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Benton High School 5655 So. 4th St. Joseph, MO 64504 L. E. Hager, Advisor Rita Westmoreland Michelle Asbell Co-Editors Volume 72 Wahwahlanawah Celer Hy World There are many events that color our lives. Our families have a tremendous impact and color our early years. After this stage in our lives our whole outlook was colored by many friends and teachers who would prove to leave lasting colors. Once in high school the various activities such as sports, clubs, and related activities spiced up the daily routine ot classes. Each phase thus adds to the pleasure of our lives We are enriched and colored. 2 Opening Opening 3 PEOPLE Enrich Cur Lives Seniors 5 Donnie Adams Derek Allison Lorrie Alsup Michelle Annigan Annette Arnold wr Michelle Asbell Ginger Ashlock Scott Babcock Stacy Barmann Scott Barnard Jeff Barton Denise Beaver Andy Bennett Scott Berger Ritchie Biggs Seniors 6 Officers Lead Way ! ihihitoÂź n ,iJi gnu The Senior class of 1982 elected these people to represent them: Marty Wright, President; Debby Crawford, Vice-President; Tammi Hale, Secretary; and Rhonda Malotte, Treasurer. Margaret Boiler Loretta Bricker Randy Bougher Cindy Brock Mike Boyer Dana Brooner Lisa Bingaman Janie Black Phil Bish Jon Boiler Seniors 7 Lynne Capps Lisa Chadd Patty Chesser Debbie Chirieleison Dirk Colboch Blair Colley Kent Conard Brian Cook Matt Cordonnier Debby Crawford 8 Seniors Roger Ebling Kevin Emmendorler Leslie Ewart Julie Ezzell Mark Farthing Brian Fattig Brenda Filley Joe Fisher Virginia Fletchall Sandra Fones Sefwxs 9 Debbie Gibson Mike Gilmore Jody Giseburt Anna Gomez Lynne Goodwyn Mark Goss Bucky Graham Chris Groves Tammi Hale Stacy Heitman Kelly Helsel Clarence Higbe Darren Hill Lisa Hontz Robert Hook Kevin Horn Kimberly Huber Julie Ingram Andy Inman Mike Jacobson 10 Seniors Remember Gced Cle Benton The class of '82 had great expectations for all the terrific things that would happen to them as seniors. As the year began, many were disappointed with all of the changes and felt that their senior year was ruined. Even so, a feeling of closeness remained for Iheir school and the friends that they might never see again. I know I'll miss you seniors, slated Mrs. Jean Johnson, senior class sponsor. Just remember good ole Benton. Sheila Jagodzinski Robyn Johnson Carla Johnson Terry Justus Traci Keith Tanya Kempt Paula Kendall Diane King Ivan King Kathi Kline Lonnie Kretzschmar Pat Kuehner Daniel Landers Seniors 11 Sydney Link Lori Mack ley Rhonda Malotte Kathryn Manning Karlene Mark ley David Marriott Mark Marriott Ronnie Martinez Dee Dee Mattox Jamie McDowell 12 Seniors Favcrite Hemcries Celer Cur Lives Teresa Miller Jack Morgan Linda Mollus Deborah Myers What were your favorite memories of high school? Each student had a favorite memory. Debbie Moore's was, My first ROTC Ball. Dana Brooner, Being in the plays and getting to meet everyone. Janet Moon, All the golf matches out of town. Many different favorite memories for different people, but they all Color Our World. Becky Norton Dallas O'Dell Maria Ortega Seniors 13 Janet Lehman-Moon Debbie Moore Joseph Nelson Kevin Newberry Laura Osborn Tammy Owens Cindy Palmer Linda Panigol Chris Pankau Sheri Parker Patricia Parman Louis Payton Lori Peters Jerry Puckett Scott Puckett What Are y©ur Plans After Schcd? rrv 14 Seniors Dawn Parker Karen Parker Monica Pasley Connie Paul Brenda Pritchett Dale Pritchett James Purdy Dale Reed George Rogers Nancy Shepherd Larry Sample After graduation every senior is faced with the question, What are your plans after high school? Many seniors had various ideas When asked this question they replied: Mary Drag, Iâd like to go to college and study courses in secretarial work. Lori Peters, I would like to go to business college Many seniors also shared the idea of college Although many other seniors choose different things. Jeff Buckles, I'd like to go into the music business. Margaret Boiler, I'd like to gel married and have children, five of them! Brenda Pritchett, Iâll work tor a while then I'm not sure. This question is a determining factor in the future of every senior. Some prefer college and some prefer work. Some seniors are still uncertain what the future holds for them. Robin Shuman Wayne Sample Mark Schawinsky Linda Sharp Alyson Silcott Clem Sauter Mark Segrist Jilana Shaw Shirl Smith Senwrs 15 16 Seniors Class Leadership During their tour years at Benton, the senior class of 1982 has elected many dependable peo- ple into office. Their freshman year, they were represented by president Julie Ezzell, vice-president Dee Dee Mattox, secretary Lynne Goodwyn and treasurer Susy Crawford. As sophomores, Dee Dee became president and Susy held her same office. New officers that year were Rhonda Malotte as vice-president and Ginger Ashlock as secretary. For their first year as upperclassmen, Sydney Link was president, Dawn Parker was vice-president, Maria Ortega was secretary and Susy again treasurer. Maria and Susy moved up to Student Body secretary and treasurer as seniors. Marty Wright became president, Debby Crawford became their vice-president, Tammi Hale became secretary and Rhonda Malotte was their treasurer. Missinfi Randy Barnes Greg Charbonneau Tom Chavez Brett Christie Robert Embrey Richey Farmer Matt Hollars Doug Marriott Lori McGoon Michael O'Connor Ronnie Smith Greg Steele 1 Keith Vickers Rita Westmoreland Carl Williams Paula Wade Paul White Kelly Winn Tom Walker Mike Woodward Kevin Walsh Marty Wright Jannice West Stephanie Zirkle Seniors 17 JUNICES Prcm Held at Celt Showcase As another school year gets under way, many ot the classes begin to plan their projects tor the coming school year. This yearâs juniors were especially busy planning for the Prom. The juniors had some bake sales during the course of the year, in order to raise the extra money that they needed. According to Paula Martin the Prom was terrific. With a new band and a different place the prom was a huge success. The Prom this year was held at the Belt Showcase on April the 14th, with the band âStorm providing the entertainment Wendy Admire Mall Agiular Jessica Alerheiigen Jon Alerheigen Tom Amparano David Arnold Teresa Auxier Scot) Baker Jeanne Barber f chote Beaver Tim Beauchamp JeftBxd Iris Bledsoe Angela Boggess Tom Boiler Juniors 19 Rhonda Boyer Steve Bradtey Jerry Brendle Mike Bricker Bernard Brooks Therese Brown Rae Jean Burchett Shefy Burks Jeff Butcher Vickie Butts Teresa CaJdwel Gal Caloway Rachel Canchota OonCaton Conme Constable Monty Cook Darren Cox Bonme Danner Jenny Cox Rona Deathrage Jim Crenshaw Laura Dennis Conme Cotis Sharon Dalton Kevm Derry Tom DeRan 20 Jumors Several Survive C.C.P.E. On August 29th and 30th several Benton students par- ticipated in Project COPE. Among them were juniors Toni Amparano and Mike Foley. C.O.P.E. stands tor Challenging Outdoor Physical En- counter. The swinging tires were especially challenging for me. When I finished I was relieved and felt I had really accomplished something. commented Toni Amparano. The first day consisted of group projects such as scal- ing a 12 foot 6 inch wooden wall. On the second day there were only two things to do. One was to climb the giant's ladder with rungs at least three to four feet apart and the other event was to dumb a 35 foot steel ladder that was about six inches wide. The weekend was a great success. Mike Foley stated. âI had a great time. I would really like to participate in C.O.P.E. I. s Wes Dolman Sherri Duncan DarmyEhs Liz Elks Rosita Elis ToddEis Penny Embrey Lisa Endsley David Ewan Susan Fattog Carta Fletchal Lon Flowers M eFotey Russel Forbes Calwi Fur Jmots 21 Brenda Furgeson Darren Furr Patty Furr Juke Galagher Steve Galvan Rusty Garrett Larry Gawatz Joe Gibbons Rick Gimore Jennifer Gould Theresa Gnffn Dee Dee Gunn Heidi Halamar Jeff Hale Darren Hal Stormy Hardister Penny Hargrave Randy Hawk ns Robert Heffrey Tim Hetsei Tena Herrng Roger Higgnbotham Tammy Hoffman Tina Hopper 22 Juniors Weather Pcstpcnes Junicr Less The 1981-82 Powder Pufl game was held on Fri- day, October 16. II started off with the Junior and Senior game. The Seniors were triumphant over the Junior class by a score of 14 to 6. The game was scheduled to be held on Wednesday, October 14, but was rescheduled due to bad weather and the condition of the football field. ftck Kamler Allen Klein David Lawson Mary Keith Sieve Klepees Jim Leak Carla James Rhonda Johnson Angela Kennedy Jennifer Kline Amy Lehman Betsy Hughes Doug Jenkins Lanny Jones Kim Kennedy JohnKrul Sherry Lehman Kathy Hift Joanna Johnson David Justus Viletta King Norma Lanham Larae LinvMe Juniors 23 Rick Leffrang Paula Mart n Jamie McQueen Tracy Meng Mike Myers Jim OQe Lisa Long Phyks Mason Robyn Meade Tina Merritt J. R. Neidet Bi Palmer Monica Mace Ho y McCrea Eddy Meeks Gary Mriler Shan Nelson Scott Palmer Mike Mapei Ed McDowell Jamie Meier Amy Mo Sett Lisa Nurski Jacky Parker John Martin Sheley McOowe Penny Melton Diana Myers Kmn OâDei Robyn Parker 24 Juniors Tcdd Ellis Leads Class Pictured at the right are the 1981-82 Junior class ofticers (from left to right) They are Tom Amparano. secretary. Todd E s, president, and Paula Martin, treasurer Not ptclued is Scott Sumpter, vice-president f « Bruce Parsley Tracy Phroper Patricia Rampota Rita Ritchie Beknda Pentand Angie Plowman Gail Randal Rusty Roach Jane! Pelrovick Jett Pritchett Kevn Randolph Lrxla Roberton Bart Pfleideter Mark Puckett Jerry Reynolds Ethel Rotanson PamPhips Nancy Puckett Cheryl Riche Lisa Russel Jwors 25 Paul Sample Monica Scheierman Julie Schawmsky Barbara Seever Susan Sexlon James Shrley Ronna Slvey Lisa Slagle WAiam Smith Tracy Smithson Janet Solars Janna Solars Iva Sprake Frankie Sprngs Daniel Stickler Jaci Sturgeon Jane Supple Lisa Stroud Randy Teschner Estelle Tolson Kevm Tracy Patti Traster Teresa Trauencht Kevm Wade 26 Juniors Striving tc Liiild rcundatfons Sean Wartkoss Marcus Walner Jetf Wheeler Lesie While Raegenia White Roger Wiggngton Jan Wilson Kris Winborn Cyndee Wngard Debbie Withrow Christine Wright Robert Wright Colony Young Todd Yowel Mary Zebelean Stormy Ziokowski Missing Carta Barnard James Hicks Lawrence Boyle Shelia Hood Rachel Canchola Jimmy Jagodzmsk i John Clouse Ray Mauzey Dewey Coy Mark McCray Kevti Crist Brian Marriott Sharon Dalton Andy Orth Joseph Day Donnie Osteen Jerry Dennison Sean Owens Gary Dye Diana Sti Sandra Elks Scott Sumpter Sherry Embrey Rhonda Tumet Lori Fanning James WMrerson Jett Fortune Cknt Wisdom Raymond Groce Jason Grom Pat Wsneski People Potpourri The students of Benton are involved in many activities in school and out Such as Project C O P E.. South Side Sunshine Pageant and the One Act Plays. The South Side Sunshine Pageant was an event held during the summer to help clean up the south side. Jody Giseburt was elected Miss Sunshine of the South Side. The Halloween One Act Plays, 'Monster Soup,â Vampire's Bride, and It's Bigfoot, went over as a big success All con- tributions were donated to the dramatics department. Far above Mark Zuptich gels dunked during South Side Sunshine Pageant Above left: Lon Mackley climbs the Giant's Ladder during Protect C O P E. Above Freshman Cheerleaders tor the Powder Putt game show the stuff Lett Pmce Norman (Don Adams) tries to get out of marryng Cnderella (Gad Randall) dur«ig the One Act Play âVampire's Bride SePUCMORCS Leon Bascue Kmn Beck Tina Benner Rhonda Berry Jody BoHer Ronnie Boler Valerie Boyes Tn Boyle Randi Brim Jenny Brmgus Marty Bull Jm Burchett Larry Burchett Theresa Burfiend Kristy Burns Denms Captes Cecelia Canchota John Callaway Douglas Barber Doug Barnes Mtcheal Barnes Lon Barr Megan Argabright Ehzabilh Atkms David Atkm Jimmy Atkins Scott Bachman 30 Sophomores Continuing to Crow Tina Chaney Nancy Chatf kJ Cmdy Chesser Venita Clark David Chnton Tna Cokey Kelley Conaway Cass Contreras David Contreras Channon Cook Gary Cook Calvan Crist Dana Cruse Frankie Cruz Br n Oawson Debbie Delaney ShieiaDeVal Rodney Dowell Barbara elks Lee Ann Efts Leah Elrod Kevm Endsiey Tamrme Everett Cheryl Farmer Dameie Fartfvng Chuskna F e Tammy Fisher Paul Forbes Steve Fredrickson Tamm Frnk Sophomores 31 Spirit Shines Anew Tom Furlong Carol Galvin Kelly Gallon Julie Gibbons Jennie Gdl Cammy Gtllelle Jerry Giseber TomGotdizen Scoll Goodwin Phil Greer Jason Grom Angela Groom KariGunn Becky Hagan Penny Hale Jamie Hargrave Chris Hawkins Logan Hayes Fonda Haynes Steven Haywood Joe Hendrix Sherri Herring Pete Hicks Ji e Wdebrand Kris Hkdebrand The 1981-82 Sophomore class started out the year with a lot of Pizzazz. They started out taking control of the first pep assembly by winning the spirit stick. Throughout the year they tried to keep up the enthusiasm they showed during that first pep assembly... f 32 Sophomores 4' Joe Hurd Vickie Jagodzmski Kevft James Carmen Johnson Delus Johnson Lea Johnson Theresa Jordon Sanda Jos wick James Justus Larry Keith Robert Keith Van Kiger Daria Kncaid FredKoeppen Came Kurtz Lon Leach Jute Leaverton Sheryl Hogan Gregory Horn Sharon Hollandsvorth Gfiger Hovey Stacy Hunt Aurthur Ledford Mark Lee Jknmy Leggans Juanita Leggans Vincent Lett Sophomores 33 Ending the First Half Scott Link Tony Losson Randy Loveland Kent Mark ley Joe Marriott Shirley Marshal Angie Mar sack Eugene Martin Mary Marin Ronnie Martice Nancy Mays Martn Mazur Joyce McCalan Tina McOowel Shelly McIntosh Jim McMifeon Joe McMAon Marsha Meadows Steve Meng Howard Mrfler Sheley Mfer Tim MMer Jeff Moore Kathy Mosier Denms Mueler Kelly Murphy Sid Nelson Dan Newberry Holy Newberry Charles Nichols 34 Sophomores Damn Oliver Gma Orozco lupe Ortega Debbie Parker Dewayne Parker Michele Parker Colleen Paul Tam Pawkng Vincent Payne Ed Per man Lon Philips Richard Phillips Darcee Pierce Sheryl Prmdle Peggy Puckett Bi fiasco Ronnie Rathamann Angela Rice David Richardson Tern Richardson Dawn Ridge Cynthia fttch Angela Rivera Conda Robbms Harlen Roberts The sophomore class officers of the 1981-82 school year from left to right are Chris Hawk«s. Vice President. Megan Argabnght. President. Carrie Kurtz. Treasurer, and Paulette Sample. Secretary Sophomores 35 Karen Rullman Paulette Sample Lloyd Sampson Steve Sampson Tom Schurman Susan Sexton Michele Shetenberger Carrie Shoemaker Oenee se Shuman Melissa Silvey Charles Sins Lonnie Singleton Lance Sipes Eugene Slagle Henry Sleelh Barry Smith Eddie Smith Keith Smith Theresa Smith Tracy Slotys Ronnie Sowards Juke Springs John Steele Terry Stehle Jimnme Stewart Jeff Stocking Rick Sumpter Angie Supple . Oebtxe Sutton Rhonda Swattord On October 16, 1981, the sophomore girls defeated the freshmen in the Powder Puff game. Led by their three coaches: Leon Bascue, Terry Stehle, and Bill Rasco, the girls won 24-0. Approximately 25 girls worked for the victory with the sup- port of the sophomore class and their cheerleaders, Charles Sims, Steve Meng, Ronnie Rathmann, Mark Zuptich and Scott Bachman. In previous years only the juniors and seniors were permit- ted to play in the Powder Puff, but this year the freshmen and sophomores could participate. Coach Leon Bascue commented, I think that letting the freshmen and sophomores play in the game created more school spirit than the whole spirit week activities did. I think the sophomores and freshmen should be able to continue to participate and start a new tradition.â 36 Sophomofes Pcwder Puff a New Traditien John Swanson Stacy Swmney Steven Taylor Lisa Tester man Dave Thomas Donetta Thompson Paii Thompson Darn Throckmorton Shely Todd Kely Tracy Cheryl Ulrich Paul Valentine Lynae VanSckle Lisa Wahiert Susan Walace Debbie Weese M e Weese Gary Wells Brad Weyer Kim W ams Chuck Ziofcowski Ted Zirkle Mark Zuptich Robert Bastian Kevti Barnes Robert Berry John Brown Steve Brown Doug Buhman Bi Butler Lnda Wnger Marya Winters M eWo e Sheryl Wolfe Khsbe Wright Missing Roger Ferns Debbie Gertsch Juie Henderson Carrie Hut Fred Lankford Charles Michel Tm Mi phy Fred Chavez Jack Solars Barbara Farvung Rhonda Fattig Sophomores 37 FRESHMEN Freshmen âHave Excellent Cutlcck Terrence Arnold Amene Ashler Eric Atkinson Ira Atkinson Lynetle Baber Dana Baker Sheldon Baslian Valeria Beach Ken Beiomy Robn Berry Sharon Berry Bridget Bledsoe Shety Bosley RitaBouge Betty Bowman JettBrendle Amy Brown Angela Brown Tracey Brown Randy Bruce Ronda Bindridge Teddy Burgess David Butts Cody Caidwel Kenneth Cardwel Juke Chria It is a tradition here at Benton to elect class officers from their respective classes. Those elected officers for the freshman class of 1985 are President, Danny Herbert; Vice President, Julie Chirila; Secretary, Gaye Reed; and Treasurer, Gail Giseburt. These officers will be representing the freshman class m all student congress meetings for the year 1981-1982. Mrs. Bonnie German, freshman class sponsor, commented, The freshmen, this year, have an excellent outlook on school life. They are cooperative and enthusiastic about events at school and I have enjoyed working with them in class projects this year. Freshmen 39 Relaxed and Joannona Contreras Carrie Cook Nelson Cook Loretta Coon SaundraCoon Billy Cooper Marcia Cooper Kim Corcoran Mark Crandel Tom Crockett Angela Cruse Kory Cunnngham Dana Dankker Chris Oerter Betsy OeSpan Lori Ooktt Agreeable âThe Freshmen this year, appear to be very relaxed, agreeable, and cooperative, according to Mrs. Bonnie Ger- man, class sponsor. They are participating in many ac- tivities in the school and when I put out the call that par- ticipants were needed for the Powder Puff game, we had no problem filling the positions. They are enjoying going to school with upperclassmen and find that they can compete with the other students in comparable situations. Many freshmen are participating in sports in Benton High School.â Mark Drag Todd Dunken Barbara Eichsladt 40 Freshmen Nila Elks Ramona Eis Tracy Endsley Shety Farris Dale Farrngton Stacey Ferguson Kirby Ford Tracy Frazier Margo Funk Dick Furgeson Susie Garttand Theresa Gill DougGiUard Matt Grfmour GaiGisetxjrt Lori Goolsby i 7 Jarme Gr able J. R. Grable Kim Grace n Terry Grace Roger Gray Kraig Gresham Marcia Gnffm Keith Groce Matt Gunn Craig Hatxn Jarme Hale Donna Hanson Pam Harmon John Hartmann Freshmen 41 Lomda Hayes Brian Henknsky Danny Herbert Chris Hernandez Brad Herring Brian Hicks David Hicks George Hicks Scott Hicks Ajeanna Hodges Neal Hook KevfiHorn Carrie Hughes Jason Ingram Greg Jennmgs Jamce Johnson Mchelte Johnson Roschelle Johnson Freshman Spirit Fines True Bruce Keith Kim Keith Randy Keith Km Kelly 42 Freshmen Beginning high school is a lime lor adjusting and meeting new people Attending pep assemblies was one of many new experiences for the freshmen. The first pep assembly was held on September 4. starting the season with spirit for the 1981 Jamboree The freshman class contributed a large amount of spirit for the team. At the beginning of the year, freshman cheerleaders were chosen to lead their class in spirit. They were Tina Amparano, Julie Chirila, Kim Grace, Kim Kelley, Gina Otten and Gaye Reed. Sheila Long Tammy Long Rhonda Losson Pam Mace Darrin Mapr Jim Marriott Amy Marsh Carl Marshal Abel Martinez Martin Marimez Jett Mason Janel Masleler SandiMcClurg Steve McColum Kim McCoy BiMcOowel Larne McDowell Pal McOowel Mandy Mears SomaMelow Freshmen 43 Rick Meng Scott Mercef Krista Merri Chris Miter Ken Milter Kevm Miller Patty Mitchell Vickie Mitchell Johnny Mitchell Jennifer Montgomery Madison Moser Tim Mul Billie Myers Tom Noland Diane Nurski James O'Bamon Bob Oberrmer Tammy Ontiveros Richard Ortega Gna Often Tim Owens Raymond Palmer Jimmy Parker RK y Parker Talent That Needs te Get It Geinc The freshman football team ended their season with a record of 1 win, 4 losses, and 1 tie. By the end of the season there were 21 players left on the team according to Coach Littrell, âThere was a lot of talent on the team; they just needed to get it going in the right directions. 44 Freshmen Ken PfteKlerer Shannon Phmney Lmda Phillips Tasha Pills Kristi Pressler Herman Provm Cmdy Puck ell Audrey Pummel Archie Randolf Dawnita Ratliff Rick Ratliff Gaye Reed Billy Reese Buffy Redey Chris Rice Lavita Ridge Brenda Rieslerer Teresa Rivera Chris Roach Rod Roach Julie Roberts T n Roberts Penny Rofrnson Lisa Rose Freshmen 45 Talented People Sina and Pance We have found that there are a lot of freshmen who have talents that many people know about but really donât pay too much attention to. We have freshmen that dance, sing and play a musical instrument as well as being very good in the dramatics department. But who are they? No one knows because they are just starting and havenât had any recognition for their talents. But in November we had a few determined freshmen who showed their talents in the Harvest Moon Variety Show. Kim Kelley, a freshman girl, did an acrobatic dance; Andre Sampson and Mark Drag were in an instrumental of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy; Jay Shirley played a banjo in the song Foogie Mountain Breakdown and finally Keith Groce did a comedy dance to King ol the Road. They may just be starting out but there is a good chance that we might see these people in more talent shows here at Benton in the future. Freshmen who were not chosen for the show this year should try out again next year when their talent might be discovered. Who knows? You might be seeing someone as just an ordinary person but you never know, they could be the next Rock-n-Roll Band of the century! Kathy Sample Andre Sampson Mfce Sansone Barbara Schel Mark Schuber John Scott JimScroggms Konda Sears Rodney Sears Lisa Seever Steve Sexton Sheri Shelenberger Scott Shepard Zena Shifflett Jay Shirley Dean Sivey Doug Sivey Gary Sivey 46 Freshmen I «t Lana Staggs Wayne Stalsworth Doug Steele Jeff Steele Nathan Stewart Lisa Stickler Missing Gary Barnard Nate Hood Hope Hunter Carl Jagodzmski Rhonda Norton Max me Phiftps Angel Robinson Kely Scroggins Marvm Solars Kendra Stiles Jennifer Stock mg James Straton Sean Strong Mark Smith Stephanie Smith Tim Stufflebean Jenny Sutton Brian Tharp Sherrie Tharp Bobby Thompson Mark Throckmorton Glenn Tiler Kim VanCleave Eva Vaughn Rick Venable Dwight Walace Stacy WaRer Wendy Waugh Rick Wetser Wayne Wheeler Mica Whitacre Deanna Wifcs Jerri Wilson Cindy Wmder Wendy Wmder Sherri Wmgard Freshmen 47 FACIILIT Teachers Involved in PTSA. Ms Sarah Bimgsley speaks to parents at Backlo-School night Wendy Bayer Lang. Arts; Style and Struc; Am Lit. B.S Secondary Ed; PtMips University Sarah Billingsley Typog I; Gen Bus . Jumor Class. Pep Club; B.S. Ed NWMSU. M S. Ed NWMSU Oena Bower; Spanish MV; B S. Ed Missot i Western Stale Colege As most people knew, Miss Dena Bower was the Spanish teacher here at Benton this year. But what some may not know is that she also taught at Spring Garden Middle School. For the second year. Miss Bower taught French and Spanish to seventh and eighth graders during the first three hours of the day. When asked how she likes teaching at both schools, she stated that it was fine, since the two schools were so closely related. Besides teaching, Miss Bower also took over this year as sponsor of the pom pon squad,a post previously held by Mrs. Mildred Davenport. Another of Miss Bowerâs activities is the foreign language club. Los Vascos. FacUty 49 Even Teachers Have Idiosyncrasies Mr Dean Burmeister explains the application ol a geometric formula to his geometry class. Mr. Dean Burmeister has a reputation lor being a âtough math teacher. He teaches geometry and algebra and some students say that he likes to twirl his blackboard compass and shoot baskets in the wastebasket. During his stay at Benton, he has been involved in the athletic program and recently made Miss Butcher, Mrs. Burmeister. Donna Jean Boyer Soc Eng, Novel. Jrn Writing I. Bentonian B S. Ed NWMSU. M S. Ed. NWMSU Robert G Brandt C.O.D.; Distributive Ed. and Tech Trade Ed ; B A Ed NWMSU. M A Ed. Univ of MO RitaBregin Lang Arts I; N.H.S. B S NWMSU, M A AJMKC Jack R Burgess Health, Physical Ed ; Drivers Ed.. Head Football Coach B.S. MWSC; M S NWMSU 50 Faculty Barbara Burmetsler S.S. I; Contemporary Issues. State and Local, Pep Club, Cheerleaders B.S. Ed MWSC Dean Burmeister Math, Asst Basebal Coach B.S Ed Umv ofMO Carl D Chatfteld Pmapal B.S Ed. NWMSC; M S Sec Ed Adm NWMSU. M S MattVKSTC. Emporia Robert Clemens Asst Prnopal M S Sec Ed M S Bus Ed NWMSU C: {T! s : Joyce Edwards Dean of Girls B.S. Phys. Ed NWMSU Attendance Office Larry Edwards Math; Freshman Class Sponsor B.S. Ed ; M S Ed NWMSU Mary Elder Counselor B.S. Ed . M S Ed NWMSU Paul M Evans Speech; Engfcsh; Debate B.S. Ed. Speech Theatre Mo West State John H. Foley WW CuL; State and Local; Far East; Student Congress B.S. Sec. Ed.; M.A. Am rts. NWMSU Bonme German Librarian B.S Ed. NWMSU Jeanine Glise Learning Center 8 S Ed MWSC. Cert, «1 Readng Specialist; Learning DtsaMrties Welcome Groh Drafting 8 S NWMSU. M A. Univ of Colorado Larry E Hager Humanities. Promelheans; NHS; Student Congress; Yearbook B.S. Sec Ed Univ of MO; M.Ed. Umv of Ark. New Teachers Add tc Staff Benton has added two new teachers to the facul- ty staff. They are Mr Paul Evans and Mr. Robert Young. Mr. Evans used to teach at Bode Middle School. At Benton he leaches Speech, English, and is the advisor of Forensics. Mr. Young teaches World Cultures and American History during the last two hours of the day. The first part of the day he spends at Spring Garden teaching Social Studies. U Fact S3 John Hoffman Dramatics; Speech; Al School; Harvest Moon, R8AP. One Act Ray Rest A.A. MW Jr College. 6 S Ed. NWMSU Chuck Holm Bkkp.; Prac Bus; B B Coach B.S Adrm. Univ. of Iowa, MS Ed. NWMSU Cathie Kmg Famty Relations. Housng, Child Dev . Ctothr g Construction; World Foods; Creative Clothing. Gris Golf Coach BS Ed. NWMSU. MS Ed. NWMSU Guidance and Counseling 54 Faculty Heme Ec. Teacher Coaches Coif Richard Lehman Malh, Got) Coach; B Club B S. Mo. Valey Don Lentz Chemistry; Physics; Science Invest; NHS. Alchemia. W8HS, Frosh Girls and J.V B B Coach; J V Girls Volleyball L.S.; 8 S Ed.; M S Ed NWMSU Mark Littrell J.A.; Head Wresting Coach. Boys Frosh F.B. Coach; Assl Track Coach B.S. NEMSU â â â Mrs. Cathie King is one of Benton High School's home economics teachers. She was born and raised in Stanberry, Missouri and graduated from Stanberry High School. She attended college at North West Missouri State University where she received her Bachelors degree in Vocational Home Economics and her Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling. She has been teaching for eight years now but two and one-half of those years she was a counselor. Mrs. King has taught at three other schools besides Benton. They were Lathrope High School, East Buchanan (Gower) and Spring Garden but replies she likes Benton the best. She was the head Golf coach for girls this year and replied she enjoyed it very much. When asked what her goal in life was she said, âTo be the best educator I can be. Faculty 55 Counselors Important too Leonard E Miles Jr Soc Stud I; Greal Plams; Coni. U S Hist; Saddle Club; Pep Club A B. Sl. Benedici; MS KS State Teachers College James Modts Math, Head Track Coach BA Washburn Univ ; M E Ark Univ J M Nelson Soc. IV; Ancienl Man. Community Resources; Junior Class; Psychology; Youth in Govât. B S Ed; M S Ed UMCC James OâHare ROTC; Saber-n-Chain; Dri Squad; Rifle Team; MP. Saber Guard; Honor Guard Soc Degree Columbia Univ. Thomas Pankiewicz Comp.; Creative Writing; Lang Arts I; Individual Invest in Creative Writr g B S Sec Ed. NWMSU. M A.AJMKC 56 Faculty Along with our teachers, the counselors are probably the mosl important people at Benton. They give us guidance and help us plan our years ahead. Mr. Ernest Poff has been at Benton for 18 years. Besides being a counselor, he also taught a Basic Math class this year. Mr. Poff stated his reason for having chosen counsel- ing, as his career was to help people reach their goals and have a direction in their lives. Terry Pierce Phys. Ed.; Asst. Basketball Coach; B.S. Ed , NWMC; M S Ed NWMSU Ernest Pott Counselor B.S. U.S Military Academy; M. Ed UMC Karen Post Art; Alpha Rao Tau; Saddle Club B S Ed NWSC âą Vicki Rains Cons. Hm , Contemporary Uv.; Fam. Mis ; Hm Nurse and Health; FHA; Pep Club; Costume Dir Al School Ptay and Harvest Moon; Junior Class B.SVUniv. ot Mo at Columbia John Reese Band; Cardmeles, Flag Corps B.S. KUMSU Faculty 57 Nei Reynolds Drivers Ed. B.SM A NWMSU Dennis Riche Wld Cult; Great Plains: Far East; Asst. F B Coach B.S. Sec. Ed. and M A Am. Helory NWMSU Lawrence W Robbins Mixed Choir: Concert Choir; Benton Singers; Music Theory; Music Appreciation; Harvest Moon B M E and M A CMSU LI. Col. Cecl Simmons ROTC; B.B.A. Business. M B A. Management Texas Atm Umv M A. Pubic Administration Central Michigan Univ. Calvin Smith Basic Elec.; Metals; General Shop B S Ed. Univ. of Mo at Columbia; M S. Ed NWMSU W K. Smith Earth Science; Physical Science A.B. TarkioColege After 21 years of service at Benton, Mrs. Betty Wilson still likes to help students solve their problems and advise them in selecting classes. Mrs. Wilson commented, The work is interesting, since it varies from day to day. It's never dull but sometimes it gets a little frustrating. I really enjoy working with Benton students, since they are the best. 58 Faculty PEER (Positive Educational Experience in Relationships) held a work shop October 20 and 21 at the Ramada Inn. Mrs. Mary Elder, Mr. Larry Robbins, Mrs Myla Ackley, Ms. Wendy Bayer, Ms. Donna Jean Boyer, Mrs. Judy Jeschke, Mr Tom Pankiewicz, Mrs. Jean Johnson and Mr. Robert Clemens attended the counseling workshop. PEER was organized to help participants build better images and understand themselves as well as others. The teachers involved met weekly after school on Tuesday. Mrs. Johnson commented, We are real proud ot our two-year-old program. We now have seven trained teachers running PEER programs in and out of their classes. There have been people who took it last year and are trying to get in next year. We feel it's been a real success. Teachers Term Bob Young Soc Studies I; World CUtures B S Ed. Northwest Mo State Ron Starks Woodworking. Foolbal and Track B S Ed NWMSU Betty Wilson Counselor A B Washburn Unvâ M S Fla Slate Univ Faculty 59 RuthBiretme Mary Cates Erma Camad Conme Crockett Maxme Cunningham Mary Davis Janet Edson Grade Endsley Bite Hamm No fair peeking, Connie Crockett! Frances Farris, hard at work as usual 60 Staff Maufine Haynes Charlie Lapsley Carolyn Moser Bonnie Robbins Mary Lou Jackson Wilma Lay Dave Remond Jenny Stewart The catetena workers start early each morning to prepare nutritious meals One ol our many custodians hard at work. W ma Lay. lorus. Support Staff Essential Benton High School staff are very important to our clean and warm school. The cafeteria workers start each morning to make nutritious meals for us. The things the staff does for us are all very important, yet we seem to take for granted that they will be done and we give very little thought to the lone hard hours the staff puts in. Stall 61 Mr ChalfieW enioys some lime oH from Iks hectic schedule Adminis- trative Staff These three people are responsible for the supervision and operation of Benton High. Mr. Carl Chatfield, Mr. Robert Clemens and Mrs. Joyce Edwards. Mr. Carl Chatfield is responsible for the overall safety and operation of the school, faculty and student body. Mr. Robert Clemens usually gets to meet just those students who cause trouble. But most are called on to talk and to be interviewed on what they like and dislike about the school. Mrs. Joyce Edwards on the other hand, works mostly with attendance; but she also sees people for other reasons. These three work together to provide a good standard of education for all the students. Team ef Three Wcrk with Taculty Students and Staff 62 BHS Administration AHhough most of her day provides p easent experiences, Mrs Edwards has her Mr Clemens gives his greedy httle smte as he courts â âhe money serious moments Mr Clemens worked with Mr Robbins and the foe arts department o a sue Mrs Edwards mediates on 9« latest excuse tor a student t eng tfjsent cessful candy drive that provided new soiod and video equpment for 9« school 9KS Q Dr Gerald Troesler. Doanne Col. Crete Neb 1953 University of Neb Doctorate Dr Gerald Troesler visits with members of the faculty at a social event here at Benton Schccl Beard Leads Below The 1981-82 St. Joseph Board of Education. Front row Mrs Jan Powell, Mrs Nancy Reed and Mrs Bette Totoert. Back row: Mr â Budâ' Byron Baker. Mr James Wetser and Dr. Larry Jones 64 School Board The 1981-82 Administrative Staff was once again headed up by Dr. Gerald Troester, Mr. Don Trout and Dr. John Stott. These people made many important decisions this year as they do every year. These decisions affected the lives of many people such as school, administration, faculty and most of all the parents and students who attend schools in the St. Joseph School District. Mr Don Trout. M.A. University ol Colorado. Greety, is in charge of busaiess matters for the District. Dr Stolt working at he desk at the District offices. Dr. John Stolt. Bachelor Degree 1958; Central Arkansas Masler Degree 1966; University of MO Cok ntxa. Doctorate n School Adm v, Univ. of MO Columbia School Board 65 ACTIVITIES Learning C ut title the Classroom Activities 67 Student Ccnsress Keeps Eusy This year's Student Congress had a (airly busy year under Student Body president Dirk Colboch. Besides the annual candy drive in February, Student Con- gress also sold candy in the early fall to help raise money lor the sound system that the music department bought. They also collected cans for the Thanksgiving and Christmas can food drives. Some Student Congress members participated in the Stu- dent Exchange Program. This is a program designed to let the students from Benton meet students from other schools and learn about the functions of the schools. Students from Benton spent one day at the other schools, and in turn students from other schools spent a day at Benton. Far above right: Student Body President Dirk Cotooch cals one ot the many Student Congress meetings to order Above: Tom Boler brings up an important pomi during a Student Congress Meeting Right: During registration Susy Crawlord tries to sel a pom pon or a Benton hat to Kevin Horn 68 Student Congress Far above: Student Congress members Steve Frederick son and Les Ewart help decorate the Christmas tree in the man hal Above Mary Drag along with Margaret Boler and Lon Mack ley box cans for delivery dung the Christmas can food drive Above Amy Lehman looks on as Dee Dee Mattox votes dung the Christmas royalty election Above: First semester Student Congress members attend the last meeting for the first semester Student Congress 69 Far above: Kmg Dale and Queen Robyn Above Fan king candidales Back row: D k Cotoach, Andy Bennett. Darren Hi. Dale Reed. Chris Pankau, Marty Wrighl. Bucky Graham and J C. Slone Front row: Sophomore prince Scott Bachman. Freshman prince Danny Herbert and Juvor prince Robert Wright Right: Robyn shows a look ol surprise when her name is announced King Dale, Queen Dcbyn Deign Each season the student body of Benton High School elects a king and queen to represent them for that season. This year Dale Reed and Robyn Johnson were chosen as fall king and queen. Eight guys and eight girls from the senior class were chosen as candidates for royalty. King candidates were Andy Bennett, Dirk Col- bach, Bucky Graham, Darren Hill, Chris Pankau, Dale Reed, J. C. Stone and Marty Wright. Queen candidates were Margaret Boiler, Debbie Chirieleison, Julie Ezzell, Jody Giseburt, Lynne Goodwyn, Robyn Johnson, Becky Norton and Dawn Parker. Each class also elected a prince and princess. Freshmen representatives were Danny Herbert and Gaye Reed. Sophomores chose Scott Bachman and Lisa Wahlert. The juniors elected Robert Wright and Toni Amparono. The Homecoming Dance was held in the fall to honor the king and queen. The band Ariel performed and it was a fairly good success. Dance commitee chairman Susy Crawford organized the event. 70 Homecomng Farthest above: Queen candidates and class princesses Back row Margaret Bo«er. Jufce Ezzel. Debbie CNneleison. Jody Giseburt. Robyn Johnson. Becky Nor- ton. Lynne Goodwyn. and Dawn Parker Front row Freshmen princess Gaye Reed. Sophomore princess Lisa WaNert and Junior process Tom Amparono Far above The Junior royalty Above Drk Cotbach escorts Becky Norton across the footbal held at Homecoming halt-1me Far above right: Couples dance to Ariel's music Above right: Dale Reed is produced at the assembley Homecomng 71 Winter tcyalty The Christmas spirit was once again expressed in the halls of Benton as the student body elected their winter royalty. Mr. Mike Gilmore and Miss Sydney Link were crowned Mr and Miss Benton Winter. The Queen candidates were Lisa Chadd, Tammy Hale, Kathi Kline, Lisa Lawhon, Maria Ortega, Laura Osborn, and Cindy Palmer. The King candidates were Mike Boyer, Blair Colley, Joel Gentry, Mark Goss, Paco Jaramillo, Dave Marriott and Ronnie Smith. The Prince and Princesses were Freshmen Rick Ratliff and Julie Chirila, Sophomores Doug Barnes and Kris Hildebrand, and Juniors Roger Higginbotham and Wendy Admire. The royalty was honored at an assembly featuring the concert choir and band, and again at a basketball game. Far above: The Winter Kng and Queen. Mr M e Gilmore and Miss Sydney Link. Above: Miss Laua Osborn and her escort King Mike Gilmore Above: The three class princesses await the King and Queen announcement. 72 Winter Royalty Far above Sophomore Prince and Princess Doug Barnes and Kris Hidebrand Far above Queen Sydney Ink at the Production assembly Above The Above Junior Prince and Princess; Roger H jgnbotham and Wendy Admire concert cho and band perform at the Christmas assembly Winter Royalty 73 Class Competition Abolished! Tradition is a hard thing to break As we've found out here at Benton when class competition was eliminated from spirit week. Many of the students were very upset about this. They felt that it was taking all the fun out of spirit week. But that wasn't what the spirit week committee was doing. The students were putting more into the class competition and not enough into generating school spirit. The whole idea of spirit week was to produce team and school spirit. The class competition was taking away from it instead of helping it. But soon this new spirit week will become a new tradition. Besides the elimination of class competition there was another change. Four days were allowed for spirit week ac- tivities instead of only three. The first day was cowboy day. The second day was punk rock day and the theme for the third day was Scare 'em off the field. On the third day students were encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes. Even with the changes spirit week was fairly successful. Far above Brenda Pritchett and Debbie Withrow pose in the first place cos tunes on Scare 'em off the field day Above Benton students show the sprit by dressing up and particpatng r the costume contest Sprt Week 75 Cheerleaders â Casic Support Group One ol the groups that helped to support Benton's teams this year was the Cheerleaders. They were present at all home and away games to promote spirit. The ten member squad attended a seven day clinic at NWMSU at Maryville, MO. The girls competed with other squads from various high schools. During their week stay, they earned ex- cellent ribbons in jumps, formations, and floor cheers. The class of 85 had six cheerleaders to cheer the freshmen teams on to victory. They were selected at a special assembly at the beginning of the year. 76 Cheerleaders Far above right: Darcee Pierce is taken by surprise whie participating n the dunk tank at Hyde Park Far above left: Susan Fattig keeps her eye on the target as she waits to be dunked Above left: The cheerleaders do a special cheer for the team during spirit week Above right: Debbie Chmeietson ntroduces Jube Chirila as she tries out for freshman cheerleader Cheerleaders 77 Below: The Pom poo squad pert Of ms at a pep assembly. Cardinelles Win Awards Ten talented girls formed this year's pom pon squad, the Car- dinelles. Through many hard hours of practice and a four day clinic, these girls developed, routines which they performed at home games and pep assemblies. The Cardinelles were very successful at the NCA pom pon clinic held at Avila college. Of the twenty squads there, the Car- dinelles received a trophy and a superior ribbon for having the best home routine. They also won the megaphone for being the most spirited and congenial squad. This was voted on by all the squads attending the clinic. Individually, the pom pon girls earned a total of twenty-two ribbons. They also received a spirit stick. Besides their home game performances and clinic, the Car- dinelles performed many times. Over the summer, they ap- peared at Hyde Park with the pep band. They also performed on the new stage at the East Hills Mall. Members ot the Car Andes pose with the Cardinal (Cyndee Wingard). They are: Front row: Rhonda Swattord, Lisa Slagle. Gai Randal. Jennifer KNne Kathi Klrte Middle row: Patty Parman, Jacky Parker. Rita Westmoreland Back row: Jannice West, and Lynne Goodwyn. 78 Cardineles Far above left: The 1981-82 CardneHes proudly display the Megaphone, trophy, ribbon and spirit slick they won while participating in a pom pon dime at Avila Cotege Far above right: Jennifer Kline concentrates on her routine MKtdle left: The CardneHes promote spirit at a wrestling match Above Jacky Parker performs to Stand Up and Cheer, at the Spirit Week pep assembly Lett: Patty Parman and Rita Westmoreland perform Hit Me With Your Best Shot. Cartkneles 79 Flag Ccrps Gets New Flags The Flag Corps has been involved in many things this year. They performed at all home football and basketball games and also provided entertainment at East Hills. They have also participated in numerous parades during the year. Not only have they been busy performing but they also started using double flags. They new flags were designed and made by the spon- sor of the Flag Corps, Miss Debbie McKinney. The members of the 1981-82 Flag Corps were Brenda Davis, Mary Drag, Shelley Gentry, Debbie Gib- son, Tanya Kempt, Theresa Auxier, Dee Dee Guinn, Ronna Silvey, Raegenia White, Valerie Boyes, Kelly Nigh and Michelle O'Dell. Far above: 1981-82 Flag Corps members were: Sheley Gentry, Raegenia While. Valerie Boyes. Mary Drag. Dee Dee Gurm, Brenda Davis, Debbie Gibson, Michelle O'Dei, Teresa Auxier. Ronna Slvey. Kety Nigh Above: Flag Corps durng a routine duing a pep assembly Above Mary Drag looks at the audience while perlorming at Easl HUS. 80 Flag Corps Far above Brenda Davis Ragenia Whrte and Kely t gh smte with pride after the Far above: Debbie Gfcson concentrates while practicing a new routine performance at East Hills Above Dee Dee Guinn and Mary Drag await the music to start tor their performance Flag Corps 81 Above: Tom Boler informs the WBHS listeners about a few daty events that are going on. Above Marty Wright adds a Irttle character to the station as he jams W.B.H.S. Signing âŹff . . . The 1981-82 WBHS Staff consisted of six students. Cary Sowards started the day off jam- ming during first hour until Monica Scheierman stepped in second hour. Ethel Robinson, Sid Nelson, and Tom Boiler following, they ended the day with the crazy antics of Marty Wright. Mr. Don Lentz has been sponsoring WBHS for eleven years and again sponsored it this year. They added many new and popular records to the station this year which seemed to have gotten more students and teachers to listen. WBHS is now the only high school radio station in existence. It was started back in 1971. It has seen many disc-jockeys come and go and hopeful- ly will see many more in the years to come. Above: Monica Scheierman takes advantage of the air tme to catch up on the news. 4 W.B.H.S. 83 Eenton Singers Rebuild Group Above: The Benton Singers congregate around Mr Robbins while learning a new piece of music Above: Lome Alsup. Jamie McOowel, Sherry Prindle and Lynne Goodwyn supply soprano and alto pitches in the group 84 Benton Singers Above Benlon Singeis 1981-82: Nancy Shepherd, Mike Weese. Lisa Wahlerl. Jeff Butcher. Mr Larry Robbins. Music Of eel or, Lorrie Atsup. Gary Cook. Oana Brooner. Robyn Johnson. Jim Shirley. Larry Stewan. Dirt Cotbach. SheSa Hood. Lynne Capps. Mart Zuplich. Denise Beaver. Nancy Puckett. Conda Robbins. Rusty Garrett. Lynne Goodwyn, Hank O'Dei Above Mike Woodward. Rusty Garrett and Dirt Cofcach prove there is fun n sngng What do eleven guys and twelve girls have in common with each other? Singing ability. These 23 young people were the 1981-82 Benton Singers. They were under the direction of Mr. Larry Robbins. When asked about the Benton Singers Mr Robbins replied, This year has been somewhat of a rebuilding time for the group. Only a few seniors returned this year. They started off a little slowly but after gaining some ex- perience they have done very well. They have improved in sight reading and learn music more quickly now.â The Benton Singers started out the year with 16 members. After semester they were up to 23. The in- crease allows for a greater number of styles to be per- formed as well as giving more volume to the group. They have been very active this year. Besides perform- ing for school functions they sang for the Newspaper, KQTVâs Christmas broadcast to the community, Bliss Manor and Moila to mention a few. Above New member Jeff Butcher concentrates on music whAe Dirt Col- bach and Jim Shirley Islen in. Benlon Sngers 85 Terminal Hospitar Terminal Hospitalâ was the theme tor the annual Harvest Moon Variety show. The show was a success with the eleven individual and group acts, not to mention the 25 emcees which were selected by Mr. John Hoffman. Shari Parker, Lisa Chadd and Mary Keith, who were also chosen by Mr. Hoff- man as student directors, helped to assist in picking the emcees for the show. There were several acts which tried Above Sheri Parker. Janie Black and Diane Meyers examine the script. out but only eleven acts made it. Mr. John Hoffman dramatics teacher commented, I think itâs the cleverist script ever. It's really unique and I think everyone will enjoy it since it will last about 75 minutes. We're doing a lot of scenery and the designers have done a lot of work. The individual and group acts make it so there will be something there for everyone! Above Robyn Johnson. Dana Brooner and alias Dense Beaver as Kermrt the Frog show the tun side ot bank leSng Far above Mark Zuptich and Janet Solars discuss the latent scout Above: Steve Fredrickson (Joe Mama) and Tim Beauchamp (Scorpion) are showing their tough side before looking for the talent scout. 86 Harvest Moon Far above right: Jim SNrtey and Jay Shirley perform Foggy Mountain Breakdown Above right: The Benton Singers ask the question. Wi you sti need me. wi you sti feed me. when I'm sixty-four? Right: Angie Boggess is shocked at what the oven holds Above: Kim Ke ey does a dance to Sweet Georgia Brown. o o K Harvest Mooon 87 BOWLING CENTIR Pane-Cuts The Places cf Cur Memories Want something to do? Bored with sitting at home and watching television? Then do what all teenagers do. Go to your favorite hang out or join your friends and get a pizza or a taco. If you want to unwind, then why not go bowling or shopping for the latest album. King Hill Plaza or Fox East Hills Theatre are other places to go. One might go shop at East Hills. So if one gets bored, there are plenty of places to go. 88 Places People Go Above left: Damn Hi leaves Kovacâs after a hard days work Left: One of Danny McGeorgeâs many jobs at Kentucky Fried Chicken is to marnate the chicken. Above right Kelly Galon sacks at Kovac's. Above: Stocking clothes at the Half-Price Store is one of Dave Marriottâs jobs. OntheJcb Many students here at Benton seek employment. Some have been fortunate enough to find a part-time job that does not in- terfere with their school hours. The extra money a job can bring in can help a student through high school, not to mention help them through the weekends. Fast food restaurants and other businesses offer a variety of positions available to high school students. However, with a job come many sacrifices. Sports and other activities such as the All School Play may interfere with a work schedule. It is up to the student to decide whether or not they think a little extra spending money is worth missing out on some of the more enjoyable things in high school. Above left Thefesa Brown and Jeft Bird keep busy al Long John Silver's. Middle left: Perlormng her long tme job at McDonald's. Stacy Heitman rings up a customer Middle right: Margaret Boler n is the cash register at Steve's Shoe's. Left: Rinsing dishes at the Tik-Tok keeps Jim McMilan occupied. On the Job 91 RoWtF Knrtkrr IUMRfkW .M.D NatafeLrafa AW. Waite. Jr E.Y. LW IteDVate ftetwhkr. Ffc D Jot.. 1. MotlmM. M l Hr-rjC  lnn.M.D. ArcMNrt HmninÂŁ on. Durham. Rirhardmn. IIV A Community Filled With Fride St. Joseph is a city in which change is constantly taking place. There seems to always be something in need ot remodeling or a need to build something new. Many ot St. Joseph's citizens have made sizeable con- tributions, not only in money, but in the time and effort spent working toward a common goal; to âfix-up the city of St. Joseph. Yet others in our community choose to take a passive part in the establishment of tomorrow's heritage. The heritage of tomorrowâs generation obviously depends heavily on what we do today. St. Joseph has a tremendous beginning for the provisions of this heritage. Truly, ours is a community of which we can be proud. Top left With the contributions of many, a new St Joseph Hospital was com- pleted r November. 1981 Mrtdle tar left Most south end residents travel down Mason Road at least once a day Mridte left: The new N S Hiyard Technical School Below left Enjoy a drive along the new fiterstate highway Far above St Joseph s Robidoux Center is just another of itâs accomplishments Above: A view of the south side from King Hi Lookout. Top right: St. Joseph s Pony Ex press memorial statue Middle right: The East His mal was recently remodeled to provide a more pleasant atmosphere Right: An outside view of the newly burfi fiterstate Comrmnty 93 sqnto 6 Clubs Building cn the Academic Fcundaticn Another Form cf Communication This was the year of crisis for The Prometheans Club. Many a meeting was cancelled due lo snowstorms and other acts of God. The Prometheans planned a Halloween party, to be held at Mr. Hagerâs cabin at Sugar Lake. But, due to an emergency in Mr. Hagerâs family, it was also cancelled. The one traditional meeting, the Christmas party was, with cooperation of the weather, a very big success. The club, led by President, Mike Foley held their annual candy drive in February. Along with the efforts of Youth in Govât and Student Congress, the candy sales were a success. 96 Prometheans Left: Sheila DeVal expresses her feefcngs at a meeting held at Chrissy Pikeâs house Below Mike Foley and sponsor, Larry Hager, inform dub members of Mure money making projects Opposite page, above: Prometheans dub members Below far right: Richard Philips. Margaret BoAer. and Rhonda Maiotte discuss the issue at hand Below right: Prometheans members meet before school to discuss their upcoming plans Right Michelle Asbel and Patty Par man voice their opinions on the topic under cftscussion Below Jacky Parker checks out a box of candy to se for Prometheans Below right: Prometheans officers were Dan Stickler. Partemen- tanan; Debby Crawford. Secretary. M e Foley. President; and Susy Crawford. Vice-President Prometheans 97 Music Grcups Arcuse Spirit There are three related clubs here at Benton that are spirit arousers. They are the pep band, pep club, and stage band. The pep band played at all pep assemblies, home basketball games and many other events throughout the year. The pep club supported the football team, basketball team, wrestlers and many other sports. The stage band although not a very sup- portive club for sports provided entertainment for other things such as music for the Harvest Moon, All School Plays and many other things during the year. Most of the people that play in stage band are also members of the pep band. Above: The 1981-82 Stage Band: Director. Mr John Reese Front row Mark Drag, Tom Furlong. Andree Sampson. Lisa Long, Lanny Jones, and Joe Hendrix Back row: Jett Buckles. Bruce Parsley, Sherry Lehman, Dermis Captes, Jett Bird, Matt Aguiar. Jimmy Atkins. Joe McMithan. and Robbie Wright. Led: Mark Drag. Tom Furlong, Andree Sampson and Lisa Long practice in the band room Above left: Dennis Caples. Sherry Lehman. Jett Bird. Jimmy Atkins, and Joe McMillian strive to improve their techniques 98 Stage Band Below Pep Club Members relax after their picnic. Above The Pep Club for the 1981 82 school year Above left: Members of the Pep Band take a break between songs. Left: Bruce Parsley shows his skis on the drums. Pep Band Pep Club 99 C.O.P.E. or Challenging Outdoor Physical Encounter is a two-day workout to build a closer relationship between high school students. Three of the four high schools sent ap- proximately 20 students to Camp Geiger to participate in C.O.P.E. The students, class of- ficers and student congress officers, went to the camp August 29 and returned the next day, after two days of physical workout. After being divided into groups, on the first day, they worked together as a team, each one helping the other. On the second day the groups let each person do activities themselves, with only support from the other team members. 100 COPE. Below Maria Ortega compares the rungs of the giant's ladder she s climtxng Above Students from Benton. Central and Lebtond who attended C.O.P.E. Below Suzie Crawford dmbs up one more rung of the giant ladder COPE. 101 Abo«e Socfl Berger Presrtem decusses new busness at an Aicnenaa meetng Left Debby Crawtord. Joe Nelson. Susy Crawtord. Lous Paylon. Gary Sowards amend an Early momng meetng A Sacred Art Alchemia was founded in 1974 by a group of interested science students with the help of Mr. Don Lentz. The name Alchemia means âThe sacred art of chemistry.â The club was formed to give students with an interest in science a chance to further advance the learning and exploration of scientific scholarship. Scott Berger, Debby Crawford, Susy Crawford and Danny McGeorge have been members since 1980. The following people are new members this year: Blair Colley, Mark Goss, Kevin Horn, Joe Nelson, Maria Ortega, Cindy Palmer, Louis Payton, Cary Sowards and Marty Wright. 102 Afctema Danny McGeorge. President, seems to say to hmsetf. Is this lor real? as Hogan. Secretary, and Leon Bascue. Treasuer he toinks about his lelow officers. Tammie Hale, Vice-President, Sherry Bentcnâs Eutton Makers â Alpha Che Tau Alpha Rho Tau, founded in 1974 by Mrs Karen Post, is Bentonâs club for aspiring artists This year there are eleven members in the club and to be eligible for member stvp a stu- dent must be a second-semester art student Above Some of toe an cut members ir Saevan re me Herts were at buttons Erins in the Clowns Did you ever want to join a group that goes and spends their time to help people? It that is the kind of organization that you would like to become a member of, then all you will need is at least a 3.0 grade average, at least eight extracur- ricular points and a lot of time that you are willing to donate. You ask what group is this? It is the NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. This organization is a well organized group and members a special reason for wanting to be members. However the N.H.S. does not just have meetings and the members just make good grades. They do a lot of other things too. They went to the Noyes Home and gave a special Halloween and planned a Valen- tine party which was enjoyed by them as well as the children. They are a good group to start thinking about whether you're a freshmen or a senior. Not only do you need good grades and a lot of extracurricular points to become a member but you need a little compassion in your heart! Above left Monica Pasley shows the true feeing of a group who extend the hands to otters Above Rita Westmoreland feels sad at the thought of the party endng Left: Lyme Goodwyn keeps the chidren n suspense with a Halo ween story to HRS Above: Patty Parman. N.H.S. president, does her once a year act as a playboy bunny Above left Lisa Brngamm and Debby Crawford await the next big mad rush Left: N.H.S members dscuss their ideas for dub projects during the coming year Below left: President Patty Parman and Mr Larry Hager, sponsor, listen for suggestions Below Danny McGeorge. Nancy Shepard. Lisa Bngamn. and Debby Crawford work hard to make the N.H.S. post office a success N.H.S. 105 Sabre-n-Chain There was a group here at Benton that was not really recognized until they started acting crazy, like singing in the halls, holding up the walls and quacking like a duck. These are just a few of the things that happened during the Sabre-n-Chainâs initiation. They were a well organized group and planned money-making projects to help the can food drive at Thanksgiv- ing and Christmas time. Teresa Auxier, a new member, com- mented, I think the group is really fun after you get past the initiation part of it. Above: Scott Betgef, President, discusses money-making protects with the new members Left: Officers tor the Sabre-n-Chain are President. Scott Berger; Secretary, Jim Shirley. Treasurer, Mary Drag; and Sgt at Arms David Richardson. Not pictured is Vice President Hank O'Dell Above: New members sng Row. Row. Row Your Boat as part ol the ntia lion. Led: Scott Berger and Hank O'Dell smJe a devious smile as they prepare to dump a lew things on the new members. 106 Sabre-n-Chavi New LTC Simmons This year when you walked into the R.O.T.C. room you might have recognized a few changes. Such as a new in- structor by the name of LTC Cecil K. Simmons who replaced SFC Dean Tarrant. The formation of a girl's Honor Guard was discussed but was soon forgotten since there was not enough interest shown, so Benton's Honor Guard will remain co-ed. A Drum and Bugle Corps was discussed and is a par- tial reality. Linda Sharp commented on the Drum and Bugle Corps, I think it is nice that we have one and I hope that they can get it worked out. Varsity Rifle Team Av. Central Lafayene Kevin Newberry 232 245 248 Roy Nolan 199 245 244 Hank O'Dei 191 241 221 DougSilvey 190 238 216 Denms Mueller 180 222 214 Terry Stehle 176 217 201 Joe Hurd 160 200 198 BA Rassco 167 213 197 Scon Berger 161 205 202 173 Above: Coleen Paul and Sherri Sheltenberger concentrate on the spins Left: Scotl Berger demonstrates a new move for their routine. The 1981-82 Varsity Rifle Team Back row: Hank O'Dei. Kevin Newberry. Scon Berger and Roy Nolan Front row: Joe Hurd. Terry Stehle. Dennis Mueller and DougSivey. Honor Guard 107 Team Wins 5C Trophies Forensics is a term which refers to the art of argumentive speaking. But forensics here at Benton encompasses a lot more than just that. Forensics includes debate, dramatic and humorous interpretation, poetry and prose reading, and extem- poraneous speaking and oratory. Through the events mentioned above the Benton High School Speech Debate team has accomplished many outstanding achievements. In less than ten tournaments, the team has received more than 1300 National Forensic League (N.F.L.) Points. Along with accumulating this huge amount of points, the team has won more than 50 trophies. The officers for the 1981-82 Benton Speech Debate team are as follows: President, Susy Crawford; Vice President, Jacky Parker; Secretary, Lori Mackly; and Historian, Lynne Goodwyn. The coach of the team is Paul Evans. Above: Jacky Parkef looks up some much needed evidence lof a debate (ornament. 108 Focensics Far above: Coach PaU Evans looks on as people ol the squad practice. Above: Susy Crawtord and Jacky Parker compete aganst each other in a practice debate round. Forensics 109 Mr Edwards looks impressed as his class works out the math assign- ment he has given them One of the many math classes here at Benton works on a class assignment 112 Math Math â a Caste Cuilding EIcck â a Casie Teel. Mf Mods listens to a question one of hrs students asks Za + 7b-Sab 5a +8b 13l The more math skills students acquire in high school, the better prepared they are for college, careers, and life in general. Students at Benton are required to take one year of math, â choosing from a wide variety â from the Fundamentals of Math â to Trigonometry. Math is very important in our society today. A day does not go by that we do not use it in one way or another. Mr Edwards watches his class work d gen y to finish their homework Math 113 Planning fer a New Curriculum The Social Studies department at Benton has a wide variety of classes, ranging from the Far East to Psychology. Some classes such as American History, World Cultures and Social Studies IV were required courses. Also required is three and one-half credits of Social Studies for graduation. âThe school districts recently developed a social studies cur- riculum guide that changes the study of social studies from K- 12. This guide introduces concepts where the students can understand that concept. It concentrates on more of the basic subjects material and stresses that the students learn the basics before moving on the next level. This should really improve the instruction in social studies during the next few years, com- mented Mr. Larry Hager, Chairman of the Social Studies Department. Fa above Joelt Tarwaler assists PatJ Sample with his Hunamties I work Above Mr Riche teaches tvs World Cultures class by gmng them class and homework assignments Social Studies Far above: The Social Studies teachers gather for their weekly kjnch together every Friday Left: The students m Mr Foley's State and Local class are busy at work Above: Mr Hager lectures on Greece to his fourth hour Humanities I class Social Studies 115 Many Choices Available 116 Science Led: Seniors relax alter an hour ol work Below right Mr Capps lectures to an in- terested biology class Far below left: Dan Stickler concentrates on las Chemistry project Far below right: Rodney Peters and Rick Ratliff hnd an fi- ler estmg alternative to the school lunches H you're interested in science, there were a large variety of classes offered in that area. Although Biology II was not available due to lack of in- terest, there were many classes to choose from such as Earth Science, Biology I and Physical Science. Also available were Chemistry I and II, and Physics. Individual investigation was offered to advanced studente in science who did in- dividual projects. If you dropped by the biology room you might have seen some unusual things. You may have found the biology class dissecting frogs or Mr. Capps displaying his pig with two heads Science 117 Creative Writing and Gccd Literature Miss Bregin looks at a pass that one ol her Language Arts students has brought in. Ms. Boyer tries to keep everyoneâs attention m class but Casey Crockett's attention is turned elsewhere. 118 Language Arts Mrs Dulcari te s her class a story In Language Arts Language Arts is the one area that involves us all, student and teacher alike. WHY? Because we all must communicate. The language arts program makes it possible for all students to improve skills and to learn to write creatively. The literature classes teach good styles of writing and introduces the student to the good literature of the past and present. The looks on mientively as Mrs Bayer explains a statemenl Irom the book Language Arts 119 Far above left: Wendy Adrrwe and Lori Mackley discuss the deadline Far above right Mr Hager istens carefully as Photography Edrtor, Mike Foley, discusses pictures to be taken. Above Debbie Weese gives a look ol disgust as she discovers the pages that are assigned lo her Right: Karen Rulman and Chris Wright stamp and alphabetize the mug shots. lieadachesS A lot of work is involved in putting out a good yearbook. Many people think that it would be easy, but if you were to ask anyone who is on the staff they would probably tell you different. Many steps are involved in publishing the yearbook. One must decide what order the pages will be in. Then pages must be assigned to everyone on the stall. Each staff member then has to design his or her own spreads and write copy. The students try to please the whole student body but this is almost next to impossible, since everyone has their own likes and dislikes. 120 Yearbook Above Mr Hager helps Jim Crenshaw and Les Ewart with problems on their pages Above right: Patty Parman keeps busy by working on her dummy Yearbook 121 Lett lo right Monica Scheierman. Jett Hale. Jennifer Gould. Shely Burks, George Rogers. Sydney Link, Cyndee Wngard, and Ms Donna Jean Boyer Below Cyndee Wingard and Shelly Burks work on a deadline 122 Bentonan The staff of the Benlonian had a busy year under the editorship of Sydney Link. The staff consisted of seven members and one advisor Ms. Donna Jean Boyer. All staff members must have at least a B in Journalistic Writing I. The group meets daily in room 212 during sixth hour. All members must work out- side of class and after school to complete the deadlines. fBenlcnisfl Published biweekly bv the .Journalistic Writing 1J class, Benton High School. 5655 South 4 Street. Saint Joseph. MO 64.r 04 Editor..............Sydney Link Business Manager Monica Scheierman Benlonian 123 Preparing fer Practical Experiences Michete AsbeH and Dirk Cotoach concentrale on their homework n Bookkeeping This Typing I class works digenlty to finish up the daily assignments and work on back work 124 Business Below Students «1 Typing I proofread and look tor mistakes in the type Typing I and II, Basic Business, Shorthand and Bookkeep- ing are just some of the available business classes here at Benton. Instruction is ottered to the students in necessary basic skills to prepare them tor business in the outside world. Talents such as typing, how to balance a checking account or maintain a budget are taught to the students. Ton Amparano concentrates on the copy and not the typewriter keys Business 125 Physical Growth + Physical Education and Health play vital parts in the school program. P.E. helps to build our bodies, provide relaxation and recreation and create a diversion from the usual academic classes. This year a variety ot sports was offered in P.E. Although most activities were played in the gym, some outside recrea- tion was offered. For example, students were bussed to Skateland to rollerskate. To achieve the entire benefits of school, we realize we must improve ourselves physically as well as mentally. Right Health teacher. Mr Jack Burgess converses with a student. 126 P E and Health Above P.E. students brush up on the basketba skis Above right: It seems al the boys like to spend as much tome in P.E as possfcie with a basketbal Determined f ©r an Dcn©r Schccl Above The 1981 82 Battalion Start was Battalion Commander. Scott Berger. S-1, Linda Sharp. S-2. Mary Drag. S-3. Paula Wade. S 4. LrxJa Molus. CSM. Shelia Hood. Provost Marshall. Hank O'Dei 128 R.OT.C. Above: The new senior army instructor. LTC Cedi K Simmons. Above the door of the JROTC room are the words, âThrough these portals pass cadets determined for an honor school.â To some it may just be words, to JROTC cadets it means much more. To cadets it means striving for the best they can be. It starts for most on inspection day when they have to come in with clean and pressed uniforms, shined shoes and brass to proper placement of ribbons and medals. It ends with the review where cadets compete to see who is best among JROTC units. So these words may seem meaningless to some, but to the JROTC cadets they seem sacred. Above: Coteen Paul and Mark lee islen lo first aid being taught in class R.O.T.C. 129 Above Students of the Buying Trades class work on wood projects Below Dana Dawson. President, speaks to other members of V.I.C.A. (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) 130 Hiyards ICC Attend Vo.-Tech School Hillyard Technical School is a place to go to learn a trade. Approximately 100 students from Benton attend Hillyards in the morning and afternoon classes. Hillyards teaches skill for future jobs. This job training is taught in various fields at the technical school such as welding, health occupations, printing, auto mechanics, auto body repair, data processing, electronics, graphic arts as well as many others. Above: Kim Meade works on her Dala Processing assignment at Hillyards Left: John Martin works dkgentty on his Orating Hillyards 131 1.4. Students Reap Awards Students enrolled in industrial arts classes have been very successful in winning awards. This shows how top notch their work is. A listing of accomplishments include: Seven went to State for the Industrial arts fair. Benton students won seven sweepstakes awards out of 25 awards given. In the Left: Jett Hale measures to see it tvs board is square Above: Dennis Mueller plans a drawing for drafting class. district Competition 35 schools submitted 900 projects. Some of the projects included gun cabinets, book shelves, coffee tables, speakers, bed frames, ash trays, lamps, and electric motors, just to mention a few. Above Even though drafting is tun, Craig Halbirt lakes time lo look at the birdie 132 Industrial Arts Above Bucky Graham and Steve Bradey go through the tedious pro- cess of gluing strips of wood together Industrial Arts 133 Teac hing About Heme Living What is the purpose of home economics classes? There are many. Miss Vicki Rains, department chair- man, taught everything from home nursing to good nutrition menu planning, world foods, consumer buy- ing, clothing, and wardrobe planning just to mention a few of the areas of study. One of the projects sponsored by Mrs. Cathie King's family relations class, with the help of Ms. Donna Jean Boyer's first hour Social English class, was a mock wedding ceremony. Kelly Winn and Joe Grom exchanged vows before Lisa Stroud in the auditorium. Linda Sharp sang, The Rose and We've Only Just Begun accompanied by Lorrie Alsup on the piano. After the performance a reception was held in room 306 for the couple. The three-tiered, heart shaped wedding cake was baked and the punch was prepared by Benton home economic students. 134 Hone Economics A Variety cf Talents Creative people often seek out creative fields. Benton offers many of these fields among its elective courses for these people to turn to. This year, Mr. Hoflman's drama classes presented to the Ben- ton stage four one act plays, all honoring the holiday Halloween. The plays were selected by the students and everyone in the class furthered' their own character. Ticket sales went to the Benton PTSA. Crafts is an elective course which gives the students a chance to design their own leather and copper projects. Mr Litrell offers this class several hours a day. Art classes help get the students more involved in the artistic world. A basic idea for a project is assigned and the student is left to choose how or what he will do with the essential idea. Many of their projects were displayed in the main hall throughout the year. Top right One ol the one act plays. The Vampve's Bride, starred Gad Randal and Tom Furlong Right Tommy Walker and Hank O'del discuss Monster Son) on stage Middle right Lmda Robertson and Conda Robbns dtscover âIt's Bigtool Above Kris Hildebrand, Sherry Prmdte and Kety Murphy are the witches tor Monster Soup I Above left: Carrie Kurtz and Tammy Glette work creatively on the projects Above: Benton art students sit among a buletm board of their protects Above right: Carrie Pfleideref pamls her unfinished project Right Ronme Smith proudly displays his copper workng Fine Arts 137 Musical Grcups Entertain 138 Fine Arts The music department was a popular place lor students to earn their one and one half credits of fine arts that is necessary to graduate. Many music classes were offered such as Band, Stage Band, Concert Choir, Mixed Choir and Benton Singers. These groups provided entertainment throughout the year. The stage band performed at Hosea, Lake Contrary and Spring Garden Middle School and the band participated in several parades. The mixed choir, con- cert choir, and Benton Singers held a concert featuring all three groups. 139 Above led The pep band provides entertainment at East His Above right Tanya Kempt stands i the hal awaitng the Christmas Concert. Far above right: Larry Stewart. Dirk Cotbach. and Mark Zi4 bch take a break during their performance at the coronation assembly Far above left: The Benton Singers practice diring sixth hour Such Is the Life The people here at Benton find many different ways to entertain themselves, in or out of school. A variety of clubs and organizations are offered here to get the students involved with their school. Varsity sports provide an alternative to a Friday nights plans. School spirit and participation among Benton students should perhaps be judged on their attendance at each weekly game for whichever sport, rather than how loud they can yell for their class. Even if we don't always have a winning team, attendance at games is usually high. St. Joseph isnât a very big town for the nightlife, but the students here always manage to find their own way of having fun. Far above left: Todd Eis converses with a friend in the one act play It's Bigfool Above lett: A punk rock star observes the pholographer on spirit weeks' Punk Rock Day Lett Mr Nelson talks with Darrin Triplett in between classes Above Darrin Maior and Doug Buhman Iry to act sly dumg lunch 140 People suods 2N ipaa aiil spima HUH v|!A!i v uv SlCIOdS Far above Benton and Lafayette scrimmage during the Jamboree Above Coach Burgess gives the team a pep talk before the Jamboree Right Coach Burgess discusses the preceedmg play with Darren Hi 144 Jamboree Cards Finish Fcurth The 1981 Jamboree was held at Noyes Field on September 4th. It started at 7:00 with the Benton Car- dinals playing the Central Indians. The final score of that game was 21-0 in favor of the Indians. The other two games seemed to follow along the same pattern of the first. The LeBlond Eagles beat Benton 13-0, as did the Lafayette Fighting Irish, 2-0. Benton's fourth place finish was quite a let down from last year when they captured the first place title in the city for the '80 Jamboree. When asked for a comment on the game, Coach Jack Burgess stated, The Jamboree gave us an op- portunity to get a look at some individuals under game situations who might not otherwise have had the chance.â Above: During the first quarter of the Jamboree Dawn Parker. Lisa Lawhon and Debbie Burgess discuss statistics Far above: A Benton football player rushes tor yardage as an opponent attempts to tackle him. Jamboree 145 Lafayette Excelsior Savannah Central Cameron LeBlond Maryville RESERVE Be THEY 7 7 7 v 14 0 41 29 6 13 21 L â4 21 âą 146 Football Putting It Tcaether Impossible With new coaches and a lack of experience, this yearâs football team wasn't as successful as they had hoped. The team worked very hard in hope that they would improve last years record. It seemed that the teams could never quite get things going, but the players never gave up and showed lots of sportsmanship at all the games. Hopefully the teams will attain a winning record and have as much sportsmanship and team spirit next year as they did this year. Football 147 Great Season Physically Sk. Mentally Le!! 1n°hl: E LOn°'C â C W,ams'A B âą c p nkau, D Hi. 0- Heed. K Emmendorler L. Patton tjy Âź r0woS Wartkossâ M C ' J « âą K «  . M Walner. M WngM. j Gentry. M Myers. T. EKs. D. ??)ââą n ? ?el1T3f1? f0W P McDowel1' L- Sample, S. Bachman. I Sampson. R Sumpter, I Jones. S Meng E Slagle K hurman ith row: L D Ga atz. 0 Hal. G. Cook. G Sivey. S Shepard. T Nolan. N Hook L Bascue Coaches: Riche. Grace. Burgess. Littrel. Starks. Lovety J rfnCerAm rB,an âą â X Y y «atltt. Ira Atkmon. Gary Sivey. Neal Hook. Tin Stuftetoean. Scott S JSS: Cr P' Rand°lph' W,Sef' Ke « â  « S' Er A,k|nson. 148 Foolbal Above Several members of the Junior Varsity tootbal team break from the huddle during one ol the games S' Coach Bugess gives a tew last minute instructions to the learn before the Jamboree Coach Jack Burgess was Benton's 1981-82 varsity football coach and assistant wrestling coach. He was born and raised in King City. Mo. He completed ten years ot school there and then moved to St. Joseph where he graduated trom high school here at Benton. He attended college at Missouri Western State College and North West Missouri State University. He earned his bachelors degree at Missouri Western in Health, Physical Education, and Drivers Education, and he got his masters degree at NWMSU in Physical Education with emphasis on recreation He has been a teacher and coach for nine years. He has taught at four different schools throughout his teaching career, North Nodaway, East Buchanan, Lafayette, and Benton. He says he has liked all the schools at which he has taught. When asked about the football team he stated, âEven though the outcome of the season was disappointing, the output and attitude of the young men was positive, they had a never ever give up attitude. This is also the mot- to that Coach Burgess lives by: Never Ever Give Up. In the future Coach Burgess hopes to become a defensive coordinator at a college. Football 149 Maryville Tennis Score Board We 0 They 9 Central 0 9 Savannah 0 9 Cameron 0 9 Maryville o 9 Lafayette 0. Central Xyi 8 LeBlond 0 BW Savannah 0 9 Lafayetle 0 9 LeBlond 0 9 Cameron 0 9 Above The varsity tennis team consists ot: Top row. left to right: Shelia Hood, Kris Wnborn, Nancy Puckett. Coach Geanmne Glise Bottom row Dana Brooner. Denise Beaver. Rosita Eks, Julie Ingram Not shown: Kathi Kline and Sheta Jagodzinski Right: Kalhi Kkne gels ready to serve in a difficult match at Hyde Park Peer Season but Enthusiastic Team This year the girls tennis team ended up with a record of 0-12. Tennis coach Jeannine Glise had this to say about the girls tennis season: The girls played and practiced hard and it's a shame they didn't win any matches but they came real close. I have a lot of girls returning next year and if they practice over the summer the team will do much better next year.â For her leadership and playing ability, the girls tennis team took a vote and elected Denise Beaver as their captain for the 1981 season. The members ol the reserve tennis learn are: Top row, led lo right Nancy Puckett, Coach Jeannme Gtee. Angie Boggess. LeAnn Eis Bollom row: Kristie Birns, Sherry Pmdle. Chrissy Eike. Not shown Diane Myers 150 Tennis Above The members ol the gifts reserve 90« learn are Led to right Coach Cathie Kmg, lynae VanSckle. Cammy Gielte. Shelly Miter, Julie Leaverton, and Leslie While Not pictured Cheryl Ulrich. Fight Julie Leaverton holds the (lag while another player putts Golf Score Board Maryville, Lafayette Notre Dame, Lafayette Savannah, Lafayette v Ptattsburg, Lafayette j Notre Dame, Lafayette Rock Port, Lafayette Cameron, Lafayette MEC District 2nd in City 3rd in M.E.C. The girls golf team had one of their most productive seasons ever. They took 2nd in the City, 3rd in the MEC, and 6th in the District. The varsity's record was 3 wins and 5 second places. The reserve record was 6 wins and 1 loss. Girls golf coach Cathie King summed up the season by saying, The girls golf team had a very successful season. The eleven young women out for golf were an excellent group to work with. They worked hard, gave 100% and as a result had one of the best seasons on record for a girls golf team at Benton. 151 Above: The girls varsity golf learn consisted ol: Coach Cathie King. Amy Lehman. Janet Moon. Lisa Chadd and Sydney Link. Bump, Set, Spike The 1981 -82 Amor Varsity VoleybaH squad consisted ol First row: Lavita Ridge, Tami Pawling, Paulette Sample. Lisa Stickler, Ange Sup- ple and Paula Martn Second row: Dawn Ridge, Kelley Conaway. Pam PMkps, Juke Gallagher, and Nancy Chattield Ttwd row Tracy Frazer, Kelly Gallon. Linda Winger, Liz Atkins and Kari Guinn. Fourth row: Coach Don Lentz Junior Varsity Volleyball Platte City Lafayette Faucett LeBlond Central North Platte LeBlond West Platte Lafayette Central DeKalb I m -o b WE THEY 0 2 1 2 Forfeit 0 2 0 tp 2 1 2 2 0 2 1 2 0 2 2 0 The 1981-82 Varsity VdeybaH squad consisted of First row Lea Johnson, Julie Hildebrand. Chris Wright. Momca Scherman and Pam Slocking, Second row Jenny Co , Jacky Parker, Jane Supple and Carla James Third row: Rhonda Boyer, Sherri Lehman. Mary Zebelean and Coach Leslie Turner, Platte City Lafayette F ducett LeBtond Central North Plane LeBlond Atchison Tournament West Plan- Lalayette 1 Central Deh alb Districts Each girl improved their own skill, commented Leslie Turner, coach of the varsity volleyball team. We had our ups and downs and there were games where we played together. The highlight of all the games was the match against DeKalb. We had a group of hard working, determined girls. The team con- sisted of one Senior, Pam Stocking, nine Juniors and two Sophomores. The girls always represented their school with good sportsmanship, and Benton is proud of them. When asked about how the year went for the J.V. team, coach Don Lentz commented, Even though the season wasnât very successful in victories, the last game proved that they im- proved all through the year, and it finally paid off.â VoUeybal 153 Above Paul Sample tries for a tree-throw shot. Losing Season With Promise for Future Bentonâs 1981-82 Reserve and Varsity Basketball teams did not do well as won-loss records go. Yet the athletes always played their best, even though at times that wasn't enough. Although the teams didn't have winning records, they represented Benton well with their hardwork and ex- cellent sportsmanship. âWe have some dedicated young men down here, but we didnât start with much experience, we donât have much size, and we're not as last as we used to be. Weâre doing better but we've a long way to go.â commented Varsity Coach Chuck Holm. Coach Holm hopes with more expedrience the team will have a much better season next year. Above: The 1981-82 Reserve and Varsity learns were: 1st row: Ernie Long, Rusty Garrett, Jett Butcher. Mike Myers. Todd Elis, Paul Sample. 2nd row: Rick Sumpter. Scott Sumpter. Dale Reed, Ivan King, Kevin Ran- dolph, Kevin Endsley. Kevm Horn. 3rd row: Roger Higginbotham, Scott Lmk, George Hicks, Steve Meng, Greg Horn 4th row: Conda Robbms, Logan Hayes, and Tommy Schurman were the managers Savannah Trenton Liberty Lafayette Raytown S uth 42 LeBlond Chillicothe LeBlond . ir Horn Kerrney Maryville 38 49 61 THEY 68 46 64 72 81 47 154 Basketball Basketball 155 Freshman Basketbal Team 1st row: Jay Shirley. Jed Dowel. Timmy Stutflebean. Richard Ortega. Jett Brendle. Darrin Peters and Craig Greshem 2nd row: Travis Owens. Ricky Parker. Tom Crockett, Tom Nolan. Neal Hook. Archie Randolph. 3rd row: Ricky Wiser. Gary Sitvey. Nate Hood, Doug Steele, Rodney Peters. Ira Atkmson and Steve McCulum WE THEY Atchison 47 43 Central 46 27 LeBlond 39 29 Savannah 44 26 Lafayette 46 47 LeBlond 33 28 Cameron 44 29 Atchison 47 53 Maryville 36 42 Central 40 51 LeBlond 35 31 Central 30 38 Savannah 38 42 Lafayette 28 42 Above: Some ot the freshman boys work hard during the practice The 1981- 82 Freshman boys basketball team in- cluded 20 members. The boys had a pretty good year. At the beginning of the season, they won the Lafayette Tournament at Lafayette. The boys won over half of their games this season. Because of lack of par- ticipants on the Varsity team, one of the freshman boys, George Hicks, was moved up to the Varsity team. The teams should improve next year with the ex- perience of the freshmen. 156 Basketbal Far above: Todd Eis shoots for a tree throw dimg a Varsity game Above Roger Higgmbotham looks tor someone to pass the bal to Far above right: The basketball coaches tor the boys were Coach Terry Pierce, (Reserve) Coach Chuck Hokn (Varsity) and Coach Steve Lovety, (Freshmen). Above right: Rusty Garrett tries to escape from the opponents block Right Rick Sumpter dribbles down court. Basketbal 157 Difficult Season but High Spirits Even though the girl's varsity basketball team had a dif- ficult season, they kept their spirit high. Despite some in- juries, they remained resilient and supportive. Coach Bill Horn explains, This year's team was held together by unity; each girl knew her role and used her position to its full advantage.â Next year has bright prospects since most players plan to return. Above nght: The final resit ot the LeBtond game was 25-38. Above Kendra Stiles receives a pass during practice t58 Basketbal Far above: Tami Pawling lumps agansl a LeBlond opponent Above A Benlon player tries lo out jump her opponent Atchison Central Kearney Lafayette I ville it Nodaway Westport LeBlond Maryville --al 'IV Girlâs Varsity Basketball Scores WE 36 43 31 41 29 35 55 51 39 45 THEY 33 62 . 49 53 58 61 46 43 50 eBloncL Gower Central  Cameron 3 Savannah Lafayette Trenion Basketbal 159 Wrestlerettes Added tc Bccst Centcn Matches and Spirit Above From left to right: Juke Gibbons, Megan Argabright, JUie Ingram. the Benton emblem. Below Megan Argabnght readily cheers tor a Sheri Herr eg. Lynae VanSickle, Sherrie Prmdte and Leah Elrod stand around sophomore wrestler at an assembly while Jt e Gibbons looks her way This year Benton wrestlers had cheerleaders to support them during the seasons matches. The wrestlerettes were a group of girls intent on boosting the wrestlers spirits. They traveled to away matches cheering for the Benton wrestlers and building up school spirit in the Benton fans. This team of girls consisted of Megan Argabright, Cindy Chesser, Leah Elrod, Julie Gibbons, Sheri Herring, Julie Ingram, Sherrie Prindle and Lynae VanSickle, and their ad- visor, Mrs. Barbara Burmeister. âThe wrestlerettes were organized to give the girls who were interested in wrestling a chance to support Benton in the sport, commented Mrs. Burmeister. Wrestleretles 161 Below: The members ol the 1981- 82 Benton wrestkng learn are Top lo bottom, led lo right Corky Slagle. Mark Puckett. Marcus Walner. Mike Maple, and Pal McDowel, Shawn Strong, Joel Gentry. Scotl Puckett, and DeWayne Parker. Wayne Wheeler. Tim Miller, Lloyd Sampson. Marty Bull and Rick Ratlitt. Terrence Arnold, Bucky Graham. Brian Dawson, and Roger Gray (not pictured Kent Markty). Wrestlers Endure Physical Pain Of all the sports offered here at Benton, wrestling is the most physically demanding. The athletes participating in wrestling must endure practices which last up to three hours to stay in shape. They go without eating for days and exercise in heavy sweats lo lose weight and also to meet their required weight. This year Jack Burgess has become the new assistant coach here at Benton. His wrestling knowledge has proven to be an asset to the team and Coach Mark Littrell. This season has shown to be an off year for the Benton wrestling team. While the season hasn't been so good, the wrestlers have shown tremendous potential and in a year or so Benton should have a powerhouse on their hands. The wrestlers themselves have demonstrated a professional and sportsmanlike attitude that all of Benton can be extremely proud of. Above right DeWayne Parker Ires to escape an opponent's hold. Right: Scott Pucketl picks up Joe) Gentry as they demonstrate holds dt ing the wrestling assembly 162 Wrestling Above: Tim M«er and Rick Ratliff wrestle each other during a special wrestfcng assembly held here at Benton Above Joel Gentry takes an opponent to the mat in a match held here at Benton Above Coaches Mark Littrefl and Jack Burgess look on as their team wrestles Wrestling 163 A acViucs â0, i r Ackleâą M v ia 49 Activities 66. 67 | Adams, Donnie 6. 28 | .Shady Administration 62,63 Admire, Wendy 19,73.120, 121,175 Aguilar, Matt 19, 98 Alchemia 102 Allerheiligen, Jessica 19 Allerheiligen, Jon 19, 121,175 x Allison, Derek 6 Alpha Rau Tau 104 Alsup, Lorrie 6,84,85 Amparano, Tina 39, 76 Amparano. Toni 19, 25, 71 74, 76, 100, 101, 125 Anderson, Patty 39 E Annigian. SI Argabrighl, k :.r â 5, 16 kite 6 Bvid 19 prrence 39. 148. I62R Pichelle 6. 97. 12' 124,175 knnette 39 I Ginger 6 David 30 Mizabeth30. 152 [Jimmy 30. 98 pn. Eric 39, 148 Rn. Ira 39, 117, 148 156 Auxier. Teresa 19. 30 B Babcock, Scott 6 Baber, Lynette 39 Bachman, Scott 30, 70, 148 7 Baer, Manley 60 -  Baker, Byron 64 f i I Baker, Dana 39 Baker, Scott 19 Baldwin, Goldie 60 x Barber, Douglas 30 Barber, Jeanine 19 Barmann, Stacy 6 Barnard, Carla 27 Barnard, Gary 47 Barnard, Scott 6 Barnes, Doug 30,73 Barnes, Elaine 60 Barnes, Kevin 37 Barnes, Michael 30â Barnes, Randy 17 Barr, Lori 30 Barton, Jeff 6 Bascue, Leon 30, 148, 104 Basketball 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159 Bastian, Bob 37 Bastian, Sheldon 89 Index Bayer, Wendy 49. 119 Beach, ylfetta 39 . eaucfeamp, Tim 19, 86, 121, 8 eaver, Denise 6, 85, 86, 151 ver. Nicole 19 Beck, «ff30 Beltomy, Kenny 39 Benner, Tkw ennalfc-Andy 6, 70, 133, 1 Bent i Boosters BentoniarMt22, 123 Benton! Berger, âerry. Berry, Robf Serr? B.toS Robii 139 nistratioi Biggs, «itchieb Billing- âley, 1 Sarah 49 |. 85, 87, 1 )2, 106, 1(fc, 1 n 62, 63 an, Lisa 7, 105 5. Jelf 19, 91,98 â feline, Ruth 60 IRphil 7 I Rjanie 7. 86 fe, Bridget 39 , Iris 19 ess, Angie 87, 150 Tom 19, 68,82, 141 er, Jody Boiler, Jon 7. Boler, Margaret 7, 69, 71, 91, 96, 121, 175 Boiler, Ronnie 30 Boiler, Tina 30 ioslev. Shelly 39 fiouge, Rita 39 Bougher, Randy 7 ower, Dena 49 Bowman, Betty 39 Boy Donna 50, 118. 122 BoyfMke7 Boy|r,|hodBa20, 153 8 esyVaJhe 30, 80 P6yl Jo|ri 30 Joyte, Lawrence 27 Steve 20, 132 , Robert 50 Bragin, Rita 50, 118 Brendle, Jeff 39, 156 Brendle, Jerry 20 f Bricker, Lorretta 7 Bricker, Mike 20 Brim, Randi 30 Bringus, Jenny 30 Brock, Cindy 7 Brooks, Bernerd 20 Brooner, Dana 7, 85,86, 150 t| A Brown, Amy 39 Brown, Angela 39 Brown, John 37 . Brown, Steve 37 Brown, Therese20, 91 Brown, Tracey 39 Bruce, Randy 39, 74 Bryant, Jeff 8 Buckles, Jeff 8, 98, 121, 175 Buhman, Doug 37, 140 Bull. Marty 30, 162 Bundridge, Ronda 39 Burchett, Jim 30 Burchett, Larry 30 Bruchett, Rae Jean 20 Burfiend, Theresa 30 Burgess, Debbie 8, 145 Burgess, Jack 50, 126, 144, 148, 149, 163 Burgess, Teddy 39 Burks, Shelly 20, 122 Burmeister, Barbara 51 Burmeister, Dean 51 Burnett. LuVella 51 Burns, Kristie 30, 150 Business 124,125 Butcher, JeH 20.85,154 Butler, William 37 Butts, David 39 Butts, Vickie 20________________ - â C Caldwell, Cindy 39 Caldwell, Teresa 20 Callaway, John 30 Calloway, Gail 20 Campbell, Jan 8 Campbell, Pat Canchola. Cecelia 30 Canchola, Rachael 20 Caples. Dennis 30,98 Capps John 116 Capps, Lynne 8.85 Cardineiles 78, 79 Cardwell, Kenmeth 39 Casual Life Cates, Mary 60 Caton, Don 20 Chadd. lisa8, 151 âą Chatlu I L ' âą Cha.c Chaney, Tina 31 Charbonneau. Greg 17 Chatfield.Can51.62 ChatfiekJ, Nancy 31, 152 havez, Fred 37 ez, Tom 17j 33 Cheerleaders rh 77 Chesser, Cindy 31 Chesser, Patty 8 Chirielei oft, Debbie 8, 71, 76, 77 Chinla j4e 39, 74, 76, 76 Christ e,,B'ett 17 Royalty 72, 73 nita 31 Robert 51, 63 Clements, Stanley 40 Clinton, David 31 . v Clintori Gary 40 Clizer honda 40 Clouse; John 27 Clubs 94 95 Cofcoch.Dirk 8, 68, 70, 71, 85, 124, 139, 141 Colley, Biair 8 Hey, Tina 31 ommunity 92, 93 nard, Erma 60 nar«, Kent 8 away, Kelley 31, 152 rt Choir 138 ble, Connie 20 S, Cassie 31 Contreras, David 31 Conlreras, Joannona 40 PSok, Brians Cook, Carrie'40 Cook, Channon 31 Cook, Gary 31, 85, 148 Cook, Monty 20, 148 Cook, Randy 40 Coon, Loretta 40 Coon, Saundra 40, 128 Cooper, Billy 40 Cooper, Marca 40 C.O.P.E. 100, 101 Copenhaver, Julie Corcoran, Kim 40 Cordonnier, Matt 8 Cox, Darren 20 Cox, Jenny 20, 153 Coy, Dewey 27 Crandell, Mark 40 Crawford, Debby 7, 8, 97, 102, 105 Crawford, Susy 8, 68,97, 101, 102, 109 Crenshaw, Jimmy 20, 121, 175 Crist, Calvin 31 Crock Jrpasey 8, 118 Crocmtt. Connie 60 Crockett, Tom 40, 156 Cruse, Angela 40 Cruse, Dana 31 Cruzjrankie 31 Cunnlhgham, Kory 40 CunningbanvAtaxine 60 Dalton, Sharps 20 Dandliker. Dana 40 Danner, Bonny 20 Danner. Randy Davis, Brenda 8, 80, 81 Davis, Mary 60 Davis, Tracey 8 D Dawson, Brien 31, 162 ________________I 130 --------- DayT Dealherage, Rona 20 Deiler, Chris 40 Delaney, Debbie 31 Dennis, Laura 20 Dennison, Jerry 27 Deroin, Toni 20 Derry, Kevin 20 Despain, Betsy 40 Devall, Sheila 31,97 Doldt, Lori 40 Dolman, Wesley 21 Donelson, Don 9 Dowell, Jeff 40, 156 Dowell, Rodney 31 Drag, Mark 40, 98 Drag, Mary 9, 69, 80, 81, 106. 121, 128, 175 Dulcan, Pat 119 Duncan, Sherri 21 Dunken, Todd 40 Dye, Gary 27 Dykes, Steve 40 JL Easley, Gina 9 Ebling, Roger 9 Edson, Janet 60 Edwards, Joyce 52, 63 Edwards, Larry 52. 112, 113 Eichstadt, Barbara 40 i Elder, Mary 52 Ellis, Barbara 31 jj|L Ellis, Danny 21 âą Ellis, Elizabeth 21 Ellis, Leeann31, 151 Ellis. Nila 41 Ellis, Pomona 41 Ellis, Rosita 21, 150 Ellis, Sandra 27 Ellis, Todd 21, 25, 140, 148, 154, 157 Elrod, Leah 31, 161 Embrey, Penny 21 Embrey, Robert 17 Embrey, Sherry 27 Emmendorfar, Kevin 9, 148 Endsley Grace 60 Endsley, Kevin 31, 148, 154 Endsley, Lisa 21 Endsley, Tracy 41 Esunger, Billy Joe E .ans, Paul 52, 109 E vefett, Tammy 31 E wart, David 21 Ewart, Les 9, 69, 121, 175 E. zell, Julie 9, 71 k Foie FnlP m Fanning, Barbara 37 Fanning, Lori 27 Faris, Shelly 41 armer, Cheryl Farmer, Richey Farrington, Dale 41 Farris, Frances 60 Farthing, Danielle 31, 79 Farthing, Mark 9 Fattig, Brian 9 Fattig, Susan 21, 76, 77 Fattig, Rhonda 37 Ferguson, Stacey 41 Ferris, Roger 37 Fike, Chrissy 31, 150 Filley, Brenda 9 Fine Arts 136-139 Fisher, Joe 9 Fisher, Tammy 31 Flag Corps 80, 81 Fletchall, Carla 21 Fletchall, Rebecca 41 Fletchall, Virgina 9 Flowers, Doug 40, 147 Flowers, Lori 21 y, John 52, 115 Foley. Mike 21, 21,97, 120, 121, 175 Fones, Sandy 9 Football 146-149 Forbes Paul 31 Forbes Russell 21 Ford, Kirby 41 m Forensics 198, 109 Fortune Jett 27 Fostek, Anna 9 Frazer, Tracy 41, 135, 152 Frederickson, Steve 31, 69, 86, 121, 175 Freshmen 39 47 Frink, Tammie 31 Funk, Calvin 21 Funk. Margo 41 Furgeson, Brenda 22 Furgeson, Dick 41 Furlong, Tom 32, 98, 136 Furr, Darren 22 Furr, Patty 22 G Faculty 48-59 Gallagher Julie 22, 152 Galvan, Carol 32 Galvan, Sieve 22 Garrett, Rusty 22, 85, 154, 155 Gartland, Susie 41 Gallon, Kelly 32, 37, 90, 1 Gawatz, Larry 22, 148 Gay, Lonnie 9 Gentry, Joel 9, 148, 162, 163 Gentry, Shelley 9, 80 German, Bonnie 52 inde Gertsch, Debbie 37 Gibbons, Joe 22 Gibbons, Julie 32, 161 'f ÂŁibson. Debbie 10, 80, 81 GUI. Jennie 32 Gillelt, Camyla 32. 137, 151 Gill.lfheresa 41 jiÂŁ [id, Doug 4 j, MatLMH Gilmore, Mike 10, 72 G more, Richard 22 «, Gail 39, 41 rJerry 4 , Jody 10, 71 annine 53, 150 Goldl? n, Tom 32 Golf-Girls, 1 Gomez, AifilO ________ Goodwin, Scott 32 GoodwyryLyrtie 10, 71,78; â04, 84, 85 Goolsby, Lori 41 Goss, Mark 1(r 9- OSfl Gould, Jennifer 22, 122 Grable. Jamie 41 Grable, J.R.41 s Grace, Coach 148 Grace, Kim 41, 76 Grace, Terry 41 ,f. Graham, Bucky 10, 70, 1 Gray, Roger 41, 162 Greer, Phil 32 Gresham, Kraig 41, 156 Griffin, Marcia 41 Theresa 22 le, Keith 41 Groce, Raymond 27 3roh, Welcome 53 , yGrom, Jason 27,32 f Grom, Joe 134, 135 Groom, Angela 32 Groves, Chris 10  nn, Dee Dee 22,30, 81 uinn, Kari 32. 152 fin, Floyd [inn. Matt 41 H agan, Becky 32 'Hager, Larry 97, 105, 115, 120, 121 Halamar, Heidi 22 Halbirt, Craig 41. 132 Hale, Jamie 41 Hale. Jeff 22, 122, 132 Hale, Penny 32 Hale, Tammi7, 10, 104 Hall, Darren 22, 148 Hamm, Billie 60 Hanson, Donna 41 Hardisler, Stormy 22 Hargrave, Jamie 32 Hargrave, Penny 22 Harmon, Pam 41 Hartman, John 41 Harvest Moon 86-87 Hawkins, Chris 32, 35 Hawkins, Randy Hayes, Logan 32, 154 Hayes, Loriana 42 Haynes, Fonda Haynes, Maurine 61 Haywood, Steven 32 Heilman, Stacey 10,91 Helfrey, Robert 22 Helsel, Kelly 10 Helsel, Tim 22 Henderson, Julie 37 Hendrix, Joe 32,98 Henkosky, Brian 42 Herbert, Danny 39,42 Hernandez, Christine 42 Herring, Brad 42 Herring, Sheri 32, i$l Herring, Tena 22 Hicks, Brian 42, 148 Hicks, David 42 Hicks, George 42, 154, 155 Htoks, «tames 27 â s, Scott 42 Hick- Pete 32 Higbe, Higginbotl Hildebrand Hildebrand Hill, Darren 1 Hillyards 130, Hilton, Doug 3 Hodges, Ajeam Hoffman, John Hoffman, Lisa 3 Hoffman-Tami ______________ Hogan, Sheryl 33, 104 Hollands orth, Sharon 33 Hollars. Matt 17 Holm, Chucn 54, 157 Homecoming 70, 71 Home EronomiC8 134, 135 Honor Guard 107 Hontz. Lisa 10 Hood. Nate 47,156 Hood. Sheila 27, 85.128, 150 Hook. Bobby 10 Hook. Neal 42, 148, 156 Hopper, Tina 22 Horn. Bill 54, 117 Horn, Greg 33â154 Horn, Kelly 42 1 Horn, Kevin 10 68, .154 Hovey, Ginger 33 Huber, Kim IO __ 10, 148 i, Roger 22, 73, 154. 155, 157 32, 153 32, 73, 136 70, 90, 144, 147, 148 31 Inde 167 Hughes, Carrie 42 Hughes, Elizabeth 23 Hunt, Stacy 33 Hunter, Hope 47 Hurd, Joe 33, 107 Hurt, Carrie 37 â Hurt, Kathy 23 '32. 133J I' am. Jasc I Ingram, Julie 10. 150, 16 Inman, Andrew Hartman âI Keith, Kim 42 Keith, Mary 23 Keith, Randy 42 Keith, Robert 33 Keith. Traci 11 Kelley, Kim 42, 76, 87 Kempt, John 43 (tempi, Tanya 11, 139, 141 Kendall, Paula 11 Kennedy, Angie 23 Kennedy, Kim 23 ckW.Mar. Lou61 Jacobson,.Mike 10 âą I L: ' 1 James ko, âą JaramJio. Fa, Jennings. Gre H Uemms, Doi. j Binson Caj Ro' â , â Johnson Johns' Johnson, Johnson. MJetette 4? Johnson, Rhonda 23 Johnson, Robyn 11, 70,85, 86 Johnson, Roschelle 42 Jones, Angela 42 Jones, Lanny 23,98, Jones, Or. Larry 64 Jordan, Teresa 33 Joswick, Sandy 33 Juniors 18-27 Justus. David 23 Justus. James 33 Justus, Terry 11 Kaelin, Angie 42 Kalamon, Anna 42 Kamter, Rick 23 Keck, Dixie 42 Keck, Rhbnda42 Keith, Bruce 42 Keith, Larry 33 Keith, Kim 42 Keith, Larry 33 â68 Index Koeppen, Fred 33 Kretzschma- Lonnie 11 i J Kropp, Kevip 43, 148 KnJ John 23 Kuehner, Pat 11 Kurtz, Carrie 33, 35, 137 Lamar, Bill 43 Landers, Oan 11 Language Arts 118, 119 Lanham, Norma 23 Lanklord, Crystal 12. 76 Lankford. Fred 37 Lapsley, Charlie 61 Lawhon, Lisa 12, 145 Lawson, David 23 Lay, Wilma 61 Leach, Lori 33 Leak, James 23 yerlon, Julie 33, 151 I, Artie 33 Lee, Mark 33, 129 u'ggansGimmy 33 Leggans, Juanita 33 Leggans, Steve 13 Lehman, Richard . Lehman, Sherry 2 98, 153 Lentz, Don 55, 117, 152 Leslie, Stacy 43 Lett, Vincent 33 Lieffring, Rick 24 Limley, Vicki Link, Scott 34, 154 Link, Sydney 11,72, 73, 12 Linville, Larae 23 Linville, Niche 43 Littrell, Mark 55, 148, 163 Logslon, Susan 43 Long, Ernest 12, 148, 155 Long, Lisa 24,98 Long, Sheila 43 Long, Tammy 43 Long, Veronica 12 Losson, Rhonda 43 Losson, Tony 34, 114 Loveland, Randy 34 Lovely, Steve 55, 148, 157 Me McCallan, Joyce 34 McClurg, Sandi 43 McCollum, Steve 43 McCoy, Kim 43 McCray, Mark 27 McCrea, Holly 24 McCullum, Steve 156 McDowell, Bill 43 McDowell. Edward 24 McDowell, Jamie 12, 84 McDowell, Larine 43 McDowell, Pat 43, 148, 162 McDowell, Shelley 24 McDowell, Tina 34 McGeorge, Danny 12, 90, 104, 105 McGoon, Lome 17 McIntosh, Shelly 34 M McKnight, Ronnie McMillian, Jim 34, 91 McMillian, Joe 34,98 McQueen, Jamie 24 McQueen, Julie 12 Martin, Eugene 34 Martin, John 24, 131 Martin, Mary 34 Martin, Paula 24, 25, 152 Martin, Scott Martinez, Abel 43 Martinez, Martin 43 Martinez, Ronnie 12 Mason, Jeff 43 Mason, Phyllis 24 Masteller, Janell 43 Math 112,113 Mattice, Ronnie 34 Mattox, Dee Dee 12,69 Mauzey, Ray 27 Mays, Nancy 34 Mazur, Martin 34 Meade, Kim 131 adows, Marsha 34 rs, Mandy 43 dward 24 Mace, Darren Mace, Monica 24 Mace. Pamela 43 Mackley, Lori 12, 28,69, 120, 121, 175 Major, Darrin 43, 140 Malotte, Miss 127 Malotte, Rhonda 7, 12, 96 Manning, Kathy 12 Mapel, Mike 24. 162 Markley, Karlene 12 Mark ley, Kent 34 Marriott, Brian 27 Marriott, David 91, 133 Marriott, Doug 17 Marriott, Jim 43 Marriott, Joe 34 Marriott, Mark 12 Marsack, Angie 34 Marsh, Amy 43 Marshall, Carl 43 Marshall, Shirley 34 Metow Meltor Pern Meng Ricky f Meng, Steve 34 14 Meng. Tracy 24 Mercer, Scott 44 Merrill. Krista 44 Mer- it. Alfred 12 Mer'itt, Tina 24 Mites, Leonard 56 Miller, Christina 44 Milter, Gary 24 Miller, Howard 34 MiHer Kenneth 44 Milter Kevin 44 Miller. Shelley 34. 151 Miller, Teresa 13 Miller, Jim 34, 162. 163 â Charles 37 MitcheH, Johnny 44 MitcheM, Patty 44 Mitchel, (Vickie 44 Mod s, Jrr 56, 113 Mollett, Airy 24 MotlettU hnny Mollus, Linda 13, 128 Montgomery, Jennifer 44 Moon, Janel Lehman 13. 151 Moore Debbie 13 Moore, Jeff 34 Morgan Jack 13 Morris, Robert Moser, Carolyn 61 Moser, Grant 44 Mosier, Kathy 34 Mueller. Dennis 34. 107, 132 Mull. Tim 44 iy. Kelly 34. 136 Index 169 Murphy, Tim 37 Myers, Billie 44 Myers, Debbie 13 Myers, Diana 24, 86 Myers, Mike 24, 148, 154 N Neidel, J. R. 24, 148 Nelson, Joe 13 Nelson. J. M. 56, 140 Nelson, Shari 24 Nelson, Sidney 34, 82, 102 Newberry, Danny 34 Newberry, Holly 34 Newberry, Kevin 13, 107 N.H.S. 104, 105 Nichols, Charles 34, 104 Nigh, Kelley 34,80,81 Nolan, Roy 34, 107 Noland, Tommy 44, 148, 156 Norton, Becky 13,71.76 Norton, Rhonda 47 Nurski, Diane 44 Nurski, Lisa 24 0 OâConnor, Mike 17 Obanion, James 44 Obermier, Eric 34,74 Obermier, Robert 44 Odell, Hank 13, 85, 106, 107, 128, 136 Odell, Michelle 34, 80 Odell, Jimmy 24 O'Dell, Kimi 24 O'Hare, James 56 Oliphant, Ronnie 34 Oliver, Darrin 35 On the Job 90,91 Ontiveros, Tammy 44 Opening 2,3 Orozco, Gina 35 Ortega, Lupe 35 Ortega, Maria 13, 100 Ortega, Richard 44, 156 Orth, Leland 27 Osborn, Laura 13, 72 Osteen, Donnie 27 Otten, Gina 44, 76 Owens, Sean 27 Owens, Tammy 13 Owens, Thomas 156 Owens, Timothy 44 P Palmer, Cindy 13 Palmer, Raymond 44 Palmer, Scotl 24 Palmer, William 24 § Panigot, Linda 14 Pankau, Chris 14, 70, 148 Pankiewicz, Tom 56 Parker, Dawn 14, 71, 145 Parker, Debbie 35 Parker, De wayne 35,148,162 Parker, Jacky 24,78,79, 97, 108,109,153 Parker, Jimmy 44 Parker, Karen 14 Parker, Michele 35, 117 Parker, Ricky 44, 156 Parker, Robin 24 Parker, Sheri 14, 86 Parman, Patty 14, 78, 79, 97, 105, 121, 175 Parsley, Bruce 25,98,99 Pasley, Monica 14, 104 Paul, Colleen 35, 107,129 Paul, Connie 14 Pawling, Tami 35, 141, 152, 159 Payne, Vincent 35 Payton, Louis 14, 75, 102, 148 P.E. and Health 126, 127 Pecora, Carey People 4, 140, 141 People Pot Pourri 28 Pep Band 99, 138, 139 Pep Club 99 Perman, Ed 35 Peters, Darren 44, 156 Peters, Donnie Peters, Lori 14 Peters Rodney 44, 116, 148, 156 Petrovick, Janell 25 Pfleiderer, Bart 25 Pfleiderer, Ken 45, 137 Phillips, Linda 45 Phillips, Lori 35 Phillips, Maxine 47 Phillips, Pam 25, 152 Phillips, Richard 35, 96 Phirmey, Shannon 45 Phroper, Tracy 25 Pierce, Darcy 35, 76. 77 Pierce, Terry 57, 157 Pitts, Tasha 45 Places People Go 88, 89 Plowman, Angie 25 Poff, Ernest 57 Post, Karen 57 Powell, Jan 64 Pressler, Kristi 45 Prindle, Sheryl 35, 84, 136, 150, 161 Pritchett, Brenda 14, 75 Pritchett, Dale 14, 133 Pritchett, Jett 25 Prometheans 96,97 Provin, Herman 45 Puckett, Cindy 45 Puckett Jerry 14 Puckett, Mark 25, 148, 162 170 Index Puckett, Nancy 25, 85, 150 Puckett, Peggy 35 Puckett, Scott 14, 148, 162 Pummell, Audrey 45 Purdy, James 14 R Raines, Vicki 57 Rampola, Patricia 25 Randall, Gail 25, 28, 78, 136 Randolph, Archie 45, 148, 156 Randolph, Kevin 25, 148, 154 Rasco, Bill 35 Rathmann, Ronnie 35 Ratliff, Dawnita 45 Ratliff, Ricky 45, 116, 148, 162, 163 Redmond, Dave 61 Reed. Gaye 39,45,71,76 Reed, Dale 14,70,71, 147, 148, 154 Reed, Nancy 64 Reese, Billy 45 Reese, John 57, 98 Reiley, Buffie 45 Reynolds, Jerry 25 Reynolds, Neil 58 Rice, Angela 35 Rice, Chris 45 Richardson, David 35. 106 Richardson, Terri 35 Riche, Dennis 58, 114, 147 148 Ridge, Dawn 35, 152 Ridge, Lavita 45, 152 Rieslerer, Brenda 45 Riesterer, Rick Rifle Team 107 Ritchie. Cheryl 25 Ritchie, Cynthia 35 Ritchie, Rita 24 Rivera, Angela 35 Rivera, Teresa 45 Roach Chris 45 A Roach, Rod 45 Roach, Rusty 25 Robbins, Bonnie 61 Robbins, Conda 35, 85. 136, 154 Robbins, Larry 58, 63, 84, 85, 138 Roberton, Linda 25, 136 Roberts. Harlan 35 Roberts. Tim 45 Roberts, Julie 45 Robinson, Angel 47 Robinson, Ethel 25, 117 Robinson, Penny 45 Rogers, George 15, 122 Rogers, Sam 35 Root, Linda 35 Rose, Lisa 45 R.O.T.C. 128, 129 Rothwell, Keith 45 Rowan, Sheryl 45 Rullman, Karen 36, 120, 121, 175 Russell, Lisa 25 S Saber-N-Chain 106 Sabin. Stacy 46 Sample, Kathy 46 Sample, Larry 15, 148 Sample, Paul 25, 154 Sample, Paulette 35,36, 152 Sample, Wayne 15 Sampson, Andre 46, 98, 138 Sampson, Lloyd 36, 148, 162 Sampson, Steve 36 Sansone, Mike 44, 133 Sauter, Clem 15 Schawinsky, Julie 26 Schawinsky, Mark 15 ScheM, Barbara 46 School Board 64, 65 Scheierman, Monica 26,83,122, 123, 153 Schubert, Mark 46 Schurman, Tom 36, 148,154 Science 116, 117 Scott, John 46 Scroggins, Jim 46 Scroggins. Kelly 47 Sears, David Sears. Konda 46 Sears, Rodney 46 Seever, Barbara 26 Seever, Lisa 46 Segrist. Mark 15 Seniors 5-17 Sexton, Steve 46 Sexton, Susan 26,36 Sharp. Linda 15, 121, 128, 175 Shaw, Jilana 15 Shetlenbarger, Michelle 36 Shellenberger, Sheri 46, 107 Shepherd. Nancy 15, 85. 105 Shepherd, Scotl 46 148 Shifflett, Zena 46 Shirley, Jim 26. 85, 87. 106 Shirley. Jay 46, 87, 156 Shoemaker, Carrie 36 Shuman, Deneese 36 Shuman, Robin 15 Silcolt, Alyson 15 Silvey. Dean 46 Silvey, Doug 46. 107 Silvey, Gary 46. 148. 156 Silvey, Melissa 36 Silvey, Ronna 26, 80 Simmons, Cecil 8, 128 Sims, Charles 36 Sisk, Penny 46 Singleton, Lonnie 36 Sipes, Lance 36 Slagle, Eugene 36, 148,162 Slagle, Lisa 26, 78 Sleeth, Henry 36 Smith, Barry 36 Smith, Calvin 58 Smith, Cecil Smith, Eddie 36 Smith, Keith 36 Smith, Mark 47 Smith, Pam Smith, Ronnie 17, 137 Smith, Shirt 15 Smith, Stephanie 47 Smith, Teresa 36 Smith, W K. 58 Smith, William 26 Smithson. Tracy 26 Social Studies 114, 115 Sollars, Jack 37 Sollars, Janet 26, 86 Sollars, Janna 26 Sollars. Marvin 47 Soltys, Tracy 36 Sophomores 29-37 Sowards, Cary 12, 102 So wards, Ronnie 36 Sprake, Iva 26 Spirit Week 74, 75 Springs. Frankie 26 Springs, Julie 36 Springs, Kenneth 16 Sports 142, 143 Stage Band 98 Staff 60,61 Staggs, Lane 47 Stallsworth, Wayne 47 Starks, Ron 59 Steele, Doug 47, 156 Steele. Greg 17 Steele. Jeff 47 Steele, John 34 Stehle, Terry 36, 107 Stephens, David Stewart, Jenny 61 Stewart, Jimmie 36, 104 Stewart, Larry 16, 85, 139 Stewart, Nathan 47 Stickler, Dan 26, 97, 116, 148 Stickler, Lisa 47, 152 Stiles, Kendra 47, 158 Still, Diana 27 Stillman, Larry Stocking, Jeff 36 Stocking, Jennifer 49 Stocking, Pam 16, 153 Stolt, John 65 Stone, J. C. 16, 70 Straton, James 47 Strong, Shawn 47, 148, 162 Stroud, Jefl 16 Stroud, Lisa 26 Student Congress 68,69 Stufflebean, Tim 47, 148. 156 Sturgeon, Jaci 26 Sumpter, Rick 36, 147, 148, 154, 155, 157 Sumpter, Scott 25, 27, 154 Supple, Angie 36, 152 Supple, Jane 26, 153 Supple, Mary 16 Sutton, Debbie 36 Sutton, Regina 16 Sutton, Jenny 47 Swafford, Rhonda 36, 78 Swanson, John 37 Swartz, Brad 16 Swinney, Stacey 36 Tarwater, Joett 16, 114 Taylor, Steven 37 Tennis 150 Teschner, Randy 26 Testerman, Lisa 37 Tharp, Brian 47 Tharp, Sherrie 47 Thomas, Dave 37 Thompson, Bobby 47 Thompson, Donetta 37 Thompson, Paul 36 Thorp, Brian 148 Throckmorton, Darin 37 Throckmorton, Mark 47 Thuslon, Cynthia 16,76 Tiller, Glenn 47 Todd, Shelly 37 Tolbert, Betty 64 Tolson, Estelle 26 Tracy, Kelly 37 Tracy, Kevin 26 Trasler, Patti 26 Trauernicht, Teresa 26 Treu. Susan 16 Triplett. Darren 16, 140 Troester, Dr. Gerald 64 Trout, Don 65 Turner, Leslie 59, 153 Turner, Nancy 61 Turner, Rhonda 27 Ulrich, Cheryl 37 V Valentine, Paul 37 Van Cleave, Kim 47 Van Sickle, Lynae 37, 151, 161 Vannaman, Jeff 16 172 index w Vaughn, Eva 47 Venable, Rick 47, 148 Vickers, Keith 17 Volleyball 152, 153 Wade, Kevin 26 Wade, Paula 17, 128 Wahlert, Lisa 37,71.85 Waitkoss. Sean 27, 148 Walker, Tommy 17, 136 Wallace, Dwight 47 Wallace, Susan 37, 121, 175 Waller. Stacy 47 Wallner, Marcus 27, 148, 162 Walsh, Kevin 17 Waugh, Wendy 47 WBH.S. 82,83 Weese. Debbie 37, 120, 121, 175 Weese. Mike 37, 85 Weiser, James 64 Weiser, Rick 47, 156 Wells. Gary 37 West, Jarmice 17, 78 Westmoreland, Rita 17, 78, 79, 104, 121, 175 Weyer, Brad 37 Wheeler, Jeff 27 Wheeler, Wayne 47, Whitacre, Mica 47 White, Leslie 27. 151 White, Paul 17 White, Ragema 27. 80, 81 Wiggingtgg, 27 Wilkerson, J hies frw Williams, Carl 17, 148 Williams, Kim 37 Willis, Deanna AT â - Wilsdb,|Betty 59 Wilson, Jan 27 Wilson, Jerri 47 Winbom, Kris 27, 150 | Winder. Cindy 47 ' Winder, Wenoy 47 Wingard, Cyndee 2 7, 74,78, 122 Wingard, Sherri 47 Winger, Linda 37, 152 Winn, Kelly 17, 134, 135 Winters, Marya 37 Winter Royally 72, 73 Wisdom, Clint 27 Wiser, Rick 148 Wisneski, Pat 27 Withrow, Debbie 27, 75 Wolfe, Mike 37 Wolfe, Sheryl 37 Woodward, Mike 17, 85 Wrestling 162,163 Wright, Chris 27, 120, 121, 153, 175 Wright, Kristie Wright, Marty 7, 17, 70, 82, 148 Wright, Robbie 27, 70,71,98 Yearbook 120,121, 175 Young, Bob 59 Young, Coloney 27 Yowell, Todd 27 Zebelean, Mary Ann 27, 153 Ziolkowski, Chuck 37 Ziolkowski, Stormie 27 Zirkle, Stephanie 17 Zirkle, Ted 37 Zuptich, Mark 28, 37, 85, 86, 139 Lee end cf Wahwahlanawah The feathered heads ber Jow. The coal black fires peering quick. Catch the traces! A mark, a Print! Yes, this is the way. A beaded toe and thenâa heel.; Whatâs that! A flutter, and the soaring wings of red show a sign. Bronzed lips family smile and a heart is warmed. The forest so Kte sing a glad song to a sotH wild and,râ viy âą Soon there! Through the leafy boughs see a glimpse of WahwaWanawah! The king of the hills. The weathered shoulders stiffen, the white head proud. Arise to travel the pathways of light to everlasting happiness. These 174 Ciosina 1982 Wahwahlanawah Staff Michelle Asbell - Co-Editor-in-Chief, Layout Editor, Fi Rita Westmoreland â Co-Editor-in-Chief, Copy Editor. Margaret Boiler â Senior Section Head Jeff Buckles - Staff Mary Drag â Typist Freshmen Section Head Les Ewart - Start Lori Mackley - Junior Section Head Patty Parman â Faculty Section Head, Senior Section, Typist Linda Sharp â Business Manager. Senior Section, Typist Wendy Admire â People Section Head, Junior Section, Faculty Section Jon Aierheiligen â Photographer Tim Beauchamp - Artist Freshmen Jim Crenshaw - PhotograprHNjjty Miklfoley â Head Photographer J Chrig(i[right â Sophomore Section Head Faculty Section, Index Stave Fredrickson â Photographer, Junior Section Rutlman â Sophomore Section, Index Wallace â Sophomore Section, Faculty Section â â â âfreshmen Section, Faculty Sectic Staff 176 Logo Junior Senior Prom â Paradise One of the most important events tor the upperclassmen is the annual prom hosted by the juniors tor the graduating class. This yearâs Junior-Senior Prom was held at the Moose Lodge. âTwo Tickets to Paradise was the theme for the evening and the band Sleeper provided the entertainment. The favors given to the 129 couples were; to the young men, a red garter. The young ladies were given a red satin booklet containing the music to the theme, a place for a pic- ture and some autographs. Lynne Capps was chosen as the Prom Princess, based on her academic and participation of school activities. Far above Unlike most ot the regular dances the prom gave students the chance to show oil tormal clothing Right Tammy Hale and Mark Seagnst show their finery as they dance to Sleeper Above: Todd His. juiiot class president, announces the prom princess Prom 3 With the approach of the new season the stu- dent body nominated and elected the spring royalty. Turning over the throne were the fail royalty, Sydney Link and Rick Gilmore to Mr Benton Spring, Brian Fattig, and Miss Benton Spring Lori Peters. To complete the court were the prince and princess from the junior class were Jacky Parker and Rick Reister; the sophomore class by Tammy Pawling and Chris Hawkins; and the freshman class by John Hartman and Kim Kelly. Candidates for Mr. Benton were Chris Groves, Mark Schawinsky, Kent Conner, Louis Payton, Mike Woodward, Phil Bish and Jeff Barton. For Miss Benton the candidales were Mary Supple, Dee Dee Mattox, Suzy Crawford, Linda Mollus, Joett Tar water, Jan Campbell and Tammy Owens. Sprina Royalty Reian Far above 1981-82 Spring Royalty, Lori Peters and Brian Fattig Lett. Sophomore prince and prncess. Chris HawVms and Tammy Pawling. Above Fal Royalty honored tor last time with the Spring Royalty 4 Royalty Ccn ress Spensers New Fun Fay Above Mr John Foley dodges ihe eggs long enough to tak to a reporter Above left Scon Bachman gets his share ol the mud Lower left: Rick Venable and Mark Zuptich discuss mud. Below: Mrs Joyce Edwards dut- ches a pie and prays lor the ceasing Student appreciation means a lot to the students attending the school. The administration sponsored such a day for the student body on April 30. All students were given a free lunch by the Student Con- gress and Administration consisting of a hamburger, french fries, salad, malt and milk. The Almost Anything Goes assembly was held that afternoon on the practice football field. Even though the mud got out of hand all the students enjoyed the day and showed their appreciation to all the faculty and administration for their consideration and the ap- preciation shown. Anythng Goes 5 Shelia Meed JCCTC Cueen Pentcn Takes Teur Staff Positions The R.O.T.C- Ball turned out many students from the three schools. Shelia Hood was named 3rd Battalion J.R.O.T.C. Queen. The R.O.T.C. Revue was held at Central High School and had a very good turn out. Benton took four of the seven staff positions. Cadet Col. Scott Berger was named Brigade Commander of J.R.O.T.C. for the 1981-82 school year. Above: Mr Carl ChatfieW and Scon Berger along with two nspectors from M W S C observe the 3rd Banaion In Pass and Review. 6 R.O.T.C. Right Shelia Hood receives recognition from Col Wiliams and also the title ol J.R.O.T.C. Queen Above Hank O de and friend look on as the festivities lake place R.O.T.C. 7 So young people donât get involved, HUH! Tell that to the over 120 students who participated in the all school play!, said John Hoffman, play director. Being in the play is one of the greatest ex- periences a human being can have. You make lasting friendships and you repre- sent your school to the public. Once Upon a Mattress had the greatest group of young people I've had the pleasure to work with in my 13 years at Benton. âDedication is a word that is sometimes overused, but in the case of the 1982 cast and crew it summed it all up. We worked through the worst winter weather ever, but the genuine standing ovations received on Friday and Saturday nights helped us all to realize that life is wonderful! Nothing worthwhile and The Minstrel {Tom Furlong) and the Jester (Chris Hawkins) try to convince the Wizard (Conda Rotobns) to teH them what the test is going to be. memorable is ever easy to come by. I've always believed in looking to the future and I look to it with confidence. I know there are many students who are born with dramatic talent and are in school but they are undiscovered. I hope they come forward next year so we can make their life fuller and more memorable. I've always remembered this wise say- ing, There is only one thing worse than a quitter and that is someone who is too Prince Dam Bess (Hank O'Dei) and Sir Harry (Dirk Cobach) try to convince Queen Aggravam (Dana Brooner) to let Sir Harry search (or a princess. Princess Wvmetred (Lynne Goodwyn) and Prince Dauntless (Hank O'Dei) meet for the first time. afraid to begin. Let next year be that beginning! John Hoffman 8 Al School Play The Jester (Chris Hawk ns) looks on as the Wizard (Conda Robbins) makes a secret potion. Lady Larkin and Sir Harry make up alter a tight Dedication by Over 12C Drin s Success Sir Harry questions the Minstrel as the Jester and King Sextimus try to tell Sir Harry that the Minstrel is innocent. Al School Play 9 Below President Patty Parman speaks to the newly inducted members ol the National Honor Society National Honor Society Inducts 38 The Benton High School National Honor Society inducted 38 new members. The newly elected of- ficers for the 1982-83 Chapter are Jeff Hale; Presi- dent, Sherry Lehman, Vice President, Jane Supple; Secretary, and Dan Stickler, Treasurer. The officers were sworn into office at the banquet which was held in the Springer Gymnasium. Above The National Honor Society emblem 10 N.H.S. Below During the banquet the Benton Singers entertain the guests Left: Jenny Cox signs the NHS register. Above: The new NHS Treasurer Above Dana Brooner smgs to the newly inducted National Honor Society members. Students Learn About Gcv t Fourteen students from participated in the Missouri Youth in Government YMCA General Assembly. Bill Lamar, Darrin Major, and Mike Foley had bills that were passed through both Houses and then signed by the Governor into laws. The students made the money to stay in Jefferson City and participate in the mock government by selling candy in February. Mr. Mort Nelson and Mrs. Jean Johnson were the two sponsors from Benton. Above right: Debbie Crawford and Chris Groves help B4 Lamar with his bM. Below left: A group of St. Joseph delegates get together for a group picture Below right: Suzy Crawford chats with a tew new friends between sessions 12 Youth in Gov't Self Team Wins M.E.C. The Benton High School Boys Golf team coached by Mr Robert Young, ended the season with a 10-2 record in dual and triangular matches. The varsity team consisted ol Dirk Colbach, Mike and Scott Hicks, Scott and Rick Sumpter. The JV team consisted of Mike Foley, Jim Crenshaw, Bill Lamar, Tim Stufflebean, and Jason Ingram. Right Scon Sumpter chips on to green «3. Below Mike rtcks prepares to swing, but takes time out to warn the photographer Above: Scon Hicks takes a practice swing before chipp- ing on to the green. Far leh: Dirk Cotoach tees oft Tee Box 3. Lett: Rick Sumpter, sophomore, quaftys for Stale by shooting a 78 at District. In State Competition, Rick placed 16th missing Medalist by one stroke. Golf 13 The team congratulates Jeft Bulcher as he crosses the plate with the wnmng run in the District Finals â Baseball Team Gees te State 14 Baseball According to Coach Crank, The season was a very satisfactory season, overall. We had a good group of up- perclassmen and the sophomores and juniors were a big help. The highlight of the season was District win and be- ing able to play the first round of the state competition â even though we played two rounds of the city league (3- 3) and won 2nd in M E.C. The Varsity team had a record of 10 wins and 9 losses. J C. Stone watches the pitcher as he fires the bal towards home plate Scott Bachman shows Ns unique styte on how to catch grotfid balls Baseball 15 âRunners Take Your Mark Runners lake your mark can mean a lol of things to the track team. âLast call means youâd better get there now or they'll start without you. Bentonâs track squad had a lot of new faces this year as well as some old pro's. The girls had a record of 1-1 and the boys with a 1-1. These peo- ple were a great bunch to work with and I hope to have them around next year. quoted Mr. Motis. 16 Track Mark Goss flies over me high hurdles at the Cardmal Relays Ms Edwards and Coach Lovely pause a moment from the grueling schedule to have their picture taken Bucky Graham on his way up and over the bar Larry Stewart leads the pack in his favorite event. Track 17 St. Jce: A t ibine Community St. Joseph is one of many rising communities of Missouri. It is rising in providing new jobs for graduates of high school and college. It is also rising in new and more modern renewel program. Our city has built many new buildings, highways, and one new arena. In the last five years, St. Joseph has done more in urban development than almost any other city in Missouri. The Civic Arena has had many different events, like rodeos, concerts, pro wrestling, and Boat and Car Shows. The new highway which is not completely opened yet, has provided new and easier ways for people to get downtown and to Kansas. They are also building a new bridge across the Missouri River. Our senior class of 1982 will be out looking for jobs this summer and if they look hard enough they should find one. So, good luck seniors!!! © Kansas Cameron Above left: A sign many ot us see on a Friday or Saturday night. Above The MFA Plant in South St. Joe. Lett: The two Missouri River bridges ot St. Joseph, one ot which is going to be removed after completion of the new Pony Express Bridge 18 Community Above left: Ltoerty Sound in the Hicrest 4 Plaza, the place to cruse on the weekend Above: A member of the band Ariel, which performed here at Benton twice Left: Henryâs Hamburgers on Lake Ave which has provided jobs for Benton students for many years. Community 19 Scoti Befger receives the Courtesy Award from Sam Goforth of the South Mr John Reese presents to Denise Beaver, the Maestro di Cappette award Side Rotary Club Seated next to Mr Chatfield are the 10 highest ranking students of the Senior Class 20 Awards The Annual Awards assembly was held May 7, 1982 Mr Chatfield, principal presented a number of the awards and an- nounced the presenters of other awards Besides those pictured on these pages, others included: Acting awards to Robyn Johnson, Lynne Goodwyn, Dirk Colbach, and Hank O'Dell; N.H.S. service award to Debby Crawford and Patty Parman; school service award to Les Ewart; Yearbook awards to Michelle Asbell and Rita Westmoreland; photography awards to Mike Foley and Jim Crenshaw; Mathematics award to Debby Crawford; Social Studies awards to Patty Parman and Les Ewart; Service medal to Scott Berger; Typing award to Chrissy Fike; and the industrial arts awards Joel Gentry and Kevin Emmem- dorfer; Home Economics award to Lynne Capps Mr ChatfieW presented some awards and also announced the presenters The Bookkeeping Award is presented lo Debby Crawtord N H.S president Jett Hale presents the Scott Holega 9th grade Scholar- ship Award to Lisa Stickler Awards 21 22 People Potpourri People Polpoum 23 Baccalaureate 1982 was beautiful. II was a sun- ny day and the service lasted a record 18 minutes with a large number of seniors making an ap- pearance The Rev. Doyle Sager, spoke on the topic, Do you want to get well? The benediction was given by Dirk Colbach. The Senior Choir sang, Almighty God ol Our Father. Rita Westmoreland was one happy senior as her graduation approached Baccalaureate Breaks Time Beccrd 24 Baccalaureate
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