meade, Lavetta Phillips, Virginia Reys. Second: Rose Ann Parrish, Joan Wisneski, Peggy Myers, Connie Yeakley, Katherine Marlowe, Glenda Poteet, Peggy Martin, Carol Wellbaum, Viola Matthews, Diena Sprout, Frieda Stitt, Patsy Shull, Bonnie Tracy. Third: Joan Murphy, Billie McDowell, Janet Swpeer, Gloria lSchubert, Phyllis Pendengast, Jean Noel, Helen Miller, Joann Ruse, Paddy Venable, Ida Mae McGuire, Orma Sell, Bonnie Miller. SENIOR HI-Y First: LeRoy Maxwell, Dean Murphy, George Stewart, Bill Gloshen, Dewey Agee, Gary Church, Bob Davis. Second: Richard Ross, Gene Jennings, J. L. Calloway, Tommy Goin, James Claycomb, Bob Rhodes, Lynn Bush, Mr. Baker, sponsor. LIBRARY CLUB First: Evelyn Dischner, Judy Driver, Shirley McCoy, Beverly Lawhon, Charlotte Hildebrand, Velma Hook, Sally Paden. Second: Shirley Helsel, Carol Willis, Jean Fairlie, Carolyn Brooner, Nancy Wyrick, Delores Greer, Irene Sullender, Sylvia Elifrits. Not in photo: Beverly Jones, Vivian Sherman, Chriselda Welsh. Cthirty-eightl O 1 'iff 0 .f LATIN CLUB First: Helen Majewski, Vivian Sherman, Carole Huffman, Robert McBee, Wayne Nichols, Naomi Delgado, Donna Coffman, Elaine Monroe. Second: Zela Leonard, Kay Norris, Joann Ruse, Ralph Newgent, Della Bouge, Marilyn Duffy, Lois Naylor, Shirley Forsen, William Essman. JUNIOR SCIENCE CLUB First: Betty Hawkins, Helen Hendrix, Artis Shepherd, Kay Norris, Vada, Kline, Rosemary Klepees, Gladys Roloson. Second: Donald Stout, LaVerne Cowart, Bob McBee, Norman I-Ialpain, Connie Grace, David Thompson. oi' SENIOR SCIENCE CLUB First: Donald Kagay, Ronald Crain, Wayne Nichols, Donald Crain, Vicky Chapman, Mary Beutler. Second: Donald Walker, Ray Chism, Robert Flint, Bob Fairlie, Stewart Morefield, Everett Roley, Karl Wid- man, Mr. Vequist, sponsor. ithirty-ninel CAMERA CLUB First: Nancy Townsend, Lois Naylor, George Rice, Patsy McCoy, Rex Jones, Dean Murphy, Patty Mc- Coy, Dixie Savlin, Carole Huffman. Second: Bob Turner, John Swanson, Russell Wray, Pete Elo, Bill Miller, Mr. Fitzpatrick, sponsor, Billy Eck, Keith Gaibriel, Leland Knox. 0 ', . .A . . N RED CROSS REPRESENTATIVES First: Joan Wisneski, Patsy Miller, Barbara Linville, Pat McCray, Naomi Delgado, Pat Sonner, Erkalene Budget, Norma Walker. Second: Pat Coffman, Carol Willis, Frances Fleshman, Shirley Forsen, Mary Wassick, Kathleen Marlowe, Carol Wellbaum, Donna Lindensmith, Shirley Hook. Third: Viola Matthews, Bonnie Costin, Lois Naylor, Karl Reichman, Jack Messner, Bill Hollingsworth, Naomi Smiley, Dorothy Nussbaum, Richard Follett.. I u ,'. FUTURE HOME MAKERS OF AMERICA First: Virginia Ames, Patsy Miller, Virginia Carter, Roxie Waitkoss, Norma Barrett, Janette Taylor, Wilma Yeakley, Elvera Gasper, Juanita Valentine, Betty Spence, Barbara Meade. Second: Loretta Bartch, Rosemary Drummond, Dorothy Zuptick, Barbara Linville, Evelyn Severin, Patsy McCray, Rose Rock, Dorotha Callaway, Frances Marek, Ruth Turner, Nancy Wolfley. Third: Helen Jessee, Pat McPhelan, Dorothy Flach, Katie Moore, Hazel Thomas, Rosemary Benight, Mary Ellen Black, Barbara Wolfing, Twyla Jackson, Lila Whitcomb, Joan Hutchings, Helen Stout. Qfortyl CITIZENSHIP B First: Johnny Wheeler, Evelyn Dischner, Rosemary Klepees, Frances Bunten, Evelyn Severin, Mary Louise Lard, Marcella Campbell, Jerry Sampson, Jewel Dean Brown, Artis Shepherd, Virginia Ames, Sally Paden, L. G, Stevenson. Second: Loretta Bartch, Patsy McCray, Judy Driver, Bill Cline, Wilma Elifrits, Cora Carr, Barbara Linville, Betty Hawkins, Gene Lytle, Barbara Meade, Vivian Sherman, Leila Bootman. Third: Shirley Myers, Norma Christman, Bill Paden, Jack De Vorss, Joe Ann Jones, Ronnie Witham, Kay Norris, Mary Duran, Shirley Hook, Dorothy Lopez, Juanita Valentine. CITIZENSHIP B The honor society of the eighth and ninth grades admits students receiving a favorable vote from the majority of their teachers on the qualities of integrity, dependability, courtesy, leadership, industry, citizenship, and service. Once elected, pupils remain members during their sophomore year. Officers for '47-'48 were Carole Huffman, president, Gene Lytle, vice-president, and Cora Carr, secretary. Photographed are members elected last spring. Pupils elected this spring from the eighth grade are Ada M. Bell, Joyce Burton, Shirley Bouge, Loretta Bradford, Patricia Coffman, Dorothy Carr, Eileen Ennis, Kenneth Flint, Richard Follett, Dixie Eorsen, Carole Heppard, Carole Johnson, Shirley Kenyon, Myrna Halpain, Joan Murphy, Peggy Martin, Richard Mattox, Glenda Poteet, Phyllis Pendergast, Billy Pugh, Janice Law- renson, Donna Li,ndensmith,'Phyllis Rose, Naomi Singleton and Donna Williams. From the ninth grade are Jo Ann Bougher, Gloria Baker, Mary Lee Hyde, Lila Lee Miller, Jean Pittman, Orma Sell, Edward Christman, Yvonne Irwin, Gene Sutton and Franklin Gilmore. STAGE CREW Frank McLaughlin, Neil Nielsen, Colonel Barber, Jimmy Meade, Bob Davis, Donald Walker, Bob Rhodes. tforty one? INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC GROUPS ADVANCED ORCHESTRA ' JUNIOR ORCHESTRA ADVANCED BAND l 6 . '-H vp MUSIC WORKSHOP I First: Donna Stanford, Mary Lou Johnson, Pat Sonner, Phyllis Campbell, Kenneth Carter, Patsy Grace, Pat Sullenger, Lorene Powell, Joyce Thompson. , Second: Frances Fleshman, Gary Church, Allene Martin, Dorothy Nussbaum, Bob Pickerel, Donald Mc- -Crory, Kenny Cowart, Ricardo Lopez, Joyce Alexander. . . GLEE CLUB First: Joann Cowell, Nell Culver, Pat Gross, Lois Naylor, Arlene I-Ialpain, Zoe Ann DeNoon, Lorene Powell, Pat Sullenger, Erkalene Budgett. Second: Dorothy Zuptick, Virginia Carter, Mabel Kobett, Beulah Lawyer, Jean Bush, Barbara Wolfing, Agnes Wright, Patsy McCoy, Frances Fleshman, Charlotte Wood, Carole Huffman, Marguart Shaw, Donna Coffman. V.-.1,:,,1 . 1 -- ,, -. - f-L... , 1 -nn-, 1v, ,,,,,, A.. ruin, 1.-z..L:., -U---.:..a cu.:...1.... 1x,,..,.u..... 1n....,.1...-...W- - V . MIXED CHORUS First: Donna Stanford, Eva Taylor, Donna Wheeler, Anna Mulkey, Shirley Forsen, Marilyn Duffy, Eva Plekan, Pihyllis Utz, Hazel Thomas, Joyce Thompson, ,Mary Wassick, Mary Lou Gasper, Wilma Scott, Roxie Waitkoss, Luella Herd, Juanita Loar. Second: Bonnie Lane, Alvinia. Bockelman, Shirley Callison, Janice Weir, Betty Walker, Frances Baker, Kay Tindle, Allene Martin, Dorothy Nussbaum, Phyllis Campbell, Patsy Grace, Shirley Gilmore, Joyce Alex- ander, Jeannine Ragsdale, Erma Steiner, Patsy McCoy. Third: Ricardo Lopez, Kenny Cowart, Donald McCrory, Roger Nau-man, Robert Row, George Shreve, Stewart Morefield, Bob Pickerel, Glen Stickler, Billy Eck, Bob Shepherd, Floyd Van Volkenburgh, Kenneth Carter. fforty- threeJ NATI NAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION , 7. s 1 Maurice Lytle, president of the group presided at the twenty-first annual induc- tion ceremonies for the Benton chapter of the National High School Honor Society held during the assembly hour on April 6. He gave the morning devotionals and pre- sented the senior members who spoke on the ideals of the society. Original speeches written in blank verse by Clarence Erickson were given by Jean Bush who spoke on Character, by Shirley Fehrman, on Scholarship, Bill Gloshen, on Leadership, George Stewart, on Service. Eileen Leaverton and Flora Jane Criss lighted the candles. Mrs. David Hopkins sang 'fThis Day Is Minen OVareD as a solo and Dr. Adiel Mon- crief of the First Baptist Church gave the special address on the subject Five Evi- dences of an Educated Personality. New members from the eleventh and twelfth grades took their pledge directed by President Lytle who then presented them to Mr. Daffron who awarded cer- tificates of membership. After the induction ceremonies the chap- ter held its annual luncheon in the recrea- tion room. Besides the members, the guests fforty-four? included Mrs. 'Hopkins, Dr. Moncrief, Miss Laura Jessie Lomax, former sponsor, and the faculty committee, Mr. Daffron, Miss Myrtle Elliott, sponsor, and Misses Louise Michaelis and Vita Finley. New members received from the senior class were Della Bouge, Dorothy Hook, Lois Naylor, Dorothy Nussbaum, XVilma Scott, Donna Stanford, Naomi Smiley, VVilma jean Yeakley, Clarence Erickson, Stewart More- field, George Rice, Donald VValker, and Karl Wfidman. From the junior class inductees were Joyce Alexander, Norma Barrett, Nell Cul- ver, Patricia Pettepier, Norma Spangler, Agnes XVright, and VVayne Nichols. After the luncheon, the chapter held a business session and elected officers for next year as follows: President, Norma Barrett, vice-presi- dent. Agnes VVright 3 secretary, Nell Culver, reporter, Norma Spangler. Retiring officers are Maurice Lytle, president: Bill Gloshen, vice-president, Ei- J leen Leaverton, secretary, and jean Bush, reporter. ' ,- F. THE CIlRISTMAS,1ff,llClp,RAM , L ' - E ' H 1 , ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS The year's assembly programs, varied and original, have accented student participation. Mau- rice Lytle, student Ibody president, conducted opening exercisesg another student gave the Bible read- ing and prayer, the band or orchestra contributed special numbers. Christmas programs were presented by the speech classes and the glee club. The mixed chorus gave a recital at Thanksgiving. A two-piano program by Mrs. D. G. Dewitt and Mrs. Philip Thomp- son dedicated the new auditorium piano. The Honor Society was in charge of National Education week programs, Citizenship B, that of Americanism week. Class-sponsored programs included the Missouri Day observance, an R. O. T. C. program, and a speech class discussion on medals and awards. The band gave a concert, gifted per- formers showed up at two talent assemblies. Special lyceum numbers included a professional baton twirler, a one-man presentation of a Shakespearian farce, a monologist, a lecturer, and a marionette show. HYDE PARK CHRISTMAS SCENE At the request of the co-ordinating council of South Side organizations which planned the pageant in Hyde Park, Benton artists did the central scene, the Nativity. John Graham designed and painted the figures of the Holy Family. Bettie Blake, Donald Jessee, John Swanson and Clayton Sisk painted the stable background. Boys in industrial arts did the construction work and helped set up the scene on the site. Qforty-fivel SCENE FRO FATHER K OW BE T The William Alden Kimball comedy, Father Knows Best, as presented by the Juniors at matinee and evening performances on Decem- ber 5 was a dilstinct success due to its clever lines and laughable episodes with authentic audi- ence appeal. Mr. Johnson, assisted by Norma Barrett, student director, did a fine job of di- recting the cast. Ray Chism in the title role of Papa Heather skillfully portrayed a noisy, despotic parent, boss of his household and would-be intimidator of any hardy soul who disputed his omniscience. In the role of his amiable and compliant wiife, Rosemary Drummond was excellent. Papa's imperious man- ners Worked all right too on Oscar, his yes-man secretary, played by Jimmy Leonard. But Papafs in-laws and even his daughters, being a bit on the obstinate side themselves, fforty sixl disputed his sway. Through sit-down strikes, passive resistance, or open defiance they won their 'right to ilive their own lives. Meredith Ray, as Lottie Hill, quietly but effectively gained her Way with Papa. Her husband, Bertie Hill, a con- scientious loafer, the role played by Billy Morris, furnished lots of laughs as he goaded Rosenda Gsell, as daughter Bessie, to out-shout and out- storm Papa. Frances Marek as Dr. Graves, Patty McCoy as Elsie, Wayne Nichols as her husband Mack, Bob Davis as Mr. Heaton, the architect, and Jack Johnson as the quick-lunch artist added to the fun. Jean Fairlie was prompter. Class sponsors and student assistants took care of tickets, pro- grams and properties. CENES FROM THE DIVINE FLORA i A large cast of Seniors, with Patsy Grace in the title role, on March 19 presented The Divine Flora fRyerson-Olementsl, their an- nual class play, under the competent direction of Miss Elliott, Della Bow-ge assisting as student director, and scored a big hit. Rex Jones and Jimmy Murray were excellent as tyro advertising campaigners. Stewart More- field and Dorothy Nussbaum as Rex's parents gave a good characterization of bewildered par- ents trying to keep up with over-active young- sters. Jean Bush as daughter Sharon, Wilma Yeakley as Kit Olmsted, a reporter, Phyllis Utz as a radio artist had lesser roles requiring care- ful presentation. Lyle Krumme was a much- pursued band leader, and Donald Walker, a self- centered business man, Patsy's father. Pryors' Rest, the summer cottage of the Pryor family, was the scene of the goings-on. Randy Pryor and Buzz had agreed to promote Etta Dean socially to assure themselves jobs in her father's advertising agency. Due to their ef- forts, Etta did become a Flora Whom even the sophisticated band leader could call simply divine. But to do it all required a shrilling telephone, an ill-advised publicity stunt, scream- ing bobby-soxers and noisy boy assistants. Bobby-soxers: :Barbara Adams, Dorothy Bla- ha, Zo Ann DeNoon, Shirley Fehrman, Arlene and Darlene Halpain, Dorothy Hook, 'Lois Nay- lor, Jeannine Ragsdale, Donna Stanford and Wilma Scott. Boys: Oscar Kirschner, Maurice Lytle, Donald McCrory, George Rice and Free- man Scott. The beach scene backdrop and special scen- ery iitems for the prologue were painted by the art classes. Class committees assisted with properties and programs. fforty-seven? Top--Townsend VVa1l's Window-Remember? Second-Art Class Work-Patrons Night Third--Industrial Arts Exhibit. Below-Clothing Display-Patrons Night. ' Cforty-eighth adj K' 'K - ' WJ WMM f N O.Z4,+4, ff-f fLfX-0-1-fylfqb ?ZL,fCMM 11-if JJJJ-J ,wo-fwiffi Aff? Wfiiw pzlwofgdf QW WW fvzfwj Qgjwwog wiv Jfwfff' f A I .,-1-H ,. , M ,,,.,A:L,mi4fMf- WW M QW Wt ,Qxfwdwv Qfcofwjw JZMW 7' fm , I LL.. nffffn LZ f-2-yi, N44 ww LM QLJKZLJQJ W1-44.1, ' XV l X . A X K k! X f, V, ! , I p . ' W .ff V ' ,f-F ' If f . 1 W 5 1 as I ,fs!1f,q,f:j -wi . 1 ,fra 65 ..hf,m.f,i'2N-' f' M fn 4 y 9 .jr ..., I f . 1' I 5. TRACK SQUAD 1947 fs YI - ,, A -- First: Johnson, Reno, West, Blakely, Landers, Reynolds, Felt, Jenkins, Sherman, Crockett, Murphy, Rhodes, Agee, Hinkle, Fristoe, Young, Roley, Messner, Hoffman. Second: Stewart, Gloshen, V. McDowell, Lytle, Stilgenbauer, Miller, Atkins, Smith, Valentine, Ga- briel, Shipley, Whittington, Bally, Calloway, J. McDowell, Filbert. Third: Widman, Utz, Clark, Claycomb, Eck, Flint, Kirk, Gaddy, Adams, Pickereil, Rose, 'Lester, Allen, Liechti, Row, Collor, Botkin. Season's Review Track 1947, was hampered by the unfav- orable weather of a late spring as well as by the fact that track aspirants were still playing basketball when, weather permit- ting, they should have been out on the field. The season's schedule included six meets, in none of which the Cardinals took top honors, but on tlhe other hand, hit bot- tom only once. At Leavenworth, Kansas, March 28 in the season's opener, a triangular, they met Argentine QKansas City, Kansasj and Leav- enworth. Argentine was first with 7l points, Leavenworth scored 57. Benton captured 42 by taking first in three events: the 880 yard relay, run by Agee, Young, Brown, and Crockett, the discus, Mc- Dowell, the javelin, Brown, and by Filbert's tie in the pole vault. At the Tristate track and field carnival at Tarkio College April 12, Benton com- peted in Class A events to win 10 points. Abe Lincoln High, Council Bluffs, Iowa, was first with 522 points. Bentonys points came from Felt's fourth in the shot put, Young's second in the pole vault, and Gloshen's third in the high jump. ln a field of six contestants the Red- birds scored fourth at the 24th annual Class A High School meet at Vfilliam Jewell, April l8, by taking a total of 202 points. Hoffman took first in the discus, and Mc- Dowell, second in the same event. Murphy was fourth in the broad jump, jenkins, third in the mile, Filbert and Fristoe had seconds in the pole vault and high jump respectively. The fourth annual session of the St. Io- seph Relays, staged the night of April 25 at the park board stadium, was a brilliant affair participated in by 24 schools, with school honors going to Normandy High, St. Louis. and individual honors to Ronald Ed- mondson, North Kansas City High. Nine new records were estalblislhed. The mile relay went in 3:39.6, the Pony Express re- lay in 48.4, the 880 yard run in 2:08.23 the 440 relay, 46.5, the shot put, 52 ft. 6M in., discus, 149 ft. 2 in., javelin, 165 ft. 2 in., mile run, 41478, pole vault, ll ft. 22, in. Brown set up the new javelin mark, with Rhodes a fourth in the same event. Hoff- man took a fourth in the shot and Mc- Dowell, in the discus. Filbert had a fourth Cfifty onej TRACK SQUAD 1947 in the high jump and a third in the pole vault. Benton tied with Albany for sec- ond place in the Pony Express relay. Betty Myers, '47, was Benton's attendant to the queen. North Kansas City scored 412 points to win the revived Pony Express Confer- ence meet May 2 at the park board stadium. Benton was fourth in a field of six. Bd- mondson set a new record-21 ft.-in the broad jump. Conway, also of North Kansas City, lowered the mile record to 4:47.6. XVilliam Chrisman set the record of 3:4l.3 in the mile relay, the new event on the pro- gram. Hoffman had a fourth in the shot, Mc- Dowell, a first in the discus, with Hoffman a third. jenkins scored a third in the mile, Filbert, a second in both high jump and pole vault, and Rhodes, a fourth in the broad jump. The City League carnival on May 10 was a triumph for Christian Brothers with 59 lf5 points. Benton was third with 43 lf5 count- . ers. The Cardinal novices took their event with 612 points. New records went up in the mile relay-3:43.45 the shot put-48 ft. 10 in., and in the novice mile relay-3:55.3. McDowell was second in individual varsity honors and Rhodes, high man of the novice events. McDowell had a first in high hurdles, a second in low hurdles, discus, broad jump and javelin. Crockett was fourth in the lO0 yd. dash, Jenkins, third in the mile, Hoffman, third in the shot put and fourth in the discus, Blakely, fourth in the 440. Young took a first in the pole vault and Filhert, a second in the same event. Murphy had a third in the broad jump, Brown, a fourth in the javelin. Filbert took a first in the high jump and Gloshen tied for sec- ond in the same event. At the season's close, McDowell had won the gold track shoe for individual high scores, Brown had the Zimmerman trophy, and Rhodes was chosen captain of the 1948 squad. J f Y' 4-X -114175 M4435 ' 5011 ff w',,'. 1 fl 'v ,fi 'ffl' , f ,f . f for 1. 'fi' . ' Vyftjd' K, Ing- ij K . 1 iq aff? V E W rfifty-two? 1947 FOOTBALL SQUAD H ,Tj First: ch Springer,fTreu, Hinkle, Woods, Messner, Carter, Whittington, Jacobs, Goin, Rhodes, Hoff ' an, Claycomb, Reichman, Coach Evans. Second: Lawhon, Conley, Van Volkenburgh, Reynolds, H. Valentine, Calloway, Smith, W. Kline, Murphy, Lopez, Ristauy Botkin. Third: McLaughlin, Gaddy, Bally, K. Gabriel, Young, L. Mi-ller, E. Valentine, Huff, Gillette, Tesch- ner, R. Miller, J. M. Atkins, Murray. Fourth: Willilaims, Atkinson, Barber, J. Kline, Clayton, B. Miller, Fairlie, Patrick, Nichols, H. Ga- briel, Flint, Kirschner, Hitch, Yeakley. I947 Gridiron Review Although the 1947 Redbird gridsters were in the main a green outfit when they took the field this fall - Captain Dwain Hoffman was the only i46 veteran-they showed their real calibre in turning in a season's score of 5 wins and 3 losses. Pop Springer's work and that of assistant coach liddie livans was manifest in the good ac- count of themselves the boys gave in every game whether they were soaked with rain or pelted with snow. Season September 19 Here-The 'Coronation game not only rated good weather but proved the undoing of the Savannah Sav- ages as well. Jacobs opened the scoring behind a fighting forward wall that held the Savages scoreless. Bob Rhodes and Howard Valentine carried on the good work and James Claycomb ended the night's excitement with a 40-yard jaunt to the That officials recognized their quality is evidenced by the fact that Captain Hoff- man won an all-city tackle berth and Bob Jacobs, the leading scorer in the City Lea- gue, placed as half. On the second all-city, Tommy Goin was chosen tackle, Joe Treu, end, and Kenny Carter, guard. Pony Ex- press Conference coaches chose Hoffman for tackle, Carter for guard, and Jacobs, back. Review Cardinal goal. Final score: Benton 26, Savannah 0. September 26 North Kansas City- Though fighting all the way, the Cards went down before a Hornet team destined to win the Pony Express title for the sea- son, Jacobs scored Bentonls two touch- downs. Final score: Benton l2, North Kan- sas City 24. ffifry-threw .lk N FOOTBALL VARSITY 1947 A l .U 1 qfifty FOOTBALL LETTERMEN Top: Captain Hoffman, Callaway, Coaches Springer, Evans, Carter, Claycomb. Second: Conley, Goin, Hinkle, Manager Stewart, Jacobs, Kline, Lawhon. Third: Lopez, Messner, Murphy, Murray, Reynolds, Rhodes, Ristau. Fourth: Smith, Treu, Valentine, Van Volkenburgh, VVhittington, Wood, Young. Seasonis Review-Continued October 3 Here-Playing before a rain- soaked crowd the Redbirds edged out a win over VVillian1 Chrisnian. Neither team made headway on the muddy turf and the only score of the game was Treu's downing a Chrisman ball carrier in the end zone for a safety. Final score: Benton Z, Chrisrnan O. October 25 Noyes Stadium-Already on their way to the city championship, Chris- tian Brothers turned on the power to win a hotly contested event by one point. The Cardinals scored first, leading by 6 points, at the half, but the Eagles scored a touch- down in the third quarter. Then the Cards -four? came back with a touchdown and kicked a goal, going ahead l3 to 7. C. B. scored late in the game to win 14 to 13. Jacobs and Rhodes led the offensiveg Carter and Hoffman were outstanding in line plays. Final score: Benton l3g C. B. H. S. 14. October 31 Haskell-It was a muddy field but Jacobs, Rhodes, and Leon Hinkle could not be stopped though the fighting Haskellites tried every trick in the book. Final score: Benton 343 Haskell 7. November 7 Lafayette-The South Side gridsters proved to be too much for the The junior Cardinals played a double FOOTBALL 1947 host Shamrocks. Jacobs, high scorer for the night, was assisted by Hinkle and Val- entine. Carter's guard around play cinch- ed the game. Final score: Benton 395 La- fayette O. November 21 Here-Rain, snow, and hail abetted a fighting Red and VVhite crew to complete the rout of the VVentworth team. Final score: Benton 385 XVentworth 6. November Z7 Her?-A fine day and a mammoth crowd and the Central Indians turned the trick in the traditional Turkey Day game. Rhodes and Jacobs carried the backfield load and Jack Messner was out- standing in the line. Final score: Benton 65 Centrali13. The Reserve Season round-robin schedule with the other sub- deb squads of the city high schools with the following results: Ben oi 'Og Central 9. J' P' ,ff-' W WMM' Benton 135 Lafayette O, Benton Og Christian Brothers 14. Benton 25 Central O. Benton 13g Lafayette 6. Benton 0g'Christi11 rothe O 9 W, , fb af af tW9ijQixl WWE i Mm fir li , , in ThaHkSg1V1Hg Day Game r i E K tfifty-fivey BASKETBALL '48 BASKETBALL SQUAD First: J. Stilgenbauer, V. McDowell, Wood, Smith, Treu, Gloshen, co-captaing Rose, Reynolds, Lytle, co-captain, Hinkle, Stewart, manager. Second: Francis, coach, Teschner, Gillett, Clayton, Lawhon, Ristau, Kirschbaum, Claycomb, D. Williams, Johnson, Roley, Kagay, manager. Third: G. Williams, Wallace, P. McDowell, Barber, Flint, Partch, Burris, Kline, Reiohman, Gaddy, M. Stilgenbauer, Young, Hollingsworth, Springer, coach. Although the Benton Cardinals opened the season with an inexperienced squad, as play progressed they became court wise and developed into a serious threat in all com- petition. Never defeated by a margin greater t'han eight points, they won thirteen of the twenty-two games scheduled and placed in league and tournament top brackets. In the City League, in which competi- tion was exceptionally close, the Redbirds captured second place, by tying with Chris- tian Brothers, with Central placing first. They took third ranking in the Pony Express area in which VVentworth rated a first and Central and North Kansas City tied for second honors. They brought home trophies from the Savannah tourney, plac- ing third, and from the sub-regional, where they took second place. Maurice Lytle, co-captain, and 1. C. Vlfood were chosen for the mythical all-city quintet, and XVood won the added honor of being rated all-city co-captain. Bill Gloshen, co-captain, placed on the second all-city, and Venis McDowell received honorable mention. ' The Season's Scoring Dec. 16, Savannah-There-The Cards opened the season by defeating the Savan- nah Savages in a thrilling overtime game, -six! in which Bill Reynolds scored the winning bucket for the Redbirds. Co-Captain Maurice Lytle was high point man with 7 points. Savannah 24-Benton 26. Dec. 19, William Chrisman-Here-Tak- ing an early lead and holding it all of the way, Benton knocked off the Bears for their first Win in the Pony Express Conference. Co-Captain Bill Gloshen paced the home team with 12 points. Williaiii 'Chrisman 20-Benton 35. Jan. 6, Savannah-Here-ln their return bout with the Savages, the Cards were never pushed to win their third straight game, quickly running their lead to 10-O before Savannah scored. J. C. Vlfood hit the hoop for 14 points. Savannah 19-Benton 34. Jan. 9, North Kansas City-There-A gratis toss in the final seconds of the game gave the Hornets a one point margin over the Redbirds. A tight game all the way with never more than four points separating the teams throughout the battle. Co-Cap- tain Lytle led the Benton attack with 10 points. North Kansas City 30-Benton 29. Jan. 16, Central-After leading 12-11 at the 'half and 14-13 at the end of the third quarter, the Cards were overcome by a late Central rally, and dropped their first City BASKETBALL League contest to the Central Indians. Wood was high point man for Benton with 7 points, and Bill Reynolds netted 6 markers. Central 21-Benton 17. Jan. 17, Wentworth4HereMThough the Cards got off to a 9-4 first quarter lead, lVentwort'h fired up a scoring spree that sent the Redbirds to the short end of a 21-17 count at the end of the third quarter. The teams fought on even terms in the final quarter. Lytle was the Benton spark, scoring 9 points. Wentworth 31-Benton 27. Jan. 23, Lafayette-A red-hot Benton team subdued the LafayettefShamrocks to take the first City League victory in two games. Wood and Lytle hit consistently to score 14 and 13 points respectively. Lafayette 14-Benton 48. Jan. 24, North Kansas City-Here-The Cardinals 'avenged their earlier defeat by North Kansas City by posting a 12 point victory over the Hornets in a fast moving game that saw the Cards out in front all the way. lVood led Benton scorers with 20 points. North Kansas City 43-Benton 55. Jan. 30, Christian Brothers-VV ith both teams playing cautious ball, the Redbirds held a 14-12 halftime advantage but fell behind in the third quarter. Co-Captain Lytle turned in scoring honors with 7 points. Wood was runner up with 6 markers. Christian Brothers 29-Benton 22. Jan. 31, Paseo-There-The Cards, meeting a surprisingly strong Paseo team, were edged out in a thrilling double over- time period. Two deadly free throws turn- ed back the Benton five that had 'held a 16-12 lead at halftime. Wood captured scoring honors by netting 9 points. Paseo 33-Benton 31. Feb. 4, Central-In a game that shat- tered title hopes the Benton team was defeated by a one point margin. The Cards turned on a late rally but muffed two chances to score the winning goal in the closing seconds. Lytle and XVood tool: scoring 'honors with 7 and 6 points re- spectively. Central 20-Benton 19. Feb. 10, Lafayette-Off to a slow start, the Redbirds started rolling in the second quarter to score their second victory over the Shamrocks in City League play. Scor- ing honors went to Co-Captain Gloshen who scored 11 markers. Lafayette 25-Benton 36. Feb. 17, Christian Brothers-The Cardi- nals moved into a tie for second place in the City League race by defeating a stub- born Christian Brothers five. They raced to an early lead and were never threatened. Gloshen was the leading scorer for Benton with 13 points. Christian Brothers 17-Benton 36. Feb. 18, William Chrisman-There-In a game that had the fans on the edge of their seats, Benton fired up a late rally to defeat lVilliam Chrisman. The Bears held a 35-26 lead on entering the final period when the Cardinals took the lead 39-38. Venis Mc- Dowell paced the victory with 10 points. William Chrisman 39-Benton 44. Feb. 20, Wentworth-There-In their second game with the undefeated Dragons the Benton five met defeat. Lytle was the leading scorer for the Cards with 10 points. Wentworth 35-Benton 27. Season's Tournaments Feb. ll-14-Savannah-Third Place. After defeating Cainsville the night be- fore, the Redbirds had little trouble in subduing the Burlington Junction five. All members of the team contributed to the scoring. Gloshen netted 13 points to take scoring honors. Burlington Junction 14-Benton 26. Running up against a red hot Clearmont team that played flawless ball, the Cards fell behind in the last half. Gloshen, Wood, and Lytle poured through 7, 6, and 6 points respectively. Clearmont 34--Benton 26. Back in the groove, the boys won third place by turning back a hustling Pattons- burg aggregation. Gloshen took scoring honors on 12 points with Lytle hitting for 9, and lllood for 8 points. A Pattonsburg 30-Benton 37. Feb. 25, 27, 28 Sub-regional-Second Place. Benton won its initial victory in the Savannah sub-regional by overpowering Rushville. McDowell and Gloshen each ififty-sevenj BASKETBALL racked up 10 points in the game that saw the reserves playing much of the time. Rushville 22-Benton 51. The Redbirds defeated top-seeded Cen- tral to gain their way to the finals, by going ahead after the first quarter and increasing their lead as the game advanced. Gloshen poured 16 points through the hoop to take scoring honors. Central 24-Benton 34. The Redbirds fought a losing battle in the finals. When they met the C. B. Eagles, they ran up against a tight defense that held them to 5 baskets. Lytle stacked up 9 points to pace the team. Christian Brothers 25-Benton 19. Notes on the Reserves The Reserves Won the B Championship of the Pony Express Conference for the second straight year with 9 wins and 1 loss. The Junior Cardinals started the season under the coaching of Mr. Evans and fin- ished under Mr. Francis. The B Team finished second in the City League. Smith, Hinkle, Rose, johnson, Hook, Roley, and Wfilliams stood out as prospective 1949 Varsity contenders. The B Team entered the Picket H. S. tournament and captured second place in a field of 20 teams. Benton also had a strong contender in the Y. M. C. A. tourney held March 10. The Midget division was made up of boys under 16. Rose, Wood, Clayton, Flint, Gillett, Reichman, Stilgenbauer, Young, Hollingsworth and Caton composed the Cardinal squad, known as t'he Benton Reds. Thirty-seven teams from St. Joseph trade territory compete in this tournament each year for the championship. Benton basket ball may take on the new look if these junior Cardinals come through the next three years. BASKETBALL LETTERMEN Top: Coaches Springer, Francisg Manager Stewart. Center: Co-Captain Gloshen, Hinkle, Captain Lytle, McDowell, Treu. Third: Reynolds, Rose, Smith, Stilgenbauer, Wood. Cfifty-elghtl . ,jjj Cheerleaders Bill glark, Lawana Yeakley, Joyce McDowell, Ronald Crain, Pat Sullenger, Zoe Ann DeNoon, George 1ce. 6, o ,f - J i 1 , LM -J 'N'-lrj' V' N X' ', 1 .J Y -.1 tk ,, Q L, 1. s ' -+.-5u+.,-+.1Q' 1,g,,g.x,t., ' 'fare an I C ' I e ,, .-. r xis K. 4V.11-rg.. A 'r A. R ,tx Al . , ' , 4 1 I ' ' , Q . Q P-en' 5 ' :- ' .9 -1.45. . 1 Q . - 'wa Q Y Z., ' 5 Q, ' . ,-.P ' . 1 Q f I Y T ka 'f A' Q s M l ' x . s 1 ,Q 5 a' x , , f ' NJ X X . I . 'x .A . 1 fXl B Club First: Mr. Evans, sponsor, Dean Murphy, Jim Murray, Bob Rhodes, Leon Hinkle, George Stewart, Lawana Yeakley, Kenneth Carter, Venis McDowell, Maurice ' sponsor. Second: Bill Clark, Howard Valentine, Floyd Van Volkenburgh, Gloshen, Bill Reynolds, Freeman Scott, Charley Young, Cecil Lytle, George Rice, Mr. Springer, James Claycomb, J. C. Wood, Bill Lawhon, Wayne Goodknight. Third: Ricardo Lopez, Joe Treu, Ervin Ristau, J. L. Calloway, Leonard Smith, Tommy Goin, Jack Messner, Milton Whittington, Robert Conley, Wilbur Kline. ffifty -ninej A A . 1 G. R. A. OFFICERS, MANAGERS First: Shirley Myers, Wilma Scott, Twyla Gross, Joan Louthian, Jacqueline Utz, Patty McCoy. Second: Joyce McDowell, Norma Spangler, Phyllis Campbell, Joyce Alexander. OFFICERS I Semester II Semester Joan Louthian President Patty McCoy Patty McCoy Vice-President Flora Jane Criss Shirley Myers Secy.-Treas. Shirley Myers Jacqueline Utz Reporter Jacqueline Utz Sports Managers: Joyce Alexander, Phyllis Campbell, Twyla G-ross, Joyce McDowell, Wilma Scott, Norma Spangler. The Girls' Recreation Association is an extra-curricular organization sponsored by the girls' physical education department. The association was organized for two purposes: the first, to enlarge physical education activities, the second, to develop good will and fine sportsmanship among the girls. The program includes both major and minor sports, dancing and hiking. Benton girls were this year's hostesses on January 16, to the annual city-wide play day. Guests were girls from the other city high schools, their physical directors, and a group of student teachers from Maryville who had come to observe the program. They enjoyed many active games and com- petitive square dancing. Joan Louthian, chosen as an outstanding example of good posture, was Posture Queen for the day. Recognition to the ten senior girls who have excelled in all organization activities is an annual event. They are photographed below. I ' Y Y' 77' Y G. R. A. HONOR SENIORS Top: Benight, Campbell, Criss, Grace, Gross. Below: James, Louthian, Sawyers, Scott, Utz. CsixtyJ Patsy Grace Sponsor Major Bn. Adj Robert Erickson Cadet Major Bn. Adj Jane Benight Sponsor Capt. F Co. Rex Jones Cadet Capt. F Co. Jean Bush Sponsor Major Bn. Cmdr. Dewey Agee Cadet Major Bn. Cmdr. Rosemary Benight Sponsor Capt. G Co. Malcolm Barnes Cadet Capt. G Co. Barbara Adams Sponsor Colonel Donald VValker Cadet Colonel Zoe Ann DeNoon Sponsor Lt. Col. Stewart Morefield Cadet Lt. Col. Csixty-oneb i bf SABER AND CHAIN First: Donald Walker, Dewey Agee, Zoe Ann DeNoon, Jean Bush, Patsy Grace, Rosemary Benight, Jane Benight, Tommy Savlin, Sgt. Hartigan, sponsor. Secoindzh John Swanson, Arbie German, Ernest Wheeler, Stewart Morefield, Donald Jessee, Wayne Good- nig t. Thixi-ii: hEmery Noah, Robert Erickson, Arthur Callaway, Malcomb Barnes, Rex Jones, Lyle Krumme, Erwin ug es. Not in photo: Barbara Adams. RIFLE TEAM Kneeling: Swanson, Erickson, Hicks, Dukes, Jones, Walker. Standing: Malita, Blake, Wray, Gabriel, Cochran, Team Capt. Krumme, Barnes, Morefield, Meade, Sgt. Hartigan, sponsor. RIFLE TEAM HONORS For the second consecutive year the Benton rifle team Won the intra-city championship to gain permanent possession of the traveling trophy, awarded 'by the Macdonald-Duncan-Dugger Post of the American Legion for high school competition. The team set the remarkable record of losing only three of ten shoulder-to-shoulder matches during the season. With Lyle Krumrne as captain, the team enjoyed its best season in recent years, firing the ex- ceptionally good score of 893 in the intra-city matches. It was computed from the averages of the individual members as follows: Captain Krumme 1813 Wesley Hicks 1853 Jack Dukes 1805 Rex Jones 176.55 Robert Erickson 170.5. Wesley Hicks was the star of the team, and distinguished himself by firing a score of 190 in the Central match, the highest individual score for this year, and one much aspired to but seldom achieved. Qsixty-two? R. O. T. C. FIRST PLATOON CO. F First: Donald Walker, Harold Hrenchir, Bill Gabriel, Robert Dittemore, 'Charles Malita, John Swanson, Rex Jones. Second: Arthur Calloway, Norman Stumpf, Billy Hughes, Emery Noah, Willard Harmon, Billy Mackley. Third: Robert Cochran, Fred White, Donald Zembles, Bill Consolver, Fred Wood, Rodney Eck, Not in picture: Gerald Blake, Steven Mihelich. i ' ,f' R. O. T. CL SECOND PLATOON CO. F First: Ernest Wheeler, Ernest Tritten, Eugene Miller, Donald George, Gregory Irwin, Lyle Krumme, Tommy Savlin. Second: Donald Walker, James McKinley, Marvin Stanislaus,.George Edkin, Rex Jones. Third: Billy Bales, Robert Row, Le Roy Allen, James Dittemore, John Graham. , ,af 1 R. O. T. C. FIRST PLATOON CO. G First: Stewart Morefield, Benny Kidney, Carl Butcher, Wayne Goodknight, James Alsup, Russell Wray, Erwin Hughes, Dewey Agee. Second: Jimmy Meade, Lenno Hughes, Richard Hoffman, George Rice, Jack Dukes, Arbie German. Third: Bill Morris, John Gillespie, Clifford Dilla, Pete Elo, George Shreve, Billy Eck, Bill Karguth, Wesley Hicks? Csixty-threel -' l R. O. T. C. SECOND PLATOON CO. G First: Malcomb Barnes, Bill Paden, Clarence Casebolt, Jimmy Leonard, Clayton Sisk, Donald Jessee, Robert Erickson. Second: Stewart Morefield, Jack Wheeler, Bill Owens, Robert Malarkey, Burl Wells, Kenneth Furr, Dewey Agee. Third: Gene Jennings, Marvin Hawkins, Gerald Sommers, Billy Barnett, Richard Burris, Eugene George. Not in picture: LeRoy Maxwell, Oscar Kirschner, Kenneth Fletchall. l l l 1 1 SCENES FROM R. O. T. C. DINNER DECEMBER 18, 1947 m l i Csixty-fourl I WHY HWAHWAHLANAWAHU Indeed it is a cumbersome title, a word like none other in a student's vocabulary. Nor should it be. It is an Indian word, the name bestowed upon that landmark which today we call King Hill. But the redmen who roamed the plains beyond the River lifted their eyes to it and reverently called it the Road to Paradise. Going VVest is no new-coined phrase to signify the passing of the soul into the world beyond. The happy hunting grounds of our American Indians lay, according to their tradition, on the farther side of the sunset. To reach that pleasant scene, the spirit traveled on bands of sunlight, a level path from earth to heaven, when the setting sun lay close to the horizon. Because this noble hill faced the west, because it dominated the land- scape, because the sinking sun touched it with great streams of golden light, the Indians chose it as their burial ground, the point from which the spirits of their dead could reach the land beyond the sunset. Excavations for the first Benton building on the southern end of the hill-originally one unbroken ridge-yielded many Indian bones and arti- facts. One skeleton, preserved almost intact, was reburied under one of the entrance towers of the building with appropriate ceremonies. Scholarly Mary Alicia Owen, authority on Indian lore, supplied the correct spelling of the name. VVahwahlanawah, therefore, reaches back into a period before Missouri pioneers developed this section and set the beginnings of what it is today. Older than the white man, older than Benton, it is a part of original America. 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