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

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Above: The graduating class gathered for the last time as they waited for ceremonies to begin. Below: The Class of 1971.

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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

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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