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

Text from Pages 1 - 228 of the 1975 volume:

ROAD . . . “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long i stood And looked down one as far as I could .. Our high school years are a side road leading to the main road of our life. These four years are full of growing up, learning, accepting responsibilities, and preparing for the arrival at the main road. Once we reach the main road we must decide which direction to go in order to attain our life’s goals and ambitions. Where will your road lead? Will it lead to paradise? ACHIEVEMENT INVOLVEMENT VICTOR Y ENRICHMENT FRIENDSHIP INDEX . . . PARADISE 4 5 ROAD . “Then took the other asjust as fair. And having perhaps a better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear.. Our side road is many times blocked with challenges, obstacles, and unfor- tunate happenings. These just asking to be overcome and surpassed. We must, regardless of any barrier, reach our main road of life by passing through our side road. When we reach that fork asking which direction to go, we can look back knowing we have achieved and will continue to achieve. . . . ACHIEVEMENT . . . Leadership With Pride The Benton Administration provided excellent leadership. They were firm yet demonstrated understanding in exercising power. Mr. Bowen displayed pride in his school and the stu- dent body as he does each and every year. So this definitely was a road to leadership with pride. Right: Mrs. Giddens, Mr. Chatfield, and Mr. Bowen: the welcoming committee. Above: Mrs. Giddens, the Dean of Girls, was found working hard in- vestigating the situation before her. Right: Mr. Chatfield never ran out of things to say. 10 11 Myla AckJey French I, II, III, Creat. Wr. I, Short Story, French Gub, B.S. Ed. Secondary NWMSU Bea Anderson Study Hall, Drake University, Ottumwa Heights, MWSC Joe Barnes General Shop, Pre-Vocational Metals, Arts and Crafts, B.S. E. NWMSU Ferral Beemer Girls P.E., Boys Health, Cheer- leaders, Pep Club, Girls Track, B.S. Secondary NWMSU Sarah Billingsley Advanced Typing, Typing I, Gen. Business, Pep Gub spon- sor, B.S. ed. NWMSU.M.S. Ed NWMSU Donna Jean Boyer Soc. English, Novel, Journal- istic Wr., Bentonian, Sopho- more class, B.S. Ed NWMSU Above: Mr. Hoffman helped Dennis McDowell register for his last year at Benton while other Seniors waited their turn. 12 Robert G. Brandt C.O.E., Senior class, Jr. Achievement, B.A. Ed NWMSU. M.A. Ed. Mo. U. of Col. Rita Bregin Soc. Studies, NHS, Sophomore class, B.S. NWMSU Dean Burmeister Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Senior class. Freshman football and wrestling, B.S. Ed MO. U. of Columbia LuVella Burnett Gerical Prac., Shorthand, Of- fice Machines, Junior dass, B.S. C. State U. of Iowa, M.A. State U. of Iowa . . . Friendly Attitudes Whether it is realized or not, the teachers of Benton High School have progressed far on their road toward friendliness. They can even provide a smile while trying to work. All the teachers realized that knowledge was important, but they also understood that everybody needs some fun. Left: These teachers enjoyed judging the class competition during a pep assembly. J. E. Capps Biology I, Reserve Basketball, “B”Club, B.S. N.E. Mo. State University (Kirksville) Jerry R. Chambers World Cultures, Far East, Stu- dent Congress, Junior Class A.S. MWSC, B.A. UMKC, M.A. UMKC Robert O. Clemens Basic Bus., Typing I, Sopho- more class, B.S. Sec. Ed. NWMSU, M.S. Sec. Ed NWMSU Above: “Come on, you guys. Quit Calling me Woodchuck!” Left: Mr. Riche was one of the two teachers chosen to participate in the surprise assembly in which Free Fare was featured. 13 . . . Dedicated Service Students often fail to realize how dedicated members of the fac- ulty were as they gave of their time and abilities to be of service to the students. Although the roads that teachers journeyed upon were often roads of disappointment and frustration they usually managed to come through with a smile and a word of support. Below: Mr. Bob Clemens was glad to be of service in the atten- dance office. As Mr. Neil Reynolds presented awards he showed greatly ap- preciated dedication for having coached the Girls’ Tennis Team. Dennis Coleman Music, Benton Singers, Harvest Moon, School Play, B.A., B.S. U. of Wash. Bobbie G. Cruse Spanish I, II, Soc. Eng. Span- ish Club Sponsor, A.A. MW SC, B.S. NWMSU Mildred Davenport Pre-Voc., Bus., Adv. Typing, Girls Sports, B-Club, B. Sc., M. Ed., Ed.D. U. of Neb. Patricia Dulcan Eng. Lit., Non-fiction, S.S., O. Wr. I, B.S. Ed. NWMSU Larry Edwards Algebra I, II, Geometry, B.S. Ed NWMSU Mrs. Mary Elder Lang. Arts I, Junior Class, B.M. Ed. U. of Michigan John Foley World Cultures, State Local Student Congress, Fac. Library B.S. Ed., M.A. NWMSU Mrs. Nora Foster Home Ec., Home Furnishings, F.H.A., B.S. Ed. NWMSU 14 Welcome Groh Drafting I, II, III, B.S. NWMSU, M.A. Colo. State John R. Hoffman Dramatic Productions, Speech, Chairman Fine Arts Dept. A.A. MWSC, B.S. Ed. NWMSU L. E. Hager Human., Contemp. Issues, Publications, NHS, Soc. Stud- ies B.S. Ed. NWMSU, M.Ed. U. of Ark. Charles Holm Accounting, Typing, Prac. Bus., Asst. Football and Track coach, B.S. U. of Iowa, M.S. NWMSU Above left: Miss O’Malley, the school librarian, was of valuable service to the students as she checked out books. Above: Mrs. Humphreys provided a special service to the Senior Girls when she administered the Betty Qocker Test. 15 Mrs. Mildred Humphreys Home Ec., Senior Gass, B.S. N. Dakota State Mrs. Jean Johnson Soc. Studies I, Freshmen Gass, B.S. MWSC Donald Lentz Math, Chem., Physics, Audio Visual, WBHS, NHS, B.S.;M. S. NWMSU Bill Kent Soc. Studies, Junior Gass, Bas- ketball, B.S. MWSC Richard Lehman Math, Football, Golf, B Gub, M.S. MO. Valley Charles Lovejoy Lang. Arts, WBHS, Student Congress, Forensics, B.S. U. of Wyom., M.A. NWMSU Leonard Miles Soc. Studies, A.B. St. Bene- dicts, M.S. Kans. State Teach- ers College 16 James Modis Math, Basketball, Track, B.A. Washburn University. M.E. U. of Arkansas Morton Nelson Psychology, Social Studies IV, Senior Gass, Baseball, B.S. M.U. Mrs. Helen Nelson R.N. School Nurse James O’Hare R.O.T.C., Saber Chain, Drill Squad, Honor Guard . . . Helpful Encouragement Many teachers gave helpful encouragement to their students during class, and extra-curricular activities. Left: “A one-a two -a one, two, three. Below: Mr. Starks encouraged his wrestling team on to their first victory. Below left: Was it the two an- tennas that Mr. Groh was wearing or was it the drafting that was confusing? Miss Juanita O’Malley Librarian, B.M. UMKC Thomas Pankiewicz Lang. Arts, Cross Country, Spanish Gub, B.S. NWMSU 17 Below: Steve Mapel shared his copy of PLAYBOY with Mr. Pierce, and they both discovered that the Playboy magazine got better every year. Neil Reynolds Drivers Ed., Tennis, M.A., B.S. NWMSU Calvin Smith General Shop, Woodwork, Crafts, B.S. M.U. Dennis Riche Social Studies, Football, Track, Student Congress, Freshmen Class, B.S.; M.A. NWMSU William Smith Earth and Physical Science, A.B. Tarkio College Terry Pierce P.E., Wrestling. Baseball, B.S. MW SC, M.S NWMSU Mrs. Karen Post Art, Alpha Rho Tau, Junior Class, B.S. MWSC Ernest Poff Counselor, B.S. U.S. Military Academy, M.Ed. M.U. John Reese Band. Strings, Cardinelles, B. M. K.U., A.B. Highland Jr. C. 18 . . . Welcome Ronald Starks Woodworking, Wrestling, Foot ball, B.S. NWMSU Dean Tarrant R.O.T.C., Saber and Chain, Rifle Team, M.P., Firing Squad, Honor Guard Mrs. Sally Travis Biology, Queen Coronations, N.H.S., Freshman Class, B.S. NWMSU Mrs. Leslie Turner P.E., Health, Pep Gub, Cheer- leaders, B.S. Central Method- ist Sincerity Concern was welcomed by every teacher. Not only in the class room, but in their personal lives. Below: Just what Mr. Kent needed, K.P. after teaching all day. Below left: Mrs. Ger- man had given her professional advice to Willie Jones, and was awaiting her payment. 19 . . . Counseling Students Counseling this year at Benton went on as usual with the same frustrations of helping students with their problems such as dropping classes, adding classes, and advising classes for stu- dents to decide upon. Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Wilson, and Mr. Poff, all put in a good school year’s work for Benton students. Right: Mrs. Brown was a great help to the counselors by keep- ing their files in order. Below: Mr. Poff instructed Scott Pen- dleton as to what classes he would need to take in the future. Above: Gerry Waitkoss listened intently to Mrs. Willis' advice. Above right: Charles Boeh was sent on a usual errand. Right: Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Wilson conferred with each other in regard to student registration. 20 . . . Authority Doctor Gerald Troester, Superintendent of Schools, led the Saint Joseph School System with authority, throughout the year. Doctor Troester, along with Mr. G. M. Coleman in charge of instruction and curriculum, and Mr. Donald Trout, business manager, took charge of bolstering inter-school rela- tions for the 1974-75 school year. Left: Dr. Gerald Troester, Superintendent of Schools. Above: Mr. G. M. Coleman, Assistant Supcrin- Above: Mr. Donald Trout, Assistant Superin- tendent in charge of Instruction and Curricul- tendent in charge of Business and Secretary of um the Board of Education. 21 . . . Dedicated Work The employees at Benton spent long hours working for the students and faculty alike. They cooked the food, fixed doors, sold tickets, filed, typed and performed numerous other tasks that had to be done. Bach employee put determination and pride in their work. They received little recognition for their service but deserved the praise of all. Left: Mrs. Billie Hamm took Mark Hinderks’ lunch tickets. Below: Mrs. Mary Cates busily typed a letter for Mr. Bowen. Above: Mrs. Dixie Huffman kept the cafeteria pans spotless. Right: Mr. Harold Brown cleaned the door to the Language Arts Resource Center. Above: Mrs. Parris and Mrs. Gardner greeted visitors to the office with brilliant smiles. Center above: Mrs. Jean Gardner sold lunch tickets. Center above: Mrs. Mary Barton gave Jeff Modis his chili. Above: Harold Brown, Mrs. Wilma Lay. Mr. William Droze and Mr. David Redmond en- joyed a dinner provided by the P.T.S.A. 23 Right: Allen Roberts and Jerry Gray worked diligently on their social English paper.Center: Assistants for Mr. Pankicwicz laughed at his amusing teaching habits. Below: Peggy McDowell performed for Mr. Hoffman’s fifth hour speech class. Far below: “You called Mr. Lovejoy what?!1 Below: Kevin Householder displayed his dramatic skill on the pogo stick. Above: Robin Swoboda asked for Everett Lewis’approval on a speech for the forensic team. Left: Aw, go away!” . . . Better Communication As students constructed their roads of better communicative skills, they found a wide variety of building material to help them pave their way. Many students communicated their thoughts and ideas to others in literature or writing courses, and in such courses as dramatics and modem drama. Their final product being the knowledge of more advanced com- municative skills, skills that would stay with them and help them the rest of their lives. 25 Opposite right: “Robin, Qu’est-ce que tu fais?” Above: Spanish was in- teresting to some and dumbfounding to others. 26 . . . International Awareness “When a road is once built, it is a strange thing how it collects traffic .. .more and more people are found to walk thereon, and others are raised up to repair and perpetuate it and keep it alive.” This quote by Robert Louis Stevenson described the foreign language department quite well. Both the French and Spanish class enrollments increased, and both language clubs were goverend by new officers. Upper left: Mrs. Humphreys and Mr. Bowen enjoyed the French buffet. Above: Darlene Hills, Dorothy Boiler and Tim Benton prepared the bulletin board for the French Class. 27 . . . Understanding Self and Neighbor Mr. Hager, Chairman of the Social Studies Dept., related that it was the objective of all teachers in the department to help students better understand themselves and to make them more aware of their values. In this way students became more re- ceptive to the needs of those around them. This brings about a better understanding of self and neighbor. Right: Mr. Cham- bers and Mr. Riche listened intently during an important social studies meeting. Below: Mitch Pack was hard at work as Rick Bolton smiled and said, “Thanks for the answer Tim!” 28 Left: Dave Trauernicht and other students feasted on squirrel, salad, biscuits, and other appetizing foods in the great plains class. Below: “Don’t tell Mr. Kent but •.. Below left: Roger Kerns and Doug Mor- k ck enjoyed Mr. Nelson’s Social Studies IV study period as Tim Steven- son listened with expectations of his senior history to come. Above: Mr. Hager made a valid point in his first hour humanities class. Above: Delisa Dolton worked to locate many cities and geographical features on one of her many map assignments. 29 Right: Algebra 11 had little effect on Steve Deaton, but when he looked at Marvin Atkins, (opposite page) he thought twice about continuing in math. Below: The master of confusion, Mr. Don Lentz. Above: Many times senior math was so bad there was nothing else they could do. These seniors had just begun -ask Mr. Lentz what it can even- tually lead to. Complete baldness? 30 • • • Stfi? CoSj Ton, Cot: Headaches If you fail to understand the above, don’t feel bad because many of the math students couldn’t either. For many math students the road of mathmatical equations came to an end after fundamental math while others led through Algebra I and II, geometry, and finally to trigonometry. For those who eventually found their way to senior math, all types of road blocks ranging from sine and cosine to polar equations, and inevitably headaches blocked their way. However, those who met them and overcame them, following their road to the end, came to realize the benefits and satisfaction that it brought. Left: Marvin Atkins, one of the typical deranged senior math students, explained what four years of math had done for him. Left: Mike Tiller was amused by his Algebra 11 linear equa- tions, however years of experience told Mr. Edwards that nothing was to be laughed at. Above: Fundamental math brought about mixed emotions. 31 Left: Alfred Boyer examined a micro-organism for Biology 11. Below: Mr. Smith pointed out an interesting fact about the Bcntonian to his sixth hour class. Below left: “Alright, who’s been playing with my centrifugue?! Far below: Mr. Lentz hopefully instructed interested physics students. 32 I {Far above: Tammy Hendrix skillfully mixed a chemical for Chemistry 11 class. Upper right: Barb Hanway was always on hand when Oscar the plant got thirsty. Above: Cindy Miller constructed her own radio for physics V class. Right: Marvin Atkins carefully examined his chemicals for his i Chemistry III project. . . . Interesting Investigations Many students experienced interesting investigations along the road of science. To some it marked the beginning of a career. To others it provided merely an interesting course during the year. But for most, it was just a necessity for graduation. Though whatever the reason, students were always occupied investigating the surprising world in which they live. Below: Mr. Rich Rudish of Hallmark cards in Kansas City, Missouri, talked to students about the work going into making cards. Above: Teri Edwards was not happy when the photographer interrupted her work. Right: Valerie Davidson enjoyed working on the mural at the Wesley Center. 34 . . . Self Expression The students of Art I, II, and III showed the world the new artists that would soon be displaying their talents. This year the Art 111 class drew a mural at the Wesley Center. It was a painting of the numbered ideas of all the students in the class. The Art II class printed Christmas cards. The Art 1 class learned the fundamentals of art. Left: Brenda Cochran and Curtis Peterson were found busy at becoming future artists. Center: Kevin Umphress was very interested in Mark Aguilar's artistic work. Above: Eddy Amos and Danny VanHoozer helped Mrs. Post arrange the display case. Left: Diane Butteffield and Rose Trauernicht were very busy when the photographer snapped their picture. 33 36 Above: Bronco Brown tried to make something useful in his first year of crafts. Right: Jim I inney supervised while Scott Kirschner made sure that his project was as perfect as possible. Below: Greg Hass and John Klepees worked on a new tool panel. Above: Jerry Waitkoss learned that cutting a straight line on the band- saw wasn't so easy. Right: Jim Richter saw no need to work on his tool box when he could read a note from his girlfriend. . . . Creative Co ns t ruction Today when more and more young people are returning to using their hands in earning a living, industrial art is not just merely a hobby. Instead, architectural drawing, crafts, and wood and metal working have become an important part in our preparation for future occupations. Below: Jeff Wysling wasn’t interested in working when it came to having his pic- ture taken. 37 Below: The office machines class offered quite a bit for a businessman-to-be, like Don McCamy. Right: A glimpse into the advanced typing class showed many girls hard at work, pounding their hearts out for Mrs. Davenport. Above: The Benton business department acquired a much appreciated teacher -girls’ coach in Mrs. Mildred Davenport. Her first year at Benton, she taught pre-vocational business, and typing. She also coached the girls’ basketball team. Right: Mr. “Woodchuck” Holm surveyed his basic business class. 38 . . . Efficiency With typing, advanced typing, basic business, shorthand, clerical practice, pre-vocational business, bookkeeping, and practical busi- ness classes offered, Benton business students became very capable and efficient. Below: Tim Benton showed his capability and skill at the typewriter. Above: Even though Brenda Davis wasn’t willing to tear herself away from her typing, Barry Robertson flashed a grin at the camera. 39 . . . Experience for Future Homemakers The home economics department had numerous experiences as far as the homemakers were concerned—some good, some bad. The class had to endure many complications such as burnt food, bad stitching, and upside down plans, but with endur- ance they managed to overcome the 'pains of learning.’ The road was long, but interesting, filled with excitement and new techniques. Below: Mrs. Humphreys taught the advanced food class the importance of the beef chart. Right: Nancy McCarthy and Judy Kowalski decided that four hands are better than one. Above: Mrs. Humphreys found attentive listeners while giving another instructive lecture. Right: “Don’t worry Jeanette, a little soap in the eye never hurt anybody.” 40 Below: Sue Wright and Susie Gallagher found that sewing takes more than just skilled hands. Below: A little humor as well as hard work composed the home furnishings fourth hour class. Lower right: Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Humphreys managed to display warm smiles at the end of another hectic day. . . . Knowledge and Resou rceful ness Although students in special education and pre vocational classes often found their work difficult, they realized the im- portance of their work and endeavored to do a good job. The road they traveled upon was very important as it led to the preparation for their future vocation. Below: Mrs. Davenport was always ready to help students when they needed assistance Above: These two students worked very diligently as they did their home- work. Far left: “Boy I'm sure glad I'm not doing that!” 42 43 . . . Career Preparation The road to career preparation was an important one to juniors and seniors. Both classes could attend N. S. Hillyard Technical School to learn a skill so it would help them on the road to further education. Students attended Hillyards for half a day and were enrolled in classes such as practical nurse training, printing, welding, auto mechanics, electronics, and auto body repair. Left: Richard Kirschner and Eugene Nelson discussed what they should do next. Above: John Baber and Chuck Boeh examined an engine in auto me- chanics. Raymond Merrill. Terry Marriott, and Rick Caldwell tried to find what was wrong with the printing press. 44 Directly above: Dennis McDowell sanded the old paint off a truck in preparation for a new' coat of paint. Top Above: Ken Crawford studied a scope to determine a reading in elec- tronics. Above: Rhonda Atkison and Trudy Hughes checked the pulse and blood pressure of Irene Szcpeonik. Directly above: Sonny Balabon and Dave Libby proceeded to adjust the carburetor on Dave’s car. Above: One of David Goben’s jobs in the Library was filing cards. Right: Chuck Boeh appeared to be very busy in the Counselor’s Office. Left: Rhonda Atkison always had fun collecting the absente lists. Below: Steve Schultz, a member of the National Honoi Society, provided special service by tutoring for Wesley Catholic Presbyterian Services Inc. 46 . . . Assisting Others Along the road to Student Services there was always a student there to help you, whether it was in the main office, counsel- or’s office, library, social studies resource center, or the lang. arts resource center. These students do jobs from answering phones, and checking attendance to running errands and checking books out to other students. They did it everyday and always greeted you with a smile. Left: David Dwyer ap- peared to be busy at his desk in the social studies resource center. Center: Shelly Cox found the social studies resource center to be a quiet place for studying. Above: Tawnya Bachali helped Lee Ann Elder find some in- formation while Mike Romesburg waited for his turn. Left: Paul Anctil, Leonna Sego, and Vernon Rich were always busy working in the main office. 47 tv Below: Although there were many new ac- tivities available through gym class, basket- ball was still an old favorite. Right: The girls gym class demonstrated their newest exercise. Center: Allan Markt and Anthony Mejia paired up for a mean game of badminton. Right: Mrs. Beemer wasn’t sure this pyramid of girls would stand. . . . Keeping Physically Fit • • Physical Education opened many new paths along the road to keeping physically fit in the gym classes this year. New equipment such as a trampoline added variety to the daily active class and introduced new skills to each student. Sportsmanship and cooper- ation were main elements that were widely used and enforced throughout the entire program. Left: Although Steve Mapel was supposed to be officiating this basketball game, he did not look the part. 49 Right: The resource center provided a lot of background on military history for these R.O.T.C. cadets. Below: No, they weren’t trying to fly, just partici- pating in P.T. (physical training). Left: Viewing films was very much a part of every day life in R.O.T.C. Above: Lori Noah prepared herself for inspection. Far below: Members of second hour stood at attention while attendance was taken. Directly below: Colonel Paul Wagner. D.A.I., occasionally visit- ed Benton to help with the weekly inspections. . . . Military Leadership R.O.T.C. provided a training ground for cadets to try out mili- tary leadership. Both girl and boy cadets were given an equal opportunity to provide leadership. Cadets were instructed in various subjects such as map reading and caring for a rifle. Directly below: Dave Robles had the easy task, taking the M-14 rifle apart. Far below: Randy Biggs then had to proceed to put it back together. Right: Who said the Benton Band didn't look any bigger this year? Far right: For these Freshmen drummers, playing at pep assemblies was no sweat. Below: Mark Hinderks often had trouble staying awake while composing new music for the band. Above center: Bryan Rose,Greg Givens, Bill Falkner,and Mark Jackson made the music slide down easy when the band played for wrestling matches. Above: Most people agreed that there was no better way to describe the music of the Harvest Moon Stage band. 52 . . . a Change in The Beat of Things With an enrollment totaling 65 and the subsequent uniform shortage, band members were forced to don Benton T-shirts and blue jeans for the 1974 marching season. Besides the pep band, an 18 piece stage band was formed which played for events such as the United Fund Dinner and Harvest Moon. With the premise of new uniforms and a larger enrollment next year, the band viewed the year as a productive one and a time for preparing for the future. Left below: Band members took time out to play for the first wrestling pep assembly of the year. Below: Debi Marriot, Tammy Johnson and Charla Shepherd played the Benny Goodman role. Left: Chris Wilkerson and Scott Henderson played on without hesitation as Dave Dyche tried to figure out what those funny circles with stems were for. Above: Keith Norris, Mike Gilbert, Jeff Pickerel, and Bill Jordan faithfully blasted their 2nd trumpet parts each and every morning. 53 ... a New Look At long last, the Concert Choir obtained new robes. As of the fall of 1974, the choir had a new, completely different look. The new robes were a deep wine-color with a lighter sheen on top. Reversible gold-silver stoles completed the outfits. Below: Even with new robes, the choir had some difficulty getting or- ganized for a performance. Right: While everyone else paid strict attention to the director, Diane Atlakson watched Son- ny Balabon watch the camera. Above: The choir performed in front of the student body in their new robes for the first time. Under the able direction of Mr. Dennis Coleman (shown at right), the choir had a busy schedule with a variety of concerts. 54 Left: The Concert Choir sang in quartets during some practices. This was a new idea, introduced to the choir, and was only used a few times. Below: The choir, full of excitement, eagerly awaited the beginning of a perfor- mance. Far below: The 1974-75 Concert Choir. U. f'll ij i v � v j 1 t v V ? v ■Hiii , P gj«r • IE.; I -I ROAD TO . . . “Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same .. Each of us have our own goals, plea- sures. interest and personality. Each completely different from those of the people around us. However, we all I have one thing in common: Benton High School is our side road of life. How we travel depends upon who we are, but as we look back upon our travel down the road we will be proud to know that each of us gave what we il' I! . . . INVOLVEMENT Right: Marcy Parrish and Janet Graves got their spreads done for the deadline. Below: Peggy Mattice and Debbie Steinbrenner looked over the Senior Section during one of their late evening work sessions. Below right: Getting everything to coordinate was a chore. Kirk Arnold Senior Section Work Group Head elect Cliff Black Photographer Editor elect Liz Bird Freshman Section Layout Coordin- ator elect Steve Chambers Photographer Photography Edi- tor elect Above: Our new second semester member Jim Mc- Guire listened to the duties of Annual Staff mem- bers. Left: In deepest appreciation, to Mr. Hager. . . . Sweat, Tears, and Satisfaction What made a group of people want to be selected in an over- time class0 Annual Staff members were people that put out effort to make an excellent book for their fellow students. Knowingly they applied, hoping to be voted in. But a word of advise to sluf-offs. This class was the most faithful to Benton High School. Many after school hours were spent in prepar- ing the pages of this traditional book. Many a time disagree- ments occurred, but always in the end everyone was satisfied with their production. Below left: Sheryl Duffy s que line: “You can come out now, I don't have my stapler.’ Claire Courtney; Index Randy Dudik; Tri-Editor Linda Gann Work Group Head elect Sheryl Duffy Tri-Editor Delisa Dolton Business Manager Dave Goben junior Section Work Group Head elect Freshman Section Above: Kirk Arnold checked the calendar to see when the next deadline was. Extreme above: Sheryl Duffy alphabetized the an- nual receipts. 59 Right: Marcy Parrish and Claire Courtney worked very hard to finish the index. Below right: Mark Jackson ex- plained. ‘It wasn’t me who lost the pictures!” Far Below Right: Sometimes while working you had to get serious, or lose your mind. Janet Graves Sophomore Section Typist elect Mark Jackson Freshmen Section Larry Kosek Junior Section Peggy Mattice Photography Co-ordinator 60 a Better Rating Marcy Parrish Index Scott Pendleton Sophomore Section Photographer elect Terri Smith Typist This year’s annual staff worked very hard to surpass a difficult traditional goal. In the past, the staff has obtained many num- ber one ratings, but this year’s goal was to travel up the road to an all-american book. Many hours of determination were put in to produce the book which brings back so many mem- ories. Left: Scott Pendleton filed away the annual's secret in- gredients. Below: “Now let me see, where did I put those pic- tures?” Above: Mr. Lentz and Mr. Lovejoy, sponsors of the station, had many tense moments while watching over the door. Above: The 1974-75 DJ’s got it together and made this school year a success. Right: The Rock rolled on with “J Rat” at the controls. 62 . . . Rock n’ Roll And A Lot of Soul WBHS, the fantastic radio station of Benton High, broadcasted daily the sound that the students wanted to hear. The DJ’s worked hard and had to overcome numerous obstacles, but they managed to make the road look smooth. Below: Alec Poff, alias Flash Gordon, was ‘working hard?’ Lower right: Sharon Hills, second hour DJ, reported the news on the hour everyday through rain, hail, sleet, or snow. 63 Below: Larry Shaw wrote the format for the next issue. Far right: Sonny Balabon received his Bentonian from Tammy Manson. 64 . . . Publication Of School News This year’s staff strived not to follow the beaten path. By adding new and different articles, such as “Bits and Pieces,” Mrs. Donna Boyer, sponsor, and Sharon Hills, editor, achieved their objective. Below: Mr. Holm pointed out an article of in- terest to Mike Wysling. Above: Tammy Hendrix gave Michelle Jesse advice on a layout. . . . Expression Through the Arts Along the road to entertainment, forty-nine students were chosen as Red Bird Art Players. Under the direction of Mr. John Hoffman, they participated in the Harvest Moon. The Harvest Moon was the first activity that the RBAP members took part in, since they were formed in early October. Right: Sheri Simpson, who portrayed Miss Hermoine Bradbury, was one of the four emcees. Above: Randy Dudik, a RBAP, assisted Lavonne Wahlert in the song “My Cup Run- ncth Over.’ 66 Below: Debbie Christie, Kim Kelsey,and Vickie Majewski looked through the want ads for jobs. At left: Jaime Fadden, Jenny Jagodzinski, and Kirk Arnold expressed their great talent. Above: The RBAP acrobatic act took their bow at the end of their performance. Left: The RBAP Concert Choir sang the “Mickey Mouse Song”. 67 Below: Mr. Coleman commanded the piano to play. Right: Sopranoes LaVonne Wahlert and Sabrina Davis were always ready and willing to learn their music. “Uh, Jackson, arc you sure we all got the same song?” The 1974-75 Benton Singers performed at the Frog Hop, just one of their many concerts. ... A Catchy Tune % Benton Singers, this year, was different than in the past. Many brand new songs were used, thus pleasing both old and young audiences. The girls made long dark red velvet dresses to per- form in. Mr. Coleman focused on a new idea this year, having four instrumentalists in Benton Singers. They provided a new and catchy effect that was enjoyed by all. Below: The four in- strumentalists were Steve Brooks and Randy Dandliker on trumpet, and Mark Jackson and Bill Falkner on trombone. Left: Benton Singers sang “Close To You” in honor of Miss Benton Autumn, Cindi Kirschner. Left: Tammy Johnson sang Just a Little Off Key. a song that she wrote herself. Above: Joe Puckett and Bruce Masteller were just two of the hard working basses. Below: Pep Club members anxiously awaited the start of a wres- tling match. Right: The pep club always stayed at half time to watch the pom-pon squad perform and to promote school spirit. Above: Members cheered the team on as two points were added to our score. Center: Many freshmen pep club mem- bers found the first wrestling match of the season exciting. Right: Pep Clubs' main objective was to help the cheerleaders promote spirit and enthusiasm. 70 . . . Spirit and Enthusiasm Again Benton’s Pep Club was the largest in the city. Members faithfully attended the games to cheer the teams on to victory. The Pep Club was led by (seated) Melanie Hensley, Vice Presi- dent; Sandy Gregg. Sergeant-at-arms; (kneeling) Diane Mapel, Sergeant-at-arms; Claire Courtney, Secretary;(standing) Joanie Kanacsky, President; and Karen Fleming, Treasurer. Left: Pep Club members looked on as our team fought to make a basket. Center: Pep club members Sue Cox and Pam Palones gave the photographer a standing ovation. Above: These Junior girls enjoyed their third year as members of pep club. Right: Karen Garmon seemed to have words for the photographer as he took her picture. 7t Directly below: Susie Crockett. Right: Justine Zawodney. Middle below: Captain of football and wrestling. Cindi Kirschner. Above: Reserve squad. Nana Modis and Nancy Miljavic. Left: The 1974-75 cheerleading squad. . . . Prevailing Spirit The cheerleaders had another exciting year. With sports activ- ities and pep assemblies, the cheerleaders were kept busy. The spirit kept coming as the cheerleaders entered a spirit frog into class competition. The cheerleaders attended a clinic at the University of Kansas at Lawrence. While there, the cheerlead- ers won two blue ribbons and placed third in the over-all com- petition. Left: Debbie Christie. Middle left: Captain of basket- ball and track. Brenda Miller. Above: “No, Nana, you do it this way! Right: Cheerleaders kept spirit high at pep assemblies. Middle right: Reserve-Varsity. Darla Cook. Pam Rose, and Captain Carolyn Beamon. Above: The Pom Pon girls always enjoyed performing at pep assemblies. Center: The Cardinelles warmed up before each pep assembly. 74 . . . Enthusiastic Spirit The Cardinelles worked together to have a fulfilling, complete year. Performing at half-times for every home football, basket- ball, and wrestling game they helped boost the teams spirit as well as all the other Cardinal fans. The Pom Pon girls attended Kansas University clinic at Kansas City, Kansas. Under the leadership of Mrs. Bonnie German, and the willingness of each girl the squad performed spectacularly. Below: Left to right: Diane Davidson, Patty Goucan, and Karen Falkner. Left: Con- nie Klingensmith, Melinda Cox. Pam Ziolkowski, and Debbie Long. Left above, Left to right: Chris Hogan, Shelly Cox, and Sherri O'Donnell Left: Co-Captains for this year were Diane Atlakson and Tammy Johnson. Above: Under the bright lights of the football field, the girls accompanied the band at half-time. 75 Right: Members of the Cblor Guard included Chris Nix, Keith Norris, Kirk Arnold, and Jim Zawodny. Below: Mark Young was among the many faithful M.P.’s to help during home ac- tivities. Above: The Benton Saber Guard participated in the Queen Coronation. Left: The Benton Drill Squad under the command of Sergeant First Class Keith Norris. . . . Military Excellence Benton ROTC cadets of the Third Battalion again journeyed down the road to military excellence. They had strived for, and won the previous year, the best rating in the city. This year the Drill Squad, Honor Guard, Rifle Team, and individu- als themselves, put in an equal and outstanding amount of ef- fort to help Benton reach their coveted goal once more. Participating in many school activities were the M.P.’s com- manded by Provost Marshal, Major Wayne Wilson, and Provost Sergeant, Sergeant First Class Alfred Boyer, and the Color Guard, commanded by Sergeant First Class Keith Norris. T j NONE SECOND Top left: Tlie Benton Rifle Team. Center: The Saber Guard participated in the coronations. Above: The Honor Guard under the command of Lt. Col. Randy Buckles, and Major Everett Lewis. Left: The M.P.’s commanded by Majot Wayne Wilson and Sergeant First Class Alfred Boyar. 77 Right: Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Randy Buckles and Honorary Officer Lieutenant Colonel Debbie Steinbrcnncr. Be- low: Battalion Executive Officer Major Everett Lewis and Honorary Officer Major Shirley Anderson. Battalion S-l Captain Bill Storoz and Honorary Officer Optain Carla Cook. Above: Battalion S-2 Captain Mike Norris and Sponsor Officer Ser- geant Chryl Moore. Right: Many people enjoyed visiting the con- cession stand sponsored by the Saber and Chain club, an organiza- tion of R.O.T.C. 78 . . . Military Representation Benton’s Battalion Staff and Honorary Officers traveled down the road to leadership and responsibility this year. They rep- resentedjhe school by participating in Missouri Western’s Homecoming Parade, the R.O.T.C. Ball and the Revue. Left: Battalion S-3 Captain Mike Kates and Honorary Officer Cap- tain Lee Ann Elder. Top above: Battalion Commander S-4 First Lieutenant Mike Tiller and Sponsor Officer Staff Sergeant Barb Han way. Directly above: Members of the Special Staff were: Provost Marshal Major Wayne Wilson, Assis- tant Provost Marshal First Lieutenant Mike Tiller, and Provost Sergeant, Sergeant First Gass Alfred Boyer. Above left: Battalion Command Sergeant Major Sergeant First Gass Keith Norris and Sergeant Rita Grubb. 79 80 4 J m s Above: The FHA officers and members as a unit, strived for a successful year. Right: Barb Tarrant and Mrs. Foster helped raise money by sponsor- ing bake sale. . . . More Efficient Homemakinfr This year’s members of FHA helped serve their community through projects. They collected canned goods for needy fam- ilies and made Christmas gifts for their parents. Below: First semester officers were Leanna Sauter, Recreational Leader; Patsy Hale, Treasurer; Barb Tarrant, Vice President; Linda Perkins, President; Kathy Holmes, Secretary; Mrs. Nora Foster, Advisor; Nancy Lamar, Parliamentarian; and Peggy McDowell (not pictured). Historian. Right: Liz Bird found the photographer more fascinating than reading the FHA Creed. Above: Mindy Quigley proved that tennis was a sport to be shared by both girls and boys. Right: These girls showed team effort in an attempt to beat the Irish. . . . Female Fitness This was the first year that girls’ athletics were offered in high school. Sports included in this program were basketball, golf, tennis, and track. Below: With practice every afternoon,Deb- bie Steinbrenner was able to present tough competition for her opponents. Left: Diane Mapel made an effort for control of the jump ball during a basketball game against the Irish. 81 Right: In honor of the PTSA, this bulletin board was put up and displayed on Back to School night. Research was done by Mr. John Foley. Below: Mis. Robert Cooper and Mrs. John Steinbrenner assisted Mr. Arbie Ger- man in getting a cup of coffee after the Harvest Moon. 82 Above: The Pom Pon girls and Bruce Mastellar (right) added variety to the Harvest Moon. ... a Helping Hand The PTSA offered a helping hand to the students and administra- tion of Benton. Sponsoring many activities such as the Harvest Moon and Back to School Night gave many students and parents a chance to become more acquainted with teachers. The officers for the 1974-75 Parent Teacher Student Association were: Mrs. Chester Gilmore, President; Mrs. R. D. Davenport, Vice Presi- dent; Mr. L. K. Bowen, 2nd Vice President; Miss Debbie Stein- brenner. Student Vice President; Mrs. Bill Brown, Secretary; and Mrs. Duane Jackson, Treasurer. Left: Mrs. Bernard Winger and Mrs. Ronald Dunigan took good care of the bake sale that was in the cafeteria after the Harvest Moon. 83 Left: Members found time at meetings for enlighten- ment, enjoyment, and reading. Below: Yvonne Daven- port dreamed of working in the Kissing Booth , while Debbie Steinbrenner dreamed of working with- out Yvonne. Center left: Gossip! Left: ‘‘Intellectual Equals ’. Above: “I don't have to agree if I don’t want to.” 84 Far above: Paula Nurski and Debbie Long prepared to leave an- other exciting meeting. Above: Becky Pickerel, president,signed some correspondence as Greg Meng looked on. Right: Mr. Spencer, Rotarian Advisor, discussed the Door plan of the Kemp- er with Interact members. . . . Intelligent Deliberation Prometheans strived to intelligently discuss national and world problems, find the causes, and in most cases provide solutions or at least helpful suggestions in them. While Interact, spon- sored by the Southside Rotary, found international relations more rewarding, as they corresponded with other nations. Both clubs followed a road which led not only to enjoyment but, also to enlightenment. Below: Lori Filley didn’t enjoy the discussion very much. 85 Below: Melinda Cox handed Karen Falkner the ballots for the senate elections. Right: Raymond Karleskint secured Jeff Collins in the stocks for being improper- ly attired on color day. Student Body Officers for 1974-75 were Randy Dudik, President; Marvin Atkins, Vice-President; Yvonne Davenport, Secretary; Scott Pendleton, Treasurer;and L. E. Hager and John Foley, Advisors. Above: “Now Marvin, you know Mr. Chatfield said we can't have a donkey basketball assembly! 86 Above: Debbie Steinbrenner and Marvin Atkins helped with the food drive during their spare time. Right: Randy Dudik expressed his ap- proval of Scott Pendleton’s financial report. . . . Imaginative Leadership Student Congress, under the leadership of Randy Dudik, was an active organization. It sponsored many activities and func- tions such as color day, spirit week, and the city-wide blood drive. A canned foods drive at Christmas, for eighteen less- fortunate families, was also held. Student Congress sponsored the homecoming and all school dances which resulted in a free spring dance, arranged by the administration. Below: Free Fare performed at this special assembly, sponsored by Student Congress. 87 . . . Responsibility With Honor Members of National Honor Society traveled a road which was not only rewarding to them, but also to those with whom they shared a part of their life. They went to the nursing homes, tutored students, and helped others in many different ways. The Provisional members realized that these experiences were very rewarding and they were dependable as they performed many of the activities that NHS members did. Exceptional scholarship, leadership, guidance, and service, were all notable traits as NHS members carried out their responsibilities. Below: Patients enjoyed listening to Bill Storoz and Sheryl Duffy as they visited the nursing home. Diane Davidson Randy Dudik President Nancy Belcher Treasurer Randy Buckles Shelly Cox Yvonne Davenport ■ Above: Steve Deaton and Becky Pickeral were glad to guide the parents on Back-to-school night for the PTSA. Upper right: Lb. Bud and one of her nursing home triends discussed current as well as past events, as she talked with him. Cindy Miller Kathy Ramirez Linda Perkins Vice President Terri Smith Mr. Hager Advisor Peggy Matt ice Secretary Becky Pickeral Dcbby Steinbrenner Larry Kosek Brenda Miller Alec Poff William Storoz 89 ROAD TO . . . “And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black .. As we embark on our journey down the side road of life, each has his own special talent, whether it be academic, artistic, or athletic; each of us has our own gift to share. Whether we discover our talents and share tliem freely to benefit ourselves and others is a ques- tion answered solely by one’s self. However, when we do discover and share that talent we have won -we are victorious. . . . VICTORY Below: Everett Lewis, Dennis Snethen, and Marvin Ballard loosened up with ointment be- fore a meet. 92 Above: The Junior Varsity Squad: Standing: BUI Falkner, Chuck Kempf. Roger Arnold, and Larry Schildtknecht. Kneeling: Tim Hint, Jeff Todd, Steve Armstrong, and Jeff Sampson. Below: Freshman runner. Mike Brown, for the Junior Varsity, seemed to be good material for next year's team. . . . Progressive Team The 1974 Cross Country Team had a difficult season as far as victories were concerned. In dual meets they had a 2-2 score. Highlights of the season were the fact that the Junior Varsity won the M.E.C. Championship, and we placed 3rd in the Ben- ton Invitational against 12 other schools. Mr. Thomas Pankie- wicz, rookie coach, feels that the future is more promising for next year, with many Freshman lettermen returning. Above: The Varsity squad. Left to right: Mike Han- shaw, Norman Phipps, Ev- erett Lewis, Steve Schultz, Jeff Snethen, Marvin Bal- lard, and Stuart Schneider. Left: Stuart Schneider got a lot of backing up by his coach as well as other fac- ulty members. 93 . . . Sweating and Getting Into Shape What were you doing on August 15, 1974; sitting in front of an air conditioner? If you were one of the 50 young men out for football you were out in the sun, running and then run- ning some more on the road to getting into shape. These dedi- cated young men came to two practice sessions every day for the last two weeks of summer vacation. It took a lot of deter- mination and sweating to get into shape for the football sea- son. Below: Marcus Chandler was brought down by a Central Indian after gaining the needed yardage for a first down. Mark Hildebrand Paul Davenport Jeff Crockett Scott Edwards John Wahlert Mark Harshman Mike Hass Marvin Atkins Bernie Bailey, 3 Top above: Jim Gentry really put his foot into the kickoff. Middle above: The “Three Evils, Speak All Evil, See All Evil, and Hear AU Evil. 94 Below middle: Paul Davenport scrambled for a gain on a broken play. Below: Liberty’s defense swarmed the Ben- ton quarterback. 1 -City 2- MEC 3- Honorable Mention 4- Co-Captains Jim Sparks, 3 Marcus Chandler, 1,2,3 Kent Teschner Paul Anctil Doug Morlock Eugene Browning, LarTy Kosek 3,4 Above right: Steve Dragoo managed to drag down the Central quarter- back. Right: The 1974 Varsity Football Team. 95 Below: Members of the football team awaited their chance to take part in the action on the field. The Reserve Football team recorded a winning season, losing only their first and last games. Scores are listed below: Central Savannah Lafayette Maryville Cameron LcBlond US THEM 0 3 18 0 14 6 16 0 28 8 8 14 Above: Benton Coach served the action on the lines. 41 Dick Lehman ob- field from the side- Top left: Brian Hildebrand took time out to set back and watch tl game. Middle above: 1974-75 Reserve squad. Directly above: Marcus Chandler gained yardage despite a member of the other team wanting a piggy-back ride. Greg James Steve Dragoo, 3 Vernon Rich BiU Fostek Don McCamy, 1,4 Lloyd Mason, 3 Mike Browning, 2, 3 Steve Mapel . . . Working As a Team Ground on the road to team work was covered by the football team this year. Everyone experienced what it meant to work as a team. Listed below are the scores of the 1974 season: US THEM US THEM Chillicothe 7 29 Maur Hill 7 13 Lafayette 13 20 Atchison 0 12 Savannah 0 11 Central 0 7 Liberty 13 14 LeBlond 6 12 Maryville 42 12 Cameron 0 36 Top left: Jim Sparks and a member of the op- posing team both begged the official not to call a penalty on them. Middle left: Members of the defensive team worked together to make team tackles. Mike Wysling John Ward Jim Bally Bruce Redmond Jim Gentry Brian Hildebrand Ken Lawhon Scott Andrew 97 Greg Dunigan Marcus Chandler Below: Joe Puckett asked a Maryville Spoofhound if he would care to dance. Below Left: What goes up must come down! Vernon Rich Lett: The 1974-75 basketball team. Above: Steve Ma- pel ana Joe Puckett brought down the rebound for the Cardinals. Right: On your mark, get set, go! •a We {'amcri’iF 8� Tatfcio 74 Savannah 67 Central „ . 64 - Trenton . La layette • — 76 arM 53 67 ( • —-1 r ( 46 c iM i 91 Mal W 67 1 I 68 I cWwd � 1; 69 Sa'hBntJr I M|flTrou naM|t 85 2nd tcjlond Timipnment 2nd Chiltkothc Tournament 4th Regional 2nd t,v W They J9 34 35 _ 7 r 46 73- 58 60 53 4o . tfn 63 I6- . . . Cordinal I iclories The 1974-75 basketball team completed another winning sea- son. It was unified team spirit which helped the high-flying Cardinals on to Victory. The team was coached by Jim Modis and John Capps. Mrs. Mildred Davenport coached the girls' basketball team. All in all, our basketball teams had a very successful season. Below: The 1974-75 girls’ basketball team. Below left: Steve Mapel shot for two. Steve Mapel Joe Puckett Jay Stillman 99 Below: Joe Puckett was centered and ready to jump for the ball. Center: All Joe needed was his “Red Ball Jets” and he was up in the air, ready to grab the ball. . . . a Victorious Season The basketball players readily proved their skills throughout the entire winning season bv placing second in the MEC tour- ney and the Bishop LeBlond Tournament. With outstanding leaders as Joe Puckett and Steve Mapel, who placed second and fifth in city scoring, they displayed tremendous skills while being backed by “Cardinal Spirit”. The roundballers be- came champions in their own right by giving an all out effort and making this season a “Road to Victory”. Below: The Freshmen basketball team, coached by Bill Kent. 100 Below: “Okay, who hid the ball?” Left: Steve Mapel was ready to take things in his own hands if Joe failed. 101 Allen Roberts Howard Weston Jeff Modis Greg Meng ... a Team Of Champions The Benton grapplers wrestled their way to many awards and records. One of the highlights of the season happened at the West Platte tournament when Jim Gentry pinned his opponent in seven seconds, which set a new school record for fastest pin. Everyone did their best on the road to presenting Benton a team of champions. Right: A neutral position was awarded to Kent Teschner. 98-Danny Galvin- 105-Scott Pendleton- 16-5; 1,2 6-12 Above: Dan Galvin won another strenuous match. Above Right: Kent Teschner strived for a take down against his op- ponent. 102 Below: Coach Ron Starks made numerous trips to the scorer’s table to make sure everything was in order. 126-Scott Sollars- 14-6-1; 1,3 132-Jeff Crockett- 11-11; 3 Above: Greg James awaited the referee’s final decision. Above Left: Scott Pendleton listened closely to instructions given to him by Coach Starks. Left: Scott Pendleton attempted to throw his Mary- ville opponent to the mat. 103 138-Mark Harshman- 14-7; 3 155-Greg James- 2-12 145 - Dave Trauernicht - 11-13 167-Steve Dragoo 22-8-1; 1.2 Above: The rest of the team looked on as they watched one of their fellow teammates wrestle. . . . Reversals, Pins, And Wins The Benton wrestling team journeyed once again on the road to another outstanding year. They took 1st place in City for the third straight year. Many dedicated young men helped the team do this through reversals, pins, and winning their matches. City l st M.E.C. 2nd District Regional State 185-Bruce Redmond - 12-7; 1,3 HWT-Jim Gentry- 27-3; 1,2 Left: Steve Dragoo attempted to pin one of his many opponents. Above: Stuart Hughes attempted a rever- sal on his opponent. 1 AU City 2 All MEC 3 AU MEC (2nd team) 4 All District 5 AU District (2nd team) 6 AU Regional 7 A1I Regional (2nd team) 8 A1I State We Opponent 30 Liberty 9 N. K. C. 12 Oak Park 24 Ex. Springs 23 Cameron 43 Savannah 28 Plattsburg 25 Maryville 22 Park Hill Rock Bridge West Platte South Harrison Central Quadrangular They 25 49 45 28 26 15 21 25 22 3rd 2nd 3rd 1st 105 ROAD . . . “Oh, I kept the first for another day .. Our side road is filled with many de- tours and many times it is difficult to know when to stop or when to turn. Anyone who has trod this road knows it is filled with an array of opportuni- ties. We must be wise in our traveling, knowing well that we must first see and experience all these opportunities. Then we must decide which to put aside and which to follow. That which we follow is the road of enrichment. . . ENRICHMENT . . . Excitement And Bubbling Spirits Below: Super Spirited Seniors, Brenda Boon and Mark Grey, jitter bugged to the “20’s” at the Sock Hop, sponsored for the whole school by the class of 75. The students got excitement rolling, and the team’s spirit bub- bling during the week of Flappers flapping. Stars a strutting. Woodchucks chucking, and Hillbillies hooting. It proved to be a fulfilling episode for the Diary of Benton High School. The class of ’75 “didn’t take no jive” they “boogied down” and WON the week’s spirit stick. Juniors joy juice “scared them hounds out of them thar hills”, while the “groovies from the Movies” took the Spotlights, and the Lumberjacks finishes the dogs off by “cuttin’ em down and choppin’ em up.” Above: Cleaning up and taking down posters wasn’t as bad a job as you would imagine, at least Leroy Walker didn’t seem to mind. Above: Carol Burnett was only one of the many celebrities present for f reshman Day. Above: We don’t know how Hillbillies and carameled apples go to- gether, unless it was cider apples they used to fill their jugs. Above: The climax of Spirit Week burst in cheers at the Pep Assem- bly after a day of Mourning. 109 Justine Zawodny Denise McDowell Brenda Miller Escort: Doug Morlock Escort: John Ward Escort: Steve Mapcl Below: Queen Gndi and her court. Far below: Student Body Presi- dent. Randy Dudik, crowned Queen Cindi as her escort looked on. ... A Dream Come True Miss Cindi Kirschner’s dream came true when she was crowned Miss Autumn in a special assembly, October 18, by Student Body President, Randy Dudik. The color and saber guards also participated. Queen Cindi’s escort was Mark Harshman. The queen and her court reigned over the Benton-Atchison foot- ball game. Below: Miss Benton Autumn, Miss Cindi Kirschner. Julie Flach, Freshman princess Anita Bolonyi, Sophomore princess Pam Rose, Junior princess Far above: Shock and happiness were Queen Cindi's reactions to the announcement that she was Miss Autumn. Above: Miss Brenda Miller was escorted under the arch of sabers by Steve Mapel. . . . A Fall Fantasy On October 18, 1974, students danced their way down the road to a “Fall Fantasy.” Pumpkins decorated the path, ac- tually they decorated the tables. Orange and black streamers were hung on the walls to help carry out the theme. Below: Members of the band “Yellow Hair” provided the music for the Homecoming dance. Below. A large part of the success of the Homecoming dance was good re- freshments and good help. Left: Queen Cindi Kirschner and Mr. Pumpkin, Vernon Rich, took time out from the fast pace of the dance to pose for a picture. Above: In the days of Women's Lib, Kathy Rameriz decided it was her turn to pull the chair out from under her date, and practiced doing so. 112 Below: Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Miles, chaperones for the dance, en- joyed stepping out onto the dance floor. Right: “I put this foot for- ward and what was it 1 did with the other one?” Above: A large crowd turned out for the homecoming dance making it one of the most successful dances ever held. Above: Miss Benton Autumn, Miss Cindi Kirschner, and her court reigned over the homecoming football game against Atchi- son. 113 . . . Entertainment The first stop along the road to entertainment this year was the Harvest Moon talent show, sponsored by the P.T.S.A., and presented November 15. The show, “That’s Entertain- ment”, under the supervision of Mr. John Hoffman, Mr. John Reese, and Mr. Dennis Coleman, was appropriately named with everyone enjoying and many experiencing a new road to entertainment. Below right: Benton’s own “American Gothic”: Teresa Filbert, Gayle Goodwyn, Debbie Emmendorfer,and Janice Thornton. Right: Only the hairdresser of Alec Poff, Scott Pendleton, and Yogi Gentry really knew for sure. Right: According to the chip- munks: Cindy Burkcrt, Mindy Quigley, and Lcanna Sautcr; Alvin turned out to be the most popular president of the year. Above: Mark Scates and Bob Reents practiced before a captivated audience. 114 Left: During practice it seemed that a rash of talent had evolved. Below: Linda Rostock traveled her road of entertainment by singing “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? Above: Mr. Dennis Riche was one of the many people who gave of their time and talents to make the Harvest Moon the success it was. Below: The three silly stooges: Sandy Lzzell, Claire Courtney, and Diane Atlakson. Above: Don’t worry Connie, it happens to the best of us! Hang in there Mickey! 115 . . . Delegation Many students experienced a new road as delegated leaders in various school affairs. One was the District Student Forum, which followed the path to improve school relations. They visited all the area high schools, and likewise received other members as they visited Benton. Another project of the Stu- dent Forum which began last year jvas the exchange assem- blies. Excerpts from the Harvest Moon took to the road to Lafayette and Central, as likewise their assemblies were excel- lently received by Benton students and teachers. Delisa Dolt- on. right, was elected Student Forum Secretary. On the May- or’s Youth Council, Benton’s active delegates, along with those from the other schools, worked together with the Mayor on the road to more student involvement around the city. Pictured below are Marvin Atkins, Shelly Cox, David Kline, Kathy Ramirez, and Susie Cox. 116 A day in the life of a girls’ and boys’ stater was a very active and fulfilling ex- perience. As they learned about how gov- ernment functions on all levels, they also had fun and made friends all in one short week. The days started early with a 6:15 a.m. bugle call and a flag raising in the chilly outdoors. Through assemblies, classes, and holding government office, much was learned about law, parliamen- tary procedure, and government as a whole. By the end of the week, everyone was tired, but they had learned some- thing which made them more of a person and citizen. Some 700 students who were strangers had become good friends, and all of them had shared something wonderful-being a boy or girl stater. Left: Scott Pendleton served as a repre- sentative to the District School Lunch Committee. 117 ‘Twas Five Days Before Christmas . . . . . that many couples filled the new gym for the Christmas dance. Many memories and good times evolved that night, one especially for Miss Benton Winter. The faculty’s selection for Mr. Rudolph was Steve Mapel. He was crowned with antlers at an intermission. Right: Marvin Atkins enjoyed the refreshments provided for the Christmas dance. Below: Mixing and mingling was one of the social assets of the dance. Center right: Something interesting sure caught everybody's eye. Above: Slow dancing seemed to be Danny Zebelean’s favorite as you can tell by the look on his face. Right: Couples danced rhythmically from 8-11:30 p.m. to the music of Dry Ice. 118 Center: Rod Waldrip and Leanna Sauter swayed to the music. Left: Queen candidate Diane Atlakson and her date seemed to be enjoying the dance. 119 . . . Royalty On December 20, 1974, eight senior girls walked down the road to royalty with Queen Brenda Nutt leading the way. Brenda was selected Miss Benton Winter by the student body. She was crowned at a special assembly and honored at the Christmas dance. Participants in the assembly were the Color Guard and Honor Guard. Kevin Householder honored the queen by singing “Cherish.” Below right: Friends of the queen gathered around to offer congratulations. Julie Miller Karen Fleming Freshmen Attendant Sophomore Attendant Above: Miss Benton Winter and her court. Mindy Quigley Diane Atlakson Escort: Jeff McMurry Escort: Scott Edwards Paula Nurski Connie Klinginsmith Escort: Vernon Rich Escort: Jeff Crockett 120 Kathy Osteen Escort: Danny Williams Diane Atlakson escorted by Scott Edwards made her way through the arch of sabers down the road Miss Benton Winter, Miss Brenda Nutt. She was escorted by Alec Poff. to royalty. 121 ROAD “Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back .. Someday each of us will choose our road of life. The side roads and those things passing by the wayside will all drift out of sight, but one thing will remain. Friendship will follow all the days of our lives regardless of which direction or road we choose to travel. . . FRIENDSHIP Below: The Freshmen class officers were from left to right Grant Dunigan.Treasurer; Pam Pritchett, Secretary JefT Atkins Musser, President. Vice President; and Phil Susan Ashford Julie Ashworth Jeff Atkins Elaine Atkison Mary Atkison Beverly Auxier Charley Babcock John Bailey Donna Barnett Jerry Beeroer Greg Benner 124 Tammy Bennett Rick Bolton I ranees Berry Terry Bozarth Carole Bird Danny Bramble Marietta Blumhost Gerald Brock . . . Experi- encing Leadership One of the main objectives at Benton is to prepare students for life in as many areas as possible. The ability to be a leader is necessary in life. The class of 78 began experiencing leadership on September 9, 1974, when their first class officers were elected. These and many other Freshmen would serve in posi- tions of leadership throughout their four years of high school. Mark Brock Bronco Brown Mike Brown A new tradition was begun in the fall of 74. The class that was the winner of some form of competition was given a stuffed, “Spirit Frog. ’ The class of 78 was the first to receive the “Spirit Frog, by being most spirited in sticking needles into a paper mache indian. Above: Phil Musser accepted the frog for his class from Cindi Kirschner. Left: Coach Lehman gladly accepted the fresh- men gift on Spirit Day from Phil Musser. He was told to use the mini-stretcher to cany the Maryville team off the field. Above: Mrs. Hlder did not feel enthusiastic about leading a discussion in a freshman class. Robin Brown Robert Browning Roger Bryant Steve Buckles Bryan Budden Mike Burgess 125 . . . a Rock- Filled Evening The Freshmen class, along with the rest of the Student Body, enjoyed Benton’s first rock concert. It was sponsored by the Student Congress. On October 24, 1974, the group Free Fare from St. Petersburg, Rorida provided entertainment at two- assemblies. Students were invited to attend a concert in the auditorium later that week. The auditorium was packed with eager fans the night of the concert and the group responded with a memorable performance. Students rocked to music for one and a half hours. It was a night to remember for everyone, but especially to the Freshmen because it was one of many new experiences during their first year of high school. Below: Freshman David Klepees talked with a few Free Fare members before the assemblies. Brenda Cochran Raundra Collins Derek Conard Kelli Constable Maria Contreras Tami Cook Cory Coon Kenny Cordonnier Chris Courtney Zolonda Dennis Burks Burnett Annette Cheryl Caldwell Caldwell Chuck Camden Kjm Caton Jim Christie Gary Church Debbie Burton I ddic Calhoun Janette Chappell Tammy Clark Above: Patty Canchola enjoyed purchasing a poster but was even more excited about getting a close-up view of a Free f'are member. Right: Sami Yergan- ian and a friend were a few of many students moved by the music. Randy Busscr Patty Canchola Maxine Chavez Ricky Cline 126 Left: The sound of rock reverberated throughout the auditorium sending good vibes to all who were present. Below: The rock concert required a certain amount of audience participation. Benton students were more than willing to do their part as freshman. Barb Wilson and Senior, Gerry Noah demonstrated, f ar below: Alien gained a great amount of notoriety during the assemblies and rock concert. He captured the hearts of many underclass girls and the secret desires of upperclass women. Girls in every part of the audience swooned and screamed when Allen sang, “Color My World,“and “Something.” 1T i Donnie Cox Jayne Cox Sue Cox Jennifer Cress Mike Crippcn Kendell Cunningham Debbie Custer Kelly D ins Laurie Daris Olivia Davis 1 Below: Freshmen gathered to show their enthusiasm on spirit day. Far be- low right: Pam Palones was more attentive than her friends in drafting. Debbie Emmendorfer Brad Endsley Cindy Farris Teresa Filbert Carla Frakes Ryan Frish Mark FrizeU Randy Fuller Toni Drag Carol Ebling Tim Ervin Jonna Filley Susan Duffy Criss Eighmy Linda Evans Julie Flach Grant Dunigan Debbie Easter Ron Ellis Tim Ellis Bill Ezzel Tim Ezzell Tim Flint Scott Forbes 128 . . . Spirited Year for Freshmen Below: The Spirit Indian was decorated with pins of different colors by the four classes during the lunch hours on the ‘Day of Mourning.’ The first year of high school was generally confusing and com- plicated, but the freshmen marched victoriously down the road to a spirited year. At the pep assembly, on the Day of Mourn- ing, it was announced that the freshmen stuck the most pins in the Spirit Indian, therefore winning the Spirit Frog. Harvie bulk John Furgeson Jim Gallagher Susan Gallagher Larry Gardner Brian Gentry Kelly Gentry Pat Gentry Rhonda George Debby Gillispie Waneta Gillespie Christina Gilmore Mary Gloggner Beth Gold Pat Gomez Gregg Givens Gary Gladfeldcr Jim Glasgow James Gross Sherry Grace Bobby Gregg 129 Mark Griffith Janora Grimm Dewaync Gust Mark Hagan Trudy Heard Jimmie Helton Ed Hicks Kevin Hieb Cliff Grooms Derreld Hallenback Scott Henderson Vicki Hirter . . . Work The beginning of the freshmen year started the journey down the road to work. Behind each activity required work and planning so each can reach their goal. However, this was not for just one year, it was for four consecutive years. Greg Hass Tim Hass Lynn Hathaway Valerie Hendrix Ruban Hernandez Deway nc Hicks Randy Hoffman Evelyn Hontz Ricky Hook Mike Hopper Mark Hovey Robert Hudson Marvin Huey Ray Hughes Left: (failSearcy and Kathy Tebow were hard at work while Steve Johnson tried to figure out what they were doing. Nancy Ide Rhonda James Pam Johnson Robert Johnson Bonnie Jones Lorric Kanacsky Terri Kates Chuck Kempf James Kiger Dave Klcpecs Randy Kline Marcie Kobzej Judy Kowalski Teresa Langston Jeff Lawson Tom Lawson Donnie Lay Christina Lee 131 . . . Good Times As the freshmen began to make adjustments in their life, they experienced many good times, as they made their journey along the winding road of learning. Below: Freshmen looked forward to finding out the explanation of that long unan- swered question, what is a pep assembly? Jimmy Lemar Arthur Lonjers Dennis Markt Donald Leupold Jenny Mace Greg Marriott David Linley Rhonda Maddox Connie Martin Brenda Lofts Michele Majewski Mike Martin Above: Because Mark Hagan didn’t know the words to the school song, he surveyed the floor as he prepared to scrub it with a toothbrush. Karen Martinez Manuel Martinez Tammy Matchett Alonna Mattox Brian Mazur Teresa McCallan Rodney McCan Nancy McCarthy Below: A freshman found (hat he could enjoy creativity in Lcathercraft. Jan Nelson Lana Norris Denise O’Donnell Tim Nelson Sharon Norton Danny Oliver Dave Noah Jeff Nurski Mike Osteen Rodney McCray Kelly McDonnell Karla McElwain Randy McGeorge Pat McGlothlin John Mehessa Terresa Mejia George Mcreness John Mihclic Julie Miller Michele Mueller Phillip Musser Larry Myers Mike Neely Kim Neff Above: Freshmen ‘movie stars'paraded through the halls as they carried out their theme for Spirit Days, ‘Groovies From the Movies’. 133 ... a New Beginning Benton’s first Freshmen Day was held this year with the intent of acquainting the class of ‘78’ with the faculty and upper classmen. The day’s activities included a Freshmen assembly with an introduction of student body officers, senior cheer- leaders, and freshmen class officers. Also, freshmen were en- couraged to show their spirit by wearing Benton t-shirts, patches, pins and school colors. Right: Singing the Benton Hymn in class was one of the highlights of Freshmen Day. Mitch Pack Sue Padcn Pam Palones Bob Papisan Debbie Parker Derek Pasley Jim Pasley Dennis Patterson Artis Peery Brenda Perkins Cherlyn Peters Curtis Peterson Jerry Phillips Amy Pickerel Don Pierce Philip Pinion Pam Pritchett Lena Puckett Randy Puckett Rodney Quint Michelle Ramirez Jim Rhoades Mickey Rhyne David Richardson Jim Richter Charles Ricker Above: Ravishing Rick Bolton licked his lollipop as unbelief grew in the eyes of Jeff Atkins. 134 Above right: Freshmen cheerleaders for the year were Julie Flach.Sue Wright, Denise Wieland. Julie Miller, Jayne Tcschncrand Susie Gallagher. Right: Bill Ezzell and Jeff Todd concentrated hard as they took their DAT tests. Doug Rose Arietta Sample Janetta Sample Julie Sample Loretta Sample Bartlett Sauter Keith Sawyer Randy Schroeder Marlea Schilling Stuart Schneider Debbie Scroggins Gail Searcy 135 Billy Seevcr Rosalie Seevcr Myra Sego Laverne Shat Thomas Sheffter Cathy Shockley Cheryl Shopbell Darrell Shopbell Lisa Shortle Below: The freshmen showed their spirit at the many pep assemblies. Above: Despite many obstacles, Phil Musser managed to deliver a speech to the freshmen class. Michael Shuman Don Smith Steve Staggs Terrilyn Singleton Jerry Smith Linda Starling Alan Slavin Luther Smith Wendell Starling Dennis Smith Jay Sollars Pete Steehan 136 Kelly Steidel Kathy Still Dave Swartz John Steinbrenner Alec Stillman Julann Swea ringer Kim Stewart Lisa Stillman Nora Taylor Rusty Stickler Jeff Stout Kathy Tebow ... a New Routine The Freshmen class experienced many of the same difficulties ad- justing to everyday life at Benton as other classes have had. Assem- blies, class meetings, and other activities, only added to the chaos of the first few weeks, but the Freshmen have adjusted. Below: Fresh- men performed their skit for Spirit Day. i’ K’ J Freshmen in Mrs. Elder’s Language Arts class read diligently. Jayne Teschner Nancy Thompson Kenneth Thomsen Robert Thomsen Ty Throckmorton Henrietta Thurston 137 Steve Timmons Jeff Todd James Tolson Rhonda Tompkins Rose Trauericht Jim Treu Gary Turbak Bill Turpin Carolyn Turpin Marilyn Turpin Leon Unzicker Robert Vannaman Below: Bronco Brown displayed his talent in shop class with leather work by making a modernly designed belt. Far below: Students in Mrs. Elder’s Language Art class settled down long enough to read an assignment. Ray Walker Verricn Weston Sue Walker Mike Whitmore Liz Walters Denise Wieland Pam Weston Pam Wilkersoi Mike Williams David Withrow Jeff Wysling Barbara Wilson Lanny Worley Sami Ycrganian Pam Wilson Susan Wright Mark Young Robert Wisncski Mary Wucrfcle Theresa Zawodny Above: Kelly Gentry found that participating in the Homecoming Dance helped her over- come her shyness. . . . Shyness Along the road through Benton, Freshmen met and conquered shyness. It was one of the many barriers that were faced through- out the year. It took awhile to become acquainted with the faculty and upper classmen. Below are the list of freshmen that are not pictured mainly because of shyness. Isabella Bratton Cheryl Christofferson Debbie Conard Patricia Droz Dale F.zzell Debbie Gibson Kip Higgs Danny Hockaday John Klepecs John Martin Steve Marritt Marvin Miller Brian Porter Robin Sauter Darryl Shaw Paula Sherer Kenneth Smith Ricky Stillman William Turpin 139 Mark Aguilar Holley Allison Kathy Anderson Kirk Arnold Neal Arnold Debbie Atkins Jack Atkison Craig Austin Martin Bachman Ronald Bailey Mark Baker Marvin Ballard Judy Barnard Cindy Barnes Lewis Belcher Liz Belcher Tina Belcher Mike Benner 140 . . . Adjusting to a Tim Benton Vicki Boiler Kenny Brooks Steve Bergonzoni Anita Bolonyi Kyle Brooner Kandy Biggs Carla Boon Rodney Brown Keith Black A1 Boyer Pam Browning Second Year Although they are a year older and a little more accustomed to Benton’s ways, there were still many adjustments for the soph- omore class to make. Instead of being excused for any mistake they made with “they’re only freshmen,” there was no longer an excuse. The sophomores are a year older and wiser, and tried to live up to what’s expected of them. This year they ad- justed to something else, too, having priority over someone - at last! At the far left, the leaders of the “adjusting class” are: Keith Norris, Treasurer; Gayle Goodwin, Secretary; Chris Crockett, President; and Richard Valencia, Vice President. Jerry Boyer Terry Boyer Charles Brinton Russell Brunk Susan Burks Darren Burnett Above: Some of the “braver” sophomores arc shown marching around the football field on the cold, blurry morning of their spirit day. Left: Another year, another picture-sitting on registration day. Robert Bishop willingly obliged. U1 Denise Campbell Rick Canchola Terry Castle man Jackie Chappell Darline Chase Mary Chavez Carla Chenoweth John Chirila Scott Chirila Susie Christian Jeanne Clampitt Kirk Constable Martina Contreras Tim Cox William Cooper Nancy Crnic Chris Crockett Kelly Cunningham David Dale Dale Davis James Deming Shelley Dale Maureen DeHart Brad Deputy Brenda Davis Charles Deming Robert Dittemore Above: Sophomore Jamie Fadden demonstrated her acting ability in one of the “Monster Melodramas.” 142 Steve Doldt Leisa Eiman Kim Embrey Delisa Dolton Mark EUis Mary Ann Endsley Dave Dyche Pam Elrod Robin Endsley Carolyn Dye James Embrey Jamie Eadden . . . Individual Growth The second year in high school, as many sophomores discovered, was a year for stepping out and trying to find your own indiv- idual talent. There are many activities and clubs to be explored and experienced. Many sophomores tried their hand at dramat- ics, sports, etc. Pam Ziolowski (shown at the left) shows her enthusiasm and skill by being a first year member of the Pom- Pon Squad. 143 BUI Falkncr Brad Field Jim Finney Karen Fleming Jim Fletcher JanUa Forbes Karen Garmon Randy Gann David Goben Dallas Gobsey Rita Grubb La Donna Guyer 144 mm Linda Hatamar Jeff Halbirt Mike Hanshaw April Harris Tammy Hale Kim Harsh man Scott Hamn Delora Hartman Kathy Hasiak David Hayes Greg Haupt This sophomore was ‘caught in the act’ of breaking into a locker. Right: Dave Dyche enjoyed the com- pany of two seniors at lunch. . . . Participation The sophomore class participated in many activities, both in- side and outside of the school. Not only did they participate, but they became involved. Below: Delisa Dolton slammed a forehand to her opponent. Far left: Sophomores, Delores Hart- man, Kim Pawlowski and Kim Stevenson participated in Spirit Week activities. Larry Hclfery Kenny Helsel Donna Henderson Mark Henderson Victor Hick Cheryl Hicks Vickie Hicks Forest Hidgon Mark Hildebrand Darlene Hills Marlene Hills Benita Hiney Marc Hollars Gayle Hook Irene Hopper Stuart Hughes Above: Teresa Majewski took time-out of Typing I to give a big lumberjack hello. David Huffman Logan Bryon Jackson Huffman Mike Johnson JerriAnn James Myrtle Jones Rod Hurst Stacy Jenkins Bill Jordan 146 Ricky Kilgore Karen Kibbe Teresa Tim King Kirkpatrick . . . Bigger and Better Things As the Sophomores returned to Benton for their second year, they became more involved in school activities such as spirit week and various school clubs. They also became more knowl- edgeable as to teachers, customs, and activities. Sophomores were on to bigger and better things. Above: David Kline of the R.O.T.C. Saber Guard took part in the Miss Benton Autumn Corona- tion. Upper left: Marlene Hills and Melody Schubert were two sophomores who took Home Furnishings. . . . Under- standing Problems The Sophomore class had a number of problems to face during the school year. Choosing of classes, organizations to join, and involvement as a whole all had to be considered. They will mold themselves for their remaining years at Benton High. Be- low: Nana Modis munched lunch. Rolland Macc Cathy Mackley Teresa Majewski Norma McClellan Carmen McClurg Randy McCollum Donna McLaughlin George Mchcsan Mario Mejia Linda Kush Brenda Lawyer Phil Lindcnsmith Diane Mapel Thearl Lake Stacy Lewis Mark Lofts Debi Marriot Jenny Lamar Kim Life Tom Losson Larry Marshall Mark Lawson Darrell Lindcnsmith Paula Mace Annette Mason “Listen girls, the next time we get on that court we’re gonna win. Or else!” 148 Left: Bruce Redmond said, “Just look here, 111 show you what it takes to be a man. Below right: We want Coach, we want Coach ... Coach!? Cheri Meng Linda Miller Raylenc Miller Vicky Miller Bob Moore Nana Modis David Moore David Morris Susan Morris Gerald Mosier Robert Murphy Bob Nearhood Jim Nearhood Ramona Nell Ray Newby Tony Nitti Keith Norris Chris Nix Terry Norris Jerry Norton Pam Nurski Linda Nutt Charles David 0 Hare Obermier . . . Interest And Enjoyment The Sophomore class enjoyed another year at Benton. They took their second year with interest and pride as they strived for a better school and a more fulfilling year ahead. Right: Dave Dyche and Bruce Redmond enjoyed their spirit day lunch. Greg Palmer Charles Panigot Kim Pawlowski Dick Peden Jim Pederson Scott Pendleton Elnora Pcnland David Peters Kevin Peters Laurie Pettis Valerie Phipps Jim Pickerel Julie Pickerel Terry Ping Erly Polk Above: Jim Pickerel and Dave Morris registered for another year. Right: Bill l alkner showed his running ability at one of Benton’s Cross Country meets. 150 Gyde Richardson Ronna Richter Vicki Ripper Paula Rivera Brenda Roach Susan Robbins Barry Robertson David Robles Jay Rocha Kirtus Romesburg Mike Rose Cheri Rostock These sophomore boys were eager to register for their second exciting year of high school. Hugh Sawyer Larry Mark Scates Schildtknecht Debbie Shirley Melody Charlene Schubert Schurman Patti Schurman Sherry Sealey Teresa Sexton Albert Sherlock Sharon Sherlock Dennis Shifflett Randy Shimer Patrick Shuman Ron Singleton Gloria Slavin Gary Smith Patrick Smith Lumberjack Donald Stout chopped his way into his locker. Russell Smith Randy Stallsworth Don Stout Dennis Snethen Rhonda Stanislaus Leona Sutton Kevin Snodgrass Kim Stevenson Terry Taylor Tammy Sollars Marcy Stevenson Linda Thornhill . . . Expressiveness This year’s sophomore class was expressive in many ways. They expressed themselves through dramatics, sports, and class spirit spirit. This class showed the upperclassmen that they too, could express their ideas through activities. Left: Mrs. Leslie Turner let her gym class express themselves through a game of badminton. Below: In this scene from ‘Frankenstein Slept Here!, Terrie Norris expressed her shaky feelings to Marvin Atkins. Jim Sparks Rod Speer Tim Springs Jeannette Stewart Mark Stewart Leo Storoz Janice Thorton Randy Toombs Louise Tracy 153 . J . Robert Traucrnicht Steve Waldrip Debbie Turpin Chandra Walker Richard Valencia Shelly Wallace Jim Valentine Roxanne Weiser Carl Van- Volkenburg Mickey WeUs Vercanna Vickers Kenny West John Wahlert Marvin West Jerry Waitkoss Scott West Brian Weston Leah Weston Robynn Weston Galen W heeler Cheryl White Nancy White Wesley White Janice Wiley Chris Wilkinson Terry Williams Chris Wilson Sharon Winslow Above: Nana Modis found that she needed a pair of mittens to open her cold locker. 154 . . . Fulfillment The class of ’77 became a bigger part of Benton. They were able to understand clearer current activities going on at school. As sophomores they were better prepared for spirit day and knew what to expect. The class of ’77 was now planning for the coming years at Benton. Left: Sophomore boys were found enjoying themselves very much at the Free Fare concert. Jack Wolfe Tom Worley Valerie Young Kathy Wolfe Carrie Wright Jim Zawodny Terry Woolery Brad Wysling Robin Zeltwanger Vickey Woosley Matthew Young Pam Ziolkowski Above: Debbie Shirley and Janice Thornton showed their spirit by dressing up as lumberjacks. 1JJ The Junior class officers for the 1974-75 school year were from left to right Mark Jackson, Vice-President; Steve Deaton, President; Patty Goucan, Secretary; and Pam Rose, Treasurer. Dennis Alder Marty Allen Nancy Atkison Wanda Atkison Paul Anctil Pat Auxier Shirley Anderson Mark Babcock Scott Andrew John Baber Mark Asbell Tawnya Bachali ... a Different Direction Mike Baker Kathy Barton Liz Bird Steve Brooks Ben Bruce Terri Calhoun Sonny Balabon Carolyn Beamon Cliff Black Tammy Brooner Shirley Budden Randy Campbell The class of ’76 was headed in a different direction as they be- gan their Junior year at Benton. They started taking on more responsibilities of upperclassmen and at the same time realized it wouldn’t be long before they too would decide which road to take. Below: Allen Markt had already decided that he was going to be strong. Dottie Castleman Steve Chambers Marcus Chandler Jeff Collins Cindy Barton David Beckett Dorothy Boiler Bret Brown Rhonda Buller Brenda Carrillo Below: Cindy Miller and Tammy Johnson showed their spirit by doing a jig at the Spirit Day Sock Hop. Far below: Jim Gentry tried to fight his way through the halls in midst of confusion. . . . Cooperation and Concern for Others Cooperation was the Junior’s key word as the school year pro- gressed along. Concern was developed which resulted in mutual friendships between student and teachers. Taira Conard Carla Cook Darla Cook Claire Courtney Ivan Courtney Melinda Cox Ken Crawford Tim Cupryk 158 Randy Dandliker Elizabeth Daniels ftul Davenport Sabrina Davis Steve Davis Sue Davis Bill Deatherage Steve Deaton Mindy Denver Phil DeRoin Stanley Dickerson Kathy Donelson Angela Drag Steve Dragoo Sheryl Duffy Greg Dunnigan David Dwyer Vickie Dye David Dysart Paul Eiman Lee Ann Elder Kelli Embrey 159 . . . a Better U nderstanding The class of ’76 took on a better understanding of what stu- dent life was all about. The activities they involved themselves in were more than that of everyday life. Right: Steve Deaton tried to move mountains. Rhonda Falkner Rebecca Farris Susan Fasching Bruce Felt Mary Ferguson Lori Filley Jim Flach Thomas FrizeU Danny Galvin Cathy Goolsby Leslie Fredrick Ronnie Furr Phil Gloggner Pam Gossett Debbie French Chris Gabbert Andy Gnat Patty Goucan Above: Even though beer was not a part of the lunch program, the Ju- nior boys managed to eat. drink, and make merry. 160 Brenda Grablc Jerry Gray Lesleigh Haight Bill Grace Sandra Gregg Kim Halbert Janet Graves Debbie Hagan Barbara Hanway Far above: Even when there was no one around, Carolyn Beamon man- aged to find someone to talk to. Above: Work had to be done, yet Marcus Chandler still found time for lunch. . . . a Refreshing Outlook This was a year of excitement and involvement. It was a time of refreshing memories with the Juniors coming back for their third year to renew old acquaintances and make new ones. The thought of their third year brought about a refreshing out- look. Mike Browning demonstrated ‘Junior Power' on Spirit Day. Scott Helsel Janis Henkosky Melanie Hensley Danell Heskin Marlon Hollars Kathy Holmes Lynn Hook Kevin Householder Jill Hubbard Mark Jackson Greg James Tammy Johnson Debbie Joswick Joanie Kanasky Raymond Karleskint 162 Paul Keith Kim Kelsey Richard Kirschner Mike Kovac Leon Kretzschmer Lloyd Kretzschmer Greg Krull Sandy Kuehner Above center: The Junior Board was at work early in the year to get prepared for the Junior-Senior Prom. Above: SO-U-L T-R-A-I-N at its best! Right: Cliff Black searched for a new scene. Sam Kyle Nancy Lamar Dennis Langley Wesley Lewis David Libby Virginia Lieffring 163 . . . Hard Work and Excitement The class of ’76 found plenty of hard work but found it re- warding getting themselves involved with each and every class. Below: Juniors were found attentively watching the girls’ var- sity tennis match. Allan Markt Greg Mason Lloyd Mason Bruce Masteller Glen Mears Anthony Mejia Jeff McCray Kelly McDonald Peggy McDowell Dawn McDowell Sue McKinley Jenny Majewski Mark Majewski Vickie Majewski Tammy Manson Above: The class of ’76 enthusiastically cheered for the spirit stick at the pep assemblies. 164 Below: Equal opportunity was one of the office’s policies, as demon- strated by Paul Anctil and Leonna Sego. Greg Meng Terry Meschke Stanley Milbourn Nancy Miljavic Penny Mitchell Mary Moore Lori Noah Jeff Modis Donna Nelson Sharon Norris Chryl Moore Darlene Newby Melinda Norton 165 . . . Thoughts of Anticipation Connie Pauly Jerry Perkins Connie Pettry Lisa Pigg Joe Puckett Janice Pummel! The Juniors were anticipating the coming of their graduating year, looking forward to when they would set examples for others to follow, wanting the extra load of responsibility. But for their junior year they just liked the idea of having fun. Below: Steve Deaton was put to better use at the post- er party for spirit week. Sue Ramirez Cathy Rampola Diane Randall Patty Richey 166 Tom Roberton Mike Romesburg Linda Rostock Leonna Sego Allen Roberts Pam Rose Steve Schultz Charla Sheperd Cindy Roberts Dean Rostock Clella Schurman Kenneth Sherlock , „ . _ . . . Sandy Sherlock Cindy Shirley Above right: Juniors congregated in the halls to show their spirit. , Shivers Diane Shortle Above: Registration started a little too early in the morning for Urry Shi r David Dwyer. 167 I erry Silvey Debbie Singleton Donald Smith Valerie Smith Robert Snead Barbara Snyder Jeannie Snyder Scott SoUars Shirlcy Spillman Steve Stafford John Steva Rhonda Stevenson Tim Stevenson Colleen Stillman Jay Stillman Janette Storoz Greg Stout Elden Strahm Ruth Stull Phil Swafford Sue Swartz Barb Tarrant Nancy Taylor Kent Teschner Above: Juniors eagerly registered during the summer for their third year. 168 Ricky Thompson Gay Thornton Marty Thornton Kathy Thrasher Mike Tiller Mike Timmons . . . Happiness, Friendship and Laughter It was a happy year for the Junior class as they were more comfortable in their surroundings than the underclassmen and yet had fewer worries and responsibilities than the Se- niors. The Juniors accomplished much in the classroom and also were involved in extracurricular activities, yet they still had time for happiness, friendship, and laughter. Below: During the excitement of the game. Melanie Hensley got a little turned around. 169 David Trauernicht Lucille Wahlert Robin Wallace William Widener Robert Turner David Wallace Delmar Wehr Judy Wilkerson Danny Vanhoozer Diane Wallace Lee White Gregg Wilkinson Susan Willis Debbie Wilson Terry Winn Karen Winters Deola Wolfe Phyllis Worley George Worthen Cindy Wright Roger Wright 170 . . . Experience with Challenges Juniors found that school was really enjoyable now that they were acquainted with school activities. There were still many new experiences and challenges awaiting them. However, the junior class looked ahead with anticipation and excitement. Left: Steve Schultz limbered up before participating in one of many Cross Country meets. Some Juniors decided that being photographed was not that important, that there were certain qualities in being timid. Julie Agee Dennis Amos Kelley Bailey Darrell Brooks Mike Browning Bill Burton Curtis Chase Pam Crowder Nancy Ebling Darrell Finchman Jim Gentry Carol Hayes Ken Lawhon Terry Long Frank Ortega James Ousley Pat Overman Leonard Payne Kim Schurman Alan Silvey Randy Smith Scott Stanford John Thomsen David Tolbert Kevin Umphress Wade Walker Mark Wells Lonnie Wilson Far left: Marty Allen displayed her skills at the forehand while playing tennis. Above: Paul Davenport was always feeding his face, mainly when there was work to be done! 171 Senior class officers for the 1974-75 school year were: Debbie Steinbrenner, Treasurer; Jeff McMurry, Vice President; Kathy Ramirez, Secretary; and Shelly Cox, President. Carol Abbott Kim Arnold Marvin Atkins Randy Atkins Rhonda Atkinson Diane Atlakson Mike Auxier Bernie Bailey 172 Jim Bally Robin Barker Nancy Belcher Doug Bennett Roger Ballard Jackie Barber Roger Barnard Julie Bellomy The 1974-75 school year was a road to memories and dreams for the senior class. It gave seniors a chance to look back on their first three years of high school, to build even more mem- ories during their senior year, and to dream and wonder of the future that awaited them after graduation. Below: Seniors registered for their final year of high school. . . . Memories of the Past and Dreams of the Future Tim Bingaman Patty Blanchard Chuck Boeh Brenda Boon . . . Attainment of Goals Roger Bozarth Ann Brewka Cathy Brooks Larry Brown Goals were a major part of high school. All students had personal goals they worked for and most goals were attained during the four years of school. Since everyone had differ- ent goals in mind it added to the activities available at school. Below: Mike Wysling was astounded by what he saw during a special assembly. Rick Caldwell Kevin Campbell Kelly Calhoun Melvin Canfield 174 Linda Brown Randy Buckles Eugene Browning Cindy Burkett Katie Caton Debbie Christie Brenda Collins Mike Conard Curtis Conroy Tom Cook Shelly Cox Susie Crockett Jeff Crockett James Dale Jim Crockett Yvonne Davenport Above: Seniors Terry Marriott, Kevin Campbell, and Jeff Crockett showed an underclassman how it was done. 175 Diane Davidson Mitchell Davis Roxanne Deatherage Randy Dudik Valerie Davidson Phillip Davis Dean Delk Janie Duncan Jeanie Duncan Teri Edwards Sandy Ezzell Randy Panning Scott Edwards Marcia Eveleigh Karen Ealkner Sheila Field 176 Mike Fimple Bill Fostck Gary French Mark Gallagher . . . Knowledge and U n ders t a nd i ng As seniors progressed through the year, they became more aware of the long road they had traveled. Gathering this knowl- edge and having a better understanding of the past prepared the seniors for the appalling future ahead. Below: Vernon Rich, Jeff Crockett, and Steve Mapel took advantage of the open lunch hour, a tradition for seniors. Bill Green Cherrie Groh Andy Halamar Patsy Hale Carol Hamm Mark Harshman Mike Hass Betty Hautzenrader 177 . . . Experimenting and Experiencing The senior year for the class of ’75 became a year of experi- ences. Like many senior classes before, new things were experi- enced. We were the seniors, it was our turn to be the leaders. Many seniors experimented with new ideas as to what they wanted to do after they graduated. Gwen Hawkins Kim Henderson Roger Hendrix Tammy Hendrix Lou Anne Higdon Sharon Hills James Hoefer Brian Hildebrand Mark Hinderks Chris Hogan Sherry Hoke Vickie Holmes Caro! Hopper Cindy Hughes Trudy Hughes Jennifer Jagodzinski Michelle Jessec Tanya Johnson Patricia Judah Mike Kates Roger Kerns Mary Kibbe Cindi Kirschner Teresa Kline Connie Klinginsmith Doug Morlock and Billy Fostck helped members of the band Free Fare unload their equipment. Far Left: The Super Senior Spirit Soul Train chugged on for a victory. 179 Larry Kosek Jeff Latin Everett Lewis Debbie Long Bill Mace Steve Mapel Terry Marriott Elmer Marshall David Martin Stephanie Martinez Vickie Martinez Peggy Mattice Left: While gazing over last years supplement, these girls wondered, “Where have our years at Benton High School gone? 180 Don McCamy Denise McDowell Sharon McClellan Dennis McDowell . . . Laughter and Tears The senior year was a year of laughter and one of tears. Laugh- ter could be heard ringing in the halls as seniors reminisced of the three years gone by and discussed every day happenings. There were tears of joy when special goals were achieved or when the funniest thing in the world happened to you. Some- times even the thought of one day walking down these halls seeing old friends in familiar surroundings for the last time could bring tears and a smile to your face. Below: Happiness and tears flowed as the seniors won the big spirit stick. Diane McGlothlin Jeff McMurray Debbie McIntosh Becky Meadows Raymond Merrill Brenda Miller Cindy Miller Doug Morlock 181 . . . Super Senior Spirit Cheryl Morris Eugene Nelson Kathy Nash Gerry Noah The mighty senior spirit prevailed as the class of 75 won the spirit stick for class competition during spirit week. The theme was 75 Don t Take No Jive, So Let’s Boogie Down and Win. Seniors participated in a parade before school and a skit during the pep assembly. Below: Seniors ended.up their spirit week activities by sponsoring a sock hop that was enjoyed by all. Patty Noonan Brenda Norton Mike Norris Paula Nurski 182 Brenda Nutt Kathy O'Hare Danny O’Donnell Kathy Osteen Below: Vernon Rich, The Great Pumpkin ??!! 183 Norman Phipps Kathy Rameriz Becky Pickerel Teresa Rampola Alec Poff Vernon Rich Mindy Quigley Rick Roberts . . . Graduation The last corner on the road to graduation was turned as you started your senior year. It marked a final time for planning what to do after graduation. It involved the class as a whole and was something that will always be remembered. Right: These girls experienced their last year as members of Jhe Pom Pon Squad. Below: “Listen girls-I can’t go to the dance with you both at once!” Patti Roberts Linda Robinson Steven Roberts Carol Rohrer Julie Routh Teri Segrist Gerald Sherlock Leanna Sauter Larry Shaw Rhonda Sherrill 184 Shirley Shifflett Pam Smith Mike Snook Becky Staggs Sharon Simpson Terri Smith Jim Stafford Sheila Starling 185 Irene Szczepanik Jewell Taylor Stan Taylor Tom Thomas Craig Wahlcrt Lavonne Wahlert Rod Waldrip LcRoy Walker John Ward Connie White Howard Weston Mike White Coach Browning scolded Eugene Lehman about his dampened spirit. 186 . . . Our Search Danny Williams Wayne Wilson Leanna Wuerfele Justine Zawodny Dennis Wilson Galen Winger Mike Wysling Anne Ziolo Carolyn Crawley for Freedom The journey through high school was only the beginning of a lifetime journey that leads to many things. During our four year journey, we have taken many courses and participated in activities, hoping to be prepared for life after high school. We have earned the freedom to decide for ourselves what we want to do, whether we go to college or take a position in the busi- ness world. It’s a decision we will live with forever. Below: Se- niors on the road to ... . . . Anonymity Some Seniors did not take the road to Bray's. Robin Boeh Gary Culbertson Brenda Dudik Johnie Ebling Deborah Elo Sue Donn Gardner Leonard Ginn Mark Gray Judy Harness Claude Kendall Terry Munger Byron Palmer Lynn Peden Kevin Rowlett Kraig Schwope Dave Wilkerson Sam Wisneski A ABBOTT, CAROL 172 Monster Melodramas, Prom decorating committee, Y-teens, Missy teens Abbott, Jerrie 124 Agee, Julie 171 Aguilar, Mark 35,140 Akers, John 124 Alder, Dennis 156 Allen, Martha 156,171 Allison, Holley 140 Amos, Edward 156,171 Amos, Edward 124 Amos, Shirley Anctil, Paul 47,95,156,165 Anderson, Kathy 140 Anderson, Shirley 78,156 Andrew, Scott 97,156 Annigan, Steve 124 Arbuckle, Twila 124 Armstrong, Steve 92,124 ARNOLD, KIM 172 Pep club, Spanish club, PHS, Scholastic Certificates, Set construction Arnold, Kirk 59,67,76,140 Arnold, Neal 140 Arnold, Roger 92,124 AsbeU, Mark 156 Achford, Susan 124 Ashworth, Julie 124 Atkins, Debbie 140 Atkins, Jeff 124,134 ATKINS. MARVIN 30,31,33,86,87.94, 116.153.172 Ind. Instr. Analysis, WBHS Prog. Direc- tor, Benton Singers ATKINS. RANDY 118,172 Freshman basketball, Reserve Tennis, One-Act plays Atkison, Elaine 124 Atkison, Jack 140 Atkison, Mary 124 Atkison, Nancy 156 Atkison, Rhonda 45,46,172 ATKISON, RHONDA 45,46,172 Atkison, Wanda 156 ATLAKSON, DIANE 54,75,115,119,120, 121.172 Cardinelle. Concert Choir, All-School Play, Harvest Moons, Winter Queen Attendant Austin, Craig 140 Auxier, Beverly 124 Auxier, Michael 172 Auxier, Pat 156 B Babcock, Charles 124 Babcock, Mark 156 Baber, John 44,156 Bachali, Tawnya 47,156 Bachman, Martin 140 BAILEY, BERNIE 94,172 Concert Choir, Football, Track, Scho- lastic certificates Bailey, John 124 Bailey, Kelley 171 Bailey, Ronald 140 Baker. Mark 140 Baker, Mike 157 Balabon, Sonny 45,54,64,157 BALLARD, ROGER 174 Freshman basketball Ballard, Marvin 92,93,140 BALLY, JAMES 97,110.173 Football, Basketball, Monster melo- dramas, “B” Club BARBER, JACKIE 173 Football, Basketball, Track, “B” Gub, Monster melodramas BARKER. ROBIN 173 Freshmen basketball. Tennis Barnard, Judy 140 BARNARD, ROGER 173 ROTC, Band. ROTC Rifle Team Barnes, Gndy 140 Barnett, Donna 127 Barton, Gndi 157 Barton, Kathy 157 Beamon, Carolyn 73,120,157,161 Beckett, David 157 Becmer, Jerry 124 Belcher, Liz 140 Belcher, Lewis 140 BELCHER, NANCY 88,173 Pep club, NHS, Concert Choir, Junior class princess. Scholastic pins Belcher, Tina 140 BELLOMY, JULIE 173 Pep Gub Benner, Greg 124 Benner, Mike 140 BENNETT, DOUG 173 Bennett, Tammy 125 Benton, Tim 27,39,141 Bergonzoni, Steve 141 Berry, Francis 125 Biggs, Randy 51,141 BINGAMAN, TIM 173 Harvest Moon, All-School Pla , Monster melodrama, Scholastic awards Bird, Carole 125 Bird, Liz 80,88,157 Black, Clifford 61,157,163 Black, Keith 141 Blumhost, Marietta 125 Boeh, Charles 44,46,173 BoUer, Dorothy 27.141,157 Boiler, Vicki 141 Bolonyi, Anita 111,141 Bolton, Rick 28,125,134 BOON. BRENDA 173,108 Freshman cheerleader. Pep club, Y-teens, Shakespearean Festival Boon, Carla 141 Boyer, Alfred 32.77,79,141 Boyer, Jerry 141 Boyer, Terry 141 BOZARTH, ROGER 174 ROTC, M.P., Rifle team. Honor Guard, Drill squad Bozarth, Terry 125 Bramble, Danny 125 Bratton, Isabelle 139 BRAVO, LOU ANN 178 BREWKA, ANN 174 Brinton, Charles 141 Brock, Gerald 125 Brock, Mark 125 BROOKS, CATHY 174 Pep club, Y-teens, All-School Ray, Scho- lastic certificates Brooks, Darrell 171 Brooks, Kenneth 141 Brooks, Steve 69,157 Brooner, Kyle 141 Brooncr, Tammy 157 Brown, Bret 157 Brown, Bronco 36,125,138 BROWN, LARRY 174 Battalion Staff, Drill Squad, Honor Guard, Rifle team BROWN, LINDA 1 59.174 Annual Staff, Pep club. Scholastic pins, All-School Play, Student Congress Brown, Mike 92,93,125 Brown, Robin 125 Brown, Rodney 141 BROWNING, EUGENE 95,174,186 Football, Track, B-club, ROTC 188 Browning, Mike 97,101,163,171 Browning, Pam 141 Browning, Robert 125 Brunk, Russell 141 Bryant, Roger 125 BUCKLES, RANDY 77,78,88,174 Honor Guard, N.H.S., ROTC Battalion Commander, Science award. School plays Buckles, Steven 125 Budden, Shirley 157 Budden, Byron 125 Buller, Rhonda 157 Burgess. Mike 125 BURKERT, CINDY 114,174,191 Pep club. Harvest Moons, Y-teens, Ex- change assemblies, Dramatics plays Burks, Dennis 126 Burks, Susan 141 Burnett, Darren 141 Burnett, Zolonda 126 Burns, John 141 Burns, Michael 141 Burton, William 171 Burton, Debbie 126 Busser, Donald 126 Butts, Brenda 141 C Old well, Annette 126 Old well, Cheryl 126 CALDWELL, RICKY 44,174 CALHOUN, KELLY 174 Olhoun, Eddie 126 Olhoun, Terri 157 GUlaway, Charles 141 Omden, Chuck 126 OmpbeU, Denise 142 CAMPBELL, KEVIN 174,175 OmpbeU, Randy 157 Onchola, Pat 126 Onchola, Richard 142 CANFIELD. MELVIN 174 ROTC Orillo. Brenda 157 Oselman, Dot tic 157 Ostlemen, Terry 142 CATON, KATHIE 175 RBAP, Monster melodrama. S.S. and Lang Arts, Resource centers Oton, Kim 126 Chambers, Steve 58,157 Chandler. Marcus 95,96,98,157,161 Otappell, Jackie 142 Chappell, Jannette 126 Chase, Curtis 171 Chase, Darlene 142 Chavez, Mary 142 Chavez, Maxine 126 Chenoweth, Carla 142 Chirila, John 142 Chirila, Scott 142 CHRISTIE. DEBBIE 67,73,110,175 Cheerleader, Autumn Queen Attendant, RBap, All-School Play, Student Congress Christie, James 126 Christian, Suzanne 142 Christofferson, Cheryl 139 Church, Gary 126 Clampitt, Jeanne 142 Qark, Tammy 126 Cochran, Brenda 35,126 COLLINS, BRENDA 175 Collins, Jeff 157 Collins, Raunda 126 Conard, Derek 126 CONARD, MIKE 175 Freshman basketball and track. Assis- tant, Student Congress Conard, Taira 158 CONROY, CURTIS 175 Constable, Kelli 126 Constable, Bill 142 Contreras, Maria 126 Contreras, Martina 142 Cook, Carla 78,158 Cook. Darla 72.158 COOK, TOM 175 Cook, Tami 126 Coon, Cory 126 Cooper, BiU 142 Cbrdonnier, Kenny 126 Courtney, Chris 126 Courtney, Claire 60,71,86,115,158 Courtney, Ivan 158 Cox, Donnie 127 Cbx, Jayne 127 Cox, Melinda 86,158 COX, SHELLY 47,75.88,110.116,157.172 NHS, Cardinellc, Harvest Moons, School Plays, Autumn Queen Attendant Cox, Susan 71,116,127 Cox, Tim 142 Oawford, Ken 45,158 Gess, Jennifer 127 Gippen, Michael 127 Gnic, Nancy 142 Gockett, Chris 141,142 CROCKETT, SUSIE 72,110 Cheerleader, Class Senator, Autumn Queen Attendant, Y-teens, B-Club CROCKETT, JEFF 94,103,120,175.177, 188,197 Football. Wrestling, B-Club, Baseball, Student Congress CROCKETT, JIM 175 Gowder, Pam 171 Cunningham, Kelly 142 Cunningham, Kendall 127 Cupryk, Tim 158 Custer, Debbie 127 D Dale, Davis 142 DALE, JAMES 175 ROTC, M.P., Assistant Dale, Shelley 142 Dandiliker, Randy 69,158 Davenport, Paul 94,95,159,171 DAVENPORT, YVONNE 84,86,88.117, 175,189 NHS, Girls Sports, School Plays, Student Body Sec., Prometheans DAVIDSON, DUNE 75,88,176 Cardinellc, NHS, Pep Gub, Harvest Moons, Scholastic Awards DAVIDSON, VALERIE 34,176 Scholastic Awards, Harvest Moon, Alpha Rho Tau Davis, Brenda 39,142 Davis, Dale 142 Davis, Janice Davis, KeUy 127 Davis, Laurie 127 DAVIS, MITCHELL 176 Davis, Olivia 127 DAVIS, PHILIP 176 Football, Basketball, Baseball, Wrestling Davis, Sabrina 68,159 Davis, Steven 159 Davis, Sue 159 Dawson, Becky 127 Deatherage, Ann 127 Deatherage, Billy 159 DEATHERAGE, ROXANNE 176 Deaton, Julie 127 Deaton, Steve 30,88,156,159,161 Decker, Steve 127 DeHart, Maureen 142 DELK, DEAN 176 ROTC Honor Guard, Saber Guard, One- act plays Deming, Charles 142 189 Deming, James Denver, Melinda 159 Deputy, Bradley 142 DcRoin, Philip 159 Derry, Lone 127 Dickerson, Stanley 159 Dilley, Brian 127 Dilley, Susan Dittemore, Robert 142 Doldt, Steven 143 Dolton, Delisa 29,59,116,143 Donelson, Kathy 159 Drag, Angela 159 Drag, Toni 128 Dragoo, Steve 95,%, 105,105,159 DUDIK, BRENDA DUDIK, RANDY 1,59,61,66,86,87,88, 110,121,176,189 NHS President, Yearbook Editor, Stu- dent Body President; Prometheans Presi- dent, School Plays Duffy, Sheryl 59,88,159 Duffy, Susan 128 DUNCAN, JANIE 176 DUNCAN, JEANNIE 176 Pep Gub, Harvest Moon Dunigan, Grant 124,128 Dunigan, Greg 98,159 Dwyer, David 47,159,167 Dyche, Dave 23,53,143,145,150 Dye, Carolyn 143 Dye, Vickie 159 Dysart, David 159 E Ebling, Carol 129 EBL1NG, JOHN Ebling, Nancy 17 EDWARDS, SCOTT 94,117,120,121,176 Football, Basketball, Track, B-Gub, Student Congress EDWARDS, TERRI 34,176 Benton Singers, Harvest Moon, Scholastic Awards, Alpha Rho Tau Eighmy, Chris 128 Eiman, Lcisa 143 Eiman, Paul 159 Elder, Lee Ann 47,79,159 Ellis, Mark 143 Ellis, Tim 128 Ellis, Ronald 128 ELO, DEBORAH Elrod, Pam 143 Embrey, James 143 Embrey, Kelli 159 Embrey, Kim 143 Em me ndorfer, Debbie 114,128 Endsley, Brad 42,128 Endsley, Mary Ann 143 Endsley, Robin 143 Ervin, Tim 129 Evans, Linda 128 EVER LEIGH, MARCIA 176 Student Congress Ezzell, Bill 128,135,139 EZZELL, SANDY 115,176 Ezzell, Tim 128 F Fadden, Jamie 67,142,143 Falkner, Bill 52,69,92,144,150 FALKNER, KAREN 75,176 Cardinelle, Student Congress, Senator, Scholastic Pin, Pep Gub Falkner, Rhonda 160 FANNING, RANDY 176 Freshman Basketball, Tennis, Scholastic Certificate Farris, Cindy 128 Farris, Rebecca 160 Fasching, Susan 160 Felt, Bruce 160 Fergusun, Andrew Ferguson, Mary 160 Field, Brad 144 FIELD, SHEILA 176 Pep Gub, FHA, Assistant, S.S. Resource Center Filbert, Teresa 114,128 Filley, Bill Filley.Jonna 129 Filley, Lori 85,119,160 Filley, Lisa Filley, Mark Fimplc, Mike 177 Fincham, Darroll 171 Finney, James 36,144 Flach, Jim 160 Flach, Julie 111,128,135 Fleming, Karen 26,71,120,144 Flethcher, Jim 144 Flint, Tim 92,128 Forbes, Janila 144 Forbes, Scott 128 Force, Annette 144 Ford, Jeff 144 FOSTEK. BILL 97,177,179 Football, Track, Basketball. ROTC Frakes, Carla 128 Frederick, Leslie 160 French, Debbie 160 FRENCH, GARY 177 Frisch, Ryan 128 Frizell, Mark 128 Frizell, Tom 160 Fulk, Mar vie 130 Fulk, Joseph Fuller, Randy 128 Funk, Roxanna 144 Fuqua, Donna 144 Furgeson, John 130 Fun, Ronnie 160 G Gabbert, Chris 160 Gall, Rachel 144 Gallagher, Jim 129 GALLAGHER, MARK 177 Gallagher, Susie 41,129,135 Galvan, Danny 160 Gann, Randy 144 Gardner, Larry 129 GARDNER, SUE Garmon, Karen 71,144 Geiler, Frances Gentry, Brian 129 Gentry, Jimmie 94,97,102,105,114,158, 171 Gentry, KeUy 129,139 Gentry, Pat 129 George, Rhonda 129 Gilbert, Mike 53,144 Gilbert, Richard 144 Gillette, Roger Gillespie, Wancta 129 Gilmore, Christina 129 Giseburt, Linda 144 Givens, Gregg 52,129 Gladfolder, Gary 129 Glasgow, Jim 129 Gloggner, Mary 129 Glonnger, Phil 160 Gnat, Andy 160 Goben.David 46,144 190 Godsey, Dallas 144 Gold, Elizabeth 126 Gomez, Gloria 144 Gomez, Pat 129 Goodwyn, Gayle 114,141,154 Goolsby, Cathy 160 Goss, James Gossett, Pam 160 Goucan, Patty 75,156,160 Grable, Brenda 161 Grable, Dennis 144 Grace, Sherry 1 29 Grace, Bill 161 Graves, Janet 60,161 Gray, Jerry 24,161 GRAY, MARK 108 Green, Brenda 144 GREEN, BILL 177 Gregg, Bobby 129 Gregg, Sandy 71,161 Griffith, Mark 130 Grimm, Jandra 130 GROH, CHERIE 177 Pep Gub, Y-Teens Gromowski. Mike Grooms, Cliff 130 Grubb, Rita 79 Gross, James 129 Guess, Teri Gust, DeWayne 130 Guyer, La Donna H Hagan, Debbie 161 Hagan, Mark 130,132 Haight, Lesleigh 161 HALAMAR. ANDY 177 Art Gub. Mural Painting Ha la mar, Linda 145 Halbirt, Jeff 145 Halbirt, Kimberly 161 HALE. PATSY 80,177 FHA, Scholastic certificates. Student Congress, Pep Gub, All School Play Hale, Tammy Hallenback, Derreld 130 HAMM. CAROL Pep Gub. Y-Teens Hamm, Scott 145 Hanshaw, Michael 92,93,145 Han way, Barbara 33,79,161 HARNESS. JUDY Harness. Mary 161 Harriss, April 146 Harshman, Barbara 145 HARSHMAN, MARK 97,104,177 Hartman, Delora 145 Hasiak, Kateryna 145 Hass, Greg 37,130 HASS, MIKE 94,121,177 Football, Freshman basketball Hass, Tim 130 Hathaway, Lynn 130 Haupt, Lee 145 HAUTZENRADER, BETTY 177 HAWKINS, GWEN 178 Pep Gub, Concert Choir, RBAP, Y- Teens, Scholastic Certificate Hayes, Carol 171 Hayes, David 145 Hayes, Mike Heard, Trudy 130 Helfrcy, Larry 147 Hclsel, Kenneth 146 Helsel, Roger 161 Hclsel, Scott 162 Helton, Jimmie 130 Henderson, Donna 146 HENDERSON, KIM 178 Henderson, Mark 146 Henderson, Scott 53,130 HENDRIX, ROGER 178 HENDRIX,TAMMY 33,65,178 Pep Gub, WBHS, Scholastic awards, Bentonian Hendrix, Valerie 130 Henkosky, Janis 162 Hensley, Melanie 71,162,170 Hernandez, Reuben 130 Heskin, Danell 162 Hicks, Cheryl 146 Hicks, DeWayne 130 Hicks, Edward 130 Hicks, Vickie 146 Hicks, Victor 146 Heib, Kevin 130 Higdon, Forest 146 HILDEBRAND. BRIAN 96,97,178 Football, Baseball, Student Congress, Junior Board, Interact Hildebrand. Mark 49,94,146 Hills, Darlene 27,146 Hills, Marlene 146,147 HILLS, SHARON 63,178 Bentonian, WBHS, Girls Sports HINDERKS, MARK 22,52.62,63,110,178, 193 Band, WBHS, Benton Singer, Harvest Moon, Scholastic Awards Hiney, Benita 146 Hirter, Vicki 130 Hobbs, Vickie Hockaday, Danny 139 Hodge, Katherine HOEFER, JIM 178 Hoffman, Randy 130 HOGAN, CHRIS 75,178 Cardinelles, Art Gub, Pep Gub, All- School Play, Harvest Moon HOKE, SHERRY 179 Y-Teens, Girls Glee, Student Congress Hollars, Marc 146 Hollars, Marian 162 Holmes, Kathy 80,162 HOLMES, VICKIE 179 Pep Gub, Y-Teens, Assistant, Girls Sports Hontz, Evelyn 130 Hook, Gayle 146 Hook, Lynn 162 Hook, Richard 130 HOPPER, CAROL 179 Hopper, Irene 146 Hopper, Mike 130 Householder, Kevin 25,162 Hovey, Mark 130 Hubbard, Jill 162 Hudson, Robert 130 Huey, Marvin 130 Huffman, David 146 Huffman, Logan 146 HUGHES, CINDY 179 Assistant, Industrial Arts Awards HUGHES. MARK Hughes. Raymond 130 Hughes, Stuart 146,105 HUGHES, TRUDY 45,179 Hurst, Rodney 146 I Ide, Nancy 130 J Jackson, Bryon 146 191 Jackson, Mark 52,69,156,162,60,61 JAGODZINSK1, JENNIFER 67,179 Pep Gub, RBAP, Concert Choir, Spanish Gub, Harvest Moons James. Greg 96,162,103,104 James, Jerri Ann 146 James, Rhonda 131 Jenkins, Stacy 146 JESSEE, MICHELLE 65.179 Assistant, Bentonian, Harvest Moon Jewell, Larry Johnson, Michael 146 Johnson, Pamela 131 Johnson, Robert 131 Johnson, Tammy 53,69,75,158,162 JOHNSON, TANYA 179 Student Congress, Assistant, Prom Com- mittee Jones, Bonnie 131 Jones, Myrtle 146 Jones. Willie 19 Jordon, William 53,146 Joswick, Debbie 162 JUDAH, PATRICIA 179 Shakespearean Festival, Spanish Gub K Kanacsky, Joanie 71,162 Kanacsky, Lorrie 131 Karleskint, Raymond 86,162 KATES, MDCE 79,179 ROTC Battalion Staff, Freshman bas- ketball Kates, Terri 131 Keck, Debbie Keith. Paul 163 Kelsey, Kimber 67,163 Kempf, Chuck 92,131 KENDALL, CLAUDE KERNS, ROGER 29,179 Kibbe, Karen 147 KIBBE, MARY 179 Kigen, James 131 Kilgore, Ricky 147 Kimble, Karla King, Timothy 147 Kirkpatrick, Teresa 147 KIRSCHNER, CINDY 69,72,110,111,112, 113,129,179,188 Class officers, Cheerleader, Miss Benton Autumn, Attendant to Queen Kirschner, Richard 44,163 Kirschner, Steven 147 Kleinschek, Angelika 147 Klepees, David 126,131 Klepees, John 37,139 Kline. David 116,147 Kline, Randall 131 KLINE, TERESA 179 Pep Gub, Y-Teens, Scholastic Award KLINGINSMITH, CONNIE 75,115,120, 179,190 Pep Gub, Cardinelles, Interact, Harvest Moon, RBAP, School Play Knapp, Gary 147 Kobzej, Marcie 131 KOSEK, LARRY 60.89.95,114 Football, NHS Annual Staff, All School Play, Harvest Moon Kovac, Mark 147 Kovac, Michael 163 Kowalski, Judy 40,131 Kowitz, Dennis 147 Kretzer. David 147 Kretzschmer, Leon 163 Kretzschmer, Lloyd 163 KruU.Greg 163 Kuehner, Sandy 163 Kunzler, Girl 147 KUNZLER, EDWARD Kunzler, Sheila 147 Kush, Lynn 148 Kyle, Sam 163 L Lake, Thearl 148 Lamar, Jennifer 148 Lamar, Nancy 80,163 Langley, Dennis 163 Langston, Teresa 131 Lawson, Jeff 131 Lawson, Mark 148 Lawson, Tom 131 Lawyer, Brenda 148 Lay, Donnie 131 Lee, Christina 131 Lemar, Jimmy 133 Leupold, Donald 132 LEWIS. EVERETT 25,77,78.92,93.110 Benton Singers, All School Play. Har- vest Moon, Student Congress Lewis, Stacy 148 Lewis, Wesley 163 Libby, David 45,163 Lieffring, Virgina 163 Life, Kim 148 Limely, David 132 Lindensmith, Darrel 148 Lindensmith, Phil 148 Littlejohn, Sandra Lofts, Brenda 132 Lofts. Mark 148 LONG, DEBBIE 85,115,121.175 Pep Gub, Interact, Y-teens, RBAP, All School Play, Cardinelle, Winter Queen Attendant Long, Terry 171 Longers, Art 133 Losson, Tom 148 Lotz, Shela M LATIN, JEFF Rifle Team, Honor Guard, Saber Chain, Saber Guard, Firing Squad Lawhon, Ken 97,171 Lawrence, Gary MACE. BILLY Mace, Paula 148 Mace, Rolland 148 Mace, Jenny 132 Macklcy, Jenny 132 Mackley, Cathy 148 Maddox, Rhonda 132 Majewski, Jenny 164 Majewski, Mark 164 Majewski, Michele 132 Majewski, Teresa 146,148 Majewski, Vicki 67,164 Manson, Tammy 64,164 Mapel, Diane 71,83,148 MAPEL, STEVE 18.49,97,98,99,100.101, 110,111,118,119,177,191 Basketball, Football, Junior Class Trea- surer, Interact, ”B Gub Markt, Allan 48,157,164 Markt, Dennis 132 Marriot, Debi 53,148 Marriot.Greg 132 MARRIOT, TERRY 44,175 MARSHALL, ELMER Freshman Football, Wrestling Marshall, Larry 148 Martin, Connie 132 192 MARTIN, DAVID Martin, John 132,139 Martinez, Karen 132 Martinez, Manuel MARTINEZ, STEPHANIE RBAP, AU School Play, Student Con- gress, Spanish Gub MARTINEZ, VICKI Ecology Gub, Concert Choir Mason, Annette 148 Mason, Greg 164 Mason, Lloyd 36,97,164 Masteller, Bruce 69,83,164 Matchett, Tammy 132 MATTICE, PEGGY 60,89,121 NHS, Pep Gub, Attendant to Miss Win- ter, Vice-Pres. Junior class Mattox, Alonna 132 Mattox, Karen Mazur, Brian MEADOWS, REBECCA Bentonian Staff, Library Assistant, Scholastic Certificate Mears, Glen 164 Mehesan, George 148 Mehesan, John 133 Mejia, Anthony 48,164 Mejia, Mario 148 Mejia, Terresa 133 Meng. Cheri 149 Meng, Greg 85,101,165 Mereness, Matt 133 MERRILL, RAYMOND 44 Merritt, Steven Meschke, Terry 165 Messner, Michael Miester, Jimmie Mihelic, John 133 Milbourn, Stanley 165 Miljavic, Nancy 72,165 MILLER, BRENDA 73,89,110,111,194 Frosh, Reserve, and Varsity Cheerleader, NHS, Junior Princess, Attendant Autumn Queen MILLER, CINDY 33,60,89,158 NHS, Pep Gub. WBHS, All-School Play, Student Congress Miller, Linda 149 Miller, Julie 120,133,135 Miller, Marvin 139 Miller, Raylene 149 Miller, Vicki 149 Mitchell, Penny 165 Modis, Jeff 23,101,165 Modis, Nana 72,148 Moore, Chryl 78,165 Moore, David 149 Moore, Mary 165 Moore. Robert 149 MORLOCK, DOUG 29,95,110,179 Football, Track, “B” Gub MORRIS. CHERYL 182 Morris, David 149,150 Morris, Susan 149 Mosier, Gerald 149 Mueller, Michelle 133 MUNGER, TERRY Murphy, Robert 149 Musser, Philip 124,125,133,136 Myers, Larry 133 MC McCallan, Teresa 132 MCCAMY, DONALD 38.97.195 McCann, Rodney 132 McCarthy, Oris McCarthy, Nancy 40,132 McGellan, Norma 148 MC CLELLAN, SHARON McCollum, Randy 148 McGurg, Carmen 148 McOay, Jeffrey 133,164 McCray, Rodney MC CREA, TERRY McDowell, Dawn 164 MC DOWELL, DENISE 110,195 MC DOWELL, DENNIS 12,45 McDowell, Peggy 24,80,164 McDonald, Kelly 164 MC DONALD, MIKE McDonell, Kelly 133 McElwain, Karla 133 McGeorge, Randall 133 MC GLOTHLIN, DIANA McGlothlin, Jay P. 133 McGlothlin, Jeanne MCGUIRE. PATSEY MC INTOSH, DEBORAH MC KINLEY, DEBBIE Mckinley, Susan 164 McLaughlin, Donna 148 MC MURRY, JEFFREY 120,172 N NASH,KATHY 182 Pep Gub, FHA, Assistant, Shakespear- ean Festival, Scholastic certificates Nearhood, Jim 149 Near hood, Robert 149 Neely, Mike 133 Neff, Kim 133 Nell, Romana 149 Nelson, Donna 165 NELSON, EUGENE 44,182 Nelson, Jan 133 Nelson, Tim 133 Newby, Darlene 165 Newby, Ray 149 Most Talented Sherri Simpson and Mark Hinderks Nichols, Darrel Nitti, Anthony 149 Nix, Chris 76,149 Nixon, Sharon Noah, David 133 NOAH, GERRY 127.182 ROTC, Scholastic Awards, Concert Choir, Harvest Moon, All School Play Noah, Lori 50,165 Noland, David NOONAN, PATTY 182 Scholastic certificate, All-School Play, Spanish Gub, Prom Committee Norris, Keith 53,76,77,79,142,149 Norris, Lana 133 NORRIS, MIKE 78,182 Norris, Sharon 165 Norris, Terrie 149,153 NORTON, BRENDA 182 Mixed Choir Norton, Jerry 149 Norton, Melinda 165 Norton, Sharon 133 Nut ski, Jeff 133 NURSKI. PAULA 149 Pep Gub, RBAP, Interact, Scholastic rtifi- certificates. Winter Queen Attendant Nurski, Pam 149 NUTT, BRENDA 121,182,197 Pep Gub, Miss Benton Winter Nutt, Linda 149 O O’Banion, Twiia 166 Obermier, Charles 149 O’DONNELL, DANNY 182,196 Interact, Football, Baseball O’Donnell, Denise 133 O’Donnell, Sheri 15,166 Ollare, David 149 O’HARE, KATHY 182 All-School Play, Assistant 193 Oliver, Danny 133 Ortega, Frank 171 Ortega. Pete OSTEEN, KATHY 121,182,196 Pep Gub, Interact, Junior-Senior Board, Winter Queen Attendant Osteen, Mike 133 Ousley, Jim 171 Overman, Patrick 171 P Pack, Mitch 28,134 Mien, Sue 134 PALMER, BYRON PALMER, DENNIS Palmer, Greg 150 Mones, Pam 71,128,134 Panigot, Charles 150 ftmigot, Patti 166 Papisan, Bob 134 Parker, Debbie 134 Parrish, Marcy 60,61,166 PARTON, RUSSELL Parton, Steve 166 Pasley, Derek 134 Pasley, Jim 134 Patrick, Ricky Patrylak, Steve 166 Patterson, Dennis 134 Patterson, Roy Patterson, Terry Pauly, Connie 166 Pawling, Toni Pawlowski, Kim 145,150 Payne, Leonard 171 Peden, Dick 150 Pederson, James 150 PEDERSON, TONY 183 ROTC, MP Perry, Artis 134 Pendleton, Scott 20,61,86,87,102,103,114, 117,150 Pen land, Elnora 150 PENLAND, MARK 183 PENLAND, VIOLET Perkins. Brenda 134 PERKINS, JAMES Perkins. Jerry 166 PERKINS, LINDA 80,89,183 NHS, FHA, Harvest Moon Peters, Cherlyn 134 Peters, David 150 Peters, Kevin 150 Peterson, Curtis 35,134 Pettis, Laurie 150 Pettry, Connie 166 Phillips, Jerry 134 PHIPPS, NORMAN 92,93,110,183 Basketball, Wrestling, Harvest Moon, Concert Choir, School Play Phipps, Valerie 150 Pickerel, Amy 134 PICKEREL. BECKY 85.88,89,183 Interact, NHS, Harvest Moon, All-School Play, Class Senator, Pep Gub Pickerel, James 150 Pickerel, Jeff 53 Pickerel, Juliann 450 Pierce, Don 134 Pigg, Lisa 150 Pinion, Philip 134 Pioch, Paul POFF, ALEC 63,89,114,121,183 NHS, Benton Singers, All-School Play, WBHS, Scholastic pins Polk, Early 150 Porter, Brian 139 fatts, David Pritchett, Pam 124,134 Puckett, Joe 69,98,100,166 Puckett, Lena 134 Puckett, Randall 134 Pummel], Janice 166 Q QUIGLEY.MINDY 81,114,120,183 Harvest Moons, Pep Gub, RBAP, Con- cert Choir, Girls Sports Quint, Rodney 134 R RAMIREZ, KATHY 89,110,112,116,172, 183,192 NHS, Student Congress, Pep Club, Jr.-Sr. Ramire7, Michelle 134 Ramirez, Sue 166 Rampola, Cathy 166 Rampola, Mike 151 RAMPOLA, TERESA 183 Pep Gub, Spanish Gub, Scholastic cer- tificates, Y-teens Randall, Diane 166 Redmond, Bruce 97,105,149,150.151 Recnts, Bob 114,151 Rhoades, Jim 134 Rhyne, Mickey 134 RICH, VERNON 47.97,98,112,120,177, 183,194 Football, Basketball, Baseball, Interact, Student Congress Richardson, Candia Richardson, Clyde 151 Richardson, David 134 Richey, Patty 166 Richter, Jim 37,134 Richter. Ronna Ricker, Charles 134 Ripper, Vicki 151 Rivera, Paula 151 Rivera, Terry 136 Roach, Brenda 151 Robcrton, Thomas 167 Roberton, Tim 135 Roberts, AUen 24,101,167 Roberts, Charles 135 Roberts, Gndy 167 ROBERTS, PATRICIA 184 Roberts, Paula 136 ROBERTS, STEVE 135 Roberts, Steve 184 Roberts, Ricky 183 Robertson, Barry 39,151 Robbins, Susan 151 ROHRER, CAROL 184 Pep Gub ROBINSON, LINDA 184 Robinson, Lisa 135 Robinson, Tammy 135 Robles, David 51,151 Rose, Bryan 52,135 Rose, Doug 135 Rose, Mike 151 Rose, Pam 156 Rocha, John 151 Romesburg, Kurt 151 Romesburg, Mike 167,168 Rostock, Cheri 151 Rostock, Dean 167 Rostock, Linda 115,167 ROUTH, JULIE 184 Routh, Leeray 151 Russell, Joseph Russell, Gary 194 s Sample, Arietta 135 Sample, Janetta 135 Sample, Julie 135 Sample, Loretta 135 Sampson, Jeffrey 92,151 Sauter. Bartlett 135 SAUTER, LEANNA 36,80.114,119.184 FHA, Art Club, Harvest Moon, All- School Play, Scenery Designer Sauter, Robin 139 Sawyer, Hugh 152 Sawyer, Keith 135 Scates, Mark 114,152 Schildtknecht, Lynde 92,152 Schilling. Marlea 135 Schneider, Stuart 92,93,135 Schroeder, Randy 135 Schubert, Melody 147,152 Schultz, Steve 46,92,93,167,171 Schurman, Charlene 15 2 Schurman, della 167 Schurman, Kimberly 171 Schurman, Patti 152 SCHWOPE, KRA1G Football, Student Congress Fresh.-Soph. Jr. Boards Scroggins, Debbie 135 Sealey, Sherry 152 Searcy, Gail 131,135 Seever, Billy 136 Seever, Rosalie 136 Sego, Leonna 47,165,167 Sego, Myra 136 SEGRIST.TERI 184 Pep Gub, Spanish Gub, Prometheans, Stage Gew, Scholastic certificates Sexton, Teresa 152 Shat, La verne 136 Shaw, Cheryl Shaw, Darryl 139 SHAW, LARRY 64,184 RBAP, Concert Choir, All-School Play, Harvest Moon, Bentonian Sheehan. Pete Sheffler, Thomas 136 Shelton, Jody Shepherd, Charla 52,167 Sherer, Paula 139 Sherlock, Albert 152 SHERLOCK, GERALD 184 Sherlock, Kenneth 167 Sherlock, Sandy 167 Sherlock, Sharon 152 SHERRILL, RHONDA 184 Shifflett, Dennis 152 SHIFFLETT, SHIRLEY 185 Shimcr, Randy 152 Shirley, Gndy 162,167 Shirley, Debbie 152 Shivers, Larry 167 Shockley, Cathy 136 Shopbell, Cheryl 136 Shopbell, Darrell 136 Shortle, Diane 167 Shortlc, Lisa 136 Shuman, Mike 136 Shuman, Patrick 136 Silvey, Alan 171 Silvey, Terry 168,171 Simpson, George SIMPSON, SHERRI 67,185,193 All-School Play, Concert Choir, Benton- ian, Pep Gub, Student Congress Singleton, Debbie 168 Singleton, Ronald 152 Singleton, Tcrrilyn 136 Slavin, Allan 136 Slavin, Gloria 152 Smith, Dennis 136 Smith, Donald 136,168 Smith, Gary 152 Smith, Jerry 136 Smith. Luther 136 Smith, Patricia SMITH, PAM 185 Smith, Randy 171 Smith, Russell SMITH, TERRI 61.89,185 NHS, Pep Club, Annual Staff, Student Congress, Y-Teens, Shakespearean Plays Smith, Valerie 168 Smith, Vivian Snead, Bob 168 Sncthen, Dennis 92,153 SNETHEN, JEFF 93 SNOOK, MIKE 185 Snyder, Barbara 168 Snyder, Jeanne 168 SOLLARS, CARLA Sollars, Jay 136 Sollars, Scott 103,168 Sollars, Tammy 153 Sparks, Jim 95,97,143,153 Speer, Rodney 153 Spick, Susan Spillman, Shirley 168 Springs, Tim 153 Stafford, Jim 185 Stafford, Steve 168 STAGGS, REBECCA 185 Harvest Moon, Student Congress, Ben- tonian Staggs, Steven 43,136 Stanford, Scott 171 Stanilsaus, Rhonda 153 Starke, Paul Starling, Linda 136 STARLING, SHEILA 185 Starling, Wendell 136 Steehan, Pete 136 Steidel, Kelly 137 STEINBRENNER. DEBBIE 1.78,81.84,87, 172,185 Annual Staff, NHS, Honorary Officer, PTSA Vice-Pres., Pep Gub. Class officer Steinbrcnner, John 137 Steva, John 168 Stevenson, Kim 145,53 Stevenson, Marcy 153 Stevenson, Rhonda 168 Stevenson, Tim 29,168 Stewart. Alice Stewart, Cathy Stewart, Jeanette 153 Stewart, Kim 137 Stewart, Mark 153 STEWART, SHERYL 185 Pep Gub, Student Congress Stickler, Rusty 137 Still, Kathy 137 Stillman, Alec 137 Stillman, Coleene 168 Stillman, Jaffery 99,168 Stillman, Lisa 137 Stillman, Ricky 139 Storoz, Janette 168 Storoz, Leo 153 STOROZ, WILLIAM 78,88,185 NHS. Battalion SI, Chess Gub, Spanish Gub, Scholastic pins Stout, Donald 152,153 Stout, Greg 168 Stout, Jeff 137 Stout, Melody Strahm, Eldcn 168 STRONG. CINDY 185 Pep Gub, RBAP, Harvest Moon Stull, Ruth 168 Sutton, Leona 153 Swafford, Phil 168 Most Athletic-Most Feminine Denise McDowell and Don McCamv 195 Swaney, Connie Swartz, David 137 SWARTZ. MICHAEL 185 SWARTZ. STEVE 185 Swartz. Sue 168 Swearinger, Julann 137 Swoboda. Robin 25 SZCZEPANIK, IRENE 45.189 T Tarrant, Barbara 80,168 TAYLOR, JEWELL 18t Taylor, Nancy 168 Taylor, Nona 157 TAYLOR, STANLEY 186 Taylor, Terry 153 Tebow, Kathy 131,137 Teschner, Jayne 135,137 Teschner, Kent 95,102.168 THOMAS, TOM 186 Rifle Team rhompson, Nancy 137 Thompson, Ricky 169 Thomsen, John 171 Thomsen, Kenneth 137 Thomsen, Robert 137 THORNHILL, DEBBIE Thornhill, Linda 153 Thornton, Gay 169 Thornton, Janice 114,153 Thornton, Marty 169 Thrasher, Kathy 169 THROCKMORTON, CHRIS Throckmorton, Ty 137 Thuston, Henrietta 137 Tiller, Mike 31,79,169 Timmons, Mike 169 Timmons, Steve 130 Todd, Jeff 92,135,138 Tolbert, David 171 TOLBERT. DAVID 171 Tolson, James 138 Tompkins, Rhonda 138 Toombs, Randy i53 Tracy, Louise 153 Trauernicht, David 29,104,170 Trauernicht, Robert Trauernicht, Rose 35,138 Tteu, James 138 Triggs, Charles Turbak, Gary 138 Turner, Robert Turpin, Bill 138 Turpin, Orolyn 138 Turpin, Debbie Turpin, Marilyn 138 Turpin, William 139 U Umphress, Kevin 35,171 Unzicker, Leon 138 V Valencia, Richard 141 Valentine, Jim Vanhoozer, Danny 35,170 Vannaman, Robert 138 Vanvolkenburgh, Mitch Vaughn, Jaine Vickers, Vereanna W WAHLERT, CRAIG 186 WAHLERT, LAVONNE 66,68,186 Benton Singers, Concert Choir, Harvest Moons, Scholastic awards Wahlert, Lucille 170 Wahlert, John 94 WALDRIP, ROD 26,119,186,192 Football, Basketball, Baseball. B-Club, Spanish Gub Waldrip, Steve Waitkoss. Andy 20,37 Walker, Chandra Walker, Sue 138 WALKER, LEROY 108,186 ROTC, Rifle Team, Honor Guard, Drill Squad, Concert Choir Walker, Ray 138 Walker, Wade 171 Wallace, David 170 Wallace, Diane 170 Wallace, Robin Wallace, Shelly Walters, Liz 138 WARD, JOHN 97,110,186 Football, Track, Saber and Chain, Honor Guard, Scholastic certificates Wfju, Delmar 170 Weiser, Roxann Weiland, Denise 135,138 WeUs, Mark 171 West, Kenneth West, Marvin West, Scott Weston, Brian Weston, Leah WESTON, HOWARD 101,121,186 Basketball, Football, Track, Dramatics, Escort Weston, Pam 138 Weston, Robynn Weston, Verrien 138 Wheeler, Galen White, Cheryl WHITE, CONNIE 186 Student Congress, French Gub, All- School Play, Scholastic certificates WHITE, MIKE 186 White, Lee 170 White, Leila White, Nancy White, Wesley Whitmore, Mike 138 Widener, Bill Wiley, Janice Wilkinson, Chris 53 Wilkinson, Greg 170 Wilkerson, Dave Wilkerson, Judy 170 Wilderson, Pam 138 WILLIAMS, DANNY 187,121.190 Scholastic certificate; Baseball, Fresh- man Football, Freshman Basketball Williams, Mike 139 Williams, Teny Willis, Susan 170 Wilson, Barbara 139,127 Wilson, Chris Wilson, Debbie 170 WILSON, DENNIS 187 Wilson, Lonnie 171 Wilson, Pam 139 Wilson, Tim WILSON, WAYNE 187,77,79 WINGER, GALEN 187 Drill Squad, Saber Chain, Honor Guard Commander, Scholastic certificates Winn, Raymond Winn, Terry 170 196 Winslow, Sharon Wisneski, Sam Wisneski, Robert 139 Withrow, David 139 Wolfe, Deola 170 Wolfe. Jack Wolfe, Kathy Woolery, Terry Worley, Lanny 139 Worley, Phyllis 170 Worley, Walter Wort hen, George 170 Wright, Carrie Wright, Gndy 170 Wright, Roger 170 Wright, Susan 41,135,139 WUERFELE, LEEANA 187 Pep Club, Assistant, Prom Committee Wuerfele, Mary 139 Wysling, Brad Wysling, Jeff WYSLING, MIKE 37,65.97,174,187 All-School Play, WBHS, Wrestling, Foot- ball, Scholastic Certificates Y Yerganian, Sami 126,139 Young, Mike 139,77 Young, Mathew Young, Valerie Z Zawodny, James 77 ZAWODNY, JUSTINE 72,110,187 Cheerleader, Pep Gub, Interact, Class of- ficer, Autumn Queen Attendant Zawodny, Teresa 139 Zebelean, Danny 118,171 Zeiler, Derissa 139 Zeltwanger, Robin Ziolkowski, Pam 75,143 ZIOLO, ANNIE 187 Ziph, Raymond 139 Faculty Index Ackley, Myla 12 Anderson. Bea 12 Bowen, Lowell K. 10 Barnes, Joe 12 Billingsley, Sarah 12 Brandt, Robert G. 12 Bregin, Rita 12 Burmeister, Dean 12 Burnett, LuVella 12 Beemer, Ferral 12,48 Boyer, Donna Jean 12,64 Banton, Mary 23 Browne, Harold 22,23 Brown, Jo 20 Capps, J.E. 13,99 Cates, Mary 22 Chamber, Jerry 13 Chatfield, Ctrl D. 10 Qemens, Robert 13,14 Coleman, Dennis 14,54,68 Coleman, G. M. 21 Ouse, Bobbie 14 Davenport, Mildred 14,38,43 Dulcan, Patricia 14 Droze, William 23 Edwards, Larry 14,21 Eldler, Mary 14 Foster, Nora 14,41,80 Foley, John 14 Farris, Frances 23 Giddens, Ruth 10 Gardner, Jean 23 German, Bonnie 15,19,74 Groh, Welcome 15,17 Green, Maxine 15 Hager, L. E. 15,28 Hamm, Billie 22 Hoffman, John R. 12,15 Holm, Charles 13,15,38,65 Huffman, Dixie 22 Humphreys, Mildred 14,16,40,41 Johnson,Jean 16 Kent, Bill 16,19 Lehman, Richard 16,96 Lay, Wilma 23 Lentz, Donald 16,30,32,62 Lovejoy, Charles 16,62 Markt, James Miles. Leonard 16,113 Modis, James 17 Melburn, Agnes 23 Nelson, Morton 17,28 Nelson, Helen 17 O’Malley, Juanita 15,17 Pankiewicz, Thomas 17,92 Pierce, Terry 18 Post, Karen 18 Poff, Ernest 18,20 Reese, John 18 Reynolds, Neil 14,18 Riche, Dennis 13,18,28,115 Redmond, David 23 Starks, Ronald 17,19 Smith, Calvin 18 Smith, William 18,32 Tarrant, Dean 19 TYavis, Sally 19 Turner, Leslie 19,153 TYoester, Gerald 21 Trout, Donald 21 Vaughn, Barbara 19 Willis, Marlene 20 Wilson, Betty 19,20 197 Road to . . . When God chose to create us, along with life itself, came His gift of time to all the world. We have the same � amount of time in every day as every- one else has, the same number of min- utes in every hour ... but each of us — has only so much time, and that is all. How we spend that time is how we love it. Billy loved life ... Lord, Make me an instrument of Thy peace; where there is hatred let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. Make me not to so crave to be loved as to love. Help me to learn that in giving I may receive; In forgetting self, I may find life eternal. St. Francis of Assisi THE ROAD NOT TAKEN Two roads diverged in a yellow wood And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair. And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same. And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost m rfV' m m J 1 • • -V_ : S v ? % - - V 4 A •- V - W , «- 23k«' -% : • WKKKP m -.' j±k 5pj ' ■ J ' ' . ' ROAD TO . . . The true history of Benton extends back many hundreds of years, when this land was inhabited only by scattered tribes of Indians. The land was covered with lush green forests and criss- crossed by clear clean streams. The rich soil and abundance of game animals made life here much easier than other areas, which were not blessed with such abundance. Very early in their existence here, the Indians recognized the value of this land and called it ‘the beginning of the Road to Paradise.’ Near the present city of St. Joseph on the mighty Missouri River stood a lofty hill like a sentinel watching over the valleys be- low. To the Indians who came here, this was a sacred place— ‘Wahwahlanawah’-Thc Road to Paradise. Only legend remains to provide us with the story of these proud, noble people. „„ . . . PARADISE Wahwahlanawah Supplement Published by the Annual Staff of Benton High School Saint Joseph, Missouri Cliff Black Editor-in-Chief L. E. Hager-Advisor Volume LXV 6 ... A Daisy a Day’ On March 20, Nancy Belcher was crowned Miss Benton Spring. Then on Friday, March 21, she presided over the Spring Dance, from 8:00 to 11:30, which had the theme ‘A Daisy A Day.’ The tables were decorated with paper pastel flowers. Jeff Crockett was crowned Super Daisy during the in- termission. Left: Scott Pendleton, his brother, and their dates enjoyed USA’s music. Center: Refreshments are an important part of any dance. Here Karen Falkner and her date get some- thing to drink. Below: Bill Falkner and Marcy Parrish found talking at the dance just as enjoyable as dancing. Above: Miss Benton Spring and her escort Ron Armstrong were caught in the lobby as they took a break from their dancing. Right: There were many different styles and types of dancing at the Spring dance. ... Cowboys and Indians Oklahoma! Where the wind comes sweepin’ cross the plain.” After April 22-24, this little phrase was on everyone’s lips. Surpassing even Benton’s usual high standard of All-School Play performances, this year’s production of ‘Oklahoma'was otustanding. With Mr. John Hoffman as director. Mr. Dennis Coleman as musical director, and Mr. John Reese as orchestra director, things ran quite smoothly. Packing people in past the auditorium’s capacity, a memorable three nights were enjoyed by all. Left: Will (Mike Baker) surprised Ado Annie by return- ing unexpectedly from Kansas City. Above: The entire ensemble gathered together for this routine in The Farmer and the Cowman’. Composed of dancers and singers from the girls chorus, boys chorus, square dancers, and other assorted members of the cast, it created quite a sensation. Far Above: Ado Annie (Sandy Kuehner) explained to Laurey (Cindy Shirley) that she “Can't Say No”. Above Left: Tammy Johnson left Mark Skates dumbfounded in her role as Laurey. Above: The band out-did themselves in the hours of prac- tice and hard effort put into this year’s play. Above Left: The girls’ chorus sweetly sang out a song entitled ‘Many A New Day.’ Left: Curley (Kevin Householder) had a few words for Jud (Lloyd Mason). 4 Below: Without the hard work of backstage people, like stage man- ager Gerry Noah, the All-School Play wouldn’t have gotten off the ground. Far Below: Ali Hakim (Marty Thornton), the ’sweet-talkin’ peddler’ tried to sweet talk Laurey (Cindy Shirley) into buying a few- things. Left: With a little ‘friendly persuasion by Andrew Carnes (Mark Hindcrks), Ali Hakim (Bob Reents) consented to marrying his daughter. CAST Aunt EUer.................................................Carol Hopper, Sheri Simpson Curley.................................................Kevin Householder, Mark Scates Laurey....................................................Tammy Johnson, Cindy Shirley Will Parker ...................................................Everett Lewis, Mike Baker Ado Annie .............................................Jenny Jagodzinski, Sandy Kuehner Ali Hakim.................................................Marty Thornton, Bob Reents Jud Fry........................................................Lloyd Mason, Bob Snead Andrew Carnes...............................................Mark Hindcrks, Mike Norris Gertie Cummings...........................................Becky Pickerel, Debbie Christie Dream Laurey ..........................................................Joanie Kanacsky Pig Tails......................................................Karen Falkner, Shelly Cox Fall Down.................................................Peggy Mattice, Pam Ziolkowski ... Military Competition This year the Third Battalion R.O.T.C. unit, of Benton High School, continued its history of excellent performances aT the annual R.O.T.C. Review. Despite having all their accomplish- ments minimized by receiving little recognition, cadets held their heads high and won all possible awards. Below: The Color Guard prepared to march. Right: ‘Permission to enter the floor, sir,’ asked Randy Buckles who was soon to become Brigade Commander. Left: Randy Biggs fired his rifle to win the assembly competition. Above Center: Cadets showed their interest in different ways. Above: SFC's Tarrant and O’Hare were as active as the cadets. 6 ... Athletic Recognition For the first time this year, girls received long-deserved recog- nition for athletic competition. The girls spring sports this year consisted of golf and track. Below: Sue Fasching played position number one on the girls golf team. Left Center: Sue Fasching, Claire Courtney, Yvonne Davenport, and Joanie Kanacsky made up the girls’ golf team. Left : Mr. Chambers gave the girls’ track team their bars and or letters. Above: Mrs. Beemcr, girls’ golf coach, spoke on her team’s accom- plishments. ... A Dashing Year Led by the efforts of Scott Edwards and Jay Stillman, the ‘75' track team completed a very successful season. The cin- dermen captured the M.E.C. crown handily for the 3rd straight year, while missing the city title by only W points Four new school records were set-in the 100 yard dash by Mark Lofts, high jump by Scott Edwards, and triple jump and long jump by Jay Stillman. With the loss of only three seniors, the team showed great promise of continuing the feats of the ‘75’ track team in the years ahead. Right: Marcus Chandler and Jeff Modis presented two of the team’s many awards to the school. Below and Middle: Distance man Dennis Snethen and sprinter Ed Hicks gave it all they had in every meet. ... A Big Red Machine With an overall record of 12-6 the Cardinal baseball team had its best season in years, winning the coveted City League and Border League titles behind the pitching of Brian Hildebrand, Steve Mapel, and Greg Meng. Danny Williams and Brian Hilde- brand were selected to the All Border League team and join- ing these two on the All-City team were Greg Meng, Steve Mapel, Mike Browning, and Rod Waldrip. Left: Watching the game from the dugout was always thrilling. Below: The 1975 varsity baseball team. Center: Coach Pierce informed the Student Body of the team's accom- plishments at the spring awards assembly. Above: Steve Mapel pre- sented the school with the trophy for 1st place in Border League. Right: Mike Browning and Howard Weston watched closely for weak- nesses in their opponent's defense. . . . Tenacious Tennis The 1975 tennis team, under Coach Jerry Chambers, played tenacious tennis. Despite many tribulations, such as the re- surfacing of the tennis courts, the varsity tennis team did even better than expected with only one senior and the rest juniors. With the help of Coach Chambers the varsity tennis team had a winning season. (9-5) while capt uring second in jhe M EC. Benton’s reserves went undefeated as they defeated Central for the first time since 1967. Right: Mark Harshman, Steve Deaton, Steve Chambers, Mark Jackson, and Randy Dandlick- er were introduced at one of the spring pep assemblies. Below Right: Steve Chambers shows good tennis form during a match against LeBlond. Below: Paul Anctil, Mark Jackson, and Randy Dandlicker posed for a picture just before a tennis match. Above: The reserve tennis team, from left to right: Alan Slavin, Jerry Perkins, Scott Pendleton, Steve Annigan, Jim Valentine, and David Libby. Right: Coach Chambers receives a plaque from the varsity tennis team which was presented by Mark Harshman and Steve Deaton. to Above: Greg Dunigan studied the ball before driving it far down the fairway. Right: Coach Jerry Chambers congratulated Greg Dunigan for his fine showing, as Chris McCarthy and Jeff Sampson looked on. ... A Perfect Score Mr. Lehman’s coaching skill was tested as golf was offered to the girls along with the guys. Both teams tried their best to hand in a perfect score. With a varsity record of ten wins and one defeat by Tarkio and a tie with Cameron, it was a truly victorious season. Left: Steve Armstrong, Gregg Gibbons, Jeff Sampson, Danny Zebelan, and Paul Eiman were part of the 1975 golf team. Below Left: Yvonne Davenport seemed to know where she wanted to hit the ball-Look out coach! Be- low: Coach Lehman expressed his appreciation to the golf team for their fine season. Below: Words could not express Kim Arnold’s joy as Randy Dudik tapped her as an NHS member. Above: These members listened intently as Yvonne Davenport gave a speech explaining the part scholarship played in NHS. Right: Among the guests who attended the luncheon was Mr. Roy Martin. Mr. Martin was a member of Benton's first NHS chapter. 12 ... A Rewarding Goal On May 2, 30 students were inducted into National Honor Society. To be chosen as a member of NHS one must show outstanding traits in scholarship, leadership, character, and service. During the ceremony the new officers for 1975-76 were announced. They were: Cliff Black. President; Steve Dea- ton, Vice-President; Patty Goucan,Secretary;and Nancy Mil- javic, Treasurer. Left: A luncheon was held in honor of the new members. Below: Mark Hinderks signed the NHS register as Larry Kosek and Peggy Mattice looked on. Above: ‘I pledge myself to uphold the high purposes of this society to which I have been elected, striving in every way by word and deed, to make its ideals the ideals of my school and my life.’ 13 . . . Honor And Distinction Many students chose the road less traveled by, and it did make all the difference. As these students undertook the challenges set before them, they attained some rewarding goals which they would cherish forever. Some of these awards would be not just a satisfying goal, but of great use in the future. Top Right: Very surprised, Brenda Miller accepted the Courtesy Award given by the South Side Rotary Club. Right Center: Mr. John Hoffman presented Leanna Sauter with the award for Out- standing Set Design and Scenic Artistry. Above: The Maestro di Cappella award went to Marcy Parrish. Right: The 1974- 75 Annual Staff members. W . . . Wide and Varied Experiences To many people a new road was a strange and exciting expert ence, and Benton witnessed a true variety of activities. Left: Kathie Homes was inducted as FHA Vice-President for next year, by Linda Perkins-past FHA President. Left Center: Cindy Miller observed as William Storoz placed his signature on the charter for the new science club -the Alchemist Soci- ety. Below: “Breakfast with the Champs”—the Senior break- fast. Below Left: Mr. Bowen delivered his charge to the new officers of Student Congress. Far Below: An attempted rob- bery proved unsuccessful as the robber proved to be less than skillful with a cutting torch. 13 ... ‘Do ncing In the Moonlight The Junior class chose an appropriate theme for the 1975 Ju- nior-Senior Prom as the couples danced from 8:00 to 11:30 at the Eagles Lodge. The music was provided by USA who played loud and clear throughout the evening, while the couples found themselves “Dancing In the Moonlight.” Right: USA played the songs that made the prom a success. Below: Get D-A-N-C-l-N-G. 16 Below: Steve Deaton, Junior Class President, crowned Shelly Cox as Prom Princess. Shelly was selected by the Benton faculty on the basis of outstanding service. Left: Mike Baker moved with the msuic. Center: These couples took time out to relax and show their smiles. 17 Above: Refreshments were served during the Prom by Lee Ann Elder and Nancy Lamar. Right: Peggy Mattice enticed an audience with her magical talent. Baccalaureate for the graduating class of 1975 was something different and beautiful. Although some considered it a little too informal, most people thought King Hill Baptist’s presentation of Celebrate Life” was a touching portrayal of Christ’s life. Right: The first time together in their new robes, the seniors walked to the auditorium for the Baccalaureate ser- vice. Below Right: Members of the cast, Keith Black, Randy Simmon, Cliff Black, and Randy Dudik, sang of the freedom found in Christ’s truth. Above: With students and guests watching, the entire cast set the stage with a vibrant number called “Prepare a Way for the Lord.” Right: With many eyes moist and hearts touched. Rever- end Lawrence Matlock provided an opportunity at the conclu- sion to pause and reflect over each person's life, as well as the life of Christ. )8 Below: Randy Buckles received his diploma from Mr. Bowen. Below Center: Yvonne Davenport, valedictorian,delivered her speech to her fellow classmates. ... Art End And a New Beginning Along the final road of high school memories the graduation exercises were held Wednesday June 4 at 8:00 p.m. Speakers were Randy Dudik whose topic was ‘We are the future Look- ing out on the past’, Yvonne Davenport— We are the present Making old things last', Mark Hinderks ‘We are tomorrow Thinking of yesterday’, and Randy Buckles-‘We are today Doing things our own way.’ Mr. James Robertson, President of the Board of Education, announced that the class of 1975 was graduated. Mr. Bowen presented the diplomas and was assisted by Mr. Chat field. The class of 1975 at the Commencement exercises. Left: Randy Dudik, salutatorian, delivered his speech. 19 . . . Memories There will always be times in our life which we will want to remember and ‘relive’ again. Our high school years are filled with many special moments which will always be meaningful to us. In the years to come we will be able to journey back to a once-traveled road of our life by turning the pages of a book and remembering ... Below: Anxiously awaiting to receive their annual, these girls found it was to be an evening filled with laughter and reminiscing. Above Center: Mr. Hager checked Melody Schubert's receipt to con- firm her purchase of an annual. Right: After finding her picture. Sue Davis wondered, “Could that really be me?” Above: Jay Stillman tested his Bic pen to see if it did have a thousand clicks. 20