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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1961 volume:

96 Lana and Wally Deasi Diasuf The 1960-61 year at Benton has been one that will long be remembered in the minds and cherished in the hearts of those who attended this school this year. It has been filled with sorrow, joy, and excitement that has never been equaled. The faculty, students, and even the school itself had a share in making this year the great success that it has been. The students who came to Benton for the first time this year, have a lot of fun, work, and new experiences ahead of them. With those leaving to make a place for themselves in the world, will go the feeling that they had lived the best years of their lives and the knowledge that they had taken part in their last football or basketball game, their last assembly program, and for some, the last year at school. Let’s follow Wally and Lana through the annual and relive some of the high points of this year. School St. West bank of the football field SfisUnyen SfruUoaft In honor of Pop Springer, the student body at Benton decided to name our football field “Springer Stadium.” Pop was, for a long time, the head coach here at Benton and he is re- spected and looked up to by all. So here’s to P.B. Springer ... a man never to be forgotten by those who are fortunate enough to know him. West Bleachers East Bleachers 'Dedication, P B SPRINGER Mr. Springer attended Illinois University for one year and received his A.B. at 1 Benton, he taught at Grand Island, allege in Molten. Kansas for one year, and at ftd he started teaching at Benton 'mfjrid a situation that annoyed him 1 Benton, a very deep and strong always felt that S|X rts were to be eeling between the two schools should be corrected. It took him a long time to try to work out this problem that he had come up against, but he is not one to give up. All during his 34 years here, he tried to make his boys and students understand that winning was not all that counted in a game, but also how to accept defeat with the right attitude. Besides athletics. Pop taught commercial courses. His hobbies are fishing and golfing. Although he is an avid sports fan. he does not like hot dogs. Grand Island College in 1915. Before Nebraska for seven years, at Campl the high school at Holstein. Iowa for Pop and his wife came to St. J that same year. Upon his arrival greatly. There existed between Centra1 rivalry which he could not understand played in a sportsmanlike manner 3 cotton. 'ffytaJl Those students in the eighth and ninth grades are just beginning their life as high school students. They are using these two years to learn just what is expected of them and getting into the swing of things. They often feel out of place in high school at first because the juniors and seniors seem to run everything. They should realize that this is part of the role of the underclassmen and bear in mind the fact that in a few years, they will hold the title of the upperclassmen. TOP ROW: D. Abbott, J. Adams, J. Adamson, C. An- thony, S. Armagost, C. Aueicr, A. Avery, L. Baber. L. Baker, V. Barnes. ROW TWO: E. Bascue, R. Belcher, D. Bell, N. Bender, D. Bennett, R. Bennett, F. Bethel, L. Blank. D. BottorfT, T. Bowes. ROW THREE: L. Braman, J. Branson, J. Bregin, D. Brown, T. Brown. G. Buntin, B. Bums, B. Bums, C. Bush, N. Butcher. ROW FOUR: L. Carlile, N. Carrillo, J. Chambers, S. Church. M. Conaway, P. Corwin. G. Crockett, P. Crockett. R. Crockett, A. Cruse. ROW FIVE: L. Daise, L. Daly, L. Danner, R. Danner, L. Davis, R. Davis, R. Davis, R. Dean, C. Deatherage, G. Deibert. ROW SIX: C. Dc- VVcesc, L. Dickerson, P. Dittemore, W. Drake, L. Dun- gan, D. Estes, C. Ezzell, J. Faris, S. Farris S. Faudcrc. ROW SEVEN: M. Flowers, D. Frakes, S. Franke, P. Furgeson, T. Gann, L. Gardner, J. George, L. Gilbert, G. Grable. K. Green. ROW EIGHT: K. Grom, J. Guyer, D. Hale, K. Hall, P. Hart. J. Haynes, M. Heitman. B. Hendrix, D. Hendrik, R. Herndon. ROW NINE: R. Herring, J. Higgins, S. Higgins, L. Hiserote, G. Hodges, R. Hodges, R. Hoffman, C. Honeycutt, L. Hoskins, C. Huff, ROW TEN: R. Hunter, T. Hurst, S. Ingels, G. Jagdzinski. B. Keller, C. King, S. King. 6 TOP ROW: S. Kizior, J. Kniola, J. Kosck. G. Kunzlcr, N. Ledford. G. Lewis, S. Lohmeyer, S. Lohmeyer, E. Loveland, P. Lyon. ROW TWO: K. McGlothlin. T. McKee, B. McLaughlin, R. Marek, R. Marriott, D. Martin. G. Martin. T. Mayes, R. Miller, W. Moore. ROW THREE: K. Morgan, P. Mueller, C. Munns. D. Munns, K. Murill, R. Muse, B. Myers. D. Ogier, K. Onstott, R. Parker, ROW FOUR: S. Parks. J. Pas- trylak, C. Pendleton, V. Pendleton, N. Pennington. C. Pierce, L. Pool, R. Poor, D. Powers. R. Rahn. ROW FIVE: H. Reno, S. Richardson, J. Riddle. E. Rippy, S. Ripper, D. Roberts, K. Robbins, M. Roland, G. Rowland. M. Russell. ROW SIX: R. Russell, A. Sanlin, J. Sawyer, J. Scherer, J. Schommcr, E. Shane, S. Sim- mon, S. Simmons, D. Smith, K. Smith ROW SEVEN: R. Smock, M. Spencer, R. Stevenson, R. Stuki, R. Sut- ton, G. Swartz, C. Szcepanik. C. Tcaney. M. Thomas, J. Thompson. ROW EIGHT: B. Thompson, C. Tolsen, G. Tolson, J. Tracy, S. Umphress, J. Vannaman. B. Ware, N. Warford, R. Washington, A. Weston. ROW NINE: B. Weston, R. Whittington, D. Willis, G. Willis, T. Willis, G. Wilson, M. Wilson. R. Wilson, D. Wine- inger. D. Winkler. ROW TEN: J. Wojtowicz, C. Wrinkle, F. Wrinkle, W. Wrinkle, B. Yarbrough, R. Young. 7 TOP ROW: Robert Abbott, Marvin Adkins, David Admire, Wanda Baber. Freddie Badgett. Connie Baldwin, William Ball, Hazel Ballard. Jimmy Ballard. Jim Barber. ROW TWO: Frances Barnes. Sandra Barnett. Wilferd Barwald, Madlyn Belcher. Rich- ard Belcher. JoLene Bender, Janet Bennett, Helen Bethel, Adella Bierbaum, Larry Blunt. ROW THREE: Jerry Bottorff, Dennis Bougher. Delores Bovcc. Kermit Boyer. Connie Brewer, Billy Brooks, Albert Paul Brown. Jerry Brown, John Brown, Judith Brown. ROW FOUR: JoAnna Bush, Lester Butler, Anita Canter- bun-. Teri Ann Carl. Gloria Carillo. John Cates, Sharon Chambers. Joseph Cholewa. Robert Clark, Charlene Colburn. ROW FIVE: Gary Cook. Phyllis Cook. Donna Coy, Joyce Crockett, Alex Czerniewski. Howard Davis, Phillip Dean, Gary Decker. ROW SIX: John Decker, Mary DeWecse, Iris Downey. Alva Drowns. ROW SEVEN: George Durbin. Evelyn Dykes. Mike Edson, Sharon Eggleston. ROW EIGHT: Sandra Elliott, Charles Ellis, James Ellis, Judith Ellis. ROW NINE: Robert Engeman. Larry Eslinger. Carolyn Faubion. Sherry Fauver. ROW TEN: Joyce Fen- wick. Gloria Fiddler. Bobby Fleckal. David Flowers. 8 £ 1 9 m ■ t 'Tfcttt l uule TOP ROW: Ronald Gann, John F. Gardner, Sharon Gasper, Marion Gladman. Penny Goerke, Jewell Gould. Mike Grafton, Jimmy Graves, George Griffin, Brenda Grime. ROW TWO: Don- ald Grime. Joyce Grinstead. Dwayne Groshong, Betty Grubb. Thomas Guinn. Susie Gust. Bill Guthrie, Rita Hager, Bonnie Hale, Betty Hamilton. ROW THREE: Russell Hamilton, Olin Hammer. Roger Hanson. Daniel Hart. Janice Haynes. Gerry Hoff- man, Janice Hoskins, Charles Hovcy. Leo Huffman, Robert Hunt. ROW FOUR: Patricia Hupp, Karen Jackson, Linda Jackson. Jolene James, Mary Jo Jenkins, James Johnson, Joyce Jordan, Nancy Kelley. Donna King. Helen Kirschbaum. ROW FIVE: Mary Kizior, William Kline. George Kobzej. Ila Landers. Rose Lawhon. Gloria Lease, Sally Linder, Sally Lisenby. ROW SIX: George Loar, Terri Lotz. Jackie Mabion, Russell McCamy. ROW SEVEN: Lorren McCollum, Jimmie McCrary. Shirley McDonell. Danny McDowell. ROW EIGHT: Harold McGuire, Roger Mc- Intosh. Joe McQueen, Madlyn McQueen. ROW NINE: Doug- las Marsh, JoAnn Marti, Janice Martin, Linda Martin. ROW TEN: Mike Martin, Cheryl Maxon. Delores May, Charles Mears. 9 Ttcatfi TOP ROW: Ethel Miller. James Miller. Virginia Miller, Jonnic Montgomery. Linda Moore. Bob Morris. David Morris, Elizabeth Nelson, Rosalie Nowaski. Larry Parker. ROW TWO: Wilma Parker. Mardelle Parrish. Roger Payne. Sharon Pelletier. Merikay Peters, Sandra Peters, Leo Petrovick, Terry Pierce, Kerry PiJgram, Mary Pitts. ROW THREE: David Plummer, Gerald Pritchett, Dennis Ray. Karen Reece. Ronald Reno. Virginia Reno, Judy Roberts. Galen Sadler, David Sandusky, Charles Sauter. ROW FOUR: Denver Sawyer, Ronald Scherer. Marjorie Schuler, Charles Sears, John Shafer, Sharon Shivers. Jerry Simmons, Mari- lyn Simmons, Constance Smith, Robert Snyder. ROW FIVE: Wayne Sonner. Marlene Springs. Carol Stafford. Joan Steinman, Rodney Stevenson, Chuck Stewart, James Stewart, Bonnie Thomas. ROW SIX: Jimmy Thomas, Terry Tiller, Charlotte Tolbert, Patricia Torres. ROW SEVEN: Ruth Torres, Betty Traub, Linda Trotter, Noah Turner. ROW EIGHT: Judy Vinzant, James Walker, Harry Wallace. Martha Sue Waller. ROW NINE: Pa- tricia Washington, John Weaver, Mary Wells, Pamela Wickham. ROW TEN: Edson Wiggington, Carolyn Wineinger, Judy Wohl- ford, LaDonna Wright. ROW ELEVEN: Richard Wright, Joseph Yurkovich. 9 5 5 10 The senior high students are the leaders of the school and the ones who set the example for the future senior high students. They represent the school and what it stands for. These teenagers of today are the leaders of tomorrow. TOP ROW: John Andrew. Billy Atkinson, Betty Atkison, Ella Baber, Delores Baker. Mary Bally, Faye Barnett. ROW 2: Alice Bascue, Susan Beilstcin, Janice Blanchard. Vicky Borkowski, Gary Boyer, Judy Bricker, Linda Brooner. ROW 3: Leola Brown, Jerry Burns, Terry Burris, Richard Clampitt, Terry Cline, Jerry Conard, Gale Conaway. ROW 4: Billie Cook. Dallas Cordonier. Diana Cordonnier, Donna Correll, Joann Coy, John Davis, Larry Edwards. TOP ROW: Jack Endslcy, Jerry Engle. Linda Fairlie. Richard Farthing, Randall Ferguson. Shirley Fish, Mike Fletcher. ROW 2: Frankie Ford, Bill France, Tina Frisbie. Pat Gardner, Dallas Giddens. Kay Goodman, Patricia. Graves. ROW 3: Larry Green, Ronald Grinstead, Bob Hale. James Hall, Dean Hammer, Sandra Hays, Linda Helton. 12 TOP ROW: Pat Hendrix, Larry Hicks. Robert Hiserote, Sharon Hiserote. Kathy Hubbard, Dennis Huffman, Clifford Hughs. ROW 2: Richard Hunt, Jane Hutton, Bill Ide, Rita Jones, Patricia Karr, Mike Keene, Robert Kerns. ROW 3: Robert Kimscy, John King, Steve King, Karen Kirkland, Charlene Kizior, Gary Knowles, Bill Kobzej. ROW 4: Ellen Kurtz. Janice Lanning, Larry Linville, Phyllis Lofflin, Sherry Lohmeycr, Priscilla Long, Carolyn McDowell. TOP ROW: Darrel McDowell, Gary Mace, Larry McGuire, Danny McKinnon, Jean Mackley, Dennis McLaughlin, Carol McQueen. ROW 2: Billy Major, William Maleski, Jack Mayes, Barbara Meade, Everett Meade, Jimmy Merriott, David Miller. ROW 3: Carol Murphy, Marcia Nelson, Ronnie Novak, Louise Parker, Phyllis Penland, Gary Pattct. Bill Pierson. 13 TOP ROW: Barbara Pitts, Lloyd Pitts, Brigitte Raciborski, Stanley Rajea, Lawrence Rice, Judy Ridpath, Nancy Roberts. ROW 2: Stanley Rock, Sandra Seever, Terrance Shane, Lonnie Silvey, Mike Smock. Charles Stafford, Kenneth Standefer. ROW 3: Saundra Stein. David Stevenson, Rose Stewart, Carl Stout, Douglas Stucki, Gary Stump, Scotty Sturgis. ROW 4: Judy Teschner, Mary' Thomas, Sandra Torres, Janice Turbak, Sharon Underwood, Trudy Vannaman, Mary Wagner. TOP ROW: Howard Walker, Paul Ward, John Watkins, Jim Webb, Dennis Weisenburger, Ron Whittington, Sharon Wood. ROW 2: Mary Ann Wyrick, Bill Yager, Connie Zeiders, Martha Zembles. 14 SCeve tt Kzde Richard Adams Karen Admire Concha Almanza Fred Armagost Frances Baker Gail Barnes Patricia Barnett Karen Bauman Linda Beam Carol Bender Kenny Blohm Gloria Borkodwsk Judy Botts Carol Bray Bob Brinton Pat Brooner Vicky Brown Linda Burkart Larry Campbell Roberta Carnes Linda Chambers Freddy Chavez Estclla Clark John Clemens Jarry Close Martha Cohrs Mary Cohrs Shirley Conard Vicki Cowart Douglas Coy Thomas Cutter Charles Dakin Diane Dandliker Hiram Davis Nancy Dcckingcr 15 £Ceoe tt6 nacCe Carol DcFord Maria Delgado William Ellis Priscilla Ferguson Wayne Fimplc Roger Fleckal Raymond Flowers Gary Gilbert Carolyn Guinn Donald Hanson Sandra Harlan Gary Herndon Margie Hoffman Ronnie Hoskins David Hurd Mike Hurd Patrick Ingram Carole Jensen Susie Jones Connie Jordan Linda Keller Sharon Kempa Roger Kernes Carol Lawler Nancy Lewis Bob Lindensmith Ronnie Lofts Tommy Long Donna McCarty Robert McClellan Sherry McCubbin Paula McDoncll Karen McDowell Terry McLaughlin Steve McQueen 16 £,Ceve tt tyuuCe Robert Marek Linda Markus Kenny Marriott Mary Martin Joyce Mcrriott Becky Miller Danny Miller David Miller Wesley Myers Charles Neale Phyllis O'Dell Cherie Pate Juanita Phropcr Mike Pitts ClydePritchett Dennis Rahn Judy Robinson John Salcedo Judy Schick Dick Sharp Sharon Shawgo Leona Shofner Sharon Sonncr Rex Sowell Claudia Spehn Harlene Spillman Linda Stevenson Judy Swyhart Linda Thomas James Troupe Marilyn Turner Sharon Turner Larry Waller Barry Walters Diana Warford 17 Sharon Wyrick Donna Ziolkowski GAINING AND KEEPING HONOR It’s hard to climb to heights sublime When all the facts are counted in, For years of honest work and thought Are requisites before you win. Along with perseverance great That will not shrink when doubts appear. Also you must have patience real And faith in God when days are drear. But when you’ve risen high in life, To honor and perhaps to fame, And when you’ve won the confidence Of those who speak your name How careful then you ought to be To keep the heights that you have gained And never say or do the things By which so many lives are stained. Author Unknown 18 Panc6 ne tt Looking back over high school life, the Class of 61 recalls many highlights their first registration, their gradual adap- tation to high school routine, noisy pep rallies, various victories in sports — especially the ones over Central and North Kansas City in 1960, the proms, and scholastic achievement. EDDIE ALMANZA DIXIE ATKINS MARY ANN ATKINS LARRY ATKISON LYNN BABER PATRICIA BABER ELDON BAKER CHARLES BARNETT LARRY BAKER FREDDY BELL MARILYN BOUCHER TERESA BRAVO BUSTER BURGE GARY BUTCHER DEAN BRANSON KENNETH BUMPHREY LAVADA BURTNETT SANDRA CANTERBURY MARY CAPPS LEROY CLEMENTS CORDELIA COLBERT CONNIE COLBOCH AUBREY CONAWAY DIANNA CORRELL GARY CORWIN BILL DAVIDSON SHARON DAVISON GLORIA DECKER LINDA DELGADO REBECCA DOWNEY SHARON EDSON SANDY FIDDLER KIRK DeVALL JANIS DUVE CARLENE FARRIS PAT FLETCHER KENNY FORD LINDA FRANCE MARY BETH FRANCIS JEANNIE COIN RONNIE GILL LORRAINE GOULD MARJORIE GOULD ANITA GRAHAM NANCY GREEN LARRY GRIME Sentos ROBBIE GRIME BOB GUINN 1! ■ JUDY HARMON SHIRLEY HARPER SHERYL HAYS JOHNNIE HELSEL RAMONA GUTHRIE HUBEY HALL A RICHARD HELTON ROGER HIGGINBOTHAM JOHN HILDEBRAND SAUNDRA HERBISON DONNA HIGGINS GARRY HOYT MAUREEN HUTTON JAMES JANECEK SHIRLEY JANECEK SONDRA JENNINGS Se tio LORRAINE JOHNSON PAT JOHNSTON CAROL ANN JONES SHARON JONES LARRY KIRKLAND ELIZABETH KLINE ILENE KLINE PHILIP KNEIB JERRY KUSH RONALD LAMANSKY LINDA LAW HON RICHARD LAWSON PHYLLIS MILLER DIANE MULLEN JOHN PELLETIER RONNIE PETERS STEVE PETROVICK BILLY POLOSKI MARY ANN PRZYBYLSKI TOM PRZYBYLSKI Seatons SHARON LOAR JUDY McDOWELL BILL LYON FRANK MALESKI CURTIS MALOTTE MICHELE MARSH DORIS RENO TOMMY RENO MIKE RHOADS BARBARA RICKER ROBERT ROACH ETTA ROBINSON VIOLET ROUTH FRANCES SANGER LINDA SHEPHERD J. R. SIMMONS LARRY SINGLETON JEANNETTA SMITH TERRY SMITH PAULETTE SNYDER GARY STAFFORD JERRY STAFFORD LINDA STAFFORD HAROLD STEWART HERBY STEWART JON TACKETT DON VanSICKLE GARY SWOPE JERRIAN THOMPSON DIANA WALKER JUDY WEISER MARY WEST SentonA WILLIAM WILLIS BOB WINKLER SHARON WINEINGER CAROLE WORKMAN KERNES JOANN WHEELER GAIL WILLIS utda tce eutcC ooe uupte«tt Pacuity au«C 4etuuutct attau The group which has made the most lasting impression of all on us is the faculty. Yes, that group of men and women are devoted to the education of tomorrow’s citi- zens. They have taught us to get along with others and have given us the inspiration we need to rise to higher planes where we may better serve our fellow men. To them, and to our loyal administrative staff, we owe a very great debt, our education. Mr. George L. Blackwell, a competent leader in the field of education, shoulders much responsibility as superintendent. With the aid of the Board of Education, he determines pol- icies, regulates personnel, and coordinates activities of the en- tire St. Joseph school system. Helping to lighten Mr. Blackwell’s responsibilities is another competent leader in the field of education. Mr. G. M. Cole- man, who serves as assistant superintendent in charge of in- struction. The Board of Education, a body of well qualified represent- ative citizens, has as its main purpose the securing of the best possible educational advantages for the youth of St. Joseph. With commendable thoroughness, they perform their duties, meeting all problems with enthusiasm, tact, and understand- ing. Back row: Mr. G. L. Blackwell, Mr. R. V. Blomfield, Mr. Fairleigh Enright, Mrs. John Wyeth, Mr. D. W. Hopkins. Front Row: Mr. Dwight Danncn, Mrs. Paul Kncpper, Mr. E. F. Garvey. L. K. Bowen Principal As administrator of Benton High School, Mr. Bowen shoulders many heavy responsibilities. He has held the title of Principal since 1958. He is continually searching for new ideas which will improve our school and serve the students better. His most important responsibility is the super- vision of the instructional program. During the summer, he is kepy busy planning appropriate schedules for the students. This program includes student counseling, faculty assignment and super- vision and continuous evaluation of their prog- ress. He studies the curriculum requirements specified by the State Department of Education and coordinates these requirements with stu- dents’ needs to provide a well rounded program of studies. In addition he is kept busy compiling statistics for complicated reports. Mr. Bowen confers with faculty and student committees, with the PTA, and city and state administrative groups. All of them find him pleasant, efficient, and eager to aid them in any way he can. L. K. BOWEN A. W. THEDINGA A. W. Thedinga Vice-Principal A man of many tasks is our Vice-Principal, Mr. Thedinga. The vice-principal’s job is one of great importance to both the faculty and student body. His main and most important duty is to try to help lighten Mr. Bowen's many responsibilities. In addition, he serves as Dean of Boys. With his seemingly endless patience, he has helped many to a better understand- ing of school life. Not to be forgotten is his direction of the athletic program. Working with the coaches, he purchases equipment, arranges home games, orders the busses, and makes other necessary arrangements. Also, he is the Student Council s]x nsor. With his assistance and direction, the Council promotes student welfare and serves as a link between student and faculty members. Benton is indeed fortunate to have such a hard working administrator. 29 Mr. Thedinga Although he is a very busy person, Mr. A. YV. Thedinga is always willing to help anyone who comes to him. He is a great help to those who recognize the fact that the vice-principal is there to help anyone who comes to him for assistance. Miss Wilson One of the most important people at Benton is the Dean of Girls, Miss G. Marion Wilson. Her time-consuming duties consist of checking on absentees, issuing leave permits, keeping attendance records, counseling girls, and teaching three citizenship classes. Her many responsibilities keep her going at a steady pace. But no matter how busy she is, she is always ready to give advice and encourage- ment when problems arise. Mr. Clark New to Benton this year is Mr. Don Clark, our counselor. He has quickly become popular among both the faculty and students. His many duties include keeping various student records, helping stu- dents arrange their schedules, and sponsoring FTA. He also serves as assistant football coach. 30 VELDA ANDERSON B.S. English Music, Books IRENE V. ARCHIBALD R.N. Nurse Sports RAY J. BAKER B.S., M ED. C.O.E. Sailing, Travel, Camping KENNETH BOERNER B.S. Social Studies, Athletics Sports REX BOYER B.S. American History Reading CARL D CHATFIELD B.S. Mathematics Hunting. Sports. Reading DONALD CLARK B.S. Counseling Golf ROBERT C. BRANDT B.S. Health, Drafting, Gen. Shop, Coach Sports ROBERTA M. CAIN B.A. Math, Science Travel, Reading, Stamps RUTH CAMPBELL A.B.. M.A. Social Sciences Gardening 31 'pacuCty RUTH M. GIDDENS, B.S., M E. Home Economics Reading, Sewing DUANE CUNNING, B.M.Ed. Music Photography JERALD DALLAM, B.S Physics, General Science Sports. Music MARY LEE DOHERTY. A.B., M.A. English Stamps, Travel VITA E. FINLEY, A.B., A M. Spanish. Latin Books, Theater WELCOME GROH, B.S. Drafting, Shop Crafts Leather Crafts LAWRENCE E. HAGER B.S. History, English Fishing, Gardening MILDRED HELLER, P.H.B. English, Citizenship Gardening, Ceramics DEON JENSEN, B.S Band Reading, Fishing LARRY MARRS. B.S. Science. General Business Outdoor Sports, Leather Crafts 32 ‘pacuity JAME MODIS. A.B., M E. Math, Physical Education Sports JUANITA G. O'MALLEY B.M. Librarian Music, Reading B. R QUINN, B.S. Bookkeeping, Athletics Sports ELIZABETH ROBERTSON, B.S.. M.A. Mathematics Reading CLAYTON SAUNDERS, MS. Plane Geometry, Algebra Sports MARTHA P. SELLERS. B.S., M.A. Fine Arts Painting. Home Decoration W. K. SWISHER, B.S., M.A. Social Studies Gardening SALLY TRAVIS, B.S. Biology Fishing, Hunting EDWIN B WALLACE. B.S., M.Ed. Driver Education Books, Photography MARTHA L. WATKINS, B.S. English Reading, Sports 33 EVA WILSON B.S. English, Journalism Music G. MARION WILSON B.S.. M.A. Citizenship, Advisor to Girls Raising Flowers. Bird Study Lu Durham, Shirley Peterson, Sgt. Clarence Synder, Karen Tussey, Ethel Shrout 34 Student rftH uccut Sducatioit 02( ee6 The. Benton Hfqh School Student Council requests your presence at a Tea m honor of the faculty ir Roorr 102 on Thursday, tlonember the Tenth at 3.co P.M. Home Economics, Foods C 8 L H A 0 8 T 8 8 Home Economics, Sewing Typing I (fyeenA a td Dear Diary, The memories of our 1960-61 football, basket- ball, and track teams are pleasant ones. The Central game and our 13—12 victory is the one that stands out above all others. The boys that participated in sports this year have met the obligations that they had to their school, their team, their coaches, and to them- selves. They proved themselves to be real cham- pions. u o Connie Colboch Dianna Corrcll Saundra Herbison Linda Lawhon Linda Shepherd Paulette Snyder Janis Duve Sandy Fiddler Mary Beth Francis Taking part in the colorful ceremony were the band, ROTC, football squad, and pep squad. The eighth grade trumpeter and page were Terry Brown and Linda Baker, ninth grade trumpeter and page were Leo Huffman and Marty Parrish. The attendants were sophomore, Sharon Hiserote and junior, Fran- ces Baker. The candidates and their campaign managers were Connie Colboch, Jerry Stafford; Dianna Correll, Steve Petro- vick; Janis Duve, Herby Stewart; Sandy Fiddler, Jerry Kush; Mary Beth Francis, Dean Branson; Saundra Herbison, Roger Higginbotham; Linda Lawhon, Eddie Almanza; Linda Shep- herd, Dick Weiser; Paulette Snyder, Johnny Helsel. Gail, escorted by Ronnie Lamansky, was crowned by Kenny Ford, her campaign manager. The climax of the evening was the victory over the North Kansas City Hornets. 38 On September 16, a night all of us will long remember, Gail Willis was crowned Miss Benton. A true Ben- tonite, she has served Ben- ton well. Friendly to all, Gail is always cheerful with her dimpled smile. FIRST ROW: Phil Kneib, Dean Branson, Pat Ingram, Hiram Davis, Ronnie Lamansky, Roger Higginbotham. Bob Marek, Coach Don Clark. SECOND ROW: Mike Rhoads. Aubrey Con- away, Hcrby Stewart, J.R. Simmons, Ronnie Hoskins, Frank Maleski, Larry Grime, Larry Atkison, Coach Rick Quinn. THIRD ROW: Coach Bob Brandt, Ronnie Pitts, Charles Barnett, Gary Swope, Terry Smith. James Troupe, Johnnie Hclsel, Steve Petrovick, Jerry Kush, Freddy Bell. Robbie Grime. Don Clark, Bob Brandt, Rick Quinn. I960 SEASON’S SCORES September 9 . . . . Benton. . . . . .13 North Kansas City . . . . 12 September 16 .... Benton. . . . . .20 Lafayette . . 13 September 30 .... Benton. . . . . . 6 Wm. Chrisman . . 14 October 7 Benton. . . . . .33 Christian Bros . . 14 October 14 Benton. . . . . .14 Immaculata .. 20 October 21 Benton. . . . . .13 Central .. 12 October 28 Benton. . . . . .39 Maur Hill . . 0 November 4 .... Benton. . . . . . 18 Savannah .. 12 November 11 .... Benton. . . ... 7 Kansas City East . . . .. 14 Ronnie Lamansky John Helsel J.R. Simmons Dear Diary, Hiram Davis Freddie Bell Jerry Kush Frank Maleski Ronnie Hoskins Dean Branson This was the year that Benton finally came out on top again in the City League. I can remember Coach Brandt's words vividly: “A football player is courage in cleats, hope in a hel- met. pride in pads, and the best of young manhood in moleskins. To be a real champion, you must live like a champion. Football is a game designed by men to be played by men.” Charles Barnett Robbie Grime Bob Marek Steve Petrovick Gary Swope Terry Smith Herby Stewart 41 Mike Rhoads Aubrey Conaway Ronnie Pitts Jim Troupe Roger Higginbotham FIRST ROW: Ronnie Lofts, Robert Kerns. Charles Dakin, Clifford Hughs, Dennis Rahn. Dennis McLaughlin, Carl Stout, Jim Webb. Bob Brinton. SECOND ROW: Douglas Stucki. Freddy Badgett. Danny Miller, Larry Hicks. David Miller. Scott Sturgis. Bob Hale, Danny McKinnon. Richard Adams. THIRD ROW: Terry Cline, John Shaffer. Dean Hammer, Rex Sowell, Buck Hiscrotc. John Brown, Dennis Weisenburger. Steve King. Dennis Huffman Jim Hall. Kenneth Bocmer 0p'lC4£ Ke t Jim Modis FIRST ROW Bud Kline, John Weaver, Jim Thomas. Charles Mears. Terry Pierce, Noah Turner, Dennis Ray, Scott Hodgins, James Ellis. SECOND ROW: Leo Huffman, Jim Graves, Jim Hale, Roger Payne, Bill Brooks, Phil Dean. Russell McCamy, Jerry Bottorff. THIRD ROW': Larry Blunt, Bill Ball, Bob Flcckal. Mike Grafton. Donald Grime, Mike Ed- son. Olin Hammer. John Cates. Ronald Gann, Dwayne Groshong. FOURTH ROW': Mike Martin, Richard Wright. Lester Butler, Roger McIntosh, David Sandusky. David Plummer, Jerry Brown. 42 Wayne Sonner Tom Long Leo Petrovick cutcC ‘7?fcut4,yesi4, Mike Pitts Gary Herndon Larry Waller Shots from the North Kansas City Game Ronnie Hoskins Bob Marek Jerry Kush. Co-Captain Freddy Bell, Co-Captain John Helsel Aeterne 'l evutity SoA6et4 z£C Terry Smith ‘Sci etdaiC Billp°k”li J. R. Simmons FIRST ROW: Freddy Bell, Bob Marek, Phil Kncib, Ronnie Hoskins, Jerry Kush, Larry Waller; Manager. SECOND ROW: Bill Poloski, Kenny Ford, Ronnie Lamansky, Bob Sutherland, Roger Higginbotham, John Helsel, Terry Smith. THIRD ROW: John Davis, Oliver Weston, Pat Ingram, Terry McLaughlin, John Clemens, Tom Jagodzinski, Carl Stout. FOURTH ROW: Dennis McLaughlin, Bill France, Hiram Davis. Douglas Stucki, Gary Gilbert, Jim Webb, Jack Endslcy, Kenney Merriott. Connie Colbach, Captain; Susie Jones, Sandy Fiddler, Janis Duvc, Gail Willis. Susie Jones, Marty Parrish, Susie Gust, Tina Frisbie, Nancy Deckingcr, Judy Teschncr. These girls deserve a lot of credit for the fine work they have done this year at the games and in the pep assemblies. They have helped preserve the Benton spirit. They led the cheers that led our team to victory. FRONT ROW: Gloria Lewis, Nancy Kelly, Carol Detherage, LaDonna Wright, Sherry Fauver, Becky Miller, Anita Canterbury. ROW 2: Janice Martin, Donna Coy, Terri Lotz, Elizabeth Nelson, Connie Brewer, Carolyn Faubion, Judy Harmon. ROW 3: Gloria Fiddler, Karen Jackson, Judy Robinson, Shirley Conard, Janis Hoskins, Sally Linder, Joyce Grinstead. ROW 4: Pamela Wickham. Margie Gould, Shirley Har- per, Sharon Loar, Carol Jones, Sharon Wood, Trudy Vannaman, Judy Bricker, Pat Hendrix. FRONT ROW: Nancy Roberts, JoLcne Bender, Cheric Pate, Mary Beth Francis, Sandy Farris, Mary Agnes Capps. ROW 2: Karen Reese, Jean Macklcy, Kay Goodman, Linda Gilbert, Kathy Hubbard, Pat Gar- dener, Phyllis Lofflin. ROW 3: Joan Burnside, Judy Swyhart, Connie Jordan, Carole Jensen, Martha Zcm- bles, Sherry Lohmeyer, Sharon Shawgo. ROW 4: Lynn Baber, Betty Atkison, Sandra Seever, Connie Zieders, Saundra Herbison, Jerrian Thompson, Sharon Edson, Gloria Ebling, Michele Marsh. 40 S %u cC FRONT ROW: Wanda Moore, Nancy Butcher, Jeanne Thompson, Lynda Hoskins, Pat Mueller. ROW 2: Vicky Brown. Sharon Shivers, Erma Loveland, Sharon Sonner, Joan Riddle, Shirley Ingles. ROW 3: Sonya Richardson, Connie Baldwin, Judy Branson, Kathy FRONT ROW: Concha Almanza, Delores Baker, Sher- rel Watson, Marilyn Bougher. Iris Downey, Jonnic Montgomery. ROW 2: Marilyn Simmons, Diane Dand- likcr, Judy Vinzant, Cheryl Maxson, Shirley Fish, Mar- jorie Schuler, Joan Coy. ROW 3: Rebecca Downey, Morgan, Debbie Frakes, Sally Umphress, Pat Furgeson, Janet Guyer. ROW 4: Patricia Dittemore, Estella Clark, Laura Gardener, Sheila Faudere, Karen Onstott, Sharon Eggleston, Linda Carlile, Joyce Crockett, Phyllis O'Dell Rose Lawhon, Linda Lawhon, Karen McDowell, Carol Lawler, Mary Cohrs, Judy Botts, Joyce Mcrriott. ROW 4: Linda Martin. Priscilla Long, Linda Moore, Roberta Smock, Jane Hutton, Pat Brooner, Mary Kay Bally, Carol Bray, Martha Cohrs. 49 Easy Docs It. s4t6Cetic s444odatt t ROW ONE: Shirley Fish, Sharon Sonner, Sharon ROW THREE: Charlene Colburn, Charlotte Tol- Wood, Margie Hoffman. ROW TWO: Gloria Lewis, bert, Roberta Smock, Martha Zembles, Sharon Ar- Trudy Vannaman, Miss Peterson, Karen Reece. magost, Madelyn McQueen. Hark! Art thou on my team? 'pcot cutcC P M Carole Kernes Co-Eciitor-in-Chief Miss Eva Wilson Sponsor Linda France Co-Editor-in-Chief FROM ROW: Mary Ann Przybylski. Linda Lawhon, Shirley Janecek, Judy Weiser, Linda Shepherd. SECOND ROW: Carol Jones, Mary Capps, Carol Kernes, Linda France, Jeanetta Smith, Dianna Correll. THIRD ROW: Joann Wheeler, Janis Duve, Sharon Edson, Jcrrian Thompson, Saundra Herhison, Shcryi Hays, Jeannie Coin, Ilene Kline. FOURTH ROW: John Helsel, Leroy Clem- ents. Steve Petrovick, Ronnie Lamansky, Philip Kneib, J. R. Simmons, Roger Higginbotham, Jerry Kush, John Pelletier. BENTON IAN Published by the Journalism Class of Benton High School “If It’s Good for Benton — Do It” Co-Editors-in-Chief ......................................... Linda France, Carole Kernes Business Staff ............................. Linda Shepherd, Judy Weiser, Jeanetta Smith Sports Editors................................................. j r Simmons, Jerry Kush Feature Editor ............................................................ Sharon Edson Associate Editor ......................................................... Shirley Janecek Photography Editor ......................................................... john pel]ctier Fashion Editor ....................................................... Saundra Herbison R.O.T.C. Editor ............................................................. Sheryl Hays Messenger Service ...................................... Ronnie Lamansky, J. R. Simmons Reporters: Mary Capps. Leroy Clements, Dianna Correll, Janis Duve, Jeannie Coin, John Helsel, Roger Higginbotham, Carol Ann Jones, Ilene Kline, Philip Kneib, Linda Lawhon, Steve Petrovick, Mary Ann Przybylski, Jerrian Thompson, and Joann Wheeler. ................................................................... L. K. Bowen SP°nsor ................................................................. Miss Eva Wilson Sharon Loar Co-Editor-in-Chief Frances Baker Co-Editor-in-Chief Mike Fletcher File Editor Lawrence E. Hager Sponsor Charles Neale Sports and R.O.T.C. Editor Jane Hutton Art Editor Maureen Hutton Art Editor Carol Ann Jones Photography Editor 53 Kenny Ford President Student O ceene Jerry Stafford Vice-President 54 pct4t Senteote Student ( ouncct FIRST ROW: Charles Mears, Rusty Bennett, Joyce Jor- dan, Marty Parrish, Linda Baker, Sheila Faudcra. SEC- ONE ROW: Mr. Thcdinga. Judy Branson, Bruce Keller, Jerry Stafford, Freddy Bell, Shirley Fish, Freddy Badgett, Terry Pierce. THIRD ROW: Susie Jones, Mary Beth Francis, Nancy Deckinger, Gail Willis, Janie Hutton, Charles Stafford, Billy Majors, Kenny Ford, Rose Lawhon. FOURTH ROW: Sandy Fiddler. Dick Weiser, Bill Po- loski, Saundra Hcrbison, Dean Branson, Ronnie Hoskins, Pat Ingram, Hiram Davis, Jerry Jush, Ronnie Whit- tington. Second S Student @ounctC FIRST ROW: Charles Mears, Shirley Fish, Terry Pierce, Susie Jones, Randy Stevenson, Marty Parrish, Linda Ba- ker. SECOND ROW: Jerry Chambers, Mary Beth Fran- cis, Gail Willis, Bruce Keller, Saundra Herbison, Diane Dandliker, Rose Lawhon, Judy Branson, Norma Ledford, Chuck Stewart. THIRD ROW: Connie Colbach, Jerry Kush, Charles Stafford, Billy Majors, Pat Ingram, David Stevenson, Susie Gust, Judy Teschener. FOURTH ROW: Jerry Stafford, Herby Stewart, Dick Weiser, Dean Branson, Ronnie Hoskins, Hiram Davis, Kenny Ford, Freddy Bell. Janie Hutton. 55 tutcC EIGHTH GRADE FIRST ROW: Dennis Win- ges. SECOND ROW: Roger Wilson. Miss Heller, einger, Sheila Faudcrc. Judy Branson. Miss Cain, Mr. Chatfield, Mr. Marrs, Mrs. Campbell. Bruce Keller (Pres.), Roberta Smock, Ronald Hod- NINTH GRADE FIRST ROW: Chuck Stewart ROW: Miss Robertson, Miss Watkins, Mr. Dallam. (Pres.), Mr. Baker (Chairman), Rose Lawhon Miss Doherty, Mr. Swisher. (Vice President), Sherry Fauvcr (Sec.). SECOND TENTH GRADE FIRST ROW: Jane Hutton (Pres.), Miss Giddens (Chairman), Miss Durham, Larry Edwards (Vice-President) SECOND ROW: Mr. Jensen, Mr. Boemer. Mr. Barndt, Mr. Hager. 56 ELEVENTH GRADE FRONT ROW: Hiram Davis (Pres.), Tom Long (Vice-President), Mrs. Anderson, Susie Jones (Sec.), SECOND ROW: Mrs. Travis (Chairman), Mr. Saun- ders, Mr. Cunning, Mr. Modis, Mrs. Shrout. TWELFTH GRADE FRONT ROW: Jeannetta Smith (Treasurer), Miss Sellers, Miss Wilson (Chairman), Mary Beth Francis (Sec.). SECOND ROW: Jerry Kush (Pres.), Mr. Boyer, Mr. Quinn, Herby Stewart (Vice-President). 57 O ice Pat Hendrix. Marilyn Bougher, Mrs. Cates, Gail Willis, Martha Waller, Mrs. Wickham, Joann Coy, Nancy Kelly. During the course of the year, the students are continuously coming in contact with the members of the main office staff. They purchase activity tickets, game tickets, and student bus passes from the main office secretaries. All of these activities are done in addition to their regular duties of typing, filing, bookkeeping, and per- haps most important of all keeping accurate student records. Although their duties are numerous, they are always cordial and meet them with a smile. 58 Mrs. Pauline Wickham Secretary to the Principal Mrs. Mary Cates Secretary to the Vice-Principal s444i4frUtfo FRONT ROW: Miss O’Malley, Karen Admire. SECOND ROW: Linda Shepherd, Pat Baber, Priscilla Ferguson, Judy Robinson, Sharon Wincinger, Carol Bender, Diane Cordonnicr, Phyllis Miller, Pat Gardner, Alice West. s4tte� td6Utce O cce FRONT ROW: Sue Beilstein, Joan Burnside, Jeannie Goin, Shirley Fish, Pamela Wickham, Linda Helton, Marsha Nel- son, Linda Fairlie, Janice Haynew, Martha Zembles. SEC- OND ROW: Linda Stafford, Sharon Edson, Linda Keller, Judy Brown, Linda Martin, Sally Lisenby, Rose Lawhon. THIRD ROW: Joann Wheeler, Sally Linder, Frances Sanger, Lorraine Johnson. SEATED, Miss Marion Wilson. ‘jE 'U% KCt£c lH4 FRONT ROW: Sharon Loar, Secretary; Charles Neale, Vice-President; Bob Marek, President; Mike Fletcher, Par- liamentarian. SECOND ROW: Mr. Boyer. Mr. Hager, Mr. Swisher. THIRD ROW: Mary Beth Francis, Sharon Edson, Saundra Herbison, Paulette Snyder, Michele Marsh, Phyllis Miller. FOURTH ROW: Maureen Hutton, Kenny Ford, Ronnie Hoskins. John Pelletier, Pat Fletcher, Linda France. 9- 7 st. FRONT ROW: Carol Bray. Secretary; Carol Jones, Presi- dent; Sharon Loar, Vice-President; Vicky Brown. SECOND ROW: Becky Miller, Joyce Crockett, Carolyn Wcininger, Mary Cohrs. THIRD ROW: Diane Dandliker, Don Van- Sickle, Mr. Clark, Gary Herndon, Della Bierbaum FRONT ROW: Wayne Fimple, Larry Waller, Gary Swope, Tom Ix ng, Robbie Grime, Jerry Kush. SECOND ROW: Steve Petrovick, Freddie Bell. John Helsel, Scot Sturgis. Charles Stafford, Charles Barnett, Larry Grime. THIRD ROW: Herby Stewart, Larry Singleton, Dick Weiser, Dick Sharp, Dave Miller, Hiram Davis, Mike Hurd, Ronnie Lamansky. FOURTH ROW: Don VanSickle, Frank Maleski, Aubrey Conaway. Bob Marek, Phil Kneib, Ronnie Hoskins, Pat Ingram, Roger Higginbotham, Dean Branson. TRed 44 FRONT ROW: Carol Deatherage, Judy Swyhart, Pamela Wickham, Steve Petrovick, Ruth Ann Torres, Vicky Brown, Joann Coy. SECOND ROW: Virginia Barnes, Harry Wallace, Linda Trotter, Penny Goerke, Marcia Nelson, Carol Ezzell, Judy Ridpath, Sandy Far- ris, Donna Hale. THIRD ROW: Rose Lawhon, Sharon Eggleston, Saundra Hcrbison, Gary Stump, Kenny Standefer, John Salcedo, Patricia Ferguson, Pat Baber, Norma Ledford. Sharon Loar, Lorraine Johnson, Carol Kernes, Eldon Baker, Marilyn Bougher, Joann Wheeler, Larry Karr, Bill Poloski, Donna Higgins, Jeanne Goin, John Pellitier, Pat Fletcher. ICUA TRtC Pat Johnston, Mike Pitts, Gary Butcher, Judy Vin- zant, Charles Stafford, Bill Davidson, Bob Winkler, Ronnie Gill. FRONT ROW: Kermit Boyer, George Kobzej, Robert Abbott, Chuck Stewart. SECOND ROW: Roger Gentry, Dennis Bougher, Bobby Fleckal, Dennis Ray, Rodney Stevenson, Paul Ward, Gary Cook. THIRD ROW: Jim Johnson, Jim Mcrriott, Lorren McCollum, Bob Norse, Joseph Yurkovich, Larry Edwards, Bill Kobzej, John Watkins. FOURTH ROW: Wayne Sonncr, Jim Thomas, Larry Green, Roger McIntosh, Bill Atkin, Gary Butcher, Randy Ferguson, James Stewart, Mike Martin. ieev FRONT ROW: Dick Sharp, Bob Winkler. SECOND ROW: Wayne Fimple, Kenny Blohm, John Helsel, Danny Wilson, Mike Hurd, Ronnie Lofts. 62 'Tft H UCUK Sergeant Morgan Thomas was a man whose hard work, understanding nature, and devotion to his position in life made him an unforgetable figure in the eyes of the many cadets who have been privileged to study under him during his six years at Benton High School. Winning the Bronze Star Medal was only one way in which he proved that he was always ready to lend a helping hand to those who might have needed it. His deep concern for the welfare of others was a factor that made him a true friend of everyone that knew him. The Reserve Officers Training Corp could not function properly with- out men like Sergeant Thomas. These men show devotion to their country by serving in the army and by helping to mold the character of the youth of this country. 63 “R. o. e 0?Ot4t ‘PtcUoOH FIRST ROW: Harold Stewart, Lawrence Rice, Ronald Reno, Dallace Cordonicr, Bill Maleski, John Decker, Jerry Burns, Howard Walker, Terry McLaughlin. SECOND ROW: David Miller, Lonnie Silvey, Den- nis Wciscnburgcr, John Davis, Charles Sautcr, Thomas Guinn, Bill Ide, Larry Green. THIRD ROW: Robert Engeman, Freddie Badgett, Bill Atkinson, James Stew- art, Howard Davis, Larry McGuire, Darrel McDowell, Larry Linville, Danny McKinnon. FOURTH ROW: Richard Clampett, Gary Mace, Loyd Pitts, Frank Ford, Robert Hiscrotc, Gerald Pritchett, Jon Tackett, Jim Webb, Gary Herndon, Darrell Lease. Second, ‘PtaXoon, FIRST ROW: Larry Singleton, Bill France, Don Sut- ton, Mike Fletcher, Kenny Standefer, Larry Karr, Dar- rell Baldwin, Don Hanson. SECOND ROW: Ronald Whittington, Raymond Flowers, Jerry Conard, Steve King, Randy Furgeson, Jack Endsley, Terry Cline. THIRD ROW: Douglas Coy, Tom Long, Dave Hurd, Gary Knowles, Kenny Blohm, Bell Yager, John Salcedo, Dallas Giddcns, Bill Kobzeig. FOURTH ROW: Doug- las Keller, David Miller, Bob Brinton, Cliff Hughs, Gary Stump, Larry Hicks, Robert Kerns, Douglas Stucki, Dean Hammer, Jim Merriott. 64 FIRST ROW: Pat Ingram, John King, Terry Burkes, Dennis Huffman, Richard Pazar, John Watkins, Gale Conaway, Charles Neale. SECOND ROW: Ronnie Hoskins, Larry Todd, David Stevenson, Clyde Pritchett, 'pinAt ‘Plato Robert McClellan, Scott Sturgis, Bob Guinn, Kenneth Bumphrey. THIRD ROW: Dennis Rahn, Ronnie Pe- ters, Steve McQueen, Dennis McLaughlin, Robert Cross, Roger Kerns, Carl Stout, Ronnie Gill. ( ont tany ”7C Second “Platoon FIRST ROW: Wesley Myers, Paul Ward, Mike Keene, Stanley Rajco, Richard Hunt, Gary Pettit, Gary Boyer, Gary Stafford. SECOND ROW: Bill Willis, Wayne Fimple, Sgt. Snyder, Everett Meade. THIRD ROW: Tom Cutter, Ronald Grinstead, Charles Stafford, Rich- ard Farthing, Larry Edwards, Bill Majors, Robert Kim- sey, Danny Miller. FOURTH ROW: Don VanSickle, Fred Armagost, Mike Russell, John Andrew, Jack Mays, Bill Pierson, Jerry Engle, Ronnie Novak, Mike Smock, Fred Chaviz, Gary Winder. 65 FRONT ROW: Marge Gould, Gary Stafford, Terry McLaughlin, Joyce Merriott. Gary Winder, Danny Miller, Judy Botts. SECOND ROW: Karen McDowell, Harold Stewart, Sheryl Hays, Bill Willis, Paulette Snyder. THIRD ROW: Wesley Meyers, Kenneth Bumph- | rey, Charles Neale, Don Van Sickle, Darrel Lease, Donald Hanson. N H 0 N 0 R FRONT ROW: Marge Gould, Gary Stafford, Terry McLaughlin, Gary Winder, Danny Miller, Judy Botts. SECOND ROW: Joyce Merriott, Gary Boyer, Harold Stewart, Richard Hunt, Larry McGuire, Ronnie Reno, Paulette Snyder. THIRD ROW: Karen McDowell, Larry Green, Ronnie Novak, Bill Willis, Larry Edwards, John Watkins, Sheryl Hays. FOURTH ROW: Mike Keene, Wesley Myers, Bill Ide, Charles Neale, Don VanSickle, Gary Stump, Don Hanson, John Salcedo. 1R. O. 7. e Sgt. Clarence Snyder Bill Willis and Paulette Snyder Gary Stafford and Marge Gould Don VanSickle and Sheryl Hays Larry Singleton and Judy Botts Harold Stewart and Karen McDowell 67 'I asiAitef “£.i£U 7ea.m FJKS7' ROW: Mike Keene, Gary Stafford, Wesley Myers. SECOND ROW: Captain Donald Van Sickle, Larry Singleton. Roger Kerns, Kenny Blohm, Tom Long, Larry Green. TRetewe 7c4U t FIRST ROW: Ronnie Hoskins, Frederick Arma- gost. SECOND ROW: Donald Hanson, Darrell Lease, Larry Edwards, Larry McGuire. c z td 7?te£odte 3 0, B«rth n High, J l dge +f e Music is a medium by which people of all tongues can communicate. It has always been an outlet for man's emotions. Throughout the ages, music has been undergoing various changes to satisfy the current tastes. It has been said that music is more expressive than speech. Music attempts to create in us the same emotion the composer felt when he wrote the composition. Because of this, music helps us know ourselves and others better. ‘TttcxecC FIRST ROW: Mary Beth Francis, Lavada Burtnett, Judy Swyhart, Sherry McCubbin, Mary Cohrs, Carol Bray, Es- tella Clark. SECOND ROW: Becky Miller, Lorraine Gould, Mary West, Sharon Shawgo, Martha Cohrs, Carol Jensen, Janis Duve, Chcric Pate. THIRD ROW: Sandy Fiddler, Sharon Loar, Marjorie Gould, Mary Capps, Linda Burkart, Nancy Dcckinger, Mary Ann Przybylski, Jeannic Coin, Donna Higgins, Jcrriann Thompson. FOURTH ROW: Terry Cline, Paul Ward, Danny Wilson, Kenny Ford, Bill Poloski, Kenny Standcfcr, Larry Karr, Hubcy Hall, Kenny Marriott, Gary Winder, Gary Stump, J. R. Simmons. ( o tcent Majorettes: Vicky Brown. Mary Ann Przybylski. FIRST ROW: Tom Przybylski, Ron Whittington, Linda Moore, Joan Steinman, Mike Fletcher. SECOND ROW: Shirley Ingles, Ilia Landers, Linda Markus, Linda Fairlie, Bob Lindensmith, Freddy Badgett, Bob Kimsey, Bobby Flec- kal. THIRD ROW: Sharon Simmon, Wanda Moore, Linda Jackson, Mike Edson, Larry Hicks. FOURTH ROW: Sharon Franke, Pat Mueller, Marjorie Gould, Larry Linvillc, Dennis Willis, Terry Gann, Stephen Sim- mons, Darrel Lease, Jerry Farris. FIRST ROW: Linda France, Dianna Correll, Marilyn Turner, Diana Warford, Karen Admire, Sharon Woods, Concha Almanza, Marjorie Schuler. SECOND ROW: Sheryl Hays, Susie Jones, Carolyn Guinn, Joyce Merriott, Carol Lawler, Linda Keller, Paula McDonell, Marilyn Bougher, Mary Ann Cook, Dallas Cordonier. ROW THREE: Saundra Herbison, Maureen Hutton, Pat Broo- ner, Sharon Edson, Linda Beam, Carlene Farris, Jeanetta Smith, Michele Marsh, Connie Colboch, Judy Weiser, Linda Shepherd, Bill Kobjez. ROW FOUR: John Cle- mens, Bob Cross, Linda Thompson, Larry Green, Harold Stewart, Hcrby Stewart, Dick Sharp, Richard Farthing, Jerry Conard, Dennis Huffman, Tom Przybylski. Majorettes: Jerry Close, Susan Beilstein, Sherry Fauver. FIRST ROW: Pat Fletcher, Hubey Hall, Jeanne Thomp- son, Karen Grom. SECOND ROW: Jewell Gould, Sammy Church, Martha Zembles, Pat Hendrix, Judy Vinzant. THIRD ROW: Kenny Standefer, Alex Czerniewski, David Sandusky, Marvin Adkins, Richard Dean, Jim Johnson, Jack Mayes, Paul Flint, Ronald Sutton, Mr. Deon Jensen. FOURTH ROW: Mike Martin, Herbert Shane, Noah Turner, Donald Bell, Wayne Drake. Larry Grime, Fred Armogost, Scot Hodgin. 71 ScKt04t Settle FIRST ROW: Mary Ann Przybylski, Tom Pr ybylski, Larry Green, Herald Stewart, Joyce Merriott. SECOND ROW: Marilyn Bougher, Dick Sharp, Huby Hall, Gary Winder, Larry Karr, Sharon Loar. THIRD ROW: Mary Capps, Michele Marsh, Marjorie Schuler, Karen Admire. FOURTH ROW: Connie Colbach, Danny Wilson, Sharon Edson, J. R. Simmons, Gary Stump, Herby Stewart, Jerriann Thompson, Janis Duve. £ cc (?lu6 FIRST ROW: Shirley Conard, Linda Stafford, Gail Willis, Sharon Wineinger, Linda Delgado. SECOND ROW: Donna McCarty, Karen McDowell, Phyllis O'Dell, Frances Baker, Diana Mullen, Mary Ann At- kins. THIRD ROW: Linda Chambers, Sharon Jones, Sharon Wyrick, Claudia Spehn, Gloria Borkowski, Gail Barnes, Marilyn Bougher. 72 «■II THook 'pcAtioa.l Dear Diary, The Harvest Moon Festival, with record attendance this year, had a vaudeville theme. The show began with a few numbers by the Bentonaires. Herby Stewart did a wonderful job of em- ceeing even with the help of Joann Coy, Gary Swope, and Larry Blunt. Driver Education Dean Branson t. 1 - ) i H U m - V' The “K” Landing Bob Winkler JL Lollypop Shirley Conard, Mary Atkins Homer and Jethro Pantomime Carol Murphy, Leola Brown, Jean Mackley Other acts were a piano solo by Judy Robinson; an accordion solo by Joan Stein- man; vocal soloists, Susan Beilstein, Dick Sharp; a vocal duet by Mike and Sharon Edson; dance numbers by Priscilla Long and Mary Ann Pr ybylski, Tina Frisbie, Marti Parrish, and a chorus line directed by Mrs. Anderson; and a pantomime and solo by Mike Hurd and Joyce Merriott. Mr. Cunning directed the Girls’ Glee Club and the Benton Sing- ers, two singing groups that all of us always enjoy. His daugh- ters aided in changing the cards which told the names of the acts. 73 S6ot Shop courses teach the young worker to be conserva- tive with materials, to know good design, and to de- velop an appreciation of the fine art of wood craft. Without a simple understanding of tools and meas- urement, a boy will lack an important boyhood urge — the urge to create his own masterpiece. David Morris, Charles Ellis, Mr. Groh, Galen Sadler. 74 Most Popular Gail Willis Jerry Kush Best Looking Paulette Snyder Herby Stewart Best Dancers Judy McDowell Hubey Hall Most Humorous Jerriann Thompson Pat Johnston Best Smile Sandy Fiddler Steve Petrovick Best Athlete Sharon Davidson Roger Higgin- botham Best Couple Gary Stafford Majoric Gould Best Personality Saundra Herbison Bob Roach 75 Science Science Fair; Junior High Division For the past several years, science has been stressed more and more. Benton has been outstanding in all fields during 1960-61, and the field of science is no exception. This years’ Science Fair proved to be one of the best. Students took a real concern about participating and the result was success- ful. Bruce Keller, First Place-Physical Science; Junior High Division Rita Hager, First Place-Biological Science; Junior High Division Jim Webb, First Place-Biological Science; Senior High Division Wesley Myers, Honorable Mention—Physical Science; Senior Division SetUon.-'paccti f. (fame Mens sana in corpere sano FIRST ROW: Jerry Stafford, Gary Stafford, Don VanSickle, Gary Swope, Herby Stewart, Curtis Malotte. SECOND ROW: Huby Hall, Eddie Al- manza, Steve Petrovick, Frank Maleski, Bob Suther- land, Larry Grime, Ronnie Lamanski. FIRST ROW: Dave Swyhart, Rick Quinn, Rex Boyer, Jerald Dallman. SECOND ROW: Kenneth Boerner, Bob Brandt, Arend Thedinga, Carl Chat- field, Larry Marrs. Mr. Quinntus, amissistine tuum lollipopum? Et absum eimus! The second annual senior-faculty game proved to be as big a success as the first. Everyone got a “big bang” out of watching these “pros” do their stuff. The faculty came out on top with a score of 32—28. Our sympathies to the seniors. 4 uta zC ‘rtyotto 4ou icC 'Day Recipients of the honor awards on May 19, 1961 SENIOR HIGH AWARDS: Top Ranking Seniors: Jerry Stafford, Bill Willis, John Pelletier, Mary Beth Francis, Paulette Snyder, Sharon Loar. Myrtle R. Elliott Scholarship Awards: Mary Martin, 11th Grade; Jane Hutton, 10th Grade. English Medal: Patricia Fletcher, Mary Beth Francis. Speech Arts Medal: Dean Branson Journalism Medal: Linda France (Writing) Linda Shepherd (Business) Mathematics Medal: Mary Beth Francis Commercial Medal: Jeanetta Smith Science Medal: Paulette Snyder Science Award: Bill Willis Social Science Medal: Jerry Stafford, Sharon Loar. Art Medal: Maureen Hutton Typewriting Medal: Mary Beth Francis Bookkeeping Medal: Janice Turbak Band Medal: Patricia Fletcher Choir Medal: Mary Beth Francis Sr. High Industrial Arts Medal: Phil Kneib Home Economics Award: Jeannie Goin IV First Year General Drafting Medal: Roger Hanson Special Service Award: Man- Beth Francis Music Award: Marilyn Bougher ROTC Awards: Ronnie Whittington Larry Edwards Don Hanson Gary Stafford: Outstanding R.O.T.C. Third Year Cadet Lorraine Johnson, Gary Stafford: Courtesy Awards. s4ouwmU, JUNIOR HIGH AWARDS: Junior High Scholarship Medal: David Sandusky Junior High Public Speaking Medal: I la Landers Junior High English Medal: David Sandusky Junior High Mathematics Medal: Constance Smith Junior High School Art Medal: Sharon Chambers Junior High School Industrial Arts Medal: Billy Brooks Junior High School Science Medal: David Sandusky Junior High Home Economics Medal: Mardelle Parrish SCHOLARSHIPS: Benton P.T.A. Scholarship: Linda France, Don VanSickle Curators Scholarship, Missouri University: Dean Branson Curators Scholarship, Maryville, Missouri Patricia Fletcher C. R. Bray Annual Arts Scholarship: Sharon Loar Junior College Scholarship: Paulette Snyder William Jewell Curators Scholarship: Mary Beth Francis Am. Business Womens’ Scholarship: Patricia Fletcher HONORS: D.A.R. Representative: Patricia Fletcher Sophomore Pilgrimage: Larry Edwards Boys’ State Representative: Wesley Myers Girls’ State Representative: Frances Baker Annual Arts Awards: First Year — Maureen Hutton, Jane Hutton, Mike Fletcher, Carol Ann Jones. Second Year — Frances Baker, Charles Neale, Sharon Loar. Basketball Princess: Miss Janis Duve. f) ft Princess Janis and Royal Court Miss Sandy Fiddler Miss Mary Beth Francis “SaA ct cUl Scored Immaculata 51 ...................... Benton 48 William Christman 28................ Benton 45 Paseo 45 ........................... Benton 55 Savannah 45......................... Benton 65 Maur Hill 39 ....................... Benton 29 William Christman 51 ............... Benton 47 Lafayette 33........................ Benton 31 North Kansas City 39................ Benton 38 Christain Brothers 29............... Benton 43 North Kansas City 47................ Benton 40 Central 57.......................... Benton 43 Lafayette 36 ....................... Benton 39 Maur Hill 48........................ Benton 46 Central 39.......................... Benton 38 TOURNAMENT GAMES Wins — 6 .................... Losses — 3 Christian Brothers Tournament: Second Place Regional Tournament: Second Place VI Miss Saundra Hcrbison Miss Sheryl Hays — St. Joseph Relays Queen, Miss Susie Jones At the time of the St. Joseph Relays, it was not known that Benton would win the city track title. Bobbie Grime’s sensational 52.3 quarter was out- standing. We should also tip our hat to Bob Winkler and Mike Hurd whose winning efforts increased the teams score. May we say congratulations to the 1961 track team and to Bob Winkler for winning the Zimmerman Trophy and the gold track shoe. Benton has had a winning season in one of its best athletic years. f$6? St. Charlie Barnett breaks tape in 880 Relay Jim Troup Shot-Discus 7't c6 Track in previous years has been somewhat neglected when it came to having their pictures in the annual. So, this year the staff salutes the track squad for a job well done. We also salute the indivi- duals that devoted many hard hours of sweat and toil to win an event. Thanks, boys, for the unbeat- able Benton spirit in track. Mike Hurd, Dick Weiser, H'gh Hurdles Pole Vault Bob Winkler, High Hurdles Doug Stucki and Billy Brooks, Half Mile Phil Kneib Discus Senior Class of ’61 wave good-bye as they set out on their “Sentimental Journey.” Linda Delgado. Mary Ann Przybylski: Gradu- ation Day. Diana Correll, Judy Weiser: Class Will. Senior Banquet Dean Branson, Robbie Grime: Commercials. Carol Jones, Marilyn Bougher: “Little Red Schoolhousc.” Saundra Hcrbison, Linda Shepherd: Class Pro- phecy. Jerry Kush, Curtis Malotte: “Rocket Landing.” Headed for a journey into life. Curtis Malottc, Elizabeth Kline. Mary Beth Francis, Donna Higgins, Mary Ann Przybylski, Marilyn Bougher Sandy Fiddler, Connie Colboch, Michele Marsh, Patty Baber, Bill Lyon, Linda Stafford. THE SENIOR CLASS OF BENTON HIGH SCHOOL Presents etten6 ta ucen te Director ........... Assistant to Director Stage Manager ... Properties ......... Stage Crew Olga Kirinski . . . Gustave ....... Etna Schmidt . . Gretchen Linder Hans Schmidt . . Margarethe Mrs. Hunter . . . Bingo Hill .... Felice Renoir . . Sally Jackson . . Marion Curwood Francois ...... Koppler ....... ............ Miss Lu Durham ................. Linda Delgado ..............Sharon Wineinger ................ Shirley Harper Diane Mullen Sharon Wineinger Tom Przybylski ................. Danny Wilson Darrel Lease CAST ................. Sandy Fiddler ................. Curtis Malottc ............. Mary Beth Francis . . . Linda Stafford—Patty Baber ................ Eddie Almanza ............... Elizabeth Kline ............... Marilyn Bougher ........... Mary Ann Przybylski ............... Michele Marsh ............... Connie Colboch .................. Donna Higgins .................... Bill Lyon ................ Frank Maleski Sandy Fiddler, Eddie Almanza, Mary Beth Francis. Michele Marsh. Mary Beth Francis, Donna Higgins. Mary Anne Przybylski, Connie Colboch, Donna Higgins, Marilyn Bougher, Sandy Fiddler, Mary Beth Francis, Michele Marsh, Patty Baber, Linda Stafford. Marilyn Bougher, Frank Maleski ScveetJtea %t “Dcutce Diane Dandlikcr, Pat Ingram. Martha Cohrs, Phil Kneib. Sweetheart Queen Saundra Herbison, Student Body President Kenny Ford. St. ‘PcUntcA W £ t£e Master of Ceremonies, Herby Stewart and Guest. St. Patrick’s Queen Mary Beth Francis, St. Patrick’s King Huby Hall. Terry Pierce, Mike Grafton Danny Wilson, Gary Herndon The night of the ball was filled with fun, excitement, and memories for all. Receiving Line: Miss Wilson. Mrs. Bowen, Mr. Mrs. A. W. Thedinga, Mrs. Travis. Smiling faces and a happy atmosphere prevailed everywhere as the night wore on. The members of the National Honor So- ciety honor Miss Vita E. Finley at a luncheon with Mr. Walter L. Daffron, former Benton principal, as special guest of the society. Society OLD MEMBERS Marilyn Bougher, Mar)’ Capps, Sharon Edson, Linda France, Patricia Fletcher, Mar)’ Beth Francis, Saundra Herbison, Marjorie Gould, Maureen Hutton, Lorraine Johnson, Sharon Loar, Paulette Snyder, William Willis. NEW MEMBERS Dean Branson, Carol Jones, Donald VanSickle, Gail Willis, Frances Baker, Vicki Brown, Linda Chambers, Charles Dakin, Diane Dandliker, Priscilla Ferguson, Margie Hoffman, Karen Mc- Dowell, Mary Martin. Becky Miller, Wesley Myers, Charles Neale. RECIPIENTS OF THE MYRTLE R ELLIOTT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Junior, Mary Martin Sophomore, Jane Hutton Miss Gcorgee Hash, counselor at Lafayette High School, admonishes the members of the society “to ask a great deal of life and in return to give greatly.” Rev. Paul Collins accaCtuvieate Rev. Paul Collins, pastor of the Hyde Park Meth- odist Church, spoke on “The Ideals and the Actual.” He pointed out that “life cannot always be as per- fect as man would like it to be, but only as good as man makes it.” The Rev. Mr. Collins related the Biblical moun- tain top experience and explained that “a mountain top experience is when you can escape physical things and have a spiritual mingling with God.” “For most persons, it is impossible to remain in that ideal state. They must return to the world of reality.” “Just as Jesus asked the disciples how long he had to remain with them, we must also ask how long we have in the challenge of communism and a troubled world. The smiling faces of the seniors take a serious tone as they are led in prayer. Dr. Irvin F. Coyle The 1961 graduates stand and await their big moment. fJuKC f. f96f A. W. Thedinga presenting di- ploma. Lowell K. Bowen, principal, presided at the fifty- first annual commencement in the school audito- rium, Thursday, June 1, 1961. The band under the direction of Deon Jensen, played the processional and recessional. The Rev. W. J. Deckinger, gave the invocation and benediction. W. Fairleigh Enright president of the board of education, presented the graduates and A. W. Thedinga, vice-principal, awarded diplomas to the 122 graduating seniors. Dr. Irvin F. Coyle, assistant to the president of the University of Missouri, gave the address. His topic was “The Role of Self-Discipline.” The speaker pointed out how self-discipline is related to good health, good habits, personal safety, success and pros- perity. “It is our business as we go through life to so discipline ourselves that we improve our society,” he said. Lowell K. Bowen XVI