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

Text from Pages 1 - 236 of the 1980 volume:

As the earth provides the foundation for all growing things, the community supplies the background essential to an educational institution. Table of Contents Faculty 6 A cademics 24 Sports 58 Clubs 82 Activities 102 Students 128 Index 184 The community provided a backdrop for the many activities of Benton students. Its ever changing face provided a new route to get to an old bridge to the west. Benton students changed the face of the community themselves. They really lost then heads. Some didn't lose their head, but became them, along with buying records up to $3.00 less. Community 5 Administration Dr. GeraJd Trots ter Dr. John Stolt Doanne Col., Crete Neb. 19)3; Vntv. of Neb. Doctorate Bach. Deg. 958. Central Ark.; Mast. Deg. 1966, Unit', of Mo. Columbia; Doc. in Sch. Admin., Unit; of Mo. Columbia The Board of Education for the St. Joseph School District made many impor- tant decisions for the welfare of young peo- ple attending the public grade and high schools. During the year, the board decided to propose a bond election for the construc- tion of a new Hillyard Vocational-Techni- cal School. The people of the community gave their full support and passed the bond issue. As always, the Board handled routine business and developed policies for the Dis- trict. Mr. Don Trout MD, Unto, of Colorado, Greeley 8 Administration Top Left: Joyce Eduards. Dean of Girls. Top Right: Robert Clemens. Asst. Principal. Center: Carl Chat- field. Principal. Below: St. Joseph School Board members are: (Left to rightJ Mr. Dennis W'etser. Mrs. Bette Tolbert. Mrs. Jan Powell. Mr Waldo Burger. Mrs Ronald Reed, and Mr. James C. Watson. Teachers Need Time for Preparation and Rest Rest and relaxation were an important part of anyone's day, including the teachers’. Most teachers congregate in the fac- ulty lounge. There, they drank pop, coffee, and sat back and had a few peaceful” moments before they returned to their next scheduled hour. However, the faculty room was more important as a place where teachers could grade papers, average grades, make les- son plans, answer school mail, and make reports. Myla Ackley Essay; Fiction; B.S. Ed. NWMSU Mr. Chuck Holm and Mr. Terry Pierce take a minute to relax in the teachers lounge. Wendy Bayer l-ang. Arts; Style and Strut.; Am. Lit.; B.S. Secondary Ed. Phillips University Sarah Billingsley Typing I; Basic Bus.; Fresh. Class; Pep Club; B.S. Ed. NWMSU; MS. Ed NWMSU 10 Faculty Donna Jean Boyer Soc. Eng.; Novel; Jm. IV r. I, II; Bentoman; B.S. Ed. NWMSU; M.5. Ed NV'MSU Dean Burmeister Math; Assl. Football Coach; Asst. Baseball Coach; B.S. Ed. Unit. of Mo. Robert G. Brandi C.O.D.; Distributive Ed. and Tech. Trade Ed.; B.A. Ed. NWMSU; M.A. Ed. Untv. of Mo. lot Vella Burnell Cler. Prac.; Shorthand; Office Machines; tumor Class; F.S.A.; B.S.C; M.A. Vnn. of loua Rita Bregtn Am. His.; l ang. Arts I; Humani- ties II; Mo. His.; NHS; B.S. NWMSU; M A. UMKC Barbara Butcher S.S. I; Coni. Issues; Pep Club; Cheerleaders; B.S. Ed. MWSC Faculty 11 Contributions Jerry Chambers Far East: World Cultures: Night Activities Supervisor: Boys Tennis; Senior Class, A.A. MW Jr. Col- lege: B. A. M.A. UMKC « il Don Crank Drivers FA ; B.S. CMSU Carl D. Chatfield Principal; B.S. EA. NWMSU; M.5. Math; KS. Empona Dr. Mildred Davenport Typing I: Advanced Typing; Pre- Voc Bus.; Cardmelles; Pep Club: B.S. FA. MS. Bd.. PhD. FA. University of Nebraska Robert Clemens Asst. PrmctpA; M S. Sec. Ed, B.S. Bus. FA.; MS. Bus. Ed. NWMSU Patricia Dulcan Non-Fic.; Essary; Am. !jt.; Fresh. Eng.; B.S. Sec. EA. NWMSU Ijft: As Mr. Hoffman uatts for the down beat, ht was asking himself How did I ever let myself in for something like this? Teachers, whether it was noticed or not, put in many hours. Many more than anyone would’ve thought. It was hard to believe some teachers put in over 500 hours this year. That was a lot of time compared to the hours the average teacher spends in school. Many teachers contributed so much of their own free time trying to make the school better. Not only were they helping the school, more important they were trying to help the students. Unfortunately, they received little thanks from the students. Students should realize the time and effort the teachers put in, and should appreciate them. Below: Mr. Lehman, wearing his new Stetson, joins the pirates' crew. Joyce Edwards Dean of Girls; B.S. Phys. Ed. NWMSU Attendance Office Faculty 13 John H. Foley Wld. Oil.; State and IjocoI; Corn. U.S. History; Student Congress; B.S. Set. Ed, M.A. Am. His. NWMSU Mm i Welcome Groh Drafting; B.S. SWMSU; M.A. Colorado State Bonnie German Ubranan; Junior Class; B.S. Ed. NWMSU Larry £ Hager Humanities; Prometheans; NHS; Student Congress; Yearbook; B.S. Sar. Ed. Univ. of Ark. Jeanmne Glise Learning Center; B.S. Ed. MWSC; Cert, in Reading Special- ist; Learning Disabilities John R. Hoffman Dramatics; Speech; All School Play: Harvest Moon; RBAP; One Act Play Fest; A. A. M WJr. Col- lege; B.S. Ed. NtPMSU 14 Faculty Chuck Holm Bkkp.; Prae. Rus.; B B Coach: Fresh. FB Coach: B.S. Admin Univ of Iowa; MS. Ed. NWMSU Bill Horn Bio. I; Girls Varsity B.B. Coach; Asst. Baseball Coach; A.S. Science CirC; B.S. Science M1TSC The teachers of American history meet unth Mr. L E Hager, chairman of the social studies department, to get information about the results of the BEST test. Mildred Humphreys Home Ec.; Department Chairman: NHS Advisor; PTSA; Student Social Functions; Faculty Social; Faculty Room; B.S. NDSU Teachers Are Only Human The teachers here at Benton, like teach- ers all over, have many activities other than teaching class. Some are coaches and many ate club sponsors. All of these div- erse activities leave little time for other things. • Teachers learn early in their careers that they must sit through an endless number and variety of meetings. There are faculty meetings, department meetings, district meetings, special committee meetings, book selection meetings, meetings to select and purchase new materials and PTSA meetings. Before and after school there are practices, planning sessions, rehearsals, and club meetings. Finally there is a home where the teacher can retreat and cook meals, shovel snow or cut grass, clean the house, and take care of the children. No, teachers are no different from oth- ers, they are just human beings. Faculty IS The Price of Their Toys This year the science department at Benton had a new computer. The basic part of the Radioshack TRS- 80 was received last spring and they have received parts ever since. It was a three thousand dollar computer. Some of its basic parts were the video display, typewriter termi- nal, printer expansion interface, two cassette ROM and voice synthesizer. It could do routine laborious jobs at the speed of light and has been used so far for everything from computing grade averages to computing odds at Aksarben race track. Mr. Donald Lentz said that they’ve only scratched the surface of what it can be used for. What is the difference between men and boys? Yes, it’s the price of their toys. Jean Johnson S.S. I; Psych; Comm. Rec.; Soph. Class; B.S. Fd. NWSC Youth In Government Sponsor Richard lehman Hath; F.B. Coach; Golf Coach; B Club; B.S. MO Valley Donald Lentz Chemistry; Physics; Math; NHS; Alchemta. WBHS; Frosh Girls B.B. I; LS; B.S. Ed.; MS. Ed. NWMSU Mark Uttrell Head Cross Country Coach; Head Wrestling Coach; Asst. Track; LA. B.S. NEMSU Marjean Knight Lott S.E. Aide, Kansas State University 16 Faculty I, Charles Lovejoy S Speech; IVBHS; Debate; Girls Golf; B.S. Unn. of Wyo; M.A. NNWMSU Steve Ijjvely f Phys. Ed.; Health; Asst. FB; Girls Track; Fresh BB; B.S. Iowa Stale; M.S. NWMSU James Markl Work Study; Math and Soc Devel- opment; B.S.; Bus. Ed.; Ml Ed. F.MR: M.S. Ed Secondary School Adm. SWMSV Ijonard E. Miles, Jr. Soc. Stud. 1; Gnat Plains; Asst. Sponsor Saddle Club; Pep Club Sponsor; A.B. St. Benedict; MS. Kansas State Teachers College Faculty 17 Mr. Donald leentz works on Brutus. the science department's new computer. Nelsons Achieve Zero Growth Mr. and Mrs. Mort Nelson have achieved zero population growth. On October 29, 1979, Nancy Nelson gave birth to a 6 lb., 19Vi inch baby girl, Katherine Elizabeth Nelson. Four years ago Danny Nelson was born. Mr. Nelson has been teaching here at Benton for ten years. He is a sponsor for the class of ’83 and has been coaching the boys baseball team for eight years. This year he taught Ancient Man, Community Resources, and S.S. IV. He is a sponsor for the Youth in Government Group along with Mrs. Jean Johnson. J. M. Kelson Soc. IV; Ancient Man; Commu- mly Resources; Frosh Class; Head Baseball Coach: Youth in Gov't Sponsor; B.S. Ed.; Af.S. Ed. UMCC Ernest Poff Counselor; B.S. U.S. Military Academy; M. Ed. UMC Thomas Panktewicz Composition; Creative Writing; Eng. Lit.; Individual Invest, in Creative Writing; B.S. Sec. Ed NWMSU; MA. UMKC Karen Post Art; Alpha Rao Tau; Saddle Club. B.S. Ed. NWSC Terry Pierce Phys. Ed.; Asst. Football and Bas- ketball Coach; B.S. Ed.; NWMC; MS Ed. NWMSU Vicki Rains Cons. Hm.; Fam. Mis.; Cons. H.M.; Cr. Clo.; Hm Nurse and Health; FHA; Pep Club; Costume [Sir. All School Play and Harvest Moon; Fresh Class; B.S. Umv. of Mo at Columbia 18 Faculty John Reae Band; Cardtnella; Flag Corps; B.S. «V MSU Neil E Reynolds Drivers Ed.: B.S. MA. NWMSU Dennis Rjche Soc. I; V'ld. Cul.; Great Plains; Basketball; Junior Class; B.S. Sec. Ed. and M A. Am. History NWMSU Mr. Mori Nelson and his wife Nancy proudly pose with their daughter Katherine Elizabeth, a future member of the class of 98. Faculty 19 Below: Visitors to Mr. Spoils' foreign language classes are confronted by strange sounding words. Espanol? Franqais? Mr. Spotts is an excellent teacher! In French we don’t just learn to speak French, we talk about French customs and the cul- ture. Mr. Spotts spent a year or so in Belgium and he knows a lot about their language and way of life,” said Ginger Boiler. Rita Westmoreland added, He asks for our opinion on different subjects and we learn about the Spanish speaking cultures. He also encourages us to continue studies in Spanish.” This year the members of the Spanish Club invited other people to their dinner. Ten people attended the meal. It included paella, nachos with cheese and fruit punch. It was successful through the efforts of many students. Imogene Shepard long. Arts; Job Training; Job Orientation; M.S. Ed.; Adm. and Sup.; W.S. Rd. Sp NWMSU laurence II Robbins Mixed Choir; Concert Choir; Ren- ton Singers; Contest; Music Theory; Music Appreciation; Harvest Moon; B.M.F.I and M.A. CMSU Calvin L Smith Rosie FJec.; Metals; Genera! Shop; B.S. Ed. Untv of Mo at Colum- bia; Af.S. Ed. NV'MSU 20 Faculty larry Spoils French I-1V; Spanish I II'; Girls Volleyball; Wrestling; R.S. FA. CMSU; Cerlifical Facie Profession- nelle D' Fnseignment Technique tie Huy lashe A. Turner Phys. FA.; Pep Club; Girls Track; Girls Vo leybAJ; Frosh Cheerlead- ers; R.S. FA. NWMSU Jon Stafford Rasic Rus.; Prae. Rus.; R.S. Sec. EA NWMSU; M S. ISWMSU Came Webbley lang. Arts I; R.S. Ed. University of Vermont Ron Starks Woodworking; Football; R.S. FA. NWMSU T Retry Wilson Counselor; A.R. Washburn Unit;; M.S. Fla. Slate Unit; Faculty 21 Extended Service What gets a school started? Let's see! A building, teachers, and, of course, money. That was pretty easy. Now, what keeps it going? Not quite as easy, is it? There’s so many things that needed to be done. Paper work, lunches had to be pre- pared, and that ever prevalent task of maintenance. Who then, one asks, supplied the manpower for these tasks? It was the group who formed our staff. Despite their almost constant presence at school, most people didn’t get a chance to really know them. They did most of their work after school or during class-hours when students were out of the way. Unlike teachers, some staff members didn’t have the intimate contact with students. There were those who worked in the office duplicating materials for teachers, typing let- ters, sometimes letters of suspension, keeping the books, and selling various tickets, to dances and other activities. Perhaps even more important to students were those staff members who came at 6:00 a.m. to begin prepara- tion for what students longed for fourth hour each day — lunch. This often proved to be the highlight of the day for some. Jim Kamltr finds class bnaks the best time to swap the halls. 22 Staff Mrs. Virginia Corktru On November 16, 1979, Mrs. Virginia Cor- kins, mother of Mark and Jonathan Corkins, passed away. She had been a member of the Benton staff, working in the cafeteria. Although Mrs. Corkins had only worked in the cafeteria the first part of the school year, she proved to be a cheerful and willing worker. To those who knew her, Mrs. Corkins was a very dedicated Christian woman who had high ideals for herself and her family. Grant F.ndsley Frances Farris Wilma Lay Carolyn Master Date Redmond Ronnie Robbins Staff 23 Belou Pulling tht finishing touches on hts lamp project, David Ohemi fastens the socket to the unique lamp base The Building Block Department According to Mr. Ron Starks, teacher in the industrial arts department, the department has come a long way in the last ten years, from one teacher, Mr. Welcome Groh, Chairman, to four teachers. Students have done well the past few years in the Northwest Industrial Arts Fair at Maryville, MO. The exhibition is held each April and Benton stu- dents compete with other area schools, especially other city schools. Benton holds its own fair and exhibit for parents each spring. Tables from woodworking, lamps from electronics, and many other items in the area of crafts are displayed. Students with the best dis- plays are awarded tools as prizes. industrial arts is vital to our school system as good job oriented experience for future workers. Right: Ann Magee and other numbers of Drafting I work feverishly to complete their drawings. Belou: Galen Punzo concentrates as he attempts to cut a straight line through a board without injuring hts hand. 26 Industrial Arts Belou: Brazing the fender of a car John Hensburo demonstratis his skill. Student Job Seekers The prospective job seeker may have been a bit anxious as he entered the employment field With so many careers to choose from, it was nearly impossible to know' just which one would be enjoya- ble and profitable for that individual. However, there was a solution to the problem. Juniors and Seniors had the opportunity to participate in courses at Hillyards Technical School. The classes they attended were in either the morning or afternoon for three hours. Above: Eric Ma ewski watches Chris Quinton draw up his plans 28 HiJ yards Far Above: Melissa Moore types information into the computer dur■ Above: Hammering on a piece of steel in order to form a chisel is Mark mg her data processing doss. Above: Dan Blanton uelds two pieces Htney. of metal together during class. Hil yards 29 Far Above: Allen Royer braze the rear fender of a car as a classmate observe. Above: Terry Dye checks hts work for squareness. Below: Phil Canchola spot welds hts project. Far Below: (From left to right) .Mark So Jan. Bruce Rmterer, Brian Brown, and Tim Rocha take a Dr. Pepper break. The available areas for study at Hillyards included auto mechanics, data processing, secre- tarial training, building, welding, printing, and electronics. The Hillyards courses were used as prepara- tion for a college course, a job after graduation, or trade school. The school gives on the job experience and a sampling of the career so that the student could decide whether or not to con- tinue in that field. Attending the Hillyards classes were of bene- fit to the student in the market for a job. iO Hillyards Preparing for Life Experiences Below: (From left to right) Richard Rau, Bruce Rieuerer, Tim Rocha, work on a cabinet project. Hillyards it Right: Vicki Jones concentrates on her work in advanced typing. Belou Right: Dewey Coy listens intently in his Basic Business doss. Below: Mr. Jon Stafford discusses different aspects of practical business Above: Miss Sarah Billingsley tries to keep her Basic Business class interested. 32 Business Skills for a Lifetime Below: In 6th hour typing VI rs. Millie Davenport goes over the weeks assignments. In order to meet the requirements of graduation, students need at least 20 units of credit. One of these credits was earned in the busi- ness department. Practical business was a required class taken during a semester in the junior or senior year. The other business course was chosen from a variety of classes which were different in content, but equal in ful- fillment, of the elective credit. The business department provided the opportunity for students to learn special skills that will remain throughout their lifetime. Typing, business machines, techniques of filing, and with personal skills, but with skills that will also earn a living. A bote Mrs. Ijil'e Ja Burnett and students work diligently in Above: Candy Brock practices her exercises in Typing I. Office Machines. Business 33 Medalist in 1979 — All American in 1980? Between the months of August and February a group of 18 students worked voluntarily to produce a 196 page year- book. This group was called the Annual Staff and the book was the Wahwahlanawah. In most cases, when writing a story, there was research to be completed. This meant looking into records of games and interviewing teachers as well as students. When dead- line time arrived, the staff worked after school for a week; sometimes staying as late as 7:00-9:00 p.m. For their 1979 book, the Annual Staff received a Medalist rating from Columbia Scholastic Press Association in New York. The book competed nation-wide with schools of the 1001-1500 student category. Medalist books are selected from the top 10 per cent of the first place classification. Mr. Larry Hager, advisor to the staff, commented on the achievement, Even though the yearbook staff has had many first place ratings and the coveted Medalist Award for the 1979 book, which was a thrill to all concerned, the cur- rent staff and future staffs must continue to strive for excel- lence if we are to continue to get such awards.” Abort: Rhonda Malotte gams advice on yearbook construction from Taylor Publishing representative Denise Wood. Above: Alphabetizing student's names has become quite tiring for Ginger Rot and Michelle Asbell. i4 Yearbook Reluu layout editor. Michelle Welbom, listens as Beth Marsh explains a problem with her page. Above: Advisor. Mr. l irry Hager, discusses copy with Brian Parker. Yearbook J5 Bentonian Written by “Good Fairy” Abort; Mr Blaine Htfes. student leather for Journalism unttng. and Kim Orth (ohulatt to set hou straight the flag pole n for an artule in the Bentonian Far Abotr. Mrs Donna Jean Royer, advisor, and Patty Suardson. editor, dm us an upturning Bentonian deadline Abotr Larry Gnat prepares to put the last ptetr of iopy to bed for a deadline 16 Rertlontcw The staff of the Bentonian had a busy year under editor Patty Swardson. The newspaper was produced biweekly. The staff consisted of seven members, and one advisor, Mrs. Donna Jean Boyer. For the fifth consecutive year the Ben- tonian had a special Christmas issue including happy ads. Sometimes I wonder how we manage to put out a paper. Maybe it happens because I believe in the Good Fairy. Obviously the staff can’t be responsible. They disappear for two weeks, reappear with stories on deadline day, disappear again until paste up time. And then somehow a paper is ready for distribution on Friday,” remarked Mrs. Donna Jean Boyer. L ft: Patty Swardson arranges typed stones to be repro- duced in the Bentonian. Abote Left: The members of this year's Bentonian were Back row: Bret Beater. Michelle Falkner. Larry Gnat. Scott I'erganian. and Kim Orth. Front Row: Patty Swardson. Mrs. Donna Jean Boyer, and Ann Magee. Above Right: Report Scott Yerganian discusses a lead story with Business Manager. Kim Orth. Bentonian }7 A person studying for a degree in home economics might consider studying for a degree in business. According to current home economics and business publications, home economists in business will be in demand,” stated Mrs. Mildred Humphrey, one of the two home economics teachers at Benton. There were two special classes taught this year. They were home nursing and family health and consumer education man- agement. These courses are only offered every other year. Miss Vicki Rains,instruc- tor for the classes, commented, In home nursing and family health you learn how to take temperatures and other important vital signs.” This year the consumer education man- agement class held a mock wedding. They made all the refreshments, including the wedding cake. The Home Economics department has grown in popularity over the past years. Aim Right Fair homemaktng hopefuls try a am mipt to Homemaking I. flight The sixth hour home economics class plans the execution of erne of the various meals they cook. Belou Father of the groom. Mr Larry Hager, and guest. Franett Dates, en oy refreshments at the ueddrng reception uhlle the teacher of the doss. Mas V'tckle Rons, supervised Belou Right Mrs Humphreys adrttes Brenda Day how to choose a pattern and a fahrsc for a garment m clothing tad construction doss )8 Home Economics Consumer Ed Held Mock Wedding Home Economics 19 Math — An Ancient Vital Skill How many times have students listened to the phrase, You can never learn too much in the area of mathemat- ics.” Benton High School is certainly not a school which deprived its students of the chance to learn and develop mathematics skills. Courses ranging from the fundamen- tals of mathematics to advanced or Senior Math were offered. Included between the range were Algebra I, geometry, and Algebra II Although there was a variety of classes, only one credit of math was required to gradu- ate. Along with the one credit of math, students must have passed the math proficiency test before graduation. Sixty percent was required to pass the test. All juniors took the test. Those failing must take the course Funda- mentals of Mathematics” during their senior year. Everyone enrolled in math courses here at Benton had different reasons for taking the class. For some it was to fulfill that one math credit needed to graduate. Others may have found it beneficial to whatever occupation they pursue. Then there were always a few who simply found it challenging and or fun. A bolt A dumbfounded look tomes across Clay Colbachs face as he Ines to figure out a problem on the blackboard. 40 Mathematics Below: Basic Curriculum for Mathematics. Far Below: Mr. Burmeister allows the last few minutes of class for students to work on homework. Mathematics 41 in Science Classes The science department drew a lot of attention from outsiders this year. Mr. Lentz and Mr. Capps held a special science class, individual investiga- tions. That, along with a new computer and a rat- eating snake highlighted the 1979-80 school year. Brutus, a TRS-80 Level II computer now occu- pies room 302. White Lightening, a 2' i year old boa constrictor belonging to freshman Joe Gibbons, devoured a live rat in Biology I. The eight students in Individual Investigations worked at their own pace during their free time. The prospects included correcting the voltage read- ings on a multimeter, the effect of 2-4D on radishes and producing holograms. (3D images of laser light through photographic film.) They wrote formal papers on the results of their experiments and sent them to St. Louis Symposium for contest. Above: Debbie Chatfieldplays color guessing in Chemistry II class while Terry Guess looks on in disbelief. Ijeft: A test keeps Mr. John Capps' Biology class busy. Science 4) Skills, Understandings, and Values For the first time in about ten years there have been no innova- tions or major or minor changes in the S.S. Curriculum,” said Mr. Hager. The basic curriculum that was developed is being followed, and will continue until the department determines that changes are needed to better help students to develop social studies skills. The underlying philosophy of the department is to teach skills, understanding, and value, not just facts. This is the pan that stu- dents find difficult. Many years ago we learned from science how to destroy our- selves and from science and math how to get to the moon. The social science are still working to find today that people can live together in harmony and peace.” Below: Mr. Mori Nelson discusses different amendments in the Constitution with his senior social studies class. Above: During Mr. Dennis Riche's busy schedule there ts always time Above: The Resource Center contains many reference books such as for a piece of cake and some coffee these. 44 Social Studies A bove: Mr. John Foley instructs his world cultures class about a section m their book. Social Studies 45 Language Makes Changes Below: Exchanging a few jokes during a lecture in Composition are Ixturte Sorton and Tim Palmer. Far Below: Tom Redmond looks through her papers for her language assignment. Below: Jm Shirley takes a break during his Lang Arts I class. Middle: Heidi Halamar studies diligently during her laing Arts I class. Far Below: Stacey Heilman prepares her speech for her sixth hour speech doss. min 46 Language A rts Btlou: John Martinez looks for a magazine to aid preparing a speech. Far Belou: Ijbranan. Bonnie German, cares for her plants while busi- ness is slow. Far Above: Kelly VFinn and Usa 1X'hite work together on a story tn their composition class. Above: Ms. Came Webblry explains mythol- ogy to her tang. Arts class. The department of Language Arts did not only department was going to try and get different films include the various classes but the library also. every year so students wouldn’t see the same ones. This year Benton had a new librarian Mrs. Bonnie There were also hopes of publishing a literary mag- German. She was a Language Arts teacher before azine in the spring, accepting her new position this year. There was a new language arts teacher taking over Mrs. German’s old position, Ms. Carrie Webbley. She taught at LeBlond before joining the Benton staff. According to department head, Mr. Tom Pankiewicz, other changes took place this year. Films were shown in the auditorium for any teacher who wanted to bring his or her class. Mr. Pankiewicz also stated that the Language Arts 47 Far Above: Alyson Silcoll. Gary Gann, and Tim Gossett wait then tum during tryouts for the all-school play. Above: Debbie Burgess listens attentively dunng a tour of the paint room Far Above: Against a backdrop of many years of drama graffiti. Janet Wade and Mr. John Hoffman think of the weeks of practice and plan- ning for Meet Me tn St. Ijouis. Above: Dontta Osteen. Glenda Stock- ing. and Mr. John Hoffman tour backstage. 48 Dramatics One Act Plays Moved to Spring In the Dramatics classes, students learned the various aspects of the production of plays. They not only learned on stage acting, but they learned what goes on backstage as well. Each year the Dramatics classes present a series of one act plays for the school. This year the plays were presented in the spring instead of the fall as in the past. All dramatics students participated in some way. Mr. Hoffman makes the class interesting by doing his impersonations of many different people to illustrate different ways of acting,” commented Dana Brooner. Far Above: Tht production of an all school play can bring a lot ofprob- lems. Mr. John Hoffman and Gary Meade discover this early as they discuss set design. Above: Air. Bob Kelchner and .Mi� Vicki Rains judge the tryouts for the all school play. Above: Students tryout for the all school play Meet Me in St. Louts. ” Dramatics 49 A Piece of Our Culture Music is an important part of our culture. It was important to students at Benton, also. Two classes that provided some of this culture were the band and choir classes. The Concert Choir sang several kinds of music ranging from religious hymns, to songs with Ger- man lyrics. The choir also sang for functions in and out of school. They sang for the Southsidc Rotary, the Christmas assembly, and they sang during a spe- cial assembly for parents. Playing during both assemblies was the band. The band played during many functions: halftime shows, and pep assemblies, basketball games, and parades. Above: The Renton Rand was one of the more than 80 high school bands to take part in the 1979 KU Rand Day. Far Above: The Renton (Concert Choir sang for the Southside Rotary at the King HtU Methodist Church. 50 Music Left: Carolyn lamb plays her flute during 1 i.niti hrartirp Above: Vicky Flint and Mary Sample concentrate on the director as Abate larry Robbins directs the chon during their Rotary trip, they wait for their cue. Right: An Art III IV acrylics project is completed by Tracy Bryant while Tom Couch looks on. Below: Art I student. Kim Kennedy, touches up on his lettering for a poster. Above: Jackie Rtverta and Susan Puckett demonstrate how to use pastels. Above: Searching diligently for art supplies in the store room is Doug Dun- can. S2 Art Art Is Highlighted By 3-D Projects What do a hamburger, a TG Y pink eraser, a lolli- pop, and an eyeball have in common? They were all part of a three dimensional pop art display in the main hall. The projects were done by Art III IV classes. One could see Gary Meade’s model of the human eyeball hanging above the attendance office door. Hanging alongside was Susan Puckett’s four foot toot- sie roll. Other projects displayed were a large scale pencil, two halves of a ruler, and a blue telephone. The Art II class found freedom working with ceramics. A few students chose to work with a differ- ent kind of paint, call gouache, (opaque waterco- lors) while others stayed with the traditional oils and acrylics. Varying with the Art II, III land IV classes, An I students worked on simpler projects and learned the basics of.drawing and painting. Even though the students are given a project, I would like for them to develop it in the direction that interests them,” remarked Karen Post, an teacher. The four St. Joseph High Schools participated in a display at Albreight An gallery. Forty exhibits done by Benton students were displayed. Far Above: This huge stuffed telephone was created by Karen Ash- ford. Above Left: A Missouri Western Junior. Susan Other, observes Mrs. Post's Art II IV class. Art S3 Pleasant Change Physical Education classes provided a pleasant change to the usual school day. Many types of activi- ties were available to the P.E. student. For instance, gymnastics, bowling, skating, wrestling, and the old favorites, basketball, volleyball, and flag football were participated in by students. Along with being a pleasant change from other electives, it was required to graduate. Three semesters of P.E. and one semester of health were necessary to graduate. Above: limit Ijong concentrates as he returns the ball in a game of table tennis. Far Above: Members of the Uh hour P E class discuss F.mte Haw- kins health test while Don Donaldson prepares to shoot the ball. Above: Debbie Burgess appears to be doing a type of strenuous cahs- thentc on the steps of the stage. 54 Physical Education Far Abott: Mr. Douglas, a student trot her. shows Nancy Puckett her mistakes on a nun. Abovt: Robin Shuman confronts hts opponent over a point he thinks should be hts. Far Above: A look of concentration appears on Jilana Shaw's face as six serves the ball. A bote: Several 4th hour P.E. students watch over the activities in the gym. Physical FJucatton 55 Not Just a One Subject Course What course at Benton High School could a student enroll in and learn how to be a leader, read a map apply w GuardSaluta thf RffyaIty Far «,- CP„ghen CPR and first aid, play ping pong, earn awards, and most w AnnubyPat MiUer and Gary McGlothlm. of all leam the true meaning of competition and sports- manship? None other than the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. JROTC offered this and more. Each student had the responsibility of shining his shoes and brass, learning who the leaders of the country were, and keeping a neat personal appearance in prepara- tion for the weekly inspection. Inspectors included the two instructors, SFC Dean Tarrant, and SFC James O’Hare, and the members of Battalion Staff. Battalion Staff members were students enrolled in JROTC who had proven to be leaders. They basically controlled the classes. The 1979-80 Battalion Staff was: Battalion Com- mander, Gregg Kline; X-0, Vicki Norris; S-l, Melinda DeShon; S-2, Brian Parker; S-3, Sonya Nix; S-4, Tim Nash; Sergeant Major, Ken Davis. JROTC was truly a student oriented class. Lift: Bernard Brooks prepares for inspection. Far Above: SFC Tarrant inspects Brad Pfletdertr for black socks. Above: Dress right dress is the commandgrven by Brad Pfletd- erer as he prepares his company for inspection. R.O.T.C }7 Tennis Team Gains New Coach The girl’s tennis team had a new coach this year. Mrs. Jeannine Glise took over as Benton’s girl’s tennis coach. She commented, This is the first time 1 have ever coached anything so the girls really had to help me out often.” She also said that although the record doesn’t show it, the girls played very well and had a lot of enthusiasm. Janet Wehr and Cheri Clark were the only sen- iors on the tennis team this year. The two seniors had the following comments. Playing tennis for Benton has been a good experience,” Jana said Cheri added, I enjoyed making new friends with the girls 1 met on the other teams.” Most of the girls were disappointed with how they performed this season and hoped they would do better next year. Belou: Chert Clark and Janet Wehr talk over that strat- egy for the next match. Far Bt ou Thu years unit) tennu team Ctmuted of Ba.t rouy Dchbtt Chalfnld Carol Majru ike Janet If’thr. and Rhonda Maloth fFront rou j Dana Brooncr. Chen Clark. Jonna Barrus. and toach Jtann nr Glut Bt ou The girls u ho played mm� tennis an (Bj,k rou y Ijsj Bin gam on Denut Btattr and Rot ta FJ u f Front rou Snzy Fattrg. Kathi KJrnt and Tom Amparano Sot put and u Carla Barnard Slow Start Ends With Many Wins The girl’s golf team has done very well this year, considering the teams they’ve competed against,” said Mr. Lovejoy. They had a slow start, but came out with a lot of wins near the end of the season. Several golfers commented that they felt as if they should have taken first place in MEC instead of the third they brought home. Far Belou: Taking a quick glance at the hole Vicki Jones begins her putt. Sherri Parker and Janet Lehman stated, This year’s season seemed very short.” They also inferred that they had a few' off days just like any other team. The golfers’ record this season was five wins, nine losses, and one tie. All in all, the team felt sat- isfied with their performance. Far Below: Despite the hampering utnd. Sheri Parker executes her putt on the Faimeu course. Belou The girl's golf team this year consisted of: (Top row) Amy Ijehman. Tammy Thornton, and Vicki Jones. (Bottom rou j Janet Leh- man. Came Pickerel, and Shen Parker Cnrl's Tennis Rented WF THEY Min vilk 2 7 entral 1 N Savannah 2 jmi'Mn t 4 Maryville 1 N IjIjvciu 4 1 (ihilljiirthc 1 N Central t 4 lxa Blond 0 9 Savannah 0 9 UfiyciK It 4 Ix'Hlond 0 9 Cameron 1 4 Curl's (iolt Retiml WE THEY Cameron 214 220 MhI Kiulunan iin 19 Savannah r IM Man v ilk 24 246 N«itre Dame 2ar 144 lafayetie 2U6 242 Plattshur : 24 210 Notre Dame 2V 200 lalayciie 2V 42 ’ Savannah 216 204 Plattsburjt 2V� 244 R k Port 246 2tB Lafayette 2V� MO R«nk Port IIT I4H Man vilk 146 14 Cameron 244 244 Below: I979S0 Crass Country I earn: (Third row) Jerry Chappell, Below Right: Starting is only the beginning of a long cross country Ket in Randolph. Tim Gentry. Iom look. Joe Goss, and Coach lattrell. home meet for the resene team. Far Below Right: Curtis Thuston (Second row-) Robbie Sumpter. Roger Higginbottam.J. C. Stone. Bucky and Jerry Chappell start the treacherous uphill course. Graham, and Jeff Butcher. (First row) Mark Alexander, and Phil Wickers. (Sot picturedj Tom Boiler. Tom Flint, and Mark long B r INVITATIONALS PLACE Benton Invitational 3rd Benedictine tnvu.mdrill 1st DUALS Cameron WE T Lafayette THEY LcBlond WE Savannah WE I feel that we had somewhat of a successful season this year,” stated this year’s cross country team’s coach, Mark Littrell. Despite not having three lettermen come out, the harriers came through with a very suc- cessful record. We only lost one of our duals (to Lafayette) and came in third place in the M.E.C.” Tim Gentry was the individual M.E.C. Cham- pion. He placed in all of the meets competed in, except one. Mr. Littrell added, I’m looking forward to next season with hopefully 12 returning lettermen.” 62 Cross Country M.E.C. Champs Far Above Right: In a gruelmg cross country meet, junior Joe Above: Loosening up before an important meet, J. C Stone reaches Goss out paces the rest. for his toes. Cross Country 63 Far Above: Varsity Volleyball team: (Back row) Carrie Smith, Rhonda Coy, BridgetI Babcock. Belinda lawyer, Patty Scheierman. Christine Hamilton, and Jackie Rivera. (Middle row) Cheryl Haw- kins. Tammy Wilson, April Phillips. Kelly Ijeucht. lame F.zzell. Susan Puckett. The student managers uere Vicky Flint, Jeff Penland. and I aura C rotes. Above: Patty Scheierman and Pam Slocking prepare for Jenny Cox's sene. Girl’s Volleyball Team Enthusiastic and Determined 64 Volleyball Above lift: Junior April Phillips, knocks the ball high tn the air. Far Above: The resent volleyball girls: (Back row) Penny Martinet, Mary Ann Zebelean, Jenny Cox, and Sherry lohman. (KneelingJ Pam Stock- ing. Chns Weight. and Dawn Parker. Above: Penny Martinez bumps the ball tn a JV game to set up a spike. Above Right: Student Man a8eT-Jefj Penland sets up the equipment to video tape the game. The girl’s volleyball team finished their second sea- son with a 1-9 record under Coaches Leslie Turner and Larry Spotts. The JV finished 5-5. Lorrie Ezzell and Carrie Smith were co-captains for the season with Rhonda Coy awarded most valuable player.” All three girls made All City Honorable Men- tion. The girls brought home 3rd place at the Platte City Tournament and 5th place from the Atchison Tourna- ment. I was very pleased with the girls attitude, determi- nation, and enthusiasm. These qualities are very important,” stated Mrs. Turner. The team’s student managers were Vicky Flint, Laura Groves, and Jeff Penland. Volleyball 65 “Dean” Lehman and His Team Unbeaten in the Jamboree, the Benton Cardinals were off what appeared to be a great football sea- son. City League play began against Lafayette with the score 0-0, and 39 seconds left to play. The fans realized the new overtime rule would be put into effect for the first time in Missouri high school football history. Lafayette won the toss and scored in the first overtime. Coach Lehman said that he was disappointed and It was unfortunate we had to lose in overtime. We always play to win, never play to a tie.” The next week the Cards traveled to Excelsior Springs. Although the team lost, fans commented on the well played game. The first victory of the season came in the third game, with a score of 10-6 against Savannah. The points came as Bret Beaver scored a touchdown, and Mark Beaver kicked in the extra point, before half- time. That was all it took to beat the Savages. The best offensive game was against Cameron. With the score 32-0 at the half, it was thought the Cards had nothing to worry about. That became a fact. It was a fun game and good opportunity for all,” Coach Lehman commented. Scoring first in the square off with LeBlond was the key to the final game of the 79 season. As the game went back and forth it was proven that the team could come from behind and win. Much of the team’s success this year came from the help of their head football coach Richard Dean” Lehman. This was coach Lehman’s 23rd year as a football coach and 19th year as head coach here at Benton. Nicknamed The Dean of Foot- ball” by fellow St. Joseph coaches, Lehman said that he loved every minute of it. The team had a generally good attitude and they worked hard,” added Coach Lehman. Coach Lehman said that a good attitude and a team that works is all a coach could ask for and that’s what Benton had in 1979. I. Coach Lehman gives members of his team a serious pep talk. 2. Bret Beaver lets everyone know the Cardinals an number one. ). The Benton defense awaits the snap of the ball. 4. Darren Hill gets his man with the help of a defensive tackle. ). Quarterback Mark Beaver nadies for the snap durmg the soap scrimmage game 6. The 1979 Varsity Football team: (Back row) Bnl Beaver. Mark Pack. Steve Plumb, Don Ezzell, Chris Guyer. (Third row) Mark Beaver, Terry Guess, Richie Chase, Donnie Lehman, Darren Smith, Danny Rich, Chuck Bravo, Jon Corktns (Second row) Mike Long. Darren Hill, Rick Puckett. John Kiztor, Chuck Reed, Fjigene Stillman. Dale Hudson. Darryl lehman, Tom McIntosh. (Front row) Richard Quint. Don Inman. Enc Majewski. Bobby Deatherage, David Obermier, Mark Corktns. David Rich, Gary Burgess, Brian Gnmm, and Emu Hawkins. Football 67 The highlight of the 1979 reserve football season was the comeback victory over Savannah when Benton was behind eighteen-zero,” said Coach Steve Lovely. Under the leadership of Coach Lovely, the reserve football team ended with a four and three record. Although they didn't do as well as the freshmen, at MEC and city, they still played very good football. Like the freshmen, the competition the reserve played against was very tough. A lot of these younger kids will be playing varsity and the experience they received playing reserve should help,” stated Coach Lovely. The freshman record was three, two, and one. They tied for first in the city league and took an impres- sive second in MEC. The weather conditions were not always the best, therefore, the boys should be commended on their performance. Chuck Holm was this year’s freshman coach. Far Below Left: Chet l ake practices hiking the hall on the side line during a home game. Below: The hard hitting cardinali clash against each other at the annual soap Far Belou: Coach Uhman egresses his disapproval game. during a game. Football Scoreboard Jamboree We 14 They 6 Lafayette 0 6 Excelsior 6 7 Springs Savannah 0 6 St. Pius 0 36; Maryville 0 26 Central 6 7 • Cameron 39 0 LeBlond 12 8 Win Loss Tie Varsity 3 3 0 Reserve 4 3 0 Freshmen 3 2 I 68 Football Comeback Victory Highlighted Reserve Season Far Below: The boys that played reserve football this yean an: (Back row) Ljjuts Payton, limte Hawkins. John Corktns. Damll Lehman, Greg Miller, and Ed Sexton. (Second row) Terry Guess. Victor Ben- nett. Damn Hill, Rick Puckett. Mark Pack. John Ktzior. and Steve Plumb. (First row) Tommy Chavez. Andy Bennett. Denk Allison. Clannce Higby. Carl Williams, Kevin Emmendorfer, Dale Reed. Ernie Ijong. and Scott Puckett. Below Left: Wet headed and sweaty. Kevin Emmendorfer takes a bnather after practice. Below Right: The defensive and off ensue lines move into action after the ball is snap- ped. 'J) a 'oW« r “3 Football 69 Above: Paul Sample struggles to avoid a collision Far Above: The vanity roundballen included (back row): Bubby lank ford. Curtts Thu- with an opponent following a base Itne jump shot. slon. Marty Pritchett, [any Stillman, and Brian Grimm (Front row). Fatgene Still- man, Brel Beaver. Reggie Polk, and David Rich. Above: The Girls Vanity and Reserve teams: (back row): Mary Supple. Chnsty Hamilton. Stacey Barman, Julie Ezzell. Susan Treu, Sherry Parker. Brenda Fadden. and Janet V'ehr. (Second rowj: Vicki Jones. Carla Platt. Ginger Ashlock. laura Osbum. Denise Beaver, lam Pelen. Daun Parker. Lisa Chadd. Came Smith, and Johnna Barnes. (Front row): Bridget Babcock. Tammi Thornton. Janet lahman. DeeDee Mattox, Marta Ortega, lasa lawhon. lame EzzeU. Michelle Falkner. and Becky Slone. Play Ball 70 Basketball h'jr Abou: '1 hr Fmhrrun Girls Basketball team ami then coach: Don Ijentz. Liz Ellis, Abort: At a men game, sophomore Mari Beater tumps (Jrw w right. Jaa Sturgeon. Maty Ann .ebelean. Jenny Cox. Jackie Parker, and Ins Bled high in the air to score for the Cardinals soe. 7 ratte Meng. Monica Scheterman. Carla James. Jane Supple. Julie Gallagher, and Estelle lolson. Gail Calloway. Rhonda Boyer. Amy ijhman. ha Sprake. and Sherry Leh- man Abort: The I979S0 Resent Basketball team: Jerry Chappell. Ernie long. Ker in Horn. Don Ezze l. Mark Bearer. Dale Reed. Marty Vnghl. Lawrence Stillman. Damn Holt. Jay U ’olfe. Sint Plumb. Robbie Sumpter, andJ. C. Stone. Basketball 71 Far Above: With only four minutes and fifty seconds remain- ing on the clock, the varsity girls struggle to turn the score around. Above: Senior Tammy Thornton (number )2) com- pletes a shot despite the attempted block from her opponent. Far Above: Junior. Brel Beaver, bounces the ball to help him relax before an important free shot. Above: Coaches Terry Pierce and Chuck Holm and the varsity roundballers. David Rich. Danny Rich. Fugene Stillman. Mark Long, and Galand Conard closely watch the game 72 Basketball Shoot for Two Aboie: The pressured expression on Cunts Thuston's face shous how important this shot is to Benton's scon. Abote: Benton's Mary Supple ( —42) jumps high off the ground to scon for the Cardinals. Far Ahote: The Cardinals' number II. Maria Ortega. Iranis down to the court with tht ball during a nsent game at Benton. Basketball 71 I Boys' Reserve Basketball Scores WE THEY Atchison 70 65 Liberty 64 61 Boys’ Varsity Basketball Scores St. Pius 78 59 Ft. Osage 55 56 WE THEY Lafayette 65 81 T renton (s') 53 Chillicothe 57 41 Lafayette 60 67 Le Blond 52 58 Savannah 70 61 Excelsior Springs 70 65 Atchison 79 78 Liberty 46 80 Liberty 53 66 Maryville 70 49 St. Pius 54 73 Ft. Osage 61 43 Chillicothe 64 51 W m. Chrisman 47 71 O’Hara 53 59 Park Hill 62 41 Van Horn 42 58 Boys' Freshman Basketball Scores St. Pius 72 56 Lafayette 60 53 WE THEY Chillicothe 67 49 Smithvillc 55 24 Le Blond 69 58 Lafayette 52 60 Maryville 70 41 Central 50 49 Central 44 59 Maryville 46 26 Atchison 71 73 Savannah 88 28 Lc Blond 61 26 Lafayette 48 43 I-eBlond 43 31 Savannah 81 34 Maryville 47 51 Cameron 55 42 Lafayette 57 49 Central 40 50 Liberty 41 62 Le Blond 41 32 Win Some - — Lose Some Although there were several disappointments, the 1979-80 basketball season proved to be success- ful for the men and a disaster for the women. Varsity boys’ basketball coach Chuck Holm stated that he was pleased with the first part of the season although they were without three of the reg- ular starters for a large portion of the 79-80 season. Coach Holm emphasized the fact that it was team work that made the Cardinal courtmcn number 1, and not any specific player. Coach Pierce felt the young reserve team, made up mainly of sophomores, were very enthusiastic. I was very pleased with the season.” 7 4 basketball Girls' Reserve Basketball Scores WE THEY Excelsior Springs 18 36 Gower 25 19 Central 20 41 Plattsburg 34 6 West Platte 40 14 Savannah 29 30 Lafayette 36 28 lx Blond 18 35 Central 22 28 Girls' Varsity Basketball Scores WE THEY Excelsior Springs 55 58 East Buc hanan 45 54 Central 32 42 Plattsburg 36 53 West Platte 28 39 Savannah 30 42 Lafayette 37 59 LeBlond 31 70 Central 36 53 Maryville 41 68 Mid Buchanan 40 51 Lafayette 36 42 Girls’ Freshman Basketball Scores WE THEY Savannah 41 25 Central 28 36 lx Blond 26 38 Lafayette 19 10 IxBlond 8 57 Cameron 30 25 Central 29 30 Maryville 30 5 Savannah 39 19 l-afayette 21 18 Above: Renton reserve [slayer J. C. Stone hooks a Central player during a game. Coach Steve Lovely said this was the best fresh- men record in four years. The ninth grade boys started with seven wins, lost two games, and won their last four games to take the city title. The varsity girls had a disappointing season with one win on their record. Basketball 75 Below: Ernie Hawkins does a leg stretching exercise. Far Below: Dave Meng pancakes as his opponent attempts a takedown. Below: During a home match, Coach Mark Uttrell discusses a referee’s decision. Far Below: Concentrating on his next move. Joel Gentry attempts a cradle. “A Great Season” Wrestling is a sport in which two men compete against each other by trying to pin an opponent’s shoulder to the mat for three seconds. Points arc also awarded for placing the opponent in unfavora- ble positions. These points and pins added up to bring Benton matmen one of their best seasons. We had a great season,” said one wrestler, We 76 Wrestling Below: Chet lutke sits-out” as he goes for an escape. Bar Below: An unidentified Benton wrestler takes down his opponent. defeated ten opposing teams and only lost one dual all season.” Another wrestler added, This year’s team had one of the best seasons in the history of Benton, not only in team victories, but in team unity. There were also many outstanding individual wrestlers, eight city champions, six conference champions, Far Below: Jon Corktns holds down his opponent as he tries for a pm. Varsity Wrestling WE THEY Liberty 47 23 Central Second Excelsior Springs 34 32 Trenton Toum. Fourth Atchison 60 9 Rock Bridge Fourth Maryville 29 34 Cameron 44 26 Savannah 40 25 Oak Park 51 17 Gty First Plattesburg 55 12 Winnetonka 30 28 and a chance for some district champions.” The team’s strength was helped by seven return- ing lettermen and the practices which developed endurance and strength. According to Tim Gentry, Wrestling is proba- bly the most demanding sport in school. It demands both physical and mental preparation.” Wrestling 77 Top: The 1979-80 wrestling team: (front row from left) Manager Terry Swartz, Rick Puckett. Jeff Simmons, F.rtc Majewskt, Scott Puckett. Jon Corktns, Chet Lake. Marcus WaUner. Dave Meng, Manager Cathy Kurtz. (Second row) Coach latrry Spoils. Mike Woodward, Steve laman- sky. Mark Puckett, Doug Marriott. J. R. Netdell, Jimmy Adams. Bucky Graham, Scott Gentry, Mark Corktns, Joel Gentry, Mark Ijttrell. (Back row) Ttm Gentry. Tony Jagodztnskt, Jeff Wheeler. Mike Cole and Ernie Hawkins. Far Below Left: Ernie Hawkins shakes his opponents hand before the match. Far Below Right. Mike Ryan works to brtng his opponent down in hts 132 pound uetght class match. Wrestlers “Dedicated Men” Mr. Mark Littrcll started his second year as head coach. He thought that the 1979-80 wrestling team displayed respect and outstanding talents this sea- son. After their defeat of Excelsior Springs and Lib- erty, Coach Littrell considered his varsity wrestlers tough to beat. In the Trenton and Shawnee Tourna- ment their scores were not high, but they displayed that they were tough. Conference Champions 78 Wrestling Below: Joel Gentry and Bucky Graham demonstrated one of the many methods of losing weight fast. Far Below: With a look of concentration, Scott Puckett tries for a cradle. returning from last year were Scott Gentry and Mark Corkins. Coach Larry Spotts stated that The team was a group of dedicated men who improved throughout the season and developed into one of the most com- petitive teams in the entire area.’’ Spotts added, We had the hardest working team with whom I Below: Joe! Gentry struggles to get out of the hounds. Far Below: Tony Jagodzinsii gets set for his juggle jump. ” have ever been associated. They were very disci- plined, always striving to improve themselves. The members were very close which I think helped them develop their tremendous attitude as a team.” Coach Spotts believed that the best meet was at Savannah because our men are more aggressive away from home. Wrestling 79 Above: The 1979-80 Rifle Team: Front row: Tim Nath, Kevin Newberry, Brian Parker, Gregg Kline. Back rou: Ken Davis, Tammy Owens, Sonya Nix. Vicki Norris, and Hank O'Dell Anyone thinking about sports and extracurricular activities which take place at Benton would usually think of football, basketball, track, or baseball. But there is another sport besides these which takes the practice equivalent to football, concentration of bas- ketball, individual achievement of track, and physical stamina of baseball. The sport, Riflery Unknown by the majority of student, Benton does have a rifle team incorporated in the JROTC Pro- gram. Made up of nine shooters, 4 varsity, 4 reserve, and one alternate, the rifle team uses 22 caliber rifles in their matches. The three public high schools, Cen- tral, Lafayette, and Benton complete in 6 city matches, and a possibility of 3 army matches. Each fire on their own range within their schools. Ben- ton’s is located in the basement inside the JROTC room. After the scores from each of the city matches were computed, it was found that Benton had placed third among the city. Sergeant Tarrant con- cluded, It’s been a long year.” 80 Rifle Team Some of All Sports Rolled Into One Above Lift: Sergeant Gilbertson. Lafayette instructor, looks on as SFC Dean Tarrant tries to zero in the varsity nfle team. Far Above Right: As you can tell by the look on her face. Vicki Noms realized how urtl she fired. Above: A look of confidence ts given by Sonya Six as she prepares to join Brian Parker already firing in the prone position. Rifle Team 81 Clubs 8i School sports depended on the school spirit for an important boost. It built support and interest in the school. Two organizations that helped build this spirit at Benton were the pep club and pep band. These two groups were at most of the sporting events, keeping the team spirit up with cheers or music. The pep club also helped with school functions by using money it had raised during candy sales and running the bas- ketball concession stand. The pep band not only played at games, but also played at pep assemblies. They occasionally performed for events outside the school. These two Benton clubs helped to build the school spirit that supported the teams when they needed that extra moti- vation. Far Abate Right: John Reese directs the pep hand as the pep assembly begins. Abate: Gary Eshenroder looks at his music, stuptfted after making another mistake. Right: Freshman. Jennifer Kline, experiences her first pep hand. 84 Pep Band Building School Spirit I Ictft: Chris Beaver blasts auay during a basketball halftime. Below: Members of the pep dub and sponsor for the night, Millie Datenport. watt on customers at the concession stand in the old gym. Pep Club 85 Benton Boosters Want You! Above: The Benton Booster dtp dinner held tn September Above: Benton Booster's ird vice-president Jodie Robinson helped in preparing the was one of the fund raisers for the club. dinner plates. A bote: Gertrude Beater. Mr. John Hoffman, and Mr. Pat Hoff- man sit and enjoy their Dip Dinner. 86 Benton Boosters Above: Mr. Did Ijehman wants his turn to buy somt dips from the Renton's Booster Club's dtp dinner Abote: Mr. Robinson is ready to help anyone who wants a dtp dinner Being a Benton Booster member means to attend all meetings, to take an active part in all activities, to be fund raisers, and to support all the students, teach- ers, and anyone elso who wants the best for Benton,” explained Booster member Beverly Plumb. The Benton Boosters were more than just Parents coming to watch their kids play. The Benton Boosters sold advertisements for football and basketball games. They were in charge of operating the concession stand during football season and rented a bus to take parents and students to the out of town games so they could cheer Benton teams on. This year’s 1979-80 officers are: Al McIntosh President Don Plumb 1st Vice President Betty Grrmm 2nd Vice President Jodie Robinson 3rd Vice President Betty Clark Secretary Beverly Plumb Treasurer Jtm Gentry Sgt. of Arms Mary Hook Historian. Renton Boasters 87 88 Decorations Lift Low Spirits Right: Tim Nash, Alim Johnson, and Tammy Thornton ponder over an important issue at an Ale hernia meeting. Below left: In the spirtt of Christmas, two students hate up some Christmas decorations in hope of winning the Alchemta traveling trophy. Below Right: Alchemta Prestdmt Scott Yergaman presmts the winner of the Christ- mas decorating contest with a traveling trophy. Alchemia is an organization for good chemistry students who would be interested in unusual lab work when it came up. Yet with all the other activities students have to do, all they need is another organization to tie them down,” pointed out club spon- sor, Donald Lentz. The organization has been in existence for three years and the 12 members belonging to the club took a competitive test over Chemistry in order to join. The members have an annual candy sale to raise money for a contribution to the school. Purchasing a marble table for the chemistry lab was considered, but a final decision was not made. Alchemia held a decorating contest between the home rooms at Christmas this year. The idea was to try and encourage second hour classes to dec- orate their rooms in the spirit of Christmas,” stated President Scott Yerganian. This year’s winner was room five,' ROTC. They were presented with a traveling trophy for their efforts. Right: A rt Obemner admires his decorated home room door after completing some last minute touch ups. Below Right: Santa's shown here as a decoration on a home room door. Standing next to him is Mark Pack. -B 7,0 1 f. dStl Alchemta 89 Club Enters Psychedelic Legs Alpha Rho Tau, better known as the Art Club, was again organized at Benton with Mrs. Karen Post serving as the sponsor. Plans for the year had included making special design T-shirts for any interested school groups. However, this didn’t go through, as no response was obtained. The club also made football, basket- ball, baseball, Christmas and Valentine buttons. First semester officers were, president, Jackie, Mulvaney; vice-president, Gary Meade; and secre- tary-treasurer, Karen Sherlock. Second semester officers were, president, Gary Mead; vice-president, Joe Nelson; secretary, Rita Westmoreland; and treasurer, Cheryl Snead. The Art Club also sponsored a psychedelic pair of legs in the January leg contest. 90 Alpha Rho Tau Far Above Joe Nelson gives a relieved look as he sees he successfully made a spirit button. Above: Tammi Hale and Sheila Jagodzinskt drew designs for Christmas pins. Below Second semester president, Gary Meade, demonstrates to Don Caton the technique of disassembling a defective button. Alpha Rho Tau 91 Far Above: Refreshments proved to be a major part of every meeting. Chns Guyer and Mark Gorkins try not to get in each other’s way as they fill their plates. Above: Junior Nancy Supple and sophomore Susie Crawford look over the refreshments list for the upcoming HaJloueen party. 92 Prometheam Club SKX! IRAN! VIOLENCE! These issues provoked emotional responses from most Americans during the year. The Promcthcans club attempted to discuss these issues rationally. The current events club met the first Monday of each month to voice their opinions on such topics. At the end of the discussion the club would vote on a position on whatever issue was discussed. The club voted to not approve the Equal Rights Amendment. They also approved of President Carter's policy of Iran. Whatever the issue was, no matter how controversial, a final posi- tion was taken. The only vote that was unanimous , however, was i the vote to adjourn the meeting for refreshments. Prometheans Express Opinions Above: Members Chris Guyer and John Corktns get some shut-eye at the October Prometheans meeting at John's home. Ijeft: The meetings included a variety of activities. Reeky Phillips finds time for her Trig while Gary Eshenroder and Debbie Crawford relax with cookies and tool-aid. Prometheans Club 91 N.H.S. Active Above: Halloween mats are eaten by the children who live at the Noyes Home. 94 NHS The Benton High School National Society was active in serving the city,” stated Tim Boiler, president of the organization. This fact was imponant to many citizens of St. Joseph. The organization helped a number of people in a number of ways. They assisted the Noyes Home on South 29 Street by throwing two par- ties. The only problem with having the parties was deciding who had the most fun — the chil- dren who lived there or the members of NHS. The organization also conducted a Senior citi- zen calling program visited nursing homes, gave blood, visited confined persons, and sponsored Teacher Appreciation Day. After a person was admitted to the NHS his her service to the community did not stop. The NHS record speaks for itself. Left: Homy Toad and the Prnk Panther, altas Carol Dudtk and Chert Clark, visit the children m the Noyes Home. Below: NHS members set up a game of Musical Chain at the Christmas party. Far Below: Rag- gedy Ann. Michelle Falkner, hugs her baby doll. NHS 9) Above: The 1979-80 officer! are: Front Row: Renee Peten, treasurer: Vicki Norm, president: Janet Auxter. secretary; Rack Row: Scott Stephens, chaplain. Tim Nash, vice-presi- dent; and Mark Hughe, sergeant-at-arms. Above Right: Debbie Hall listens intently while Melinda DeShon take note. Middle Right: Humans fly too according to Barb V'eyer during her initiation. Bottom Right: Scott Berger relaxe while Janet Auxter unto down the financial report. Saber-n-Chain Raise Enthusiasm JROTC has something extra over other classes. What is it? The Saber-n-Chain club. The club is important to both the school JROTC program and the south side commu- nity. It’s purpose is to promote enthusiasm into the JROTC program and help the low income families of the south side. Cadets are allowed to join only after going through a three day long initiation as slaves for fellow members. They must perform different acts such as pre- tending to be airplanes and flying through the halls, hold- ing up the walls, and acting like ducks. The Saber-n-Chain club is proof that you can have fun and still accomplish much. 96 Saher-n-Cham Precision Drill A twelve man team, three to four hours a week practice, and plenty of devotion and dedication was what makes Benton High School’s Honor Guard a precision drill team. Weeks of preparation went into forming an Honor Guard routine for the Annual Federal Inspection and the Annual R.O.T.C. Review. The routine consisted of a combination of different marching styles in con- junction with the spinning of weapons. A club incorporated within the JROTC program, Honor Guard allows a cadet a chance to expand his knowledge of military skills outside of JROTC. Each of the twelve cadets must truly be devoted in order to achieve that precision drill team.” Far Above: Watching Honor Guard Perform, SFC O’Hare looks for mistakes. Above: Honor Guard practices then routine. Above Right: Concentration is the look of Kevin Newberry, Roger Owens, and Ron Bascue as Gregg Kline commands the group. Honor Guard 97 Below: Becky Phillips prepares for her first try at extemporaneous speaking before the fifth hour debate class. Benton Hosts Area Debaters Have you ever been on the second floor during fifth hour and come across students pacing the hall outside room 206, talking to themselves, and won- dered what was going on? These students were practicing prose, poetry, humorous, and dramatic speaking, extemporaneous speaking and oratory. They were members of the National Forensics League — a nationwide organi- zation of competitive speakers. Under Coach Chuck Lovejoy, the sixteen members of N.F.L. hosted the First Annual Northwest Con- ference Tournament on February 1 and 2, 1980. Nine area schools participated in the tournament. Benton took second place in overall competition, with first and fourth place trophies in debate and second place honors in individual events. They also won the Debate Sweepstakes. Below: Senior N.F.L Debater Tim Gentry searches frantically for neg- ative evidence the day before a debate. Far Below: Nancy Supple checks her lists for the timekeeper’s schedules at the Speech and Debate Tourna- ment. 98 Forensics SPANISH CLUB Far Abort Patty Parmam helps herself to some punch while Margaret Boiler and Tamm Hale wail then turn Above: Mr. Spoils tats a Sacho at the Spanish Club meal as Michelle Ashed and Rita Westmoreland discuss upcoming events REORGANIZED The Spanish Club was reorganized this year at Ben- ton. It consisted of ten members and was open to any- one who wanted to learn about the Spanish culture. The knowledge of a foreign language was not neces- sary but was helpful. The club planned many money making projects. One of the first projects was a Spanish meal that was open to anyone who wanted to attend. The meal con- sisted of Paella, (a Spanish meal of chicken and rice), nachos and sangria fruit punch. Me alegraba de tra- bajar con este groupo de buenos alumnos. Aprendimos juntos a apreciar la cultura hispanica. Espero que el ano proximo taneamos aun mas alumnos que se intere- san nuestro club. Mu. 1 hope that next year we have more students that are interested in our club. Many thanks to all,” remarked Mr. Larry Spotts. Above Members of the Spanish Club enjoy then paella, a Spanish meal of chicken and rue. Spanish Club 99 Red Satin New on Scene The Benton Saddle Club, under sponsors Karen Post Leonard Miles, was active during the 1979-80 school year. First semester officers were Adrianna Sutton, president; Janie Black, vice-president; and Kay Frederick, secretary- treasurer. Something new was red satin uniforms, skirts and vests, for the members. The uni- forms were worn on days when meetings were held. In the fall of ’79, some members attended Northwest Missouri competition at the Amer- ican Royal in Kansas City. The girls hope to improve their riding skills by viewing films and demonstrations, and through lots of practice when spring comes. 100 Saddle Club Abate: , lr. Mila and Ain. Post set up some tack for a demonstration meeting. Far Aboit left: Senior member Melinda DeShon saddles her horse. Fargo, and gets ready to ride. Aboit: Saddle club sponsor Karen Post explains to members Cindy Papuan. Tammy Walker, fame Black, and Kay Frederick about the differences between bri- dles. Far Aboit Right: Exercising her horse. Fargo. Mindy DeShon enjoys the dear December utather. Saddle Club 101 Activities New Contest Boosts Attendance Below: StuMm body president Scott Yergon tun il neli u meeting as Becky Phillips, left, and Carol Dudik. center look on. Student Congress had a fairly busy year under Student Body President Scott Yerganian. Besides the annual Thanksgiving and Christmas can food drives. Student Con- gress started an attendance contest. The class (senior, junior, sophomore, or freshmen) with the fewest amount of absences each month won a party held during the sixth hour in the old and new gyms. At this party, students could eat, dance, listen to music, play games in the new gym or just sit and talk. Above Left: Kdly leeucht and Becky Phillips discuss topics of a Student Congress. A bote: Homeroom representatnes listen attentively as a proposal is made. 104 Student Congress Student Congress 10's Ltfl: After an extended debate, members vote on a method of crowning the royalty, Below Deft: Mr. Robert CJemens talks to Student Congress Advisor. Mr. John Foley, as Advisor LE Hager watches over the meeting. Below: Dee Dee Mattox and Usa Chadd ponder which way to vote on the issue. ‘Moving On’ Dance Bentonites were Moving on to Better Things at the fall dance, in the Springer Gymnasium, after the Savannah game. The dance was different than any other dance in Benton’s history. One reason the dance was unique was the enter- tainment provided. No band performed. Instead Jam disco provided a disco-rock show, and played tapes and records. The couples also were provided with a disco light display. The dance tailed to honor the royalty. Although the King and Queen officially reined over the dance, no formal ceremony took place. The student response to the dance was good. For the first time in several years student congress actually realized a profit from the dance. Future dances without a band have been made a possibility due to the success of the fall dance of 1979. (VI1 Left: The scarecrou on the backdrop observes two of the men from Jam Disco set up the equipment for the dance. Below: Members of the Fall Royalty pose for their formal portrait. Homecoming 107 Ijeft: Henry Turner performs to his own long, Memories. Below: The King Tut Dancers. Below Left: Makeup is an essen- tial part of a good show. Far Below: Working on the all-impor- tant back-drop art Kenny Martinez and Gary Meade. Uncle Sammy’s Telethon” was the name of this year’s annual Harvest Moon. Mr. John Hoffman stated, This year’s variety show had the best characterization 1 have seen in a long time. The audience could really relate with the emcees!” Despite the unexplained illness, which kept a few people on their backs until their act was to go on stage, the smiles and talents were turned on and the cast, crews, and directors felt it had been a very successful show. 108 Hantst Moon Uncle Sammy’s Telethon Far Above: Lon Jacobs and Michelle Welbom Clown around in the comedy dancer routine Clown Hustlers. Far Above Right: Lon Hill. Gerald Ijehman, and Tom Hodge perform The Way That I Want to Touch You. Above: Discussing the up- coming act are Vice-President Paul Spend (Tim lamarj and Presidential advisor Hamilton Hurton fGary Gann). Above Right: An important job of the director is to get the lighting cues straight. Harvest Moon 109 Flag Corps Practices Hard The Flag Corps was a group of 11 girls who worked to produce an enjoyable per- formance at basketball and football half-time shows. The flag girls are chosen by try out,” stated Mr. John Reese. The try out is made up of marching fundamentals and flag routine knowledge. The girls also must have a two point grade average.” The Flag Corps practiced between three and five hours a week. It is difficult because of the necessity of learning marching fundamentals with flag routines,” said Mr. Reese. 110 Flag Corps Far Above: The Flag Corpi has a meeting before practice u tth Mr. John Reese leading the discussion. Abate: The Flag Corps performs during half time at the Renton-Central game. Central won 6-0. Left: Debbie Burgess and Shelly Gentry perform at the Benton-Central game. Bottom Left: Ktmm Randolph works on Flag Corps routines as Mary Drag keeps a cheerful attitude about having to practice. Below: Flag girls practice tn the music room for then performance durmg half tune in the Benton-Central game. Far Below: Cindy Palmer and Kim Orth practice in the music room. Kim is trying to concentrate while Cindy gives her advice. Flag Corps 111 Above: The Pom Port squad, including Jeannme leehman. Lynn Gooduyn. Janet V'ade. Robyn Johnson, Ij n Hill. Sandy Musser. Michelle V'elbom, Tosha Segnst, Cathy Kurtz. Terry Swartz. Yvonne V'orley. and Michelle FaHener Up their hats to the audience, who seems to enjoy their routine. 112 Cardmelles Rtlou : Hard work is a ma or pan of bring a pom pon girl Cathy Kurtz gim a loot of disgust as she Inti to improie hrr technique. Far fielvu The pom pon girls help generate spirit by performing a special routine to Soul Man during the spirit urei pep assembly. Far Mow Right: Performing for football games can be rather cold, so the squad sometimes uean turtle- necks at shown on Lynn Goodwyn and Tasha Segrtst. Ribbons, Sticks, Smiles and Kicks One Benton group that had real class and precision movements was the Cardinclles. Routines learned at Clinic were combined, changed or adjusted to fit the new songs played by the Benton Pep Band. During the year, alternate Patty Scheierman became a full-fledged member after a regular member left. The Cardinelles went to a different clinic this year which taught them more routines. The girls worked very hard to win 16 excellent” ribbons, 22 superior” ribbons, 2 good” ribbons, 1 fair” ribbon, and a spirit stick. On top of the routines they learned each day, the squads were rated on kicks, smiles, ability to learn quickly, conformity, and ability to make up steps given certain restrictions. The individual items, when earned, became rungs on a ladder that lifted the Cardi- nelles to win a certificate classifying them as Supers- tars.” Cardinelles Hi Far Abort: Cheerleaders I Mint Norton. Vanessa Weston. ljoma Sutannger. Dana Butcher. Diane Wieland. Carol Dudik. Kim Hrn- derks. Debbie Chirieleison. Mary Sample, and Rohm Redmond, do a floor cheer. Abott: Carol Dudik and Diane Wieland let everyone know they want the Cards to take the ball down the floor, all the way. raise the score, hey-hey. Right: The I979S0 Girls' Sports Cheerleaders are: Michelle Kotac. Kelly Faulkner. Knstin Pen and. Michelle Wnght. and Becky Norton. 114 Cheerleaders It Isn’t All a Glamourous Job Some people might have thought cheerleading was fun and exciting and fairly easy, but according to cheerleader Kim Hinderks, It was a lot of hard work.’’ Cheerleaders put in around ten hours a week, getting ready for games, as well as practicing regular routines three times a week. Cheerleaders were also in charge of the pep assem- blies; therefore, they had to work up skits, make ban- ners for the teams, as well as generate spirit. The 15 girls represented Benton well at clinic the summer of ’79. The girls placed third in competition against 25 schools from the four-state areas. Aixnt Lift: Football season can be very cold. Loma Swcannger and Dana Butcher try to keep uarm and have fun at the same time. Left: Second year member. Vanessa Weston puts all her concentration and breath into yelling for the team. Belou: Kim Hinderks does a split tump to introduce Brel Beaver before a game. 1 Cheerleaders US Yuletide Spirit Above: Mr. Henry Turner and Miis Becky Stone pose for then formal picture. Above Right: Recovering from the excitement of the occasion is Becky Stone. Right Center: Proudly representing then class are Sopho mores Brian Falttg and Debbie Chine eison. Right: Flashing a smile of happiness is Henry Turner as Yvonne Worley ushers htm to the stage. 116 Christmas Royalty In the halls of Benton High School, the Christ- mas spirit could be felt. The N.H.S. with their post office and the Alchemia club with the room decora- tions gave the seasonal High” an extra boost. During the coronation assembly the Concert Choir and Band honored Queen Becky Stone and King Henry Turner with Christmas selections. The royalty’s court was made up of Toni Brendle, Lori Hill, Carolyn O’Hare, Stacie Robertson, Janet Wade, Cheri Clark, Carol Dudik, Dean Eggers, Robby Helsel, Richie Chase. Don Inman, Jeff Pen- land, Pat Neely, and Scott Crockett. Princesses (from frosh to jr.) were Christine Wright, Debbie Chirieleison, and April Phillips. Princes were Dan Stickler, Brian Fattig, and Gary Eshenroder. There was also a visit by the jolly fat man in a red suit to end the assembly’s festivities. Later that evening the Christmas spirit came to a climax and the Christmas dance got underway with Swift Kiek” providing the music. Above: Anticipating the announcement of the Winter Queen are Tim Babcock and Brian Gnmm. Above Left: Gary Eshenroder and April Phillips carry the king's sceptre and the quern's crown in the coronation ceremony. Left: Group photo of the 1979 Winter Roy- alty. Christmas Royalty 117 Below: One of the key componenti in presenting a successful disco ts getting the croud alite and inrolted. Far Below: Date King works patiently at the tedious job of connecting the station's disco board as first year man Jim Barber looks on. Below: Station Manager Tom leak introduces Tim Timor. Chru Grotes.Jim Barber. Kim Hinderks. Kristin Penland. and Date King as the staff at a dance they put on Far Below: Kristin Penland finds a quick smite helps. IIS V’BHS Right Knstin Finland ami the rest of the staff watch as Tim lamar plays that last Dame at Spring Garden's Christmas dance. Far Above: In his spare time at KUSN. when he and two other sta- tion members work. Tom Ijeak tries to squeeze in production for ICRUS. A bote: Tim lamar and Jim Barber watch as one of the station's sponsors. Mr. Chuck I Me joy. gives away a quart of pop to a group of enthusiastic Spring Garden students. Stepping Stone I think it provides one of the best career opportu- nities of the activities at school,” Dave King said in reference to Benton’s radio station WBHS. The radio station, besides its daily on air” experi- ence for the seven jocks, also allowed them to experi- ment with technical production and they occasionally travelled to area middle schools to provide a musical setting for dances. This year is slightly different though, for the first time in the unique station his- tory, three of its members have gone professional. Ironically, enough, the three, Dave King, Tom Leak, and Tim Lamar were all employed by the same organi- zation. Tom could be heard on Music 1270 KUSN, while Tim and Dave worked both there and on its sister sta- tion on the FM band K-105, the city’s only rock-n-roll station. You always hear people talk about being at the right place at the right time, well believe me, I know what they mean”. It’s simple but we all love it and it’s a big privilege not to mention the money.” said Tom about getting the job. The station is not only a stepping stone to a radio career, but allows the members to speak more freely and present themselves well under pressure. WBHS Il ) Far Above Left: Renton Singers perform then Christmas program at King Hill United Methodist Church. Far Above Right: Renton Singers are sometimes a tightly knit unit, as Glenn (Goober) EzzeU and Tom Hodge demonstrate. Above: Mr. Robbins, completed his Harry stage, and moved on to his Henry stage. 120 Renton Singers Left: The second semester Benton Singers use then rehearsal time to gather for a group pic. They are hack row) Cathy Kurtz. Kim Hanway, Jayne Hamm. Lome Ezzell, Kelly Leucht, Rhonda Brown. Linda Miller, Mary Sample, and Loma Sweartnger. I Front row) Donnie Karlesktnt, Mike Woodward, Scott Crockett, Dean Eggers, Tony Zuptich. Glenn Ezzell, and Tom Hodge. Left: Tenors, Lome Ezzell and Tony Zuptich, prac- tice Fire, Fire, My Heart , a song for contest at Maryville. Below: White Christmas is a popular carol. Front to Back: Donnie Karlesktnt. Ronda Broun, Glenn Ezzell, andJayne Hamm sing out. Going Casual Benton Singers started off the year with twelve members, adding Lome Ezzell, Cathy Kurtz, Linda Miller, and Mike Woodward at semester. Everybody gets along great,” com- mented senior, Kelly Leucht. After the semester things got hectic” for Benton Singers as they prepared for the music contest at Maryville. The singers performed pop tunes such as Easy Street from Annie and the theme from Ice Cas- tles. Contrasting with that, they did a madrigal at Contest. Deciding to go casual this year, the guys wore matching sweaters and slacks rather than the traditonal three piece suit”, commented junior, Tony Zuptich. Seniors Sail on Spirit Week 1979 began with several weeks of planning by students who were enthusiastic and full of anticipation for a really fun week. The freshmen started off their high school years with the theme Run ’em off the Field.” They dressed up as joggers and could be seen running around the halls full of pep. The sophomores theme, We are the Champi- ons” was similar to the freshmen as many sopho- mores wore sweats, but they also sported other ath- letic apparrel. As in the past, the older, more experienced classes seemed to have catchy themes and creative ideas. The juniors, who seemed to be building up a strong rivalry against seemingly insurmountable odds, composed the theme Don’t Horse Around, Round up the Points.” The winning seniors fea- tured an elaborate presentation of their theme, Sailing onto a Victory,” which included highly decorated cars and authentic costumes. 122 SpirtI Week Far Above: Coach Ixhman passes through a human bridge formed by members of the football team. Above: An exhausted Terry Guess is supported by Don Ezzell as a smiling Mark Pack proudly displays his pass. Left: Members of the Seniors cheerleading squad express their depression as their ladies lost the soap game. Far Above: With Captain Gerald Lehman at the helm, crew members aboard the Seniors mock pirate vessel prepare to weigh anchor during Spirit Week festivities. Above: Sophomore Usa Bin gamon glances up from her work making victory banners for the new gym. Spirit Week 123 Cruisin’ And Horror Movies Casual Life 124 Above: A popular sign that is passed by many students over a weekend. Right: After a rough weekend, mentality levels can be brought down. Left: Money-hungry Terry Guess, takes a closer look at the money left over from his week- ends festivities. Below: Benton Juniors Nancy Supple, Rhonda Brown and Beth Ann Marsh, watt in line to purchase tickets for TheJerk” at the Hillcrest 4 Theatre. Casual Life? Just what is casual life? It can consist of many different activities, from jobs to weekend parties. How many of us find ourselves saying on a Fri- day night, There’s nothing to do tonight. Let’s go over to the Skyline!” But this isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.” Many were content just to sit at home with their families and watch TV or participate in other family activities. Others enjoy cruising the strip of St. Joseph. Of course that’s the Hillcrest Theatre Plaza. School functions are not to be excluded. Getting together with friends at ball games was always fun. Going out for a pizza afterwards topped off the evening’s festivities. Going to the show, also broke up the monotony of a long weekend. This year, horror movies were the ’big thing’. Silent Scream, Dracula, When A Stranger Calls, and The Amityville Horror” were some of the titles that lined the local theaters. With horror movies coming back in, disco was on its way out. The pulsating beat of the Bee Gees. Stayin' Alive gradually faded into sounds like Dan Fogelbcrg and Linda Rondstadt. Thus began the 1980’s. Casual Life 125 Right: Many Renton Students art employed at the new Burger King, located on the South Belt Highway. Debbte Punzo puts together a customer's order. Below: Dave King, disc- jockey at K-IOS, adjusts the controls to begin a new record. Benton’s Dave King 126 Casual Life Disc-Jockey, K-105 Work, work, work! It isn’t enough that we hear about it all day at school. We also have homework, housework, and jobs. When most of us reached high school, we began to realize that we couldn’t live on our allowances forever. So we went out and sought another source of income. Many Benton students held full-time or part-time jobs. The jobs varied from being a cook at McDonalds to working in clothing stores. So did the hours. Dave King, a disc-jockey at K-105, has on occasion been known to work the 12 midnight to 6 a.m. shift. If you had to close at one of the local hamburger chains, you might have had to stay until midnight or after. When you work at a clothing store your hours are usually more predictable, for example 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. All of this leads to accepting responsibility. This meant that if there’s a big game on the night you worked, you didn’t call in sick so you could go. Learning to be responsible during the teen-age years, will help you greatly in later years. Above Left: As a cook at Burger King, Wesley Nigh prepares a batch of french fries. Above: At the drtve-up window. Cara Wallner smiles at a customer as she gtvh them then change. Casual Life 127 IW Arnold lema Aaxter t nU Hamarj Hmmrd ImW Mj An. Agmdat Stall Bader jar limn Torn Amfijfjne Joanne Harder Tim Beaa.hamf I VkWtf FRESHMEN The year 1983 seems like a long time from now to the freshmen. Their first year as high school students was a major stop in growing up. Responsibilities are greater and this is their chance to show they are no longer children. Most did not know what to expect on the first day of school; but at the end of the year, they watched the seniors leave, and looked forward to the time when they would be upperclassmen. The Freshman Class ran 'em off the field on Spirit Day 979. State Beatee Jeffery Berg IrrHedv Randal Behda Angela Rages Tam Batter Mnhmt Bender Remand Reoodi Hat Ban hell Shetty Bark Jeff Banshee I Kkm Bau . Jmegh LaUeead Thema iadJnrd Freshmen 131 Dm Cmtm TmeyCtk Mmty Cmm Kmhm Imhm Jimmy Um JmCtmkm Cmmmm Cmtui Dmw (mxtk Mitt (Jit Cmmmm CamimUr Mmu (mdmrntn Dm mm Cm� Dmn Cmy Kttn On Btmwi Dmmmrr 132 Freshmen Mft Foriam cm� HnnJa Fargnaa Danrn fan Fairy Fan Jai GaUaghn Sim Ga waa lany Gandan iImry Ganni larry Gamati JatGtUam Rxt Grimm Tna Gaunt Jnm frr Camiri Ray Gmr Jataa G tam fW Gama Omrim Gama Hnrii Halamar Jrf H Slamy HarritUn Wwi Hargran Knta Hau-kns RmnHrifm Tm Htiiei Tma Hrrrtng M,k H k Ragn Hrgg aholham Taman Hoffman ShnUHaari Tma Hoffn Brttn Hag he Kan Han Kathy Hart MaJrimrbaa Caria Jam [SmgJnUrmi Jaaama Jahmtam R Ja JaJuoaa Lmaayjama Rat Kamler CJmutm Knth .lagriaKrwmrit Freshmen 133 Kim ktnmnh Boh King Pom Kiommhm Stm Kitpm RrmJj kmhndtrfrr Hum Kmhnrr Wt� lamam } hoJ amkfooj Prgjp krm, I dtUa King Tom KJnm Jrmmifrr Kitm Jotm KnUi t-rptJ Km:U Soma laakam R m lanam Pott Iovum Jim 1 4 Am) latmam K i larffmg I mo long Hatty M. 1 EM UM SMJy ,V),fW John MilmrnJ- Mbtru SL Knight Jatm MJjom I jrm .Mau Momi r Man DtU� M.tUu Mtir Magri Bnan Mjrrtot John .Martin PunU .Martn hull� Mtm ILn Maaut Rohtm MtaJ. EJ Mmb Jam Mt r Promt Mrlion Trout Mint Tima Mtmti ( rt Mil rt Am) Mottni Puma Mwr M r Wk JR W 134 Freshmen Spirit Strong They’re the best Benton’s ever had,” says Freshman Class Chairman Dennis Markt in regard to the freshman spirit. When asked how he thinks their spirit will be, Markt said he believes their spirit will become overwhelming by the time they graduate. Mr. Markt felt one of their best trait is their vigor of youth.” When asked about any bad characteristics, As of now, none. I guess it’s just too early to tell.” Only time will tell if Mr. Markt’s assumptions about the class of ’83 are cor- rect. Representatives of the Freshman class fall royalty, Susan Fattig and Paul Sample, proceed to the stage where they await the crowning of the King and Queen. 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Missing CUndAtkm JMm torn Cherry Lmtrrbmn Tim ( otfrr R+nfUmg Suae Phifer Ami Rtbemim Freshmen 1}7 OmAdem rw AUnm l rm Almf SJ Un A mugs MnhdkAMl Gmgrt AMmk W BJdmk U RjrmaMK pmrt Ranturj St«t BamjrU [)maf Btetrr Mi ft � Arndt Bemmm Sait Brrgrt RiktmBtgjp Im Bngemj PMBtd Cmkltl BiU rr km� BU )mBUUr Urgsm lUJrr fUmJt Beeg r M t B trr l rry Beyk l ntu Brxtr ijmdt Bern� Pern Brmmr Mftod l kk� Bergen l mrnn fl � s o p H O M O R E S Sophomores 139 W dffrm ' tfnU’ form i uiiirm UmCfodd TmmOmmr. Pdltt Utturr MA� (Jttnrimm Bwi hmtm Dnk Cjtfkmt PUjttjJIn Kr l (jmird 140 Sophomores I irgrn j RtkhtM W) Fmtr FmiW fU Fmi Ij� WU Fmdmti Ijmwt Cst Imi (.twin MmMit ( mtn l U C+m M t ( tmm� ni ufle Sophomores 141 Prom Requires Many Money Making Projects This year the sophomores became adapted to Benton and were more active in school projects. They started preparations for the 1981 prom and began collecting class dues. They were also thinking of other money- making projects. This year's sophomore theme for Spirit Week was We Are the Champions. Spirit Week meant a lot to the sophomores this year, because it gave them a chance to show their school spirit. 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Juniors James Barber Johnna Barnes Ron Bout Shirley Bell Victor Bennett Robbie Betti G nger Boiler Timothy Boyes Penny Bozarth Candy Brantley Dated Brooks Bryan Brown Rhonda Brown Tony Buhman Mary Ellen Bull Dana Butcher Tammy Caldwell Rontca Callaway Tom Carpenter Peggie Caselman Mark Alexander Kelly Ashford Greg Atkins Janet Auxier Bndgit Babcock Tim Babcock Junion 147 Class of ’81 Shows Spirit Every year two groups develop. One group consists of those who get involved, and the other group were those who just sit there. Fortunately, the enthusiastic Juniors greatly outnumbered the few unconcerned class members. During their Junior year, the class of ’81 demon- strated their spirit well. They held numerous bake sales to raise money for various activities, one being the Junior-Senior prom. They have also been involved in the pep assemblies, and have shown their spirit by becoming Cowboys and Indians during Spirit Week. With the activities the Juniors were involved in, it could be said that the Juniors were one of a kind. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y That's the Junior Battle Cry! Janie Colon Jerry i Kifipeil DM,, OMfitU John Church Jon Cork ins Scott Cox Rondo Cay Cathy Crockett Kerri Cunningham Cathy Curta Brenda Day Rita Drat her age Rollanda Dycus Terry Dye Jackie Ellsworth Gary Eshenroder 148 Juniors Dm Fzzell Glenn Ezzell Situtn Ezzell Brenda Fadden Kelly Faulkner Tammy Filbert Chm F lley Tom Flmi Trrna Flowers David Frakes Cheryl FnzzeU Dennis Fry Robert Gabbert Brenda Gawalz Mike Gilhspie Tammy GtUuptt Joe Goss Terry Guess Geraldine Halbert Jayne Ham Shelley Hamm Brenda Hanshau Rose Han way Debbie Hargrave Irene Hasiak James Hendrix Junion 149 Tony Holman Kjm Holtsciaw Ronald Haul ter Mark Hughes Terry Hunter Jody Ide Lon Jacobs Richard Jacobson Pat Johnson Sharon Johnson Steven Iones Vtckt Jones Tammy Judah Donnie Karleskmt Diana Kiger David King Ramona King John Krziov Dana Kotche Michelle Kovac Lydia Kretzschmer Stacey Lamansky Tim lamar Belinda lawyer Rhonda Lay Robbie laak Darryl lahman Jeanmne lahman DO Juniors Members of the “Upper Class” The Juniors became ‘upperclassmen’ this year. They were no longer kids, but mature students. There were different opinions about junior-life. Jackie Rivera pointed out, It’s really no different. Teachers seem to be more friendly and have more respect if you’re older.” The class has grown together a long way, and only one year remains for their high school days. Although the Class of ’81 seems happy where they are, Debbie Punzo expressed her feelings with a sigh, I’d rather be a senior!” Tammy Walker works alone rn an empty hallway after Spirtt Week. Harold Lett Susan long Belinda Mace Carol Majeurskt Beth Ann Marsh Stott Martin Kenny Martinez Cindy Mason Lon Mason Cheryl Masoner Gary McGlothlm Lome McGoon Kick McPherson Brenda Meeks Dat td Meng 1 Ella Miller Juniors 1)1 Rrenda MoUus Joe MoUus Kim Moon Tammy MutUer Sandy Musser T m Nash IX'esUy Sigh Art Ohermter Dontta Osteen Roger Owens Mark Path Ttm Palmer Wayne Palmer Qndy Papuan Tom Patrylak Mrs. Wilson and Rosie Hanway look at a college catalog to see what courses the school offers. 152 Juniors Rhonda Payne Km tin Penland Juniors Plan for College The college bound junior needs to think about financial aid. The PSAT test and NMSWT test was given to interested juniors during the year. If the student got a high enough score, he will have a chance at several different scholarships. Financial help could be obtained by a loan. It must be repaid, but usually has a low inter- est rate. A third way was through student employ- ment. This may be part of a financial aid pack- age the college has provided or by finding your own employment. No matter the route, college was a worth- while goal. Datui Pritchett Rick Puckett Wilma Puckett Debbie Punzo Renet Pelen Brad Pfleiderer April Philips Stete Plumb Junion 1)3 Hard Working Juniors Hard working Juniors attempted to get more things done to make this year’s prom and Spirit Week a better one. The Juniors were consistent with bake sales, announcements reminding juniors to pay their dues and with weekly meetings held every Wednesday morning at 7:30 in Room 301. Mr. Capps, who is one of two spon- sors, said, I’m real pleased with leader- ship but I wish more boys would join the group, which consists mostly of girls.” Another comment Mr. Capps made was, The kids who are interested are super workers. There is no middle ground, apathists are very apathetic.” Financial support was one of the main problems, especially with the Juniors who don’t expect to attend the prom. Devoted Juniors worked hard to bring this year together. Junior Gass President Sandy Musser and Board member Kimm Randolph discuss ideas for the prom theme! Jackie Rivera Starla Robinson Doug Roenesbueg Patty Ssheierman Fat Sexton Delta Roberti Joe Robinson John Schafer Soma Schell Regina Shafer 154 Juniors Terry Soule Mike Steele Shelly Still Darla Stocking Glynda Stocking Brenda Stout Kim Shatt Darrell Shephanh- (Jhtrlotte Sherlock David Shertbtk. lay Shifflett fena Sill Christine Stlvey Jodie Stlvey Ronald Smith Judy Sollars Mark Sollars Michelle Soltys Rohhy Sumpter Saucy Supply Susan Sutton Lon Swafford Ijoma Sweannger Pam Tehou Melody Thomas Kola Thompson Scott Thornton Joey Tracy Curta Tnpletl Mike Cinch Juniors 155 Rounding Up a Victory La’s Round Up a Victory,” was the Junior theme. Members of ’81 dressed up as cowboys and Indians for their spirit day. The Junior day started with a class break- fast at 5:00 in the morning at Denny’s. A parade around the building followed the morning meal, and then it was on to galloping through school. During the day teachers and judges found saloon girls, cowboys, and Indi- ans in their classes. The Juniors didn’t win anything this year, but they still showed good spirit. Right: The Junior Cardinal cowboys try to keep the Indians from stealing points off the board. PhJVkkm Tamara Walker Doug Wallace Dana Weese Joy Weston Barb Weyer 156 Juniors Above: The Junior Section awaits the outcome of Spirit Week anxiously. Jay Wolf Michelle Wrtgki Cotem Young Unresponsive Rex A rbuckle Jef Grace Gregg Miller David Barkley Ronnie Gregg Angela Moon Ijmnte Barnes Ernest Haukins Ray Rhyne Brel Bearer Kathy Henderson Bruce Rtesterer Cynthia Biacketer Paul Hicks Tim Rocha James Brock Fred Houard Mike Ryan Cbm CaUntch Julie Johnson Sorma Schimming Ken Dam Kim Kucera Leora Smith (bet lake Gary Stillman Jan ne Embrey Daniel Lankford tarry Stillman Albert Everett Paul Ijossou laura Swanson Thema Gardner Johnny Martinez Rodney Thurston I any Goddard Penny Martinez Mike Walsh Kelly Memgan Don Miller Steve Zjolkowskt Liberty Roach Zamker Came Ztalktmkt Tony Zuplich Juniors 15? Scott Adams Mary Aquilar K rbj AUtion Kirk Alhum Greg Annigun Karla Amifietd Karen Aik ford Kenny Aiklock Susan Rath or k S E N I O R S April Baldwin Lon Rally Chm Reaver IjrIh Bledsoe Shelly Rlumkost Donita Boggess Tim Boiler Manan Bolonyi Seniors 159 Spirit All Star Strong Freshman Spirit All Star Strong, Benton's No. 1 All Year Long. This statement, the theme of the class of 1980 in 1976- 77 for spirit week, started this years' senior class on a long and trying four years of high school at Benton. No different than any other freshman class, the senior class began high school not knowing what was to be expected of them as individuals or as a class. The rules and traditions had to be learned as well as experienced. Several changes took place as the Class of 80” invaded Ben- ton High School. Mr Carl Chatficld began his first year as principal with Mr. Robert Clemens serving as vice-principal. Stuart Hughes made Benton history by being elected the first King ever of Benton High School. As in every school year, the anticipation of the football sea- son was present, but was quickly replaced with depression. The one thing which drew the school together was the death of Jim (Sparky) Sparks. The class of 1980’s first Homecoming football game was darkened by an injury which proved to be fatal. The students of Benton in 1976-77 made sure that Jim's name would never be forgotten. A victory bell tower was erected and the football field was named the James Sparks Memorial Football Field. This year’s seniors truly had what it takes to be number one all four years long. Cary Bnrgas Cheryl Chenoweth Caland Canard Debbie Camden Chen Clark Mark Catkins If anna Castle Tammy Clark Dong Cox Richie Chase Clay Colboch John Crawford mton 161 John Crmc Scott Crockett Francie Darts Meiinda DeShon Bobby Dealherage Oms Doldt Jerry Donelson Carol Dudtk Dong Human Kenny Duty Cecil Ebltng Leslie Eblmg Dean Eggers Susan Eiman Maria Embrry 162 Sen tors True Devotion Many teachers put forth that something extra for their school and Jerry Chambers, Class of 1980” sponsor, was no exception. During his four years as class sponsor, Mr. Chambers has guided the class through many projects and problems, including four different spirit weeks, fundraising projects, and the 1979 Prom. Mr. Chambers explained that he wished he could have gotten more male participation in the class meet- ings and events. ”95% of the show was run by females.” Mr. Chambers also added, It’s a unique class, because many teachers, myself included, notice a large percentage of decent, fair-minded, and likeable students, this is not always true.” The Senior Class owes a great deal to Mr. Jerry Chambers and the time he devoted to help individuals as well as the Senior Class in general. Senior class Sponsor Jerry Chambers gives the thumbs up sign to show his confidence in the Senior class as they demonstrate Senior Spin! during Spirit Week. lj rrjt FruU Muheilc Falkmer Patna a Fatlig Tom 1 Filbert Dorn Fietc Kill Vicky Flint Tammy Fortune Greg Foitek Lon Frederick Seniori 163 Where Are They Going? James Gibson David Gmburt Richard Gomez Sheila Grace Lon Gillette Lurry Gnat Mark Grakle Kim Gresham 164 Seniors Working m the chemistry lab for thtir future studies in mediant are lutrry Gnat and Tammi Thornton. What am I going to do after I graduate?” was the main concern of the Class of 1980. Kim Hanway didn’t know for sure what she wanted to do, but she did want to join the Up With People” group. They are a dancing and singing troupe who travel around the world. However, Larry Gnat and Tammi Thornton planned on entering fields related to medicine. Gary Meade wanted to go to the Kansas City Art Institute. Cheri Clark predicted that she would go into pre law studies, and Becky Stone was going to be a social worker. One person thought he had his whole life planned. Dean Eggers commented, I am going to own my own furniture store and retire when I am 30 years old!” Most people found it very difficult to plan their future right after graduation. Decisions were made and quite often changed. There were many choices to be considered before a final decision could be made, but it’s a decision that only the student could make. HarvU Grimes Brian Grimm Iuoura Grove DaviJ Gaos Sazette Gann Cbm Gayer Frank Halamar Debbie Hall John Hansbroagh Km Hanway Seniors I6S Third-lime doss of '80 president, Lame Ezzell. straightens her pirate hat at a Sen- ior doss meeting pertaining to Spirit Week. Pam Hartman Cheryl Hauinu Cayron Haywood Rohr, Heket Dannie Herbert Carolyn Hicks Mike High Lon Hill Shelia Hill Km HmJerki 166 Seniors ‘Power House of the Seniors’ What was it that made Lome Ezzell so special? She has pizazz commented senior, Becky Stone. Lorrie has represented the class of 1980 by being elected class president three years in a row. According to Mr. L. E. Hager, Stu- dent Congress sponsor, she was the first to accomplish this feat. She’s always ready to accept new ideas and develop them with her own creative ideas, added Kim Ledford, senior. Spirit was the key word. Lorrie generated spirit naturally. She was the power house of the senior class,” explained classmate, Cheryl Snead. Lorrie Ezzcll, the first in Benton’s history to be class president three years in a row, that is what made her special. Mark Hurry Tom Hodgt John Horn Dale Hudson Don Inman Janet Jackson Tonyjagodzmski Julie Jenkins Jane Jennings Aden Johnson Karen Judah Dave Karieskmt Risk Kendall Gregg Kline Seniors 16 7 Victor Kuehner (.lathy Kurtz Jan it Ijikt Carolyn I jamb Steve latuion Tom Ijtak Ktm lad ford Don I ah man Gerald lahman Kelly laucht Mike lamg Kick Loubey Tammy Mace Ann Magee Debbie Mayeutki 168 Seniors The class of80 as sophomons march to (ht tune of Rocky. When They Were Sophomores The sophomore year for the class of ’80 was remembered as one of the best at Benton. The shy- ness wore off and the sophomores became involved in new experiences. A few lucky sophomores attended their first for- mal dance after they were invited to the prom by upper classman friends. They entered the Frog Hop wide-eyed and tense. During the evening, they dis- covered themselves fitting in with everyone else; competing for space in front of the mirrors, and grooving to the dance floor in stocking feet. Earlier in the year they were at their peak” in spirit, claiming Rocky as their main man, com- mented Mr. Jerry Chambers, Class Sponsor. Eru Mayeudti Brenda Mamott Jennifer Mamott Ronnie Mt Andrew Jam McCarthy Alma McDowell Tom McIntosh Mart Mclmifthlm Jam Mejia Seniors 169 Sparks Fly at Harvest Moon Two guitars played slowly, lead and bass, the drummer brushed the cymbals once, twice, three times, then crack! Sparks flew as Tom Hodge held his drumsticks high above his head letting a black cape drop from his shoulders revealing his bare chest, black bow tie. and red suspenders matching his high top hat. The scene was Uncle Sammy’s Telethon Harvest Moon ’79. The song Memories by Benton senior Henry Turner, was performed by none other than Tom Hodge on drums, Gerald Lehman on base gui- tar, and Henry Turner playing lead and doing the vocal part. In the same show, the three man band provided the music for Lori Hill and Stacie Robertson, who sang The Way I Want to Touch You.” The band started jamming the summer after their freshman year. They have performed in two Harvest Moons. According to Hodge, each member has accumu- lated well over $2,000 in equipment. After graduation both Henry and Tom plan to continue their education in college majoring in areas other than music. Rjpuh Millet Onto Moon Ondi Mom Melina Mom Mike Mom Jaekie Mull one) 170 Seniors Below: Practice makes perfect. Gerald Ijhman, Tom Hodge, and Henry Turner rehearse 'Memories.' a Henry Turner original, in Ijehman's basement. Seniors 171 Active as Juniors One could not help noticing the class of 1980 dur- ing the 1978-79 school year. The reason was the sheer number of juniors that year. A total of 318 students made up the class of 1980. With such a large number of juniors it was inevitable that participation would reach new levels. Organizations experienced a membership boom. The Promethcans Club had a record 30 new members, and the National Honor Society admitted 39 juniors. This represented 139f of the class. Participation in extracurricular activity also blos- somed. The speech team was the largest ever, with the majority being juniors. Girls spons expanded adding a Freshman basketball team due to the tremendous number of upper classmen out for the sport. A new girls spon was even introduced — Girls Volleyball. Another area in which the number of juniors involved was high was the dropout rate. The class, as seniors, fell to 273 members, losing 41. ' I Becky PhilifH Came Phktrri RtfW r Polk Mart Pritchett Brian Parker Donald Paul Rhonda Parker Janelle Pendleton Jeff Penland Kim Pettis 172 Seniors Cbm Qiinlm Rohm Redmond Kenneth Reete Sen on 17} Their Senior Year Chuck Retd Rente Retd turn Reed AUn Rhonda Danny Rich Stoat Robert ion David Rich Mary Sample The Senior class started things off right this year by winning the first Spirit Stick and this was just the beginning of a spirit filled year. First there was plan 007” and the Class Trip” to spark the interest of fellow class- mates to come to the class meetings. Their theme for Spirit Week was We’re Sailing on to a Victory!” They paraded as sailors and pirates. Though several people graduated at mid- term, most seniors looked forward to Com- mencement. Some were weary of attending school, but no matter when they graduated, none of the seniors would forget the good times at Benton. In memory of Jimmy Sparks. Tammt Thornton rings the Victory Bell. Ginger Searcy Tatha Segral Km Sean Bill Setter 174 Seniors Sheila Shat Karrn SherUxk Carry South Darren South Mike South Thema Smithson Cheryl Snead Thema Springs Seniori 17.5 Becky Sutton Patty Suardson Terry Swartz Tamm Thom ton Curtis Thuston Robert Tolson Jonny Trauemnht Henry Turner Janet Wade Robert Stull Buddy Sumpter Tom Supple Cara Wsllmr Brian V'alien Michelle Welbom Madonne West Vanessa Weston Diane Wteland 176 Seniors Tammy Wilson Lna Wisdom Craig Worley Y tonne Worley Stott Yergjnun Unda Young Chmsy apala Jerry lolkouski Debbie jpb ‘Gone Fishing’ Robert Balabon Mike Bull Philip Camthola Thomas Couth Mark Courtney Dean Embrry Jamie Embrry Kandy Croerke Charlene Johnson Allen Kerns Mark lamp Mark Masoner Cary Meade Danny Miller Brute Soms Tom Sunke Johnny Ortega Ray Smith Jr I aura Suit S net hen William Steuart Brant Stillman Eugene Stillman Seniors 111 Above: Former Student Body President Char- lie Babcock presents Mrs. Ruth Gtddens with a momentum of the schools appreciation for her service. Mrs. Giddens retired as Dean of Girls in 1978. Above Right: Stacy Robertson por- trays Hedy Larue in the last musical presented as Benton's All School Play. Right: The first Benton king, Stewart Hughes, holds his seep- ter1' in the practice ceremony. Then Freshman. Prince Dean Eggers looks on in amazement. 178 Senior Bygones Senior Bygones Miss Cathy Gallagher Mrs. Thomas Pankiewicz Snow Days? Open Lunch Unrestricted Parking Mrs. Joe Brown Miss Juanita O’Malley Mrs. Maxine Green Mrs. Ruth Giddens Smoking Area Beautiful Trees in Front of School Mrs. Sally Travis Choice of Schools Cheap Gas at $.40 a Gallon? A Beige Pop Springer Gym with a Big B” Mrs. Elder and Mrs. German as Language Arts Teachers Class of 1977 Class of 1978 Class of 1979 Class of 1980 Far Above: 1980 Fall and Spring dances did noI include live bands, as all previous Student Congress dances did. A band performs for the 1979 Spring dance patrons. A bote: Beautiful snow covered trees greet students and visitors to Benton. All of these trees were ordered cut down by the Downtown Administration and no onger greet Bentonites. Senior Bygones 179 Jamboree ’79 For the first time in eight seasons, football fans saw a city jamboree. The event had been abandoned in earlier years because of fights which broke out between students. This year the jamboree was free of trouble and termed a success. The jamboree was a contest in which the city schools play each other for one quarter. The winner was the team with the most points after subtracting points scored against them from the points they scored. The City Jamboree was held on the Sparks Mem- orial Field instead of at Noyes where it had been held ever since it started in 1948. The winner this year was Lafayette, with Benton finishing a close second. Central and LeBlond coming in third and fourth. Far Above: The Benton defense lines up against LeBlond in the final quarter. Above: Coach Lehman explains the team's position at a pep assembly. Left Don Ezzell No. 81, and Chuck Brovo, No. 50, watch intently as the Benton defense lines up against the Central team. 180 Jamboree Below: Ruble Chase comes off the field as the other team gets posses- sion of the hall with John Corktns looking on in disbelief Below Left: With the referee stopping the action, the Benton defense holds IeBlond. Left: Don Inman helps a shaken up Richard Quint off the field Far Below: After scoring against Central. Chet Lake and stu- dent manager Steve Golvtn show how sweet it is to defeat Central. Jamboree 181 As the earth goes to sleep to awaken again the following spring, as trees lose then leaves only to send out new buds and new growth, the school year ends only to have a rebirth which always occurs and a new crop of students appears to begin the cycle aneu. There will be other legs con- tests. innumerable assemblies, and Dr. Ger- ald Troester will visit Renton again, per- haps to get more candy from Santa Gaus. Other students will sit in the sun and dream of the future The cycle is never end- ing. Time is reneued. 182 Conclusion ■V icv. MVla 10 AaivUics Mg; 103 'J, Adam}, Donald 1 3? Ailams.Jimmfe 131. 78 Adams, Scon IV) . aministratipn «,9 Admire. Wcfldy 131 Aguilar, Mary 159 Aguilar, Matthew 131 Ah hernia 38, 9 Alexander, Mark 62, 147 Allison. I)eitk69,139 Allison. Kirby 15? Allison. Kirk 159 Alpha Rau Tati 90 AKup. Lome 139 Ampara?jp?Tom 60, l30, l3l Anmga irtg 159 Anmgan, Shelley 1J9 Arbucklc. Rex IV� Armficld, Karla 159 Arnold, David HI Ar� 54“S3 AsbeU. Micltclle%4,99. 139,19 Ashfoii£ Karen ! ' Ashlord. Kell) ; P Ashloek. G cr 70, � m- Ashjock. Karen M Ashlock.Kenny 155 Atkins, I avi j Ijij Atkins, Greg 147 Atrxicr, Janet 96.147 Auxicr, Teresa 131 Babcock. findgit 64. 70, l Babiock, Charlie it? Babcock Babcock. Sus, Babrock, Tim 117, •. ■ f ffnea. Flainc 22 Barnes, lohnna j0, 70, 147 Barnes. Ijr fffii?l57 Barnes, Nancy 13l' BartonJjiUW __ —Bascue, Ron 97,147 Basketball 70,71,72,7,3, 74, 75,76, 77 Bayer, Wendy lfp Beauchamp, : nntK l si Beaver, Bret 3A 66,67;70,72, 123, 15? ' £ Beaver. ( hrn v5. 159 Beaver. Genrui j gpp Beaver, Denise 60.1® p ff Beaver, Mark 6 71, 139 Beaver, Nicole 434 • t | _ Bell, Shirley 11 Bennett, Andy ,139 . -BoTnetr. Victof jt JPBj Benton Boostete LtBf Bentonian 36, J7 Benton Singera 120.121 Berger, Scott 9til 139 Berry, Susan 131 Bens, Robbie Ig? ■ Biggs, Ritchie 139 Billingsley, Biigaman, Li Bird.Jcffrcy 151 Bish, Phil 139 Bittiker. Ori ken Black, Janie Blantoi , D i 2? _ Hledi%Jn| 7i, iji I U0C.ixslie IV) ■ 1 nilii Baker owl 31 • Wrnon. RobH ifli Jiohcrt 17 � Baldwin. April IV; | Baldwin, GoldiH Bally. Lori 150 Bandit Briber. James llfi, ll?.,147 Barber.Jeaninc 13|, Barkley. David 157 Stacy 0,139 .... -iriaGO, I3t'i_._ r atd,.lanet 139 §f t urd, Richard 131 Barnard, S on 139 9 ______________ lies 62,131 Ginger 34. 147. 195 135) I Boiler. Margaret 99, 139 Boiler, Tim 159, 193 Bolonyi, Marian ro -.Randy Go Boyer.Alan V), 160 «M6 Boyer. Donna Jean 11,36,37 Brantley, Candy 14-7 Bravo, Charles 67. 160. 180 Bregm, Rita 11 Brcnillc, Toni 160 Brickor. Fred 160 Brickor, InrTctta 139 Brick or, Michael 131 Brock, Cindy 33. 139 Brooks, Berner d.56,1 H Br � .ks Tht'1 . Broon r. l ana Capps, Lynne 140 Cardigdles 112, 113 icotmB Tom 147 X'arren 140 aie 147 Castle, Jeanna Castleman, Kevin 140 Casual Life 124, 123, 12 H M|waald91, 132 nr Browti Bryan 30. 147 Brown, Joe 22 Brown, John 137 Brown, Rhonda 121, 123, 147 Brown, Therese 131 Brutus 17 Bryant, Jeff 139 Bryant, Tracy 32, 160 Buckles. Jeff 139 Budget!, Chris 160 Buhman, Tony 147 Bull, Mary Ellen 147 Bull. Mike 177 Buller, Laura 160 Bunten, Mike 160 Burchett. Rae Jean 131 Burger, Waldo 9 Burgess, Debbie 48, 34, 111, 139 Burgess, Gary 67,161 Burks, Shelly 131 Burmeistcr, Dean 11,41 Burnett. LuVella II 4% Bums. Dennis 139 MB Business Butcher. Barbara 11,43 Butcher, Butcher, Jeff 62,131 � l.flr JP,43, 163 R.71, 148 Jh61. 181 . 12 bie| 3,60, 123, 148 Tk nwfi3 161 Pr. Pat Chirielcison, Debbie 114, 116. 40 Christie, Brett 140 Royalty 116, 117i c Caldwell, Joseph 131 tAlwell ell, Teresa 1.31 � y, fay, Gail 7t. | nch, Chris 137 n, Debbie 161 Campbdkjan 140 Cancho l Philip 30. 177 Caiuhq|a, Rachel 140 Cant hoH;' Victor 145 OHjterburv, Cherry 137 Capps. � ol | I ' Fuo I ( • •: .' ’ , 1. S .i: : 1 ' 'tl.tr.i ' I - K . ................ I 1 - | 1 J ( ' ■ k H: .!• : : I ■ M ■ ■■ | Cooper. Tatuinic 137 , Robin 132 Cordonnicr, Matt 132 Corkins, Jon 67,69,77, 78,93. 148 - Corkins, Mark 67,78,92, 161 Corkins, Virginia 23 Couch, Tom 52,177 Courtney. Mark 177 Cox, Darren 132 Cox, Drug 161 Cox, Jenny 64,65, 71,132 Cox, Scott 148 Coy, Dewey 32,132 Index 183 Coy, Ronda 64, 148 Crail, David 140 Crail, Rcnita C irank. Don 12 Crawford, Debbv 94.140 Crawford, John 161____ CrawfordSH Credits 195 Crenshaw. James Crist, Kevin Cmic.John 162 Crockett. Casey 140 Crockett, Cathy 148 Crockett, Connie 22 Crtxkctt, Patricia Crockett, Scott 121,162 Cross Country 62,63 Cunningham, Kerri 148 Cunningham, Maxine 22 Curtis. Cathy 148 Curtis. Connie 1 Xinner, Bonny Danner, Randy 140 Davenport, Mildred 12,33.85 Davis, Brenda 140 Davis, Francic 38, 162 Davis. Ken 80,157 Davis. Mary 22 Davis, Tracey 140 Dawson, Dana 140 Day, Brenda 38. 148 ' Da ««Joseph 132 � DeShon, Melinda 96,101,162 Deatherage, Bobby 35,67, 162,195 Deatherage, Rata 148 Deatherage. Rona 132 Dennis, Laura 132 Dennison. Jerry 132 at,no Bmer 137J l )liit, Chris 162 i Dolman, Wesley ! 32 Donclson, Donald '4,140 Donclson, Jerry 162 Dowell, Rick 140 Drozc, Bill 22 ho Dramatics 4S, 114, It� Dulcan, Patricia U Duncan, Doug 52. 1(59 can. Sherri 132 Duty. Kenny . 62 Dycus, Rollanda 1 Dye, Gary 132 Dye, Terry 30, 148 Easley, Ciina Ebling. Bradley 132 Ebling, Cecil 162 Ebling, Leslie 162 Ebling, Robin 137 Ebling, Roger 140 Edwards, Joyce 9,12 Dtwards. Larry 13,112 [ l.ggers, Dean 121,162, 178 F.ighmy, Annette 140 F.iman, Susan 162 Elder, Mary 13 Ellis, Danny 132 Ellis, Elizabeth 70, 132 Ellis, Lesa 140 Ellis, Rosita 60. 132 .Jtiiieetiin.ir. i32 Ellis. Jock! 132 Ellsworth, Jackie 148 Drey, Dean 177 .Jamie 177 1 r orey.Janine 157 iimfy, Marla 162 Emwty, Robert 140 Embtey, Robert L Enihtey, Sherry 132 Embtey, Tim Eminendorfer, Kevin 27, 69,140 End dey, Grace 23 Endsley, Lisa 132 Eshenroder, Gary 84,93,117,148 Everett, Albertnt Everett, Tammy 132 Ewan, David 132 Ewan, Leslie 140 Ezzell, Don 67, 7i. 122,149 180 Ezzcll. Glenn , October) l2ol21,149 Ezzell, Julie 7t . 140 p ' Ezzcll, Lorrie 64,70,121.mi63, 166 Ezzcll, Susan 149 Faculty 10,11,12,13,14.15,16,17,18, 19. 20, 21 Faddcn, Brenda 149 Falkner, Michelle 37,95,112,158,163 Faigo 101 Farmer. Richey 140 Farris. Frances 23 x Fanhing, Mark 140 Fattig. Brian 116D P Fattig, Pau � 163 196 Index Fa ian 60, 132, 135 Fa Jig. Tammy 132 Faal llkncr, Kdly 114,146,149 Filbert, Tammy 4fl| Filbert, Toni 163 J Fil y, Brenda 14 Fill� . Chris 149 Fisher, Joe 140 FlagGfc s 110, 111 Flctchall. Carla 132 Flctfnall. I on 163 Fletniall, Virginia Flint. Thomas 6 14 Flint, Vicky 51,64, 1 Flomcrs, Lori 132® Fpstck, Anna 141 tk, Gregory 163 r. Bob 141 ►kes. David 149 ’Frederick, Kay 101, 141 Frederick. l-oriJL63 Freshmen 130-13’ Frizcll, Chcryri49 Fry, Dcnni J$ Fry, Mike 1 Funk. C.R Furgcson, I FurrTBarrc r Furr, Patricum33 (jibbor , Joseph 133 ililv ns. Par 164 Cihson. Debbie 141 (hI.s,,! lames 164 ( n iil,: Ruth Mrs. 178 (.illx-rrson. Sergeant 81 Gillette laori 164 Gillispic, Mike 149 Gillespie; Tanum 149 Gilmore, Mike 141 Gilmore. Richard 133 Chris '14 inis60,61 (use! David 164 Gisebur lody 141 Glisc, I tannine 14,450 36. 37,164, Goddard, Larry 157 Goorkc, Kandy 177 Gomez, Anna 141 Gomez, Richard 164 Goods rd. Larry (, x )wyn:Lynne 112,11 h ill Cioss.Joc 62,63, 149 Goss, Mark 141 , sett. Tin 48, 13’ dd, U Jennifer 133 Grable. Mark 164 Grace. Jeff 157 GractShjwf (jabbert, Robert 149 Gallagher, Julie 71. 133 Galvan, Steve 133,18! Gann, Gary 48, 109, 1M C.ardner. Larry 133 Gardner, Teresa Garrett. Beth 164 Garrett, Rusty 133 ; Gawatz, Brenda 149 Gawatz, Larry 133 Gay, Lonnie 141 Gentry, Joel '6, 78, 79, 141 Gentry, Scott 78, 164 Gentry, Shelley 111, 141 Gentry, Tim 62,64.78.98 German, Bonnie 14,47 Index 187 Hall. Debbie � . 165 Ham.Jayne 121,149 Hamilton, Christy 64. 70.141 Hamm, Billie 2) Hamm, Shelley 149 Hansbrough, John 28,165 Hanshaw. Brenda 149 Hanshaw, Lisa 141 Hanway, Kim 121,165 Hanway. Rose 149,152 Hardin. LaVic 166 Hardister, Stormy 133 Harcnve. Debbie 149 Hargrave, Penny 133 Hartman, Andy 141 Hartman, Pam 166 Harvest Moon 108, 109 Hasiak, Irene 149 Hass. Brenda 141 Hawkins, Bheryl 64, 166 Hawkins, Ernie 54.67, 69, 76. '8. Hawkins, Kevin 133 Haynes. Maurine 23 Hayw xjd. C '.ayron 166 Heittnan. Stacey 46,141 Helfrey, Robert 133 i Kelly 141 _____Isel, Robbv 166 Heist! Tim 133 Henderson. Kathy 157 Hendrix, James 149 Hzgbert. Danette 166 Herring, Tena 133 Hicks, Carolyn 166 Hicks, Mike 133 Hicks, Paul 157 Higbc. Clarence 69, 141 Higbe. Mike 166 Higginbotham. Roger 62, 133 Hill. Darren 67,69, 142 Hill, Lori 109. 112, 166 Hill, Sheila 166 Hillyards 28, 29, 30, 31 Hinderks. Kim 114, 115, 118, 166 Hincy. Mark 29.167 Hodge. Matt Hodge. Tom 106, 109.120, 121 07,171 Hoffman,John R 13, 14, g 9.86 Hoffman, Pat 86 Hoffman, Tamm 33 Hollars. MatUgrf 145 Holm. Chuck 10,15. 72 Holman, Tony 150 Holt, Darrin 71,142 Holtsclaw, Kim 150 Hornet ominj CO' Home Economics 38, 39 Honor Guard 97 Hontz, Lisa 142 Hood, Sheila 133 Hook, Bobby 142 Hopper, John 142 Hopper. Tina 133 Horn. BiU 15 Horn, John 167 Horn, Kevin 71,142 Hovev, Pam Howard, Fred 157 Howlicr. Konaf DO Hudson. Dale 67,167 Huffman, Dixie 23 Hughes. Betsey 133 Hugh cs, Mark 96,150 Hughes, Stewart 178 lumphreys, Mildred 15, 38 Hunter, Terry 150 Hun, Karl 133 Hun. Kathryn Hypes, Blaine I o Ide.Jody 150 Industrial Art 27 Ingram. Julie 142 Inman. Don67H Tl81 Ison, Madeline 133 ■ Rick 150 JagodzinsK Tony 78, 79, 167 Jagodzinski Sheila 90, 142 Jamboree 180, 181 James, Carla '1. 133 | Jaramilk). Paco 142 Jenkins, Doug,' 1 h| HhC ■ Jane2 8.'-. ur. 1951 Johnson, Carla44. nson. Charlene 77 ; i.nson,James 145 Johnson,Jean 16, 45 oh nson, Joanna 33 Johnson, Julie IV Johnson, Pat 27, 150 Johnson, Rhor.da 133 Johnson, Rob, i 112. 142 Johnson, Sharon 150 188 Index Kurtz, Cathy 78, 112,113,121,138,168 Jones, Lanny 133 Jones, Steven 130 Jones, Vicki 32,61,70,130 Judah, Karen 167 Judah, Tammy 130 Juniors 146-137 Justus, Kathy 143 Justus, Terry 142 K Kamler, Jim 22 Kamler, Richard 133 Karleskint, Dave 167 Karleskint, Donnie 121, 130 Keith, Christine 133 Keith, Richard Keith, Traci 142 Kelchner. Bob Mr. 49 Kempt, Tanya 142,143 Kcndcll, Lori Kendall. Paula 142 Kendall, Rick 167 Kennedy, Angela 133 Kennedy, Kim 32, 134 Kerns, Allen 177 Kerns, Peggy 134 Kigcr, Diana 130 King, David 33,118, 126, 130, 193 King, Diane 142 King, Ivan 142 King, Bob 134 King, Ramona 130 King, Viletta 134 Kizior.John 67,69, 150 Klawuhn, Danny 134 Klein, Tom 134 Klcpccs, Carey ft. Klcpccs, Steve 134 Kline, Gregg 80.97, 167 Kline, Jennifer 84, 134 Kline, Kathi 60, 142 Knowles, Terri 142 • Kochcndcrfcr. Brenda 134 Kotche, Dana 150 Kovac, Michelle 114, 150 fKretzschmer. Lonnie 142 Kretzschmer, Lydia 130 Krull, John 134 Kuceraj Kim 157 Kucimcr. Diane 134 Kuehner, Pat 142 Kuchner, Victor 168 Kunzler, Crystal 134 Kunzler, Debbie 142 Kunzler, Lisa 142 Kunzler, Steve L lake, Chet 68, 77, 78, 157,171 Lake, Janie 168 Lamansky, Stacey 130 Lamansky, Steve 78 Lamar, Tim 109, 118, 119, 150, 195 Lamb, Carolyn 51, 168 Language Arts 46,47 l.anham, Norma Lankford, Crystal 142 Lankford, Bubby 70,157 Lankford, Fred Larson, Robert Lawhon, Lisa 70.J42 Lawson. David 134 Lawson, Steve 168 Lawyer, Belinda 64, 150 Lay, Rhonda 150 V Lay, Wilma 23 Leak. Jim 134 Leak. Robbie 150 Leak. Tom 62,118,119, 168 I-cdford, Kimberly 168 Lehman, Amy 61, 71,134 Uhman, Darryl 67,69, 150 l-chman, Don 67,168 Lehman, Gerald 109, 123, 168, 171 l-chman, Janet 61, 70.142 U-hman.Jeannine 112, 150 Lehman, Sherry 65,71,134 Lehman, Richard 13,16,66,68.87,122, 180 Lentz, Donald 16, 17,42, 71 Lett, Harold 151 Leucht, Kelly 64, 104, 121, 168 Liefering. Rick 134 Link. Sydney 142 Littrcll. Mark 16, 62,76, 78 Iamg, Ernie VI. 69, 71, 142 Long, Lisa 134 Ia ng, Mark 62, - 2, 17 Long. Mike 67, 168 Long, Susan 151 Long. Veronica 142 Lopez. Pete 31 Lott. Marjcan Knight 16 Losson, Paul 157 I-oubcy, Ricky 168 Lovejoy, Charles 17, 119 Lovely, Steve 17 Lukeria � , Tim 145 M — Mace. Belind 151 ' «k Index Marriott MMBl42 Marsh, Beth Ai 134 y 145 151 nay 47.157 noth 39. 109,151 ay TT - lie 142 150 151 Jfifllis 134 ieryl 151 ark 177 hc:na 4o, 41 Mar x.Det cc 70. 105, 138. 143 Mat v. Ray McA IrewjJlonnie 169 arty l«n 1 McDowell, Alcsia 169 McDowell. Eddie 134 McDowell,Jamie 143 McDowell, Shelley McGcorgc, Danny 143 McGlothlin, Gary 56,157 McGoon, Frank 143 McGoon, Lone 151 McIntosh, John 67, 143 McIntosh, Tom 169 McKnight, Alberta 134 McLaughlin, Mark 169 McPherson. Rick 151 McQueen. Jaymi 134 McQueen. Julie 143 90 I rulex ,____________________________ Meade, Gary 49.91, 108,177, 195 Meade, Kim 143 Meade, Robin 134 Meeks, Brenda 151 Meeks, Ed 134 Meier, Jamie 134 Mejia, Jane 169 Melton, Penny 134 Mcng, David 76, 78, 151 Mcng, Tammy 170 Mcng, Tracy 71,134 Mcrrigan, Kelly . McrrifltAlfred 143 Merritt, lou 134 Metzinger.Lnda 170 Miles, Leonard E. Jr. 17,100, 101 Miller, Danny 17T Miller, Don 157 Miller, Ella 91, 151 Miller, Gary 134 Miller, Greg 69,157 AlUkr dal21,170 Miller, Pat 56,143 Miller, Randy 170 Miller, Teresa 2 A43 M I'ctt. Amy 134 Moll usTfirer ® Mojlus, Joseph 152 4ollus, landa 143J3 Moon, Angie 157 Moon; Dino 170 Moon, Kim 152 Moore, Cindy 170 Moore, Debbie 143 Moore, Melissa 29,170 Morris.Jeff 143 Morris, Mike Morris. Bob 143 Mosier, Carolyn 23 uttay, Brian 143 Mueller, Tammy 152 Mulvaney, Jackie 91. 170,195 Music, 50, 51 Musser, Sandy 112, 146,152.154 Myers, Deborah 143 Myers, Diana 134 Myers, Michael 134 N Nash, Tim 80,88,96,152 Neely, Pat 171 Node!,J R 78,134 Nelson. Joe 90,143 Nelson, J.M. 18,19,44 Nelson, Nancy 19 Nelson, Katherine 19 Nelson, Sidney 135 Newberry, Kevin 80,97,143 NHS 94,95 Nigh, Wesley, 127,152 Nix, Sonya 80,81,171 Norris, Bruce 177 Norris, Vicki 80. 81,96, 171, 195 Norton, Becky 46,114,171 Norton, Laurie 46,114,171 Nurski, Lisa 135 Nurski, Sherry 171 Nurski, Tom 177 o Obermicr, An 88,152 Obcrmier, Cheryl 14 3 Obcrmujt, lAjsid O'Dell, W Jimmy 135 O’Dell, Kim 135 O'Harr, Carolyn O'Hare, JainAsP p Oliver, Dari 35. penmg 2,3,4, 5 rtega, Johnny 177 ga, Maria 70, 73, 143 Onh, Kim 36, 37, 111, 171 Orth, Leland 135 Orbom, Laura 70,143 Osteen, Donita 48,152 Osteen, Donnie 135 Osteen, Troy 172 Otchcr, Susan 53 Owens, Roger 97, 152 Owens, Scan 135 wens, Tammy 80,143 ! I .uk. Mark '.69,89,122. 152 Palmer, indv HM g Palmer, S...n 1 Palmer, Tim (6, 1 Palmer. Wayne 152 Palmer, William 135 Panigot, Ianda 144 Pankiewicz, Thomas 18 Pankau, Christopher 144 Papisan, Barbara 172 Papisan, Cindy 101, 152 Parker, Brian 35,80,81, 172, 195 Parker, Dawn 65, 70, 144 Parker, Jacky 71, 135 Parker. Rhonda 172 Parker. Sheri ''0,144 ffrev 64j65 172 ristin IlfMH 4 - m '0 Parman. Patty 99, 144 Pasley, Monica 144 Patrylak, Tom 152 Paul, Connie 144 Paul, Donald 172 Payne, Rhonda 153 Payton, Louis 69, 144 Pendleton. Janelle P2 Penland, Belinda 135 Pcnland, David 144 Wfi land, Jeff rcyH Penland, KriMinJ Pep Band 84 Peters, Dannie 144 Peier Lori 70, 144 i, Renee 96,153 Sheila 135 JPctrovick, Jancll 135 1 Pettis. Kim 172 Pfleiderer, Bart 135 Pfleiderer, Brad 42,5’ i 53 Phillips, April 64,65, 117,153 Phillips, Becky 93,98, 104, P2 Phillips, Pamela 135 PL roper, Stacie 137 ,1 Pbi4per, Tracy 135 P Pbv'ical Edu. ation |fc,55 Piekcrcl Oarnc 61,172 I i tetee, Terry 10, 18,72 Piatt. Carla 70. 144 Plowman, Angela 135 Plumb. Strve67,69. 71, 153 Poff, Ernest 18 Polk. Reggie 70,172 Post. Karen 18, Pt, 101 Powell, Jan 9 Pri(: I.: z 144 Pritchett. Brenda : 14 Puckett, Scol Puckett. Puckett, Wil mcll. hill Punzo, An, Punzo. Dcbtiie Punzo. Galen 26 Pritchett, Dale 144 ■id 53 Jet Tv 135 t, Matty 70, 106. bdlB ;cr i73 Promethean 92,93 Pufkctt, Jerry 144 '8. 1 3� Quint. Richard 67. Quinton, Chris 28. PjJ K.ihnH Lain VH Ramirez, Connie 03 Rantpola. Patricia 1 Ratnsc), C.arnc Ic.aillMS Robinson, Jodie 86, 87 Robinson, Penny 137 Robinson, Joe 134 Robinson, Starla 134 Rocha, Timothy 30, 31 137 Rogers, George 144 Romesburg, Doug 134 Rose, George 136 R.O.T.C 36, 37 Russell, Lisa 136 Ryan, Mike 78. 137 Saber n-Chain 96 K mTolpli. Kevin u2, 136 RajuicJph, waa ill Rau, Richard U, 133 134,193 Redmond, Dave 23 Redmond. Robin 114, 173 c-dfnond.Tc 16,133 Reece. John 19. � 4. 110 Recce, Kenneth 173 Reed, Chuck 67,174 Reed, Dale 69.71,144 Reed, Ijon 174 Reed, Michelle 133 Reed, Renee 138.174 Reed. Ronald Mrs 9 Resource Center 44 Reynolds, Jerry 136 Reynolds, Neil F. 19 Rhoades, Alan 174 Rhyne, Raymond 137 Rich, Danny 67,72.174 Rich, David 67. 70,72. 17 Richardson, David Richardson, Sherry 144 Ruhr DrnnR 19.43 ■ Qtichtcr. T edda 13 3 } Riestercr. Bruce 30, 31 Riesterer. Rick 136 Rifle Team 80,81 Ritchie. Cheryl 136 Ritchie, Rita 136 Ritchie, Roger 133 Rivera, Jackie 32,64. 134 Rivera, Jim 136 Roach. Cindy 136 Roach. Rusty 136 Robbins, Bonnie 23 Robbins, Lawrence W. 20. 31.120 Roberton, Linda 136 Roberts, Delia 134 Roberts, Shirley 136 Robertson, Staoe 174. I78 Robinson. Ethel 136 Shepherd. Darrell 133 Shepard, Imogene 20 Shepherd. Nancy 144 Sherlock. Charlotte 153 Sherlock. David 155 Sherlock, Karen 175 SaddleyClub 100,101 SaligcH olxTt 136 Sample, Larry 144 [Sample, Paul 70,135, 136 Sample, Mary 51, 70,114, 121, PI Hple, Wayne 144 ntajClaus 182 Schafer. John 154 Schav.msky.Julu 1.36 Schawmsky, Mark 144 man, Monica Scheicrnian. Pat Schell. Norma 1 Schimming, Norma 157 School L3oard 9 Schubert, Cindy 136 Schultz. Will 136 Science 42,43 Scot:. Kelly 136 Searcy. Ginger 174 Scars, David 136 Scars, Kim 174 Soever, Barbara 136 Segrist. Mark 144 Scgrist, Tasha 112,113,174 Seiter, Bill 174 Senior Bygones 178,179 Seniors 158-177 Sexton, Ed 69,134 Sexton, Susan 136 Regina 134 Linda 144 Shat. Sheila 175 Shaw, Jilana 55 Kim 12, l-flTl55 — Shifflett, Jay 155 Shirley, Jim 46.136 Shuman, Penny 136 Shuman, Robin 55,144 Silcott, Alyson 48,144 Sill, Jena 155 Silvey, Christine 155 Silvey, Jodie 155 Simmons, Jeff 31,78 Silvey, Ronna 136 Slagle, Lisa 136 Smith, Calvin L 20 Smith, Carey 64, 70, 175 Smith, Cecil 144 Smith, Darren 67,175 Smith. Ida 136 Smith, Leora 157 Smith, Mike 175 Smith, Ray Jr. 177 Smith, Ronald Smith, Ronnie 144,155 Smith, Shirl 144 Smith, Teresa 136 Smith, William 136 Smithson, Theresa 175 Smithson, Tracy 136 Snead, Cheryl 175, 195 Sncthen, Laura 177 Social Studies 44, 45 Sollars, Janet 136 Sollars.Janna 136 Sollars, Judy 39.155 Sollars, Mark 30, 155 Soltys, Michelle 155 Sophomores 138-145 Soule, Terry 155 Sowards, Cary 145 Spanish Gub 99 Spirit Week 122,123 Sports 58 Spotts, Larry 20,21,48,99 Sprakc, Iva 71,136 Springs, Frankie 136 Springs, Theresa 175 St.iff 22, 23 Stafford. Jon 21, 32 Starks, Ron 21, 27 Steele, Greg 145 Steele, Mike 155 Stephens. David 145 Stephens, Scott 96, 175 Karen 171£ Stewart, William 177 Stickler, Dan 136 Stickler, Robert 175 Still, Diana 136 Still. Shelly 155 Stillman, Brant 177 Stillman, Eugene 67, 70, 72, 177 Stillman, Gary 157 Stillman, Larry 70, 157 Stillman, Lawrence 71,145 Stocking, Glynda 48,155 Stocking, Darla 155 Stocking, Pam 64,65,165 Stolt.John 8 Stone. Becky 70, 116,175 Stone, J.C. 62,63,71,75,145 Stout, Brenda 155 Students 128, 129 Student Congress 104, 105 Stull. Robert 176 Sturgeon, Jaci 71,136 Sumpter, Buddy 176 Sumpter, Robby 62, 71, 155 Sumpter, Scott 136 Supple, Jane 71,136 Supple, Mary 73, 145 Supple, Nancy 92,98,125, 155 Supple, Tom 176 Sutton, Adrianna 145 Sutton, Becky 176 Sutton, Evelyn 145 Sutton, Susan 155 Swafford, Lori 155 Swanson, Laura 157 Swardson. Patty 36, 37, 176 Swartz, Brad 145 Swartz, Terry 78, 112,176 Swearinger. Loma 114,115,121,155 Szczepanik, Steve 145 T Table of Contents 3 Tarrant, Dean SFC 57,81 Tcbow, Pamela 146,155 Teschner, Randy 136 Thomas, Melody 155 Thomas, Theresa 137 Thompson, Kala 155 Thompson, Paul 137 Thornton, Scott 155 Thornton, Tammi 61, 70, 72, 88, 165,174, 176 Thornton, Timothy 137 Thuston, Curtis 70,73,176 Thuston, Cynthia 145 Thuston. Rodney 157 Thuston, Wayne Tolbert, Bette 9 Tolson, Estelle 71,137 Tolson, Robert 176 Tracy, Joey 155 Tracy, Kevin 137 Traster, Patti 137 Trauemicht, Jonny 176 Traucmicht, Teresa 137 Tredway, Jeffrey Treu, Susan 70,143 Triplett, Cunis 135 Triplett, Darren 145 Troester, Gerald 8, 182 Trout, Don 8 Turner, Glenn 145 Turner,Henry 108,116,171,176 Turner, Leslie A. 21 Turner, Rhonda 137 u Ulrich, Michael 155 V Vannaman.Jeff 145 Vickers, Keith 145 Vickers, Philip 62,155 Volleyball 64,65 w Wade Janet 48, 70,112,176 Wade. Kevin 137 Wade, Paula 145 Waitkoss, Sean 137 Walker, Tammy 101,151,156 Walker, Tommy 145 Wallace, Bill 137 Wallace, Doug 156 Waller, Michael Wallner, Cara 127,17« Wallner. Marcus 78,1 Walsh, Kevin Walsh, Mike 145.157 Walters, Bnan 176 Watson, James C. 9 WBHS118.119 Webblcy, Carrie 21,47 Weese, David 156 Wehr, Janet 60 Weiscr. Dennis 9 Welbom. Michelle 35 109, 112,176,195 West. Jannicc 145 West, Madonna 176 Westmoreland, Rita 91,99,145,195 Weston, Joy 156 Weston, Vanessa 114,115,176 Weyer, Barbara 96,156 Wcyer, Lloyd 145 Wheeler,Jeff 78,137 White, Leslie 137 White Lightening 42 White, Lisa 47,156 White, Paul 145 White, Ragcnia 137 Whithorn, Lisa 156 Wieland, Diane 106,114,176 Wigger, Cynthia 156 Wiggington, Roger 137 Orou vML Wilcoxson, Jackie 145 Wilcoxson, Theresa Wilkerson, James 137 Wilson, Betts 21 Williams, Carl 69,143 Wilson, Tammy 64,177 Winbom, Mary 137 Wingard, Cyndee 137 Winn, Kelly 47,145 Winters, Marya 137 Wisdom, Lisa 176 Wisdom, Clint 137 Wisneski, Pat 137 Withrow, Debbie 137 Wolfe, Bill 145 Wolfe, Jay 71,157 Wood, Denise 34 Woodward, Mike 78,121,145 Woolery, Janet Worley, Craig 177 Worley, Yvonne 106,112,116.177 Wrestling 76, 77,78, 79 Wright, Christine 65,71, 137 Wright. Marty 71,145 Wright, Michelle 114,157 Wright, Robert 137 Y Yearbook 34, 35 Yerganian, Scott 37,40, 88,104.177 Young, Coleen 157 Young, Colony 137 Young, Linda 177 Yowe!!, Todd 137 Z I Zaenker, Liberty 157 Zapala, Christina 177 Zebelcan, Mary 65,71,137 Ziolkowski, Carrie 157 Ziolkowski, Jerry 177 Ziolkowski, Steve 157 Ziolkowski, Stormic 137 Ziph, Debbie 177 Zirklc, Stephanie 145 Zuptich, Tony 121,157 194 Index Allen Johnson: Co-Edi tor in Chief; Freshmen Section; Photographer Cheryl Snead: Co-Editor In Chief; Senior Section, Artist; Index Tim Boiler: Production Editor; Senior Section Head Jackie Mulvaney, Copy Editor; Artist Junior Section Head Michelle Wdbom; Layout Editor; Sophomore Section Head Brian Parker: Photo Editor; Senior Section Vicki Norris: Typist: Business Manager Bobby Deatherage: Junior Section; Photographer Gan Meade: Sophomore Section; Artist; Cover Design Ginger Boiler: Freshmen Section Head; Assistant Copy Editor Beth Marsh: Senior Section; Index Kimrn Randolph: Junior Section; Assistant Production Editor Tim Lamar: Head Photographer; Cover Photos Dave King: Photographer; Freshmen Section Roll anti t Dycus: Junior Section Rita Westmoreland: Sophomore Section Michelle A'bell: Freshmen Section Rhonda Malone: Junior Section 96 V, f f .‘s' 2 :' H - • .A W v 7 F?—r ' ‘N V s, 1 Isi -' ; . ■ - '• v ; v i3£ • ; X • t. 4 ' 4 0i - • 7r - � •►4. 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It began at 7:00 and lasted until 9:00 that evening. The purpose of the party was to distribute yearbooks and give the students a chance to sign them. Left: Gerald Lehman and Kevin Emmendorftr found the stage a conventent place to work at. Below: Cheryl Snead completes a sale on a yearbook cover while those around are busy. Below Left: Steve Lawson discovered that the gym floor would serve as a signing place also. Far Below Left: Pay Neely takes time out to sign a friend's yearbook. Yearbook Party I Thar’s Hillbillies in Them Thar Halls On Friday, February 29, Benton’s halls were filled with people celebrating Sadie Hawkins Day. Teachers and students alike donned overalls and corncob pipes in honor of the residents of Dog- patch, USA created by cartoonist A1 Capp. Those not in the spirit of the day were held cap- tive by jailers for five minutes or until the ten cent bail was posted. The Art Club provided buttons to protea those not in costume from the shotgun-car- rying jailers. A race was held in the Pop Springer Gym where twenty-four girls chased the man of their dreams through an obstacle course. The preacher read a verse and twenty-four weary 'T dos” filled the gym, followed by a chorus from the gals. They were mar- ried! The girls chose their dates for the dance that eve- ning, but heavy snowfall made it impossible to hold the dance. Right: Senior Michelle Welboum leads Jim Barber to the altar after a successful race. SADIE HA VKINS LIL' ABNER 2 Sadie Hawbens Top: Unable to come up unth bail, Leslie Ebhng waits outside the jail for his friend’s release. Above Right: Mr. Robbins holds Don Inman at gun- point on the parallel bars to let Dana Butcher catch up. Above Left: Jailers Kelt Leucht and Lome Ezzell count the bail money Student Congress made on Sadie Hawkins Day. Sadie Hawkins 3 “Grand Illusion” This year’s Junior-Senior Prom was held May 2nd at the Eagles Lodge. Couples danced to the music of The Clique from 8:00 to 12:00 that eve- ning. This year’s theme was The Grand Illusion”. Many people considered this one of the best proms they’ve seen in awhile. Party favors included a red silk rose for each pair and plastic top hats with canes as nut cups. Poster board size playing cards stood all around the walls and red streamers hung from the ceiling. Judy Cunningham, from Judy’s Flower Barrel, donated the serving table’s centerpiece. Cara Wallner was crowned as this year’s Prom Princess. She was elected by the Prom chaperones. Pictures were taken for the couples who desired them by Bray’s Studio. The picture taking began at 7:00 p.m. and ended at approximately 10:00 p.m. Left: Couples dance to the music of The Clique . Below: Ethel Robin- son serves Candy Brantley and Greg Annigan at the refreshment table. Above Left: Dottle West. Cltnt Walker. Penda Blount and I any Still- man relax betueen dances. Above: Ron Fleckal positions Kathy long and David Fraies for then Prom picture. Prom Royalty Announced The time had almost come for this year’s Spring Royalty to be announced. Bill Palmer, Freshman prince handed the envelope with the name of our next Mr. Benton to Becky Stone, Miss Benton Winter. The student body hushed as Becky struggled with the sealed results. Mr. Benton Spring for 1980, Mr. Robert Tol- son,” announced Mr. Donald Lentz. The student audience roared as Robert was escorted to his throne and was given his scepter and a gift. Only one more announcement to go. Becky again made her way over to the queen candidates, as the announcement came that Miss Jennifer Marriott was our new Miss Benton Spring. Tears came and hugs were exchanged before Jennifer made her way to the throne. The suspenseful moment was over, but there were still candidates to console and some to congratulate. The Queen’s court was made up of: (Back row) Michelle Welbom. Kim Hen- dricks. Patty Swardson, Kathy Kurtz. Becky Stone. Clay Colhoch, Scott Yerga- man, Mike Long. Kirby Allison. Brian Parker, and foe Goss. Middle row) Kim Orth, Mary Sample. Becky Sutton. Jennifer Mamott. Robert Tolson. Chuck Retd, Brian Walters. Andy Bennett, and Bill Palmer. (Front row) Dana Kotche, paT Above: The 1980 Spring Royalty. Miss Jennifer Mamott Dawn Parker, and Pam Phillips. and Mr. Robert Tolson. Above: Jennifer Mamott displays a look of disbelief as Miss Benton Winter. Becky Slone, places the crown on her head. Spring Royalty 5 NHS Inducts Twenty-Six During the week of April first twenty juniors and six seniors were tapped as candidates by mem- bers of the National Honor Society. On Friday, April 11, the 26 students were inducted into the chapter in an assembly in the Benton auditorium. The new members voted prior to the induction. Vice-president Patty Swardson announced the 1980- 81 officers. Terry Guess was elected president, Carol Majewski vice-president, Beth Ann Marsh as secretary and Melody Thomas will serve as trea- surer. Btlou Right: Newly inducted members and thetr families en oy the induction dinner held in the gymnasium. Below: Sandy Musser is surprised and relieved as senior NHS member Chnssy Zapala taps her. I 6 NHS Top: N.H.S. sponsor, Mr. L E. Hager, gives the N.HS. members the names of the students to be inducted on April II, 1980. Right: Allen Johnson leads the procession down the dark aisle in the auditorium at the beginning of the ceremony. Below: Johnna Barnes is congratulated by Janet Jackson after receiving her certificate. NHS 7 Top Ten Announced It was that time of year again, when the students of Benton High School were recognized for their out- standing achievements in the area of sports and aca- demics. On Thursday, March 27, the winter athletic awards assembly was held. During the assembly it was announced that the wrestling team took first in city and tied for first in M.E.C., and that the boys’ basket- ball team was in a three-way tie for city. On May 6, the scholastic awards were presented. The top ten graduating seniors were announced. Shar- ing the spotlight for Valedictorian were Becky Phil- lips and Tim Boiler. To round off a very fine year of sports, Mr. Cle- mens announced the following Tuesday, that Benton had won the coveted Supremacy Flag. Benton has held the flag for five out of the eight years of its existence. Above: Dee Dee Mattox accepti her letter for basketball Far Above: The top ten seniors: (From left front row) Chert Clark, Vicki Nor- rts, and Michelle V'elbom (Second row) Michelle Falkner, Becky Phillips and Tim Boiler. (Last row) Scott Yergaiman, Cheryl Snead, Mark Gorkins and Jackie Mulvaney. 8 Awards Above: Mr. John Hoffman offers his hand m congratulations to Janet Wade, who receives the Best Supporting Actress awards. Far Above: Mr. Mark Ltttrell reminisces over the wrestling team's fine season. Left: Presenting one of the basketball trophies to the school is Larry Stillman. Above Left: Smiles of satisfaction light the faces of the four freshmen who received the Scott Kolega Scholarship award. Awards 9 VOCAL SOLOISTS Ktmmds II Ms Csrtm II D—Fjumll Umm Eizdi II Firth Msnit 0 (JmrylSmsJII M+Jy Thmmm II M r r n Tmj Zaftuk II Dsms Bmsmr III + Kriismd.. Oycm III Pmm Kigrr III + Bsr Qssrtu I Fsr A—r to to msmmp rmm Msry smpi Dmmm KsrlaPmi smJ Jsymr H m p mm Jmr ukr mt Lml urn m Mr RsUtwAma Aim FJ R rw md Csry FjimwnJrr drmtr tor ilmimm M to M to (Jmmslhm BAND SOLOISTS SmuUtGmss I Tmlbyml Mstt . gsdsr Km lima Trm 11,4C JsmtJmbm AUm Jshmtsm Immjfm Kim CmJpm Immi DmrylLtbmsm Storry Ijtmsm Ijmlmg Jmmjfrr Msrrmii CmJp Fslmm Nsmty hukm RmmKmd HmtyV+s Rmns Sdmy Mubtll WMsmrm YmmmWmisy STATE Stutu Cmmm I Trm flon II Fsr AFsrt Ssisoi Urns ExztU tmgi Wk' AFm WhrU i umAmti «ton mti si tbmgh ito mm smmn sf th phs sgr fkrr 10 Contest On March 20, 1980 room 8 was full of questions. What time do we have to be here? What is UBR? Where is C228? It was the day before Contest. Both Mr. Reese and Mr. Robbins were wondering the same thing, how would their group do at Mary- ville. By 4 p.m. the next day, everyone knew the answers. The Choir a I, and Band a II. Mr. Robbins had no complaints about the I rating and said it went pretty fairly”. Mr. Reese commented on the Band status, I really would like to get a I at Contest, but considering all the events we are involved in, sometimes makes it hard to get a I.” Besides the I rating the Choir was excited about sightreading perfectly. After they sang, the judge commented, I want to compliment you, you were the first group in two days to sightread perfectly.” This year Mr. Reese and Mr. Robbins tried something different, they devoted all their time to Contest. They took Ensembles. The directors com- mented, The kids didn’t know what to expect. But for the first time they did all right.” During the Contest Period tempers flared. But after it was over everyone knew it was worth it. Akm Lift Tern Hedgt cmanftmie m be Jnm itie Abem Ijmm jmte Jteep A+ • mg dt be ibrmet F At— Ghat 1— Cantet 11 Below: “Kill Me a melodramatic Tootle (Julie Schawmsky) shouts to her disgusted brother Lon (Don Inman) as he controls his temper. Impossible Dream Perfection is something not easily attained; in some instances it simply can’t be. For example, one can bowl a perfect 300 game or ace an alge- bra test but no one can paint the perfect picture or sing the perfect song. Another instance where perfection can’t be declared, but only measured, is in the All-School Play. This past year the cast and crew of Meet Me in St. Ix uis” came closer to stage perfection than any company ever to per- form on Benton stage. Technically the play was the best in Benton history. This, in part, can be attributed to the fact that for the first time in 11 years the play was a comedy whereby the need of dancers, a chorus and band was eliminated. I believe it’s the proudest I’ve ever been of a group of people!” remarked Producer-Director Mr. John Hoffman reflecting on the company. We proved to ourselves and to the community that an All-School Play doesn’t have to be a musical to be successful.” Above: The picture tells the story as Rose (Mtc- Above: Pre-Fan activities continue as usual at the Smith residence as daughter Tootle has helle Welbom) displays her disgust with John a casual phone conversation. (Dean Fggers). 11 All-School Play Below: Mrs. Smith (Kelly Ijeucht) spins to her husband with a look of dis- belief as she receives the news that their children art responsible for a trolley derailment. Below Right: John (Darren Hill) can 't seem to comprehend an irate Rose’s (Kim Hmderks) attitude as she explains she must move. Left: Reminiscent of the days when a dollar meant something. Lon Jr. glares with excitement as he takes advantage of his Grandpa's (Garry Gann) generosity. Above: Trolley conductor (Vic Bennett) explains the derailment, to Mr. Smith (Jim Bar- ber) as he decides the family will mote to New York. All-School Play 13 Medalists The team didn’t play up to its potential during the first art of the season. At the end of the year the players ihowed what our 1981 team will be like.” commented coach erry Chambers with an air of optimism as he reflected on he 1980 season and looked ahead to next year’s schedule. Benton 1 5 LeBlond 8 1 Cameron • 2 5 Savannah 3 6 Lafayette 0 9 LeBlond 8 1 Cameron • 5 4 Maryville 2 7 Savannah 3 4 Lafayette 4 5 Maryville 8 1 MaurHill • r Above: Vanity team member Terry Guess bites his tongue as he concentrates on reluming the ball to his opponent. Far Above: Harold Lett lifts his arm out of the way while he volleys his opponent's serve. Above: The 1980 tennis team: (Back row; left to right) Tim Nash, Chns Beaver, Chuck Bravo, Harold Lett, Wayne Palmer. Coach Jerry Chamben. (Front row) Mike Woodward, David Pntchetl, Randy Bobela, Kent Conard, Chris Groves, Donny Adams 14 Tennis Duo Matches WE THEY 3 3 Plattsburg 168 196 4 8 Savannah 8 2 4 9 Maryville 175 187 4 15 LeBlond 10 0 4 17 Lafayette 7 1 4 18 Cameron 8V 1 Vt 4 21 Maryville 151 172 4 21 Plattsburg 151 188 4 22 Savannah 164 165 4 24 Cameron 167 170 Season 10 wins 0 losses Far Above 1980 golf learn: (Left to nght) Coach Richard Lehman, Robby Sumpter. Dirk Colboch. Buddy Sumpter. Clay Colboch. Steve Plumb. Above: Clay Colboch prepares to remove the flag so hts opponent may finish his putt. Undefeated The Benton golf team was undefeated this sea- son. They placed first in the M.E.C. conference. Team member Clay Colbach stated in reference to the past season definitely the best season Benton’s ever had.” Buddy Sumpter qualified for state this past year. He was 32nd of 69 golfers in the state. This is only the second time in 13 years this has happened. Far Above: Steve Plumb makes the long trek up the hill to the green. Above: Buddy Sumpter, watches hts ball roll its way into the hole. Golf IS Cards Take City It was opening day and everyone was talking baseball. Scott Crockett assured them, This is the first year we really have a chance to go anywhere.” Coach Mort Nelson stated, We had a relatively good season. We’re officially 10-8 including two forfeits and first in city. At times they worked as a team and when they worked as a team, they played excellent baseball,” he added. The team had three highlights, the second and third games versus LeBlond, and the first round vic- tory against Central, who was considered the team to beat. The next day they traveled to Oak Park. Although they were defeated it didn’t bother them too much since the game the night before was over at 12:00 a.m. and they were glad the long sea- son was over. Pitching was important, but, offense was the key. The team had to hit to win. Mr. Nelson commented, We had the highest team batting average (302) in eight years at Ben- ton.” Pitcher Eric Majewski commented, When the pressure was on we pulled together to clinch the victory.” ALL CITY Bret Beaver Shortstop Scott Crockett DH Robby Helsel First base Marty Pritchett Pitcher ALL MEC Robby Helsel First base Danny Rich Second base V.MtSIT'Y WE THEY Camcfon a Jk M Plane City “Sy o Platte Giy 9 V 6 Onnai 3 8 C Leblond 11 a r 5 Miryvillc 5 , 6 Maryville C 1 LeBlond 14 : w 6 12 2 Oak Park i 10 Lafayette } Winnctonka Central 1 14 ij LeBlond r 2 Lafayette rl ‘ 9 a bit K J 13 1 Jfc Officially 10-8 y Fuji in City Third in MEC Far Above: Members of the '80 baseball team are Coach Nelson, Dale Conard, Bret Beaver, Chuck Reed. David Rich. Above: Pitcher Eric Reed, Kevin Horn, Eric Majewski, Brian Grtmm, Dale Hudson, Scott Majewski keeps an eye on Oak Park's runner on first base. Crockett, Robby Helsel, Tom Flint, Mike Long, Danny Rich, Galand 16 Baseball Far Above Left: Coach Mori Nelson studies the game from the cool shade of the dugout. Above Left: A look of disappointment crosses first baseman Robby Helsel's face. Far Above Right: Loosening up before he comes to bat. senior Scott Crockett swings the bat. Above Right: Bret Beaver watches team member Galand Canard catch a pop fly. Baseball 17 City Champs The Benton track teams enjoyed a good sea- son. After many successful meets, both boys and girls took first place in city and in M.E.C. This year we had two of the most out- standing track men in Benton history, Larry and Eugene Stillman,” stated Coach Jim Modis. Larry and Eugene both qualified for state at the District meet. The Stillman duo accumu- lated over 60 points between them. One member of the girls’ team, Kelly Faulkner, also qualified for state. Three school records were also broken this year, Larry Stillman in the 100 yard dash with a time of 9.7 and a 49.33 in the 440. Eugene Stillman had a distance of 45.1034 in the triple jump. ..... Above: Becky Horton clean the bar m the high jump event at the Cardinal Relays. Far Above: Apnl Phillips sprints toward the finish line. Above: Eugene Stillman reaches for that extra foot in the long jump. 18 Track Far Abort: Monica Schturman stmts to out distanct btr opponent Above: Members of the track team relax before the meet. Far Above: Holding the starting block is Larry Stillman, as Crystal Lankford gets ready for the start. Above: Larry Stillman stretches to the finish line to set a new record in the 100 yard dash. Track 19 Cadets Enjoy Ball Members of the J.R.O.T.C. this year at Benton were kept busy with many activities. Among those activities were the federal inspection, J.R.O.T.C. ball and review. Benton passed the federal inspection, but the ratings have not yet been received. The annual J.R.O.T.C. ball which was held at Moose Lodge was enjoyed by many R.O.T.C. cadets. But the most exciting experience of the cadets was the J.R.O.T.C. review which was held April 26 at Central High School, due to the condition of the city auditorium. Benton took a first rating in rifle assembly and disassembly, a sec- ond rating in drill squad and a third in Honor Guard. For the most part, the year was a success. Above Left: Carolyn O’Hart and Mmdy DtShon discuss thetr preparation for the upcoming inspection. Above Right: Members of Benton’s Color Guard wait thetr turn at the federal inspec- tion. Right: Keith Norm and Stacey Ictmansky enjoy watching others dance at the annual J.R.O.T.C. ball. 20 J. R. 0. T. C. Inspection and Ball Breakfast Honors Seniors On Thursday, May 15 a breakfast was held in honor of the graduating seniors in the school cafeteria. The cost was $1.25 per person. The meal consisted of scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, fruit, milk, and orange- juice. When asked about the breakfast senior sponsor Mr. Jerry Chambers remarked. It was a relaxing, unstruc- tured time. It gave the seniors time to sign yearbooks, look at Bentonians, senior wills and prophecies. I was .relieved to finally sell all of the senior T-shirts. Where else can you get a high quality T-shirt for a dollar' Far Abote: Kim Orth and Tom Hodge take a snooze in the uee hours of the morning. Above: Yvonne 11 orley and laiura Groves take a little time out to sign yearbooks. A bote: Gary Gann goes back for seconds as the others finish up their meals. Senior Breakfast 21 “The Dream Is Ours to Borrow” The Baccalaureate services were conducted in the auditorium Sunday, May 18, 1980 by Rev. Doyle Sager. The message was the topic Middle C.” During a record breaking 49 minute Seventieth annual Commencement on May 20, 1980, four sen- iors, Patty Swardson, Tim Boiler, Mark Corkins and Brian Parker, presented the graduation speeches. A celebration followed at the home of Laurie Norton. The senior party had a roaring crowd of at least two hundred including underclassmen. This was now the beginning of the end. Far Above: Senior Procession. Far Above Right: Tom Leak, National MenI Scholarship winner, received his diploma from Prin- cipal Carl Chatfteld. Middle: Cathy Kurtz has the book of happi- ness after she received her diploma. Right: Senior quartet consisted of Dean Eggers, Tom Hodge, Kelly leucht and Kim Han u ay they per- formed the song, Kiss Today Goodbye! 22 Senior Activities Far Above: Pat Neely, Danny Rich. Brian Grtmm, Gary Burgess and Gerald Lehman listen to the speaker at Baccalaureate. Above: Senior Concert Chotr member perform for Baccalaureate Services. Wahwahlanawah 4 years ago they told me that these cold corridors were a Road to Paradise. Now they are my Stomping grounds.” 4 years ago these hallways were nothing but a maze — Something filled with spirit week Posters — And mad dashes to classrooms — Daring adventures without a pass — And I found a security in their familiarity. 4 years passed — And they tell me I must go on my way — As if I were only leaving behind cold corridors. Becky Phillips Senior Activities 23