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

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1965 volume:

WAHWAHLANAWAH 1965 “MIRROR IMAGES” May this Wahwahlanawah mirror wish for you happiness and fond memories of this year. Let it reflect the joy and exuberance of carefree and busy days. Let it be as Wahwahlanawah was for the early Indians-- a symbol of that loved and longed for, a beginning. LEGEND OF WAHWAHLANAWAH The forest sounds sing a glad song to a soul wild and free. Soon--there! Through the leafy boughs see a glimpse of-- Wahwahlanawah! That king of hills. The weathered shoulders stiffen, the white head proud. Arise, O soul, to travel the pathways of light to everlasting happiness. These beams are the Road to Paradise. --Gail Smith In ancient times, the plains Indians would gather each year for a general religious parley. Whitemen later called the meeting place King Hill. To the Indians it was sacred. No other place was as near to their Happy Hunting Grounds. Each evening, trails of light rested on this hill as the sun god's canoe traveled toward the horizon. Spirits of the dead then arose and traveled up the last beams on the Road to Paradise. 2 DEDICATION Miss Ruth Campbell What do you remember about your eighth grade year in school? If you spent it at Benton, you are certain to recall learn- ing history from Miss Ruth Campbell. Every year she eases new students into the stream of life at Benton with infinite understanding and patience. Before they quite know it she has familiarized them with office procedure and assembly schedules, and soon eighth graders are seen singing the school song as proudly as any senior. When Miss Campbell's students become freshmen, they are not forgotten; she is always ready with a friendly greeting or compli- ment as they pass in the hall. If a former pupil has problems in his classes or needs help in a research project, he knows that Miss Campbell will be happy to aid him. Her continuing interest in us is gratefully appreciated. Yes, she is dear to the hearts of all Bentonites, and that is why we dedicate this book to her. 3 Linda Baker Campaign manager: Terry McKee Judy Branson Campaign manager: Jim Murphy Nancy Butcher Campaign manager: Bill Roach Roberta Crockett Campaign manager: Barri Hodgin Unaware of her good fortune, Sheila rode past the crowd. Then Jerry Chambers, student body president, crowned Sheila Faudere Miss Benton on Springer field the night of October 2. CORONATION Debby Frakes Campaign manager: Dennis Willis Elaine Hughs Campaign manager: Richard Dean Jennifer Hurd Campaign manager: Bill Brinton 4 Karen Onstott Campaign manager: George Deibert Roberta Smock Campaign manager: Bill Taylor Campaign Manager: Jim Roberts % 3DIA33S Twelfth Grade—Elaine Hughs, Nancy Butcher, Bill McLaughlin, Bruce Keller, Bill Roach and Sheila Faudere. STUDENT Eighth Grade—Jean Church, Cheryl Schwope, Sandy Scott, Debbit Peays, Joyce Keller, and David Andrew Juniors--Gail Shofner, Barri Hodgin, Sherry Bartch, Bill Brinton, Barbara Stewart and Mary Frakes. Freshmen—Doug Baldwin, Terry Jackson, Lonnie Milbourn, and Randy Hodgin. COUNCIL Mr. Bob Brandt, Stu- dent Council adviser, presides at meeting with Jerry Chamber, President and Ray Belcher, Vice- President. Sophomores—Steve McCamy, Fred Banker, Pam Heath, Bill Ray, Pam Jennings, and Danny Brown. 8 STUDENT BODY OFFICERS 9 Treasurer Karen Onstott ✓ TOP TEN Most Popular Jerry Chambers and Sheila Faudere Best Dancers Bobbie Smock and Dennis Smith Best Smiles Nancy Butcher and George Deibert Best Dressed Karen Onstott and Steve Kullbom Most Humorous Elaine Hughs and Mike Roland 10 Best Looking Steve Kullbom and Karen Onstott Best Personality Nancy Butcher and Bruce Keller Best Athlete; Most Feminine Bob Thompson and Debbie Frakes Best Couple Bill McLaughlin and Marietta Holst Most Likely to Succeed Ray Belcher and Linda Blank 11 Mary Joice Staff Typist Eighth grade section Clubs Ron Fleckal-Staff Photo- grapher Junior section, tennis page, election page. ANNUAL STAFF Your WAHWAHLANAWAH mir- rors for you reflections of the events of the 1965 school year. Late in Au- gust of 1964, the staff selected a theme, planned the yearbook ladder, began planning a dummy, and plan- ned photography schedules. The staff worked during registration week get- ting the pictures for the class sec- tions. We hope this book mirrors for you the fondest reflections of your high school days. Joyce McDowell Sophomore section Choir 12 Renee' Lawhon Freshman section P.T.A. Activities Karen Onstott Student Council pages, Top ten, Cheerleaders, National Honor Society, Assistant to the adviser. Finishing touches are added to several pages so that a deadline can be met. Mr. L. E. Hager Faculty Adviser Gail Smith-Editor-in-Chief Dedication page, Legend, Senior section, special copy, Art, Basket- ball Coronation, Annual Staff, Pep Club. Bill Pendergast Photography assistant, faculty section, football, R.O.T.C. 13 Staff members inspect some new pictures. BENTONIAN STAFF This year's Bentonian Staff was one which the students of Benton High School can be proud. The members of the staff were given special as- signments and appointed by the jour- nalism teacher, Mrs. Ball. The co-editors meet with the page editors and decide what will be in each issue. The page editors as- sign the stories and reporters fulfill the assignments. This years Bentonian Staff has followed Benton's motto, IF IT'S GOOD FOR BENTON, DO IT. News Reporters, Ray Hawkins, Debbie Frakes, Marietta Holst, and Sharon Franke prepare for the coming deadline. Feature writers are: Sandy Higgins, Marylyn Kneib, Sandra Lohmeyer, and Sharon Ripper. Members of the advertising side decide the arrange- ment of the ads. Members are: Sarah Crawford, Joe Bryan, Susan Makos, Bill McIntosh, and Jeannie Deatherage. Co-Editor Co-Editor Mrs. Mary Ball Faculty Adviser Roberta Crockett Linda Riley Sandy Honeycutt Sports Editor, Nick Carrillo, lectures his two report- Terry McKee Advertising Manager ers. Roger Stucki and Bill McLaughlin. Dennis Smith, Editorial Page Editor other Sports Editor, not pictured. Linda Wilson, Gail Shofner, Barbara Stewart, Gail Smith, Stephanie Francis, and Janet Grin- stead form The Softnotes. The Hootenanny was led by The Kochmen. HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL The Group consists of: Laura Gardner, Mike Hollan, Mike Dandliker, Steve Kull bom, and Peggy Janecek. The Benton Bolshe- viks are better known as Ray Belch er, Richard Dean, and Jerry Chambers Kris Kobett did a modern dance to Alley Cat. Mr. W. K. Smith with his science class. Mr. Capps explains the fundamentals of a biology class to interested parents. Tommy Stufflebean and Billy Ray give a demonstration. Parents learn what is expected of each student in Mr. Hager's Modern History class. • Mr. Burri talks to an American History Class. Mr. and Mrs. Rajca pause for a moment between classes. CONCERT CHOIR Tenor Section Mr. Duane Cunning's last minute in- structions to Janice Knoila and Sally Umphress. Okay, girls, play it the way they sing it. The Concert Choir can be seen each day during fourth period hard at work preparing to meet the rugged demands of their yearly concert schedule. They appear at churches, clubs, and other organ- izations in the St. Joseph area. 19 The band takes part in civic events. Band major Shirley Ingles, Rita Atkison and Geneva Herbert. Sonny Ranney, Larry Pike, Warren Rosenauer, Steve Rosenauer; ROW TWO: Terry Gann, Richard Cason, Debbie Grouce, Peter Halamar, Charlie Walker; ROW THREE: Robert Lewis, Larry Hardy, Paul Flint, Howard Hirtler. FRONT ROW, left to right: Helen Ray, Betty Tolbert, Diana Strick- land. SECOND ROW: Linda Toombs, Julia Hardy, Ann Deitrickson, Ralph Ray, Ron Fleckal, Myron Hess. THIRD ROW: Alvin Strahm, Richard Pummell, Dennis Walker, Gary Gann, Joe Dobosz, Ron Under wood. 21 OFFICE HELP Nancy Burnside, Karen Goforth, Sandie Farris, Sheila Faudere, Linda Riley, Wanda Moore, Trudy Capps, Mary Joice and Sandy Honeycutt. ATTENDANCE OFFICE Stephanie Francis, Sharon Humbert, Karen Weisenburger, Vernetta Honey- cutt, Pat Mueller, Jean McCollum, Pam Jennings, Glenda Adkins, Debby Bames, Sandra Lomeyer, Patty Corwin, Irma Loveland, Kathy Stafford, Marilyn Steidel, and Iva McQuire. COUNSELORS’ OFFICE Rita Atkison, Roberta Crockett, Gail Shof- ner, Janet Grinstead, Barbara Stewart, Kathy McGlothlin, Deanna Damgar, Sharon Lomeyer, Dymple Bennett, and Virginia Barnes. 22 LIBRARY HELP Janice Berthiaume, Patty Crawford, Stephanie Francis, Terri Peters, Vickie Barnes, Marilyn Dilley and Sharon Wright. RED CROSS Members of the Red Cross actively participate in community service activities. PROJECTIONISTS ROW 1: Robert Lewis, Steve Green, Charles Nelson, George Baublit, Robert Wyrick, Charles Guyer, ROW 2: Dar- win Watkins, Jim Seever, Warren Rhodes, Bob Lawler, Sonny Rammey, ROW 3: John Humbert, Charles Decker, Conrad VanSickle, Vernon Sauter, Steve Tilman, ROW 4: Charles Long, Dean Fleshman, Dick Griffin, Bob Bums, Stanley Kizor, Raymond March, Richard Wagers, Ralph Sauter. 23 President Ray Belcher Secretary Sheila Faudere Vice-President Richard Dean Treasurer Linda Blank Roberta Smock Elizabeth Robertson Jeanette Sodowsky 26 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Much time and thought went into the prep- aration of a special study hall. Perhaps the highest goal and most coveted honor a high school student could possibly ob- tain is membership into the National Honor Society. Qualifications for becoming a mem- ber are based on four standards: a high scholas- tic record, service to the school, the abil- ity to lead, and a good character. Two worth-while projects which this or- ganization has been active in creating this past year are making of the new stoles to be used in their spring induction, and a special study hall set up to help those students who are having difficulty in some certain subject. Current members of the National Honor Society. Ray Belcher, President, presides over a regular monthly meeting of the National Honor Society. A committee of Sharon Lohmeyer, Jerrie Haynes, Linda Riley, and Judy Branson were appointed to begin plans of cutting the new stoles. SPANISH CLUB MEDICAL CAREERS Barry King, Candy German, Mary Ann Perks, and Dave Delk. Miss Linda Jones, George Szczepanik, John Swiistyn, Carol Blank, Kathy Yurkovich, Gail Shofner, Barbara Stewart, Steve McCamy, Sue Zebelean, and Bob Castle. Bob Herbison, Betty Tolbert, Robert Lewis, Bob Lawler, Robert Culp, Larry Hardy, Roxy Zembles, Dianna Hud- son, Lawrence McCamy, Pat McGlothin, and Susan Makos. Joyce Crow, Marilyn Fulcher, and Sharon Lomeyer pay close attention to the meeting. Four members review an interesting medical pam- phlet. Renee Lawhon, Susan Peters, Linda Karr, and Marilyn Brooner. Mike Flowers, President; Joyce Crow, Chaplain; and Sharon Lomeyer, Historian. PROMETHEANS Ron Fleckal, Ray Belcher, Mr. L. E. Hager, and Gail Shofner. Sharon Lomeyer, Wayne Siebem and Bob Herbison. 29 SPORTS Four junior cheerleaders encouraged our reserve football team. Left to right they are Sherry Bartch, Pam Fisher, Mary Frakes, and Gail Shofner. Other reserves are Pam Jennings and Peggy Janecek. CHEERLEADERS I • |l - ■ — - - Our six pretty varsity cheerleaders Pep and enthusiasm. That's what these split-jumping girls brought to our games. Here they are shown at the pep club picnic. 32 line up in front of Benton. Practice and exercise bring sore muscles. After an afternoon of hard work, the girls relax and unwind. 33 PEP BAND Who was that making so much noise at the basketball and football games this year? Who were cheering their hearts out for our boys? Who led the school spirit at Benton? The pep club did all of these things and more. All pep club members will remember those bus trips to Maryville and Savannah in the football and basketball seasons and the great times we had. And the thrilling games in our gym, the auditorium, and at the tournaments will live in our memories. The pep club this year has been a large and enthusiastic one. Sponsored by Mrs. Janeen Burnham, Miss Betty Bruns, Miss Sue Notthouse, and Miss Sarah Billingsley, it has been an active organization. Above all, the girls had fun while, at the same time, reflecting the school spirit and representing the pride all Bentonites feel in their school. Carol Ezzell, president of pep club, presided at all meet- ings and was responsible for a smooth-running organiza- tion. The Benton cheering section poses at Noyes Field where they urged the football team on to victory. 34 Several new members look at a sign welcoming them into pep club and de- noting its main purpose. Every year, the pep club picnic is held in Hyde Park prior to the beginning of school for both new and old members. At our own Springer Gymnasium the girls yelled for many thrilling games. An exciting moment touches off wild cheering and applause as Benton beats Trenton. 35 VARSITY FRONT ROW L to R: Randy Hodgin (Mgr.), George Deibert (co-capt.), Bill McLaughlin, Arvin Cruse (co- capt.), Bob Dilla, Danny Powers (Mgr.). MIDDLE ROW: Wayne Drake, George Hammer, Dennis Smith, Gary McDowell, Danny Brown. BACK ROW: Floyd Weston, Ron Sutton, Danny Potter. Coach Burri explains the situation to Mr. Thedinga and Coach Modis. Wayne Drake waits for a re- bound from Bill McLaughlin's shot. 36 BASKETBALL FIRST ROW 1 to r: Gary Keene, David Gallagher, Jim Beilstien, Steve Griffith, Randy Jack- son, Richard Cates. ROW TWO: Chuck Bowles, David Delk, Richard Cason, Terry Blanchard, Bill Ray, Richard King, John Gardner. ROW THREE: Lynn King, Cecil Grace, George Hammer, Harry Reece, Don Davidson, Mitch Rompola, Fred Banker. ROW FOUR: Floyd Weston, Danny Potter, Eric Frisch, George Kirschner, Ken Markus, Bill Peays, Reed Kline, Tom Gasper, Dean Fleshman. 37 Ron Sutton Wayne Drake Dennis Smith Floyd Weston Danny Potter George Hammer George Deibert Co-captain BASKETBALL STARTERS Danny Brown Benton Midland Empire Conference . . Third Trenton 57-55 Paseo 49-59 Savannah 77-64 T renton 64-41 Maryville 50-69 C.B. 68-51 Maur Hill 60-62 Central 65-54 Savannah 76-66 Lafayette 58-55 Savannah Tourney Second Excelsior Springs 76-56 Arvin Cruse Co-captain 39 Bob Dill a Bill McLaughlin Basketball coaches Burri and Modis plan the work and then work the plans. BEHIND THE SCENES . . . Danny Powers and Randy Hodgin realize that the job of Student Trainer is never over. 40 Please—Only one basketball at a time Wayne, Arvin and Dennis. Introduced at an assembly were candidates (ROW 1) Linda Baker, Nancy Butcher, Debbie Frakes, (ROW 2) Karen Onstott, Marietta Holst, Bobbie Smock, and Linda Riley. The Basketball co-cap- tains followed Nancy to her throne under arched sabers. George Deibert crowned Nancy as Arvin Cruse held the gold ball. Queen Nancy reigned over all our basket- ball games with beauty and grace. BASKETBALL QUEEN The girls were lovely in vari-colored velvet dresses, each carrying a bouquet of matching carnations. After we coronated our queen, in the words of coach Lehman, Benton played a thrilling game with Paseo. The hands are taught as well as the mind. Mr. Reynolds shows Mr. Ross how to plane a board. SHOP Sidney Hawkins and Gordon Hixson make use of the lathes. 42 Dick Whittington Captain Dennis Wineinger Halfback M.E.C. Honorable mention all city Bob Thompson Guard M.E.C. 1st team all city. 1st team all district Honorable mention all state Steve Kullbom Honorary captain. Halfback M.E.C. 1st team all city 3rd team all district Jim Adams Jack Wagers Jim Roberts Honorable mention M.E.C. 2nd team all city Dennis Willis Honorable mention M.E.C. Ted Willis Honorable mention M.E.C. Honorable mention all city Mike Roland Sam Church Tackle M.E.C. Honorable mention all city. Honorable mention all district Joe Patrylak Gary Willis Honorable mention all city. Bill Brinton Honorable mention M.E.C. Honorable mention all city. Donnie Bell, Ron Herndon, Stan Kizor, Tom Mayes, Tom Hurst, Mike Boeh. Nick Carrillo Danny Brown Honorable mention all city. Mike Flowers ROW ONE: Tom Hurst, Danny Brown, Steve Kullbom, Dennis Willis, Mike Boeh, Tommy Graves, Richard Cates, Ted Willis, Don Bottorff, Danny Baldwin, Daryl Canterbury, Richard Wagers, John Nel- son. ROW TWO: Billy Ray, Dennis Wineinger, Steve McCamy, Dick Griffin, Tim Moore, Tom Mayes, Jack Wagers, Don Bell, Jesse Olvera, Stanley Kizor, Fred Banker, John Humbert, Tom Shreve, Harry Washington. ROW THREE: Richard King, Ken Hoskins, Gary Keene, Nick Carrillo, Ron Herndon, Lawrence McCamy, Charles Atkison, John Paden, Dean Fleshman, Gary Coon, Walter Czerniewski, Bobby Beaver, Ted Butterfield, Ronnie Rowlett, Donnie Davison. ROW FOUR: Bill Brinton, Mike Ro- land, Dick Whittington, Jim Roberts, Jim DeRoin, John Johnson, Gary Willis, Sam Church, Jim Adams, Mike Flowers, Joe Patrylak, Bob Thompson, Richard Cason. ♦Jamboree Benton 3rd place Benton 0 Savannah 40 Benton 0 Lafayette 12 Benton 6 Red Oak 12 Benton 0 Maur Hill 17 Benton 14 Maryville 12 Benton 7 Central 6 Benton H 24 Christian Bros. 0 Benton 20 Smith Cotton 46 FOOTBALL Freshman Football Team, 1964-65 Roll is taken and last-minute plans made in the final seconds before the game. R.O.T.C S-l Captain Frank Yurkovich and honorary officer Joyce McDowell. S-2 Major Richard Porr and honorary officer Renee Lawhon. 50 Sergeant Major Bob Dilla. THE CHAIN OF COMMAND George Diebert and Lynn Jackson inspect 5th period R.O.T.C. S-3 Captain George Diebert and honorary officer Laura Gardner. S-4 Captain Jim Roberts and honorary officer Gail Smith. 51 ROTC Instructors S Sgt Gere and Sgt 1st class Chelchowski. Cadets Sweat Out an inspection. 52 ROTC Special Staff, Charles Decker, Bob Lawler, David Angle, and Bill Pendergast. 53 A cadet is quizzed during an inspection. SENIORS RAY BELCHER FLORENCE BETHEL LINDA BAKER VIRGINIA BARNES ELLEN RUSSELL BENNETT NANCY BENDER BERTHIAUME � • JUDY BRANSON ALEX CANTERBURY SENIORS MICKEY CONAWAY PATTY CROCKETT TRUDY CAPPS GLORIA CARRILLO JERRY CHAMBERS PAT CORWIN ROBERTA CROCKETT LELAND DAISE Senior boys, Ron Herndon, Sam Church, Danny Powers, and Jack Wagers eat during 2nd period SARAH CRAWFORD lunch. SAM CHURCH JANIS CROCKETT JOYCE CROW LESLIE DALY JERRY FARIS SANDIE FARRIS SHEILA FAUDERE CAROL DEATHERACE WAYNE DRAKE CAROL EZZELL PAUL FLINT JERRY GEORGE Before leaving Benton, seniors learn how the free enter- prise system works in economics class. KAREN GOFORTH SENIORS 60 DEBBIE FRAKES JIM GADDY GARY GRABLE JANET CUYER RAY HAWKINS JERRIE HAYNES MARIETTA HOLST JENNIFER HURD TARAS HASIAK RON HERNDON SANDRA HONEYCUTT TOM HURST SHIRLEY INGELS STANLEY KIZIOR MARY JACODZINSKI MARYLYN KNEIB JUDY KOSEK GLORIA LEWIS JOHN LOGAN JANICE LEWIS STEVE KULLBOM BRUCE KELLER JANICE KNIOLA SHIRLEY KUSH SANDRA LOHMEYER SHARON LOHMEYER BILL McINTOSH SUSAN MAKOS JAMES MARTIN RAYMOND MAREK TOM MAYES KATHY McGLOTHLIN BILL McLAUGHLIN ROGER MARRIOTT WANDA MOORE JE ANI EC E NURSKI PAT MUELLER LACYNE MYERS JAMES MURPHY NANCY PENNINGTON SHARRON MURPHY SHERRY PARKS 64 TERRI PETERS MIKE PITTS RANDALL RAHN LINDA RILEY BILL ROACH PAT RIVERA JAMES ROBERTS ies program. They are 1. to r.: Ray Belcher, DANNY POWERS JOAN RIDDLE Jerrie Haynes, Roger Stucki, Wayne Seibern, and 65 Jr Gail Smith. MIKE ROLAND JOHANNA SANGER Yes, Nicholas, that is a very uh-- pretty history paper. JANNIS SAWYER WAYNE SIEBERN SENIORS STEVE SIMMONS DENNIS SMITH 66 DENNIS SHUMAN SHARON SIMMON KAREN SMITH ROBERTA SMOCK GARY STAFFORD JEANNETTE SODOWSKY RANDY STEVENSON RONALD SUTTON CHRISTINE SZCZEPANIK BILL TAYLOR BOB THOMPSON JOHN SPENCER PATTY SUTHERLAND MARY THOMAS DENNIS WILLIS ROGER WILSON SENIORS PATRICIA WELLS LYNDA VAN SICKLE ROGER WHEELER JACK WAGERS GARY WILLIS 68 DENNIS WINEINGER FRANK YURKOVICH CAMERA SHY Larry Blunt Nina Boatwright Mike Boeh Betty Bums Arvin Cruse Margaret Farley Roy Frazer Patricia Fergeson Ronnie Hodges Cheryl Honeycutt Jim Hudson Linda Karr Katherine Murill Roger Nelson Gilbert Nichols John Purdy Ina Lea Stewart Ronald Thomas Reginald Washington Jerry Chambers revives an old custom by kissing Miss Benton as he crowns her. Sheila's escort, Jim Roberts, looks on as do trumpeters David Andrews and Paul Huffman and pages Roxy Zembles and Diana Barnes. Junior cheerleaders take a break during practice. Danny Baldwin Charles Adams David Angle Tom Allen Marietta Armagost Sherry Bartch Sonja Bonnctt JUNIORS George Baublit Fannie Bethel Robert Beaver Diana Bird Carol Blank Larry Banks Vicky Barnes Connie Allison Dennis Anderson Sue Atkins Wanda Atkinson 72 Robert Benton Donna Blanton Walter Czerniewski Deanna Damgar Mike Dandliker Charles Decker Ronald Decker Marilyn Borkowski Donald Bottorff Marilyn Brooner Ben Burtnett Gerald Cook Patty Crawford Darcy Cress Dennis Brewer JUNIORS Donald Dungan All alone am I. Sandra Fauver Tom Graves Sherri Harlan Earl Groh Marilyn Fulcher Larry Goodwin .. Bob Hager George Hammer Larry Doolan Kathy Filmer Pam Fisher Mary Frakes Wanda Graves Janet Grinstead Bob Herbison Charles James Tom Hurt Lynn Jackson James Hudson JUNIORS Don Huffman Craig Hensley Karen Hix Theresa Jagodzinski Carolyn Jenkins Vemetta Honeycutt Sharon Humbert Barri Hodgin Tama Herd Sherry Huffman 75 Linda Karr Chester Keling Linda Kerns Ronald Kerns Dianne Key Pam Lamb Bill Langdon Linda Lanham Janet Lewis Bob Lawler Lawrence McCamy Jerre McCarthy Karen McClanahan Connie Me Andrews Colleen Lawhon Mike McBride ■ M Renee Lawhon 76 All good typists watch their books, not their hands. Jean McCollum Judy McGlothlin Steve McGlothlin Linda Miller Joan McCollum Frankie Munger Patty Martin Carol McCombs JUNIORS Leonard Moore Dennis Milbourn Danny Murphy Judy Muse Marilyn Myrick Jerry McGuire Susan McGuire 77 Gary McDowell Joyce McDowell Paul Morris Sharon Pummell Warren Rhoads Peggy Osteen Bill Painter Wanda Parker Pam Myrick Glenna Nance Charles Nelson Donald Odette Bill Pendergast Jasper Penland Gerald Ramey Mary Ann Perks Rose Rice Linda Taylor Raymond Thompson Vivian Taylor Herbert Traub Ronald Wilson Rick Winder Barbara Wisneski Kathy Yurkovich Susan Zebelean Christy Wiggington Dennis Walker Gloria Walker Karen Weisenburger Charles Walker JUNIORS Theresa Sullivan Debi Teaney Katherine Murill watches while Bob Wood sketches her. Linda Wilson 80 Bruce Keller checks to see if Mrs. Giddens has registered. Ummmm-Ummmm good! Steve Tilman receives his ballot from Ray Thompson and Richard Dean. cretly marks his ballot. Lois Jackson casts her ballot. GENERAL ELECTION December 3, 1964 Sponsored by The Prometheans Johnson vs. Goldwater Mr. Hager, acting as county clerk, checks the counting of the ballots. 81 Myron Brewka Daryl Canterbury Bill Abbott John Breckenridge Roger Atkinson Charles Atkison Connie Brown Rita Atkison Fred Banker Debby Barnes Cheryl Beamon Pam Beattie Ceceilia Beaver Jim Beilstein Danny Brown Jackie Caselman The selling of school spirit items helps boost school morale and shows our loyalty. Richard Cason Glenda Adkins Karen Albright Harold Alexander Linda Anderson Tresha Bellomy Janice Berthiaume John William Bregin Teddy Butterfield Bowser 82 SOPHOMORES Jim Cordo nnier Eileen Crawford Richard Cates Carolyn Christy Russell Cindrich Galen Daise Catherine Danyluk Richard Davis Donnie Davison Donna Estes Ron Eaton Leslie Deputy Marilyn Dilley Joe Dobosz Terry Doolan Anita Ebling Edward Edson Alvan Ellis Jack Ellis Greg Euler Vickie Evans Debi Farris Ron Fleckal Marva Crockett Dave Delk Gloria Dudley Chester Engle Dean Fleshman 83 Harold Greer Linda Griffin SOPHOMORES Janice Good- man I'm getting ready for my date tonight. Charlene Pam Heath Guyer Sue Hendrix Larry Hardy Sheryl Fuller Bobbie Guinn Marvin Haynes Floyd Franke Eric Frisch Joseph Fry Cheryl Fulker- son Veatrice Fulsom David Gallag- her John Gardner Danny Graves Dick Griffin Steve Griffith Sara Ford 84 Earl Kirschner Mary Herring Kent Hoskins Deretha Hicks Gordon Hixson Dixie Huffman Peggy Janecek Judy Kepner Mary Joice Sarah Kleepes Allan Kline Gary Joyce Tom Kagay Gary Keene Barry King Lynn King Richard King Olga Kobzej 85 Barbara Kosek William Larabee SOPHOMORES Linda Lemasters Ray Maddox Steve McCamy Neal Donna McCarthy Makaw- Linda McCarthy Marriott Clayton Logan Judy Pat McGlothlin Mattice Shirley McGloth- lin Iva McGuire Robert Me Knight Judy McLaughlin William Neal Buck Nelson John Nelson Bernard Norris Dave Novak LaVona McPherson Phillis McQueen Emma Mejia Timothy Moore Peggy Murphy Mark Murray 86 Wanda Robirds Mitch Rompola Warren Rosenauer Randy Rowland Tom Shreve Sally Scott James Seever Susan Peters Julie Petrovick Jackie Phroper Larry Pike Larry Pilgram Jackie Polsgrove Jackie Powers Jim Roberts Sally Russell Bill Schooling Toni Scroggins Nancy $ilvey Billy Ray Harry Reece Dorothy Robbins Edward Roberts Violet O'Dell John Pa den Walter Patrylak Bill Peays Sandy Perkins Donna Shade '9 Steve Sampson Richard Saunders Vernon Saute r Barbara Sawyer 87 Judy Taylor Tom Thornton Toni Townsend Bob Turbak Richard Verbi ck Richard Wagers Terri Ward Bob Wyrick Karen Staten SOPHOMORES Steve Tilman Janet Smith Kathy Stafford John Swiastyn David Vandawalker Mary Ann Van Deventer Barbara Townsend Connie Wenzel Mary Yurkovich Gene Stafford Casimira Szczepanik Bob William 88 VanHoozer Wilkinson Free lunch time is often spent in the Red Birds' Den. SOPHOMORE CLASS SHOTS In your heart you know he's right. Respect to the flag is respect to your country. Pam Taylor, freshman class treasurer; Dianna Hudson, secretary; Doug Baldwin, president; Mr. Modis, chairman; and Lonnie Milbourn, vice president. Class presidents are automatically members of Student Council and take part in all Council ac- tivities. Responsibilities of holding a class office are heavy, but few people pause to reflect upon just how much effort goes into carrying out the duties brought on by these responsibilities. From the eighth grade through the jun- ior year, officers are busy raising money for the best prom this school has ever held. This requires a lot of money, which could not be collected without the ever- present aid of the class spon- sors. The most important of the numerous duties a class sponsor performs is being available and ready with wise suggestions each time he is needed. Many times the ex- perienced advice of a con- scientious and interested sponsor has pulled a class out of a seemingly hopeless situation. Each class is as- signed sponsors in its first year at Benton. They remain inseparable until that class graduates. These sponsors are assigned another class the following year to guide and befriend through the next four years. Class officers participate in cheerleading as well as many other activities. Phyllis Corwin, eighth grade vice president; Miss Campbell, chairman, Debbie Peays, president; and Nancy Giseburt, sec- retary-treasurer. 90 CLASS OFFICERS AND SPONSORS Elaine Hughs, senior class secretary; Bill McLaughlin, president; Mr. Burri, chairman; Steve Kullbom, vice president, and Nancy Butcher, treasurer. Sponsors of the senior class are: Mr. Burri, Mrs. Green, Mr. Groh, Mrs. Heller, Mr. Marrs, and Miss Eva Wilson. Those who guide the juniors are: Mrs. Travis, Mr. Cun- ning, Mrs. Hawks, Mr. Saun- ders, Mrs. Willis, and Mrs. Vaughan. The sophomores are led by: Mr. Hager, Mr. Brandt, Mrs. Yeary, Mr. Jen- sen, Mrs. Ball, and Miss Jones. Coming to the aid of the freshmen are: Mr. Modis, Mrs. Elder, Mrs. Lott, Mrs. Jeschke, Mr. Nott, and Mr. Reynolds. The eighth grade is supported by: Miss Camp- bell, Mrs. Cain, Mrs. Burn- ham, Miss Bruns, Mr. Chat- field, and Mrs. Virginia Wilson. Junior class chairman Mrs. Travis; Bill Brinton, president; Sherry Bartch, treasurer; Mike Dandliker, vice president; and Barbara Stewart, secretary. Pam Heath, sophomore secretary; Steve McCamy, president; Mr. Hager, chairman; John Gardner, vice president; and Sharon Wright, treasurer. Bill McLaughlin, senior class president, was Benton's repre- sentative to Boys' State. Mary Adamson Robert Agee Gregg Albee Bill Allen Harold Allison Freddie Almanza Delores Almanza Leonard Amos Bill Arnold Jane Atkison Terry Arnold Jim Baber FRESHMEN Freshmen in Ancient World History class listen intently to a lecture on Chinese customs. Lloyd Baker Doug Baldwin Roger Baldwin Marcus Barnett Billy Besinger Elizabeth Bolonyi Jerry Bottorff Harold Bowman Bonnie Banks Connie Beattie Diane Blake Frank Borkowski Charles Bowles Alfred Braman 92 Mary Bryson Larry Burley Phyllis Burnside Margaret Burton Jeff Campbell Edward Braman Donna Brewer Irene Brewka Sandra Brown Sandra Brown Glenda Capps Donald Cardwell Patrick Cates Sylvia Chappell Stella Cholewa Ralph Clark Marilyn Clay Sandra Conard Billy Cook Colleen Cook Lloyd Culp Doria Cupryk Ronald Danner Dennis Davis Donna Davis Sheron Davis Sherry Davis Terry Davis Michael Dean Theron Decker Edward DeLay Roger Decker Freshman girls watch the cheerleaders lead a yell at the pep club picnic held this summer for new members. Debbie Fisher Danny Fry Jackie Fultz 94 Richard Hendrix Steven Green Debbie Groce Linda Guinn Geneva Herbert Myron Hess Joe Higgins Mary Higgins Howard Hirtler Randy Hodgin Gartha Holder Peter Halamar Eldred Hale Donna Hall Harry Hamilton Gary Hamm Marvin Harness Paul Hawkins Edna Helton Mike Johnson Terri Johnson Patricia Kagay Dorothy Keith Dianna Hudson Joann Huffman Paul Huffman Edgar Huyett 95 Kris Kobett Debbie Lamansky Terry Kelley Elizabeth Kerns John Kline Marsha Kempa Gary Kernes Ray Keling Roger Keling Patty Klinginsmith Carolyn Logan Jerry Logston Jackie Lotz Lorna Lane Freshman Bill Ellis and Lonnie Ed- wards ponder intensely over their draft ing. Charles McCappin Ronnie Lawson Joe Lee Ben Lisenby Eddie Lukehart Richard McAndrews Anna McCarthy Dennis McDonald I Linda McCrea Mary McDonnell I Keith McDowell Marjorie McGuire Barbara McDowell Gerald McQueen Vickie McKinzie Franklin Meade Yulonda Parker Carol Park Cheryl Dearl Parker Pawlowski Lonnie Milbourn Jack Moore Gordon Murray Sylvia Olvera Mike Montgomery Sandi Mueller Harold O'Callaghan Joyce Palmer Marvin Reid Rick Rhoads Ronald Richardson Dennis Pendleton George Rajca Gary Ramey David Randall Don Ranney Helen Ray Lillie Penland Danny Potter Henry Purdy FRESHMEN Debbie Richey Gary Richey Shirley Riley Debrah Roberts 97 Bill Roberts Bettie Runnels Sandra Russell John Severe Harold Shelton Sandra Shelton Connie Stafford Jerry Stehle Jackline Storoz Diana Strickland Dennis Sullivan George Szczepanik Cynthia Taylor Pam Taylor Iranna Thomas Ronald Thomsen Cheryl Thompson Diana Thompson 98 Jim Thornton Darwin Watkins Regina Wegenka Chester Weir Albert Wells Freshman football team had an outstanding season. Larry Wilson Douglas Wineinger Mike Wisneski Jimmie Wood Jo Ann West Steve Whittington Gayle Wiedesholt Lee Ann Wilkinson Virginia Wood Ted Wright Jeanine VanHoozer Conrad VanSickle Donald Verbick Gordon Vojta Ann Yates Lillian Yurkovich Roxy Zembles 99 Barbara Akins Mike Albright Donna Allison Yvonne Almanza David Andrew Linda Arnold VII Steve Atlakson Ava Baayen Diana Barnes Bob Beamon Bob Belcher Craig Bennett James Bird Vailla Bird Danny Blanchard Blanche Boffman Steven Bravo Dennis Caples Billie Bonar Roger Brooks Judy Carrillo Confusion after seventh period on third floor. Sharon Warren Preston Bozarth Brooks Chaney Gary Brant Kenneth Robert Camp- Christie bell 100 Jean Church Patricia Clapsaddle Cheryl Cole Bobby Conrad Gary Coon Phyllis Corwin Dick Coy Karen Cruse Steven Dakin Edwin Davis Linda Davis Jerry Davison EIGHTH GRADE Diane Dean Ann Deitrickson Don Dilley Debbie Dotson Mark Dunbar Pat Dykes Larry Eaton Terry Edwards Vicky Evans Marsha Flowers Jay Fulcher Robert Fuller Alice Fultz Barbara Gardner Lillie Gelvin La Donna Gentry Lannie Gibson Nancy Giseburt 101 Rodney Helsel Jesse Helton Patricia Henderson Eddie Herndon EIGHTH GRADE Julia Hardy Carla Hawkins Ricky Hawkins Barbara Haynes Letha Haynes Jack Gould Roger Grable Ellen Grace Paula Graves Curtis Gray Joy Gregg Robert Griffin Rodney Griffin Terry Grom Steve Guyer Larry Hager Judy Hanken Where do we always put our assignments? 102 Donnie Hudson Jerry Hurst Bob Johnson EIGHTH GRADE Gregg Kernes Rainer Kleinschek Richard Kretzer Carlene Leer klrV 1 1 Eighth grade students absorb knowledge which Mr. Chatfield so aptly imparts. Larry Loveland Paulette Ludwig Marvin Mackley Diane Marshall Lewis Mazur Paula McCarthy John McIntosh Aaron Moore Jennifer Moore Nellie Moore John Musser Kendall Myrick Melinda Neale Sheila Neff Darlyne Nocks Donna Nocks David Onstott 103 Students can also teach as well as learn. Debbie Painter Rodney Palmes Irene Patrylak Leland Patterson Debbie Peays Fred Penland Rose Penland Jack Pennington Linda Pennington Ronnie Fhroper Jim Pierce Ricky Polsgrove Wanda Powers Ellis Pummell Patty Ray Jerry Redmond Stephen Rosenauer Ronald Sawyer Bill Prindle Richard Pummell Ralph Ray Betty Riley Donnie Sandusky Cheryl Schwope 104 Terry Schurman Sandra Scott Susan Scott Steven Searcy Patricia Severe Larry Sexton EIGHTH GRADE Beth Simmons Robert Smith Barbara Steinbrenner Janet Still Kathy Sumpter Sharon Thompson Marty Simpson Billy Stanford Phyllis Stewart Alvin Strahm Pamela Teegarden Ronald Tilman Mike Tracy Steven Watkins Randy West Nancy Wilkerson Mike Wilson Jennie Wojtowicz Jackie Wahlert Mary Lyn Watson Wanda Widener Debby Wilson Artie Wright Randy Vannaman 105 FACULTY ADMINISTRATION BACK ROW: Mr. Dwight Dannen, Mr. George Blackwell, Mr. E. F. Garvery, Mr. D. W. Hopkins. FRONT ROW: Mr. Hubert Campbell, Dr. Thomas White, Mr. Fairleigh Enright, Mrs. Paul Knepper. 108 L. K. BOWEN PRINCIPAL OUR VICE-PRINCIPAL . . . Mr. A. Thedinga Our vice-principal, Mr. Thedinga, has an understanding attitude and a kind smile which has helped many a student to see and benefit from his mistakes. He also finds time in his busy day to head the athletic department and to serve as Dean of Boys. Yes, without men like Mr. Thedinga, fully dedicated to their jobs, the smooth functioning of our school system would be impossible. Mr. T. plays Mr. B. OUR DEAN OF GIRLS Mrs. Ruth Giddens I've got a headache, I feel sick. How often have these phrases been heard? Yet Mrs. Giddens always meets them with the same understanding smile and kind words. She always finds time in her busy schedule to listen to the problems of some troubled student. Mrs. Giddens is one of the bright spots in our daily school life. no MARY BALL B.S. As students we owe a great debt to those dedi- cated men and women who make our system of edu- cation work so well. These teachers take us as immature individuals and mold us into thinking young men and women,. With great patience they help us to see our every mistake. As we emerge and see ourselves in the mirror of life, we possibly are seeing some of the fine traits instilled in us by the unceasing labor of our loyal, understanding teachers. Yes we owe these people a great debt of gratitude and we hereby recognize them. FACULTY BETTY JO BRUNS B.S. RUTH CAMPBELL A.B., M.A. FACULTY CHARLES BURRI B.S., M.E. ROBERTA CAIN B.A. CARL CHATFIELD B.S. After watching the Benton Bolsheviks, JOHN CAPPS the sponsors say, Can this be true? A.S., B.S. ROMAN CHELCHOWS KI R.O.T.C. DUANE CUNNING Chairman Music Department B. Music Ed. JERALD DALLAM B.S., M.S. 112 LU DURHAM B.A., M.A. FACULTY MARY ELDER B.S. RUTH GIDDENS B.S., M.S. MAXINE GREEN B.S. WELCOME GROH B.S., M.A. LAWRENCE HAGER B.S. Mrs. Giddens rules over the detention room. HELEN HAWKS A.B. 113 FACULTY RICHARD LEHMAN B.S. WILLIAM NOTT B.S., M.E. ■ LINDA JONES B.S. LARRY MARRS B.S. JUANITA O'MALLEY B.M. 114 FACULTY ERNEST POFF B.S. CLAYTON SAUNDERS B.S., M.S. SALLY TRAVIS B.S. ELIZABETH ROBERTSON B.S., M.A. W. K. SWISHER B.S., M.A. NEIL REYNOLDS B.S. GERRY SMITH B.S., M.E. I Habla Espanol ? BARBARA VAUGHAN B.S. EVA WILSON B.S., M.A. FACULTY VIRGINIA WILSON A.A., B.S. EVELYN YEARY B.S. Not Pictured GARY CLIFTON JUDY JESCHKE B.S. B.S. HELEN NELSON SUZY NOTHOUSE School Nurse B.S. SGT. RICHARD GERE R.O.T.C. 116 ft WAH WAH LAN AWAji; “Mirror Images ! Published by Annual Staff of Benton High School St. Joseph, Missouri 1965 Front Page Pictures-- Ascot chorus: Marietta Holst, Roger Cameron, Laura Gardner, Roger Atki- son, Pat Sutherland, Richard Dean, Sandie Farris, Jerry George, Jennifer Hurd, Bill Roach, Fern Taylor, and Karen Goforth. Wayne Siebern as Harry, Mike Flowers as Alfred P. Doolittle, and Barry King as Jamie. Bartender, Bob Benton; Harry; Buskers, Judy Branson and Joyce Crow; Jamie; Bystander, Barri Hodgin. Servants' Chorus: Janet Lewis, LaDonna Gentry, Stephanie Francis, Kathy Yurkovich, and Glenn Sodowsky. Not Pictured-- Costermongers: Richard Dean, Jerry George, Bill Roach. Cockney Girls: Karen Goforth, Laura Gardner, Mary Anne Perks, Marietta Holst, and Jennifer Hurd. Virginia Barnes as Mrs. Eynsford-Hill. Buskers: Sharron Murphy, Roger Marriott, and Bob Yarborough. Maid, Sharon Humbert. Chorus, Ronnie Wilson. Chauffeur, Marvin Harness. Accompanists: Tama Herd, Janice Kniola, and Sally Umphress. Eliza, where are my slippers? TI -l l Jerrie Haynes as Mrs. Higgins Jeannette Sodowsky as Mrs. Pearce. Eliza Doolittle Mike Dandliker as Henry Higgins Linda Riley as Eliza Doolittle “MY FAIR LADY” Bob Castle as Zoltan Karpathy, Gail Smith as Queen of Transylvania. Richard Porr as Freddy Eynsford- Hill. MAY 6-7-8 Bruce Keller as Colonel Pickering. Directed by Lu Durham and Duane Cunning Assistant director, Richard Zebelean R.O.T.C. The highlight of the Review--Bruce Keller of Benton receives the position of Brigade Commander. REVIEW Best Drilled squad of Benton receives first place. Charlie Atkison places second in the best drilled cadet competition. Benton Honor Guard performs before a large crowd at the 1965 Review. Mike Dobosz(r) places first in the Rifle Assembly. IV Do the 'freddy' anyone? The faster tunes played by the Wayne Leslie Band were popular with many of the dancers. JR.-SR. PROM The tables were empty and the dance-floor full for the last slow melodies. Candles, carnations and punch attracted couples to the refreshment table. Senior and dates: Roger Stucki, Sharron Murphy, Richard Dean, Linda Blank, Mike Flowers, Virginia Barnes, Ray Belcher, Pat McGlothlin; (STANDING) Ron Herndon, Gretchen Brunke, Marietta Holst, and Bill McLaughlin. AWARDS DAY 1965 Awards Day Top three girls and top three boys............................ Linda Blank Roger Stucki Virginia Barnes Jerry Chambers Carol Ezzell Ray Belcher Myrtle R. Elliott Scholarship Award 11th Grade . Kathryn Pitts 10th Grade . Steve Griffith English Medal . Virginia Barnes Speech Arts Medal............... Robert Castle Mathematics Medal, Social Science Medal, and Science Medal..........Roger Stucki Art Medal . . . Joe Wojtowicz Spanish Medal . Kathryn Pitts Barbara Stewart Science Award .Wayne Seibern Typewriting Medal............... Gail Shofner Band Medal . . .Shirley Ingels Choir Medal . . Sally Umphress Best Acting Award............... Mike Dandliker Sr. Industrial Arts Medal .... John Higgins Latin Medal . . Irene Jakymiak Music Award . .Stephanie Francis Home Economics Award............ Nancy Burnside Junior High Scholarship, English, and Mathematics medals .... Gregg Albee Junior High Social Science Medal . Deborah Groce Junior High Public Speaking Medal. Janis Dye he Junior High Arts Medal.......... Miss Durham presents Benton's new award, the Benny, to Mike Dand- liker for outstanding acting in My Fair Lady. On behalf of the National Honor Society, Sheila Faudere presents the Myrtle R. Elliott 10th Grade Scholarship award to Steve Griffith. Virginia Barnes and Jim Roberts receive their Courtesy awards from Mr. W. L. Daffron. THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION • • Guest speaker--Rev. William Shoop. The new members are: Juniors; Danny Baldwin, Stephanie Francis, Bob Herbison, Lynn Jackson, Renee Lawhon, Lawrence McCamy, Bill Pendergast, Gail Shofner, Gail Smith, and Barbara Stewart. Seniors; Virginia Barnes, Sandy Honeycutt, and Bill Mc- Laughlin. National Honor Committee: Miss Ruth Campbell, Miss Elizabeth Robertson, Mr. Carl Chatfield, Mr. L. E. Hager, and Mrs. Marlene Willis (not pictured). Guests; Mr. A. W. Thedinga and Mr. W. K. Swisher. The old members were Ray Belcher (president), Richard Dean (vice-president), Sheila Faudere (secretary-treasurer), Carol Ezell, Linda Blank, Marietta Holst, Linda Riley, Jerry Chambers, Jeanetta Sodowsky, Bobbie Jo Smock, Wanda Moore, Sharon Lohmeyer, Jerrie Haynes, and Judy Branson. VII STUDENT BODY ELECTIONS After the introduction assembly, banners and posters were displayed to keep the students mindful of the candidates. You mean you can't spell ENGLISH?! The long and the short of it. This is the way the candidates looked when they were introduced to the student body. The winners were: Treasurer, Mary Frakes; Secretary, Sherry Bartch; Vice President, Steve McCamy; and President, George Hammer. REMEMBER WHEN . . . Jerry Chambers crowned Miss Carol Ezzell as 1965 Benton Sweetheart Queen? Slaves were bought and sold in a noble fashion at the annual Latin Banquet? The Spanish Fiesta turned out bigger and better than ever? Students danced the night away at the Sweetheart Dance? My Fair Lady was represented in the Apple Blossom Parade? ■I IX Varsity Track Team--FRONT ROW 1. to r. Tim Moore, Lawrence McCamy, Dick Griffin, Terry Brown, Danny Baldwin, Pat Cates (manager)--SECOND ROW: Jim Baber, Richard Cason, Bill Ray, Bill Brinton, Terry Jack- son--THIRD ROW: Greg Euler (manager), George Kirschner, Rusty Bennet, Tom Shreve, Ron Rowlett. Sprinter and shot putter Bill Brinton hands the baton to sprinter and broad jumper Dick Griffin. Pole Vaulter Terry Brown flies over the bar at twelve feet. He was number two point scorer on the track team. X TRACK Roger Stucki won the Pop Springer Memorial Award for outstanding service to his school as a scholar and an athlete. Reserve Track Team--FRONT ROW 1. to r. Myron Brewka, Robert Agee, Terry Arnold, Jesse Olvera, Dennis Sullivan, Joe Tolbert. SECOND ROW: Charlie Atkinson, Billy Besinger, Lonnie Milboura, Terry Davis, Daryl Canterbury, Sonny Ranney. THIRD ROW: Cecil Grace, Jerry Logston, Doug Baldwin, Roger Baldwin, Allan Kline, Dean Fleshman, John Humbert. Jerry Chambers escorts Miss Bobbie Smock, Benton's candidate for Relays Queen. XI The team: FRONT ROW--Jack Wagers, Gary McDowell, Danny Brown, Richard Cates, Lonnie Edwards, Darwin Watkins; ROW 2--Danny Fry, Steve McCamy, Ralph Sauter, Harry Reese, Bob Thorton, Conrad VanSickle, Terry Blanchard; ROW 3--Alex Canterbury, George Deibert, Jim Hudson, Dave Fry, Mike Hollan, Walter Czerniewski, and Bob Beaver. TENNIS Co-captain Ron Fleckal was number one man on the team. Number two man on the team was Co-captain, John Gardner. Ranking number three was Dave Gallagher (below). Steve Griffith was number four man on our outstanding team. Randy Hodgin and Jim Beilstein were the number two doubles team. Benton's all sopho- more tennis team had a very successful sea- son winning 9 out of 10 matches. The team captured 2nd at the M.E.C. meet and 2nd in the city. The num- ber one doubles, Ron Fleckal and John Gard- ner, also took 3rd in doubles at district. SENIOR DAY Ron Herndon, the master of ceremonies, also posed as little Kneemoo with Terry McKee asking the questions. Steve Kullbom and Mike Flowers assisted. The Munsters: Dave Roberts, Bill McIntosh, Dick Whittington and Ted Willis. Jerry Chambers played Peanuts Loulry and Wayne Seibern was the reporter. Girls assisting were: Linda Baker, Debbie Frakes, Jennifer Hurd and Bobbie Smock. Linda Baker and Roberta Roberta Smock and Linda Crockett read the Blank read the will, prophesy. Richard Dean played Mrs. Giddens and Bill McLaughlin was a student. Other Miracles not pictured were: George Deibert, Jerry Chambers, Roger Stucki, and Donnie Brown. The Freddy and the Fredettes were Linda Van Sickle, Linda Danner, Sharon Simmons, Jeanette Sodowsky, Laycne Meyers and Linda Baber. XIV REMEMBER WHEN . . . Mr. Cunning and Mrs. Berger gave Miss Durham the cold shoulder? What? An Indian? Miss B and the girls? XV On the evening of June 2, Commence- I| ment, Linda Riley sang I Believe, Marietta Holst and Ray Belcher addressed f : • their class, Mike Flowers gave the invocation and Bruce Keller gave the benediction, Mr. Dwight Dannen presented3 the graduates, and Mr. Bowen and Mr. Thedinga presented the diplomas. The long-awaited moment! Bill Roach receives his diploma, above, as did each of the other 186 gradu- ates. COMMENCEMENT The class of 1965. It's all over! Roberta Crockett and Sandie Farris reflect the feelings of the entire class as they shed a few last tears. ; M i D Z O i 5 M ■ a ■ i • ‘ i X T • • XVI i ; • - x •� £