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

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1977 volume:

WAHWAHLANAWAH 1977 Benton High School 5655 South Fourth Saint Joseph, Missouri 64504 Co-editors Kirk Arnold and Delisa Dolton L.E. Hager, Advisor Volume 67 Each year student-life at Benton High School generates more and more excitement. The pep assemblies became louder, dances were more elaborate, the halls were fuller, and the people as friendly as ever. The mascot, the Cardinal couldn't have gained any more popularity while Benton widened its fields around the community. That's what Cardinal Country is all. about. V Table Of Contents 4 . ,sfa 44 i ‘f 44 Student cue 62 Clubs 94 Academics ll6 Sports 200 Album Index ft The cardinals of Benton High School were unique in their own special way. Being the only south end high school in the city, they had full support from the community and certainly dominated the growing district with their services and talents. Exciting sports contests, excellent dramatic productions, and proud ROTC showings were a few examples of Benton’s outstand- ing achievements which south-side patrons had been enjoying and look- ing forward to each year. While the cardinals were working as a whole to maintain their proud and invit- ing image, there were also those individuals who strove to establish themselves and leave their own marks behind for others to follow. It was these people that made life interesting, and worthwhile, as they wound up their high school ca- reers. For with such spirit, am- bition, and enthusiasm from so many -- the Benton Cardinals were indeed flying high for another year. Great Events The most cherished part of our lives, while we were in school, was the time we spent away from school, with our friends and fam- ilies. Everyone of us had experiences at par- ties, family gatherings and church activi- ties that were special to us. We remember things we felt were amusing, time together with friends and festive evenings on what otherwise would have been lonely nights. These were the best times of our lives, good things that would be forever remembered were fashioned by our minds into great events and rightly so, for there was nothing better than youth and happiness. 6 (1) Carmen Langford, Sharon Hayes, and Henrietta Thuston, practice a new dance of their own invention. (2) Parties are an important facet of every adolescent's life, including, FROM LEFT, Ron Bailey, Barry Robertson, Brian Weston, Bruce Redmond, and Dave Swartz. (3) Phil Lindensmith, LEFT, and Young Life sponsor Byron Thompson enjoy leading the singing at weekly meetings. (4) Young Life is a club designed to keep the younger people of St. Joseph active and interested in the community and centered around religion. Darline Chase and Brenda Davis join in singing a favorite 'Apple and Bananas'. (1) Mike Bull anticipates throwing a snowball at his 'best friend'. (2) Many south side youths, including Kathy Te- bow and Logan Huffman, rendezvous at the local Pizza Hut after sporting events. (3) Terry Mace and Bruce Wilson enjoy a good ole' cowboy drink, Pepsi, after a football game at the Pizza Hut. (4) Scott Pendleton enjoys a slow dance with student teacher Mrs. Janet Long at the fund-raising dance for Jim Sparks. (5) Jenny Lamar, NHS member, volunteers her services at the Swine Flu Clinic held at Patee Hall. (6) Randy McCullum expresses his disbelief to Mark Ellis about the shrinking size of his cheeseburger. 8 Easy Living School functions and outside activities played a large role in a teenager's life. Parties, church organizations, a pizza after a game or even Tee-Peeing your best friend's home were a part of active lives. Some students spent their time working for the community or state. Benton students were found at var- ious places in the city during the school year, donating their time to the Swine Flu Clinic as volunteers or the Salvation Army. Par- ticipating in worthwhile community activi- ties proved to be a benefit to diem selves, and those associated with them. 9 Benton Takes New Look On October 20th and 21st, both freshmen and sophomores were seen in a different light when they came to school dressed as all-stars and monsters. The school days were al- tered, starting with the Freshmen’s parade around the football field on the 20th, and Sophomore’s march through the halls on the 21st. The halls of Benton were decorated with colorful posters and bright banners, such as, 'Freshman Spirit All-Star Strong, Benton's Number One All Year Long. ’ and 'Spook Them Off The Field. ' The short five minute breaks between classes were interrupted by spirited yells and cheers for the two classes, as Benton took on a new look. 10 (1) Proudly wearing her class pin, freshman Beth Garret shows the all-star spirit that prevailed during the week. (2) Sopho- more Sean Kolega proves his class spirit by dressing up and 'spooking' the halls. (3) The all-star freshman parade is led by Susan Eiman, Laurie Norton and Danette Herbert, showing that Benton is number one all year long. (4) The super spirit- ed Sophomores parade through the halls cheering for the mighty Cardinals. (5) Larry 'All-star' Stillman shows he has freshman power. (6) Spooky Cindy Marshall confidently pre- pares to scare the Indians off the field. (7) C. D. Cardinal out strengthens the Central Indian. 11 Not Older But Better On October 22, a dream spanning four years be- came a reality. The senior class won the coveted Spirit Week spirit stick. 'The Class of 77' dressed as senior citizens, supplied music with a pep band in the cafeteria, and yelled their loudest proving their determination. The Juniors com- peted with the theme 'be true to your school’; the hit song was heard on the school radio sta- tion. When the scores were tallied the Seniors proved 'they weren't getting older, they were getting better.' 12 (1) Seniors experience the thrill of victory. (2) A Senior Citizen, William Cooper, takes a break from cheering to give his beard a rest. (3) Juniors show they are true to their school. (4) Juniors Derek Pasley and Liz Walters take part in matching red and white striped overalls. (5) Stuart Schneider and Tim Flint cheer for the luniors. (Look at those legs!) (6) Jenny Lamar adjusts her glasses as she proves the theory 'You're never too old to learn'. (7) Oldsters Kirk Arnold and Robin Swoboda are in the groove for some 'funky music'. Back Home Again Cornstalks, pumkins, haystacks and a scarecrow set the mood for the homecoming dance, held October 8th in the Pop Springer Gymnasium. Queen Anita Bolonyi, King Stuart Hughes, and their court reigned over the evening. Robin Swoboda, dance committee chairman, commented that the theme ’Back Home Again' was chosen to create a homey and country type atmosphere, and the dance was very successful. Couples danced to the sounds of Freedom, from 9 to 11:30 p.m. enjoying a memorable homecoming. (1) Enjoying the beat of the music, Darrell Shopbell and Jean Glasgow do their variation of the bump. (2) Pausing a moment from the dance, Scott Pendleton presents Anita Bolonyi, homecoming queen, with a gift from the football team. (3) Some feel the only way to party is to get down and boogie. But Danron Hiatt and his date Sheila Jones, along with other couples prove that togetherness beats the bump. (4) Bob Papisan portrays his interpretation of a scarecrow to bring a little bit of magic back home again. (5) Dancing is just one part of a homecoming dance. Groovin' to the music by ear is another aspect that DeWyane Hicks and Danette Hurbert enjoy. IS (1) Miss Benton Autumn Anita Bolonyi and Mr. Benton Autumn Stuart Hughes. (2) The 1976 Autumn Royalty Court. (3) Soph- omore prince Ron Hook and princess Renee Noles relax togeth- er in a casual moment at Hyde Park. (4) Stuart Hughes accepts his 'scepter' during coronation practice, unaware he would be crowned Mr. Benton. 16 On October 7, 1976, Student Body President Scott Pendleton crowned Anita Bolonyi Miss Benton Autumn. A new tradition was observed by bestowing on Stuart Hughes the title of Mr. Benton Autumn. Vice-President Janice Davis crowned die king. Attendants to the king were Mike Kerns, Dennis Snethen, Terry Ping, Jacy Qiirila, and Brian Weston. Attendants to the queen were Gayle Hook, Brenda Davis, Cheryl Hicks, Nana Modis, Vickie Hicks, Karen Fle- ming escorted by Kirk Arnold, and Debbie Shirley escorted by Chris Crockett. Repre- senting their classes as princes and princesses were Lynn Hathaway and Philip Musser, Jun- ior; Renee Noles and Ron Hook, Sophomore; and Laurie Norton and Dean Eggars, Fresh- man. Participating in the assembly were the color and saber guards. The concert choir honored the king and queen by singing ’You Are So Beautiful'. King Stuart, Queen Anita, and their court reigned over die homecoming dance. Crowning A King Begins New Tradition 17 Inspiring Impressions The Benton Singers, under the direction of Mr. Larry Robbins, converted ideas into inspired vocal compositions. They practiced diligently to achieve their standard of excellence. The Benton Singers performed on several occasions including the state PTA convention, the Amer- ican Education Week at East Hills, South-Side Rotary and a Krause Milling banquet held at Ramada Inn. Properly dressed for their engage- ments, they provided a proper and handsome representation of Benton to onlookers, often im- pressing upon them the fact that Benton students were outstanding. 18 (1) The Benton Singers for the first semester are FRONT ROW: julann Swearinger, Bill Ezzell, Leah Weston, Dave Dyche, and Pam EJrod. SECOND ROW: Rusty Stickler, Rick Bolton, and Keith Black. THIRD ROW: Carla Chenowetn and Vicky Miller, FOURTH ROW: Bob Reents and Mark Baker. ON TOP: Jennie Ez- zell. (2) The second semester Benton Singers are FRONT ROW: Terry Boyer, Leah Weston, and Mark Baker. SECOND ROW: Vicky Miller, Pam Elrod, Carla Chenoweth, Jennie Ezzell, Julann Swearinger, and Angie McDowell. THIRD ROW: Scott Chirila, Robin Swoboda, Rusty Stickler, Bob Reents, Rick Bolton, Keith Black, and Dave Dyche, not pictured is Rochelle Knuth. (3) Mr. Larry Robbins, vocal music instructor at Benton for the past two years, seems to ask himself 'What are these little black keys for?' (4) Bob Reents obtains a new per- spective of his musical score. (5) The Benton Singers entertain the audience of the Harvest Moon variety show with the Jim Croce hit 'I've Got a Name'. (6) The Benton Singers listen to Mr. Robbin's suggestions for improving their quality and unity. — Individual Expression In their second year of existence, the Ben- ton Stage Band, performed at several formal gatherings. Playing for organizations such as St. Joseph Rotary at Moila, Salvation Army at the Ramada Inn, Missouri Western, and for middle and elementary schools. (1) Russell Brunk, on the trap set provides a percussion back up for songs as 'Groovin Easy’, 'Funky Turtle', 'Ease On Down the Road', and 'Brass Bugaloo'. (2) Steve Stumpf shows his solo ability to the tune of 'Love Will Keep Us Together', at East Hills for Education week. (3) Tony Ziph on bass gui- tar and Dale Eggars on electric guitar strum to the song 'Wood Choppers Ball’. 20 All classes required individual talents of some sorts to complete them successfully, but one of the most difficult was speech. Students had to depend on themselves to write, time, practice, and present speeches to a group of judges. This year's Forensics team trav- eled to such places as: Maryville, Winnetonka, Raytown South, LeBlond, Hickman, and Marshall. These dedicated students competed in dramatic interpretation, one-act play, duet acting, extemporaneous speaking, humorous interpretation, poetry reading, prose reading, original oratory, radio speaking, and storytelling. Through these categories they captured 10 trophies, five of them were 1st place, one second place, and four third place trophies, including a 3rd place sweepstake trophy at Maryville. A first for Benton. Mr. Lovejoy was the Forensics advisor, commented that this year's speech team made more progress, won more trophies, and had more participation than in the last four years. (1) The 1976-77 Forensics Team consisted of 16 members. Pictured here are FRONT ROW: Pam Weston, Charlotte Anctil, Darlene Hills, Leah Weston, Deanna Black, and Brenda Davis. BACK ROW: David Sanches, Kendall Cun- ningham, Karen Garmon, Larry Gardner, Bob Papisan, and David Kline. Not pictured: Bill Shirley, Mary Shtohryn, and Gayle Goodwyn. (2) The cardinal, imitating Mr. Lovejoy, explains to the speech team that this is the first year Benton has been a member of the National Forensics League, a prestigious honor for a speech team. (1) Mr. Larry Hager is a major help along with Mr. John Foley in advising the Student Congress on many issues. (2) Tim Ellis sits quietly, for a change, and listens to the minutes of a previous meeting. (3) Scott Pendleton, student body president; Vicki Boiler, secretary; and Janice Davis, vice-president keep the meeting regarding the Christmas Dance in order. (4) Bill Falkner, student body treasurer, and Marvin Ballard sell items to stu- dents such as gatsby caps, and Benton flags for the book store treasury. Devoted Service The Benton High Student Congress contributed outstanding service to the school, and in doing so, the Congress Af- fairs Committee gathered canned goods to help school families in the area have a more enjoyable holiday at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Many worked on the toy, and clothing drive to help small toddlers who are unable to obtain safe toys to play with and decent clothes to wear. The Student Congress strived to be a hard working group of individuals who were not afraid to apply themselves to many tedious tasks. There were also plenty of enlightening moments, as Student Congress made a recommendation to the school board that the football and track field be named the JIM SPARKS MEMORIAL FIELD, which was approved by the School Board in honor of student congress member Jim Sparks who died giving his all for the football team. Yes, Student Congress gave devoted service to the school, faculty and the community. 23 (1) Keith Norris, our Boy's State Representative, studies one of our many history books outside the Resource Cen- ter. (2) The student forum is designed to present a student's views on school policy. Benton's representatives are Bill Faulkner, FAR LEFT, Laura Colley, SECOND FROM RIGHT, and Pam Pritchett FAR RIGHT. (3) Our Girl's State Representatives, Cindy Barnes and Janice Davis, are chosen according to citizenship, leadership and in- telligence. (4) Another student involved in the Student Forum is Scott Yerganian, pictured here with Dr. Gerald Troester, Superintendant of Schools. 24 An Important Factor Representation has long been an important factor in human development. Deciding upon a representative was always a pro- cess in which one would choose the person he felt had the ability to understand the needs of his people, the desire to lead and innovate and the intelligence to put his ideas into actions. We were very lucky at Benton this year, in that we had an abun- dance of intelligent, striving students who did their best to represent us in a tho- rough manner. (1) Mr. Blotter (Chris Crockett) gives Denny Daberino (Bill Falkner) some advice on how to run the show. (2) Bern- stein (Marvin Ballard) interviews Terri Norris for the production sponsored by the Groundhogs. (3) Jenny Ezzell enter- tains the audience with her song 'Sailor of my Dreams'. (4) Pom pon girls Lynn Hathaway and Robin Faulkner per- form to the stage band's 'Ease on Down the Road'. (5) Bernstein (Marvin Ballard), Bambi (Renee Noles), and Half- shak (Kirk Arnold) display themselves as the perfect angels. (6) Sheri Black holds a conversation with her pal, Danny (7) Terrie Norris expresses her feelings in 'Letter to a Friend'. Groundhogs Go Broadway Benton High School presented its annual Harvest Moon to the theme of 'Blotters Groundhogs Go Broadway' on November 10, 1976. The plot was geared from the hit show Welcome Back Kotter. Mr. John Hoffman, Mr. John Reese, and Mr. Larry Robbins directed the play, their goal being a suc- cessful, enjoyable show. Two performances were given, with standing room only remaining. The Har- vest Moon offered an entertaining hour of splendor of which we can be proud. 27 A Fresh Outlook The Cardinelles had many adjustments to make during the year. 85 girls tried out last spring, and eight new faces were added to round out the squad. Six of the eight were sophomores and had little idea of what being a pom pon girl was like. It took stamina, devotion, and vitality to be on the squad. There were many hours of practice, both dur- ing school and in the summer. The Cardinelles spent a week at the Lawrence, Kansas clinic competing with other squads and learning new steps. Only four girls returned from the previous squad to teach old routines, lend a helping hand, and give a word of advice. Another new face was seen with the Cardinelles during the year. Miss Cathy Gallagher became sponsor following tryouts last spring. Miss Gallagher was unexperienced, but offered encouragement and expressed her opinion on routines. The Cardinelles, togeth- er with their new sponsor, indeed experienced a year of change and obtained a fresh outlook. 28 (1) Co-captains Debbie Shirley and Charlene Schurman with faculty spon- sor Miss Cathy Gallagher. (2) The 1976-77 Cardinelles are: FRONT ROW: Karen Fleming, Karen Simmon, Charlene Schurman, and Karla Mc- Elwain. SECOND ROW: Laura Colley, Debbie Shirley, Renee Noles, and Lujean West. BACK ROW: Robin Faulkner, Lynn Hathaway, and Col- leen Barton (3) FRONT ROW: Karla McElwain and Lynn Hathaway. SEC- OND ROW: Renee Noles. BACK ROW: Karen Fleming and Laura Colley. (4) FRONT ROW: Lujean West. SECOND ROW: Collen Barton and Robin Faulk- ner. BACK ROW: Karen Simmon. 29 Winter Royalty Mr. Mark Hildebrand and Miss Charlene Schurman were crowned Mr. and Miss Benton Winter of 1976 on December 16. Mark and Charlene, chosen by the student body, reigned during a Christmas assembly that day and at the Christmas Dance the following night. Other candidates for winter royalty were Darlene Chase, Chris Crockett, Janice Davis, Bill Falkner, Gayle Goodwyn, Darlene Hills, Scott Kirschner, Mark Lofts, Theresa Ma- jewski, Scott Pendleton, Bruce Redmond, Cheri Rostock, Robin Swoboda and John Wah- lert. Representing their classes as princes and princesses were Freshmen Scott Crock- ett and Michelle Falkner, Sophomores Sean Kolega and Janet Rullman, and Juniors Derek Pasley and Carla Frakes. King Mark and Queen Charlene proudly reigned over activities during the winter months. (1) John Wahlert escorts Darline Chase while other candid- ates wait to be announced. (2) King Mark, Queen Char- lene and the 1976-77 Winter Royalty Court. (3) Freshmen Scott Crockett and Michelle Falkner lead the procession carrying the gifts for the king and queen. (4) Chris Croc- kett and Cheri Rostock proceed down the gym during the coronation. (5) Mark Hildebrand and Scott Kirschner look on as the other candidates for Mr. Benton Winter are pre- sented to the student body. (6) Gayle Goodwyn and Mark Hildebrand pass through the arch of sabers. (7) The can- didates for Miss Benton Winter are presented during an in- troductory assembly including: Charlene Schurman, Dar- line Chase, Janice Davis, and Cheri Rostock. 31 (1) Darline Chase and Ron Hook enjoy the music provided by USA. (2) Queen Charlene Schurman receives a kiss of congratulations from her date Scott Kirschner. (3) Curtis Chase sees an old friend and points this out to Brenda Davis. (4) Mike Neely tries to impress Clarissa Litton by demonstrating his brute strength. Winter Wonderland The Christmas Dance was held the eve- ning of Friday, December 17. As coup- les arrived, they were greeted by the fresh scent of pine in the lobby. Special thanks was extended to Mrs. Verene Wessels for her donation of a 15 foot pine tree which was decorated with mul- ti-colored lights, popcorn, and tinsel in the center of the dance floor, while streamers of flashing lights expanded to the rafters of the gymnasium, thus carrying through with the theme Win- ter Wonderland. Dancing to the music of USA, couples enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere, and the companionship of each other and friends. 33 (1) Mrs. Donna Boyer, advisor, explains to Cheri Meng how to place an advertisement on the paste up board. (2) The entire Bentonian Staff helps Rich Valencia type his copy. (3) Jenny Lamar, Kathy Anderson, and editor Raylene Miller discuss how the front page should be pasted up. (4) Rich Valencia cuts a story for the page he is draw- ing to provide adequate space. (5) The author of the Big Bird column, the Cardinal Cousin. (6) The Bentonian Staff additions, for the second semester are: Sharon Wins- low, Tim Flint, Sue Paden, Sami Yerganian and David Kline. (7) The Bentonian Staff for the first semester is: Rick Valencia, Kathy Anderson, Jenny Lamar, Raylene Miller, Mrs. Boyer, Cheri Meng, and Chris Crockett. 34 Information Publication Every two weeks, the school looked forward to sixth hour on Fridays when the publication 'Bentonian' was distributed. The Bentonian was the school paper, usually four pages in length, containing information of the school and of school related community events. Eighteen is- sues were produced at a cost over $185 an is- sue. Taking all this into consideration, the Bentonian was truly an informative publication. 35 Spirit, Let’s Hear It! Tfen girls were chosen to be cheerleaders for die 1976-77 school year. These girls, as a unit, inspired the football team, and continued their support by dividing evenly between basketball and wrestling. Representatives for boy’s basketball were Angie McDowell, Julie Miller, Nana Modis, Cheri Rostock, and Denise Wieland. Wrestling cheerleaders were Cathy Dudik, Carla Frakes, Jayne Teschner, Susan Wright, and Theresa Zawodny. These girls attended clinic this summer at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, cap- turing third place honors. Cheerleaders were added for the popular girl's sports. The squad consisted of Sharon Hayes (not pictured), Jenny Mace, Sheila Michel, Chris No- land, and Michelle Ramirez. These dedicated girls hung signs, helped in the concession stand during half time, and promoted pep throughout the team. These cheerleaders, the student body, and the faculty proudly promoted the team and their school. (1) Susan Wright leads the pep club in cheering the football team on to victory. (2) Captain of the squad, Nana Modis, proudly displays the splits which she has perfected over her years as freshman, reserve, reserve varsity, and varsity cheer- leader. (3) The girl sports cheerleaders are FRONT ROW: Jenny Mace. SECOND ROW: Chris Noland and Michelle Ramirez. ON TOP: Sheila Michel. (4) The 1976-77 boy sports cheerleaders showing one of their many formations are FRONT ROW: Julie Miller. SECOND ROW: Theresa Zawodny, Jayne Teschner, Carla Frakes, Cheri Rostock, Nana Modis, and Angie Mc- Dowell. THIRD ROW: Cathy Dudik and Sue Wright. ON TOP: Denise Wieland. (5) The six new cheerleaders for boy sports are FROM BACK Carla Frakes holding Jayne Teschner, Theresa Zawodny holding Cathy Dudik, Angie McDowell, and Susan Wright. (1) Dennis Markt and Tim Ervin keep watchful guard over Annual staff property, themselves! (2) Keith Norris and Mr Hager listen intently as an artist from the American Yearbook Company explains the importance of artwork usage in achieving a number one rating. (3) Cindy Marshall takes time out while working on a first deadline layout to glance around the room. (4) Jim Gallagher works hard to improve his copy, an important aspect of a yearbook. (5) Mr. Hager, Annual staff advisor, proves ready to help in all facets of publications, including a number of suggestions to better the copy, layout design, and overall effectiveness of the yearbook. (6) David Goben extends his hand of congratulations to Laura Colley upon completing her spread without 'deadline-itis'. Amazing Annual Staff The Benton High School Annual Staff fought through many difficulties of a new origin. A unique way of doing things was managed because of new minimized photography equipment and layout designs. They over- came these formidable foes and stuck to their wits while working hard on weak copy, spreads, and the uncertain availability of pictures. 39 Stuart Schneider sturggles to find something creative to write for his copy on the up coming deadline. (2) Mr. Hager, yearbook advisor, discusses new policies with Mr. Bums, the representative from the American Yearbook Publishing Company. (3) Keith Norris adds a little humor to an otherwise hectic deadline. (4) Yearbook procedures had to be changed when the staff changed publishing companies, Delisa Dolton and Kirk Arnold discuss one of these changes partaining to layouts. (S) Debbie Parker smiles when her spread is completed for one of the deadlines.. (6) David Go- ben and Laura Colley listen to some new ideas and techniques while touring the American Publishing Company in Topeka, Kansas. 40 The All American The yearbook switched to a new publishing company, the Josten's American Yearbook Company, experiment- ing with new techniques. Staff members became ac- quainted with cropping methods and new layout designs. Long hours of work and stress went into the making of a yearbook. The staff had four deadlines throughout the year which meant staying after school until the spreads were ready for printing. Responsibilities included draw- ing the spread, ordering pictures, and writing copy. The students and advisor were proud of the first place rating awarded to the book last year. The goal for this year -- 'The All American', the best rating given to a yearbook by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. 41 The Place To Be Before being accepted on the staff of WBHS, a written test was given over such things as 'dead air' and stepping on records. The disc jockey was responsible for the running of the expen- sive equipment, the filing of records, and the cleaning of the station; along with having the best show possible. Each jock was responsible for one-hundred dollars of advertising a semes- ter from local business firms, as well as writ- ing and taping the commercials. The student staff and two advisors strove to professional- ize the station and to maintain the role of the number one high school radio station in St. Joseph and the entire state of Missouri. WBHS was truly 'the place to be.' 42 (1) Karen Fleming enjoys informing the students of the latest happenings and top hits. (2) Signing off for the fourth hour, David Kline demonstrates what 'Let's Just Kiss and Say Good-bye' means to him. (3) An important part of broadcasting is the reading of the news. Tim Ellis proofreads the script so his newscast can be error-free. (4) Radio station meetings are held every Thurs- day morning at 7:30 to discuss the care and maintenance of the station, ad- vertising, and program procedures. The 1976-77 staff of WBHS is FROM LEFT Tim Ellis, Karen Garmon, Karen Fleming, David Kline, Bob Papisan, Gary Church, and Larry Gardner IN BACKGROUND, not pictured is Darlene Hills. 43 Horseback riding, scientific re- search, political involvement, homemaking techniques, and devel- oping artistic skills were just some of the many activities that were in- corporated in the clubs in and a- round Benton High School. The var- ied activities kept expanding, re- vealing the student-body's desire to reach out and absorb as much as they could and specialize in not just one, but many areas of student Ufe. The clubs became more organized and much more beneficial to the stu- dent, as well as entertanning. At last count, thirteen organizations were actively involved in student life around Benton. New ones kept coming into focus, and one of these was Young Life. This group was designed to help youth understand more about their church and its role in the community. It did just that by involving at least 60 students in activities like sing- ing, skits and fun gatherings. Lea- dership was inculcated into these students by all organizations, and the new youth program set up at the Wesley Center involved many such leaders. Those students found what kind of activities the majority were interested in and arranged for these at the center. Such things as dances, game rooms, or- ganized sports, field trips, and cultural classes became predom- inant. Somehow, students worked out busy and hectic schedules, yet displayed that involvment was Benton's best policy. Community Pride Interact encouraged students to become involved and interested in community and inter- national affairs. The group participated in such activities as a hay ride, ushering at the Rotary Country Music Show, and attending Rotary luncheons. Officers for this year were Amy Pickerel, president; Cathy Dudik, vice-president; Susan Ekiffy, secretary; Rick Va- lencia and Tim Ellis sergeant at arms; and advisors Mr. Richard Mengand Mr. Harold Spencer. Through the club's various activities students took pride in their community. (1) Steve Armstrong and advisor Mr. Richard Meng explain to the club the details for their Valentine's Day ice-skating party. (2) Sergeant at arms Tim Ellis write down ex- cessive talker's names while Jayne Teschner watches for errors. (3) Captain Bill Kraup of the Salvation Army gives a talk to members on the problems of alcoholism. (4) Vice- president Cathy Dudik and President Amy Pickerel maintain order as Susan Duffy, sec- retary, takes roll. 46 ‘Going Out And Doing It' Junior Achievement taught high school students the basics of the business world by set- ting up ten junior companies where the 490 students manufactured, marketed, and sold products. Meeting once a week, students were advised and their activities governed by a 38 member board consisting of St. Joseph businessmen. The program was not meant to replace high school business classes, but rather give the youths an authentic, first- hand look at the business world by 'going out and doing it'. (1) Linda Ewart is amazed at how fast her company Can work. (2) Tammy Caton, Robin Sauter, and Debbie Knox construct their company's product, a ceramic hot pad. (3) Patty Walker manipulates a 'furd bird'. Leading The Way The Promethean's Club, named for the Greek Titan Prometheus, was a current events group dedicated to discussing national, world, and local issues. Members expressed their opinions and provided helpful suggestions for the solving of world problems. Offi- cers for the 1976-77 school year were David Kline, president; Janice Davis, vice-presi- dent; Karen Fleming, secretary treasurer; and Mr. Larry Hager, advisor. (1) David Goben is one of the volunteers who sold Benton flags at all home football games as the club's main money- making project this year. (2) The Prometheans Club has organized a mock election four times since its beginning. David Kline, president, informs the members of the election results. (3) Mr. Larry Hager, sponsor, and Chris Crock- ett are amused with the 'snug as a bug in the mg' suggestion for the gas shortage. 48 A Place In This Creation The PTSA was an organization with 233 members where parents, teachers, and students became involved to improve their homes, their school, and themselves. The PTSA spon- sored many activities such as Harvest Moon, Back to School Night, and a dinner in honor of die teachers. Officers were Mr. John Fleming, president; Mrs. Gene Hook, vice- president; Mr. Carl Chatfield, 2nd vice-president; Mrs. Bill Kolega, secretary; and Mrs. Charles Kempf, treasurer. The members of PTSA learned to cooperate with each other, thus creating a healthier and more pleasant atmosphere in which they could fill their place in this creation. (1) Mr. John Reese receives the door prize for PTSA Teach- er's Appreciation Night from hospitality chairman Betty Arnold. (2) Kirk Arnold, Karen Fleming, and Leah Weston enjoy the meeting and the friendliness of future teenager An- gela Weston. (3) Vice-principal Mr. Robert Clemens listens to the business session of the first PTSA meeting of the 1976-77 school year. 49 Spectacular Performers It was a very fulfilling year for the Red Bird Art Players which contained sixty-three young men and women dedicated to entertaining audiences to their utmost ability. Their talents scanned from one end of the wide spectrum of the stage to the other, from come- dy to drama. Many of the entertainers did more than act, some sang and others danced, while still others worked behind the scenes. Some of their achievements were the annual Harvest Moon Festival and the Christmas program which was given for the PTSA and the student body. The Christmas program consisted of four playlets entitled the ’Christmas Dream', 'The Grandmother', 'The Interview', and 'West Hills Shopping Center'. These accomplishments proved that they were seasoned and spectacular performers. 50 (1) Neighbor Sarah (Nancy Thompson), is very amazed at Conrad (David Sanches) praying, while Tammy Sollars is sitting at the table wondering if she is going to get any bread to eat. (2) In the playlet 'The Interview', Larry Gard- ner asks the neurotic Rusty Stickler why he is doing his Christmas shopping late. (3) Mr. John Hoffman, Red Bird Art Player's sponsor, introduces the playlets to the audience of the Christmas program. (4) Neighbor Sarah (Nancy Thompson) and Neighbor William (Tim Dykes) wonder if their friend Conrad has flipped. (5) Sue Paden a little old lady, glares at her interviewer (Larry Gardner) wondering if he was some kind of weird mugger. (6) Bill Shirley, the manager of West Hills Shopping Center, is getting a big kick out of watching Santa Claus (Bob Papisan) trying to stuff himself. (7) Pam Palones does 'some last minute shopping' during 'The Interview'. 51 Effective Traits The Saber and Chain Club, associated with with the R. O. T. C. unit, met to promote the goal of developing effective leadership traits. Twice during the school year, in the autumn and spring, the club initiated new members. Candidates for membership were required to be at least staff sergeants and to complete an initiation. Another goal of the organization was to provide a social life for the cadets and to teach organization. (1) Sam Nash takes his initiation in stride. (2) Ob- taining some erroneous information on falling walls, Eric Hovey positions himself to hold the second floor wall in place. The Saber and Chain Club's officers for 1976-77 are President Sue Paden, Vice-president Steve Decker, Secretary Maria Shifflet, Sergeant at Arms James Goss, Treasur- er Toni Drag, and Chaplain Chris Nix. 52 (1) Alchemia is a casual club with few set patterns, allowing ideas to flow freely. Jeanne Clampitt, sec- retary, suggests holding regular meetings which fa- culty advisor Mr. Donald Lentz and president Valencia ponder over. (2) ADVICE is given to Rick Valencia by Mr. Lentz for a proposed field trip. One concept of Alchemia is that Mr. Lentz only wants to advise, not lead, which is what an advisor should do. (3) During the Christmas decoration contest, Kirk Arnold develops a system for grading the rooms. Us- ing his abacus he calculates the total number of points awarded to the rooms. (4) Two members of Alchemia are Dennis Markt and Tim Ervin, who discuss the idea of entering a science fair. Silent Yet Heard The Alchemia society was formed a few years ago by a group of interested science students who conceived the idea to have a secondary club that wasn't always in the lime-light, but still offered active science students a club. One of the major activities of the year was the Christmas decoration contest where prizes were given. The contest showed Benton students that the Alchemia society, as in the past, re- mained silent, yet heard. 53 (1) Carol Dudik cheers the team on as they enter the court. (2) Mr. Leonard Miles, Nancy Ide, and Kelly Davis, officers of pep club, discuss future uniforms with Mr. Carl Chatfield. (3) Fulfilling their leadership responsibilities and maintaining the effectiveness of pep club is the main objective of this year's officers, which are FRONT ROW: Kelly Davis, sergeant at arms. SECOND ROW: Paula Ide, secretary; and Susan Duffy, president. BACK ROW: Cindy Marshall, sergeant at arms; Nancy Ide, treasurer; and Robin Mapel, vice-president. (4) Waiting to see if the basket counts, Zolonda Burnett, Lujean West, and Vickie Hicks sit on the edge of their seats in suspense. (5) Henrietta Thuston displays mixed emotions over an unsuccessful free throw attempt at Central. (6) Paula Ide and Susan Duffy sit in Mr. Chatfield's office waiting for a meeting to begin. 54 Sparkling Spirit Hearing and observing the spirit of Benton was not unusual. Pep club, whose main objec- tive was to stimulate enthusiastic spirit, got involved and supported the cheerleaders. The club obtained Mr. Leonard Miles, Mrs. Leslie Turner, Miss Sarah Billingsley, Miss Barbara Butcher, Mrs. Mary Cates, Miss Vicki Rains and Mr. John Reese as its sponsors, and accepted the membership of males. Sportsmanship played an important role, as pep club members continually backed the teams in times of victory or defeat. The sportsmanship trophy, also new this year, was to be awarded to the school that ob- tained the highest amount of points judged on the attitudes of the pep club, cheerleaders, the team and coaches, and the behavior of the student body toward their opponent. With this in mind, students let the sparkling spirit of Benton shine through. 55 Jim Spark’s Memorial Dance In the middle of October, when we lost one of our prized players, we held a memorial dance in his honor. The dance lasted for several hours, with live music being provided by the Benton Stage band and records played by W. B. H. S. Sponsored by the four classes who brought snacks and refreshments, the donations totaled over $200. Students and tea- • chers raised money for a good cause, a close friend, and were rewarded by doing so. The money collected from this dance went to the Jim Spark's Memorial Fund. (1) 'O.K. give it back!' are the words Mrs. Jean Johnson is saying to Jeff Tredway which may be a little different, but the idea is the same. The money is going to a good cause so Jeff is glad to give a donation. (2) Brenda Davis enjoys the smooth dancing of Mr. Charles Holms. (3) Following the dance, Mr. Jerry Chambers, and Mr. Dennis Riche count the donation money collected. (4) 'And that ain't all' is Nancy Thompson's theme song as she dances her heart out to the music provided in the old gym. (5) The Memorial Dance is dedicated to No. 32, but Miss Jaunita O'Malley, Julie Pickerel, and Mr. Richard Lehman can still feel his presence. (6) Sorrow is an emotion that helps no one; neither Jimmy Sparks nor Mike Rampola, but contemplations is a good tool and it is used to the fullest by Mike. 57 Horsemanship Plus From the beginning of the year the Saddle Club was very active. The members attended the American Royal held in the Kemper Arena. They also visited various horse farms and trainers. 'The Saddle Club has taught us the meaning of good horsemanship plus we have had the fun of being around horses,' stated Robin Brown, president of the organiza- tion. Members were not required to own a horse, all that was needed was a love and re- spect for the animals. (1) Recognize the face? This animal is the main purpose of the Saddle Club. (2) Brenda Roach participates in a Saddle Club activity at Robin Brown's farm. (3) Robin Brown, president, displays her riding ability with her friend Diablo's Wapolka. (4) The members of the Saddle Club are: Rocky Roach, Lisa Ritchie, Teresa Biggs, Denise O'DonneU, Sheila Throckmorton, Robin Brown, Sandy Limley, George Mereness, and Brenda Roach. 58 Rising Interests 'The student's interest is rising,' explained Mrs, Karen Post in response to the se- cond semester's membership increase. Alpha Rho Tau inducted a record number of new member-seven. During the Christmas season, they silk-screened Christmas cards to earn money. For the heart-scan social hour, the club sponsored a dart game with ahe targets drawn in the likeness of teachers. The club also placed a cardinal emblem on the field. Because of Alpha Rho Tau, students acquired a greater interest in art. (1) Brenda Cochran officiates over an Alpha Rho Tau meeting in which they discuss their plans for the cardinal emblem on the football field. (2) Mrs. Karen Post contemplates on the design to be used for the silk-screened Christmas cards. (3) Raegene Vaura and Gina Giseburt prepare their costumes for the dart game booth at the heart-scan social hour. Fiftieth Honor Year The Benton High School National Honor Society kicked off its fiftieth anniversary with a special reunion of old and new members. Great honors were bestowed to the club and its members as they helped area workers inoculate recipients against the deadly swine flu. Others worked hard distributing mail in the N. H.S Christman, Valentine's Day, and Easter Post Offices. A new attraction was added as they provided candy grams to be sent to the hearts of loved ones. February 14 was set aside as Teacher's Appreciation Day, as members of the club gave ceramic boxes filled with candy to the Instructors at Benton in honor of their great devotion and unending support of the students and school. The Society’s dedicated service proved a worthy influence to many people of the commu- nity. (1) Vicki Boiler stands ready to contribute her services to making ceramic boxes for teacher's appreciation day. (2) To become a member of Naional Honor Scoiety, a student must be involved in many school activities. Richard Valencia continues his involvement and responsibility as president of the Alchemia club. (3) Kirk Arnold, president of NHS, looks over the agenda for the 50th reunion, May 6. (4) Jane Cox assists the swine flu workers by applying a bandage after the injection. 1976-77 National Honor Society Members are: Kirk Arnold, Vicki Boiler, Jeanne Clampitt, Janice Davis, Pam Elrod, Bill Falkner, Karen Fleming, David Goben, Stuart Hughes, Mr. Larry Hager, David Kline, Jenny Lamar, Nana Modis, Keith Norris, Scott Pendleton, Bob Reents, Debbie Shirley, Jim Sparks, Richard Valencia, Jim Valentine, and Sharon Winslow. 61 Education was a priority in life to many students at Benton. Although they were involved in many outside activities, basic study habits con- firmed earlier in life, prevailed as they busied themselves with home- work and outside responsibilities. College-bound students found ade- quate preparation and help from willing and understanding teachers, as they faced the new life ushered before them. For some, college was not the road to take, and help- ful, job oriented classes, proved wise and enjoyable choices as they anticipated the near future ahead. A well-rounded, variety of required and elective courses had made Ben- ton an enjoyable, educational cen- ter, and with ’down to earth' atti- tudes of the students, the education had certainly been worthwhile. The Real Thing Many Benton students attended Hillyards, learning the technicalities of their preferred fields. They were serious about their work, putting a lot of labor into their projects. A variety of courses were offered at Hillyards that prepared the students for a future career in such fields as practical nurses training, auto mechanics, auto body repair, welding, and electronics. Tferrie Norris, a Benton student who had health technology dur- ing the morning hours, said, 'It's really helpful if you plan on going to college. It enables you to get a taste of what it's like.' Those enrolled in Hillyards were thank l for the op- portunity to attend a technical school and to gain experience in preparation for college or trade school. 64 (1) Janice Wiley and Janice Thornton concentrate on improving their technique on computer programming. (2) Tom Lawson and Jim Nearhood use teamwork to complete their project for refrigeration and air conditioning. (3) Bob Moore smiles with relief as he realizes he is about to finish his drawing for the day in mechanical drawings class. (4) Greg Haupt files a piece for machine shop. (5) Bob Dittemore watches as classmate Kurt Romesburg works on his project for welding class. (6) David Limley hooks up some circuits at Hillyards in his electronics class. 65 Learning To Provide Security Pre-vocational work study, a special class which encompassed all basic classes for spe- cial students, initiated language arts, math, business, and social studies. These courses were specialiy designed and taught for the students enrolled in these studies. The pur- pose of the class was to develop a sense of security, to provide for their future develop- ment, and to enhance their abilities to sustain themselves. The students also developed their egos by obtaining jobs outside of school; some earning good wages. 66 (1) Steve Staggs has that look of anticipation in Mr. James Markt's social studies class. (2) Mike Fattig is in- tently listening to an interesting assignment by Mrs. I- mogene Shepard. (3) Chryl Christofferson and Robert Nearhood listen to a fellow student give their rendition of a passage from a magazine. (4) Mrs. Shepard, lan- guage arts teacher, rates one of her students on an oral report. (5) Monty Phroper demonstrates the proper pro- cedure for multiplication. (6) Bill Stewart works on an assignment, while studying a magazine article in Lan- guage Arts. (7) Greg Fostek and Mike Morris are at- tentive while Mr. Markt gives an assignment in his so- cial studies class. (8) Rachel Gall and Pam Nurski read aloud to their class in pre-vocational work study lan- guage arts. 67 Sharpening Skills Industrial Arts was established to sharpen student's sense of values and skills. Drafting explained the preparation of mechanical drawings and floor plans for houses while crafts gave students an opportunity for creativity and self-expression. Pupils learned how to make useful things out of wood in woodworking, and worked with plastics, metals, foun- dery, and other materials in shop. These various classes encouraged the students to ap- ply their knowledge and skills as a background for future occupations. 66 (1) Mr. Calvin Smith explains the proper use of the spot welder to Gary Lawrence. (2) Terry Woolery carries in a supply of wood for Mr. Ronald Starks, woodshop instructor. (3) John Steinbrenner leafs through a study guide for leather crafts to broaden his knowledge of tooling leather. (4) Mark Young shows freshman Roger Proffit the skill needed in using the bandsaw. (5) For a demonstrative purpose, Mr. Welconx Groh uses 'the love machine' on Derek Pasley in front of his drafting class. 69 Successful Homemakers Home Economics was beneficial to all students. The importance of such things as food and nutrition, personal development, home living, and child development were stressed, thus helping students to prepare themselves for adult life. Advanced sewing and advanced cooking served to further their skills, while boys were offered the course 'Today's Liv- ing’ which taught the basic arts of home-making. Students realized Home Economics would be part of years to come, and seriously considered it an important factor in mak- ing their lives successful. (1) Following directions is mandatory to create a piece de resistance. For this reason, Vicki Hicks rechecks her recipe to assure the results. (2) Arlene Shipe enjoys cookings, and proves that slaving over a hot stove doesn't always have to be hard work. (3) Tammy Fimple properly quarters, eights, and finally eats her grapefruit during third hour home economics class. (4) When removing a seam, you either concentrate or lose a finger. Luckily, Pam Elrod does the former of the two. (5) Mrs. Mildred Humphreys, home economics teacher, demonstrates the proper table manners and posture to her advanced foods class. (6) In today's living class, caution is a word used to stir by if you plan on making anything, and Brian Weston is no exception. (7) C. D. Cardinal proudly display's his newest creation, 'burnt wigwam'. 71 Takin’ Care Of Business In order to meet the requirements of grad- uation, Students needed at least twenty units of credit. TWo of these credits were earned in the business department. Prac- tical business was a required class taken in the junior or senior year. The other business course was an elective chosen from a variety of classes which were dif- ferent in content but equal in fulfillment of the elective credit. Students took busi- ness seriously and realized it was an im- portant factor in managing personal affairs 72 (1) Karen Kibbe sets the perfect example of seriousness as she concentrates on her assignment in Clerical Practice. (2) Scott Pendleton, one of the many students enrolled in Practical Business this year, struggles through a unit test. (3) The purpose of shorthand is to take dictation speedily and more efficiently. Pam Weston is absorbed in her lesson to improve her skills. (4) In hopes that someone will assist her with her problem in Clerical Practice, Darline Chase raises her hand for help. (5) Delisa Dolton shows true concentration as she develops her typing skills and secretarial training in clerical practice. (6) Michelle Ramirez exemplifies skill and efficiency in operating a typewriter. Primary Goal 'The primary goal is to get math students to the point where they can be competitive in their future activities, explained Mr. Larry Edwards, chairman of the math department. The math department was well qualified to fulfill this task. It offered Algebra I, Geom- etry, Algebra II and Senior Math, to prepare students bound for college. For the student seeking employment, terminal math was offered to provide the basic mathematical knowledge needed to sur- vive in the future world. (1) Mr. Jim Modis explains the correct procedure for adding fractions to his terminal math students. (2 Dennis Kowitz takes very seriously the task of finding a solution to an arithmetic problem. (3) Proficiency improvement math often presented to be a challenge. Robin Swoboda uses body language to express her satisfaction at being able to solve a problem; Erly Polk is amazed at such a first. (4) Mark Griffith WTacks his brain and wonders why he seemed to know all the answers before the test. (5) Pam Palones reads ahead while Brenda Lofts comtemplates her finished assignment. (6) Philip Musser and Dennis Markt compare and discuss problems in Algebra II. Futuristic Trend This year, science seemed to take on a dif- ferent trend. Many students who would never have given science a second look began to en- roll in more advanced science courses such as. Chemistry II, Biology II, and advanced earth science. With technology growing at such a rapid rate, science may possibly be- come a required three year course study. (1) Chemistry I is an advanced science course consist- ing of book work, and a small portion is lab work. Jim Tolson shows how he excells at the latter of the two during his 5th hour Chemistry I class. (2) Most work in physics is done in class but when necessary some work must be done out side of class. Jeanne Clampitt does a little catching up on her studies be- fore school (3) Excitement is the key work in first 76 hour Biology 11. But the second word is technique and Tim Ervin and Jim Valentine are above average in that category. (4) Individual investigation in science is a class still in its infancy, but with time, it may become a class where modest'discoveries' take place. Bill Cooper is using the class to further his studies in the use of lasers. (5) Chemistry II, which is about 95% lab work, is at times hectic, but when an analy- sis is due, 4 th hour Chemistry II becomes a mad house. Two of the occupants are Tim Ervin and Scott Pendleton. (6) Biology I is considered a basic science class, but interesting material is brought up during discussion. During one of the sixth hour discussions, Lori Norton becomes spell bound by the piece of data presented to her. Fitness And Alertness Physical education gave the student an opportunity to use unleashed energy. Members of the classes were urged to work toward their full physical potential by getting involved in activities such as basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, and flag football. During the year, students had the chance to go bowling during their P. E. period. Many found that 'bowling was not their bag.' Also, a few girls expressed interest in a gymnastics class. These people were taken to the class at Central to observe and participate, and were asked to find possible ideas for a gymnastics class for next year. Students developed their skills and learned that physical fitness went hand in hand with mental alertness. 78 (1) Stuart Schneider and Mike Emmendorfer struggle together to set the cageball up for fellow teammates. (2)This group of students is busily involved in an exciting game of cageball. (3) Ray Walker and Donnie Walters appear to have no trouble getting the cageball over the net. (4) Chris McCollum enjoys playing basketball, especially when there's no one near to block his shot. (5) Kim Hinderks watches and wonders if her free throw will make it. 79 Today’s Followers . . . Tomorrow’s Leaders JROTC was usually thought of as a substitute for those students that preferred not to take Physical Education. In many cases, this was a false accusation. Many ROTC students weren't just searching for two PE credits, but for a quality many people never acquire -- leadership. Students enrolled in ROTC acquired a minimum amount of leadership abil- ity, training them for their tomorrow. According to SFC Dean Tarrant, SAI, the stu- dents first learned to take orders, and then were put into leadership positions. In this way, he feels they best attain the quality of leadership. 80 (1) Vicki Norris takes a quick snooze between commands. (2) With his evil eye, Steve Decker, Color Guard Com- mander, questions Greg Kline, 'What do you mean you forgot the routine?' (4) Saber Guard, consisting of Honor Guard members, add their special effects to the queen coronation. (3) LaQuita Young tires quickly after holding herself at dress right dress for what seems like hours. (51 The Battalion Staff works diligently on a new project con- cerning the welfare of the cadets. 81 Yesterday’s Present, Todays History Social Studies consisted of many exciting and exotic courses such as psychology, humani- ties, great plains, state and local government, ancient and medieval man, and sociology. Mr. Larry Hager, head of the social studies department, expressed that when he was in high school many issues were in the making such as Harry S Truman dropping the atomic bomb on Japan. These events seem legendary but are an important part of world history. With dedicated, concerned teachers, the social studies classes were thrilling and power packed with stories of the past. The qualified teachers had taken courses similar to these when they were in school and experienced many incidents and phenomena. Little did they realize their activities of yesterday’s present would become today's history. 82 (1) Tim Ervin proves that contemplation, as an act of hard work, is necessary in contemporary issues. (2) Two of Miss Barbara Butcher's most astute students are Mr. Morton Nelson and Mr. Leonard Miles who find time to stay after school in room 114. (3) Mayor Bill Bennett speaks before Mr. Hager's Humanities I class and answers questions con- cerning urban renewal, the purposed downtown mall, parking lots, and city street problems. (4) Enthusiasm, the key note of history, is a trait used by Gail Searcy as she listens to a lecture in third hour Humanities I class. (5) Many say attendence is often related to the teacher and Mr. Larry Hager always seems to have perfect attendence. (6) Charlie Babcock is making last minute preparations for his far east notebook. 83 Powerful Persuasion Language is a powerful and persuasive social resource. Without it, there would be a dif- ficulty in communicating with friends and acquaintances. Keenly aware of the role that language plays in our daily lives, the language arts teachers were always ready to assist in times of need and difficulty. Offered was a wide variety of English courses which con- sisted of literature, writing, and dramatics. Through discussions, poetry, and compo- sitions, teachers emphasized the knowledge of communicative skills, that would linger with the students and assist them the rest of their lives. (1) Billy Helton concentrates on improving his reading in the Reading Lab. (2) Mr. Tom Pankiewicz's American Literature class seems enthralled with his way of words. (3) Carla Boon, a Language Arts Resource Center assistant, studies her homework while Mrs. Bonnie German explains the reading files to Tom McIntosh and Billy Helton. The reading file contains review questions from past readings. (4) Mike Long is transfixed with the Craig Reader which improves eye movement when reading. (5) Julie Cattrill, Tom Roberts, and Deanna Seaver demonstrate the proper use of the Listening Center. The main purpose of the Listening Center is to allow the student to hear the story while following along in the book. (6) Jeff Ford listens attentively to a discussion on brainwashing in Mrs. Patricia Dulcan's non-fiction class. 85 The French Routine A typical day in one of Mrs. Ackley's French classes consisted of much the same rou- tine as that of an interpreter. One arrived each morning and began by translating En- glish to French, in the form of a vocabulary test, then French to English in a dialogue, and back from English to French in written exercises. It was a basic policy that when- ever possible, only French was spoken in the classroom. Overall, French has proven to be one of the most beneficial of all subjects. (1) Miss Bessie Sullivan, student teacher, helps Frank Caw conjugate the verb aller (to go) on the board. (2) Susan Burks wonders if the last word on the vocabulary test is spelled c-h-i-e-n or c-h-e-i-n. (3) C.D. Cardinal pauses, during his vacation, along the Champs Elysees in Paris for a glass of the ever popular champagne. (4) Mrs. Myla Ackley, standing in front of a sign which reads 'Happy Valentine's Day', administers a vocabulary test to the first year French students. Language Of Romance Spanish has long been one of the most important languages in the world. It, along with French, Italian, and Portuguese, comprises the Romance Language group. Spanish has been one of the most spoken languages, which made it a necessity in school. Stu- dents found it interesting and challenging. It was taught with enthusiasm by Miss Cathy Gallagher and was useful as not only a college prepatory course but also as an aid in the study of English. (1) Sean Kolega, Leland Haupt and Scott Chirila display some of the Spanish products used as study aids. (2) Miss Gallagher helps Lori Gillette with a question on Spanish grammar. (3) Barb Papisan studies her vocabulary list. (4) Scott Chirila leads his third hour Spanish class in a game of 'Spanish hangman'. 87 Paint A Pretty Picture 'It's relaxing,' commented Nancy Belcher. Lujean West explained that she thought it was a way of expressing her feelings and thoughts. These were the ideas expressed by Art II students when asked how they felt about art and why they liked it. Art was also a way to have fun and to experience the satisfaction of having a sketch or project turn out the way you wanted it. Art I students spent most of their time learning basic techniques in draw- ing and design and doing assigned projects. The advanced art classes, Art II, III, and IV were free to explore and discover. With imagination and creativity, they indulged in such things as wood sculpture, pottery, weaving, and many other interesting projects. Some art students were fortunate and talented enough to have their works of art sent to Kansas City, Kansas where Crown Center sponsored a Scholastic Art Awards contest held February 12th through 26th. Seeing the art students work and create, helped to paint a pretty picture of art and what in meant. (1) Taking time out of her Art I class, Gina Giseburt observes the work of another art student. (2) Nancy McCarthy finishes a cardboard weaving that will be a purse when finished, while Denise O'Donnell concentrates on sketching horses. (3) Macraming a plant hanger provides time for Theresa Langston to relax and be alone. (4) Aiding Lisa Barber, and Judy Chatfield, Mrs. Karen Post helps with a silkscreening process. (5) Rug making is a time consuming project but has satisfying results. Julie Parker works on her 'Tootsie Roll' creation. Sweet Melody Music! Something that has been passed down from generation to generation, changing throughout the years. The music this past year was new to concert choir and the other music classes. Providing song and entertainment, concert choir performed music from classical choral to English Christmas Drinking Songs, along with some modem pop. Music appreciation classes only began to learn the basic fundamentals of music. They realized the importance of music in their daily lives and learned to value the different types of music. The mixed choir wished to further their knowledge of music. What a sweet melody was produced by the Benton music department. 90 (1) The Concert Choir sings a melody of hits for the American Education Week at East Hills. (2) Danny Wright is enthralled by the talent Vemie Triplet displays in their music appreciation class. (3) The Concert Choir awaits patiently to perform for the special Christmas assembly. (4) Ed Hicks shows his appreciation for music. (5) Phil Canchola and Ron Brigman attempt a duet to prove their ability on the piano. (6) Mr. Larry Robbins introduces the Concert Choir at one of the many locations the group performs. 91 Band On The Run The Benton band was put to the test as they tackled their busy schedule of this year. Per- forming at all home football games and sending a well represented pep band to away games, the band performed familiar music for the cardinal fans. Marching in such acti- vities as, Missouri Western Homecoming, Veteran's Day Parade, Apple Blossom Parade, Kansas University Band Day, and the Hiawatha Halloween Parade, the Benton Band was featured in this years St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce outlook handbook. With the pep band taking over where the whole band couldn't fit, they played at all home basketball games, wrestling matches and pep assemblies. They also performed at the Harvest Moon and the All-School Play. It was truly a band on the run. 92 (1) Mr. Reese marches along with the band during the Veteran's Day Parade. (2) Marvin Ballard and Bill Falkner burst with pride as the band captures second place honors for the 3-A, 4-A competition in the Missouri Western Homecoming Parade. (3) The Benton High School Marching Band with a membership of over 90. (4) Several band members await the halftime show at the Benton-Rock Bridge game. (5) Kelly Myers and Janice Fadden show their stamina for marching the downtown route in the Apple Blossom Parade which was four miles in length. (6) C.D. Cardinal shows everyone that the beat goes on. (7) The pep band provides music at just one of the many pep assemblies dedicated to get the spirit flowing for the sports teams. 93 This year’s line-up proved more than interesting. The athletic clubs of Benton High School had gone be- yond the normal capabilities of en- durance, patience, and determina- tion. Many sweet victories were held in exultation, while many cru- cial defeats and disappointments would slowly fade away. The boys' clubs still dominated the scene, drawing huge crowds for champion- ship cross country and football, while our new basketball team dis- played great vigor and a willingness to learn and build for an even stronger team in the years to come. The girls were not to be belittled though, for in fact, the excitement and competition grew steadily--the cross country, tennis, and basket- ball teams prided themselves in their improvement. An Added attraction highlighted this year’s sports events, when the stu- dent forum initiated a sportsman- ship award during all city basketball games. Benton certainly had some- thing to be proud of then. Once again, the Benton Cardinals maintained their reputation of a tough, competitive ball club. Honor and respect were, and rightly should have been shown to athletes and coaches alike. The Cross Country team had one of its best seasons ever. The varsity squad's dual rec- ord was 3-2, losing controversial decisions to Lafayette and Central. The reserve squad was 4-1, being defeated by Central. In the first meet of the season the varsity squad brought home a third place trophy from St. Mary's. The cross Country team also won a trophy at MEC that concluded a fine season. (1) Stuart Hughes received a medal in many meets for his efforts. He placed tenth in the Benton Invitational and won medals at St. Mary's, Liberty, Maryville, MEC, and Dis- trict. (2) Dennis Snethen was Benton's number one harrier for three years and consistently finished high, placing fourth in Benton's Invitational and placed in the top ten at St. Mary's, Liberty, MEC, and District. (3) Stuart Schneider's high points of the season were medaling in the muddy Maryville races and finishing 23rd in St. Mary's Invita- tional. He suffered some late season problems and failed to compete in district. (4) Coach Tom Pankiewicz did a fine job of inspiring the team this year. This was his third season coaching, and the group has shown steady improve- ment under his direction. Only three runners graduated this year Dennis Snethen, Stuart Hughes, and Tim Benton. Re- turning to the squad next year will be Jeff Todd and Tim Flint. (5) Jeff Todd and Tim Flint were two of the most devoted runners on the team. They were anxious to run and properly prepared. Getting rubbed down was an im- portant factor, as it would protect them against injuries which might eliminate them from medaling. Jeff was the most improved runner on the squad according to Coach Pankiewicz. 97 Rising To The Occasion With Pride (1) The 1976 Benton football team consists of: FRONT ROW - Blaine Parker, Dennis Patterson, Chris Sprake, David Sanches, Donny Cox, Chris Crockett, David Swartz, Mark Hildebrand, John Wahlert, Barry Ro- bertson, Pete Gentry. 2ND ROW - Doug Cox, Bruce Wilson, Gary Church, Joe Mejia, Mike Dragoo, Mike Musser, Mike Kleinschek, Mike Emmendorfer, Ke- vin Pawlowski, Jeff Atkins, Ron Hook, Thearl Lake. 3RD ROW - Coach Ron Starks, Coach Richard Leh- man, Sean Kolega, Doug John, Mark Hagan, Larry Myers, Roc Waitkoss, Mark Brock, Pat Gentry, Ron Baily, Bill Curtain, Ray Walker, Brad Endsley, Brian Weston, Adam Bolonyi, Randy McCollum, Coach Chuck Holm, Coach Terry Pierce, BACK ROW - Merle Grimm, Gary Gann, Tom Filley, Randy Kline, Mark Ellis, Dewayne Hicks, Keith Norris, Jeff Ford, Mike Neely, Tim Ellis, Mark Lofts, Chris Wil- son, Mike Rampola, Bruce Redmond, Scott Pendle- ton, Bill Ezzell. (2) Jim Sparks, number 32. (3) Num- ber 32 shows his ability in running the ball for Benton in the soap game. The Outcome of the 1976 Football Season: WE THEY Lafayette 14 12 Chillicothe 0 47 Savannah 14 0' St. Pius 14 12- Maryville 29 18 Cameron 17 0- Central 0 27 Rock Bridge 12 6' Le Blond 26 14- 98 t fi % 9 $ t ® $ One Million And One Miles I was extremely proud to be associated with this group of young men on our football team this year. They exemplified the word team- work better than any group I can remember. There were so many times this year when we could have quit or laid down and nobody would have blamed us at all. Instead, after each adversity, we rose to the occasion, showed tremendous pride, and advanced many more miles together. A team that can lose 47-0 and come back to win their next four games and six of their last seven, shows a pride that only a 'winner' can have. These young men were and are winners, not simply on the football field but in life as well. Foot- ball is an emotional game and nothing can shake your emotions any more than seeing one of your friends, and teammates die dur- ing a game that you love so much. But our team played perhaps the greatest game of the year, two days after die funeral of Jim- my Sparks. To me as a Coach, this showed the great respect that this team held for our fallen comrade. For every man on our team played that game and each of the remaining games in Jim Sparks' honor and memory. This was truly a dedicated cause. Benton H.S. is to be congratulated, the cheerlead- ers, pep club, pep band, pom pon girls, and the whole student body never gave up on our team. Our whole community went a million miles together this year. The foot- ball team went that extra mile, for the school, the community, and for the memory of Jim Sparks. Our football team showed pride, attitude, emotions, cooperation, tenacity, guts, and compassion. Yes, these young men are winners. I was never proud- er of any team in my coaching life than I was of this team this year. I salute you. Coach Lehman 101 102 Aiming For Victory The girl's golf and tennis teams endeavored to achieve their aim or victory. The girl's golf team broke a two year losing streak by defeating Mid-Buchanan with a score of 2-12 to 2-13. Coached by Mr. Charles Lovejoy, they developed their skills, concentration, and self-confidence. The girl's tennis team completed the season without a victory, but with much enthusiasm. They gained experi- ence and bettered their game. Under the in- struction of Mr. Neil Reynolds, the girls improved throughout the entire season. Both teams learned the true meaning of sports- manship and gained new lifelong friends. Most important, they realized that both ten- nis and golf demanded the element of team work to remain a unit. (1) Gayle Hook prepares to make one of her better swings at the tennis ball. (2) The girls tennis team consists of: Karen Mollus, Cheri Clark, Gayle Hook, and Rose Trauemicht, not pictured Lisa Barber; coached by Mr. Neil Reynolds. (3) A match can sometimes be a challenge, but Michelle Ramirez masters the art of a good swing. Teammate Pam Palones watches for tips to improving her swing. (4) Pam Palones, Judy Chatfield, Michelle Ramirez, Julie Parker, and Amy Pickeral are the five girls participating in girls golf this year. Girls Tennis WE THEY Lafayette 2 6 Maryville 6 3 Savannah 1 6 Central 0 7 Maryville 2 S LeBlond 1 6 Lafayette 2 5 Savannah 1 4 Trenton 0 7 Cameron 2 5 LeBlond 1 6 103 Many Bright Spots With the won-loss record aside, the 1976- 1977 varsity boy's basketball squad had a season filled with bright spots. It began with one of the top scorer's in the confer- ence, Dennis Snethen, and ended with a new head coach, Mr. Chuck Holm, who carried on the Benton tradition of outstanding leader- ship. In between the two was a team so en- grossed in playing the game that the outcome was secondary, which was how it should have been. In all, the only losers were the fans who failed to come out and support the club. We They Cameron 53 61 Maryville 71 78 Savannah 62 56- Chillicothe 60 70 LeBlond 47 66 Central 54 66 Fort Osage 37 47 Lafayette 71 87 Maryville 75 83 Savannah 72 60 LeBlond 57 83 Central 63 67 Cameron 72 77 Lafayette 55 72 LeBlond Tournament 7th place Chillicothe Tournament 4th place City 4th place MEC Concerence 5th place Regional Tournament 3rd place Leading scorer is a distinction few people have, but Dennis Snethen (32) shows why he holds this title as he scores 'one' from the charity line. Regretfully 'one' isn't enough as Maryville wins 78-71. (2) The 1976-77 varsity boys basketball team: FRONT ROW: Tim Ellis, Rick Bolton, Charlie Babcock, Dennis Snethen and Ron Hook. BACK ROW: head coach Mr. Chuck Holm, student manager John Horn, Steve Armstrong, Hank Bachali, Ray Walker, assistant coach Mr. Terry Pierce, and student manager Mike Kerns. (3) Defense, Charlie Babcock (44), and Ron Hook (5) mean the same thing-hard work. They fall short, however, as LeBlond wins out 66-47. (4) The reserve squad with a near unblemished record, has many good players, Jeff Black (21) plays a key role as the Cardinals roll to a victory over LeBlond, 43-38. (5) The reserve basketball team consists of: FRONT ROW: Larry Stillman, Mike Musser, Jeff Black, Todd Guess, and Bill Adams. BACK ROW: student manager John Horn, La dell Boggess, Kevin Pawlowski, Dee Stillman, coach Terry Pierce, and student manager Mike Kerns. (6) Determination, a key trait in a basketball player, is one of (53) Rick Bolton’s finest as- sets. Unfortunately, Central came out on top 66-54. (7) Leadership is the word head coach Mr. Chuck Holm and assistant coach Mr. Terry Pierce live, eat, and sleep. (8) If practice makes perfect, warm-up makes even better as the reserve squad prepares for a game against Savannah. 104 Endless Effort Through months of hard practices, tough games, statistics and tourna- ments, members of the basketball teams gave their all. Though neither squad had a winning season, the girl's and the boy's teams kept a 'never give up' attitude. Endless effort was used during games and practices. Working new plays, different positions and pat- terns, the squads improved as their experience grew. Whether playing on the freshman, reserve, or varsity squads, the individual players cooper- ated with each other and pulled the team together. (]) 'Hot-shot' C. D. Cardinal. (2) An unidentified Central player tries to steal the ball from Marlene Hills. (3) Reggie Polk tosses the ball into the bas- ket, chalking up two points for the Freshman team, (4) Kathy Long out-jumps the Central center to start the game off right. (5) Reggie Polk shoots a free throw after being fouled by a LeBlond player. (6) Laurie Ezzell catches the ball during a practice drill. (7) Curtis Thuston guards an attempted pass. (8) Coach Millie Davenport, Mrs. Pat Dulcan and members of the reserve team watch the game an- xiously. 107 Winning Without A Victory Though never experiencing a victory, the 1976-77 girl's basketball team bubbled with enthusiasm. Through every game, no matter what the score was, the girls hung in and gave their all. Most of the team felt that if they put forth their strongest effort, they had accomplished something. Cooperating with each other, the squad had no individual star but worked together as a team. Coaching the team was Mrs. Millie Davenport, assist- ed by Mrs. Pat Dulcan. Contributing to the team effort with a seasonal high of 121 points was varsity starter Janice Thornton. Lorrie Ezzell sank 42, and Toni Brendle tossed in 39 for the reserve highs. (1) The varsity girl's basketball team consists of; FRONT ROW: Marlene Hills, Karen McGuire, Toni Brendle, Janice Davis, and Janice Thornton. SEC- OND ROW: Judy Chatfield, Kathy Long, Vickie Hicks, and Michelle Falkner. (2) Janice Thornton dribbles down the court attempting to break Cent- ral's press. (3) Mrs. Davenport explains a new play to Marlene Hills during a quarter break. (4) A school spirited teddy bear helps Vickie Hicks get psyched up for a game. (5) Kathy Long and Janice proceed down court for a fast break. (6) Members of the reserve squad are; FRONT ROW: Terresa Mejia, Waneta Gillespie, Amy Pickerel, Tammy Th- ornton, Becky Stone, and Carrie Pickerel. SECOND ROW: Janet Wehr, Susan Puckett, Tammy Meng, Ju- lie Rameriz, and Carey Smith. THIRD ROW: Lorri Mejia, Lorrie Ezzell, Kim Hinderks and Karen Mollus. 109 Starting Over The 1976-77 wrestling team had its ups and downs. Lack of varsity competition was evident, due to the large gap left in the starting roster, by the graduation of six varsity starters. This was a year of start- ing over for the 'Cardinal Matmen'. The road to top physical condition was long, hard, and rewarding. TTiis year's record showed a team with a lack of experience, but a determination to improve themselves. (1) Coach Starks talks over strategy with his wrestlers minutes before the opening match. (2) Tim Benton works with his opponents arm, on the way to a Car- dinal win. (3) Another Cardinal victory in the mak- ing. (4) The 1976-77 Varsity wrestling team, FRONT ROW FROM LEFT: Tim Benton, Randy McGeorge, Rick Martin, Rick Hook, Bob Hudson, Kevin Broo- ner, and Bob Trauemicht, BACK ROW FROM LEFT: Coach Ron Starks, Stuart Hughes, Keith Norris, Chris Crockett, Kyle Brooner, Pete Gentry, Ron Bailey, Dennis Patterson and assistant Coach Mark Littrell. (5) Rodney Quint works for a take down against his Liberty opponent. Ill Corning Up The Ladder Like the varsity team in 76-77, the freshmen and reserve teams were young but determined to improve them- selves. The freshmen team was busy this year, as they were involved in three medal meets. A total of nine medals were won by Freshmen. The Reserves had a 10-1 record, and also took the MEC title. The wrestling team outlook for next year looks good as the freshman and reserve wrestlers work their way up the ladder to varsity. (1) Keith Norris tight-waists his opponent to the mat. (2) The 1976-77 Reserve wrestling team FRONT ROW FROM LEFT: Bob Deatherage, Merle Grimm, Kevin Brown, John Trauernicht, Kim Jen- nings, Rick Loubey, Jim Tolson and Bob Pendle- ton. BACK ROW FROM LEFT: Coach Dean Burm- eister, Terry Norris, Eric Majewski, Bob Lima, Dale Hudson, Scott Gentry, Don Cox, Mark Brock, Pat Gentry, Gary Church and Coack Mark Littrell. (3) A wrestler has two opponents: another wrestler and weight. 'That can't be right!' ex- claimed Mark Brock. (4) Ron Bailey, under the watchful eye of referee Buddy Gray, attempts to take his opponent down. (5) Before serious wrestling begins, everyone does exercises to loo- sen up. (6) The Freshman wrestling team was made up of the following, FRONT ROW FROM LEFT: Rick Loubey, Bob Deatherage, Scott Crockett, Philip Canchola, Kenny Martinez, John Ortega, Tim Gentry and John Trauernicht. BACK ROW FROM LEFT: Coach Dean Burmeister, Eric Majew- ski, Allen Johnson, Dale Hudsai, Mark Corkins, Scott Gentry, Bob Crawford, and Chris Guyer. 112 114 Doin’ It Your Way As many students discovered, there were more sports than those sponsored by the school. They found they could do things as well, if not better, on their own. Individual sports often taught them how to explore dif- ferent fields and how to achieve in doing things for themselves. Students excelled in such areas as ping-pong, pool, fishing, tennis, and cycling, proving that doing it their way was the only way. (1) Bob Pendleton, Doug Cox, and Tom McIntosh are doubly successful in one of their many hunting adventures. (2) Sleigh-riding is a favorite winter sport. Becky Gall uses a sheet of plastic to enjoy die snowy hills of Hyde Park. (3) Tom McIntosh takes pride in his Kentucky Long-rifle, consider- ing hunting an exciting sport. (4) Bob Pendleton slowly approaches a covey of quail. 115 With an enrollment of approximate- ly 1200 students, Benton easily rep- resented a wide variety of interests, but all joined together for a goal of cardinal superiority in anything they did. In a sense, they were all car- dinals of the south-side, and re- flected their pride in Benton well in all that they undertook. The Freshmen were new, but didn't take long to blend with the customs and activities that opened another chap- ter in their lives. Having been through the Freshman experience, the Sophomores felt more settled and were proudly involved in many cardinal activities that began to take up the majority of their spare time. The Juniors began looking toward the future and preparing their schedules in accordance with their needs and expanded achieve- ments. Struggling through the pre- vious three years, the Seniors were more aware of outside opportunities and concentrated on the new life ahead. But looking back through all they had experienced, it was a time well spent, and their years as a cardinal of Benton will remain high- lights of their entire lives. Members of 1976-1977 School Board are: Mr. Dale Krue- ger, Mr. Don Trout, Mr. G.M. Coleman, Mr. Gerald Troester, Mrs. Lee Powell Jr., Mrs. Paul Knepper, Mr. Roger A. Grunwald, Mr. Waldo Y. Berger, Mrs. Ronald Reed Jr., Mr. James Watson, Mr. David Lewis, and Mr. James McClain. School Board Busy At Post Led by Dr. Gerald Troester, members of the school board worked many strenuous hours dur- ing the year. Meeting on the second and the fourth Saturdays of each month, the school board discussed many issues important to area schools. Perhaps one of the most important decisions was that of a new attendance policy. Members tried to make the 1976-1977 school year a great one for students as well as faculty. Hard work and long hours payed off, and though there were some complaints, the school board played a vital role in the construction and de- velopment of our school system. Dr. Gerald Troester, Superintendent of Schools. Mr. G. M. Coleman, Assistant Superintendent in charge of Instruction and Curriculum. 119 An afternoon meal allows time for Mrs. Ruth Giddens to relax and repress her worries. 120 Keeping Things Together Running a high school was a very difficult job, but Benton's administrative staff ap- peared to handle the whole year with the greatest of ease. Mr. Chatfield.began his first year as principal and demonstrated confidence and great ability. Mr. Cle- mens, vice-principal, and Mrs. Giddens, dean of girls, backed Mr. Chatfield on key decisions as all three combined their efforts to keep things together. In an informal atmosphere, Mr. Carl Chatfield and Mr. Charles Lovejoy handle the necessary procedures for registration day. . 121 Discussing their differences of opinion and their difficulties is a daily routine for Mr. Chatfield and Mr. Clemens. Mrs. Myla Ackley French I, II, III, IV, Cre. Wrt. I, Short Story; B. S. Ed. Sec. NWMSU Robert G. Brandt C.O. E., Distributive Ed. and Technical Trade Ed.; B.A. Ed. NWMSU, M.A. Ed. Univ. of Mo. at Columbia Miss Sarah A. Billingsley Typing I, Sophomore Class, Pep Club; B.S. Ed. NWMSU, M.S. Ed. NWMSU Miss Rita Bregin Am. His., Cont. Issues, Human. II, Senior Class, NHS; B.S. NWMSU, M.A. UMKC Mrs. Donna Jean Boyer Soc. Eng., Novel, Jouma. Wrt. I, II, Bentonian, Senior Class; B.S. Ed. NWMSU Dean Burmeister Math, Asst. Football Coach, Asst. Wrestling Coach; B.S. Ed. Univ. of Mo. at Columbia Mrs. LuVella Burnett Cler. Prac., Shorthand, Off. Machines; B.S.C., M. A. Univ. of Iowa Miss Barbara Butcher Wld. Cul., Soc., Anc. Man, Pep Club, Freshman Cheer- leaders, Asst. Girls Track; B.S. Ed. MWSC John E. Capps Biology I, ; A. S. Hannibal- LaGrange Jr. College, B.S. NEMSU, M.S. NWMSU 122 Real Effort Students didn't realize how much our teachers had to go through to become educators. Many students complained about homework, but it was the teach- ers who had to put forth the effort. For example, a Bachelor's Degree in sec- ondary education requires over 128 hours to pass required state certifica- tion, for a specialty field this may re- quire an additional 50 to 70 hours. Some teachers spend years preparing to instruct; taking time after school to construct lesson plans, grade papers, and help students with learning difficulties. Jeiry R. Chambers Far East, Wld. Cul., Boys Tennis, Freshman Class, Student Congress; A. A. MW Jr. College, B.A., M.A. UMKC Mrs. Mildred Davenport Typing I, Pre-Voc. Bus., Girls Basketball; B. S. Ed., M.S. Ed. D. Univ. of Nebraska Patricia Dulcan Non-Fic., Short Story, Am. Lit., Asst. Girls Basket- ball Coach; B. S. Sec. Ed. NWMSU 123 Not So Easy Teaching might have seemed an easy pro- fession that left time off for relaxation, but it was exactly the opposite. Teaching was a tiring, brain-racking, time-con- suming occupation. It required a large amount of paper work such as grading papers and planning and preparing for classes, as well as attending school functions and activities. The faculty held the school together; always ready to pro- vide helpful suggestions for students who needed assistance in almost any area. It was a tough way to make a living, but they handled it to the utmost proficiency. Coach Lehman cherishes the kiss given to him by Delisa Dolton as Doug Cox waits to be next in line. Larry Edwards Math, Sophomore Class; B S. Ed., M. S. Ed. NWMSU Mary Elder Lang. Arts I; B. Mus. Ed. Univ. of Mich. Mr. Larry Edwards doesn't wait for anything when it comes to eating at the faculty picnic. 124 John H. Foley Wld. Cul., State and Local, Comp. Pol. and Eco, Systems, Student Congress; B.S. Sec. Ed., M.A. Am. His. NWMSC Mrs. Jeannine Glise Learning Center; B.S. Ed. MWSC. Certs, in Reading Specialists, Learning Disabilities Larry E. Hager Human., Cont. Issues, Prometheans, NHS. Student Congress, Yearbook; B.S. Sec. Ed. NWMSU, M. Ed. Univ. of Arkansas Miss Cathy Gallagher Spanish, Spanish Club, Cardinelles; B.S. Sec. Ed. NWMSU Mrs. Maxine Green Style and Struc., Cre. Wrt. II, Soc. Eng., Am. Lit., Senior Class; B.S., M.E. NEMSU John R. Hoffman Dramatics, Speech, All School Play, Harvest Moon, RBAP, Qie Act Play Festi- val; A.A. MW Jr. College, B.S. Sec. Ed. NWMSU Mrs. Bonnie German Lang. Arts I; B.S. Ed. NWMSU Welcome Groh Drafting; B.S. NWMSU, M.A. Colo. State Chuck Holm Bookkeeping, Pract. Bus., Basketball Coach, Asst. Football Coach, Asst. Track Coach; B. S. Bus. Adm. Univ. of Iowa, M.S. Ed. NWMSU 125 Faculty Involvement The role of being a teacher wasn't as simple as many believe. The teacher was a factor in shaping a student's personality and attitude towards life. A teacher's duty was to get the student body enthused about learning. When the teachers enjoyed their jobs, the students could sense this and, therefore, they enjoyed learning. The faculty also supervised extra-curricular activit- ies such as clubs, sports, and cheerleading. A teacher wouldn't get up in front of a class and just recite; they got as involved in the school as the student body. Mrs. Mildred Humphreys Home Ec., Sophomore Sp., Stud, and Faculty Soc- ial Functions; B. S. North Dakota State Univ. Mrs. Jean T. Johnson Soc. Stu. I, Junior Class, Psychology; B.S. Ed. MWSC Richard L. Lehman Math, Football Coach, Coif Coach, B Club; B.S. Mo. Valley College Mr. Lawrence Hager collects nominations for Autumn Royalty in his homeroom hu- manities class. 126 Mr. Welcome Groh waves in a funny manner during his first hour drafting class. Donald Lentz Trig. Math Analysis, Chem., Physics, NHS, Alchemia, WBHS; B.S. Ed., M.S. Ed. NWMSU Charles Lovejoy Speech, WBHS, Forensics, Lang. Arts, Girls Golf; B.A. Univ. ofWyo., M.A. NWMSU Steve Lovely Phy. Ed., Health, Fresh. Football, Fresh. Basket- ball, Junior Class; B. S. Iowa State Univ. James M. Markt Work Study Math and Soc. Sci.; B.S. Bus. Ed., M.S. Ed. NWMSU Leonard E. Miles Soc. Stu. I, Saddle Club, Pep Club; A. B. St. Bene- dictine College, M.S. Kan. St. Teachers College James Modis Math. Track Coach; B.A. Washburn Univ., M. E. Arkansas Univ. J. M. Nelson Soc. Stu. I and IV, Psychology, Sophomore Class; B.S. Ed., M.S. Ed. MUC James O'Hare R. O. T. C., Saber and Chain, Drill Squad, Honor Guard 127 Hard Work Behind The Scenes In a big Broadway production, there is a lot of hard work that the audience doesn’t see or notice. The building of the scenery, sound effects, lighting and stage crew. The production of a good teacher is basically the same. Long hours and hard work go into a day's lesson plan, taking time out of the teacher's daily lives. Teachers have homework too, which takes more time than the students' homework does. The students should be very proud of the great work the teachers did during the 1976-77 school year. Miss Juanita O'Malley librarian; B. M. UMKC Thomas Pankiewicz Cre. Wrt. I, Am. Lit., Poetry, Mod. Drama, Cross Country, Track, Jr. Class; B.S. Sec. Ed. NWMSU, M.A. UMKC 128 Miss Gallagher anticipates grading all those papers instead of watching her favorite television show this evening. Terry Pierce Phy. Ed., Asst. Football and Basketball Coach, Head Baseball Coach; B. S. Ed. MWSC, M.S. Ed. NWMSU Ernest F. Poff Counselor, PI. Math; B. S. U. S. Military Academy, M. Ed. MU Mrs. Karen Post Art, Alpha Rho Tau, Ben- ton Saddle Club; B.S. Ed. MWSC Miss Vicki Rains Consumer Homemaking, Home Furnishings, Persone 1 Skills, FHA, Pep Club; B.S. Univ. of Mo. at Columbia John Reece Band, Strings, Cardine 1- les; B. S. KU Neil E. Reynolds Drivers Ed., Girls Tennis; B.S., M.A. NWMSU Dennis M. Riche Wld. Cul., Great Plains, Junior Class; B.S. Sec. Ed. andM.A. Am. History NWMSU Larry Robbins Mixed Chorus, Concert Choir, Music Appre., Benton Sing- ers, Harvest Moon, School Play; B. M.E. andM.A. CMSU Mrs. Imogene Shepard Lang. Arts, Job Train., Fresh. Sp., Cont. Sch. Eval.; B. S. Ed., Sp. Ed., M.S. Ed. Adm. and Sup., M.S. Rd. Sp. NWMSU 129 A Spirited Faculty When one thinks of a teacher, the image of a dignified, unconcerned person sometimes comes to mind. The faculty of Benton High School, however, did not project that image. In fact, according to the judges at a foot- ball pep assembly, the faculty had more spirit than the students. The teachers here at Benton have worked very hard to help the students complete another year of their edu- cation, and have indeed done a fine job. Calvin L. Smith Basic Electricity, Crafts, General Shop, Senior Class; B. S. Ed. Univ. of Mo. at Columbia, M.S. Ed. NWMSU Jon Stafford Basic Bus., Prac. Bus., Senior Class; B.S. Sec. Ed. NWMSU, M.S. NWMSU Mr. Edwards explains the importance of having adequate supplies to his Geometry class. 130 Ron Starks Woodworking, Wrestling Football; B. S. in Sec. Ed. NWMSU Dean Tarrant R.O. T.C., Saber and Chain, Rifle Team, M.P., Firing Squad, Honor Guard Mrs. Sally Travis Biology I, II, Queen Coro- nations, NHS, Junior Class; B.S. in Ed. NWMSU Mrs. Leslie A. Turner Phy. Ed., Cheerleaders, Pep Club; B. S. in Ed. Central Methodist Mrs. Barbara Vaughan Lang. Arts I, Junior Class; B. S. Central Methodist Marlene D. Willis Counselor, NHS Committee; B.S NWMSU, M.A. NEMSU Mrs. Betty Wilson Counselor; A. B. Washburn Univ., M. S. Florida State Univ. Mrs. Jeannine Proffit often has a bite to eat while collecting money for school lunches. Mary Barton Howard Brown Erma Conard Connie Crockett Mary Davis Bill Droze 132 A Short Quiz Who was first to arrive in the mornings and last to leave in the evening? Who prepared a well balanced meal for students and faculty each and everyday of the school year? Who offered a friendly smile of under- standing for bewildered students? Who lent a comforting hand when we were sick? The answers are the custodians, cooks, secretaries, and the school nurse. TTiese people made life at Benton a lit- tle more pleasant by their genuine concern. Maintenance is the 'key' word, at least to Mr. John Riley. Grace Endsley Francis Fanis Billie Hamm Dixie Huffman Narcissus Jones Charlie Lapsley Wilma Lay Carolyn Mosier Jeannine Proffit David Redmond Louise Ridpath Mary Riley 133 Tracy Jackson is seriously concentrating on her language art skills. Road To Accomplishment The long road had started for the Freshmen class. They strived to achieve many goals. The Freshmen combined excitement, enthusiasm, and talent to make their first year at Ben- ton a successful one. The three years ahead should be memorable ones for them. They have truly started the long road to accomplishment. Scott Adams Mary Aguilar Margaret Allen Kirby Allison Kirk Allison Carla Angst Greg Annigan Karla Armfield Karen Ashford Kenny Ashlock Susan Babcock Vickie Badgett Robert Balabon April Baldwin Lori Bally Chris Beaver Matt Be llomy Sherri Black Leslie Bledsoe Donita Boggess Tim Bollar Marian Bolonyi Alan Boyer Mark Brant 134 Charles Bravo Toni Brendle Fred Bricker Donna Brooks Tammy Brown Tracy Bryant Chris Budgett Mike Bull Laura Buller Jeff Burfiend Gary Burgess Rick Burgess Brenda Burks Diane Butts Debbie Camden Philip Canchola Renee Carpenter Jeanna Castle 135 The freshmen class officers for the 1976-77 school year are from TOP LEFT: Sonya Nix, treasurer; Don Inman, president; Kim Han- way, vice-president; Danette Herbert, secretary. Frank Caw Richie Chase Cheryl Chenoweth John Church Cheri Clark Roger Clements Bob Cleveland Don Colbach Galand Conrad Brenda Coon Ernie Coon Louis Coon Tina Corcoran Mark Corkins Julie Cottrill Tom Couch Doug Cox John Crawford John Cmic Scott Crockett Mary Crowe Frances Davis Darlyn Dawe Bobby Deatherage Melinda Deshon Bruce Distafino Stephanie Dittemore Chris Doldt Jerry Done Ison Bruce Douglas 136 Freshmen obtain their first glimpse of Benton on regis- tration day in August. Carol Dudik Leslie Ebling Bob Embrey Doug Duncan Dean Eggers Danny Embrey Kenny Duty Cecil Julie Ebling Eighmy Susan Dean Eiman Embrey Jamie Embrey A New Beginning The Class of '80' began a new phase of life. Entering into an unfamiliar school with new teachers and classmates, the Freshmen felt like strangers in a far away world. The friendliness of Benton students, however, helped the newcom- ers soon feel at home. By the end of the year, they were accustomed to the rou- tine manner and knew what Benton High School was all about. Tom McIntosh 'takes it easy' when he gets the chance to forget all about the problems of the day. Marla Embrey Roy Embrey Tim Embrey Wendy Endsley Brenda Evans Lorri Ezzell Michelle Falkner Tammy Fasching Patty Fattig Toni Filbert Donald Fletchall Vicky Flint Greg Fostek Princess Laurie Norton and Prince Dean Eggers bear gifts for the Autumn Royalty. 138 Beth Gairett Scott Gentry Tim Gentry Patrick Gibbons Jim Gibson Lori Gillett Dave Giseburt Jean Glasglow Larry Gnat Randy Goerke Richard Gomez Lori Grable Mark Grable Mary Grable Sheila Grace Gary Gray James Green Kim Gresham Harold Grimes Brian Grimm David Guess Frank Gutherie A New Start Being a student of Benton High School means involvement, a fresh start in a total new sur- rounding. Not only were there many new learning activities, but also new social events. And to no one’s surprise, the freshmen class were able to become a part of it all. 139 Search For Success Freshmen were bursting with energy and vitality. Eager to get involved and show their abilities, their enthusiasm was unleashed in the first pep assembly of the year. Their boldness proved they be- lieved in the search for success and that the 'Class of 80' was here to stay. Their loyalty and stamina will not weaken, but continue to grow in future years. Julie Gutherie Chris Guyer Frank Halamar Debbie Hall James Hall Kim Hanway Pete Hardin Pam Hartman Leland Haupt Cheryl Hawkins Ricky Heald Robby Helsel Jerry Helton Bill Helton David Hendrix Danette Herbert Gary Herring Van Heye Carolyn Hicks Mike Higbe Lori Hill Sheila Hill 140 Alta Hinch Kim Hinderks Mark Hiney Tom Hodge Mary Hopper John Horn Dale Hudson Don Inman Janet Jackson Tracy Jackson Richard Jocobson Tony Jagodzinski Jane Jennings Kim Jennings Allen Johnson Charlene Johnson Pat Johnson Sherry Johnson Julie Eighmy and Janet Wade relax and give die photographer a smile in pre-Algebra. 141 Karen Judah Rick Kendall Andrea Kline Gary Justus Sandra Kibbe Greg Kline Dave Karleskint A1 King Tim Kretzer Swing Of Things The Freshmen had adjusted to a new academic life and became acquainted with their new en- vironment. In junior high school, they were given more privileges and responsibilities. Upon entering high school, the situation changed considerably; they were now the youngest in a flock of more mature, experi- enced scholars. The adjustment had brought out the best in them and they appeared to have overcome the ordeal exceptionally well and gotten into the swing of things. Danette Herbert and Lori Ezzell are filled with expectation of a victory as they watch the Cardinals move the football against Leblond. 142 Victor Kuehner Leslie Kunzler Tina Kunzler Cathy Kurtz Jane Lake Carolyn Lamb Steve Lawson Tom Leak Kim Ledford Don Lehman Gerald Lehman Kelly Lercht Mike Long Paul Losson Ricky Loubey Penny Mace Tammy Mace Ann Magee Debbie Majewski Eric Majewski Brenda Marriot Jenny Marriot Kenny Martinez Ronnie McAndrews Jon McCarthy Alesia McDowell Cynthia Me Goon Tom McIntosh Mark McLaughlin Gary Meade Jane Mejia 143 Tammy Meng Kathy Merrit George Miller Linda Miller Randy Miller Richard Miller Tina Miller David Mollett Angie Moon Cindy Moore Dennis Moore Melissa Moore Randy Moore Mike Morris Kelly Myers Kent Myers Kevin Myrick Pat Neely After completing an assignment, Donald Fletchall takes his frustrations out on his pen. 144 Jacque Nelson Sonya Nix Brian Noles Don Nichols Libby Noah Bruce Norris Theresa Nitti Tina Nolan Vickie Norris Setting The Pace From the first day the Freshmen walked in the doors of Benton, they set the pace for their high school career. They had many new experiences to endure and many things to learn, things that upper class- men took advantage of everyday. They had to adjust to computer grade cards and the election of a king and queen. Teachers were continually saying 'This is the most important year of high school and you should make the most of it.' Freshmen became in- volved in ROTC, Student Congress, and other ac- tivities as well as developing their scholastic rec- ords. While there were some who lacked this en- thusiasm, by the end of the year, the Freshmen had set their own pace for the future three years. Laurie Norton John Ortega Robert Norton Troy Osteen Sherry Nurski Barb Papisan Tom Nurski Brian Parker Laura Nutt Rhonda Parker Carolyn O'Hare Julia Pasley Dave Obermier Dan Pederson Glenn O'Neal Jane lie Pendleton 145 Jeff Becky Pen land Kim Pettis Phillips Carrie Reggie Larry Pickerel Polk Potts Self-Reliance: A Goal The Freshmen, aware that a good high school education was mandatory for the business world, dedicated themselves to their studies and strove to enhance their knowledge. They grew wiser as the year progressed, influenced by the guidance of teachers and fellow students. The lore of re- spect and tradition were important as they applied themselves to the good of self-reliance. Marty Pritchett Roger Profit Susan Puckett Phil Pummell Angela Punzo Richard Quint Chris Quinton Carrie Ramsey Robin Redmond Ed Reece Chuck Reed Lori Reed 146 Chris Beaver, Rich Gomez, and Mike Wal- ler sit patiently awaiting the kickoff open- ing the season defeating Lafayette 14-12. Lisa Ritchie Tom Roberts Stacie Robertson Manuel Romero Mary Sample Rusty Sample Sherry Saraceno Raymond Sauter Helen Schubert Linda Miller, Kim Hinderks, and Lorri Ezzell parade through the halls proving Benton's number one all year long. 147 Shari Schultz Dianna Seever Tasha Segrist Sheila Shat Karen Sherlock Debbie Sherrill Tammy Silkwood Carey Smith Darren Smith Jodene Smith Jody Smith Mike Smith Theresa Smithson Cheryl Snead Robert Snyder Kim Spears Teresa Springs Cathy Steed Sound Off Even though the freshmen class may have been looked upon as the 'underdog' at high school, they certainly did not merit that title. The Freshmen were active in their support of student government by choosing Scott Yerganian and Chris Guyer to represent them as class senators the first semester. With an enrollment of 350, they proved themselves powerful in decision- making by casting their votes in various elections, voicing their opinion in Student Congress, and showing enthusiasm and zeal for all phases of student-life at Benton High School. These freshmen girls display true Benton loyalty by supporting the freshmen football team in freezing temperatures. 148 The freshmen class, at a special assembly, chose six girls to represent them as cheerleaders at the various athletic activities during the year. They are from left: Diane Wieland, Laurie Norton, and Carol Dudik. Not pictured are Susan Eiman, Michelle Falkner, and Vanessa Weston. Scott Stephens Tracie Stevenson Bill Stewart Karen Stewart Eugene Stillman Larry Stillman Ken Stocking Becky Stone Bob Stull Buddy Sumpter Tom Supple Becky Sutton Patricia Swardson Terr r Swartz Cindy Sweat Angie Talbot Tamar ah Thornton Wayne Thuston Robert Tolson Jonny Trauemicht Jeff Tredway Henry Turner Ray Turner Patti Umlauf 149 Janet Wade Paul Wade Bryan Walker David Walker Mike Waller Cara Wallner Mike Walsh Man Walters Fern Webber Janet Wehr Michelle Welboum Madonna West Vanessa Weston Diane Wieland Glenda Wilson Tammy Wilson Theresa Wilcoxson Debbie Winfrey Lisa Wisdom Craig Worley Yvonne Worley Jane lie Pendleton and Wendy Endsley are anxious for second hour to end so they can promote fresh- man spirit between classes. ISO A New Dawn To be a Freshman was an experience taken seriously. It appeared they were forgotten amid the confusion of being an underclassman, losing their names to a computer number. Many eager, most frightened, and all wary, they struggled to regain their identity. With these trials, the freshman became aware they would pass this way but once and that tomor- row was a new day. Missing Persons Cindy Berry Cecil Cannon Walter Ebling Robert Glasgow Martin Justus Sandy Lawrence Daniel Miller Kim Sears Curtis Thuston Marcie Wright Linda Young Jerry Ziolkowski Laura Worley Scott Yerganian Chris Zapala Debbie Ziph 151 Bill Adams Jerry Adams Kathy Adams George Albert Rita Alexander Charlotte Ancti 1 Ted Angst Kenneth Auxier Henry Bachali Jerry Barber lisa Barber Steve Barnes Brenda Barr Brenda Barton Colleen Barton Monty Baublit Nancy Belcher Dennis Bell Karla Benkula Brenda Berry Cindy Be ary There as Biggs Tim Biggs Deauna Black Jeff Black Margo Bledsoe Bob Blizzard Lade 11 Boggess Adam Bolonyi Brett Bolton 152 Shapely Sophomores It was pleasant to see the sophomore class as they voted to donate fifty dollars to the Jim Sparks Memorial Fund. Mr. Larry Edwards (sophomore class sponsor) was con- fronted by still others who wanted to do something more. The class held bake sales, private class auctions, and contributed money. To help the community, many collected aluminum cans and other litter items. The shapely Sophomores became more familiar with the realities of life and endured the pain and sorrow of losing a friend. The sophomore class officers: Renee Noles, Treasurer; Robin Mapel, Secretary; Paula Ide, President; and Cathy Du- dik, Vice-President. Jim Boon David Bougher Jeff Boyes Jean Bramble Steve Brandon Joe Brendle Ronnie Brigman Diane Brooks Kevin Brooner Kevin Brown Meaningful Fulfillment As Sophomores became more acquainted with Benton High School, they felt more at ease and ready to accept life’s ups and downs. Many sports were available for girls as well as boys to excel in, such as golf, tennis, cross-country, track, and basketball. By investigating these activi- ties and giving their utmost ability, the Sophomores succeeded in reaching a meaningful fulfillment. Terry Burks Jimmy Caldwell Chris Calovich Jeanna Campbell John Capps Tammie Caton Judy Chatfield Carl Chenoweth Johnny Chirieleison Mike Christensen Allen Christofferson Jenny Church Laura Colley Unda Copeland Nancy Cordonnier Martin Cox Allen Crail Rhonda Cunningham Sue Cure ton Bill Curtin Roc Waitkoss works diligently on his assignment in Typing class. Carrie Curtis Kim Custer Janelle Dale Paula DeHart Bill Deming Mike Dragoo Cathy Dudik Arnold Duncan Shard Duty David Dye Rita Dye Tim Dykes Theresa Easter John Ebling Dale Eggers Steve Eichstadt Christina Ellis Mike Emmendorfer 155 Novelty Wears Off As most of the Sophomores found out, the second year of high school was very awkward. High school life was still new enough to hold surprises, yet old enough to be commonplace. Everyday problems seemed to rise in number and intensity, yet perseverance and hard work usually proved to solve the mat- ter. As the year progressed, new meaning was established and better judgement was evident. Kris Emmerich Theresa Ezzell Tracy Filbert Linda Jennie Ezzell Ewart Doug Falkner Janice Tom Filley Fadden Lori Filley Speech, the art of expressing oneself, is an asset acquired by both Billy Adams and Tim Dykes from their sixth hour speech class. Mike Mike Fasching Fattig Tammy Debbie Fimple Fones Robin Eric Felt Faulkner Larry Furr Ben Frakes 156 Becky Gall Gina Giseburt Theresa Goucan Frances Galvin Sherry Diane Gann Gladfelder Terry Mike Gladfelder Grable Barb Grace Sherry Grace Sherry Hall Mike Gray Robbie Hanshaw Merle Grimm Ronnie Hanshaw Todd Guess Jim Harris Scheurie Gust Dennis Harrison Jeff Hahn Mike Halbirt Sharon Kim Helsel Hayes 157 Opportunity For Decisions This year was one of the most memorable ones experienced by the tenth graders at Benton. As Sophomores, they were given the opportunity to make a lot of important decisions on their own. Among these was the choice of what classes to take. As Freshmen, they scheduled mostly re- quired classes. Their sophomore year enabled them to take more elective courses, and broaden their range of education. With this opportunity came responsibility, for their decisions would follow them throughout the next two years at Ben- ton as well as the years after they had graduated. This indeed would be a challenge to anyone, but for the spirited Sophomores, it was a challenge easily accepted. Timmie Henderson Darron Hiatt Paula Hicks Sam Higbe Kathy Hogan Ron Hook Sophomore Teny Cladfelder shows enthusiasm by dressing up to the sophomore spirit day theme, 'let's scare 'em off the field.' 158 Kirk Houser Eric Hovey Dean Huffman Paula Ide Warren Ingram Faith Jackson Jacky Jacobs Bill Jagodzinski Kim Jennings Doug John Sheila Jones Tena Kendall Sally Kennedy Allen Kerns Billy Kibbe Mike Kleinschek Debbie Knox Rochelle Knuth Sean Kolega Margaret Kretzer Betty Kuehner Bill Kuehner Carmen Lankford Chris Lawrence Bob Lima Sandy Limley Aaron Link Debbie Littles Clarissa Litton Kathy Lofts Kathy Long Gerry Mace 159 Terry Mace Brian Mackley Robin Mapel Cindy Marshall Ricky Martin Bob Martinez Barb Mattox Carla Mazurkewycz Mark Me Can Marc McClurg Chris McCollum Dana McCollum Jenny McCray Angie McDowell Susan McDowell Ellis McGuire Mike McKinnley Bobby McPherson Shellie Davidson strides die hurdles of composition in her Journalistic Writing I class. 160 Randy McQuiston Mark Meade Joey Mejia Lorie Wayne Tammy Mejia Merrit Meschke Accelerated Stride Sophomores accelerated their stride as the year progressed and became more interested in school clubs, dramas, and sports. They stood in the cold, damp nights cheering for their team and bringing soulful uplift to Ben- ton supporters. The year held many expecta- tions of the good time to come, blossoming into a flavorful part of their lives. The soph- omores upheld Benton with great pride, and in return, were the exultation of the school. Sheila Michel Jamie Miller Karen Mollus Rhonda Mollus Mike Morris Charisse Moutray Debbie Mueller Mike Musser Gerry Meyers Sam Nash Tammy Neff Susan Neill 161 Tina Nell Bill Nelson Mary Nolan Chris Noland Renee Noles Terry' Norris Richard Nurski Greg Obermeir Dianne Osteen Melanie Pack Bob Palmer Larry Panigot Blaine Parker Julie Parker Tom P arm an Kevin Pawlowski Bob Pendleton Rick Pendleton Scott Penland Barry Peters Penny Peters 162 Angie McDowell discovers that what she has is 'finger licking good'. Tom Monty Jeff Petrovick Pettis Pfleiderer Brenda Terry Charlane Phroper Plumb Ralston Struggle For Harmony Six hours of lectures and classwork made up a typical day at Benton. The day wasn't finished, however, for many students. They had become in- volved in the various activities of- fered such as Pep Club, Student Con- gress, music, and sports; giving of themselves to their school. Through these worthwhile organizations, stu- dents were taught responsibility and shown how to work with fellow class- mates for a common goal! Julie Ramirez Ted Reichman Don Rhyne Roger Rhyne Debbie Richardson Vickie Richter Wanda Riesterer Lorri Ripper Mike Ritchie Rocky Roach Scott Roberts Kris Robertson Diana Robles Cindy Romesburg Roxanna Rowlett Janet Rullman Rod Sampson David Sanches 163 Allen Edith Linda Don Scott Monte Lori Sears Ray Sego Sauter Schubert Schubert Scott Searcy Cindy Mary Ray Sharp Cindy Shat Jill Shaw Shelkop Bill Shirley Shoemaker Shtohryn Sharon Sprake Smith Kathy Roger Connie Dee Sophomores Begin To Jell Steele Don Stillman Steele Donna Stillman Steva Chuck Stocking Stillman Melinda Stone The sophomore year of high school was possibly the most important year for the students. Although it was only the second year of their high school career, the Sophomores were trying to improve both their work habits and social habits. Advancing age brought more responsib- ilites, which caused the Sophomores to begin to jell into young adults. Mark Sutton Susan Szczepanik Gary Tebow Brad Thompson Jenny Storoz Kirby Strong Steve Stumpf Karen Supple 165 A trait of a dedicated student is good work habits. Mike Halbirt displays his creativity during his sixth hour Art I class. Doug John is interested in the different techniques used by other schools in developing their annuals while touring the yearbook plant in Topeka, Kansas. Kim Thornton Sheila Throckmorton Sheila Tracy Vemie Triplett Jonny Trotter Raegene Vavra Ralph Vickers Roc Waitkoss Pam Walker Patty W alker Peggy Wallace Charles Walters Don Walters Mike Warren Lujean West Randy White Lawrence Wigley Duane Wilcoxson George Wiley Dave Willis Bruce Wilson Gerald Winfrey Scott Winn Penny Wisneski 166 Glenda Wolfe Durwin Worley Laquita Young Steve Chris Woolard Woodbury Becky Ted Worley Worthen Mike Young Ingo Zaenker Brenda Woolsey Danny Wright Michelle Zirkle Good Influence 'I think that the most important thing the sophomore class could add to Benton High School is to be a good influence on the Freshmen and to represent Benton by making a good impression on the people in the community,' expressed Sophomore Rochelle Knuth. Through good sportsman- ship and conduct at ball games and assem- blies, Sophomores began to show their in- fluence to the Freshman as well as the upper classes. Their respect of property and good orderly conduct influenced the community and reassured them of the pot- ential and augmentation of young adults. Timid Donna Butts Dolores Canchola Carmen Davidson Olivia Davis Jim Dennison Wanda Embrey Deborah Link Glenn O'Neal Tim Penland George Thuston 167 Bill Curtin takes his frustrations out on his pencil. John Akers Stephen Armstrong Roger Arnold Susan Ashford Julie Ashworth Jeff Atkins Donna Barnett Jerry Beemer Danny Bramble Gerald Brock Robert Browning Roger Bryant Elaine Atkison T ammy Bennett Mark Brock Charles Babcock Carole Bird Bronco Brown John Bailey Rick Bolton Robin Brown 168 The Reins Of Tomorrow The junior class consisted of many diverse personalities, interested in almost every aspect of life. They must demonstrate their abilities in order to prove that they have what it takes to grasp the reins of to- morrow's world. They must exhibit vivacity and the quality of leader- ship in order to supply tomorrow's corporate presidents, congress- men, and generals. They must maintain an attraction of followers, the popularization of their ideas, and good judgement to keep the public's trust. Leaders of the junior class were president, Charlie Babcock; vice-president, Bill Ezzell; treasurer, Tim Ellis; secretary, Julie Miller. They exhibited their abilities in holding the reins of the junior class. Kendall Cunningham, lunchroom enthusiast, enjoys his meal; obviously thrilled with the information being passed along by his friends. Zolanda Burnett Cheril Christofferson Kenny Cordonnier Debbie Burton Gary Church Donnie Cox Steve Buckles Tammy Clark Jayne Cox Cheryl Caldwell Brenda Cochron Sue Cox Kim Caton Derek Conard Bob Crawford James Christie Kelli Constable Michael Crippen 169 Laurie Davis Rebecca Dawson Brian Dilley Toni Drag Criss Eighmy Ronald Ellis Tim Ellis Debbie Emmendorfer Bradley Endsley Tim Ervin Linda Evans Dale Ezzell Tim Ezzell Teresa Filbert Jonna Filley Julie Flach Jane Cureton Ann Deatherage Susan Duffy Debbie Custer Julie Deaton Grant Dunigan Kelly Davis Steve Decker Carol Ebling Timothy Flint Scott Forbes Carla Frakes Ryan Frisch Mark Frizell Jim Gallagher Susie Gallagher Larry Gardner Kelly Gentry Patrick Gentry Pete Gentry Rhonda George Three Down One To Go The first week of school as a Freshman was slow, tedious, and confusing. But as the days turned to weeks, weeks to months, and months to years, the Jun- iors realized that three years had gone by quickly and they had one to go! All right, one more bad pitch and it's the showers for you! 171 Debbie Gillespie Waneta Gillespie Chris Gilmore Gregg Givens Gary Gladfelder Jim Glasgow Mary Gloggner Patricia Gomez James Goss Mark Griffith Janora Grimm Mark Hagan Derre Id Hallembeck Janet Halstead Greg Hass Tim Hass Lynn Hathaway Mike Hayes Trudy Heard Scott Henderson Valerie Hendrix Reuben Hernandez Denise Hart Dewayne Hicks Kevin Hieb Rick Hook 172 Mike Hopper Mark Hovey Bob Hudson Scott Huey Raymond Hughes Nancy Ide Rhonda James Pamela Johnson Bonnie Jones Realization Of Dreams As Juniors, we witnessed and were involved in many awe inspiring events; we also start- ed upon the last leg of a long series of pre- paratory courses for the future. Our future, we were sure, would be that of the small town boy or girl who made good, lived in the nicest part of the city, drove the best car, and took a vacation to Europe every year; however, we wouldn't have cared if we end- ed up in a one room shanty as long as we were happy. As Juniors, we were brought closer to the realization of our dreams, but more importantly we were brought closer to our friends. 173 A Randy Kline Tom Lawson Virginia Mace Connie Martin Rodney McCann Terri Kates Judy Kowalski David Limley T ammy Manson Tammy Matchett Rodney McCray Charles Kempf Teresa Langston Brenda Lofts Dennis Markt Brian Mazur John McDevit James Kiger Jeff Lawson Art Lonjers Greg Marriott Teresa McCallan Karla McElwain 174 Working Together Juniors discovered activities and projects were more worthwhile and had better results when they worked together as a team. The highlight of the year was the Junior-Senior prom. It wasn't one or two people who made the prom a success, rather a group of inter- ested, dedicated juniors. Not only during high school, but throughout all walks of life, working together proved beneficial. Trying her best, Jayne Teschner just can't conquer the challenge of such a difficult homework assignment. Randall McGeorge Karen McGuire John Mehesan Teresa Mejia George Mereness John Mihelic Julie Miller Phil Musser Larry Myets Mark Myers Michael Neely Kim Neff Jananne Nelson Timothy Nelson David Noah Dorine Nolan Lana Norris 175 Sharon Norton Terry O'Dell Denise O'Donnell Danny Oliver Mitch Pack Sue Paden Pam Palones Bob Papisan Debbie Parker Derek Pasley Dennis Patterson Artis Peery 176 Test Of Knowledge Scholastic ability was a very important trait of the Juniors this year. Their know- ledge and patience were greatly tested when the PSAT and the Math tests were administered. Students were ranked by comparing test scores of other students throughout the country. Juniors realized what occupations of fields they should fol- low and scheduled their classes to prepare them for college. In the year to come, the Juniors would decide once and for all which direction was best for them. Together as junior prince and princess, Phillip Musser and Lynn Hathaway proceed to their respective places. Brenda Perkins Don Pierce Michele Ramerez Cherlyn Peters Philip Pinion Mickey Rhyne Curtis Peterson Pamela Pritchett James Richter Jerry Phillips Lena Puckett Charles Roberts Amy Pickerel Rodney Quint James Rhoades Paula Roberts Tim Robertson Lisa Robinson Bryan Rose Janetta Sample Julie Sample Loretta Sample Bart Sauter Robin Sauter Keith Sawyer Marlea Schilling Stuart Schneider Gail Searcy Maria Shifflet Billy Seever Kathy Shockley Myra Sego Cherlyn Shopbell Laveme Shat Darrell Shopbell Thomas Sheffler Lisa Shortle Mike Shuman Luther Smith Kelly Steidel Terrilyn Singleton Steven Staggs John Steinbrenner Allan Slavin Linda Starling Kimberly Stewart Donald Smith Wendall Starling Rusty Stickler Participating in class and enjoying the numerous school activities, Steve Annigan beams with involvement. 178 John Still Alec Stillman Kathy Still lisa Stillman Getting Involved — Fun! After completing two years of high school, a Junior might have wanted to sit back and relax. Not true of this year's junior class, one of the most active and motivated at Ben- ton. There seemed to be a large majority of Juniors in various activities. Many participated in sports, more be- came members of clubs sponsored by the school, and many of the Juniors stood up and took the responsibilities of leadership. Members of the junior class became better known when their names were linked with a number of or- ganizations and projects at Benton throughout the school year, such as Student Congress, Junior Achievement, and PTSA. As one member of the junior class put it, 'getting involved and being active is more exciting than sitting back and watching everyone else have fun.' « f Jeff Stout Nona Taylor Nancy Thompson David Swartt Kathy Tebow Henrietta Thuston Julann Swearinger Jayne Teschner Jeff Todd 179 Rosaline Tolbert Carolyn Trauenicht Leon Unzecker James Tolson Rose Trauenicht Robert Vannaman Rhonda Thompkins Gary Turbak Vereanna Vickers Movin’ On Up 'G-r-r-reat Juniors, Juniors are great' This phrase expressed how the 'Class of 78' felt about themselves throughout the year. The Juniors were inspired in mind and body and bursted with energy to prove their magnit- ude. They were elated with the pep assem- blies, Spirit Week, Red Bird Art Players and the All School Play which Juniors pre- vailed in. As the year ended they prepared themselves to move on up to their final year at Benton, overflowing with hopes and goals for future accomplishments. Ray Walker Elizabeth Walters Pamela Weston Denise Wieland Barbara Wilson Dave Withrow 180 Lanny Worley Susan Wright Theresa Zawodny Derissa Zeiler Mary Wuerfele Raymond Ziph Sami Yerganian Mark Young Reticent Steve Annigan Dane Bradford Mike Brown Bryon Budden Charles Camden Pat Canchola Janette Chappell Maxine Chavez Kendall Cunningham Greg Duty Dianna Embrey Randy Fuller Jennifer Giseburt Sherry Grace Clifton Grooms Mark Hagan Edward Hicks Carl Johnson Robert Johnson David Klepees Donald Leupold James Marshall Robert Marshall John Martin Michelle Mueller Jerome Nurski Charles Obermier Mike Osteen Derek Patterson Monty' Phroper Randall Puckett David Richardson Don Russel Debbie Scroggins Bruce Simpkins Tyrone Throckmorton Rauda Wiley Mike Williams Robert Wisneski Juniors Rick Bolton and Bill Ezzell enjoy the contemporary music sung in Benton Singers. 181 Mark Aguilar Debbie Atkins Kathy Anderson Jack Atkison David Arnold Martin Bachman Kirk Arnold Ronald Bailey Leading the senior class in their final year are Chris Crockett, president, Gayle Goodwyn, vice-president, Anita Bolonyi, secretary, and Mark Hildebrand, treasurer. Jerry Boyer Terry Boyer Mark Baker Judy Barnard Tina Belcher Vicki Boiler Marvin Ballard Cynthia Barnes Mike Bener Anita Bolonyi Swan Song Concluding a journey which began eleven years earlier, some Seniors felt both relieved and yet saddened. Throughout the years, the ex- citement and enthusiasm of school had its peaks, and those activities, clubs, teachers, and friends, will remain longlasting memo- ries for many students. Although many seem- ed content with their previous school years, and expressed a feeling of relief and anxiety of their graduation to come, an awareness of those memorable days made the final year seem to pass a little too soon. 183 Liz Belcher Tim Benton Carla Boon Lewis Belcher Keith Black Alfred Boyer Brenda Davis and Kim Stevenson learn about prospective job opportunities in their C. O. E. class. Kenneth Brooks Rodney Brown Darren Burnett Charles Callaway Kyle Brooner Pam Browning John Bums C. D. Cardinal Russell Brunk Michael Burns Terry Castleman Susan Burks Brenda Butts Jackie Chappel 184 At the end of the school year, the Seniors de- parted from our midst and expanded to a new aspect of life. Many found employment and be- gan their role of responsible young adults while others chose to continue their education by entering college. Although they will no longer be present, the Seniors contributed long hours of hard work and thought which will re- main as a set of values to be followed in years to come. Departing Yet Remaining Darlene Chase Jeanne Clampitt Brenda Davis Carla Chenoweth Tim Cox Janice Davis John Chirila Chris Crockett Maureen DeHart Kevin Chirila Nancy Cmic James Deming 185 Robert Dittemore Steve Doldt Delisa Dolton Dave Dyche Carolyn Dye Leisa Eiman Mark Ellis Pamela Elrod James Embrey Kim Embrey William Falkner Brad Field Robin Endsley James Finney Jamie Fadden Karen Fleming 186 Determined Jim Fletcher Jeff Ford Roxanna Funk Michael Gilbert Janila Forbes Melanie Frakes Rachel Gall Linda Giseburt People March on. Do not tarry. To go forward is to move toward perfection. March on, and fear not the thorns or the sharp stones on Life's path! - Gibran. The senior class believed in this philosophy even though most had never heard it. They were determined not to let anything get them down; even the tragic death of a classmate did not dull their spirit although it filled their hearts with sorrow. Brenda Butts display’s a look of determination to conquer the task ahead of her. Karen Garmon 187 Gloria Gomez LaDonna Guyer Tammy Hale Greg Haupt Gayle Goodwyn Vicki Gwinn Scott Hamm Ken Helsel Dennis Grable Linda Halamar Kim Harshman Cheryl Hicks Brenda Green Jeffrey Halbirt Kathy Hasiak Vickie Hicks 188 Forest Higdon Darlene Hills Benita Hiney Gayle Hook Mark Hildebrand Marlene Hills Glynnie Hoffman David Huffman Making The Most Of It Being the last year of high school, the Seniors realized they should make the most of it. They began preparing for graduation day by day, hold- ing meetings discussing the types of caps and gowns to be used in the graduation ceremony. Going to these meetings together, their friend- ships became closer and more fortified than ever before. Although these relationships were be- coming more intimate, many seniors knew that after graduation they would be forming new con- tacts and acquaintances. Brenda Davis and Darlene Chase demonstrate an unusual dex- terity as they attempt a new routine. Logan Huffman Stuart Hughes 189 Rodney Hearst Stacy Jenkins Karen Kibbe Scott Kirshner Jerri Ann James Myrtle Jones Ricky Kilgore Angie Kleinshek 190 William Jordan Tim King David Kline Mike Kerns Teresa Kirkpatrick Dennis Kowitz David Kretzer Thearl Lake Brenda Lawyer Sheila Kunzler Jenny Lamar Darrel Lindensmith Confronted Hopes And Aspirations Seniors were perhaps the most exhuberant and enthusiastic group at Benton, while thoughts of college and the future filled their minds. Most Seniors concentrated on courses that would help them after high school while others thought only of graduation day. Students had to rearrange meetings, games and homework and still had trouble finding time to sleep and eat. Most learned that being busy was also having fun. At lunch, students gather to exchange gossip and bits and pieces of valuable information. Delisa Dolton listens as Marlea Schilling describes events of the day. Lynn Kush Drew Lajoie Gary Lawrence Mark Lawson Phil Lindensmith Mark Lofts 191 i m • — Tom Losson Larry Marshall Donna McLaughlin Raylene Miller Cathy Mackley Norma McClellan George Mehesan Vicky Miller Teresa Majewski Randy McCollum Mario Mejia Nanette Modis Diane Mapel Cindy McIntosh Cheri Meng David Morris 192 Gerald Mosier Robert Murphy Pat Neill Keith Norris Susan Morris Jim Nearhood Ray Newby Terrie Norris Diane Mapel takes a long and lustful look at the assignment that awaits her. Second To None Seniors held their last memories of high school second to none. Supporting a winning class through spirit weeks, pep assemblies, academic activities, and in the powder puff game where the Senior girls defeated the Jun- iors 7-0, they went all out to prove that they were the best. At Henry's, a popular eating place for Benton Students, Janice Davis entertains a group of 'underclassmen' with a little French humor. Jerry Norton 194 Pam Nurski Charles Panigot Scott Pendleton Linda Nutt Rita Parton David Peters David O'Hare Kim Pawlowski Kevin Peters Greg Palmer Jim Pederson Laurie Pettis James Pickerel Terry Ping Bob Reents Susan Robbins Julie Pickerel Erly Polk Candi Richardson Barry Robertson The Cardinal Supremes An attitude of pride and satisfaction soon changed, as the seniors discovered that being an 'upperclassman' meant more than a mere status symbol. They realized that other stu- dents depended on them and that they had to set good examples of leadership and service for others, as well as developing themselves. They accomplished much and through hard work, school spirit and numerous activities, they experienced a fulfilling and enjoyable year of 'upperclassmen' supremacy. Michael Rampola Bruce Redmond Paula Rivera Brenda Roach John Rocha Kirtus Romesburg 195 Mike Rose Leeray Routh Cheri Rostock Jeff Sampson Portion Of Life Beginning with an enthusiastic registration and carrying through to a red-hot Spirit Week, Seniors found their last year the most chal- lenging. The senior class displayed their ser- vice when they purchased two matching thrones for the Benton Royalty. When a social hour for the Jim Sparks Memorial Fund was held, the Senior Board donated some of the refresh- ments. They were proud to be a part of Ben- ton, and Benton was pleased to make up a por- tion of their lives. Hugh Sawyer Mark Scates Patti Schurman Sherry Sealey 1% Lynde Schildtknecht Albert Sherlock Charlene Schurman Sharon Sherlock As Mark Hildebrand looks on, Barry Robertson offers saged advice on his life's philosophy. Deborah Shirley T ammy Sollars Donald Stout Ron Singleton Rodney Speer Robin Swoboda Gloria Slavin Kim Stevenson T erry T ay lor Dennis Snethen Marcy Stevenson Janice Thornton 197 Randall Toombs Carl Van Valkenburgh Brian Weston Nancy White Robert Trauemicht John Wahlert Leah Weston Janice Wiley Richard Valencia Steven Waldrip Galen Wheeler Chris Wilkinson Jim Valentine Mickey Wells Cheryl White Christopher Wilson 198 Mary Ann Wilson Jack Wolfe Valerie Young Robin Zeltwanger Sharon Winslow Terry Woolery Jim Zawodney Pam Ziolkowski Come And Gone For Seniors, everything they did was their last as a high school student. The every Fri day night football games, parades, contests and school work had come and gone. The friendships they had woven with under class - men strained as they went their separate ways. Students of the senior class came to high school to achieve a goal in life and left with the goal achieved. Dennis Amos George Barnes Randy Brizendine Darrell Brooks Mary Chavez Melody Cook William Cooper Randy Gann David Hayes Vickie Hobbs Shy Steve Sears Patrick Shuman Cathy Sisco Gary Smith Scott Stanford Jeannette Stewart Leo Storoz Andrew Waitkoss Terry Williams Walter Worley Marc Hollars Bryon Jackson Michael Johnson Larry Justus Mark Kovac Rolland Mace Richard Mollus David Moore Robert Moore Pete Ortega David Robles Senior Brian Weston sets a new record for himself for being quiet. Jimmy Sparks 1959-1976 Lament me not, but sing songs of youth and joy; Shed not tears upon me, but sing of harvest and the winepress Disturb not the air's tranquility with chanting and requiems. But let your hearts sing with me the song of Eternal Life. (1) Jimmy participated in freshman spirit day, with the theme 'We've Only Just Begun,' dressed in clothes from his early childhood. (2) It was always enjoyable for Jimmy and his teammates to get together and celebrate after a good game. (3) Jimmy proudly mo- deled the tuxedo he wore for the Junior-Senior Prom. (4) As a highlight of many basketball games, Jimmy flipped over four yell leaders to a good round of applause. Lament Me Not James E. Sparks, 'Sparky', was a student of many talents and exceeding qualities, display- ing a love for people each and everyday. He always had a joke, a smile, something to say. His light-heartedness, friendliness, deep ap- preciation for sports and respect for teachers and the school will be lasting thoughts. Jim's influence and popularity within the school and community can never be measured. ' . . . I have fulfilled my mission and re- vealed to you the Truth which demons consider a crime. I have now completed the will of Al- mighty God.' Gibran A 92, 183 Bramble, Danny 163 Ackley, Myla 86, 122 Bally, Lori 134 Barber, Jerry 152 Bramble, Jean 153 Brandon, Steve 153 Adams, Bill 104, 152, 156 Barber, Lisa 89, 103, 152 Brandt, Robert 122 Adams, Jerry 152 Barnard, Judy 183 Brant, Mark 134 Adams, Scott 134 Barnes, Cynthia 24, 183 Bravo, Charles 135 Aguilar, Mark 182 Barnes, Steve 152 Bregin, Rita 122 Aguilar, Mary 134 Barnett, Donna 168 Brendle, Joe 153 Akers, John 168 Barr, Brenda 152 Brendle, Toni 108, 135 Albert, George 152 Barton, Brenda 152 Bricker, Fred 135 Alexander, Rita 152 Barton, Colleen 29, 152 Brigman, Ronnie 90, 153 Allen, Margaret 134 Barton, Mary 132 Brock, Gerald 168 Allison, Kirby 134 Baublit, Monty 152 Brock, Mark 98, 112, 168 Allison, Kirk 134 Beaver, Chris 134, 147 Brooks, Diane 153 Anctil, Charlotte 21, 152 Beemer, Jerry 168 Brooks, Donna 135 Anderson, Kathy 34, 182 Belcher, Nancy 152 Brooks, Kenneth 184 Angst, Carla 134 Bell, Dennis 152 Brooner, Kevin 111, 153 Angst, Ted 152 Bellomy, Matt 134 Brooner, Kyle 111 Annigian, Greg 134 Benkula, Karla 152 Brown, Bronco 168 Annigian, Steve 178 Benner, Mike 183 Brown, Howard 132 Armfield, Karla 134 Bennett, Tammy 168 Brown, Jo 132 Armstrong, Steve 46, Benton, Tim 97, 111, 183 Brown, Kevin 112 104, 168 Berry, Brenda 152 Brown, Mike 153 Arnold, David 182 Berry, Cindy 152 Brown, Rodney 184 Arnold, Kirk 13, 26, 49, Biggs, Theresa 58, 152 Brown, Robin 58, 168 53, 61, 182 Biggs, Tim 152 Brown, Tammy 135 Arnold, Roger 168 Billingsley, Sarah 122 Browning, Pam 184 Ashford, Karen 134 Bird, Carole 168 Browning, Robert 168 Ashford, Susan 168 Black, Deauna 21, 152 Brunk, Russell 20, 184 Ashlock, Kenny 134 Black, Jeff 152 Bryant, Roger 168 Ashworth, Julie 168 Black, Keith 19, 104, 183 Bryant, Tracy 135 Atkins, Debbie 182 Black, Sherri 26, 134 Buckles, Steve 169 Atkins, Jeff 98, 168 Bledsoe, Leslie 134 Budgett, Chris 135 Atkison, Elaine 168 Bledsoe, Margo 152 Bull, Mike 8, 135 Atkison, Jack 182 Blizzard, Bob 152 Buller, Laura 135 Auxier, Kenneth 152 Boggess, Donita 134 Burfiend, Jeffery 135 B Boggess, Ladell 104, 152 Boiler, Timothy 134 Boiler, Vicki 22, 60, 183 Burgess, Gary 135 Burgess, Rick 135 Burks, Brenda 135 Babcock, Charles 83, 104, Bolonyi, Adam 98, 152 Bolonyi, Anita 15, 16, Burks, Susan 86, 184 Burks, Terry 154 168 182, 183 Burmeister, Dean 112, Babcock, Susan 134 Bolonyi, Marian 134 122 Bachali, Henry 104, 152 Bolton, Brett 152 Burnett, Daren 184 Bachman, Martin 182 Bolton, Rick 19, 104, 168, Burnett, LuVella 122 Badgett, Vickie 134 181 Burnett, Zolonda 54 Bailey, John 168 Boon, Carla 85, 183 Burns, John 184 Bailey, Ronald 7, 98, 111, Boon, Jim 153 Burns, Michael 184 112, 182 Bougher, David 153 Burton, Debbie 169 Baker, Mark 19, 183 Boyer, Alan 134 Butcher, Barbara 83, 122 Balabon, Robert 134 Boyer, Alfred 183 Butts, Brenda 184, 187 Baldwin, April 134 Boyer, Donna 34, 122 Butts, Diane 135 Baldwin, Goldie 132 Ball, Ray 132 Ballard, Marvin 22, 26, Boyer, Jerry 182 Boyer, Terry 19, 182 Boyes, Jeff 153 C Caldwell, Cheryl 169 Caldwell, Jimmy 154 Callaway, Charles 184 Calovich, Chris 154 Camden, Debbie 135 Campbell, Jeanna 154 Canchola, Philip 90, 112, 135 Capps, John 154 Capps, John E. 122 Cardinal, C.D. 11, 71, 184 Carpenter, Renee 135 Castle, Jeanna 135 Castleman, Terry 184 Cates, Mary 132 Cattrill, Julie 85 Caton, Kim 169 Caton, Tammie 47, 154 Caw, Frank 86, 136 Chambers, Jerry 57, 123 Chappell, Janette 184 Chase, Darline 7, 31, 32, 73, 185, 189 Chase, Richie 136 Chatfield, Carl 54, 121 Chatfield, Judy 89, 103, 108, 154 Chenoweth, Carl 154 Chenoweth, Carla 19, 185 Chenoweth, Cheryl 136 Chirieleison, Johnny 154 Chirila, John 185 Chirila, Kevin 19, 87, 185 Christensen, Mike 154 Christie, James 169 Christofferson, Allen 154 Christofferson, Cheryl 67 Church, Gary 43, 98, 112, 169 Church, John 136 Clampitt, Jeanne 53, 185 Clark, Cheri 103, 136 Clark, Tammy 169 Clemens, Robert 49, 120, 121 Clements, Roger 136 Cleveland, Bob 136 Cochran, Brenda 59, 169 Colboch, Don 136 Coleman, G.M. 118 Colley, Laura 24, 29, 38, 40, 154 Conard, Derek 169 Conard, Erma 132 Conrad, Galand 136 Constable, Kelli 169 Coon, Brenda 136 Coon, Ernest 136 Coon, Louis 136 Cooper, William 13, 77 Copeland, Linda 154 Corcoran, Tina 136 Cordonnier, Kenny 169 Cordonnier, Nancy 154 Corkins, Mark 112, 136 Cottrill, Julie 136 Couch, Tom 136 Cox, Donnie 98, 112, 168 Cox, Douglas 98, 115, 124, 136 Cox, Jayne 60, 169 Cox, Martin 154 Cox, Susan 169 Cox, Tim 185 Crail, Allen 154 Crawford, Bob 112, 169 Crawford, John 136 Crippen, Michael 169 Cmic, Nancy 185 Crnic, John 136 Crockett, Chris 26, 31, 48, 98, 111, 182, 185 Crockett, Connie 132 Crockett, Scott 31, 112, 136 Crowe, Mary 136 Cunningham, Kendell 21, 169 Cunningham, Rhonda 154 Cureton, Jane 170 Curtin, Bill 98, 154, 167 Curtis, Carrie 155 Custer, Debbie 170 Custer, Kim 155 D Dale, Janelle 155 Davenport, Mildred 108, 123 Davidson, Shellie 160 Davis, Brenda 7, 21, 32, 57, 184, 185, 189 Davis, Frances 136 Davis, Janice 22, 24, 31, 108, 185 Davis, Kelly 54, 170 Davis, Laurie 170 Davis, Mary 132 Dawe, Darlyn 136 Dawson, Rebecca 170 Deatherage, Ann 170 Deatherage, Bobby 112, 136 Decker, Steve 81, 170 Deming, Bill 155 DeShon, Melinda 136 Dilley, Brian 170 Distafino, Bruce 136 Dittemore, Robert 65, 186 Dittemore, Stephanie 136 Doldt, Chris 136 Doldt, Steve 186 Dolton, Delisa 73, 124, 186, 191 Donelson, Jerry 136 Douglas, Bruce 136 Drag, Toni 170 Dragoo, Mike 98, 155 Droze, Bill 132 Dudik, Carol 54, 137, 149 Dudik, Cathy 36, 37, 46, 153, 155 Duffy, Susan 46, 54, 170 Dulcan, Patricia 85, 123 Duncan, Arnold 155 Duncan, Doug 137 Duty, Kenneth 137 Duty, Sharri 155 Dyche, Dave 19, 155, 186 Dye, Carolyn 186 Dye, Rita 155 Dykes, Tim 51, 155, 156 E Easter, Teresa 155 Ebling, Carol 170 Ebling, Cecil 137 Ebling, John 155 Ebling, Leslie 137 Edwards, Larry 124, 130 Eggers, Dale 155 Eggers, Dean 137, 138 Eighmy, Chris 170 Eighmy, Julie 137, 141 Eichstadt, Steve 155 Eiman, Leisa 186 Eiman, Susan 11, 137 Elder, Mary 124 Ellis, Christina 155 203 Ellis, Mark 98, 186 Filley, Jonna 170 Gentry, Timothy 112, 139 Ellis, Ronald 170 Filley, Lori 156 George, Rhonda 171 Ellis, Tim 22, 43, 46, Filley, Tom 98, 156 German, Bonnie 85, 125 98, 104, 170 Fimple, Tammy 71, 156 Gibson, James 139 Elrod, Pamela 19, 71, 186 Finnev, James 186 Giddens, Ruth 120 Embrey, Danny 137 Flach, Julie 170 Gilbert, Michael 187 Embrey, Dean 137 Fleming, Karen 29, 43, Gillespie, Debbie 172 Embrey, James 186 49, 186 Gillespie, Waneta 109, Embrey, Jamie 137 Fletchall, Donald 138, 144 172 Embrey, Kim 186 Fletcher, Jim 187 Gilmore, Chris 172 Embrey, Marla 138 Flint, Timothy 13, 34, Gillett, Lori 87, 139 Embrey, Robert 137 97, 171 Giseburt, Dave 139 Embrey, Roy 138 Flint, Vicky 138 Giseburt, Gina 59, 88, Embrey, Tena 138 Emmendorfer, Debbie 170 Foley, John 22, 125 157 Giseburt, Linda 187 Emmendorfer, Mike 78, Fones, Debbie 156 Givens, Gregg 172 98, 155 Forbes, Janila 187 Gladfelder, Gary 172 Emmerich, Kris 156 Forbes, Scott 171 Gladfelder, Sherry 157 Endsley, Bradley 98, 170 Ford, Jeff 85, 98, 187 Gladfelder, Terry 157, Endsley, Grace 133 Fostek, Gregory 69, 138 158 Endsley, Robin 186 Foster, Tony 139 Glasgow, Jean 15, 139 Endsley, Wendy 138, 150 Fowler, Carol 139 Glasgow, Jim 172 Ervin, Tim 38, 53, 77, Frakes, Ben 156 Glise, Jeannine 125 83, 170 Frakes, Carla 36, 37, 171 Gloggner, Mary 172 Evans, Brenda 138 Frakes, Melanie 187 Gnat, Larry 139 Evans, Linda 170 Frederick, Lori 139 Goben, David 38, 40, 48, Ewart, Linda 47, 156 Frisch, Ryan 171 187 Ezzell, Bill 19, 98, 170, Frizell, Mark 171 Goerke, Randy 159 181 Fry, Mike 139 Gomez, Gloria 188 Ezzell, Jennie 19, 26, 156 Fuller, Randy 187 Gomez, Patricia 172 Ezzell, Lorrie 138, 142, Funk, Roxanna 139 Gomez, Richard 139, 147 147 Furgeson, Sherri 139 Goodwyn, Gayle 31, 182, Ezzell, Theresa 156 Furr, Larry 156 188 Ezzell, Tim 170 F Fadden, Jamie 92, 186 G Gall, Becky 115, 157 Gall, Rachel 67, 187 Goss, James 172 Grable, Dennis 188 Grable, Lori 139 Grable, Mark 139 Grable, Mary 139 Fadden, Janice 156 Gallagher, Cathy 29, 87, Grace, Sherry 157 Falkner, Doug 156 125, 128 Grace, Sheila 139 Falkner, Michelle 31, Gallagher, Jim 38, 171 Gray, Gary 139 108 138 Gallagher, Susie 171 Gray, Mike 157 Falkner, William 22, 24, Galvan, Frances 157 Green, Brenda 188 26, 29, 93, 186 Gann, Diane 157 Green, James 139 Farris, Francis 132 Gann, Gary 98, 139 Green, Maxine 125 Fashing, Mike 156 Gardner, Larry 21,43, Gresham, Kim 139 Fashing, Tammy 138 51, 171 Griffith, Mark 75, 172 Fattig, Mike 67, 156 Garmon, Karen 21, 43, Grimes, Harold 139 Fattig, Patricia 138 187 Grimm, Brian 139 Faulkner, Robin 26, 156 Garrett, Beth 11 Grimm, Janora 172 Felt, Eric 156 Gentry, Kelly 171 Grimm, Merle 98, 112, Field, Brad 186 Gentry, Patrick 98, 112, 157 Filbert, Teresa 170 171 Groh, Welcome 69, 125, Filbert, Toni 138 Gentry, Pete 98, 111, 171 126 Filbert, Tracy 156 Gentry, Scott 112, 139 Guess, David 139 Guess, Tod 104, 157 Gust, Scheurie 157 Gutherie, Frank 139 Gutherie, Julie 140 Guyer, Chris 140 Guyer, LaDonna 188 Gwinn, Vicki 188 H Hager, Larry 22, 38, 40, 48, 83, 124, 126 Hagan, Mark 98, 172 Hahn, Jeff 157 Halamar, Frank 140 Halamar, Linda 188 Halbirt, Jeffery 188 Halbirt, Mike 157, 165 Hale, Tammy 188 Hall, Debbie 140 Hall, James 140 Hall, Sherry 157 Hallenbeck, Derreld 172 Halstead, Janet 172 Hamm, Billie 133 Hamm, Scott 188 Hanshaw, Robbie 157 Hanway, Kim 135, 140 Hardin, Pete 140 Harris, Jim 157 Harrison, Dennis 157 Harshman, Kim 188 Hartman, Pam 140 Hasiak, Kathy 188 Hass, Greg 172 Hass, Tim 172 Hathaway, Lynn 26, 29, 172, 176 Haupt, Gregory 65, 188 Haupt, Leland 87, 140 Hawkins, Cheryl 140 Hayes, Mike 172 Hayes, Sharon 7, 157 Heald, Ricky 140 Heard, Trudy 172 Hearst, Rodney 190 Helsel, Ken 188 Helsel, Kim 157 Helsel, Robby 140 Helton, Bill 85, 140 Helton, Jerry 140 Henderson, Scott 172 Henderson, Timmie 158 Hendrix, David 140 Hendrix, Valerie 172 Herbert, Danette 11, 15, 135, 140, 142 Hernandez, Reuben 172 Herring, Gary 140 Heye, Van 140 Hiatt, Darron 15, 158 Hicks, Carolyn 140 Hicks, Cheryl 188 Hicks, DeWayne 98, 172 Hicks, Edward 90 Hicks, Paula 158 Hicks, Vickie 54, 70, 108, 188 Hieb, Kevin 172 Higbe, Mike 140 Higbe, Sam 158 Higdon, Forest 189 Hildebrand, Mark 31, 98, 182, 189, 197 Hill, Lori 140 Hill, Sheila 140 Hills, Darlene 21, 189 Hills, Marlene 108, 189 Hinch, Alta 141 Hinderks, Kim 79, 141, 147 Hiney, Benita 189 Hiney, Mark 141 Hodge, Tom 141 Hoffman, Glynnie 189 Hoffman, John 51, 125 Hogan, Kathy 158 Holm, Chuck 57, 98, 104, 125 Hook, Gayle 103, 189 Hook, Rick 111, 172 Hook, Ron 16, 32, 98, 104, 158 Hopper, Mary 141 Hopper, Mike 173 Horn, John 104, 141 Houser, Kirk 159 Hovey, Eric 52, 159 Hovey, Mark 173 Hudson, Dale 112, 141 Hudson, Bob 111, 173 Huey, Scott 173 Huffman, David 189 Huffman, Dean 159 Huffman, Dixie 133 Huffman, Logan 8, 189 Hughes, Raymond 173 Hughes, Stuart 16, 97, 111, 189 Humphreys, Mildred 70, 126 I Ide, Nancy 54, 173 Ide, Paula 54, 153, 159 Ingram, Warren 159 Inman, Don 135, 141 J Jackson, Faith 158 Jackson, Janet 141 Jackson, Tracy 134, 141 Jacobs, Jacky 159 Jacobson, Richard 141 Jagodzinski, Bill 159 Jagodzinski, Tony 141 James, Jerri Ann 190 James, Rhonda 173 Jennings, Jane 141 Jennings, Kim 112, 158 Jennings, Kim 141 Jenkins, Stacy 190 John, Doug 98, 159, 166 Johnson, Allen 112, 141 Johnson, Charlene 141 Johnson, Jean 57, 126 Johnson, Pamela 173 Johnson, Pat 141 Johnson, Sherry 141 Jones, Bonnie 173 Jones, Myrtle 190 Jones, Narcissus 133 Jones, Sheila 15, 159 Jordon, William 190 Judah, Karen 142 Julian, Annie 173 Justus, Gary 142 K Kanacsky, Lorrie 173 Karleskint, Dave 142 Kates, Terri 174 Kempf, Charles 174 Kendall, Rick 142 Kendall, Tena 159 Kennedy, Sally 159 Kerns, Allen 159 Kerns, Mike 104, 190 Kibbe, Billy 159 Kibbe, Karen 73, 190 Kibbe, Sandra 142 Kiger, James 174 Kilgore, Ricky 190 King, A1 142 King, Timothy 190 Kirpatrick, Teresa 190 Kirschner, Scott 31, 32, 190 Kleinschek, Angie 190 Kleinschek, Mike 98, 159 Kline, Andrea 142 Kline, David 21, 34, 43, 48, 190 Kline, Greg 81, 142 Kline, Randy 98, 174 Knox, Debbie 47, 159 Knuth, Rochelle 159 Kobzej, Marcie 174 Kolega, Sean 11, 87, 98, 159 Kowitz, Dennis 75, 190 Kretzer, David 191 Kretzer, Margaret 159 Kretzer, Tim 142 Kuehner, Betty 159 Kuehner, Bill 159 Kuehner, Victor 143 Kunzler, Leslie 143 Kunzler, Sheila 191 Kunzler, Tina 143 Kurtz, Catherine 143 Kush, Lynn 191 L Lajoie, Drew 191 Lake, Janie 143 Lake, Thearl 98, 191 Lamb, Carolyn 143 Lamar, Jenny 8, 13, 34, 191 Lankford, Carman 7, 159 Langston, Teresa 88, 174 Lapsley, Charlie 133 Lawrence, Chris 159 Lawrence, Gary 68, 191 Lawson, Jeff 174 Lawson, Mark 191 Lawson, Steve 143 Lawson, Tom 65, 174 Lawyer, Brenda 191 Lay, Donnie 174 Lay, Wilma 133 Leak, Tom 143 Ledford, Kim 143 Lehman, Don 143 Lehman, Gerald 143 Lehman, Richard 57, 98, 124, 126 Lentz, Donald 53, 127 Lima, Bob 112, 159 Limley, David 65, 174 Limley, Sandy 58, 159 Lindensmith, Darrel 191 Lindensmith, Phil 7, 191 Link, Aaron 159 Littles, Debbie 159 Litton, Clarissa 32, 159 Littrell, Mark 111, 112 Lofts, Brenda 75, 174 Lofts, Mark 98, 191 Long, Kathy 108, 159 Long, Mike 85, 143 Lonjers, Art 174 Losson, Paul 143 Losson, Tom 192 Loubey, Ricky 112, 143 Lovejoy, Charles 121, 127 Lovely, Steve 127 Luecht, Kelly 143 Me McAndrews, Ronnie 143 McCallan, Teresa 174 McCan, Mark 159 McCan, Rodney 174 McCarthy, Jon 143 McCarthy, Nancy 89, 174 McClellan, Norma 192 McClurg, Marc 159 McCollum, Chris 78, 159 McCollum, Dana 159 McCollum, Randy 8, 98, 192 McCray, Jenny 159 McCray, Rodney 174 McDevitt, John 174 McDowell, Alesia 143 McDowell, Angie 19, 36, 37, 159, 162 McDowell, Susan 159 McElwain, Karla 29, 174 McGeorge, Randall 175 McGoon, Cynthia 143 McGuire, Ellis 159 McGuire, Karen 108, 175 McIntosh, Cindy 192 McIntosh, Tom 85, 115, 137, 143 McKinley, Mike 159 McLaughlin, Donna 192 McLaughlin, Mark 143 McPherson, Bobby 159 McQuiston, Randy 161 M Mace, Gerry 159 Mace, Jenny 36, 37 Mace, Penny 143 Mace, Tammy 143 Mace, Terry 8, 159 Mace, Virginia 174 Mackley, Brian 159 Mackley, Cathy 192 Magee, Ann 143 Majewski, Debbie 143 Majewski, Eric 112, 143 Majewski, Michele 174 Majewski, Teresa 192 Manson, Tammy 174 Mapel, Diane 192, 193 Mapel, Robin 54, 153, 159 Markt, Dennis 38, 53, 75, 174 Markt, James 67, 127 Marriott, Brenda 143 Marriott, Greg 174 Marriott, Jenny 143 Marshall, Cindy 11, 38, 54, 159 Marshall, Larry 192 Martin, Connie 174 Martin, Ricky 111, 159 Martinez, Ken 112, 143 Martinez, Manual 174 Matchett, Tammy 174 Mattox, Barb 159 Mazur, Brian 174 Mazurkewycz, Carla 159 Meade, Gary 143 Meade, Mark 161 Mehesan, George 192 Mehesan, John 175 Mejia, Jane 143 Mejia, Joey 98, 161 Mejia, Lorie 161 Mejia, Mario 192 Mejia, Terresa 109, 175 Meng, Cheri 34, 192 Meng, Tammy 109, 144 Mereness, George 58, 175 Merritt, Kathy 144 Merritt, Wayne 161 206 Meschke, Tammy 161 Michel, Sheila 36, 37, 161 Mihelic, John 175 Miles, Leonard 54, 83, 127 Miller, George 144 Miller, Jamie 161 Miller, Julie 36, 37, 175 Miller, Linda 144, 147 Miller, Randy 144 Miller, Raylene 34, 192 Miller, Richard 144 Miller, Tina 144 Miller, Vicky 19, 192 Modis, James 75, 127 Modis, Nanette 36, 37,192 Mollett, David 144 Mollus, Karen 103, 161 Mollus, Rhonda 161 Moon, Angie 144 Moore, Cindy 144 Moore, Dennis 144 Moore, Randy 144 Moore, Bob 65 Morre, Melisa 144 Morris, David 192 Morris, Mike 144 Morris, Mike 67, 161 Morris, Susan 193 Mosier, Gerald 193 Mosier, Carolyn 133 Moutray, Charisse 161 Mueller, Debbie 161 Murphy, Robert 192 Musser, Mike 98, 104, 161 Musser, Phil 75, 175, 176 Myers, Kelley 93, 144 Myers, Kent 144 Myers, Larry 98, 175 My rick, Kevin 144 N Nash, Samuel 52 Nearhood, Bob 193 Nearhood, Jim 65, 193 Neely, Michael 32, 98, 175 Neely, Pat 144 Neff,' Kim 175 Neill, Pat 193 Nell. Tina 162 Nelson, Bill 162 Nelson, J.M. 83, 127 Nelson, Jacque 145 Nelson, Jananne 175 Nelson, Timothy 175 Newby, Ray 193 Nichols, Don 145 Nitti, Theresa 145 Nix, Chris 193 Nix, Sonya 135, 145 Noah, David 175 Noah, Libby 145 Nolan, Darina 175 Nolan, Mary 162 Nolan, Tina 145 Noland, Christina 36, 37 Noles, Brian 145 Noles, Renee 16, 26, 29, 153, 162 Norris, Bruce 145 Norris, Keith 24, 38, 40, 98, 111, 193 Norris, Lana 175 Norris, Terrie 26, 193 Norris, Terry 112, 162 Norris, Vickie 81, 145 Norton, Laurie 11, 77, 138, 145, 149 Norton, Sharon 176 Nurski, Pam 67 Nurski, Richard 162 O Obermier, Greg 162 O’Dell, Terry 176 O'Donnell, Denise 58, 89, 176 O'Hare, James 127 Oliver, Danny 176 O'Malley, Juanita 57, 128 Ortega, John 111, 145 Osteen, Diane 162 P Pack, Melanie 162, 176 Pack, Mitch 173 Paden, Sue 34, 51, 176 Palmer, Bob 162 Palones, Pam 51, 75, 103, 176 Panigot, Larry 162 Pankiewicz, Tom 85, 97, 128 Papisan, Barbara 87 Papisan, Bob 15, 21, 43, 51, 176 Parker, Blaine 98, 162 Parker, Debbie 40, 176 Parker, Julie 89, 103, 162 Parman, Tom 162 Pasley, Derek 13, 69, 176 Patterson, Dennis 98, 111, 176 Pawlowski, Kevin 98, 162 Pawlowski, Kimberly 104 Peery, Artis 176 Penland, Jeff 146 Penland, Scott 162 Pendleton, Bob 112, 115, 162 Pendleton, Janelle 150 Pendelton, Rick 162 Pendleton, Scott 8, 13, 15, 22, 73, 77, 98 Perkins, Brenda 177 Peters, Barry 162 Peters, Cherlyn 177 Peters, Penny 162 Peterson, Curtis 177 Petrovick, Tom 163 Pettis, Kim 145 Pettis, Monty 163 Pfleiderer, Jeffrey 163 Phroper, Brenda 163 Phroper, Monty 67 Phillips, Becky 146 Phillips, Jerry 177 Pickerel, Amy 46, 103, 109, 177 Pickerel, Carrie 109, 145 Pickerel, James 195 Pickerel, Julie 57, 195 Pierce, Don 177 Pierce, Terry 98, 104, 129 Ping, Terry 195 Pinion, Philip 177 Plumb, Terry 163 Poff, Ernest 129 Polk, Erly 75, 195 Polk, Reggie 146 Post, Karen 59, 89, 129 Potts, Larry 146 Pritchett, Marty 146 Pritchett, Pamela 24, 177 Proffit, Jeannie 132, 133 Proffit, Roger 68, 146 Puckett, Lena 177 Puckett, Susan 109, 146 Pummell, Phil 146 Punzo, Angela 146 Q Quint, Richard 146 Quint, Rodney 177 Quinton, Chris 146 R Rains, Vicki 129 Ralston, Charlane 163 Ramirez, Julie 109, 163 Ramirez, Michelle 36, 73, 103, 177 Rampola, Michael 57, 98, 195 Ramsey, Carrie 146 Redmond, Bruce 7, 98, 195 Redmond, David 133 Reece, Ed 146 Reece, John 49, 92, 129 Reed, Chuck 146 Reed, Lori 146 Reed, Renee 147 Reents, Bob 19, 195 Reichman, Ted 163 Reynolds, Neil 103, 129 Reynolds, Tony 147 Rhoades, Alan 147 Rhoades, James 147 Rhyne, Don 163 Rhyne, Mickey 177 Rhyne, Roger 163 Rich, Dan 147 Rich, David 147 Richardson, Candi 195 Richardson, Debbie 163 Riche, Dennis 129 Richter, James 177 Richter, Vickie 163 Ridpath, Jackie 147 Ridpath, Louise 133 Riesterer, Wanda 163 Riley, John 133 Riley, Mary 133 Ripper, Lorri 163 Ritchie, Lisa 58, 147 Ritchie, Mick 163 Rivera, Paula 195 Roach, Brenda 58, 195 Roach, John 195 Roach, Rocky 58, 163 Robbins, Larry 19, 90, 129 Robbins, Susan 195 Roberts, Charles 177 Roberts, Paula 177 Roberts, Scott 163 Roberts, Tom 85, 147 Robertson, Barry 7, 98, 195, 197 Robertson, Kris 163 Robertson, Stacie 147 Robertson, Tim 177 Robinson, Lisa 177 Robles, Diana 163 Romero, Manual 147 Romesburg, Cindy 163 Romesburg, Kurtus 65, 195 Rose, Bryan 177 Rose, Mike 196 Rostock, Cheri 31, 36, 37, 196 Routh, Leeray 196 Rowlett, Roxanna 163 Rullman, Janet 163 S Sample, Janetta 177 Sample, Julie 177 Sample, Loretta 177 Sample, Mary 147 Sample, Rusty 147 Sampson, Jeff 196 Sampson, Rod 163 Sanches, David 21, 51, 98, 163 Saraceno, Sherry 147 Sauter, Allen 164 Sauter, Bart 177 Sauter, Raymond 147 Sauter, Robin 47, 177 Sawyer, Hugh 196 Sawyer, Keith 177 Scates, Mark 196 Schildtknecht, Lynde 196 Schilling, Marlea 177, 191 Schneider, Stuart 13, 40, 78, 97, 177 Schubert, Edith 164 Schubert, Helen 147 Schubert, Linda 164 Schultz, Shari 148 Schurman, Charlene 29, 31, 32, 196 Schurman, Patti 196 Scott, Don 164 Sealey, Sherry 196 Searcy, Gail 83, 178 Searcy, Monte 164 Sears, Lori 164 Sears, Steve 199 Seever, Billy 178 Seever, Dianna 85, 148 Sego, Myra 178 Sego, Ray 164 Segrist, Tasha 148 Sharp, Ray 164 Shat, Cindy 164 Shat, Laverne 178 Shat, Sheila 148 Shaw, Jill 164 Sheffler, Thomas 178 Shelkop, Scott 164 Shepard, Imogene 67, 129 Sherlock, Albert 196 Sherlock, Karen 148 Sherlock, Sharon 196 Sherrill, Debbie 148 Shifflett, Dennis 197 Shifflett, Maria 178 Shirley, Bill 51, 164 Shirley, Deborah 29, 197 Shockley, Cathy 178 Shoemaker, Cindy 164 Shopbell, Cheryl 178 Shopbell, Darrell 15, 178 Shortle, Lisa 178 Shtohryn, Mary 164 Shuman, Mike 178 Shuman, Patrick 199 Silkwood, Tammy 148 Silvey, Connie 164 Simmon, Karen 29, 164 Simpson, Carol 164 Simpson, Carolyn 164 Singleton, Ron 197 Singleton, Terrilyn 178 Sisco, Cathy 199 Slavin, Allan 178 Slavin, Gloria 197 Smith, Carey 109, 148 Smith, Calvin 68, 130 Smith, Darren 148 Smith, Donald 178 Smith, Gary 199 Smith, Jodene 148 Smith, Jody 148 Smith, Julie 164 Smith, Luther 178 Smith, Mike 148 Smith, Ronda 164 Smith, Sharon 164 208 Smithson, Theresa 148 Snead, Cheryl 148 Snethen, Dennis 97, 104, 197 Snyder, Robert 148 Sollars, Tammy 197 Sparks, James 98, 200, 201 Spears, Kim 148 Speer, Rodney 197 Sprake, Chris 98, 164 Springs, Teresa 148 Stafford, Jon 130 Staggs, Steven 178 Stanford, Scott 199 Starks, Ron 68, 98, 111, 131 Starling, Linda 178 Starling, Wendell 178 Steed, Cathy 148 Steed, Robin 164 Steele, Kathy 165 Steele, Roger 165 Steidel, Kelly 178 Steinbrenner, John 69, 178 Stephens, Scott 149 Steva, Connie 165 Stevenson, Kim 189, 197 Stevenson, Marcie 197 Stevenson, Trade 149 Stewart, Jeannette 199 Stewart, Karen 149 Stewart, Kimberly 86, 178 Stewart, Bill 67, 149 Stickler, Rusty 19, 51, 178 Still, John 179 Still, Kathy 179 Stillman, Alec 179 Stillman, Dee 104, 165 Stillman, Donald 165 Stillman, Donna 165 Stillman, Eugene 149 Stillman, Larry 11, 104, 149 Stillman, Lisa 179 Stocking, Chuck 165 Stocking, Ken 149 Stone, Becky 109, 149 Stone, Melinda 165 Storoz, Jenny 165 Storoz, Leo 199 Stout, Donald 197 Stout, Jeff 179 Strong, Kirby 165 Strong, Jerry 149 Stull, Bob 149 Stumpf, Steve 20, 165 Sumpter, Buddy 149 Supple, Karen 165 Supple, Tom 149 Sutton, Becky 149 Sutton, Mark 165 Swardson, Patricia 149 Swartz, David 7, 98, 179 Swartz, Terry 149 Swearinger, Julann 19, 179 Sweat, Cindy 149 Swoboda, Robin 13, 19, 75 Szczepanik, Susan 165 T Talbott, Angie 149 Tarrant, Dean 131 Taylor, Nona 179 Taylor, Terry 197 Tebow, Gary 165 Tebow, Kathy 8, 179 Teschner, Jayne 36, 37, 46, 175, 179 Thompson, Brad 166 Thompson, Nancy 51, 57, 179 Thornton, Janice 65, 108, 197 Thornton, Kim 166 Thornton, Tamarah 109, 149 Throckmorton, Sheila 59, 166 Thuston, Henrietta 7, 54, 179 Thuston, Wayne 149 Todd, Jeff 97, 179 Tolbert, Rosalie 180 Tolson, James 112, 180 Tolson, Robert 149 Toombs, Randall 198 Tompkins, Rhonda 180 Tracy, Sheila 166 Trauernicht, Jonny 112, 149 Trauernicht, Robert 111, 198 Trauernicht, Rose 180 Travis, Sally 131 Tredway, Jeffrey 57, 149 Triplett, Vernie 90, 166 Troester, Gerald 24, 119 Trotter, Jonny 166 Trout, Donald 118 Turbak, Gary 180 Turner, Leslie 131 Turner, Henry 149 Turner, Ray 149 U Umlauf, Patti 149 Unzicker, Leon 180 V Valencia, Richard 34, 53, 60, 198 Valentine, Jim 77, 198 Vannaman, Robert 180 VanVolkenburgh, Carl 198 Vavra, Raegene 59, 88, 166 Vickers, Ralph 166 Vickers, Vereanna 180 W Wade, Janet 141, 150 Wade, Paul 150 Wahlert, John 31, 98, 198 Waitkoss, Andrew 199 Waitkoss, Roc 98? 155, 166 Waldrip, Steven 198 Walker, Bryan 150 Walker, David 98, 150 Walker, Pam 166 Walker, Patty 47, 166 Walker, Ray 79, 104, 180 Wallace, Peggy 166 Waller, Mike 147, 150 Wallner, Cara 150 Warren, Mike 166 Walsh, Mike 150 Walters, Brian 150 Walters, Charles 166 Walters, Don 79, 166 Walters, Elizabeth 13, 180 Webber, Fern 150 Wehr, Janet 109, 150 Wells, Mickey 198 Welborn, Michelle 150 West, Lujean 29, 54, 166 West, Madonna 150 209 Weston, Brian 7, 71, 98, 198, 199 Weston, Leah 19, 21, 49, 198 Weston, Pamela 21, 73, 180 Weston, Vanessa 150 Wheeler, Galen 198 White, Cheryl 198 White, Nancy 198 White, Randy 166 Wieland, Denise 36, 37, 180 Wieland, Diane 149, 150 Wigley, Lawrence 166 Wilcoxson, Diane 166 Wilcoxson, Theresa 150 Wiley, George 166 Wiley, Janice 65, 198 Wilkinson, Chris 198 Williams, Terry 199 Willis, Marlene 131 Willis, Dave 166 Wilson, Barbara 180 Wilson, Betty 131 Wilson, Bruce 8, 98, 166 Wilson, Chris 98, 198 Wilson, Glenda 150 Wilson, Mary Ann 199 Wilson, Tammy 150 Winfrey, Debbie 150 Winfrey, Gerald 166 Winn, Scott 166 Winslow, Sharon 34, 199 Wisdom, Lisa 150 Wisneski, Penny 166 Withrow, Dave 180 Wolfe, Glenda 167 Wolfe, Jack 199 Woodbury, Chris 167 Woolard, Steve 167 Woolery, Terry 69, 199 Woolsey, Brenda 167 Worley, Craig 150 Worley, Durwin 167 Worley, Lanny 181 Worley, Laura 151 Worley, Ted 167 Worley, Walter 199 Worley, Yvonne 150 Worthen, Becky 167 Wright, Danny 90, 167 Wright, Marcee 151 Wright, Susan 36, 37, 181 Wuerfele, Mary 181 Y Yerganian, Sami 34, 181 Yerganian, Scott 24, 151 Young, Laquita81, 167 Young, Linda 151 Young, Mark 68, 181 Young, Valerie 199 Z Zaenker, Ingo 167 Zapala, Chris 151 Zawodny, Jim 199 Zawodny, Theresa 36, 37, 181 Zeiler, Derissa 181 Zeltwanger, Robin 199 Ziolkowski, Jerry 151 Ziolkowski, Pamela 199 Ziph, Debbie 151 Ziph, Raymond 20, 181 Zirkle, Michelle 167 210 Kirk Arnold Jeanna Campbell Laura Colley Delisa Dolton Tim Ervin Bill Falkner Karen Fleming Jim Gallagher David Goben Jim Goss Tammy Hale Kathy Hasiak Doug John Rochelle Knuth Dennis Markt Cindy Marshall Keith Norris Sue Paden Debbie Parker Scott Pendleton Jeff Pfleiderer Amy Pickerel Stuart Schneider Steve Waldrip Lujean West Durwin Worley Credits Co-editor, Grouphead Senior Section Freshman Section Senior Section Co-editor, Grouphead Freshman Section Senior Section, Editor-in-Chief 1978 Senior Section Copy Editor, Grouphead Sophomore Section Senior Section Production Editor, Junior Section Photographer, Junior Section, Layout Editor 1978 Typist Typist Freshman Section Junior Section Sophomore Section, Copy Editor 1978 Senior Section, Index 1978 Layout editor, Grouphead Junior Section Junior Section Index, Freshman Section, Production Editor 1978 Head Photographer, Sophomore Section Sophomore Section Business Manager, Junior Section Photographer, Freshman Section, Photography Editor 1978 Sophomore Section Junior Section Artist mOVIN' ON As the school year came to a close, there were many reflections of past memories and hopes for the future. Feeling somewhat lost over the death of a schoolmate, while at the same time recognizing an inner calmness. a bright expectation of what the future may bring--this memorial was erected in his memory. This symbolized our strength and our vigor to live up to the meaning of what our ancestors gave to the word TWahwah- lanawah . This was a symbol of their highest ideals--a link between them and their Creator. Becoming united and close to one another, we pushed ahead to make tomorrow a reality of our dreams. We’re movin’ on! W ahwahlanawah 's 1977 supplement Published by the Yearbook Staff Tim Ervin, Editor L. E. Hager, Advisor Benton High School St. Joseph, Missouri Volume LXVII WAHWAHLANAWAH A New Door The Baccalaureate service was held in the Benton auditorium on Sunday, May 29 at 3 :00 p. m. Mrs. Duane Jackson played back- ground music as the graduating class, ordained in cap and gowns, slowly filed in. Rev. Alan D. Pruitt conducted the ser- vice and spoke on the subject of 'A New Door', and that they were closing a door. Rev. Pruitt shared his feelings of fear at this graduation, but told the sen- iors that it should be a happy memory, not one that recalls tears or sadness. As he spoke, the seniors listened with eager- ness and tried to look to the future in anticipation of opening a new door. BELOW: The senior ciass files out of the gym and into the auditorium for the Baccalaureate services. BELOW LEFT: After the services, teachers, parents and friends mingle together and prepare to leave. COVER: CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: Mr. and Mrs. James Sparks and family ring the bell for the first time, at the dedication of the bell tower. Mr. Tom Pankie- wicz read a poem 'Eulogy In A Country Church Yard' in memory of James Sparks Jr. In celebration of the dedi- cation of the beU tower, Charles Kempf supervises as the football team rings the bell. A moment of silence is broken only by the chiming of the bell. ABOVE: Seniors assemble in the old gym before going to the baccalaureate services, Mike Rose, Albert Sherlock, and Jim Pickerel converse before getting into line. BELOW: Senior graduates listen intently as Bill Falkner delivers his speech, 'Feeling1. I Love Today 'I have seen yesterday, I love today, and I am not afraid of tomorrow.' ’What is it that you hold in your hand? Nothing you say!' These quotes filled the minds of the class of 1977 as they prepared to graduate. The Commencement exercises were held in the Benton gym- nasium, Tuesday, May 31 at 8:00 p.m. Gayle Goodwin, David Goben, Vicki Boiler and Bill Falkner gave speeches full of memories and hope for the future. Karen Garmon and Kirk Arnold gave prayers that brought the entire audience to tears. Every graduate had some gift to give. For many of the graduates, commencement was confusing and frightening, but they bravely stepped into the adult world with a song in their hearts and a gift in their hand. ABOVE: Getting your diploma proves to be an exciting moment — handing Delisa Dolton her diploma is Mr. Chatfield while Mr. Clemens assists. RIGHT: Com- mencement was a time for saying good bye to school and hello to another world. Gayle Goodwin tells why she loves today. JAR A,B?VE; the assembly Amy Pickerel signs her name in the NHS roster, alongside those of her fellow comrades. ABOVE: Kirk Arnold presents the new president. Tim Ervin with his stole at the induction while other members look on. BELOW: Janice Davis delivers her speech on service to her fellow students at the NHS assembly. FAR BELOW: After Janice spoke, Jennie Ezzell sings the 'Theme From Mahogany'. Induction For NHS The day of May 6, 1977 was special for the National Honor Society. This was the largest class ever inducted as well as the 50th anniversary. However, the qualifi- cations remained the same. The new members still had to possess the qualities of leadership, service, character, and scholarship. After the induction of the new members, Mr. Carl Chatfield con- gratulated and awarded the underclassmen for their scholastic achievement. Near the close of the assembly Kirk Arnold, chapter president, announced next year's officers who are as follows: Chris Gil- more, treasurer; Julie Miller, secretary; Jim Goss, vice-president; Tim Ervin, president. After the induction the mem- bers ate lunch and then changed so they could set up for the reunion that evening. BELOW: Displaying the new marching flag to returning scholars is Mr. John Reese and Tammy Mesche. Tam- my Mesche and Durwin Worley designed and made the flag. RIGHT: Remembering the 'good ole days' are Mrs. Sally Travis, Mrs. Ruth Giddens, and Mrs. Mary Cates at the reunion banquet. Oblesse Oblique Noble rank demands noble conduct. On May 6th the Benton High School Chapter of National Honor Society celebrated their golden anniversary by holding a reunion banquet. All members of the society, who could be reached, were invited to attend. Two hundred fifty members and their guests attended the reunion. Every year was represented, except 1929, with peo- ple coming from 15 different states. Fol- lowing the program a film of Benton's history was shown and tours were con- ducted. ABOVE: Concentration proves to be the key word to con- quering potatoes au gratin for Tim Ellis. BELOW: Mr. Reese smiles as he hands Jim Fletcher a certificate for his excellence in band. Deeds Rewarded On May 18th students received awards for their academic achievements and school service. Instead of receiving school medals students received a certificate that was especially designed for Benton. Students received certificates for excel- lence in Language Arts, Social Studies, etc. Also at the assembly courtesy awards were given to Kirk Arnold and Karen Fleming. The Benny award for best actor went to Kirk Arnold and the Benny award for best actress went to Robin Swoboda. ABOVE: Vicki Boiler give Angela Pun- zo the Scott Kolega award, which is given to freshman having a 4.0 grade average for the first semester. LEFT: Mr. Larry Hager awards Ray Newby the Social Studies achievement award in the memory of W. K. Swisher. Rose Alverez Albert Peterson Mae Peterson Kim MacAfee Hugo Peabody Conrad Birdie Harry MacAfee Doris MacAfee Randy MacAfee Ursula Merkle Charles F. Maude Gloria Rasputin Laura Colley Janet Ruliman Bob Papisan Scott Chirila Robin Swoboda Gayle Goodwyn Julann Swearinger Jennie Ezzell Chris Crockett Bill Falkner Rusty Stickler Rick Bolton Kirk Arnold Larry Gardner Julie Ashworth Sami Yerganian Janice Fadden James Hall Vicky Miller Mark Baker Charlotte Anctil Gloria Rasputin (Charlotte Anctil) ends a triumphant tap dance in a split as Mae Peterson (Gayle Goodwyn) finishes a joyful chorus of 'Swanee River'. LEFT: Conrad Birdie (Rick Bolton) croons to these starry-eyed girls 'You Gotta Be Sincere.1 BELOW: Harry MacAfee and Doris MacAfee search frantical- ly for their kids, who have run off to the ice house. ‘Bye, Bye, Birdie’ ’Enjoyable! A crowd pleaser! A fine, color- ful production!' These were the words spo- ken by Mr. Larry Robbins, vocal director, for the musical. Mr. John Hoffman and Mr. John Reese together with Mr. Robbins com- bined efforts to turn out this year's musi- cal. 'Bye, Bye, Birdie' was presented April 21, 22, and 23 in the Benton High School Auditorium. Performers spent six weeks studying lines and movements, working on costumes and attending rehearsals. In addition to these 'requirements', time was spent on new found friendships and some good old-fashioned fun. The musical in- volved hard work and dedication, but it also provided entertainment and recrea- tion. ABOVE: Conrad Birdie (Rick Bolton) and Kim MacAfee (Jennie Ezzell) look puzzled at the temperature of the Coca Cola. LEFT: Mae Peterson (Robin Swoboda) gives a snooty glance to Rose Alverez (Laura Colley) as Al- bert Peterson (Bob Papisan) prepares to set Rose straight on a few items. Behind The Scenes 'Bye, Bye, Birdie' was easily our most elabor- ate set since 'Carousel' in 1971. stated Mr. Hoffman. The MacAfee house with Kim's bed- room towering above the balcony was striking to say the least. The stage managers and stage crew set carpenters did unusual an piece of work. The secenic artist along with the stage managers, planned and drew up the scenes, and set the stages. RIGHT: Discussing the opening show, Logan Huffman and Mike Emmendorfer agree on who will take the first break during the show. BELOW: Waiting for the cue, Kirk Houser slowly starts a dim out. LOWER LEFT: During a rehearsal, Lisa Barber is talking on the head sets to Kirk Houser in the light booth. BELOW: During the grand march at the JROTC ball held at the Frog Hop, David Kline and his date Cheryle Moore are announced. Year Of Success In general, the 3rd Battalion had a success- ful year. Once again through pride and re- spect they brought honor and distinction upon themselves and Benton High School. The highlight of the year was when Benton's own Keith Norris was bestowed the highest honor in JROTC, command of a Brigade and rank of colonel. Steve Buckles was awarded the position of Adjutant and Steve Decker to the position of Supply Officer. Also, Greg Kline demonstrated his superior manual of arms and individual drill in his capture of St. Joseph's 'Best Drilled Cadet’. Eric Hovey and Kirk Houser blitzed through the rifle assembly-disassembly competition to es- tablish their place as one of the best at the review. For the Annual Federal Inspection Benton's JROTC department received Honor Unit, missing Honor Unit with Distinction by less than a full point. However, the blue star will be worn as a sign of excellence. During the year the members of JROTC in St. Joseph held their ball at the Frog Hop where Benton crowned their queen, Rhonda Mollus, as did the other schools. So as the year rolled by the JROTC cadets had fun as well as developing their leadership skills, bringing honor to Benton High School. ABOVE LEFT: At the JROTC review Keith Norris re- ceives the highest honor achievable presented with the position of Brigade Commandor. It is probably the most important individual award for the 3rd Battalion JROTC department. LEFT: The 3rd Batalion JROTC cadets are in formation and prepared as the staff is examined at the Annual Federal Inspection which was held in the Pop Springer Gymnasium. Many students enjoyed the music of Liquid Fire. A Time For Us After many hours of anticipation, the night of Friday, May 13, 1977 finally came. The Juniors and Seniors gathered together, at the Eagles Lodge for one last time to recall the joys they experienced during their high school years. The couples en- joyed each others company from 8:00 p. m. to 11:00 p.m. with the music of Liquid Fire to set off the occasion. Mrs. Jean Johnson being one of the six sponsors commented that, 'The prom should be something that all Juniors and Seniors should be able to look forward to. I think that anyone that feels that expensive for- mal dress is out of the question or un- necessary should feel free to participate. Being crowned Prom Princess was Karen Fleming. Her escort was Keith Norris. Glancing among the crowd, Larry Schildtknecht makes his exclusive appearance as the 'mad-hatter'. Pleasurable moments are spent by Gayle Hook and her date Mark Babcock at her Senior Prom. Standing in shock, Angie McDowell and Donnie Cox stare at the beauty of the Prom decorations. Dancing down the middle of the soul train line, Denise O'Donnell and Phil Musser enjoy the beat of liquid Fires sound. Another . . . Time For Us Meeting one another, sharing our hopes and dreams. Living for each other in an endless world of dreams Sharing the happiest times of our days. Then sadly departing to go our separate ways. But always wishing constantly praying and for- ever dreaming. That sometime we shall meet again and find another special time for us. Charlotte A. Ancti 1 Carousel Oi March 18, from 7:30 - 11:30, couples were found spinning around the Benton gymnasium. Stump was the band they danced to, and Carou- sel was the theme this spring. Above their heads, as they whirled was a parachute filled with balloons. At ten o'clock, couples from every comer of the gym gathered underneath the attraction; the sides of the parachute were then let down. As they scrambled for the prizes that were mixed in with the balloons, couples found this moment the highlight of the dance. LEFT: In the gym, Tim Ellis, Jayne Teschner; Amy Pickerel and Chuck Kempf take a break to enjoy each other's company. BELOW: Moving to the mu- sic, Bill Adams and Julie Miller enjoy the spring time. March Monarchs BELOW: Candidates for royalty, Jeff Sampson and Diane Mapel process in front of the student body be- fore the crowning. RIGHT: As the Spring Queen is announced, the Queen candidates show mixed emo- tions. BOTTOM: Mr. and Miss Benton Spring; Jerry Norton and Carla Boon and their 1977 Spring Court. Mr. Jerry Norton and Miss Carla Boon were crowned Mr. and Miss Benton Spring of 1977. The coronation ceremonies were held in the Bop Springer Gymnasium on March 17. Chosen by the student body, both Jerry and Carla ruled over the spring activities. Their reign started the following night at the Spring Dance. Stu- dents chosen to represent their class as prince and princess were Freshman Richard Quint and Robin Redmond, Sophomores Mike Musser and Robin Mapel, and Juniors Steve Armstrong and Myra Sego. Faculty advisor Mrs. Sally Travis was also crowned and recognized as Benton High School's ’Number One Queen'. ontrasting Styles BELOW: Being warmed up when necessary is an important part of track, Lome Kanacsky and Theresa Ezzeil take track seriously. LEFT: Running down the track, Janette Chappell readies to make her attempt at the long jump. The meet was held at Benton's track. The 1977 boys' track team got off to a fast start, winning at Shanandoah Iowa and the Cardinal relays. Un- fortunately, the track team, full of potential, seemed to hit a lull, be- ing able to finish no better than second in both city and MEC com- petition. In contrast, the girls cap- tured second in the Cardinal re- lays and had a strong showing in MEC. RIGHT: During a dual meet, Henry Turner maneuvers his feet, so that he can get the most out of his jump. ABOVE: One of Ben- ton's fastest runners, Dee Stillman, wins the 100 yard dash going away. FAR ABOVE: Twisting and turning, Marlene Hills comes up a little short on her attempt to win out over the bar. The action takes place during a dual meet. LEFT: Determination, a necessary trait for a good runner, is something Mark Ellis used during his leg of the two mile relay. ABOVE: Hinded by a leg injury most of the season, Sue Paden discusses with head coach Mrs. Leslie Turner her part in the coming meet. Unfortunately, Sue saw limited action be- cause of the injury. Ace Hie 1977 Benton Tennis Team surprised the Midland Empire with an 8-6 record. Scott Pen- dleton and Allan Slavin teamed up for a 2nd place in the MEC doubles tournament at the Noyes courts. Jeff Black fought his way to achieve a gold meda± in the 'C' flight singles tourna- ment. If it were not for the sacrafice of Bob Pendleton and Jim Valentine the team could not have had the amazing win- ning record, they had to play higher positions on the team and play more experienced opponents to enable the team to achieve a winning season. The Varsity Tennis Team con- sisted of Scott Pendleton, Allan Slavin, Jeff Black, Jim Valen- tine, Frederico Tompson, and Bob Pendleton. BELOW: In a Tennis match at the Noyes Courts, Scott Pendleton shows his skill against his Lafayette opponent. Rebuilding Year This was a rebuilding year for Benton's golf team. Since golf is an individual sport, each player determines his own skill by the amount of practicing he does. Each player has great potential if they keep in practice during the summer and throughout the year. With a record of 6-5-1 in dual matches, the team went on to place 4th in MEC, taking 4th in the city and 14th out of 24 teams in the Dis- trict tournament. 4 FAR ABOVE: The 1977 golf team, Greg Givens, Kenny Ashlock, Mike Fasching, Jeff Sampson, Grant Dunigan, Phil Musser. Steve Armstrong, Clay Colboch, and Buddy Sumpter. ABOVE: Buddy Sumpter chips his ball on the green. FAR ABOVE: Steve Armstrong gracefully keeps his eye on the ball. ABOVE: Greg Givens notices breaks in the green while setting up his next putt. A Proud Comeback The 1977 varsity baseball team ended it's sea- son with a bang. While not winning very many games, the team played fair ball all season long; finally they captured first place in the Pbny Express Tournament. The varsity rec- ord overall was 6-9, while being third in the city and M. E. C.. John Wahlert pitcher, and Chris Wilson catcher, were named to the All- City list. Head coach Mr. Terry Pierce stated, the team for the most part was young, but with pride and endurance, came back with a winning attitude. The reserve team showed an impressive record of 8-4. Although their record wasn't as good as the reserve's, the freshman team was not to be overlooked. They showed promise with a record of 3-7. RIGHT: During the Sports Assembly, Tim Ellis proudly shakes the hand of Asst. Coach Mr. Morton Nelson. LEFT: Dejectedly, Hank Bachali hands Tim Ellis his helmet during a game at Phil Welch. BE- LOW: During district play against Lafayette, John Wahlert waits for the signal from catcher Chris Wil- son (not pictured). FAR ABOVE: Taking it easy and enjoying the day, Fred relaxes a moment before returning to his activities. RIGHT: While Larry Edwards tries to wash the car Fred is about to take a free punch. ABOVE: Here in America Fred learns to play basketball. Brazilian Visits Benton 'I really like it here at Benton,' said Foreign Exchange Student Frederico do Morais Tompson, a young man from Recife, Brazil. He stayed in the United States for six months. Fred, studying to be a doctor, was allowed to apply for the trip through a group called 'Youth for Understanding' During his stay, he became active in tennis and played number four on the team. He made many new friends and returned with happy memories of his time here at Benton. Senior Breakfast The Benton cafeteria was the setting for the Senior breakfast held Thursday, May 26, at 7:00 a. m. Approximately 200 senior students attended the breakfast and dined on a menu consisting of sausage, eggs, toast, orange juice, milk and coffee. There was no cost for the affair, which had several sponsors including Mr. Robert Clemens, Mrs. Maxine Green, Mrs. Donna Jean Boyer, Mr. Calvin Smith, Mr. Chuck Holms, and Miss Rita Bregin; these all worked together to make it all possible. Mr. Clemmens remarked that it was somewhat of a last meal together for the class of 77; it included a speech from class president, Chris Crockett and afterward dis- missed for the 67th Commencement and Bac- calaureate rehearsal. FAR RIGHT: The senior breakfast is also attended by the faculty. Here Mrs. Jean Johnson takes time to relax herself. RIGHT: After finishing their meal, these seniors, Bill Falk- ner, Brad Field and Scott Chirila, enjoy reading the Ben- tonians, distributed at the breakfast. BELOW: Standing in line are Oarline Chase, Gayle Hook and Nana Modis, wait- ing for the breakfast to begin. BELOW RIGHT: Enjoying the breakfast as much as the seniors these two senior class sponsors, Mr. Calvin Smith and Mr. Chuck Holm are ab- sorbed in their reading material. Working As A Team The Student Congress worked as a team to reach one goal --to serve the student body and the school. The School Grounds Com- mittee under Keith Norris, planted six Scotch pines on the boulevard. David Kline and the Congress Affairs Committee amend- ed the Student Congress Constitution. Vicki Boiler, Janice Davis and Robin Swoboda di- rected the Dance Committee. The Bulletin Board Committee and Charlie Babcock de- voted many hours in putting up messages of coming activities. Other activities included raising enough money to buy 85 card tables and selling stock that helped make the James E. Sparks, Jr. Memorial Bell Tower a reality. ABOVE: Being the student body treasurer is a big job and Bill Falkner proved he could do it by getting the Honus Habit Onus award. Taking over his job next year is Tim Ellis. FAR ABOVE: The 1977-78 student body officers, class officers and senators. There will always be times in our lives in which one will want to remember and re- live again. In many years to come people will want to reflect upon these moments with the yearbook. It lets one once again live through the times that brought much happiness. Our high school years are our best and they go by quickly; so take time to pause and reflect. UPPER LEFT: Students scan through the finished product of the Wahwahlanawah. LOWER LHF'T: Taking a big bite is Cindy Marshall at the annual staff picnic. UPPER RIGHT: Searching for their pic- tures Lynn Hathaway and Robin Falkner scan the pages. LOWER RIGHT: Camera shy Karen Fleming ducks behind Stuart Schneider.