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

Text from Pages 1 - 196 of the 1983 volume:

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O’Hare instructs one of 5 ROTC classes here at Benton. Kevin Miller concentrates on one of his problems in the Electricity class. Academics 7 aCove l rocjreSS Business courses here at Benton are very impor- tant to the students. They prepare them for prob- lems which may arise sometime in the future. The teachers love to see the students progress from the beginning of the year to the end of the semester. The business classes offered at Benton are: Typ- ing, Advanced Typing, Basic Business, Practical Business, Shorthand, Bookkeeping, Office Machines, Clerical Practice, Cooperative Occupa- tional Education, and Vocational Practical Business. Above: Lisa Slagle and Lisa Nurski find it difficult to break their concentration from bookkeeping even when they are being shot by a photographer. Above Left: In Office machines, Rona Deatherage and Mike Norris are busy at work. Below: Bill Palmer leans back in his chair thinking about a question with classmates Kevin Tracy, Jennifer Kline, and Linda Roberton working hard. Below I,eft: Julie Schawinsky concentrates hard in office machines even though Gail Randall finds it relaxing enough to take her shoes off. Above: Scott Link takes a break from typing to check his paper. Above: Jennifer Kline works hard on her assignment in Bookkeeping. Right: Susan Wallace practices her techniques in shorthand. Business 9 I eft: Band and Pompon Girls show their spirit and team work at halftime of a football game. Right: Eddie McDowell turns around to check on the next selection to be played. Left: Mr. Reese and his band students practice on Hyde Playground during school. a ne Jlrt provide (Enjoyment to the Car, an cl DooJ for SoJ 10 Fine Arts Instr. A group shot of band students while practicing outside. The band plays during many functions: halftime shows, pep assemblies, football and basketball games, and they march in the parades. It performs at other schools, such as: Hosea, Lake Contrary and Spring Garden Middle School. The band pro- vided entertainment for the Christmas assembly and for the coronations. The band is directed by Mr. John Reese. It seems to grow every year and gets better as it grows. Each spring the band members travel to Maryville to participate in the annual Music Con- test when they work for that coveted one rating. At pep assemblies the band provides that spirit and beat that sets the time for the whole assembly. Front Lisa Long. First Row: J. Brendle, S. Shepard. K Randolph, S. Mercer, E. McDowell. W. Wheeler, J. Scroggins. J Brendle Se- cond Row: M Aguilar, T. Mull, D. Palmer. J. Bird. J. Coi. M. Wolfe, S. Lehman. M Moaer. T McCallan Thud Row: M Drag. A. hampson, D. Royer, S. Ross, M. McClellan, L. Jones, R. Mattice, D. Lentz, B. Maudlin, K. Bastian Fourth Row-1 Weyer T Grace P rurlong, S. Sexton, M. Gunn, L. Singleton, S. Taylor, C. Martinez. Fifth Row: K Duty, L. Sauter, T Frink. M Mazur.’ V Clark.’C' Hughes, S DeVall. C. Fike, D. Spoonmore, M O’Dell, B. Smith. Sixth Row: T. Stillman. J. Helm. J Ingram. B Hamilton S West, H Barnet B Paisley, D. Kincaid, S. Farris, N. Hood. Seventh Row: C. Slagle, D. Arnold, R. Meng. K Ford. B Wright. S. Reece G Tiller W. Stailsworth, and P. Moutray. Fine Arts Instr. 11 a rama an J Voca Above: Sid Nelson and Sam Rogers listen contently to Mr. Hoffman’s speech. Right: The Benton Concert Choir sings at East Hills Mall. Left: Mr. Hoffman stands while answering questions. Above: THE BENTON SINGERS - Back Row: Nancy Puckett, Jim Shirley, Tom Furlong, Rusty Garrett, Mike Weese. 2nd Row: Sheila Hood, Karen Rullman, Julie Leverton, Lisa Wahlert. Jeanine Barber, Darla Kincaid. 1st Row: Tasha Pitta, Conda Rob- bins, Lori Barr, Jay Shirley, Kim Kelley, Mark Zuptich, Sheryl Prindle. 12 Fine Arts (Drama) Mplia-RL-Oau Art club officers are: President, Tracy Meng; Vice-President, Leon Bascue; Secretary, Sherri Hogan; Treasurer, Mike Nichols. Above: Darrin Furr shows others how to do certain techniques of Art. Above Right: Debbie Parker works on her silk screen. Below Right: Ms. Karen Post shows students how to draw a smiley face. Fine Arts (Art) 13 N.S. HILLYARD AREA VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL “I think its important for the Hillyard Area Vocational Technical School to stay current with present day technologies and to continually be alert to new and changing technologies if we are to be a reliable training center.” stated Dr. Jim Cor- nett, Director of Vocational Technical Education. Mr. Cornett has been the Director at Hillyards since July 1, 1977. His degrees include: Undergraduate work and Masters Degree from the University of Arkansas, and he received his doc- torate from the University of Missouri. Mr. Cor- nett’s hobbies are camping and various sports, but only as a spectator. Mr. Cornett is assisted by a number of reliable people. Just a few of these are Dr. Robert Pawling, the Assistant Director Vocational Technical Education and Mr. William Cordonier, the Superintendent of Placement and Guidance. Hillyard students started their first full year at the new Hillyard Area Vocational Technical School this year at 1414 Farron. At the new school, many courses are offered to give students an edge on the occupation they wish to seek in life. Just a few examples of courses offered at Hillyards are Computer Science, Nursing, Heating and Cooling, and Auto Work. Above: Chris Hawkins and Brian Dawson learn how to operate a printed circuit board. Below: David Justice sands the hood of a car. 14 Hillyards Kevin Wade watches and waits as another Hillyards student welds a piece of metal. Hillyards 15 JJome Economics Home Economics at Benton is classified as vocational. This means that the school must meet vocational requirements for classes since we receive funding for the program. This money must be spent according to the requirements. The teachers, Miss Vicki Rains, department chairperson, and Mrs. Cathie King have certification beyond a regular teaching degree. Every five years a term of evaluators inspect the program. This was done this March. Above: Jennifer Gould takes part in wardrobe planning. Below: Lisa Newberry and Kim Winborn show a display in housing and design. Classes other than those pictured include: World Foods which deals with foreign foods and culture. Con- sumer Education and Management teaches buying skills. Since almost everyone buys, it benefits all. Home Nursing and Health teaches how the human body works, the care and treatment during illness and first aid. Students taking Advanced Clothing learn the principles of design, tex- tiles, and construction techniques. Personal Culture teaches grooming, selecting clothes and an orientation to the world of work. Contemporary Living deals with menu planning and simple sewing repair. All areas of home economics are covered in mini units. These are two rooms, one with six kitchen units and one with 14 sewing units. 16 Home Economics Above: Tammy Hoffman and Kristie Burns work with a doll as a Above: Kristie Fressler sews a mini skirt in wardrobe baby. The child development class teaches prenatal development. planning. The bride (Lori Flowers) feeds the groom (Rick Riesterer) a piece of their wedding cake. The class, family relations, covers dating and mar- riage relations. Above: Archie Randolph, Calvin Crist, and Nathan Stewart learn how to prepare food in family meals. Home Economics 17 One of the most popular departments at Benton was the industrial arts department. It was this department that students learned to build a gun rack or a pexi-glass paper weight. Some students also placed in I.A. contests. Many of the talents taught in these classes are useful when the student has graduated. The industrial arts department has many classes to offer. Drafting 1 and II and Crafts are taught by Mr. Groh. There are three Woodworking classes. Beginning Woods, Woodwork I, and Advanced Woods. These classes are taught by Mr. Starks, the remaining classes are taught by Mr. Smith. He teaches Basic Electricity, Metals, General Shop, and Plastics. Mark Lee works on his Woodworking project. Mr. Groh knows how to take care of students who misbehave. 18 Industrial Arts Left: Harlan Roberts, Rick Reisterer, and Kevin Randolph listen to the class instruction. Jet’s DJI . Industrial Arts 19 Below: Janice Johnson works hard on her studies. Below: Rodney Dowell looks at his assignment trying to understand it. Below: Tom Nolan works enthusiastically on his studies. Far Below: Kristie Wright sits contently while studying her Spanish. 20 Language Arts 5ooJ for Jliouglit Left: Ms. Bower helps a student on her assignment. This year Miss Bregin teaches all Language Arts 1 classes. The purpose of her Lang. Arts class is to improve reading and writing, develop thinking and to enlarge vocabulary. Even though this year she teaches all lang. arts she would really love to teach a Humanities II class or a Contemporary Issues class. Miss Bregin is a native of St. Joseph and a graduate of Benton. Some of her hobbies and interests are people, reading, and gardening. She finds people interesting because they vary so much and are com- plex and gardening because it is relaxing. She likes to read because it provides, “New food for thought.” Before she became a teacher she was a nun for seven years and worked in the slums of Kansas City and East St. Louis, 111. She was also a law secretary and stenographer. When asked about the ac- tions of students compared to when she went to school she replied, “Students are not as interested in learning and want everything to be easy.” Her degrees include a B.S. in Education History, and Sociology, and a M.A. in guidance and counseling. Left: Miss Rita Bregin shows how her favorite President. Richard Nixon, took the oath of office. Language Arts 21 Students in Algebra II listen while their teacher explains a problem. Mr. Dean Burmeister watches his second hour class while they study their assignment. 22 Math Sharman Hill is amused with her math test. Mr. Larry Edwards' Algebra II class takes time out to read over their math assignment. Mr. Larry Edwards explains sines and cosines to his first hour Trigonometry class. For the past ten years, Mr. Larry Edwards has taught here at Benton. He teaches Senior Math, Algebra II, and Algebra I. When asked what his favorite class was, he replied, “The senior math class, because the class is smaller and I can work more with each student.” He also stated that the class was more challeng- ing and of a higher level. Mr. Edwards was born in St. Joseph. He attend- ed Hyde grade school, then Benton, where he graduated. After high school, he attended St. Joseph Junior College, NWMSU for two years. At UMKC he did some of his graduate work. He returned to NWMSU, did some more graduate work and received his master’s degree. Mr. Edwards enjoys golfing, hunting, and fishing. W’hen asked why he likes these hobbies, he said, “They are so different from the job that I have.” Mr. Edwards has always enjoyed school. His teachers influenced him by their well-defined teaching techniques which gave him a positive at- titude toward school. Mr. Edwards also stated, “I just like working with young people.” Math 23 «_jtuaeniA experience Yjeiv yQctiviti eA The P.E. classes got to experience some new activities this year. In the fall while the weather was suitable the students participated in a ten minute run-walk everyday. The coaches began using the weightroom in daily classes as the weather became worse. Coach Turner also lead the girls in aerobics three days a week. When asked, many of the students said they liked the different activities alot, because they wanted something new. Fred I«ankford trie a jumpshot while hi opponent look on. 24 P.E. and Health One of the many activities that physical education students enjoy is ping pong. P.E. and Health 25 HODC-JDun Adivit lJ ROTC is more than an activity than a History or English class. They always try to have a good time. They do a lot of push ups and running and also a lot of saluting. Some of the students think it is a fun and thrilling class. Others think it gets quite boring at times. However, they all think that the officers are really nice. Rhonda Keck and Chris Hernandez take down the flag. Sgt. O’Hare talks to some of the many students in ROTC. This Freshman tries out for the ROTC Rifle Team. 26 ROTC The ROTC Saber Guard participates in the Fall Royalty Coronation. Rifle Team is one of many ROTC activities. This is one of many Rifle Team members. The Benton ROTC Color Guard. C.O. Tim Beauchamp, Jim Shirley. Dave Richardson. Doug Silvey. ROTC 27 Right: Kevin Tracy splices film as part of a science project. Left: Rick Sumpter and Lloyd Sampson experiment with chemicals. Science has been a big development. The students of Benton have to have at least one year of science sometime during their four years. The sciences Benton offered are Biology I, Biology II, Physical Science, Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Science Investigations and now we also have computers. Left: Chris Moon carefully cuts open a worm in his Biology class. 28 Science domputeri didded to -Science Jd)epl. Far Above: Roger Higgenbotham, Lloyd Sampson, Rick Sump- ter give the cameraman a disgusted look. Above Right: Roger Higgenbotham and Paula Martin look to 9ee if their experiment is correct. The science department experienced a major change this year. It was the new computers that brought a change to science investigations. Science 29 StuJy of the Past SociJSt mliei S ludy of the present Above: Tracey Endsley. Tammie Long and Marsha Meadows work diligently on World Cultures. Mr. John Foley, has been a teacher at Benton for 18 years. Mr. Foley teaches World Cultures, State and Local History, and Far East. He says he enjoys teaching young people a sense of responsibility, in addition to the subject matter because he likes young people. Mr. Foley’s hobbies are reading, carpenter work, and also working in his garden. He taught summer school last year and enjoyed it very much. Mr. Foley says he sees a lot of changes in Benton through the past years. Mr. Foley has two sons in school, one of them an eighth grader and the other a senior at Benton. Mr. Foley says that he thinks we’ve all got a lot to look forward to through our years at Benton. Below: Jennifer Kline studies patiently while Dewayne Parker looks behind his shoulder. 30 Social Studies Below: Julie Chirila looks up from her World Cultures work in Mr. Riche’s room. Above: Mr. Foley grades some of his many papers during some of his free time. Below: Mr. Foley’s World Cultures students seem to be studying for a very important quiz. Social Studies 31 1 Co mpoAinq a Book of m emone A Above: Yearbook advisor, Mr. Hager, helps Gail Giseburt with a problem as Dana Baker and Jimmy Crenshaw wait their turn. Left: Amy Lehman and Julie Gallagher appear in a picture being cropped by a staff member. 3a ff PriJe What’s a yearbook? It’s a book composed of pictures that help us recall the special events, subjects and classmates of our high school years in the future. It entails a lot of time from the 24 dedicated students that worked on the yearbook. Although it is work, trying to get the four main deadlines and the goals set by Larry Hager, yearbook adviser for 24 years, it is also fun. Sometimes it can be pretty hectic, trying to finish a spread and tear copy sheets just before a deadline, but you get a sense of satisfaction knowing that it is part of your work. Dummies, pictures, and copy may become a sore sub- ject as deadlines occur but the pride of knowing that the book is a part of your own creations and ideas make up for the worries and late pic- tures. Checking copy can become taxing and later the proofs but it all is forgotten when you see the finished product: A yearbook that started from nothing that grew around one idea or theme. Above: Business manager. Michelle O'Dell and Matt Aguilar discuss the yearbook sales as she makes out receipts. Right: Leon Bascue is distracted as Julie Roberts points out something on the chalkboard to Cindy Winder and Mandy Mears. Below [,eft: Some of the Sophomore staff working on their spreads for a deadline. Below Right: DeeDee Guinn is kept busy typing. Yearbook 33 Jeff Hale is busy working on the Bentonian. The Bentonian Staff has a lot more people this year then last year, so it’s easier to make the deadlines. They type their stories with the computers in the computer room this year. They are a group of people who enjoy what they are doing. ian St uJen ts HU J arJ Bentonian Staff starting at Bottom: Left to Right, 1st Row: Mrs. Boyer. 2nd Row: Rita Ritchie, Shelly Burks, Terri Richardson, Gail Randall. Megan Argabright, Lisa Slagle, Mary Kieth, Diane Myers. 3rd Row: Monica Scheirerman, Jeff Hale, Scott Bachman, Tammie Frink. 34 Bentonian Gail Randall and Megan Argabright argue about what they think is right. Bentonian Sponsor, Mrs. Boyer, talks to a couple of the staff members about what to do. Bottom Right: Terri Richardson and Shelly Burks are interested in something else besides the camera. Terri Richardson and Shelly Burks look at their schedule. Bentonian 35 Teachers, whether it was noticed or not, put in many hours. Many more than anyone would have thought. It was hard to believe some teachers put in some 500 hours this year. That is a lot of time com- pared to the hours the average teacher spends in school. Many teachers contributed so much of their own free time trying to make the school better. Not only were they helping the school, but the students. Unfor- tunately they receive little thanks from the students. Students should realize the time and effort the teachers put in, and should appreciate them. SacJt, t Sdetnina St udenti Jck ieue Qoah Mrs. Boyer looks like she's having fun at the faculty picnic. 36 Faculty Mrs. Post joins the swinging faculty rap session. Faculty 37 Miss Dena Bower was born in St. Joseph. Raised in Hemple, Mo., she had a small family of her parents and one sister. Her ancestors came from both England and France. She at- tended the schools of East Buchannan, Maryville College and Missouri Western State Col- lege. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education, French as a Major and a Spanish Minor. She has taught here at Benton for three years. She took over the Pom Pon squad and enjoys working with the girls. Miss Bower Tikes teaching Spanish II best because she has seen the progress successfully through two years. In her spare time Miss Bower enjoys aerobics, working with plants, collecting books in her field of Spanish and French. She also likes to travel, traveling everywhere in Europe except Spain. Myla Ackley Essay; French I-Il; Lang. Arts I B.S. Ed. NWMSU Miss Dena Bower is taken by surprise as she teaches her Spanish II class. Wendy Bayer Lang. Arts I; Am. Lit.; Eng. Lit.; Style and Struc. B.S. Ed. NWMSU; M.S. Ed. NWMSU Sarah Billingsley Typing I; Basic Bus. B.S. Ed. NWMSU; M.S. Ed. NWMSU 38 Faculty leaclters J4e(f) programs 'lAJith Candy Chafed Dena Bower Spanish I-Il; Cardinelles B.S. Ed. MWSC Donna Jean Boyer Lang. Arts I; Soc. Eng.; Jrn. Writing I-II; Bentonian B.S. Ed. MWMSU; M.S. Ed. NWMSU Robert G. Brandt C.O.E.; Distributive Ed. and Tech. Trade Ed. B.A. Ed. NWMSU; M.A. Ed. Univ. of Mo. Faculty 39 Barbara Burmeister S.S. I; Contemporary Issues; State and Local; Cheerleaders B.S. Ed. MWSC Dean Burmeister Geometry B.S. Ed-AJniv.ofMO Robert Clemens Asst. Principal M.S. Sec. Ed.; M.S. Bus. Ed. MWMSU Mrs. Elder is one of three Benton counselors. She says counseling helps the students look at possible professions to go into, and also to help them to take a good look at their goals. Other than helping the students, the counselors also help the faculty. When asked why she likes counseling, she said, “I like to associate with people and also I feel that I’m people oriented.” Mrs. Elder was born in Flint, Michigan. The ma- jority of her school years were spent in Sagon, Michigan, and finished her high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After high school she attended the University of Michigan for four years. Mrs. Elder has a Bachelor of Music Education, a Minor in English, and her Master’s is in counseling which she received at NWMSU. ■ LuVella Burnett Cler. Prac.; Shorthand; Office Machines; F.S.A. B.S.C.; M.A. Univ. of Iowa 40 Faculty Paul Evans Speech; Debate B.S. Ed. Speech Theatre MWSC Joyce Edwards Asst. Principal; Attendance Office B.S. Phys. Ed. NWMSU Mr. Evans has taught at Benton for two years. He teaches oral communication, debate, and forensics. His favorite is forensics. The forensics season lasts 8 months, from October to April. The 1982 season won 75 trophies and three people qualified for state. This year Mr. Evans hopes to improve his team 30%. He says, “The second year should show a lot of potential because we have experienced people coming back, as op- posed that 90% of the team last year was inexperienced.” Mary Elder Counselor B.S. Ed. NWMSU; M S. Ed. NWMSU John H. Foley Wld. Cul.; State and Local; Far East; Student Congress B.S. Sec. Ed. NWMSU; M.A. Am. His. NWMSU Faculty 41 Bonnie German Librarian B.S. Ed. NWMSU Jeanine Glise Learning Center, Girls Tennis B.S. EdJMWSC; Cert, in Reading Specialist; Learning Disabilities Welcome Groh Drafting, Crafts Jr. College NWMSU Maryville; Colorado State Mr. Larry Hager has taught at Benton for the ast twenty-six years. He came to Benton High chool at the age of twenty-one. Mr. Hager was born in St. Joseph. As most boys, he liked to go fishing and boating, as his parents had a place at Sugar Lake. While he was there, he liked to go frog hunting. Mr. Hager’s ancestors were, in a way, intersting. He had a grandfather who fought for the North in the Civil War. Two of his grandparents immigrated from Poland to America and, alsk two other grandparents im- migrated from Germany. Mr. Hager said he was very lucky as a child, he was able to grow up in a very stable home. He didn’t have to worry about divorce as many young children do today. Mr. Hager attended NWMSQ to receive a Bachelor’s degree. Then he attended the Univ. of Arkansas for a Master’s degree. For additional schooling he sent to Purdue University in Indiana. Mr. Hager began teaching at Benton right out of college; he has the warmest feelings for Benton. Benton is very dear to him as is his family (home) and church. The goals set for the achivement in his classes is for the students to not only feel better about school but feel better about themselves. He wants them to have the desire to achieve. Since he has had the yearbook class for the past twenty-four years, he has the warmest feeling for each old and also upcoming staff members. Above: Mr. Larry Hager works with the yearbook staff to meet a deadline. Mr. Hager has sponsored the activity for 23 years. 42 Faculty John Hoffman Dramatics; Speech; All School Play, Harvest Moon; RBAP;One Act Play Kest. A.A. MW Jr. College; B.S. Kd. NWMSU Chuck Holm Bkkp.; Prac. Bus. B.S. Admin. Univ. of Iowa; M.S. Ed. NWMSU Bill Horn Bio. I A.S., Science, Central Wyoming College; B.S. Science. MWSC Mr. Bill Horn stops to gather his thoughts before continuing with class discussion. This is only Mrs. Cathie King’s second year and she already has her hands full. Not only teaching numerous classes, but she’s the coach of the girl’s track team, and she’s also the boy’s track assistant. Born in Stanberry, Mo., she’s married and has two children. Her favorite hobbies are golfing, cooking, and reading. (Combining a Profession With J4om e Pe pon sibi (ities Faculty 43 Richard I ehman Math B.S. Mo. Valley Ellen Long Office Machines; Typing; Advanced Typing; Pre Vocational Business B.S. Ed. Vocational Certification S.W.M.S.U. oCearniny to t'deud I jewSfiaperS Don Lentz Chemistry; Physics; Science Invest.; N.H.S. Alchmia; WBHS; Frosh Girls and JV B.B. Coach; JV Girls Volleyball L.S., B.S. Ed.; M.S. Ed. NWMSU Steve Lovely Reserve Football; Track; Freshman B.B.; Health and S.S. B.S.-Iowa S.U., M.S. Ed — N.W.M.S. Lenard E. Miles, Jr. Social Studies I; American West; Psychology; Saddle Club A.B. St. Benedicts; M.S. Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, Kansas 44 Faculty James Modis Math B.A. Washburn Univ.; M.E. Ark. Univ. James 0’Hare ROTC; Drill Squad; Saber Guard; Rifle Team; MP; Honor Guard Soc. Degree Columbia Univ. J. M. Nelson Psychology; Soc. IV; Community Resources B.S. Ed.; M.S. Ed. UMCC Mr. Mort Nelson’s expression is much like the sign in his room — “Time will pass will you?” Mr. Mort Nelson teaches Community Resources, Psychology and Social Studies IV. Most important of his purposes in teaching is to make the students good newspaper readers. He went to Central High School and the University of Missouri. He and his wife have two children. Mr. Nelson likes to scuba dive, read, and do remodeling work. Faculty 45 Thomas Pankiewicz Comp.; Creative Writing; Lang. Arts B.S. Sec. Ed NWMSU; M.A. NWMSU Terry Pierce Phys. Ed.; Girls B.B. Coach; Health B.S. Ed. NWMC; M.S. Ed. NWMSU Vicki Rains Cons. Hm.; Fam. Mis.; Nm. Nurse B.S. Univ. of Mo at Columbia Ernest Poff Counselor; Basic Math B.S. US Military Academy; M.Ed. UMC John Reese Band; Flag Corps; Cardinelles B.S. KU MSU Karen Post Art; Alpha Rho Tau; Saddle Club B.S. Ed. MWSC 46 Faculty S'ludenti 2) citing in Speech -- This year Mr. Dennis Riche teaches all World Cultures classes. His World cultures classes are a study of foreign cultures with emphasis on geography, current events, and economics. Mr. Riche is a native of St. Joseph and a graduate of Central High School. Before he became a teacher he worked at the State Hospital as an attendant, a handyman in restaurants, and on farms. When asked about the actions of students today compared to when he went to school he replied, “Students today are about the same, but are more daring in their speech and conduct.” Mr. Riche sits in his classroom as he fills out an attendance slip. Dennis Riche Wld. Cui.; F.B. Coach B.S. Sec. Ed. and M.A. Am. History NYVMS Lawrence Robbins Mixed Choir; Con. Choir; Benton Singers; Harvest Moon B.M.E. and M.A. CMSU Faculty 47 James Scanlon Study Hall; P.E.; Head Basketball Coach M.U. Lt. Col. Cecil Simmons ROTC B.B.A. Business; M.B.A. Management Texas Atm. Univ.; M.A. Public Administration Central Michigan Univ. W. K. Smith teaches one of his Physical Science Classes. 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. Tarkio College 48 Faculty patience and Underitandinfi Mrs. Ackley teaches her Lang. Arts I class. Mrs. Betty Wilson has been with Benton for 22 years. She has been helping the students with getting needed credits. Mrs. Wilson stated, “There’s a dif- ferent thing about each class that 1 enjoy. I like work- ing with the students of Benton.” Working out in the yard, when she has time, is a favorite pastime as well as traveling. Mrs. Wilson had counseled also at Stanberry High School for only three months, when she was trans- ferred here. Ron Starks Woodworking; Footfall; Track B.S. Ed. NWMSU Leslie A. Turner Phys. Ed.; Girls Volleyball; B.S. Ed. Central Methodist College; MS. Ad. NWMSU Betty Wilson Counselor A.B. Washbum Univ.; M.S. Fla. State Univ. .• Bob Young Soc. Studies I; World Cultures B.S. Ed. Northwest Mo. State Faculty 49 Manley “Smokey Baer Goldie Baldwin Elaine Barns Ruth Bireline Mrs. Mary Lou Jackson is a very helpful lady. She works in the counselors’ office as a clerk to the counselors. She helps the counselors by filing, typing, locating students, and printing grade cards and schedules which is a great help dur- ing the beginning of new years through the end. Janet Ed son Grade Endsley 50 Staff Above: Mr. Mejia and Mrs. Farris talk over a matter in the office. Billie Hamm Maurine Haynes 4 (jreat to Cveryone Mary Lou Jackson Charlie Lapsley Wilma Lay Carolyn Moser Dave Redmond Bonnie Robbins Jenny Stewart Nancy Turner Top Left: Mrs. Jackson always takes a break from her work in the counselors’ office to help any faculty member or student who comes in. Bottom Left: Carolyn Moser and Billie Hamm are busy taking money for lunches during the first lunch period. BENTON H.S. LIBRARY Staff 51 Seniors — 83 errin9 Jnto the WorlJ Sid Nelson runs for a touchdown in the Senior Skit during Spirit Week. Kris Win born and Jeff Hale show the exciting work of the WBHS crew. 52 Seniors The Seniors’ theme for spirit week was M A S H and these two seniors went all out. Coach Burgess received a T-Shirt from the senior class. Memories of past experiences will always remain with each graduating senior and each in- dividual will grow as a result of the experiences. Their four years at Benton may be looked upon as the best years of their lives. From a senior’s point of view, special activities such as Spirit Week and pep assemblies (are a must) to show enthusiasm for their class as well as for the school. For the class of “83,” their last year of high school is a year of emotions, leaving old friends, making new friends, and moving on toward the future. These four seniors are the student body officers for the year of 1982-83. President — Amy Lehman, Vice President — Jackie Parker, Treasurer — Todd Ellis, Secretary — Shelia Hood. Seniors 53 Johnathan Allerheiligen Toni Amparano David Arnold Teresa Auxier Scott Baker Jeannine Barber Carla Barnard Timothy Beauchamp Jeff Bird 54 Seniors Barnard Brooks Rae Jean Burchett Shelly Burks Jeff Butcher Vickie Butts Teresa Caldwell Gail Calloway Don Caton Darren Cox Jennifer Cox Dewey Coy Jim Crenshaw Connie Curtis Sharon Dalton Bonny Danner Seniors 55 Wesley Dolman Sherri Duncan Danny Ellis Elizabeth Ellis Rosita Ellis Todd Ellis Lisa Endsley David Ewart Carla Fletchall 56 Seniors Jeff Hale Heidi Halamar Dee Dee Guinn Chad Grime Theresa Griffin Jennifer Gould Richard Gilmore Joe Gibbons Larry Gawatz Rusty Garrett Julie Gallagher Patricia Furr C. R. Funk Russell Forbes Michael Foley Lori Flowers Sen ion Seniors 57 Betty Hamilton Stormy Hardister Penny Hargrave Randy Hawkins Robert Helfrey Peter Hicks— 11th grade Roger Higginbotham Tammy Hoffman Sheila Hood Carla James Doug Jenkins Joanna Johnson Lanny Jones David Justus Richard Kamler Mary Keith 58 Seniors Angela Kennedy Kim Kennedy Rick Kerns Viletta King Allan Klein Jennifer Kline John Krull David Lawson Amy Lehman Sherry Lehman Richard Lieffring LaRae Linville Lisa Long Debbie Malita Michael Mapel Janell Marriott Seniors 59 Paula Martin Phyllis Mason Holly McCrea Edward Meeks Mike Myers J. R. Neidel Lisa Nurski Jimmy O’Dell 60 Seniors Donnie Osteen Sean Owens Scott Palmer William Palmer ‘yei We’re fluUer One 99 Jacky Parker Robin Parker Bart Pfleiderer Pam Phillips Mark Puckett Nancy Puckett Patricia Rampola Gail Randall Seniors 61 Rita Ritchie Rusty Roach Linda Robertson Ethel Robinson Lisa Russell Paul Sample Julie Schawinsky Monica Scheierman Barbara Seever James Shirley Ronna Silvey Lisa Slagle Tracy Smithson Janet Sollars Janna Sollars Iva Sprake 62 Seniors Frankie Springs Daniel Stickler Lisa Stroud Jacqueline Sturgeon Jane Supple Randy Teschner Estelle Tolson Kevin Tracy Patti Traster Teresa Trauernicht Kevin Wade Sean Waitkoss Seniors 63 Ragenia White James Wilkerson Mary Winborn Marya Winters Clint Wisdom Pat Wisneski Debbie Withrow Christine Wright Robert Wright Jerry Brendle Therese Brown Rachael Canchola T om Chavez Monty Cook Bobbie Jo Derry Gary Dye Sherry Embrey Lori Fanning Loretta Frederick Richard Gilmore Raymond Groce Steve Hendrix Tina Hopper Kathryn Hurt Ivan King Pat Kuehner James Leak Robert Morris Shari Nelson Michael Norris Bruce Parsley Tracy Phroper Rick Riesterer Robert Saliger W'illiam T. Smith Lawrence Stillman Scott Sumpter Paul White DeAngela Wilson 64 Senior Pot-P, ourn Most Seniors are fun loving individuals. They are eager to pose for their pictures as they walk down the hall, leave a class, or dress up for Spirit Week activities. Seniors know that you make fun where you are. Nancy Chatfield has her hands full with no assistance from Lisa Russell. Angie Supple another of Benton’s great gym decorators shows us her style. The Juniors do a skit to show their spirit during spirit week. 66 Junior D.P. juniori Jcli eu in 9 The Junior skit during Spirit Week. Every year two groups develop. One group con- sists of those who get involved, and the other group are those who just sit there. Fortunately, the en- thusiastic Juniors greatly outnumbered the few unconcerned class members. During their Junior year, the class of “84 demonstrated their spirit well. Their theme for spirit week was, “Nobody Does It Better and they dressed as spies. With the activities the Juniors were involved in, it can be said that the Junior class is “One of a Kind.” Junior D.P. 67 Coming to Benton for the first time, seeing new faces, strange surroundings, and chaos everywhere are truly memorable. The Sophomore year is when one begins to feel at home, feeling like you belong and never forgetting you are bigger than the Freshmen. As a Junior, everything changed. You became the leader and you made great impressions on those underclassmen that you led. As you began to think of the dawning of your Senior year you knew that you would try to make the best of it. Megan Argabright David Atkins Elizabeth Atkins ■Jim Atkins Scott Bachman Doug Barber Lori Barr Leon Bascue Kimberly Beck Rhonda Berry •Jody Boiler Valerie Boyes Randi Brim John Brown Marty Bull Jim Burchett Theresa Burfiend Kristie Burns Cecelia Canchola Dennis Caples Tina Chaney Nancy Chatfield Cindy Chesser Venita Clark David Clinton Tina Colley (Robinson) 68 Juniors DUv Jb own, ()ne to Cjo Kelley Conaway David Contreas Gary Cook Calvin Christ Dana Cruse Frankie Cruz Brien Dawson Sheila DeVall Rodney Dowell Barbara Ellis I ee Ann Ell is Sandra Ellis l eah Elrod Kevin Endsley John Everett Cheryl Farmer Danielle Farthing Chrissy Fike Tammy Fisher Steve Fredrickson Tammie Frink Tom Furlong Darren Furr Juniors 69 Carol Galvan Kelly Gaton Julie Gibbons Jennie Gill Cammy Gillett Phil Greer Angela Grom Kari Guinn Becky Hagan Penny Hale Bill Hamillon Jamie Hargrave Chris Hawkins Fonda Haynes Stephen Haywood Tim Helsel Joseph Hendrix Lamar Henry Dyanne Herman Sheri Herring Tena Herring Julie Hildenbrand Kris Hildenbrand Doug Hilton Lisa Hoffman Sheryl Hogan Greg Horn Ginger Hovey Betsy Hughes Stacy Hunt 70 Darla Kincaid Fred Koeppen Carrie Kurtz Lori Leach Julie Leaverton Mark Lee Jimmy I eggans Tami Pawling barely escapes the grasp of Toni Amparano at the Powder Puff game during Spirit Week. Joe Hurd Vickie Jagodzinski Kevin James Carmen Johnson Delus Johnson Lea Johnson Theresa Jordon Sandy Joswick Robert Keith Van Kiger The class of “84” started taking on more respon- sibilities as upperclassmen and at the same time realized it would not be long before they too would decide which road to take. Hard work and study were just a few of these responsibilities. Juniors 71 Scott Link Tony Losson Randy I oveland Kent Markley Angie Marsack Eugene Martin Ronnie Mattice Nancy Mays Martin Mazur Kim McCoy Edward McDowell Tina McDowell Shelly McIntosh Jim McMillian Joe McMillian Marsha Meadows Steve Meng Shelly Miller Tim Miller Jeff Moore Kathy Moser Dennis Mueller Kelly Murphy Holly Newberry juniors Mold Part Dime £oL 72 Juniors This year’s junior class contained a large number of students who held full or part time jobs. Some could be found working in restaurants or stocking shelves in a variety store. Others were cooking, busing tables, working at concession stands, taking tickets, and clerking in retail stores. Many worked to provide the extras in life while others worked to buy clothes and sup- port a car. Whatever the reason, most liked to work to gain experience for the time when they would work to make a living. Charles Nichols Kelley Nigh Roy Noland Eric Obermier Kimi O'Dell Michelle O’Dell Ronnie Oliphant Gina Orozco Debbie Parker DeWayne Parker Michele Parker Colleen Paul Tami Pawling Lori Phillips Richard Phillips Darcee Pierce Sheryl Prindle Peggy Puckett Bill Rasco David Richardson Terri Richardson Dawn Ridge Cynthia Ritchie Angela Rivera Conda Robbins Juniors 73 Harlan Robert Samuel Rogers Linda Root Karen Rullman Paulette Sample Lloyd Sampson Steve Sampson Tom Schurman Susan Sexton I eona Shat Deneese Shuman Melissa Silvey Charles Sims I onnie Singleton Eugene Slagle Henry Sleeth Barry Smith Eddie Smith Teresa Smith T racy Sol t us Deanna Spoonemore Julie Springs Terry Stehle Jimmy Stewart Jeff Stocking Diane Still Rick Sumpter Angie Supple Debbie Sutton Rhonda Swafford 74 Juniors Stacy Swinney Steven Taylor Lisa Testerman Darin Throckmorton Shelly Todd Rhonda Turner Tammy Tyler Cheryl Ulrich Paul Valentine Lynae VanSickle Lisa Wahiert Susan Wallace Mike Weese Gary Wells Roger Wiggington Linda Winger Mike W’olfe Sheryl Wolfe Wi Doug Barnes Kevin Barnes Michael Barnes Tina Benner Ronnie Boiler Larry Burchett William Butler Fred Chavez John Clouse Joseph Day Kristi Wright Todd Yowell Chuck Ziolkowski Ted Zirkle Tammy Everett Barbara Fanning Logan Hays Pete Hicks Mark Holub Larry Keith Fred Lankford Brian Marriott Joe Marriott Ray Mauzey Mark McCray Robyn Meade Sid Nelson Lupe Ortega Leland Orth Ed Perman Angela Rice Keith Smith Ronnie Sowards Donetta Thompson Paul Thompson Marya Winters Juniors 75 Gail looks like she’s having a fun time in yearbook. 76 Sophomore D.F. o more S Way Up These Sophomore girls walk the track in F.E. Sophomore D.P. 77 Tina Amparano Terrance Arnold Annette Ashler Eric Atkinson Ira Atkinson Jim Babcock Dana Baker Gary Barnard Valetta Beach Kenny Bellomy Bridget Bledsoe Michelle Bosley Rita Bouge Jeff Brendle Amy Brown Angela Brown Randy Bruce Ronda Bundridge David Butts Cindy Caldwell Julie Chirila Gary Clinton Rhonda Clizer Joanna Contreras Randy Cook Saundra Coon Marca Cooper Kim Corcoran Mark Crandall Tom Crockett James Crouse Angela Cruse Kory Cunningham Dana Dandliker Chris Deiter Debbie Delany Stacy Dennis Betsy DeSpain Lori Doldt Jeff Dowell Mark Drag Todd Dunken 78 Sophomores Sieve Dykes Nila Ellis Romona Ellis Tracy Endsley Shelly Faris Stacey Fergeson Becky Flelchell Doug Flowers Paul Forbes Kirby Ford Tracy Frazer Margo Funk Gail Giseburt Dick Furgeson Lori Goolsby Scott Goodwin Jamie Grable Kim Brace Terry Grace Roger Gray Kraig Gresham David Grider Marcia Griffin Matt Gunn Craig Halbrit John Hartman omore Left to Right: Bill Lamar, Senator; Darrin Major, Senator; Rick Wieser, V. Pres.; Kim Kelley, President; Gaye Reed, Secretary; Gail Giseburt, Treasurer. Sophomores 79 Lorinda Hayes Brian Henkosky I)an Herbert Chris Hernandez Brad Herring Brian Hicks David Hicks George Hicks Neal Hook Kelly Horn Carrie Hughes Jason Ingram Greg Jennings Ro chelle Johnson Angela Jones James Justus Anna Kalamon Bruce Keith Kim Keith Randy Keith Kim Kelley Bill Lamar Steve Leggans Stacy Leslie Niche Linville Susan Logston Sheila Long Tammy Long Rhonda Loaaon Pam Mace Darrin Major Tammie Maleta Jim Marriot Amy Marsh Carl Marshall 80 Sophomores We Qo together Martin Martinez Jeff Mason Janell Masteller Sandi McClurg Steve McCollum Debbi McCormick Bill McDowell l arine McDowell Fat McDowell Mandy Mears Sonja Melow Scott Mercer Krista Merrill Kenneth Miller Kevin Miller Jennifer Montgomery Madison Moser Tim Mull Billie Myers Danny Newberry Tom Noland Diane Nurski Jim O’Banion Robert Obermier Richard Ortega Gina Otten Travis Owens Bruce Palmer Darren Peters Rodney Peters Keri Pfleiderer Shannon Phinney Tasha Pitts Kristi Pressler Herman Provin Sophomores 81 Cindy Puckett Audrey Pummell Archie Randolph Dawnita Ratliff Rick Ratliff Gaye Reed Buffie Reiley Chris Rice Lavita Ridge Brenda Riesterer Teresa Rivera Julie Roberts Penny Robinson Sheryl Rowan Kathy Sample Andre Sampson Barbara Schell Jim Scroggins Konda Sears Rod Sears Lisa Seever Steve Sexton Sheri Shellenberger Scott Shepard Zena Shifflett Jay Shirley Doug Silvey Gary Silvey Penny Sisk Mark Smith Stephanie Smith Lana Staggs Wayne Stalls worth Doug Steele Nathan Stewart Lisa Stickler 82 Sophomores Kendra Stiles Jennifer Stocking Jim Straton Shawn Strong Tim Stufflebean Jenny Sutton Brian Tharp Sherrie Tharp Robert Thompson Mark Throckmorton Glenn Tiller Rick Venable Dwight Wallace Stacy Waller Wendy Waugh Rick W'eiser Wayne W’heeler Mica Whiticar Deanna Willis Jerri Wilson iJJiny Robert Berry Artie Ledford Steve Brown Shirley Marshall Doug Buhman David Newson John Burchett Ed Perman David Chase Maxine Phillips Channon Cook Rod Roach Darling Coon John Steele Jerry Giseburt John Swanson Tom Goldizen David Thomas Keith Groce Raymond Thomas Janice Harris Donetta Thompson Nate Hood Kelly Tracy Sandy Joswick Rhonda Keck Brad Weyer Soph o more i DM Second in Spirit Sophomores 83 J Jresh re Ah man IU S ur round in 9s 'Ilew TJriends Life is a series of beginnings and endings. The freshmen are beginn- ing a new stage of their lives — High School. The Freshmen com- bined excitement, enthusiasm, and talent to make their first year at Benton a successful one. The three years ahead should be memorable ones for them. They have truly started the long road to accomplishment. These Freshman guys think they are such studs. These Art I students work on perspec- tive drawings. 84 Freshmen D.P. Terry Palmer and Curt Wattenbarger were the Freshman prince and princess during Fall Royalty Coronation. Dawn Stumpt shows one of manv tennis techniques. JDi me for l eucljust men This year's freshmen were bursting with enthusiasm and eager to show their abilities. Although they were slow to get off to a start in their first pep assembly, they quickly caught on and helped display the true Car- dinal spirit. The Class of “86 began a new phase in their education, high school. The switch from middle school to high school is a big one, which requires readjusting to dif- ferent teachers and different ideas. They par- ticipated in spirit week under the theme of “Clash of the Titans. The spirit and en- thusiasm they showed proves that during the next 3 years at Benton, the Class of “86 will carry on the tradition of great leaders at Benton. While waiting for the bell to ring. Lori Schultz talks with Deanna Courtney. Tammy Alexander Rhonda Amos Patti Anderson Terry Angst Ron Ashworth Tom Ashworth Chris Auten Sherrie Auxier Sharon Bailey John Bally Shelly Barber Harold Barnett Kim Bastian Julie Battreal Angie Becerra Jeff Becerra Dawn Behler Mike Behler Ernie Best Sherri Boiler Marsha Bosley Mark Boyer Norris Brock Tim Brown Tom Canchola Scott Caton Dave Caw Janel Chapman Tom Contreras Carrie Cook Danette Cook Doug Cook Ronnie Cook Bill Cooper Tim Corcoran Deanna Courtney Jody Cox Albert Crist John Crockett Robby Danner Billie Davis Shelley Deatherage Brian Den bow Ruth Dennis Roxanna DeSpain Joe Dolman During the Freshman-Sophomore Powder Puff game, Mary White carries the ball with teammate Lori Schultz blocking and opponent Tracy Frazer closing in. Freshmen 87 Fat Rzzell Zark Rzzell Pam Duncan John Duty Barbara Rbling Terry Rdson Jamie Rllis Rose Rslinger Rhonda Farrington Millard Ferguson Anita Fike Tabetha Filbert Tracy Fredrickson Donnita Funk Paul Furlong Lisa Gaddy Mary Gall Wiley Gardner in a r lew perspective It’s a building, it’s a school, it’s Benton! That’s what this year’s freshmen thought when they started their four year journey through the many different classes, clubs, and sports that Ben- ton offers. It was a new prospective for the underclassmen as they tried to find their classes the first day of the school year. As the year progressed they par- ticipated in the Powder Puff game, either as cheerleaders or players, and dressed as titans for Spirit Week. As we watch the freshman class work their way up the high- school-ladder, let’s hope they con- tinue to work as hard as they have so far in their remaining three years. Language Arts is viewed in many ways and today Robbie Gentry finds the photographer more interesting than Mrs. Boyer and the Greek gods. Robbie Gentry David Gibbons Betty Gilpin John Goacher Adeanna Goerke Elizabeth Gray Samantha Grider Dawn Grimm Teresa Guinn B. Gunter Jamie Hale I,aneese Hale Johnny Helm Jeff Hicks Kim Higginbotham Sharmon Hill Michelle Hoffman Jackie Horn BrianHosler Jerrod Huber Chris Hughes I elha Hughes Brad Hurd Morris Jagodzinski Tammy Jagodzinski Robbie James Darren Jen kens Janice Johnson Mikie Jones Randy Jones Stacy Justice Russell Keith John Kempt Kenny King Stacy Kissick F reshmen 89 Kenny Lance Lisa Langer Karen Langley Century Lawson Danny Lentz Lori Leffring Brett Little Scott Lloyd Angela Lofts Michelle Long Debbie Loubey Rick Madden Abel Martinez Chris Martinez David Mason Brad Maudlin Terri Mauzey Tom McCallen Mike McClellan Laura McDowell La Vonne McKinlev Ann McKinnon Peggy McKnight Jennafer Mears Chris Mejia Ricky Meng Brenda Mitchell Vickie Mitchell Jennifer Mollus Chris Moon Peter Moutray Ty Mull John Nagel Le Ann Neal Lesa Newberry Beck Nichols Kim Nichols Tammy Noland Paula Norton Marti Nurski Mike O dell David Palmer 90 Freshmen Terri Palmer Barbara Parker Jodee Parker Ricky Parker Tammy Parker Chris Patryiak Jamie Patryiak Mike Penland Jim Phillips Tim Pritchett Chris Ray Bekie Reily Jeff Reynolds Brian Rich Debra Riesterer Excitement an J EJruitrationd Kim Winborn concentrates on the ball during practice. Tabitha Filbert plays hard during a game with LeBlond. A new school can be a very frightening place. There are new schedules, new teachers, strange rooms, new and old faces, and classes without old friends. However, this would all change soon. New faces became new friends and a strange environ- ment becomes familiar. The freshmen now feel at home. Freshmen 91 men J4aJ flat to Steven Ross Dennis Royer Melissa Russell Terry Russell Ricky Sample Karen Sauter Lora Sauter Mark Schubert David Schultz Lori Schultz John Scott Brandie Shaline Dennis Shuman Dean Silvey Batise Smith Bryan Smith Dennis Smith Erin Smith Kim Smith Jeff Sparks Allen Springs Stacy Steel Carmen Stewart Sam Still Tim Stillman Gayle Stocking Dawn Stumpf De Swinney Marla Thompson Ron Thompson Most freshmen thought that it was really a long time until they graduate in 1986. However, they started their first major step in growing up in the Benton School Community. Many discovered that they had added new respon- sibilities and began showing that they are no longer children. 92 Freshmen Tommy Thompson John Tracy T racy T ucker Kim Van Cleave Vick Violett Leonard Voight Kenny Yurkovich Kim Winborn Tina Wolfe Merrie Wolverton m i Stony Sharon Berry Shane Brown Kenneth (Chase Kenny Griffin Ajeanna Hodges Micheal Holser Ronald Hughes Carl Jagodzinski Berry Lloyd Kelly McCray John Mollett Rebecca Nichols Harry Reece Tom Rocha Jeff Steele Tammy White Donald Williams Freshmen 93 Waking Policy for the Entire rX)iitrict Above: The 1982-83 St. Joseph Board of Education. Front How: Mrs. Jan Powell, Mrs. Nancy Reed and Mrs. Bette Tolbert. Back Row: Mr. Bud” Bryon Baker, Mr. James Weiser and Dr. Larry Jones. 94 School Board C(immunity f aiAei f roposition C. The most important highlight of the 1982-83 school year, according to Dr. Gerald Troester, was the passing of Proposition C. Dr. Troester feels that the student achievement and staff moral at Benton has im- proved greatly this year for Benton students and staff. The year has been an excellent one. Trying to find long term adequate financing is one of the problems the district must face, and Dr. Troester feels the passing of Proposi- tion C has helped this problem tremendously with the sales tax. Striv- ing for excellence which is the top priority for everyone, is also another problem. “People associated with schools, students, parents, teachers, and administrators, must continue to strive for excellence in all educational endeavors,” stated Dr. Troester. Also community en- volvement is a problem that the district must handle. Dr. Troester thinks that the best part of his job is being able to see the students’ and teachers’ achievements together. What he likes least is when there are disagreements and confrontations, especially when an employee has to be released. Dr. Troester’s favorite sport is “definitely basketball,” and his hob- bies are reading and golf. Dr. Gerald Troester, Doanne Col., Crete Neb. 1953 Universi- ty of Neb. Doctorate. Dr. John Stolt, Bachelor Degree 1958; Central Arkansas Master Degree 1966; University of MO Columbia. Doctorate in School Administration, Univ. of MO Columbia. Mr. Don Trout, M.A. University of Colorado Greely. Mr. Trout takes care of the business mat- ters for the district. District Administration 95 Mr. Clemens meditates while walking down the quiet halls. Mr. Clemens and Coach Scanlon discuss the latest in the hall. Mrs. Edwards and her aides take it easy just before the holidays. 96 BHS Administration Above: Our new principal, Bob Mejia. Below: Mr. Mejia impersonates Ronald Reagan on Halloween. The new principal of Benton High School is Mr. Robert Mejia. He graduated from Benton in 1951. He played Basketball for Benton and was a letterman, his Senior year, he started varsity. He also majored in Spanish while at Benton. After he graduated, he went into the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. After he was out of the Air Force he went to St. Louis Junior College and let- tered in Basketball. He was also in- volved in the Science Club. He then went to Northwest Missouri State University. He majored in Physical Education and Social Sciences. He was also in the veterans club. His degrees include Bachelor of Science and a Master in Education which he received at University of Col- umbia. He is working on his specialist Degree at Northwest Missouri State University. His hobbies are reading and the Lions Club. He has two daughters. One is graduating from the University of Texas this November. A moral which Robert Mejia has lived by and helped him succeed in many of his endeavors he says is, “A winner never quits and a quitter never wins.” One of the things he stated about the school is that, “Our kids here at Benton, have a very good attitude.” identon _ Ki ds J4i Cjood 4ttitud ave BHS Administration 97 The Benton 1982 Tennis Team. The Benton 1982 Golf Team. 98 Sports Benton’s 1982 football team. SENIORS Benton’s 1982 football team. SOPHOMORES Benton’s 1982 football team. JUNIORS Sports 99 Seaion flat Scores but in Wentaf Victories Front Row, Left to Right: M. Walner, J. R. Neidel, L. Jones, T. Ellis, D. Jenkins, K. Randolph, S. Waitkoas. 2nd Row: E. Slagle, R. Sumpter, S. Bauchman, L. Sampson, K. Endsley, D. Parker, B. Palmer, M. Puckett. 3rd Row: S. Meng, T. Nolan, N. Hook, E. Atkinson, H. Provin, S. Shepherd, R. Nolan, D. Thomas. 4th Row: J. Crouse, G. Silvey, T. Owens, R. Weiser, T. Arnold, G. Hicks, I. Atkin- son. 5th Row: S. Reese, B. Wright, P. Furlong, H. Barnett, R. Venable, C. Patrylak, M. Holub. Above Left: Quarterback Todd Ellis scrambles back to pass during the Maryville game. Above: Slot back Rick Sumpter runs for a 30 yard gain dur- ing the Maryville game. The Varsity football squad had a misinterpreted season. Even though they had only one victory, they had many mental victories. Every member of the squad has accomplished many goals this year and they all have won. Thus they proceed to get ready for next year’s season. 100 Football iBenton d x uad 'ntliuiiastic Clever -Say Z)ie Attitude Above: Benton's squad takes a good stance against Central’s assassination squad. Above Left: Doug Jenkins punts during the Reserve Central game. Above Right: Coach Steve Lovely discusses strategy with Kevin Endsley. Even though the squads did not have many victories they gave 110%. The team put up more than their share of school spirit. They may not have defeated many schools but they “Never Say Die.” Football 101 Smain ut (jyressive Left to Right, First Row: John Helm, John Nagle, Joe Dolman, Greg Walker, Bill Wright, Pat Ezzell, Paul Furlong, Ty Mull. I eft to Right. Second Row: Scott Lloyd, Brian Hosier, Tim Brown, Chris Patrylak, Harold Barnett, Sonny Reese, David Palmer, Chris Moon, Frank White, Kenny Yurkovich. The freshman team get in their stance for a play against Maryville. Bill Wright proceeds to pass against Maryville. 102 Football Todd Ellis draws back for a pass during the Jamboree. George Hicks scrambles after a Maryville back for the tackle. Football 103 jamboree provides £) xperi ence for the 11, p tommy S)eaAon. This year’s Jamboree was not a great success for our Cardinal football squad in terms of scor- ing. The Cards finished last with -23 points. But according to Mr. Jack Burgess, winning is not the prime concern when playing the Jamboree. Many players going into the Jamboree did not have experience for the upcoming season. LeBlond’s first score was set up when Benton punter Rick Sumpter got a low snap and only a 4 yard punt that set the Eagles up at the Cardinal 44. LeBlond drove to the 13 and Nick Kresic came in to boot a 31 yard field goal for a 3-0 lead. Sumpter had trouble trying to punt on Ben- ton’s next possession, fumbling the snap and LeBlond took over at the Benton 14. Eagle quarterback Brian Casey picked up 5 yards and a Benton penalty moved the ball to the 4 and ended a 10-0 lead. The final standings were: LeBlond 24 points, Lafayette 7, Central minus 8, and Benton minus 23. The point totals are figured by subtracting points allowed from points scored. Upper Left: Todd Ellis draws for a pass as a Central Guard rushes forward. Lower Left: Todd Ellis ready to pass is almost tackled. 104 Jamboree Above: Scott Bachman No. 50 and other teammates get ready for the Jamboree. Right: The offensive huddle together as they decide their strategy for the following play. Above: Todd Ellis calls the signals as Scott Bachman gets ready for the snap. Jamboree 105 Bade Row: Dawn Stumpf. RoaiU Ellis. Nancy Puckett, Sheila Hood. Coach Jeannine Gliae, KrU Winbom. Lee Ann Ellis ChriMv Fike, and Sharyl Prindle. Front Row: Shelly Deatherage, AniU Fike. Karen Langely. Kim Smith, Angie Boggess’ Lon Sauter, Kim Winbom. Jennifer Meare, Diane Myers. Sitting: Sherman Hill. Billie Myers. Even though the 1982-83 girls tennis team didn’t win many matches, the scores were very close. Coach Jeannine Glise had this to say, “We had a new team, almost half were freshmen, but if they practice on their time off, they will im- prove greatly.” The team voted and picked Rosita Ellis as cap- tain of the 1982-83 season. Kris Winbom serves during one of her matches. Kim Winbom and Anita Fike talk while heading to a match. 1982-83 duptain 106 Tennis Coach Cathie King shows Julie l eaverton the proper backswing. The 1982-83 girls golf team consisted of 11 young women who tried their best. Over the summer the girls attended several clinics and practiced very hard. I talked with Coach Cathie King and she had this to say about the season, “Even though we had a losing season, each girl improved.” The girls voted and decided Amy Lehman would be their Captain. Cimici an d Israeli ceJ J4ard THE GIRLS GOLF TEAM — Back Row: Carla Middaugh, Leslie White. Shelly Miller. Amy Lehman, Cheryl Ulrich. Lynae VanSickle, Coach Cathie King. Front Row: Julie Leaverton, Diana Still, Chris Rice. Sherry Lehman, Lorinda Hayes. Golf 107 -5 tit IJear jor ix -S enior tarteri Linda Winger shows her style in bumping the ball in the LeBlond game. Jane Supple practices setting the ball during practices before a game. The whole volleyball team from Left to Right. 1st Row: Lee Ann Neal. Jamie Ellis, Debbi Reisterer, Threasa Wallace, Angie Supple, Sherri Lehman, Monica Schierman, Jane Supple. 2nd Row: Linda Winger, Liz Atkins, Julie Battreall, Tracy Fredrickson. Dawn Grumm, Deanna Spoonmore, Tracy Frazier, Lori Leffring, Lavita Ridge. 3rd Row: Mrs. Turner. Lisa Stickler. Lea Johnson, Jacky Parker. Jenny Sutton, Mary Ann Zebelean, Jenny Cox, Tami Pawling, Terri Palmer, Lori Schultz Tabetha Filbert, Mrs. Beck. 108 Volleyball This is the first year Ben- ton has had six senior starters. The team has made a remarkable improvement this year. The volleyball team has played in two tournaments, at Smithville and Atchison, and twelve regular volleyball matches. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL — Left to Right. 1st Row: Angie Supple. Liz Atkins, Monica Schierman. Jane Supple. 2nd Row: Lea Johnson. Tami Pawling. Jenny Cox, Jacky Parker, Mary Ann Zebelean. Volleyball 109 Benton’s Freshman Basketball team gets last minute instructions before the game from their coach, Mr. Lovely. Bill Wright shoots for a basket even though he is surrounded by many members of the opposing team. lt2asbett a(t: 110 Freshman Basketball J Deam €ffort. Dan Lentz, No. 50, shoot a free throw in the reserve Trenton game. Benton’s Freshman and Reserve Basketball teams did really well this year. The Freshman team plays other freshman teams from St. Joseph, and surrounding towns. They have their own cheerleaders, uniforms, and coaches. Mr. Steve Lovely was the coach for the freshman team. The reserve team consists of sophomores, juniors and seniors. Many of the reserve players also play on the varsity team. Their coach was Mr. Robert Young. Basketball is a team sport that requires a lot of patience, good physical fitness, and quite a bit of team work. It is a game that is bas- ed on cooperation and trust in your fellow teammates. Freshman and Reserve teams are necessary for people to work on perfecting their skills, so they will be able to go on to play varsity in years to come. Coach Young plans some strategy with his team during half-time. Reserve 111 Right: Paul Sample jumps to block a basket by Rockhurst. The Boys Basketball Team has had a good season this year. Overall it has been a winning season. They have played with intensity and with only a positive attitude. 112 Boys Basketball Keeping a f ositiue Ittitucli Them U� Maryville 63 59 Savannah 45 62 LafMood 36 56 Liberty 43 49 Lafayette 61 34 Park HOI 46 62 Uncoin 54 51 Kockhurat 67 60 ChiUocotbe 43 42 LaBiood 44 49 Central 70 63 Fort Oaage 49 53 Van Horn 70 49 Rant 80 54 Maryville 63 50 Trenton 49 40 I-e Blond 39 58 Cameron 54 59 ('antral 46 53 Savannah 47 61 Maur Hill 44 84 St Piue 52 65 lafayettr 51 42 Above: Benton students showing their spirit. BOYS VARSITY, RESERVE BASKETBALL — Top Row: Coach Scanlon, Scott Sumpter, Neal Hook, Paul Sample, Doug Flowers, Danny Lentz, Ronnie Boiler, Nate Hood, Coach Young. Bottom Row: Tim Stufflebean, Tom Crockett, Harlod Barnett, Jeff Butcher, Todd Ellis, Rick Sumpter, George Hicks, John Hartman. Boys Basketball 113 FRESHMAN TEAM — Bottom. L to R: Michelle Hoffman, Dawn Stumph, Debbie Riesterer, Tracy Fredrickson, Julie Battereall, Jamie Ellis, Lesa Newberry. Top, L to R: Jacky Horn, Dawn Grimm. Ann McKinnon, Terri Palmer, Lori Schultz, Tammy Noland, Lori Lieffring, Kim Winborn, and Coach Ronald Tyler. BaUU(3, m prove Section JV TEAM — Bottom, L to R: Coach Jack Burgess, Lea Johnson, Keri Pfleiderer, Barb Schell, Tami Pawling, Manager Rhonda Berry. Top Row, L to R: Terri Palmer, Brenda Riesterer, Rhonda Ivosson, Lisa Stickler, and Nancy Chatfield. 114 Girls Basketball VARSITY _____ Bottom L to R: Lupe Ortega. Monica Scheierman, Keri Pfleiderer, Rhonda Loason. Deanna Spoonemore. Back Row: Rhonda Berry. Jacky Parker. Nancy Chatfield, Julie Hildebrand. Mary Ann Zebelean. Jenny Cox. Us Them Atchiaon 38 43 Central 51 58 LeBlond 43 54 Plattsburg 48 I 36 Laffayette 30 LeBlond 38 60 Maryville 41 77 Central wr 44 53 Maryville 38 68 Savannah 18 43 E. Buchannan 59 43 LeBlond 35 64 E. Buchannan 48 36 Central 32 50 Cameron 32 39 Monica Scheierman dribble the ball a Deanna Spoonemore run beside. Lupe Ortega shoot during a game with LeBlond. Girls Basketball 115 Above: Coach Grinstead and Buddy Gray cheer the team on. Below: Tim Miller gives all his strength, to hold down his opponent. 116 Wrestling J Pliyiicaliy 2) emam port Left Above: Marty Bull wins his match. Above: Marcus Wallner attempts a take down over his opponent. Left: Marcus Wallner shows technique of jumping rope. Here at Benton, wrestling is one of the most physical- ly demanding sports. Each wrestler must practice at least three hours at each session to stay in shape. They have to sacrifice a lot to be on the wrestling team, but besides the missed meals it is still considered a rewar- ding sport. Wrestling 117 Above: Left to Right, 1st Row: Sheri Herring, Tammy Tyler, Tina McDowell, Amy Brown. 2nd Row: Lorinda Hayes, Lynae Van Sickle. Ronda Bundridge, Jennifer Montgomery. dCeading yjh, eers an JCk an i — $ui(clin j Spirit Above: Tammy Tyler demonstrates a jump during a weekly practice. Above: Sheri Herring and Amy Brown cheer during a home match. 118 Wrestlerettes The 1982-83 Benton Wrestlerettes con- sisted of eight girls. They were eleventh grade: Sheri Herring, Lynae Van Sickle, Tammy Tyler, and Tina McDowell. Tenth grade: Amy Brown, Ronda Bundridge, Lorin- da Hayes, and Jennifer Montgomery. The wrestlerettes were sponsored by Mrs. Bar- bara Burmeister. This is the second year for the wrestlerettes at Benton. This year the wrestlerettes traveled with the wrestling team to away matches, and also cheered at home matches. The wrestlerettes were very enthusiastic at the matches. They were led, at the matches, by Sheri Herring who directed them in yells, chants, and cheers. The girls practiced during the week to get prepared for the weekly matches and tournaments. SLri J , erri n9 Wrestlerettes for 1982-83. Above: Four of the eight wrestlerettes do a cheer at a Benton home match. Wrestlerettes 119 BENTON A Above: Left to Right: Pam Phillips and Karen Rullman. Behind “ CHEERLEADERS Above: Left to Right: Lori Phillips, Darcee Pierce. Karen Rullman, Kim Grace. Danielle Farthing, Jerri Wilson, Gaye Reed, Pam Phillips and Carrie Kurtz. Standing in front is Toni Amparano. 120 Cheerleaders Danielle Farthing and Kim Grace having a good time The cheerleaders start their year off by going to cheerleading clinic. Here they learn new cheers and prepare for the oncoming year. They also compete against other schools for ribbons. Our cheerleaders received three blue ribbons, one for outstanding jumps and stunts, one for outstanding cheerleading skills and another for outstanding leadership. Everyone turns to the cheerleaders for spirit at games and during school. Even when our team is behind, they are still out there with enough con- fidence and spirit to push them to a victory. In order to perform their best they practice hard during the week. Eleven girls were chosen to do this. They are Toni Amparano (captain), Gaye Reed, Kim Grace, Jerri Wilson, Darcee Pierce, Danielle Farthing, Karen Rullman, Carrie Kurtz, Lori Phillips, Pam Phillips and Christine W'right. Because of doctors orders Christine was not able to participate. The Cheerleaders earn money by having car washes, donuts and bake sales. Above: Top to Bottom: Sharman Hill, Century Lawson. Kim Higginbotham, Marti Nurski, Jen- nifer Mears. and Danette Cook. Lori Phillips watches as Darcee Pierce does her stuff. Fthis Is CARDINAL .TERRITORY,! Cheerleaders 121 Above: First Row. Left to Right: Kristi Pressler, Melissa Silvey, Kelley Nigh. Second Row: Lisa Slagle, Paula Martin, Julie Chirila. Third Row: Kim Kelley, Jacky Parker, Gail Randall. Fourth Row: Rhonda Swafford, Megan Argabright, Jennifer Kline. Below: Paula Martin, Jennifer Kline, and Kristi Pressler perform at a football game. The Cardinelles have been very busy this year, outside of prepar- ing for pep assemblies and practic- ing their routines, the Cardinelles voluntarily raised 127 dollars by having a bake sale, October 30, 1982 at East Hills Mall, par- ticipated in car washes and selling “Love those Cardinelles” bumper stickers. The money that was raised was used for uniforms and other things that the Cardinelles needed. They also did many suc- :essful performances. One was at he Downtown Mall on August 29, 1982 for the Heartland Harvest Arts Festival at which they did a routine to “Let’s Groove.” The Cardinelles did very well in the National Cheerleaders Association Super Star Pom-Pon camp at Missouri Valley State College in Marshall, Missouri, on June 20-24, 1982. CarJi ne IL Upper Left: Julie Chirila and Jennifer Kline show mixed expressions while waiting to rehearse. Upper Right: Surprised, Cardinelle Melissa Silvey glances at the camera. Bottom Left: Lisa Slagle, Jacky Parker. Rhonda Swafford, and Gail Randall practice one of their many routines. Bottom Right: Cardinelle Megan Argabright leads her class in the class com- petition in a pep assembly. Cardinelles 123 to perfect JecliniqueA. This year’s flag corps consists of 13 members and 1 alternate. The three year members are Terri Auxier, DeeDee Guinn, and Ronna Silvey. There are three second year members and they are: Ragenia White, Valerie Boyes, and Michelle O’Dell. The first year members consist of: Lee Ann Ellis, Sheryl Hogan, Stacy Leslie, Sheila Long, Debbi McCormick, Sheri Shellenberger, and the alternate is Stacy Swinney. These girls have worked long and hard hours getting their routines perfect. They are sponsored by Debbie McKinney and John Reese. The girls practice three days a week, for an hour each day. The Flag Corps is a vital part of the spirit of the school. They perform at football games, basketball games, pep assemblies, and a few times during the year they perform at East Hills Mall. During halftime at one of the football games, members DeeDee Guinn, Terri Auxier, and Sheila Long do their routine. 1982-83 Flag Corps members: Top Row, Left to Right: Sheila Long, Ragenia White, Stacy Leslie, Debbi McCormick, Stacy Swinney, Valerie Boyes, DeeDee Guinn. Bottom Row, Left to Right: Ronna Silvey, Sheri Shellenberger. Terri Auxier, Sheryl Hogan. Not Pictured: Michelle O’Dell, LeeAnn Ellis. 124 Flag Corps Flag Corps 125 Above: Terri Auxier, Ronna Silvey, and Debbi McCormick smile with enthusiasm as they perform during a pep assembly. Right: Barefooted Debbi McCormick practices one of the many Flag Corps routines. W During a pep assembly, the 1982-83 Flag Corps members do one of their many spirit building routines for the rest of the student body. Above: The 1982 Fall Queen, Jacky Parker and King, Jeff Wheeler. er an J WLefer ItRoya As usual three times each year, Benton held a coronation. It was a time of excitement and a thrill for the eighteen young men and women who donned suits and long formal dresses and made an appearance during hushed silence as Mr. Lentz an- nounced that Jacky Parker and Jeff Wheeler were the queen and king. The suspense was over and the whole court would reign until December when new royalty would be chosen. Following the coronation of Fall Royalty they gather for a group picture. 126 Fall Royalty pageantry Pomp Peremong PJears Above: Amy Lehman embraces Jackie Parker as Jackie’s name was called by Mr. Lentz. Above: Scott Link and Rhonda Swafford Above: Candidates for King — Autumn Royalty; Steve Bradley, Paul Sam- represented their class as Junior Royalty. pie, Roger Higginbotham, Mike Foley, and Todd Ellis. Above Left: Senior Gail Calloway runs with the ball while she leaves the other players behind. Above Right: Carrie KurU and Cammy Gillette get limbered up for Junior Senior game. Above: Senior Powder Puff coaches, Jeff Butcher, Rusty Garrett, Roger Higginbotham. Below: Sophomore cheerleaders give their support to the Sophomore players before their game started. 128 Powder Puff Seniors lAJin S pirit Week flo Ctau Duke P„wJer-Pu([ This year’s powder puff games were very exciting for everyone who watched them, stood at the sidelines, or who played in the games. Even though no points were scored by any class, the teams still had spirit as they walked off the field. Spirit week was from October fourth through the eighth, and the powder puff game, for the girls, was the climax for Spirit Week. The major theme for Spirit Week was the “Movies.” The seniors “M A S H-ed the Spoofhounds” as they dressed as ar- my personnel. Juniors were saying “Nobody Does it Better” and dressed like characters in the movie “The Spy Who Loved Me.” “We go Together” from the movie “Grease” was the Sophomores’ theme. From the movie “Clash of the Titans,” the Freshman’s theme was “Don’t Clash with the Freshmen.” Below Left: Junior Julie Hildebrand carries the ball with Senior Toni Am- parano going in for the tackle. Below Right: Junior Julie Hildebrand passes the ball with Junior Team- mates watching and Dana Cruse ready for the block. Powder Puff 129 Winter Royalty (browned dt)uriny deiti ve f royram The Christmas spirit could be felt in the halls at Benton once again. The Benton concert choir and the concert band provided the music for the annual Christmas assembly and even Santa ap- peared with one of his favorite elves, “E.T.” to distribute candy to all the members of the royalty and their hum- ble subjects in the audience. The coronation was held in the Pop Springer Gym, where Mr. Rick Reisterer and Miss Mary Keith were an- nounced Mr. and Miss Benton Winter. The Springer Gym was filled with ex- citement as the King and Queen were escorted up to the stage and crowned by Miss Jacky Parker, student body Vice President. The Junior Prince and Princess were Ronnie Boiler and Becky Hagan. The Sophomore Prince and Princess were Doug Flowers and Gail Giseburt. The Freshmen Prince and Princess were Ty Mull and Kim Higginbotham. Above: Winter King and Queen, Mr. Rick Riesterer and Miss Mary Keith. Right: After the coronation assembly, the whole court assembled for a formal picture. 130 Winter Royalty Above: Miss Jacky Parker crowns Miss Benton Winter Miss Mary Keith. Above: Miss Pam Phillips and her escort Mr. Rick Gilmore. Above: Santa goes up on stage to congratulate Mr. and Miss Benton. Above: Julie Chirila and Todd Ellis dance to the band “Sleeper” Winter Royalty 131 The Forensics team. y4ctiuiti e5 fJeina involved l9 ' einq Mavina Dun The Benton Prometheans Club. 132 Activities The Benton Chapter of the National Honor Society. Activities are a vital part of life at Benton. Many of the activities at Benton include Student Con- gress, Debate, National Honor Society, WBHS, and Prometheans. There are many other activities along with these that make Benton unique in its own way. After all activities are one of the highlights for a student’s years at Benton ... The 1982 Benton Debate Team. Activities 133 Si udent (Congress Above: STUDENT CONGRESS OFFICERS — President; Amy Lehman, Vice-President; Jackie Parker, Secretary Shiela Hood, Treasurer; Todd Ellis. Below: Different members of the student congress show their involvement during a meeting. 134 Student Congress This year’s Student Congress had a fair- ly busy year under Student Body Presi- dent Amy Lehman. Besides the annual candy sale, they col- lected cans for the Thanksgiving and Christmas can food drives. Some Student Congress members par- ticipated in the Student Exchange Pro- gram. This is a program designed to let the students from Benton meet students from other schools and learn about the func- tions 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: Student Congress Officers answer questions that members have. Above: Members and Officers show there is humor in some events that appear on the agenda. Student Congress first met in 1924. Its goals are to bring students, teachers and the administration closer together; make activities meaningful; participate in changes in the curriculum; improve the appearance of the school; and to pro- mote the morale of the student body and staff. Student Congress 135 Bottom Row, Left to Right: Robbie Wright, Tom Boiler, Brad Hurd, Greg Horn. Middle Row, L to R: Monica Scheierman, Julie Schawinsky, Ethal Robinson, Tim Mull. Top Row, L to R: Jeff Hale. Kris Winbom, Mary Ann Zebelean. Not Pictured: Steve Fredrickson and Marca Cooper. Tom Boiler and Greg Horn wait to put on the next record. In discussing the operation of the radio sta- tion with Mr. Don Lentz, station adviser, it was learned that being a disk jockey is one area where a student can get a professional job right out of high school. Students learn how to speak and learn to be imaginative, dependable, and trustworthy. Other schools have tried radio stations but have failed. “I think the past record of former disc jockeys obtaining jobs on professional stations says more for the program than anything I could add.” WBHS Land of jam ne oi 136 WBHS Monica Scheierman and Mary Ann Leon Bascue talks to Brad Hurd while he sorts through the records. Ethel Robinson, station manager, not only is a disc jockey but worked with advertising. And with the adviser to plan all aspects of the operation. Because of good managers and an excellent adviser, like Mr. Don Lentz, Benton still has a radio station. WBHS 137 Hento Si Above: The Benton Singers show their ability of working together. Left: Rusty Garrett sits with amazement while watching Darla Kincaid and Lori Barr perform at East Hills. Benton-Singers began the year slowly practic- ing fundamentals, building skills, and planning a major project that would be the highlight of the school year: a performance trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The group began to raise money to purchase several items to use in a raffle to increase their earning. Cost estimates for the entire group would be between $7,000 and $8,000. “I think the trip is a good idea and will be beneficial to all concerned. However, I must be honest, I’m still a Missourian. Though I must say I’ve never had a group pursue an idea as far and as hard as this group of Benton Singers and I commend them for it,” added Mr. Larry Robbins. 138 Benton Singers Above: Left to Right, Row 1: Tasha Pitts, Conda Robbins, Lori Barr, Jay Shirley, Kim Kelley, Mark Zuptich and Sheryl Prin- dle. Row 2: Sheila Hood, Karen Rullman, Julie Leaverton, Lisa Wahlert, Jeanine Barber, and Darla Kincaid. Row 3: Nancy Puckett, Jim Shirley, Tom Furlong, Rusty Garrett, and Mike Weese. Below Left: Shery Prindle and Jim Shirley perform to “All That Jazz” directed by Mr. Larry Robbins. Below Right: Lisa Wahlert, Darla Kincaid, and Jeanine Barber sing attentively at the Benton Singers Christmas program. Benton Singers 139 Fa Hatfield (David Richardson) sings “Elvira” to Ma Hatfield (Kris Hildebrand.) t Far Above: Danielle Farthing dances to “Eye of the Tiger.” Above: Cousin Oswald (Chuck Sims) is in a state of shock after seeing the ship. 140 Harvest Moon ner ' Sai (i Srom a Su n - Si (led SlJuentu re Benton High School presented its variety show, “The Love Liner.” This year’s show was more dif- ficult than past shows because it was double casted, that means less practice for each cast member. The whole show was put together in eight weeks. It was written, casted, sets put together, in- dividual acts put in the script, practiced, and final- ly presented November 12. Far Above: Benton Singers Rusty Garrett and Lori Barr singing Bobbi Jo Hatfield (Sherry Prindle) winks at Gopherit (Russell All that Jazz.” Keith) while other members of the crew look on. Above: Aamy Lee McCoy (Jennifer Mollus) introduces the next act. Harvest Moon 141 What is school spirit and who has it? School spirit is pride and loyalty to ones school. Everyone who goes to Benton High has spirit and holds nothing back, during the many pep assemblies that we have, showing the other schoolmates that they have more spirit than anyone else. Above: The Freshman class gets ready to do their victory cheer. Right: The Sophomores are having a shouting contest with other schoolmates to see which class has the most spirit. Below: The Juniors prepare themselves to show their spirit during a pep assembly. 142 Faces of Spirit Above: The basketball team shows that they have spirit doing their victory cheer. Above Right: The pom pon girls do one of their routines during a pep assembly. Below: Some of the teachers patiently wait their turn to show that the teachers have spirit too. Above: The Senior class is ready and willing to show that they have school spirit. Faces of Spirit 143 Clubs are an important part of Benton because it helps a student get more involved in what he or she enjoys doing. Among the many clubs that Benton has are Alchemia, Alpha Rau Tau (Art Club), B- Club, Pep Club, Cheerleaders, Red Bird Art Players, Flag Corps, Forensics, and Pom Pon Girls. These are just a few of the many clubs that make Benton unique in its own way but it’s not up to Benton ... It’s up to the student to get involved. The 1982 Benton Cheerleaders. 144 Clubs The Benton Cheerleaders. The 1982 Benton Flag Corps. The Pom Pon Girls flashing the Big No. 1 sign. The Cheerleaders during a pep assembly. The newly elected Freshman Cheerleaders. Clubs 145 Computer classes started this year and classes are already lined up for students next year. The classes took a lot of time and money to set up but for the students who take the classes, it was worth it. The students learn Word Processing and Programming, which is a good asset for them in their futures. The computer course allows the students to play some games, but in the process, they must learn the proper usage and use of the computer. Above: This is the view of the computer that all students will see when they take Computer Science. Above: Jeff Hale and Kris Winbom are busy at work trying to get their assignment done. 146 Computer Science -Seven t eturniny s4a S ( eniorA in 84 Joe Hurd concentrates on the target down range, as he demonstrates his left-handed shooting form. Right: Roy Nolan and Terry Stehle fire the kneeling position dur- ing one of the city matches. Roy Nolan concentrates on his targets and hopes to shoot a perfect score in the kneeling position as Doug Silvey looks on. The 1982-83 Benton Rifle Team consisted of six varsity members and three reserve members. The team showed great improvement over last year and next year’s team is very promising. There will be seven members returning as seniors next year. The six who received varsity letters were: Joe Hurd, Robert Keith, Dennis Mueller, Roy Nolan, Doug Silvey, and Terry Stehle. The three reserve members were: Brad Hurd, Darren Peters, and Mike Wolfe. This years captain was Roy Nolan. Keith, Robert Silvey, Doug Nolan, Roy Mueller, Dennis Stehle, Terry Wolfe, Mike Hurd, Joe Hurd. Brad Peters, Darren Rifle Team 147 f Members of the Stage Band practice for an upcoming concert. I eeie 3 pieces Mr. John Reese is starting his 14th year at Ben- ton High School teaching Band courses. He enjoys what he does. He said, “I enjoy the attitude of the students. I think that people don’t realize the dif- ficulty of playing an instrument, let alone playing an instrument while marching. And I feel that all my band students do extremely well. I think there are many things that Central and Lafayette have adopted that started here at Benton.” Mr. Reese teaches Concert, Marching, Stage and Pep Bands, along with Music Theory and doing the Musical. He attended the University of Kansas at Lawrence. He had to learn to play band and or- chestral instruments, know how to teach choir and music classes and have all of his college requirements. Above: The Benton Stage Band performs at the annual Harvest Moon Variety Show under the name of Reese's Pieces. MEMBERS INCLUDE — Mark Drag — Baritone Sax; Mike O'Dell and Ronna Silvey — Tenor Sax; Lanny Jones, Andre Sampson and Sheila Long — Alto Sax; Ty Mull, David Palmer, Matt Aguilar and Jeff Bird Trumpet; Sherry Lehman — Baritone; Jennifer Kline and Ed McDowell — Trombone; Robbie Wright — Lead Guitar; David Arnold — Bass Guitar; Bruce Parsley — Drums; and Chrissy Fike — Flute and Electric Piano. 148 Stage Band Below: The Benton High School Marching Cardinals take a break from their practice to pose for a group picture. I eeie: 9 flnjoy the y ttituJe of -S uJenti 4 Below: Lisa Ann Long displays her talent as a drum major, completely unaware of the unbuttoned button on the bottom of her blouse. Above: Left to Right: Sherry Lehman, Matt Aguilar and Jeff Bird cheer on their fellow Seniors at their last half-time show. Pep Band 149 Pot P, ourri Sleeper entertains Benton StudenU. Mr. Modis and Mr. Holmes run the clock at a game. Nancy Chatfield works hard in drafting. Tracy Smithson checks Mary Ann Zeabeleans’ blood pressure. 150 People Pot Pourri Varsity Basketball team return from being recognized during a Pep Assembly. People Pot Pourri 151 VIMS in Mion!!! Above: NHS displays their talents as they set up for the Noyes Home Halloween Party. Above: Jennifer Kline passes a grapefruit to a young Noyes Home resident. Below: One of the Noyes children bob for apples. 152 NHS The National Honor Society took part in a variety of special projects this school year. Some of them were: Teachers Appreciation Day, NHS Christmas and Valentines Post Office. They also had a Halloween party at the Noyes home. All of the members dressed up and participated in a variety of games. Members of NHS dressed up for Halloween. Right: Amy I ehman kisses Jacky Parker on the head at the NHS Hallo- ween party. NHS 153 NHS Officers: Treasurer Dan Stickler, Secretary Jane Supple, Vice President Sherry Lehman, President Jeff Hale. Monor This year’s ROTC has gone well. It has one of the largest and best working groups around Benton. A Sabre-N-Chain Club was discussed but was soon forgot- ten since there was not enough interest shown in the club. Honor Guard is one of the most popular activities in ROTC this year, and one of the most interesting ones, too. s4cti ve Cjroup of s4cti ve Above: Honor Guard works on part of the Routine — Split March. Above: Honor Guard works on the circle, another part of the routine. Left: De Swinney and Doug Silvey stand at attention while waiting for the next command. Above: Honor Guard stops when finished with Split March to listen for more instructions. Honor Guard 155 t)ebciterA XVorb for (Continued Saccess The Forensics team has been very active this year. They have competed in many competitions and tour- naments. According to Steve Fredrickson, three year member, “We have to work very hard but we also have fun.” They have done very well and can be very proud of their efforts. Sheri Herring and Darrin Major give Brian Hicks some pointers. Lisa Stroud and Chuck Sims show that there is always time to have fun. Darrin Majors works on perfecting his speech. 156 Forensics Forensics Coach Mr. Paul Evans, talks with two of his students. Sheri Herring gives a stern look at the photographer as they catch her sitting at Mr. Evan’s desk. Forensics 157 Academic Acklev Admire, Wendy 54 | Aguilar, Matthew 11,33, 54, 148, 149 Alexander, Tamitha 86 ■ Allerheiligen, Je 'H a ,4t| Allerheiligen, Jonut han Amos, Rhonda 86 Amparano,Toni 4-1. 7 H I Amparamvlna 78 | I Anderson, Pitricia 8tTl I Angst, Terre 86 Argabrighl, Megan 44,35, 68, 1 Arnold, David .11.1,148 Arnold. 'IV Ashler. AnBe Ashworth, Ri ■Aahaurlh,_T. Atkins, Elizabeth Atkins, David 68 Atkins, Jiintpy 68 I Alkmsa C, Eric 78. _ Atkinson, Ira 78,100 Auten, Christa 86 Auxier,Sherrie 86 Auxier, Teresa 54,124,125 B Babcock, James 78 Bachman, Scott 34,68,100,105 Buer, Manley “Smokey” 50 Bailey, Sharon 86 Baker, Dana 32,78 Baker, Scott 54 Baldwin, Goldie Bally, John 86 Barber, Jeanine Barber, Douglas Barber, Shelley Barnard, Carla Barnard. Gary ■ Barnes, Kevin 50 12,54, 139 68 86 54 78 5 00,102,111,113 Barnes, Michael Barnett, Harold ll Barns, Elaine 50 Barr. Lori 12,68,138,139,11 Basketball 11,110, 111, 112,113,1?!; MS Barry, Sharon 93 Bascue, Leon 13,33,68,137 Bastian, Kimberly 11,86 Battreall, Julie 86,108,114 Bayer, Wendy 36,38 eh, Vaietta 78 ichamp, Timothy 27, 4l| [rra, Angelina , Jeff 86 . Kimberly 68 er, Dawn 86 .Mike 86 llomy, Kenny 78 nner, Tina 75 Benton High School, Benton Singer 138 Bentonian 34,35 Berry, Rhouda 68,111. Berry, Robert 83 Best, Ernie 86 B i 11 i ngsley, Sarah 38 Bird, Jeff 11,54,148,149 Bireliae, Ruth 50 Bledsoi Bridget 78 Bledsoe Iris 54 Board it Education Boggesi Angela 54,106 ody ‘68 Boiler Ronnie 75, lli Boiler, Sherri 86 Boiler, Tom 54. Bosley, Marsha lev. Shelly 7 '78 | [Bower, Dena 38,39 Boyer, Donna Jean 34,35, .46,39 rBoytOjMark 86 ■lerie 68,124 n HteveH Sl RoberU BregiM, Rita |§§ Brendla, Jerry lLtHl Brendle, Jeff 11,78 1 Brim, Randi 68 Brock, Norris 86, 154 Brooks, Bernerd 55 Brown, Amy 78,118 Brown, Angela 78 Brown, John 68 Brown, Shane 9j Brown, Steve Brown, Tun i 2 Brown, Ti Iown. Therese 4 uce, Randy 7! Brunner, Kim Bryson, Melissa 87 Buhman, Doug 83 Bull, Marty 68,117 Bull, Ronnie 87 Bundridge, Ronda 7s, 11 s 158 Index Burchett, Jim 68,83 Burchett, Larry 75 Burchett, Kae Jean 55 Burfiend, Theresa 68 Burgess, Jack 39,53,114 Burgess, Lavonda 87 Burgess, Teddy 87 Burks, Shelly 34,35, 55 Burmeister. Barbara 40 Burmeister. I V,m 22.40 Burnett, LuVella 40 Business 8,9 Butcher, Jeff ■ 55,128,113 | Burns, Kristie 68 Butler,William 75 Butts, David 78 Butts, Vickie 55 Caldwell, Cindy 78 Caldwell, Teresa 55 Calloway, Gail 55,128 Canchola, Becky 87 Canchola, Cecelia 68 Canchola, Rachael 64 Canchola, Thomas 87 Caples, Dennis 68 Cardinelles 122,123,145 Casual Life Caton, Scott 87 Caton, Don 55 Cates, Mary 50 Caw, Davis 87 Chapman, Janel 87 Chase, David 83 Chase, Kenneth 93 Chaney, Tina 68,146 _____________ Cancy 65,66,114,315,150 Chavez. Fred 75 Chavez. Tom 64 Cheerleaders 120, 121,145 CoKser, Cindv 68 jJHF Chirila, Julie 31,78,122,123,131,140 Chirieleison, Arline 87i hi ' Christmas Royalty Clark, venita 1L68 Clemens, Robert 4U, 96 yClements. Stanley 87 Cllhton, David §8 - Clinton. Gary 78 CJizfr, Rhonda 78 CkttUM , John Clubs 3.144,145. Cogdill, OuIk- 87 Colley, T iia 68 Community Conard, Erma 50 Conard, Mike 87 Conaway, Kelley 68 Conaway, Kevin 87 Concert Choir Contreras, David Contreras, JoaxyMi Contreras, Tom 87 Cook, Carrie 87 Cook. Channon 83 Cock, J'anette 87,121 Cook, Doug 87 Cook, Gary 69 Cook. Nelson Cook, Ronald 7; Coon, Darling 83 Coon, Sandra 77,78 Coon, Theresa Cooper, Billy 87 Cooper. Joseph ('doper, Marca 78,136 c.n.l’.K. ( re’an, Kimberly 78 Corcoran. Tjfflj 87 Courint Y Deanna 86,87 Cox. Jenifer 75.108, 109.115 Cox, Jody 1 U87,151 Cox, I )arren Jn5 Coy, Dewey 55 X Crandell, Mark 78 Crenshaw, Juri 32,55 Crist, Albert. 87 Crist, Calvin 17,69 Crockett, Connie 50 Cn ckett, John 87 Cm kett, Tom 78,113 Crouse, James 78,100 Cruse, Angela 78 Cruse, Dana 69,128,129 Cruz, Frankie 69 Cunningham, Kory 78 Cunningham, Maxine 50 Curtis, Connie 55 D dton. Sharon 55 Dandliker, Dana 78 Danner, Bonny 55 Danner, Robert 56,87 Davis, Billie 87 Davis, Mary 50 Dawson, Brien 14,69 A Dai, JoseDl Dip Deatherage, Rona 8, 56 i Deatherage, Shelley 87,106 Index 159 -R - d y Deiler, Chris 78 Delaney, Debbie 78 Denbow, Brian 87 Dennis, Laura 56 Dennis, Ruth Ann 87 Dennis, Stacy 78 Deroin, Toni 56 Derry, Bobbie 64 Despain, Betsy 78 Despain, Roxanna 87 Devall, Sheila 11,69 District Administration 94,95 ggDoldt, Lori 78 t olman, Wesley 56 Dolman, William 87,102 owell, Jeff 78 Dowell, Rodney 20,69 Drag, Mark 11,78,148 Dyncan, Pamela 88 I 'uncan, Sherri 56 I) unice n, Todd 78 'Duty, John 11,88 Dye, Gary 64 Dykes, Steve 24� 79 E If . . - Ebling, Barbara 88 Edson, Janet 50 Edson, J rry „88 Edwards, Joyce 41, 96 Edwards, Larry 23 41 Elder, illis, is? lis, Elia Ellis, Jam Ellis, Lee Ellis, Romona 79 Ellis, Rosita 56,1 (� 6 Ellis, Sandra 69 Ellis, Todd 53,56.100, 113. 131, 134 Elrod, Leah Endsley, Grade 50 Endsley, Kevin 69, 100,101 Endsley, Lisa 66 Endsley, Tracy 30, 79 Eslinger, Rose 88 Evans, Annett Evans, Paul 41.157 Everett, John 69 Everett, Tammy 75 Ewart, David 56 Ezzell, Patrick 88.102 Ezzeil, Zachar 88 105,112, Faces of Spirit 142,143 Faculty 3 |pnll Royalty 126 Fanning, Barbara 75 fanning, Lori 64 WP l(brrington, Rhonda 88 o aris. Shelly ■arris, Frnaces 50 Prmer, Cheryl 69 «Farmer, Richey 56 ■Farthing, Danielle 69, 120, 121 |Fattig, Susan 56 fa Ferguson. Dick 79 m Ferguson, Millard 88 Ferguson, Stacey 79___________ F ike Anita 88,106 | Fike, Christina 11,69,106] Filbert, Tabetha 88,91,■ Fine Arts 10,11,12.13 Fisher, Tammv 69 Flag Corps 124. 125. 1 Fletchall, Carla 56 Fletchall, Rebecca 7 Ufa Flowers, Doug 79.112,1 Flowitfs. Lori 17. 57B Foley,John 30,31,41 Folev?Mike 7,57. W Fones, Anna all 11,99,100,101, TO Paul 79 Russell 57 Ford, Kirbv 11,79 Forensics 132,133,156,1! Francis, Virginia 51 Frazer,T racy 79, 108 Frederick, Loretta 64 Frederickson, Steve 69,136 Fredrickson, Tracy 88,109, 114 Freshman Frink, Tammie 11,34,69 Funk, C. R. 57 Funk, Margo Funk, Donnita 88 Furgeson. Dick Furlong, Paul 11,88,100,102 Furlong. Tom 12,69,139 Furr, Darren 13,69 Furr, Patricia 57 Gaddy, Lisa 88 Gall, Mary 88 Gallagher, Julie 32,57,65 Galvan, Carol 70 160 Index Galvan, Steve Gardner, Wiley 88 Garrett, Rusty 12,67,128,138,141 Gat ton, Kelly 70 Gavgatz, Larry 57 it)bon8, Dm id by I Gibbons,J • i h oil [Gibbons, .Gm. ■ GUI, Jenna 7o Gillett, (’amyla Gilmore, Richan Gilninur, Mathew 1pm. Hi tti 89 ■jseburt, Gail 32, BGiseburt, .lerrv Glise, Jeanine 42 I Goacher, John 89 Goerke, Adeanne 89 Goldizen, Tom 83 Golf-Girls 98,106,1 Goodwin, Scott 79 Goolsby, Lori 79 Gould, Jennifer 16,57, Grable, Jamie 79 Grace, Kim 79,120.121 Grace, Terry 11,79 ■ Gray, Elizabeth 89 Gray, Roger 9, 116 Greer, Phil 70 Gresham, Kraig 79 Grider, Samantha 89 Griffm, Kenny 93 Griffin, Marcia 79 Griffin, Theresa 57 Grime, Chad 57 Griinm.Dawn 89,114 Grinstead, Larry 114 , Keith 83 , Raymond 64 Welcome 18,42 Angela 70 Dee Dee 33,57,121 Kari 70 Teresa 89 att 11,79 Bartholomew 8 9 Has an, Becky 70 Hager, Larry 32,33,45 Halamar, Heidi 57 Halbirt, Craig 79 Hale, Jamie 89 79.1 110.1 14,70 Hale, Jeff 34 52, 57,136,146,153 | Hale, Laneese 89 ■ Hale, Penny 70 Hall. 1 l:ttmt'!!cB Hamilton, Bet (1 Hamilton, H.lld Hamm, Billie Hanson, Donna Hardister, Stormy 581 Hargrave, Perm 58 Hargrave, Jamie 70 | Harmon, Chui k Harmon, Pan Harris, Janice Harrison, Amy Hartman, John Harvest Moon Hawkins, Chris Hawkins, Randy 58 Hawley, Serena 89 Hayes. Christopher 89 Tayes Logan 75 Hayes, Lorinda 80.107,118 Haynes, Fonda 70 Haynes, Maurine 51 ywood, Steve 70 Heifery, Robert 58 Helm.Johnev 11.89,102 Helsel.T’m 70 HendrV Joseph 70 ven 64 Brian 80 anny 80 Herman, Duanne 70 Hernandez, Christine 80 Herring, Brad 80 Herring, Sheri 70,118, 146,156,1' Herring, Tena 70 Henry, Lamar 70 Hicks. Brian 56,80 80 80,100,103,113 Hicks, Davi Hicks, Georg Hicks, Jame Hicks, Jeffre Hicks, Pete Higginbothar Higginbothar Hildebrand, Jtl 89 t, 75 Kimra 89,121 Roger 29,58,127,128 70,115,124 Hildebrand. Kris 70,140 Hill. Sharman 23,89,106, Hilton, Doug 70 Hillyards 14, l H Hodges, Ajeanna 93 Hoffman. Lisa 7nH Hoffman, John 12,43 Hoffman, Michelle! 89,114 Hoffman. Tammy 58 12, Index 161 MNMHM Hogan, Sheryl 13,70,124 Hollandsworth, Sharon Holm, Chuck 43,150 Homecoming 127 Home Economics 16,17 Honor Guard 154,155 Holub, Mark 75,100 Hood, Nate 11,17,83, 111. 113 Hood, Shelia 12: Hopper, Tina 64 Horn, Bill 43 Horn, Greg 70,136 Horn, Jacquelyn 89,11 ” Horn, Kelly 80 Hosier, Micheal 89,93,1 Hovey, Ginger 70 Huber, Jerrod 89 Hughes. Betsy 70 Hughes. Carrie 80,89 Hughes, Elizabeth Hughes, Leatha 89 Hughes. Ronald 11,93 Hunt, Sticy 70 Hurd, Bradiet’ 89,136,137,147 Hurd, Joe 71,147� Hurt, Carrie ' Hurt, Kathryn Jones, Randy 89 Jordan, Teresa 71 Joswick, Sandy 71,83 Juniors 3,99 itice, Stacy 89 Justus, Jumes 89 Justus, Tttry 64 Industrial Arts Ingram, Jason 18,19 11,80 ickson, Mary Lou 50,51 J odzinski, Carl 93 ;odzinski, Morris 89 :odzinski. Tammy 89 fagodzinski, Vickie 71 J nboree 104,105 s, Carla 58 is, Kevin 71 [s, Robert 89,110 is, Darren 89 .Doug 100,101 ;(ire gory 80 Carmen 71 Johnson )elus 19,71 1 Johnson, .Fan ice 20,89 Johnson, J nna 58 Johnson, Leif 71,108,109,114 Johnson, Roschelle 80 Jones, Angela 80 Jones, Lanny 11,58,100,148 Jones, Mickie 89 _ n, Annar80 J| ler, Rich ara. 5£ 3 k, Dixie k. Rhonda f26,83 K� wth, rCeith, Keith, UH 75 Keith, Mary Keith, tlandy 1m| Keith, Robert Jt71 Keith, Rusaan 89, 141 Kelley, Kim T! Kempt, John- 89 Kennedy, Angela Kennedy, Kim 59 Kerns, Rick 59 Kiger, Van Kincaid, Darla 11,12, 7|, 138,139 King, Cathie 43 King, Ivan 64 King, Kenneth 89 King, Viletta 59 Kissick, Stacy 89 Klein, Allan 59 line, Jennifer 8, oeppen, Fred 71 rull, John 59 ,uehner, Pat 15,64 rtz, Carrie 71,12(1121,128 30, 59.122.148,152 Lartlr. William 79,80 Lanci, Kenneth 90 Langley, Karen 90,106 Langner, Lisa 90 Language Arts 20,21 Lankford, Fred 24,75 Lapsley, Charlie 51 Lawson, David 59 Lawson, Century 90,121 Lay, Wilma 51 Leach, Lori 71 Leak, James 64 Leaverton, Julie 12,71,107,139 Ledford, Artie 83 162 Index lark IS. 7! Pis, Jimmy 19,71 | I i ggans, Juanita 71 I lafifcns, Steve 25,80 I hman, Amv 2, 32,53,59,65,127,134 i.iihnian. Sherry 11,59,107,108, 14ft I I - ■ i I lihman, Richard 37,44 l entz, Dan 11,90,111,113 1 ntz, Don 14,123, 146 I slie, Stacy 80,124 I. tt,Vincent 71 I, (tiring, Lori 90,108,114 I i firing, Richard 59 | ink, Scott 9,72,127 anville, LaRae 59 ,inville, Niche 80 il tie, Brett 90,154 .loyd, Berry 90,93,102 lifts, Anglea 90 o and ('losing 168 ston, Susan 80 Long, Ellen 44 Long, Lisa 11,59,149 Long, Michelle 90 Long, Sheila 80,124,148 Long, Tam my 30,80 Losson, Rhonda 80,114,115 Losson, Tony 72 Loubey, Debra 90 Loveland, Randy 72 Lovely, Steve 14,110 M Mace, Pamela 80 Maddox, Rick Major, Darrin 79,80, 156 Maleta, Debbie 59 Mapel, Michael MaJeta, Tamara Markley, Kent Marriott. Janell Marriott, Brian Marriott, Joe 75 Marriott, Jim 80 Marsh, Amy 80 Marsack, Angie 72 Marshall, Carl 80 Marshall, Shirley 83 Martin, Paula 9, 29,60,122 Martin, Eugene 72 Martin, Scott Martin, Shelley Martinez, Abel 90 Martinez, Christopher 11,90 Martinez Martin 81 , 8 Mii Mai lyllis Her, Jan | 22,23J£ M afitice, Ronnie Maudlin, Bradley Motoey.Ray' 75 Mii izey, Terri Mays riancy Miiz.H Mead] Mead Mean Mear Mear 11,72 11,« 1,72 Mee Meie Mej| Mei Martin IRohvn 75 I Marsha 72 iane 106 Jennafer 90,1 h . 121 Mandy 33,81 Edward 60 Jamie 60 Bob 50,97 i, Christophor 9 aw, Sonja 81 lelton. Penny 60 leng, Ricky 11,77,90 leng, Steve 72,100 leng, Tracy 13,60 lercer, Scott 11. 1 Merrott, Tina Merrill, Krist i Middaugh, ( ina 00. l o] liles, Lenaru 44 Idler Kenneth 81 Ber Kevin 7,81 Biller, Gary 60 Miller, Howard Miller, Kimberly Miller, Shelley 72,107 Miller Tim 72,116 Mitchell. Brenda 90 Mitchell. Vickie 90 Modi . dim [ 37,45,150 Modern my 60 Model t. J Jui 93 Modus, Jennifer 90,141 Montgomery, Jennifer 81, 116 Moon, Christopher 28,90,102 Moore, Jeff 72 Mnr ,n Kelly M is, Robert 64 M er, Carolyn 51 Moser, Grant 11,81 Mosier, Kathryn 72 Mout ray, Peter 11,90 Moutray, Roger Mueller, Dennis 72,147 Mull, Tim 81,136 Mud, Tyron 11,90,102,148 Murphy, Kelly 72 rs,BilJie 81,106 na 84, fi 0 151 'ersdWchael 60 Jan, Thoma lan, Mike McClurg, Sand i McCollum, Steve McC McCoy. Kim 72 McCray, Kelley McCray, Mark fl K: McC rea, H Hy 60 McDowell, Bril 81 McDowell. Edward 10,11, 72, 148 McDowell, Larine 81 McDowell, Laura 90 McDowell, Pat 81 McDowel 1. Tirte 77, 118 McIntosh, Shelly 72 McKinley, Lavonne 90 McKinnon, Ann 90,114 McKnight, Peggy 90 Nagel, JohdrfK), 102 NeaJ| ean«r 90 Neidel.JM 60,100 Nelson, Slrari 64 t Nelson, Sidney 12,52,57 Nelson, J. M. 45 Newberry, Danny 81 Neyyberry, Holly 72 i N.H.ST 183, 152,153B I Nichols, Charles 13,73 Nichols, Kimberly 90 Nichols, Rebecca 90,93 Nigh, Kelley 73,122 | Noland, Tammy 90 ITommy 20,81, 100, 111 Nolan, Roy LL 100, 103,147� Norris, Michael Norton, Paula 90 Nurskim, Marti 90,121 Nurski, Diane 81 Nurski, Lisa 8,60 O Obanion, James 81 Palmer, Da Palmer, 1 Palmer,' Palmer,1 Pankiewicz, Parker, ] Parker, 1 Parker, ] Parker, Ja 126,127 Parker, Jij Parker, Jc Parkerm, ] Parker, ] Parker, ] ker, 1 Patryiakj aPatrylak. Jamie, niil Colleen 73 Pawling, Tami 71,73,108,109,114 P.E. and Health 24, 25 People PotPourri 150,151 Pep Band 148,149 Pep Club 4| , Penland Mja eal 91 Permat Peters, Daffen- |J?147 Peters, RodneJ l Pfleiderer, Bart 61 ■ re Keri hilljps, Maxi ne illips, Jimmy illips, Pamela 81,114, 115 83 91 61,120,121,131 164 Index Pit lerct uchard 3 Shannon 81 arcee 73,120 ?rry 25,46 ; ha 12.81,139 Poff, Ernest 46 Post, Karen 13,37,46 Powder, Puff 128,129 Premier, Kristi 77,81,12 Prindie, Sheryl 12,73,139,141 Pritchett, Timothy Prometheam 132 Provin, Herman 81,1 Puckett, Cindy 82 Puckett, Mark 61,10 Puckett, Nancy 12,61, IQIg! R Rains. Vicki Rampola, Patri Randall, Gail Randolph, Arc Randolph. Ke Kasco, Bill Ratliff, Dawn Ratliff, Ricky Ray, Cristen 9 Redmond, Dave Reece, Harry 93 Reece, Sonny 11, ltr l Reed, Gaye 79,82, U Reese, John 10,11,46, Reiley, Reekie 91 Reiley, Buffie 82 Reynolds, Jeff 91 Reynolds, Jerry 61 Rice, Angela Rice, Chris 77,82,107 Rich, Brian 91 Richardson, David 27,73,140 Richardson, Terri 34,35,73 Riche, Dennis 31,47 Ridge, Dawn 73 Ridge, Lavita 82,108 Riesterer, Brenda 82,91,114 Riesterer, Debra 108,114 Riesterer, Rick 17,19,64,130 Ritchie, Cheryl 61 Ritchie, Cynthia 73 Ritchie, Rita 34,62 Rivera, Angela 73 Rivera, Teresa 83 Roach, Rod 83 Roberts, Ju. Robinson Ro Robinson, Rogers, Samuel Root, Linda 74 Ross, Steven 11,92 O.T.C. 26,27,154 n, Sheryl 82 Dennis 11,92 an, k’sren 12,74,120,121,139 «U, 1. 62,65 Ruaaell, M i 92 Russell, gg| iM ' ■ ..... ... Saligcr. Hubert| S, Sample, Raulette 74 Sample. Paul 62,112,113,127 Sample. Ricky 92 Sampson, Andre 11,82.148 Sampson, Lloyd 28,29, 74,100 Sampson, Steve 74 Sauter, Karen 92 Sauter, Lora 11,92,106 Scanlon, James 25,48,96,113 Schawinsky, Julie 8,62,136 Scheierman, Monica 34,62,108,109,1 136,137 Schell, Barbara 82,114 School Board 3 Seniors 3,99 Schubert, Mark Schultz, David 9: Schultz, Lori 86,87,92,108,114 Schurman.Tom 74 Scott, John 92 Science 28,29 Scroggins, Jim 82,11 Sears, Konda 82 Sears, Rodney 82 Seever, Lisa 82 Seever, Barbara 62 Sexton, Steve 82 Sexton, Susan 74,11 Shaline, Brandie 92 15, 74,11 Shat. Leona 7-1 I Shellenbeger. Sheri Shepherd. Scot i 82, Shifflett, Zena 8Z Shirley, James 62,82,! Shirley, Jay 139 Shuman, Deneese 74 Shuman, R it hard 92 Silvey, Dim 92 Silvey, D uglas 82,27,155,147 Silvey, Gary 82,100 Silvey, Melissa 74,122,123 Silvey, Ronna 62,124,125,148 Simmons. Taoomie Simmons, Lt. Colonel 48 1 Sims. Charles 74L 1 -in, l 56 Singleton, Lonnie Sisk, Penny 82 Slagle, Eugene 74. 1 11 Slagle, Lisa 8,34. • 2, 122,123. 140 Smith, Barry Wade Smith, Batise 92 Smith, Bryon 92 Smith, Calvin 48 Smith, Dennis 92 Smith, Erin 92 Smith, Kim 92,106 Smith, Pamela Smith, Mark 82 Smith, Stephanie 82 Smith, Keith 75 Smith. W.K. 48 P smith, William 64 Smith, Eddie 74 Theresa 74 Smithson, Tracy 62, 15Ui Social Studies Sollars, .Janet 62,156 Sollars, -lannal 62 Sollis, Patty Spltya, Tracy 74 Sophomores 3,3'. f Sowards, Ronnie 75 I Sparks, Jeffery 62 I Spirit Week l Spoonemore, Deanna 11, 74, TO8, 115 Sporta 3 I Sprake, Iva 62 Springs, Allen 92 A | Springs, Fraine 15,63 JBl Springs, Julie 74 Stage Band ;; staff Staggs, Lana 82 ,41 Stallswort, Wayne 11,8i Starks, Ron 49 Steele, Jeff Steele, Doug 82 Steele, John 83 Steele. Stacey 92 Stehle. Terry 74,147 Stewart, Carmen 92 Stewart. Christina Stewart. Jenny 51 Stewart, Mark Stewart, Nathan 82 Stickler, Lisa 82,108, 114 kler, Daniel 63,153 tiles, Kendra 83 Still, Diana 74,107 Still. Sam 92 Stillman, Law rt nee 64 Stillman. Timothy 11,92 Stoc king, Gayle 92 Stocking, Jennifer 83 Stocking, Jeflery 74, 1 lOjH Stolt, John Dr. 95 Straton, James 83 i Strong, Shawn 83 Stroud, Lisa 63,156 Student Congress 134,135 Stufflebean, Tim 83,113 Stumpf, Dawn 85,92, 106. Ill St urgeon, Jacquelvn 63 Sumpter, Scott 64,113 Sumpter, Rick 27,28,74,TOO, 103,104, 111 Supple, Angie 66, 74, 108,109 Supple, Jane 63. 108, 109, 153 Sutton, Jenny 83,108 Sutton, Debbie 74 Swafford. Rhonda 74. 122. 123, 127 Swanson, John Swinney, De 92,155 Swir -ey, Stacy 75,124 Taylor, b;even 11,75 lennis,98,106 Teschner, Ran Jy 63 Testerman.fca a 75 Tharp, Brim 3 Tharp, Sherrie 83 Thomas, David 45.100 Thomas, Raymond 83 Thompson, Bobby 83 Thompson, Marla 92 Thompson, Paul 75 Thompson, Ronald 92 Thompson, Tommv 93 Skmorton, Darin 75 Throckmorton, Mark ! 83 TU|er, Glenn 11,83 166 Index Todd, Shellv Tolson Kstelle Tracy, Kelly 8711® Tracy, John 93 Tracy, Kevin 28,63, 146 Traster. Patti 63 Trauernicht, Teresa 63 Troester, Dr. Gerald 95 Trout, D n 95 Turner. Leslie 49,108 Turner, Nancy Tucker. Tracv Tyler, Ronald Tyler, Tammy U 51 93J 75.118,119 White, Mary 87,93 White, Paul 64 White, Ragenia 64.124 While. Tammy 93 Wiggington, Roger 75 Wilkersun, Jamea 64 Williams, Donald 93 Williams. Larry 93 Willis, Deanna 83 Willoughby, Leah 93 Wilson, Betty 49 Wilson, Deangela 64 Wilson, Jerri 33,120 Winborn, Kv nerly 52,91,92,106, 1 lT Ulrich, Cheryl 75,107 V Van Cleave, Kimberly Valentine, Paul 75 Van Sickle, Lynae 75,107,118 Venable, Rick 83,100 Vilett, Victor 93 Voigt, Leonard 93 Volleyball 108,109 W Wade, Kevin 15,63 Wahlert, Lisa 12,75,139 Wahlert, Loren 93 Waitkoss, Sean 63,100 Walker. De 93 « Walker. Gregory 93,102 Walker, Peggy 93 , Walker. William 93 Wallace, Dwight 9,75 Wallace, Theresa 93,108 Waller, Stacy 83 Wallner. Marcus 63,100,117 Walters, Katherine 93 Wat tenbarger, Curt 85.93 Wliugh. Wendy 83 WjB.H.S. 3,133,136,137 Wiese, Michael 12, 75, 139 Wtiser, Rick 79,83, Wells, Gary 75 West, Steven 11.93 Wever, Brad 11.83 Wheeler, Jeff 63,126 Wheeler, Wayne 11,83 Whitacre, Mica 83 t White, Frank 93,102 I White, Leslie 63,107 1 16,52.64,106,136.716 75, m, 109 130 $1 4, 75 WMWn Kris Hner, Cindy nder, Wendy inger, Linda inter Royalty Winters, Mar Wisdom, Cli W'isneski, Pa Withrow, Deblr Wolfe, Mike Wolfe, Sheryl Wolfe, Tina 93 Wolverton, Merrie Woolsey, Patsy 93 •W restlerettes 118,119 pWrest ling 116,117 Wright, Kristie 20,75,121 v . Wright, Robert 11,93,100,102,103,110 XYZ sarbook 32,33,168 [well, Todd 75, ig, Bob 49,111,1 3 .ig. Colony 64 Ymfkovich, Kenneth lean, MalS Ann 7, 137 ft ,T%d 75 ll owski, Charite 75 Ikowski, Stermie 75 itich, Mark 12,75,139 V � qq i no ”64,’ 108,109,115,115, ; f 15 1 P St (• i • ’ ,4 44 Index 167 Benton High School 5655 South 4th Street St. Joseph, MO 64504 L. E. Hager, Advisor Julie Roberts, Editor-in-Chief Supplement Volume 74 Graduation 1 Juniors Win Categories The categories assembly for the school year of 1983-84 was won by the Juniors. But this years seniors won last year. The categories assembly was a fast paced question, answering game where students of each of the different classes competed by answering questions. This is the way it came out for the year of 1983-84: 1st — Juniors 2nd — Sophomores 3rd — Seniors 4th — Freshmen Top Right: Robbie James answers a question he was given Larry Edwards. Middle Left: Mark Drag of the Junior class answers his ques- tion confidently. Lower Left: After discussing the question Christina Waller answers the question. Bottom Right: Scott Bachman of the Senior class answers the question given to him with no problem. 2 Categories Cd. Lt. Col Mike Nichols escorts LeAnn Ellis through the Grand March. This is a tradition of the J R O.T.C. Ball when the staffs of all three high schools which participate are announced. Newly crowned J R O.T.C Ball queen Angie Brown receives her flowers and crown from Col Murry Williams. The candidates for queen are elected an- nually by the R.O.T.C. classes. Angie Brown Crowned Queen Liz Atkins and Terry Stehle (left) take time out after the open- ing exercises to have their picture taken Between dances. Billie Davis and Matt Weisenbarger (below) relax at their table. This year was the sixty-first annual J.R O.T.C. Ball It was held on February 17th at the Moose Lodge The students danced to the music of the band ••Drama' from Lafayette Students took part in the Grand March in which the batallion staff from each school are presented. The 1983-84 reigning queen from Benton was Miss Angie Brown She was crowned by Col. Murry Williams. ROTC Ball 3 'Harvest Moon’ Now 'On Stage’ Terri Palmer. Rhonda Swafford. Kim Higginbotham, and Carrie Kurtz portray various food items in this novelty dance performed by the pom pon squad. Jack Ripper (Russell Keith) gives a look of worry when he thinks the Matilda (Julie Roberts) looks as if she want to building has been lost due to a shortage of money. blow Soda Jerk s (Conda Robbins) face off as she says “Go ahead, make my day.” 4 On Stage A vocal duet Tonight I Celebrate My Love sung by Thom Furlong and Lori Barr. 'Three’s Company And Then Some’ For many years Benton's talent show, which was held in November, was called the Harvest Moon Variety Show, but since it was changed to the spring a new name had to be found. On Stage was picked for the title of the show The P.T.S A. board and directors and Mr. John Hoff- man. dramatics teacher had a meeting in which several suggestions were made. They decided on On Stage for a couple of reasons. First, none of the suggestions in the suggestion box seemed catchy to the P.T.S.A. board. Second, this would shorten the number of words on the posters making it easier to print them. This year's show was entitled Three's Company and Then Some and was a fast-paced presentation that lasted ap- proximately 90 minutes. In the B.H.S. version of the popular television series. Three's Com- pany they used all the characters that appear on the network comedy and added a few extras. The show involved nearly 140 students in the music, drama, and art departments. Variety acts included lively songs, instrumental numbers, dances, and comedy routines. It was presented on March 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Terri Might. Harry Will, and Wendy Snow try to think of a plan that will help save their apartment building from back taxes. 5 Above: The new reigning Royalty Deanna Spoonmore and Tony Losson sit before their peers after being crowned by winter Royalty Melissa Silvey and Frankie Cruz. Tony Losson and Deanna Spoonemore Reign. Above: Candidates for 1984 Spring Royalty were as follows: Angie Supple, Julie Hildebrand. Lori Phillips, Cheryl Wolverton. Camyla Gillett. and Chrissy Fike The ceremony was held in the Springer Gymnasium. 6 Spring Royalty Junior class Prince Kelly Horn and Princess Gina Otten walk Sophomore Prince John Bally escorts Princess Jennafer Mears together carrying the crowns for the new king and queen. while carrying gifts for the new royalty Left: Freshman Prince Gorver Musser carries the Kings septer while Princess Stacey Slagle carries the queen's bouquet. Below: Candidates for Spring King were: Steve Meng. Robert Keith. Thom Furlong. Harlan Roberts. Kevin Endsley. and Eugene (Corky) Slagle Spring Royalty 7 Yearbook Party Pays for Supplement The yearbook party of 1983-84 was a big success with the help of the students who came. Among those who came were at left: Doug Flowers, John Hartman, Gary Silvey. Kelly Horn. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves signing everyone else’s yearbook. 8 Yearbook Mr Capps gives a sign of perfection after seeing the Wahwahlanawah. Gary Silvey signs a yearbook without any knowledge of his pic- ture being taken. Yearbook Party 9 Another Great Year in NHS!” Above Michelle O’Dell and Kelley Nigh light the candles before the ceremony begins. Above: Shelley Miller is only one of the many proud NHS Above: President. Scott Bachman, presides over the an- members walking down the aisle to receive her award. nual N.H.S. induction ceremony. He also charged those receiving pens and certificates 10 NHS Induction Regular N.H.S. members stand for the opening exercises. Patty Prokop enters during the processional carrying the traditional white candle. All the members, both candidates and regular, prepare for the opening speeches NHS Induction 11 Above Neal Hook prepares to field a ball at first base Above: On the mound. Kevin Endsley tries to strike out the batter. Below: Front Row; Tommy Nolan. Steve Meng. Kraig Gresham. Brian Hicks. Scott Bachman. Grover Musser. Second Row; Clint Davison. Sonny Reese. Kevin Endsley. Scott Link. Gary Silvey. Back Row: Bill Wright. Herman Provin. Doug Buhman. Coach Crank. Doug Flowers. Neal Hook. Coach Underwood. Coach Godbout. This year’s Varsity Baseball Team worked very hard to achieve a winning season. Seniors Steve Meng. Scott Bachman, Kevin End- sley, Scott Link, and Doug Buhman proved very helpful during their last year. With all the cold weather in the early season, it looked very bad for the Cards, but we had a good season anyway. 12 Baseball Scott Bachman Leads Card Team Above: Front row. Lloyd Sampson. Darrin Majors, Jeff Dowell. Terry Grace, and Coach Grinstead Back Row Rodney Molotte. Andre Sampson. Danny Herbert and Mark Drag. Tennis 13 Rick Sumpter Takes 5th in State The 1984 Golf Team (from left to right) Randy Hunt, Jacob Quint, Brett Little, Sam Still. Bill Lamar. Coach Bob Young, Zack Ezzell. Brad Hurd. Tim Stufflebean, and Rick Sumpter. Benton 1� •7 Maryville 5 Benton 178 Lafayette 186 Benton 179 Cameron 221 Benton 182 Maryville 188 Benton 183 Savannah 18« Benton 170 LeBlond Benton 178 Plattsburg Benton 173 Savannah ire 2 2 wjflHKPiW! Rick Sumpter prepares to make a small birdie putt on the par three fourth hole at Fairview Golf Course Tim Stufflebean shows his excellent form as he chips over a sand trap The Cardinal golf team ended a fine season with six wins, one loss, and one tie in dual matches. In tournaments the team didn't fair as well, with their highest finish being third, twice. Captain, Rick Sumpter, placed first in District with a 74 and later finished fifth in State out of 120 individuals. 14 Golf Benton Ranked 3rd in City Ronica Provin leads the others in the race around the track. Tim Stillman throws shot put and disc before he goes to competition. Tara Penland practices her jumping technique. Tina Amporano quickly flies over the hurdle. The 1983-84 track team consisted of dedicated and hard-working students who put much of their time into track and im- proved greatly throughout the season. Benton ranked third in the Benton mat- ches. Overall the track team ranked third in city. If the track team is to be successful it will need many more people to get involved in the years ahead. Track 15 Left: Kraig Gresham serenades Melissa Silvey at the prom: she seems to be turning away a little embarrassed. Above: Darren Hall seems to enjoy staring at the camera, while Cindy Winder seems to enjoy staring at Darren Above: Rick Weiser and Marti Nurski seem to have a little disagreement while still trying to look like they’re having fun. 16 Prom Left: Mark Zuptich looks more Interested in the camera but Chris Hawkins looks more in- terested in other things. Below: Timmy Stufflebean and Danielle Farthing pose patiently for the camera. The 1983-83 Junior-Senior Prom was held at Eagles Lodge on May 4th, at 8:00 p.m. The band selected was Private Stock. The theme, We've Go Tonight” was in- scribed on scrolls that were given to each guest as they left the prom. The decorations to carry out the theme included stars and candles centered around angels breath on the tables. The dance floor area had a drop ceiling of pink and white and kissing rings of lavender and pink, white doves were a focal point. A white gazebo was used as an entry for couples to walk under as they entered the dancing area. Poem: Another year goes passing by Another prom is here To some this brings a joyous smile to other, brings a tear For four years you have tread a path From dawn to setting sun But now the path gets steeper And the climb is just begun. We're very glad to know you We'll miss you when you've gone And to the Class of '84 We dedicate our Prom. Left: Dana Dandlicker and Rick Sumpter have their picture taken under the gazebo as the were going out to the dance floor. Prom 17 A V Baccalaureate and Commencement Combined Although some seniors, including Megan Argabright. have been counting the days to graduation and participating get- ting away from Benton, some could be seen crying following the ceremony. Benton's 64th commencement, a 50 minute event, was held Sunday May 17. 1984 at 3:00 p.m. this was a change in tradition for all the high schools with a Sun- day event and baccalaureate eliminated. Nancy Chatfield, senior class president, introduced the speakers: Carrie Kurts, Yesterday.” Tina Chaney. Today, and Sheryl Prindle Tomorrow. Below: Some of the graduating class waiting to receive their diplomas. Left: Ron Fleckal straightening a graduation hat. Above: Darcee Pierce looks relieved to have her diploma in her hand. 18 Commencement Tom Furlong receives a hug from a friend. Middle Left: Betty Tolbert was honored as Dr Dan Colgan and Mr Bud Baker looked on. Far Above Mr Mejia presented diplomas to all graduates in- cluding Scott Link Above Mrs. Edwards is handing out the presidential academic fitness award pins while Mr. Capps is handing out the certificates Commencement 19 Far Above: Terry Stehele receives his second year yearbook medal from Mr. Hager and Mr Ron Fleckel. Far Right: Susan Wallace is awarded the Bray Scholarship award which was a 35mm camera. Above Lett Keri Pfleiderer receives her track award Above Right: Lisa Stickler and Karen Rullman receive the ac- counting award 20