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

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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.

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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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club, a whole school, a coronation, or just a simple task, you're a leader and a lazy irrespon- sible person is one that you will not see in any of these positions,' stated Jonna Filley, student body secretary. The leaders of Benton take on great responsibility. They were responsible for all actions of their organizations, they made it work. Members of the 1977-1978 school board were: Mr. Gerald Troester, Mrs. Lee Powell, Jr., Mrs. Paul Knepper, Mr. Roger Grunwald, Mr. Waldo Berger, Mrs. Ronald Reed, Jr., Mr. James Watson, Mr. David Lewis, and Mr. James McClain. FAR ABOVE: Two of the freshmen class officers, Bret Beaver and Sandy Musser discuss money-making projects for the year. ABOVE: Listening to student body president Charlie Babcock, Chris Cuyer learns about the canned food drive. FAR ABOVE: The formation of a water molecule is dem- onstrated by Mr. Don Lentz, Jr. as Jayne Cox and her mother stare in wide-eyed astonishment. ABOVE: Junior class officers Sean Kolega, Cathy Dudik, and Ron Hook discuss plans for this years prom. Government 11