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

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The can-can girls Amelia Olvera, Vickie Sullivan, and Roxanne Pendleton did their routine to “T ra-la-la-Boom-de-A”. A member of the Red Bird Art Players, Darrel Jackson, did impersonations of Ed Sullivan and John Wayne. A comedy skit “Geraldine” was presented by Jim Newson and Buddy Davis. Alice Ray sang “As Long as He Needs Me.” 19

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“Come to the Cabaret . . The Benton Singers opened the Harvest Moon talent show with a bouncy rendition of “Cabaret”, which was the theme of the entire program. Two programs were presented. The master of ceremonies was Dave Brown. His co-host for the first presentation was Chuck Gilmore. During the second performance the co-host was Shane McDonald. Vocal solos were performed by Debbie Snook, Alice Ray, Diana Bur- chett, Davida Kinder, Linda Bell, and Becky Branson. Other acts included an interpretive dance by Pam Christ, a guitar solo by Danny Meyer, a vocal duet by Becky Branson and Chuck Gilmore, and a pantomime by Gary Elder. Comedy skits were presented by Ronnie Burks and Dave Brown, Buddy Davis and James Newson, and the Red Bird Art Players. The program was directed by Mr. David L. Farris and Mr. John Hoffman. Technical advisors were Mr. Robert Dyche, Mr. Jay Edwards, and Mr. Don Lentz. The accompanists were Josephine Vasquez, Mimi McAndrews, and Alice Ray. Above: Ronnie Burks conversed with Josephine Vasquez before going on stage in his role as W.C. Fields. Right: Danny Meyer played a guitar solo, “Gassical Gas”. IS

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New concepts in assemblies captivate students Assemblies this year ranged from a marion- ette show based on the play, Man of La Mancha, to a Japanese Christmas play fea- turing the second hour dramatics class. Folksingers and naturalists both shared the stage of Benton High School during the 1970-71 school year. 20