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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1950 volume:

WAHWAHLANAWAH Published by the Senior Class Benton High School St. Joseph, Missouri FOREWORD | Standing as it were on the threshold of an open door, q we have a rare opportunity to survey both things past and - things to come. The years spread ahead of us complex and confused; what may lie over the horizon arouses some un- 0 certainty as to whether our abilities are equal to dealing with the problems shaping up: how to cope with democratic crises, both national and international, how to release the vast reserves of the spirit and intellect. Whatever resources we shall have available with which to serve the all-important future, they certainly have been built up by the variety and quality of past experiences, largely those of our school years. Hence the record of 1949 and 1950. May it prove a reminder of a worthwhile training period and serve as an inspiration to a future consecrated to service. (three) BOARD OF EDUCATION Seated: Mrs. John Wyeth, Mr. Harry Hersehman, Ass’t Supt. R. V. Blomfield, Secy; Mr. Fairleigh En- right, Pres. Standing: Mr. Alva Lindsay, Atty; Mr. E. F. Garvey. Mrs. Paul Knepper, Vice-Pres.; Mr. David W. Hopkins. Supt. G. L. Blackwell. The turn of a century is a time for looking back as well as forward. To the Board of Education a retrospective glance must he satisfying for the year’s accomplishments are gratifying. Likewise a look into the future should he pleasing for their planning reaches ahead to make every year more rewarding. To this group of citizens interested in securing the best in educational opportunities now and in years to come, our sincere thanks. MR. GEORGE BLACKWELL Superintendent Most progressive, alert to trends and zeal- ous in performance of his many duties, Mr. Blackwell affords an example among school men of the enviable sort of administrator who never calls it quits as long as his efforts can do something toward bettering school condi- tions. (four) THE ADMINISTRATION W. L. DAFFRON Principal Good judgment, gained from extensive ex- perience in school work, characterizes the daily activities of Benton’s principal. In addi- tion he spends much time in planning for the future hy evaluating programs, hy supervis- ing expenditures and by supplying the en- thusiastic leadership that projects of coming years demand. MR. LOWELL K. BOWEN Vice Principal MISS G. MARION WILSON Advisor to Girls As vice principal, Mr. Bowen is chiefly concerned with keeping each day’s program —class, athletic, or extra curricular—run- ning smoothly. He has proved himself adept at balancing each against the other so that all phases of school life are equally effective and productive. Although checking attendance and keep- ing records occupy much of her time. Miss Wilson contributes in other ways to the wellbeing of the school. In her capacity as advisor to girls she counsels, commends and encourages even a flagging spirit to triumphant effort. (five) THE FACULTY W. L. Daffron. B. S.: A. M.; Principal Ruth Campbell, A. B.; A. M.; Social Science Sgt. T. A. Earhart. R.O.T.C. Nell E. Frye. A. B.; English Frances E. Adams, B. S.; Vocal Music Dena Clark, B. S.: Librarian Myrtle R. Elliott, A. B. ; A. M.; English, Speech G. A. Greene. B. S.; Science Frank C. Baker. B. S.: Diversified Occupations Dora Cowan. B. S.; A. M.; Social Science, Math Sarah Endobrock. B. S.; Biology. General Science Irene T. Hindman. R. N. , P. H. C. Mary Ellen Boyds- ton. B. S.; Social Science Wanda DeWitt B. S.; Vocational Home Economics Vita Finley. A. B.; A. M. ; English. Spanish Mildred C. Hunt. B. S.; Commercial Roberta M. Cain, A. B. ; Math, Latin Mary Lee Doherty. A. B.; A. M.; English W. Don Francis. B. S.; Physical Education, Commercial Dorothy M. Jack- son. B. S.; A. M.; English. History (six) THE FACULTY Lowell K. Bowen. B. S.; A. M.; Vice-Principal; Math Geraldine Krebs, B. S.; M. E.; Coun- sellor, English Edward Lakin, B. S.; A. M.; Instru- mental Music Louise Michaelis, B. S.; Commercial (Leave of Absence) Sgt. E. W. Phillips. R.O.T.C. J. William Reid. B. S.; Mechanical Drawing. Wood- working P. B. Springer. A. B.; Commercial, Physical Education Eva Wilson. B. S.; A. M.: English. Journalism Beverly Rizzo, B. S.; Home Eco- nomics, Health W. K. Swisher. B. S.: Math. Social Science G. Marion Wilson, A. B.: M. E. ; Advisor to Girls, Citizenship Elizabeth Robert- son, B. S.; A. M. ; Math Fern Thompson, B. S.; Physical Education Eliza J. Wooderson. B. S.; A. M.: American History Clayton Saunders. B. S.: A. M.; Math Robert E. Turner. B. S.; Industrial Arts Ellen Norris. Secretary Martha P. Sellers. B. S.; A. M.; Art D. G. Vequist, B. S.; A. M.; Chemistry. General Science Jeanie Bazan, Asst. Secretary (seven) Ju Remoriam LOUISE MICHAELIS - COMMERCE DEPARTMENT Died May 9, 1950 My task accomplished and the long day done, Let me be gathered to the quiet west. The sundown splendid and serene, Death. —Henley. SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS MIhm Woodemon. Chairman MImm Kndfbrock MIhh Finley Mr. Yequlst Faculty sponsors, captained by Miss Wooderson, in their years of association with the mid-ce'ntury class, have assisted in many ways to make affairs pleasant and profitable for the class of 50. Student committees helping with the junior and senior class plays had the benefit of their advice; much of the planning for the junior prom was under their direction. And largely because they pitched in and worked along with the student crew, the concessions stand sales at the football games last fall were a whopping financial success. Pete Flo, as student chairman, with an assist from Marion Hogan and Charles Young, class president, generated a lot of enthusiasm for the concessions project. One hard working committee was in charge of the soft drinks; another sold candy, popcorn and other edibles through the bleachers; a third kept the hot dogs roll- ing, and a fourth did the cleaning up before and after the games. Whatever the weather the whole gang kept at the job and accomplished distinguished results. CONCESSIONS CREW First How: Bob Shepherd. Robert Malarkey, Mary Ellen Black, Marion Hogan. Willard Harmon. Bill Hughes, Dixie Savlin. Lola Shreve. Second Row: Betty Pace, Nancy Wolfley, Ruth Turner, Helen Jessee, Betty Porter, Dora Mae Sauter, Dorothy Culver. Elvera Gasper, Joyce Hughes. Mattie Friend. Third Row: Dorotha Callaway, Norma Christman. Nancy Townsend. Nancy Wyrick. John Graham. Pete Elo. Mgr.; Janet Christenson. Margaret Ann Filbert, Sue Fuller. Peggie Shepherd. (eleven) JOANN ALLEN—A most capable leader, but modest about It. Citizenship B 1; N. H. S. 3, 4; Pep Squad 1; P. L. S. 2: Y-Teens 2. 3: Music Festival 3; Orchestra 1, 2. 3. 4; String Ensemble 1. 2. 3, 4; Allegro Club 4; Benton Benton 2nd Elks Award 4. COLONEL BA It BEK—Up, lad; when the journev’s over, there’ll be time enough to sleep. Citizenship B 1: Stu- dent Council 1, 4; Art 1; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1. 2; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Letterman 2. 3. 4; B” Club 3. 4: Class Vice-Pres. 3; Stage Crew 1. 2, 3, 4. MARY BU TLER—Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Citizenship B 1. 2; N. H. S. 3. Secy. 4; P. L. S. 2; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3; Science Club 1. Secy 2; Orchestra 1, 2. 3, Letter 4 ; Music Festival 3. DOROTHY BISHOP—Like a sunbeam, swift and bright. York, Nebr. H. S. 1. 2; N. H. S. 4 . Y-Teens 3. Secy.- Treas. 4; Inter-club Council 4; Modern Dance 3; Art 4. MARY ELLEN BLACK—Quietly wise; wisely quiet. Y- Teens 1, 2, 3. 4; Jr. Red Cross Rep. 2; F. H. A. 1. 2, 3. Secy 4; Girls Choir 3; G. R. A. 4: Office Asst. 4; Conces- sions 4. LAWRENCE BOOLE—A super-scientist in the making. Easton H. S. 1 : Band 2. Letter 3. 4; B” Club 4; Or- chestra 3. 4; Brass Ensemble 3, 4; 3rd Solo, 3; Fr. Horn quartet 4; Allegro Club 4. (twelve) CAROLYN BROONKK—Music hath charms; likewise, the musician. Citizenship B 1; N. H. S. 4; P. L. S. 2; Y-Teens 2. 3; Library Asst. 2. 3. 4; Library Club 2, 3; G. R. A. 1, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4; String Ensemble 3, 4; Allegro Club 4; Music Festival 3; Senior Play 4. RICHARD BVRRIS—Content to let the world wag as it will. Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2; Track 2; Hi-Y 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Art 1, 4. DOKOTIIA CALLAWAY—A shy sweet maid is she. Citi- zenship B 1; Class Secy. 1; Y-Teens 1, 2. 3. 4 ; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4; Art 2; Jr. Red Cross 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Chorus 4; Concessions 4. CLARENCE CASK HOLT—Good-hearted and unselfish. Boys Glee Club 1; Orchestra 2. 3; Band 3. 4; R. O. T. C. 2, 3, 4; Lieut. Co. F. 4; Rifle Team 4; Theory Ribbon 3; Saber and Chain 4; Junior Play 3: Art 4. JANET CHRISTENSON—Fair and quiet as the summer sky. Art 1. 2. 3. 4; Concessions 4; Annual 4. NORMA CHRISTMAN—Queen rose in the rosebud garden of girls. Miss Benton '50; National Honor Society 3, Pres. 4: G. R. A. 1. 2; Y-Teens 2, 3. Vice-Pres. 4; Stu- dent Council 2, 3. Secy. 4; Art 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Glee Club 4; Sponsor Lieut. Col. 4; Saber and Chain 4; Concessions 4. OTTO CLAYTON—Spend time with books? People are more educational. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Art 4. ROBERT COR WINE—Trust worthy.reliable and competent. Art 1. 4; R. O. T. C. 3. 4. DONALD CRAIN—Wins friends, influences people—by a pleasing personality. Citizenship B 1; Cheerleader 2; Science Club 2; Hi-Y 3; “B Club 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Pep Band 3, 4; Orchestra 3; Clarinet Quartet 2. 3. 4. RONALD CRAIN—With the good sense to govern a fun- loving spirit. Student Body Pres. 4; National Honor Society 3. Vice-Pres. 4; Cheerleader 1. 2; Science Club 2; Hi-Y 3; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 3; Clarinet Quar- tet 2. 3. 4. ROSE CROSS—I hate scant smiles; I love laughter. G. R. A. 1. 2. 4; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3; P. L. S. 2. 3; Mixed Chorus Secy.-Treas. 4; Glee Club Librarian 3; Vice-Pres. 4; Queen Attendant 3. 4. DOROTHY Cl EVER—Loyal, true, and always kind. Mary- ville, Mo. H. S. 1. 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; Treas. Y-Teens Inter-Club Council 4; Junior Play 3; Glee Club 4: Mixed Chorus 4; F. H. A. 4; Concessions 4; Library Asst. 4. (thirteen) JACK DE YORSS—Some think the world was meant for pleasure and so do I. Citizenship B 1, 2; Band 1, 2, letter 3; Orchestra 1, 2. 3; Pep Band 3, 4; Trombone Trio 2; Brass Sextet. Trombone Quartet 3; R. O. T. 3, 4; Saber and Chain 3, 4; Honor Guard 4; Rifle Team 3, 4. (Ml I OKI) DILL A—Any fun a-brewing? I’m all for it. R. O. T. C. 2 JAMKS DITTKMOIt E—Don’t rush me; let me enjoy my leisure. R. O. T. C. 2. 3. 4; Cadet Sgt. 4; Rifle Team 4; Saber and Chain 4. MARY 1)1 RAN—Here’s a girl quiet and quaint; doesn’t pretend to be what she ain’t. Citizenship B 1. 2; N. H. S. 4; Red Cross Rep. 1, 2; G. R. A. 1; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3; Girls Chorus 1, 2; Glee Club 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 4. RODNKY ECK—Dauntless hands stretched to grasp the rein of Fate. R. O. T. C. 1; Band 2. 3; Art 1, 2, 4; Hi-Y 4. PETE ELO—Lights, action, camera! Student Council 1: Art 1. 2. 4; R. O. T. C. 2. 3; Annual Staff 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Camera Club 2. Pres. 3; Junior Play 3; Con- cession Mgr. 4; Senior Play 4. BOB FAIR I.IK A great tease but the women love it. Science Club 2. 3; Art 2; Hi-Y 3. Pres. 4; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Football 2. 3. 4; Band 1; Mixed Chorus 3. 4. SHIRLEY FELCH—I have two interests—one of which is music. Y-Teens 3. 4 ; Glee Club 3. 4 ; Music Festival 3. 4; Concessions 4. .MARGARET ANN FILBERT—The gay center of a laugh- ter-loving group. Pep Squad 1; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3; G. R. A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross Rep. 2. 3. 4. DOROTHY FLACH—A delicate blush enhances her beautv. Citizenship B 1. 2; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3. 4; F. H. A. 2. 3. Vice-Pres. 4; G. R. A. 2. 4; Band 1, 2; Orchestra 2. BOB FLINT—Takes life—and love seriously. Science Club 2. 3; Camera Club 3; Jr. Red Cross Ren_ 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Track 2. 3; Basketball 2. 3; Football 2. 3, 4. SHIRLr,Y FOKSK.N—Work well done is a constant satis- faction. Y-Teens 1; Citizenship B 1; N. H. S. 4 ; Mixed Chorus 2; Glee Club 3; Senior Play 4. (fourteen) MATTIE LEE FRIEND—Not a graduate. SUE Ft’LLER—A musical talent, wondrous rare. Pep Squad 1; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3: G. R. A. 1. 2, 3, Basketball Mgr. 4; Annual Staff 4; Concessions 4; Dance Band 4; Allegro Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Inner Choir 4. HERBERT GABRIEL—I can resist everything except temptation. Boys Chorus 1; Football 1, 2, 3; Track 1. 2. 3; “B“ Club 2. 3; Art 3. OSCAR GADDY—I would not hurry through this life— 1 11 enjov it as I go. Track 1. 2; Football 1. 2. 3. All- City 4. DOROTHY GANN — Exceeding fair and most exceeding good. Pep Squad 1; Science Club 1; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3; F. H. A. 4; Jr. Red Cross Rep. 4; Art 1. 2. 3. 4. ELY ERA GASPER—What man could resist her charms? Y-Teens 1. 2. 3. 4 ; F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; G. R. A. 3: Mixed Chorus 4; Concessions 4. DONALD GEORGE—This is the morn of life, the hale, strong years. Art 3: Track 3; R. O. T. C. 3. 4. El GENE GEORGE—I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of mv soul. C. B. H. S. 1; R. O. T. C. 2, 3. 4; Saber and ( hain 4; Honor Guard Commander 4; Art 4. JOHN GRAHAM—Harness talent to effort and you have genius. Art 1, 2. 3. 4; Art Medal 1; “Scholastic” Key, 2: Recognition Award 3: Annual Art Editor 3, 4: Ben- tonian Art Editor 4; R. O. T. C. 2. 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Benton 3rd Elks Award 4. WILLARD HARMON—Martial is his air. his very thoughts are clanking swords. N. H. S. 4; Art 4; R. O. T. C. 2. 3. 4; Saber and Chain 3. Commander 4; Honor Guard Vice-Commander 4; Rifle Team 3, Captain 4; Conces- sions 4. DAVID HERBERT—A man of promise the best kind. Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Track 4; Mixed Chorus 4. BONNIE IIERIFORD—With many a merry quip and Jest. Citizenship B 1, 2; Class Secy. 4; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3. 4. Rep. 2; G. R. A. 1. 2; P. L. S. 2; Mixed Choir Secy. 3. 4; Cheerleader 3. 4; “B Club 3, 4 ; R. O. T. C. Sponsor Major 4; Saber and Chain 4: Bentonian 4. (fifteen) BOH IIKKKKX—Growing up is a big job to which I de- vote my best efforts. Art 2; R. O. T. C. 3; Band 2, 3, 4. KH'lflARI) HOFFMAN—A man of few words, but wise ones. Citizenship B 1, 2; Art 1, 4; R. O. T. C. 2, 3. LENA MAKIK IIOGAX—Quiet and unassuming but al- ways on the job. G. R. A. 1; Pep Club 1; Y-Teens 2, 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Music Festival 3. MARION HOGAN—Don’t be deceived; I’m all for a good time. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3; Concessions 4. JOANN HOLLINGSWORTH—Ever fair and never proud, had tongue at will and yet was never loud. Citizenship B 1. 2; P. L. S. 2; G. R. A. 1. 2. 3. Secy. 4; Y-Teens 2, 3; F. H. A. 3. Secy. 4; Glee Club 3; Mixed Chorus 4. Et’GENK IIOOK—Not a graduate. CAROLE IH’FFMAN—In my heart a sweet lark sings; I but give it voice. Citizenship B 1. Pres. 2; N. H. S. 3. 1; Medals: Citizenship. Public Speaking 1; Latin Club 2. Pres. 3; Camera Club 2; Y-Teens 2, Inter-Club Council 3, 4; Sextet 2, Octet 3. Quartet 4; District Music Contest 2nd solo 2. 1st solo 3; Glee Club 2. 4; Mixed Choir 4; Inner Choir 4; Annual Editor 4; Alle- gro Club Pres. 4; Jr. Play 3; Senior Play 4; City 1st Elks Award 4. BILL HCGHES—I must be up and doing—aye, every min- ute. R. O. T. C. 2. 4 ; Saber and Chain 4; Honor Guard 4; Hi-Y 4; Concessions 4: Art 4. ROBERT IU GHKS—Glad at other men’s good, content with his lot. Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Band 3. 4; Orchestra 3: Music Festival 3; Music Contest Maryville. Colum- bia 3. JOYCE HCGHES—She has a pleasant smile and a winning way. G. R. A. 1. 2; Y-Teens 1, 2. 3; Library Asst. 3; Art 4; Glee Club 4; Sponsor Captain Co. G. 4; Saber and Chain 4; Concessions 4. JO ANN HETCHINGS—Friends has she many, enemies none. Citizenship B 1. 2; Student Council 1; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3; Pep Club Pres. 1; P. L. S. 2. Pres. 3; G. R. A. 2. 3: F. H. A. 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Inner Choir 4; Music Festival 3. TWYLA JACKSON—Makes everyone glad she’s here. Pep Club 1; G R. A. 2; F. H. A. 2; Y-Teens 3; Mixed Cho- rus 3; Glee Club 4; Junior Play 3; Music Festival 3; Benltonian 4. (sixteen) GENE JENNINGS—I started as an average kid; I fin- ished as a man. Hi-Y 2, 3; Annual 3. 4; R. O. T. C. 2, 3. Lieut. 4; Rifle team mgr. 3. HELEN JESSEE—A sunny temper and a will to please. Citizenship B 1. 2: Y-Teens 1. 2. 3, 4; Art 1, 2,3 ; F. H. A. 2; G. R. A. 2; Concessions 4. JOE ANN JONES—Everything is pleasant for one who is pleasant. Citizenship B 1; Y-Teens 2, 3; G. R. A. 2; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Music Festival 3. KK'IIA It I KIllsrilNER—Slumber is more sweet than toil. Student Council 1; Art 1; Band 2; Junior Red Cross Rep. 2. WILD IK KLINE—A deceptively sleepy appearance. Art 4; Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 2, 3. 4; “B” Club 4. OK It IS LANGLEY—A kinder gentleman treads not the earth. Art 1, 2. JEKKY LINDENSMITH—Admires all girls; is devoted to one. Art 2, 3; Track 2, 3. 4. DOKOTIIY LOPEZ—Laughing eves and a flashing smile. Citizenship B 1; G. R. A. 1, 2; Art 2; Y-Teens 1. 3: Glee Club 3. 4. MARY McCAl LEY — Sprightly, sparkling spirits. Pep Squad 1; G. R. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Y-Teens 2. 3; F. H. A. 3. Pres. 4; Glee Club 3: Mixed Chorus 4. JOYCE McDOWFEL—The rose is fairest when ’tis bud- ding new. Citizenship B 1; N. H. S. 3, 4; Latin medal 2; Pep Squad 1; Queen attendant 4; P. L. S. 2. 3; Cheerleader 1, 2. Head Cheerleader 3. 4; “B” Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 1. 2, 3; Inter-Club Council 2, 3; Tri-City Conference 2. 3: G. R. A. 1. Mgr. 2. 3; Mixed Chorus Secy. 3; Glee Club 4; Music Festival 3; R. O. T. C. Sponsor Capt. Co. F. 4: Saber and Chain 4: Annual 4: Bentonian 4; Senior Play 4. FRANK McLAt'GHLIN—The greatest men rise to high position by their own merit. Student Council 2. 3. 4: Football 1. 2. 3. All-City 4; Basketball 1. 2; Track 1. 2; Stage Crew 1. 2. 3. 4; “B Club 3. 4. HILL MACKLEY—Happy is he who enjoys each day as it comes. Bovs Glee Club 1; R. O. T. C. 2; Art 3; Hi-Y 4. (seventeen) ROBERT MALARKEY-A poor life this, if full of care, we have no time to stand and stare. Art 1, 2; R. O. T. C. 2, 3; Concessions 4. CHARLES MALIT A—Modest about but watch him go. C. B. H. S. 1. 3: Mixed Chorus 3; Concessions his accomplishments. 2; Art 4; Rifle Team 3. WILLIAM MILLKK—By being silent a man can fashion great things for the present and the future. Class Vice-Pres. 4; Camera Club 3; Art 2; Track 2, 3. 4; Foot- ball 2. 3. 4. Jl XE MILLKK—Never a dull moment. Pep Squad 1; Art 1. 2; G. R. A. 1; Glee Club 1; Girls Chorus 2; Music Festival 3. SHIKLKY MYERS—The sweetest face set in a frame of shining, golden hair. Pep Squad 1; Citizenship B 2; N. H. S. 4; G. R. A. Secy. 2, 3. Mgr. 4; Queen Attend- ant 3. 4; Y-Teens 1, 2. 3; Tri-City Conference 3; R. O. T. C. Sponsor Colonel 4; Saber and Chain 4; Honor Guard 4; Bentonian Staff 4; Glee Club 4. ROG KR X A I'M AN—Music is my very soul. Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4; Allegro Club 4; R . O. T. C. 3; Bentonian 4; Senior Play 4. BOB NORTH KR X—The ladies-God bless 'em I love ’em all. Central H. S. 1, 2; Sequoia. Calif. H. S. 3; Art 4; Hi-Y 4; Track 3. 4; Football 4: Basketball 4. WILLIAM OWENS—A noble youth of blood and bone. R. O. T. C. 2. 3, 4; Second Year Cadet Award 3; Cadet Captain 4 ; Saber and Chain 3, Vice-Commander 4; Ri- fle Team 4. BETTY PACE—Whose happy heart has power to make the stone a flower. Art 1, 2. 3; Annual 4; Conces- sions 4. BILL PADEX—Hard working hands and a sincere heart. Citizenship B 1. 2; N. H. S. 4; Art 1, 3; Latin Club 2; R. O. T. C. 2. 4; Honor Guard 4; Annual 4; Senior Play 4. CAROL PA XKIE WITZ—Born Central H. S. 1, 2; Y-Teens IVAN PATRICK—A name at Football 2. 3. 4; Art 4. to gladden a dull world. 3, 4; Glee Club 4. which his foes grew pale. (eighteen) DORIS PFLEIDERER—A happy heart reflected in a smiling face. Citizenship B 1, 2; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3; G. R. A. 2; Mixed Chorus 3; Glee Club 4. SIIIKLKY PLVMLEE—Kind, gentle, and thoughtful of others. Art 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4. BETTY PORTER—A constant friend is a rare thing, hard to find. G. R. A. 1. 4; Art 4; Concessions 4. CAROL RAGSDALE—Here’s an example of real charm. Citizenship B 1. 2; Junior Red Cross Rep. 1; G. R. A. 2; Y-Teens 1. 2, 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; “B” Club 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4. KARL REICH MAN—A lion among ladies. Boys Chorus 2; Art 3; Junior Red Cross Rep. 3; Football 1, 2. 3, All- City 4; Basketball 2; Track 2; “B” Club 3, 4. WILLIAM REYNOLDS—To love the game beyond the prize. Football 1. Varsity 2, 3. 4: Basketball 1. Varsity 2. 3. Capt. 4: All-City 3. 4; All-Conference 3. 4; Track 1. Varsity 2. 3. Capt. 4; Track Award 2, 3; All-America H. S. team, honorable mention 4. BILL ROSE—Bill’s heart and car always had room for one more. Citizenship B 1; N. H. S. 3. 4; Band 1. 2, 3, 4: Orch. 1, 2. 4; Dance Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Pep Band 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Art 2; Junior Play 3. RONALD ROSS—Good-natured, and when he grins--Bas- ketball Reserves 2. 3. Varsity 4; Football 1; Track 2, 3, 4; “B” Club 2, 3, 4. DORA MAE SAVTER—A quiet dignity graces everything she does. Hopkins, Mo. H. S. 1. 2; Glee Club 3. 4. DIXIE SAVLIN—A friendly nature attracts friends, na- turally. G. R. A. 1, 2; Camera Club 2, 3; Art 2: Con- cessions 4. BOB SHEPHERD—Can turn his hand to anything and do it well. Citizenship B 1. 2: Hi-Y 3; R. 6. T. C. 3. 4; Honor Guard 4; Mixed Chorus 2. PEGGIE SHEPHERD—No gems, no gold she needs to wear: she shines intrinsically fair. Citizenship B 1: Pep Squad 1. Y-Teens 1, 2. 3: P. L. S. 2, 3: Junior Play 3: Annual 4: Concessions 4: Student Council 4 ; G. R. A. 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1. 2; String F.nsemble 1, 2: Glee Club 4. 1 AXINE SHIPLEY—Her quiet smile spoke a world of kindliness. Citizenship B 1, 2; Y-Teens 1, 2. 3; Pep Squad 1, 2; Girls Sextet 3; Girls Quartet 4; Allegro Club 4; Junior Play 3; G. R. A. 4; Student Council 4; Annual 4; Music Festival 3: District Music Contest Sextet rating 1, 3; Glee Club 2, 3. 4, Vice-Pres. 3; Senior Play 4. LOLA SHKEVK—Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Pep Squad 1 ; G. R. A. 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Y-Teens 2. 3; F. H. A. 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Concessions 4. GERALD SOMMERS.—His frame is finn his powers are bright. Citizenship B 1. 2; N. H. S. 4 ; Boys Glee Club 1: Mixed Chorus 4; R. O. T. C. 2. 3; Annual 4: Voice of Democracy Contest Winner Local and State 4; Senior Play 4; Benton 1st Elks Award 4. BETTY SPENCE—Talks a lot but always savs something. Pep Squad 1; Student Council 2; Y-Teens 3: F. H. A. 3: Junior Red Cross Rep. 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Glee Club 4. IRENE Sl'LLKNDER—Fashions that are tried and true please me best. Library Asst. 1, 2. 3. 4; Library Club 2. 3; Y-Teens 3. JANETTE TAYLOR—Hers is a natural wise sincerity. Citizenship B 1. 2; N. H. S. 4 ; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3: Inter- Club Council 3; Tri-City Conference 3; Pep Club 1; P. L. S. 2. Secv. 3; F. H. A. 2; Student Council 2: Queen Attendant 2; G. R. A. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Inner Choir 4; Music Festival 3; Ben- tonian 4. CHARLES THOMAS—With silence, favor me. R. O. T. C. 3. 4. DONNA THOMPSON—It's nice to be natural when you’re naturally nice. G. R. A. 1; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. NANCY TOWNSEND—Living is fun; give me time for it. Pep Squad 1; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3. 4: Junior Red Cross Rep. 1: G. R. A. 2. 3; P. L. S. 2; Camera Club 2: Mixed Chorus 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3; Bentonian 4; Annual 4; Music Festival 3. KI TH T1RNER—All work and no plav is not the life for me. Citizenship B 1. 2: N. H. S. 4: F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. Reporter 4; Y-Teens 1, 2. 3. 4 ; Pep Squad 1. 2; G. R. A. 1, 2; Laboratory Asst. 1: Attendance Office Asst. 2. 3. 4: Girls Choir 3: Glee Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Inner Choir 4; Music Vestival 3. 4; Student Director Junior Play 3; Annual 4; Concessions 4. JACQI KLINE I T —A pretty face above the lace, and a gentle heart within. Citizenship B 1: N. H. S. 3. Treas. 4; Medals: English. Math. Social Science, Citizenship 1 Pen Squad 1: G. R. A. 1. Treas. 2. Vice-Pres. 4; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3: Inter-Club Council 2. 3; P. L. S. 2. 3; Glee Club 3. 4; Senior Play 4. II ANITA VALENTINE—Brimful of mischief, wit and laughter. Citizenship B 1. 2: Y-Teens 1, 2. 3. 4: G. R. A. 1, 4; Jr. Red Cross Rep. 4; F. H. A. 3; Office Asst. 3, 4; Cheerleader 3. 4; '•B Club 3. 4; Saber and Chain 4 ; Sponsor Major 4. (twenty) DOROTHY WAG KBS—The charm that captivates; the worth that wins respect. Central H. S. 1; G. R. A. 2, 3; Y-Teens 2. 3; Junior Play 3; Art 2. 3. 4 ; Queen At- tendant 4; Annua! 4; Bentonian 4. NORMA WALKER—No thoughts have I for other lads; my heart is his alone. N. H. S. 4; Art 1. 2; Jr. Red Cross Rep. 1. 2. 3, 4, Pres 3; Y-Teens 2. 3; Inter-Club Council 3: Tri City Conference 2. 3; P. L. S. 2. Reporter 3; Mixed Chorus 3, Secy. 4; Bentonian 4; Senior Play 4. JACK WHEELER—His silence is « ertainly a mark of his wisdom. Art 1. 2. 3. 4 ; R. O. T. C. 2. 4. LILA WHITCOMB—She has a warm heart and plentv of friends. Art 1. 2. 3; F. H. A. 2; Y-Teens 2; G. R. A. 2; Glee Club 3. 4. GENE WILLIAMS—Life is so short I’m getting my fun now. Student Council 1. 2; Mixed Chorus Pres. 4; Art 4; Football 1. 2. 3. letter 4; Basketball 1. 2; Track 1, 2. CAROL WILLIS—Her manner quiet, pleasant, and digni- fied. Citizenship B 1; Jr. Red Cross Rep. 1. 2; Art 2; Library Asst. 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 4. NANCY WOLFLEY—Laughter creates a bright spot any- where. G. R. A. 1, 2; Pep Squad 1; Class Secy. 3: F. H. A. Reporter 2; Art 1. 2. 4; Y-Teens 2. 3; Con- cessions 4. FREI) WOOD—You could depend on it- he was loyal. R. O. T. C. 2, Sgt. 4; Bentonian 4. NANCY WYRICK—Good, sweet and jovous. beautiful and free. Citizenship B 1, 2; N. H. S. 4 ; Library Asst. 1. 2; Art 2. 3; G. R. A. 3. Pres. 4; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3. Pres. 4: Inter-Club Council 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Bentonian 4: Annual 4; Concessions 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. LYLE YEAKLEY—Not a Graduate. CHARLES YOl'NG—Napoleon wasn’t so big either! Class Pres. 3. 4; Student Council 1. 2. 3. 4 ; ”B” Club 2. Vice- Pres. 3. 4; Track 1, 2, 3. 4; Football 1, 2. 3, Capt. 4. EMMA YI KKOYICII Happy and wise a wonderful com- bination. Citizenship B 1; Red Cross Rep. 2; Y-Teens 2. 3: Band 1, 2. 3. 4 ; Orchestra 3, 4; Dance Band 4; Glee Club 4. (twenty-one) JUNIORS SPONSORS Miss Cowan, Chairman Miss Elliott Miss Frye Miss Michaelis Miss Sellers Virginia Ames Gloria Baker Joan Barker Clarence Barnett Loretta Bartch Margaret J. Beers JoAnn Bougher Roger Brooks Oman Brooner Jewell Dean Brown Leta Bryant Frances Bunten Dorothy Butcher Lila Lee Calloway Marcella Campbell Richard Chaney Eddie Christman Bill Cline Barbara Cochran Faye Costin LaVerne Cowart Donald Davenport Donna Davison William Dempsey Phyllis Dickey Evelyn Dischner Shirley Dittemore Rose Doane Judy Driver Marvin Dycus (twenty-two) Joyce Ebling Vicky Erganian William Essman Cleo Fauver Marilyn Gell Franklin Gilmore Connie Grace Delores Greer Marvin Grimm Norman Halpain Marilyn Hartman Betty Hawkins Raleigh Hitch Charles Hollingsworth Shirley Hook Carol Huffman Jean Hulse Mary Lee Hyde Ruth Ingram Yvonne Irwin Cressie Kemery Charles Kirk Caroline Kline Vada Kline Kenneth Landers Lela Leonard Barbara Linville Gene Lytle Robert Me Bee Patsy McCray Charles McDowell Pawnie McDowell Charlene McMurry Pat McPhelan Janet McPherson (twenty-three) Vernon Mallory Stephany Martin Joan Mathews Viola Matthews Jewell Mayes Barbara Meade Bob Mejia Lila Lee Miller Patsy Miller Albert Montemayor Neil Nielsen Jerry Nigh Kay Norris Sally Paden Rose Ann Parrish Jack Partch Deloris Rienstra Gladys Roloson Joann Ruse Geraldine Sampson Kenneth Sanders Ann Sandlin JoAnn Sauter Edward Schaber Frank Seever Orma Sell Jack Shafer Artis Shepherd Vivian Sherman L. G. Stevenson Norman Stickler Marvin Stilgenbauer Donald Stout Jon Strong Virginia Sullender (twenty-four) David Thompson Jack Turner Donald Wasson Johnny Wheeler Joan Wisneski Ronnie Witham Jerry Woolard Larry Hamilton TENTH GRADE A-F First: Mary Louise Cooper. Connie Arneson. Betty Clements. Loretta Bradford. Shirley Behymer, Janet Davenport, DeAnn Erickson. Eudora Banker, Dorothy Dunford, Harriett Boiler. Joyce Burton. Dorothy Carr. Second: Joyce Bishop. Helen DeVorss. Ada Marie Bell, Donna Coy. Mary Baker, Nick Chavez. Harold Adams, Danny Brannan, Shirley Bouge, Pat Collier. Shay ron Felch, Pat Coffman. Henrietta Almanza. Third: Bill Culver. Guy Brown. Harold Bouge. Paul Black, John Adams. Philip Drowns, Bob Davis. Bill Ames. Jack Black. Robert Belcher, Raymond Baker, Tom Duty. TENTH GRADE F-J First: Geraldine Gillett, Patsy Harris. Beverly Jostmeyer, JoAnn Grace. Charlene Hendrix. Carol Johnson. Caroll Heppard, Dorothy Frazee, Rose Herring, Norma Hollowell, Eloise Hodgden, Yulonda Hogan. Rose Haskey. Second: Mary Honeycutt, Dixie Forsen, Vernell Hawkins, Dale Jenkins, Jack Jennings. Kenneth Flint. Wayne Jackson. Kenneth Gabriel. Charles Fisher. Glennrose Gann, Mvrna Halpain, Leota Hollowell. Third: Richard Follett. Ferd Freeman. Bill Jones. Bill Johnson. Edward Hicks, David Ford, Robert Gann, Jack Jones, Jerry Hartman. Melburn Hinkle, Edd ie Hall, Bill Fry. (twenty-five) TENTH GRADE K-P First: Dixit Mullen. Joan Murphy, Shirley Light, Kddlo Olomon, ItolN rt Palmer. Helen Miller. Richard Mattox, Cary Moort . Peggy Martin. Phyllis Pendergast, Billie McDowell. Glenda I'otret, Second: Donna Lindensmith, Phyllis Nichols, Dixie l auhon. (Dennis Monroe, Shirley Kenyon, Hill Pugh, Tommy Lotz. Marlon Morris, Irene Kline. Donna Kerns. Carole Moore, Janice Lawrenson. Peggy Meyer. Donna Means. Third: Jews McQueen. Lawifiuv Kigor, Robert Myers. Henny l.awlem. Hill Kincannon. Frank Majewski. James Klawuhn. Donald Mears. Jim Lake, William Klmsey, Don Matthews, Verlln lister. Hirhartl Lanning. TENTH GRADE R-Z First: Shirley Turner, Carol Wellhaum. Klva Wllkersoo. Gloria 8chubert, Harhara Wardlow. Lila Wheeler. Joann Salata. Janet Speer. Delores Wagers. Mary Lou Sexton. Second: Virginia Shipley, Phyllis Hose. Delores Uutan. Colleen Thompson. Pat Shull. Kffie Wilson. Arlen Hoach. Patricia Zbierski. Connie Yeaklev, Donna Williams, Jo Ann llcsler. Carole Scott. Third: Dave Hustand, Spud Wallace. Arthur Sparks, Tommy Hlchey, Hill Smithson, Honahl Walker. Alexamler Smiley, Huger Wolfing. Wesley Wilson. Karl Sell, Melvin Stanislaus, Kenneth Stout. NINTH GRADE A-C First: Geraldine Rrown. Harhara Hanks, Charlotte Harbor. Meredth Hump. I eona Harlow. Maxine Chambers. Shirley Humside. Jean Hlshop, Marsha Hradford. Secontl: Huger Campl cll. Carol Black, Itonnie Haker, Dixie Bane. Janice Allen. Hortha Holler, Jo Ann Carpenter, Geraldine Burgess, Pauline Chavez. Honahl Hauhlit. Third: George Almanza, Charles Calhoun. Htchard Brown. Harold Burg eat, Harold Brown. Hol ert Hush. Rodney Albee, Wayne Bootman. Hoy Brownlee. Raymond Bally. Paul Clark. Richard Bamoskl. Ronald Brannan, Karl Amea. (twenty-six) NINTH GRADE C-H Klrnt: Lodle Fair lie, Lauuita Cotter, Joyce Croce, Claudine llalhlrt. Ire ne Crnlc. Nancy Darnell, Sylvia Dari . Rosemarie Fishman. Patricia Hart. Donna Dukes. Second: Nellie Hale. Phyllis Kllfrlts. Charlotte Dykes. Shirley Coy. Jo Ann Culver. Katherine Coerke. Awyn Cowing. Connie Coodman. Sharon Donovan. Roberta Embrey. Shlrlcv Croat. Third: Hob Cann. HIU Fasching. Jack Haskins. Franklin Hrushong. Jerry Crockett, Claude Ford, Jimmie Centry. Larry Elder. Ecrl Hatten. Phillip Farrell. Jack (Irwr, Harold Dletderich. Dale Dittemore. NINTH GRADE H-Mc First: Nina Sue McDowell, Alice Hollowed. Rosemary Kirschhaum. Eva llorklng. Jude Lippold. Judy Long. Wilma lent. I� is Lee. Mercedes l ipez. Mary Ixtpez. Rarbara Leonard. Second: Thomas Hendrix. Cene Kush. Jerry Lavvlion. Patricia Jag Nlzln ski, Harriet Karr. I dand I.eonard, David Henkowski. Connie Hurd. Car- men Hernandez. Kenneth Hook. I awrencc Kline, Roger Jennings. Third: Allen l ird. Bob I.nng, Carry Jones. Ronald Herd, John Law bon. Jim Hildebrand, Bradley Jones. John Hernandez. David Krull, Harvey McDowell. Ronald Jennings. Ronnie Jeschke. Richard Herbert. NINTH GRADE Mc-R First: Darlene Meade. Shirley Millikan. Patricia Meyers. Beverly Martin. Azelda Malotte. Beverly Miller. Judith Matthews. Jo Ann Osteen. Shir- ley Mallory. Marlene petro, Alberta Mack ley. Second: Jean Parsley. Joy Rupc, Charles McQueen. Leo Macrandcr. Don Plumb. Walter Richardson. Bob Paden. Boh Reynolds. Juanita Pottorff. Katherine Ritchie. Betty Miller. Third: Dale Plumb, Norman Myers. Eugene Rolwrtson. John Mastellar. Jack Mcl ughlln. Boh Melster. Harrell Naylor. Roes Richardson. Ray- mond Price. Bill Purdy. Jim Pitta. Larry Piper. (twenty-seven) NINTH GRADE S-Z Flr� t: Rarhnta Stevenson, L - ma Sturgis. Margaret Wray. Jackie Smock. Jo Ann Zenihlrs, Mae Kiln Spark . Shirley Taylor, Hetty Sauter, Shirley Sauter, Mary I .on Waiters. Second: Charles Sharp. Herxchel Sisk. Carol Wyrlck. Carol Wright. Vivian Shaw. Thelma Stout. Maritaret Wilson. Dorothy Springs. Dunne Walker. Jk n Shepherd. Thin!: Hill Welch. Johnny Wlegant. Douglas Sutton. Larry Young. Spencer t'mphress. Milton Woolride. Norman Wooden. Jiininy Stout. Jerry Waitkoss, Lyle Swart .. Donald Trltten. Donald Sturgis, Cary Swartz. EIGHTH GRADE A-G First: Norma Klifrits. Ava Jean Hell. Wanda Cunter. Virginia Clark. Helen ISitMon. Virginia Hrunner. Mary Lou Hriner. Shirley Coodnight. Clenda Fisher, Sharon Cason. Hetty Capies. Janet Ann Doane. Cloria Cuinn. Second: Clendora Cilllp. Hatty Hiding, Ixiretta Chandlers. Carol Hlanrliard. Itarlmra Baldwin. H'-imic Jen try. Andrew Iturton. Caleb Busch. John Duty. Shirley Allen. Juanita Clinton. Barbara Deatherage. Marcia Akers. Third: Hobby 5race. Charles Garrison, Walter Almanxa. Hill Atkins. Jack Handling. Carroll Davison. Kenneth Faster, Wayne Chatham. Charles Dll’.ey, James Donaldson. Honnla Garret, Jimmy Coot . Melvin Fulcher. HIM Killers, Hobby Colley. EIGHTH GRADE H-M First: Crace Karr. Dorothy Helton. Louise Miller. Shirley Jean Miller. JoAnn Jacobs. Donna Hurd. Sandra Kramer. Harhara Morse. Ruby Me Neese. Harhara Jones. Marilyn KMne. Janet Jennings. Igitierta Klrschner. Second: Shirley Hartman. MU McCollum. Lerov Jacobs. Shirley Miller. Mary I In Miller. Kay Jordan. Donna Maiton. Twlla Herbert. Carol Mc- Daniel. Harltara McCuire, Charles lister. Jerry Hartman. Donald Le't. Third: Robert Lee liognii. Cene Henson. Millard McCollum. James Long. Roger llelsel, Richard Mitchell. Robert Kincaid, Roger Hitch. Johnny Jameson. Hill Kurtz. Carl Johnson, Melvin Miller, Rogers McCray, Clifford Lynch. Allan Munroe. (twenty-eight) EIGHTH grade n-z First: Janice Waller. Alice Thomas. Dixie Yeakley. Inez Whitcomb. Betty Parsley, Irene Sodowsky. Bettie Sinclair, Mary Lou Robbins. Jessie Snow, Gladys Russell. Meredith Nigh. Second: Elaine Yates. Robert O’Neill, Jimmie Stout. Ruth VanVacter. Alma Winborn. Daniel Yurkovich. Bill Whittle. Don Turner. Gary Standefer, Richard W'illiamson, Dale Thompson, Terry Wickham. Kenneth Pflu- gradt, Lynne Ray, Rowena Ray. Third: Wesley Nigh. Jimmy Nelson, Forrest Neff, Lawrence Shue, Robert Petee, Archie Welch. LeRov Vance, John Pettis, Jerry Seever. Claude Randall. Ronald Shanks. Bob Swyhart, Jerry Smiley, Larry Shuck, John Wilson. CITIZENSHIP B First: Jean Parsley, Patricia Zbierski. Meredith Bump. Lucile Fairlie. Leona Barlow. Jude Lippold. Nancy Darnell. Charlotte Barber. Ada Marie Bell, Marsha Bradford. Jean Bishop. Janice Allen. Juanita Pottorff. Carole Moore. Shirley Mallory. Second: Donna Mears. Joy Rupe. Sharon Donovan. Jo Ann Culver. Carol Wyrick, Shirley Coy. Nellie Hale. Shirley Taylor. Bill Culver. Dale Dittemore. Thelma Stout. Beverly Martin. Third: Walter Richardson. Herschel Sisk. Larry Piper. Rodney Albee, John Lawhon. Don Matthews. Alexan- der Smiley. Bob Davis. Donald Mears. Roger Wolfing, Jack Black. Norman Wooden. Donald Tritten, Ron- ald Brannan, Bob Reynolds. Kenneth Hook. Citizenship B, the honor society of the junior high school, accepts as members those pupils of the 8th and 9th grades who have proved to excell in good citizenship. Late in the year teachers of junior high classes are required to rate their pupils, taking into consideration such character traits as integrity, leadership, dependability, courtesy, industry, citizenship and service. Those pupils voted on favorably are for- mally inducted into the club at an assembly sponsored by the active members and hold membership until the close of their 10th year. Officers for the present school year are: President—Bill Culver Vice-Pres.—Donna Williams Secy.—Ada Bell (twenty-nine) THE DAILY RECORD S E P T E M B E R O C T O B E R N O V E M B E R LABOR DAY KAIN RAIN r-'V N 0 FILM !FLASH BULBS FLASH BULBS CAMERA FLASH BULBS RAIN RAIN RAIN MISS BENTON 1950 NORMA CHRISTMAN Every inch a queen, genuinely interested in each of her subjects and taking pleasure in serving them. Her charming manner compounded of sincerity and dignity spiced with unaffected good humor, the special beauty of her face and character have won for her the admiration and devotion of the entire student body. (thirty-three) CORONATION PRINCIPALS Seated: Bob Reynolds, trumpeter; Queen Norma Christman, Doris Davidson, page: Don Turner, trumpeter. Standing: Ruth Ingram. Joyce Ebling, attendants: Shirley Myers. Joyce McDowell. Rose Cross, maids ol honor: Ronald Crain, student body president; Peggie Shepherd. Dorothy Wagers, maids of honor; Colleen Thompson, Donna Williams, attendants. Not in photo: Beverly Miller, page. CORONATION CEREMONIES To the strains of “I-et Me Call You Sweet- heart,” Norma Christman, escorted by Ron- ald Crain, student body president, walked to the throne erected at the north end of the football field and there was crowned Miss Benton 1950 as the climax of the for- mal opening ceremonies of the Benton grid season on the evening of September 30, be- fore a huge crowd of spectators. Miss Christman, a pretty sight in an all- white formal under a scarlet cape, was pre- ceded to her throne by her senior maids of honor: Rose Cross, Joyce McDowell, Shir- ley Myers, Peggy Shepherd and Dorothy Wagers, gowned in evening dresses in pas- tel colors. Class attendants were Joyce Ebling and Ruth Ingram from the junior class and Col- leen Thompson and Donna Williams of the tenth grade. Escorts in the parade across the field were members of the football var- sity. Bob Reynolds and Don Turner, trumpet- ers, and Doris Davidson and Beverly Miller, pages, represented the ninth and eighth grades. Other participants were the band, the cheerleaders, and an R. O. T. C. color guard and guard of honor. Following her coronation, Miss Christ- man warmly thanked her friends for the honor she had received and expressed her desire to prove worthy of her office. The gridsters then took over and as a finale to a memorable evening, won the game, the first of the season to he played on the home gridiron. Queen, Maids, Managers (thirty-four) GRID SEASON’S RECORD GOOD “Pop” Springer and Don Francis, Red- bird coaches, have reason to lie proud of the '49 football record, a proof, incidentally, of their skill at choosing and training a stel- lar bunch of gridsters. Benton pigskin en- thusiasts will long remember the thrill of watching the Cardinals roll along to win each of the 6 games played at home. Of added interest is the fact that of the 3 tilts played away from home only 2 were losses and those 'by only one touchdown each. The City League games proved the most exciting, each of the contestants showing up with power and know-how to make the going tough for the opposition. The pre- season jamboree set the pattern: C. B. H. S. in first place; the Redbirds, second. This scoring was prophetic: the Ragles took the League trophy with the Cards in second spot: 2 wins, one loss. In Pony Express Conference play Ben- ton lost only one game but that reduced the Red and White to second place. North Kansas City was the top contender with a clear record of 8 wins. On the P. E. C. all-star team Bill Reyn- olds was the unanimous choice of the voting coaches and the only Bentonite to place on the first team. Nine other Redbirds named by the opposition, due to the voting spread, did not qualify for berths. Larry Hamilton was tapped for the second squad. The local League mentors came up with something new in their all-star appraisal. Declaring the conventional All-City eleven outmoded, they selected two first offensive and defensive teams and a companion dou- ble second. Making the first offensive eleven were Reynolds, backfield, and Karl Reichman. Reynolds was rated a sensation as a passer, a smart runner and better than average punter. Reichman won his berth on the offense as a pass receiver. On the defensive team Reichman scored again as one of the best in the city. Jim Gillett, guard, placed for his performance at line hacking duties. Frank McLaughlin, sharing this spot with Gillett, was rated as a deadly tackier. For the second offensive team Oscar Gad- dy went in at center and Charlie Young, captain of the ’49 Redbirds, in the backfield. On the defensive second eleven Jim Lake won a position at tackle, Bill Miller at guard, and Gene Hook in the backfield. Bill Reynolds also took some post-season honors of national cpiality. He was one of 5 Missouri hoys to win honorable mention on the National H. S. All-America team, chosen by a poll of newspapers and radio stations. The team is made up of boys from every state in the United States with a chance to play an East-West all-champ game next August. CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Joyce McDowell. Carol Black. Juanita Valentine. Vickie Erganian, Bonnie Hertford, Carol Ragsdale. (thirty-five) ’49 FOOTBALL SQUAD First: Drowns, Black, Ritchie, Hinkle. Gentry, Lawhon, Jones, P. McDowell, Fisher, G. Brown, J. Mc- Laughlin, C. McDowell, Meister, Seevers. Second: Asst. Coach Francis. Herbert, Gillett. Burris, Gaddy, Kline, Fairlie, Clayton, Patrick, Young, Capt.; Williams, F. McLaughlin, Hook, W. Reynolds, Reichman. Northern, Miller, Coach Springer. Third: Sheaffer, Smithson, McBee. Wallace. Essman. Jones, Davis, Howard. Lake, Hamilton, Sexton, Wit- ham. Grace. H «lpain, Dykes, Neilsen, Allen, Stickler, R. Reynolds. Fourth: Walker, Wiegant, Jennings, Sturgis, Sutton, Crockett, Kincannen, Johnson, Majewski, R. Jennings. Richardson, Morris, Sanders. Gabriel. THE SEASON'S PLAYS Sept. 23—North Kansas City—There The Cardinals opened the season in an out-of-town game with the North Town Hornets. A pass from Reynolds to Hook was good for ten yards and the only Card tally. Larry Hamilton was the standout on the line. The Cards played a stellar game, but the Hornets proved too much for the Red Bird eleven. Final score: Benton 6; North Kansas City 13. Sept. 30—William Chrisman—Here Queen Norma Christman and a big: Coro- nation crowd saw the Cards hand the Chris- man Bears a 13-0 setback in the first Pony Express Conference game played on the home field, with Hook, Reynolds, Young, and McLaughlin sparking the Redbird at- tack. McLaughlin scored the first touch- down and a pass from Reynolds to Hook was good for the final tally. Reichman and Gillett were the outstanding players on the line. Final score: Benton 13; William Chrisman 0. Oct. 8—Savannah—Here The Cards' third game of the season with the Savannah Savages was a ground game with the Cardinals racking up 285 yards of ground and holding the Savages to 84. Hook and Gillett’s interception of Savage passes and Hamilton’s recovery of a fumble on the (thirty-six) Savannah 17 yard line were the highlights of the game. The Reserves got into the game in the fourth quarter with Tom Wallace and Mel- burn Hinkle handling the ball. Final score: Benton 37; Savannah 7. Oct. 22—Christian Brothers—There In the game to decide the City Champion- ship, the Eagles came off with the lead, in what was probably the most highly touted bout and certainly the most controversial contest of the local season. Because the clock and the gun ending the game were not synchronized, Benton fans will always wonder whether the Redbird goal in the last minutes of play should not have tied the score. Reynolds threw 19 perfect passes for a total of 148 yards and thrilled the fans by his open field running. Young, Hook, and Reichman played a great offensive game. Final score: Benton 13: Christian Broth- ers 19. Oct. 28—Trenton—Here In an all-out show of strength that kept the packed stands in a frenzy, the Cardinals and the Bulldogs battled tooth and nail, but Benton emerged victorious by a 1 point margin. Reynolds’ completion of 6 of 7 passes to Hook accounted for the touch- down set-ups with Young and McLaughlin sharing the hall handling. That the teams were evenly matched is shown by Benton’s gain of 149 yards rushing to Trenton’s 144. Final score: Benton 27; Trenton 26. Nov. 4—Lafayette—There Benton gridsters won their fourth game of the season with a victory over the Sham- rocks by scoring a touchdown in the first minutes of play amj going on to a three-to- one victory over the Irish. The Reynolds-to-Hook combination was again the outstanding feature of the game. McLaughlin’s ball handling and Bill Mil- ler's great defensive game were highlights of the contest. Captain Young made most of the extra points and also did some good ball carrying. Final score: Benton 21; Lafayette 6. Nov. 11—Haskell—Here The sixth game of the season with the powerful Haskell Indians proved the Cards had what it takes to win by a wide margin. Most of the game was played in a drench- ing rain but this did not hamper the Cardi- nal attack. Captain Young staged a 69 yard gallop in the second half; Jim Lake recovered a fumble on the Indians’ 3 yard line and again on their 46; Young made most of the tallies, and McLaughlin converted. Final score: Benton 38; Haskell 7. Nov. 1 8—Wentworth—Here Those Cadets were tough. No scoring at all in the first quarter but by the second quarter the Redbirds got started and drew blood. The first touchdown was set up when the Cadets fumbled on their own 35 and Wilbur Kline recovered. His attempted conversion was stopped on the line of scrim- mage. Seconds before the end of the half Reyn- olds threw a pass to Bob Fairlie, thus ac- counting for the second Redbird tally. From then on the Cadets were consistently out- played. Though the Cards did not score again. Young was on the 4 yard line when the game ended. Final score: Benton 13; Wentworth 0. Nov. 24—Central—Here The annual Turkey Day tilt, a whoppin’ good game, played before a big crowd and under ideal weather conditions, to decide the second place berth in both the P.E.C. and the City League was a spectacular vic- tory for the Redbirds. Though the Indians scored in the first minutes of play, they were blocked out for the rest of the game by the strong, defen- sive tactics of Hamilton. Miller, and Gaddy, coupled with Reynolds’ brilliant passing and Hook's and Reichman’s accuracy on the re- ceiving end. Young carried the ball for both touchdowns. Reynolds place kicked the extra point. Final score: Benton 13; Central 7. RESERVES SEASON In their season series with the junior teams of the other city high schools the younger Cardinals came off with three wins, one tie. and two losses. First class varsity material-in-the-making showed up. Outstanding players included Jack Black, Melburn Hinkle. Bill and Bradley Jones, Tommy Richey and Ronnie Witham. ALL-STAR SELECTIONS Top: Reynolds, City. P.E.C. All -American; Young. City; Lake. City; Gillett, City; Hook. City. Below: Gaddy, City; Miller, City; Reichman. City; Hamilton. City; McLaughlin, City. (thirty-seven) ’50 BASKETBALL SQUAD First: Harold Bouge, Jimmy Gillett. Otto Clayton, Marvin Stilgenbauer. Bill Reynolds, captain; Ronald Rose, Bob Northern. Gene Hook, Gene Lytle. Charles Hollingsworth. Tommy Richey. Albert Wallace. Second: Paul Clark. Bob Reynolds. Don Sturgis. Richard Lanning, Melbum Hinkle. Bob Mejia. Guy Brown. Tommy Duty, John Lawhon, Philip Drowns, Ronald Witham, Ed Hall, Bradley Jones, John Masteller, Bill Jones, Johnny Wiegant, Nick Chavez. Third: Bob McBee. Jim Gentry. Harvey McDowell. Bill Johnson, Jack McLaughlin. Jack Partch. Marvin Dycus. James Klawuhn. Ronald Walker, Bob Davis, Donald Mears, Frank Majewski, Bill Smithson, Ken- neth Sanders, Ross Richardson. COURT SEASON IS SWELL Another tribute to the coaching ability of the mentors, Springer and Francis, is the spectacular court season record. Begin- ning by taking the C. B. tourney, the Car- dinals went on to win the Pony Express crown and the post-season regional tourna- ment that gave them entry to state compe- tition. They finished second in the City League—yea. Champs! Yea, Coach! When All-City ratings were published, the Cards found they had equalled the Ea- gles in placing two players on the first team and one on the second. Captain Reyn- olds, called “perhaps the most brilliant” of the first all-city quintet, won his place on aggressive court play and his ability to get away from opponents and drop in those shots. Hook, labelled a “steady workhorse,” was praised for his driving plays and effective scoring ability. Stilgenbauer, tapped for the second team, was described as a hustler, hitting timely baskets and showing promise of great things for next year. The All-Conference ratings published lat- er gave Reynolds, by unanimous choice, the forward position and captaincy of the first squad. Hook won a forward berth on the second quint. The Cardinals brought home, as a permanent trophy, the cup offered by the Independence. Mo.. Rotary Club and the right to claim the Conference traveling trophy for this season. (thirty-eight) THE SEASON REVIEWED Dec. 9—Wentworth—There The season starter, a P. E. C. contest, proved plenty exciting as Benton had to come from behind to take the game. Lead- ing the Card attack were Hook with 9 points and Reynolds with 8. Final score: Benton 30; Went worth 25. Dec. 10—Savannah—There Hook really had this one on his own terms. In a flashy game he laid down 23 points to lead his teammates in scoring honors. Final score: Benton 43; Savan- nah 22. Christian Brothers Tournament—Dec. 27-28-29 The Cardinals were rarin to go and showed it during the three-day tourney staged by the local Eagles. In the first round of play against Maryville, the Red- birds advanced to semi-finals by a two- point margin, 43-41. In the second game the Benton quint trimmed Central due to better offensive play. The final score of a tight game was 25-20. The championship game. Cardinals vs. Eagles, was a thriller. The two teams be- ing so evenly matched, another minute of play might have changed the final score: Benton 25; C.B.H.S. 24. Capt. Reynolds collected the handsome traveling and cham- pionship trophies following the game. Tro- phies also went to the runners-up, third place and consolation winners. Hopkins H. S. carried off a special sportsmanship award. Jan. 6—Lafayette—Auditorium City League play opened with a match with Lafayette. The Shamrocks had a one- point lead at the half, but the Cards, led by Clayton, scored 9 points in the third, and were never headed. Capt. Reynolds was high point man; Stilgenbauer was sec- ond. Final score: Benton 39; Lafayette 27. Jan. 7—Savannah—Here A. P.E.C. game on the home floor showed Redbird ‘‘fans” how the team could click. The Reynolds-Hook combination was really working. Final score: Benton 40;Savan- nah 22. Jan. 13—C.B.H.S.—Auditorium When they met the Eagles in City League play, that old knack sorta left the Cards and broke up their winning streak. They had real trouble with the C.B. defense sys- tem. Final score: Benton 24; C.B.H.S. 32. Jan. 14—Wentworth—Here In a thrilling game with Reynolds doing some marvelous ball handling, the Cards set up and never lost their lead over the Cadets. Stilgenbauer starred in the last quarter. Final score: Benton 54; Went- worth 42. Jon. 20—Central—Auditorium A three minute overtime game. The In- dians led until the final quarter when Reyn- olds, with seconds to go, tied the score. Hollingsworth and Hook dropped in the decisive counters. Final score: Benton 33; Central 32. Jan. 21—Faucett—Here Benton playing Faucett for the first time in cage history, handed them a 10-point set- back, although Faucett led at the half. Hook was high man; (iillett played a no- table game. Final score: Benton 41; Fau- cett 31. Jan. 27—North Kansas City—There The Hornets did it and mostly on free throws, hitting 15 of 22 allowed. The Cards hit only 7 of 15 called. Final score: Benton 27; North Kansas City 37. Jan. 28—Lafayette—Auditorium The pace was fast and the opponents smart but it was Benton's night at the basket, both as to goals and free throws. Ronnie Rose was really in on the rebounds. Benton 42; Lafayette 28. Feb. 3—William Chrisman—There Those long, lanky Bears. On their home court they ran away from the Redbird visi- tors, doubling the score to tie up the I’.E.C. top spot. Final score: E3enton 17; Wil- liam Chrisman 36. Feb. 4—C.B.H.S.—Auditorium The Eagle zone defense was just too tight and kept the Cards out of range of the basket. Though the scoring was fairly even during the first half, the Brothers pulled away and held a substantial lead and the City League championship at the clos- ing gun. Final score: Benton 17; C.B.H.S. 26. BASKETBALL VARSITY Left to right: Tommy Richey, Otto Clayton. Marvin Stilgenbauer. Gene Hook, Bob Northern, Ronald Rose, Bill Reynolds, captain: Gene Lytle, Jimmy Gillett, Charles Hollingsworth. (thirty-nine) Feb. 6—William Chrisman—Here Another night, another story. The Cards were running and shooting, apparently spurred to stellar action by the frenzy of the local fans. Winning this one put them back at tlie head of the P.E.C. standings. Final score: Benton 51; William Chris- mati 39. Feb. 9—Central—Auditorium The wind-up of the City League frame left the Redbirds in second place in that aggregation and didn’t hurt their P.E.C. standing either. Capt. Reynolds stood at second in city scoring honors, 74 points, and Hook third with 54. Final score: Ben- ton 33: Central 31. Feb. 17—North Kansas City—Here The decisive game of P.E.C. play was a real battle for the Hornets had the same record for the season as the Cardinals. Capt. Reynolds alone scored 20 points for the Redbirds and his teammates pulled right along with him. Final score: Benton 43; No. Kansas City 38. Feb. 18—Paseo—There The hall-happy Cards added another vic- tory to the string to close the season just right. Reynolds, Stilgenbauer and Hook accounted for 49 points of the totals. Final score : Benton 52; Paseo 35. THE REGIONAL—Feb. 22, 23, 24, 25 Three wins in three games and the re- gional championship was secure. The Red- birds never played better ball. They took ■ over from Milan in the first event and breezed through with a score of 57 to 20, Reynolds and Stilgenbauer leading the at- tack. Maryville, the semifinals victim, was smart enough not to be headed until the fourth quarter. The Spoofhounds five point lead melted; then to give Benton the game, 31 to 27. Central, having come up in the other bracket to the final game, was next in line, but didn’t go down without a spectacular fight. Only the last minute free shot by Clayton and the layup by Hook turned the Indian tide. Final score: Benton 34; Cen- tral 33. THE STATE—COLUMBIA—Feb. 28 The Cardinals met Clinton, winners of the Warrensburg regional, to be eliminated from the competition 43-34, in the first game played. THE RESERVES The younger squad opened each of the varsity evenings, meeting the junior quin- tets of the opposing schools. In a season of 16 games they won 4, losing their other matches by narrow margins. The squad composed of Lytle, Ritchey, Mejia. John_ son, Partch, Dycus, Jones, Brown, Mears, Davis, and Duty got some excellent expe- rience and developed some mighty likely as- pirants for the ’51 varsity. “B” CLUB First: P. B. Springer, sponsor; James Alsup. Norman Halpain, Charles Hollingsworth. Jimmy Gillett, Bill Rose, Kenneth Sanders, Gene Williams, Frank McLaughlin, Tommy Richey. Charles Young. Second: Joyce McDowell, Carol Ragsdale, Neil Nielsen, Marvin Stilgenbauer, Bob Flint, Bill Miller, Jack Black. Juanita Valentine, Bonnie Hertford, Mary Lee Hyde. Third: Willard Harmon, Ronald Crain, Colonel Barber. Jim Lake. Oscar Gaddy. Bob Fairlie, Ronald Rose, Bill Reynolds. Larry Hamilton. Wilbur Kline. Karl Reichman, Gene Hook. (forty) 1949 TRACK SQUAD First: Kagay, Lopez, Hollingsworth, McBee, Wallace, Young, Lytle, Shafer. Nielsen, Grace, Halpain, Essman, Seever, Black, Fisher, McDowell, Flint, Lake, E. Valentine. Second: Coach Springer, H. Valentine, Hinkle, Reynolds, Johnson, Walker, Miller, Lindensmith, Sexton, Hook, Rose, Dycus, Gillett, Hamilton, Kline, Coach Francis. Third: Lanning, Richey, Duty, Stilgenbauer, Sanders, Davis, Holcomb, Partch, Kirschbaum, Gabriel, Butcher, Snow, Barber, Brown, Meyers, Jenkins. TRACK ’49 REVIEW Donald Kagay ’49 The small reserve of lettermen may have been the reason hut whatever it was 1949 was distinctly not a banner track year for the Redbirds. Individual star performances were frequent but there wasn’t enough tal- ent in enough departments to top the totals set up by star-studded rivals in the field. Though several Redbird performances grad- uated, others of the crew will be in the field again this season : their training will go far to write a victory sheet for 1950. Jack Johnson was elected honorary cap- tain of the team after serving in that capac- ity most of the season. Lecyi Hinkle won the Zimmerman trophy as the outstanding '49 athlete. Rill Reynolds, captain-elect '50, won the R club track shoe for being high point man of the season. THE SEASON’S MEETS March 28—Noyes Athletic Stadium A triangular meet with North Kansas City and St. Joseph Central, the visitors making 73 points; Central, 60 and Benton. 34. The Cards showed promise in field events but lacked power in the distance. Reynolds eclipsed the Central ace. John Roucher, to take high point honors win- ning a first in low hurdles, a second in high hurdles, a fourth in the broad jump and a tie for first in the high jump. Colo- nel Rarber had a second in pole vault; Charles Hollingsworth a second in the 100 and 220 yard dashes; Johnson, a second in the 440 yard dash. The medley relay of Johnson, Hinkle, Reynolds and Thomas Wallace took a first. April 9—Tarkio, Mo.—Tri-State Meet In a field of 12 teams from Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa, Renton placed tenth, with a score of 10 13 18 points. C. R. C. won the meet with 28 2 9 points. Again Reynolds was outstanding, taking a first in the 120 yard high hurdles, a second in the broad jump, a fourth in the 220 low hurdles and a tie for fourth in the high jump. Colonel Barber scored a second in the pole vault. April 1 2—Benton Field A local triangular with Lafayette and Christian Brothers. The powerful Eagles 80 2 points; the Cardinals got 57j4 and Lafayette, 30 . Again Reynolds was top individual performer with firsts in the low hurdles and broad jump, a tie for first in the high hurdles and a second in the high jump. (forty-one) April 22—Liberty, Mo. The William Jewell Relays, always a fa- vorite drawing’ card, were popular again this season with a big field of contestants. Hinkle, Larry Hamilton and Reynolds scored, though Bill was the only one of the three to take a first, that of high hurdles. April 29—Liberty, Mo.—P. E. C. Meet The six teams of the Tony Express League battling it out in spectacular style, the William Chrisman Bears upset the fav- ored North Kansas City Hornets for first place honors. Boucher of Central shattered previous marks for the 440 and 220 yard dashes, setting up a time of :49.9 in the for- mer and :22.1 in the latter. Reynolds scored Benton’s lone first in the broad jump. The Cards finished sixth with a total of 13j4 points. May 6—Noyes Athletic Stadium—City Meet Benton with 41 points, staged a big sur- prise by nosing out Central, 36 and Lafay- ette, 21, to capture second place behind the C. B. H. S. squad which finished with 66 points. Reynolds was the outstanding ath- lete of the meet scoring 20] i points of his team’s total. He took four firsts and a third in the relay. Promise of future pow- er was indicated by the Redbirds taking the novice division. Jimmie Gillett was novice high point man; he won the pole vault, javelin and discus events. May 20—Noyes Athletic Stadium— St. Joseph Relays Christian Brothers by distancing K. C. Paseo 39 to 29 7 10 points wrote finis to a stellar sports year. Not only did they win the meet but had the additional honor of crowning their candidate, Miss Nancy Scan- lan, as queen of the event. Benton placed fifth in a field of 16 teams entered, with a total of 15 4 10 points. Ten established records fell and one was tied by the star- studded field. Boucher set a new mark of :50.3 in the 440 yard dash and :21.6 in the 220. Kansas City East put up new records in the 880. 440 and mile relays; Bill Fessler, Paseo, high point man for the meet, es- tablished new marks for the javelin and high hurdles. The affair was as usual a brilliant one, the bands of the four local high schools taking part in the opening ceremonies. Lynn McHarg, Lafayette coach, directed the meet, assisted by the other coaches of the host schools. Jack Matthews was referee. G. R. A. OFFICERS Left to right: Shirley Myers, Mary McCauley, Peggie Shepherd, Sue Fuller, Joann Hollingsworth, Nancy Wy rick, Jackie Utz, Mary Ellen Black, Lola Shreve, Janette Taylor, Joyce McDowell, Juanita Valentine. GIRLS RECREATION ASSOCIATION Another successful year, chock full of fun and vigorous exercise has been enjoyed by some 104 girls from grades nine to twelve inclusive. Meeting on their own time, they have held tournaments in volley- ball, basketball, badminton and softball. Of- ficers serving for the year were Nancy Vy- rick, president; Jacqueline Utz, vice-presi- dent; Joann Hollingsworth, secretary- treasurer, with Miss Thompson as sponsor. The tournament managers were Shirley Myers, volleyball; Sue Fuller, basketball; Mary McCauley, badminton; and Juanita Valentine, softball. Their assistants were Janette Taylor, Dorothy Flack, and Lola Shreve. Not only have they had fun. They have learned what good sportsmanship means; they have made friends with girls of other ages and belonging to other “crowds.” They have developed leadership, for members have taken over not only the duties of club officers hut have served a term as coach, game official, team captain or manager. Last but not least, each has grown in health from the relaxing and stimulating physical exercise of the games. Points are given for participating in the program and at the end of things the ten senior girls with the greatest number of points are awarded the distinction of mem- bership in the G. R. A. Honor Alumnae As- sociation. This year eleven girls were lucky: Mary Ellen Black, Carolyn Brooner, Sue Fuller, Joann Hollingsworth, Mary Mc- Cauley, Joyce McDowell, June Miller, Shir- ley Myers, Lola Shreve, Jacqueline Utz and Nancy Wyrick. G. R. A. HONOR SENIORS Left to right: Mary McCauley, Joann Hollingsworth, Lola Shreve, Mary Ellen Black. June Miller, Nancy Wyrick, Sue Fuller, Jackie Utz, Joyce McDowell, Shirley Myers. Not in photo: Carolyn Brooner. (forty-three) R. O. T. C. CADET, SPONSOR OFFICERS Sponsor Lieut. Colonel Norma Christman Lieut. Col. Willard Harmon Sponsor Capt. Joyce McDowell Captain Clarence Casebolt Sponsor Col. Shirley Myers Colonel Bill Owens Sponsor Major Bonnie Hertford Major James Alsup Sponsor Major Juanita Valentine Major Harry George Sponsor Capt. Joyce Hughes Captain Darrell Calhoun (forty-four) SABER AND CHAIN First: Sponsor Capt. McDowell, Sponsor Major Valentine, Sponsor Col. Myers, Sponsor Lieut. Col. Christman. Sponsor Major Heriford, Sponsor Capt. Hughes. 11 11 II II Second: B. Hughes. Capt. Casebolt. J. Turner. Major George. Capt. Dittemore. Col. Owens. Capt. Calhoun. Third: DeVorss, Christman. Lieut. Col. Harmon. Stout, Major Alsup. HONOR GUARD First: Sgt. Phillips, sponsor: V. Lester. B. Ames, E. George. Commander; S. Myers. N. Christman. W. Har- mon. Vice-Commander; E. Schaber, B. Shepherd. Second: R. Corwine, W. Dempsey, D. Thompson, J. Hartman. B. Paden. B. Hughes. J. Strong, R. Haskins. B. Culver, W. Jackson. Third: R. Myers. J. DeVorss, F. Gilmore. E. Christman, J. Evans, R. Newgent, D. Stout, R. Gann, R. Chaney, M. Stanislaus. RIFLE TEAM First: Sgt. Earhart, T. A.; Donald Stout. James Alsup, Willard Harmon. Captain; Bill Owens. Manager; Ed- ward Christman, Jack De Vorss. Second: Jon Strong. Clarence Casebolt. James Dittemore. Darrel Calhoun. Robert Belcher. Robert Chaney. (forty-five) R.O.T.C. COMPANY F First: Robert Mvfw. Hob 8bepherd. Claimcr Casebolt, 1st Lt.: James Dittemore. 2ml Lt.; Eugene George. rapt.; Hubert Gann, Edward Christ - ntan. Kdward Sohaher. Hill I’aden. Second: Jon Strong. Jack Wheeler, Karl Sell, Robert Palmer. Hill Hughes, Orman Itrooner. Tommy Lotz. Hale Jenkins. Ralph Haskins. Third: Charles Thomas. Ferd Freeman, Donald Wasson. Fred Wood. John Fisher. Roger Wolfing. David Ford, Wesley Wilson. Jess McQueen. R.O.T.C. COMPANY G First: Melvin Stanislaus. Hill Owens. Capt.j Willard Harmon. 1st Lt.; Darrel Calhoun. 2nd Lt.; James A’sup. 2nd Lt.; Ralph Newgcnt. Robert Con� ine. Paul Hlack. Donald George. Second: Hob Gasper. Koltert Helcher. John Adams. Jack Ib Vors . David Thompson. Richard Chaney. Hill Ames. Hill Dempsey. Wayne Jackson Third: Arlen Roach. Harold Adams. Hill Culver. Benny l.awhon. Bill Frye. Kddle Olomon. Tommy Wallace. Jack Hlack. lUvmond Baker J,aw- rence Kiger. Jack Turner. Fourth: Gary Moore. Verlln lister. Arthur Sparks. Franklin Gilmore. R lchanl Follett. Donald Stout. Kdward Hicks. Marvin Grimm. William Kinisey. Donald Matthews. Jack Jones. FRESHMAN R.O.T.C. First: J. Alsup. J. Lawhon. H. Fasching. F. Grnshong. J. Haskins. II. Dittemore. It. l'aden. If. Dieterlch. W. Richardson. R. Jennings, W Harmon. Second: It. Welch. It. ltrown. 11. Hook. It. Hauhllt. G Almanza. R. Gann. J. Greer. C. Sharp. T. Hendrix. Third: It Jearhke. H. Bu h. N. Wooden. It. Brownlee. W. Boatman. W. Dempsey. L. Schwarts. L. Jackson. It. Brannan. L I onani. E. Arne� . 11. Hurgeta. (forty-fix) STUDENT COUNCIL First: Dixie Yeakley. Barbara Jones, Maxine Shipley. Norma Christman. Secy.: Ronald Crain, Pres.; Ron- nie Witham. Vice Pres.; Nancy Darnell, Jude Lippold, Charlene McMurray. Second: Donna Mean, Geraldine Brown. Kay Jordan, Helen De Vorss. Richard Mitchell. Meredith Bump. Shirley Coy. Millard McCollum, Donna Williams. Third: David Thompson, Charles Young. Guy Brown. Neil Nielsen. Colonel Barber. Norman Halpain. Jack Jones. Raymond Bally, Frank McLaughlin. Not in pold, Charlene McMurry. COUNCIL OFFICERS Ronald Crain Ronnie Witham Norma Christman Mr. Swisher .... ....President Vice-president ....Secretary .......Sponsor Under the able leadership of President Crain, his staff, and Mr. Swisher, sponsor, this year’s council has planned several am- bitious projects and is now ready to “point with pride” to those completed. Early in the year the members decided that the recreation room should have a cabi- net to house the record player and the rec- ords. They saw to getting one built. They got busy about the north campus. Now picnic tables have been set up and pu- pils eat their lunches there when the weath- er permits. They felt that classrooms needed clocks so they worked out the scheme of purchas- ing one for each of the senior home rooms. Next year the present junior home rooms will get the clocks. Eventually all rooms will be “timed. All of this in addition to their customary activities: directing the football queen con- test and sponsoring pep assemblies—they really outdid themselves for the Central Thanksgiving game. They worked up a lot of enthusiasm during the Community Chest drive by awarding a big red feather to the homeroom leading in the day’s con- tribution. Remember how it went back and forth, as first one class and then an- other claimed it as its reward for topping the day's receipts? (forty-nine) ANNUAL STAFF First: Nancy Wyrick, Norma Christman, Carole Huffman, editor; Joyce McDowell, Sue Fuller. Maxine Shipley. Janet Christenson. Second: Ruth Turner, Barbara Meade. Dorothy Gann, Shirley Hook, Betty Pace, Peggie Shepherd. Third : Jack Wheeler. Gene Jennings. John Graham, Pete Elo, Gerald Sommers, Bill Paden, Shirley Plumlee. Not in picture: Judy Driver, junior editor. Annual editors work on a volunteer basis directed by an editor who, elected to the job as a junior, has served a year’s apprenticeship. The ar- tists, members of an advanced art class, are captained by a chairman who has served as an assistant as a junior. The Bentonian staff, members of the journalism class, publishes twenty- five issues annually. Theirs is a compact organization managing all details of composition, makeup and finance. Members also contribute news for the school pages in the Sunday News-Press—Gazette. BENTONIAN STAFF First: Shirley Myers. Emma Yurkovich, Janette Taylor, Nancy Wyrick. Joyce McDowell, Bonnie Hertford, Norma Walker, Dorothy Wagers. Second: Twyla Jackson, Roger Nauman, Fred Wood. John Graham. James Dittemore, Nancy Townsend. (fifty) LIBRARY ASSISTANTS First: Jo Ann Zembles, Rosemary Kirschbaum, Caroline Kline, Connie Hurd, Carol Wyrick, Dixie Bane, Dorothy Culver. Irene Sullender. Second: Carolyn Brooner, Claudine Halbirt, Melvin Stanislaus. Jerry Hartman. William Kimsey, Kenny Lan ders, Lila Wheeler, Joyce Groce, Donna Colburn. 2nd Semester: Connie Goodman. Rosemary Fleshman. Shirley Millikan. Joy Rupe, Janet Speer. Assistants on the library staff follow a prevocational training schedule. Besides assisting students to locate materials on the shelves and issuing books at the charging desk, they learn many valuable details of a librarian s job. Some work during study-hall periods; others, before and after school hours. Through its membership in the county junior Red Cross Society the school has a direct connection with the great national welfare organization. The juniors contribute much to the philanthropic activities of the uptown chapter by assuming full responsibilities for certain projects. JUNIOR RED CROSS REPRESENTATIVES First: Janice Waller. Barbara Linville. Loretta Bartch, Dorothy Gann, Norma Walker, Cressie Kemery. Pres.; Janice Allen. Donna Kerns, Carol Black. Second: Rose Haskey, Pat Miller. Alma Winborn. Edna Soliars, Robert Lee Hogan. Shirley Hook. Ava Jean Bell, Jo Ann Culver, Joy Rupe. Third: Rosemary Kirschbaum. Lucile Fairlie. Dorothy Butcher. Nancy Johnson. Margaret Ann Filbert, Eu- dora Banker.' Dolores Wagers. Shirley Kenyon. Juanita Valentine. (fifty-one) JUNIOR, SENIOR Y-TEENS—OFFICERS, CABINET Left to right: Dorothy Culver. Shirley Hook. Yvonne Irwin, Dorothy Bishop. Secy-Treas.; Nancy Wvrick Pres.: Norma Christman. Vice Pres.; Stephany Martin. Marilyn Gell. Kay Norris. Carole Huffman El- vera Gasper. Barbara Meade. Left to right: Carol Wvrick. Jo Ann Culver. Juanita Pottorff. Beverly Miller. Glenda Fisher Shirlev Milli- kan. Shirley Coy. Charlotte Barber. Pres.; Nancy Darnell. Dixie Yeakley. Meredith Bump. Marsha Brad- ley. Beverly Martin. SENIOR Y-TEENS (A-K) First: Yulonda Hogan. Bonnie Hertford. Carol Huffman. Pat Collier. Carol Johnson. Irene Kline. Donna Davison. Helen Jessee. Jo Anne Bougher, Phyllis Dickey. Betty Hawkins. Second: Mattie Friend. Geraldine Gillett. Helen De Vorss, Myrna Halpain, Leta Bryant, Joan Barker. Pat Coff- man, Hennetta Almanza. Betty Clements. Glenrose Gann. Third! Dorothy Dunford. De Lores Greer. Shirley Behymer. Loretta Bradford. Eudora Banker. Mary Ellen Black. Dorothy Butcher, Rose Doane. Joyce Ebling, Barbara Cochran. Franke Lu Bunten. SENIOR Y-TEENS (K-Z) F,rSpL� HM2n5K er ' £°,nna Lindenamlth, Shirley Kenyon. Glennis Monroe, Carole Scott. Carol Wellbaum. Patricia Zbierski. Dolores Wagers, Evelyn Severin. Phyllis Rose. Second: Delores Rutan. Donna Williams, Janet McPherson. Rose Ann Parrish Joan Wisneski. Pat Miller. Gerry Sampson. Peggy Meyer. Donna Mears. Third: Juanita Valentine, Carol Pankiewitz. Caroline Kline. Virginia Rizer. Nancy Townsend. Joann Ruse. Ruth Turner. Donna Thompson Peggy Martin. Glenda Poteet. Virginia Sullender, Vivian Sherman. Jo Ann Sauter. (fifty-two) JUNIOR Y-TEENS First: Janice Waller. Alice Thomas. Dixie Bane, Donna Mallon, Donna Dukes. Barbara Baldwin, Alma Win- bom. Inez Whitcomb. Janet Jennings. Barbara Jones. Janice Allen. Kay Jordan. Second: Glendora Gillip. Rowena Ray. Grace Karr. Sharon Donovan. Geraldine Brown. Ave Jean Bell. Shirlev Allen. Marcia Akers. Harriett Karr. Barbara Deatherage. Twila Herbert. Third : Betty Caples. Janet Ann Doane. Jessie Snow. Mary Lou Robbins. Marilyn Kline, Donna Herd. Sandra Kramer, Barbara Morse. Ruby McNeese. Jo Ann Jacobs. Lucile Fairlie, Irene Sodowsky, Gladys Russell. Hl-Y First: Lawrence Kiger. Neil Nielsen. Marvin Dycus. Larry Hamilton. Jerry Nigh. Bill Hughes. Frank Seever. Second: Kenneth Landers. Ralph Haskins. Pete Kirschner. Norman Halpain. Charles Young. Jimmy Gillett. Rodnev Eck, Jack Partch. _ _ . _ _ . _ _ Third: Oscar Gaddy. Gene Hook. La Verne Cowart, Bob Northern, Bob Fairlie. Ronald Rose. Richard Bur- ris. Richard Howard, Bob Flint. F. H. A. First: Faye Costin. Dorotha Callaway. Joann Hollingsworth, Elvera Gasper. Ruth Turner. Mary McCauley. Pres.: Mary Ellen Black. Secy.: Kay Norris. Dixie Mullen. Joyce Burton. „ _ Second Joan Wisneski. Evelyn Dischner. Dixie Forsen. Patricia Zbierski, Lila Lee Calloway. Donna Lin- densmith. Dorothy Carr. Helen DeVorss. Dorothy Culver. Alice Hollowell. Mary Lou Sexton. Donna Coy. Rose Has key. Mattie Friend. ... „ , „ _ Third: Donna Kerns. Carol Huffman. Shirley Bouge, Norma Hollowell. Peggy Martin. Eudora Banker. De- Lores Greer. Shirley Behymer. Joan Murphy. Lola Shreve, Viola Matthews. JoAnn Sauter, Pat Miller. (fifty-three) ALL-SCHOOL BAND BAND PERSONNEL Flutes: J. Bougher. J. Lawrenson. J. Rupe. Oboes: J. Bishop. B. Sinclair. Clarinets: J. Allen. P. Coffman B. Colley. D. Crain. R. Crain. N. Darnell. J. Jennings. B. Jones. K. Jordan. G. Karr. C. Kline. P. Martin D. Meers. S. Millikan. R. Pecora. R. Price. L. Ray, C. Willis. R. Witham. Sax: L. Bradford. G. Fisher S. Hook, E. Yurkovich. Cornets: D. Calhoun. P. Clark. H. De Vorss. J. Hartman. A. Johnson. B. Kurtz C. McQueen. N. Neilsen, D. Shepherd. D. Tritten, A. Winborn. R. Williamson. Trombones: K Flint B. Hughes. R. Jennings, R. Mattox. B. Rose. A. Smiley. D. Sutton. Baritones: E. Christman. P. Dickev D. Dunford, K. Danders. J. Lippold. Horns: M. Beers. L. Bodle. M. L. Hyde. C McDaniel. P. Rose’ Bass: W. Chatham. N. Myers. J. Woolard. String Bass: V. Sherman. Drums: B. Banks. C. Case- bolt. B. Herren. M. Hogan. B. Lett, B. Pugh, L. Sonner. ALL-SCHOOL ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA MEMBERSHIP Flute: J. Rupe. Oboe: J. Bishop. Clarinets: J. Allen, P. Coffman. B. Jones. S. Millikan. L. Ray C Willis Sax: L Bradtord. S. Hook. E. Yurkovich. Trumpets: D. Calhoun. H. De Vorss. J. Hartman. Trom- bones: B Hughes. R. Mattox. B. Rose. Horns: L. Bodle. M. L. Hvde. C. McDaniel. P. Rose. Drums: B. Pugh. L. Sonner. T. Wickham. Violins: L. Barlow. M. Beutler. M. Bradford. M Campbell B. Caples. J. Culver. J. Davenport. S. Dittemore. S. Goodknight, N. Hale, E. Kemper. R. McNeeae. B. Martin Dale Plumb. Don Plumb. J. Snow. B. Swyhart. A. Thomas. S. Turner. Viola: C. Wvrick. Cello: JoArin Al- len C. Brooner. J. Burton S. Cason. R. Fleshman. D. Williamson. Bass: JoArin Bougher. O. Brooner L. Ingram, R. Mitchell. Piano: S. Taylor. (fifty-four) DRUM MAJOR, MAJORETTES Majorettes Williams. Bunten. Poteet. Major Nielsen, Majorettes Halpain, Lawhon. Turner. STRING ENSEMBLE Though made up of the violin, viola, cello and bass sections of the orchestra, this group often performs as a separate organization. ALLEGRO CLUB First: Mary Lee Hvde. Marilyn Hartman. Sue Fuller. Janette Taylor. Maxine Shipley. Carole Huffman. Lo- retta Bradford. Charlotte Barber. Rose Doane. Carolyn Brooner. Second: Joann Allen. Phyllis Rose. Shirlev Hook. Shirley Taylor. Shirley Goodknight. Barbara Jones. Carol Wyrick. Shirley Coy. Helen DeVorss. Donna Williams. Third: Kenneth Landers, Bill Rose. Bob Hughes. Roger Nauman. John Masteller. Lawrence Bodle, Jerry Hartman. (fifty-five) INNER CHOIR Klrxt: Row Dotnf. Nancy Wyrick. Italph Haskins, Itoh Mugite . Gene Wllllarn- . Kenneth Lendem, Strphany Martin. Geraldine Sampson. Swm«l: l eta Urvant, Gloria Baker. Carole Huffman. Norma Walker. Hath Turner, Jo Ann Hutchings, Mmina Thompson. Bonnie Hertford. Tlilnl: Sue Fuller. Jtx Ann Jones. Itlll IIom , Roger Nauman. I .a Verne Cowart. Hob Kairlle. Gerald Sommers. Ilose Ctom. Margaret Ann Filbert MIXED CHORUS First: Geraldine Sampson. Klvera Gasper. Mattie Friend. Dorothy Culver. Carole Huffman. Norma Walker. Itutli Turner. Vivian Sherman. Mary l e Hyde, Kvel.vn Dlacliner. Itarbara l.lnvllle, Donna Tlnunpson. Victoria Krttanlan, Joan WUii'- kl. Seecmd: Lein Unant. I na Marie llogan. Joan Barker. Dorotha Callaway. Iloae Doane. Norma Christman. Gloria lUker. Emma Yurkovlch. Mar- ilyn Gel I, Bonnie Herlford, Carol Jean Ragsdale. Charlene MrMurry. Mary Duran. Jo Ann Hutchings. Hose Ann Parrish. Third: Mary McCauley. Jo Ann Hollingsworth. Helen Stout. Dorothy Huteher. Nancy Wyrlck. Caroline Kline. ! ola Shrere. Stephany Martin. Joann Kuse. Shirley IMiunlee. Jo Ann Jones. Hose Cross. Margaret Ann Filbert. Sue Fuller. Nancy Townsend. Donna Davidson. Fourth: William Dempsey. Gene Williams. Huger Nauman. Hill Hose. Boh Hughes. John Graham. La Verne Cowart. David Herbert. Hob Fairlle. Klchard Hums. Iticbard Howard. Clifford Dllla. Gerald Sommers. Pete Klo, Kenneth Banders, Ualpb Haskins. GLEE CLUB First: Geraldine Sampson. Joyce Hutches, l -na Marie Korean. Dorothy Culver. Kuth Ingram. Shirley Myers. Jo Ann Hutchings. Juanita Valentine. Carole Huffman. Huth Turner. Hetty Spence. I ori Pflelderer. Secon.i: Carol Panklewltz. Faye Costln, Dorotha CaPaway. Marilyn Hartman. Cressie Keroery. Mary Duran. Shirley Felcb. Artis Sbepber !, Frances Hunten, Dorothy I opez. Vada Kline. Dora Mae Sauter. Virginia Hizer. Tlilrd: Peggie Shepherd. Nancy Johnson. Gloria Baker. Virginia Suliendrr. Norma ChrUtman. Jacqueline Uta. Maxine Shipley. Helen Stout Jewell IX-an Brown. Lila Whitcomb. Twyla Jacluon. Joyce McDowell. Rose Cron. Margaret Ann Filbert. Shirley Fuller. Mary Ellen Black. (fifty-six) CHRISTMAS PROGRAM The Christmas assembly cast, pictured above, gave one of the many lovely pro- grams of the year, using talent from both vocal and instrumental music departments and a speaking choir from the speech class. These groups had previously combined in an excellent Thanksgiving observance. Other musical assemblies included the January band concert and the glee club’s minstrel show. In February was the mixed choir’s concert and the Allegro club's con- test tryout.” At Easter the glee club gave a memorable program. There was the tal- ent show early in the year, a program so good it became one of the entertainment features at the Harvest Moon Festival. Class groups—social science and others —presented special programs: American Education Week. United Nations Week, and near Lincoln's birthday, an assembly on Patriotism. The R. O. T. C. honor guard formally announced promotions and intro- duced sponsor officers. The eighth grade introduced itself in a playlet, “The Three Royal R’s.” Among the guest speakers were the Rev. Bradley Allison of Kansas City and the Rev. Robert Thomas and I)r. Jacob Kulowski of this city. Mr. Staples, the magician, was here again; Portraits from Creat Lit- erature,” a group of brief dramatizations, proved popular. The Mississippi Jubilee Singers, the American Male Chorus and the Craceland College Choir contributed musi- cal programs. To the students participating, to the fac- ulty members who trained and directed the performances, to the stage crew that man- aged backstage mechanics goes the credit for a fine year's program. STAGE CREW Left to right: Marvin Dycus, Frank McLaughlin, Colonel Barber, Donald Davenport. Neil Nielsen. (fifty-seven) JUNIORS PRESENT GIRL SHY Left to right: Frank Seever, Pat Miller, Barbara Linviile, Vernon Mallory, Jan McPherson, Richard How- ard, Kay Norris, Pat McCray, Neil Nielsen, Shirley Hook, Ed Schaber, Kenny Landers, Judy Driver, Frances Bunten. The first of the year’s dramatic offer- ings, Girl Shy (Kavanaugh) presented by the junior class December 9, set a high standard. A comedy with hilarious but plausible situations, it was interpreted skill- fully by the cast and directed flawlessly by Miss Doherty. Barbara Linviile assisted as student director; Janet McPherson was the understudy. The heavy roles carried by Kay Xorris, a determined woman in pursuit of a man: by Neil Nielsen, as a girl shy Torn Arsdale, and by Frank Seever, his extrovert pal, Oke, were handled effectively, the lines given their full comic value but never over- played. Judy Driver, as the home town girl being thrown at Tom’s head, and Pat Miller, as Oke’s tempermental sweetheart, were ex- cellent. Shirley Hook as a romantic maid- en aunt added to the fun. Patsy McCray, the cleaning girl, suddenly transformed into a movie star, was convulsing. And every- one just loved Frances Bunten blacked up as the local wash-lady, Asma. Vernon Mallory did an understanding in- terpretation of an arbitrary father. The moonstruck poet. Kenneth Landers, drew many laughs. The pompous professor, played by Edward Schaber, and Richard Howard, as the rejected lover who refused to accept defeat, furnished excellent com- edy contrasts. Attractive costuming and staging, with incidental music by the school orchestra added to the pleasure of the evening’s en- tertain ment. (fifty-eight) THE CAST AT TEA Left to right: Carolyn Brooner. John Graham. Carole Huffman. Roger Nauman, Bill Paden. Norma Walker. Shirley Forsen. Maxine Shipley, Pete Elo, Gerald Sommers. Nancy Wyrick, Jacqueline Ucz. “Belles In Waiting” — Senior Play Often the younger generation baffles and out- wits its slower-paced elders but the senior play, Belles in Waiting (Barbara West) pre- sented March 17, reversed the pattern and a lovely mother stole the spotlight from her three beautiful daughters. That the audience enjoyed the change was evidenced by the applause that greeted each of mother’s new conquests. Miss Elliott directed with consummate skill; Joyce McDowell capably assisted as student director. Carole Huffman, the mother crossing up her daughters’ romances, was indeed charming—the utterly guileless type which so effortlessly has every man in sight at her feet. Her daughters who were “on” to her shenanigans and deter- mined to end them were delightfully played by Norma Walker, Nancy Wyrick, and Jacqueline Utz. Each sparked the play with captivating but individual characterizations. Maxine Shipley was good as their neighbor and pal. Shirley Forsen, as her mother, fur- nished excellent contrast portraying the gossipy newsgatherer of the community. Carolyn Broon- er, the Sherwood housekeeper, amusingly main- tained a matter of fact manner in a highly tem- permental family circle. Roger Nauman as Dr. Sherwood, a father with an unqualified admiration for his womenfolk, was an audience favorite. The boy friends Bill Pa- den belonged to Norma and Pete Elo to Nancy, or so they hoped -were thoroughly entertaining in their characterizations. Gerald Sommers was a hit, his ability to combine a professor’s dignity with youthful ingenuousness producing many laughs. And John Graham, the handy man, with his antics added a touch of high comedy. Mother and the girls. They got their men. (fifty-nine) HONOR HIGH RATED STUDENTS Seated: (Left to rght) Mr. Daffron, Mr. Hopkins. N. Christman. M. Beutler, B. Rose. C. Brooner. M. Duran. S. Forsen, W. Harmon. S. Myers. B. Paden. Standing: C. Huffman, J. McDowell, R. Crain, J. Allen, J. Utz. G. Sommers, S. Hook. J. Taylor, E. Christman, R. Turner, N. Nielsen, N. Walker, K. Norris, N. Wyrick, V. Sherman. G. Baker. National Honor Society Induction For their twenty-third annual induction ceremonies the members of the Benton chapter of the National Honor Society staged an impressive service at assembly hour on April 12, under the direction of their president, Norma Christman, and spon- sor, Miss Elliott. With Norma acting as emcee, the ’49 group presented the traditional program, opening with a Bible selection and prayer by Mary Beutler. The candle lighting serv- ice honoring the ideals of the society was conducted by JoAnn Allen speaking on Character; Jacqueline Utz, on Scholarship; Ronald Crain, on Leadership; and Joyce McDowell, on Service. Mr. David Y. Hop- kins, member of the city board of education and an alumnus of the Benton faculty, the guest speaker, was introduced by Mr. Daf- fron. Mr. Hopkins, using as his topic Achievement, urged the audience to develop the objectives fostered by the society's em- blem into a balanced life. “To become of value to sdcijjty,” he said, “these objectives must balance each other; they lead to hap- piness only when leadership is concerned with service and scholarship coupled with a character that respects the dignity of other individuals. The Star Spangled Banner, presented as a cornet and baritone duet by Neil Nielsen and Edward Christman of the '50 inductees, took the place of the usual opening exer- cises. Ronnie Crain led the student body in the pledge to the flag, spotlighted for the occasion. (sixty) Other musical numbers were a trombone solo, Poinciana (Simon), by Bill Rose and a vocal solo, I Have a Rendezvous With Life (O'Hara), by Carole Huffman. Their ac- companists were Shirley Taylor and (iloria Baker. Following the special numbers, Norma administered the pledge to the twelve senior and six junior candidates and presented them to Mr. Daffron who award- ed their certificates with congratulatory remarks. Senior members then “pinned the candidates with the colors of the so- ciety ; they signed the register and as full- fledged members listened to Norma close the service with a quotation, Four Things (Van Dyke). The entire group met immediately after- ward for luncheon in the recreation room, entertaining as special guests Mr. Hopkins and Miss Laura Jessie Lomax, first sponsor of the society. Tables were decorated by candles, greenery, and gold souvenir book- lets containing a full account of the day’s activities. Election of officers for the 'SO- SI year followed. Edward Christman was chosen president; (iloria Baker, vice-presi- dent ; Kay Norris, secretary; and Vivian Sherman, reporter. Seniors inducted were Dorothy Bishop, Carolyn Brooner, Mary Duran, Shirley For- sen, Shirley Myers, Janette Taylor, Ruth Turner. Norma Walker, Nancy Wyrick, Willard Harmon. William Paden, and Ger- ald Sommers. Juniors were (iloria Baker, Shirley Hook, Kay Norris, Vivian Sherman. Edward Christman, and Neil Nielsen. DAILY RECORD film NO SCHOOL SUNSHINE FLASH BULBS -ia half day n o SCHOOL FLASH BULBS a j S N ow DAILY RECORD LIGHTING S NOW SNOW GROUND HOG D AY SLEET VALENTINE £2, «§ • w u L V SP I N G DAILY RECORD ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Decoration—Art Classes Photography—Prawitz Studio Printing. Engraving—Journal Publishing Co. Snapshot Panels—Pete Elo Typing—Secretarial Training Class