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

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1972 volume:

WAHWAHLANAWAH Benton High School St. Joseph, Missouri Carrie Watkins, Editor-in-Chief Karen Gwinn, Co-editor L. E. Hager, Advisor Volume LX11 TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 Spring Activities 30- Academics 68%Student Life 82 Activities 114 Sports 128 Album 194 Index Remember me . . . the school year 1971-72. . . the noisy crowded halls . . . music in the cafeteria . . . construction on the new gym . . . lockers banging between classes . . . living . . . growing . . . it was a good year. . . remember me . . . SPRING ACTIVITIES Remember. . . campaign posters . . . tapping and inductions . . . spring sports . . . postponements due to rain . . . the Prom . . . Awards assemblies . . . Carousel. . . Baccalaureate. . . watching your friends graduate . . . graduating yourself. . . telling today good-bye . . . wondering what summer will bring . . . remember. . . 8 Scott Kolega is President The pictures on this page tell only part of the story of the 1970-71 Student Body elections. For weeks, candidates, their campaign managers, and their supporters worked on posters, cards, slogans, platforms, and rallies. Their only official public addresses were presented during an assembly also featuring campaign skits. As a result, our Student Body officers for the 1971-72 school year were: Scott Kole- ga, President; Anthony Zawodny, Vice- President; LuAnne Chaney, Secretary; and Jane Thurn, Treasurer. 9 1 Cast of Characters Billy Bigelow ......... Julie Jordan .......... Carrie Pepperidge ..... Mrs. Mullin............ Mrs. Bascombe.......... Enoch Snow, Sr......... Jigger Craigin......... Louise Bigelow ........ Mr. David Bascombe . . . Nettie Fowler.......... Heavenly Friend........ Starkeeper and Dr. Seldon . . H. David Brown Ted Markt ......Lisa Savage Becky Branson . . . Susan Goforth Marilyn Swartz ......Jo Ann Loar Roxanne Pendleton Roxanne Pendleton JoAnn Loar . . .Chuck Gilmore Randy Simmon .... Mike Wheeler Louie Seiter . Cheryl Strickland Ruby Wojtowicz .... Scott Kolega .... Alice J. Ray . Don Montgomery ........Fred Bally n 12 Remember. . . nights of pride The nights of April 21,22,23, and 24 1971 were nights of pride as Benton High School presented “Carousel”. The play’s success was based not only on the talent of the cast but on the people behind the scenes as well. One of the highlights was a real carousel built specially for the play. The cast included Debbie Euler, Lin- da Reece, Debbie Anderson, Peggy Atkison, Mike Seever, David French, Paul Elo, Ron Burks, Rex Green, Dennis Hughes, Susie Bolonyi, Shirley Danner, Debby Hart, LaDonna Pigg, Cindy Stickler, Nancy Church, Charles Ford, James Newson, LuAnne Chaney, Gayle King, Don Mont- gomery, and others. Accompanists were Audrey McKinnon and Jose- phine Vasquez. Orchestra Director was John Reese. David L. Farris and John R. Hoffman were Directors of the Drama. 13 Below: Charlene Conroy followed by LuAnne Chancy and Barbara Brown were new members of National Honor Society walking forward to take their place in the induction. Right: David Kneib signed the register during the annual NHS Induction, with the assistance of Charles Endsley and Steve Burton. Left: Both old and new members of NHS enjoyed the luncheon held in their honor at Valley Chapel United Methodist Church. Lower left: The new NHS members elected as their President, Scott Kolcga; Vice-President, Karen Gwinn; Secretary, LuAnnc Chancy: and Treasurer, Charlene Conroy. Below: Being conducted is the first meeting of the 1971-72 National Honor Society along with the 1970-71 members. In this meeting they held the election of officers. National Honor Society inducts twenty-three The Benton High School Chapter of the National Honor Society held its forty-fourth annual induc- tion on Friday, April 30 at 9:45 a.m. in the Benton High School Auditorium. Fourteen old members participated in the induction of the twenty-three new members. Three Benton students sang solos during the induction. They were Becky Branson, Alice J. Ray, and James Newson. Four Introductory speeches were given; Scholarship by Frances Baszta, Character by Catherine Novak, Leadership by Michael Slavin, and Service by Joan Goacher. After the Induction all members, sponsors,and guests were honored by a dinner at Valley Chapel United Methodist Church. 7:30 that evening a reception was held in Room 9 honoring all NHS members. David Kneib assists honorary mem- ber Christa Lehman with her NHS stole. 15 Junior class officers crowned Cindy Stickler “Prom Princess during intermission. 16 Senior Shane McDonald and Miss Jenny Smith were introduced in the Grand March. Juniors crowned Cindy Princess Seniors and their dates were intro- duced to attending Juniors during a Grand March in their honor as they en- tered “We’ve Only Just Begun”, the 1970-71 Junior-Senior Prom held at the Eagle’s Lodge from 8 to 11 Friday evening May 21. As Cindy was crowned, dozens of silver balloons were released. 17 Honor Guard placed 7th in state competition Some of the highlights of Reserve Officers Train- ing Corps for the latter part of last year included the ROTC Ball, the ROTC Review, and the Federal Inspection. The 1970-71 Honor Guard went to the State Drill Meet at Columbia and placed 7th. Upper right: The Honor Guard per- formed its routine for the Review judge. Right: Battalion Commander Alan Zachary and Honor- ary Officer Barb Butcher at ROTC Ball. Right center: Virgil Edwards received award for Best Drill Cadet from Benton. Above: ROTC cadets and their dates enjoyed the ball. Upper right: The Honor Guard per- formed for the Federal Inspector. Bottom right: John Dobosz (right) assembled the M-14 in the weapons assembly at the Review. 18 Dennis Bouge (left) and Larry Lawhon (be- low) received awards for outstanding ser- vice. Far left: Mark Albec commanded the Drill Squad. Left: The Color Guard consisting of Bob Tilman, Mark Albec, Gary Wells, and Virgil Edwards marched at the Review. 19 20 Jenny reigned as Miss Benton Track The students of Benton High School chose for their 1970-71 Track Queen Miss Jennifer Ray. Jenny was crowned in the Benton auditorium by Track Captain Jim Graves. The Queen and her court were honored by a solo by Ted Markt. Jenny reigned along with the three other city queens at the Inter-City Track Meet. Counterclockwise her court consisted of Connie Davis, Benita Frakes, Barb Tilman, Barb Butcher, Susan Koons, Linda Reece, and Marilyn Swartz. We They Chillicothe Lost 1 4 Plattsburg Won 3 2 Maryville Lost 1 4 LeBlond Lost 2 3 Midland Empire Conference 3rd Plattsburg Won 3V4 1 Vi Lafayette Won 4 1 LeBlond Won 3Vi 1V4 Chillicothe Lost 2 3 Maryville Won 3 2 District (Excelsior Springs) 9th out of 26 City Meet 2nd 22 We’re getting better. . . In the words of Coach Lehman, “We’re getting better all the time.” The golf scores above verify his opinion. The high point of the season was Benton’s victory over Maryville, a team that had reigned without defeat since it’s creation nearly a decade ago. Three wins in District Below: Co-captain Everet Hoffman re- turned a serve in a practice match with co-captain Steve Burton (right). 1970-71 was a good one for Benton’s tennis team. Under the supervision of Coach Neil Reynolds, they closed the season with a 15-2 record and three wins in District. Everet Hoffman went to state finals in singles and Steve Bur- ton and Steve Boyer entered as a doubles team. Track captured MEC The 1970-71 Track season was one of success. Captain Jim Graves led the team to a second place in the city and to victory in the Midland Empire Conference. Benton’s 1970-71 Track team consisted of: Eugene Amparano, Bill Atkins, Chris Atlakson, Charles Brandon, Bill Bravo, Bill Brown, Jack Brown, Jesse Campbell, Gary Christie, Mike Cucylowsky, Dennis Davidson, Brad Ford, David Gann, Rick Gann, Kevin Gasper, Tony Graham, Jim Graves, Dave Holm, Dean Hunt, Darrell Jackson, Paris Jenkins, Danny Johnston, Kenny Johnston, Jon Kanacsky, James Kizior, Charles Kretzcr, Bill Million, Mark Olvera, Jesse Ortega, Roger Pankau, Jerry Searcy, Mike Slavin, Henry Smith, Rick Steele, Steve Ste- venson, Brian Stickler, Bill Stillman, Mike Strong, Robert Thornton, Dave Unzicker. 24 Left: Russell Teschner was just one example of our fine pitching squad. Lower left: Mike Crockett wras the receiving end of many pitched balls. Below: Rick Brown added another point to the score. Extreme bottom: Ron Wahlert helped the team win with excellent batting. Baseball season ends with 12 wins, 7 losses Scores We They VanHom 1 5 VanHorn 4 3 Wyandotte 6 2 Wyandotte 3 6 Washington 4 3 Washington 6 3 Ward 0 4 Ward 1 0 Sumner 13 0 Sumner 13 5 Pern Day 14 0 Pern Day 6 2 LeBlond 2 1 Lc Blond 5 6 Lafayette 7 6 Lafayette 3 9 North Kansas City 3 6 Central 6 7 Central 4 1 First row: Richard Robinson, Anthony Zawodny , Pat Montgomery, Greg Foster, Mike Crockett , Dave Maple. Second row: Coach Nelson, Rick Brown (co-captain), Ron Wahlert , Jay Randall , Ron Martin , Charles Gallegos , Scott McCamy , Jim Wright, and Coach Leo Blakley. Not pictured are varsity members Gary Harris, Bill Chand- ler, Mike White (co-captain), and Leon Smith. Varsity. 25 Right: Charles Endsley explained to Miss Campbell that the National Honor Society would soon present the school with a Thomas Hart Benton painting in her honor. Below: Harold McGlothlin received the Social Studies Award. James Ncwson s friendly smile won him the Boys Renee Fiddler was one of many students to be recognized for their scholastic Courtesy Award. achievements. 26 fi Student’s goals achieved One of the annual events not to be forgotten was the 1970-71 presentation of awards honoring various students. To many in the audience, it was just another assembly, but to those on stage, it was the climax of a year or an entire high school career of hard work and devotion to a goal. Students as well as two teachers, were recognized for scholastic ability, scholarships, courtesy, service, and talent. Last year, there was a tie for the number 7 and 10 ranks in the Graduating class, therefore, we honored eleven students. They were: Lisa Savage No. 6; LaDonna Pigg No. 10; Frances Baszta No. 3; Rox- anne Pendleton No. 9; Rhonda Dyche No. 7; Marilyn Swartz No. 5; Marleah Bower No. 10; Dave Brown No. 4; Charles Ends- lcy No. 1; Alan Zachary No. 7; and Steve Burton No. 2. Above: Rosalee Gibson and Steve Jones presented Mr. Lentz with a plaque from his Chemistry II class. Up- per left: Mr. Hoffman presented Lisa Savage and Ted Markt with Best Actress and Best Actor awards. 27 Above: The graduating class gathered for the last time as they waited for ceremonies to begin. Below: The Class of 1971. 193 Graduate from MWC Gym The 1971 Baccalaureate Service was held Sunday, May 30 in the Benton High School Auditorium. The Reverend Robert Smith of King Hill Baptist Church spoke. Then, on June 2, 1971, one hundred and ninety-three members of the Class of ’71 graduated in the gymnasium of Missouri Western College. The class chose as their guest speaker Coach Richard Lehman. Class speakers were Frances Bazsta, David Brown, and Christa Lehman. The graduating valedictorian was Charles Endsley. The salutatorian was Steve Burton. Above: Exchange student Christa Lehman presented her farewell ad- dress before she returned to Germany. Left: Ron Smith, Roger Dwyer, and Charles Endsley exchanged last minute advice before the Baccalau- reate Service. Top Left: Becky Branson receives her diploma. 29 ACADEMICS walking out of room with friends . . . remember. . . School Board cracked down The main office of the St. Joseph school district seldom made itself heard to the student bodies of the city, but during the 1971-72 year, put into effect a new set of regulations pertaining to, among other things, class tardiness and hall passes. Benton students felt the impact when our traditional Spirit Week was cut to three days. Dr. Gerald Troester, Superintendent of Schools. Left to right: Mr. Hubert Campbell, Mr. G. M. Coleman. Dr. Gerald Troester, and Mr. George Markley examined a map of St. Joseph as they discussed plans to redistrict the city schools. 32 St. Joseph’s School Board. Back row: Dr. Gerald Troester, Dr. Thomas White, Mr. J.W. Roberts, Mr. James Watson, Mr. Robert F. Keatley. Front row: Mr. Hubert Campbell, Mr. G.M. Coleman, Mrs. Paul Knepper, and Mr. James E. Robertson. Mr. Hubert Campbell, Secretary of the Board of Mr. G. M. Coleman, Assistant Superintendent in charge Education. °f Instruction and Cirriculum. 33 L. K. Bowen, Principal. Administration gave us choice A school is only as good as its administration and Benton in 1971-72 was one of the best. Mr. Bowen, Mr. Thedinga, and Mrs. Giddens managed to keep the school running smoothly for nine school months and three summer months. During the course of Mr. Bowen’s illness, Mr. Thedinga assumed full reponsibility in his place, and was successful in keeping things organized. Few people devoted more time and energy to BHS than these three. Their job was not to make ’71-’72 a good school year, but to keep it smooth enough for us to make it what we chose. During 7th and after school, Mrs. Gid- dens reigned supreme in 104, otherwise known as the Detention Room. Left: Many hours of Mr. Bowen's schedule were involved in telephone communication. 35 Below: Mrs. German warned intruders to leave her Language Arts I class. Far below: Mrs. Vaughan ex- plained some of the fundamentals of English to James Perkins. Even during the summer, teachers could be found working at school. Here Mrs. Elder and Mr. Pankiewicz hurriedly prepare for the start of school. Mike Richey completed one of the many assignments of Speech class which was storytelling. Below: Mr. Dyche’s Creative Writing I class closely observed a wrestling demonstration, which was part of a how to” speech assignment. Below: Mr. Hoffman and his student teacher, Karen Andrews discussed the art of speech. Language Arts taught communication The various courses in the Language Arts department were de- signed to create an atmosphere in which all forms of commun- ication were taught as an integral part of a total Language Arts program. Teachers were striving to show students how im- portant it is to make an effective use of the English language. Through courses in poetry, creative writing, American literature, journalism, and social English, students were better prepared to do such things as write clear, concise paragraphs, talk properly over the telephone, enjoy an English novel, write letters and invitations, speak before a group and, perhaps as important as anything else, really listen to one another. 37 Gayle King and Barbara Hernandez helped in the Social Studies office. Mr. Foley, will you please pay attention! Mr. Chambers, Mr. Pankiewicz, Mr. Foley, and Mr. Hager attended a joint meeting of the Social Studies and Language Arts teachers in the Social Studies Resource Center. 38 There was always something new in Social Studies There was no way a student could avoid Social Studies, but with the teachers that constituted Benton’s Social Studies Department staff, few students would have been willing to miss it had they had a choice. There was always something new, and usually very different, going on. One of the projects was a Model United Nations Day hosted by Benton on April 22. Approximately 150 students from area schools attended. This was just one in a series of innovations to upgrade the Social Studies curriculum and class-related activities. The year was devoted to the evaluation of courses offered and the revision of pre and post tests. Upper left: Fawnie McDowell, a Social Studies assistant, filed papers for one of the teachers in the department. Upper right: Social Studies I Transportation display. Above: Margie Holland, Mr. Hager’s student teacher, assigned report projects to her class. 39 Right: Mr. Saunders demonstrated a theorem to Denise Andrews. Below: Mr. Chatfield gave a rare smile when, for once, his Math I class turned in their homework. 40 Math Teachers worked with individuals Math teachers Mr. Lentz, Mr. Modis, Mr. Poff, Mr. Chatfield, Mr. Saunders, and Mr. Lehman were all aware that teaching mathematics involved more than simply giving assignments and reading explanations out of the text- book. Benton students were fortunate to have teachers willing to work with individuals as well as classes. Top left: The fifth hour Functional Math class tried to make peace with Coach Lehman. Above: Jayne Harmon worked at the board as Mr. Saunders explained a homework problem. 41 Right: Nancy Cates, Mike Richey and Kim Houser looked on as Mr. Capps tested Genu Zapala’s blood type. Below: Mr. Capps watched as Pam Shimer worked a problem on the board. Bottom left: Brad Miller and Virgil Edwards studied the concept of a pul- ley in Physics. Bottom right: Anthony Zawodny, a Chemistry I and II student, evidently enjoyed working in the lab. 42 Probing the unknown The Sciences offered at Benton were Chem- istry, Physics, Biology, and Physical Science. The Science classes did not take us to the moon or to the bottom of the ocean, but to students, experiments that probed the secrets of nature, space, and energy were new and exciting. The 71-72 year ad- ded yet another Resource Center to Benton’s growing number. With the Science Resource Center in operation, students were able to find answers to most problems encountered in science. Left: Mr. Smith and Mr. Lentz demonstrated another use of the Science Resource Center. Relaxation. Hmmm... 43 Benton held first Customs Day The Spanish class and club were very active this year. For the first time in Benton’s history a Customs Day was held. Both entrances to the south end of the second floor hall were blocked off and in order to enter, one had to be be able to speak one complete sen- tence in either French or Spanish. Right: Nick Malhiwsky helped Miss Auxier decorate the classroom at Christmas time. Below: The officers of the Spanish club were, left to right: Andrea Sparks, Treasurer; Julie Jack- son, Sergeant-at-Arms; Barb Ray, Vice- president; Gayle King, Secretary; and Jennie McKinnon, President. 44 The French class also participated in the Customs Day by blocking off their end of the hall with a L’Arc de Triumpe and a flower cart. In April, the French and Spanish speaking stu- dents toured the local grade schools and acted out nursery rhymes in French and Spanish to promote more interest in foreign languages. Above: Left to right: Sharon Kent, Brenda Al- sup, Adele Almazan, and Dalla Guinn made tissue flowers to sell on Customs Day. Left: Mr. Dyche helped the class translate their first French novel: “Le Petit Prince.” French class promoted foreign languages Below: Mr. Merrick brought some of his paintings with him to show the various art classes. Above: Lou Merrick told the second hour Art II class about the $5 Halloween card that he designed for Hallmark. Right: Mrs. Post helped Michelle Cates with her macrame. 46 Mrs. Post became new art teacher Mrs. Post became the new art teacher this year and brought new ideas with her. Lou Merrick, artist in residence at the Albrecht Art Gallery during the winter months, held the class in close attention as he told of his work. Acrylics on masonite was a project under- taken by the Art II class after seeing some of Mr. Merrick’s own acrylic paintings. Left: Rodney Ewart admired his finished pro- duct. Below: Teresa Downing cleaned her silk screen while Carrie Watkins made a fire drill sign, a project assigned to the second hour Art II class. Lower right: James Kizior found pottery a slimy mess as he attempted making a pot. 47 Left : Benton’s band was one of 90 that participated in Kansas University’s Band Day in Lawrence, Kansas on Octo- ber 30. Right: Chuck Davis practiced diligently as one could tell by his drums. Top: Chuck’s news left Mr. Hoffman confused and Mr. Reese dazed. Above: Mr. Reese coordinated his directions to the band’s music. 48 Band gave over 30 performances Most of the student body didn’t realize just how much time went into being a band member. Performances began in September and were not completed until the graduation ceremony at the end of the year. In all over 30 special perfor- mances were given at East Hills, in parades, on Band Days, at sports events, in fine arts programs, and at pep assemblies. In the spring, Benton’s band made a tour of the south end grade schools and attended a music clinic at the city auditorium. Being in Benton’s band meant more than marching up and down 4th street during 1st hour. 49 What was cooking in Home Ec? Balancing meals and wise budgeting are as much a part of being a good cook as the actual preparation of the food. Choosing fabric and cutting out your pattern are as much a part of being a seamstress as sewing up the garment. Girls go into Home Economics courses with only a vague idea of what these things entail and come out with a better understanding. Students were concerned not only with cooking and sewing, but with other homemaking skills including Family Relations, and Inter- ior Decorating. Right: Mr. Humphreys carved the turkey and Ann Zachary sliced the ham while Virginia Hanway waited to serve faculty members at the luncheon in their honor. Bottom left: Ann Zachary checked her cookies to see if they were done. Bottom right: Teresa Rompola helped herself to the meatballs seventh hour had prepared. Bottom: One of the high- lights of Home Ec was sampling what your own two little hands had created. 50 Hillyards encouraged vocations. Vocational training was created to encourage students to pur- sue lifetime careers in a vocational area of their choice. Boys and girls alike attended the Hillyard Technical School for three hours a day in fields such as printing, electronics, drafting and design, auto mechanics, machine shop, radio and TV repair, and data processing. These students were given the op- portunity to discover practical skills that could be put to work now and in the future. Top left: Pat Rock sketched the fine points and lines of an anvil. Bottom left: Chuck Crockett and Don Sutton took instructions of printing materials and operating the machinery. Right: Charles Kretzer and Eddie Graves observed as David Stout demonstrated the techniques of woodworking. 51 Becky Brown thought to herself, “Marvelous, was that five or six mistakes? 52 In the world of work, or just for home management, fewer school courses helped more than the business education courses. Typing was important to those students who planned to go to college, into business as a career, or just for personal needs. This was true, too, of bookkeeping and the general busi- ness course. The department also provided a valuable service by putting newly acquired skills into practice in other depart- ments, such as the social studies department during the Model U. N. Day. Business Ed put skill into practice Top: Timed writings were an essential part of Typing I. Above: In order to stay ahead of his Typing I classes, Coach Clemens took a re- fresher course after school. Right: Mr. Ronnie Starks, not pictured in the faculty section, supervised Mark Wolfe on his gun rack. Above right: Mark Gallagher learned how to use a lathe properly. 54 Industrial Arts made boys feel like men Industrial Arts classes offered many boys the opportunity to take an enjoyable course and earn credit at the same time. Woodworking made it possible to make furniture; metal shop, the use of the forge; drafting, designing and architecture. In- dustrial Arts made boys feel like men. Above left: Ron Long and Gary Boyer dumped a load of sand for use in the metal shop. Dave Martin offered no assistance. Below: Drafting students were always “hard working”. Left: Wayman Spangler stared aimlessly while Jon Zawodny stared at his drawing. Far left: Jim Crockett and Bill Blacketer forged metals in metal shop. 55 Students learned many practical skills. Prevocational courses became a part of the curriculum during the 1971-72 school year. Students learned many practical skills including child care, sew- ing, stain removal and bandage making. In the 1. r.: Carrie Watkins tore up her paper in health class when the class was unable to convince Mrs. Leslie Turner that the test and the text didn’t agree. 56 P.E. developed coordination P. E. was a required two-year course for most students and, as a result, was griped about more than any other course offered at Benton. In spite of the complaints, though, Physical Ed- ucation was fun if and when students learned to work and play together as a team. It developed coordination and co- operation. Top left: Jodie McMurray spotted for Loralynn Archer and Cindy Harshman on the balance beam. Top right: Jayne Harmon and Cindy Harshman practiced new gymnastic exercises. Bottom left: Dennis Campbell took a free throw shot during 3rd hour gym. Bottom right: Rhonda Meng stepped fast as Pat Castlcman and Sherry Simpson worked the bamboo poles in a Polynesian dance. 57 Company L during weekly inspection. Left: Mike Jones, Terry Love- land, and Sgt. O’Hare. Right: Lloyd Kretzer and Carey Kirk. Soon after school started. ROTC students were issued uniforms at the uptown headquarters. Above: Darrel Hodge was fitted for trousers. Honorary officers doubled as secretaries for the two sergeants. Connie Ezzcll and Vici Knechtenhofer checked promotion lists. 58 R.O.T.C. prepared students for civilian life Early in the fall of 1971, Sgt. Tarrant received word that Benton’s 1970-71 Reserve Officers Training Corps had received a high honor of distinction with two other Missouri public high schools. Both sergeants felt that 1971-72 could be an even better year because, as of last year, ROTC is an elective course rather than a re- quirement. Thus, students enrolled were there by choice. ROTC not only gave students a brief exposure to military life, but helped prepare them for civilian life as well. Its goal was to develope knowledge, courtesy, coordination, and self-confidence. Benton’s staff and Honorary Officers. 59 Jack Beemer Mrs. Bca Anderson Social Studies I and III, Foot- Study Hall ball Ottumwa Heights-Drake U. B.S. NWMSC Robert G. Brandt COE, Freshman Class B.A. in Ed. NWMSC M. Ed. U. of Mo. Miss Donna Lee Auxier Spanish, Lang. Arts, Spanish Club, Soph. Class B.S. NWMSC Miss Sarah Billingsley Typing I and II, Basic Business, Business Law, Freshman Class, Pep Club, Model U.N. B.S. NWMSC Miss Rita Bregin Social Studies I and III, Junior Class B.S. NWMSC Mrs. Ferral Beemer P.E., Cheerleading, Pep Club, G.A.A. B.S. NWMSC Mrs. Donna Boyer Lang. Arts, Junior Class B.S. NWMSC Mrs. LuVella Burnett Shorthand. Clerical Practice, Typing, Senior Class B.S.C. and M.A. SUI 60 John Capps Biology. Phy. Science,Chem- istry. Basketball. Senior Gass B.S. NEMSC Jerry Chambers Social Studies I and II, Se- nior Class, Model U.N. B.A. and M.S. in Ed. UMKC Carl D. Chatfield Math, Football, N.H.S., Stu- dent Congress B.S. Ed. NWMSC, M.S. KS- TC Robert O. Clemens Typing, Basic Business, Ju- nior Class, Cross Country Track, Wrestling B.S. and M. Ed. NWMSC Mrs. Patricia Dulcan Lang. Arts, Pep Club, Coro- nations B.S. NWMSC Robert Dyche Lang. Arts, French, Jour- nalism. Freshman Gass, BENTONIAN B.S. NWMSC Who said only 7200 hours? Benton’s faculty was paid to devote eight hours a day, five days a week, and 36 weeks a year to the school. After school hours, on weekends and on vacations, however, there were dances to be chaperoned, clubs to be sponsored, yearbooks and newspapers to be published, tickets to be taken, plays to be directed, students to be counseled, ballgames to be broad- cast and teams to be coached. Someone was always there. 61 Jay Edwards Gen. Shop, Baseball B.S. NWMSC Mrs. Mary Elder Lang. Arts, Senior Class B.M. Ed. U. of Michigan David L. Farris Music, Humanities, Benton Singers, Har- vest Moon, All-School Play A.B. William Jewell John Foley Social Studies II, State and Lo- cal Hist., Student Congress, Model U.N. B.S. and M.A. NWMSC Mrs. Nora Foster Voc. Home Economics, Pep Club, F.H.A. B.S. NWMSC Mrs. Bonnie German Lang. Arts, Cardinelles B.S. Ed. NWMSC Mrs. Ruth Giddens Home Economics, Dean of Girls, N.H.S., Attendance office B.S. Ed. NWMSC, M.S. MU 62 Mrs. Maxine Green Lang. Arts, Junior Class B.S. Ed. NEMSC Lawrence E. Hager Social Studies III, Yearbook Arts, N.H.S., Prometheans, Student Congress B.S. NWMSC, M. Ed. U. of Arkansas John R. Hoffman Speech, Drama, RBAP, Harvest Moon, All-School Play A.A. MWC, B.S. NWMSC Welcome Groh Drafting, Gen. Shop B.S. NWMSC, M.A. Colorado State Joan Hickman Prevocational Home Econom ics B.S. and M.S. MU Charles Holm Basic Business, Bkkp., Basic Economics, Basketball B.S. IU, M.S. NWMSC New library hours set No school is complete without a good li- brary and Miss Juanita O’Malley did her best to give Benton High School such a facility. Books were available for read- ing pleasure, research material, reading assignments, and innumberable other uses. Reference books, newspapers, and magazines provided a wealth of knowledge for students. Miss O’Malley arranged with Mrs. Rhodes, a staff sec- retary, to keep the doors open till 4 p.m on school days so everyone would have an opportunity to make use of a well- equipped library. Left: Miss O’Malley arranged a Christmas display in the library showcase. Below: Faculty members enjoyed the chance to relax in the Faculty Lounge. Mrs. Mildred Humphreys Home Economics, Freshman Class, F.H.A. B.S. N. Dakota State Richard L. Lehman Math, Football, Golf, “B Club, Student Congress B.S. Mo. Valley Donald Lentz Chemistry, Physics, Alge- bra, N.H.S., Audio Visual, Harvest Moon, All-School Play, WBHS B.S. N WMSC Lloyd Martin I.A., Prcvocational B.S. NWMSC James Modis Math, “B” Club, Basket- ball and Track A.B. Washburn, M. Ed. U. of Arkansas Morton Nelson Social Studies I and IV, Freshman Class B.S. Ed. and M. Ed. MU 64 The faculty rallied together during Mr. Bowen’s illness to create their own “bag of goodies” for him at Christmas. Each gift was accompanied by a short verse describing its contents. They were to be opened one a day and were always surprising. Left: Mrs. Farris tried to figure out what was inside the packages. Far left: One wonders if Coach Lehman was discussing football or telling an- other of his famous stories. Miss Juanita O’Malley Librarian B.M. UMKC Thomas Pankiewicz Lang. Arts, Soph. Class, Red- buds B.S. NWMSC Ernest Poff Counselor, Algebra B.S. U.S. Military Academy, M. Ed. UM Karen Post Art, Senior Class B.S. Ed. MWC Wallace Prawl Work-Study B.S. Sec. Ed. NWMSC, M.A. - KU John Reece Band, All School Play B.M. Ed. KU Neil Reynolds Drivers Education. Tennis B.S. NWMSC, M. Ed. MU Dennis M. Riche Social Studies II, Cont. U.S. Hist., Great Plains, Soph. Class, Student Congress, Football B.S. and M.A. NWMSC 65 Clayton Saunders Math B.S. MU. M.S. U. of Wisconsin William K. Smith Physical Science, Ju- nior Class A.B. Tarkio College Dean Tarrant ROTC Saber and Chain, Ri- fle Team, M.P’s, Fir- ing Squad, Honor Guard, Saber Guard James Taylor Counselor, Psycho logy B.S. and M.S. in Ed. - NWMSC Mrs. Sally Travis Biology, Coronations b.s. nwmsc Mrs. Leslie Turner Health, P.E., G.A.A., Pep Club B.S. Central Meth- odist College Mrs. Barbara Vaughan Lang. Arts, Soph. Class B.S. Central Method- ist College Dwight W. Wilcox Social Studies 111 and IV, Soph. Class B.S. and M.A. NWM- SC Not pictured or pictured in another section: Don Cochran Prevocational Busi- ness, Rap of the Black B.S. Fort Hays State James O’Hare ROTC Activities Sharon Ritchey Lang. Arts, Pep Club B.A. William Woods Ronald C. Starks Woodworking, Draft ing, Wrestling, Foot- ball B.S. NWMSC 66 Mrs. Betty Wilson Counselor A.B. Washburn, M.S. U. of Mrs. Frances Farris Florida Secretary Mrs. Helen Nelson R. N. School Nurse Mrs. Mary Cates Mrs. Mary Lou Kline Mrs. Joy Rhodes Secretary Secretary Secretary Friends that helped In three cubby holes, a tiny office, and a lobby, squeezed between the end of the second floor hall and the Faculty Lounge, three people did the work of a dozen. More specif- ically, Mrs. Betty Wilson, Ernest Poff, and James Taylor made this region famous as the Counselors’ Office. Besides being there to help students plan their futures, whether it be military service, college, marriage, or work, they helped arrange classes, discussed person- al problems, or just listened. They were friends that helped. Below: Mrs. Humphreys was hostess for Benton’s Faculty Luncheon. Bottom left: Mrs. German and Mr. Reese patrolled the halls during their free periods to check hall passes. Left: Mr. Poff filed a student’s file. STUDENT LIFE Remember. . . meetings. . . committee reports . . . money-making projects . . . minutes of the last meeting . . . deadlines. . . rehearsals. . . Europe for some . . . refreshments. . . sitting on the floor when the chairs were full. . . running errands . . . taking half a dozen people home after the meeting . . . helping each other. . . wanting to belong . . . learning to belong . . . remember. . . Gym took new shape The Springer Gymnasium was put back in use this winter after nearly a year of rebuilding. The gym roof collapsed last January during the basketball season and was reopened this year in time to begin the basketball schedule. The walls of the structure were not dam- aged in the collapse and the pictures below show various stages of recon- struction. Left: The interior of the reconstructed gymnasium taken from the south exit doors. Above: This unusual view was from the roof beams looking down to the concrete floor below. Best Dancers: Cheryl Strick- Best Dressed: LuAnne Chaney land BUI Chandler. Mark Undensmith. Seniors Demanded Top Ten’ Even though the Yearbook Staff had planned to eliminate the “Top Ten” on the recommendation of yearbook evaluating agencies that superlatives were trite and for “country schools”, the staff yielded to the demand of seniors that the tradition be continued. Best Personality: Jane Most Feminine Best Athlete: Thum Roger Brant, Best Dot Litton Ron Wahlert, Smile: Becky Pigg Scott Best Looking: Gail Falkner Kolega. Brad Hendrix. Most Likely to Succeed: Char- Best Couple: Sally Harmon lene Conroy Doug Smith, Paul Kovac, Most Popular: Liz Most Humorous: Michelle Wright Anthony Zawodny. Cates Bill Stillman. 71 72 Students had well-rounded school life Many things helped to round out the students’ lives at Benton this year. Pep assemblies, the yoga assembly, Hee Haw sponsored by the PTSA, the Stu- dent Congress penny drive with Mrs. Dulcan’s homeroom contributing over S200, the shop class fire, the suspen- sion of the Student Congress for six weeks, the United Nations, and a new gynasium all made a full school year for everyone. Lower right: A helicop- ter, a photographer, and a fire drill made perfect arrangements for an aerial view picture. LuAnne Chaney looked on as Gaytha Markt put Queen Liz’s crown back in place. LuAnne Chaney Vici Knechtenhofer Gaytha Markt Cathy Musser Pati Nurski Becky Pigg Jane Thurn Ann Zachary Liz Wright was Miss Football Liz Wright reigned Miss Benton Foot- ball 1971-72 and was crowned by Stu- dent Congress President Scott Kolega during the October 8, 1971 game against Liberty. Queen Liz was escort- ed by David Spiek, and her attendants were: LuAnne Chaney, Vici Knechten- hofer, Gaytha Markt, Cathy Musser, Pati Nurski, Becky Pigg, Jane Thurn, and Ann Zachary. Royal court mem- bers from the underclasses were: Dal- vin Snodgrass Andrea Sparks, Ju- niors; Kim Houser Peggy Ray, Sophomores; and Cindi Kirschner Kathy Osteen, Freshmen. Left to right: Cindi Kirschner, Kathy Osteen, Kim Houser, Peggy Ray. Top to bottom: Dalevin Snodgrass, Andrea Sparks. 75 LuAnnc Chancy Barbara Brown Escort: Jim Wright Escort: Scott McCamy Sally Harmon Escort: Doug Smith Vici Knechtcnhofer Escort. Henry Smith Gaytha Markt Escort: Steve McLaughlin Cathy Musser Escort: Mark Wright 76 Becky Pigg Escort: Mike Richey Jane Thurn Escort: Jay Randall Dot Litton Reigned As Miss Basketball Dot Litton was the first Queen to reign in the recently recon- structed Cardinal gymnasium. She was crowned by co-captain Bill Stillman while co-captain Bill Chandler and the crown bearer, Mr. Capp’s son, looked on. After the victory game, a dance was held in Queen Dot’s honor in the old gym. 77 78 Top: Phil Atlakson. Roman Cupryk, Toni Taylor, and Alice Ray, members of Dramatics stage crew, designed a backdrop while trying to decide if Toni would look good in a mustache. Center: Students emptied the gymna- sium after a basketball game. Right: Benton students crowded to the tick- et window at the Hillcrest Four The- atres. Students had array of after-school activities Students at Benton had an array of after-school activities. Play practice took up several months of nightly work and most weekends there was a game to watch or a show to see. Dances were held after queen coronations or on special occasions. Shopping was sometimes a must but many students shopped for pleasure. These are only a few of the many activities that kept Benton students on the go during the 1971-72 school year. A large crowd attended the basketball queen dance sponsored by the Bentonian staff. Left: Benton students could often be found in the Radio Shack, a popular place to buy stero supplies. 79 Top right: On Rhonda’s way to Germany, she had an opportu- nity to visit Iceland. One of the attractions was the under- ground springs. Bottom right: Soon after her arrival in Germany, her temporary “family” took her to dinner at the Rudeshiem. Far right, top: The front of the Elizabeth School that Rhonda attended. Center: Rhonda visited Central Park in New York City on her way to Europe. Bottom: The block Rhonda lived on. 80 Rhonda spent year in Germany Soon after the 1970-71 school year ended, Rhonda Powers re- turned with German exchange student Christa Lehman to Mar- burg, Germany, where she spent the summer and 1971-72 school year with Christa and her parents. In her letters to friends at Benton, she wrote, “At times 1 wish I were back at Benton studying all the time, and being pushed and shoved in the halls, and freezing in the new building, and worrying about a Chemistry or Math test, but I’m glad I’m here. The rest is doing me good . .When Rhonda first arrived in Germany, she commented on the loneliness of living in a foreign country, but after a time, she wrote, “In spite of my critical remarks about Germany, 1 like it here very much, and I am learning a lot about the German people and customs. I think 1 would not change this year and all I am getting from it for anything. My only regret is that I am the only one who is getting this experi- ence. I wish everyone at home could be here learning about Germany with me .. 81 ACTIVITIES Remember. . . the job you had after school. . . going to the show . . . Queen coronations . . . parties. . . riding around . . . Hyde Park . . . ballgames. . . Harvest Moon . . . phone calls . . . trying for your driver’s license . . . then trying to get the car. . . your first date . . . remember. . . Below: Way man Spangler took a break from figuring a headline to watch Laurie Jones proportion a picture. Right: To help meet a deadline, Debbie Auxier, along with the rest of the staff, work- ed into all hours of the night. Nancy Watkins Sales Annual Distribution Business Manager Brenda McCan Layout editor-elect Sophomore Section Laurie Jones File clerk Secretary-elect Freshmen Section Debbie Auxier Pep Gub GAA 84 Karen Gwinn Copy Editor Co-editor Shirley Danner Runner Photography Coordinator Carrie Watkins Student Life Editor-in-chief Charlene Conroy WBI1S Typist Hard Work Brought Many Compensations Deadlines! Headaches! Twelve hour days! Where are my pic- tures? The camera is busted! Oh! Will February I Ith ever come? All these are expressions of the feelings of students who put out a yearbook; and few others ever realize when the yearbooks are distributed in May how much work and frustra- tion goes into the planning and preparation of a school’s an- nual picture history. However, there were compensations: characterizations of social studies teachers over steaming cups of hot chocolate, the satisfaction of seeing the results of hard work when the proofs were returned, the devious glee of lying about the color of the cover to your best friend, and finally the joy of seeing “your” yearbook in print. 86 Madeleine Beaver Production editor-elect Junior Section Wayman Spangler Co-edi tor-elect Sports Lawrence Hager Yearbook Advisor Below: Mr. Hager thanked the annual staff for the “best Christmas gift he received. 87 Top left: Editor Dennis Hughes broadcasted the news over WBHS, the school radio station. Top right: Members of the Bcntonian Staff distributed the paper to the different classes. Above: Advisor Mr. Dyche listened attentively to questions of Steve Stevenson and Dennis Hughes. Right: Dot Litton addressed the papers to be sent to other schools. 88 Bentonian Staff told it like it was The Bentonian Staff, headed by Dennis Hughes and supervised by Mr. Dyche, told it like it was during the 1971-72 school year. Editorials, sports write-ups, and other points of student interest made up the body of the school paper. Keeping the student body informed and presenting the facts in unbiased manner was the aim of the Bentonian Staff. Members of the Bentonian Staff could always be found clowning around. Above: David Gann tried to get Roman Cupryk into a sticky situation as Craig Bladwin and Jesse Campbell looked on. Left: Two vital members of the staff were typist Dot Litton and proofreader Diane Rodgers. 89 Barbara Brown LuAnne Chaney, Secretary Charlene Conroy, Treasurer Karen Gwinn, Vice-president Scott Kolega, President Jennifer McKinnon Amelia Olvera Jesse Ortega Linda Puckett Josephine Vasquez 90 Two Goals for Honor Society The 1971-72 National Honor Society chose to devote their year to two major projects. First, to raise enough money to purchase a Thomas Hart Benton painting for the school as was decided last year; and second, to expand their nursing home visitation program to include prospective NHS members. Stu- dents visited several homes on a weekly basis, and soon dis- covered the value of friends among the elderly. Not only did they bring joy, but they found it as well. Other projects included serving as guides on Back-to-School Night and spon- soring Teacher’s Appreciation Day. Lower left: Wanda Siebern visited a patient at Thomas Nursing Home. Left; NHS mem- bers seemed alert for such an early morning meeting. Below: NHS officers conducted a meeting. Carrie Watkins Margo Wilson Rhonda Powers Rose Wood Liz Wright L.E. Hager, Advisor 91 Providing services for all The job of keeping Benton High School running smoothly was far too great a task for even an adult staff twice the size of Benton’s. As a result, students volunteered to help during their free hours. Student services were utilized not only in the main office, library, counselors’ office, and attendance office, but in many other places as well. Almost every teach- er had a student to help them grade papers, take roll, or some other classroom duty. These duties included resource center helpers, lab as- sistants, kitchen help, and movie projectionists. Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Poff, both counselors, took ad- vantage of Roman Cupryk’s ability to type. 92 Far left: Rick Martinez, Social Studies Resource Center helper, showed Connie Klingcnsmith where to find the copyright of a book. Left: Of- fice workers Debbie Christie and Marilyn Winger were kept busy during 7th hour. 93 Above: Christine Dilley often typed for the coun- selors. Left: Theresa Joyce checked a book out to Kenny Johnston. Below: Christine Novak, Karen Gwinn, Charlene Conroy, Carrie Wat- kins, Margo Wilson, Sharon Akers, Mike Pendleton, and Brian Stick- ler posed for a “family portrait”. Bottom: Sharon Akers, Charlene Conroy, Matgo Wilson, and Karen Gwinn made plans for an “Un- occasion party. Like some of the other events postponed because of rain, snow, or storm, it was cancelled. Then There Was the Party . . . In October, there was the Halloween party that got rained out. In Novem- ber, there was the un-occasion party that was cancelled because of slick streets. In December, a healthy few managed to struggle to the Christmas banquet. In January, Prometheans celebrated the end of the semester with a party after a basketball game. In February, there was a Valentine’s party. Finally, in May, to polish off the year, there was a party at Sugar Lake. Prometheans was not all parties, but it was all fun. At monthly meet- ings held in the homes of members, each meeting was split into two parts. The first half was devoted to business, and the second half was discussion of controversial topics. This was the pur- pose of Prometheans: to enjoy being with friends and to broaden your scope of interests. 94 Interact adopted child Interact was involved not only in com- munity projects, such as distributing a weekly newspaper, but international projects as well. This year they adopted five-year-old “Michael”, an orphan in the St. Helen’s Home in India. Sponsored by Dick Ray, meet- ings were held in the Hyde Park United Methodist Church twice a month. Of- ficers were: Brad Miller, President; Rick Cole, Vice-president; Bill Million, Secretary; and Mark Albee, Treasurer. 95 Students represented Benton Students represented Benton in many ways during the 1971-72 school year. During the summer months, Carrie Watkins and Rick Cole attended Girls’ and Boys’ State, mythical states where you learn about and run for local, county, and state of- fices. Julie Jackson made a Sophomore Pilgrimage to Jefferson City where she toured the capitol and the governor’s mansion. State officers spoke at the Governor’s dinner, and a reception held by Mrs. Hearnes at the mansion followed. In April, Benton sponsored a Model United Nation’s Day with Benton students engaged as delegates, secretaries, pages, clerks, bloc advisors, and members of the secretarial staff. Above: Julie Jackson. Right: Carrie Watkins and Rick Cole. Mr. Foley met with delegates to plan the Model UN Day. 96 WBHS, 760 on your dial The Physics class, under the direction of Mr. Donald F. Lentz, took on a new responsibility as of the 1971-72 school year. Benton’s own radio station WBHS, 760 kilo- cycles, played popular music from 7:30 in the morning until 3:35 in the afternoon. The class went to various merchants for help and advertised their businessses in re- turn for donations; sold candy bars; and produced and sold a book of trivia in order to finance the radio station. The broadcasting crew consisted of: Charles Anderson, Bryan Auxier, Dennis Bouge, Barb Brown, Michelle Cates, Charlene Conroy. Rick Cole, Stacey Crawford, Virgil Ed- wards, Brad Miller, Bill Million, Jesse Ortega, Doug Smith, Jim Tiller, Dave Unzicker, Anthony Zawodny, and Sam Zebelean. Top left: In preparation for airing, Mr. Lentz and Virgil Edwards wired the pre-amp. Center left: Barb Brown and Stacey Crawford prepared to go on the air. Bottom left: Sometimes even the DJ’s cracked up at their own jokes. Top above: Station Manager Michelle Cates and Program Directors Bryan Auxier and Jesse Ortega cataloged records outside the station. Above: Charlene Conroy and Dennis Bouge introduced a rec- ord together. 97 Right: The members of the Color Guard were Carey Kirk, David Moore, Steve Alder, and Louis Han way. Above: Benton’s Military Police were pres- ent at all school functions. They were com- manded by Provost Sergeant Ronnie Toombs and Provost Marshal Jim Tiller. Right: Benton’s Honor Guard participated in queen coronations. They were commanded by John Groce. 98 ROTC Revue Awards 1. Brigade Commander-Mark Albee 2. Brigade S-2-Richard Huffman 3. Brigade Sergeant Major Virgil Edwards 4. Honor Guard-Commander Robert Thornton 5. Drill Squad-Commander Virgil Edwards 6. Rifle Assembly-Larry Edwards and Jim Weese 7. High Tickets Sales Trophy 8. 2nd Best Drill 1st Year Cadet— Larry Brown Benton’s R.O.T.C.: second to none R.O.T.C. was not required at Benton this year and accordingly enrollment dropped. The boys that remained were among the most dedicated to be found. Top left: Best Drill Squad under Virgil Edwards. Left: Members of the R.O.T.C. staff were, front row: Vici Knechtenhofer, Susie Bolonyi, Barb Brown, and Marilyn Winger. Second row: Mark Albee, Ann Zachary, David Winger, Julie Jackson, Bob Thornton, Betty Alders, and Virgil Edwards. Third row: Scott Kolega, Rick Huff- man, and Chuck Davis. Left: Members of the rifle team, Don Crowder and Greg Foster, practiced on the firing range. Left: Members of Special Staff were Connie Ezzell, Chuck Crawley, Ronnie Toombs, and Jim Tiller. Above: Dave Mapel stood at attention for inspection by John Groce. 99 Below: It took a bit of doing but it was finally accomplished. Here, assem- bled, arc the Red Bird Art Players, 1971-72. Above: Left to right: Randy Simmons, Ruby Wojtowicz, Debbie Anderson, and Above: Howard Brown and Canoll Bennett experimented Bill Bravo presented their version of the ‘‘Odd Couples ’. with swords to see if they really worked while Cheryl Donal- son looked on. 100 Red Bird Art Players enlarged The Red Bird Art Players under the sponsorship of John Hoff- man enlarged not only their membership, but their interests as well. The Players wrote and taped advertisements and com- mercials for WBHS radio. Many of the players performed in the Harvest Moon and Shakespearean festivals. Both were success- ful. Officers for Red Bird Art Players were: President, Michelle Cates; Vice-President, Doug Smith; Secretary, Nancy Cates; and Treasurer, Linda Brown. Above left: Mr. Hoffman helped the Red Bird Art Players revise their advertisements for WBHS radio. Above: Jayne Harmon painted signs announcing Harvest Moon try- outs. Left: Fred Bally and Christine Novak found that costume planning was an ab- sorbing job. 101 Left: Greg Smith prepared to change after dress rehearsal. Right: Peggy Atkison, Gay tha Markt, Jackie Wheeler and Mimi McAndrews concentrated on their parts. Below: The Benton Singers for the 1971-72 school year. 102 It was a year to remember Remember the songs, rehearsals, costumes, stagefright, laryngitis, your first solo, your envy of the ones that got to Europe, the endless practices? How could you forget! Remember.. . the excitement, the beautiful sounds of Christmas, Mr. Farris’s beard, bus trips, candy sales, and your own record. The 1971-72 Ben- ton Singers, under the direction of Mr. David L. Farris had a spectacular year. Above |eft: Mr. l-'arris directed the Singers as Sherry Scgo accompanied on the piano. Right: The Singers went over a Christmas song with Bobby Heater accompanying on the guitar. Above: The Benton Singers practiced fifth hour every day. 103 Left above: President Scott Kolcga and Secretary LuAnnc Chancy. Above: Sponsors of Student Congress work together to get their work accomplished. Directly above: Members of Student Affairs met in the mornings to get their committee work completed. 104 Sally Harmon, House Secretary Anthony Zawodny, Vice-president. LuAnne Chancy took notes as Scott Kolcga dictated. Student Council becomes Student Congress Jane Thurn, Con- gress Treasurer. The Student Council this year became the Student Congress with a Senate run by President Scott Kolega and a House headed by Vice-president Anthony Zawodny. LuAnne Chaney was the secretary in the Senate and in joint meetings, while Sally Harmon was elected secre- tary of the House. Jane Thurn, as treasurer, served in both the House and Senate. The Senate and House met in separate meetings twice a month and a joint meeting was held once a month. Senators were elected from the classes and Representatives from homerooms. This year the Vice-president had an active role in student government for the first time. Ecology Club cleans up The Ecology Club entered its second year with a major project. In an effort to clean up the South Side, members collected cans for a local recycling plant. Officers were: Michelle Cates, President ;Steave Gilmore, Public Re- lations Representative; Cindi Kobett, Vice-president; Terry Hurd, Secretary; and Charles Ford, Treasurer (not pic- tured). Above, at a meeting, are: Jen- nie McKinnon, Kirk Barker, Peggy Atkison, Steave Gilmore,Cindi Kobett, Michelle Cates, and Terry Hurd. 106 GAA grows in popularity This year Benton’s Girls’ Athletic Association grew in both size and popularity. Fifteen members were active in inter- school activities, including Play-Days” in Atchison, Mary- ville, and Central. Missouri Western opened her doors to our GAA and invited them to use their indoor pool. In addition several bowling games were scheduled. Selling cotton candy at ballgames and pop bottle drives were very successful as money-making projects. GAA officers: Patti Joyce, Vice-president; Gobby Klcinschek, Trea- surer;Jody McMurray, Secretary; Madeleine Beaver, Scrgeant-at-Arms; and Virginia Anderson, President. Left: Will it hurt? Top: Ruth Simmons, Jody McMurray, and Joby Smith try out the new balance beam. 107 Spirited Pep Club supported team Benton’s 1971-72 Pep Club was one of the loudest in years. It wasn’t hard for a Benton fan to find our side of the field or auditorium. Between the bright splash of red and white in the audience and the shrieks of excite- ment and despair, it was impossible to miss the Cardinals. Officers were (left): Rhonda Litton, Sergeant-at- Arms; Debbie Auxier, Vice-president; Susan Roberts, Sergeant-at-Arms; Peggy Ray, Treasurer; Andra Kolega, Secretary; and Cindy Masteller, Presi- dent. We’ve got spirit, yes we do! We’ve got spirit, how ’bout you? Pep Club officers set a fine example of team work, as demonstrated by Peggy Ray and Susan Roberts. Cheerleaders generate spirit through activities The main job of the Benton High School cheerleaders was to promote spirit. However, they did more than that. Greeting students at registra- tion, organizing Pep Club trips, spon- soring dances, and decorating the Boys’ locker room before games were only a few of the responsibilities of the cheerleaders. Top: Andrea Sparks, Kim Houser, and Cathy Musser show off their “baby-doll pajamas” before submitting them to Mr. Thedinga for approval as eheerleading uni- forms. Left center: Co-captains Liz Wright and Cathy Musser anxiously watch a free throw. Left:The 1971-72 Varsity-Reserve cheerleaders. z'' 109 no Left: Rcncc Fiddler. Bottom left: Jackie Wheeler. Center: Andrea Sparks. Bottom Top to bottom: Reserve Captain Lome Kline, Varsity Co-captains Cathy Musser and Liz Wright. Pictured below left to right are: Debbie Springs, Debbie Ralston, Patti Kncib, Carolyn Pigg and LccAnn Zebelean. Cardinelles Promoted Spirit The Cardinelles completed their third year of helping promote pep and en- thusiasm in the student body. During the year the squad performed at home games, pep assemblies and other com- munity functions. The pom pon girls accompanied the band to Lawrence, Kansas in October to participate in a parade and halftime of the KU-Okla- homa State game. Above, sponsors Mrs. Ger- man and Mr. Reece provided many helpful suggestions during the year. Pictured at the left arc Kathy Hclscl, Brenda McCan, and Lore Kowalski. 113 SPORTS T. Remember. . . cold nights . . . bright lights on the field . . . the sudden hush as a ball sailed through the air. . . disappointment. . . a ruling in our favor. . . excited screams . . . confetti in the air. . . pride. . . remember. . . 116 Top: Steve Stevenson tried hard to take first place in a Cross Country meet at Hyde Park. Bottom: All Cross Country races were started in the above form. Cross Country ended third season This was the third year that Cross Country participated as a major sport here at Benton. For the last two years, Benton’s team has placed first in M.E.C. competition. Because the award is a “traveling” trophy, we need to win it only one more year in a row to place it permanently in our display case. This year’s team had a 12-man membership under the coaching of Bob Clemens. The team included Steve Stevenson, Mike Richey, Steve McLaughlin, Jesse Ortega, David Unzicker, Dennis David- son, Gary Christie, Charles Brandon, Jim Hoefer, Jesse Camp- bell, Bill Brown, and Gabriel Ortega. 117 All Cross Country meets that Benton hosted were held in Hyde Park. The 1971 Freshman Football Team headed by Coach Jack Beemer and Assistant Coach Ron Starkes ended the season with a record of 2 wins and 4 losses. TEAM WE THEY Richmond 6 26 Savannah 43% 20 Lafayette 39 n 0 Maryville 12 0 Liberty 0 27 Springfield Glendale 14 n Central Le Blond :! 29- 0 Chillieothe 34 p lAiUuf Brad Miller, Kenny Nurski-1,2, Buddy Gray-1,2, Greg Smith, Charles Krctzcr 1,2, Charles Anderson, Dave Mapel, Greg Mor- lock, Richard Robinson, Bill Bravo, Alan Hensley-3,4, Terry Alder 3, Don Crowder, Henry Smith, Robin Teschner-1,2,4. 118 7C.-77 3 § Air � 7 Cards gained M.E.C. title Benton has the M.E.C. 1st place trophy to show for its outstanding year of football. Victorious against all the members of the M.E.C., only to lose four out of nine games for the entire season. These four losses went only to the toughest of oppo- nents. Chillicothe was perhaps the toughest competition of all, but the Cardinal team, with the spirit of the entire school behind it, was determined to defeat the Hornet squad. This became the most spectacular event of the 1971 season when Chillicothe was defeated on our home field by a score of 34-13. 1. All City 2. All Conference 3. Hon. Mention Conference 4. Captain 119 Above: Robin Teschner picked up a few yards on a Scott McCamy pass which proved to be a good combination throughout the year. Right: Jay Randall was the first recipient of “The Most Valuable Player of the Year in the Opinion of the Team” award. It was pre- sented by Dr. and Mrs. E.J. Gross and will have a name added each year along with a personal trophy being given to each winner. 120 in 11 .95 9C Brad Hendrix Paul Compton-3 Danny Johnston-2 Roger Brant Tony Graham Scott McCamy-2 Ronnie Martin Ron Wahlert 3,4 Dean Hunt Bill Million Bryan Auxier Anthony Zawodny-1,3 Jay Randall-1,2 Dennis Hughes Bill Wineinger-3 Chuck Davis-3 Above: Chuck Davis took advantage of his “up” position. Above: Ron Wahlcrt, in his first year of wrestling, did an outstanding job as a heavyweight. 122 Wrestling looked to the future The 1971-72 wrestling squad had much to look forward to. This year’s squad consisted of many freshmen, sophomores, and juniors that expected to return in the fall of ’72 to make Benton a tough wrestling opponent. Left: The referee pro- claimed Dirty Dan Shockly victorious once again. Above: Rick Timmons worked his way toward another victory. Left: Buddy Gray demonstrated his famous starting position. 123 MEC Tournament -Savannah-First Place LcBlond . 36 Benton . . 49 Lafayette . 64 Benton . . 68 Chillicothc 32 Benton . . 57 West Platte . Savannah Tournament-First Place . 85 Lafayette . . 50 Benton . 65 Central . . . 59 Benton . 74 State Tournament- K.C. LcBlond Tournament-Second Place Nodaway .... 27 Benton 92 Savannah .... 40 Benton 70 LcBlond .... 31 Benton 38 Central 50 Benton 49 Regional Tournament Winnetonka . . 45 Benton 67 Lafayette .... 61 Benton 75 Central 52 Benton 57 Central... 60 Benton ... 56 Above right: Bill Chandler was surrounded by Savannah players as he shot for two. Above: Mike Richey drove in for a layup. Chandler was chosen as First Team, All State-Class L. Bill Stillman Jim Wright Bill Chandler Scott McCamy Jay Randall Mike Richey 124 The Benton Basketball Cards started off the season in a high flying style, beating Central twice and running to a 10-0 record before being beaten. With only two seniors in the starting squad, Benton’s 1972-73 season should be a winning one also. Henry Smith Steve McLaughlin Doug Smith Reserve Squad: First row, left to right: Mark Wolfe, Paul Compton, Dennis Wenzel, and Thomas Mathis. Second row: Steve Hodge, Gary Wells, Brian Hildebrand, and Byron Musser. Third row: Kevin Gasper, Harold Brachen, Lawrence Frizzel, and Steve Mapcl. 125 They We Tarkio . 29 52 Savannah . . . . 51 82 Maryville . . . . 42 63 Kearney. . . . . 71 78 Chillicothe . . . 54 76 Central .... . 36 43 Trenton. . . . . 49 54 Lafayette . . . . 56 67 Savannah . . . . 42 68 LeBlond . . . . 47 61 Central .... . 66 57 West Platte . . . 39 77 Lafayette . . . . 63 76 Maryville . . . . 48 68 LeBlond . . . . 42 49 Chillicothe . . . 48 73 Top: Bill Stillman outjumped his opponent to give our team the ball. Above: Jay Randall cried out in pain as his opponent bit him on the knee. Right: Scott McCamy went high over the heads of two Irish players to sink a basket for the Cards. 126 Left: Bill Chandler, in his usual good form, went for a jump shot. Be- low: Those on the bench waited for their turn to play. Mike Huffman Mark Wright David Holm Bob Schurman Dave Searcy Ronnie Armstrong 127 Remember. . . meeting strangers . . . finding friends . . . each year, becoming a greater part of Benton . . . each year, Benton becoming a greater part of you . . . see the faces . . . remember. . . Freshmen class officers were, back row: Jeff Crockett, President; Terry Marriott, Vice-Presi- dent; Front row: Brenda Miller, Secretary; Justine Zawodny, Treasurer. Carol Abbott Liz Almazan Sherry Abbott Rick Angst Joe Almazan Marietta Arango Kim Arnold Marvin Atkins Randy Atkins Diane Atlakson Mike Auxier Roger Ballard Jim Bally Jackie Barber Robin Barker Roger Barnard 130 Nancy Julie Bcllomy Larry Barnett Dave Bayer Belcher Tim Doug Bennett Brenda Biggs Larry Biggs Bingaman Freshmen build memories The class of '75 will remember all the fuss and confusion of their first year at Benton. Hunting rooms . . . getting lost ... feeling small ... learning to belong. Center: Freshmen waited in front of school to enroll. Above: Freshmen boys were assigned lockers. Bill Blacketer Brenda Boon Roger Bozarth Larry Brown Charles Boch Gary Boyer Lou Bravo Linda Brown Robin Boch Linda Bozarth Cathy Brooks Eugene Browning 131 After school Cindy Strong pre- pared to go home. Randy Buckles Lonnie Butcher Jerry Delores Burchett David Burgess Burgess Ricky Kelly Kevin Caldwell Calhoun Campbell Bill Kathie Caton Castleman Ernie Cook Cindy Jim Crockett Constable Jeff Crockett Debbie Christie Tom Cook Vicky Crockett Debbie Clinton Shelly Cox Lenn Culbertson Lois Clorer Carolyn Crawley Jim Dale Brenda Collins Susie Crockett Diane Davidson Cindy Burkert Kathy Carlson Mike Conard Brenda Burns Kathy Carpen- ter Curtis Conroy Cadet Mike White was issued his uniform at ROTC head- quarters. 132 Valerie David- Mitch son Davis Pat Decn Dean Dclk Jeannie Connie Duncan Ebling Phillip Davis Karen Dcshon Johnnie Ebling Roxanna Deathcrage Janie Duncan Scott Edwards Ten Edwards Revaye Sandra Ezzell Randy Etchison Bill Fostek Fanning Rosalie Calvin Grable Leonard Ginn Fisher Dan Giseburt Karen Falkner Gary French Randy Graham Freshmen soon adjust to new schedule Benton is a frustrating new experience for freshmen. They soon adjust, however, and assume an active role in high school life. Classes, crowded halls, and strangers all merge into a new and exciting freshman year. Mark Gallagher Joe Graves Sue Gardner Fred Graves Brenda Danny Gasper Gillespie Bill Green Gerald Green 133 Jack Greer Charles Hanshaw Cynthia Hernandez Bob Griggs Connie Harris Brian Hildebrand Cherie Groh Mark Harsh man Mark Hinderks Andy Halamar Mike Hass Barbara Hodge Dawn Halbirt Gwen Hawkins Darrel Hodge Steve Hall Roger Carol Hamm Patsy Hale Hendrix Tamara Kim Christina Hendrix Henderson Hogan Tim Hogan Jim Hoefer Vickie Eugene Sherry Hoke Holmes Hontz Freshman Cheerleaders were left to right: Cindi Kirschncr, Debbie Long, Susie Croc- kett, Justine Zawodny, Brenda Boon, and Brenda Miller. Carol Hopper Trudy Hughes Cynthia Hughes Jenny Jagodzinski Mark Hughes Tanama Jenkins 134 Michelle Jessee Judy Johnson Melody Johnson Tanya Johnson David Jones Cynthia Joswick Patricia Judah Mike Kates Patty Keith Theresa Kennedy Roger Kerns Terry Kerns Teresa Kline Connie Ed Kunzler Klingcn- Jeff Lattin smith Betti Kyle Dave Lawerence Larry Kosek Susie Kyle Everett Lewis Lloyd Kretzer Marsha Langston Debbie Long The enthusiastic Freshman Cheerleaders attended every home game. Mary Kibbc Cynthia Kirschner Joanie Kline Nancy Long Dave Martin Perry McCrea Diane Lonjers Mary Martinez Terry McCrea Curtis Lovelady Stephanie Martinez Julie McElwain Carolyn Lukehart Vicki Martinez Diana McGlothlin Billy Mace Greg Mason Patty McGuire Steve Mapel Peggy Mattice Debbie McIntosh Terry Marriott Don McCamy Debbie McKinley Elmer Marshall Sharon McClellan Jeff McMurry Tom Nell Eugene Neva Cinda Nelson Newberry Nicholas Mark Harshman and Brian Hildebrand paid close attention as Mr. Lentz explained problems in Algebra I. Raymond Merrill Cheryl Morris Brenda Norton Brenda Miller Tracy Morris Mike Norris Cynthia Miller Terry Munger Patty Noonan Doug Morlock Kathy Nash Gerry Noah 136 Paula Nurski Linda Parker Linda Perkins Kathy Ramirez Patty Roberts Linda Robinson Brenda Nutt Russell Parton Gary Pctitt Teresa Rampola Rick Roberts Carol Rohrer Craig O’Donnell Lynn Peden Norman Phipps Vernon Rich Steve Roberts Renee Rose Kathy Osteen Tony Pederson Becky Pickerel Sharon Ritchie Don Robertson Chris Routh Cindy Oyler Byron Palmer Dennis Palmer Mark Pen land Violet Penland Jim Perkins Alec Poff Roscanna Potts Melinda Quigley As this picture was snapped Freshman officers wondered which way to lead their class. Estcl Sample Larry Shaw Shirley Shifflett Steve Sample Gerald Sherlock Sharon Simpson Teri Segrist Melanie Seiser Cathy Sell Left to right: Tanama Jenkins, Kim Arnold and Shelly Cox were al- ways wide awake in first hour Spanish. Teresa Smith Carla Sollars Teresa Stagner Mike Snarcly Jackie Sollars Daisy Stallsworth Bonnie Schroeder Rhonda Sherrill Jackie Sisk ' Jeff Snethen Jim Stafford Dennis Steele Penny Seever Barbara Shifflett Carl Smith r m Michael Snook Rebecca Staggs Deborah Steinbren- ner 138 Sheryl Stewart Bill Storoz Jewell Taylor Stanley Lavonne Taylor Wahlert Rod Waldrip Cindy Strong Tom Thomas Leroy Walker Earl Sutton Debbie Thornhill John Ward Alice Stewart Kathy Stewart Mary Stewart Mike Swartz Steve Swartz Irene Szczepanik Chris Throckmorton David Tolbert Craig Wahlert Clarence Ware Donald West Loretta West Mrs. Elder discussed the assignment with Charles Boeh. V u ' i Howard Debbie Weyer Richard Connie White Weston Dave Weyer Dennis Wilson Mike White Wilkerson Dan Williams Galen Winger Gayle Wilson Wayne Wilson Pam Wineinger Sam Lcanna Justine Wisneski Mike Wright Pam Wright Wuerfele Jeff Young Zawodny Anne Ziola Above: Doug Seiter always found something in- teresting in Study Hall, even rearranging the furniture. Right: Eugene Browning studies the pi-mesons internuclear energy attraction of sub-atomic projectiles and their paralialic path from emission of a high pressure jet formed due to Bernoulli’s Principle as applied to gravity. MO Freshmen Pep Club members showed great enthusiasm at pep assemblies. Too Late To Classify Camera Shy Ann Brcwka Steve Gardner William Green William Jones Gary Merritt J. R. Roberts Truman Sample Jackie Sisk Carl Smith Pam Smith Mary Strong The up and coming members of the Pep Club attended the games faithfully. Mr. Hager and Wayman Spangler stayed away from the refreshments long enough A garage, some paint, a little cardboard, enthusiasm, to help enroll freshmen. and ten spirited sophomores. 142 Freshmen Sophomores have an exhilarating year The Freshmen and Sophomores found the 1971-1972 school year to be filled with many extra-curricular activities. They registered during the summer, attended football in fall, and participated in spirit days. Left: Sophomores, dressed as children, started their parade for Spirit Day. The freshmen pictured above showed their spirit during spirit days, Novem- ber 10-12. 143 Spirited Officers Led 74 Leading the sophomore class for the 1971-72 school year were President, Tony Graham; Vice-President, Jaime Modis; Secretary, Peggy Ray; and Treasurer, Sally Koons. Treasa Adams Brenda Alsup Gail Adkins Woodie Amos Steve Alder Virginia Anderson Danny Alders Denise Andrew Richard Allen Connie Arbucklc Adele Almazan Dcicna Arbucklc 144 Loralyn Archer Ron Armstrong Diane Arnold Billy Atkins Debbie Auxier Dixie Auxier Mark Baber Keith Barton Jenny Baublit Roland Bayer Sandra Bcllomy Carroll Bennett David Berthiaume Billie Bird Terry Bokay Eugenia Boyd Harold Bracken Elaine Brock Becky Brown Howard Sandra Danny Christ Brown Browning Jimmie Nancy Trudy Coy Culbertson Church Kirby Brenda Damgar Cunningham Rod Budgett Dennis Bob Bill Crawford Campbell Campbell Beverly Larry Bob Crowder Danner Crockett Regina June Davis Deathcrage Steve Campbell Bob Crowe Patty Castleman Mike Cucylowski U5 Wayne Deatherage Elizabeth Deming Theresa DeMitchell Kenneth Dixon Steve Dixon Russell Donelson Tim Dragoo Debra Dysart Randy Ebling Roxann Emberry Charles Endsley Rod Ewart Orville Ezzell Stan Fadden James Fattig Pam Fauver Richard Fergison Mike Fimple Susan Flach Brad Ford Greg Foster Greg Frisbie Becky Frisch Lawrence Frizell Stephen Gall Jackie Galvin Kevin Gasper Tina Gassen Lome Gibson Carl Gillespie Leona Ginn Steve Giscburt Beverly Danner was happy to pose for the photographer as she attended the homecoming dance. U6 ographer as she Tony Graham Mark Graf' Mike Gray Sherry Gregg Mary Groce Dalla Guinn Kathy Guyer Patti Guyer David Gwinn Deborah Hagood Vickie Hale Louis Han way Jayne Harmon Judy Harness Ralph Harness In Algebra I, Terry Bokay and Bobby Heater listened attentively while Sandy Browning did other things. Like most teachers, Mr. Riche followed a rigid teaching schedule. Here he was reading the sports page to his Social Studies II class. John Clog Pat Gosnc I . 1 .■ . 1 ■ - . Cindy Harshman Oksana Hasiak Peggy Ray and Sally Koons were a pair of Rodger happy pep club members. Hawkins Warren Hawkins Karen Haynes Bob Heater Eddie Helsel Steven Hendrix Mona Herring BUI Hicks David Hieb Sheila Higdon Steve Hodge Cindy Hollis Dave Holm Larry Hook Melvin Hopper Kim Houser Susan Houser Cora Huff Mike Huffman Deanna Hughes Gaylen Jackson Roxanne James 20 students were elected to represent their class on the Sophomore Board. Paris Jenkins Edgar Johnson Kenny Johnston Jennifer Jones Patti Joyce Jon Kanacsky Debbie Jirkovshy Monte Johnson Richard Johnston Laurie Jones Olga Kalamon Debra Karleskint Sharon Kent Benny Kibbe James Kizior Greg Kline Bill Knechtenhofer Sally Koons Roberta Kerns Carey Kirk Gobby Kleinshek Vickie Kline Andra Kolega Ted Kowalewycz 149 Susan Roberts and Beverly Danner worked on the Indian to be burned in the bonfire during the week of the Central football game. Lore Kowalski Cherie Krull Jim Landers Brad Langley Jackie Lattin Jeff Libby Susan Lisenby Rhoda Litton Rhonda Litton Lee Long Ron Long Janet Lonjcrs Terri Mace Nick Malhiwsky Barbara Majewski Dave Mapel Debbie Markt Becky Marsh Teresa Marshall Elvcta Martinez Rick Martinez Toni Martinez Cindy Mastcller Thomas Mathis Mimi McAndrews Brenda McCan Russell McElwain 150 David McKinney Bertha McLaury Rochelle Miller Tom Miller Jaime Modis Jodie McMurry Junior Mejia Rhonda Meng Stella Mejia Mike Mary Mejia Miljavac Charles Monk Grace Moore Richard Morris Dixie Auxicr, Rhoda Litton, Adele Almazan, and Rhonda Litton bought caramelcd apples from the Sophomore class while they waited for the bonfire to begin. 151 152 Mark Rosemary Olvera Morris Carol Nelson Gabriel Mike Murphy James Nutt Ortega Barbara Panigot Roger Pankau John Stamp was busy at work on a design in drafting class. Patty Park Mike Pasley Sally Penland Esther Perry Cathy Peters Craig Petro Eugene Phipps John Phropher Jeff Pickerel Debbie Ralston Peggy Ray Julie Reichman Sophomores Deanna Hughes, Rhonda Meng and Roxann James spied on the Junior class meeting. Steve Resler Debbie Richard- son Susan Ritchie Frank Roberts Susan Roberts Becky Rose Sophomores could be seen hurrying to their lockers before classes. Don Russell Tim Russell Cindy Scroggins Brad Shoemaker Vickie Shoemaker Jackie Shubert Bob Schurman Kraig Schwope Dave Searcy Mike Secvcr Sherry Sego Mary Sheehan Debbie Shepherd Steve Sherlock Eddie Shifflett Dale Shimer Debbie Shivers Wanda Siebern Cheryl Silkwood Joel Simmons Virginia Anderson was one of the many sophomores that helped the faculty and staff. Cindy Smith Nancy Smith Susan Smith Terry Smith Kathy Sollars Mary Sprake Walter Soper John Stamp Jimmy Starling Mark Stickler Becky Still Mark Strickland Jerry Sullivan Janet Swafford Barbara Sward son Charlotte Swartz John Taylor Calvin Teaney Glenda Thomas Jack Thomas Melody Thompson Herbert Thornhill Larry Thornton Charles Timmons 154 Rick Timmons Millie VanVolken- berg Dan Vickie Tolson Weisenbur- Ben Wagner ger Lori West Richard Tracy John Walsh Margie West Debbie Trastcr Nancy Watkins Mark West Mary Unzicker Joyce Weese Bob Whetsell Sophomores look to the future Sophomores found their second year of high school exciting and busy, al- though not as hectic as their freshman year. With the confusing and un- familiar year behind them, they looked to the next two years with the promise of being upperclassmen. Jimmy Tim Willis Wiley Joe Wisneski Sherry Winn Glenn Wilson Mark Wilson Mark W'olfe Doug Wright Billy Whitaker Wade Wilson Bob Whetsell wondered of Mike Miljavac, “What’s he got that I haven’t?” 155 Sophomores made a good showing at pep assemblies by winning the first “spirit stick of the year. John Wright Genu Zapala LccAnn Zebe lean Mark Wright John Zawodny David Zeiler “Childhood Day was the theme chosen by the Sophomores during spirit days. Sherry Sego, Becky Frisch, Pam Fauver, and Vickie Tolson could not let go of their securities long enough to participate in gym class. 156 Too Late To Classify Judy Bccmcr Carl Bougc Gary Constable Darrell Cox Cheryl Donaldson Bruce Meers Camera Shy Ricky Bonnett Jerry Bridge Patricia Chavez Leslie Derry Randy Engle Juanita Gann Joann Jacobs Steve Jenkins Linda Justus Arietta Lukehart John Petro Greg Thornhill Dennis Wenzel Sophomores were found busy preparing for Spirit Week. 157 Juniors experience a year to remember The 1971-72 Juniors, now having lost the feeling of being underclassmen, were in- volved in many new and exciting activities including the prom, choosing a class ring, and having expectations of becoming se- niors. This year’s class officers were faced with many difficult problems, but Presi- dent Terri Hurd, Vice-president Randy Simmon, Secretary Terri McDowell, and Treasurer Andrea Sparks did a fine job in assuming their responsibilities. Betty Alders Charles Amos Vickie Atkins David Atkison Mike Atkison Phillip Atlakson Diane Bachman Anita Baker 158 Janet Baker Craig Baldwin Cathy Bales William Ballard David Bally Virginia Banks Kirk Barker Madeleine Beaver Gifford Bellomy Annette Benton James Blanchard Denece Blanton Paul Compton Carol Crnic Winton Constable Chuck Crockett Susie Bolonyi Karen Bottorff Charles Brandon Bill Brown Steve Browning Diana Budden Karl Burnett Tim Burton Prank Cain Jesse Campbell Nancy Cates Gary Christie Debbie Jiminez, Kim Murphy, Susan Gann, Teresa Downing and Diane Rodgers, cheered enthusiastically in hopes of winning the Spirit Stick for the junior class. Mike Crockett Roman Cupryk Mark Davis Rhonda Dcatherage Cheryl Delk Gloria Donaldson Teresa Downing Jean Ebling Sherri Ebrecht Larry Edwards You know Marty Novak, you can t hide in there. 160 Michael EUis Paul Elo Joyce Ewart Jeanette Ezzcll Jeanine Ezzcll Kathy Ezzell Vickie Falkner Ricky Fauver Connie Ferguson Renee Fiddler Judy Frakes Virginia Frank Kenneth Furr David Gann Susan Gann Ava Gentry Patricia Gibson Robert Gilmore During Spirit Days the Junior class chose the theme “Our team is out of this world. On Thursday they came to school dressed as Martians. Pic- tured here are Gayle King, Karen Bottorff, Nancy Cates, and Christine Novak led by Cardinal Randy Simmons. Linda Goodpasture Eddie Graves Nancy Goodwin Buddy Gray 161 Jim Green Patricia Hanson Lesia Hasiak George Hawkins Kathy Helsel Ogretta Henderson Victor Henkoski Barbara Hernandez Patty Hernandez Galen Higdon Jeanette Hiney Suzanne Hirtler Jim Hodges Kevin Hoffman Debbie Holmes Tim Holtsclaw Glenn Hook Dean Hunt 162 Terri Hurd Julie Jackson Mike Jenkins Cheryl Jewell Jim Johnson Daniel Johnston Vickie Jackson Debbie James Melanie Jones Michael Jones Theresa Joyce Connie Kaclin Along with the class president, Terri Hurd, the juniors were proud to win this Spirit Stick. It qualified them to present the skit on the final day of Spirit Days. 163 Michael Kalamon Kathy Kcpner Johnny Kerns Dale Kincaid Gayle King Dawn Kirk Larry Kirkpatrick Lorrie Kline Dennis Kneib Laura Kretzschmer Lois Kretzschmer Brad Long Scott McCamy Jon McCarthy Vickie McCray Marla Mackley Susie Manson Debbie Marriott Debbie Marshall Kathy Mason Marlin Matchctt 164 Above: Craig Roberts, Mike Atkison, and Dennis Wenzel. Friday, 2:35. Haven’t YOUgot the little black book? Right: Ruby Wojtowicz, Janet Savage and Sherri Ebrecht, with the support of the junior class declared that 73 Cardinals come in jumbo sizes. Pawnie McDowell Terri McDowell Mike McGlothlin Bill McKinley Steve McLaughlin Lanny Mears Marian Miller Marla Miller James Mollett Pat Montgomery 165 Denise Moore Greg Morlock Pamela Morlock Kyle Morris Karen Murphy Kim Murphy Byron Musser Larry Nelson Christine Novak Marty Novak Annette Benton contributed her “Martian’s” worth during pep rallies and in the halls. Alan Paden Tim Parker Debroah Patterson Michael Pendleton Michael fVrry Andy Pierce Carolyn Pigg Frank Pitts Jay Randall Barbara Ray David Redmond Eddie Rice 166 Debbie Rich Connie Richardson Mike Richey Diane Rogers Sue Ruberson Ronald Richey Rodney Roberts Richard Robinson Janet Savage Norman Sawyer Allen Schroedcr Betty Schroeder Cassy Schurman Kirk Schwopc Barbara Searcy Connie Sell Debroah Sherlock Howard Sherlock Steven Sherrill Pam Shimer Roman Shtohryn Marc Sill 167 Rickey Silvcy Randy Simmon Linda Sisk Greg Smith Henry Smith Jennifer Smith Dalcvin Snodgrass Wayman Spangler Andrea Sparks James Sprake Debbie Springs Terri Stafford Dwayne Stagg Rosa Starling Steve Stevenson Brian Stickler Betty Shrocdcrand Diane Rogers practiced for the day they would be riding in a con- vertible to be crowned Miss Benton. 168 The junior class won the Spirit Stick many times for hav- ing the best attendance at PTSA meetings. Here, during Back to School night, junior parents made a good showing in Mr. Lentz’s chemistry class. Harry Stout Mike Strong Joseph Swafford Stephanie Szcaepanik Connie Taylor April Thomas James Thomsen Mike Thrasher Bonnie Tolbert Ronnie Toombs Marlene Underwood William Vulgamott 169 Warren Waldrip John Warren Debbie Webb Jimmy Weese Debbie Wehr Gary Wells Vickie Wells Norman West Joyce Weston Will the real Fuzzy Bolonyi please sit down! Cheryl Dclk gave the benediction at the tradi- tional Thanksgiving Assembly. 170 Jackie Wheeler Steven Whitaker Francine White Tim Widcner Lonnie Williams Marilyn Winger Ruby Wojtowicz Evelyn Wright Johnny Woolard James Wright Too late to classify Ronnie Martin Tony Cooper Dennis Johnson Kenneth Blanchard Debbie Faddcn James Simpson Camera shy Michael Bozarth Charles Chavez Larry Cordonnicr Aaron Dennis Luis Derry Joseph Fryman John Gciler Frederick Hicks Victor Hollinshed Debbie Jimenez Larry Johnson Joyce Jones Judy Judd Tammy Lawhon Roberta Lovelady Harold Macrander Terry Meade Virgil Miller Warren Moore David Munger Qndy Potts Janet Rivera ftiter Robins David Roberts J. A. Smith Gavin Starke Bobby Til man Raea Wallace Russel Wallace 171 Below: Karen Gwinn remarked, “Don’t laugh, I thought it looked pretty good myself. Right: The courageous Cardinal reigned supreme over Benton High School. Below: Terri Edwards wondered, “Ju- niors and Seniors, huh? Where did you say this bus was going? ‘You mean the Sophomores won again?’ ‘Does it hurt and have a temperature?’ 172 Combined spirits reached peak. Whether it was decorating for the holidays, making plans for “Greaser Day”, or cheering at pep assemblies, all events have played large roles in the activities of upperclassmen. Left: Lu- Anne Chaney added a touch of Christmas to the Counselors’ Office. Below: Members of the football team tried for the Spirit Stick. Terry Alder Eugene Amparano Charles Anderson 174 Debbie Anderson Peggy Atkison Robin Atkison Chris Atlakson Seniors enjoyed art Left: Last Hills, a fifty acre shopping center, was a popular place for after-school shopping. Seated on one of the many modernistic objects in the mall are Alice Ray. Treasurer; Cathy Musser, Secretary; Michelle Cates, President; and Liz Wright, Vice-president. Bryan Auxier bred BaJly Kenneth Blanchard Debbie Baber Leon Barwald Debbie Boiler Janet Baber Connie Bish Bill Bolonyi 175 Lucy Botts Roger Brant Dennis Bouge Leo Bravo Bill Bravo Charlotte Brewer Barbara Brown Bob Brendle Boh dan Brewka Jack Brown 176 Pam Bull master Donald Buckles Sharon Burgess Marilyn Bums Janet Callaway Craig Calovich Michelle Cates IVggy Caton William Chandler During Spirit Days, Seniors chose the theme “Greaser Day . Here are the results. In the foreground are Cindy Kobett, Dennis Hughes, and Jane Thurn. 177 If it’s good for Benton do it. One of the highlights of 2nd hour was the occasional locker clean-ups. Though the halls were clear when students were dismissed to their lockers, within ten minutes, it looked like a tornado had hit. Papers covered the floor and trash cans overflowed. Right: Bryan Auxier crammed even more junk into the All-American trash can. LuAnne Chaney Alberta Collins David Cook Rick Cole Charlene Conroy Geraldine Costigan 178 Stacey Crawford Charles Crawley Don Crowder John Dale Shirley Danner EX;nnis Davidson Chuck Davis Sheila Davis Sherman Davis Christine Dilley John Dobosz Greg Sill found time for quiet relaxation in his busy schedule. 179 Denise Edwards Connie Ezzell Virgil Edwards Gail lalkner Shirley Ellis Rick Earns Jim Ellison Sandy Fimple 180 Dave Griffith Mary Guinn John Groce Karen Gwinn Bill Gabbcrt Sue Gilbert Mike Giseburt Shelly Grace June Garlock Steave Gilmore Efcbbic Gould Rex Green Excitement . . . despair . . . boredom . . . tension . . . You found them all at the Richmond football game. Bill Bravo and Roger Brandt, as well as other senior members of the football team, were presented at a pep assembly before the Chillicothc game, which would be the last one of the sea- son and their last game for Benton High School. 181 Senior class president, Michelle Cates, accepted the ‘‘Spirit Stick” from cheerleader co-captain, Liz Wright, for another senior victory in class competition held during pep assemblies. Roger Han ken Tony Halamar ills Virginia Hanway Sally Harmon John Head Bradley Hendrix Roger Henkosky Susan Hollowcll Patricia Hopper Steve Huber 182 Cathy Huff Richard Huffman Robert Jacobs Terry Jimenez Kevin Jones Davida Kinder Mike Kincaid Dodic Kline Vici Kncchtcnhofcr Patricia Kneib Cindi Kobett Greg Kobzej Helen Kobzej Scott Kolega 183 Paul Kovac Charles Kretzer Rick Kowalski Mark Lindensmith Dot Litton Karen Lyons Garry Loveland Kathy MeFadden Tama Loveland LaRonda McGlothlin Terry Loveland Eddie McKinley 184 Look up to the Super Spirited Seniors While the gym was being rebuilt, the senior class claimed the balcony of the auditorium during pep assemblies. Below: The Seniors cheered in triumph as Michelle returned with the Spirit Stick. Linda McKinney Jennifer McKinnon Gaytha Markt Steve Marriott Henry Mattice Roy Mereness Jacquelyn Merrill Jim Miljavac 185 Michelle Cates, dressed in a mail carrier’s uniform, made a special delivery to the se- nior class . .. two Spirit Sticks! one for class competition and the other for Spirit Days. Pati Nurski Amelia Olvera Jesse Ortega 186 Dorothy Parton Betty Lou ftsrry Allison Phillips Michelle Phillips Randy Pierce Rebecca Pigg Linda Puckett Robin Purdy Alice Ray 187 Beverly Roberts Ronnie Roberts Gary Rogers Bonnie Roberts Patrick Rock Marie Routh 188 Mickey Severe Greg Sill Debbie Sisk Nancy Shimer Randy Singleton Steve Slawson Don’t look at the camera! Whenever there were pictures to be taken, someone was ready to pose. This year the annual staff didn’t want posed pictures, they wanted the real thing as it happened. Below: Gail Falkner, Debby Turgon, and Michelle Phillips found it fun to try not to pose as they cleaned out their lockers. Debbie Smith Diane Snead Karen Stanton Douglas Smith David Spick Calvin Starke 189 John Groce, worn out from a long day,made a final stop at his locker before leaving school. Billie Starling Sharon Stevenson William Stillman Cheryl Strickland Don Sutton Toni Taylor Robbin Teschner Robert Thornton Jane Thurn James Tiller 190 Thomas Travernicht Phillip Trotter Below: Barb Brown and Vici Kncchtcnhofer admired Sergeant Tarrant’s sales technique behind the concession stand. Debra Turgon David Unzicker Kenneth Urquhart Cathy Van Deventer Josephine Vasquez Randy Velazquez 191 Below right: The senior girls always got their woman as they rode over the juniors 24-12. Profits from the game went for the Junior-Senior Prom. Rodney Wahlert Ronnie Wahlcrt Kathy Walters Michelle Wells Carrie Watkins Sarah West Margo Wilson Carol West Debroah Willis William Wineinger Senior Robin Atkison served his school faithfully by playing the bugle each morning as the flag was raised. 192 Ann Zachary Anthony Zawodny Sam Zebelean Tamala Zeltwanger 193 Index A Abbott, Carol 130 Abbott, Sherry 130 Adams, Trcasa 144 ADKINS, ADRIAN 174 Adkins, Gail 144 AKERS, SHARON 174,94 Band, Y-Tecns, Scholastic pin. Junior Achievement, Promethcans. ALBEE, MARK 19,174,99 Saber Chain (pres.). Track, Interact (trea.), ROTC (Battalion Commander). ALBERT, JOHN 174 Alder, Steve 144,98 Alders, Betty 99 Allen, Richard 144 Almazan, Adclc 144,151,45 Almazan, Elizabeth 130 Almazan, Joe 130 Alsup, Brenda 144,45 Amos, Charles 158 Amos, Woodie 144 ANDERSON, CHARLES 118,174 Football, Wrestling, WBHS. ANDERSON, DEBBIE 175,100 Anderson, Virginia 107,144,154 Andrew, Denise 40,112,154 Angst, Ricky 130 Arango, Marlette 130 Arbucklc, Connie 144 Arbuckle, Dclena 144 Archer, Loralyn 57,145 Armstrong, Ron 145,127 Arnold, Diane 145 Arnold, Kim 130,138 Atkins, Bill 24,145 Atkins, J.M. 130 Atkins, Randy 130 Atkins, Vickie 112,158 Atkinson, Mike 158,164 Atkison, David 158 ATKISON, PEGGY 102,106,175 Play, Concert Choir, Benton Singers, Gym helper. Harvest Moon. ATKISON, ROBIN 175,192 Wrestling, Track, Band, Play, Harvest Moon. ATLAKSON, CHRIS 24,175 Track, Wrestling, Shakespearean Play, B-Club. Atlakson, Diane 130 Atlakson, Philip 155,78 AUXIER, BRYAN 121,175,178,97 Football. Basketball, Baseball, Interact, WBHS (Program Director). Auxier, Debbie 108,145,84 Auxier, Dixie 145,151 Auxier, Michael 130 B BABER, DEBBIE 175 BABER, JANET 175 Pep Club, Y-Teens, Health Club, Scholas- tic certificate, Typing assistant. Baber, Mark 145 Bachman, Diane 158 Baker, Anita 158 Baker, Janet 159 Baldwin, Craig 89,159 Bales, Cathy 159 Ballard, Roger 130 Ballard, William 159 Bally, David 159 BALLY, FRED 175,101 Play, Harvest Moon, Benton Singers, Con- cert Choir, Stage crew. Bally, James 130 Banks, Virginia 159 Barber, Jackie 130 Barker, Kirk 106,159 Barker, Robbin 130 Barnard, Roger 130 Barnett, Larry 131 Barton, Keith 145 BAR WALD, LEON 175 Football, Play, Tennis, Hi-Y, Wrestling. BATES, BRAD Band, Play, Freshman Football. Baublit, Jenny 145 Bayer, David 131 Bayer, Roland 145 Beaver, Madeleine 107.159.87 Becmcr, Judy 157 Belcher, Nancy 131 Bellomy, Clifford 159,170 Bcllomy, Julie 131 Bellomy, Sandra 145 Bennett, Carroll 145,100 Bennett, Douglas 131 Benton, Annette 159,166 Bcrthiaumc, David 145 Biggs, Brenda 131 Biggs, Larry 131 Bingaman, Tim 131 Bird, Billie 145 BISH, CONNIE 175 Blacketer, William 55,131 Blanchard, James 159,171 BLANCHARD, KENNETH 175 Blanton, Dcnece 159 Boeh, Charles 131,139 Boeh, Robbin 131 Bokay, Terry 145,147 BOLLER, DEBRA 175 Concert Choir, Scholastic pin certifi- cates, Pep Club, Typing assistant. BOLONYI, BILL 175 BOLONYI, PEGGY 176 Bolonyi, Susie 159,99 Boon, Brenda 131,134 BOON, DEBI 176 Pep Club, Gym helper. Math Assistant, Student Congress alt. Bottoroff, Karen 159,161 BOTTS, LUCY 176 Gym helper. Play, Pep Club, FHA (pres.), Scnblastic pin. Bougc, Carl 157 BOUGE, DENNIS 19,176,97 Play, Video-taping, Lab Assistant, Student Congress, WBHS. Boyd, Eugenia 145 Boyer, Gary 131,155 Bozarth, Linda 131 Bozarth, Roger 131 Brachen, Harold 145,125 Brandon, Charles 24,159 BRANDT, ROGER 121,176,181,71 Freshman Sophomore Class President, Student Congress. BRAVO, BILL 24,118,181,176,100 Football, Play, Basketball, Play (Business Manager). BRAVO, LEO 176 Football, Wrestling, Interact. Bravo, Lou Anne 131 BRENDLE, ROBERT 176 Football, Wrestling. BREWER, CHARLOTTE 176 BREWKA, BOHDAN 176 Brock, Elaine 145 Brooks, Cathy 131 BROWN, BARBARA 14,176,191,76,90, 97,99 NHS, Honorary Officer, Interact, Queen Candidate, Cardinellcs. Brown, Becky 52,112,145 Brown, Bill 24,159 Brown, Howard 145,100 BROWN, JACK 24,176 Track, Basketball, Rifle Team. Brown, Larry 131 Brown, Linda 131 Browning, Eugene 131,140 Browning, Sandra 145,147 Browning, Steve 159 BUCKLES, DONALD 177 Buckles, Randy 132 Budden, Diana 159 Budgctt, Rod 145 BULLMASTER, PAMELA 177 Y-Teens, Concert Choir. Burchett, Jerry 132 Burgess, David 132 Burgess, Delores 132 BURGESS, SHARON 177 Pep Club, Shakespearean Play. Burkert, Cynthia 132 Burnett, Karl 159 Burns, Brenda 132 BURNS, MARILYN 177 Bcntonian Staff, Teachers helper. Burton, Tim 159 Butcher, Lonnie 132 c Cain, Frank 159 Caldwell, Rick 132 Calhoun, Kelly 132 CALLOWAY, JANET 177 CALOVICH, CRAIG 177 Baseball, Rifle Team. Campbell, Bob 145 Campbell, Dennis 57,145 Campbell, Jesse 24,89,159 Campbell, Kevin 132 Campbell, Steve 145 Carlson, Kathy 132 Carpenter, Kathy 132 Castleman, Bill 132 Castleman, Pat 57,145 CATES, MICHELLE 46,106,175,177,182, 71,97,185,186 Senior Class President, Scholastic pins, WBHS (Station Manager). Pep Club, RBAP (pres.). Cates, Nancy 42,159,161 Caton, Kathic 132 CATON, PEGGY 177 CHANDLER, BILL 177,77,124,127 Student Congress, Scholastic pin, Benton- ian Staff, Office, Concert Choir. CHANEY, LUANNE 14,104,105.178, 173,71,74,76,90 Stduent Body Secretary, NHS (sec.), Pep Club, Junior Gass Secretary, Play (Stu- dent Choreography). Christ, Danny 145 Christie, Deborah 132,93 Christie, Gary 24,159 Church, Nancy 145 Clinton, Debra 132 Gorer, Lois 132 COLE, RICK 178,96 Student Congress, Baseball, Basketball, Scholastic pin, Interact. Collins, Alberta 178 Collins, Brenda 132 Compton, Paul 121,159,125 194 CONROY, CHARLENE 14,43,178,4,71, 85,90,94,97 NHS (trca.), Promcthcans, WBHS, Y-Tccns (trea., ICC), Student Congress. Conroy, Curtis 132 Constable, Cynthia 132 Constable, Gary 157 Constable, Winton 159 COOK, DAVID 178 Cook, Ernie 132 Cooper, Tony 171 COST1GAN, GERALDINE 178 Pep Club, Resource Center. Cox, Dcrrcll 157 Cox. Shelly 132,138 Coy, Trudy 145 Crawford, Bill 145 CRAWFORD, STACEY 179,97 WBHS. Spanish Club (v.p.). Crawley, Carolyn 132 CRAWLEY, CHUCK 179,99 Football Band, Military Police, Concert Choir. Crnic, Carol 159 Crockett, Chuck 51,159 Crockett, Jeff 130,132 Crockett, Jim 132,55 Crockett, Larry 145 Crockett, Mike 25,160 Crockett, Susie 132,134 Crockett. Vicky 132 CROWDER, DON 118,179,99 Football, Wrestling, Tennis, Office. Crowder, Robert 145 Crowe, Robert 145 Cucylowski, Mike 145,24 Culbertson, Jim 145 Culbertson, Lenn 132 Cunningham, Brenda 145 Cupryk. Roman 89,160,78,92 D Dale, James 132 DALE, JOHN 179 Damgar, Kirby 145 Danner. Beverly 145,146,150 DANNER, SHIRLEY 179,85 Yearbook Staff, Play. Pep Club, Freshman Cheerleader, Cardinellcs. DAVIDSON, DENNIS 24,179 Track (Co-captain), Cross Country. Davidson, Diane 132 Davidson, Valerie 133 DAVIS. CHARLES 48,121,179,99 Davis, June 145 Davis, Mark 160 Davis, Mitchell 133 Davis, Philip 133 DAVIS, SHEILA 179 Lab assistant. Band, Play, Harvest Moon. DAVIS. SHERMAN 179 Deatheragc, Regina 145 Deatherage, Rhonda 160 Deatheragc, Roxanne 133 Deatherage, Wayne 146 Dccn, Pat 133 Delk, Cheryl 160.170 Delk, Dean 133 Deming, Elizabeth 146 DeMitchcll, Theresa 146 DeShon, Karen 133 DILLEY, CHRISTINE 179,93 Counselors’ Office. Dixon, Kenneth 146 Dixon, Steve 146 DOBOSZ, JOHN 18,179 Donaldson, Cheryl 157,100 Donaldson, Gloria 160 Donelson, Russell 146 Downing, Teresa 47,160 Dragoo, Tim 146 Duncan. Janie 133 Duncan, Jeannie 133 Dysart, Debra 146 E Ebling, Connie 133 Ebling, Jean 160 Ebling, John 133 Ebling. Randy 146 Ebrecht, Sherri 160,164 EDWARDS, DENISE 180 Edwards, Larry 160 lid wards, Scott 133 Edwards, Terri 133 EDWARDS, VIRGIL 18.19,42,180,96,99 Wrestling, WBHS, Play (Student Director), ROTC (Battalion Sergeant Major), Scho- lastic pin. Ellis. Mike 161 ELLIS, SHIRLEY 180 ELLISON. JAMES 180 Concert Choir, Resource Center. F lo, Paul 161,94 Enbcrry, Roxann 146 Endsley, Charles 146 Etchison, Rcvaye Piwart, Joyce 161 Ewart, Rodney 47,146 EZZELL, CONNIE 58,180,99 Honorary Officer, Saber Chain, Concert Choir. Stage crew. Pep Club. Ezzell, Jeanette 161 Ezzell, Jeanine 161 Ezzell, Kathy 161 Ezzell, Orville 146 Ezzell, Sandy 133 F Fadden, Deborah 171 Paddcn, Stan 146 I ALKNER, GAIL 180,189,71 Play. Scholastic pin. Social Studies assis- tant, Crown Attendant. Falkner, Karen 131 Palkncr, Vickie 161 Fanning, Randy 131 PARIS, RICK 180 Football, Military Police, RBAP. Fattig, James 146 I auver, Pam 146,156 Fauver, Rick 161 Fcrgison, Richard 146 Ferguson, Connie 161 Fiddler, Rennee 26,111,161 Pimple, Mike 146 PIMPLE, SANDY 180 Fisher, Rosalie 1 33 Flach, Susan 146 FLETCHER, THOMAS 180 FLINT. LARRY 180 ROTC, Honor Guard, Rifle Squad. Ford, Brad 146,24 FORD, CHARLES 180,106 Play, Harvest Moon, Ecology Club (v.p., trea.), RBAP, Stage crew. FORD, GEORGE 180 Fostek, Bill 133 Foster, Greg 25,146,99 Frakes, Judy 161 Frank, Virginia 161 French, Gary 133 Frisbie.Grcg 146 Frisch, Becky 146,156 Frizcll, Lawrence 146,125 Furr, Kenneth 161 G GABBERT, WILLIAM 181 Play, Concert Choir, Benton Singers, RBAP, Bentonian Staff. Gall, Stephen 146 Gallagher, Mark 133,54 Galvin, Jackie 146 Gann, David 24,89,161 Gann, Susan 160,161 Gardener, Sue 133 GARLOCK, JUNE 181 Scholastic pin. Student Congress, Pep Club, Concert Club, Play. Gasper, Brenda 133 Gasper, Kevin 24,146,125 Gassen.Tina 146 Gentry, Ava 161 Gibson, Lorrie 146 Gibson, Patricia 161 GILBERT, SUE Y-Tecns. Gillespie, Carl 146 Gillespie, Danny 133 Gilmore, Robert 161 GILMORE, STEAVEN 106,181 Play. Concert Choir, Benton Singers, Stu- dent Congress, Basketball. Ginn, Leona 146 Ginn, Leonard 133,141 Giscburt, Danny 133 GISEBURT, MICHAEL 181 Giseburt. Steve 146 Gloggner, John 147 Goodpasture, Linda 161 Goodwin, Nancy 161 Gosncy. Patrick 147 Grable, Calvin 133 GOULD, DEBBIE 181 Grace, Doug 147 Grace, Jesse 147 GRACE, SHELLY 181 GAA, Pep Club, Resource Center, Drafting assistant. Graham, Randy 133 Graham.Tony 24.121,144.147,122 Graves, Eddie 51,161 Graves, Freddie 133 Graves, Joseph 133 Gray, Buddy 118,161,123 Gray. Mark 147 Gray, Mike 147 Green, Billy 133 Green, Gerald 133 Green, James 162 GREEN, REX 181 Play, Concert Choir, Resource Center. Greer, Jack 134 Gregg, Sherry 147 GRIFFITH, DAVID 181 Football. Play. Griggs, Robert 134 GROCE. JOHN 181.190,98,99 Military Police, ROTC Honor Guard, Saber Chain. Groce, Mary 147 Groh.Cherie 134 Guinn, Dalla 147,45 GUINN, MARY 52,181 Guyer, Kathy 147 Guyer, Patti 147 Gwinn, David 147 195 GWINN, KAREN 172,181,85,90,94 Yearbook Co-editor, NHS (v.p.), Prom- cthcans (sec., trea.), Y-Tecns, (pres., trea.). Junior Senator. H Hagood, Deborah 147 Halamar, Andy 134 HALAMAR, ANTON 182 Halbirt, Dawn 134 Hale, Patsy 134 Hale, Vickie 147 Hall, Steve 134 Hamm, Carol 134 HANKEN, ROGER 182 Hanshaw, Charles 134 Hansen, Patricia 162 Hanway, Louis 147,98 HANWAY, VIRGINIA 50,182 Y-Teens (trea.), Bentonian Staff, Coun- selors' Office, Social Studies assistant. Harmon, Jayne 41,57,147,101 HARMON, SALLY 105,182,71,76 Student Congress, Y-Teens, Pep Club, Band, Secrctaryof House of Representa- tives. Harness, Judy 147 Harness, Ralph 147 Harris, Connie 134 Harshman, Cindy 57,148 Harshman, Mark 134,136 Hasiak, Lesia 162 Hasiak, Oksana 148 Hass. Michael 134 Hawkins, George 162 Hawkins, Gwen 134 Hawkins, Rodger 148 Hawkins, Warren 148,86 Haynes, Karen 148 HEAD, JOHN 182 Heater, Bob 103,147,148 Helsel, Eddie 148 Helsel, Kathy 113,162 Henderson, Kim 134 Henderson, Ogretta 162 HENDRIX, BRAD 121,182,71 Hendrix, Roger 134 Hendrix, Steve 148 Hendrix, Tamara 134 Henkoski, Victor 162 HENKOSKY, ROGER 182 Football. HENSLEY, ALAN 118 Football, B-Club, Wrestling, Football (Captain). Hernandez, Barbara 38,162 Hernandez, Cindy 134 Hernandez, Patty 162 Herring, Mona 148 Hicks, William 148 Hieb, David 148 Higdon, Galen 162 Higdon, Sheila 148 Hildebrand, Brian 134,136,125 Hinderks, Mark 134 Hiney, Jeanette 162 Hirtler, Suzanne 162 Hodge, Barbara 134 Hodge, Darrel 58,134 Hodge, Steve 148,125 Hodges, Jim 162 Hoffman, Kevin 162 Hocfer, James 134 Hogan, Christine 134 Hogan, Tim 134 Hoke, Sherry 134 Hollis, Cindy 148 HOLLOWELL, SUSAN 182 Holm, David 148,24,127 Holmes, Debbie 162 Holmes, Vickie 134 Hontz, Eugene 134 Holtsclaw, Tim 162 Hook, Glenn 162 Hook, Larry 148 Hopper, Carol 134 Hopper, Melvin 148 HOPPER, PATRICIA 182,184,94 Houser, Kim 109,110,148,42,75 Houser, Susan 148 HUBER, STEVE 182 HUFF, CATHY 103 Pep Club, Glee Club, Y-Tccns, Mixed Chorus. Huff, Cora 148 Huffman, Mike 148,127 HUFFMAN. RICK 183,99 Benton Singers, Football, ROTC Honor Guard Battalion Staff, Play. Hughes, Cynthia 134 Hughes, Deana 148,152 HUGHES, DENNIS 177,88,121,43,88 Football, Bentonian (Editor-in-chief), Benton Singers, Play, Student Congress. Hughes, Mark 134 Hughes, Trudy 134 Hunt. Dean 162,121,24 Hurd, Theresa 163,106,158 j Jackson, Galen 148 Jackson, Julie 163,44,96,99 Jackson, Vickie 163 JACOBS, ROBERT 183 James, Deborah 163 James, Roxanne 148,152 Jenkins, Michael 163 Jenkins, Paris 24,149 Jenkins, Tanama 134,138 Jesee, Michelle 135 Jewell, Cheryl 163 Jewell, Cheryl 163 Jiminez, Debbie 160 JIMINEZ, TERRY 183 Jirkovsky, Debbie 149 Jogodzinski, Jennifer 134 Johnson, Dennis 171 Johnson, Edgar 149 Johnson, James 163 Johnson, Judy 135 Johnson, Melody 135 Johnson, Monty 149 Johnson, Tanya 135 Johnston, Daniel 163,24,121 Johnston, Kenney 24,149,93 Johnston, Richard a 49 Jones, David 135 Jones, Jennifer 149 JONES, KEVIN 183 Bentonian Staff, Scholastic pin. Model U.N., Play. Jones, Laurie 149,84 Jones, Melanie 163 Jones, Michael 163 Joswick, Cynthia 135 Joyce, Patti 107,149 Joyce, Theresa 163,93 Judah, Patricia 135 K Kaelin, Connie 162,163 Kalamon, Michael 164 Kalamon, Olga 149 Kanacsky, Jon 24,149 Karleskint, Debra 149 Kates, Michael 135 Keith, Patty 135 Kennedy, Theresa 135 Kent, Sharon 149,45 Kcpner, Kathy 164 Kerns, John 164 Kerns, Roberta 149,86 Kerns, Roger 135 Kerns, Terry 135 Kibbc, Benny 149 Kibbc, Mary 135 Kincaid, Dale 164 KINCAID, MIKE 183 KINDER, DAVIDA 183 Concert Choir, Harvest Moon, Play Staff, NWMSC Music Festival, RBAP. King, Gayle 38,161,164,44 Kirk, Karey 58,149,98 Kirk, Dawn 164 Kirkpatrick, Larry 164 Kirschner, Cynthia 134,135,75 Kizior, James 24,47,149 Kleinschek, Gobby 107,149 KLINE, DODIE 183 Kline, Greg 149 Kline, Joanic 135 Kline, Lorrie 110,111,164 Kline, Teresa 135 Kline, Vickie 149 Klingcnsmtih, Connie 135,93 Knechtenhofer, Bill 149 KNECHTENHOFER, VICI 58,183,191, 74,76.99 Sophomore Class Treasurer, Senior Sena- tor, Benton Singers, Football Basketball Queen Candidate, Honorary Officer to Battalion Commander. Kneib, Debbie 164 KNEIB, PATTI 113,183 Y-Tcens (v.p., sec., trea.), Cardinelles, Pep Club, Student Congress, Scholastic pin. KOBETT, CINDI 106,177,183 Concert Choir, Play, Pep Club, Freshman Cheerleader, Lab. assistant. KOBZEJ, GREG 183 Play. KOBZEJ, HELEN 183 Pep Club, Y-Teens (trea., chaplain), Con- cert Choir, Play (Properties Mistress). Kolega, Andra 108,149 KOLEGA, SCOTT 104,105,183,71,90,99 Student Body President, NHS (pres.), ROTC (Battalion Executive Officer), French Club (pres.). Scholastic pin. Koons, Sally 144,148,149 Kosck, Larry 135 KOVAC, PAUL 184,71 Basketball. Kowalewycz, Ted 149 Kowalski, Lore 113,150 KOWALSKI, RICK 184 KRETZER, CHARLES 24,51,118,184 Football. Kretzer, Lloyd 58,135 Kretzschmer, Laura 164 Kretzschmer, Lois 164 Krull.Cherie 150 Kunzler, Edward 135 Kyle, Betti 135 Kyle, Susan 135 L Landers, Jim 150,86 Langley, Brad 150 Langston, Marsha 135 196 Lattin, Jacqueline 150 Lattin, Jeff 135 Lawerence, David 135 Lewis, Everett 135 Libby, Jeff 150 LINDENSMITH, MARK 184,71 Bcntonian Staff, Student Congress. Lisenby, Susan 150 LITTON, DOT 88,89,112,184,71,77 Y-Tecns (pres., v.p., sec.,). Pep Club, Cardincllcs, Basketball Queen, Bcntonian Staff. Litton, Rhoda 150,151 Litton, Rhonda 150,151 Long, Brad 164 Long, Debbie 134,135 Long, Lee Ann 150 Long, Nancy 136 Long, Ron 55,150 Lonjers, Dianna 136 Lonjers, janet 150 Lovelady, Curtis 54,136 LOVELAND, GARRY 184 LOVELAND, TAMA 184 LOVELAND, TERRY 58,136 ROTC Honor Guadr. Lukehart, Carolyn 136 LYONS, KAREN 184 Y-Teens, Office, Stage crew. Scholastic pin. M Mace, Billy 136 Mace, Terry 150 Mackley, Marla 164 Majcwski, Barbara 150 Malhiwsky, Nicholas 150,44 Manson, Susie 164 Maple, David 25,118,150,99 Maple, Steve 136,125 Markt, Deborah 150 MARKT, GAYTHA 102,185,74,76 Benton Singers, Concert Choir, Junior Class President, Student Congress, Queen Candidate for Miss Benton Football Basketball. Marriott, Debbie 164 MARRIOTT, STEVE 185 Counselors’ Office, Football, Lab assistant. Marriott, Terry 130,136 Marsh, Becky 150 Marshall, Debbie 164 Marshall, Elmer 136 Marshall, Teresa 150 Martin, David 55,136 Martin, Ronnie 25,121,171 Martinez, Elveta 150 Martinez, Mary 136 Martinez. Rick 150,93 Matinez, Stephanie 136 Martinez. Toni 150 Martinez, Vickie 136 Mason, Greg 136 Mason, Kathy 164 Mastcllcr, Cindy 108,150 Matchett. Marlin 164 Mathis, Tom 150,125 M ATTICE, HENRY 185 Matt ice, Peggy 136 McAndrews, Mimi 102,150 McCamy, Don 136 McCamy, Scott 25,120,121,164,124,126 McCan, Brenda 113,150,84 McCarthy, Jon 164 McClellan, Sharon 136 McCray, Vickie 164 McCrea, Perry 136 McCrea, Terry 136 McDowell, Pawnie 39,165 McDowell, Terri 158,165 McElwain, Julie 136 McElwain, Russell 150 McFADDEN, KATHY 184 Pep Gub, Y-Tecns, Student Congress, Scholastic certificate, Typing assistant. McGlothlin, Diana 136 McG LOTH LIN, LaRHONDA 184 Y-Teens, Office, Librarian, Teacher’s helper, Prom Committee. McGlothlin, Mike 165 McGuire, Patsy 136 McIntosh, Debbie 136 McKinley, Bill 165 McKinely, Debbie 136 McKinley, eddie 184 Band. McKinney, David 151 McKinney, linda 185 McKinnon, Jennifer 106,185,44,90 Benton Singers, NHS, Play, Prometheans, Spanish Club. McLaughlin, Steve 165,125 Me La ury, Bertha 151 McMurray, Jeff 136 McMurray, Jodie 107,151 Meade, Terry 165 Mears, Lanny 165 Mccrs, Bruce 157 Mejia, Arthur 151 Mejia, Mary 151 Mejia, Stella 151 Meng, Rhonda 57,151,152 MERENESS, WILLIAM 185 MERRILL, JACQUELYN 185 Merrill, Raymond 136 MI LJ A VAC, JIM 185 Basketball. Miljavac, Mike 151,155 MILLER, BRAD 42,118,186 Football, Interact (pres.), WBHS, B-Gub, Best Drill Cadet. Miller, Brenda 130,134,136 Miller, Cynthia 136 Miller, Marian 165 Miller, Rochelle 151 Miller, Tom 151 Miller, Virgil 165 MILLION, BILL 24,121,186 WBHS, f ootball, Saber Chain, Interact (sec.). Scholastic pin. Modis, Jaime 110,144,151 Mollett, James 165 Monk, Charles 151 Montgomery, Pat 25,165 MOORE, BRENDA 186 Moore, David 165,98 Moore, Denise 166 Moore, Grace 151 Morlock, Doug 136 Morlock,Greg 118,166 Morlock, Pamela 166 Morris. Cheryl 136 Morris, Kyle 166 Morris, Richard 151 Morris, Rosemary 152 Morris, Tracy 136 Munger, Terry 136 Murphy, Karen 166 Murphy, Kimberly 160,166 Murphy, Mike 152 Musser, Byron 166,125 MUSSER, CATHY 109,110,111,175,186, 74,76 Freshman, Sophomore, and Senior Class Secretary, Football Queen Attendant, Candidate for Miss Benton Football and Basketball, Pep Club, Cheerleader. N Nash, Kathy 136 Nell, Thomas 136 Nelson, Carol 152 Nelson, Eugene 136 Nelson, Larry 166 Newberry, Neva 136 Nichols, Cinda 136 Noeh, Garry 136 NOONAN, JOHN 186 Noonan, Patty 136 Norris, Michael 136 Norton, Brenda 136 Novak, Christine 161,94,101 Novak, Marty 160,166 NURSKI, KENNY 118,186 Football, Track, Play, Student Congress, Baseball. NURSKI, PATI 186,74 Student Congress, Football Queen Candi- date, Pep Club, Prom Committee. Nurski. Paula 137 Nutt, Brenda 137 Nutt, James 152 o O’Donnell, Craig 137 OLVERA. AMELIA 186,90 NHS, Play, Student Congress, Y-Teens (pres., trea.), RBAP. Olvera, Mark 24,152 Ortega, Gabriel 152 ORTEGA, JESSE 24,186,90,97 Track, Cross Country, NHS, WBHS (Pro- gram Director), Optimist Speech contest (1st place). Osteen, Kathy 137,75 Oyler, Cindy 137 p Paden, Alan 166 Palmer, Byron 137 Palmer, F.D. 137 Panigot, Barbara 152 Pankau, Roegr 152,24 Park, Patty 152 Parker, Linda 137 Parker, Tim 166 PARTON, DOROTHY 187 Pep Club, Play, Bentonian Staff. Parton, Russell 137 Pasley, Mike 152 Patterson, Deborah 166 Peden, Lynn 137 Pedersen, Tony 137 Peery, Michael 166 Pendleton, Michael 166,94 Penland, Jane 137 Pen land, Mark 137 Penland, Sally 152 Perkins, Jim 36,137 Perkins, Linda 137 Perry, Betty Lou 187 Perry, Esther 152 Peters, Kathy 152 Petitt, Garry 137 Petro, Craig 152 PHILLIPS, ALLISON 187 PHILLIPS, MICHELLE 187,189 Phipps, Eugene 152 Phipps, Norman 137 Phroper, John 152 Pickerel, Becky 137 197 Pickerel, Jeff 152 Pierce, Andy 166 PIERCE, RANDY 187 Basketball, Interact. Pigg, Carolyn 113,166 PIGG, BECKI 187,71,74,77 Pep Club, Football Basketball Queen Candidate, Office, Best Smile. Pitts, Frank 166 Poff, Alec 137 Potts, Rosanna 137 Powers, Rhonda 80,81,91 PUCKETT, LINDA 187,90 Play, Concert choir, NHS, Scholastic pins. PURDY, ROBIN 187 Play, Concert Choir, Pep Club, Office. Q Quigley, Melinda 137 R Ralston, Debbie 152 RandaU, Jay 25,120,121,166,124,126 Ramirez, Kathy 137 Rampola, Teresa 50,137 RAY, ALICE 175,187,78 Gym helper, Y-Teens (pres., trea., sec., ICC), Student Congress, Senior Class Treasurer, Pep Club (pres.). Ray, Barb 166,44 Ray, Peggy 108,144.148,152,75 Redman, David 156 Rcichmond, Julie 152 RESLER. DIANE 188 Pep Club, Office. Resler, Steve 153 RICE, DARLENE 188 Rice, Eddie 166 Rich, Debbie 167 Rich, Vernon 137 Richardson, Connie 167 Richardson, Debbie 153 Richey, Mike 36,42,167,124 Richey, Ronald 167 RITCHIE, MARY 188 Pep Club. Ritchie, Sharon 137 Ritchie, Susan 153 ROACH, BARBARA 188 Senior Senator, Freshman Cheerleader, Bentonian, Pep Club, Y-Teens (pres.). ROBERTS, BEVERLY 188 Pep Club, Concert Choir, Resource Center. ROBERTS, BONNIE 188 Roberts, Craig 164 Roberts, Frank 153 Roberts, J.R. 137 Roberts, Patricia 137 Roberts, Rodney 167 ROBERTS, RONNIE 188 Roberts, Steven 137 Roberts, Susan 108,150,153 Robertson, Don 137 Robinson, Linda 137 Robinson, Richard 25,118,167 ROCK, PAT 51,188 Student Congress alternate, ROTC Offi- cer, Play. Rogers, Diane 89,160,167,168 ROGERS, GARY 188 ROTC Staff, Honor Guard, Military Police, Saber Chain, Firing Squad. Rohrer, Carol 137 Rose, Becky 153 Rose, Renee 137 Routh, Christopher 157 ROUTH, MARIE 188 Rubcrson, Carolyn 167 Russell, Donald 153 Russell, Tim 153 s Sample, Estel 138 Sample, Steve 138 Savage, Janet 164,167 Sawyer, Norman 167 Schroedcr, Allen 167 Schroeder, Betty 167,168 Schroedcr, Bonnie 138 Schubert, Jackie 133 Schurman, Bob 153,127 Schurman, Cassandra 167 Schwope, Kirk 167 Schwope, Kraig 153 Scroggins, Cindy 15 3 Searcy, Barbara 167 Searcy, David 153,127 Searcy, Gerald 24,15 3 Seever, Mike 153 Seever, Penny 138 Sego, Sherry 103,153.156 Scgrist, Terri 138 Seiser, Melanie 138 Sciter, Doug 140,141 Sell, Cathy 138 Sell, Connie 167 SEVERE, MICKEY 189 Attendance Office, Math assistant. Shaw, Larry 138 Sheehan, Mary 153 Shepherd, Debbie 153 Sherlock, Debbie 167 Sherlock, Gerald 135 Sherlock, Howard 167 Sherlock, Steve 153 Sherrill, Rhonda 138 Sherrill, Steven 167 Shifflett, Barbara 138 Shifflett, Eddie 153 Shifflett, Shirley 138 Shimer, Dale 153 SHIMER, NANCY 189 Shimer, Pam 42,167 Shivers, Debbie 153 SHOCKLY, DAN 123 Shoemaker, Brad 153 Shoemaker, Vickie 153 Shtohryn, Roman 167 Sciburn, Wanda 153,91 SILL, GREG 179,189 Basketball, Track. Sill, Marc 167 Silk wood, Cheryl 15 3 Silvey, Rick 168 Simmon, Randy 158,161,168,100 Simmons, Joel 153 Simmons, Ruth 107.154 Simpson, James 171 Simpson, Vance 154 Simpson, Sharon 57,138 SINGLETON, RANDY 189 SISK, DEBRA 189 Resource Center. Sisk, Linda 168 Sisk, Jackie 138 Slawson, Dave 154 SLAWSON, STEVE 189 Smith, Carl 138 Smith, Cindy 154 SMITH, DEBORAH 189 Harvest Moon, Y-Teens, Shakespearean Play. SMITH, DOUG 189,71,94,125 Basketball. Play, Harvest Moon, Prom- etheans (pres.), WBHS. Smith, Gregory 102,118,168 Smith, Henry 24,118,168,125 Smith, Jennifer 16,168 Smith, Joby 107,154 Smith, Nancy 154 Smith, Susan 154 Smith, Teresa 138 Smith, Terry 154 SNEAD, DIANE 189 Librarian, Scholastic certificate. Dramatics play. Snethen, Jeff 138 Snodgrass, Dalevin 110,168,75 Snook, Michael 138 Sollers, Carla 138 Sollars, Jackie 138 Sollars, Kathy 154 Soper, Walter 154 Spangler, Wayman 55,142,168,84,87 Sparks, Andrea 109,111,158,168,44,75 SPIEK, DAVID 189 Sprakc, James 168 Sprake, Mary 154 Springs, Debbie 113,168 Stafford, Jim 138 Stafford, Terri 168 Stagg, Dwayne 168 Staggs, Rebecca 138 Stagner, Teresa 138 Stallsworth, Daisy 138 Stamp, John 152,154 STANTON. KAREN 189 Play, Mixed Chorus, Stage crew. STARKE, CALVIN 189 Shakespearean Play, Concert Choir, Play. STARLING, BILLIE 190 Play. Starling. Jimmy 154 Starling. Rosa 168 Starling, Sheila 141 Steele, Dennis 138 STEIDEL, LEE Y-Teens. Steinbrenner, Debbie 138 STEVENSON, SHARON 190 Stevenson, Steve 24,43,168,88 Stewart, Alice 139 Stewart, Kathy 139 Stewart, Mary 139 Stewart, Cheryl 139 Stickler, Brian 24,43,168,94 Stickler, Mark 154 Still, Becky 154 STILLMAN, WILLIAM 24,190,71,77, 124,126,127 Basketball, Track, B-Club, Student Con- gress, Gym helper. Storoz, William 139 Stout, Harry 169 STRICKLAND, CHERYL 190,71 Cardinelles, Play, Harvest Moon, Pep Club, Social Studies Gym assistant. Strickland, Mark 142,154 Strong, Cindy 132,139 Strong, Michael 24,169 Sullivan, Jerry 154 SUTTON, DONALD 51,190 Sutton, Earl 139 Swafford, Janet 154,86 Swafford, Joseph 169 Swardson, Barbara 154 Swartz, Charlotte 154 Swartz, Michael 139 Swartz, Steven 139 Szcaepanik, Irene 139 Szcaepanik, Stephanie 169 198 T Taylor, Connie 169 Taylor, Jewell 139 Taylor, John 154 Taylor, Stanley 139 TAYLOR, TONI 190,78 Teaney, Calvin 154 TESCHNER, ROBBIN 118,120,190 Football. Thomas, April 169 Thomas, Glenda 154 Thomas, Jack 154 Thomas, Thomas 139 Thompson, James 169 Thompson, Melody 154 Thornhill, Debbie 139 Thornhill, Herbert 154 THORNTON, BOB 24,190,99 Play, Track, ROTC Staff, Wrestling, RBAP. Thornton, Larry 154 Thrasher, Mike 169 Throckmorton, Chris 139 THURN, JANE 105,177,190,71,74,77 Freshman Junior Class Treasurer, Stu- dent Congress, Student Body Treasurer, Football Basketball Queen Candidate, Pep Club. TILLER, JAMES 190,98,99 Military Police, Honor Guard, Saber and Chain, WBHS, Scholastic pins. Tilman, Bobby 19 Timmons, Charles 154 Timmons, Rick 155,123 Tolbert, Bonnie 169 Tolbert, David 139 Tolson, Vickie 155,156 Toombs, Ronnie 169,98,99 Tracy, Richard 155 Traster, Debbie 155 TRAVERNIGHT, TOM 191 TROTTER, PHIL 191 Scholastic certificate, Gym helper. TURGON, DEBRA 189,191 Student Congress, Cardinelles, Play, Pep Club. u Underwood, Marlene 169 UNZICKER, DAVID 24,191 Football, Track, Cross Country, WBHS. Unzicker, Mary 155 URQUHART, KENNETH 191 v VanDEVENTER, CATHY 191 Office, Bcntonian Staff. VanVolkenburg, Mildred 155 VASQUEZ, JOSEPHINE 191,90 Play, Benton Singers, Concert Choir, NHS, Promethcans. VELAQUEZ, RANDY 191 Counselors’ Office, Track, Cross Country, Football, Spanish Club. Vulamott, William 169 w Wagner, Ben 155 Wahlert, Craig 139 Wahlert, LaVonnc 139 WAHLERT, RODNEY 192 Baseball. WAHLERT, RONNIE 25,121,192,71,122 Football, Baseball. Waldrip, Pat 170 Waldrip, Rod 139 Walker, Leroy 139 Walsh, John 155 WALTERS, KATHY 192 Band, Play, Concert Choir. Ward, John 139 Ware, Clarence 139 Warren, John 170 WATKINS, CARRIE 47,56,192,85,91,94, 96 Yearbook (Editor-in-Chicf), NHS, Prome- thcans, Girl’s State, Student Congress. Watkins, Nancy 155,84 Webb, Debbie 112,170 Weese, Jimmy 170 Weesc, Joyce 155 Wehr, Debbie 170 Wciscnburgcr, Daniel 142,155 Wenzel, Dennis 164,125 Wells, Gary 19,170,125 WELLS, MICHELLE 192 Pep Club (v.p.), Y-Tecns, Student Con- gress, Gym assistant. Wells, Vickie 170 WEST, CAROL 192 Play, Office. West, Don 139 West, Loretta 139 West, Lorrie 155 West, Margie 155 West, Mark 155 West, Norman 170 WEST, SARAH 192 Pep Club, Concert Choir, GAA. Weston, Howard 139 Weyer, Richard 139 Wheeler, Jackie 102,111,170 Whetsel, Robert 155 Whitaker, Billy 155 Whitaker, Steven 170 White, Constance 139 White, Francine 170 White, Mike 132,139 Widener, Timothy 170 Wiley, Jimmy 155 Wilkerson, David 139 Williams, Daniel 139 Williams, Lonnie 170 WILLIS, DEBI 192 Student Congress, Pep Gub, Play, Gym helper. Willis, Tom 155 Wilson, Dennis 139 Wilson, Gayle 139 Wilson, Glenn 155 WILSON, MARGO 192,91,94 NHS, Promethcans, Scholastic pin certificates, Y-Teens (pres., v.p.), Spanish Gub. Wilson, Mark 155 Wilson, Wade 155 Wilson, Wayne 139 Wineinger, Pam 139 Wineinger, William 121,192 WINGER, DAVID 193,99 Honor Guard, Saber Chain, Wrestling, ROTC (capt.). Winger, Galen 139 Winger, Marilyn 162,170,93,99 Winn, Sherry 155 Wisneski, Joseph 155 Wisneski, Sam 140 Wojtowitz, Ruby 164,171,100 WOLFE, BETH 193 Mixed Chorus, Girls Glee Club, Typing assistant. Wolfe, Mark 54,155,125 WOOD, ROSE 193,91 NHS, Play (Costume Mistress), Pep Club, Office. Woolard, Johnny 171 WORTHEN, CYNTHIA 193 Play, Y-Teens, Bentonian Staff, Concert Choir, Pep Gub. Wright, Doug 155 WRIGHT, BOB 193 Office. Wright, Doug 155 Wright, Evelyn 171 Wright, Jim 25,171,124 Wright, John 156 WRIGHT, LIZ 109,110,111,175,182, 193,71,91 Cheerleader, Football Queen, NHS, Vice- president of Senior Class, Scholastic pin. Wright, Mike 140 Wright, Mark 127 Wright, Pamela 140 WRIGHT, BOB 193 Wuerfele, Lee Anna 140 Y Young, Jeff 140 z ZACHARY, ANN 50,193,74,99 Football Queen Candidate, Honorary Of- ficer, FHA (pres.), Scholastic pins, and certificate. Interact. Zapala.Genu 42,156 ZAWODNY, ANTHONY 25,42,105,121, 193,71 Football, interact, Baseball, Student body Vice-president, WBHS. Zawodny, John 55,156 Zawodny, Justine 130,134,140 Zcbelean, Lee Ann 113,156 ZEBELEAN, SAM 193 WBHS, Basketball Baseball. ZELTWANGER, TAMMY 193 Pep Club, Cardinelles, Student Congress, Gym helper. Zeiler, David 156 Ziolo, Anne 140 199 Seniors’ names are in caps Faculty And Staff Anderson, Bea 60 Auxier, Donna Lee 60,44 Beemer, Ferral 60 Bee me r. Jack 60 Billingsley, Sarah 60 Bowen, Lowell, K. 35 Boyer, Donna Jean 60 Brandt, Robert 60 Bregin, Rita 60 Burnett, LuVella 60 Capps, John 42,61 Cates, Mary 67 Chambers, Jerry 38,61 Chatficld. Carl 40,61 Clemens, Robert 53,61 Cochran, Don 66 Dulcan, Patricia 61 Dyche. Robert 61.88,45,88 Edwards, Jay 62 Elder, Mary 36,62,139 Earns, David 62,65,103 Farris, Frances 67 Foley, John 38,62,96 Foster, Nora 62 German, Bonnie 36,62,67,11 3 Giddens, Ruth 34,35,62 Green, Maxine 63 Groh, Welcome 63 Hager, Lawerencc 38,39,63,142,87,91 Hickman, Joan 63 Hoffman, John 27,37,48,63,101 Holm, Charles 63 Humphreys, Mildred 50,64,67 Kline, Mary Lou 67 Lehman, Richard 40,41,64,65 Lentz, Donald 27,43,64,136,169,97 Martin, 54,64 Modis, James 64 Nelson, Morton 25,64 Nelson, Helen 67 O'Hare, 58,66 O'Malley, Jaunita 63,65 Pakiewicz, Thomas 36,38,65 Poff, Ernest 65,67,92 Post, Karen 46,65 Prawl, Wallace 65 Reese, John 48,65,67,113 Reynolds, Neil 65 Rhodes, Joy 67 Riche, Dennis 65,147 Ritchey, Mary 66 Saunders, Clayton 40,41,66 Smith, William 43,66 Starks, Ron 54,66,118 Tarrant, Dean 66,191 Taylor, James 66 Thedinga, A.W. 34 Travis, Sally 66 Turner, Leslie 56,66 Vaughan, Barbara 36,66 Wilcox, Dwight 66 Wilson, Betty 67,92 200