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

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BELOW: The responsibility of being on the dance committee is accepted by Sandy Musser and Cheri Clark. When they volunteered, they took on the job of planning and making all arrangements for the dances. FAR BELOW: The present Alpha Rho Tau members are selecting which applicants will be able to join, with the assistance of Mrs. Karen Post. BELOW: During the third Prometheans meeting at Colleen Barton's home, Larry Panigot, Chris Guyer, and Bob Pendleton relax in a casual conversation about the captured land of Israel. Learning To Govern For a week this summer Chuck Kempf was on the Warrensburgh campus for Boys' State. At Boys' State a complete state government system was set-up similar to our state system, but on a smaller scale, by high school stu- dents from all over Missouri. Chuck was cho- sen to have the privilege of going to this educational function and ratified by Mr. Rob- ert Clemens. Chuck was selected from the other eligable students because he had good grades and was trustworthy. Chuck com- mented that it was kind of strange at first because he had to room with boys that he didn't know. At the first week groups were formed in cities and officials were elected. The elected officers then appointed people Government

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What Makes This Year Different ? interest and service What projects were accom- plished? Where did clubs go? Cardinal spirit emerged in what forms? Who represented the stu- dents? What arts did students en- joy? Who spoke out on issues? Which services were pro- vided to the community from students? Interest And Service 7 Jim Goss — Younger members. Laura Colley — Their generat- ing more enthusiasm and more involvement. Membership is growing, number of people trying out is growing. Judy Chatfield — Last year's clubs were dead compared to this year's. Dennis Markt — I have no opinion on that. (A statement given by many teachers.) Steve Decker — In Saber Chain we tried to get more in- volved, we tried to get the members more involved, and this year's initiations are going to be different because the re- quirements are changed and we're only going to have one initiation in the spring. Debbie Parker — Saber Chain had a dance and initiat- ed a new member. Jackie Ridpath — Art club is making Booster buttons. George Mereness — I don't see anything different.

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BELOW: School supplies are purchased at a friendly pace by Mike Musser during his lunch period. FAR BELOW: Keeping the bookstore stocked and organized is part of Tim Ellis' and Jayne Teschner's job. They ran the bookstore during fourth period. BELOW: Joking about the slides of Jordon, shown by James Goss at Jamie Miller's house is Judy Chatfield and Karen Mollus. islative. The complete trip was paid for by American Legion. States and clubs need a government. Alpha Rho Tau also had a rule of order. The presi- dent was Lujean West and the secretary — treasurer was Jamie Miller, Lujean and Jamie were also responsible for the choosing of stu- dent which could join the club. Alpha Rho Tau was sponsored by Mrs. Karen Post. to fill the lower offices. Chuck was appointed county clerk and election clerk. After the city officials were elected, the county officials were elected. On the last day the governor and state house was announced. The gover- nor will reside over next year's Boys' State. Two of the students were also chosen to go to the federal extension of the function. The students who went had to take one of four classes which were; Executive, Legislative, Law, and Law Enforcement. Chuck took Leg- Govcrnmont 9