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

Text from Pages 1 - 214 of the 1976 volume:

r_I_1 he idea of the original thirteen colonies and their leaders was born out of a passion to be free—to chart their own destiny of building a country out of this thin fabric called 'V- Freedom. The break from England was not to come easily, as this fledgling was viewed as a ser- ious threat to the tentacles of the vast and far-flung British Empire. European countries to add to the flame of breaking the grip of England. Farmers, fish- ermen, cobblers and men from every walk of life took up their arms to defend this new- felt right to be free. As the smoke began to clear, ideas on organizing this diversity of 'V ' ' colonies into a coalition of united states began to take shape. The form of a Constitu- tion and Bill of Rights was molded by states- men who previously were nonexistent. ■ ' s the word spread in other parts of the world of this new country, with its vast do- main and resources, thousands of immigrants poured in to start a new life. With the added growth of population, new frontiers were needed. This stretching brought new con- J,')1’ '' flicts with foreign powers who previously ' ■ 'k., had laid claim to parts of the interior. T he need for new frontiers continued as movement spread West. A rapid explosion of technological advances pointed the country into the fore as an industrialized nation. s one of the leading industrial nations, this strapping, growing giant became em- broiled in the first of the World Wars. After its success with other Allied Nations, a never- before-felt boom and prosperity was followed with the shattering bust of the Great De- pression. New leaders were sought to pull the Country out of its fall, while on the horizon new storm clouds were building across the oceans. second World War was fought to pro- tect the cause of freedom, as the now grown giant emerged to take its place as the leader of the Free World. This new role has brought with it—many challenges—many successes—- some failures . . . and through it all a spirit V for all nations to envy -a burning passion that $ all men may one day be free . . . a 2 . . . “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” r n g. Benton Mgh Sphool - • 5655 St. Jogsph, Missouri 64504 — JBal|uiat|lanauinli 1976 Ifester au’s iSream . . . I . . . ©omorroui’s li ope Expanding tlje Intellect 4 Index 184 To be growing people we must constantly strive to expand our intellect. High school is a fertile medium in which to gain knowledge in familiar areas and to break into areas where you have not been exposed. It is also a place where an individual can practice and build upon the skills he already possesses. Above: Darlene Newby puts the finishing touches upon her painting before entering it into the Bicentennial Art Contest. 4 lExpanbinci tlje intellect During the course of the year the administration considered a new redistricting plan for the elementary schools. They also made other important decisions concerning the welfare of the districts students and teachers. Seaftersliip Etlitlj J3riHe Dr. Troester. Mr. G. M. Coleman, and Mr. Donald Trout direct the administration and work closely with the Board of Educa- tion to provide quality education for the people of the St. Joseph School district. Left: Dr. Gerald Troester, Superinten- dent of schools. Lower left: Mr. G. M. Coleman, Assistant Superintendent is in charge of Instruction and Curriculum. Be- low: Mr. Donald Trout, assistant Superintendent in charge of Business and Secretary of the Board of Education. 7 Middle: Christmastime at the L. K. Bowen home means family gather- ings. Mr. Bowen finds pleasure in entertaining his grandchildren Na- than. Shannon, and Haley. Mr. Bowen and his wife, Laura Margaret, enjoy intimate get-togethers with their grandchildren. Jfaitljful feruirc Since 1958, Mr. Lowell K. Bowen has administered Benton’s affairs with great care and efficiency. He has been the back- bone, the strength, through good times and bad, victory or de- feat, he has always been there proclaiming his support, displaying his pride. So as the 1975-76 school year comes to a close, Mr. Bowen has undoubtedly proved to each student here at Benton High School, that to make the dreams and aspira- tions come true, they must work diligently for a brighter to- morrow. Below left: Mr. Bowen talks with Mr. John Hoffman, a Fine Arts instructor, about the fine attitude of the students. Below right: Mr. Bowen provides a sturdy lap for his newborn grandchild. Shannon. The perfect family por- trait generates warmth and the feeling of to- getherness. Mr. Bowen, his daughter Beverly, his son, Kim, and his wife, Laura Margaret, welcome you to their home. 9 Mr. Bowen is faithfully executing the sometimes monotonous, but very necessary task of clearing his desk of the vast paper work which covers it. Lowell K. Bowen Principal; B.S. Ed. NWMSC, MS Sec. Adm. Univ. of Mo. at Columbia iExpmenceii tCeailersliip Mr. Bowen, Mr. Chatfield, and Mrs. Giddens have the tedious job of running this school. They have experience in the prob- lems of our school and they spend many long hours working to solve these problems. Our administrators try to be fair at all times, but being fair and keeping order can sometimes be diffi- cult. Carl Chatfield Assistant Principal B.S. Ed. NWMSC. M.S. Math KSTC Emporia, M.S. Sec. Adm. NWMSC Mrs. Ruth Giddens Dean of Girls B.S. Home Ec. NWMSU M.S. Home Ec. NWMSU Members of the faculty listen with interest as Jette Jakobsen shows some slides of her native country Denmark. Below: Mr. Chatfield is checking records and recording information in the office. Right: Miss Billingsley is grading papers of her typing stu- dents during sixth hour. griping faculty One important task of the faculty is to help students learn to cope with many of life’s problems as well as learning to get and and hold a job. Most teachers work many extra hours planning lessons, grading papers, and supervising extra-curricular acti- vities. All of these daily tasks has the goal of preparing stud- ents for a fruitful life. Mrs. Myla Ackley French 1,11,111, Cre. Wrt. I, Short Story ;B.S. Ed. Sec. NWMSU Miss Sarah A. Billingsley Typing I,II, Gen. Bus., Freshman Gass. Pep Gub; B.S. Ed. NWMSU, M S. Ed. NWMSU Joe Barnes Arts and Crafts, Gen. Shop, Elec- tricity; B.S.E. NWMSU Mrs. Donna Jean Boyer Soc. Eng., Novel, Journa. Wrt. I, II, Bentonian; Junior Gass; B.S. Ed. NWMSU Mrs. Ferral Beemer Boys Health,Girls P.E., Cheerlead- ers, Pep Gub, Girls Track; B.S. Sec. NWMSU Robert G. Brandt C.O.E., Distributive Ed. and Tech- nical Trade Ed.; B.A. Ed. NWMSU, M.A. Ed. Univ. of Mo. at Columbia Dedication and Deuotion to Duty Although some students may not believe it, most teachers are dedicated and devoted people. They must love their work or they wouldn’t stay around here and take all the things they do —keeping students after school, meeting deadlines, having con- ferences, drinking coffee, and maintaining discipline. Below: Mr. Smith teaches his science class a new scientific principle. Miss Rita Brcgin Am. His., Cont. Issues, Human. II, Psychology, Junior Class, NHS; B.S. NWMSU, M.A. UMKC Mrs. LuVclla Burnett Cler. Prac., Shorthand, Off. Machines, Typing, Senior Class; B.S.C., m.A. State Univ. of Texas Dean Burmeister Math, Asst. Football Coach, Asst. Wrestling Coach; B.S. Ed. Univ. of Mo. at Columbia John E. Capps Biology I, Phys, Sd, Asst. Bas- ketball Coach, B” Club; A.S. Hannibal-LaGrangc Jr. College; B.S. NEMSU Left: Mr. Smith is giving a student suggestions on the com- pletion of his shop class project. Above: Mr. Chambers gives a lecture to his World Cultures class to take down. 12 Below: Mr. Lovejoy points out to Shirley Budden some errors in her speech for an upcoming speech contest. Right: Mr. Riche shows a World Culture student how easy it is to make a mistake. Jerry R. Chambers Far East, World Cul., Boys Tennis. Senior Class, Student Congress; B.A., M.A. UMKC Robert Clemens Bas. Bus., Typing I, Prac. Bus.; Ju- nior Class; M.S. Sec. Ed., B.S. Bus. Ed. M.S. Bus. Ed. NWMSU Mrs. Mildred Davenport Typing I, Pre-Voc. Bus., Girls Bas- ketball; B.S. Ed., M.S. Ed. Univ. of Nebraska Patricia Dulcan Non-Fic., Short Story, Am. Lit., Eng. Lit., Asst. Girls Basketball Coach; B.S. Sec. Ed. NWMSU Gerald Duty Driver’s Education Larry Edwards Math; Freshman Class; B.S. Ed. M.S. Ed. NWMSU Mary Elder Lang. Arts I; Senior Gass, B.S., M.S. Ed. Univ. of Mich. John H. Foley Wld. Cul., State and Local. Comp. Pol. and Eco. Systems; Student Congress; B.S. Sec. Ed., M.A. Am. His. NWMSU Nora Foster Home Economics; FHA; B.S. Ed. NWMSU 13 JFarulti; Assists Students Even though teachers have busy schedules which include spon- soring activities, researching information, and planning their classes, they still find time to assist students with school and personal problems. Below: Mr. Terry Pierce is never too busy to stop and give a student a little advice about sports even if it interferes with his schedule. Below: The teachers’ lounge is put to good use as Mr. Dean Bur- meister and Mr. Charles Holm talk about last night’s football practice before they go back to their 4th hour classes. Mrs. Imogene Gaither Lang. Arts, Job Training; Contin- uing Sch. Evaluation; B.S. Ed., Sp. Ed. K-12, M.S. Ed. Adm. and Sup., M.S. Rd. Sp. NWMSU Miss Cathy Gallagher Spanish; Spanish Club; B.S. Sec. Ed. NWMSl! Mrs. Bonnie German Lang. Arts I; Cardinelles; B.S. Ed. NWMSU Mrs. Jeannine Glise Learning Center; B.S. Ed. MWSC Mrs. Maxine Green Style and Strue., Cre. Wrt. II, Soc. Eng.; Junior Class; B.S., M.E. NWMSU Welcome Groh Drafting; B.S. NWMSU, M.A. Colo. State Larry E. Hager Human.. Cont. Issues; NHS, Prom- et heans, Student Congress, Year- book; B.S. Sec. Ed. NWMSU, M.Ed. Univ. of Ark. Mrs. Jean T. Johnson Soc. Stu. I; Sophomore Class; B.S. Ed. MWSC John R. Hoffman Dramatics, Speech; All School Play, Harvest Moon, RBAP, Senior Class; A.A. MW Jr. College, B.S. Sec. Ed. NWMSU Bill Kent Wld. Cul., Soc., Anc. Man; Senior Class: B.S. Ed. MWSC Chuck Holm Bookkeeping, Pract. Bus.; Asst. Football Coach, Asst. Track Coach; B.S. Bus. Adm. Univ. of Iowa, M.S. Ed. NWMSU Richard L. Lehman Math; Football Coach, Golf Coach, MB” Club; B.S. Mo. Valley College Mrs. Mildred Humphreys Home Economics; Girls’ Golf Coach, Freshman Class; B.S. North Dakota State Univ. Donald Lentz Trig. Math Analysis, Chem, Physics; Chm. Dept. Math, NHS, Alchemia, WBHS; B.S. Ed. M.S. Ed. NWMSU Above: Picture taking was a pleasant change from the morning traffic as Mr. Neil Reynolds has his picture yearbook. 15 Chuck Lovejoy Speech; WBHS, Forensics; B.A. Univ. of Wyo.. M.A. NWMSU James M. Markt Work Study Math and Soc. Sci.; B.S. Ed.. M.S. Ed. NWMSU Leonard E. Miles Soc. Stu. 1 and IV; Saddle Club; A.B. St. Benedictine College; M.S. Kansas State Teachers College James Modis Math; Basketball Coach, Track Coach; B.A. Washburn Univ., M.E Arkansas Univ. J.M. Nelson Soc. Stu. I and IV, Physicology; Freshman Class; B.S. Ed., M.S. Ed. MUC James O’Hare R.O.T.C., Saber and Chain, Drill Squad, Honor Guard Above: Mr. Larry Edwards, Mr. Welcome Groh, and Mr. John Hoffman discuss school and private affairs as they get ready for their 6th hour classes. 16 Below: Becoming a “mad scientist” is not as easy as it might sound. But under the guidance of Mr. Donald Lentz, Mr. Mark Seever has improved considerably. Neui §tufcents, Neui iExperiences Although some of the faces are new this year not all of the ex- periences are new. But the faculty continues with their ap- pointed duty of trying to ready the student body of Benton High School for their individual destinies. Below: Even though the majority of the faculty yell for their cause they always seem to come up a little short in facing the issue of who has the most spirit. Miss Juanita O’Malley Librarian; B.M. UMKC Thomas Pankiewicz Cre. Wrt. I. Am. Lit., Pbetry, Modern Drama; Cross Country, Individual Wrt. Pro., Sophomore Class; B.S. Sec. Ed. NWMSU Terry Pierce Phy. Ed., Asst. Football Coach, Baseball Coach; B.S. Ed. MWSC, M.S. Ed. NWMSU Ernest F. PofT Counselor; B.S. U.S. Military Academy, M. Ed. MU Mrs. Karen Post Art; Alpha Rho Tau, Benton Sad- dle Club; B.S. Ed. MWSC John Reese Band, Strings; Cardinelles; B.S. KU 17 Right: The raving spirit of Mr. Chambers and Mr. Foley proves unbeatable as the one-two combination help shred the raven from Maur Hill to pieces. Below-: Ron Heckal, Bray Studio cam- eraman, poses Mr. Lehman for his faculty picture. Neil E. Reynolds Drivers Ed.; Girl’s Tennis; B.S., M.A. NWMSU Calvin L. Smith General Shop, Woodwork, Basic Electricity, Crafts, Junior Class; B.S. in Ed. Univ. of Mo.-Colum- bia. M S. in Ed. NWMSU Dennis M. Riche World Cultures, Great Plains; Sophomore Class, Asst. Track Coach; B.S. in Secondary Ed. and M.A. in Am. History NWMSU William K. Smith Earth and Physical Science; A.B. Tarkio College Larry Robbins Mixed Chorus, Concert Choir, Benton Singers; Harvest Moon Variety Show, All School Musical; B.M.E. and M.A. CMSU Ron Starks Woodworking; Wrestling, Foot- ball; B.S. in Sec. Ed. NWMSU 18 tEntljusiastic in iETIieir iftclii? When you think of teachers, the idea of a dull person comes to mind. Here at Benton, our teachers are considered lots of fun and often they are just as enthusiastic as the students. Some- times, though, the question comes to mind do teachers really have more fun? Left: Mr. Riche was puzzled whether to pose for a picture or to continue teaching his class. Below: Mr. Groh provides entertainment for the teachers who are getting their pictures taken. Dean Tarrant R.O.T.C, Saber and Chain. Rifle Team, M.P., Firing Squad. Honor Guard Mrs. Barbara B. Vaughan Lang. Arts I, Sophomore Class; B.S. Central Methodist Mrs. Sally Travis Biology I,II; Queen Coronations, Sophomore Class; B.S. in Ed. NWMSU Mrs. Marlene D. Willis Counselor, NHS Committee; B.S. NWMSU and M.A. NEMSU Mrs. Leslie A. Turner Health. Phy. Ed.. Pep Club. Cheer- leaders; B.S. in Ed. Central Methodist Mrs. Betty Wilson Counselor; A.B. Washburn. M.S. Univ. of Florida 19 Above: Mrs. Crockett holds the position of secretary of reproduction in the main office. She is ready to copy some assignments. Center: Mrs. Farris is caught by the camera as she types an important paper. Mary Cates Erma Conard Connie Crockett Mary Davis Bill Droze Grace Hndsley 20 Important §eruicrs Although the people shown on these pages have never been shown in the past we feel that it is time to give them the recog- nition they so justly deserve. Without the work of the cooks, custodians, secretaries, and the school nurse it would be im- possible for our small community to function properly. Right: Charlie Lapsley, custodian, cooperates with the cameraman by sitting still. Below: Mrs. Cates assumes her early morning duties in the main office before school starts. Frances Farris Billie Hamm Dixie Huffman Narcissus Jones Charlie Lapsley Wilma Lay Carolyn Mosier Helen Nelson R.N. Jeannine Proffit David Redmond Louise Ridpath Mary Riley 21 Far above: Marvin Ballard likes Mr. Pankiewicz but at this moment Mr Pankiewicz does not share the feeling. Above: Kim Jennings loses his concentration from Mrs. German’s reading to our photographer. Right: Mark Mead works to complete an English lesson in the Language Arts Resource Center, where a student can find a quiet place to think. 22 A creative writing class discusses a writing assignment before settling down to putting their thoughts on paper. 5TI|0 Rmlit Course for $ou If you have trouble saying the right thing at the right time then you should be in one of the language arts classes. You can choose the course that is right for you. “We emphasize the basic skills of reading and writing and we do have a special reading lab in Language Arts I for those who want to improve their reading,” states Mrs. Green head of the Language Arts Department, “and we also have an independant study in Crea- tive Writing.” Above: Mrs. Barbara Vaughan lectures Diana Robles on the use of better grammar. Above right: Scott Sollars, Philip Musser, and Dennis Sncthen discuss current events during creative writing. Right: Students in Mrs. German’s class take a break after several months of learning com- municative skills. 23 GTultural Aiuarenrss Benton offers two fine foreign languages, French and Spanish. Both of these help students to understand not only the lan- guage itself, but more importantly the culture of others. After understanding, acceptance of others helps make tomorrow’s hope a reality. Right: Mrs. Myla Ackley’s first hour class awakens to a mind-challenging Frendi test. Learning to write the French language plays an impor- tant role in being able to speak it fluently, as Debbie Littles finds out. Far above: Karen Fleming and Diane Mapel “estudian la lenguas de espan- ol.” Above: Charlotte Anctil seems to be a studious individual in her 4th hour French class. 24 Above: Miss Cathy Gallagher. Spanish teacher and the sponsor of Los Con- quistadores, realizes that having these re- sponsibilities results in little free time. Paying attention in French class is the key to succeed- ing as a fluent speaker. Upper left: Looking through her folder, Dorothy Boiler finds that through her four years of French, she has collected countless papers. Above: “Los Conquistadores,” the Spanish club at Benton, is com- posed of almost 20 members, of which five serve as officers. This year’s officers are as follows: Gloria Gomez, President;Teresa Filbert, Vice-President; Debbie Emmendorfer, Secretary; Diane Brooks, Treasurer; and Patricia Gomez, Sergeant-at-Arms. All of these took the lead in organizing the club’s activities such as: Hay rides, monthly meetings, bake sales, and the publishing of the Spanish newspa- per, “Charla Espanol. 25 Far above: After a hard day of teaching, the members of the Social Studies department congregate for some “story swapping.” Above: A picture destined for 1st place in the picture Hall of Fame, Mr. Foley’s best side. Above right: Enthusiasm abounds in this Great Plains class. Right: Reading-up on current events is part of Fresh- man history. 26 Up, Up a n ft Away As school starts, the pace is slow, but when the Social Studies department puts the year in high gear, it’s up, up, and away. Left: To fail, or not to fail, that is the question. Below: Hu- manities gives every student a chance to express himself, through the reading of plays. Below left: Students enjoy Hu- manities class. Below: Angie McDowell enjoys a learning experience in her first sci ence course. fnitiatiuc Anit iHriuc Although many students enroll in basic science classes because it is a required subject, some students have the interest and initiative to go on to higher classes in the department. With the addition of the “individual investigation in science study” last year, the department is now stronger than ever. With these additions, a student with imagination can study as far as he wishes in the field of science. Above: Kim Kelsey is quickly bringing her semester project in Chemistry II to a close. Below: There are three sides to Biology I, the easy side, by Scan Kolega, the hard side, by Ron Hook, and the indifferent side, by Hank Bachali. 29 Above: Although the final experiments are not always the most successful ones, Greg James comes through with a complete success during his 4th hour Chemistry II class. Below: Students in Mr. Lehman’s terminal math class learn the prac- tical application of math toward your everyday life. Right: The sixth hour Algebra class starts work on an assignment due tomorrow. Above: Gerald Mosier expresses great interest in Mr. Burmeister’s Terminal Math class. Above right: Students of the Senior Math class somberly await Mr. Lentz, the instructor. Right: John Mehe- san exclaims surprise at our photographer who interrupts his usual- ly peaceful Algebra I class. e 3 8-H2 2 3 = ? Six and three eighths divided by two and two thirds? If you don’t know perhaps the place you should be is in one of our math classes. Benton’s math department has such fine teachers as Mr. Dean Burmcister, Mr. Larry Edwards. Mr. Richard Leh- man. Mr. Donald Lentz, and Mr. James Modis. “Math is the language of science,” says Mr. Lent , the head of the math de- partment, “And although math is a difficult subject we of the math department try to make it as simple and as enjoyable for the students as possible.” Below: Kim Halbirt and Susan Willis continue to study their workbooks despite the efforts of Stuart Schneider to take pictures of their faces in Mr. Modis’ Proficiency Improvement Math. Far above: Mr. Lentz finds out there is a lot of problems in teaching a math class in a language arts room. Above: Kevin Pawlowski turns around to discuss an Algebra problem in Mr. Edwards’ class. 31 Artiue Wear Benton High School has long-boasted a talent for song. Through long hours of practice and hard work, this year’s music department is a big success. They attend such events as the Annual Music Festival at Missouri Western, perform for the South Side Rotary and the Lions Club, and give a special Thanksgiving program at East Hills. In the spring. Concert Choir attends the annual contest at Maryville where they compete with other area schools. Below: Concert Choir warms up with “God Bless America” in preparation for the Prom- etheans' Bicentennial Assembly. Mr. Larry Robbins, director of vocal music, instructs members of Con- cert Choir before their performance at the Missouri Western Music Fes- tival. The 1975-76 Benton Concert Choir poses in snow-covered Hyde Park. 12 Below: Second hour Mixed Chorus takes a brief time out before con- tinuing their medley of songs. Left: Members of fifth hour chorus sing some of the more lively tunes of the times. Above: Preparing for the special Christmas assembly, the third hour class practices their positions for the program. Left: Mr. Larry Robbins demonstrates proper posture and breathing to members of mixed choir. 33 Right: If a group wants to be successful they must have strong leadership. Mr. Reese proves this as he gives his time trying to improve and push the band on- ward. Below: Leslie Frederick, John Ebling, Scott Roberts, and Jim Rhoades pa- tiently await the close of the First half. Leslie Frederick helps Ruban Hernandez with his uniform as they prepare for the Mo. Western Homecoming Parade. Several Freshman take part in performing in front of the student body at Pep Assemblies. 34 (Benton (Banft §econ to None Performing in brand new uniforms the Benton Band captures the 1st place City Band trophy in the Mo. Western Homecom- ing Parade. They also perform in the Kansas area attending K. U. Band Day and the Hiawatha Halloween Parade; which Senator Robert Dole of Kansas witnessed. Along with the many halftime shows, the band participates in parade activities such as the Verteran’s Day Parade and at East Hills for Ameri- can Education Week. Left: Band performs Vehicle, at the Benton-Central game. Center. The 1975-76 Benton Marching Band. Above: Russell Brunk, Brad Thompson, and Dale Eggers show their musical talent. Right: Mo. Western Homecoming Parade brings excitement and a first place trophy. Left. Three winners in the Bicentennial Art Contest are Sami Yerganian first place, David Peters third place, and Darlene Newby second place. Below: The photographer didn't disturb Tim Roberton's creative moment. Above left: These art students ponder over their work. Above: David Peters proudly dis- plays his third place drawing. Left: Becky Daw- son and Marietta Blumhost find Art II amusing. 36 Expressing l eas Throughout the year, art students work hard trying to express their imagination on various projects. They are asked to create, using their own ideas, under the guidance of Mrs. Karen Post. Left: Jerri Ann James expresses her imagination in a sketch. Below: Oh boy, I did it again. Mis. Post aids Darlene Newby with plans for her Bicen- Carla Frakes and Jan Nelson laugh with Brenda Cochran at one of Brenda's tennial project. sketches. 37 Right: Mike Musser uses the bandsaw to shape his project of plastic. Below right: Tim Penland prac- tices painting his thumb before beginning on his duck. Below: Randy McCollum takes his time as he glues his wood. 38 Above: Anthony Mejia uses the rouder like an expert. Right: Mr. Starkes takes time out to help Mike McKinley find the proper tool. Industrial Ingenuity Industrial ingenuity is what you need in any Industrial Arts class to succeed. The teachers in this department strive for ex- cellence in craftsmenship, and individual know how, as the stu- dent learns with his basic tools of knowledge. Left: Mr. Smith and Donald Stout worked hard in sixth hour leather crafts. Be- low: Terry Silvey completes his project using the table saw. 39 40 Below: In the Consumer Home Economics class Mrs. Nora Foster often found it necessary to quiet students down, which leads to some smirks from students in the room. A Neiu §parh! Offering a variety of courses, the Home Economics Depart- ment places emphasis on food and nutrition, child develop- ment, home living, and personal development. Sparking ex- citement to the program is the addition of a new class. Today’s Living. Thirty-two boys, consisting mostly of seniors, are en- rolled. Mrs. Humphreys comments, “It is a challenge, very in- teresting and the young men are enthusiastic students.’’ Above: “Price” and “Pride” (Barry Robertson and Paul Davenport) dis- play barbecue aprons which are the First project in the class. Today’s Living. Football and basketball numbers were put on to add a personal touch. Darlene Hills is very attentive in the class. Personal Skills, Paul Anctil shows undenied talent as he helps Paul Davenport thread where the art of etiquette is taught. a sewing machine. Proudly showing their needle point is Mrs. Foster’s 6th hour Consumer Home Economics class. 41 Above: Mrs. Mildred Davenport checks Nancy Atkison’s paper as she watches. Right:Julie Miller decided her typing wasn't as important as smiling at our photographer. DUanaciimi Personal Affairs Business is a complex field and this department is designed to help students regardless of what they decide to do for a living. The Practical Business course helps students learn to manage their personal affairs so they will have a better understanding of how the business community works. With these goals, stu- dents become intelligent participants in community and na- tional affairs. Right: Mrs. LuVella Burnett instructs Mark Asbell on the use of an adding machine. 42 Below: Students contemplate how to complete an assignment in Basic Business. Right: Scott Andrew demonstrates the use of the key-driven calculator, just one of many business machines that stu- dents in office machines learn to operate. Practical Business is a relatively new course in the Business Department. Its main objective is to teach young people practical skills such as bookkeeping, budgeting, insurance, and income tax-areas that touch each one of us. Cheri Meng and Kim Ste- venson are among students who have taken Practical Business this year. 43 Different classes are offered to students enrolled in special education classes. Far above: Pete Ortega, Lewis Belcher, and Charles Calloway study the words on the board. Above right: Pete Ortega looks at an as- signment, but Lewis Belcher is more interested in looking at the camera. Right: Lena Puckett, Leon Kretzchmer, Carl Johnson, and Linda Schu- bert Find working together can be easier. Above: Mrs. Imogene Shep- ard answers the questions by some of her students. 44 JFuture Hocations The work may be hard, but it doesn’t discourage students en- rolled in the regular special education classes. They strive hard for achievement in preparing the road to accomplishment. Mr. James Markt, Mrs. Imogene Shepard, and Mrs. Millie Daven- port do their best to reinforce the skills which are taught by the regular classroom teachers. The students receive special individual attention, assuring understanding, and accomplish- ment. Each school year finds students preparing for future vocations. Left: Leon Kretzschmer sets a table at the Hoof-n- Hom Restaurant, where he works as a bus-boy. Various teaching techniques are used in teaching fundamental skills. Above: Pete Ortega and Charles Calloway review the spelling words on the board. Left: Reading the newspaper keeps Steve Merritt, Robert Fuller, and Charles Calloway involved in current events and interested in world happenings. 4S iSiarii tflorh Below: Brad Field practices his welding technique on a strip of metal under Mr. Kariker's guidance at llillyards. Anil Satisfaction The people at Hillyards put a lot of labor into their projects, working until they are satisfied with the finished product, whether it is a car engine or a coffee table. Not all of the courses offered at Hillyards demand just physical labor, but also require intellectual effort. There are many different courses offered at Hillyards that will prepare one for a future career such as practical nurse training, printing, welding, auto mechanics, electronics, and auto body repair. Above: David Arnold and Jim Dcming remove a front left body panel in Auto Body Shop at Hillyards. 46 Above: Tom Worley, Darren Burnett, and David Huff- man work on an engine in Auto Mechanics. This industrious group of Benton students are part of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration class. Dennis Schifflett prepares to tighten a bolt on the oil crankcase. 47 Above: Steve Buckles leads the regular F riday Phys- ical Training while Robby Hanshaw demonstrates. Left: Cadets in Company L attempt to do Phys- ical Training with the weapons. Left: Tina l llis. Sam Nash, and Mary Wilson nervously await their first inspection. Below: Working against the clock. Steve Decker trys to disassemble the M-14 rifle. Below left: James Rhoades attempts to put Steve’s disaster back together. §triuinci (Eocictlier This year, cadets of the 3rd Battllion learn that it takes team- work to stay number one. Many problems arise throughout the year, but they finally are solved. Left: Sargeant Tarrant inspects Steven Stag. Below: Cindy Shat takes her turn at giv- ing a class on the advantages of R.O.T.C. Upper left: Steve Stumpf smiles to get rid of the tension before getting inspected. Left: James Rhodes patiently watches Steve Decker complete assembly of the Vt-14. Above: The 3rd hour class anixously awaits instructions. Si Every student has a natural desire to be a part of a group where he is accepted and feels productive. This desire is ful- filled by clubs, organizations, and activities. Above: Cliff Black, Sheryl Duffy, and Larry Shivers donned their colonial costumes and caught the Spirit of “76” at the Spirit Week pep assembly. 32 Right: Sr. President Mark Jackson adds much support to the school by pro- moting sales during the football season for the benefit of the book store. Below: Student Body officers. Scott Pendelton, Nancy Lamar. Steve Dea- ton, and Cliff Black, prevail over one of the many early morning discus- sions. Left: Money minded Cliff Black calculates the funds available in the Treasury, bring- ing Student Congress definitely from the red into the “Black.” Above: The motion was made and carried unanimously. 54 (Bouernment Jfor tlie people Headed by four reliable and hardworking individuals, the Stu- dent Congress is helping to make Benton an active and enjoy- able school for its students. In order to involve more of the student body, this organization sponsors such contests as the Big Mouth on Campus, the Spirit Frog, Penny Drive, Can Foods Drive at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the Blood Drive. It’s these dedicated students that give Benton a govern- ment everyone can be proud of. Left: Theresa Zawodney is a great help during the Christmas food drive. Below: Mary Nolan is just one of the prospective buyers of the Student Congress Book Store. Above: Number seventeen in the Big Mouth Contest, Billy Seever, displays his adequate weapon Tor the competition. Right: The new stuffed football players proves to be a hot item during the home football games. JJ JFiuc Arcas (f!)f Representation Several students in the student body are involved in represent- ing Benton this year in five various areas. These students experience leadership and a feeling of importance as they co- operate in such areas as Boy’s State, Girl’s State, the District School Lunch Program, The Mayor’s Youth Council, and Stu- dent Forum. Right: Scott Pendleton, one of Benton’s lunch- room representatives. Below: Laura Colley, Cliff Black, and Pam Pritchett discuss the events for the next Student Forum meeting. Far below: Marcus Chandler and Nancy Lamar were both offered scholarships of $500 for being selected as Boy’s State and Girl’s State Representatives. 56 naflu atoar Above left: Senior, Cliff Black showed the minutes of the last Student Forum meeting to junior, Delisa Dolton. Above: Nancy Lamar, who attended Girl’s State at Stephen’s College in Columbia, is looking over some college pamplets in the counselor’s office. Left: Even though Kirk Arnold has pressing class- work. he still finds time to represent the student body in the School Lunch Program. 57 §linrinci uritli (Rtlirrs With scholarship, leadership, service and character members of National Honor Society volunteered their time through the St. Joseph Voluntary Action Center. An active role was taken by the society in the community development program. Students conducted an “exterior housing” survey in the South side. The survey is needed to help city officials meet govern- ment regulations which are necessary in order to receive com- munity development funds. Other activities include serving as guides for Back-to-School night, which is sponsored by the Parent Teacher Student As- sociation. Inter-school mail service is provided for students during the Christmas season and on Valentine’s Day at a cost of 54 per card. Realizing the value of receiving an education members honor teachers with a Bicentennial theme February 12th on Teacher’s Appreciation Day. Below: Nancy Miljavic, Steve Chambers, Liz Bird, Marcy Parrish, and Sheryl Duffy use maps provided by the city to complete the survey. Four grades ranging from sound to dilapidated were used to determine the condition of the houses. Paul Anctil Dorothy Boiler Steve Deaton Vice President Liz Bird Steve Brooks Sheryl Duffy Cliff Black President Steve Chambers Lori I'illey Above: Serving as faculty advisor, Mr. Hager supervises all National Honor Society activities. He also helps students to collect honor points and meet the necessary requirements to become a member of the society. 58 Patty Goucan Secretary Kathy Holmes Nancy Lamar Debbie Hagan Mark Jackson Dawn MeDevitt Below: Regular meetings arc held twice a month on Wednesday at 7:15 AM. A special meeting is called to complete the plans for Teacher’s Appreciation Day. Nancy Miljavic Treasurer Patti Panigot Marcy Panish Pam Rose Steve Schultz Charla Shepherd Cindy Shirley Diane Shortle Sue Swartz Barb Tarrant 59 The only two returning members, Jacy Chirila and Robin Swoboda, both contribute credit to the team in the events of extcmpcraneous speaking, original oratory, and dramatic reading. “� pcak (Out—’TG” Being a part of the Forensics team of Benton High School means many class trips, keeping alert to world events, and de- voting much time to research. Don’t let this fool you, it’s not all fun and games. This team is well-rounded, which enabled them to send three members to state competition in the events of oration, story-telling, and humorous interpretation. All profit from each experience and gain recognition for Benton in another area of student-life. Below: Charles Lovejoy proud- ly displays some of his group. Upper right: Gayle Hook and Sami Yerganian practice in the events of storytelling and prose reading for the district competi- tion. Above: Scott Chirila and Shirley Budden perform their version of Neil Simon’s play, “COME BLOW YOUR HORN’’. Right: Tim Ervin and Andi Julian examine their note cards, realizing that these cards play the key role in their debate com- petition. 60 {Dorking (Together The Parent Student Teacher Association supervises a countless number of events for the school including: Back-to-School- Night; monthly meetings; money-making projects; and a din- ner in honor of the teachers, which was held January 16th. The organization boasts a membership of 200, with each one promoting a better relationship between the student and teacher. Right: The P.T.S.A.’s choice for parlimentarian and student representative was Cliff Black and Steve Chambers. Below: Mr. Harold Brown, the custodian, decides that the school luncheons must be getting better! Left: The noon whistle blows,and all the teachers stand patiently awaiting the arrival of Uncle Walt Marck and his chicks. Below: Some of the annual staff members and faculty were able to enjoy a chicken dinner, while working overtime at school. «I JFrerilom of §jjccrli Prometheans is a club dedicated to discussing and analyzing national, world, and local issues. The club was formed in 1959 and remains active through various projects such as selling bicentennial and school flags and presenting such special as- semblies as a patriotic one with Congressman Jerry Litton as guest speaker. Below: Unbelievingly, Liz Bird, secretary, re- cites the minutes of the previous meeting. Right: Being a third year member. Cliff Black takes the privilege of being served first. 62 Above: Three Promethean members demonstrate the importance of refresh- ments. Above right: A meeting is interrupted by a disturbance at the window. Right: Prometheans are a friendly bunch. Interact members discuss the prospect of having an ice skating party as a money making project. interacting mitli Cljc Community Interact, sponsored by the South Side Rotary, devotes its meetings to the discussions of the community and internation- al relations. Lee Dafrin, a police officer, was one of the many guest speakers who informed the members of their responsi- bility to the community. Besides the raising and lowering of flags on holidays, they sponsored a skating party, held bake sales, and found time to get together for a hay-ride at Greg Dunigan’s farm. Below: Lee Dafrin demonstrates police methods of frisking and handcuffing. Below left: Treasurer Paul Anctil collects fines paid by compulsive talkers. • 3 •ftriuinq to §mie The Future Homemakers of America strive to serve their school and community. Projects for this year include bake sales, the profits of which will be used for parties and trips. The members attended the regional meeting at Braymer, Mis- souri earlier this year. Officers for this year are Barb Tarrant, President; Kathie Holmes. Vice-President; Carole Bird, Secre- tary; Jenny Lamar, Treasurer; Debby French, Recreation Leader; Sheryl Duffy, Historian; Jeanette Chappell, Parliamen- tarian; and Mrs. Nora Foster, Advisor. Right: Mrs. Foster serves Nancy Lamar at the Christmas dinner. Tv Far above: Barb Tarrant, Sheryl Duffy, and Jenny Lamar listen attentively at one of the meetings. Above: At the Christmas dinner members opened gifts they received from one another. Far above: One of the money making projects was sel popcorn balls. Valerie Williams is busy at work preparing these. Above: Barb Tarrant makes a face when the photog pher distracts her from opening her present. 6a ulmo New SSenton Clubs Cljartereb Two new clubs appear in the list of chartered organiza- tions of the Benton High School Student Congress. Mrs. Karen Post and Mr. Leonard Miles sponsor the Saddle Club whose goal is to promote the better care and under- standing of horses. Another goal is the enjoyment of horseback riding. With the inspiration of Mr. Donald Lentz the Alchemy Society is launched. Chartered mem- bers base membership on an interest in science courses (Alchemy means ‘The Sacred Art of Science.”) Right: Student Body Secretary, Nancy Lamar, presents to the officers and sponsors of Saddle Club their charter. Left: Front: Brenda Davis, President; Robin Brown. Treasurer; Lee Ann Elder, Vice-President; and Sami Yerganian, Sec- retary. Middle: Susan Robbins, Sheila Throckmorton, Denise O’Donnell, George Mereness, and Kevin Brown. Back: Sandra Limley and Scott Sollars. Left: Three members of the Alchemia Society, Barbara Hanway, Darlene Newby, and Nancy Lamar, trap a fellow member, Giff Black, under the mistletoe. Al- chemia’s first project was to promote Giristmas spirit by encouraging class rooms to decorate in a festive manner. 65 The 53rd Annual ROTC Ball is held on February 6 at the Frog Hop Ball Room. Memories are made that night, as Sue Paden, shown at right, is crowned 3rd Battalion ROTC Queen. Below: After several dances, David Kleppes and Patti Schurman de- cide to take a leave of absence from the dance floor. Far be- low: Bob Turner and his date, Rhonda James take their places in the grand march. 66 Above left: Some dances at the ROTC Ball look like, “I’d rather fight than switch.” Above right: The highlight of the Ball is the Grand March where the officers and their dates from all three schools promen- ade before an audience composed of the remainder of the city’s cadets. Left: 3rd Battalion Commander, Mike Tiller, and his date. Above: David Kline and his date enjoy an evening of dancing at the ROTC Ball. 67 Below: Theresa Zawodney expresses herself to the audience. Below right: Cindy Shirley and Kirk Arnold help Scott Chirila up off the floor. Art of Entertainment The Red Bird Art Players consists of forty young men and women. They dedicate themselves to entertaining people in various aspects of the stage. Many members display their talents in the annual Harvest Moon and Christmas Program. Early in the year officers were elected: Kirk Arnold. President; Marty Thornton, Vice-President; and Sue Paden, Secretary-Treasurer. 69 Below: At the piano Mr. Larry Robbins, teacher. Back row: Vicky Mil- Front row: Mike Hopper. Leah Weston. Mark Baber, Tammy Johnson, ler, Mike Baker. Julann Swcaringer. Bill Lzzell, Leonna Sego. Rusty Keith Black, Cindy Shirley, and Marty Thornton, Rick Bolton (not Stickler, Derissa Zciler, and Robert Rcents. pictured). 70 With much enthusiasm the Benton Singers practice a melody which will be sung in honor of Miss Benton Autumn. ®)n tlie ?Koaii The Benton Singers are often goodwill ambassadors of Benton as they perform throughout much of Northwest Missouri. They also sing al school in special assemblies and travel throughout the southside singing before service organizations. They spend many hours in practice before they perform and Mr. Larry Robbins, their sponsor, is satisfied with their work. Upper right: Hours of dedicated practice is just one of the many phases which prepare the Benton Singers for musical concerts to come. Above: Mr. Larry Robbins directs this very select group who are chosen for outstanding talent in the area of vocal music. “Siappu iBirtliitait America” What a celebration it turns out to be! Hashing lights, jubilant cries and blaring trumpets penetrates the audience at the gala festivity celebrating America’s birth. With twenty-eight acts auditioning this year for the Harvest Moon, only eleven could be picked. Through long rehearsals, several instruction talks, costuming, and last minute changes, the acts became an or- ganized, well-done performance on Friday, November 14. Uncle Sam could proudly say “Benton High School, 1 salute you!” Right: Robin Swoboda gets a little carried away (with Jim Gentry) in an excerpt from the movie Funny Lady, en- titled “Blind Date!” Gayle Goodwyn tells of her adventures with the “bestest teddy bear in the history of the teddy- bear hood of Ameri- ca-Yogi.” Mike Baker arouses the audience with his version of the “Rhinestone Cow- boy.” Center: Jim Fletcher, Steve Brooks, Randy Dandliker, Marvin Ballard, and Bill Falkner unite in a band called “Greeses”, which made the audience go wild. Right: Priscilla Goodbody, played by Cindy Shirley; Daton DoGood, played by Scott Chirila;and Elmo Goodbody, played by Kirk Arnold; stand by and listen as Dayton Do-Good ponders over all his good qualities. 72 Above left: Marty Thorton plays and sings the hit tune “Fire and Rain” by James Taylor. Middle: Leah Weston sings “Killing Me Softly” by Roberta Mack. Right: Presenting our directors: Mr. John Reese, the band coordinator; Mr. John Hoffman, the Dramatics director; and Mr. Larry Robbins, the vocal instructor. Right: Time for a commercial break and out comes the lettuce singing their theme song “Lettuce Entertain You.” Below right: Randy Kline has his work cut out for him trying to attain the correct atmosphere for each act. Below: The Cardinellcs decked-out in their star-spangled costumes, do a routine to Odyssey Rock at the introduction of the show. 73 ®Ufcn (farnliut (frirs (Tears of ifoij On September 25, 1975 Cliff Black, student body president, crowned Carolyn Beamon as Miss Benton Autumn. Queen Carolyn was escorted by Paul Anctil. For the first time a first attendant was selected. The girl receiving the second highest amount of votes became the first attendant. The First Atten- dant is Pam Rose. Participating in the special assembly was the Color and Honor Guard. Also participating were the Benton Singers who honored Carolyn by singing “My Sweet Lady. Below: Carolyn and her court listen to the Benton Singers per- form. Below right: Carolyn Beamon is very surprised and happy as she is announced Miss Benton Autumn. Brenda Grablc Sue Swartz Escort: Steve Schultz Escort: Mark Jackson Darla Cook Escort: Scott Andrew Nancy Miljavac Escort: Kent Teschner Melinda Norton Escort: Jerry Gray Cindy Shirley Escort: Marcus Chandler 74 Right: Miss Darla Cook walks through the arch of sabers with her escort Scott Andrew, f ar below right: Student Body President, Cliff Black, crowns Queen Carolyn as her escort watches. Below right: First Attendant; Miss Pam Rose, escorted by Steve Deaton. Below: Miss Benton Autumn- Miss Carolyn Beamon. Freshman Princess: Sophomore Princess: Junior Princess: Kathy Dudik Julie Miller Brenda Davis 75 “Sfoui §iucct tt fs” “How Sweet It Is,” was the theme chosen for the 1975 Home- coming Dance. It was the climax of a week filled with fun and laughter as students participated in Spirit Week, and the crowning of Miss Benton Autumn, Carolyn Beamon. It was a time of unwinding and relaxation, and was enjoyed by all. Be- low: Sean Kolega, Mike Musser, and Kevin Pawlowski enjoy refreshments provided by the Home Ec. Department and Dance Committee. Below: Gayle Goodwyn and Kevin Householder dance to the music of “Liquid Fire.” Left: Michelle Ramirez can’t believe what Teresa Mejia is saying about Susie Gallagher. Obviously Susie can’t either. Below left: As usual a large crowd at- tended the dance to make it a success. Above: Mike Browning, crowned “Candy Man.” delivers his acceptance speech. 77 Uncle Sam (Carla Cook), a New England Patriot (Glen Mears), Betsy Ross (Sheryl Duffy) and George Washington (Cliff Black) wait for news of a Cardinal victory. Below: Cowboys and Indians invaded the classrooms as Sophomores “showed the West the Cards are best.” Above: The Senior girls sat down to cheer the New England Patriots (Cardinal team) on to victory, during one of their quilting bees. Middle. War cries sounded throughout the lunch room as Sophomores rounded up to show their spirit. Right: These Junior girls sweat it out to prove to the Ravens that “the heat’s on and your cool’s The freshmen class tramped through the halls dressed as cartoon characters shouting that nothing’s funny when you mess with the Cards. (Hie Sieat’s GDn, Sauens! Spirit Week activities included class competition (in which the Seniors won the Spirit Stick), pep rallys, color day, and a victory over the Ravens. A powder-puff game was held before the bonfire in which the Senior girls attempted to break the 0-0 tie. Sue Fasching ran 77 yards but the Seniors were held back, keeping the score 0-0. Middle: Dolly Madison (Cindy Shirley) explains the art of making doughnuts to Cindy Roberts. Below: The Raven effigy was held fast by Seniors Sheryl Duffy and Lee Ann Elder while students gathered to see it perish in the flames. iEntliusiasm © merati tua The Pep Club is the major source for generating electricity which flows through the Benton fans. The members attend all the home games and most of the out-of-town games to help the cheerleaders spread enthusiasm over the crowd. Right: The Pep Club officers are Amy Pickerel, Vice-President:Kelly Gentry, Sergeant-at-arms; Robin Brown, Secretary; Lori Fil- ley, President; Theresa Zawodny, Treasurer; Susan Duffy, Sergeant-at-arms. Below: A typical scene of the Pep Club at a home game. Above: Pep Club members promote much enthusiasm during a Friday night basket- ball game. Above right: The Pep Club cheers a Cardinal player after making a basket which helped Benton defeat Lafayette, 66-58. Right: Pep Club members display a banner that boosts the Cardianal atheletes spirit. (0 Below: Our newest male pep club in their fashionable attire. Right: The 1975 76 cheerleading squad. (Buy GTljeerleafters Display (Ealent Above: The city’s most spirited cheerleaders. Above left: Reserve cheerleaders Cheri Rostock, Julie Miller, Joanie Kanacsky. Denise Wieland. and Melanie Hensley, cap- tain. Far above: Paul Davenport and Joanie Kanacsky practice their free throw. Left: One of the purposes of a guy cheerleader is to help the girls with their free throw. 81 Below: Darla Cook adds a few finishing touches to her poster to be hung on a football player’s door. Right: Nancy Miljavic. Far below: Mrs. Beemer and Mrs. Turner, sponsors, discuss upcoming athletic events. 82 Below: The cheerleaders painted banners for each player encouraging the team on to victory. Above: The guys rehearse their cheer with Melanie Hensley. Left: Carolyn Beamon, captain of football and wrestling. iEnrouraciinij §cl|ooI §pirit Sleepless nights, cheering at out of town games and matches are just a few of the activities involved in cheerleading. During a summer of hard work and practice, the cheerleaders were able to bring back three ribbons and a spirit firecracker. The guy cheerleaders, sponsored by Mr. Reese and Mr. Robbins, encourage school spirit by helping the girls with free throw cheers and chants at basketball games. Below: Darla Cook. Be- low left: The cheerleaders attended wrestling matches held in the gym. S3 Below: Charlene Schurman, Sheri O’Donnell, Tawnya Bachali. and Karla McElwain. Far below: The Pom Pon Squad practice before per- forming in the Missouri Western Parade, where the band took 1st place. (Lop fiionors The Cardine lies strive to promote spirit among the team and other Benton fans by performing at various activities including wrestling matches and football and basketball games. The Pom Pon squad went to the Kansas University clinic, where they proudly earned 1st place over many other high schools. Mrs. Bonnie German, the sponsor of the Cardinelles, has faithfully urged the girls to work as a team the past six years, and helps the girls in many other ways. Below: Co-Captains. Melinda Cox and Sue Swartz. Below middle: The Pom Pon squad per- form at a pep assembly. «fulfillment f)f Dreams Dawn McDowell is Miss Benton Winter -1975-76. December 19th is a day she will always remember. There will be treasured moments of walking under the arch of sabers, being announced queen, and being part of a special Christmas assembly given especially for her. Also there remains the excite- ment of reigning over the Christmas Dance. For Dawn, a dream has come true which many can only hope for! Sheila Michel Freshman Princess Michelle Ramirez Sophomore Princess Charlene Schurman Junior Princess Vicki Majewski Melanie Hensley Escort: Greg James Escort: Danny Galvin Queen Dawn occupies the throne of royalty as her escort, Greg Dunigan and Student Body President Cliff Black look on. 86 First Attendant to Miss Benton Winter 1975-76, Miss Patty Richey. Leonna Sego Carla Cook Escort: Joe Puckett Escort: Jay Stillman Sheri O’Donnell Dawn McDevitt Escort: Jim Gentry Escort: Greg Meng Upper left: Tears of congratulations are offered by the many friends of the queen. Above: Santa makes a surprise entrance and hands queen at- tendant Dawn McDevitt a candy cane. 87 Below: llappy faces and warm hearts fill the gymnasium as couples enjoy dancing with their special friends. Far below: This year, Freedom provided the music for the Christmas Dance. 88 1' Catcli a falling §tar The Christmas Dance is probably the biggest dance held at Benton, and many regard it as their wish come true. As they dance to the music of Freedom, in the glow of a multicolored Christmas tree and the occasional flashes of camera lights, their spirits are sent into a whirl of fantasy and reverie. It’s an experience everyone enjoys and looks forward to with great anticipation. Left: Wearing his. Randy Kline now prepares to present Chris Gilmore with her flower during the excitement of the dance. Jette Jakobsen. with Kirk Arnold, remembers the dances in Denmark, and blends well with the American styles. Far above: Mark Jackson is given his antlers and red nose, along with the title of Mr. Rudolph. Above: Queen Dawn enjoys her duty of reigning over the dance. 89 (The Hoirc (Pf teuton Through the hardwork and dedication of the student staff and two advisors, WBHS has obtained professional quality equip- ment and utilizes professional procedures to serve Benton. “The Voice of Benton High School,” has grown to be the number one high school radio station in St. Joseph and the en- tire state of Missouri. Located at the North end of the third floor, disc jockeys broadcast daily the sound students want to hear and strive to maintain their slogan “The Super ’76 is Number One. Below: The 1975-76 staff who make WBHS “the place to be.” Jacy Chirila whistles a tune as Bob Papisan and Karen Garmon help with the programming. Mr. Lovejoy discusses future plans with members of the radio station. � 0 There’s never a dull moment with the zany fourth hour crew of Jim Sparks, Gayle Hook, and Larry Gardner. Below: Anita Bolonyi demonstrates the poise needed to run the board while Mr. Lentz corrects a difficulty. Far below: Scott Chirila and Karen Fleming look over the hourly schedule they are to follow. 91 The Bentonian staff sponsor enjoys helping Phil Lindensmith paste- up the copy. One of the duties of Raye Miller, as advertising manager is to mail copies of the Bentonian to advertisers. Far above: Jacy Chirila helps out by counting out Bentonians. Above: Lori Filley, the editor, explains to Tim Flint how to measure headlines. 92 Publishing Informatiue Ncius “The staff is small but mighty in enthusiasm,” said Mrs. Boyer, Bentonian staff advisor. The staff publishes an accurate, in- formative, interesting newspaper that the students of the com- munity enjoy throughout the school year, even though the staff partially changed personel at semester break. This year they attempt to make the newspaper more contemporary, in- cluding new and different types of articles. Upper left: Patty Goucan types diligently on an article. Below: Lori Filley and Mike Gilbert draw-up a page layout. he Bentonian staff: front; Phil Undensmith. Jacy Chirila. Back; Tim Flint. Patty Goucan, Lon Filley, M.ke UUbert, ana Kaye Miuer. � 3 Far above. The staff of 1975-76-Steve Chambers, Jim McGuire, Tim Ervin, Liz Bird. Kirk Arnold, Steve Waldrip, Karen Fleming, Dennis Markt, Delisa Dolton, Stuart Snyder, Jim Gallagher, Amy Pickeral, Debbie Parker, Mr. Hager. James Goss, Sheryl Duffy, Scott Pendleton, Janet Graves, Marcy Parrish, Cliff Black, and Bill Falkner. Above: Bill Falkner. Delisa Dolton, and Marcy Parrish prove that teamwork is an important factor to a good book. 94 Above: Relieving Liz Bird of some of her layout checking, is Cliff Black, who carefully examines Sheryl Duffy’s work on her dummy layout. A Dciliratcft tTrant “Humorous, dedicated, and hard working,” seem to character- ize the twenty-one people who spend countless hours produc- ing a book that everyone will remember long past their high school days. In preparation for a deadline, they stay long hours after school, and even when no one else has to come, this dedicated team is at school working to put together a memorable enjoyment for others. Through their effort, the 1975-1976 staff hopes this special annual will bring lasting memories of the Bicentennial days at Benton High School. Left: Each year the staff remembers Mr. Hager’s birthday, and this year he receives two books of art collections for his hu- manities classes. Above: An important asset to a staff is a good typist, and this year Janet Graves fills the spot. Below: Just before a deadline some Annual Staff members like James Goss and Stuart Schneider became irrational and try to relieve their frustrations with a little good-natured horseplay. Far below: Debbie Parker and James Goss explain to Dennis Markt what a pica is. A {Journalistic Accomplishment Yearbook staff members know what headaches are. They stay late for deadlines and then find that a picture has not yet re- turned from the photographer. After spending hours drawing a layout for a page, the group leader or editor refuses to approve it until it is changed. Then the copy must be written. Finally the book is published and we all have a book of memories of which we can be proud. Below: Cliff Black gives Mr. Hager a birthday present from the Annual Staff members. Above: Tim Ervin gives Scott Pendleton the “thumbs up” signal when Scott asks him. “What do you think of my layout?” Right: Tim Ervin is caught snacking on the job by Steve Waldrip. 96 Left: Jim Gallagher listens as Stuart Schneider explains his plans for his spread. Below: Janet Graves waits her turn as Steve Chambers and Mr. Hager discuss errors in copy. Below left: Jim McGuire watches the photog- rapher as Karen Fleming and Kirk Arnold check the file cabinet. 97 As girls make progress in their struggle for equality, they learn the same lessons the boys must leam. Among these are that, in the world of sports, it is important to have a little discipline and some skill, as well as a lot of luck. Above: Darla Cook tries to shoot a field goal as Greg Dunigan guards her. A ICittle discipline, §ome §kill anti A t£ot of Suck Above: “Hey, diddle, diddle, we’re coming up the middle’’-bat tie cry of Kent Teschner as he returns an opponent’s kickoff. Left: All for one, and one for all is the Cardinal rally call. (Eeam Spirit, (On Anil (Off tljr Jfirlti The football team displays their spirit not only in the pep as- semblies, but on the gridiron, too. Right: A contrast in ex- pressions from members of the coaching staff! Below: Every little bit counts as Marcus Chandler bulls forward for added yardage. too Left: “Charge!” Mike Browning carries the spirit stick-another victory for the mighty Cardinals. Below: The Reserve football team had a suc- cessful season ending with a 5 2 record. They lost only two games to Central. The Reserves took first in the MEC. We Team They 6 Central 19 8 Savannah 0 34 Lafayette 6 14 Maryville 6 14 Cameron 6 8 Central 13 14 Lc Blond 12 1- MEC 2- AU City 3- Honorable Mention 4- Co-Captains 5- Most Valuable Player Mike Browning 1 -2-4-5 (All District) Marcus Chandler 1-2-5 Steve Dragoo 1-2-4 Mark Hildebrand 1-2 Lloyd Mason 2-3 Bruce Redmond 1-2 Rick Sheireman 3 Jim Sparks 3 Left: Football is more than running, passing, and kicking; it is survival in rough terrain. 101 CARDINAL BH5 MATMEN Above: Cardinal wrestlers hard at work. Above right: A home match wouldn't be complete without the wrestling rug. Right: As Coach Dean Burmeister often says, “Cheer up guys, the faster you run the stairs the sooner you get to do push-ups.” 104 An Action JJacUril Reason With the support of the Cardinal fans, and the determination of the wrestlers, this year is an action-packed one. Left: Stuart Hughes manages to stay on top of his opponent. Below left: A successful season is reflected as Bob Trauernicht is about to pin his opponent. Below: “Winner by decision, Kent Tesch- Above: Practice consists of running, wrestling, weight lifting, push-ups, and more push-ups. Right: One of the most important and demanding part of a wrestler's training-weight watching. SSrute §trcnijtli The Benton wrestling team endure many unpleasant surprises as they grudgingly give up the M.E.C. and City championships to worthy opponents. In practice and on the mat, the Benton grapplers had to rely on brute strength, regular know how, and shear willpower to gain personal victories as well as for the team. Far below right: Coach Ron Starks checks into a questionable call with referee, Mr. Buddy Gray. Below right: Danny (Taco) Galvan obtains control of his opponent. Right: The team congratulates Bob Trauernicht on a hard fought match. We Opponent They 30 Liberty 31 39 Excelsior Springs 12 38 Cameron 17 35 Plattsburg 23 23 Maryville 32 32 Savannah 27 19 Central 36 49 Lafayette 13 Central Auadrangular 1st Rock Bridge Tourney 3rd West Platte Tourney 2nd Winnetonka Tourney 3rd Left: Coach Starks yells some vital messages to Tim Benton. Below left: Mike Rampola grapples his way to a reversal. Above: Steve Dragoo escapes to a neutral position. Left: The action starts as Coach Starks blows his whistle. 107 Below: Jeff Todd is shown striving for a good showing during the district meet at Cameron, Mo., hoping to help the team to a higher placing in the final standings. Left: Steve Schultz gives that little extra push at the end of the district meet at Cameron, Mo., so he could finish the season and high school career on a winning note. The reserve cross country team consisted of front: Tim Dykes, Doug Faulkner, Steve Armstrong, Nathan Kan. Back: Mike Capps, George Alberts, Eddie Calhoun, Mickey Wells, and Chuck Kempf. 108 Cross Country ftioprs for §tatc Although the cross country team did not win many meets. Coach Tom Pankiewicz feels that the cross country season was a good one since most team members practiced hard and still enjoyed the season. With the loss of only two seniors, the team promises to be one of the strongest in the City. The other city high schools will be hit hard by graduation. When asked about the team’s chances to go to state, he replied by saying, “I feel that our team has a strong chance of going to state because of the graduation factor.” Left: Losing can be lonely-Stuart Hughes is dejected after he had just missed a spot in the state meet by a few feet. The varsity cross country team consisted of front: Tim Flint. Tim Benton, and Jeff Todd. Back: Stuart Schneider, Steve Schultz, Coach Tom Pankiewicz, Dennis Snethen. and Stuart Hughes. 109 Dennis Snethen goes after the course record in the MEC meet. This was one of Dennis’ finest races as he beat all other competition by 100 yards. Right: 1975-76 Freshman basketball team. Urged on by Coach Gary McKowan, the freshman team moves 2nd in the City and 3rd in the Tomahawk Tournament. Below: Awaiting the coming shot, Alec Stillman prepares to go up for the rebound while two others stand back. Center: Dennis Sneathen con- centrates on his free throw. 1975-76 Reserve Basketball team, coached by John Capps. David Hayes watches the ball in flight, as the Reserve team won an overwhelming 59-32 victory over Chilli- cothe. no A (Boost Jfor Supremacy The basketball Cardinals capture a 2nd place in the M.E.C. Tournament, 3rd in the LeBlond Tournament, and 1st in the Chillicothe Tournament to help boost the team to a winning season. Left: Coach Jim Modis and Assistant Coach John Capps inspire their team to an impressive 86-33 win over Cameron. Center: Greg Dunigan prepares to throw the ball in bounds. Below: The 1975-76 basketball team. High-jumping Jay Stillman pulls down one of his 10 rebounds dur- ing the Bcnton-LeBlond game. Helping to preserve the 53-36 win over the Eagles, Joe Puckett defends against a shot. Ill Below: Mike Browning shoots for the stars. Above: Coach Jim Modis speaks at a pep assem bly. For the past twenty years Mr. Modis has been head coach for basketball. Though he is retiring from his position as head coach, he will continue to teach math and train the track Far above: Greg Meng and Marcus Chandler wait patiently for their game to begin. Above: Greg team Dunigan attempts to shoot over a Lafayette player. 112 A (ffombineb Effort The basketball players go through very long and hard practices to please their fans with a triumphant season. Coach Jim Modis, with help from co-captains Jay Stillman and Joe Puc- kett, works hard to make good use of the team’s pinpoint shooting, towering height, and powerful potential in winning victories over their tough opponents. Far above: Jay Stillman pulls down a rebound against Lafay- ette. Above: Joe Puckett jumps high for the rebound. Left: Jay Stillman “shoots two” against LeBlond. 113 Staunriiui in iTlie iSiiilit 2)irrrtion The girls’s basketball team is second in the city this season with a 4-6 record. With Mrs. Millie Davenport as head coach and Mrs. Pat Dulcan assisting her, the girls seemed to come alive after midseason as they won most of their final games. Mrs. Davenport said “We lost some close games to well-balanced squads. The girls instituted a full court press later on in the year, which helped us win a couple of games. I’m looking for- ward to an even better season next year, because these girls are determined to be the best against all obstacles.” Right: Darla Cook leads a fast break against Central. Top: Sue Fasching and Danelle Heskin prepare to jump for a rebound. Right: Darla Cook screens off a Central player enabling Janice Thornton to score on a lay-up in a game against Central. Right: Sue Fasching fights for a loose ball. Below: The varsity team consists ot back row Danelle Heskin, Leonna Sego, Sue Fasching, Nancy Crnic, Kim Stewart, Lucille Wahlert, and Tammy Matchett. Front row-Darla Cook, Debbie Shirley, Cheri Meng, Wuaneta Gillespie, Janice Thornton, and Janice Davis. The reserve team consists of-Terresa Mejia, Jenny Mace. Michelle Rami- rez, Lome Mejia. Pam Weston, Amy Pickerel, Derissa Zeiler, Jeanne Clampitt, and Theresa Ezzell. 115 UniUunci potential This is just one of the qualities the 1975-76 girl’s golf team displayed during their 2nd year of play. All of their practices and many of the matches are played at the Fairview Golf course. Although the record remains winless, there are many sparks of talent. Many were close matches; especially the one against Mid-Buchanan when the girls lost by only 3 strokes. But with all of these girls returning next year, prospects are sure to be brighter. Right: Pam Palones, Michelle Rameriz, and Amy Pickerel prove themselves devoted golfers by walking in- stead of driving carts. Kathy Wolfe, who played num- ber 1 for the team in District, displays one of her terrific shots AWAY from the hole. Pam Palones shows tremen- dous skill during her second year of golf and even “made par” dur- ing the year. 116 Center: The 1975-76 Golf team: Mrs. Mildred Humphreys (coach), Kathy Wolfe, Amy Pickerel, Michelle Rameriz, Pam Palones, and Robin Steed. Above: The girls decide that the closeness they developed became much more valuable than winning itself. Left: Rose Trauernicht displays one of her tactics in tennis. Center: Leeray Routh tries to return a deep forehand shot. Right: Jetta Jackobsen, our foreign exchange student, shows her Scandinavian skills at tennis. iRookics Progress With almost an entire team of rookies, it took many hard practices and effort by Coach Neil Reynolds to get the 1975- 76 tennis team in shape for their first match. The girls played in 8 matches against area high schools, and gave Maryville one of their toughest battles. Although the team remained winless, there were many individual wins, and the team displayed im- mense improvement as the season progressed. Below: Gayle Hook and Lisa Barber develop their team strategy at a practice session. Middle left: Robin Swoboda and Delisa Dolton capture 3rd in the MEC tournament. Above: The 1975- 76 tennis team. Left: During the an- nual awards assembly, the entire team found receiving a varsity letter quite an honor and later showed their gratitude by presenting Coach Neil Reynolds with a plaque in his honor. 117 We all hold precious dreams for the future. We hope for our own family, being surrounded by good friends, and for inner tranquility in a world at peace. In future years we will cherish memories of our years here at Benton as well as our dreams. Above: Mike Crippen shares a common experience with all Benton students as Dorina Nolan distributes his grade card. n People faring (Eommon breams Bill Adams Kathy Adams George Albert Rita Alexander Charlotte Anctil Ted Angst Kenneth Auxier Henry Bachali Martin Bailey Jerry Barber Lisa Barber Larry Barnard Stephen Barnes Brenda Barr Brenda Barton Colleen Barton Monty Baublit Nancy Belcher Dennis Bell Brenda Berry Jean Berry 120 tHra ersljip, an important Asset Leadership is a quality one must know if one expects to get anywhere in this world. Chris McCollum is his class’ choice as a good leader. He represents the Freshman class through their first year at Benton High School. Paula Ide serves as vice-presi- dent, Clarissa Litton as secretary, and David Sanches their treasurer. Opposite page: Paula lde, Chris McCollum, David Sanches,and Clarissa Litton. Left: Benton’s auditorium is the setting for this scene of Freshman Day in which the under- classmen are acquainted with some of Benton’s traditions. Below: Gary McKown, a teacher at Hyde School is our Fresh- man football coach for the ’75 season. Coach McKown and members of the team watch the Benton-Cameron football game in progress. Joe Brendle Diane Brooks Jimmy Caldwell Chris Calorich Theresa Biggs Margo Bledsoe Jim Boon Kevin Brooner Tim Biggs Ladell Boggess David Bougher Kevin Brown Deauna Black Adam Bolonyi Jeff Boyers Terry Burks Jeff Black Brett Bolton Steve Brandon Donna Butts 121 Below: Coach Tom Pankiewicz thought so much of Mike Capp's running ability that he made him take along a spare, in case of blow-outs. Jeanna Campbell Tammie Caton John Chirieleison Cheryl Chris- tofferson Linda Copeland Allen Crail Delores Canchola Judy Chatfield Mike Christensen Jennifer Church Nancy Cordonnicr Rhonda Cun- ningham Mike Capps Carl Chenoweth Allen Chris- tofferson Laura Colley Martin Cox Susanna Cureton Above: Barry Robertson provides lunchtime enter- tainment for the Freshmen girls, doing his version of “Popeye the Sailorman.” 122 Bill Curtin Jancllc Dale Jim Dennison Carrie Curtis Paula DeHart Mike Dragoo Kim Custer Bill Denting Cathy Dudik MMjo’s tEauciljinci? “Nothing is funny when messing with the Cards,” captures the Freshmen’s emotions during the fiery, spirited week of October 6th through the 10th. Chants, costumes, and colors fill the halls, depicting such cartoon characters as Mickey Mouse, Little Orphan Annie, and the Lone Ranger. The Freshmen discover that supporting their class is important, but ‘Cardinal Power’ is what counts. All can learn that if the entire student body works for each other, yesterday’s dream will always be a victory! Below: “We are the Freshmen and the Freshmen are great.” Arnold Duncan Sharri Duty David Dye Rita Dye Tim Dykes Teresa Easter John Ebling Dale Eggers Steven Eichsteadt Christina Ellis Mike Emmendorfer Kris Emmerch 123 frustrations Create a Nouelty As the year goes along, the Freshmen have experiences new and different from those in elementary and middle school. Benton’s youngsters soon overcome their shyness while participating in Co-ed P.E., loud pep assemblies, and Freshman Day. All these events help the Freshman gain maturity and learn to support their school. Right: The pep assembly before the Central game not only gave the team a winning attitude but the Freshmen won the Spirit Stick, giving them a taste of victory, too. Linda Ewart Jennie EzzeU Theresa EzzeU Janice Fadden Doug Falkner Mike Fasching Mike Fattig Robin Faulkner Eric Felt Tracy Filbert Lori Filley Tom Filley Tammy Fimple June Flack Debbie Fones Robert Fuller Larry Furr Becky Gall Frances Galvan Diane Gann Matt Griffrow Above: Mike Richie and Eric Hovey have another new experience, lunch in a high school cafeteria. Even though Mike spills his malt he still has a good time. Left: The Freshman student body was called into the new gym to pick the Freshman cheerleaders who would cheer the Freshman teams on to victory during the year. The cheerleaders are front: Cathy Dudik, Kathy Adams, and Julie Ramirez. Back: Chris Noland, Angie McDowell, and Dana McCoUum. Below: The Freshmen arc getting ready to stand and sing the school song on Benton’s second Freshman Day. The Freshmen are called to the auditorium to help them adjust to being students of Benton High School. Gina Giseburt Merle Grimm Ronnie Hanshaw Tim Henderson Sherry Gladfelder Todd Guess Jim Harris Darron Hiatt Terry Gladfelder Scheurie Gust Terry Hartman Paula Hicks Theresa Goucan Jeff Hahn Kim Helsel Sam Higbc Mike Grable Barbara Grace Mike Gray Mike Halbirt Sherry Lee Hall Robert Hanshaw Above: Cindy Shoemaker and Margaret Kretzer get their books from their lockers as they get ready for another big day of school. 125 Mlillinci to Acljteue Those are the words that describe the Freshman. They arc trying to show that they are proud of their school. The Fresh- men are learning quickly the importance of getting involved. They show this by participating in school activities such as cheerleading, football, clubs, etc. They try and succeed in proving themselves to everyone. Top: The Freshman defense stops the Cameron team for a short gain. Middle: Mrs. Turner gives the Freshman cheerleaders a few pointers for the game the following day. Bottom: Cliff Black, the student body president, informs the Freshman they are to wear red and white on Freshman Day. Jacklyn Jacobs Nathan Karr Bill Jagodzinski Sally Kennedy Kim Jennings Allen Kerns Doug John Karen Kerns Sheila Jones Betty Kuehner Kathleen Hogan Ron Hook Kirk Houser Eric Hovey Dean Huffman Paula Ide Warren Ingram Faith Jackson 126 Margaret Mike Debbie Knox Sean Kolcga K ret er Leora Rochelle Sandra Bill Kuehner Klcinschck Mary Carmen Chris Kretzschmer Knuth Limley Kathy Lofts Kathy Long Labenske Lankford Lawrence Beth Lewis Aaron Lind Debbie Littles Brian Robin Mapel The smiling Freshman cheerleaders are leading a cheer at the Mackley Ricky Martin Freshman game against Cameron. Cindy Marshall 127 §tu ent {Jastimes The first year of high school is sometimes trying on Fresh- men’s nerves, but after the first few weeks they are settled and can mix their classes with pleasure and have a good time. Right: Ellis McGuire, Rocky Roach, and Barry Peters are finding the hall very interesting as they take a break between classes. Robert Martinez Marc McClurg Angela McDowell Mike McKinley Mark Meade Barbara Mattox Chris McCollum Susan McDowell Rick McK inney Joey Mejia Carla Mazur- kewycz Dana McCollum Jay McGlothlin Bobby McPherson Lorie Mejia Mark McCan Jenny McCray Ellis McGuire Randy McQuiston Harold Merritt P.E. always proves to be fun and exercising as these freshman girls find out while playing basketball. 128 Below: Benton’s new football field will see many Freshman games as well as Varsity games. Here the Fresh- man team warms up by doing calisthenics before the game with Cameron in which they lost 34-8. Tammy Meschke Gerry Myers Renee Noles Larry Panigot Shelia Michel Sam Nash Terry Norris Blaine Parker Jamie Miller Tammy Neff Richard Nurski Julie Parker Mike Morris Tina Nell Greg Obermier Tom Parman Charisse Moutray Bill Nelson Dianne Osteen Kevin Pawlowski Debbie Mueller Mary Nolan Melanie Pack Bob Pendleton Mike Musser Chris Noland Robert Palmer Rick Pendleton 129 The Freshman defense stops Cameron for a short gain during the third quarter. Scott Penland Tim Penland Barry Peters Penny Peters Tom Petrovick Monty Pettis Jeff Pfleiderer Brenda Phroper Terry Plumb Geri Ralston Debbie Richardson Vickie Richter Julie Ramirez Wanda Ricstercr Scott Roberts Ted Reich man Lorri Ripper Chris Robertson Don Rhyne Michael Richie Diana Robles Roger Rhyne Rocky Roach Cindy Romcsburg 130 Ue icated Roxanna Rowlett Allen Sauter Donnie Scott Janet Rullman Ray Sauter Monte Searcy Rod Sampson Edith Schubert Lori Seals David Sanches Linda Schubert Ray Scgo So JJerfertion Benton’s newest class is forced to try harder because of their inexperience. Older students plagiarize them, yet most are per- sistent and gradually learn to accept their role in the school. 3elow: Renee Noles is downcourt for 2 points in a co-ed gym class. The Freshman section at the Pep Assembly anx- iously awaits dismissal. Members of the Frosh football team anxiously wait their turn on the field to help win against Cameron. Cindy Shat Scott Shelkop Cindy Shoemaker Ray Sharp Jill Shaw Bill Shirley 131 ■DA® ®pst Assists §tu6pnts Mary Ann Shtohryn Penny Sipes Roger Steele Steve Stumpf Connie Silvey Julie Smith Connie Steva Karen Supple Karen Simmon Ronda Smith Donna Stillman Mark Sutton Carol Simpson Jay Sollars Chuck Stocking Susan Szczepanik Two functions of a high school are to further education and develop athletic talents to a greater degree. Although the Freshman football team ends the season with a 1-5 record, they showed potential and a strong will to win. With the help of the DAT test the Freshman will now understand their po- tential and what classes they are equipped to take. Carolyn Simpson George Simpson Larry Sipes Chris Sprake Robin Steed Kathy Steele Melinda Stone Jenny Storoz Kirby Strong Above: The Freshman football players soon learn that in order to play a game one must first be physically prepared. So before Benton could play Savannah at home they have to do a few exercises. 132 Below: Mrs. Elder's sixth hour class is a little reluctant to start studying but as usual the teacher was persistent and they are burdened with an as- signment. Right: Cathy Dudik, Angie McDowell, Kathy Adams,Chris Noland, Julie Ramirez, and Dana McCollum at times find that their cheer- ing is m vain but they still go on cheering. Darryll Taylor Ronald Taylor Lori Tayscn Gary Tebow Ken Thomas Brad Thompson Kim Thornton Sheila Throckmorton Sheila Tracy Vernie Triplett Above: The Cameron halfback (No. 32) picks up still more yardage on an end run to help his team gain a victory over Benton's Freshman football team. The loss is at Benton's field on the final game of the season. 133 Seflrctions (Rf §tui� ent tEife The beginning of the Freshmen year is filled with hopes, dreams, and ambitions. New friendships are made and old ones are renewed. Homework, hard practices, fast lunches, and club meetings become part of everyday life. All enjoy their new surroundings, accepting them and building on to them. Right: Freshmen are found in one of the Five lunch hours, trying out one of America’s favorite dishes, hamburger and french fries. Below: The Industrial Arts class makes Freshmen concentrate as well as giving them an appreciation for physical labor. Jonny Raegene Ralph Roc Pam Walker Patty Trotter Vavra Vickers Waitkoss Lujean West Walker Peggy Charles Donnie Dean Randy White Wallace Walters Walters Warren Above: Nathan Karr didn't feel much like running anymore after finishing a couple laps around Hyde Park. 134 Duane Wilcoxon George Wiley Valerie Williams David Willis Bruce Wilson Mary Wilson Gerald Winfrey Scott Winn Penny Wisheski Glenda Wolfe Chris Woodbury Steve Woo lard Above: Freshmen class meetings always call for serious think ing, but quick decisions. Brenda Woolsey Durwin Worley Ted Worley Becky Worthen Danny Wright Laquita Young Mike Young Ingo Zaenkcr Michelle Zirkle {Hissing Reflections Theresa Akins Twila Arbuckle Jean Bramble Tena Embrey Diane Fanning Sharon Hayes Billy Kibbe Rhonda Mollus Susan Neill Joey Paige Sherry Painter Sharon Smith Brant Stillman Donald Stillman George Thuston 135 Below: The first delegated leader of our country adds a touch of the past to the present officers of the sophomore class, Vice-President: Rick Bolten, Treasurer: Grant Dunigan, Secretary: Liz Walters, and President: Jeff Atkins. Jerrie Abbott John Akers Ed Amos Steve Annigan Twila Arbuckle Steve Armstrong Roger Arnold Susan Ashford Julie Ashworth Jeff Atkins Elaine Atkison Mary Atkison Beverly Auxier Charley Babcock 136 JJrifte anft Dignity JFair “Yes, I’m proud to be a sophomore ... I feel older and more important ... I can’t believe it ... This class is super great, be- cause we’re the class of’78!’’ So states the feelings of many students of the second largest class at Benton. They are cer- tainly full of zeal, which is characterized throughout the school and in many activities. When conversing with a sopho- more, one is always apt to detect a certain quality of loyalty and patronage as they learn to become respectful and dignified students that will carry on, and lead others through their re- maining years at Benton. Left: Randy McGeorge helps “win the west’ for the Cards, as he is appropriately arrayed during spirit week. John Bailey Donna Barnett Tammy Bennett Carole Bird Marietta Blumhost Rick Bolten Gerald Brock Mark Brock Bronco Brown Mike Brown Robin Brown Robert Browning Roger Bryant Steve Buckles Byron Budden Dennis Burks Zolonda Burnett Debbie Burton Randy Busser Annette Caldwell Cheryl Caldwell Eddie Calhoun Chuck Camden Marcy Campbell 137 (Tentering ffin (Eomorroui Julie Miller proudly carries the Queen’s bouquet while she takes her place as Sophomore Princess in the Autumn Queen Coronation. It is a year of overflowing enthusiasm and sparkle for the class of 78. Developing their activities, they became more experi- enced and well-rounded students. This year holds only trea- sured memories. Thoughts have to be turned toward the future as the class centers its attention on “Yesterday’s Dream and Tomorrows’ Hope.’’ Kim Caton Janette Chappell Maxine Chavez Jim Christie Gary Church Tammy Clark Brenda Cochran Raunda Collins Derek Conard Kelli Constable Maria Contreras Tami Cook Kenny Cordonnier Don Cox Jane Cox Sue Cox Mike Crippen Kcndell Cunningham Jane Cureton Deborah Custer Kelly Davis riwafi 138 Laurie Davis Toni Drag Debbie Em- mendorfer Olivia Davis Susan Dully Brad Endsley Rebecca Dawson Grant Dunigan Tim Ervin Ann Deatherage Carol Ebling Linda Evans Julie Deaton Steve Decker Brian Dilley Criss Eighmy Ron Ellis Tim Ellis Bill Ezzell Tim Ezzell Teresa Filbert Jonna Filley Julie Flach Tim Flint 139 Scott Forbes Carla Frakcs Ryan Frisch Mark Frizel Randy Fuller Jim Gallagher Susie Gallagher Larry Gardner Brian Gentry Kelly Gentry Patrick Gentry Rhonda George Debbie Gillespie Wancta Gillespie Chris Gilmore Greg Givens Above: Sophomore Denise Wieland looks more nervous than anxious about taking over in the drivers seat. Gary Gladfelder Mary Gloggner James Goss Jim Glasgow Patricia Gomez Sherry Grace 140 SSack for Another Hear The class of 78 has found that school is much more enjoyable now that they are better acquainted with the school’s many activities. The Sophomores are so busy enjoying life and ac- tivities here at Benton they don’t have time to be bored or disappointed! Left: Sophomores are back in time to be the fast class to win the spirit stick. Mark Griffith Janora Grimm Gifton Grooms De Wayne Gust Tim Hass Valeric Hendrix Mark Hagan Lynn Hathaway Reuben Hernandez Derreld Halle nbeck Trudy Heard De Wayne Hicks Greg Hass Scott Henderson Ed Hicks Above: Dave Swartz shows his support for the Sophomore class by partici- pating in a Sophomore skit during the Spirit Week pep assembly. 141 Hotorious An Sa iant Kevin Hieb Robert Hudson Richard Hook Marvin Huey Mike Hopper Ray Hughes Mark Hovey Nancy Ide “Notorious and Radiant,” that’s how many Sophomores de- scribed themselves this year. Since the Sophomore year in high school is an important beginning of many responsibilities, the students become more concerned and resourceful. Decisions are made by many which have great impact on their future. The class of’78 is now displaying robust and distinguished character in preparing for their Junior year at Benton. Rhonda James Pam Johnson Robert Johnson Bonnie Jones Larry Justus Lome Kanasky Terri Kates Chuck Kempf Sharon Kerns Jim Kiger David Klepees Randy Kline Marcic Kobzej Judy Kowalski Teresa Langston Even though the camera frightens Mark Griffith, it makes Tim Ellis smile. 142 Above left: The Cross Country team was dominated by sophomores this year. Above: Steve Annigan and John Acres listen to a current events report in World Cultures. U3 A JFresli §tart Tammy Matchctt Teresa McCallan Rodney McCray Alonna Mattox Rod McCan John McDevitt Brian Mazur Nancy McCarthy Kelly McDonell With another year of school beginning, the Sophomores take a fresh approach to a new year. They have new opportunities to take different classes and to continue planning for their life after school. Many become sixteen and have the new respon- sibility of operating a car safely. This is one of the most memorable years of the Sophomores. Below: Coach Tom Pankiewicz and Chuck Kemp work at the District Meet in Cameron, Mo. Both men are looking for team members so they can figure the scores and turn in the team results. Karla McElwain Randy McGeorge Karen McGuire John Mehesan Terresa Mejia George Mereness John Mihelic Julie Miller 144 Below: Coacli Pierce tells Michelle Ramirez how to shoot a lay-up while Denise Weiland watches. They are preparing to play a basketball game in sixth hour co-ed gym. Above: When Dennis Markt spots a photographer he immediately whips out a comb while Allen Slavin, Billy Seever, Tim Flint, and Mark Ellis show their best sides. Lana Norris Sharon Norton Jerome Nurski Denise O’Donnell Danny Oliver Mike Osteen Mitch Pack Sue Paden Pam Palones 143 Bobbie Pa pisan Amy Pickerel Debbie Parker Don Pierce Derek Pasley Philip Pinion Dennis Patterson Pam Pritchet Jim Rhoades Artis Peery Lena Puckett Mickey Rhyne Brenda Perkins Randy Puckett David Richardson Curtis Peterson Rodney Quint Jim Richter Jerry Phillips Michelle Ramirez. Tim Robertson Left: Tim Flint,one of the outstanding cross country runners, asks Chuck Kempf about his recent timing. Above: Talking between classes or just waiting for lunch, Waneta Gillespie, Bill Kuehner.and Bill Shirley, find that five minute breaks are high points of the day. 146 (Betting Acquainted MSitti (Challenges These students are finding that high school may not be as good as they expected, or, maybe it’s better. There are mixed sensations. But generally, after their first year of learning the rules and regulations, and all about the different classes, they are experiencing new activities, and new thoughts and ideas concerning their future. They are becoming better acquainted with the challenges they will meet later on in life. Left: Locks, like math problems, can be an enigma, so Pete Gentry and Randy McGeorge try one last time to open the lock before going to Mrs. Cates for a new one. � - Charles Roberts Paula Roberts Lisa Robinson Tammy Robinson Julie Sample Mar lea Schilling Bryon Rose Loretta Sample Stuart Schneider Doug Rose Bartlett Sauter Debbie Scroggins Arietta Sample Robin Sauter Gail Searcy Janetta Sample Keith Sawyer Bill Scever 147 Myra Sego Laverne Shat Thomas Shefflcr Cathy Shockley Cheryl Shopbell Darrell Shopbell Lisa Shortle Mike Shuman Terry Singleton Allan Slavin Don Smith Luther Smith Steve Staggs Linda Starling Wendell Starling Kelly Steidel Above: Sue Walker and Kim Neff, like many other students, spend time between classes sharing notes, experiences and exchanging gossip. John Stein- brenner John Still Lisa Stillman Kim Stewart Kathy Still Jeff Stout Rusty Stickler Alec Stillman Dave Swartz M8 Inutnrible And fHajestir Enjoying their return for a second year at Benton, the Sopho- mores display invincible vigor and majestic intensity. Since the class of 78 is already familiar with daily routines, they have extra time to develop the abilities they will carry all through life. For instance, Speech class helps students over- come their shyness. Left: Mr. Hoffman explains some of the aspects of speech. Kenneth Thomsen Ty Throck- morton Rosalie Tolbert Robert Thompsen Henrietta Thuston James Tolson Nancy Thompson Jeff Todd Rhonda Tompkins Above: Bob Hudson watches, as Tim Ellis practices typing without looking at his hands. U9 Alter contemplating the pig in the blanket on her plate, Amy Pickcral wonders, “Did that pig really squeal?' Cynthia Walker Ray Walker Liz Walters Pam Weston Barb Wilson Robert Wisneski David Withrow Lanny Worley Susan Wright Mary Wuerfele Sami Verganian Mark Young Rose Trauernicht Marilyn Turpin Denise Wieland Gary Turbak Leon Unzicker Pam Wilkerson Carolyn Turpin Robert Vannaman Mike Williams 150 Seaming anfo Inspiring §tuftents After returning to Benton, the Sophomores find that they are more enthusiastic about activities than they were as freshmen. They participate in pep assemblies, sports, and Harvest Moon. They find that they can express themselves by taking part in such events, while at the same time sharing their talent with other students. This class adds much to Benton by using their ideas and suggesting action for the betterment of our school. Left: Coeducational P.E. classes are something new at Benton this year. Kevin Heib joins in on the daily calisthenics. Below left: Mrs. Mosier took Bob Papisans' lunch tickets. iDiff t Dent Jerry Beemer Danny Bramble Pat Conchola Cheryl Christofferson Andrea Fergison Carl Johnson Jimmy Lemar Steven Merritt Chcryln Peters Monte Phroper Garland Pierce Cheryl Shaw Dennis Smith Jerry Smith Verrien Weston 131 The Junior class officers for the 1975-76 school year are Chris Crockett, President; Gayle Goodwyn, Secretary; Janice Davis, Treasurer and Kirk Arnold, Vice-President. Mark Aguilar Craig Austin Kathy Anderson Martin Bachman David Arnold Ronald Bailey Kirk Arnold Mark Baker Debbie Atkins Marvin Ballard Jack Atkinson Judy Barnard 152 Cynthia Barnes Tina Belcher Steve Bergonzoni Vicki Boiler Alfred Boyer Kyle Brooncr niizabcth Belcher Mike Benner Randy Biggs Anita Bolonyi Benny Boyer Rodney Brown Lewis Belcher Timothy Benton Keith Black Carla Boon Jerry Boyer Pam Browning lluniors Respond to Nem Sole Responsibilities became the key word for the Junior class. It would be a year of fun-participating in spirit week, planning for the day the class rings would arrive, and anticipating your first Junior-Senior Prom. They would realize that there would be a lot of problems learning to accept responsibility. But in the end they would remember many memories of their Junior year. Below: The Junior Board became the voice of the Junior class-making decisions concerning the whole class. Terry Boyer Kenneth Brooks Russell Brunk Susan Burks 153 Darren Burnett Michael Bums Brenda Butts Charles Calaway Denise Campbell Terry Castleman Jackie Chappell Darline Chase Below: Mark Scates and Kevin Householder give Mrs. Giddcns plenty of problems. Right: Junior Kim Stevenson and Chen Meng are very attentive to Mr. Holm. Carla Chenoweth John Chirila Kevin Chirila Susie Christian Jeanne Clampitt William Cooper Tim Cox Nancy Crnic Chris Crockett Kelly Cunningham David Dale Brenda Davis 154 Vitality An Acljieuements The Cardinal’s zealousness was expressed by the class of’77. This “get up and go” shall leave the Juniors of the future a hard road to follow. Their vitality, that helped Benton to stir our 70th anniversary to life, is typified by the achievements of the Junior Board and the Junior class officers. Below: Juniors exhibit vitality in their quest for the Benton victory. Dale Davis Delisa Dolton James Embrey Janice Davis Dave Dyche Kim Embrey Maureen Dehart Carolyn Dye Robin Endsley Charles Deming Leisa Eiman Jamie Faddcn James Deming Mark Ellis Bill Falkner Steven Doldt Pamela Elrod Jim Finney 155 Karen Fleming Jim Fletcher Janila Forbes Annette Force Jeff Ford Roxanna Funk Randy Gann Karen Garmon Mike Gilbert Linda Giseburt David Gobcn Gloria Gomez Mr. Hager’s first hour Humanities class is dominated by Juniors wanting to expand their knowledge. Gayle Goodwyn Rita Grubb Jet! Halbirt Mike Hanshaw Dennis Grable La Donna Guyer Tammy Hale Kim Harshman Brenda Green Linda Haiamar Scott Hamm Delora Hartman 156 Kathy Hasiak Greg Haupt Kenny Helscl Donna Henderson Cheryl Hicks Vickie Hicks Forest Higdon Mark Hildebrand Darlene Hills Brenda Davis is given the honor of being the Junior Princess of Queen Carolyn’s court at the Miss Benton Autumn Coronation. Impressing (RUjers MUitlj 5Knomle ge Two years of high school experience and knowledge of school routine-all this was put to good use by the Juniors as they became leaders and made great impressions on the underclass- men. Below: The Junior Board has many decisions to make during the year. One of the decisions to be made is the choice of a band for the prom. Delisa Dolton reads a list of possible choices, of which, ‘Liquid Fire’ heads the list. Marlene Hills Benita Hiney Vickie Hobbs Cindy Hockaday Gayle Hook David Huffman Logan Huffman Stuart Hughes Rodney Hurst 157 Bruce Redmond is always ready and willing to participate in spirit activities in support of the football team. Aiding Bruce arc Seniors Mike Browning and Marcus Chandler, as the Benton mascot, the Cardinal looks on. Brian Jackson Jerri James Stacy Jenkins Myrtle Jones William Jordan Karen Kibbe Rick Kilgore Tim King Marlene Hills is always able to do the work that has to be done in Advanced Typing along with the assistance of Miss Billingsley. Dennis Kowitz Sheila Kunzlcr Stacy Lewis Norma McClellan Teresa Majewski Larry Marshall David Kretzer Thcarl Lake Darrel Lindcnsmith Randy McCollum Diane Maple George Mehesan Carl Kunzler Jennifer Lamar Phil Lindensmith Cindy McIntosh Debi Marriott Mario Mejia SeaiUl? MUillingi? Able? What makes a successful class? It takes cooperation, willing- ness to work, and a large amount of school spirit on the student’s part. These qualities were all the Juniors needed for they are always ready and willing to do the work that has to be done. Mark Lawson Brenda Lawyer Mark Lofts Tom Losson Donna McLaughlin Cathy Mackley Phil Lindensmith, Bentonian reporter, is shown here interviewing three of the new teachers here at Benton. They are Miss Cathy Gallagher, Mrs. Jeanninc Glise, and Mr. Larry Robbins. 159 (Bet—Mp—anb—(Bo! A whirlwind of activity emerges as Juniors continue to de- velop their interests. Many of these activities include several hours of hard work after school. The value and experience gained from these activities is really worth their time and effort. Karen Fleming says, “It makes school more fun and you get to meet more people and to know them better. “Certain activities are really important to me and during the final production the people give me a sense of accomplish- ment and I feel I’m doing something to benefit others,” stated Kirk Arnold. Janice Davis commented. “It builds character and makes me feel 1 can do something.” Below: Exuberant Nana Modis leads Juniors in spirit as another competitive pep assembly is about to begin. Shelly Myers Jim Ncarhood Robert Nearhood Ramona Nell Ray Newby Lynn Nix Cheri Meng Raylcne Miller Vicki Miller Nanette Modis David Moore David Morris Susan Morris Gerald Mosier Robert Murphy With a background of Harvest Moon and All School Plays of the past, Mr. Hoffman emphasizes the importance of the art of speak- ing as he helps Candy Richardson prepare a speech. 160 Pam Nurski Charles Panigot David Peters Linda Nutt Kimberly Pawlowski Kevin Peters Keith Norris Terric Norris Charles Obermier David O’Hara James Pederson Scott Pendleton Laurie Pettis James Pickeral Julie Pickeral Terry Ping Erly Polk Michael Pampola If eating Wheaties is a sign of strength, Dennis Sneathcn has certainly had his bowlful as he enters state competition. 161 Bruce Redmond Robert Rccnts Candy Richardson Vicki Ripper Paula Rivera Brenda Roach Susan Robbins Barry Robertson David Robles Jay Rocha Kirt Romesburg Mike Rose Cheri Rostock Leeray Routh Jeffrey Sampson Hugh Sawyer Mark Scates Lynde Schildtknecht Melody Schubert Charlene Schurman Above: Senior Dorothy Boiler and Juniors Karen Fleming and Vickie Boiler enjoy another exciting Prometheans Club meeting where they added a lot of conversation. 162 ‘(Tile Sieat fs f)n’ “The heat is on, your cool is gone” is the exhilarating theme of the Class of 77 as they jog down the halls, decked out in their sweatsuits. The heat was on all Wednesday and carried over to Thursday night with the Bonfire and Powder Puff Football Game in which the Junior and Senior girls play to a draw. Left: Many Juniors gather during the Pep Assemblies to display their unleashed energy. Patti Schurman Sherry Sealey Albert Sherlock Sharon Sherlock Dennis Shifflett Deborah Shirley Patrick Shuman Bruce Simpkins Ronnie Singleton Kathy Sisco Gloria Slavin Gary Smith Russell Smith Dennis Snethcn Tammy Sollars James Sparks Rodney Speer Kimerlcy Stevenson Marcy Stevenson Donald Stout 163 JFinftinci a Purpose Through various means, Juniors have undertaken the task of further establishing their ambition in life. Whoever thought that filling in dots on the PSAT and ASVAB tests would help them determine their career? A variety of courses and extra- curricular activities are available to help in making future de- cisions. Realizing the importance of their decisions. Juniors begin to take school oriented activities more seriously. Below: Basketball is one of the many activities offered in Physical Education as a new program begins. Bruce Redmond finds refereeing a girls basketball game a challenge. Chandra Walker Mickey Wells Marvin West Scott West Brian Weston Leah Weston Above: Jeannie Clampitt and Janice Davis enjoyed their daily visit to the cafeteria to partake of the nutritious cuisine. Leona Sutton Randy Toombs Jim Valentine Robin Swoboda Robert Trauernicht John Wahlert Janice Thornton Richard Valencia Steve Waldrip 164 Nancy White Chris Terry Galen Wheeler Cheryl White Sharon Janice Wiley Wilkinson Williams Chris Wilson Mary Ann Wilson Winslow Jack Wolfe Kathy Wolfe Terry Woolery §omeonr {Hissing? ffook Siprp! Cicorgc Barnes Tammy Boyd Randy Brizendine John Burns Mary Chavez Robert Dittemore Brad Field Rachel Gall Richard Gilbert David Hayes Marc Hollars Jill Hubbard Michael Johnson Larry Justus Lynn Kush Dennis Langley Gary Lawrence Rolland Mace Jimmy Miester Richard Mollus Robert Moore Patricia Neill Pete Ortega Joseph Russell Steven Sears Cathy Stewart Jeanette Stewart Leo Storoz Terry Taylor Mitchell VanVolkenburg Gerald Waitkoss Mark Wark Wesley White Walter Worley Brad Wysling Jim Zawodney Matthew Young Valerie Young Robin Zeltwanger Pam Ziolkowski Above: There arc many moments of excitement during a pep assembly, but there arc also times of attentiveness as the pom-pon girls perform. Above left: “The 'pause that refreshes,’ ’’ says Anita Bolonyi. After a test like that, this water really hits the spot. � 65 Senior class officers for the 1975-76 school year arc: Paul Anctil, Vice-President; Cindy Shirley, Secretary; Nancy Miljavic, Treasurer; and toaric Jackson, President. 166 Wanda Atkison Pat Auxier Tawnya Bachali Mike Baker Kathy Barton Carolyn Beamon Liz Bird Cliff Black memories Semnin Memories of past experiences will always remain with each graduating Senior and each individual will grow as a result of these experiences. Their four years at Benton may be looked upon as the best four years of their lives. Mark Babcock George Balabon David Beckett Dorothy Boiler John Baber Cindy Barton Jeff Bccmcr Darrell Brooks 167 168 Brenda Carrillo Doltie Casclman Middle: “V-I-C-T-O-R-Y-thats the Senior battle cry! ’ Right: Steve Brooks smiles as if to say, “Aw, too bad you’re not a cardinal.” iEntljusiasm From a Seniors point of view, special activities such as Spirit Week and pep assemblies are a must. It gives the student a chance to show his enthusiasm for his class, as well as his school, plus adding leadership along the way. Left: The Cardinals will jump for joy after a win over the Maur Hill Ravens as Paul Revere, (Glen Mears) and Benjamin Franklin, (Greg Dunigan) look on. Steve Chambers Marcus Chandler Curtis Chase Jeff Collins Taira Conard Carla Cook Darla Cook Melinda Cox Ken Crawford Angela Crockett Tim Cupryk 169 Sabrina Davis Steve Deaton Kathy Donclson David Dwyer Steve Davis Mindy Denver Steve Dragoo Vickie Dye Randy Dandiiker Sue Davis Philip DeRoin Sheryl Duffy Paul Davenport Bill Deathcrage Stanley Dickerson Greg Dunigan 170 (Eofratj’s (Tlie Dai; Dave Dysait Paul Eiman Kelli Lmbrey Mary Ferguson Nancy Fbling Lee Ann Elder Rhonda Falkner Lori r-'Uley Some of the best years of life are spent here at high school. Whether you are a freshman or a senior, every day brings something new and fun-filled. It seems that every year, the Pep Assemblies are peppier, the games more exciting, the Harvest Moon better and the all-school play closer to perfection. Day by day, you can be more involved in the activities going on and feci more a part of the school. Being here one or four years, every student now knows that these are the days. Be- low: Kelli Embrey expresses happiness for newly crowned Queen Carolyn. Sue Fasching Bruce Felt Jim Flach Leslie Frederick 171 learning to §ljare We are proud of the Spirit of '76 and look back with pride in the knowledge that our country is progressing because of the sacrifices made by our forefathers. We are glad that these sacrifices have produced a feeling of pride and greatness that we can share with our neighbor. Right: Martha Washington, (Melinda Norton) enjoys her Colonial lunch. Tom Frizell Jim Gentry Cathy Goolsby Ron Furr Philip Gioggncr Pam Gossett Debbie French Chris Gabbert Andy Gnat Patty Goucan WE I (I I 'I I I'IT T( Middle: We hold these truths . . Above: Betsy Ross (Sheryl Duffy) and James Madison (Larry Shivers) ponder over the United States flap. 172 Jerry Gray Sandy Gregg Debbie Hagan Lesleigh Haight Kim Halbirt Barb Hanway Mary Harness Carol Hayes Roger Helsel Scott Helsel Janis Hcnkosky Melanie Hensley 173 DancU Heskin Kathy Holmes Greg James Raymond Karleskint Marian Hollars Lynn Hook Tammy Johnson Paul Keith Mark Jackson Debbie Joswick Kim Kelsey Jette Jakobscn Joanie Kanacsky Richard Kirschner 174 Y The 'Spirit of 76’ is accurately presented by the class of '76. Seniors are dressed like George Washington, Betsey Ross, and Minutemen. Drums and Bugle sounds rang throughout the halls as Seniors show their spirit. Left: Sue Swartz, Steve Brooks, Mark Jackson, and Scott Andrew help demonstrate the Senior theme “The Spirit of 76.” Leon Ktctzschmer Lloyd Kretzschmer Nancy Lamar ken Lawhon Jeff McCray Dawn McDcvitt A Keiu ‘Spirit of ’76’ Daniel Klepees Greg Krull David Libby Kelly McDonald Mike Kovac Sandy Kuchner Chris McCarthy Dawn McDowell 175 Jenny Majcwski Mark Majcwski Vickie Majewski Allan Markt Pe y McDowell Jim McGuire Mary McKenna Sue McKinley Lloyd Mason Bruce Masteller Glen Mears Anthony Mejia 176 ‘Jfrienbs Siaue fflle fBany . . Teny Mcschke Stan Milbourn Grcg Mcng Nancy Miljavic 1 Through our four years here at Benton, we all meet many dif- ferent people and make new friends. Though the road each of us will take may lead in different directions, and the promises of keeping in touch forgotten, we can all look back and re- member the good times and friends we had at Benton. Below: ‘Yankee Doodle Dandies?’ Middle: At a pep assembly. Savage Paul Anctil dances for victory. Penny Mitchell Jeff Modis Chryl Moore Donna Nelson Darlene Newby Lori Noah Melinda Norton Twila O’Banion 177 §enior Jrar (Ruins Sense (Moments For the class of “76”, their last year of high school is a year of emotions, leaving old friends, making new friends, moving on toward the future. Below: For these eight girls, a tense mo- ment awaits as the results of the Autumn Queen election are announced. Sheri O’Donnell James Ousley Patti Panigot Marcy Parrish Steven Parton Connie Pettry Steve Patrylak Lisa Pigg Connie Pauly Joe Puckett Jerry Perkins Janice Pummell 78 Sue Ramirez Cathy Rampola Diane Randall Patty Richey Thomas Roberton Allen Roberts Cindy Roberts Michael Roinesburg Pam Rose Dean Rostock Linda Rostock Rick Scheicrman Steve Schultz 179 Clclla Schur man Leona Sego Char la Shepherd Kenneth Sherlock Larry Shivers Diane Short le Valerie Smith Robert Snead Shirley Spillman 180 Sandy Sherlock Terry Silvey Jeanie Snyder Steve Stafford Cindy Shirley Debbie Singleton Scott Sollars John Steva Jfrom Anticipation (Eo Pure ilop For Seniors, the anticipation of the last year of high school is worth waiting for. When it arrives, it’s pure joy. Left: Miss Carolyn Beamon, escorted by Paul Anctil. Rhonda Stevenson Tim Stevenson Coleen Stillman Jay Stillman Janncttc Storoz Greg Stout Kklen Stranm Ruth Stull Phillip Swafford Susan Swartz Barb Tarrant Nancy Taylor 181 A Declaration of Hictory The class of ’76 is proud to declare a victory over a year of obstacles and setbacks. Being a leader and taking on responsi- bilities are qualities which the Senior class strived for in order to reach their goals. These obstacles and setbacks will mold them into the leaders of tomorrow and their future accom- plishments will be their victories. Kent Teschner Leslie Thomp- son Ricky Thomp- son Gay Thorton Marty Thorton Kathy Thrasher Mike Tiller Mike Tim- mons Dave Trauer- nicht Bob Turner Kevin Umph- ress Danny Van- hoozer Lucille Wahlert Robin Walace 182 Greg Wilkinson George Wort hen Class president Mark Jackson presents the Declaration of Victory to General Dick Lehman during a Pep Assembly, concluding a long week of spirited activities. Lee White Bill Widencr Judy Wilkerson Susie Willis Terry Winn Deola Wolfe Cindy Wright Roger Wright Danny Zebelcan Stasliful These Seniors were too bashful to have their pictures taken. Randy Campbell Kevin Emmerich Kevin Householder Wesley Lewis Terry Long Sharon Nixon Frank Ortega Russell Parton Leonard Payne Randy Smith John Thomsen Wade Walker Mark Wells Debbie Wilson Lonnie Wilson Terry Zebelcan Scott Stanford Delmar Wchr 183 Abbott, Jerrie 136 Ackley, Myla 11 Acres, John 143 Adams, Bill 120 Adams, Kathy 120.124,133 Adams, Kelly 166 Administration 7,10 Aguilar. Mark 152 Akers, John 136 Albert, George 108,120 Alexander, Rita 120 Alchemia Society 65 Alder. Dennis 166 Amos, Dennis 166 Amos, Edward 136 Anctil, Charlotte 24,120 Anctil, Paul 41,58,63,75,102,166,177, 181,198 Anderson, Katherine 152 Anderson, Shirley 166 Andrew, Scott 43,75,103,166,175 Angst, Ted 120 Annigian, Steve 136,143 Annual Staff (Wahwahlanawah) 94, 95,96,97 Arbuckle, Twila 136 Art 36,37 Armstrong, Stephen 108,136 Arnold, David 46,152 Arnold, Kirk 57,69,72,94,97,152 Arnold, Roger 136 Asbell, Mark 42,166 Ashford, Susan 136 Ashworth, Julie 48,136 Atkins, Debbie 152 Atkins, Jeff 136,139 Atkison, Elaine 136 Atkison, Jack 152 Atkison, Mary 136 Atkison, Nancy 42,166 Atkison. Wanda 167 Austin, Craig 152 Autumn Royalty 74,75 Auxier, Beverly 136 Auxier, Kenneth 120 Auxier, Patrick 167 B Babcock, Charles 136 Babcock, Mark 167 Baber, John 167 Bachali, Henry 29,120 Bachali, Tawnya 85,167 Bachman, Martin 152 Bailey, John 137 Bailey, Martin 120 Bailey, Ronald 152 Baker, Mark 70,152 Baker, Michael 70,72,167 Balabon, George 167 Baldwin. Goldie 20 Ballard. Marvin 22,72,152 Ball, Ray 20 Barber, Jerry 120 Barber, Lisa 117,120 Barnard, Judy 152 Barnard. Larry 120 Barnes, Cynthia 153 Barnes, Joe 11 Barnes, Stephen 120 Barnett, Chris 20 Barnett, Donna 137 Barr, Brenda 1 20 Barton, Brenda 120 Barton, Cindi 47,167 Barton, Colleen 120 Barton, Kathy 167 Barton, Mary 20 Basketball 110,111,112,113,114,115 Baublit, Monty 120 Beamon, Carolyn 74,75,83,167,171, 181 Beckett, David 167 Beemer, Ferral 11,82 Beemer, Jeff 167 Belcher, Elizabeth 153 Belcher, Lewis 44 Belcher, Nancy 120 Belcher, Tina 153 Bell, Dennis 120 Benner, Michael 153 Bennett, Tammy 137 Bentonian 92,93 Benton Singers 70,71 Benton, Timothy 104,109,153 Bergonzoni, Steve 153 Berry. Brenda 120 Berry, Jean 1 20 Biggs, Randy 153 Biggs, Theresa 121 Biggs, Timothy 121 Billingsley, Sarah 11,158 Bird, Carole 137 Bird, Elizabeth 58,62,94,167 Black, Clifford 52.54.56,57,58,61,62, 65,75,78,86,94.95,96,97,126,127 Black, Deauna 121 Black, Jeffrey 121 Black. Keith 70,153 Bledsoe, Margo 121 Blumhost, Marietta 36,137 Boggess, Ladell 121 Boiler, Dorothy 25,58,162,167 Boiler, Vicki 153,162 Bolonyi, Adam 121 Bolonyi, Anita 91,153,165,187 Bolton, Brett 121 Bolton, Richard 137 Boon, Carla 153 Boon, Jim 121 Bougher, David 121 Bowen, Lowell K. 9,10 Boyer. Alfred 153 Boyer, Donna J. 11 Boyer, Jerry 153 Boyer, Terry 1 53 Boyess, Jeffrey 121 Boy’s State 56,57 Brandon, Steve 121 Brandt, Robert 11 Bregin, Rita 12 Brendle, Joe 121 Brock, Gerald 137 Brock, Mark 137 Brooks, Darrell 167 Brooks, Diane 25,121 Brooks, Kenneth 153 Brooks, Steve 58,72,168,175 Brooner, Kevin 121 Brooner, Kyle 153 Brooner, Tammy 168 ■Brown, Bronco 137 184 Brown, Harold 20,61 Brown, Jo 20 Brown, Kevin 65,121 Brown, Mike 137 Brown, Robin 65,80,137 Browning, Mike 39,77,101,112,158, 168,184 Browning, Pam 153 Browning, Robert 137 Brunk, Russell 35,153 Bryant, Roger 137 Buckles, Steven 50,137 Budden, Bryon 137 Budden, Shirley 13,60,168 Buller, Rhonda 168 Burks, Dennis 137 Burks, Susan 153 Burks, Terry 121 Burmeister, Dean 12,14,104 Burnett, Darren 46,154 Burnett, LuVella 12,42 Burnett, Zolonda 137 Burns, Michael 154 Burton, Debbie 137 Business 42,43 Busser, Randy 137 Butts, Brenda 154 Butts, Donna 121 C Caldwell, Annette 137 Caldwell, Cheryl 137 Caldwell, Jimmy 121 Calhoun, Eddie 108,137 Calhoun, Terri 168 Callaway, Charles 45,154 Calorich, Chris 121 Camden, Charles 137 Campbell, Denise 154 Campbell, Jeanna 122 Campbell, Marcy 137 Capps, John E. 12,110,111 Capps, John 108,122 Canchola, Dolores 122 Cardinelles 84,85 Carrillo, Brenda 168 Caselman, Dottie 168 Castleman, Terry 154 Cates, Mary 20,21 Caton, Kimberly 138 Caton.Tammie 122 Chambers, Jerry 12,13,18,27 Chambers, Steven 58,61,94,97,169 Chandler, Marcus, 56,100,101,11 2,158, 169 Chappell, Jackie 154 Chappell, Janette 138 Chase, Curtis 169 Chase, Darline 154 Chatfield, Carl 10,11 Chatfield, Judy 122 Chavez, Maxine 138 Chenoweth, Carl 122 Chenoweth, Carla 154 Cheerleaders 81,82,83 Chirieleison, Johnny 122 Chirila, John 60,90,92,93,154 Chirila, Scott 60,68,69,72,91,154 Christmas Dance 88,89 Christensen, Michael 122 Christian, Suzanna 154 Christie, James 138 Christofferson, Allen 122 Christofferson, Cheryl 122 Church, Gary 138 Church, Jennifer 122 Clampitt, Jeanne 115,154,164 Clark, Tammy 138 Clemans, Robert 13 Cochran, Brenda 37,138 Coleman, G. M. 7 Colley, Laura 56,122 Collins, Jeffrey 169 Collins. Raunda 138 Communications 22,23 Conard, Derek 138 Conard, Erma 20 Conard, Taira 169 Constable, Kelli 138 Contreras, Maria 138 Cook, Carla 78,87,169 Cook, Darla 74,75,82,83,110,114,169 Cook, Tami 138 Cooper, William 154 Copeland, Linda 122 Cordonnier, Kenny 138 Cordonnier, Nancy 122 Cox, Donnie 138 Cox,Jayne 138 Cox, Martin 122 Cox, Melinda 85,169 Cox, Susan 138 Cox, Timothy 154 Crail. Allen 122 Crawford, Ken 169 Crippen, Michael 138 Crockett, Angela 169 Crockett, Chris 152,154 Crockett, Connie 20,143 Crnic, Nancy 115,154 Crosscountry 108,109 Cruse, Bobby 195 Cunningham, Kelly 154 Cunningham, Kendell 138 Cunningham, Rhonda 122 Cupryk, Timothy 169 Cureton.Jane 138 Cureton, Susanna 122 Curtin, William 123 Curtis, Carrie 123 Custer, Deborah 138 Custer, Kim 123 D Dale, David 154 Dale.Janelle 123 Dandliker, Randy 72,170 Davenport, Paul 40,41,81,170 Davenport, Mildred 13,42 Davis, Brenda 40,65,75,154,157 Davis, Dale 155 Davis, Janice 115,152,155,164 Davis, Kelly 138 Davis, Laurie 139 Davis, Mary 20 Davis, Olivia 139 Davis, Sabrina 170 Davis, Steven 170 Davis, Sue 170 Dawson, Rebecca 36,139 Deatherage, Ann 139 Deatherage, Billy 170 Deaton, Julie 139 Deaton, Steve 54,58,75,170 Decker, Stephen 50,51,139 DeHart, Maureen 155 DeHart, Paula 123 Deming, Charles 155 Deming, James 46,155 Deming, William 123 Dennison, Jim 123 Denver, Melinda 170 DeRoin, Philip 170 its Dickerson, Stanley 170 Dilley, Brian 139 Doldt, Steven 155 Dolton, Delisa 57,94,117,155,157 Donelson, Kathy 170 Drag, Toni 139 Dragoo, Michael 123 Dragoo, Steve 101,107,170 Droze, William 20,198 Dudik, Catherine 75,123,124,133 Duffy, Sheryl 52,58,64,78,79, 94,170,172,192 Duffy, Susan 80,139 Dulcan, Patricia 13 Duncan, Arnold 123 Dunigan, Grant 136,139 Dunigan. Greg 86,111,112,169,170 Duty, Gerald 13 Duty.Sharri 123 Dwyer, David 102,170 Dyche, Dave 155 Dye, Carolyn 155 Dye. David 123 Dye, Rita 123 Dye, Vickie 170 Dykes, Tim 108,123 Dysart, David 171 E Easter, Teresa 123 Ebling, Carol 139 Ebling, John 34,123 Ebling, Nancy 171 Edwards. Larry 13,16 Eggers. Dale 35,123 Eichstadt, Stephen 123 Eighmy,Criss 139 Eiman, Leisa 155 Eiman, Paul 171 Elder, Lee Ann 65,79,171 Elder. Mary 13 Ellis, Christina 123 Ellis, Mark 28,145,155,191 Ellis, Ronald 139 Ellis, Tim 139,142,149 Ellis, Tina 50 Elrod, Pamela 155 Embrey, James 155 Embrey, Kelli 171 Embrey, Kim 155 Emmendorfer, Debbie 25,139 Emmendorfer. Mike 123 Emmerch, Kris 123 Endsley, Bradley 139 Endsley, Grace 20 Endsley, Robin 155 Ervin. Timothy 60,94,96,139 Evans, Linda 139 Ewart, Linda 124 Ezzell, Dale 70,139 Ezzell, Jennie 124 Ezzell, Theresa 115,124 Ezzell, Tim 48,139 F Fadden, Jamie 155 Fadden, Janice 124 Falkner, Doug 108,124 Falkner, Rhonda 69,171 Falkner, William 72,94,155 Farris, Francis 20,21 Fasching, Mike 124 Fasching, Susan 114,115,171 Fattig, Michael 124 Faulkner, Robin 124 Felt, Bruce 171 Felt, Eric 1 24 Ferguson. Mary 171 FHA 64 Field. Brad 46 Filbert, Teresa 25,139 Filbert, Tracy 124 Filley.Jonna 139 Filley, Lori K. 58,80,92,93,171,189 Filley, Lori 124 Filley, Thomas 124 Fimple, Tammy 124 Finney, James 155 Flach.Jim 171 Flach, Julie 139 Flach.June 124 Fleming, Karen 24,84,85,91,94,97, 156,162 Fletcher, Jim 72,156 Flint,Timothy 92,93,109,139,145, 146 Foley, John 13,18,26 Fones, Debbie 124 Football 100,101,102,103 Forbes, Janila 156 Forbes, Scott 140 Force, Annette 156 Ford, Jeff 156 Foreign Language 24,25 Forensics 60 Foster. Nora 13,40,64 Frakes, Carla 37,140 Frederick, Leslie 34,171 French, Debbie 172 Frisch, Ryan 140 Frizzel, Mark 140 Frizzel, Thomas 172 Fuller, Randy 140 Fuller, Robert 45,124 Funk, Roxanna 156 Furr, Larry 124 Furr, Ronnie 172 G Gabbert, Chris 172 Gaither, Imogene 14 Gall, Rebecca 124 Gallagher, Cathy 14,25,159 Gallagher, Jim 94,97,140 Gallagher, Susie 77,140 Galvan, Danny 106 Galvan, Frances 124 Gann, Diane 124 Gann. Randy 156 Gardner, Larry 91,140,190 Garmon, Karen 90,156 Gentry, Brian 140 Gentry, Jim 72,172,187 186 Gentry. Kelly 80,140 Gentry, Patrick 140,147 George, Rhonda 140 German, Bonnie 14,22 Giddens, Ruth 10,154 Giffrow. Matthew 124 Gilbert. Michael 93,156 Gillespie, Debbie 140 Gillespie, Waneta 115,140,146 Gilmore, Christina 140 Girl’s State 56,57 Giseburt, Gina 125 Giseburt, Linda 156 Givens, Gregg 140 Gladfelder, Gary 140 Gladfelder, Sherry 125 Gladfelder, Terry 125 Glasgow, Jim 140 Glise, Jeanine 14,159 Gloggner, Mary 140 Gloggner, Philip 172 Gnat, Andy 172 Goben, David 156 Golf 116 Gomez, Gloria 25,156 Gomez, Patricia 25,140 Goodwyn. Gayle 72,76,152,156 Goolsby, Cathy 172 Goss, James 94,96,140,199 Gossett, Pam 172 Goucan, Patty 59,84,93,172,195 Goucan, Theresa 125 Grable, Brenda 74,173 Grable, Dennis 1 56 Grable, Mike 125 Grace, Barbara 125 Grace, Sherry 140 Grace, William 173 Graves, Janet 94,95,97,173 Gray, Jerry 173 Gray. Michael 125 Green, Brenda 156 Green, Maxine 14 Gregg, Sandra 173 Griffith, Mark 141,142 Griffow, Matt 124 Grimm, Janora 141 Grimm. Merle 125 Groh, Welcome 14,16,19 Grooms, Clifton 141 Grubb, Rita 156 Guess, William 125 Gust, DeWayne 141 Gust, Scheurie 125 Guyer, La Donna 156 Gym 48,49 II Hagan. Debbie 59,173 Hagan. Mark 141 Hager, Larry 15,58,94,95,96,97 Hahn, Jeff 125 Haight, Lesleigh 173 Halamar, Linda 156 Halbirt, Jeffery 156 Halbirt, Kimberly 31,173 Halbirt, Michael 125 Hale, Tammy 156 Hall, Sherry 125 Hellenbreck, Derreld 141 Hamm. Billie 21,151 Hamm, Scott 156 Hanshaw, Michael 50.156 Hanshaw, Robert 125 Hanshaw, Ronnie 125 Hanway. Barbara 65,173 Harness, Mary 173 Harris, Jim 125 Harshman, Kim 156 Hartman, Delora 156 Hartman, Terry 125 Harvest Moon 72,73 Hasiak, Kateryna 157 Hass, Gregory 141 Hass, Tim 141 Hathaway, Lynn 141 Haupt, Greg 157 Hayes, Carol 173 Hayes, David 110 Heard, Trudy 141 Helsel. Kenneth 157 Helsel, Kimberle 125 Helsel, Roger 173 Helsel, Scott 173 Henderson, Donna 157 Henderson, Scott 141 Henderson, Timmit 125 Hendrix, Valerie 141 Henkosky, Janis 173 Hensley, Melanie 83,86,173 Hernandez, Rueben 34,141 Heskin, Danell 114.115,174 Hiatt, Darron 125 Hicks, Cheryl 157 Hicks, DeWayne 141 Hicks, Edward 141 Hicks. Paula 125 Hicks, Vickie 157 Hieb, Kevin 125,142,151 Higbe, Sam 125 Higdon, Forest 157 Hilderbrand, Mark 101,103,157 Hills, Darlene 41,157 Hills, Marlene 157,158 Hillyards 45,46 Hiney, Benita 157 Hobbs, Vickie 157 Hockaday, Cindy 157 Hoffman. John 9,15,16,73,149,160 Hogan. Kathleen 126 Hollars, Marian 174 Holm, Charles 14,15,154 Holmes, Kathleen 59,174 Homecoming 76,77 Home Economics 40,41 Hook, Gayle 60,91,117,157 Hook, Lynn 174 Hook. Richard 142 Hook, Ron 29,126 Hopper, Mike 70,142 Householder. Kevin 68,76,1 54 Houser, Kirk 126 Hovey, Eric 124,126 Hovey, Mark 142 Hudson, Robert 142.149,198 Huey. Marvin 142 Huffman. David 46,157 Huffman, Dean 126 Huffman, Dixie 21 Huffman, Logan 157 Hughes, Raymond 142 Hughes, Stuart 104,109,157 Humphreys, Mildred 15,116 Hurst, Rodney 157 I Ide, Nancy 142 Ide, Paula 122,126 Industrial Arts 38,39 Ingram, Warren 126 Interact 63 J Jackson. Bryon 158 Jackson, Faith 126 Jackson, Mark 54,59,166,174,175, 183 Jacobs, Jacklyn 126 Jakobsen, Jette 10,117,174 James, Gregory 29,174 James, Jerri Ann 37,158 James, Rhonda 66,142 Jenkins, Stacy 158 Jennings, Kim 22,126 John, Doug 126 Johnson, Jean 15 Johnson, Pamela 142 Johnson, Robert 142 Johnson, Tammy 70,174 Jones, Bonnie 142 Jones, Narcissus 21 Jones, Myrtle 158 Jones, Sheila 126 Jordan, William 158 Joswick, Debbie 174 Julian, Andi 60 Justus, Larry 142 K Kanacsky, Joanie 81,174 Kanacsky, Lorrie 142 Karleskint, Raymond 174 Karr, Nathan 108,126,134 Kates, Terri 142 Keith, Paul 174 Kelsey, Kimber 28,174 Kcmpf, Charles 28,108,142,144.146 Kennedy, Sally 126 Kent, Bill 15 Kerns, Allen 126 Kerns. Karen 126 Kerns, Sharon 142 Kibbe, Karen 158 Kiger, James 142 Kilgore, Ricky 158 King. Timothy 158 Kirkpatrick, Teresa 158 Kirschner. Richard 174 Kirschner, Steven 1 58 Kleinschek, Angelika 158 Klepees, Daniel 175 Klepees, David 66,142 Kline, David 67,158 Kline, Randall 73,142 Knapp, Gary 158 Knox, Debbie 127 Knuth, Rochelle 127 Kobzej, Daria 142 Kobzej, Marcie 142 Kolega, Sean 29,76,127 Kovac, Mark 158 Kovac, Michael 175 Kowalski, Judy 142 Kowitz, Dennis 159 Kretzcr, David 1 59 Kretzer, Margaret 125,127 Kretzschmer, Leon 45, 127 Kretzschmer, Leona 175 Kretzschmer, Lloyd 175 Kuell, Gregory 175 Kuehner, Betty 126 Kuehner, Sandra 70,84,175 Kuehner, William 127,146 Kunzler.Carl 159 Kunzler, Sheila 159 L Labenske, Mary 127 Lake.Theral 159 Lamar, Jennifer 159 Lamar, Nancy 54,56,57,59,64,65,175, 186 Langston, Teresa 142 Lankford, Carman 127 Lapsly, Charles 21 Lawhon, Ken 175 Lawrence, Chris 127 Lawson, Jeff 143 Lawson, Tom 143 Lawyer, Brenda 159 Lay, Donnie 143 Lay, Wilma 21 Lehman, Richard 15,18,102,183 Lentz, Donald 15,17,31,91 Leupold, Donald 143 Lewis, Beth 127 Lewis, Stacy 159 Libby, David 175 Lima, Robert 127 Limley, David 143 Limley, Sandra 65,127 Lindensmith, Darrel 159 Lidensmith, Phil 92,93,159 Link, Aaron 127 Littles, Deborah 24,127 Litton, Clarissa 122,127 Litton, Jerry 199 Lofts, Brenda 143 Lofts, Kathy 127 Lofts, Mark 159 Long, Kathy 127 Longers, Art 143 Losson, Tom 159 Lovejoy, Charles 13,16,60,90 Me McCallan, Teresa 144 McCan, Mark 128 McCan, Rodney 144 McCarthy, Cris 175 McCarthy, Nancy 144 McClellan, Norma 159 McClurg, Marc 128 McCollum, Chris 122,128 McCollum, Dana 124,128,133 McCollum, Randy 38,159 McCray, Jeffrey 175 McCray, Jenny 128 McCray, Rodney 144 McDevitt, Dawn 59,87,1 55 McDevitt, John 144 McDonald, Kelly 175 McDonell. Kelly 144 McDowell, Angela 28,124,128,133 McDowell, Dawn 86,175 McDowell, Peggy 176 McDowell, Susan 128 McElwain, Karla 85.144 McGeorge, Randall 48,137,144,147 McGlothlin, Jay 128 McGuire, Ellis 128 McGuire, Jimmy 94,97,176 McGuire, Karen 144 McKenna, Mary Ann 176 McKinley, Mike 38,128 McKinley, Susan 176 McKinney, Rick 128 McKown, Gary 121 188 McIntosh, Cindy 159 McLaughlin, Donna 159 McPherson, Bobby 128 McQuiston, Randy 128 M Mace, Gerry 127 Mace, Jenny 143 Mace, Terry 127 Mace, Virginia 115 Mackley, Brian 127 Mackley, Cathy 159 Majewski, Jenny 176 Majewski, Michele 143 Majewski, Teresa 159 Majewski, Vicki 86,176 Mapel, Diane 24,1 59 Mapel, Robin 127 Markt, Allan 176 Markt, Dennis 94,96,143,145 Markt, James 16 Marriott, Debi 159 Marriott, Greg 143 Marshall, Cindy 127 Marshall, Larry 159 Martin, Connie 143 Martin, Ricky 127 Martinez, Karen 143 Martinez, Manuel 143 Martinez, Robert 128 Mason, Lloyd 101,176 Masteller, Bruce 70,176 Matchett, Tammy 115,144 Math, 30.31 Mattox, Alonna 144 Mattox, Barbara 128 Mazur, Brian 144 Mazurkewyez, Carla 128 Meade, Mark 22,128 Mears, Glen 78,169,176 Mehesan, George 159 Mehesan.John 30,144,159 Mejia, Anthony 38,176 Mejia, Joey 128 Mejia, Lorie 115,128 Mejia, Mario 159 Mejia, Terresa 77,115,144 Meng, Cheri 43,115,154,160.186 Meng, Greg 29,63,112,177,184 Mereness, George 65,144 Merritt, Harold 128 Merritt, Steven 45 Meschke, Tammy 129 Meschke, Terry 177 Michel, Sheila 86,129 Mihelic.John 144 Milbourn, Stanley 177 Miles, Leonard 16 Miljavac, Nancy 58,59,74,82,166,177 Miller, Jamie 129 Miller, Julie 42,75,81,138,144 Miller, Raylene 92,93,160 Miller, Vicky 70,160 Mitchell, Penny 177 Modis, James 16,111,112 Modis, Jeffery 177 Modis, Nanette 82,160 Moore, Chryl 177 Moore, David 160 Morris, David 160 Morris, Michael 129 Morris, Susan 160 Mosier, Carolyn 21 Mosier, David 160 Mosier, Geiald 30 Moutray, Charisse 129 Mueller, Debbie 129 Mueller, Michelle 145 Murphy, Robert 160 Music 32,33,34,35 Musser, Michael 38,76,129,145 Musser, Philip 23 Myers, Gerry 129 Myers, Larry 145 Myers, Shelly 160 N Nash, Samuel 50,129 Nearhood, Jim 160 Nearhood, Robert 160 Neely, Michael 145 Neff, Kim 145,148 Neff, Tammy 129 Nell, Romona 160 Nell, Tina 129 Nelson, Donna 70,177 Nelson, Helen 21 Nelson, Jananne 37,145 Nelson, Morton 16,27,185 Nelson, Timothy 145 Nelson, William 129 Newby, Darlene 4,36,37,65,177 Newby, Ray 160 NHS 58,59 Nix, Lynn 160 Noah, David 145 Noah. Lori 177 Nolan, Dorina 145 Nolan, Mary 55,129 Noland, Christina 124,129,133 Noles, Renee 126,131 Norris, Keith 161 Norris, Lana 49,145 Norris, Terrie 161 Norris, Terry 129 Norton, Jerry 161 Norton, Melinda 74,172,177 Norton, Sharon 145 Nurski, Jerome 145 Nurski,Pam 161 Nurski, Richard 129 Nutt, Linda O O’Banion, Twila 177 Obermier, Charles 161 Obermier, Greg 129 O'Donnell, Denise 65,145 O’Donnell, Sheri 85,87,178 O'Hare, David 161 18V Oliver, Danny 68,145 O’Malley, Juanita 17 Ortega, Pete 44 Osteen, Dianne 129 Osteen, Mike 145 Ousley, James 178 P Pack, Melanie 129 Pack. Mitchell 145 Paden, Sue 66.145 Palmer, Gregory 161 Palmer, Robert 129 Palones. Pamela 116,145 Panigot, Charles 161 Panigot, Lawrence 129 Panigot, Patricia 59,178 Pankiewicz, Thomas 17,22,109,122, 144 Papisan, Bobbie 90.91,146,1 51 Parker, Blaine 129 Parker, Debbie 94,96,146 Parker, Julie 129 Parrish, Marcelle 58,59,94,178, 192 Parton, Steven 178 Pasley. Derek 146 Patrylak, Steven 178 Patterson, Dennis 146 Pauly, Connie 178 Pawlowski, Kevin 31,76,129 Pawlowski, Kimberly 161 Pederson, James 161 Peery, Artis 146 Pendleton, Rick 129 Pendleton, Robert 129 Pendleton, Scott 54,56,94,96,161 Penland, Elnora 161 Penland, Scott 130 Penland, Timothy 38,130 Pep Club 80 Perkins, Brenda 146 Perkins, Jerry 178 Peters, Barry 128,130 Peters, David 36,161 Peters, Kevin 161 Peters, Penny 130 Peters, Richard 161 Peterson, Curtis 146 Petrovick, Tom 130 Pettis, Laurie 161 Pettis, Monty 130 Pettry, Connie 178 Pfleiderer, Jeffrey 130 Phillips, Jerry 146 Phroper, Brenda 130 Pickerel, Amy 80,94,115,116,146,150 Pickerel, James 161 Pierce, Don 146 Pierce, Terry 14,17,145 Pigg, Lisa 47,178 Ping, Terry 161 Pinion, Philip 146 Plumb, Terry 130 Poff, Ernest 17 Polk, Erly 161 Post, Karen 17,37 Pre-Vocations 44,45 Pritchett, Pamela 56,146 Proffit, Jeannine 21 Prometheans 62 P.T.S.A. 61 Puckett. Joseph 111,113,178 Puckett, Lena 146 Puckett, Randall 146 Pummell, Janice 178 0 Quint, Rodney 146 R Ralston, Geri 130 Ramirez, Julie 124,130,133 Ramirez, Michelle 77,86,115,116,145, 146 Ramirez, Sue 179 Rampola, Cathy 179 Rampola, Michael 107,161 Randall, Diane 179 RBAP 68,69 Redmond. Bruce 107,158,162,164 Redmond, David 20,21 Reents, Robert 70,162 Reese. John 17,34,73 Reichman, Theodore 130 Reynolds, Neil 15,18,117,188 Rhoades, James 34,50,51,146 Rhyne, Donald 130 Rhyne, Mickey 146 Rhyne, Roger 130 Richardson, Candia 160,162 Richardson, David 146 Richardson, Debbie 130 Riche, Dennis 13,18,19,188 Richey, Patty 87,179 Richter, James 146 Richter, Vickie 130 Ridpath, Louise 21 Riesterer, Wanda 130 Riley, Mary 21 Ripper, Lorri 130 Ripper, Vicki 162 Ritchie, Michael 124,130 Rivera, Paula 162 Roach, Brenda 162 Roach, Rocky 128,130 Robbins, Larry 18,32,70,71,73,159 Robbins, Susan 65,162 Roberts, Allen 179 Roberts, Charles 147 Roberts, Cynthia 79,179 Roberts, Paula 147 Roberts, Scott 34,130 Roberton, Thomas 179 Roberton, Tim 36,146 Robertson, Barry 40,122,162 Robertson, Kris 130 Robinson, Lisa 147 Robinson, Tammy 147 Robles, David 162 Robles, Diana 23,130 Rocha,John 162 Romesburg, Cindy 130 Romesburg, Kirtus 162 Romesburg, Mike 179 Rose, Bryan 147 Rose, Douglas 147 Rose, Michael 162 Rose, Pam 59,75,82,179 Rostock, Cheri 81,162 Rostock, Edward 179 Rostock, Linda 179 ROTC 50,51,66,67 Routh, Leeray 117,162 Rowlett, Roxanna 131 Rullman, Janet 131 S Saddle Club 65 Sample, Arietta 147 Sample, Janetta 147 Sample, Julie 147 Sample, Loretta 147 Sampson, Jeffrey 162 Sampson, Rod 131 Sanches, David 122,131 Sauter, Allen 131 Sauter, Bartlett 147 Sauter, Ray 131 Sauter, Robin 147 Sawyer, Hugh 162 Sawyer, Keith 147 Scates, Mark 154,162 Scheireman, Ricky 101,179 Schildtkneckt, Lynde 162 Schilling, Marlea 147 Schneider, Stuart 94,96,97,109,147 Schubert, Edith 131 Schubert, Linda 131 Schultz, Steven 59,108,109,179 Schurman, Charlene 85,86,162 Schurman, Clella 180 Schurman, Patti 66,163 Science 28,29 Scott, Donnie 131 Scroggins, Debbie 147 Sealey, Sherry 163 Searcy, Gail 147 Searcy, Monte 131 Sears, Lori 131 Sears, Steve 165 Seever, Billy 55,145,147 Seever, Mark 17 Sego, Leonna 70,84,87,115,180 Sego, Myra 148 Sego, Ray 131 Sharp, Raymond 131 Shat,Cindy 51,131 Shat, Laverne 148 Shaw. Jill 131 Sheffler, Thomas 148 Shelkop, Scott 131 Shepherd,Charla 59,180 Sherlock, Albert 163 Sherlock, Kenneth 180 Sherlock, Sandy 180 Sherlock, Sharon 163 Shifflett, Dennis 47,163 Shirley, Bill 131,146 Shirley, Cynthia 59,68,69,70,72,74, 79,84,85,166,180 Shirley, Deborah 84,115,163 Shivers, Larry 52,172,180 Shockley, Cathy 49,148 Shoemaker, Cynthia 125,131 Shopbell, Cheryl 148 Shopbell, Darrell 148 Shortle. Diana 59.180 Short le, Lisa 148 Shtohryn, Mary Ann 132 Shuman, Mike 148 Shuman, Patrick 163 Silvey, Connie 132 Silvey, Terry 39,180 Simmon, Karen 132 Simpkins, Bruce 163 Simpson, Carol 132 Simpson, Carolyn 132 Simpson, George 132 Singleton, Debbie 69,180 Singleton. Ronald 163 Singleton, Terrilyn 148 Sipes, Larry 132 Sipes, Penny 132 Sisco, Cathy 163 Slavin, Allan 28,145,148 Slavin, Gloria 163 Smith, Calvin 12,18,39 Smith, Donald L. 148 Smith, Donald 143 Smith, Gary 163 Smith, Julie 132 Smith, Luther 148 Smith, Ronda 132 Smith, Russell 163 Smith, Valerie 180 Smith, William 12,18 Snead, Robert 180 Snethen, Dennis 23,109,110,161,163 Snyder, Jeannie 180 Social Studies 26,27 Sollars, Jay 132 Sollars, Scott 23,65,180 Sollars, Tammy 163 Sparks, James 82,91,101,163 Speer, Rodney 163 Spillman, Shirley 180 Spirit Week 78,79 Sprake, Chris 132 Stafford, Steve 180 Staggs, Steven 51,148 Starks, Ronald 18,38,106,107 Starling, Linda 148 Starling, Wendell 148 Steed, Robin 116,132 Steele, Kathy 132 Steele, Roger 132 Steidel. Kelly 148 Steinbrenner, John 148 Steva, Connie 132 Steva.John 180 Stevenson, Kimberley 43,154,163 Stevenson. Marcy 163 Stevenson, Rhonda 181 Stevenson, Tim 181 Stewart, Cathy 165 Stewart, Jeanette 165 Stewart, Kimberly 115,148 Stickler, Rusty 70,148 Still, John 148 Still. Kathy 148 Stillman, Alec 110,148 Stillman, Coleene 181 Stillman, Donna 132 Stillman, Jaffery 111,113,181 Stillman, Lisa 148 Stocking, Charles 132 Stone. Melinda 132 Storoz, Janette 181 Storoz, Jennifer 132 Storoz, Leo 165 Stout, Donald 39,163 Stout, Gregory 181 Would you believe anot taire and Ginger Rogers? Mark Ellis and Patty Wal 191 Stout, Jeff 148 Strahm, Elden 181 Strong, Kirby 132 Student Congress 54,55 Student Forum 56,57 Stull, Ruth 181 Stumpf, Steve 51,132 Supple, Karen 132 Sutton, Leona 164 Sutton, Mark 132 Swafford, Phillip 181 Swartz, David 141,148 Swartz, Susan 59,74,85,175,181 Swearinger, Juiann 70,149 Swoboda, Robin 60,72,117,164 Szczepanik, Susan 132 T Tarrant, Barbara 40,59,64,181 Tarrant, Dean 19,51 Taylor, Darryll 133 Taylor, Nancy 181 Taylor, Nona 149 Taylor, Ronald 133 Taysen, Lori 133 Tebow.Gary 133 Tebow, Kathy 149 Tennis 117 Teschner, Jayne 49,149 Teschner, Kent 39,100,105,182 Thomas, Kenneth 133 Thompson, Bradley 35,133 Thompson, Leslie 182 Thompson, Nancy 149 Thompson, Ricky 182 Thomsen, Kenneth 149 Thomsen, Robert 149 Thornton, Gay 182 Thornton, Janice 114,115,164 Thornton, Kimberly 133 Thornton, Martin 70,173,182 Thrasher, Kathy 182 Throckmorton, Sheila 65,133 Throckmorton, Tyrone 149 Thuston, Henrietta 149 Tiller, Michael 67,182 Timmons, Mike 182 Todd, Jeff 108,109,149 Tolbert, Rosalie 149 Tolson, James 149 Tompkins, Rhonda 149 Toombs, Randall 164 Tracy, Sheila 133 Trauernicht, David 182 Trauernicht, Robert 105,106,164 Trauernicht, Rose 117,150 Travis, Sally 19 Triplett, Vernie 133 Troester, Gerald 7 Trotter, Jonny 134 Trout, Donald 7 Turbak, Gary 150 Turner, Leslie 19,82,126 Turpin, Carolyn 150 Turpin, Marilyn 150 U Umphress, Kevin 182 Unzicker, Leon 150 V Valencia, Richard 164,186 Valentine, Jim 164 Vanhoozer, Danny 182 Vannaman, Robert 150 Vaughan, Barbara 19,23 Waldrip, Steven 94,96,164 Walker, Chandra 164 Walker, Cynthia 150 Walker. Pamela 134 Walker, Patricia 134,191 Walker, Ray 48,150 Walker, Sue 148 Wallace, Peggy 134 Wallace, Robin 182 Walters, Charles 134 Walters, Donnie 134 Walters, Elizabeth 48,136,150 Warren, Dean 134 WBHS 90,91 Wells, Mickey 108,164 West, Lujean 134 West, Scott 164 Weston, Brian 164 Weston, Leah 70,73,164 Weston, Pamela 115,1 50 Wheeler, Galen 165 White, Cheryl 165 White, Lee 183 White, Nancy 165 White, Randy 134 Wieland, Denise 81,140,145,150 Marcy Parrish and Sheryl Duffy work on a housing survey for NHS. Vavra, Raegene 134 Vickers, Ralph 134 W Wahlert.John 164 Wahlert, Lucille 115,182 Waitkoss, Roc 134 Wilcoxson, Duane 135 Wiley, George 135 Wiley, Janice 165 Wilkerson, Judy 183 Wilkerson, Pam 150 Wilkinson, Christopher 165 Wilkinson, Gregg 183 Williams, Mike 150 Williams, Terry 165 Williams, Valerie 64,135 Willis, David 135 192 Willis, Marlene 19 Willis, Susan 31 Wilson, Barbara ISO Wilson, Betty 19 Wilson, Bruce 135 Wilson, Christopher 165 Wilson, Mary 50 Wilson, Mary Ann 165 Winfrey, Gerald 135 Winn, Scott 135 Winn, Terry 47,183 Winslow, Sharon 165 Winter Royalty 86,87 Wisneski, Penny 135 Withrow, David 150 Wolfe, Deola 183 Wolfe, Glenda 135 Wolfe, Jack 165 Wolfe, Kathy 116,165 Woodbury, Chris 135 Woolard, Steve 135 Woolery, Terry 165 Woolsey, Brenda 135 Worley, Durwin 135 Worley, Lanny 143,150 Worley, Ted 46,135 Worley, Walter 165 Worthen, Becky 135 Worthen, George 183 Wrestling 104,105,106,107 Wright, Cindy 183 Wright, Danny 135 Wright, Roger 183 Wright, Susan 150 Wuerfele, Mary 150 Wysling, Bradley 165 y Yerganian, Sami 36,60,65,150 Young, Laquita 135 Young, Mark 150 Young, Matthew 165 Young, Mike 135 Young, Valerie 165 z Zaenker, lngo 135 Zawodny, James 165 Zawodny, Theresa 55,69,80,151 Zebelean, Daniel 183 Zeiler, Derissa 70,115,151 Zeltwanger, Robin 165 Ziolkowski, Pamela 165 Ziph, Tony 151 Zirkle, Michelle 135 (f remits: Credits Scott Andrew Cover Design Kirk Arnold Group Head, Sophomore Section Elizabeth Bird Layout Coordinator, Junior Section CUff Black Editor-in-Chief, Division Page Design Steven Chambers Copy Coordinator, Head Photographer DcUsa Dolton Index, Freshman Section Sheryl Duffy Business Manager, Group Head, Senior Section Timothy Ervin Junior Section William Falkner Junior Section Karen Fleming Sophomore Section Jim Gallagher Photographer, Sophomore Section James Goss Photographer, Freshman Section Janet Graves Head Typist, Group Head, Junior Section Dennis Markt Freshman Section Jimmy McGuire Sophomore Section Keith Norris Photographer, Senior Section Sue Paden Staff Debbie Parker Senior Section Marcy Parrish Group Head, Freshman Section Scott Pendleton Photographer, Senior Section Amy Pickerel Senior Section Stuart Schneider Photographer, Sophomore Section Steve Waldrip Junior Section t� 3 (Toucliing fHoments iEastinci memories Memories are made as we travel through life, some are more touching and lasting than others. Some people who we come in contact with have more of an influence on us than others. The halls and one classroom of Benton High will never be the same; missing will be the warm smile, the helpful hand, the ever present joke, the steady influence ... but not the fondest memories that we have of our friend, sponsor, teacher; and guide. Our loss will be Heaven’s gain. May our dear Mr. Cruse, find his place in God’s classroom. Precious memories will always remain with us, and we are better for having been in- fluenced by him. 194 Hasta Luego! Left: Smiling faces reflect the dedication and love between Mr. Cruse and his young son, Spencer. Lower left: Mr. Cruse and his wife Elaine, whom he called the “Governor”, on their wedding night. Below: Graduation from Junior College was an important, serious time as well as an enjoyable one. Far left: Patty Goucan receives the Spanish award for the student who excelled in that course from Spanish teacher and Gub sponsor, Mr. Cruse. These pictures depict the Mr. Cruse we all loved and respected. He always took the time to lend a helpful hand or brighten the day for many. As shown in the picture at right, there was always a smile, along with a warm heart, for everyone. 195 IVntmt Inijlt Primal iitf. Joseph, (iHissnurt I Ijis certifies tfjat [satisfactorily completed a course of stuhy prest je £@oarh of 3£buration for tl]is school anh is the [beb ttjis „ Utplnmu (Kifrcn at j§L Joseph, (Missouri, tips 4tlj bay The final product is not a piece of paper with the word di- ploma on it, it is what the diploma stands for, twelve years of education have been successfully completed and the owner is stamped with the word, “ready”. Ready to enter the world in which he was bom, ready to bear the responsibilities and with- stand the pressures of a changing society and ready to make dreams and hopes become reality. 194 ©Ijp JFinal Product Above: Paul Anctil prepares to put an office chair, that had been thrown down the hall by the burglars, back into place. Right: Bob Hudson examines the hole in the at- tendance office wall left by the burglars' sledghammer. 193 Sllje (Srrnt tKip (f!)ff Whal arc the police doing here? Are they remodeling Mrs. Gid- dens’ office? Was there an earthquake? Many questions similar to these could be heard floating in the halls and classrooms Monday, February 9, 1976. Earlier that morning Mr. William Droze, the school engineer, discovered that the office ar d some other rooms had been broken into the night before. The main office, attendance office, cafeteria, kitchen, ROTC of- fice and the Student Congress Bookstore were on the burglars’ list as they prowled the halls in the dark. $1,100 was taken with a small safe from the office and $30 was removed from the safe in the ROTC office. The burglars plundered some meat from the kitchen but left behind a bucket containing several dozen eggs. A sledgehammer was used to gain access to the walk-in vault, via the wall in the attendance office, leaving a considerable amount of plaster and dust strewn throughout the office. Right: Mr Droze views the damage done to the walk-in vault in the main office. Below: The safe in the ROTC office minus its contents. k 1' Amerira at 200 An assembly in honor of the 200th anniversary of the Ameri- can Revolution was sponsored by the Promethean Club on February 13. Scott Pendleton gave a devotional and Patti Panigot explained the purpose of the assembly. The Benton Band, finely attired in their new uniforms, gave a stirring ren- dition of Pony Express and Jublilance. An enlightening pre- sentation by the First Missouri Volunteers of the Missouir Air National Guard traced the development of the U. S. flag as shown at the left. Then, for the second time only in the his- tory of Benton High School, David Kline introduced a U. S. Congressman, the Honorable Jerry Litton, from Missouri’s sixth Congressional District. The audience rose to its feet in recognition of Mr. Lit ton’s fine record and enjoyed an inspir- ing and frank appraisal of the nation’s current problems. Below: Mr. Litton encourages the student body to become a generation of producers, not just consumers, to conquer the forces of recession and inflation. Right: Congressman Litton takes a few moments from his schedule to sign autographs and chat with Benton stu- dents. Above: James Goss, as the third battalions contri- bution to the bicentennial, raises the flag obtained from Mr. Litton over King Hill. 199 ©l?e Dream Continues . . 1976-a year for people who wanted to make their dreams become reality. The nation, state, city and school cel- ebrated the beginnings of the Ameri- can experiment in democracy that be- gan as the dream of fifty-six men some two hundred years ago. Those fifty-six signers of the Declaration of Independence risked life and property for the principles that they were dedi- cated to. Time will be the great judge of the eleven hundred students of Benton High School during nineteen seventy-five to seventy-six. Were they willing to sacrifice and work in order to fulfill their dreams as those men had? Many dreamed of going to college to complete their education in prepara- tion for a special field. Others dreamed of becoming professional athletes and disciplined their lives and bodies to bring the goal within reach. Some had the desire to go into entertainment while a few wanted to serve the public in politics. There were those who looked forward to the day of being independent of their families and start- ing a unique life, others anticipated marriage to a special person. The dreams of yesterday were as varied as the people but each dream gave hope for tomorrow. 200 • � u $ inter ' col locj icite profirt, inc.