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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1966 volume:

WoJiwcJ d 1966 Published by The Annual Staff of Benton High School St. Joseph, Missouri 1966 ’ 'U L oam by Doing If you've ever created a painting, diagramed a sentence, kicked a football, solved an equation or stood on your head, you know the best way to learn a thing is to do it for yourself. A teacher or coach can show you how, but you never learn until you try. This is what you find at Benton High School - -students working and playing, learning by doing. Miss Eva Wilson taught English and journalism for many years at Benton. At one time, she sponsored the BEN- TONIAN, and at another, the WAHWAH- LANAWAH staffs. Miss Wilson retired from teaching last year, having served Benton energetically and well. MISS EVA WILSON . .. QIuamjq Q wic tfyYouitv Miss Elizabeth Robertson, who also retired last year, taught algebra to many classes of Bentonites. She was the devoted sponsor of National Honor So- ciety. Miss Robertson was always con- cerned that her students did well at any Benton activity. For service above and beyond the call of teaching we give this place of special honor in our yearbook to Miss Robertson and Miss Wilson. 3 MISS ELIZABETH ROBERTSON Mr. G. M. Coleman Superintendent in charge of instruction BoW 4 BACK ROW--left to right: Mr. George Blackwell, Mr. D. W. Hopkins, Mr. W. Fairleigh Enright, Mr. Richard Snooks, Mrs. Paul Knepper, and Dr. Thomas White. FRONT ROW: Mr. Hubert Campbell and Mr. Dwight Dan- nen. 4 ptte tck fa . .. Mrs. Frances Faris, Secretary to Mr. Bowen Mrs. Mary Cates, Secretary to Mr. Thedinga Reporting to the attendance office can be pleasant, when assisted by these efficient girls. These lovely girls adorn the office to give service with a smile. They are Sherry Bartch, Peggy Janecek, Pam Heath, Pat McGlothlin, Debby DeVall, Renee Lawhon, Pam Jennings, Debi Faris, Shirley McGloth- lin, Judy Muse. cz- rr c. 6 A. W. Thedinga, Assistant Principal, Dean of Boys, Director of Athletics Have you ever been con- fused about school regula- tions, curriculum or have you simply been tardy? Then un- doubtedly you have been assis- ted with your problems by one of these three people. They stand ready to assist students in distress. Mrs. Ruth Ciddens, attendance office, Dean of Girls Mrs. Betty Wilson Senior Counselor 7 CURRIOUUU W B.S. Secondary Sewing MOh, come on! You're just killing this play! English There are those who think, Those who think they think, And those who would rather flunk than think. Gary McDowell concentrates on a test given by Mrs. Ball. 10 Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow . . . t© Mrs. Mary Elder's explanation of her grading scale is more like a lesson in modem math. Betty Jo Thompson B.S. Secondary Hunting, fishing English, citizenship Maxine Green B.S. Secondary Reading, playing piano Chairman--English Dept. Rehearsals are an essential part of the dramatics program. Marlene Willis B.S. Secondary Music Counselor 11 Virginia Wilson B.S. Gardening, reading. R. Dennis Wright B.A. Tennis, Reading Mrs. Vaughn listens as Junior student gives his report on a book. Jean Brandon awaits Mr. Wright's approval on a composition. 12 Geraldine Parker A.B., A.M. Latin ot-falm ustpji Linda Kay Jones B.S. Secondary Spanish, English Roman patricians enter the arch for a Latin Banquet. 13 Faculty and students alike enjoy a Roman Banquet. • • • Roberta Cain B.A. Mrs. Roberta Cain also teaches 9th grade English. Reading, travel Math, English Carl Chatfield B.S., Education Hunting, fishing, reading Mathematics This time the problem IS right. Leo Blakely B.S. in Secondary Education Sports Social Studies Charles Burri B.S., M.Education Hunting, fishing Social Science Yes Way's Wistfvuj Qkapes OuA TbtHOwuw' Ruth Campbell A.B., M.A. Gardening, cooking Social Studies Larry Hager B.S. Fishing, gardening Social Studies Mildred Stuebner Heller Ph.B. Gardening, travel Social Studies George Szczepanick and Gregg Albee demonstrate the art of role-playing to the Modern World History class. W. K. Swisher B.S., M.A. Social Studies 17 The assignment for tomorrow is . . . John Capps B.S. Hunting, fishing Science, athletics A 0 Qoduuw With the help of Mrs. Travis, Jeff Campbell demon- strates how to in- noculate a culture 18 Bewsoafo and • • The next question is Sally Travis B.S. in Education Hunting, fishing Biology William Smith A.B. Automotives, electronics Science 19 Sarah Billingsley B.S. in Education Traveling, collecting jewelry Business, English Miss Sarah Billingsley, who teaches several commercial arts classes, also teaches Sophomore English. LuVella Burnett B.S.C., M.A. Travel, sewing Business 7 • Mr. Holm explains his grading scale to his freshman class. ”25 Mistakes out of 20 words?! Larry Marrs B.S. in Secondary Education Leather crafts, outdoor sports Commerce Charles Holm B.S. in Business Admin. Athletics, church activities Business Education 2! Sfae feXag ift The Concert Choir gave its first Christmas assembly to the student body under the direction of Mr. Ken Bittiker. By selling candy, the Benton Singers were able to purchase their new red and white blazers. Mr. Ken Bittiker B.S. Elementary and Secondary Music Mr. Ken Bittiker explains the difference between a bass clef and a treble clef to his eight grade music class. UfttU ttoll Very highly stressed in Concert Choir is the opening of one's mouth. The result is a better sounding choir. 22 Volume is contributed by the brass section. Mr. Deon Jensen B.S. No band is complete without the drummers. The two newest instruments are the kettle drum and xylophone. Representing Benton as majorettes are Sheryl Fuller, Sandy Scott, Regina Weginka, and Marsha Kempa. 23 . . . Tt i iS (mAj f-l W. A. Groh B.S., M.A. Bob Ross B.S. Secondary Tennis, softball The Industrial Arts Department develops in students the ability to use their hands to create projects that they have designed. Courses in drafting, shop, and wood- working are offered to the students. Mr. Ross demonstrates the use of the table saw to Jim Cordonier. Mr. Ross plans projects while minding study hall. 24 Judy Jeschke B.S. in Secondary Education Sewing and painting Mary Helen Berger B.S. Secondary Painting, antiques Mrs. Mary Helen Berger relaxes briefly after a clean up session. Glenn H. Douglas-- Dean of the St. Joseph Technical School Auto Mechanics Edward A. Makawski--machine shop instructor. W. P. Green--supervisor of St. Joseph Technical School Gary Chilcote--Electronics PutwiM h t Youtli Robert Brandt B.S., M.Ed. Sports, music, art Vocational C.O.E. Louis G. Hirter—auto body and fender Richard J. Abels--printing and linotype Roger Fisher--drafting and design technology Neil Reynolds B.S. in Secondary Education Tennis, softball, archery Drivers Education Proper table etiquette is very important. Well, an eighth of an inch to the right. Evelyn Yeary B.S. Sewing, Water Skiing Homemaking Ruth Giddens B.S., M.A. Sewing, cooking Homemaking (Vocational) 28 Coach Modis instructs students on the finer points of basketball. Working out on the trampoline is always fun. Sgt. Tarrant works intently on a cadet's record. 0 T. O Sgt. Instructor Clayton Gilbertson Barb Dunham B.S. in Education Swimming, reading Physical Education Richard Lehman B.S. Golf Physical Ed., Health, Athletics Gerry Smith B.S. M.E. Sports Phys. Ed. P. E. James Modis A.B. and M.E. Sports Physical Ed. and Math. 29 ACnVtTtES tcJlUou wQocity L. E. Hager Sponsor 32 Danny Baldwin, Barbara Stewart, and Lynn Jackson and other members of National Honor Society conducted a reading pro- gram for students from study halls. Renee Lawhon acts as a National Honor Guide to Mrs. Rosenauer during Back-to-School Night. The National Honor Society has been a good example of Learning by doing. While learning to read faster them- selves, they have been helping others in the reading program. Scholarship, lead- ership, service, and character have always been the basis for membership in National Honor Society. Mr. Hager and the NHS officers discuss plans for prospective members turning in service points. Bob Herbison presides at a regular meeting of the Na- tional Honor Society. 33 Discussing plans for the underclass honor role party are Gail Smith, Lawrence McCamy, Bill Pendergast, and Stephanie Francis. QbuA d Cou tCld Pam Heath, John Gardner, Jeanne Marriott, Fred Banker, Billy Ray, and Pam Jennings are the Junior members. Senior members are; David Angle, Gail Shofner, Steph- anie Francis, Mike Dandliker, Gary McDowell, Barri Hodgin, Joyce McDowell and Barbara Stewart. Roxy Zembles, Terry Jackson, Doug Baldwin, Chuck Bowles and Conrad VanSickle are the Sophomore members. The freshman members are; Joyce Keller, Debby Wilson, Debbie Peays, Carla Hawkins, Bob Belcher and Cheryl Swope. Student body officers preside at meetings. The eighth grade members are; Becky Huffman, Penny Bowles, Sue Atkins, Robert Chambers, Linda Estes, and Donnie Coy. 34 QtudMb Body President George Hammer Secretary Sherry Bartch Student Council Advisor Mr. Robert Brandt B.S., M. 35 Eighth grade class officers are Cheryl Thurn, secretary; Robert Chambers, president; Miss Ruth Campbell, sponsor; and Dave Brown, vice president. C0 w$ 0 Class officers of the sophomores are Carol Park, secretary; Jackie Storoz, treasurer; Steve Green, president; and sponsor, Mr. James Modis. Leading the freshman class are Phyllis Corwin, vice president; Mrs. Maxine Green, sponsor; Bob Belcher, president; Vailla Bird, secretary; and Cheryl Schwope, treasurer. Meeting to plan senior class activities are Stephanie Francis, treasurer; Dave Fry, vice president; Mrs. Sally Travis, sponsor; Barbara Stewart, secretary; and Gary McDowell, president. Throughout their years at Benton, class officers made many important decisions for their class. As juniors, they chose the class ring style and planned the junior- senior prom. When seniors, they chose the caps and gowns, selected the graduation announcements, and arranged the all-important Senior Day. omAj Sponsor Making arrangements for the prom are junior class officers Jeanne Marriott, secretary; John Gardner, president; Mr. L. E. Hager, sponsor; Danny Brown, vice president; and Pam Jennings, treasurer. 37 Gail Smith Co-Editor-in-Chief Mr. L. E. Hager Adviser During the course of a Yearbook year all staff members do a variety of jobs in order to meet a series of deadlines. Bill Pendergast General Staff Ron Fleckal Head Photographer Mary Joice Typist Secretary General Staff Ben Lisenby Copy Editor Division Pages Gregg Albee File Clerk Proofreader Re ne’e Lawhon General Staff 38 £d tfag Ou Qt04 kou6 ofr IA MHI66 Joyce McDowell Co - Editor - i n- Chi ef Tommy Stufflebean Art Consultant Bulletin Board for 'The King and I 39 Gene Stafford Sports Editor General Staff Cheryl Beamon General Staff Ron Fleckal has his up's and down's as staff photographer. Writing their news articles are Rebecca Sheppard, Mary Frakes, Linda Karr, Glenda Adkins, and Mary Ann Perks. Sue Zebelean, feature page editor, con- siders a story. Sports writers Bob Pritchett, Tom Graves, and Jesse Olvera compose articles about Benton athletic events. Seen planning the editorial page are Deanna Dam- gar, Glenn Sodowsky, Bob Castle, Vernetta Honey- cutt, and, STANDING, Ben Burtnett and Patty Mar- tin. Kathy Filmer and Sherry Filmer write fea- ture stories about fashions, clubs, etc. 40 Bob Castle Co-editor Vernetta Honeycutt Co-editor Sue Zebe lean Page Three Editor Jesse Olvera Page Six Editor Mary Anne Perks Business Manager 4! Deanna Damgar Page Two Editor Linda Wilson Campaign Mgr. Larry Doolan Barbara Stewart Campaign Mgr. David Fry (UmmAUms Gail Smith Campaign Mgr. Mike Hollan Linda Lanham Campaign Mgr. John Gardner Stephanie Francis Campaign Mgr. Barri Hodgin Donna Blanton Campaign Mgr. Jesse Olvera Sherry Bartch Campaign Mgr. Gary McDowell Gail Shofner Campaign Mgr. Bob Herbison Joyce McDowell Campaign Mgr. David Angle 9961-5961 'MOprag Tcrfcn-j fWyy Jess Olvera—back Honorable mention all City Honorable mention M.E.C. Ron Rowlett—Tackle Honorable mention all City Honorable mention M.E.C. Calvin Wright-- Halfback 1st team all City (defense) 1st team M.E.C. Honorable mention district Tom Graves--center Honorable mention all City Honorable mention M.E.C. Honorary captain Jim DeRoin--End Honorable mention all City Honorable mention M.E.C. Steve McCamy—back Honorable mention all City Richard Cates--back Honorable mention all City Kent Hoskins--tackle BoAj, oumL Spfotfc Fred Banker--Halfback Honorable mention all City Danny Brown— Quarterback 1st team all City 1st team M.E.C. 3rd team district Tim Moore -- Fullback Honorable mention all City Bob Beaver--End John Paden--Guard John Johnson — Tackle Honorable mention all City Billy Ray--end 1st team all City 1st team M.E.C. Honorable mention district Bill Brinton—halfback 1st team all City 1st team M.E.C. Honorable mention district Honorary Captain Dan Baldwin—Guard Ralph Sauter- Guard Lawrence McCamy —Fullback Honorable mention all City Left to right: Head Coach Richard Lehman, Coach Carl Chatfield, Coach Gerry Smith. FocibcM Reserves, ROW 1: Dennis Walker, Dennis Sullivan, Jeff Campbell, Charles Atkison, Terry Davis, Rodney Helsel, Myron Brewka, Marvin Haynes, Jerry Logston, Terry Kelley; ROW 2: Gregory Silvey, Roger Baldwin, Keith McDowell, John Kline, Richard Cason, Terry Blanchard, Terry Arnold, Tom Gasper, Theron Decker, Mike Wisneski, Doug Wineinger; ROW 3: Dick Griffin, Dave Randall, Dean Fleshman, Tom Shreve, Eric Frisch, Raymond Roberts, Lonnie Milboum, Jesse Cline. Varsity, ROW 1: Coach Lehman; ROW 2: Tim Moore, Calvin Wright, Fred Banker, Richard Cates, Danny Brown, Tom Graves, Jesse Olvera, Jim Cordonnier; ROW 3: Bill Brinton, Bill Ray, John Paden, Kent Hoskins, Jim DeRoin, Steve McCamy, Terry Jackson; ROW 4: Coach Smith, Ralph Sauter, Lawrence McCamy, John Johnson, Steve Wright, Bob Beaver, Ronnie Rowlett, Coach Chatfield. Jamboree Benton 3rd place Benton 7 49 Grandview Benton 20 39 Savannah Benton 21 26 Central Benton 32 26 Lafayette Benton 21 13 Christian Bros Benton 33 6 Maryville Benton 24 34 Park Hill Benton 7 19 Maur Hill Benton 13 33 Lee's Summit 47 'Trounce the Tribe ! Excitement mounts as game time nears. . . .AR Tftey Cho t th Boys The Pep-Club and cheerleaders await the second half of the Benton-Central game. (W tfr Vicfcvuj . . . Y-E-E-A-A-A-H! The Pep-Club shows real enthusiasm during the Benton- Central game. Gail Shofner and Peggy Janecek are our varsity and reserve cap- tains. The big B cheerleaders are: Peggy Janecek, Debby Wilson, Pam Jennings, Cheryl Beamon, Sherry Bartch, Marsha Flowers, Mary Frakes, Pam Heath, and Gail Shofner. The varsity pyramid. Peggy Janecek, Mary Frakes, Sherry Bartch, Pam Jennings, and Gail Shofner. The reserve cheerleaders say hello. The officers of Pep- Club, Jean McCul- lum, Mary Anne Perks, Carol Park, Debby DeVall, Bar- bara Stewart and Gail Smith, plan their next meeting. 49 Vtcfecvuous Danny Brown Co-captain George Hammer Ueefc 50 John Gardner Bosk tbcM VcM ty Bob Pritchett Co-captain 51 Ken Markus Jim Modis, varsity coach. Varsity--FRONT ROW: Chuck Bowles, Steve Griffith, Floyd Weston, Danny Brown, Fred Banker, Richard King, Jim Beilstien; BACK ROW: Dick Coy, Harry Reece, Bob Pritchett, Danny Potter, Bill Peays, Ken Markus, George Hammer, John Gardner. Bill Peays goes up for a shot in Benton's win over Central. Danny Brown gets two points. Reserves--FRONT ROW: John Thorton, Lonnie Milbourn, James Weston, Conrad VanSickle, Calvin Wright; ROW 2: Lynn King, Cecil Grace, Keith McDowell, Terry Jackson, Frank Borkowski, Raymond Roberts, Richard Mc- Andrews, Edgar Huyett; ROW 3: Jim Beilstien, Dick Coy, Harry Reece, K Ken Markus, Richard King, John Gardner, Fred Banker, Steve Griffith. Charles Burri, reserve coach. Ba ketbcM Qu m Queen attendants Renee Lawhon, Stephanie Francis, Barbara watch as the Cardinals defeat the Spoofhounds. 53 Stewart, Linda Wilson, Joyce McDowell, and Gail Shofner Does this course include structural linguistics? The modern world history class role plays for the parents. Although only in its second year, the wrestling team has done well with a 5-4 record and second place in city. KNEELING: Dave Gallagher, Steve Griffith. STANDING: John Gardner, Ron Fleckal. IhutiS tC| 55 AmI Now, Lcudite oj ujj David Novak, the emcee extra- ordinaire. Vivian Taylor sings Climb Every Mountain . Jim Beilstein, to the accompaniment of Tama Herd, swings to Java . Peppy and talented students sparked the annual Har- vest Moon festival. The traditional musical numbers were suplemented by a pantomime, two dances, two star-struck stage hands, and Benton's own combo, The Vibrations . Members of the combo were Bill Brinton, Terry Doolin, Earl Groh, Ronnie Wilson, and George Baublit. Other acts, not pictured, were: a dance duet by Kim and Kris Kobett, a piano solo by Venny McDowell, a vocal solo by LaDonna Gentry and a medley by the Benton Singers. The Harvest Moon was followed by a fashion show featuring the loveliest of male P.T. A. members. Claire Thorton says she's Getten Nuttin for Christ- Cheryl Thurn does a fast tap dance. mas . W Ple ertb . . . Dennis Stout and Terry Neal strum along on their banjo and guitar. Barri Hodgin and Mike Dandliker, the stage hands, take over the show. EfoCuudies Delilah Delk models the latest Parisian fashion. We'll make Hollywood or bust says Bobsy Keller to Jackie Hodgin. Myrtle Morlock combs her golden locks. 8S 99-3961 •QTO rwripqffosfiz Sgt. Major Mike Dobosz S-3 Officer Major Bob Herbison and hon. Major Gail Smith. S-2 Capt. Bill Fry and hon. Capt. Mary Joice. S-4 Capt. Bernie Patterson and hon. Capt. Shirley McGlothlin. 59 S Sgt. Clayton Gilbertson Special Staff; Steve Tilman, Neal Makawski, Earl Groh, Bill Pendergast, and Eddie Cutrer. Bill Pendergast, Bob Herbison, and Bill Fry quiz cadets during an inspection. 61 The Benton chapter of the high school Red Cross. Counselers' office helpers are: Rita Atkison, Deanna Damgar, Debi Farris, Kathy Pitts, Barbara Wisneski, Sue Zebelean, and Jean McCollum. The library assistants are: Connie Stafford, Janice Berthiahume, Margaret Burton, and Kristi Grafton. 62 The projectionists offer a great help to the leachers. Piovidfij QpjukCPj Jim Bielstien plays reveille every morning as the flag is raised. Gerald Cook, Bob Benton, and Don Odette are responsible for the flag- raising ceremony. 63 UfifitUig ttv Lmams . . . Keeping Roman tradition, these Latin Club members assemble. Meeting adjourned; these Latin Club members take a breather. . L xmatg by Doing Medical Careers Club meets once a month at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Martin Christ. Members discuss such topics as first aid, pharmaceutics and other topics dealing with medicine. 64 65 FRONT ROW: Danny Brown, Bill Brinton, Steve McCamy, Neal Makawski; BACK ROW: Ben Lisenby, Mike Dandliker, Barri Hodgin, Fred Banker. Interact is a service club, established by the South Side Rotary Club, for sophomore, junior, and senior boys. They sponsor several community projects throughout the year. Seen confering with Mr. Bowen are Lynn Jackson, Bob Castle, president; Ron Fleckal, treasurer; Bill Pender - gast, vice president; and SEATED, Dave Angle and George Hammer, (not pictured, Steve Griffith, sec- retary). ItdeMucb Cfub LEFT ROW: Randy Jackson, Daryl Canterbury, George Rajca, Bill Ellis; RIGHT ROW: Gregg Albee, Conrad VanSickle, George Sczcepanik, Bob Turbak. LEFT ROW: Chester Engle, Gary Joyce, Ralph Sauter, Bob Herbison; RIGHT ROW: Dave Novak, Charles Atkison, Dave Fry, Danny Baldwin. 66 George Hammer, president, Allan Kline, and Ron Fleckal ponder the topic of discussion. Club members not shown are Gail Shofner and Kathryn Wood. Club Jim Beilstein, Neal Makawski, Warren Rosenauer, Danny Baldwin and Jeanine VanHoozer. Bob Herbison, Bill Pendergast, Ray Keling and L. E. Hager, sponsor, listen patiently while a member makes his point. Ready to discuss any lively issue are Steve Griffith, Barbara Stewart, Kathy Pitts, and Renee Lawhon. 67 Fuiuyt Tfi cfteftS Otgct0(!ub Coach Lehman informs members of the trials and tribulations of teaching. Officers of F.T.A. are Kathy Pitts, President; Barbara Stewart, Vice President; Gregg Albee, Secretary; Janis Dyche, Treasurer. Mrs. Maxine Green, B.S. FRONT ROW: Pat McGlothlin, Terri Johnson, Kristi Grafton, Jean Brandon; SECOND ROW: Deanna Damgar, Janis Dyche, Barbara Wisneski and Marilyn Borkowski. Mr. Dennis Wright, B.A. Tom Shreve puts the final touches on his painting. The angel seen in the hall during Christmas was created by the art class. Dennis Pendleton works on the mobile which was put up in the cafeteria. . . . tlvfy PioduudtUmy 70 Steve Green tries his hand at clay modeling. Sally Scott weaves her first rug. g BMJuitffuJl Wood carving is not only practiced in shop, but in art, too, as shown by Tommy Roach. Linoleum blocks are another project taken by the art class. 71 New' Dwws Oben i Joan Adams Barbara Adkins Vickie Albert Jimmy Alder Susan Alice Barth Allison Debbie Andrew Debbie Angst Inga Arbuckle Cathy Atkins Susan Atkins Debby Auxicr John Babb Sharon Baber Steve Baber Jeanne Baker Eddie Bally Pam Baublit Darrell Benedict Wilbur Benedict James Bird Maria Boffman Robert Botts Ronnie Botts Melinda Bower Melissa Bower Penny Bowles Alice Boyer Victoria Bravo Darrell Brewer David Brown 74 Rvt EtCjhth uuIm, Bill Brown Keith Brumlcy Sandy Bur kart Bob Burton Jackie Byrd Danny Capps Connie Claassen Danny Clark Sherry Conrad Lynn Coy Linda Davis Diane Deaton Barbara Deputy Richard DcRoin Karen Distafino Thomas Ellison Larry Estes Linda Estes Richard Eazell Larry Burns Jerry Burton Robert Chambers Bob Chris man Roger Cowger Don Coy Martha Deaton Dec Decker Marvin Dr ore Jill Dyche Corbett Fasching Nancy Filmer 75 Billy Foster Mark Frisch Billy Callaghcr Linda Cill Brenda Cracc Steven Grace Eddie Harness Melvin Harness Cheryl Harr Eddie Herbert Karen Herring George Hicks Becky Huffman Mike Johnson David Huffman Robert Johnson 76 Vaughn Jones Kent Leslie Debbie Kirschncr Clifford Lamansky Roger Murphy Roger Phillips Linda Pike Debbie Potter John Kepner Debra Knechtcnhofcr John Litton Chuck Kneib Phyllis Love Pam McGlothlin Rita McGlothlin Penny MeGrea Johnny Matthews Linda Maupin Ralph Mauzcy Nancy Powell A1 Paden Jean Paden Mary Prater Eddie Puckett 77 Cary Pummcll Sherry Reynolds Mike Ramey Mary Rhoads Clcnys Randall Denny Rhodes Gerald Roberts Susan Scott Carolyn Robertson Judy Scroggins Rick Rowland Beverly Shelton Ronnie Schurman Mike Shelton Marna Simpson Cary Strickland Tom Slawson David Stufflebean Melody Sutton Samuel Smith Kenneth Rasco Richard Ray Colleen Reynolds Linda Richardson Vickey Richardson Diane Scott Joyce Scott John Shreve Jimmy Snead Jim Shtohryn Roger Strahm Dennis SwarU Kathleen Swartz Debbie Tecgarden 78 Cheryl Thurn Claire Thornton Sarah Tolson Debbie Tracy Btyldh iCt(Ad Larry Doreen Wcicken John Willis Debbie Wright Kay Yates Pam Yerganian 79 Fonj PimIumj v, Barbara Akins Mike Albright Donna Allison Billy Amos Dave Andrew Terry Angle Linda Arnold Cheryl Alkison Steve Atlakson Ava Baayen Pam Baber Diana Barnes Bob Beamon Roy Beers Billie Belcher Robert Belcher Craig Bennett Diana Bennett Ronald Benton Gail Bird Vailla Bird Danny Blanchard Blanche Boffman Mike Bolonyi Billie Jean Bonar Ron Bonnett Sharon Bozarth Ed Braman 80 Kathy Butler Linda Bullmaster Ricky Calhoun Gary Brant Stephen Bravo Roger Brooks Warten Brooks Dennis Caples Suzie Carl Judy CarTillo Sam Cash Connie Castle Preston Chaney Alice Chavez Richard Chavez Bob Christie Linda Christy Jean Church Patty Clapsaddle Bob Conard Cheryl Cole Daniel Compton Kathy Cook Phyllis Corwin Rosemary Cox Dick Coy Karen Cruse 81 Diane Dean Mark Dunbar Margaret Durbin Pat Dykes Larry Eaton La Donna Gentry Kathy Sherlock Lannie Gibson Debbie Dotson Terry Edwards Leroy Foster Gary Dudley David Elrod Jay Fulcher 82 Linda Gilbert Nancy Giseburt Jack Gould Roger Crable □ Ion Grace Paula Craves PiesltMM Curtis Cray Joy Crcgg Robert Griffin Terry Grom Larry Hager Judy Hankon Julia Hardy Mary Hasiak Rodney Hclscl Pat Henderson Pat Hendrix Eddie Herndon Mary Ann Gunter Steven Guyer Carla Hawkins Barbara Haynes John Heskin Moses Hicks Judy Hodges Lola Honeycutt Barbara Hovey Terry Hollis Cary Holmes Rex Hubbard 83 PiestuufiK Don Hudson Cracie Huffman Dennis Hurd Jerry Hurst Janetta Jackson Ola Jakymiak Melvin Jenkins Leon Jones Susan Keling Joyce Keller Susan Kepner Gregg Kernes Brenda Lee James Long Eddie Loubey Larry Loveland David McBride Jeanine McCamy Paula McCarthy John McIntosh Alicia Makos Mike Marriott Linda Marshall Adclna Martinez Barbara Mattice Vickie King Rainer Klcinschck Kim Kobett Louis Mazur Cheryl Mcschkc Aaron Moore 84 Jennifer Moore Nellie Moore Larry Morlcy John Morris John Mussct Melinda Neale Tama Muller Kendall Myrick Sheila Neff Pam Murphy Irene Patrylak Leland Patterson Debbie Pcays Mike Noland David Onstott Rodney Palmes Fred Pen land Rose Penland Jack Pennington Linda Pennington Pat Perry Ronnie Phroper Ricky Polsgrovc Wanda Powers Ellis Pummcll Richard Pummcll Patty Ray Ralph Ray Nancy Reams Betty Riley Darrell Roberts 85 George Roberts Stephen Rosenaur L V - J . Dennis Rounds Donnie Sandusky Nancy Sauter Ronald Sawyer • w • Steve Searcy Delbert Scars Cheryl Schwopc Larry Sexton Sandra Scon Pam Sell Kathy Sumpter Pat Severe Terry Schurman Kathy Sherlock Beth Simmons Judy Simmons Toni Simmons Marty Simpson Bob Smith Valerie Sparks Barbara Steinbrenner Phyllis Stewart 86 Janet Still Alvin Strahm Sandy Stumpf Mike Sullivan Pam Teegarden Roseann Thomas Sharon Thompson PtesfVMM Dcbby Wilson k i „ _i Harry Thrasher Ronald Tilman Mike Tracy William Travemicht Randy Trotter Danny Vandiver Randy Vannaman Frank VanVolkenburgh Jack Wahlert Marilyn Watson Durctta Wcicken Randcl Weldon A1 Wells James Weston Wanda Widcner Nancy Wilkerson Billie Wilson Artie Wright Roger Wright Janice Wyrick 87 Rw Cofjluntums, Mary Adamson Bob Agcc Gregg Albee Harold Alexander Bill Allen Harold Allison Leonard Amos Terry Arnold William Arnold Janet Atkison Jim Baber Doug Baldwin Roger Baldwin Connie Beattie Hester Bell Diane Blake Frank Borkowski Elizabeth Bolonyi Jerry Bottorff Chuck Bowles Donna Brewer Sandra Brown Harold Bowman Irene Brewka Larry Burley Vikkic Burley (Evans) Bonnie Bums Alice Burton Margaret Burton Jeffrey Campbell 88 A WoM o Acfcuxfees Clcnda Capps Patrick Cates Sylvia Chappell Stella Cholcwa Mickie Christian Tom Christian Ralph Clark Marilyn Clay Jesse Cline Sandra Conrad Billy Cook Colleen Cook Cary Coon Rickey Crail Lloyd Culp Doria Cupryk Ronald Danner Sharon Davis Pete Ctemiewski Donna Davis Sherry Davis Terry Davis Roger Decker Michael Dean Theron Decker 89 Shirley Dye Linda Edwards Linda Edwards Lonnie Edwards Bill Ellis Carol Endslcy Eddie Filley Steve Filley Debby Fisher Jim Crace Kristi Grafton Dave Graves Steve Green Debbie Groce Linda Cuinn Peter Ha la mar Eldred Hale Donna Hall Danny Fry Larry Gass Ned Cicsburt Ronnie Goerkc Bob Goodwin Curtis Could Clcnda Caddy Cary Gann Gloria Gardner Harry Hamilton Marvin Harness Edna Helton Richard Hendrix Geneva Herbert Myron Hess 90 Joe Higgins Mary Higgins Howard Hirtler Terri Johnson Ray Kcling Pat Kagay Roger Kcling Terry Kelley Steve Kepner Liz Kerns Marsha Kempa Cary Kerns John Kline Randy Hodgin Cartha Holder Dianna Hudson JoAnn Huffman Paul Huffman Eddie Huyett Lois Jackson Terry Jackson Carol James Patty K1 inginsmith Kris Kobett Debi Lamansky Lorn a Lane Ronnie Lawson Bob Lewis Ben Lisenby Carolyn Logan Jerry Logston 91 Richard Me Andrews Mike Montgomery Denton Moore Sandra Mueller Sylvia Olvera Joyce Palmer Carol Park Dearl Parker Stella Parker Diane MeFadden Yulonda Parker Dennis Pendleton 92 Cheryl Pawlowski Henry Purdy George Rajea Gary Ramey 4 m . f David Randall Don Ranncy Helen Ray Connie Spillman Connie Stafford Cheryl Thompson Diana Thompson Debbie Richey Shirley Riley Billy Roberts Debbie Roberts Raymond Roberts Billy Routon Jerry Stehle Jackie St or 02 Dennis Stout Kenneth Stout Diana Strickland Dennis Sullivan k Sandra Russell George Szczcpanik Cynthia Taylor Steven Thompson Ronnie Thomsen 93 £opho n(W$ Linda Toombs Charlotte Trotter Teresa Unzickcr Mike Wisneski James Wood Ted Wright Lillian Yurkovich Ann Yates Roxy Zombies 94 Rw Junior, RjeSpOtiSibifitteS Tak Qhcbbb Karen Albright Linda Anderson Charles Atkison Fred Banker Debby Barnes Terry Blanchard John Bowser It Jackie Caselman Flora Clay Jean Brandon William Bregin Myron Brewka Jim Cordonnier JuitUVtS Roger Cameron Daryl Canterbury Carolyn Christy Russell Cindrich Eileen Crawford Linda Crenshaw 96 Connie Brown Timothy Cress Marva Crockett Marilyn Dilley Joe Dobosz Ronnie Eaton Anita Ebling Raymond Ellis Donna Estes Eric Frisch Dave Delk Alvan Ellis Ronnie Fleckal Leslie Deputy 97 Janice Goodman Jcuu{w£ Candy German Cindy Grace John Gardner Cecil Grace Harold Greer Dick Griffin Linda Griffin Dave Gallagher Roberta Guinn Steve Griffith Tom Gasper Veatrice Fulsom Joe Fry Cheryl Fulkerson Sheryl Fuller Charlene Guyer Dixie Huffman Larry Hardy Deretha Hicks Kent Hoskins Carolyn Ide Randy Jackson Irene Jakymiak Mary Herring Jerry Holder Linda Herring Gordon Hixson John Humbert 99 Sara KIepees Tom Kagay Diane Keever Helen Kalaman Lynn King Mary Joice Gary Keene Eddie Kirschner Allan Kline George Kirschner 100 Barry King Olga Kobzej Shirley McGlothlin Charles Long Linda McCarthy Steve McCamy Pat McGlothlin Barbara Kosck Ronald Lee Linda Lcmasters Clayton Logan Donna McCarthy Becky Makos Ken Markus 101 Jeanne Marriott Emma Mejia John Nelson Violet O’Dell Tim Moore John Paden Bill Peays Sue Peters 102 Peggy Murphy Julie Petrovick Warren Rosenauer Jackie Phroper Larry Pilgrim Harry Reece Jutu tS Randy Rowland Steven Sampson Richard Saunders Vernon Sauter Barbara Sawyer James Roberts Dorothy Robbins Jackie Polsgrove Danny Rivera Larry Pike Jackie Powers Merle Phillips Mitch Rompola 103 JcuuMS Bill Schooling Tom Shreve Sharon Smith Kathy Stafford 104 Bill Wilkinson Sharon Wright Terri Ward Bob Wyrick Richard Wagers Steve Tilman Toni Townsend Mary VanDeventer Bob Van Hoozer Richard Wells Lorraine Worley Mary Alice Yurkovich Gary Ziolkowski Connie Wenzel Calvin Wright 105 ££MOR£ CHARLES ADAMS DAVID ANGLE DANNY BALDWIN VICKI BARNES TOMMY ALLEN Rvt CONNIE ALLISON WANDA ATKINSON LARRY BANKS ROBERT BEAVER 108 ROBERT BENTON DIANNA BIRD DONNA BLANTON MARILYN BORKOWSKI The 1965-66 Miss Benton candidates, headed by Queen Mary Frakes, are introduced by their managers to the student body. DON BOTTORFF ft fs Ou Uafcfov Ulnd omI f-leMb FANNIE BETHEL CAROL BLANK SONJIA BONNETT DENNIS BREWER 109 BILL BRINTON ROBERT CASTLE WALTER CZERNIEWSKI PATTY CRAWFORD MARILYN BROONER LARRY CHAMBERS DARCY CRESS DEANNA DAMGAR DALE CAMPBELL GERALD COOK MIKE DANDUKER EDDIE CUTRER no JIM DE ROIN LARRY DOOLAN WILLIAM FILLEY ♦RICHARD DAVIS PAM DE ROIN DON DUNCAN KATHY FILMER CHARLES DECKER MIKE DOBOSZ SANDY FAUVER MARY FRAKES ♦ Classified as a Junior 111 GEORGE HAMMER WILLIAM FRY TOM GRAVES EARL GROH SHERRI HARLAN MARILYN FULCHER 112 WANDA GRAVES BOB HAGER CRAIG HENSLEY BOB HERBISON 113 LAURA HINEY MIKE HOLLAN DON HUFFMAN Seniors discuss group assignments in Mr. Swisher's government class. 114 CHARLES JAMES LINDA KARR LINDA KERNS LINDA LANHAM BOB LAWLER LAWRENCE McCAMY JOAN McCOLLUM 115 jerre McCarthy JEAN McCOLLUM cary mcdowell Joyce mcdowell JERRY McCUIRE DENNIS MILBOURN DANNY MURPHY Q iUyiS JUDY McGLOTHUN HELEN MABIAN PAUL MORRIS JUDY MUSE STEVE McGLOTHLIN PATTY MARTIN FRANK MUNGER DAVID MYERS 116 MARILYN MYRICK DONALD ODETTE WANDA PARKER JASPER PENLAND PAM MYRICK JESSE OLVERA BERNIE PATTERSON MARY ANNE PERKS CHARLES NELSON PEGGY OSTEEN BILL PENDERGAST KATHY PITTS 117 ROSE RICE DIANE ROBERTS KENNETH SANGER GERALD RAMEY LARRY RIDPATH PAMELA ROMP OLA RALPH SAUTER SHARON RESLER TOMMI ROACH RONNIE ROWLETT JOHN SCOTT 118 REBECCA SHEPHERD GLENN SODOWSKY RAYMOND STAYER TERESA SULLIVAN OomLo MARILYN ST El DEL LINDA SWARTZ 119 KENNETH SEVERE GAIL SMITH ELAINE STANTON GAIL SHOFNER LESA STAMP VIVIAN TAYLOR CAROUNE TOLSON QtodtytS DEBI TEANEY DENNIS WALKER UNDA WILSON 120 RAYMOND THOMPSON HERBERT TRAUB CHRIS WICCINGTON RONALD WILSON C HM vOu Sluj Baublit, George Burtnett, Benjamin Harris, Ronald Jackson, Henry Kerns, Ronnie Lawton, Elmer McBride, Mike Pritchett, Bob Rhoads, Warren Shuman, Dennis Washington, John Weston, Barbara STEVE WRIGHT KATHY YURKOVICH Mike Dandliker escorts Queen Mary to her throne after her coronation. SUSAN ZEBELEAN QqmJL is Sdtacfc Best Looking Mary Frakes and Gary McDowell The Herman Munster Memo- rial award. Best Smile Steve Wright and Barbara Stewart Miss Connie Colgate and Mr. Marvin MaClean award Best Dancers Debi Teaney and Jesse Olvera Mr. William Watusi and Miss Benton a go-go award Best Personality George Hammer and Barbara Stewart The Sam and Suzie Sweet award Best Couple Larry Goodpasture and Joyce McDowell The Sticky-goo Two award Best Dressed Gail Shofner and Gary McDowell Mr on 1 Mice HI orl_raoc award Most Humorous Barbara Stewart and Don Dungan Mr. and Miss Chuckles award Best Athlete; Most Feminine Bill Brinton and Mary Frakes The Mennen's Man of the Year award; The Miss Dotty Dainty award 123 FUtlsU Annual Stafy Bejdo f-Jtqk Sckool St Jotepk, UUsowtl 1966 JCx ' The four city Track Queens and their escorts. Ttacfe Benton's Track Queen Pam Heath and escort Fred Banker. II Tom Gasper runs the mile relay. Aw, gee, Miss Billingsley, do you really want to dance? Ill Ron Fleckal, Glenda Adkins, Debbie Peays, and Daryl Canterbury look forward to an enjoyable night. The Varsity: FRONT ROW--Mike Wisneski, Steve McCamy, Chuck Bowles, and Danny Brown. BACK ROW--Head Coach John Capps, Mike Hollan, Dick Coy, Jim Hudson, Asst. Coach Leo Blakely, Dave Fry and Asst. Coach Charles Holmes. BotebcM Mike Hollan takes his practice swings in the on deck circle. Fred Banker studies the pitching style he must bat against. The Reserves: FRONT ROW--Don Hudson, Gary Holmes, Ellis Pummel, Jack Wahlert and Terry Angle. BACK ROW--John Thornton, Harry Thrasher, Harry Reece, Conrad VanSickle and Bob Conard. IV John Gardner scoops up a low one. TeiuuS Steve Griffith and Jim Beilstein, members of the team, were absent when the pictures were taken. Ron Fleckal volleys a backhand. City, Distkicfc, 0M CtofaetLce, CU«f)S! Randy Hodgin concentrates on form. V Dave Gallagher slams a backhand. Anna, Sir Edward, and The King chat before Dinner. PRODUCTION STAFF Director . . . Miss LuDurham Music . . . Mr. Ken Bittiker Assistants: Barri Hodgin Miss Eddielea Roe Stage Manager . . . Bob Benton Properties . . . Mary Ann Perks Tuptim arrives—a present from the King of Burma! Anna and Louis listen intently as Captain Orton tells of Siam. The Royal Dancers soothe the King's busy mind. The ballet of, The Little House of Uncle Thomas. THE CAST Captain Orton.........Robert Benton Louis Leonowens .... Pat Perry Anna Leonowens .... Stephanie Francis Slaves................John Nelson, Steve Wright, Marty Nurski, Lawrence McCamy Deck Hands............Robert Chrisman James Roberts The Interpreter.......Randy Rowland The Kralahome.........David Novak The King..............Mike Dandliker Royal Dancers.........Debbie Andrew, Renee Lawhon, Linda Swartz, Pam Beattie, Kathy Wood. Lun Tha...............Eddie Cutrer Tuptim................Gail Shofner Lady Thiang...........Fern Taylor Prince Chululongkorn . . Richard Ezzell Nurses................Jean Paden, Judy Simmons, Kathy Sumpter Sir Edward Ramsey . . Bob Lawler Ballet: Susan Peters, Glenys Randall, Pat McGlothlin, Pam Jennings, Matt Mc- Dowell, Debbie Andrew, Eileen Craw- ford, Linda McCarthy, Emma Mejia, Sherry Bartch, Judy McLaughlin, Steve Wright, Cris Wigginton Accompanists: Tama Herd, Debbie Richey, Rita Atkison. Shall we dance? Why the crown prince and Louis argue is a puzzle- ment! VII Wanda Atkinson and Vicki Barnes give the prophecy. The senior cheerleaders give a pom-pom routine. Good-by, boys. VIII The happy winners were: Steve McCamy, Pres., John Gardner, Vice Pres., Pam Heath, Treasurer, and Pam Jennings, Secretary. 1966 first-semester representatives of the Student Coun- cil take their oath given by George Hammer. Steve McCamy accepts the gavel of leadership from George Hammer, 1965-1966 President of the Student Body. QtvuAjtodb CfltUtC Mr. Wright stresses not only serving, but more important, learning. IX Student Council Induction 1966. The 1966 Brigade Staff. A good time for all was the code of the evening at the R.O.T.C. Ball. All cadets were thoroughly inspected. R .0.T.C. Richard Cason won best drilled cadet in the Review and in state competition. Guests at the head table were: Mr. Hager, sponsor; Mrs. Travis, faculty guest; Mrs. Giddens, main office guest; Bob Hcrbison, President; Mrs. G. M. Coleman, Mr. Bowen, Mr. G. M. Coleman, and Mrs. Thomas Allen, P.T.A. President. N froWl Wow XII Lynn Jackson, Vice-President, presents his speech on character. Gail Smith presents the speech on scholarship in the National Honor Society assembly. Next year's officers are: Cheryl Beamon, Secre- tary; Pam Jennings, Treasurer; Ron Fleckal, President; and Neal Makawski, Vice-Presi- dent. XIII Benton High School Annual Honor Awards Day—Friday, May 20, 1966. Best Acting Award--Mike Dand- liker, presented by Miss Lu Dur- ham. AwgaAs Mathematics Medal--Law- rence McCamy, presented by Mr. M. E. Blanchard. Myrtle R. Elliott 11th Grade Scholarship Award............Steve Griffith Myrtle R. Elliott 10th Grade Scholarship Award............Ben Lisenby English Medal.............................................Gail Smith and Barbara Stewart Speech Arts Medal.........................................Gail Shofner Social Science Medal...................................... Donald Dungan Science Award.............................................George Hammer Senior Industrial Arts Medal..............................Earl Groh Special Service Award, National Honor Society.............Gail Shofner Junior High School Scholarship Medal...................... Junior High School English Medal.......................... Junior High School Mathematics Medal...................... Junior High School Social Science Medal...................Debbie Wilson Yearbook Art Awards 1st YEAR 2nd YEAR 3rd YEAR Gene Stafford Ron Fleckal Gail Smith Kristi Grafton William Pendergast Renee Lawhon Janis Dyche Mary Joice Joyce McDowell Steve Green Gregg Albee Tom Stufflebean Ben Lisenby Cheryl Beamon XIV The Class of 1966 BoccdWteofo The seniors prepare to enter the world. A Farewell Address given by Rev. C. G. Presley, Pastor, King Hill Baptist Church. XV Service conducted by the King Hill Baptist Church. Jum 2, 1966 The seniors stand to leave Benton for the last time. The seniors prepare for their final step. Bob Castle receives his diplomas. Gail Shofner tells of Yesterday's Tomorrows . XVI