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

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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

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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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Leadership Encouraged Responsibility Benton High School was the proving ground of democracy to the students. Students learned responsibility as an electorate. Those learning leadership, which breeds responsibility, were a few of the civic minded students who took the reigns of student leadership. A minority of the students at Benton expand their service and experiences early by taking leadership posts in school organizations, classes, the student body, and P.T.S.A. The junior class had the heavy responsibility of the prom. The juniors made all the arrangements, plus they financed and provided expensive service. Many other clubs and organizations put on projects for money raising, the school, or just for fun. “Whether you are responsible for a small FAR ABOVE: The St. Joseph School Board prepares for their regular business meeting..ABOVE: The Benton stu- dent body officers, Charlie Babcock, Jayne Teschner, Jonna Filley, and Tim Ellis conduct an emergency meeting of the Student Congress. 10 Government ABOVE: As hospitality chairman, Mrs. Ron Dunigans re- sponsibilities are endless, Mrs. Ann Pack, Mrs. Dunigan, and Melanie Pack assist at back-to-school night.