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

Text from Pages 1 - 188 of the 1968 volume:

WAHWAHLANAWAH Published by r the Annual Staff 01' v_ Benton lliuh School, Saint Joseph. Nlissouri Ben LisenIn - Editor L.E. Hager Advisor Volume LVIII Activ ach His Own . millions ot expressionless, i in iecomcs ifford anoth aifemav: The Senior Class officers are Bill Allen, vice-president; Connie Stafford, secretary; Doug Baldwin, president; Diana Strickland, treasurer. . . . reaching new horizons Mary Adamson Robert Agee Gregg Albee Bill Allen 6 Harold Allison Terry Arnold Janet Atkison James Baber Douglas Baldwin Roger Baldwin Irene Brewka Connie Brown Darwin Watkins takes Pat Cates’ money at the rec. room door. Connie Beattie Diane Blake Elizabeth Bolonyi Frank Borkowski Jerry Bottorff Donna Brewer Chuck Bowles Margaret Burton Pat Cates Larry Burley Jeff Campbell Sylvia Chappell Bonnie Burns Glenda Capps Mickey Christian Ralph Clark Jesse Cline Bill Cook Colleen Cook s Seniors Gary Coon Doria Cupryk Paddler Park pings a practice pop ping pong. Uoyd Culp Ronald Danner Donna Davis Sherry Davis Terry Davis Michael Dean 9 Seniors Theron Decker John De Weese Linda Drowns Debby De Vail Karen Dragoo Janis Dyche 10 Lonnie Edwards Bill Ellis Carol Endsley Jim Fender Steven Filley Debby Fisher Danny Fry Jackie Fultz “So then we tar-and-feather Mr. Bowen, and the student council takes over ... Gary Gann Larry Gass James Grace Kristi Grafton Glenda Gaddy George Vaughn Bob Goodwin David Graves ii Steve Green Linda Guinn Jackie Harris Edna Helton Deborah Groce Pete Halamar Paul Hawkins Richard Hendrix 12 Frank sips Nutrament through his megaphone. Seniors Geneva Herbert Joe Higgins Mary Higgins Howard Hirtler Dianna Hudson Randy Hodgin Helen Huffman Edgar Huyett Terry Jackson Lois Jackson Carol James Terri Johnson Terry Kelly Patricia Kagay Ray Keling 13 Seniors Marsha Kempa Patty Klinginsmith John Kline Kris Kobett Deborah Lamansky Ben Lisenby Robert Lewis Jerry Logston “Oh yea, well 1 made you and I can break you.” M Jackie Lotz Richard McAndrews Jim Love Anna McCarty Marjorie McGuire George Meade Linda McQuiston Rodger Meade Linda McCrea Dennis McDonald Matthew McDowell Diana McFadden Lonnie Milbourn Sylvia Olvera Sandra Mueller Joyce Palmer 15 David Randall Rick Rhoads Debbie Roberts William Roberts Marvin Reid Debbie Richey Ray Roberts Carol Park Sally Parker Dearl Parker Yulonda Parker Cheryl Pawlowski Lillie Penland Henry Purdy George Rajca Marilyn Roberts Sandra Russell John Severe 17 Gary Shaw Sandra Shofner Gregory Silvey Linda Snead Connie Spillman Dixie Stegall Jackline Storoz Kenneth Stout Connie Stafford Jerry Stehle Dennis Stout Diana Strickland Ivanna Thomas Cheryl Thompson Stephen Thompson 18 Jim Thornton John Thornton Tim Tiller Bette Tolbert Seniors Joe Tolbert Charlotte Trotter Anita Todd Barb Tyson Linda Toombs Terry Unzicker 19 Jeanine VanHoozer Conrad VanSickle Gordon Vojta Dennis Walker Connie Washington Camera Shy . . . Deborah Baber Bonnie Banks Karen Caton Roger Decker Ned Giseburt Curtis Gould Donna Hall Gary Kerns Ronnie Lawson Dennis Pendleton Danny Potter Harold Shelton Chris Siela Jerry Weicken Larry Wilson Ted Wright James Wineinger Mike Wisneski Jim Wood Ann Yates Roxy Zembles 21 The Junior Class officers meet in some of the strangest places ! The officers are Bob Belcher, president ; Mike Noland, vice-president; Debi Peays, treasurer; and Phyllis Corwin, secretary. Mike Albright Donna Allison . . . learning to accept Bill Amos David Andrew Terry Angle 24 Linda Arnold Cheryl Atkison Steve Atlakson Ava Baayon Pam Baber Diana Barnes Bob Beamon Billie Belcher Gail Bird Larry Bird responsibilities Robert Belcher Diana Bennett Ronald Benton 25 Danny Blanchard Mike Bolonyi Billie Bonar Sharon Bozarth Steven Bravo Gary Brant Linda Bullniaster Warren Brooks Jack Burgess Roger Brooks Kathy Butler 26 Sam Cash Bob Christie Connie Castle Judy Carrillo Preston Chaney Jean Church Richard Chavez Juniors Patty Clapsaddle Cheryl Cole William Compton Robert Conard 27 Steven Dakin Larry Damgar Beverly Davis Ed Davis Linda Davis Diane Dean Kathy Cook Phyllis Corwin Richard Coy Donald Dilley Mark Dumbar Patricia Dykes Larry Eaton 28 Terri Edwards David Elrod Vickie Evans Marsha Flowers Linda Gilbert Nancy Giseburt Jack Gould Juniors Jay Fulcher Robert Fuller Alice Fultz Lillie Gelvin LaDonna Gentry Archie George Mary Gunter Steve Guyer Larry Hager Judy Hanken Julia Hardy Mary Hasiak Paula Graves Joy Gregg Terry Grom Jeanine McCamy exhibits the fact that most students begin driving to school when they are juniors. Patricia Henderson Pat Hendrix Carol Hendrix Susan Higgins Gary Holmes Lola Honeycutt Eddie Herndon Carla Hawkins Barbara Haynes Rodney Helsel Judy Hodges Dennis Holman Jerry Hurst Janetta Jackson Ola Jakymiak Jerry Joyce Donald Hudson Grace Huffman Dennis Hurd Susan Keling Joyce Keller Susan Kepner Gregg Kerns Vicki King Kim Kobett James Long Eddie Loubey Larry Loveland David McBride Jeanine McCamy Paula McCarthy John McCubbin John McIntosh Barbara Mattice Lewis Mazur Cheryl Meschke 2 Juniors Linda Marshall Adelina Martinez Alicia Makos Michael Marriott 33 Mike Montgomery Jennifer Moore Mindy Neale Rodney Palmes Pamela Murphy John Musser Nellie Moore John Morris Donnie Murdock Greg Murphy Irene Patrylak Douglas Patterson Jack Pennington Rick Polsgrove Linda Pennington Jean Powers Ellis Pummell Nancy Reams Richard Pummell Betty Riley Debbie Peays Rose Penland Juniors Patty Ray Ralph Ray Pat Perry Ronnie Phroper Darrell Roberts George Roberts Ronald Sawyer Terry Schurman Juniors Stephen Rosenauer Donald Sandusky Sandy Scott Cheryl Schwope Steve Searcy 36 Alvin Strahm Sandy Stumpf Kathy Sumpter Ronald Tilman Michael Tracy Juniors RoseAnn Thomas Sharon Thompson Harry Thrasher 37 Marilyn Watson Duretta Weicken Danny Vandiver Randy Vannaman John VanVolkenburgh Rose Turbak Tim Unzicker Jack Wahlert Steve Watkins David Onstott decides which size class ring to buy. Diane Wells Wanda Widener Nancy Wilkerson Larry Wilson Mike Wilson Jennie Wojtowicz Roger Wright Janice Wyrick Janis Wyrick and Warren Brooks prove their acting abilities. Juniors Cheryl Cole’s cheerleading abilities even carry over to her lunch period. The Sophomore Class officers are John Shreve, president; Denny Rhoads, vice-president; Sue Atkins, secretary; and Cheryl Thurn, treasurer. Joan Adams Barbara Adkins Vickie Albert Susan Allee Barth Allison Debbie Andrew Debbie Angst Cathy Atkins Susan Atkins John Babb Anne Babcock Sharon Baber Steve Baber Jeanne Baker Judith Ballard Ed Bailey Linda Barham Pam Baublit 40 Garry Bird Dave Boiler Bobby Botts Ronald Botts Melinda Bower Vicki Bravo Melissa Bower Marianne Bregin Penny Bowles Darrell Brewer Alice Boyer Merle Brewer Roman Brewka Gloria Bringus Larry Brott Marilyn Brott Dave Brown Bill Brown Keith Brumley Denny Budgett Sandy Burkart Larry Burns Robert Burton Jacqueline Bird . . . forming friendships from previous acquaintances 41 Darrell Campbell Danny Capps John Capps Sheryl Canton Robert Chambers Rose Chavez Robert Chrisman Connie Claassen Danny Clark Sherry Conard Rickey Couch Roger Cowger Lynn Coy Anna Crawley Tom Crawley Danny Cupryk Linda Davis Gilbert Day Diane Deaton Dee Decker Judy Decker Barbara Deputy Richard DeRoin Tom Ellison Mark Frisch Bill Gallagher Julie Gann Barbara Gardner Janice George Jim Gilbert Linda Gill Brynda Grace Steve Grace Roseanna Graves Ronnie Green Liz Greever Ed Harness 42 n Js ft i 0Q, $ t • . jf : t J © v; Si Melvin Harness Cheryl Harr Elton Harris Marcella Hatcher Sharon Hawkins Ava Helton Brenda Hendrix Daniel Hendrix Eddie Herbert Karen Herring Julie Heskin George Hicks Pam Hodges Ricky Hoffman L Sophomores Melodee Holder Debbie Hubbard Randy Holder Bill Huff Devera House Becky Huffman John Kepner Debbie Linda Pam Hughes Carroll Johnson Kirschner Kretzschmer Carolyn Hunt Jim Johnson Debra Cliff Lamansky Larry Jaco Jerry Johnston Knechtenhofer Susan Land Kathy Jacobs Vaughn Jones Chuck Kneib John Litton 43 Jerry Long Phyllis Love Roger McClellan Shirley Penny McCrea Venny Pam McGlothlin McClellan McDowell Adelina Martinez Burton Masteller Sgt. Gilbertson shows John Litton how to stand at attention. Jennifer Mazur Mike Merritt Terry Miller A1 Paden Willis Penland Carol Phipps Linda Pike Joe Meade Pam Merritt Ewa Oyler Jean Paden Cathy Peters John Pickerel Debbie Potter Nancy Powell Gary Pummel Richard Ray Mary Prater Diana Rajca Colleen Eddie Puckett Glenys Randall Reynolds Sherry Reynolds Sophomores Mary Rhoads Barry Roberts Ronald Roberts Denny Rhodes Gerry Roberts Carolyn Linda Judy Roberts Robertson Richardson Steve Rock Randy Routh Ronnie Kenneth Shaw Charlene Sherrill John Shreve Rick Rowland Schurman Beverly Shelton Steve Sherrill Jim Shtohryn Judy Scroggins 45 e ■ il H; , -4 w I A 44 (H) £ Marva Simpson Tom Slawson Robert Smith Jim Snead Karen Stafford Calvin Starling Vernon Starling Cheryl Thurn explains the parking system to students at registration. Gary Stehle Roger Strahm Gary Strickland David Melody Sutton Dennis Swartz Kathleen Swartz Stufflebean 46 Belinda Terry David Thompson Claire Thornton Cheryl Thum Richard Tolbert Clara Tolson Sarah Tolson Nancy Topp Debi Tracy Terry Tucker Norman Turgon Mike Valentine Bonnie Taylor Gerald Taylor Olin Dan Walker Joy Wallace Bill Webb Pam Wehr Van Deventer Doreen Weicken Debra Weisenburger Juanita Wells Clyde West Doug Weston James Weston Connie Wiederholt Bobbi Wilcox John Willis Sam Wineinger Kay Yates Pam Yerganian John Yurkovich Mary Zapala 47 Freshman class officers are: president, Barry Musser, vice-president, Benita Frakes, secretary, Barbara Butcher, trea- surer, Twila Polsgrove. . . . accepting a Kenny Adams Steve Allee Ron Allison Linda Adams Rebecca Allen Margaret Anderson Ricky Anderson Steve Archer Diane Baker Truman Asher Sarah Babcock Sue Baker 48 Randy Bales Joel Bally Ruth Barron Georgeanna Bascue Frances Baszta Jodi Beasley Pam Belcher Marilyn Bennett Mike Bonnett Marleah Bower Steve Boyer Wallace Bozarth new environment Janet Budden Bill Burkert Ronnie Burks Roger Bundridge Bobby Burkert Carolyn Burns Linda Burton Steve Burton Barbara Butcher Collen Calovich Don Christie Charles Cook Rusty Cook Sandy Cordonnier Chris Courtin 9 Mlls i p v o fey i ■ 1 1 Don Coy Gaylynn Coy Tim Crawford Davy Crockett Judy Damgar Elbert Davis Debbie Crawford Gary Cunnigham Mike Deen Shelly Elkins Steve Elrod Paul Engle Daniel Elo Charles Endsley Robert Erickson Reggie Delong Larry Derry Charles Donelson Linda Eslinger Debbie Euler Alvin Ewart Roger Dwyer Rhonda Dyche Louis Edwards Madonna Ford Robert Ford Donna Fox Lynn Edwards Gary Elder Penny Elder Benita Frakes David French Rhonda Frisbie 50 Claudie Fuller Nancy Gardner Chuck Gilmore Ernest Fultz Randall Garrett Joan Goacher Charles Gallegos Roselee Gibson Deanna Goben Mr. Lentz, Freshman sponsor, lends a helpful hand to Tom Zbierski. Susan Goforth Dan Graves Mike Golden Donald Graves Freshmen Larry Grinstead Debby Hale Gary Guyer Roger Hanken Ida Ray Guyer Gary Harris Ron Graves James Graves Debby Hart Petro Hasiak Virgil Hawkins si Dan Helton Jim Henry Margaret Hicks Betty Higgins William Higgins Evert Hoffman Louise Huffman Steve Hurst Scott Hutton Randy Hoffman Sandra Hoffman Mike Ide Darell Jackson Linda Jacobs Jim Holland Daryl Hollingsworth Karen Jackson Patsy Jenkins Rick Hollis Belinda Holmes Nancy Hopper Steve Horine Debra Hudson Dave Huffman Dennis Steve Jones Marilyn Keith Jirkovsky Vicky Jones Leslie Kent Marilyn Johnson 52 Charisse Kirk Danny Kneib David Kneib Ray Kobzej Susan Koons Candy Lamar Kenneth Linda Lawrence JoAnn Loar Shane McDonald Don Landers Landers Barbara Lee Mary McBride Cindy McDowell Keith Lawhon Jerry Manson Ted Markt Jim Marriott Freshmen Carolyn McGinnis Gerald McGlothlin Harold McGlothlin Audrey McKinnon Susie McLaughlin Bill McPherson Gary LaBouff Mark Martin Cherie Mattice Karen Meade 53 Charlotte Meritt Dan Meyer Ava Miller Dan Montgomery Marva Moore Dennis Morehouse Randy Morlock Leory Moss Linda Murdock Roger Murphy William Nelson Sue Newberry Barry Musser Robert James Newson Newberry Ricky Nichols Enola Noland Catherine Novak Frank Nurski Carlie Obersteadt Collene Paden Ferolyn Paden Richard Palmer Roger Palmer 54 Gary Park Dennis Palsey Kathy Payne Karen Pendleton Roxanne Pendleton Barbara Phroper LaDonna Pigg Mike Plumlee Diana Pollard Linda Reece Mike Rich Terry Richey Jerry Reno Steve Richardson Gary Roach Glen Rice Glen Richey Steven Robbins Twila Polsgrove Karen Pritchett Alice Ray Cleva Potts Melvin Pummell Jenny Ray Freshmen Mike Roberts Mike Russell Arthur Sawyer Larry Robertson Sara Sampson Lana Schurman Randy Rogers Sheryl Sauter Lewis Seiter 55 Carolyn Shade Dennis Sherlock Dale Shifflett Letha Shurvington Jeanette Silkwood David Sisk Michael Slavin Terry Smith Vickie Smith Jerry Sportsman Kathy Sportsman Nancy Springs C p f.Jk V m Steve Stufflebean flilfij Tommy Steidel Ronald Stufflebean 56 Jeff Swaford Marilyn Swartz John Szczepanik Carl Taff Russel Teschner David Thomas Erica Thomas Barbara Tilman Neoma Townsend Sharon Traub Dena Unzicker Linda Utter Glenda Walker Freshmen Paul Wallace Jim Waller Greg Washington Robert Weiser Pam Wenzel Ronda West Susie West Gary Wheeler Linda Wheeler Harry White Mike White Rhonda Whittington Rose Marie Carol Wilkerson Melissa Wisheska Franklin Wood Whittington Joy Wilkerson Ted Wolfe James Worley Deborah Scott Wineinger Mary Wojtowiez Ray Worrel Wilcoxson IUI Mr. George L. Blackwell Superintendent of School Mr. G.M. Coleman Assistant Superintendent in Charge of Instruction . . . the men and Few of us know the people on this page, and we often take for granted the part they play in our lives. Our education and welfare are their main concern, and they seek to give us the finest possible service in every way they can. On behalf of the entire student body of Benton, we would like to thank them for their service. Mr. Brown of Marshall and Brown Architects and Mr. Black- well discuss plans for a new addition. SCHOOL-BOARD: Mr. Hubert U. Campbell, Secretary; Mr. G.L. Blackwell, Superintendent; Mr. Dwight L. Dannen; Mr. James E. Robertson; Mrs. William H. Guenther, Jr.; Mrs. Paul Knepper, Vice-President; Mr. Robert F. Keatley; Dr. Thomas W. White. women who govern our school system. 61 Mr. Coleman, the pulse of the administration, works with all concerned. Mr. Bowen consults with his secretary, Mrs. Farris, about the annual state reports. ... a man whose job does not end at 3:35. Mr. Bowen cannot close his desk and walk away from his job with an easy conscience. His duties require a great deal of concentration as he is confronted with ever-changing situations. His con- cern for the students’ welfare must continue every hour of the day. His is more than just a “desk” job; it is a job of strong mind and con- science. 62 Mr. Bowen, always a good sport, serves as a coach in the Student-Faculty Game. Mr. Thedinga serves our school in many ways. Besides serving as Assistant Principal, he is Dean of Boys and Di- rector of Athletics. These in themselves are full time jobs. However, he never fails to act as a counselor and be a friend to each of us. . . . a man who finds time for each student. Mrs. Cates consults Mr. Thedinga about a time report. 64 Mr. Thedinga pulls a boner! Mrs. Joy Rhodes, office clerk. An essential part of Mrs. Rhodes’ work is making copies of important school bulletins. those more Phyllis Corwin re- ceives a routine ear checkup from Helen Nelson, our school nurse. 66 Mrs. Giddens has helped each of us many times during our stay at Benton. As Dean of Girls and director of the at- tendance office, she looks after our wel- fare with efficiency and experience. Mrs. Ruth Giddens, Dean of Girls and director of the at- tendance office. directly concerned with one’s welfare. Mrs. Giddens. as- sisted by attendance office help, contacts the students who are unable to attend school. 67 Mrs. Mary Elder B. of Music, University of Mich.: Language Arts; 12th grade sponsor. . . . the way to express ourselves Mr. Dennis Wright B.A.. William Jewell College; Language Arts; Student Activities Comm.;9th grade sponsor. Miss Patricia Quigley B.S., Northwest Mo. State College: Pep Club sponsor; 11th grade sponsor; Play produc- tions. Mrs. Maxine Green B.S., Northeast Mo. State College;Language Arts; N.H.S. sponsor; 11 th grade sponsor. Miss Virginia I. Wilson A.A.. St. Joseph Junior College; B.S.. N.W.M.S.C Language Arts; Social Science; Speed Reading. Mrs. Donna Jean Boyer B.S., N.W.M.S.C.; Lan- guage Arts; Pep Club. Miss Madeleine McDonald B.S., Northwestern Uni- versity; M.A. Columbia University; Study Hall. . . . that we may be distinguished 72 Mr. Nshan “Nick” Erganian B.S., Northwest Mo. State College; Speech; Dramatics; Stage Produc- tions. Mrs. Barbara B. Vaughan B.S., Central Metho- dist; Fayette, Missouri, Language Arts; Tenth grade class sponsor. Miss Juanita O’Malley B.M., Kansas City con- servatory of Music, Li- brarian. from the masses. Barb Adkins prepares a display of Mexican posters under the supervision of Miss Iske. The world grows smaller yearly as in- dividuals build ties between one another through communication. Language bar- riers are slowly being broken down, al- lowing a world understanding to de- velop. . . . increased Elizabeth Bolonyi and Cheryl French I class. Miss Dorothy Lou Iske B.S. in Education, North- west Mo. State College; English; Spanish; Junior Class Sponsor; Spanish Club. Miss Donna Lee Auxier B.S. in Education, North- west Mo. State College; English; Foreign Lan- guage; Spanish Club. Mrs. Julia Rouse B.A. in Education. Lin- denwood College; For- eign Language; Freshman Class Sponsor. communication to decrease cultural lags. These two students of Latin play Latin scrabble. Final preparations are made for a group report in government class. . . . to develop increased skills, understandings Mr. John Foley B.S. in Education, North- west Mo. State College; Social Science;Student Council; Senior Class Sponsor. Mr. W.K. Swisher B.S. in Education, North- west Mo. State College; M.A., University of Mis- souri at Kansas City; So- cial Studies; Faculty Ad- visory Committee. Current events are an integral part ol 76 The modern world history class role plays” for a special report on the culture of Viet Nam. and facts. ancient world history. Mr. Lawrence E. Hager B.S. in Education. North- west Mo. State College; M.Ed., University of Arkansas; History; Year- book; Prometheans; Na- tional Honor Society; Freshman Class Spon- sor. Miss Ruth Campbell A.B.. William Jewell Col- lege; M.A.. University of Southern California, So- cial Studies; National Honor Society; As- sembly Committee; Junior Red Cross; Faculty Courtesy Com- mittee. 77 Mr. Swisher’s class divides into groups to plan a government committee project. Frank Borkowski queries, What’s the answer to this?” as Lloyd Culp digs for the answer. 78 Mr. Dwight W. Wilcox B.S. in Education,North- west Mo. State College; Social Science; Cate- gories. Mr. Leo Blakley B.S. in Education. North- west Mo. State College; Social Studies; P.T.A.; Coach. Social Studies Ed Pucket and Ron Schurman become Romans for the day. Debby Huffman finds that newspapers help in keeping up with current events. 79 Mr. Carl Chatfield B.S., Northwest Mo. State College; M.S. Kansas State Teacher’s College at Emporia; Mathematics and Athletics; National Honor Society; Football Coach Asst. Lonnie Edwards demonstrates his method of solving trigonometric functions. Mr. Richard Lehman B.S., Missouri Valley Col- lege; Math; Athletics; Football Coach;Golf Coach. . . . to teach us David Kneib knows well that when Coach Lehman talks you LISTEN. so Nancy Leah Sauter puts complete concentration on solving an algebraic equation. basic skills. Mr. James Modis B.A., M.A.. Washburn University; Arkansas University; Math; P.E. Mr. Clayton Saunders B.S.. University of Mis- souri; M.S. University of Wisconsin; Mathematics; Faculty Advisory Com- mittee. Bill Cook and Debbie Groce do research on the skeletal structure of Neanderthal man. Mr. John Capps A.S., Hannibal. LaGrange Jr. College. B.S.. Kirks- ville; Science and Athlet- ics; Head Coach. Baseball; Freshman Basketball Coach; Senior Class Spon- sor. . . . to teach us Donnie Lentz tops them all. Even Christmas trees. Mr. Donald Lentz A.S., St. Joseph Jr. Col- lege. B.S., Northwest Mis- souri State College; Sci- ence; Freshman Sponsor; Categories Sponsor. 82 Theron Decker works with acids in an experiment in Chemis- try II class. the scientific method. Conrad Van Sickle and John Kline study the principles of the inclined plane. Mindy Neale observes bacille through a microscope, while Vicki King prepares another slide. Mrs. Sally Travis B.S., Northwest Mo. State College; Science; Corona- tion, Football and Bas- ketball; Chairman of Sci- ence Department Science Phyllis Corwin and Steve Watkins experiment with acids and metals in Chemistry II. 84 These three Freshman girls learn the techniques of dressmaking and even make their own clothes. Mrs. Ruth Giddens B.S.. Northwest Mo. State College; M.S., University of Mo. at Columbia; Home Economics; Dean of Girls; Courtesy com- mittee; Student Council Advisor; Home Econom- ic Dept.;Chairman Social Event Committee; Guid- ance Committee. . . . to teach us how to make a home. Marilyn Johnson and Louise Huffman finish cutting their dress patterns. Mrs. Mildred Humphreys B.S., North Dakota State University; Home Eco- nomics; Freshman Class Sponsor. 85 Rose Turbak makes a valiant effort to complete her lengthy shorthand assignment. . . . other divisions of preparation to compete Miss Sarah Billingsley B.S. in Education. North- west Mo. State College; Business; Cheerleading; Pep Club Sponsor. Mr. Charles Holm B.S. in Business Ad., Uni- versity of Iowa; Business: Asst, basket ball-track coach. 86 The use of the dictaphones provide valuable training for girls planning future secretarial careers. Mrs. LuVella Burnett B.S.C. and M.A., State University of Iowa; Busi- ness. in a complex world. In clerical and secretarial practice, girls learn to use many different business machines. Mr. Larry Marrs B.S. in Secondary Educa- tion, Northwest Mo. State College; M.E.. Missouri University; Commercial Arts. Glenda Gaddy tries to improve her typing speed. The Concert Choir performs at East Hills under the direction of Miss Erganian. • • • opportunities to learn another 88 . .just hear those sleigh bells ringing . . Mr. Deon Jensen B.S., Northwest Mo. State College; Music; Band; Stage Band. The sound of music is a big part of school life for the members of the Benton band and concert choir. Many hours of hard work and patient practice go into working out the bugs” and perfecting each of the numerous performances of these two music minded organizations. Although they perform and are judged as a group, each individual member must give his best to obtain the best in the finished pro- duct. mode of expression. The Benton band in concert. 89 Mr. W. A. Groh B.S. in Education. M.A.. Colorado State; Industri- al Arts. • • . to teach us manual skills Two shop students prepare their footstools for varn- ishing. Several students lend a helping hand to Ronnie Green in shop class. � o Steve Green and Gilbert Day sketch a still life. Art students see great detail in simple objects. Mrs. Mary Helen Berger B.S.. N.W.M.S.C.; Art; Senior Committee; Pub- licity Programs, Con- tests, Coronations; Art Chairman. Mrs. Judy Jeschke B.S..N.W.M.S.C.; Eng- lish; Art. . . . to create aesthetic appreciation. 91 . . . to teach us discipline and respect. 92 R.O.T.C. cadets learn to carry out all commands. Not pictured: Mr. Stephen Thomas A.B.. William Jewell Col- lege: M.S.. Eastern Illinois Football. Wrestling; Base- ball. Underclassmen practice tumbling in third hour P.E. . . . to teach us physical fitness. Miss Barbara Dunham B.S.. Northeast Mo. State College; Physical Educa- tion; Pep Club;G.A.A. Mrs. Leslie Turner B.S., Central Methodist College; P.E.; Health; Pep Club;G.A.A.; P.E. De- partment Chairman; Stu- dent Activity Program. This gym class is really having a ball. 93 Mr. Reynolds explains to his students how the carburetor, an essential part of any automobile, operates. Drivers Education Mr. Neil Reynolds B.S. in Education. North- west Mo. State College; Driver’s Education; Ten- nis Coach. Health A health student gains a better understanding of the human body as she watches a film showing how the hu- man heart functions. 94 Mr. Ernest Poff B.S., U.S.M.A. West Point ; M.Ed., University of Mo.; Counseling. Mrs. Betty Wilson A.B.. Washburn Univer- sity; M.S., Florida State University; Counseling. Jimsy “Frat Brother” Summers gets a quick check-up from dedicated nurse Diana Strickland. . . . providing guidance for all. Mr. Jim Summers B.S., M. Ed., Univer- sity of Mo.; Social Stu- dies; Counseling. � 5 Mr. Hirter watches Doug Wineinger. Ralph Clark, and Steve Filley work on a car body. Robert Johnson and Ronnie Lawson show their mechani- Mr. Robert Ward shows Leon Jones the method of printing, cal skill. Tim Tiller and Gary Keames are instructed by Mr. O. Spald- ing. Mr. Kariker demonstrates the principles of welding. In this automated world there is an ever greater need for skilled hands to control the many machines that serve man. Vocational schools provide the training for living in a mechanized world. . . . skilled hands for an automated world. Mr. Edward Makawski directs a class in machine shop. an essefiTO em en )( t L 0 I t • k Carol Park Student Body Treasurer Debby DeVall Student Body Secretary Mr. Foley and Mr. Erganian, the Student Council sponsors, draw up new plans for the Council. . those The Student Council, this year, un- der the direction of Mr. John Foley and Mr. Nshan Erganian, has made valuable contributions to each mem- ber of the student body such as Council-sponsored dances during the year. Every semester, each Benton stu- dent votes for his Student Council representatives. From the ballot he must choose five contemporaries who he believes will serve him best. Each student has the opportunity to be a member of the Student Council. In this way, he cannot only have a voice in his student govern- ment, but can also play a part in the actual functions of it. 102 Conrad VanSickle Student Body Vice-President Terry Jackson Student Body President who strive to serve your needs . . . The Student Council Representatives check to see in which homeroom they are to read their minutes. 103 The Sophomore Student Council representatives are: Front Row: Mary Rhoads, Cheryl Thurn. Back Row: Denny Rhodes, John Shreve, and Cliff Laman- sky. . . . and The Freshman Student Council representatives are: Barry Musser, Lynn Edwards, Barbara Butcher, Jenny Ray, Susan Goforth, and Twila Polsgrove. 104 The Senior Student Council representatives are: Front Row: Terri Johnson and Carol Park. Back Row: Matthew McDowell, Steve Green, Lonnie Milbourn, Terry Jackson, Lonnie Edwards, and Doug Baldwin. represent you in our student government The Junior Student Council representatives are: Bob Belcher, Carla Hawkins, Dave Andrew, Jennifer Moore, Artie Wright and Phyllis Corwin. Mr. L. E. Hager Staff Sponsor Janis Dyche Freshman Class Section National Honor Society 106 Mindy Neale gives Steve Green, Mike Slavin, and David Onstott a peek at a hu- morous candid shot. . . .those who provide Ben Lisenby Editor-in-Chief, Theme, Division Pages, Running headlines. Cover design. Introduction and Conclu- sion, Photography Editor, Special Effects, Language Arts, Foreign Languages. Chief Photographer. Kristi Grafton Staff Typist, Secretary Gregg Albee Senior Class Section, Service, So- cial Studies, Interact, Promethe- ans. Football. The 1967-1968 Annual Staff says, “If you don’t like our book, heads are gonna roll!” a visual record of school memories Terri Lynn Johnson Administration, R.O.T.C., Top Ten. Marsha Kempa Music. Majorettes. Steve Green Technical School, Football 107 David Onstott Co-Editor-Elect in charge of photo- graphy and layouts 1968-69. Bas- ketball, Counseling. Sophomore Class Section. Yearbook Planning, plus staff consultation and discussion is the basis of any good layout. 108 Jay Fulcher and Ben Lisenby make the all-important final check before mailing. 109 George Rajea First semester co-editor Frank Borkowski First semester co-editor Linda McCrea Second semester coeditor Mary Higgins Second semester co-editor . ..those who Jeanine VanHoozer and Connie Stafford write stories and editorials to be published in the Bentonian. no Reporters check over the paper to find ways of improving the next edition. Miss Nancy Bartlett watches as Don Dilley prepares some material to be used in the up-coming edition of the paper. The co-editors work together checking copy for the BENTON IAN. gather and disseminate the news. The sports writers Lonnie Edwards and Terry Jackson assist Mike Dean in delivering BENTONIANS to the rooms. Every two weeks, Benton students are informed of school activities and current events through arti- cles edited by the BENTONIAN staff. The staff is composed of Benton students under the direction of Miss Nancy Bartlett. These stu- dents spend their sixth hour writing stories and gathering information which they think will be of interest to Benton students. The BENTONIAN keeps us well informed while adding a spark of humor to our school days. Reporters check the BENTONIAN BOX for helpful suggestions and humorous jokes for the paper. in Irene Brewka Theron Decker Kristi Grafton Geneva Herbert Motto Noblesse Oblige: Noble Rank Requires The National Honor Society looks upon education as a total product, measured by the four dimensions of life-Charaeter, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. The WAHWAHLANAWAH staff salutes all those who have gone on to distinguish themselves in the eyes of their fellowmen, ever living up to the four ideals for which they were recognized in high school through election to membership of Na- tional Honor Society. 112 Marsha Kempa elaborates on her idea for a money-making project, while Janis Dyche diligently takes notes. Dianna Hudson Terry Jackson Marsha Kempa Ben Lisenby Debbie Richey Linda Toombs Honorable Conduct L E. Hager, N.H.S. sponsor. Senior George Rajca presides over a regular meeting of N.H.S. 113 Third Battalion R.O.T.C. Training Today for Leadership Tomorrow Battalion Staff and Sponsor Officers Battalion Commander LTC Robert Agee and Sponsor Officer LTC Terri Lynn Johnson. Executive Officer MAJ Ed Huyett and Sponsor Officer MAJ Carol Park. S-2 Officer CPT Bob Lewis and Spon- sor Officer CPT Jean Church. S-3 Officer MAJ Darwin Watkins and 1LT Jeannine Van Hoozer. (Spon- sor Officer MAJ Debby DeVaU not pictured) S-4 Officer CPT Doug Baldwin and Sponsor Officer CPT Jeanine Mc- Camy. S-l Officer CPT Danny Fry and Spon- sor Officer CPT Vickie Evans. Sergeant Major Ralph Ray and Spon- sor Officer 1 LT Phyllis Corwin. 115 VARSITY: Robert Agee, John McCubbin, Danny Fry, and Bill Allen. Rifle Teams Take Championship 1)6 RESERVES: David McBride, Dave Brown, Steve Watkins, and Merle Brewer. SPECIAL STAFF: Front Row: Bill Roberts, Gary Gann, and James Thornton. Back Row: Donnie Murdock, Donald Dilley, Larry Bur- ley, John McCubbin, and Pat Hendrix. SFC Terry Angle commands the Best Drill Squad consisting of Eddie Puckett, Marvin Droze, Bill Foster, Mike Valen- tine, Bill Brown, Barth Allison, Darrell Campbell, Roman Brewka, Burton Mas- teller, and Larry Brott. Major Gary Gann commands the Honor Guard in the Veteran’s Day Parade. 17 Prometheans John Shreve and Jim Shtohryn continued the discussion into the refreshment part of the program. Conrad VanSickle. president, helped make the candy sale successful. 118 Vaughn Jones showed his distaste of an ancient Polish feeding ritual demonstrated by Jeanine VanHoozer and Gregg Albee at the October meeting. Interact Terry Jackson and Lonnie Milbourn provided the enter- tainment at several Interact meetings this year by showing football films. Bob Agee, Terry Angle, and Darwin Watkins prepared the box of food for the needy family at Thanksgiving, an an- nual Interact service project. This year’s Interact officers and board members are Conrad VanSickle, Secretary; George Rajca, Board; Ben Lisen- by. Treasurer; Matt McDowell, Board; Gregg Albee, Vice-President; and Doug Baldwin, President. 117 Diana Strickland and Sherry Pawlowski perform the “Spagetti Rag” in the Annual Harvest Moon Festival pre- sented by the P.T.A. This year’s Harvest Moon Talent Show, as usual, was a smashing success in entertainment and money making ability for the P.T.A. The box office returns were used for various services, including the N.H.S. luncheon and scholarships. It’s all in the way you shake your tail-feathers. Rick Rowland, master of ceremonies, and Mr. Nick Yerganian, director, sample one of Plato’s paper Pizzas. Harvest Moon Talent Show 12) The Benton Singers sing More” better than any other group. These Benton Boosters, Mr. Knechtenhofer. Mrs. Barbara Adams, and Mrs. Knechtenhofer, operated the refreshment stand at our football games this year. ... a word of praise 122 During the course of the school year the Benton P.T.A. and Boost- er Club provide a variety of ser- vices to the school. Benton par- ents and alumni man refreshment stands, raise money to buy such items as projectors and score- boards, provide scholarships for deserving students, and work with the city officials for the benefit of the school. Mrs. Gordon Frisch, president of the P.T.A., takes a group of modern world his- tory students to record a radio program. Dick Meng is president of the Booster Club this year. for service rendered 123 Most Popular Debby DeVall and Terry Jackson. Best Couple Debby DeVall and Danny Fry. Best Personality Diana Strickland and Lon- nie Milbourn. . . . those we Most Likely to Succeed Ben Lisenby (Irene Brewka not pictured) 124 Best Smile Carol Park and Conrad Van Sickle. Most Feminine Terri Lynn Johnson Best Athlete Chuck Bowles choose as tops Best Dressed Jeanine Van Hoozer and Mike Wisneski. Best Looking Connie Stafford and Danny Fry. 125 Jeanine VanHoozer, Barb Tyson, Bob Beamon, Gregg Albee and Jeff Campbell are kept busy in the counselors office filing, writing and typing. Dick Coy, Kim Kobett and Debbie Stafford, third hour gym helpers, check the volleyball net for holes. . . . to share a part of oneself leanne Powers, are kept busy running errands, filing, addressing and Kathy Butler and Ted Decker keep the chemistry room in order. 127 Joyce Keller and Barbara Steinbrenner are two of the girls who check books in the library. Jack Burgess and Eddie Loubey put the flag up each morning as Marvin Droze plays “To The Colors”. Ed Huyett, Jimmy Snead and Gary Bird learn how to operate the projectors from Mr. Mackey. 128 Gina and Sandy demonstrate the dangers of twirling the fire batons. Service Regina Weginka Marsha Kempa, Head Majorette Barbara Haynes Walker Terry Unzicker Sandy Scott 129 Terry Jackson, student body president, crowns Queen Debby. Coronation Ceremony Following the coro- nation ceremonies, Debby and her court reign over the Savannah Benton football game. “ ... and now I present to you my candidate for Miss Benton 1967-1968.” 134 Terri Lynn Johnson Campaign Mgr. Ben Lisenby Debi Lamansky Campaign Mgr. Terry Kelley Patty Klinginsmith Campaign Mgr. John Thornton Carol Park Campaign Mgr. Matt McDowell Jeanine VanHoozer Campaign Mgr. Lonnie Milbourn Diana Strickland Campaign Mgr. Doug Baldwin Kris Kobett Campaign Mgr. Randy Hodgin Connie Stafford Campaign Mgr. Lonnie Edwards Roxy Zembles Campaign Mgr. Dave Brown The Reserve Football Team Third Place Jamboree Benton 6 Benton 14 Benton 28 Benton 7 Benton 0 Benton 12 Benton 14 Benton 7 Football Savannah 36 Lafayette 6 Maryville 0 Manr Hill 6 Central 19 C. B. 0 Park Hill 27 Liberty 25 y Sam Wineinger Halfback Roger Wright Halfback Terry Jackson Quarterback Dave Brown Fullback Tackle 1-5-6 Sam Cash Center Moses Hicks Halfback Rick Pumi Tackle Randy Routh Dave Randall Lonnie Edwards Lonnie Milbourne Chuck Bowles Halfback 4-5 ' Randy Hqdgin Halfback Danny Fry Fullback Bob Belcher Quarterback Bob Conard Tackle Jerry Davison Halfback latt McDowell The Varsity Football Team Football The student managers are Rick Rowland, Terry Miller, and Danny Clark. Coach Lehman and Coach Chatfield discuss the game plans. CAROL PARK TLRRI LYNN JOHNSON KRIS KOBLTT JEANINE VAN 1IOOZER 142 Danny Potter Dave Brown Jack Burgess Gary Holmes Eddie Huyett James Weston us Dick Coy is about to add two points to the Benton score. Basketball 146 Coach Charles Holm and Coach Jim Mo- dis brief the squad during a time out. Bishop O’Hara St. Johns Savannah Summett Maur Hill Savannah Albany Maryville Hilcrest Springfield Central Stanberry Faucett C. B. Westport C. B. Central Savannah Lafayette Rockport Central C. B. Southwest Maur Hill C. B. Maryville Central Lafayette Park Hill Lafayette 147 VARSITY: First Row: Bob Johnson, Conrad VanSickle, Dave Brown, Chuck Bowles, John Thornton, Gary Holmes. Second Row: James Weston, Bob Belcher, Dick Coy, Danny Potter, Eddie Huyett, Jack Burgess. Charles Endsley was this year’s stu- dent manager. Winning has become a tradition at Benton High School. Once again, as in the past, the Benton High School Basketball team has been, “The team to beat.” Much of the credit goes, of course, to coach Jim Modis for the outstanding leadership he has displayed throughout his coaching career at Benton. This year, with the help of Coach Charles Holm, he has led another outstanding team to a winning season. Great ball handling and defensive skills were key assets in the Benton attack. Good sportsmanship on the part of fans and players alike also helped greatly in the downfall of nearly all of Benton’s opponents. Through cooperation of the coaches, the players, and the fans, the 1967-1968 season once again produced a championship team. 148 FRESHMEN: First Row: Randy Morelock, Shane McDonald, Richard Palmer, Rusty Cook, Larry Robertsotr, Barry Musser. Second Row: Gary Harris, Don Christi, Darryl Hollingsworth, Kenny Adams, Charles Gallegos, Charley Cook, Greg Washington. Third Row: James Whorey, Daryl Jackson, Jim Greaves, Ted Mark, Chuck Gil- more, Dave Brown. RESERVES: First Row: Russell Teschner, Harry White, Rickey Brown, Doug Weston, Mike White, Jack Wahlert. Second Row: Merle Brewer, Dennis Jirkovsky, Calvin Starling, Terry Schurman, David Andrew. The Varsity Wrestling Team mem- bers are: Front Row: Melvin Pummell, Steve Dakin, Glenn Richey, Darrell Brewer, Gary Pummell, Pat Cates, and Scott Hutton. Back Row: Jerry Logs- ton, Randy Routh, Joel Bally, Mike Wheeler, John Kline, Rich- ard Chavez, Richard DeRoin, and Coach Stephen Thomas. Scott Hutton receives two points for the takedown of his opponent. Wrestling The Reserve Wrestling Team members are: Front Row: Coach Thomas, Den- nis Pasley, Dale Shifflett, Ronnie Burks, Gary Park, and Randy Hoff- man. Second Row: Tom Budgett, Ronnie Allison, Arthur Sawyer, Rich- ard Hollis, Frank Nurski, and John Szczepanik. Back Row: Larry Grin- stead, Billy Burkert, Mike Deen, Eugene Moss, Gary Grubb, and Bobby Burkert. 150 The Pep Club officers are: Patty Klinginsmith, president; Jeanne Powers, secretary; Phyllis Corwin, vice-president; Joyce Keller, treasurer; and the two sergeant at arms, Glenys Randall and LaDonna Gentry, (not pictured). Miss Quigley, standing, is Pep Club sponsor. Pep Club The Pep Club members show their enthusiasm for our team. 151 Kris Kobett Miss Billingsley, the sponsor, watches as the cap- tains “practice”? Cheryl Cole, Jennifer Moore. Marsha Flowers. Miss Bil- lingsley, Kris Kobett, and Cheryl Thurn. . . the ten who channel Top: Mike Noland and Ben Lisenby. Bottom: Frank Borkowski, George Rajca, and Gregg Albee. The boys add a new spice to Benton’s cheering squad. our school spirit The duties of a cheerleader are never ending. Miss “B” demonstrates the latest cheering tech- niques. Top: KrisKobett Middle: Gregg Albee and Conrad Van Sickle. Bottom: Frank Borkowski. Ben Lisenby, and George Rajca. Jennifer Moore Cheryl Thurn 153 Published by the Annual Staff of Benton High School St. Joseph, Missouri Jay Fulcher David Onstott-Editors L. E. Hager-Adviser Volume LVII1 'ahlanawah Spring Supplemen R.O.T.C. Sam Cash and Vickie Evans dance the night away at the annual R.O.T.C. Ball. Darwin Watkins and Debby DeVall join the Grand March. STAND TALL! R.O.T.C. Bob Agee receives his saber at the R.O.T.C. Revue. R.O.T.C. Stands Pat. (Cates, that is.) THIS IS THE FEDERAL! The administration participates in the festivities by wearing togas. Latin Banquet The slaves go to get food for their masters. Spanish Fiesta Matador Ron Tilman is carried out of the arena. Linda Toombs and Kristi Crafton light the candles of character. Mindy Neale signs the National Honor register. N.H.S. Assembly The National Honor Society Processional. Vice-president Conrad VanSickle enjoys his meal. President George Rajca Speaks before the dinner. National Honor Society Banquet The banquet was a memorable event for all those who attended. These students received awards in the annual Awards Day Assembly on May 17. Awards The top ten percent of the 1968 Senior class receives certificates for Scholastic Achievement at the Awards Day Assembly. The annual Scholarship Awards Assembly was held April 18 in the new gym. Two types of awards, pins and certificates, were given to students who maintained high grade averages for the first three quarters of this year. Here. Mindy Neale receives her recognition from Mr. Bowen. Ben Lisenby receives the Outstanding Achievement Award from Mr. C. R. Bray for his service as Editor of the 1968 yearbook. Awards Dan Potter prepares to give the trophies to the school in the annual Basketball Awards Assem- bly. “Sock it to ’em with Mike Noland!” Ma” Cates and “Pa Potter try to sell their candidate. Student Body . 1 ! The election gets under full swing. 1968-1969 Student Body Officers: Vice-President David Andrew Treasurer Cheryl Thurn Secretary Carla Hawkins President Sam Cash Elections ?? and ?? cast their ballots. Benton elections are really secret!! Varsity: Front Row: Jim Graves, Dave Brown. Doug Baldwin, John Kline. Bob Christie. Rick Pummell, Roger Wright. Back Row: Jack Burgess. David Andrew, Calvin Starling. Bob Belcher. Steve At- lakson. Roger Brooks, Coach Ross. Track Reserve: Front Row: Jim Marriott, Tom Budgett. John Szczepanik. Mel- vin Pummell. Mike Johnson. Robert Erickson, James Worley, Alvin Strahm. Back Row: Mike Lake.Merle Brewer, Daryl Jackson. Jim Graves. Don Montgomery. Dave Thomas. Tennis Varsity: Randy Hodgin. Larry Grinstead. Evert Hoffman, Steve Boy- er, Rusty Cook. Tennis Golf Golf Varsity: Coach Lehman. Scott Hutton. Bob Agee. John Capps. Don Christi, Bob Lewis. Eddie Woubey, Steve Jones. David Onstott. Baseball Conrad VanSickle makes a spectacular diving catch. Baseball Varsity: Front Row: Ellis Pummell. Lonnie Edwards. Dan Fry. Charles Gallegocs. Chuck Bowles. John Thornton. Conrad VanSickle, Don Hudson. Back Row: Coach Blakley. Gary Harris. Dick Coy. Gary Cunningham, Kenny Adams, Jack Wahlert, Dan Compton. Russell Teschner. Rick Brown.Rick Hollis, Coach Capps. Everyone seemed to enjoy them- selves while dancing to the music of the Doormen. Junior-Senior Prom Chuck Bowles felt “ten feet tall” at the 1968 Junior-Senior Prom. Tire faculty decides to sit this one out. Track Queen Carla Hawkins, escorted by Dave Brown, reign- ed as Track Queen for this season. The theme of the 1968 Prom was Blue Hawaii. Here, Bob Belcher, junior class president, pre- sents Cheryl Thompson, prom princess, with a lei of orchids. Prom Princess “We’ll find a new way of living, a way of forgiving Tension mounts as the time for the “rumble” draws near. Maria......................................Vickie Albert Tony.........................................Matt McDowell R'lf.........................................Jeff Campbell Bernardo..........................Keith Brumley Anita............................Diana Strickland Understudy (Maria)................Becky Branson Understudy (Anita).........................Sylvia Olvera ■ ets........................Terry Jackson. Jim Wood. Jim Thorton. Mike Albright Bob Lewis, Daryl Hollingsworth Sharks...................Rick Rowland. Ronald Benton. Dave Andrew. Randy Holder Kenny Shaw, Greg Kerns Jets’Girls....................Dee Decker, Jeanine McCamy, Marsha Flowers. Kim Kobett Glenys Randall. Joyce Palmer. Penny Bowles. Twila Polsgrove, Doris Wright Jennifer Moore Sharks’ Girls...............Becky Branson. Sylvia Olvera. Cheryl Cole. Diane Dean Mary Prater, Kris Kobett. Joy Gregg Lt. Schrank.....................Lonnie Milburn Officer Krupke......................Leslie Kent Doc..............................Marvin Droze Gladhand..................................... Ray Worrell Accompanist......................Venny McDowell “Sleep well, and when you dream, dream of me ” PRODUCTION STAFF Director....... Mr. Nshan Erganian Music Director................... Miss Mary Rose Erganian Student Director.....Terri Edwards Stage Managers..........Bob Burton Eddie Puckett The “Rumble” Baccalaureate services for the 1968 grad- uating Senior class were held Sunday, June 2. The services were conducted by the King Hill Christian Church, with Rev- erend W. R. Tucker officiating. At left, the seniors, led by Mr. Thedinga and Mrs. Giddeons. walk toward the auditorium, where the services were held. Baccalaureate The seniors listen intensely to Reverend Tucker’s sermon entitled “Here We Come, World! At right, Mr. Bowen ascends the stage in the Springer gym. followed by Mr. Watson and Mr. Thedinga. Below, the lines of graduates move toward their seats in the gym. The Fifty-eighth Annual Commencement was held Tuesday. June 4, for the 1968 graduates. The in- vocation was given by Janis Dyche. The students who presented speeches were Diana Hudson. Ben Lisenby. and Danny Fry. A piano solo was presented by Deborah Richey and a vocal solo was given by Johnetta Adamson. The Presentation of the Graduates was given by Mr. James Watson, member of the Board of Education. The diplomas were then presented by Mr. Bowen to the graduating Seniors. A benediction was given by Conrad Van Sickle at the end of the service. 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