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

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1957 volume:

WAHWAHLAN AWAH—1957 ON CAMERA! A Program Presented by the Senior Class Benton High School St. Joseph, Missouri STATION B.H.S. FOREWORD The Showcase of Stars, '56-'57, on Channel No. 1, Station B.H.S.—the year's best. Tune in, for here you have the tops in entertainment and information. Coverage: comprehensive; exhibits: numerous and unique; quality: clearly unsurpassed by any rival network. (three) BOARD OF EDUCATION Seated: (left) Messrs. W. Fairleigh Enright, Dwight L. Dannen, Mrs. Paul Knepper. Standing: Mr. David W. Hopkins, Mrs. John Wyeth, Supt. George Blackwell, Mr. E. F. Garvey. Presenting the directors, producers, and executive staff, the behind-the-scenes person- nel that guides and controls the policies, programs, and schedules for the city-wide hookup. These officials are quite familiar with all the local studios supervising, encouraging, sug- gesting, coordinating efforts until the acts are polished and appear on the screen in an artistic educational performance. (four) BENTON ADMINISTRATORS Left: Mr. W. L. Daffron, principal; Mr. L. K. Bowen, vice-principal; Miss G. Marion Wilson, ad- visor to girls. The managers of our local studio are able to make use of the most effective techniques, relying on a background of thorough familiarity with production methods. They reach their varied audience with vivid and imaginatively planned programs; they win support and re- spect by their conscientious application of the rule: If it’s good for Benton, do it. (five) STATION PERSONNEL (six) FRANCES E. ADAMS B.S; Vocal Music. IE AN BRANDT B.S.; Health, Physical Ed. ROBERT BRANDT B.A.; Health, Physical Ed., Athletics. ROBERTA M. CAIN B.A.; Math, Genl. Science, Language Arts. RUTH CAMPBELL B.A.; M.A.; Social Science. DORA COWAN B.S.; M.A.; History, Math. DUANE CUNNING B.S.; Band. MARY LEE DOHERTY B.A.; M.A.; English. MYRTLE R. ELLIOTT B.A.; M.A.; English, Dra- matics. SALLY ENDEBROCK B.S.; Biology, Genl. Science. MARGUERITE H. EVANS R.N.; Clinic. VITA E. FINLEY B.A.; M.A.; English, Latin. STATION PERSONNEL V. DON FRANCIS B.S.; M.A.; Health, Commer- cial. ruth giddens B.S.; M.E.; Voc. Home Eco- nomics. CLARA GOOD B.S.; Commercial. GERALDINE GULICK B.S.; M.E.; Counselor, CLYDE HULET B.S.; Industrial Arts. SHIRLEY KEENAN B.S.; Mech. Drawing. MARTHA MIX B.S.; English. JAMES MODIS B.A.; M.E.; Math, Athletics. JUANITA G. O’MALLEY B.M.; Librarian. DIXIE OZENBERGER B.S.; History, Citizenship. ROSALIE REARDON B.S.; English. ELIZABETH ROBERTSON B.S.; M.A.; Math. (seven) STATION PERSONNEL CLAYTON SAUNDERS B.S.; M.A.; Math. MARTHA P. SELLERS B.S.; M.A.; Art. P. B. SPRINGER B.A.; Commercial, Physical Ed. W. K. SWISHER B.S.; M.A.; Social Science. ABEND W. THEDINGA B.A.; M E.; C.O.E. M SGT. MORGAN W. THOMAS R.O.T.C. HAZEL A. UNGER B.S.; Language Arts, History. DAVID G. VEQUIST B.S.; Ed. M.; Genl. Science, Physics. EDWIN B. WALLACE B.S.; M E.; Safety Driver Ed. EVA WILSON B.S.; M.A.; Language Arts, Journalism. ELIZA WOODERSON B.S.; M.A.; American His- tory. JOHN YURCHAK B.S.; Industrial Arts, Mech. Drawing. Not in photo: VERNELLE C. STAHLIN B.S.; Physical Ed. (eight) yio-ffman JdeveTL ■y STUDIO 12 12TH CLASS SPONSORS, OFFICERS Seated: Miss Finley, Mr. Springer, Mrs. Gulick, chairman; Mr. Saunders, Miss Good. Standing: Kay Wickham, secy.-treas.; Jake Ridpath, pres.; Nedra Calkins, vice-pres. Studio 12—Veteran favorite of the local scene; each member a liv- ing advertisement for this channel; its leadership most influential in advancing the prestige of Station B.H.S. HADLEY ANDREW Versatility, the keynote of his success. Citizenship B 1. 2; Jr. Red Cross 1; R.O.T.C. 1, 2: Honor Guard 2; Annual 4; Concessions 4. BARBARA BALL Unique talents and techniques. F.H.A. 1, 3: Coronation 3; Pep Squad 3; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 4; Bentonian 4; Senior Play 4. JIM BARBER Firm, trim, and handsome: a leader in his line. Citizenship B 1, 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Letter 3, 4; Captain 4; Track 2, 3; Letter 2, 3; B Club 2, 3, 4; Hillyards 4. ROY JAMES BARNES Product of quality; one of a select circle. Citizenship B 1; R.O.T.C. 2. 3. 4; City Award 1st year Cadet 1: Cadet Club 3, 4; C.O.E. 3, 4; Stage Crew 4; Dramatics 4: Harvest Moon 3, 4; Senior Play 4. ROBERT ROLLER A fine talent in top form. Citizenship B 1; R.O.T.C. 1; Jr. Red Cross 3; Crafts 3. RITA Bit KG IN One of the most fabulous. Citizenship B 1. 2; N.H.S. 3. 4; Math, English. Citizenship. Scholarship Medals 1; Latin Medal 3; D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award 4; F.S.A. 1, 4. Secy. 2, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2. 3; F.T.A. 2, vice-pres. 3, pres. 4: Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Convention 1, 2; Stamp Club 1; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Com. 3; Citizenship Speech Contest 1; Voice of Democracy 3; Why I Want to Be a Teacher 3; Bentonian 4; Annual 4 . Concessions 4. DONALD DWYER BROWN Something new; universally acclaimed. R.O.T.C. 1. 2; C.O.E. 3. (eleven) SANDRA BROWN Color, dimension, and excitement. Citizenship B 1, 2,; Pep Squad 1, 2, 3. 4; Reserve Cheerleader 3. Varsity 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Art Crafts 3; Bentonian 4. SHARON LEE BROWN Not a graduate. .11 IMP II BUNTEN Deserves a place in the first rank. Central H.S. 1, 2; Class secy.-treas. 3; Queen Attendant 4; Y-Teens 4; C.O.E. 4. RILLA lit RNETT The essence of fashion. Citizenship B 1; Pep Squad 1. 2; Y-Teens 1, 2. 3, 4; Band 1. 2, 3. 4; District Contest 1, 2; Annual Art Staff 1, 2; editor 4; C.O.E. 4. EDNA BIRNSIDE Gifted beginner; distin- guished contemporary. Citi- zenship B 1; N.H.S. 3. 4: Speech Contest 1; Corona- tion 2. 3; Queen Attendant 4; Jr. Red Cross 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; pres. 1; F.T.A. 3. 4. pres. 2; F.S.A. 2, 3. 4; Pep Squad 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Art 1, 2. 4; Art Crafts 3; Annual Art Staff 2. 4; Annual 3. editor 4 ; Concessions 4 ; Bentonian 4; '57 C.T.A. teaching scholarship. JAMES E. CHRISTIE Surveys locate him at the top of the heap. R.O.T.C. 1. 2. Capt. 3; Theory Ribbon 1. 2; Attendance Ribbon 1, 2, 3: Color Guard 2; Saber Chain 2, 3; Crafts 3. NEDRA CALKINS Talents with a future. Citi- zenship B 1; Orchestra, string ensemble 1: District Contest 1; Glee Club 3; Prom. Com. 3; F.H.A. 2; Office Asst. 3; C.O.E. 4; Annual 4. MARION CLEMENTS Goes ’em all one better. Citi- zenship B 1; R.O.T.C. 1, 2. GARY CLIFTON His wit is sharp but without malice. Queen campaign mgr. 4; Coronation 4; Track 2; Basketball 2, Letter 4. DAVID COLBOCIf Independent mind; effervescent spirit. Coronation 2; Queen campaign mgr. 4; Relay Queen campaign mgr. 3; Track 2; Football 2. 3; Basketball 2. 3. 4 ; Letter 4; Mixed Choir 4; Benton Singers 4; Boys Quartet 4. RONNIE COTTER It’s your world; make the most of it! Citizenship B 1; R.O.T.C. 4. , DAVID COX Energy, keen understanding, adaptability. Citizenship B 1, 2; Hi-Y 2. 3; Basketball 1, 2; Letter 3. 4; Track 1, 2; Letter 3. 4; Football 3; B Club 3, 4; Football 3; B Club 3. 4; Stage Crew 3; Benton Singers 4; Bentonian 4. (twelve) ARNOLD DAVENPORT Holds the magic ingredient in his grasp. Citizenship B 1; Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Football 2. 3, 4; Letter 4; Track 2. 3, 4; Bas- ketball 2; B Club 4; Harvest Moon 2; Dramatics 2, 4; Senior Play 4. DAVID l)KI.(iAI)() Lives up to his billing. Citizenship B 1; Class Pres. 1; Student Council 1; Football 1, 2, 4; Letter 2, 4; Track 1. 2, 3; Letter 2. 3; B Club 2, 3. 4; Dramatics 2. 3. 4; United Nations Assembly 3; Evening of Plays 4; Senior Play 4. MARY DELI'H Vital, vivid, and dramatic. Y-Teens 1; G.R.A. 2, 3; Dra- matics 3, 4. LARRY I) EVER He earns everyone's appreciation. Hillyards 4. PAMELA KAY DROWNS Not a graduate. BARRA RA KM K RY Quality and character never change. Citizenship B 1, 2; F.H.A. 2; Annual Art Staff 2, 3; C.O.E. 3, 4; Conces- sions 4. SHIRLEY DYKES Brilliant freshness of per- sonality. Band 1, 3; Choir 4: G.A.A. 1. 2. 3; Y-Teens 4. ALICE ENGLE A source of pride to her fellow artists. F.H.A. 1, 2; G.A.A. 2; Jr. Red Cross 4; Y-Teens 4; Choir 2, 3. 4; Benton Singers 2. 3, 4; Con- cessions 4; N.H.S. 4. PATRICIA EVANS A worthy addition to '57. Harlan (Iowa) H.S. 1, 2, 3; Bentonian 4. HOWARD FLINT Makes history of daily acts. Citizenship B 1, 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Lab. Asst. 4; Jr. Red Cross 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Dance Band 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4. JOYCE FREEMAN Incomparable performance. Citizenship B 1, 2; N.H.S. 3, 4; Y-Teens 1; F.H.A. 2; Student Council 1, 2; 3rd place School Spirit Essay 2; Art 1. 2, 3; Annual Art Staff 2. 3; Annual 4; C.O.E. 3, 4. DALE Ft LCHKR Another top-notcher. Citizenship B 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 2, 3, 4; Rifle Team 2. 3, 4; Honor Guard 2, 3, 4; Saber and Chain 2, 3, 4; F.S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; B Club 2, 3. (thirteen) LINDA GARDNER Combining promise with achievement. Citizenship B 1, 2; N.H.S. 3. 4; Coronation 1. 2. 3. 4; Pep Squad 1. 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Y-Teens 1, 2. pres.; 3. 4, treas.; Dramatics 2. 3. 4; Senior Play 4. understudy 3; F.S.A. 2. 3. 4; I Speak for Democracy” 2. 3. 4; U.N. Assembly 3; Prom Com. 3; Accompanist Choir 2. 3, 4; Boys Trio 3; Music Contests: District 2. 3, 4; State 2, 3; Benton Singers 2. 3, 4; Girls Trio 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. vice-pres. 4; Concessions 4; Annual 4; Bentonian editor 4; T.B. essay, national award. PATRICIA GARRETT Fine, fresh and feminine. Citizenship B 1, 2; N.H.S. 3, secy. 4; Student Council 1; F.H.A. 1; Pep Squad 2; Jr. Red Cross 2; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3; Y-Teens 2, 3; Glee Club 3; Prom Com. 3; Office Asst. 3; Annual 4; C.O.E. 4; winner full scholarship St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing. ELMER GENTRY Precise adjustment for power output. Citizenship B 1, 2; Hi-Y 3 ; Football 1. 3, 4 ; Basketball 2, mgr. 3; B Club 3, 4. RICHARD GRESHAM Behavior consistent with victory. Citizenship B 1, 2; Track 2. 3. 4; Football 3. 4. Letter 3. 4; B Club 3. 4. FRANCES GROH Congenial, wdtty, charming, imaginative. Citizenship B 1, 2; Y-Teens 1. 2. 3; F.H.A. secy. 2; Choir 2, 3, 4; C.O.E. 3, 4. DE LORIS HALE An unforgettable experience in sight and sound. Citizen- ship B 1, 2; F.H.A. 2. 3; Glee Club 3: Harvest Moon 3, 4; Choir 4; Art Crafts 4; C.O.E. 4. ALVIN HAINLINE In performance quality pays off. Student Council 2, 3, vice-pres. 4; F.S.A. 2, 3, pres. 4; Hi-Y vice-pres. 2, 3; Coronation 3, 4; Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Letter 3, 4; Track 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3; B Club 3; vice-pres. 4; Benton Sing- ers. 3. 4; Harvest Moon 4; Evening of Plays 4; An- nual 4; Senior Play 4; N.H.S. 4. SHARON HALE Never less than the best. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 3; Harvest Moon 2, 3; Choir 4; C.O.E. 4. JO ANN HIC KMAN Not a graduate. CH A R LEN E IIIGGINBOTH A M Here emerges a three dimensional personality. Citizenship B 1, 2; Student Council 1; Coronation 1; Y-Teens 1, 2. 3; F.S.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2; Pep Squad 2, 3. 4; Cheerleader 2, 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3; Pep Band 2; Majorette 2, 3; Choir 3, 4; District Contest 1; Bentonian 4. RUBY HILES First choice of those who insist on perfection. Citizenship B 1. 2; Choir 4; G.A.A. 4; F.H.A. 4; Y-Teens 4; Harvest Moon 4; Concessions 4. KATHY HOFFMAN Dignity and great personal warmth. Citizenship B 1, 2; Jr. Red Cross 2, 3; Art Crafts 3; Coronation 3, 4; Pep Squad 3, 4; Office Asst. 4; C.O.E. 4. (fourteen) LOIS HOLZHAU8ER Speaks with authority and admirable good sense. Student Body Pres. 4; N.H.S. 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3. 4; Jr. Red Cross 1; G.A.A. 1, 2; Pep Squad 2, 3; F.H.A. 2; F.S.A. 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4: Choir 2, 3; Benton Singers 2, 3, 4; District Music Contest 3, 4; Queen Attendant 4; Public Speaking Medal 1; Am. Legion Constitution Speech Contest 4 ; Evening of Plays 4; Harvest Moon 3, 4; Senior Play 4. OAKLAND HOUSTON The big difference is quality. R.O.T.C. 1, 2; Hillyards 3. DON JESCHKE Skill and enterprise in the best tradition. R.O.T.C. 2; Honor Guard 2; Crafts 3; Track 3; Bentonian 4. DIANE JOHNSON Will help to build a better tomorrow. Citizenship B 1, 2; N.H.S. 3. 4; Medals: Typing 3. Latin 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, pres. 3; Y-Teens 1, 2; F.T.A. 4; Office Asst. 2, 3, 4; Concessions 4. JU ANITA JOHNSON Top rating in service, cour- tesy, Integrity. F.H.A. 1; Glee Club 3; Choir 4; Har- vest Moon 4; Art Crafts 4; Y-Teens 4; G.A.A. 4. WANDA JONES So refreshing; so delightful. Citizenship B 1, 2; G.A.A. 2; F.H.A. 3: Glee Club 3; Y-Teens 4; C.O.E. 4. SUE JOHNSON America takes her to its heart. Citizenship B 1, 2: Sophomore Pilgrimage 2; Class pres. 2; Student Coun- cil 1. 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; Sponsor Officer 3. 4; Queen Attendant 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Pep Squad 1. 2, 4, pres. 3; Dramatics 2: F.T.A. 3; Of- fice Asst. 3; Art 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Art Staff 3. 4; Ben- tonian 4. HAY KEITH Judge for yourself; he’s in headlines. Citizenship B 1. 2; Student Council 1, 3. 4; Coronation 1, 2; Dramatics 2; Hi-Y 1. 2. 3. 4; R.O.T.C. 1, 2; Honor Guard 1, 2; Stage Crew 3; Projectionist 3; Choir 4. SUSIE KERNS The hit of ’57 and no wonder. Citizenship B 1, 2; N.H.S. 3. 4; Girls State 3; Sponsor Capt. 3; Lt. Col. 4; Saber Chain 3, 4; Coronation 3. 4; Queen Attendant 4; Y-Teens 1, 2. 3; F.H.A. 1, 2; Dramatics 3; Prom Com. 3; Office Asst. 2. 3: Choir 2. 3, 4; Music Contests: District 2, 3, 4; State 3; Harvest Moon 1, 2, 3. 4; U.N. Assembly 3; Voice of Democracy 3, 4; Annual 4; Bentonian 4: Senior Play 4. BOB KIDD The thing to do with life is live it. Creston, Iowa H.S. 1. 2, 3; Football 4. PHIL KIRSCHNER There is no one quite like him. Track 1; Crafts 1; Basket- ball 2. DIANA KLINE Magic is her touch. Citizenship B 1, 2: G.A.A. 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4: Dramatics 3; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; District Music Contest 1, 2; Harvest Moon 3; C.O.E. 4; Concessions 4. (fifteen) ELAINE KLINE Energetic, Intense, stimulating. Citizenship B 1, 2; Stu- dent Council 1, 2. 3, 4; Buzz Book chrman 4; Coronation 1. 2. 3; Office Asst. 3; Pep Squad 1. 2. 3; Y-Teens 1, 2. 3. 4; Convention 2. 3; Band 1, 2; District Contest 1. 2; Art 1, 2. 3, 4; Annual Art Staff 3, 4; U.N. Assembly 3; Dramatics 1, 2. 3, 4 ; Evening of Plays 4; Concessions 4; Bentonian 4; Senior Play 4. BETTY KRKTZKR Appraises life with penetrating insight. Citizenship B 1. 2; Y-Teens 1, 4; Concessions 4. BYRON LUCAS His exploits will become a legend. Citizenship B 1, 2; Student Council 4; Coronation 3, 4; Hi-Y 2. 3; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, Co-Cap . 4; Track Shoe Award 3; B Club 2, 3, 4; Dram tiles 2, 3, 4; Evening of Plays 4; Choir pres. 4; Benton S‘ng ?rs 3. 1; Harvest Moon 4; An- nual 4; Senior Play 4. EUGENE LYON So cool; he’s a jewel. Hi-Y 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 1. 4; Track 2; Stage Crew 2, 3. 4; Senior Play 4. MARION McCAl’SLAND Smart, smooth, sassy. Citi- zenship B 1, 2; Coronationi 2; Office Asst. 2; Pep Squad 2, Y-Teens 1, 2. 3; Dramat- ics 2; C.O.E. 4. joann mckinney Cheerful and delightful. Cit- izenship B 1; Glee Club 3; Choir 4. KAY (McCUHHIN) WELSH Built-in enthusiasm, spirit, and charm. Citizenship B 1, 2; Student Council 1, 2; Jr. Red Cross 2; Pep Squad 1, 2. 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3. 4; Of- fice Asst. 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Com. 3; Art 1, 2, 3, 4; An- nual Art Staff 3. 4; Annual 4; C.O.E. 4. tulla McKinnon Takes time out for living. HOMER MACE Extra good in many ways. R.O.T.C. 2, 3; Saber Chain 3. JAMES MARSHALL A perceptive observer. Citizenship B 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 2. HARRISON MARTIN Sets the pace; competitors follow his leadership. Citizen- ship B 1, 2; N.H.S. 3, pres. 4; Student Council 2, 3. 4 ; Hi-Y vlce-pres. 1, secy. 2, pres. 3. 4; Athletic Mgr. 1. 2, 3; B Club 1, 2, 3, secy. 4; Annual 4; Speech Contest. 2nd place 1; Voice of Democracy 2nd place 3, 1st place 4; Harvest Moon 3, emcee 4; Senior Play 4. JOAN (MARTIN) WALLACE Modern, new, and sensational. Citizenship B 1, 2; Y-Teens 1; C.O.E. 3, 4. (sixteen) BILL MEYERS Long, lean, and packed with power. Basketball 2, 3, Capt. 4; Letter 2. 3, 4; B Club 2, 3. 4; Stage Crew 3; Bentonian 4; Concessions 4. DELORES MILLER Of amazing value. Central H. S. 1, 2; Y-Teens 1; Glee Club 2, pres. 3; District Music Contest 2; F.H.A. 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2; C.O.E. 4. JOHN MILLER The embodiment of inquiring young America. Student Council 3. 4; B Club 1, 2. 3, pres. 4; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Letter 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, Capt. 3. 4; Letter 1, 2, 3, 4. JANET MOORE Here's THE MOST in person. Citizenship B 1, 2; F.H.A. 2, 3; Glee Club 3; Choir 4; Y-Teens 4; Art Crafts 4; Con- cessions 4. J75, ti +vM -■ KKL LEONARD MORRIS Head and shoulders above the crowd. Tilghman H.S. Paducah. Ky. 1, 2. 3; Hi-Y 4; Football 4; Track 4. MILDRED OBERMIER Grace is yours and you're most in demand. Weston H.S. 1, 2; Choir 3. 4; C.O.E. 4. C HARLES NEGOZIO Nothing short of great. C.B. H.S. 1. 2; Crafts 4; Track 3, 4; Hillyards 4. FRED ORGAN The right guy anywhere. Jr. Red Cross 1, 2; Basketball 3; Hillyards 4. SHIRLEY DARKER Cool and refreshing as a soft summer breeze. Citizenship B 1; Office Asst. 1; F.H.A. 2. 3; C.O.E. 4. PHYLLIS PECORA Uniquely different; distinctly deluxe. Faucett H.S. 1, 2, 3; Y-Teens 4; Jr. Red Cross 4. NORMA PRITCHETT The finest expression of the wit of learning. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; Library Asst. 1, 4. DIXIE RENO A halo of glory surrounds her; she’s the queen of the parade. Miss Benton '57; Citizenship B 1; Student Council 1; Cheerleader 3. Capt. 4; Pep Squad 1, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2: Y-Teens 1, 2. 3; Office Asst. 2. 4; Prom Com. 3; Art 1. 2, 3. 4; Annual Art Staff 3. 4; C.O.E. 4. (seventeen) LARRY RESLER Makes you feel better faster. Citizenship B 1, 2; Art 1; R.O.T.C. 1. 2; Crafts 3. JAKE RIDPATH Smart, swift, and sure. Citizenship B 1, 2; Class pres. 4; Student Council 4; Campaign Mgr. Coronation 4; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Prom Com. 3; Fotball 2, 3: Letter 4; Track 2, 3; B Club 4. JIMMY R. RITCHIE A young man going places. Citizenship B 1; R.O.T.C. 1, 2; Track 3; Crafts 3; Dramatics 4; C.O.E. 4; Stage Crew 4; Senior Play 4. LESTER HITCHIK Handy to have around. Citizenship B 1; R.O.T.C. 1. 2: Crafts 3: Harvest Moon 2; Concessions 4; C.O.E. 4. JONNIK ROACH The best available in con- temporary styling. R.O.T.C. 1, 2; Queen campaign mgr. 4; Crofts 4; Choir 4. RITA ROLAND A great and gallant lady— at home and on stage. Citi- zenship B 1. 2; Queen At- tendant 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, reporter 4; Prom Com. 3; Dramatics 4; Choir 3, 4; Benton Singers 3, 4; District Music Contest 3, 4; Ben- tonian 4; Senior Play 4. FLOYD ROBERTSON Traits universally admired. Student Council 1; Football 1, 2; Track 2. ANNA SALTER Integrity bred in the bone. Citizenship B 1, 2; Corona- tion 3, 4; Pep Squad 3, 4; F.H.A. 1, pres. 3. 4; Office Asst. 3, 4; Dramatics 3. 4; Evening of Plays 4; Choir 4; Harvest Moon 2; Ben- tonian 4; Senior Play 4; N.H.S. 4. RAYMOND SAITKR So strong, so versatile, so sensible. Citizenship B 1; Hi-Y 1; Football 1, 2. 3; Track 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2. EDWIN SCHMIDT For those who want the finest. Citizenship B 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 1. 2; Dramatics 2, 4; Senior Play 4. Jt'IMTII SCHOENFELDT One of the best in a long, long time. Citizenship B 1, 2; Student Council 3: Band 1, 2; Choir 3, 4; District Music Contest 1, 2; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3. CAROL SHAWGO Gay, colorful, wonderful. Band 1, 2, 3, 4: F.S.A. 1, 2, 3; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Squad 1, 2; Dramatics 2, 4; Sponsor Officer 3, 4; B Club 4; Coronation 4; Senior Play 4. (eighteen) DIXIE SILVEY Original, creative, intelligent. Citizenship B 1; Choir 1; Glee Club 1. JOYCE 8ILVEY Energy, talent, and initiative. Citizenship B 1, 2; G.A.A. 3, 4; Y-Teens 4; F.H.A. 4; Choir 4; Harvest Moon 4; Con- cessions 4. GARY SMITH A young man of searching insight. Citizenship B 1, 2; Basketball 2; Track 2; B Club 2, 3; Crafts 3. VALERIA SMITH Charms the viewer by prettiness, sparkle, and good taste. Citizenship B 1, 2; Coronation 1. 2, 3. 4; F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1; F.S.A. 2. 3. 4; Pep Squad 1, 2. 3. pres. 4; Medal 2; Y- Teens 1. 2. 3; vice-pres. 4; Prom Com. 3; Office Asst. 2. 3, 4; Harvest Moon 3: Dramatics 4; Evening of Plays 4; Senior Play 4; Annual 4; Bentonian 4. WALTER STOIT Always admired. Citizen- ship B 1. 2; R.O.T.C. 1; Choir 4. DAVID SWVIIART He thinks for himself. Art 1, 2, 3. 4; Dramatics 2; Stage Crew 2; Basketball 2; Letter 3, 4; Track 2; Let- ter 3. 4; B Club 3. 4; Annual Art Staff 1, 2; Hillyards 4. BIDDY Sl’MI'TER Where there's life, there’s Bud. Hi-Y 1. 2, 3. 4; Foot- ball 2. 4; Letter 4 ; Basket- ball 2. 3. 4; Letter 3. 4; Track 2, 3. 4; Letter 3. 4; B Club 3, 4; Projectionist 3. 4; Stage Crew 3; Conces- sions 4. PEGGY TERRY Whatever she does, she looks good doing it. Citizen- ship B 1, 2; Queen Attend- ant 2, 4; Pep Squad 1; Stu- dent Council 2; Jr. Red Cross 3; Art Crafts 3; F.S. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4. ELLIS THOMAS Reflective; a man of principle and morality. Citizenship B 1, 2; Boys State 3; Jr. Red Cross 2; Hi-Y 1, 2. 3; Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Pep Band 2, 3; Dance Band 3. MARIAN THOMAS Heaven on earth. Citizenship B 1, 2; Queen Attendant 4; Student Council 3; Choir 3. secy. 4; F.T.A. 4; Y-Teens 1. 2. 4. pres. 3; Inter Club secy. 4; Annual 4; Bentonian 4; N.H.S. 4. RICHARD TROSPER One of the year’s highlights. Citizenship B 1, 2; Hi-Y 2, 3; Track 2. 3, 4; Football 2; Letter 3. 4; B Club 3, 4. PATRICIA WALKER Radiantly alive. F.H.A. 2; G.A.A. 2; Y-Teens 2. 4; Choir 4. (nineteen) CHAKLENE WALLACE Not a graduate. SHIRLEY WALLACE Such great values In a small package. Citizenship B 1, 2; F.S.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, vice-pres. 3. pres. 4; Dra- matics 2; Prom Com. 3; Choir 3, 4; Office Asst. 4: Annual 4; Bentonian 4. DOKRENE WALLER Who could resist her? Citizenship B 1, 2; Relay Queen 3; Dramatics 2; Y-Teens 1, 2. pres. 3; Choir 3. 4; C.O.E. 4. CAROLYN WELLS She brings about convincing results. F.H.A. 1; Art Crafts 3; C.O.E. 4. KAY WICKHAM Values money can’t buy. Citizenship B 1, 2; N.H.S. 3. 4; Coronation 1, 2; Class secy. 1. 2. 4; Art 1; Pep Squad 1, 2; G.A.A. 2, 3; Dramatics 2; Y-Teens 2. In- ter-club rep. 3, 4; Office Asst. 4; Choir 3. 4; Girls Trio 4; Benton Singers 3, 4; Harvest Moon 4; Annual 4. RONALD WOOD Written in the roster of richly promising talents. Football 1, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3; Track 2; B Club 3, 4; Bentonian 4 ; Hillyards 4. LARKY WOLVERTON Representing we, the peo- ple.” Citizenship B 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 1. 2. 3. 4; Saber Chain 3. 4: Honor Guard 2. 3, 4; Rifle Team Mgr. 3; Stage Crew 2, 3; Projection- ists 3. 4; Choir 4; Conces- sions 4. HAKHARA WYKERT Dynamic; a Gold Label in person. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Jr. Red Cross 2; Pep Squad 2; Y-Teens 3; Art 2. 4; Art Crafts 3; C.O.E. 4; Annual 4. CAROL YARBROUGH Prize-winning present; thrilling future. Citizenship B 1. 2; F.H.A. 1; Jr. Red Cross 2; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3: Y-Teens 1. 2. 4 Library Asst. 1, 2; Office Asst. 3: Prom Com. 3; Glee Club 3; Choir 4; Concessions 4; Annual 4; N.H.S. 4. OAROLENK YEAKLEY Every role perfectly performed. Citizenship B 1; Queen Attendant 4; Y-Teens 1, 2, 3. 4; Benton Singers 3. 4 ; Choir 3. 4; Jr. Red Cross 2. 3, 4; Prom Com. 3; Harvest Moon 4; Office Asst. 4; Bentonian 4; Annual 4. ANNA MARIA ZARATE An inspiring version of My Fair Lady. Academia de Com- ercio. Elena Cardenas, Toluca, Mexico 1, 2; F.H.A. 3, 4. DIANE ZIPH A gravely beautiful classical style. Citizenship B 1, 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; G.A.A. 2; Y-Teens 1, 4; Glee Club 3; Har- vest Moon 1, 3; Prom Com. 3. (twenty) STUDIO 11 11TH CLASS SPONSORS, OFFICERS Seated (left): Miss Endebrock, Mrs. Adams, Mr. Yurchak, Miss Wooderson, chairman; Mrs. Ozen- berger. Standing: Larry Sturgis, vice-pres.; Gearldine Hinkle, secy.-treas.; Galen Huffman, pres. Studio 11—Participating in the master programs of Station B.H.S., capable of or- ganizing and releasing broadcasts really original, lively, and noteworthy. Roger Albright Barbara Atkins Marilyn Baldwin Richard Ballard Carol Barden Dorothy Barnett George Bascue Charlotte Belt Betty Boiler John Bregin Donald Bressman John Breuckmann Rosalie Brewer Larry E. Brown Linda Burton Fern Casebolt Marie Close Karel Cohrs Delbert Conard Robert Cooper (twenty-one) Steve Corrigan LaDonna Coy Bob Dearing Jack Dell Janice DeLong Gretchen Dickey Eddie Dischner Robert Durant Phyllis Duve Marland Embrey Sondra Emery Carolyn Fletchall Gary Ford Judy Gann Billy Garoutte Catherine Giffin Karen Gilbert Philip Goerke Meredith Grant Dorothy Griffith Warren Groce Joe Hamilton Diana Hickey Gearldine Hinkle Rae Jean Hiserote Linda Hoerath Beverly Hoffman Gary Hogan Galen Huffman Nancy Hughes Warren Ingram Jack Irwin Judy James Mary Janecek Robert Jenkins (twenty-two) John Johnston Melvin Karrle Stephany Koziej Donald Kretzschmar Dixie Landers Billy Lawhon Tom Lawson Sherrin Lewellen Annette Lucas Bob McKinnon Carolyn McKinnon Connie McLaughlin Dean Malotte Edson Marsh Meredith Marsh Sue Martin Diana Maxwell Ruth Miller Carol Mumpower Myrna Munroe Phyllis Murdock Alice Murphy Evelyn Nash Shirley Nelson Ida Gean Palmer Raymond Parker Shirley Pasley Carol Pecora Tommy Petrovick Geraldine Pitts Irene Potter Elmer Reed Catherine Reno Eldon Reno Ronald Reno (twenty-three) Sue Reno Pat Rhoads Shirley Richardson John Rizer Dixie Robinson Jim Rupe Barbara Sanger Billy Sauter Carol Sauter Marilyn Scholtz Russell Scott Wanda Shane Keith Shawgo Edwin Sisk Bonnie Singleton Reggie Smith Alice Steele Carolyn Still Charles Thompson Ella Mae Walker Sharon Walker Betty Walters Lloyd Walters Jack Wells James Wells Sharon West Jacquie White Larry Wilson Nancy Winder Harold Wingard Donna Wood Jimmy Woodward Sandra Yurkovich Harold Zbierski Carol Jean Ziph (twenty-four) STUDIO 10 10TH CLASS SPONSORS, OFFICERS Seated: (left) Miss Sellers, Miss Reardon, Mrs. Giddens, chairman; Miss Elliott, Gerald Fairlie, pres, Standing; (left) Kay Weaver, secy.-treas.; Bob McCart, vice-pres. Studio 10—Established as an indispensable part of the local plant both by carrying on its daily schedule creditably and by sharing in the more elaborate programs sponsored by B.H.S. First: Bob Abbott, Steve Bobela, John Baker, Marianne Banker. Second: Harold Barr, Floyd Bartch, Dale Bascue, Roger Beaver, Judy Bennett, Erma Bethel, Wanda Bowman, Barbara Boyer, Laura Bricker. Third: Donald Brinser, Joyce Brown. Patricia Brown. Lonny Brown, Monte Brown, Leonard Bundy, Patricia Burnside, Dave Bunton, Ronald Bunten. (twenty-five) First: Rodney Burrell, Carl Butcher, Raymond Butcher, Sharon Calkins, Robert Caples, Loyal Clickner, Sharon Christmas, Donald Colboch, Pat Colburn. Second: Linda Colley, James Comer, Laura Conard, Pat Cordonnier, Sharon Coy, Cletus Clem- ents, Bob Davis, Dwaine Day, Delores Decker. Third: Carol Deckinger, Charles Dischner, Tommy Dougan, Janet Dukes, Jimmy Dykes, Gerald Fairlie, Glenn Filmer, Joyce Flowers, Gloria Frederick. Fourth: Judy Frost, Don Gardner, Connie Garrett, Harold Gentry, Doris Gibson, Sharon Gilbert, Josephine Gomolka, Pat Gould, Darrell Grace . Fifth: Gail Groh, John Grom, Barbara Hague, Opal Hall, David Halpain, Donna Hawkins, Kenny Helsel, Kenny Hendrix, Danny Herbert. Sixth: Janice Hochenauer, Tom Hodgden, Carolyn Hook, Marilyn Hook, Pattie Hurd, Joe Iwasyk, Howard Johnson, Rose Johnson, Sondra Jones. Seventh: Ira Karr, Larry Kerns, Leonard Kerns, Katherine Kurtz, Marilyn Kurtz, Jack Landers, Janice Lawhon, Allen Long, Michael Lynch. (twenty-six) First: Charles Marriott, Lois Merriott, Bob McCart, Marlene McKee, Jim McQueen. Wayne Meng, Scotty Marriott, Harold Mills, Gary Miller. Second: Pat Morgan, Patrick Mullen, Gerald Nelson, Linda Noland, Bill Norris, Tony Pace, Forest Parker, Jerry Parker, Ruth Parker. Third: Dewey Peterson, Jim Petrovick, Rodney Piper, Ronnie Presnell, Norris Price, Walter Przybylski, Ronnie Resler, Phyllis Richards, Rogers Richardson. Fourth: Sandra Riley, Delilah Richey, Joseph Rivera. Janice Roberts, Albert Robinson, Bill Rob- inson, Phillip Sanger, Barbara Schoenfeldt, David Shaw. Fifth: Mary Simpson, Marvin Sisk, Barbara Smith, Barney Smith, Jerry Smith, Margaret Smith, Diane Spillman, Donna Springs, William Snyder. Sixth: Jack Stewart, Mike Thomas, Deanna Thompson, Tom Tiller, Ronnie Todd, Barbara Tubbs, Larry Turner, Larry Vandawalker, Earlene Vansickle. Seventh: Levina Vaughn, Kay Weaver, Sharon Webb, Doris Weston, Lovell Wheeler, Caroline Willis, Fred Wright, Sandra Wright, Clara Yurkovich. (twenty-seven) STUDIO 9 9TH CLASS SPONSORS, OFFICERS Seated: (left) Miss Doherty, Mr. Vequist, Miss Campbell, Mr. Thedinga, chairman; Mr. Francis, Miss Robertson. Standing: Pat Johnston, secy.-treas.; Carole Albright, pres.; Bob Roth, vice-pres. Studio 9—Functions smoothly in its second year of operation, promising to become an outstanding division of the home station. Here much quiet work goes on behind the scenes. NINTH GRADE (A-D) First: Robert Davis, Jimmy Cargill, Mary Ann Belz, Lenda Chrisman, John Brock, Arthur Brooks, Mary Ellen Davis, Linda Bird, Lawrence Albright, Henry Casebolt. Second: Marion Butterfield, Linda Bunten, Connie Coy, Juanita Bittick, Gladys Boiler, Carol Bishop, Mary Byous, Carole Albright, Robert Almanza, Gary Bell. Third: Manual Carrillo, Charles Corrigan, Leroy Barnett, Jerry Adams, Lloyd Allison, Clarence Beam, David Crawford, Robert Clemens, Louis Clark, Mike Calkins, Harold Davis. (twenty-eight) NINTH GRADE (D-H) First: Nancy Dougan, Karen Ellis, Rosa Delph, Vicki Derc, Lila Embrey, Tommy Farthing, Clif- ford Gust, Gary Harris, Charles Hall. Second: Carol Gall, Judy Graves, Gloria Dever, Carl Gall, Norman Graf, Sharrie Gust, Judy Gray, Sharon Goodwin, Jimmy Furgeson, Jerry Hanken. Third: David Green, Danny Ellis. Bill Grimes, Benny Fleshman, John Gust, Ronnie Flowers, Kenny Edwards, Richard Ellis, Gary Felch, James Hartman. NINTH GRADE (H-M) First: Pat Johnston, Wanda Leek. Patricia Halter, Roberta Jones, Phyllis Kirschbaum. Phyllis Hart, Connie Herson, Diane Kelso, Margaret Hubbard. Second: Irene Herring, Hedy Huffman, Pat Marriott, Roger Jackson, Charles Hogan, John Hea- ley, Gwen Hendrix, Joanna Hamera, Jenette Lucas. Third: Alvin Lake, Norman Hoffman, Wade Key, David Lanning, Larry Marshall, Donald Lentz, Fred Kline, Elbert Jennings, Vernon Lawrence, Larry Hickman. (twenty-nine) (thirty) NINTH GRADE (M-P) First: Patricia Nolan, Pat Osteen, Betty Myers, Nancy Myers, Nancy Neal, Sharon Mattucks, Myrna McLaughlin, Jo McCart, Sally Norris. Second: Gerald McQueen, Sue Mumpower, Larry Million, Darrel Meade, Sharon Myers, Thomas McDowell, Gary McQueen, Leon Pummel, Jerry Moore. Third: Larry Nigh, Judy Pritchard, Judy Miller, Mike Nelson, Charles Murril, Charles Martin, Denzil Moore, Merna Marsh, Brenda Maxson, Jim McConnell. NINTH GRADE (P-S) First: Bob Roth, Myron Reed, Sharon Payne, Mary Soltys, Pat Samuels, Anita Shafer, Char- lotte Singleton, Don Salcedo, Frankie Springs. Second: Norma Smith, Dean Shepherd, Garry Richardson, Roxanna Rowlett, Pat Sanderson, Don Ragsdale, Arthur Sauter, Clarence Squires, Jon Stafford, Lucy Mae Sisk, Sharon Roberts. Third: Donald Sauter, Kenney Parrish, Roger Shepherd, Garnet Starr, Ronald Smith, Eddie Pace, Dean Potter, Ronnie Scholtz, Larry Sample. NINTH GRADE (T-Z) First: Willard Tarter, Reba Jane Welsh, Darlyne Wood, Clara Wilson, Carolyn Turner, Helen Trosper, Jane Vandawalker, Mary Watts, Linda Walker. Second: Jeanette White, Nancy Wright, Patty Turner, Naomi Williams, Don Vendelboe, Dixie Tarwater, John Wiggington, Allison Wolverton, Leslie Wyrick. Third: Jerry Ziolkowski, Connie Wallace, Woodrow Winborn, Shirley Walters, Jerry Vance, Ro- bert Waddell, James Winder, Lavada West, Linda Westbrook, Clyde Walters. (thirty-one) STUDIO 8 8TH CLASS SPONSORS, HOME ROOM PRESIDENTS Seated: (left) Mrs. Cain, Miss Cowan, Mr. Modis, Mrs. Unger, Miss E. Wilson, chairman. Standing: Patricia Wood, Sue Mackley, Eddie Almanza, Jeannetta Smith, Karen Smith. Studio 8—Most recent facility of Station B.H.S. has proved to be a welcome addition. Its personnel can plan and execute programs and gets excellent results in all daily activities. EIGHTH GRADE (A-C) First: Mary Atkins, Patricia Calkins, Joan Anderson, Fay Adams, Connie Cowart, Leroy Clem- ents, Glenna Cook, Sandra Canterbury, Lavada Burtnett, Buster Burge, Fredrick Bell. Second: Dixie Atkins, Marilyn Bougher, Sandra Clark, Kay Brownlee, Marsha Clickner, Connie Colboch, Dianna Correll, Rosemarie Breuckmann, Nancy Close, Gary Butcher. Third: Larry Cowart, Eddie Almanza, Dean Branson, Charles Barnett, John Barber, Aubrey Conaway, Kenneth Bumphrey, Larry Atkison, John Clemens, Roger Arbuckle. (thirty-two) EIGHTH GRADE (D-H) First: Kenny Ford, Darlene Hart, Martha Fattig, Judith Giseburt, Rebecca Downey, Marjorie Gould, Linda Delgado. Sharon Davidson, Alice Gordon, Judith Harmon, Robbie Grime. Second: Ronald Gill, Linda France, Patricia Dennis, Janis Duve, Mary Beth Francis, Pat Fletcher, Donna Gresham, Judy Grom, Eldora Farthing, Lorraine Gould, Hubey Hall. Third: Sharon Edson, Anita Graham, Bob Guinn, Leroy Helton, William Ellis, Larry Grime, El- don Green, John Helsel, Saundra Herbison, Carlene Farris. EIGHTH GRADE (H-R) First: Joann Richardson, Bob Roach, Mike Rhoads, Sue Mackley, Barbara Pace, Sharon Jones, Sandra Jennings, Etta Robinson, Garry Hoyt. Second: Phyllis Miller, Elizabeth Kline, Lorraine Johnson, Mary Lynn Lanning, Barbara Ricker, Carolyn Kretzer, Michele Marsh. Violet Routh, Ellen McGuire, Linda Lawhon. Third: Maureen Hutton, Roger Higginbotham, Mike Kindle, Gerald Kush, Larry Kirkland, James Janecek, John Nagel, Curtis Malotte, Sheila Ragsdale. (thirty-three) EIGHTH GRADE (S-Z) First: Gary Swope, Sharon Shofner, Patricia Soltys, Patricia Wood, Nancy Sanders, Donna Ziol- kowski, Jerry Stafford. Second: Terry Smith, Diana Walker, Mary Rose West, Gail Willis, Judy Weiser, Adrian Sutton, Karen Smith, Linda Shepherd. Third: Robert Sollars, Carole Workman, Jerri an Thompson, James Stagner, Jimmy Wilson, Herby Stewart, Harold Stewart, Jeannetta Smith. (thirty-four) Brightest in the galaxy of Showcase of Stars is pretty Dixie. Queen of the Cardinals. As Miss Benton ’56-’57, her charm and beauty command the center of the stage. Her record stands unsurpassed. In every screen-appearance, she wins her public by ability and talent. Queen Dixie has made this indeed a hit year. DIXIE RENO Miss Benton '57 (thirty-seven) CORONATION GROUPS QUEEN, PAGES, TRUMPETERS, CLASS ATTENDANTS Top (left): Robert Roach, Hedy Huffman, Carolyn Hook, soph; Queen Dixie, Gearldine Hinkle, junior; Linda Shepherd, Pat Johnston. MAIDS OF HONOR Center (left): Carolene Yeakley, Judy Bunten, Susie Kerns, Marian Thomas, Lois Holzhauser, Queen Dixie, Sue Johnson, Edna Burnside, Peggy Terry, Rita Roland. CANDIDATES, CAMPAIGN MANAGERS Below (left): Seated: Misses Terry, Yeakley, Burnside, Kerns, Johnson, Reno, Holzhauser, Bun- ten, Roland, Thomas. Standing: Jake Ridpath, Larry Sturgis, Byron Lucas, Jonnie Roach, David Colboch, Gary Clif- ton, Alvin Hainline, Jim Woodward, Harrison Martin, John Miller. (thirty-eight) DORRENE WALLER '56 Relays Queen All-city winner in pre-game ticket sales, Dorrene starred in the lovely coronation cere niony on the opening evening, May 11, 1956, at the big St. Joseph Relays carnival. (thirty-nine) TRACK SQUAD, '56 VARSITY NOVICES First: Alvin Hainline, David Cox, Jim Barber, Richard Gresham, John Miller, Byron Lucas, John Breuckmann, Larry Sturgis, Allen Richardson, Galen Huffman. Second: Coach Brandt. Harrison Martin, mgr.; Bob Gould, Allen Long. Bob Jenkins, James John- son, Jimmy Ritchie, Arnold Davenport, David Swyhart, Buddy Sumpter, Coach Springer. Third: Pat Morgan, Scotty Marriott, Barney Smith, Gerald Fairlie, Larry E. Brown, Don Kretz- schmar, Elmer Gentry, Leonard Kerns, Darrell Grace, David Shaw, Tommy Dougan. Fourth: Harold Gentry, Larry Vandawalker, Charles Thompson, Ira Karr, Dean Saunders, Dean Malotte, Jerry Smith, Leroy Paden, John Johnston, Dwaine Day, Jack Landers. TRACK, FIELD—1956 Allen Richardson closed his athletic career by winning the Zimmerman trophy; Byron Lucas, eleventh grade, took the track shoe award. Both men were firsts in their field, closely paced by Bob Gould, John Miller, Galen Huffman, Dave Cox and Dave Swyhart. At the season's close, Huffman, Miller and Lucas qualified for the state high school track letter award. (Track Meet Scores Continued on Page 52) BYRON LUCAS Track Shoe Winner, '56 (forty) CHEERLEADERS RESERVES—Left: Penny Grant, Janet Dukes, Sue Martin. Carolyn Still. Sharon Webb. Not in photo: Kay Weaver. VARSITY—Left: Sue Johnson. Sandra Brown, Dixie Reno, captain; Charlene Hicrffinbotham. Sue Martin Carolyn Still. Much of the color and excitement of athletic contests is due to the hard working, enthu- siastic cheerleaders. Precision trained, they are always THERE. Their unique pep assemblies have added much to school spirit. (forty-one) FOOTBALL, '56 VARSITY SQUAD First: Bill Lawhon, John Miller, Richard Trosper, Larry Sturgis. Alvin Hainline, Leonard Morris, Ronald Wood, Ed Brown. Arnold Davenport, Capt. Jim Barber. Joe Hamilton. Second: Galen Huffman. Byron Lucas. Richard Gresham. Pat Morgan. Bob Kidd, Harold Gentry, Ray- mond Butcher, Edson Marsh, John Breuckmann, David Delgado, Jake Ridpath. Third: Scotty Marriott, John Johnston, Charles Thompson, Dean Malotte. Kenny Helsel. Erly Polk, Ray- mond Sauter, Elmer Gentry, Warren Groce, Bob Durant, Don Kretzschmar, Eugene Brown. THE SEASON IN REVIEW An inexperienced Cardinal eleven, not expected by the forecasters to give their opponente any trouble, did just that. Though they didn’t have much luck at scoring, they were a bunch of fighters who made their ad- versaries step lively to keep ahead. The first display of their spirit was their placing second in the pre-season Jamboree at Noyes Field, September 14. Due to a dearth of upper-class material, Coach Brandt relied on a line composed largely of juniors, a group that worked hard and got and gave a lot of hard knocks in the course of the season. THE SCORES VARSITY Sept. 14—Jamboree: Benton, 2nd place Sept. 29—Lafayette, 19; Benton, 6. Oct. 5—Wm. Chrisman, 28; Benton, 7. Oct. 12—C.B.H.S., 13; Benton, 0. Oct. 19—N.K.C.. 40; Benton. 0. Oct. 26—Central, 38; Benton, 0. Nov. 2— Maur Hill, 6; Benton, 0. Nov. 9—Atchison. 54; Benton, 7. Nov. 21- Wentworth, 0; Benton, 14. RESERVES Oct. 1—Central, 6; Benton, 6. Oct. 8—Lafayette, 7; Benton, 6. Oct. 15—C.B.H.S., 6; Benton, 9. Oct. 29—Lafayette, 0; Benton, 0. Nov. 5—C.B.H.S., 7; Benton, 12. Nov. 18—Central, 30; Benton, 0. FRESHMEN Sept. 20—Central. 40; Benton, 0. Sept. 27—Lafayette, 33; Benton, 0. Oct. 4—C.B.H.S., 41; Benton, 0. Oct. 11—Central. 33; Benton. 0. Oct. 18—Lafayette, 40; Benton, 0. Oct. 25—C.B.H.S., 15; Benton. 13. (forty-two) FOOTBALL, '56 ALL-SCHOOL SQUAD First: Miller, Gresham, Malotte, R. Butcher, Helsel, H. Gentry, Huffman, Lucas, Lawhon, Mar- riott, R. Sauter. Second: Polk, Delgado, Kidd, Sturgis, Marsh, Barber, captain; Hainline, Davenport, Johnston, E. Gentry, Morgan, Ed Brown, Morris, Asst. Coach Modis. Third: Coach Brandt, Sumpter, Kretzschmar, Thompson, Eugene Brown, Hamilton, Wood, Rid- path, Trosper, Groce, Durant, Breuckmann, Asst. Coach Yurchak. Fourth: Mgr. Halpain, Kline, Resler, Grom, Bartch, Vandawalker, Dougan, Grace, Karr, Swy- hart, Fairlie, Barr, Long, Smith, Petrovick, Clickner, Robinson, Norris, Mgr. Todd. Fifth: Jennings, Kerns, Ellis, Thomas, Nigh, J. Smith, B. Smith, Brown, Thomas, Turner, Colboch, Jackson, Key, Vance, Hartman, Atkins. Sixth: Martin, Shepherd, Felch, Bascue, Robinson, Bunton, Nelson, Marshall, Clemens, Green, Calkins, Crawford, Winder, Potter, Winborn. Ed Brown was selected as top defensive tackle in the Pony Express Conference post-season choices. All- Conference honorable mention went to Pete Hainline, John Miller and Richard Trosper. Two members, Bill Lawhon and Ed Brown, placed on the second string all-city team, selected by local sports writers. Besides the varsity two other teams had a go at the game under the tutelage of Coaches Yurchak and Modis. (forty-three) BASKETBALL, '56-'57 ALL-SCHOOL SQUAD First: Mgr. Bill Norris, David Swyhart, Bud Sumpter, Bill Meyers, capt.; David Cox, Gary Clifton, David Colboeh, David Halpain, mgr. Second: Floyd Bartch. John Bregin, Galen Huffman. Jack Dell, Pat Morgan, Rodney Burrell, Rodney Piper, Melvin Karrle, Bob Jenkins. Carl Butcher. Third: John Rizer, Harold Gentry, Don Brinser, Lloyd Walters, Allen Long, Fred Wright, Billy Garoutte, Jerry Parker, Don Colboeh. THE SEASON’S SCORING Top spot—five wins, one loss—in City League play and third place tie with Central—five and five—in Pony Express Conference games really made the Cardinals headliners for the season. Bill Meyers and Bud Sump- ter came through as top individual scorers; Dave Swyhart ranked third. Meyers went on to make Northwest Missouri all-district. Then the trio also led out on the mythical all-city team, a well-earned additional honor —“the combination with the steady play” read the News-Press citation. Melvin Karrle made the third team; David Colboeh, Dave Cox, and Gary Clifton received honorable mention. Last and most thrilling was Meyers’ election to the All-Conference mythical first team selected by the officials and coaches of P.E.C. Dave Swyhart won a place on the second string in the same category. A Cardinal for “best sustained performance,” Coach Modis! Dec. 7—Benton Dec. 8—Benton Dec. 14—Benton Jan. 4—Benton Jan. 12—Benton Jan. 15—Benton Jan. 18—Benton Jan. 19—Benton Jan. 25—Benton Jan. 26—Benton Jan. 29—Benton Feb. 1—Benton Feb. 9—Benton Feb. 12—Benton Feb. 16—Benton Feb. 22—Benton Feb. 23—Benton VARSITY SCORES ... 54 Paseo .............................. 40 .. 49 Atchison ........................... 38 60 William Chrisman ................... 63 .. 43 North Kansas City .................. 52 ...51 Central ............................ 52 . .. 72 Savannah ........................... 36 ...52 William Chrisman ................... 51 ... 54 Lafayette .......................... 38 .. 64 North Kansas City................... 80 .. . 61 Christian Brothers ................. 35 ... 58 Savannah ........................... 48 66 Wentworth .......................... 57 . .. 42 Central .............................41 60 Atchison ........................... 55 ...54 Lafayette ...........................44 . 56 Wentworth .......................... 49 .39 Christian Brothers ................. 29 (forty-four) BASKETBALL, '56-'57 Benton ............................. 46 Benton ............................. 45 Benton ............................. 50 C.B.H.S............................. 41 Lafayette ............................ 70 Trenton (fourth place) .............. 60 RESERVE SCORES Dec. 7—Benton Paseo Dec. 8—Benton 22 Atchison 39 Dec. 14—Benton 42 Wm. Chri8man 43 Jan. 4—Benton 49 North Kansas City Jan. 14—Benton 32 Central Jan. 15— Benton Savannah .... 46 Jan. 18—Benton Wm. Chrisman . Jan. 21—Benton 51 Lafayette Jan. 25—Benton North Kansas Citv Jan. 28—Benton C.B.H.S Jan. 29—Benton 46 Savannah Feb. 1—Benton Wentworth . an Feb. 11—Benton Central 30 Feb. 12—Benton Atchison Feb. 16—Benton Lafayette Feb. 22—Benton 32 Wentworth Feb. 25—Benton 46 (forty-five) B CLUB TOP PANEL First: Floyd Bartch, Richard Gresham. Alvin Hainline, vice-pres.; David Halpain, David Delgado, Bill Norris. Second: Bill Robinson, Keith Shawgo. Richard Trosper, Ronnie Wood, Gary Clifton, Dwaine Day, David Colboch. Third: Bob Kidd, Dale Fulcher. John Miller, pres.; Pat Morgan, Erly Polk, Larry Sturgis, Ira Karr. LOWER PANEL First: John Bregin, Raymond Butcher, Elmer Gentry, Jake Ridpath, Dean Malotte, Byron Lucas, Donald Kretzschmar. Second: Galen Huffman, Jim Barber, Bill Meyers, Ed Brown, Harrison Martin, secy.; James Johnson. Third: Joe Hamilton, Buddy Sumpter, David Swyhart, David Cox, Arnold Davenport, Melvin Karrle, Larry Wolverton. The B Club, by honoring athletic winners and star performers in other fields, does a big job well: recognizing successful efforts in extracurricular competition. (forty-six) PEP SQUAD (A-K) First: Pat Gould. Linda Hoerath, Rosalie Brewer. Sharon Webb. Penny Grant. Janet Dukes. Rae Jean Hiserote, Pat.tle Hurd, Edna Burnside, vice-pres. Second: Carol Bishop. Judy Graves. Carol Deckinger, Marianne Banker, Linda Bunten, Marilyn Hook, Karel Cohns, secy.; Carolyn Hook. Patricia Burnside, Joyce Brown. Third: Karen Hiserote, Connie Kirschbaum. La Donna Coy, Karen Gilbert. Beverly Hoffman. Linda Gard- ner, Mary Byous, Phyllis Duve, Dorothy Griffith, Sharrie Gust. (L-Z) First: Sally Norris, Jo McCart, Sharon Walker, Pat Samuels, Connie Wallace, Phyllis Richards, Anna Sau- ter, Geraldine Pitts. Sue Reno, Linda Walker. Second: Shirley Nelson, Nancy Wright. Valeria Smith, pres.; Sue Johnson, Sue Martin, Carolyn Still, San- dra Brown, Charlene Higginbotham. Dixie Reno, Diana Maxwell, Janice Lawhon. Third: Bonnie Singleton. Barbara Schoenfeldt, Carolyn McKinnon, Judy Miller, Garnet Starr, Judy Pritch- ard, Marlene McKee, Lois Merriott, Phyllis Murdock. Carol Ziph. The Pep Squad, as the official cheering section, is always alert to applaud successful gains and to give loyal support to the players when needed. (forty-seven) R.O.T.C. HONORARY STAFF Top: Major Larry Wolverton Major Sue Johnson. Below: Capt. Philip Goerke, Capt. Bonnie Singleton. Top: Major Jim Rupe, Major Carol Shawgo. Below: Capt. Bill Metz, Capt. Linda Hoerath. 2nd Semester: Capt. Wood- ward for Metz. (forty-eight) R.O.T.C. COMPANY I First: Henry Casebolt, Lieut. Gary Hogan, Lieut. Bob Reed. Lieut. Raymond Parker, M Sgt. Warren In- gram, Lieut. Don Gardner, Robert Davis. Second: Leslie Wyrick, Clyde Walters, Lonny Brown, Clarence Ragsdale, Rogers Richardson, Ronnie Scholtz, Jerry Moore. Third ;Leon Pummel, Carl Gall, John Stafford, Marion Butterfield. Fourth: Ronald Presnell, Patrick Mullen, Donald Sauter, Harold Mills, Harold Barr, Thomas McDowell, Darrel Meade, Jerry Ziolkowski, Mike Thomas, Jerry Adams. R.O.T.C. COMPANY K First: M Sgt. John Baker, M Sgt. Gary Miller, Lieut. Ronald Reno, Capt. Bob McCart, Lieut. Eddie Disch- ner, Lieut. Jack Irwin, Lieut. Gary Ford, M Sgt. Jack Ziolkowski. Second: Eldon Reno, Larry Hickman, Danny Ellis, Larry Kerns, Dewey Peterson, Larry Million, Tommy Farthing, Albert Robinson. Third: John Brock, Vernon Lawrence, Steve Bobela, Arthur Sauter, Robert Caples, Phillip Sanger, Jimmy Furgeson, Dean Shepherd. Fourth: Charles Boiler, Harold Wingard, Don Vendelboe, Cletus Clements, Gary Slahorek, Fred Hyde. Charles Marriott, Eddie Pace. (forty-nine) R.O.T.C. COMPANY L —FIRST PLATOON First: M Sgt. Howard Johnson, Lieut. Jerome Robinson, Capt. Jim Woodward, Lieut. Eugene Lyon, M Sgt. Norris Price. Second: Manual Carrillo, John Healey, Jack Landers, David Lanning, Harold Zbierski, MVSgt. Bob Ab- bott, Ronnie Todd. Third: Mike Calkins, Louis Clark, Larry Marshall, Tony Pace, M Sgt. Loyal Clickner, John Ellie, Marvin Sisk, Bill Grimes, Joe Rivera. R.O.T.C. COMPANY L — SECOND PLATOON First: Jimmy Cargill, George Bascue, Lieut. Elmer Reed, Lieut. Keith Shawgo, Jerry Smith, M Sgt. Tarle- ton Nichols. Second: Harold Davis. Woodrow Win-born, Clarence Squires, Larry Nigh, Jerry Vance, Garry Richardson, Larry Sample, Leroy Barnett. Third: Dean Potter. Russell Smith. Tom Tilier, David Crawford, Bill Robinson, Donald Lentz, Kenny Ed- wards, Norman Graf. RIFLE TEAM First: Don Gardner. Bob McCart, Jim Woodward, capt.; Jack Irwin, Jack Landers. Second: Eddie Pace. Bob Abbott. Jim Rupe, mgr.; Gary Ford. (fifty) SABER AND CHAIN First: Linda Hoerath, Bonnie Singleton, Gearldine Hinkle, Bob Cooper, vlce-pres.; Roy Barnes, Jim Wood- ward, pres.; Carol Shawgo, secy.; Sue Johnson, chaplain; Susie Kerns, treas. Second: Harold Mills, Gary Hogan, Bob Reed, Harold Zbierski, Jim Rupe, Ronnie Bunten, Bob McCart, sgt.-at-arms; Don Gardner, Eugene Lyon. Third; Harold Barr, Larry Wolverton, Philip Goerke, Keith Shawgo, Loyal Cllckner, Warren Ingram, Raymond Parker, Gary Ford, Eddie Dischner. HONOR GUARD First: Don Gardner, Susie Kerns, Jim Rupe, vice-commander; Sue Johnson, Larry Wolverton, command- er; Eugene Lyon, Norris Price. Second: Ronald Bunten, Harold Mills, Harold Zbierski, Bob Reed, Marvin Sisk. Bill Robinson, Bob Abbott, Elmer Reed, squad leaders; Woodrow Winborn. Third: Eddie Dischner. Bill Grimes, Rogers Richardson, Philip Goerke, Loyal Clickner, Warren Ingram, Gary Ford. (fifty-one) G. A. A. First: Connie Garrett, Margaret Smith, Linda Bird, Nancy Myers, Vicki Derc, Pat Marriott, Marilyn Kurtz, Dixie Tarwater, Mary Ann Belz, Caroline Willis, Shirley Pasley. Second: Gearldine Hinkle, vice-pres.; Pattie Halter, Pat Sanderson, Wanda Leek, Juanita John- son, Ruby Hiles, Gwen Hendrix, Wanda Bowman, Carol Gall, Rosalie Brewer, Linda Hoerath, Sharon Walker, Marie Close. Third: Rita Bregin, Dorothy Griffith, Gloria Frederick, Phyllis Pecora, Sharon West, Carolyn Still, Carolyn McKinnon, Carol Ziph, Evelyn Nash, Beverly Hoffman, Lavada West, Joyce Silvey. Not in photo: Carolyn Fletchall, pres. ------TRACK MEETS-------- (Continued from page 40) April 3: Atchison, Kans. 66 7 12 winners; Lafayette 64 7 12; Benton 38 5 6. April 7: (Tarkio) Falls City, Neb. 47. Class A winners; Benton 2. April 10: Lafayette 76%; Benton 50 2 C. B.H. S. 23. April 14: (Maryville Relays) Clarinda, Iowa, winners. Benton 2%. April 20: Central 100; Benton 28; C. B. H.S. 22. April 25: (Wm. Jewell) Benton 5%. May 3: (P. E. Conference) Benton 6 2. May 7: Benton 72; Wathena, Kan. 34; C. B.H. S. 11. May 11: (St. Joseph Relays) K. C. North-east, winners, 27; Benton 5. May 18: Lafayette 62%; Benton 61%. May 23: (City Meet) Central 53; Lafayette50; Benton 32; C. B. H. S. 13. Novices: Central 88%; Benton 33; Lafayette2714; C. B. H. S. 3. Freshmen: Central 39; C. B. H. S. 29; Benton 25. INTERSCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENTS TENNIS: Melvin Karrle (singles) 2nd place; John Bregin, Karrle (doubles) 2nd place. GOLF: Elmer Reed, runner-up medal honors. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Left: Karel Cobra, secy.; Alvin Hainline, vlce-pres.; Lois Holzhauser. pres.: Mr. W. K. Swisher, sponsor. FIRST SEMESTER STUDENT COUNCIL First: Gary Swope, Nancy Sanders. Charlotte Singleton, Nancy Myers, Karel Cohrs, Rae Jean Hiserote, Roxanna Rowlett, Nancy Wright, Linda Bird, Sonja Shafer. Second: Sue Reno, Rosalie Brewer. Elaine Kline, Karen Gilbert. Lois Holzhauser. Marilyn Hook. Karen Hiserote, Carole Albright, Dean Branson, Harold Stewart. Third: John Rizer. Jake Ridpath, David Halpain. Galen Huffman, Ray Keith, John Miller. Gerald Fairlie, Larry Vandawalker, Alvin Hainline, Darrell Grace. SECOND SEMESTER STUDENT COUNCIL First- Linda Shepherd. Linda Bird. Nancy Myers, Roxanna Rowlett. Rae Jean Hiserote. David Shaw, Karel Cohrs. Sharon Edson, Nancy Wright. Mary Ann Belz. Caroline Willis. Second: Harold Stewart, Carole Albright. Elaine Kline. Arnold Davenport, John Johnston. Sheila Rags- dals. Marilyn Hook. Darrell Grace. Third: Jim Woodward, Galen Huffman, Ray Keith. Gerald Fairlie, Lois Holzhauser, Steve Corrigan, Jake Ridpath, Byron Lucas, Alvin Hainline. David Halpain. This vear's activities include the fall safety campaign, hall traffic improvement, the Buzz Book. cloak room provision for indoor games. Members have managed the recreation room. Panted basketball and foot- ball schedules, sponsored charity drives, put up decorations for school activities, had the e ns chair re upholstered and taken care of the Miss Benton contest. Looking ahead to next year, they have made plans for the improvement of the football fie’d and election of a Basketball Princess. (fifty-five) NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First: Sue Martin. Mary Janecek, John Bregin, Keith Shawgo, Joyce Freeman, Pat Garrett, Linda Gardner, Lois Holzhauser, Kay Wickham, Alvin Hainline, Diana Maxwell, Karel Cohrs. Second: Diana Hickey, Carol Ziph, Karen Gilbert, Beverly Hoffman, Evelyn Nash, Harrison Martin, pres.; Susie Kerns, Bonnie Singleton. Dorothy Griffith, Phyllis Duve, Phyllis Murdock. Marian Thomas. Third: Alice Murphy, Nancy Winder, Alice Engle, Carol Yarbrough, Rae Jean Hiserote, Diane Johnson. Rita Bregin, Edna Burnside, vice-pres; Gretchen Dickey, Sharon Walker, Sue Reno, Donna Wood, Marilyn Baldwin, Anna Sauter. INDUCTION PROGRAM April 10, 1957 Processional.............................................Miss Eva Wilson Devotions ...............................................Harrison Martin Lighting of Candles Character ..... Scholarship ... Leadership .... Service ....... Joyce Freeman Diane Johnson ...Rita Bregin .. .Susie Kerns Edna Burnside Trio: MY TASK (Ashford)...................Lois Holzhauser, Kay Wickham and Alice Engle T alk ...............................................................William Kenney First President of Benton Chapter, N.H.S. Charge to New Members............................................Mr. Daffron Signing of Pledge...................................Pat Garrett in charge “Four Things”.......................................................Harrison Martin Officers, ’57-’58: John Bregin, pres.; Karel Cohrs, vice-pres.: Diana Hickey, secy. (fifty-six) STUDIO 12 PRESENTATION “Girls bore me,’ says Roy Barnes (fifth from left) as he and pal Gene Lyon are surrounded by Barbara Ball, Anna Sauter, Valeria Smith. Elaine Kline, and Susie Kerns. Byron Lucas goes unnoticed. “Don’t strain yourself,” is Harrison Martin’s reply to Rita Roland's gibe, as Alvin Hainline, Linda Gard- ner, Carol Shawgo, and Lois Holzhauser stand horrified; Jim Ritchie, catcher. MAUDIE AND THE OPPOSITE SEX (KRISTIN SERGEL) A Dramatization of the Maudie Stories (Graeme, Sarah Lorimer) Director: Miss Myrtle Elliott: Barbara Ball. Assistant Premiere: Station B.H.S. March 22, 1957 Production Staff: Seniors. Class Sponsors Music: Benton Concert Band CAST OF CHARACTERS Maudie Mason Davy ........ Angelo ..... Marge ...... Bev ........ Sandy ...... Pat ......... Terry........ Mr. Mason .. . Mrs. Mason . . ....Rita Roland Harrison Martin ---Byron Lu ts ....Susie Kerns ....Elaine Kline ....Anna Sauter ---Barbara Ball .. Valeria Smith ..Alvin Hainline ...Carol Shawgo Lynn .............................Linda Gardner Sylvia ..........................Lois Holzhauser Joe .........................................Roy Barnes Mr. Endicott ................................Jim Ritchie Lifeguards ....Arnold Davenport, David Delgado. Eddie Schmidt. Gene Lyon Understudies ........Bonnie Singleton, Sue Reno Special Scenery......Rilla Burnett, Sue Johnson. Elaine Kline, Kay McCubbin SETTING Prologue: The terrace opening from a hotel ballroom. Act I: The terrace of the Mason beach cottage: a summer morning. Act II: Same. Scene 1—Afternoon; several days later. Scene 2—Evening of the same day. Act III: Same. The following morning. (fifty-seven) STAGE CREW Left: Bob Durant. Arthur Sauter, Dale Bascue, Loyal Clickner, Roy Barnes. Eugene Lyon. Jimmy Ritchie. Jim Furge8on, Bill( Grimes. THIRD, FIFTH HOUR DRAMATICS (A-H) First: Pattie Brown. Judy Gann. Mary Delph. Marilyn Baldwin, Gloria Burkeybile, Janet Dukes. Second: Gearldine Hinkle, Cathy Giffin, Doris Gibson, Dale Bascue, Roy Barnes. Gretchen Dickey, Karel Cohrs, Nancy Hughes. Third: Wanda Bowman. LaDonna Coy, Alvin Hainline, Lois Holzhauser, Karen Gilbert, David Delgado, Linda Gardner, Diana Hickey, Rosalie Brewer. DRAMATICS (l-Z) First: Janice Lawhon, Janice Roberts, Connie McLaughlin, Charlene Wallace, Phyllis Richards, Sharon Webb. Rita Roland. Second: Carol Shawgo. Eddie Schmidt. Walter Przybylski, Jim Woodward, Byron Lucas, Jimmy Ritchie. Gene Lyon, Sue Reno. Third: Shirley Nelson. Sue Martin, Valeria Smith. Elaine Kline, Sandra Yurkovich, Carol Ziph, Phyllis Murdock, Anna Sauter, Bonnie Singleton, Mary Janecek. (fifty-eight) PROJECTIONISTS First: Elvin Reno, John Brock, Donald Bressman, Norris Price, Gary Giseburt, Jimmy Furgeson. Second: Harold Gentry, Darrell Meade. Wayne Meng, Bob Abbott, Jim Rupe, Larry Wolverton, Edson Marsh, Jonnie Roach, Harold Barr. Third: Leonard Kerns, Charles Dischner, Floyd Bartch, Steve Corrigan, Bud Sumpter. Fred Wright, Rogers Richardson, Jim Woodward, Don Colboch. A-M) COOPERATIVE OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION First: Sharon Hale, Betty Kretzer, Diana Kline, Mary Delph, Kathy Hoffman, Barbara Emery, Jo Ann Hickman. Second: Nedra Calkins, Sherrir. Lewellen Pam Drowns. Rilla Burnett, Roy Barnes. Joan Martin, Pat Garrett, DeLoris Hale, Joyce Freeman. Third: Marion Clements, Eugene Grime, Don Brown, Wanda Jones, David Colboch, Ronnie Cotter, Don Jordan, Patricia Evans. (M-Z) First: Norma Pritchett. Kay McCubbin, Tulla McKinnon, Mildred Obermier. JoAnn McKinney, Delores Miller. Carol Shawgo. Second; Carolyn Wells, Diane Ziph, James Marshall. Bill Metz. Gary Mills. Dixie Reno, Dorrene Waller Shirley Parker. Third: Peggy Terry, Larry Wilson. Fred Organ, Marian McCausland, Harold Wingard, Ted McKinney. Larry Wright, Lester Ritchie. (fifty-nine) GIRLS' TRIO Left; Susie Kerns, accompanist; Kay Wickham, Linda Gardner. Lois Holzhauser. DANCE BAND Seated (left): Byron Lucas, vocalist; Keith Shawgo, piano; Mike Lynch, Gerald Fairlie, James Winder, Bob Waddell. Standing: Roy Barnes, Howard Flint. Steve Corrigan. Bill Norris, David Shaw, Galen Huffman, Jim Mc- Connell, Jerry Vance, Clifford Gust. All too seldom recognized, often overlooked or minimized, is what the music groups add to the pleasant atmosphere of assemblies and special programs. Friendly relations with patrons are contributed by the 70-voice choir, its soloists and specialists, at programs before civic organizations. Memorable Easter and Christmas programs, music week observances are their gift to the student body. As for the Harvest Moon festival un- forgettable. The concert band is called on for appearances at parades, notably that of the Apple Blossom fete; It entertains the student body twice yearly, leads the assembly opening exercises, and gives a Patrons’ concert during music week. At football games what enthusiasm the marching band, with the prancing majorettes, arouses! Could we—would we—do without them? (sixty) MAJORETTES Left: Marie Close. Phyllis Richards, Barbara Boyer, Pattie Brown, Levina Vaughn, Deanna Thompson. CONCERT BAND INSTRUMENTATION Clarinets: Lloyd Allison, Barbara Boyer, Mary Byous, Charles Corrigan, Alice Gordon, Gary Harris, Caro- lyn Hook, Marilyn Hook, Bob McKinnon, Gary McQueen, Barbara Schoenfeldt, Sonja Shafer, Ellis Thomas, Lavada West, Clara Yurkovich. Bass Clarinet: Larry Karr, Carol Shawgo, Annette Lucas. Drums. Bells: Connie Coy, Clifford Gust, Diana Kline, Marlene McKee. Lucy Sisk, David Stout, Jerry Vance, Marjorie Gould. Cornets, Trumpets: Charles Dischner, Lee Eaton, John Gust, Roderick Harris, Norman Hoffman, Charles Hogan, Galen Huffman, Bill Norris, Walter Przybylski, David Shaw, Gary Swope. Lovell Wheeler. Trombones: William Snyder, Howard Flint, Steve Corrigan. Basses: James McConnell, Dale Bascue. Saxes: Gerald Fairlie, Irene Herring, Dixie Landers, Mike Lynch, Kenneth Parrish, Robert Waddell, Shirley Walters, James Winder. Flutes: Marilyn Bougher, Patricia Burnside, Lenda Chrisman, Carol Deckinger, Judith Gray, Patricia Marriott, Nancy Myers. Baritones: Charles Caton, Sandra Cook. Director: Mr. Cunning. (sixty-one) BENTON SINGERS Left: Kay Wickham. Carolene Yeakley, Lois Holzhauser. Alvin Hainline. Rodney Burrell. Rita Roland. Linda Gardner. Keith Sh wgo, Byron Lucas, David Colboch. Carolyn McKinnon, Bob McCart, Alice Engle, Eddie Dischner. Seated: Linda Hoerath. Susie Kerns, accompanist. CHOIR (A-L) First: Mary Lou Caples. Sharon Hale, Ruby Hiles, Juanita Johnson. Shirley Dykes. Marilyn Baldwin, Janet Dukes. Dorothy Barnett, Fern Casebolt, Barbara Atkins. Second: DeLoris Hale, Sherrin Lewellen, Tommy Dougan, Dorothy Griffith, Diana Kline. Floyd Bartch, Rodney Burrell, Byron Lucas. Linda Gardner. Charlene Higginbotham, Pam Drowns. Linda Hoerath. Third: Susie Kerns, Mary Delph, Eddie Dischner, Lois Holzhauser, David Colboch, Alvin Hainline, Ray Keith, Charles Caton, David Halpain, Rosalie Brewer, Alice Engle. CHOIR (L-Z) First: Sharon Walker, Wanda Shane. Donna Wood, Ruth Miller, Marilyn Scholtz. Anna Sauter, Patty Walker. Carol Yarbrough, Barbara Sanders, Shirley Richardson. Second: Barbara Jean Tubbs, Judy Schoenfeldt, Joan Martin. Dixie Robinson, Keith Shawgo, Pat Rhoads, Carol Mumpower. Bob McCart. Bob Waddell, Janet Moore, JoAnn McKinney. Third: Joyce Silvey, Marian Thomas. Carolene Yeakley, Dorrene Waller, Mildred Obermier. Sharon West, Carolyn Still, Sandra Yurkovich, Carolyn McKinnon, Kay Wickham, Rita Roland. (•Ixty-two) OFFICE ASSISTANTS First: Charlotte Singleton, Sally Norris, Diane Johnson, Josephine Gomolka. Nancy Myers, Donna Wood, Geraldine Pitts. Sue Reno. Pat Gould, Sharon Payne. Second: Pat Burnside, Carolyn Hook, Alice Murphy, Valeria Smith, Sherrin Lewellen, Evelyn Nash, Carol Sauter, Sue Martin, Shirley Nelson, Nancy Winder. Third: Kay McCubbin, Dixie Reno. Anna Sauter, Carolene Yeakley, Kay Wickham, Marilyn Hook, Diana Hickey, Deanna Thompson, Kathy Hoffman, Carolyn Fletchall. Cathy Giffin. JUNIOR RED CROSS First: Jo Ann Richardson. Pat Johnston, Donna Gresham. Linda Delgado, Lorraine Johnson. Gretchen Dickey, Jacquie White, Mary Beth Francis, Janet Dukes. Edna Burnside. Second: Alice Engle. Geraldine Pitts, reporter: Linda Bunten, Rodney Burrell. Steve Corrigan. Charlene Higginbotham, Carol Deckinger, secy.; Marie Close. Janice Lawhon, Connie Wallace. Third: Jack Landers. Kay Weaver, Dorothy Griffith. Mike Calkins, Charles Murril, Howard Flint, Russell Smith, Judy Pritchard. Phyllis Pecora, pres.: Carolene Yeakley, vice-pres. (sixty-three) FUTURE TEACHERS First: John Miller, Dixie Landers, Diane Johnson, Edna Burnside, secy.; Rita Bregin, pres.; Pat Gould. Caroline Willis, John Rizer. Second: Mary Janecek, Rita Roland, Evelyn Nash, Pat Burnside, Linda Gardner, vice-pres.; Joyce Flow ers, Sandra Yurkovich, Marian Thomas. FUTURE SCIENTISTS First: Donna Wood, Gretchen Dickey, Marilyn Baldwin, Sharon Walker, Sue Reno, Janet Dukes, Carol Shawgo. Shirley Wallace, Edna Burnside. Second: Carol Deckinger, Pattle Hurd, Nancy Myers, Clara Yurkovich, John Bregln, Kay Weaver, Wanda Bowman, Cathy Giffin, Diana Maxwell, Alice Murphy, Rita Bregin. Third: Penny Grant, secy.-treas.; Valeria Smith, Peggy Terry, Keith Shawgo, Loyal Clickner, Harrison Martin. Evelyn Nash, Phyllis Duve, Phyllis Murdock, Bob McCart. Fourth: Charlene Higginbotham, Linda Gardner, Beverly Hoffman, Hadley Andrew, Karen Gilbert, Allen Long, Lois Holzhauser, Alvin Hainline, pres.; Dave Haipain. Not in photo: John Johnston, vice-pres. (sixty-four) LIBRARY ASSISTANTS Left: Jacquie White. Norma Pritchett, Barbara Smith, Marie Close, Carol Sauter. Sharon Webb. Joyce Flowers. Margaret Smith. Judy Bennett. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS (A-J) First: Nancy Dougan, Karen Ellis. Pattie Hurd, Joyce Brown, Joanna Hamera, Carolyn Hook, Mary Ann Belz. Linda Bird, Mary Ellen Davis, Fern Casebolt, Barbara Boyer. Second: Vicki Derc, Hedy Huffman, secy.: Erma Bethel. Connie Coy, Betty Boiler, Sharon Goodwin, Sharon Calkins, Rosa Delph, Gloria Burkeybile, Joseohine Gomolka, Carole Barren. Third: Ruby Hiles. Judy James, Marie Close, Dorothy Griffith. Marianne Banker, treas.: Marilyn Hook, Gloria Frederick, Mary Byous, Joyce Flowers, Gloria Dever, Opal Ellen Hall. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS (J-Z) First: Sharon Payne, Pat Osteen. Sally Norris, vice-pres.; Carolyn Turner. Myrna McLaughlin, Lucy Sisk, Connie McLaughlin, Anna Marie Zarate, Janice Roberts, Dixie Tarwater, Jane Vandawalker. Linda Walker. Second: Sue Mumpower, Rose Johnson, Carol Sauter, Sharon Roberts. Nancy Neal, Sondra Jones. Naomi Williams. Pat Rhoads. Jenette Lucas, Clara Wilson, Jeanette White. Third: Phyllis Kirschbaum, Sherrin Lewellen. Ida Palmer. Barbara Schoenfeldt. Sharon Myers, Carolyn McKinnon, pres.; Deanna Thompson, Joyce Silvey, Brenda Maxson, Anna Sauter, Linda Westbrook. Marilyn Kurtz. (sixty-five) BENTONIAN STAFF First: Edna Burnside, David Colboch, Ronald Wood, Bill Meyers, John Miller, Anna Sauter. Second: Valeria Smith, Barbara Ball, Jim Barber, Don Jeschke, Patricia Evans, Rita Bregin. Third: Rita Roland, Sandra Brown, Charlene Higginbotham. Sue Johnson. Carolene Yeakley, Linda Gard- ner, editor; Marian Thomas, Phyllis Pecora, Elaine Kline, Susie Kerns. ANNUAL ART STAFF First: Janice Hochenauer, Jim Dykes, Barbara Wykert, Alice Murphy, Kay McCubbin, Joyce Brown, Edna Burnside. Second: Donna Hawkins, Richard Gresham, Lonnie Brown, Gary Ford, Edson Marsh, Don Kretzschmar. Sue Johnson. Third: Beverly Hoffman, jr. editor; Elaine Kline, Dean Malotte, Jerry Parker, Larry Brown, Larry Wright, Gail Groh, Rilla Burnett, editor; Dixie Reno. (sixty-six) CONCESSIONS CREW First: Rita Bregin, Ruby Hiles, Diane Johnson, Carol Yarbrough. Edna Burnside. Second: Delores Miller. Buddy Sumpter. David Cox. Harrison Martin, mgr.; Hadley Andrew. Betty Kretzer. Alice Engle. Third: Elaine Kline, Joyce Silvey, Janet Moore, Larry Wolverton, Linda Gardner, Barbara Ball. ANNUAL LITERARY STAFF First: Barbara Wykert, Nedra Calkins. Valeria Smith. Marian Thomas. Joyce Freeman. Carol Yarbrough. Edna Burnside, editor. Second: Rita Bregin, business mgr.; Byron Lucas. Hadley Andrew’, Harrison Martin. John Miller, Alvin Hainline. Shirley Wallace. Third: Kay McCubbin, Rilla Burnett, Linda Gardner, Beverly Hoffman, Pat Garrett, Carolene Yeakley, Susie Kerns, Kay Wickham. Not in photo: Rae Jean Hiserote, jr. editor. (sixty-seven) THE LEGEND OF WAHWAHLANAWAH Station proud of the legend that links the network to the Indian tradition of this region, once again presents the story to its TV audience. The custom of the Plains Indians was to hold a general religious parley each year. For this purpose the Great Spirit had set aside a certain place which the Indians named Wah- wahlanawah, the Road to Paradise, but which in later years white men called King Hill. This locality was sacred to all. Not only was it a meeting place; it was also a burial spot. No other place on earth was quite so near the Happy Hunting Grounds. Each evening as the Sun God in his great canoe slowly sailed away below the horizon, gossamer bands of light sped across the river and came to rest on the high hill to the east. Then rose the spirits of the dead to make their way across the wide waters on these pathways of light, to pursue their last journey by way of the Road to Paradise to the land of eternal happiness. This Program Produced by Wahwahlanawah Staff Editorial Directors: Edna Burnside, Rae Jean Hiserote, asst. Art Directors: Rilla Burnett, Beverly Hoffman, asst. Business Mgr.: Rita Bregin. Transcription: Shirley Wallace, staff. Finances: Concessions crew. Professional Assistance: Photography: Prawitz Studio. Printing and Engraving: Journal Publishing Co. Properties: TV consoles—Alberts Appliance Co. (sixty-eight) NETWORK NOTEWORTHIES Top (left): Football last act: Linda Gardner. T.B. essay national winner: Sandra Brown, Miss Good test teletrainer: Henry Casebolt wins R.O.T.C. prize; P.-T.A. Founders Day tea. Second: Career Day speakers; R.O.T.C. Washington’s Birthday Ball; Brotherhood Week speakers: Brotherhood assembly; Cards cinch City title. Third: Dramatics classes’ assembly; Rita Roland. Miss Shamrock ’57; City League Toppers: Meyers, Sumpter. Swyhart; ’’Maudie” cast rehearses. Fourth: Choir candy sale; Band rehearsal; Togas in the Latin Class; Rec room at noon. Credits: R.O.T.C. Ball, Mr. F. M. Richardson; City tltlists, News-Press; others by Prawltz. .